SAFETY 269
Locating The LATCH Anchorages
The lower anchorages are round bars that are found
at the rear of the seat cushion where it meets the seat-
back. They are just visible when you lean into the
r
ear
seat to install the child restraint. You will easily feel
them if you run your finger along the gap between the seat
-
back and seat cushion.
LATCH Anchorages
Locating The Upper Tether Anchorages
There are tether strap anchorages located behind
each of the rear seats.
Tether Strap Anchorages
LATCH-compatible child restraint systems will be equipped
wi
th a
rigid bar or a flexible strap on each side. Each will
have a hook or connector to attach to the lower anchorage
and a way to tighten the connection to the anchorage.
Forward-facing child restraints and some rear-facing child
restraints will also be equipped with a tether strap. The
tether strap will have a hook at the end to attach to the top
tether anchorage and a way to tighten the strap after it is
attached to the anchorage.
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