Frequently Asked Questions About Installing Child Restraints With LATCH
Can the LATCH anchorages and
the seat belt be used together to
attach a rear-facing or forward-
facing child restraint?
No
Do not use the seat belt when
you use the LATCH anchorage
system to attach a rear-facing or
forward-facing child restraint.
Booster seats may be attached
to the LATCH anchorages if
allowed by the booster seat
manufacturer. See your booster
seat owner’s manual for
more information.
Can a child seat be installed
in the center position using the
inner LATCH lower anchorages?
No
Quad Cab or Crew with Full
bench rear seat: Use the seat
belt and tether anchor to install
a child seat in the center
seating position
Can two child restraints be
attached using a common lower
LATCH anchorage?
No
Never “share” a LATCH anchor-
age with two or more child
restraints. If the center position
does not have dedicated LATCH
lower anchorages, use the seat
belt to install a child seat in the
center position next to a child
seat using the LATCH anchor-
ages in an outboard position.
Can the rear-facing child
restraint touch the back of the
front passenger seat?
Yes
The child seat may touch the
back of the front passenger seat
if the child restraint manufac-
turer also allows contact. See
your child restraint owner’s
manual for more information.
Can the head restraints be
removed?
No
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