SAFETY 331
Frequently Asked Questions About Installing Child Restraints With LATCH
What is the weight limit (child’s weight + weight of
the child restraint) for using the LATCH anchorage
system to attach the child restraint?
65 lbs (29.5 kg)
Use the LATCH anchorage system until the
c
omb
ined weight of the child and the child restraint
is 65 lbs (29.5 kg). Use the seat belt and tether
anchor instead of the LATCH system once the
combined weight is more than 65 lbs (29.5 kg).
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
a
nch
orage system to attach a rear-facing or
forward-facing child restraint.
Booster seats may be attached to the LATCH
anch
orages 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
usin
g the inner LATCH lower anchorages from the
outboard seating positions?
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
commo
n lower LATCH anchorage?
No
Never “share” a LATCH anchorage with two or more
chil
d 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 anchorages 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
pass
enger seat if the child restraint manufacturer
also allows contact. See your child restraint
owner’s manual for more information.
Can the rear head restraints be removed? No
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