Operation Manual

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LATCH label location
Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren System (LATCH)
Your vehicle is equipped with special
anchor points that are used with the LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
system compatible child restraints. This
system may also be referred to as the
ISOFIX or ISOFIX compatible system. With
this system, you do not have to use a
vehicle seat belt to secure the child
restraint.
LATCH lower anchor
WARNING
Failure to follow the warnings and instruc-
tions for proper use and installation of child
restraints could result in serious injury or
death of a child or other passengers in a
sudden stop or collision:
. Attach LATCH system compatible child
restraints only at the locations shown in
the illustration.
. Do not secure a child restraint in the
center rear seating position using the
LATCH lower anchors. The child restraint
will not be secured properly.
. Inspect the lower anchors by inserting
your fingers into the lower anchor area.
Feel to make sure there are no obstruc-
tions over the anchors such as seat belt
webbing or seat cushion material. The
child restraint will not be secured
properly if the lower anchors are ob-
structed.
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LATCH lower anchor location
LATCH lower anchor location
The LATCH anchors are located at the rear
of the seat cushion near the seatback. A
label is attached to the seatback to help
you locate the LATCH anchors.
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