Owner`s manual

LATCH (LOWER ANCHORS AND
TETHERS FOR CHILDREN) SYSTEM
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LATCH lower anchor points (right)
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LATCH lower anchor points (left)
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LATCH label
The LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) anchor points are located in the
seat cushions of the rear outboard seating
positions only. Do not attempt to install a
child restraint in the center position using
the LATCH anchors.
The LATCH system anchors are located at
the rear of the seat cushion near the seat-
back. A label is attached to the seatback to
help you locate the LATCH system anchors.
WARNING
O Attach LATCH system compatible child
restraints only at the locations shown. If
a child restraint is not secured properly,
your child could be seriously injured or
killed in an accident.
O Do not secure a child restraint in the rear
center seating position using the LATCH
system anchors. The child restraint will
not be secured properly.
O The LATCH system anchors are designed
to withstand only those loads imposed
by correctly fitted child restraints. Under
no circumstance are they to be used for
adult seat belts or harnesses.
Some child restraints include two rigid or
webbing-mounted attachments that can be
connected to two anchors located at cer-
tain seating positions in your vehicle. This
system is known as the LATCH system. This
system may also be referred to as the
ISOFIX or ISOFIX compatible system. With
this system, you do not have to use a ve-
hicle seat belt to secure the child restraint.
Your vehicle is equipped with special an-
chor points that are used with LATCH
system compatible child restraints. Check
your child restraint for a label stating that it
is compatible with the LATCH system. This
information may also be in the instructions
provided by the child restraint manufac-
turer. If you have such a child restraint, re-
fer to the illustration for the rear seating
positions equipped with LATCH system an-
chors which can be used to secure the child
restraint.
Some child restraints may also require the
use of a top tether strap. See “Top tether
strap child restraint” later in this section
for installation instructions.
When installing a child restraint, carefully
read and follow the instructions in this
manual and those supplied with the child
restraint.
When you install a LATCH system compat-
ible child restraint to the lower anchor at-
tachments in the rear seat, follow these
steps.
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