Vehicle Compatibility
Compatible Vehicle Seat Belts
NOTE: The information in this section only applies to installation with vehicle belts.
Vehicle seats and seat belts differ from vehicle to vehicle. Refer to your vehicle owner’s manual for specific information about your vehicle belts and their use with child seats.
Lap-Shoulder (3-Point) Belt
1.ALR (Automatic Locking Retractor) with Sliding Latch Plate
aHas a latch plate that freely slides along the vehicle belt
webbing. | Latch |
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| Plate |
bHas a retractor that stops the
belt from being pulled out
Vehicle Compatibility
3.Switchable Retractor in ALR Mode with Sliding Latch Plate
aHas a latch plate that freely slides along the vehicle belt
webbing. | Latch |
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| Plate |
bHas a retractor that can be switched to function as an
ALR by pulling the vehicle belt fully out until a clicking sound can be heard when retracting.
*To use a child seat with this type of vehicle belt, you will
need to switch to the ALR mode or use a locking clip.
4.ELR (Emergency Locking Retractor) with a Sliding Latch Plate
again once the belt webbing has been pulled out at least 24 in. (61 cm).
cTightens by feeding the
belt webbing back into the retractor.
2.ELR (Emergency Locking Retractor) with Locking Latch Plate
aHas a latch plate that freely slides along the vehicle belt webbing.
bHas a retractor that locks only in an emergency situation such as sudden stop or crash.
IMPORTANT: This belt type requires the use of a locking clip to secure the seat during installation. A locking clip must be secured approximately 1 in. (2.5 cm) from the latch plate to secure the child seat.
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1” (2.5 cm) from Latch Plate
aHas a latch plate that does not allow the lap part of the
belt to become loose after it is buckled.
b Has a retractor that locks only in an emergency situation such as sudden stop or crash.
Latch Plate
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