Graco PD246612A owner manual Latch, What is LATCH?

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9.0LATCH

9.1What is LATCH?

United States Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards have defined a system for installing child restraints in vehicles. The system is called LATCH.

LATCH stands for: Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren.

LATCH in the vehicle consists of a top tether anchor point and two lower anchor points.

Some vehicle owner manuals use the term ISOFIX to identify the new child restraint anchor system. This child restraint with LATCH can also be used in vehicle seating positions equipped with ISOFIX.

Newer vehicles have one or more seating positions with LATCH anchor points. If vehicle is equipped with LATCH, the vehicle lower anchor points may be visible at the vehicle seat crease. If not visible, they may be marked with this

symbol .

CHECK vehicle owner’s manual for vehicle top tether anchor locations. They

may be identified using one of the anchor symbols as shown .

ONLY use LATCH on a child restraint in a seating position recommended by vehicle manufacturer.

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Contents Featuring Table of Contents Table of Contents Page Page Model Number Date of manufacture Purchase Date Register Your Child RestraintUseful Information CertiÀcation Features Page Assembling the Head Support Assembly is now complete ‡ Never Leave Your Child Unattended Page Height and Weight Limitations With Built-In HarnessYour child must meet all requirements Your child must meet all requirements ‡ Weight 30 to 100 lbs Without Built-in HarnessWithout Back Support Choosing an Appropriate Vehicle Seat Location Vehicle Seat Belt Requirements Safe Vehicle Seat Belt SystemsFor Built-in Harness Only ‡ Lap Belts with Automatic Locking Retractor ALRWith or Without Built-in Harness ‡ Combination LapShoulder Belt with Locking Latch PlateTo Install Locking Clip Repeat above steps until secure 2 1.25 cmUnsafe Vehicle Belt Systems ‡ Lap Belts with Emergency Locking Retractor ELR‡ Combination LapShoulder Belt with Retractor ‡ Passive Restraint Lap or Shoulder Belt Mounted on Door‡ Passive Restraint Lap Belt with Motorized Shoulder Belt ‡ Lap Belts Forward of Seat CreaseWhat is LATCH? LatchPage Latch System Using Child Restraint with Built-in Harness Page To adMust harness straps Page Must go over red rollers Page Lower anchors must be stored when using vehicle belt Securing the Child Restraint in Your VehicleSafety Check for Secure Installation Tighten vehicle seat beltLocation p With Latch Lay flat and not be twistedSafety Check for Secure Installation Securing Your Child in the Child Restraint ‡ Avoid bulky clothingPage Harness Removal or Re-attaching Harness Remove harness strapsPage Page Harness Strap Arm T-slot Reverse Instructions to Reinstall Harness Using Your Child Restraint Without Built-in Harness Incorrectincorrect Incorrect Incorrect Support setting See page 48, Adjusting Head Support Securing Child & Booster Seat in VehicleAdjusting Head Support Removing or Re-attaching Back Support Page To Reattach Back Support if Needed Page Page Rear View of Child Sitting in Seat Correct Using the Tether Storing Lower Anchors and Tether Latch Airplane Use Important points to rememberTo prevent ejection in sudden stop or crash Recline Foot Care and Maintenance Buckle Cleaning Process Prevent serious inMury or deathTo Remove or Re-attach Seat Cover Replacement Parts and Warranty