Child Seat Functions

Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)

Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children or LATCH, is a system available on this child seat that offers an alternative to vehicle seat belt installation methods. See pages 14 and 15 for LATCH components on this child seat.

LATCH SYSTEM ANCHOR LOCATIONS

Lower Anchors

Tether

Lower

Anchor

Anchors

The figure above shows typical locations for lower anchors and tether anchors in a vehicle. Check your vehicle owner’s manual to learn if it is equipped with LATCH, the maximum weight rating for the lower anchors, and for information on the lower anchor locations and seating positions available for use with this child seat.

Standard vehicle seat spacing between LATCH anchors is 11 inches (27.9 cm). This child seat can be used in a seating position with up to 20 inches (50.8 cm) of space between the LATCH anchors if the vehicle manufacturer allows.

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Britax 70 manual Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children Latch