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6.3 LATCHLocations
Newervehicles may have one or more seating positions with LATCH
anchoragesystems. If vehicle is equipped with LATCH, the vehicle lower
anchorpoints may be visible at the vehicle seat crease. If not visible, they
maybe marked with the symbol .
Seeyour vehicle ownerÊs manual for exact locations, anchor
identification,and requirements for use with an infant restraint.
VehicleLower
AnchorPoints
Vehicle
SeatCrease
Typicalseat in a passenger vehicle.
Othervehicle types may have
differentLATCH locations or
differentmarkings.
LATCHis defined as anchorages 280mm (11 inches) between anchor
points.Graco does not recommend using the LATCH system in the
centerposition if the spacing is greater than 280 mm (11 inches) unless
recommended in yourvehicle ownerÊs manual.
Whenusing the LATCH systemÊs lower anchorage belt to secure the
childrestraint, buckle the unused vehicleÊs lap/shoulder belt behind
thechild restraint to prevent the child from becoming entangled in the
lap/shoulderbelt.