LATCH SYSTEMS FOR VEHICLES:
LATCHin the vehicle consists of a top tether
anchor point and two lower anchor points
(Fig. a).
Some vehicle owner manuals use the term
ISOFIX to identify the new car seat anchorage
system. This EZ LATCHcan also be used in
vehicle seating positions equipped with
ISOFIX.
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What is LATCH?
United States Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards have defined a new system for
installing car seats in vehicles. The system
is called LATCH. LATCH stands for:
Lower Anchorage and Tether for CHildren.
LATCH SYSTEMS FOR CAR SEATS:
The LATCHon the car seat consists of a top
tether strap used (for forward-facing only)
and lower anchorage belt (Fig. a).
The LATCH shown below allows you to attach
your Graco or Century car seat to a vehicle
with LATCH or ISOFIX anchor points.
Car Seat
Top Tether Vehicle
Top Tether
Anchor Point
Vehicle
Lower
Anchor
Points
EZ LATCH™
and Lower
Anchorage Belt
Adjuster
Connector
Release
Buttons
(Fig. a)
Adjustment Belt