Latch System, Rear-Facingforward-Facing | Graco PD163434A guide

8.2 LATCH System

LATCH consists of a permanently attached lower anchor belt and a top tether strap.

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

LATCH lower vehicle anchor points are defined as 11 inches from the center of one LATCH anchor to the center of another LATCH anchor.

If allowed by your Vehicle Owners Manual, the center seating position maybe used if the anchor spacing is 11” or greater.

REAR-FACINGFORWARD-FACING

Vehicle Lower

Anchor Points

Lower Anchor Belt

Child Restraint

Vehicle Top Tether Top Tether

Anchor Point

Vehicle Lower

Anchor Points

Lower

Anchor Belt

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Graco PD163434A owner manual Latch System, Rear-Facingforward-Facing

Contents

Child Restraint Smart SeatTM Table of Contents REAR-FACING Page Properly Routing the Vehicle Seat Belt or Latch Page Never Attach two Latch connectors Page Page Model Number Manufactured Purchase Date Register Your Child Restraint Certification For Recall Information If You Need HelpChild Restraint Useful Life Second Hand Child Restraint Attaching Cupholder Attaching Latch Storage Compartment Click Features Page Base Page Height & Weight Limits Rear-facing with base 5 to 40 lbs .2-18.1 Kg Preterm or Low Birthweight Infants Forward-facing with base 20 to 65 lbs to 29.5 kg Booster Without base 30 to 100 lbs .6 to 45 kg Serious Injury or DEATH. Some seating Vehicle Seat Location Requirements Safe Vehicle Seat Belt Systems Vehicle Seat Belt Requirements Combination Lap/Shoulder Belt with For Built-in Harness OnlyWith or Without Built-in Harness Lap Belts with Emergency Locking Retractor ELR Unsafe Vehicle Belt SystemsCombination Lap/Shoulder Belt with Retractor Passive Restraint Lap or Shoulder Belt Mounted on Door Lap Belt with Motorized Shoulder Belt Passive Restraint Latch What is LATCH? Vehicle Lower Anchor Points Seat Crease Vehicle Top Tether REAR-FACINGFORWARD-FACING Latch System Installing Base Using Vehicle Seat Belt Lap Belt VehicleBelt Belt must lay flat and not be twisted Installing Base Using LatchPage REAR-FACING Installation Locked FORWARD-FACING Installation Tether Tether USE Latch Storage Tether Storage Chest Clip Harness StrapsBuckle Crotch Strap Bottom To prevent ejection in sudden stop or crash Body Support on certain models To prevent serious head injury in sudden stop or crash Harness Covers & Crotch Strap Cover on certain models Using Recline FORWARD-FACING Placing Child in Child Restraint Safety Check Chest Clip Buckle To prevent serious injury or death Check Harness System Refer to page 48 for harness strap Placement.49 Adjusting Head Support/ Harness Straps D19.1 Storing Harness Booster Installation Bottom Using Child Restraint in Booster Mode Page Securing Child in Booster Seat and Vehicle Head Support in Booster Mode , p Armrest Shoulder Belt Lap belt Adjusting Head Support in Booster Mode Additional Information Adjusting Armrest Removing Seat Cover Airplane Use Care and Maintenance Replacement Parts Warranty,and