11.3 With LATCH
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installations with children weighing more than |
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48 pounds (21.7 kg). NOTE: Some vehicle |
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manufacturers have lower maximum weight |
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ratings for LATCH anchors, so you must |
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consult your vehicle owner’s manual or call the | |
vehicle manufacturer to confirm the limits on your | |
vehicle’s LATCH anchors. |
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1.Unhook LATCH from storage bars on the sides of the seat. For ease of installation, extend LATCH to its maximum length.
2. Place the child restraint firmly against the back | |
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3. Hook LATCH Connectors to vehicle lower |
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anchors . Pull firmly on Connectors |
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to be sure they are attached. Belt must |
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4. Tighten LATCH by pushing down hard on |
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child restraint and pulling the adjustment belt . |
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5. If you need to remove LATCH to readjust, |
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push button on LATCH buckle to loosen strap. |
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6.NEVER put two LATCH connectors on one vehicle LATCH anchor unless specifically allowed by the vehicle manufacturer .
7.All LATCH seating positions have tether anchors. Secure the top of the seat using the tether strap. See Section 21.0 Using the Tether, page 58.
8.Safety Check for Secure Installation
Perform this test every time you drive with your child.
Twist and pull child restraint forward and to both sides to make sure the LATCH belt does not lengthen or loosen and the child restraint does not easily move. The child restraint should not move side to side or forward more than 1 inch (2.5 cm). .If child restraint is loose or not secure, repeat procedure OR find another location for the child restraint, see Section 8.0 Choosing an Appropriate Vehicle Seat Location, p. 19.
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