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6. All LATCH seating positions have tether anchors.
Secure the top of the seat using the tether strap. See
Section 7.4 Using the Tether, page 30.
If you choose not to use the tether, hook it on the
tether storage bar on the back of the seat. See
Section 8.1, Storing LATCH and Tether, page 32.
7. Safety Check for
Secure Installation
Perform this test every time
you drive with your child.
Holding the child restraint
near the vehicle belt path,
TWIST AND PULL the 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 ➎. 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 seat, see
Section 6.0 Child Restraint Location, pp. 17-21.
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5. NEVER put two LATCH
connectors on one vehicle
LATCH anchor unless
specifically allowed by the
manufacturer
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