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11.3 With LATCH
Use vehicle belt (not LATCH connectors) for
installations with children weighing more than
48 pounds (21.7 kg). NOTE: Some vehicle
manufacturers have lower maximum weight
ratings for LATCH anchors, so you must
consult your vehicle owner’s manual or call the
vehicle manufacturer to confirm the limits on your
vehicle’s LATCH anchors.
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
of a forward-facing vehicle seat.
3. Hook LATCH Connectors to vehicle lower
anchors
. Pull firmly on Connectors
to be sure they are attached. Belt must
lay flat and not be twisted.
4. Tighten LATCH by pushing down hard on
child restraint and pulling the adjustment belt .
5. If you need to remove LATCH to readjust,
push button on LATCH buckle to loosen strap.
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.