What Is Latch? - Graco 4Ever Instruction Manual

8-C What is LATCH?
This car seat can be installed using your vehicle's LATCH system, if your vehicle is
equipped with LATCH. All 2003 and newer model year vehicles are required to have
a LATCH system, although some manufacturers began including LATCH earlier.
Some vehicle owner manuals use the term ISOFIX to identify the LATCH system.
LATCH consists of lower anchors and top tether anchors, which are built-in
to your vehicle, and connecting hooks that are built-in to your car seat. Lower
anchors are used INSTEAD of the vehicle's seat belt to secure the child seat
to the vehicle. Top tethers are used IN ADDITION to the lower anchors OR the
vehicle's seat belt to secure a forward-facing car seat to the vehicle.
Review your vehicle's owner manual for exact location and use.
Vehicle Top Tether Typical seat in a passenger
vehicle. Other vehicle types
Anchor Points
may have different LATCH
locations.
Vehicle Lower
Anchor Points
Vehicle Seat Bight
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