What Is Latch? - Graco MY RIDE 65 Instruction Manual

9-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.
Typical seat in a passenger
Vehicle Top Tether
vehicle. Other vehicle types
Anchor Points
may have different LATCH
locations.
Vehicle Lower
Anchor Points
Vehicle Seat Bight
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