Selecting A Child Seat; Installing A Latch-Compatible Child Seat - Acura TLX 2020 Owner's Manual

SAFETY INFORMATION
Educate yourself about the laws and regulations regarding child seat use
where you are driving, and follow the child seat manufacturer's
instructions.
Placing a forward-facing child seat in the front seat can result in serious
injury or death if the front airbag inflates.
If you must place a forward-facing child seat in front, move the vehicle
seat as far back as possible, and properly restrain the child.

Selecting a Child Seat

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Most child seats are LATCH-compatible (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren). Some have a rigid-type connector, while others have a flexible-
type connector. Both are equally easy to use. Some existing and previously
owned child seats can only be installed using the seat belt. Whichever type
you choose, follow the child seat manufacturer's use and care instructions
including recommended expiration dates as well as the instructions in this
guide. Proper installation is key to maximizing your child's safety.
In seating positions and vehicles not equipped with LATCH, a LATCH
compatible child seat can be installed using the seat belt and a top tether
for added security. This is because all child seats are required to be
designed so that they can be secured with a lap belt or the lap part of a
lap/shoulder belt. In addition, the child seat manufacturer may advise that
a seat belt be used to attach a LATCH-compatible seat once a child
reaches a specified weight. Please read the child seat owner's manual for
proper installation instructions.
Important considerations when selecting a child seat
Make sure the child seat meets the following three requirements:
• The child seat is the correct type and size for the child.
• The child seat is the correct type for the seating position.
• The child seat is compliant with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
213 or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213.

Installing a LATCH-Compatible Child Seat

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A LATCH-compatible child seat can be installed in either of the two outer
rear seats. A child seat is attached to the lower anchors with either the
rigid or flexible type of connectors.
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1. Locate the lower anchors under the
marks.
2. Place the child seat on the vehicle
seat, then attach the child seat to
the lower anchors according to the
instructions that came with the
child seat. When installing the child
seat, make sure that the lower
anchors are not obstructed by the
seat belt or any other object.
3. Open the tether anchor cover behind the head restraint. See next page
for Installing a LATCH-compatible child seat in the rear center seat.
4. Put the head restraint to its highest position. Route the tether strap
between the head restraint legs and secure the tether strap hook to the
anchor. Make sure the strap is not twisted.
5. Tighten the tether strap as instructed by the child seat manufacturer.
6. Make sure the child seat is firmly secured by rocking it forward and
back and side to side; little movement should be felt.
7. Make sure any unused seat belt that a child can reach is buckled, the
lockable retractor is activated, and the belt is fully retracted and
locked.
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