Choosing Lower Anchor Or Vehicle Belts - Cosco VENUTRA Manual

Choosing Lower Anchor or
Vehicle Belts
Your vehicle's features may be considerably different than
those pictured here.
Lower Anchor Bars
The LATCH System
The lower anchors of LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) is a universal system for installing child
restraints without using vehicle seat belts.
The lower anchor system can ONLY be used in vehicles that
have the lower anchor bars installed and designated LATCH
seating positions. Most vehicles manufactured after Septem-
ber 2002 are equipped with lower anchor bars.
Check your vehicle owner's manual to see which seating
positions may be equipped with the LATCH system.
When installing this child
Adjuster
restraint with vehicle belts or
when using as a booster seat,
the lower anchor hooks and belt
MUST be properly stored.
Lower Anchor Hooks
Storing Lower Anchor Belt
Thread lower anchor belt through
forward facing belt path and fasten
lower anchor hooks together behind
the child restraint as shown. Gently
pull free end of belt to remove slack.
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Seat Bight
Your vehicle's features may be considerably different than
those pictured here.
Vehicle Belts
If lower anchors are not an option, you must use the
vehicle seat belt system to install the child restraint.
There are some vehicle belts that will not work with a child
restraint or will require special attention.
Check your vehicle owner's manual for specific
instructions.
WARNINGS: When used correctly the lower anchor
belt or vehicle belts are equally safe. Do not use both
the lower anchor belt and vehicle belt at the same
time.
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