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3. Allow the belt strap to be pulled in and
pull it tight against the child restraint
system. The safety belt is locked.
Unlocking the safety belt
1. Unbuckle the safety belt buckle.
2. Remove the child restraint system.
3. Allow the belt strap to be pulled in com-
pletely.
LATCH child restraint fixing
system
General information
LATCH: Lower Anchors and Tether for Chil-
dren.
Pay attention to the operating and safety in-
formation from the child restraint system
manufacturer when installing and using
LATCH child restraint fixing systems.
Mounts for the lower LATCH
anchors
The lower anchors may be used to attach
the CRS to the vehicle seat up to a com-
bined child and CRS weight of 65 lbs/30 kg
when the child is restrained by the internal
harnesses.
Safety information
Warning
If the LATCH child restraint fixing sys-
tems are not correctly engaged, the protec-
tive effect of the LATCH child restraint
fixing system can be limited. There is a
risk of injuries or danger to life. Make sure
that the lower anchors are securely en-
gaged and that the LATCH child restraint
Transporting children safely
Online Edition for Part no. 01405A02757 - II/20
fixing system fits securely against the
backrest.
Position
Symbol Meaning
The corresponding symbol
shows the mounts for the
lower LATCH anchors.
Seats equipped with lower
anchors are marked with a
pair, (2), of LATCH symbols.
Before installing LATCH child
restraint fixing systems
Pull the safety belt away from the area of
the child restraint system.
Assembly of LATCH child restraint
fixing systems
1. Install child restraint system, see manu-
facturer's information.
2. Ensure that both LATCH anchors are
properly engaged.
Upper LATCH retaining strap
For Canadian customers only.
The following statement is required by
Transport Canada:
This vehicle is not equipped with user-
ready tether anchorages. As such neither a
child restraint system, nor a booster cush-
ion, requiring the use of a tether strap can
be properly secured in the vehicle.
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