Installation: Forward Facing
LATCH Installation
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Figure A illustrates a typical forward-facing LATCH
installation.
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Verify that your vehicle is equipped with LATCH anchors.
If LATCH anchors are not available, you must use vehicle
belt installation methods.
NOTE: LATCH connectors must be in an upright
position (as shown in figure B) and strap should be
tight and not twisted to ensure proper installation.
1
If stored, remove LATCH connectors from storage
slots under cover (see page 28).
2
Press and hold first LATCH adjuster button,
then pull LATCH strap to full length. Repeat for
remaining LATCH connector.
3
Place restraint sideways on vehicle seat, with back
of restraint facing toward you.
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Restraint must be in full upright position when
installed in forward-facing mode with children over
33 pounds (15 kg.).
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Britax recommends use of Versa-Tether® to improve
installation. Remove Versa-Tether from pouch and
loosely attach to an approved tether-anchorage point
(see page 24).
4
Verify LATCH strap is not twisted, then attach
closest LATCH connector to vehicle seat back to
farthest LATCH anchor from you (fig. C).
NOTE: It may be necessary to switch LATCH
connectors as shown on page 27 if ANY of the
following conditions exist:
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LATCH connector is not in an upright position as
shown in figure B.
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LATCH strap is twisted.
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A positive click is NOT heard when LATCH connector
and LATCH anchor are connected.
NOTE: If a positive click is not heard, but LATCH
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connector is in an upright position, you should not
switch LATCH connector. The strap may be too tight or twisted, or there may be
debris in LATCH connector.
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