Audi AS Coupe 2017 Owner's Manual page 164

Child safety
Description
The lower anchorage positions are marked for
quick locating .
Fig. 147 Lower anchorages, covers marked
Fig. 148 Rear seats: lower anchorage bracke t locations
Lower anchorages
The lower anchorage attachment points are lo-
cated on the rear end of the rear seatback.
Remove the covers
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fig . 147 to access the lower
anchorage attachment points.
The lower anchorage attachment points are visi-
ble
r::;,
fig . 148 .
Lower anchorages secure the ch ild rest raint in
the seat without using the vehicle's safety belts.
Anchorages provide a secure and easy-to -use at -
tachment and minimize the possibility of improp-
er child restraint installation .
All child restraints manufactured after Septem-
ber 1, 2002, must have lower anchorage attach -
ments for the LATCH system .
Remember that the lower anchorage points are
only intended for installation and attachment of
child restraints specifically certified for use with
LATCH lower anchorages . Child restraints that
are not equipped with the lower anchorage at-
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tachments can still be installed in compliance
with the child restraint manufacturer's instruc-
tions on using vehicle safety belts.
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WARNING
Improper use of LATCH lower anchorages can
cause serious personal injury in an accident.
-Always carefully follow the child restraints
manufacturer's instructions for proper in-
stallation of the child restraint and proper
use of the lower anchorages or safety belts
in your vehicle .
- Never secure or attach any luggage or other
items to the LATCH lower anchorages .
- Always read and heed the important infor-
mation about child restraints in this chapter
and WARNINGS
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page 150, Child safety .
Installing a child restraint with LATCH
lower anchorages
Whenever you install a child restraint always fol-
low the child restraint manufacturer's instruc-
tions.
Fig. 149 Lower anchorages : prope r mount ing
Mounting
.,. Make sure the seatback of the rear seat bench
is in the upright position and securely latched
in place .
.,. Attach both hook-on connectors with the spring
catch release on the child safety seat onto the
LATCH lower anchorage so that the connectors
lock into place r::;, fig . 149 .
.,. Pull on the connector attachments to make
sure they are properly attached to the LATCH
lower anchorage.