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Chil d Safet y
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(The term "ISO FIX" regarding lower anchorages had been used by
Audi and other manufactu rers in the past, but LATCH is now the
standard name for the new child restraint anchorage system.)
Some child restraint system manufacturers
have been providing
tether straps on certain mode ls of their child restraint systems,
either as standard equipment or as a retrofit, for several years .
Check with the manufacturer of the ch ild restraint system for tether
strap availability .
To provide a simpler and more practicable way to attach the child
restraint system on the vehicle seat, U.S. Federal regulations require
the phase -in of lower anchorages in vehic les and devices on new
ch i ld restraint systems to attach to the veh icle anchorages.
Child restraint system manufacturers
will probably offer two kinds
of lower anchorages on their child safety seats
They could come with:
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hooks or other latches attached to adjustable straps or
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rigid latches on bars tha t extend out the back of the child
restraint and are released with release but t ons at the bottom of the
child restraint.
In addition to the LATCH lower anchorages, both of t hese chi ld
restra int systems use tether straps to he lp keep the ch ild restraint
system firmly in place . •
Where
can I get additional
information
about
child restraint
application
and usage?
There are a number of sources of additional information
about child
restra int select ion , instal lat ion and usage :
NHTSA advises t hat the bes t child saf ety seat is the one that fits
your ch il d and fits in your ve hicle, and that you wi ll use correctly and
consistent ly.
Try before you buy!
Controls and equip-
ment
Safety first
Vehicle operation
Nat ional Highway Traffic Safet y Admini st rati on
Tel.: (888) DASH-2-DOT
www .nhtsa .dot .gov
Nati onal SAFE KIDS Campaign
Tel.: (202) 662-0600
www .safekids.org
Safet y BeltSafe U.S.A
Tel.: (800) 745-SAFE (English)
Tel.: (800) 747-SANO (Spanish)
www.carseat .org
Transport Canada
Tel.: (800) 333-0371
www .t c.gc .ca
Audi Client Relat ions
Tel.: (800) 822-2834 •
Vehicle care
Do-it-yourself service
Technical data
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