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Child Restraint Systems
& Installation of Child Restraint Systems by Use of Lower and Tether Anchorages ( LATCH )
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. When installing a child restraint system using LATCH anchors with the rear seatbelt fastened , ensure that the rear seatbelt does not become caught in the child restraint system or the lower LATCH anchorages .
The lower and tether anchorages are sometimes referred to as the LATCH system ( Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren ).
WARNING
. Attach the child restraint system to the anchors properly . When using the LATCH anchors , be sure that there are no foreign objects around the anchors . Make sure the child restraint system is securely attached . Otherwise it may cause death or serious injury to children or other passengers in sudden braking , swerving , or accidents .
NOTE
The seatbelt warning system of the rear seats detects if any of the seats are occupied by a passenger . Installing a child restraint system in the rear seating area , using the LATCH anchors , may result in the activation of the passenger seatbelt warning light and chime . Fastening the rear seatbelt prior to installing the child restraint system will avoid activating the passenger seatbelt warning light and chime . For details , refer to “ Rear passenger ’ s seats ” FP157 .
Some types of child restraint systems can be installed on the rear seat of your vehicle without use of the seatbelts . Such child restraint systems are secured to the dedicated anchorages provided on the vehicle body .
Your vehicle is equipped with 5 lower anchorages ( U . S . -spec . models ), 4 lower anchorages ( other models ) and 3 tether anchorages for accommodating such child restraint systems .