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Child Safety
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WARNING:
Child restraint anchorages are
designed to withstand only those loads
imposed by correctly fitted child
restraints. Under no circumstances are
they to be used for adult seat belts or
for attaching other items or equipment
to the vehicle.
The rear seats of your vehicle are fitted
with LATCH brackets that allow the
LATCH child seat to be secured directly
and easily to the vehicle body without the
use of adult seat belts.
Many injuries to children in accidents are
caused by the incorrect fitting and
tensioning of the adult seat belts, which
are normally used to secure child seats.
The LATCH system reduces the likelihood
of incorrect fitting and is also quicker and
simpler to use.
LATCH child restraint system
Many LATCH child seats have two
retractable lower catches that lock onto
the anchorage loops, see page 108, and a
strap that clips onto the top tether
bracket, see page 106. The child seats
may have quick release mechanisms to
allow them to be removed easily.
The anchorage loops are accessible
through two trimmed apertures at the
back of the rear seat cushion. Their
location is highlighted by the small tag
labels with a child seat graphic. The
anchorage loops are located
approximately 60 mm (2.5 inches) below
each label, Pull back the side of the trim
as indicated, see illustration, to reveal the
aperture and the anchorage loops.
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