Britax Child Safety, Inc.
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)
LATCH SYSTEM ANCHOR LOCATIONS
Lower Anchors
11 in. (27.9 cm)
Tether
Anchor
The Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children or LATCH, is a
system available on this child seat that offers an alternative
to vehicle seat belt installation methods� The figure below
shows typical locations for lower anchors and tether
anchors in a vehicle� See pages 2-3 for LATCH components
on this child seat�
Check your vehicle owner's manual to learn if it is equipped
with LATCH, the maximum weight rating for the lower
anchors, tether anchors capacities, and information on the
lower anchor locations and designated seating positions
available for use with this child seat�
Using the Lower Connectors
The lower connectors are
located under the CLICKTIGHT
in the lower connector
storage compartment� Store
the lower connectors in this
compartment when not in use�
To attach the lower connector to the storage slot or
lower anchor:
1� Firmly push the lower
connector into the slot or
lower anchor until a click is
heard�
NOTE: Fold the lower
connector strap and
adjuster so that they lie flat
within the lower connector
storage area. Attach the lower connectors to the
anchors located at the front of the storage area.
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Lower
Anchors
Top
FRONTIER/PINNACLE CLICKTIGHT User Guide
To remove the lower connector from the storage slot or
lower anchor:
1� Press and hold the red
release button�
2� Pull the lower connector
from the storage slot or
lower anchor�
Using the Impact Absorbing Tether
WARNING!
Attach the tether only to tether anchors identified by your
vehicle manufacturer as tether anchorage points�
If your vehicle does not currently have a tether anchor
attachment, refer to your vehicle owner's manual or
contact your vehicle man u fac tur er for assistance� DO
NOT modify your vehicle without advice from your
vehicle manufacturer�
The top tether MUST be used in harness mode for
children that weigh more than 65 lbs (29�5 kg)� Britax
recommends that the top tether be used at all times
when installing the child seat� Using the top tether will
improve the stability of your child seat and reduce the
risk of injury�
Tether anchor locations vary
from vehicle to vehicle� Check
your vehicle owner's manual
and look for the tether anchor
symbol shown in the diagram
to help identify where the top
tether anchor point is located
in your vehicle�
To attach the tether to a tether anchor:
1� Remove the webbing
from the elastic strap and
loosen the tether�
Or
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