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Frequently Asked Questions About Installing Child Restraints With LATCH What is the weight limit (child’s weight + weight of the child restraint) for using the LATCH anchorage system to attach the child restraint? 65 lbs (29.5 kg) Use the LATCH anchorage system until the com- bined weight of the child and the child restraint is 65 lbs (29.5 kg). Use the seat belt and tether an- chor instead of the LATCH anchorage system once the combined weight is more than 65 lbs (29.5 kg). Can the LATCH anchorages and the seat belt be used together to attach a rear- facing or forward-facing child restraint? No Do not use the seat belt when you use the LATCH anchorage system to attach a rear-facing or forward-facing child restraint. Can a child seat be installed in the center position using the inner LATCH lower anchorages? Yes You can install child restraints with flexible lower anchors in the center position. The inner anchor- ages are 17.7 inches (450 mm) apart. Do not install child restraints with rigid lower anchors in the center position. Can two child restraints be attached using a common lower LATCH anchorage? No Never “share” a LATCH anchorage with two or not have dedicated LATCH lower anchorages, use the seat belt to install a child seat in the center position next to a child seat using the LATCH an- chorages in an outboard position. 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 |