LATCH, definition

The LATCH system for "Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren" consists of the combination of rear upper tethers and rear lower anchors used to secure a child restraint.

Vehicles with production date 09.00 (09/00) and later (see certification label on driver's side B-pillar -arrow-) are provided with the guidance fixtures and must be checked for installation during the Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI).

Fig 1: Locating Certification Label On Driver's Side B-Pillar

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Refer to LATCH system description and usage instructions.

Vehicles manufactured as of January 2001 are equipped with buttons (at arrows) to identify the rear lower anchor points.

Fig 2: Identifying Buttons For Rear Lower Anchor Points

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