Graco Latch EZ - Manual (Page 3)

LATCH SYSTEMS FOR VEHICLES:
LATCH in the vehicle consists of a top tether
anchor point and two lower anchor points
(Fig. a).
Some vehicle owner manuals use the term
ISOFIX to identify the new car seat anchorage
system. This EZ LATCH
™ can also be used in
vehicle seating positions equipped with
ISOFIX.
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What is LATCH?
United States Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards have defined a new system for
installing car seats in vehicles. The system
is called LATCH. LATCH stands for:
Lower Anchorage and Tether for CHildren.
LATCH SYSTEMS FOR CAR SEATS:
The LATCH on the car seat consists of a top
tether strap used (for forward-facing only)
and lower anchorage belt (Fig. a).
The LATCH shown below allows you to attach
your Graco or Century car seat to a vehicle
with LATCH or ISOFIX anchor points.
Car Seat
Top Tether
Vehicle
Top Tether
Anchor
Point
Vehicle
Lower
Anchor
Points
EZ LATCH™
and Lower
Anchorage Belt
Adjuster
Connector
Release
Buttons
(Fig. a)
Adjustment Belt