Table of Contents |
| Introduction |
vii |
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Purpose of this manual |
vii |
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Basic Types of Child Restraints |
ix |
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Definitions |
x |
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Abbreviations |
xii |
| Chapter 1. Overview: LATCH and Tethers |
1 |
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Parental Confusion and Laboratory Tests |
1 |
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Improving Tight Installation |
2 |
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Retrofitting Lower and Tethers anchors |
3 |
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Basics of LATCH: Installing a Child Restraint |
4 |
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Phase-in Timeline |
5 |
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LATCH System: Best Practice Recommendations |
6 |
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Basics of Tethers: Installing a Tethered Child Restraint |
7 |
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Tethers are Better: For Children over 40 Pounds |
8 |
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Top Tethers: Best Practice Recommendations |
9 |
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Basics of Tether Anchor Installation |
10 |
| Chapter 2. Understanding LATCH |
11 |
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LATCH can Improve Installation |
11 |
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LATCH System in Vehicles |
14 |
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Lower Anchors in School Buses & Vans |
17 |
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LATCH System on Child Restraints |
18 |
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Retrofit Kits for Lower Attachments |
20 |
| Chapter 3. Using Lower Anchors in the Real World |
21 |
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Vehicle Usage Issues |
21 |
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Use of LATCH Anchors–Children over 40 Pounds or with Special Needs |
24 |
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Usage Issues for Lower Attachments on Child Restraints |
24 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about LATCH |
28 |
| Chapter 4. Understanding Tethers |
33 |
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Benefits of Tethers |
33 |
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Tether Anchors in Vehicles |
36 |
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Finding Factory-Installed Tether Anchors |
38 |
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Tethers on Child Restraints |
40 |
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Tether Retrofit Kits |
42 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Tethers |
43 |
| Chapter 5. Using Tethers With Installed Anchors |
45 |
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Correct Use of Tethers |
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Tether Attachment Issues on Child Restraints |
46 |
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Tether Anchorage Issues in Vehicles |
47 |
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Using Safety Belts as Tether Anchors |
50 |
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Tether Anchor Use for Children over 40 Pounds or with Special Needs |
52 |
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Tethering a Rear-facing Child Restraint |
53 |
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Perspective: The Use of Tethers for Children over 40 pounds |
56 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Tether Use |
61 |
| Chapter 6. Tether Anchor Installation Guide |
63 |
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Who Can Install a Tether Anchor |
63 |
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Dealerships |
64 |
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Do-it-Yourselfers |
64 |
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Where to Install a Tether Anchor |
66 |
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Selecting an Anchor Point |
68 |
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Finding an Anchor Point if None is Designated |
69 |
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Criteria for a secure anchor point |
71 |
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Obtaining Tether Anchor Kits |
72 |
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Installation Steps |
73 |
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Drilling a Hole for an Anchor |
74 |
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Installing Tether Anchor Hardware |
76 |
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tether Anchor Installation |
79 |
| Chapter 7. Background and Standards |
81 |
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Best Location for a Child Restraint |
81 |
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School Buses and Child Restraints |
83 |
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History of Tethers and LATCH |
83 |
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United States: Current Standards |
85 |
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“Make Inoperative” Exemption for Retrofitting Tether Anchors |
88 |
| Appendices |
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| A. Child Restraint Manufacturer Information |
89 |
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How to Use this Section |
90 |
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Quick Reference Lists |
91 |
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Specific Tether and LATCH Equipment and Usage Details |
94 |
| B. Vehicle Manufacturer Information |
123 |
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How to Use this Section |
124 |
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Quick Reference Lists |
125 |
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General Motors Service Bulletin: Tether Installation Program |
129 |
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Vehicle Brands and Manufacturers with Contact Information |
131 |
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Model-specific LATCH Locations/Usage Details and |
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Tether Anchor Kit Part Numbers/Usage Details |
133 |
| C. References and Resources |
281 |
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References |
281 |
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Primary Resources |
282 |
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