Orbit Baby Infant Car Seat and generation-one Base - Manual (Page 11)

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This section helps you identify LATCH and various vehicle seat belt types.
More than one type may be located in your vehicle and the installation
instructions vary according to the type of vehicle restraint is being used.
LATCH Overview
Starting with the 2003 model year, all vehicles are required to have one
or more seating positions with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Children). Some automotive manufacturers began including LATCH
systems with their 2000 model year vehicles. If your vehicle is equipped
with the LATCH system, the lower anchors may be visible at the vehicle
seat crease. If not, their location may be marked with this symbol:
Some vehicle owner’s manuals identify the LATCH system as ISOFIX.
An ISOFIX System can be used in the same way as the LATCH system.
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Some vehicle seat belts are not
safe for use with the Infant Car
Seat and Base. The vehicle seat
belt must hold a child restraint
tightly at all times. There are
many types of vehicle seat belts.
Different types of may even be
used at different seating locations
within the same vehicle.
Your vehicle owner’s manual will
have information on which vehicle
seat belts in your vehicle can be
used safely with a child restraint
system. If in doubt, contact the
vehicle manufacturer for guidance.
!
WARNING
!
Death or Serious Injury
can occur
Vehicle Seat Belts Overview
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