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Page A-1, Directory of CR Manufacturer Entries
REASON FOR UPDATE: New CRs manufacturer.
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Britax Child Safety A-11
Bugaboo (see Nuna)
Century A-15
Chicco A-15
Page A-3, Table A2
REASON FOR UPDATE: New Century CR with LATCH in booster mode instructions.
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| CR manufacturer and model type Boosters (BPBs) and CRs in booster mode. RL=Rigid LA attachment FL=Flexible LA attmnt. |
Use of LA attachment when used as booster O=Optional P=Prohibited |
Strap adjustment
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Tether use O=Optional P=Prohibited N/A=No tether in booster mode |
Borrow center LAs with non-standard spacing for LA attachment? Y=Yes (OK width) N=No |
Notes
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| Century All in 1 CR w/ FL |
O |
Remove slack |
Required |
Y (11-20 in.) |
Page A-15, CENTURY
REASON FOR UPDATE: Addition of a new CR manufacturer.
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Page B-2, Table B-1: Vehicle Anchor Weight Limits
REASON FOR UPDATE: For MY 2020 and newer vehicles, GM has updated its LATCH Manual guidance to say that tether anchors may be used following the CR manufacturer’s tethering instructions (rather than being restricted by a GM-supplied weight limit, as originally stated in the print edition).
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brand |
(in lbs.) for using LATCH SYSTEM |
(in lbs.) |
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| Buick | 65 minus CR weight. | MY19 and older= 65 minus CR weight. MY20 and newer= Follow CR instructions. |
65 minus CR weight. |
| Cadillac | 65 minus CR weight. | MY19 and older= 65 minus CR weight. MY20 and newer= Follow CR instructions. |
65 minus CR weight. |
| Chevrolet | 65 minus CR weight. | MY19 and older= 65 minus CR weight. MY20 and newer= Follow CR instructions. |
65 minus CR weight. |
| GMC | 65 minus CR weight. | MY19 and older= 65 minus CR weight. MY20 and newer= Follow CR instructions. |
65 minus CR weight. |
Page B-19, Buick
REASON FOR UPDATE: Change to the tether anchor weight limit for model year 2020 and newer models. (For MY 2020 and newer vehicles, Buick has updated its LATCH Manual guidance to say that tether anchors may be used following the CR manufacturer’s tethering instructions, rather than being restricted by a Buick-supplied weight limit, as originally stated in the print edition.)
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- Maximum child weight—factory-installed TA, used with a seat belt:
- MY20 or newer: Follow guidance from the CR manufacturer.
- MY19 or older: 65 pounds (29.5 kg) minus the CR weight. See Appendix A for CR weights.
- Maximum child weight—retrofitted TA (factory-installed or retrofitted, used with a seat belt): 65 pounds (29.5 kg) minus the CR weight. See Appendix A for CR weights.
Page B-22, Cadillac
REASON FOR UPDATE: Change to the tether anchor weight limit for model year 2020 and newer models. (For MY 2020 and newer vehicles, Cadillac has updated its LATCH Manual guidance to say that tether anchors may be used following the CR manufacturer’s tethering instructions, rather than being restricted by a Cadillac-supplied weight limit, as originally stated in the print edition.)
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- Maximum child weight—factory-installed TA, used with a seat belt:
- MY20 or newer: Follow guidance from the CR manufacturer.
- MY19 or older: 65 pounds (29.5 kg) minus the CR weight. See Appendix A for CR weights.
- Maximum child weight—retrofitted TA (factory-installed or retrofitted, used with a seat belt): 65 pounds (29.5 kg) minus the CR weight. See Appendix A for CR weights.
Page B-27, Chevrolet
REASON FOR UPDATE: Change to the tether anchor weight limit for model year 2020 and newer models. (For MY 2020 and newer vehicles, Chevrolet has updated its LATCH Manual guidance to say that tether anchors may be used following the CR manufacturer’s tethering instructions, rather than being restricted by a Chevrolet-supplied weight limit, as originally stated in the print edition.)
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- Maximum child weight—factory-installed TA, used with a seat belt:
- MY20 or newer: Follow guidance from the CR manufacturer.
- MY19 or older: 65 pounds (29.5 kg) minus the CR weight. See Appendix A for CR weights.
- Maximum child weight—retrofitted TA (factory-installed or retrofitted, used with a seat belt): 65 pounds (29.5 kg) minus the CR weight. See Appendix A for CR weights.
Page B-92, GMC
REASON FOR UPDATE: Change to the tether anchor weight limit for model year 2020 and newer models. (For MY 2020 and newer vehicles, GMC has updated its LATCH Manual guidance to say that tether anchors may be used following the CR manufacturer’s tethering instructions, rather than being restricted by a GMC-supplied weight limit, as originally stated in the print edition.)
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- Maximum child weight—factory-installed TA, used with a seat belt:
- MY20 or newer: Follow guidance from the CR manufacturer.
- MY19 or older: 65 pounds (29.5 kg) minus the CR weight. See Appendix A for CR weights.
- Maximum child weight—retrofitted TA (factory-installed or retrofitted, used with a seat belt): 65 pounds (29.5 kg) minus the CR weight. See Appendix A for CR weights.
Page B-109-110, Honda
REASON FOR UPDATE: Adding guidance for CRs with a support leg.
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| ODYSSEY Van (7- or 8- passenger) |
05 | LX Version: N/A All Other Versions: None |
(2) LATCH | LATCH Shared TA: (Use here or for behind-passenger position.) |
Behind- passenger: Shared TA (Use here or for center position.) |
2nd Row: (2) TAs on backs of seats; find TA photos at www.saferidenews.com, LATCH Gallery. 3rd Row, Center: TA on tailgate sill, offset to the passenger side 3rd Row: The TA is between the center and behind-passenger positions; this TA may be used to tether CRs in either position (but NEVER both at the same time). Check that the tether angle is acceptable, per the CR manufacturer. CRs w/ a Support Leg: Despite the presence of an under-floor spare tire, leg use is permitted in all seating positions. |
| 06-10 | LX Version: N/A All Other Versions: None |
(2) LATCH | LATCH | (2) TAs | 2nd Row: (2) TAs on backs of seats; follow the “Head restraints…” bullet (above). Find TA photos at www.saferidenews.com, LATCH Gallery. 3rd Row: (2) TAs on backs of outboard seats and (1) TA on tailgate sill for center position. To tether, remove and securely stow the head restraint; replace it once CR is uninstalled. CRs w/ a Support Leg: Despite the presence of an under-floor spare tire, leg use is permitted in all seating positions. |
Page B-115, Hyundai
REASON FOR UPDATE: Correction to the model year in which LATCH was introduced for this model.
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| SONATA / SONATA HYBRID |
4-door Sedan |
91- 0105 |
TA | (2) TAs | (3) TAs on rear filler panel |
| 0206 | (2) LATCH |
Page B-163, Mitsubishi
REASON FOR UPDATE: The Outlander was redesigned for model year 2022.
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- Advanced air bag (AAB) suppression system: AAB function on the passenger side of all models (other than exceptions noted here) CAN be affected by pressure/force against the front seatback or upward from under the front seat. Exceptions: Eclipse Cross, i-MiEV (MY14-17), Mirage (MY14 or newer), Mirage G4 (MY17 or newer), Outlander (MY14-20
or newer), Outlander PHEV, Outlander Sport (MY19 or newer), and RVR (MY19 or newer). See OM for details.
Page B-164, Mitsubishi
REASON FOR UPDATE: The Eclipse Cross was redesigned for model year 2022, after taking a year off.
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| Eclipse Cross |
4-door SUV |
18-20 22- |
TA | (2) TAs | (3) TAs on backs of seats Head Restraints (HRs): Important to… Center: DO NOT use… Cargo Cover: See “Cargo… |
Page B-166, Mitsubishi
REASON FOR UPDATE: The 2-row Outlander is no longer available.
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| Outlander | 4-door, 5-pass. SUV |
03-20 | TA | (2) LATCH | (3) TAs on backs of seats. Mitsubishi tethering tip: Turn the tether hook sideways, place it under the TA, and then rotate the hook (so the opening faces toward the bar) to hook it to the TA. Find TA photos at www.saferidenews.com, LATCH Gallery. Head Restraints: Important to remove and securely stow the head restraint when a CR is installed (using any installation method); replace head restraint when CR is uninstalled. MY14-20 MY07-20 3-Row Model: See table “Vehicles with three or more rows.” Produced since MY07. |
Page B-167, Mitsubishi
REASON FOR UPDATE: The Outlander was redesigned for model year 2022.
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| Outlander 7-passenger SUV |
07-20 | TA | (2) LATCH | N/A | None | (3) TAs on backs of seats. Mitsubishi tethering tip: Turn the tether hook sideways, place it under the TA, and then rotate the hook (so the opening faces toward the bar) to hook it to the TA. Find TA photos at www.saferidenews.com, LATCH Gallery. 2nd Row: See “Seating position…” bullet (above) for warnings. Head Restraints: Important to remove and securely stow the head restraint when a CR is installed (using any installation method); replace head restraint when CR is uninstalled. 3rd Row: Owner’s manual says do not use this row for rear-facing CR installation. 2-Row Model: See table “Vehicles with one or two rows.” |
| 22 | TA | (2) LATCH | N/A | None | (3) TAs on backs of seats. Mitsubishi tethering tip: Turn the tether hook sideways, place it under the TA, and then rotate the hook (so the opening faces toward the bar) to hook it to the TA. |