I'm installing this in my car and was wondering if the latch system is sufficient or do I also need to add the top tether latch?
135313
I use the top tether latch as well as the normal latch. It just seems like I can feel a difference in the stability/secureness by also using the tether.
603546
it is not safer to use latch system and seat belt together? Is there some possibility that in case of emergency both systems will fail if they will work together?
77464
It has the latch system for the anchors in newer cars. I think you can also loop a seatbelt through though.
1384985
You do not "have" to latch it. That is an option, to keep it from moving around in the vehicle, especially in case of a crash. We don't have latches either and it works fine in our vehicle.
307462
It is very easy to instal but I prefer to use it with the latch system over the seatbelt. My daughter loves it and sits in the very back of my van and if I use the seat belt is seems to move just a little.
406625
Yes! In fact, we didn't use the latch system(car didn't have one) just the seat belt and the car seat did excellent in our rollover accident! Our son is now big enough to use this seat just as a booster and the seat belt works well that way as well. This seat has been a great investment for our family.
1218683
I haven't used the top tether rear-facing basically because the anchor is behind the seat, meaning the tether would end up over the seat itself making it hard to put the child into the seat. If the anchor is on the floor than that would make it easier to use but I don't think your car has that.
620753
That depends on the vehicle. In my 2014 vehicle the LATCH system is only on the seats near the doors. However, I am able to use the seat in the middle position by pushing the latches (on the seat) between the two car seat cushions. It works fine for me there and I'd rather have my child in the middle seat not using the LATCH system then next to one of the doors.
678698
It doesn't latch as it is. If you really wanted to, you could add an extra double-pole relay and configure that one to do the latching action.
329291
Very easy to install. If Isofix is the clamp/latch method, yes it does, in conjunction with the seatbelt security also. We're VERY happy with this car seat!
77466
You have both options with this one. I use the anchors, which I think are the best way to secure it if you have the anchors installed in your car. I didn't try the seatbelt attachment to the base though.
1004811
Yes. Its just a hook that goes over the pull-up bar. No latch or permanent connection!
2139895
we've attached ours with the LATCH system in multiple cars rearfacing with no problem- and a local police officer who is the 'car seat expert' at his station checked it and said it was fine.
14180
I don't do it that often but find it rather easy. However I do have the latch system and it fits easily in my impala. I can move it to my mother in laws jeep but cant fit the jeeps latch system, think I'm doing something wrong. I can confidently install it forward facing in the jeep and thats what I do. All in all, takes about 10 min and I don't do it often.
977455
The unit has a strap that can attach to the latch mechanism on the back of the vehicle. With our smaller dog there isn't much need to secure it though. The top of the ramp has a little bit of a lip to it.
518829
Agreed with previous reponses--I would feel very secure using this seat in an older vehicle. The back/top tether is only "required" when using the seat with children over 65 lbs. Even with the latch option, I prefer using the seatbelt as it is easy to install/uninstall.
1241128
The latch is only capable of minor adjustments. Probably not enough adjustment to make a difference. If your body and fender are going to touch, you will have to DIY a rubber bumper.