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Simplysomething · 12-20-2006, 05:25 PM

Is there a list of cars that do allow it?

I know that my mothers sable does (it says so in the manual. I've posted it here). But I keep reading that it's rare, so maybe we could do a thread that lists which cars do and which don't. And add to it as we find more ?

Does NOT allow center LATCH
(Add make, model and year)

Does allow center LATCH
(Add make, model and year)

Mercury Sable 2003

mom2pjs · 12-20-2006, 05:28 PM

My 2001 Ford Escape owners manual says I can use the 2 outboard latch anchors for one middle seat... but "only if the child seat instructions state that the seat can be installed to anchors that are 500mm apart..."
So that's a big fat maybe. I just use the lap belt.

becca011906 · 12-20-2006, 05:34 PM

NOT allow LATCH in middle
'03 landrover discovery

Does allow LATCH in middle
'04 dodge intrepid (seprate not the middle of the two ouboard, so it has 3 full sets of LATCH ancores)

Jeanum · 12-20-2006, 05:44 PM

Does allow LATCH in the middle:

2002-2005 Saturn L-series (mid-size) sedans and wagons
2002-2007 Saturn Vue
(all of the above have 3 full sets of lower LATCH anchors and top tether anchors)

2004 and newer Toyota Sienna 8-passenger models (dedicated sets of lower LATCH anchors in the second and third rows)

Ali · 12-20-2006, 06:30 PM

Does NOT allow LATCH in the middle
2006 Toyota Corolla

Patriot201 · 12-20-2006, 07:55 PM

Does NOT allow LATCH in the center
2006 Honda Civic
2003 Honda Accord
2006 Subaru Outback
2006 Honda Pilot
2003 Honda Civic

abacus2 · 12-20-2006, 10:50 PM

Does:
2006 Pontiac G6 (3 sets anchors)
Does NOT:
2006 Chevy HHR

Alicia-N-2SafeBugs · 12-20-2006, 10:56 PM

Does:

2006 Dodge Charger (has LATCH in all three positions).

Dillipop · 12-20-2006, 11:22 PM

Does not
2005 Hyundai Elantra
2007 Honda Accord

Does
2006 saturn sedan (not sure which one, but we rented one and there were 3 full sets)

Yoshi · 12-20-2006, 11:22 PM

Does NOT allow LATCH in center
2002 Subaru Outback wagon

Does Allow LATCH in CENTER
2007 Honda CR-V - using one LATCH anchor located in center and one from outboard passenger side

5 anchors in back seat configuration:

* (* *) * *

use the ones in parentheses for center LATCH

steph · 12-21-2006, 02:04 AM

Does Not allow
2005 Audi A4
2004 Honda Pilot

Does Allow
2007 Acura MDX ( 3 full sets of LATCH)

remken · 12-21-2006, 02:50 AM

does allow
2005 chevy impala has 3 full sets of latch.

lodonal65 · 12-21-2006, 09:05 AM

DOES allow LACTH in the center.
2005 Toyota Tundra 4DR

granolamama · 12-21-2006, 10:02 AM

DOES allow LATCH in the center:
2005 Honda Odyssey
(The 2 captain's chairs in the middle row have LATCH, and the passenger side captain's chair can be moved over into the center. The extra 8th seat that can also go in the 2nd row center does not have LATCH. The center seat in the rear row has LATCH, but the 2 outboard rear seats do not.)

joolsplus3 · 12-21-2006, 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mom2pjs

My 2001 Ford Escape owners manual says I can use the 2 outboard latch anchors for one middle seat... but "only if the child seat instructions state that the seat can be installed to anchors that are 500mm apart..."
So that's a big fat maybe. I just use the lap belt.

Ford/Mercury and Mazda allow it if it's between 280 and 500 mm apart (11-20 inches), Britax and Sunshine Kids also allow it at those distances. Graco, Evenflo, and Cosco do not allow anything but 11 inch/280 mm distances between LATCH bars.

ktmo · 12-21-2006, 10:07 AM

2007 Chevy Tahoe
Does allow LATCH in center

It only has Lower Anchors in the center and Passenger side in the second row, there are no Lower anchors on the driver side. I can't remember if there are any in the third row.

crystal vowell · 12-21-2006, 11:25 AM

Does not allow latch in center
2003 Kia Spectra
Mitsubishi Lancer

momto2boysinOnt · 12-21-2006, 11:31 AM

The 2006 Saturn Ion has bottom anchors and top tethers in all 3 rear seating positions.

2005 Camry does NOT allow LATCH in the center. Nor does the 2003 Subaru Outback wagon.

jmm3 · 12-21-2006, 11:37 AM

The 2005 Nissan Quest has LATCH in the third row center position.

It also has it on the 2nd row captain's chairs, but I don't think either one can be moved to the center.

SusanMae · 12-22-2006, 06:13 PM

Does:
2005 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx, but can't use all 3 LATCH positions at once

Susan

smithmom · 12-22-2006, 06:56 PM

My 2002 Checy impala allows LATCH in center. It has 3 sets of lower anchors and 3 top tethers. Not sure if i can use all 3 at once????

jen_nah · 12-22-2006, 09:17 PM

'05 Tahoe with 2nd row bench LATCH in center

I can't remember the year model but the Monte Carlo has LATCH in center

Saturn VUE, Chevy Equinox, Pontiac Torrant

Dodge '02 or '03 PT Crusier (my mom's) allows LATCH in center

Ford Escape

I'll make a list as I go at work. Since I work the fitting station at least once a month I see about 20+ vehicles in 1 day.

honeybee03 · 12-23-2006, 10:00 AM

2004 Pontiac Bonneville DOES have separate latch anchors for all 3 positions

12-20-2006, 05:25 PM	#1
Simplysomething Car-Seat.Org Benefactor Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Under a rock. In a Cave. On Mars. Posts: 1,780 Blog Entries: 2	LATCH in center Is there a list of cars that do allow it? I know that my mothers sable does (it says so in the manual. I've posted it here). But I keep reading that it's rare, so maybe we could do a thread that lists which cars do and which don't. And add to it as we find more ? Does NOT allow center LATCH (Add make, model and year) Does allow center LATCH (Add make, model and year) Mercury Sable 2003 __________________

12-20-2006, 05:28 PM	#2
mom2pjs CPS Technician Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 159	Re: LATCH in center My 2001 Ford Escape owners manual says I can use the 2 outboard latch anchors for one middle seat... but "only if the child seat instructions state that the seat can be installed to anchors that are 500mm apart..." So that's a big fat maybe. I just use the lap belt.

12-20-2006, 05:34 PM	#3
becca011906 CPS Technician Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,335	Re: LATCH in center NOT allow LATCH in middle '03 landrover discovery Does allow LATCH in middle '04 dodge intrepid (seprate not the middle of the two ouboard, so it has 3 full sets of LATCH ancores) __________________ Becky CPS Tech, driver of '05 Quest, and Mama to DS 8y 6m (51.5" 61# torso 20") Backless Turbo and parkway DD 6y 4m (47" 42.5# torso 16") Parkway and Radian F/F DD 4y 1m (42" 35# torso 15") Marathon F/F

12-20-2006, 05:44 PM	#4
Jeanum Moderator - CPS Technician Emeritus Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 10,258	Re: LATCH in center Does allow LATCH in the middle: 2002-2005 Saturn L-series (mid-size) sedans and wagons 2002-2007 Saturn Vue (all of the above have 3 full sets of lower LATCH anchors and top tether anchors) 2004 and newer Toyota Sienna 8-passenger models (dedicated sets of lower LATCH anchors in the second and third rows) __________________ Regards, Jean DD1 Age 8, 62 lbs. & 52" Monterey/Parkway/Olli DD2 Age 4, 43 lbs. & 42" Britax Frontier/Radian80/Recaro Signo

12-20-2006, 06:30 PM	#5
Ali Carseat Crazy Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 520	Re: LATCH in center Does NOT allow LATCH in the middle 2006 Toyota Corolla __________________

12-20-2006, 07:55 PM	#6
Patriot201 CPS Guru Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,792	Re: LATCH in center Does NOT allow LATCH in the center 2006 Honda Civic 2003 Honda Accord 2006 Subaru Outback 2006 Honda Pilot 2003 Honda Civic

12-20-2006, 10:50 PM	#7
abacus2 CPS Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,156	Re: LATCH in center Does: 2006 Pontiac G6 (3 sets anchors) Does NOT: 2006 Chevy HHR __________________ Liz Mom to: Rachael (11/03), Emily (8/06), and Naomi (1/09)

12-20-2006, 10:56 PM	#8
Alicia-N-2SafeBugs CPS Technician Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 382	Re: LATCH in center Does: 2006 Dodge Charger (has LATCH in all three positions). __________________ Alicia Mom & CPST Little Boy, 6yo, 45lbs, Graco TB Little Sister, 4yo, 42lbs, Britax MA Baby Sister, 1-12-08, Chicco Keyfit30

12-20-2006, 11:22 PM	#9
Dillipop CPS Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,655	Re: LATCH in center Does not 2005 Hyundai Elantra 2007 Honda Accord Does 2006 saturn sedan (not sure which one, but we rented one and there were 3 full sets) __________________ Shannon Dillon 5/29/03 (49 lbs) and Gilbey 7/22/06 (31 lbs)

12-20-2006, 11:22 PM	#10
Yoshi CPS Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 1,203	Re: LATCH in center Does NOT allow LATCH in center 2002 Subaru Outback wagon Does Allow LATCH in CENTER 2007 Honda CR-V - using one LATCH anchor located in center and one from outboard passenger side 5 anchors in back seat configuration: * (* ) * use the ones in parentheses for center LATCH __________________ Still waiting for the perfect booster

12-21-2006, 02:04 AM	#11
steph Carseat Crazy Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 785	Re: LATCH in center Does Not allow 2005 Audi A4 2004 Honda Pilot Does Allow 2007 Acura MDX ( 3 full sets of LATCH) __________________ Ryan - 3 1/2, RF in a Britax Two-Way

12-21-2006, 02:50 AM	#12
remken CPS Technician Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: eastern washington Posts: 570	Re: LATCH in center does allow 2005 chevy impala has 3 full sets of latch.

12-21-2006, 09:05 AM	#13
lodonal65 CPS Technician Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: NC Posts: 971	Re: LATCH in center DOES allow LACTH in the center. 2005 Toyota Tundra 4DR __________________ Lysandra CPST/SAHM/Nursing Student Ian 7, SKJP Monterey/Clek Olli

12-21-2006, 10:02 AM	#14
granolamama Carseat Crazy Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 107	Re: LATCH in center DOES allow LATCH in the center: 2005 Honda Odyssey (The 2 captain's chairs in the middle row have LATCH, and the passenger side captain's chair can be moved over into the center. The extra 8th seat that can also go in the 2nd row center does not have LATCH. The center seat in the rear row has LATCH, but the 2 outboard rear seats do not.)

12-21-2006, 10:07 AM	#16
ktmo Carseat Crazy Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 172	Re: LATCH in center 2007 Chevy Tahoe Does allow LATCH in center It only has Lower Anchors in the center and Passenger side in the second row, there are no Lower anchors on the driver side. I can't remember if there are any in the third row.

12-21-2006, 11:25 AM	#17
crystal vowell Carseat Crazy Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 382	Re: LATCH in center Does not allow latch in center 2003 Kia Spectra Mitsubishi Lancer __________________ Crystal single mommy to Emily 11/28/05 26 lbs rf in a EvenfloTribute, & a Marathon.

12-21-2006, 11:31 AM	#18
momto2boysinOnt Carseat Crazy Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 202	Re: LATCH in center The 2006 Saturn Ion has bottom anchors and top tethers in all 3 rear seating positions. 2005 Camry does NOT allow LATCH in the center. Nor does the 2003 Subaru Outback wagon.

12-21-2006, 11:37 AM	#19
jmm3 Senior Community Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 119	Re: LATCH in center The 2005 Nissan Quest has LATCH in the third row center position. It also has it on the 2nd row captain's chairs, but I don't think either one can be moved to the center.

12-22-2006, 06:13 PM	#20
SusanMae CPS Technician Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: MD Posts: 1,886	Re: LATCH in center Does: 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx, but can't use all 3 LATCH positions at once Susan __________________ Mommy to my angel, Ethan Daniel (8/5/07-8/6/07) Mommy to Nicholas (12-29-08) riding Rear Facing in The First Years True Fit Premier Child Passenger Safety Tech

12-22-2006, 06:56 PM	#21
smithmom Senior Community Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Arkansas Posts: 580	Re: LATCH in center My 2002 Checy impala allows LATCH in center. It has 3 sets of lower anchors and 3 top tethers. Not sure if i can use all 3 at once???? __________________ Michelle SAHM to Dakota(7/2000) in a FP Booster Kaleb(8/2002) in a Regent Colton(6/2006) in a FPSVD/Marathon Caitlyn(9/2009) in a SafeSeat1

12-22-2006, 09:17 PM	#22
jen_nah CPS Technician Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: North Texas Posts: 2,480	Re: LATCH in center '05 Tahoe with 2nd row bench LATCH in center I can't remember the year model but the Monte Carlo has LATCH in center Saturn VUE, Chevy Equinox, Pontiac Torrant Dodge '02 or '03 PT Crusier (my mom's) allows LATCH in center Ford Escape I'll make a list as I go at work. Since I work the fitting station at least once a month I see about 20+ vehicles in 1 day. __________________ Jenny Senior CPS Tech-Instructor & Mommy of 2 girls K1 8 yrs old- 49" & 60lbs in a Britax Parkway, Recaro Vivo Lite & Clek Olli K2 6 yrs old- 48.5" & 58lbs in a Britax Regent & Parkway

12-23-2006, 10:00 AM	#23
honeybee03 Carseat Crazy Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 148	Re: LATCH in center 2004 Pontiac Bonneville DOES have separate latch anchors for all 3 positions

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