LATCH manual lookups

rodentranger · Dec 15, 2009

Is there somewhere I can do this online (or can I buy the manual)? I have a long list of cars I want to look up. I want to find out how many dedicated LATCH positions (lower anchors) and how many TAs for each car, specifically MY's 2006 or 2007.
CHEVY SUBURBAN
TAHOE
TRAVERSE
DODGE DURANGO
ford expedition
excursion
GMC ACADIA
YUKON
INFINTY QX56
KIA BORREGO
LEXUS GX
LX
MISTUBISHI OUTLANDER
MAZDA CX-9
NISSAN ARMADA
TOYOTA HIGHLANDER
LAND CRUISER
SEQUOIA
SATURN OUTLOOK
SUBARU TRIBECA

Thanks!

judesmommy · Dec 15, 2009

I was JUST NOW comming on here to post the same question! I need to know about a 2001 toyota corolla and a 2002 or 2001 Chevy Blazer!

Pixels · Dec 15, 2009

rodentranger said:
Is there somewhere I can do this online (or can I buy the manual)? I have a long list of cars I want to look up. I want to find out how many dedicated LATCH positions (lower anchors) and how many TAs for each car, specifically MY's 2006 or 2007.
CHEVY SUBURBAN 2 LATCH, 3 TA total
TAHOE 2 LATCH, 3 TA total for models with bucket seats in 2nd row; 4 TA total for bench in 2nd row models
TRAVERSE
DODGE DURANGO my manual only lists up to MY 2005, which have 2 LATCH, 3 TA total
ford expedition 3 LATCH, 4 TA total
excursion my manual only lists up to MY 2005, which have 3 TA
GMC ACADIA
YUKON 40/60 bench models: 2 LATCH, 4 TA total; bucket seats: 2 LATCH, 3 TA total
INFINTY QX56 2 LATCH, 3 TA total
KIA BORREGO
LEXUS GX my manual only lists up to MY 2006, which have 2 LATCH, 3 TA total
LX my manual only lists up to MY 2006, which have 2 LATCH, 3 TA total
MISTUBISHI OUTLANDER 2 LATCH, 3 TA total
MAZDA CX-9
NISSAN ARMADA 2 LATCH, 3 TA total
TOYOTA HIGHLANDER my manual only lists up to MY 2006, which have 2 LATCH, 3 TA total
LAND CRUISER my manual only lists up to MY 2006, which have 2 LATCH, 3 TA total
SEQUOIA my manual only lists up to MY 2006, which have 3 LATCH, 5 TA total for bench seat models; 2 LATCH, 4 TA for separate seat models
SATURN OUTLOOK 2 LATCH in the second row with additional TA in the center of the 2nd row bench; center TA on the optional third row, so 2 LATCH regardless of model, and # of TAs varies
SUBARU TRIBECA five passenger model: 2 LATCH, 3 TA total; 7 passenger model: 2 LATCH, 5 TA total

Thanks!

My manual is a 2007, and doesn't have all of those models listed, which is why I skipped some. I filled in what I could.

The LATCH manual is put out by Safe Ride News and is available through their website.

Pixels · Dec 15, 2009

judesmommy said:
I was JUST NOW comming on here to post the same question! I need to know about a 2001 toyota corolla and a 2002 or 2001 Chevy Blazer!

Corolla has 2 LATCH, 3 TA total
Blazer has 3 TAs. TAs are the tie downs nearest ot the seat, not the ones at the liftgate. The owner's manual states not to put a CR in center position in MY-01 through early MY-03. A CR can be installed with a safety belt in the center if it can be tightly installed, even though the owner's manual says not to. These positions have been tested with CRs. Some CRs will not fit well as the distance between the seat belts is somewhat narrow. The later MY-03 manual was updated. All models can have a CR in center if good installation.

judesmommy · Dec 15, 2009

What if the carseat covers both ends of where the lap belt comes out in the center possition (essentially the seat is wider than the belt path)? Is it still okay to install in that possition then, as long as you can get a tight fit? I would love to be able to use the center position in my blazer

. Also, since I've never used latch before, when I install using latch in the corolla, do I have to install the seat outboard or can I install in the center? Thanks so much for helping me!!

ketchupqueen · Dec 15, 2009

Toyota doesn't allow anchor borrowing, so even if your seat does you need to use LATCH only in the outboard positions in a Corolla.

francisauto · Dec 15, 2009

You said you could put in the center position even if the manual says not to. How did you come to this?

Pixels · Dec 15, 2009

It's in the LATCH manual. The publisher/writer of the LATCH manual, Safe Ride News, talks directly to the manufacturers to get their information.

By all means, contact the manufacturer yourself. Don't take the word of a random internet stranger who is repeating what some book says the manufacturer says. :thumbsup:

I don't see any reason why you couldn't install if the carseat covers the seatbelt anchor points, as long as you can get a good install. It might be a bit tougher, but not a safety concern as far as I know.

rodentranger · Dec 15, 2009

So is the Honda Pilot the only 7-9 passenger (3 row) SUV with TAs for all rear seats? My Pilot has 6 TAs.

crunchierthanthou · Dec 15, 2009

rodentranger said:
So is the Honda Pilot the only 7-9 passenger (3 row) SUV with TAs for all rear seats? My Pilot has 6 TAs.

acura MDX seats 7 and all 5 rear positions have TAs.

The 04-10 Sienna isn't far behind with all rear seats except one having a TA (none on 3rd row driver's side).

rodentranger · Dec 15, 2009

Gah! How frustrating. I'm trying to find an SUV with a towing capacity of >5,500 lbs that will seat at least two large dogs,
three adults and two car seats comfortably. I would prefer it to seat the dogs, four adults and four car seats. I need LATCH for at least one of my dogs because she unbuckles seatbelts.

rodentranger · Dec 15, 2009

Pixels said:
NISSAN ARMADA 2 LATCH, 3 TA total

Do you know if this is the 8 passenger?

crunchierthanthou · Dec 15, 2009

rodentranger said:
Do you know if this is the 8 passenger?

It's both. The 8 passenger doesn't have a TA second row center. The configuration is two full sets of LATCH 2nd row outboard and one TA 3rd row center, no matter if it's the 7 or 8 passenger.

rodentranger · Dec 15, 2009

Dear Automotive Makers,
Please, if you're going to make vehicles that seat many people, make it so we can install car seats in all rear positions. LATCH and TA's in all positions
Thanks,
Frustrated Car Seat Loony.

Pixels · Dec 15, 2009

I don't even care about LATCH that much. It's nice to have another option if seatbelt is difficult, but the basic function of LATCH can be replicated by the seatbelt. Tether anchors there's no substitute for. I want tether anchors in every rear seating position, possibly every seating position that's not the driver.

rodentranger · Dec 15, 2009

I only want LATCH for the stinky dog. She routinely unbuckles seat belts by stepping on them. If I'm forking over the cash for a newer than 9/1/05 vehicle, then I want enough LATCH anchors to use them for her!

crunchierthanthou · Dec 23, 2009

rodentranger said:
So is the Honda Pilot the only 7-9 passenger (3 row) SUV with TAs for all rear seats? My Pilot has 6 TAs.

I just realized the MY 2002+ Ford Explorer also has TAs for all rear seating positions (whether 2 or 3 row). :thumbsup: I'm not sure how I've missed that all this time, but that's one more. It only has lower anchors second row outboard, though.

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