Latch limits on VW?

adamsmommy

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We have a 2006 VW Touareg. The manual is about 8 different books. My son ripped one out and I guess it is the one with info on it. Does anyone know what it is? We also have a Pontiac G6 and dh says he thinks it is 40lbs. Need to go dig for that manual also.
 
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adamsmommy

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Thanks!! But what is tether weight maximum? I thought you could use tether all the time? Maybe I am just not reading that correctly.
 

Jeanum

Admin - CPS Technician Emeritus
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No, you're right about using the top tether. While you should definitely switch to using the vehicle seatbelt beyond the weight limit for the lower LATCH anchors, it's recommended to continue using the top tether anchor because the top tether will help to reduce head excursion in a crash. The top tether serves more as a secondary point of attachment for a child restraint vs. the primary attachment of the lower anchors or vehicle seatbelt. Those two articles linked above from the Safe Ride News go into a very detailed explanation of the recommendation to always use the top tether beyond the vehicle's stated LATCH limit and explain it more thoroughly and clearly than me. :)
 

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