Question on 06 Grand Caravan

fyrfightermomma

New member
So we just got an 06 Grand Caravan today and I was reading the manual on the way home

In the carseat section it states "never install 3 child safety seats in a row in the 3rd row bench seat. The anchors are not rated to restrain the weight of three seats" (paraphrased of course)

I am confused...first of all, it only has one LATCH and top tether set in the center so how could you even install 3 seats with LATCH then?

Also, do they seriously mean don't ever install 3 across even with seat belts (if that was even possible in this car, not sure if it is)?

I've never heard of a company saying you could never do 3 across. The way it is worded is strange. They make it sound like you should never do 3 across with LATCH, but thats not possible because there is only one set and if they meant don't do 3 across with seatbelts.....why??? If it can restrain 3 people, why not 3 seats?

Anyone know?
 
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CDNTech

Senior Community Member
Someone was *really* lazy when re-doing the owner's manual. There used to be two sets of LATCH in the 3rd row ('00 - '01 years). That section is referring to not having 3 seats installed using LATCH at the same time. We had the same issue when we got our '03 and there was *NO* LATCH in the 3rd row. :rolleyes:

You can install three seats in the third row, but you *must* use seatbelt installs for all of them (the lower anchors are offset in the middle and driver's outboard positions) and they must be independently installed. :)
 

PixieEMT

New member
The 06 Manual also states to "Place the seat belt through the belt path and buckle it...then secure the seat with the LATCH." :eek: :eek: Just incase your child plays with the belt....so they don't tangle the belt around themselves. Basically, Chysler is telling parents to use both LATCH and seatbelt!!! EKKKKKK!:thumbsdown:
 

fyrfightermomma

New member
Wierd....you think with how much cars cost they could hire a proof reader!

Thanks guys. Good to know I can do it if that need arises :)
 

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