Latch in a Cadillac

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teacher01

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My 3 year old DS starts school tomorrow. He will be picked up daily by a friend of mine. I am going over today to install the decathlon in her car. I am not sure exactly what car she has, but I am 99% sure it is a cadillac.

My question is, if there is not a dedicated latch for the center, does cadillac allow borrowing?

Thanks so much!!!
 
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Jeanum

Jeanum

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Good thinking to plan ahead for the first day of school and carseat installation details. :thumbsup: Some Cadillac models do have a dedicated set of center lower LATCH anchors. If not, GM allows borrowing of outboard lower LATCH anchors to install in a center seating position if the child restraint manufacturer also allows borrowing. Britax allows it, so you are allowed to install your Decathlon with LATCH in the center rear in a LATCH-equipped Cadillac. :thumbsup: I'm guessing your 3 year old is under 48 lbs., but just in case or for future reference, the child weight limit for lower LATCH installations is 48 lbs. in GM vehicles. :)
 
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teacher01

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Thank you!! When I got there, there was a dedicated center latch, and the install was very easy. Yes, he only weighs about 31 lbs with full clothes on, so we have a long way to go before we have to worry about the latch limit.
 
Jeanum

Jeanum

Admin - CPS Technician Emeritus
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You're welcome. :) Best wishes on the first day of school tomorrow. School resumes here in two more weeks for my oldest.
 

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