Does it use the latch system, or does it require you to use a seatbelt?
199872
for rear facing, you ise the seatbelt; for forward facing, it says to uses the latches but i use both.
199873
Either way can be used when rear-facing. I'd have to reread the forward facing instructions as to whether you can use the latch system then, but we haven't gotten that far ahead yet. We still use it rear-facing at this time.
199874
It does use latch. It's not the fanciest car seat but for a small vehicle it's perfection! And feels very safe and comfortable. The cushions are plush but breathable. I don't feel bad taking my 14 mo old on longer drives knowing she'll be comfy and won't overheat.
736519
It does have a seatbelt, but I'm not sure that I would want my child to ride in the chair in a vehicle. The strap seems more to keep them in the chair than to protect them. We haven't tried trying it down.
77464
It has the latch system for the anchors in newer cars. I think you can also loop a seatbelt through though.
1384985
You do not "have" to latch it. That is an option, to keep it from moving around in the vehicle, especially in case of a crash. We don't have latches either and it works fine in our vehicle.
516447
Our vehicle does not have a latch system either; we just put the seatbelt through the seat while applying downward pressure to the seat itself. It installs very easily. We are very pleased - it is really light and simple to take in and out of the car.
2012871
It has a seat belt and a latch system that helps secure the seat . There were a few factors why I bought this seat: sturdy, fits in my car, most of all the storm fabric does not have flame retardant which is a thing I am trying to limit my baby's contact with
318895
Yes, this really works best using the seatbelt. Plus the latch isn't recommended once hour child reaches a certain weight.
318899
Yes, you don't use the LATCH at all, you just run the seat belt (both shoulder and lap sections) through the locking mechanism under the car seat seat.
1679372
It has two latches to secure it to the seat. I love the seat. Would highly recommend it. When we bought it it was on the consumer reports safety list with top scores. Scored higher than the Britax models even. We've had those ones too and like this seat better
318902
You need to use a seatbelt and not the latch system after the child reaches a certain weight and can use the seatbelt before they reach the "required" weight (we never used the latch system). You do still need to use the anchor on the back of the car's seat to secure the top/back of the Pinnacle.
603545
I am a car seat technician, and a firefighter/paramedic. You are correct that you should only use one system. However, you need to consult your vehicle instruction manual to see what the weight limit is for the LATCH. Most LATCH systems are only rated for up to a 40 pound child, so when using the Frontier 85 for a larger child, you should revert to the vehicle seatbelt.
406625
Yes! In fact, we didn't use the latch system(car didn't have one) just the seat belt and the car seat did excellent in our rollover accident! Our son is now big enough to use this seat just as a booster and the seat belt works well that way as well. This seat has been a great investment for our family.
1636016
At this time, we use the 5 point harness. Therefore we don't use the seatbelt to hold the carseat in place. The carseat does have hooks that latch into the hooks which are in the seat of our car. The seat is securely in place and we are very happy with it. Hope this helps.
1235614
It will not securely lock the booster seat into the frame of the car seat without the latch. However, it will work and be secured by the seat belt just like most booster seats.
610035
One of the nicer models has a latch system. The one we purchased did not. It really doesn't impact our use at all. Britax says the latch system in the nicer one is only there to prevent the seat, if empty, from flying around during an accident. If the kid is in it and buckled, it won't move. Plus the buckle threads through the seat even when it is empty, which might prevent it moving anyway. We've loved it and highly recommend it.
1282617
No it does not have seat belts. We haven't been to concerned about it not having seat belts but we've only used it with the remote control so we can stop it quickly if she decides to do a dukes of hazard exit. :)
807658
Yes this has a latch system. It is not one of the easier ones to hook and adjust, but it works well. (I think the Britax, where you adjust each side individually, is easier). You hook both sides, but only adjust on one. It has been a very good seat and my son is comfy in it.