Can this car seat be used in older cars that don't have the latch system?
202697
you can, i don't use the seat latches just the lap belt, but i would be best if you have the latch for behind the seat which is what keeps it from sliding from side to side.
742979
Laura, you can NEVER install any car seat using both the seat belt and latch system. You must use one or the other. Both are equally safe as long as you get a proper installation. We have had seats that just don't install well in our car using latch, but we can get a great secure install with the seat belt. Install with each and see which one gets the best recline for your kid and make sure there is an inch or less of movement at the belt path.
318897
Yes. I also have the latch system but use the seat belt with this seat. The new click tight system for the seat belt gets the seat super tight!
1235616
Yes, it will work in a car that does not have a latch system. The little plastic things will just slide into the crease of the seat.
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.
354850
I would think theoretically you could because the latch system is in the back of the seat, and the click tight runs across the front using the belt. It would just be a redundancy. The click tight is so easy to use, you might not want to mess with the latch system- that was the idea when they designed it. It lives up to the ease of use they advertise!
518829
Agreed with previous reponses--I would feel very secure using this seat in an older vehicle. The back/top tether is only "required" when using the seat with children over 65 lbs. Even with the latch option, I prefer using the seatbelt as it is easy to install/uninstall.
1756475
No, you don't have to use the latch system. I have all 3 installed in the 3rd row seat of my surburban using seat belts. They all fit but getting the 3rd buckled took a little effort but it was doable.
2270986
answering this for future reference. Actually this is one of the few seats that allows latch borrowing - if the car allows it as well. I know some VW do.
579753
no and yes, The classic connect has a different mounting position, you can set the car seat in, but the locking mechanism will not secure the car seat. The click connect locks in a different location than the classic connect. There is a different version of this same stroller available for classic connect.
318900
As far as using the belt installation for a vehicle and not te LATCH it is definitely doable. I have two do these seats and both are installed with the belt and not LATCH and both are very secure.
742977
Yes, you can install with seat belts instead of the latches. I don't think they would be as safe, not because of these seats, I just don't think any seat is as safe without using the latches.
1190196
Not on this model. There is the same seat that had latch but it's a different model name.
1452417
Yes, I have used the LATCH/Isofix system with no problem. It has cut outs to accommodate either this or standard lap/shoulder seat belts.
1399283
You can but you're better off saving money and getting a booster w/o latch. Graco makes the turbobooster which is very safe, veyr comfortable, and a great seat for almost half this price. Nearly the same seat (plus still has pull out cupholders etc) but w/o latch. I find the latch preferable but if you have a vehicle that doesn't use it and don't plan on upgrading any time soon you're better off saving the money.
980414
You can install this seat using the car seat belt (instead of latch), and in fact the manual says that you should use the car seat belt if your child is over 40 pounds even if you do have latch. HOWEVER, I installed this seat using the seat belt in my husband's car and it was not secure at all. I actually returned the seat and got one with click tight. I highly recommend getting a Britax 90 or another model with click tight. It is very easy to install these using the seatbelt and they are extremely secure (seat dosen't budge at all!).
2270987
Stephanie that is false. You have to check your car manual for if it allows latching in the middle seat. If not seat belt install only. LATCH is all depending on if the actual car make/model allow it. Also new laws do not allow latching of a combined weight of car seat and child over 65 pounds.