Can I install this in my Toyota Highlander 3rd row seat if it doesnt have the LATCH system? I HAVE to have either an infant seat in the 3rd row of my
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Yes, this really works best using the seatbelt. Plus the latch isn't recommended once hour child reaches a certain weight.
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Hello. I don't know the answer to that. However, I would contact the car company/manufacturer directly and have them provide assistance or advice.All the best.
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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!
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As an alternative to latches, the Britax will also accommodate a shoulder seat belt. You need to check with Toyota or your local Toyota dealership to see if a third row seat can be used for a child safety seat. Also keep in mind that rear end collision injuries are more profound for those seated in the third seat. I don't believe that there would be any air bag protection for third row seated passengers. Also check with your local fire department for suggestions/recommendations.
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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.
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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.
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So this can be installed one of three ways one is latch one is with the seat belt can be threaded through the Lao and secured with the click safe and then strapped in by the harness, or by the seat belt over the child like a booster seat. We installed into my bmw snd our Mini Cooper via the ice safe even though the card have march because it was easy and more securs than with the latch connectors. By the way the seat is too big for infants. It is also quite heavy and large,
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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.
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We don't use the latch, we just use the sit belt. We sit our son, then buckled up using the sit belt.
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I think your best bet would be to call Britax and ask them. I have dealt with Britax customer service before and they are very pleasant, responsive, and helpful. I would think that your carseat with base would work just fine since it utilizes the latch system...but I would double check to be sure. Good luck!
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This base its a little tricky... I have had problems with it latching but I think its more user error because most of the time I pop it in and it clicks and locks no problem. I went to the manufacturer website and looked up the base and it showed my model carseat is one that fits this base.
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That depends on the model of your car. My car doesn't have the latches in the center seat, only on the two outside seats ... but your car might have the center latches?
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I am so sorry I just looked at my email! Yes we have 2 and my husbands truck does not have latch system either. We love the seat! The only draw back is if you plan on moving it between cars....it is heavy.
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The LATCH system is the way it straps in to your car. Your car will have metal loops in the back part of the seat. The car seat has straps with a metal clip at the end. You snap the clip to the loops and then tighten the straps so it fits snuggly. I hope this helps!
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I Have a graco car seat and it works fine. It isn't specifically designed for any latch system, but has a safety strap to secure the seat in place.
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Yes, and britax has the best latches out there. So easy to install and uninstall. Have had to help friends with other brands and they are more difficult.
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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.
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You have the option of either seatbelt or latch.. We really love these car seats!
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I bought it to use with my Cosco Comfy Carry Elite. It does not lock into place, like it does on the base in the car. I have to use the straps. Somewhere in the product detail information I saw a list of the different seats and how they work with it. Mine specifically said it does not latch. Check the info for yours and see what it says. If it doesn't say, you can assume it needs the straps.One thing you might want to know is that the dual front wheels swivel freely and make it hard to steer. Also, anything you put in the basket underneath you cannot get to without lifting the car seat off. It still is useful to me, I just have to live with the limitations. I bought it to use with my Cosco Comfy Carry Elite. It does not lock into place, like it does on the base in the car. I have to use the straps. Somewhere in the product detail information I saw a list of the different seats and how they work with it. Mine specifically said it does not latch. Check the info for yours and see what it says. If it doesn't say, you can assume it needs the straps.One thing you might want to know is that the dual front wheels swivel freely and make it hard to steer. Also, anything you put in the basket underneath you cannot get to without lifting the car... » Read More I bought it to use with my Cosco Comfy Carry Elite. It does not lock into place, like it does on the base in the car. I have to use the straps. Somewhere in the product detail information I saw a list of the different seats and how they work with it. Mine specifically said it does not latch. Check the info for yours and see what it says. If it doesn't say, you can assume it needs the straps.One thing you might want to know is that the dual front wheels swivel freely and make it hard to steer. Also, anything you put in the basket underneath you cannot get to without lifting the car seat off. It still is useful to me, I just have to live with the limitations. « Show Less
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You are supposed to have a seatbelt lock (I'm not sure of the technical name but it kind of looks like an H with hooks on the insides) for vehicles without the latch system. When we bought the original car seat it had one but when we bought this to have an extra base, it did not come with it. Luckily a friend had one and they didn't need it lock.
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2 of these can easily fit in highlander, i am not sure about the other SUVs (smaller ones, i guess you can fit, however take the exact width measurement and check in ur SUV. If you are space constrained, pls dont go with this as this is bulky. We use to keep this at the center and two people can sit beside the car seat(earlier ones). With this one we have to move it to the side so that one another person can sit comfortably.
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It has a latch system for the base unit. If need be you can use a seatbelt with the car seat by itself.
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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.
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Doesn't have to be installed with LATCH. It is a bit more difficult to install 3 across with seatbelts but do able. I mean as long as you don't mind scraped up hands :) Diono makes me easier to do this than most because you can access the belt path via a Velcro path on each side of the seat. Any other seat you would need to remove the cover to access the belt path then try putting cover back on after its installed.