My car doesn't have LATCH interface. Can I use my car's seat belt to fasten car seat with rear-facing, forward-facing and belt-positioning position?
1460577
Yes, I have a 98' Honda CRV and the belt works well. There is a locking mechanism on the base that locks it in place on the belt so it is a snug fit.
1460578
Yes you can use your seat belt instead of the latch. It's actually really easy lock system compared to those metal locks that you put on the seat belt.
1460579
Yes. The base can be fastened only with the seatbelt (the horizontal belt part in fact). Once the base is fastened, you can attach the seat in any position.
1256451
It depends, are you installing it rear facing or forward facing? Rear facing: It does sit up pretty high on the base, so depending on where you have it in the back seat and how tall you are, it could block your view looking out the back windows. Other than that you shouldn't have a problem fitting it in there. To install rear facing you have to take the seat cushion off, thread the seat belt through, close the lock-offs, and put the seat cushion back on. It's not necessarily HARD, once you get used to it...but it's not super quick, and it's not the easiest to understand for a grandparent or babysitter/nanny who doesn't use the car seat every day. Forward facing: pretty easy install, especially if you can use the rigid latch but you have to check the latch limits for your vehicle first. Clek has apparently approved the use of the rigid latch AND seat belt at the same time on this seat, so you can call them about that too. The REACT technology doesn't do much good if it's not installed with latch (for forward facing).
509121
The SGL has latch that you can latch it to your seat but my car doesn't have center latch, so I don't even use it... The seat belt hold the car seat in place...
77464
It has the latch system for the anchors in newer cars. I think you can also loop a seatbelt through though.
1720883
It is not as handy of course, but I am able to get a pretty good install with the seat belt on leather seats in the back seat of a vw passat. I use a non slip liner to reduce slippage. I have noticed in some vehicles other than mine, that the seat belt can cause the car seat to pull up on one side, making it unlevel. This may not be specific to only this car seat. Very clear instructions for both so no problem there.
1545499
I don't have a car seat, but don't see any reason why you wouldn't still be able to use one. The cover has openings to allow access to seat belt buckle, as Kyle stated, and the upper straps are usually placed around the rear headrests (but they can still be moved up or down despite the strap around them), it doesn't obstruct access to the car seat anchors in my Hyundai (or in my previous Honda) LOL, They market the seat cover for pets, but it will equally save your seats from infant created spills ;-)
2235690
you don't have to use the latches, but if your car is not equipped with them you can buy the version without the straps and save money. I wanted the one with the latches because my granddaughters are slim and I worried about the booster moving under them
620754
some people use the two inner latch anchors of the side seats to install a car seat with latch in the center. this is do able when the car seat has flexible fabric latch connectors, but usually not with rigid connectors because of the standard width of the latch anchors. when using the two inside ones from the outer seats they typically end up being a little wider. use both latch and the belt to install, and look up the maximum weight capability of the latch anchors per your vehicle, the seatbelt is usually a higher limit.
1659861
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!
583505
There are many factors to consider when installing your car seat, including the age of your child, the type of seat belts in your car or the availability of a latch system in your car. If you refer to the user guide for your seat it will provide details on installing your seat forward or rear facing using the latch system or seatbelt. For further assistance on your installation, our customer service representatives would be glad to assist you at 1-888-427-4829.
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!
1302977
Yes you can. If your seat belt isn't long enough you should be able to remove the screws holding the latches for a new car and put seat belt thru it and buckle in then screw piece back in. It would be a more permanent attachment. Just make sure you pull the seat belt all the way out so it doesn't have any play in it.
1642634
No. It's suppose to be used with the car's seat belt. My son loves this car seat.
1991578
I always use it only with seat belt. I think it's more secure if you can use the latches with the metal hooks. Maybe the latches is in use when you don't have seat belt in the center of the middle row of seats.
1164039
Yes especially using the LATCH and anchor system in cars. This is the easiest car seat to install and remove as it's just a release button. I've used several other models so can compare.
1306662
Well if you are lazy like me and my wife, then yes. I have a base in my car and she has one in hers. At a moments notice we can take either car with haveing to fool with the car seat. You just snap it in and you are good to go. :-) That being said, the carseat itself can be stapped in using the seat belts and only them. You don't have to use the base at all. We have done that before when my wife went in her moms car. So NO, you don't need it but it is nice to have.
509375
Yup, very simple, I've used both methods. There is a hole next to where the kids thigh would rest on the seat and you can pull the seat belt or latch system belt straight up and away from the buckle to tighten it down instead of out and to the side as you have to do on most seats. I love the design of this car seat. Feels much more secure in any system.