Can you use this seat without the a LATCH system in your car?
1314005
Yes you can, but there is a model that is just like this without the LATCH. It is the Parkway SG (without the L). It is great and less expensive. Otherwise, you can use it like a regular booster and not latch it if you choose.
1314006
This seat is used with the seatbelt to secure the child. The LATCH is provided only to secure the seat to the vehicle when the child is not riding along.
77464
It has the latch system for the anchors in newer cars. I think you can also loop a seatbelt through though.
431667
No! Not unless you have a way to lock your seat down alone. this is only an insert under the seat it does not connect to anything other than the straps that hold it in place.
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.
1762955
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.
516449
what year is your vehicle? unless it's an older vehicle, it should have a latch. check your owners manual to be certain. without the latch system I am unsure if you could use this product
1302976
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.
416655
Yes you could. There is a strap that goes around the seat but you wouldn't gave to use it. The strap over the headrest holds it pretty securely.
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.
1756474
Latch not required. We use seat belts a lot as it gets moved around between vehicles.
1112487
no latching system. It's booster so the seat belt attaches the seat to car.
1865269
This car seat is equipped with dual auto seat fastener options. You can either use the latch or seat belt. I use both but either can serve individually.
62612
Yes, my wife doesn't have a latch or tether system in her Toyota. It works really with the seat belt - better than any other seat we've seen.
509122
SGL just means they included the LATCH system anchors to the Parkway SG model. Since the LATCH anchors are only used to hold the seat in place... regardless of whether or not you use the latch, you would still use the vehicle seat belt to restrain the child. One perceived downside to not using the latch, is that there is nothing holding the seat in place when the child is not in it - meaning there is a chance it could shift/move in the case of an accident. But we haven't found it to be problematic in our every day driving.
1207425
Are you talking about a sports car with no latch system? A 70's classic car? Either way, no. You MUST have a latch and be able to tie over the seat back because this chair is a SOFT back. It collapses without your car's seat back to hold it in place...and also for the latch belt to go over and tether safely. That is key!! I think the pictures online give the impression that it sits upright without being installed like a "typical" seat and it does NOT. Hope that helps you!
1525515
Yes it could be used without the base, its just like any other car seat, but it's so much easier with the base.
512727
This model uses the seatbelt, not the latch system. Great car seat. Have owned britax for many years and many different models and have always been pleased.