Martinelli Pliko Mini Manuel d'utilisateur télécharger pdf (Page 4)

2002 vehicles do not

have a tether anchor for

the center position. They

include the Toyota Sienna and High-

lander, Lexus RX300, Isuzu Trooper and

Rodeo Sport, Kia Sedona, and Jeep

Grand Cherokee. All these vehicles ex-

cept the Sienna van have two tether an-

chors in the second row. All have a middle

seating position available, but do not of-

fer a tether anchor in that location. The

Lexus 470 has three tether anchors in the

middle row, but none in the third seat.

SRN has learned that some manufac-

turers are not providing additional tether

retrofit kits for vehicles with LATCH. This

is because of increased burdens for test-

ing to meet the LATCH requirements. In

some cases, seating positions without a

factory-installed tether anchor may be

retrofitable. Check with the vehicle manu-

facturer.

LATCH Standard Basics

FMVSS 225 specifies that all new passen-

ger vehicles must have lower anchors for

the LATCH system installed starting Sep-

tember 1, 2002. The minimum require-

ment is upper and lower anchors (LATCH)

in at least two rear seating positions, with

an additional top tether in the middle if

the vehicle has a middle seating position.

Vehicles with three or more rows must

have at least one LATCH system installed

in the second row. If the vehicle has no

rear seats or insufficient space to accom-

modate a rear facing restraint and there is

an air bag on/off switch, then a LATCH

system must be installed in the front seat.

Small school buses under 10,000

pounds must have two lower anchorages

but not tether anchors. Top tether anchors

are not required in convertibles.

AUDI

Audi dealers will provide and install tether

anchors free in any 1993- through 99-

model year Audi. They will also install

lower anchors (LATCH) free for model

year 1999–2001 of A4, A6, A8, and S8

vehicles and Road Quattros (2001–02).

DAIMLERCHRYSLER

RECALL: Cars, light trucks and SUVs

from June 1999–October 2000. Some ve-

hicles do not have tether anchor usage in-

structions as required by FMVSS 225.

Call 800-853-1403 for an instruction ad-

dendum.

RECALL: PT Cruiser, made between 8/

99 and 10/00, right inboard LATCH an-

chor bar may have a diameter too large to

meet the standard size. Dealers will in-

spect and replace for free if necessary.

Contact dealership or (if necessary) 800/

853-1403.

FORD & MERCURY

Windstar (2002): Tether anchors have

been moved to the back of the seat instead

of underneath. The new design is easier

to use and does not require twisting the

tether strap.

Explorer and Mountaineer (2000–01, 4-

Door): The squared O-shaped rings be-

hind the rear seat are not identified as the

tether anchors in the 2000 owners manual.

The rings have been tested and are the

anchors. The rings closest to the seat back

should be used for the outboard seating

positions. For a CR in the center, one of

the rings at the back of the cargo area

should be used. The 2001 model has three

tether anchor rings.

Pickup F-250 (2000–01): The tether an-

chor kit for the F-250 extended cab does

not have accurate instructions. In addi-

tion, the 2001 model does not have marks

for anchor locations. For those vehicles

with three weld nuts and locator tab slots

(a rounded rectangular hole under the weld

nut) in the back panel, remove the seat

backs, screw the bolt into the weld nut,

and replace the seat back. The locator tab

will slip into the locator slot and will hold

the loop straight up while the bolt is tight-

ened. The weld nut is self-tapping, and

will require some effort to tighten. Ve-

hicles with J-nut holes (square holes 1.5

inches to the side of the anchor hole)

should use the kit for the 1999 F-250 as it

includes J-nuts. Two kits are needs for

anchoring one or two child safety seats;

three kits for three seats.

GENERAL MOTORS

Chevy Silverado (2000–01): When teth-

ering one or two CRs in the outboard seat,

the top tether(s) should be attached to the

center tether anchor loop after passing the

strap through the loop directly behind. A

CR placed in the middle should be teth-

ered to either outboard position.

Geo Metro and Geo Sprint (1989–99):

Correction to Tethering Child Restraints,

2001 edition. Both have tether anchor ret-

rofit kits available. There are no retrofit

kits available for any Chevrolet Cor-

vettes.

LATCH non-compliance ruling (not a

recall at this time): A NHTSA ruling (Dec.

7, 2001) regarding 2001 model year

Pontiac Aztek and Montana, Chevrolet

Venture, Oldsmobile Silhouette (U-

Vans): Lower anchor bars may have a

larger or smaller diameter than called for

in FMVSS 225. Variations mean that rigid

LATCH connectors on CRs may not fit

onto the bars, particularly the oversized

bars.

ISUZU MOTORS

Correct phone number: 800/255-6727.

NISSAN

Sentra: The 1990–99 4-door Sentra has 3

weld nuts in the rear filler panel, instead

of factory installed tether anchors listed

incorrectly in the tether manual. The part

number is 88894-89900.

TOYOTA

There has been some confusion as to the

correct tether anchor part number for

Toyotas. Tethering Child Restraints (2001

edition) lists the correct part number,

73709-12010. This part is listed only as a

“bracket” in the parts catalog, but is actu-

ally a one-piece part including the bracket,

bolt and spacer, selling for around $12.

This new part supercedes the old part

(number 04731-22012) called “CRS Kit,”

which included a locking clip, the bolt and

spacer, but no anchor bracket. (An anchor

bracket from the CR manufacturer was

needed for installation of the old kit.)

Echo (2000–01): The dealer will upgrade

the tethers anchors at no charge upon re-

quest. The tether anchors passed FMVSS

225 and the minimum standards required

by the 2001 New Car Assessment Pro-

gram, but “did not perform to Toyota’s

high standards.” Owners were notified by

Toyota. Call 1-800-331-4331 for more in-

formation.

RAV4 (1999–2000): Although the

owner’s manual states otherwise, there is

no tether anchor retrofit kit for these two

years. The 1998 model has a retrofit kit

(universal part number) and the 2001 has

factory-installed tether anchors as part of

LATCH.

VOLKSWAGEN

Volkswagen dealers will install tether an-

chors for free on its model year 1993–99

vehicles and will retrofit LATCH anchors

on all 1999 and newer Passats at no charge.

SRN, Tethering Child Restraints,

Including LATCH: Special Update, 7/02

For a LATCH Primer, go to

www.saferidenews.com

Vehicle Update,

continued

4 Child Pasenger Safety TECH REPORT Summer 2002

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