BMW 7 Series: LATCH child restraint fixing system
General information
LATCH: Lower Anchors and Tether for Children.
Pay attention to the specifications and the operating and safety information from the child restraint system manufacturer when selecting, installing, and using LATCH child restraint fixing systems.
Mounts for the lower LATCH anchors
General information
The lower anchors may be used to attach the CRS to the vehicle seat up to a combined child and CRS weight of 65 lbs/30 kg when the child is restrained by the internal harnesses.
Safety information
Warning
If the LATCH child restraint fixing systems are not correctly engaged, the protective effect of the LATCH child restraint fixing system can be limited. There is a risk of injuries or danger to life. Make sure that the lower anchors are securely engaged and that the LATCH child restraint fixing system fits securely against the backrest.
Position
Symbol/ Meaning
- The corresponding symbol
shows the mounts for the lower
LATCH anchors.
Seats equipped with lower anchors are marked with a pair, (2), of LATCH symbols.
For vehicles equipped with a middle seat: It is not recommended to use the inner lower anchors of standard outer LATCH positions to fasten a child restraint system on the middle seat. Use the vehicle safety belt instead for the middle seat.
Before installing LATCH child restraint fixing systems
Pull the safety belt away from the area of the child restraint system.
Without comfort rear seats: assembly of LATCH child restraint fixing systems
- Install child restraint system, see manufacturer's information.
- Ensure that both LATCH anchors are properly engaged.
With comfort rear seats: assembly of LATCH child restraint fixing systems
- Before mounting, adjust the seats to their basic
position.
Reset to standard position.
- For better accessibility, tilt the backrest back slightly.
- Install child restraint system, see manufacturer's information.
- Ensure that both LATCH anchors are properly engaged.
- After mounting, move the backrest back up slightly so that the child restraint system rests lightly against the backrest.
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Child restraint systems
with tether strap
Safety information
Warning
If the upper retaining strap is incorrectly used
for the child restraint system, the protective effect
can be reduced. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that the upper
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Vehicle features and
options
This chapter describes all standard, country-specific
and optional features offered with the series.
It also describes features and functions that are
not necessarily ava
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