Land Rover Defender: Fitting latch child restraints

Make sure to read and fully understand the relevant warnings before using any of the features in this section.

Do not attempt to fit a LATCH child restraint to the center rear seating position. The anchor bars are not designed to hold a LATCH child restraint in this position. Install only using seat belts (non-LATCH system) and the top tether at this position. The child could be endangered in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle.

If the restraint is not correctly anchored, there is a significant risk of injury to the child in the event of a collision or emergency braking.

Child restraint anchorages are designed to withstand only those loads imposed by correctly fitted child restraints. Under no circumstances are they to be used for adult seat belts, harnesses, or for attaching other items or equipment to the vehicle. This could endanger the child in the event of an accident.

LATCH anchorage child restraints can be fitted to the outer seat positions on the second row seats and both of the third row seats.

To fit a LATCH child seat:

1. A label displaying the LATCH symbol indicates the position of the LATCH lower anchorages. Slide the child seat locking mechanism into both of the anchor points. For child seats fitted with non-rigid LATCH connectors, connect the lower tether strap hooks to the anchor bars and tighten the straps.

Some child restraints are fitted with an upper tether anchorage.

Test the security of the child restraint. To do this, attempt to pull the restraint away from the vehicle's seat and twist the restraint from side to side. Even if the restraint appears secure, the anchor points should be checked visually, to make sure they are correctly attached.

Note: Always make sure that if an upper tether is provided, it is fitted and tightened correctly.

Note: For child restraints fitted with a support leg, adjust the leg so that it rests firmly on the floor.

Note: After removing a child restraint, always make sure the lower anchor bar flap is fully closed. Failure to fully close a flap could hinder a seat fold maneuver.

FITTING TETHER ANCHORAGE CHILD RESTRAINTS

Make sure to read and fully understand the relevant warnings before using any of the features in this section.

Always follow the child seat or restraint system manufacturer's instructions when fitting tether straps. The child could be endangered in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured.

If removing a head restraint in order to fit a child restraint, always secure the head restraint when storing it. In the event of an accident, an unsecured object could cause serious injury.

If a child seat or restraint system is to be fitted to the center seating position, the center armrest must be in the stored position (folded into the seat). In the event of an accident, an unsecured object could cause serious injury.

Always pass the tether strap over the top of the seatback and underneath the head restraint, when fitting a child seat or restraint.

Tether anchorage points are fitted to the back of all second and third row seating positions. Each tether anchorage point is for the sole use of a child restraint fitted to the same seat.

Note: Do not attach a tether strap to an anchorage point on a folded seat.

Always use the tether anchorage provided with your child seat or restraint system.

The tether anchorage should be correctly routed and tightened.

Second row seats

1. Fit the child restraint securely in a second row seat.
2. Pass the tether strap(s) under the head restraint, between the two head restraint stems.
3. Attach the tether strap hook to the anchor point on the back of the same seat. Make sure the strap is not twisted, and that the hook is facing toward the back of the seat.
4. Tighten the tether strap(s) according to the child seat manufacturer's instructions.

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