Must you latch this seat in to the car? I want to transition my 5 year old to the 3rd row of our SUV. There are not any latches in that row.
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You don't have to use latch system. If you don't it will be like using a regular booster without the latch. The britax SG is this seat without the latch. It's a bit less expensive. If you aren't going to use it, there's no reason to pay extra for it.
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You do not "have" to latch it. That is an option, to keep it from moving around in the vehicle, especially in case of a crash. We don't have latches either and it works fine in our vehicle.
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No. 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. I went ahead and bought the SGL, because it comes in the color we wanted - even though our car does not have the latch system. No. 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. I went ahead and bought the SGL, because it comes... » Read More No. 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. I went ahead and bought the SGL, because it comes in the color we wanted - even though our car does not have the latch system. « Show Less
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No you don't. The latches are just a feature to keep the seat on the seat when it is not being used. In other words, if the seat is empty and you slam on your brakes, it won't go flying through your car. They do not tighten down like a normal latch car seat.
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You need to use a seatbelt and not the latch system after the child reaches a certain weight and can use the seatbelt before they reach the "required" weight (we never used the latch system). You do still need to use the anchor on the back of the car's seat to secure the top/back of the Pinnacle.
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That depends on the vehicle. In my 2014 vehicle the LATCH system is only on the seats near the doors. However, I am able to use the seat in the middle position by pushing the latches (on the seat) between the two car seat cushions. It works fine for me there and I'd rather have my child in the middle seat not using the LATCH system then next to one of the doors.
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You use the seat belt. Booster seats do not need the latch capability as the weigjr of the child keeps it secure. Make sure your child has the approppriate weight.
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Hi Camila, I was very disappointed to find out that "it doesn't" the way the prior models do, which as you may know, you just pull the handle between the child's fit and adjust, that easy... this model has 3 different positions but you can only change it by removing the carseat from the seat, adjusting the new position pulling a lever from the bottom back of the carseat and then installing it again, witch is very disappointing to me, I have 4 children (always have bought Maxi-Cosi) and that was the main thing I loved about this car seats.. the child is asleep, pull and change position, the child woke up, pull and seat him/her up again, sadly doesn't work like that with this one. Hi Camila, I was very disappointed to find out that "it doesn't" the way the prior models do, which as you may know, you just pull the handle between the child's fit and adjust, that easy... this model has 3 different positions but you can only change it by removing the carseat from the seat, adjusting the new position pulling a lever from the bottom back of the carseat and then installing it again, witch is very disappointing to me, I have 4 children (always have bought Maxi-Cosi) and that was the main thing I loved about this car seats.. the child is asleep, pull and change... » Read More Hi Camila, I was very disappointed to find out that "it doesn't" the way the prior models do, which as you may know, you just pull the handle between the child's fit and adjust, that easy... this model has 3 different positions but you can only change it by removing the carseat from the seat, adjusting the new position pulling a lever from the bottom back of the carseat and then installing it again, witch is very disappointing to me, I have 4 children (always have bought Maxi-Cosi) and that was the main thing I loved about this car seats.. the child is asleep, pull and change position, the child woke up, pull and seat him/her up again, sadly doesn't work like that with this one. « Show Less
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One of the nicer models has a latch system. The one we purchased did not. It really doesn't impact our use at all. Britax says the latch system in the nicer one is only there to prevent the seat, if empty, from flying around during an accident. If the kid is in it and buckled, it won't move. Plus the buckle threads through the seat even when it is empty, which might prevent it moving anyway. We've loved it and highly recommend it.
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You can use the seatbelt. Most cars LATCH systems are only supported until 40 pounds. Love this carseat!
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The base installs perfectly without latch system, we use it both ways in a few different family vehicles. Great carseat!!
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Laura, you can NEVER install any car seat using both the seat belt and latch system. You must use one or the other. Both are equally safe as long as you get a proper installation. We have had seats that just don't install well in our car using latch, but we can get a great secure install with the seat belt. Install with each and see which one gets the best recline for your kid and make sure there is an inch or less of movement at the belt path.
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I agree with the other answer. Pulling it out straight works best for us. We actually figured out we didn't have to loosen it to get our daughter out, so we've just avoided the issue you're talking about by not loosening them each time. I think it is because there is more space on the sides than a traditional convertible car seat.
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I just move the whole thing back and forth. It takes me about 5 minutes using the LATCH system that both our cars have. This includes utilizing the 3rd attachment point from the rear of the seat to the front passenger seat mounts that's included with this seat. If you only used the LATCH attachment points it would take less than 5 minutes.
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You can put a carseat in either the front seat or the rear. Seat backs but be in recline position (latch on back of seats) and carseat rearfacing. It simply latches on to the trays in either seat. And yes you can put a child in the other seat (regardless of front or back). Very easy to do and change from one "mode" to another.
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the vehicle has to have LATCH. You have to have the side hooks and the hook on the back of your seat to make this carseat work. The type of seatbelt you have does not matter, the seat only connects to the LATCH hooks-there is no other way to install.
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Our three year old fits in, but you have to put the toddler in and then attach the infant car seat. The same thing goes for getting out. You need to take the infant car seat off and then the toddler can get out. It is a tight fit, but works.
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Yes, you don't use the LATCH at all, you just run the seat belt (both shoulder and lap sections) through the locking mechanism under the car seat seat.
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Hi. Installing the car seat with the only the seatbelt is not safe. Use the hooks behind the seat cushion to attach the car seat. If the car seat is still wobbly place your entire weight on the seat and then attach the latch. Finally, with the car seat installed head over to your local fire department and let them inspect it also. Good luck and have a safe ride.
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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...