ISO/TC 22/SC 12/WG 1 N538: Side impact test requirements for child
restraints. Not required for child restraints sold in the USA.
LATCH: Lower Anchors andTethers for CHildren. New acronym for stan-
dardized vehicle anchorage system. Method to affix child restraint systems to
vehicles independent of the vehicle seat belts. The LATCH system includes
both lower LATCH and top tether.
Side Impact Protection (SIP): Extra safety feature of Recaro child re-
straints having energy absorbing foam strategically placed in areas on the
child restraint where it is especially important to protect the child in a crash.
Top Tether Anchorage: Attachment point in vehicle for child safety seat
tether strap. Refer to vehicle owner's manual regarding anchor location.A
tether strap is an additional belt that anchors the child restraint system top to
the vehicle frame; keeps the restraint from tipping forward on impact; can
provide an extra margin of protection. Can be optional or factory installed.A
tether strap is typically available on most child restraints manufactured after
September 1, 1999.
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