Small overlap front: driver-side
Rating applies to 2020-24 models
Tested vehicle: 2017 GMC Acadia SLT1 4-door 4wd
The GMC Acadia was redesigned for the 2017 model year. It is smaller and lighter than the earlier design and therefore is now classified as a midsize SUV.
The earlier design remained in production for only the 2017 model year, available new only to fleet buyers, and was called the GMC Acadia Limited. The ratings on this page do not apply to the Acadia Limited.
These ratings also apply to the Cadillac XT6, a midsize luxury SUV introduced in the 2020 model year.
Overall evaluation | |
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Structure and safety cage | |
Driver injury measures | |
Head/neck | |
Chest | |
Hip/thigh | |
Lower leg/foot | |
Driver restraints and dummy kinematics |
Action shot taken during the driver-side small overlap frontal crash test.
The dummy's position in relation to the door frame, steering wheel, and instrument panel after the crash test indicates that the driver's survival space was maintained very well.
The frontal and side curtain airbags worked well together to keep the head from coming close to any stiff structure or outside objects that could cause injury.
The driver's space was maintained well, and risk of injuries to the dummy's legs and feet was low.
Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on driver side
Test ID | CEN1628 |
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Lower occupant compartment | |
Lower hinge pillar max (cm) | 3 |
Footrest (cm) | 3 |
Left toepan (cm) | 2 |
Brake pedal (cm) | 2 |
Parking brake (cm) | |
Rocker panel lateral average (cm) | 2 |
Upper occupant compartment | |
Steering column | 0 |
Upper hinge pillar max (cm) | 2 |
Upper dash (cm) | 2 |
Lower instrument panel (cm) | 1 |
Driver injury measures
Test ID | CEN1628 |
---|---|
Head | |
HIC-15 | 176 |
Peak gs at hard contact | no contact |
Neck | |
Tension (kN) | 0.6 |
Extension bending moment (Nm) | 14 |
Maximum Nij | 0.16 |
Chest maximum compression (mm) | 19 |
Femur (kN) | |
Left | 0.2 |
Right | 0.1 |
Knee displacement (mm) | |
Left | 0 |
Right | 1 |
Knee-thigh-hip injury risk (%) | |
Left | 0 |
Right | 0 |
Maximum tibia index | |
Left | 0.59 |
Right | 0.48 |
Tibia axial force (kN) | |
Left | 0.9 |
Right | 0.9 |
Foot acceleration (g) | |
Left | 43 |
Right | 70 |
Small overlap front: passenger-side
Rating applies to 2020-24 models built after October 2019
Tested vehicle: 2020 Cadillac XT6 Platinum Premium Luxury 4-door 4wd
The Cadillac XT6 was introduced in the 2020 model year. This midsize luxury SUV is built on the same platform as the GMC Acadia. Beginning with 2020 models built after August 2019, the passenger-side front door hinge pillar and A-pillar were reinforced to improve occupant protection in passenger-side small overlap frontal crashes. Beginning with 2020 models built after October 2019, changes to the side curtain airbags were implemented to further improve occupant protection.
Passenger-side small overlap frontal ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test conducted by General Motors.
Overall evaluation | |
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Structure and safety cage | |
Passenger injury measures | |
Head/neck | |
Chest | |
Hip/thigh | |
Lower leg/foot | |
Passenger restraints and dummy kinematics | |
Driver injury measures | |
Head/neck | |
Chest | |
Hip/thigh | |
Lower leg/foot | |
Driver restraints and dummy kinematics |
Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on passenger side
Test ID | VTP1930 |
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Lower occupant compartment | |
Lower hinge pillar max (cm) | 12 |
Footrest (cm) | 5 |
Right toepan (cm) | 2 |
Center toepan (cm) | 2 |
Rocker panel lateral average (cm) | 2 |
Upper occupant compartment | |
Center dash (cm) | 7 |
Upper hinge pillar max (cm) | 12 |
Upper dash (cm) | 11 |
Right lower dash (cm) | 12 |
Passenger injury measures
Test ID | VTP1930 |
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Head | |
HIC-15 | 48 |
Peak gs at hard contact | no contact |
Neck | |
Tension (kN) | 0.9 |
Extension bending moment (Nm) | 13 |
Maximum Nij | 0.18 |
Chest maximum compression (mm) | 26 |
Femur (kN) | |
Left | 0.4 |
Right | 1.0 |
Knee displacement (mm) | |
Left | 2 |
Right | 5 |
Knee-thigh-hip injury risk (%) | |
Left | 0 |
Right | 0 |
Maximum tibia index | |
Left | 0.36 |
Right | 0.57 |
Tibia axial force (kN) | |
Left | 0.9 |
Right | 1.5 |
Foot acceleration (g) | |
Left | 22 |
Right | 20 |
Driver injury measures
Test ID | VTP1930 |
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Head | |
HIC-15 | 38 |
Peak gs at hard contact | no contact |
Neck | |
Tension (kN) | 0.8 |
Extension bending moment (Nm) | 6 |
Maximum Nij | 0.15 |
Chest maximum compression (mm) | 17 |
Femur (kN) | |
Left | 0.2 |
Right | 0.1 |
Knee displacement (mm) | |
Left | 1 |
Right | 0 |
Knee-thigh-hip injury risk (%) | |
Left | 0 |
Right | 0 |
Maximum tibia index | |
Left | 0.22 |
Right | 0.23 |
Tibia axial force (kN) | |
Left | 0.7 |
Right | 0.4 |
Foot acceleration (g) | |
Left | 17 |
Right | 30 |
Moderate overlap front: original test
Rating applies to 2020-24 models
Tested vehicle: 2017 GMC Acadia All Terrain 4-door 4wd
The GMC Acadia was redesigned for the 2017 model year. It is smaller and lighter than the earlier design and therefore is now classified as a midsize SUV.
The earlier design remained in production for only the 2017 model year, available new only to fleet buyers, and was called the GMC Acadia Limited. The ratings on this page do not apply to the Acadia Limited.
Moderate overlap frontal ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test conducted by General Motors on an Acadia. These ratings also apply to the Cadillac XT6, a midsize luxury SUV introduced in the 2020 model year.
Overall evaluation | |
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Structure and safety cage | |
Driver injury measures | |
Head/neck | |
Chest | |
Leg/foot, left | |
Leg/foot, right | |
Driver restraints and dummy kinematics |
Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on driver side
Test ID | VTF1620 |
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Footwell intrusion | |
Footrest (cm) | 3 |
Left (cm) | 7 |
Center (cm) | 6 |
Right (cm) | 10 |
Brake pedal (cm) | 8 |
Instrument panel rearward movement | |
Left (cm) | 0 |
Right (cm) | 0 |
Steering column movement | |
Upward (cm) | 1 |
Rearward (cm) | -5 |
A-pillar rearward movement (cm) | 2 |
Driver injury measures
Test ID | VTF1620 |
---|---|
Head | |
HIC-15 | 143 |
Peak gs at hard contact | no contact |
Neck | |
Tension (kN) | 1.0 |
Extension bending moment (Nm) | 11 |
Maximum Nij | 0.19 |
Chest maximum compression (mm) | 26 |
Legs | |
Femur force - left (kN) | 0.5 |
Femur force - right (kN) | 1.6 |
Knee displacement - left (mm) | 1 |
Knee displacement - right (mm) | 1 |
Maximum tibia index - left | 0.31 |
Maximum tibia index - right | 0.45 |
Tibia axial force - left (kN) | 2.5 |
Tibia axial force - right (kN) | 4.3 |
Foot acceleration (g) | |
Left | 48 |
Right | 59 |
Moderate overlap front: updated test
Rating applies to 2023-24 models
Tested vehicle: 2023 Cadillac XT6 Sport 4-door 4wd
The Cadillac XT6 was introduced in the 2020 model year. These ratings do not apply to the GMC Acadia.
Overall evaluation | |
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Structure and safety cage | |
Driver injury measures | |
Head/neck | |
Chest | |
Thigh/hip | |
Leg/foot | |
Driver restraints and dummy kinematics | |
Rear passenger injury measures | |
Head/neck | |
Chest | |
Thigh | |
Rear passenger restraints and dummy kinematics
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View of the vehicle after the crash showing the airbags and damage to the occupant compartment.
The rear passenger dummy's head remained a safe distance from the front seatback.
Rear passenger dummy injury values indicate a moderate risk of injury to the head or neck and a likely risk of injury to the chest. During the crash, the shoulder belt remained in an ideal position on the dummy’s chest.
The rear passenger dummy's lap belt moved from the ideal position on the pelvis onto the abdomen, increasing the risk of abdominal injuries.
Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on driver side
Test ID | CEF2325 |
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Footwell intrusion | |
Footrest (cm) | 2 |
Left (cm) | 4 |
Center (cm) | 5 |
Right (cm) | 13 |
Brake pedal (cm) | 4 |
Instrument panel rearward movement | |
Left (cm) | 0 |
Right (cm) | 0 |
Steering column movement | |
Upward (cm) | -1 |
Rearward (cm) | -5 |
A-pillar rearward movement (cm) | 0 |
Driver injury measures
Test ID | CEF2325 |
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Head | |
HIC-15 | 223 |
Peak gs at hard contact | no contact |
Neck | |
Tension (kN) | 1.0 |
Extension bending moment (Nm) | 27 |
Maximum Nij | 0.27 |
Chest maximum compression (mm) | 27 |
Femur (kN) | |
Left | 0.4 |
Right | 0.7 |
Knee displacement (mm) | |
Left | 0 |
Right | 0 |
Knee-thigh-hip injury risk (%) | |
Left | 0 |
Right | 0 |
Maximum tibia index | |
Left | 0.30 |
Right | 0.36 |
Tibia axial force (kN) | |
Left | 1.9 |
Right | 2.2 |
Foot acceleration (g) | |
Left | 41 |
Right | 62 |
Rear passenger injury measures
Test ID | CEF2325 |
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Head | |
HIC-15 for head contact during forward excursion |
no contact
|
Peak gs at hard contact | no contact |
Neck | |
Tension (kN) | 2.7 |
Compression (kN) | 0.1 |
Maximum Nij for head contact during forward excursion |
no contact
|
Chest | |
Chest index | 42 |
Shoulder belt tension (kN) | 8.1 |
Thigh (kN) | |
Left femur compression | 0.2 |
Right femur compression | 0.1 |
Side: original test
Rating applies to 2020-24 models
Tested vehicle: 2017 GMC Acadia All Terrain 4-door 4wd
The GMC Acadia was redesigned for the 2017 model year. It is smaller and lighter than the earlier design and therefore is now classified as a midsize SUV.
The earlier design remained in production for only the 2017 model year, available new only to fleet buyers, and was called the GMC Acadia Limited. The ratings on this page do not apply to the Acadia Limited.
Side ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test conducted by General Motors on an Acadia. These ratings also apply to the Cadillac XT6, a midsize luxury SUV introduced in the 2020 model year.
Overall evaluation | |
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Structure and safety cage | |
Driver injury measures | |
Head/neck | |
Torso | |
Pelvis/leg | |
Driver head protection | |
Rear passenger injury measures | |
Head/neck | |
Torso | |
Pelvis/leg | |
Rear passenger head protection |
Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on driver side
Test ID | VTS1619 |
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B-pillar to longitudinal centerline of driver's seat (cm) | -19.0 |
Negative numbers indicate the amount by which the crush stopped short of the seat centerline. |
Driver injury measures
Test ID | VTS1619 |
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Head HIC-15 | 209 |
Neck | |
Tension (kN) | 0.1 |
Compression (kN) | 1.3 |
Shoulder | |
Lateral deflection (mm) | 36 |
Lateral force (kN) | 1.7 |
Torso | |
Maximum deflection (mm) | 32 |
Average deflection (mm) | 29 |
Maximum deflection rate (m/s) | 2.79 |
Maximum viscous criterion (m/s) | 0.34 |
Pelvis | |
Iliac force (kN) | 0.9 |
Acetabulum force (kN) | 1.2 |
Combined force (kN) | 2.0 |
Left femur | |
L-M force (kN) | 0.6 |
L-M moment (Nm) | 17 |
A-P moment (Nm) | 23 |
Passenger injury measures
Test ID | VTS1619 |
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Head HIC-15 | 279 |
Neck | |
Tension (kN) | 0.2 |
Compression (kN) | 0.4 |
Shoulder | |
Lateral deflection (mm) | 42 |
Lateral force (kN) | 1.7 |
Torso | |
Maximum deflection (mm) | 39 |
Average deflection (mm) | 28 |
Maximum deflection rate (m/s) | 4.46 |
Maximum viscous criterion (m/s) | 0.54 |
Pelvis | |
Iliac force (kN) | 0.2 |
Acetabulum force (kN) | 2.2 |
Combined force (kN) | 2.2 |
Left femur | |
L-M force (kN) | 0.2 |
L-M moment (Nm) | 17 |
A-P moment (Nm) | 23 |
Side: updated test
Rating applies to 2020-24 models
Tested vehicle: 2023 Cadillac XT6 Luxury 4-door 4wd
The Cadillac XT6 was introduced in the 2020 model year and the GMC Acadia was redesigned for the 2017 model year.
Overall evaluation | |
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Structure and safety cage | |
Driver injury measures | |
Head/neck | |
Torso | |
Pelvis | |
Driver head protection | |
Rear passenger injury measures | |
Head/neck | |
Torso | |
Pelvis | |
Rear passenger head protection |
View of the vehicle just after the crash test.
View of the vehicle after the crash with doors removed, showing the side airbags and damage to the occupant compartment.
Smeared greasepaint shows where the driver dummy's head was protected from being hit by hard structures by the side airbags.
Smeared greasepaint shows where the rear passenger dummy’s head was protected by the side airbag.
Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on driver side
Test ID | CES2309 |
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B-pillar to longitudinal centerline of driver's seat (cm) | -21.0 |
Negative numbers indicate the amount by which the crush stopped short of the seat centerline. |
Driver injury measures
Test ID | CES2309 |
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Head | |
HIC-15 | 61 |
Peak gs at hard contact | no contact |
Neck | |
Tension (kN) | 1.6 |
Compression (kN) | 0.2 |
Shoulder | |
Lateral deflection (mm) | 19 |
Lateral force (kN) | 1.0 |
Torso | |
Maximum deflection (mm) | 28 |
Average deflection (mm) | 24 |
Maximum deflection rate (m/s) | 1.87 |
Maximum viscous criterion (m/s) | 0.21 |
Pelvis | |
Combined force (kN) | 3.3 |
Passenger injury measures
Test ID | CES2309 |
---|---|
Head | |
HIC-15 | 170 |
Peak gs at hard contact | no contact |
Neck | |
Tension (kN) | 0.7 |
Compression (kN) | 0.8 |
Shoulder | |
Lateral deflection (mm) | 41 |
Lateral force (kN) | 1.9 |
Torso | |
Maximum deflection (mm) | 56 |
Average deflection (mm) | 42 |
Maximum deflection rate (m/s) | 5.74 |
Maximum viscous criterion (m/s) | 1.28 |
Pelvis | |
Combined force (kN) | 3.1 |
Roof strength
Rating applies to 2020-23 models
Tested vehicle: 2017 GMC Acadia SLT1 4-door 4wd
Overall evaluation | |
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Curb weight | 4,295 lbs |
Peak force | 20,415 lbs |
Strength-to-weight ratio | 4.75 |
Head restraints & seats
Seat type: Power leather seat
Overall evaluation | |
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Dynamic rating | |
Seat/head restraint geometry |
Seat type | Power leather seat |
---|---|
Geometry | |
Backset (mm) | 22 |
Distance below top of head (mm) | 15 |
Seat design parameters | |
Pass/fail | Pass |
Max T1 acceleration (g) | 11.8 |
Head contact time (ms) | 57 |
Force rating | 1 |
Neck forces | |
Max neck shear force (N) | 0 |
Max neck tension (N) | 426 |
About the head restraint & seat test
Currently, IIHS tests apply only to front seats.
Headlights
Ratings are given for 2 different headlight variations available on this vehicle.
Trim level(s)
- Sport trim equipped with Platinum and Premium Headlamp System packages
- Premium Luxury trim equipped with Platinum and Premium Headlamp System packages
Low-beam headlight type | LED projector |
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High-beam headlight type | LED projector |
Curve-adaptive? | No |
High-beam assist? | Yes |
Overall rating | |
Distance at which headlights provide at least 5 lux illumination: |
Low beams
On the straightaway, visibility was good on both sides of the road. On curves, visibility was good in all 4 tests.
The low beams created some glare.
High beams
On the straightaway, visibility was good on the right side of the road and fair on the left side. On curves, visibility was good in all 4 tests.
High-beam assist compensates for some limitations of this vehicle's low beams on the straightaway, on both left curves and on the gradual right curve.
Trim level(s) |
|
---|---|
Low-beam headlight type | LED projector |
High-beam headlight type | LED projector |
Curve-adaptive? | No |
High-beam assist? | Yes |
Overall rating Applies to 2020-24 models |
LOW BEAMS | Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux) |
Amount glare exceeded threshold |
---|---|---|
Straightaway right edge | 94.6 m | None |
Straightaway left edge | 67.5 m | None |
250m radius right curve, right edge | 69.0 m | 52.9% |
250m radius left curve, left edge | 65.1 m | 7.1% |
150m radius right curve, right edge | 60.4 m | 103.2% |
150m radius left curve, left edge | 57.8 m | 17.7% |
HIGH BEAMS | Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux) |
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Straightaway right edge | 153.3 m |
Straightaway left edge | 129.1 m |
250m radius right curve, right edge | 85.9 m |
250m radius left curve, left edge | 81.1 m |
150m radius right curve, right edge | 66.8 m |
150m radius left curve, left edge | 65.8 m |
Trim level(s)
- Sport trim
- Premium Luxury trim
- Luxury trim
Low-beam headlight type | LED projector |
---|---|
High-beam headlight type | LED projector |
Curve-adaptive? | No |
High-beam assist? | Yes |
Overall rating | |
Distance at which headlights provide at least 5 lux illumination: |
Low beams
On the straightaway, visibility was good on both sides of the road. On curves, visibility was good on both right curves and fair on both left curves.
The low beams created some glare.
High beams
On the straightaway, visibility was fair on the left side of the road and inadequate on the right side. On curves, visibility was fair in all 4 tests.
High-beam assist compensates for some limitations of this vehicle's low beams on the straightaway, on both left curves and on both right curves.
Trim level(s) |
|
---|---|
Low-beam headlight type | LED projector |
High-beam headlight type | LED projector |
Curve-adaptive? | No |
High-beam assist? | Yes |
Overall rating Applies to 2020-24 models |
LOW BEAMS | Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux) |
Amount glare exceeded threshold |
---|---|---|
Straightaway right edge | 98.4 m | None |
Straightaway left edge | 60.4 m | None |
250m radius right curve, right edge | 65.9 m | 40.2% |
250m radius left curve, left edge | 61.9 m | None |
150m radius right curve, right edge | 59.6 m | 50.8% |
150m radius left curve, left edge | 53.2 m | None |
HIGH BEAMS | Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux) |
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Straightaway right edge | 114.1 m |
Straightaway left edge | 131.1 m |
250m radius right curve, right edge | 66.3 m |
250m radius left curve, left edge | 66.3 m |
150m radius right curve, right edge | 59.8 m |
150m radius left curve, left edge | 56.3 m |
Front crash prevention: vehicle-to-vehicle
Ratings are given for 2 different trim variations available on this vehicle.
Front crash prevention: pedestrian (day)
Ratings are given for 2 different systems available on this vehicle.
Front crash prevention: pedestrian (night)
Seat belt reminders
Rating applies to 2023-24 models
Overall evaluation | |
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Front row | |
Unbelted occupant alert (audible & visual) | |
Initiation time | |
Duration | Long enough (90+ seconds) |
Volume | |
Audio frequency | |
Second row | |
Startup status alert (visual) | None |
Background cabin sound pressure level at 24 km/h | 51 dB |
Audible signal sound pressure level at 24 km/h | 61 dB |
Difference between background and signal | 9.9 dB |
Background cabin sound pressure level at 40 km/h | 54 dB |
Audible signal sound pressure level at 40 km/h | 65 dB |
Difference between background and signal | 10.9 dB |
Dominant audio frequency | 2000 Hz |
Child seat anchors
Rating applies to 2020-24 models
Overall evaluation | |
Vehicle trim | Premium Luxury |
Seat type | leather |
This vehicle has 2 rear seating positions with complete child seat attachment (LATCH) hardware.
It has 3 additional seating positions with a tether anchor only.
Overall evaluation | |
Vehicle trim | Premium Luxury |
Seat type | leather |
G | Good |
A | Acceptable |
M | Marginal |
P | Poor |
Seating positions that rely on borrowed lower anchors or have only a tether anchor available are not rated. | |
thether anchor symbol | Tether anchor |
lower anchor symbol | Lower anchors |
Lower anchor(s) can be borrowed from adjacent positions(s) | |
No hardware available |
Details by seating position
1 | |
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Tether anchor | |
easy-to-find location | |
no other hardware could be confused for anchor | |
Lower anchors | |
too deep in seat | |
not too much force needed to attach | |
easy to maneuver around anchors | |
2 | |
Tether anchor | |
easy-to-find location | |
no other hardware could be confused for anchor | |
Lower anchors | |
none available | |
3 | |
Tether anchor | |
easy-to-find location | |
no other hardware could be confused for anchor | |
Lower anchors | |
too deep in seat | |
not too much force needed to attach | |
easy to maneuver around anchors | |
4 | |
Tether anchor | |
easy-to-find location | |
other hardware could be confused for anchor | |
Lower anchors | |
none available | |
6 | |
Tether anchor | |
easy-to-find location | |
other hardware could be confused for anchor | |
Lower anchors | |
none available |
Seat position 21
Lower anchor A | |
---|---|
Open access rated | No |
Depth (cm) | 2-4 |
Force (lbs) | 15 |
Clearance angle (degrees) | 78 |
Lower anchor B | |
Open access rated | No |
Depth (cm) | 2-4 |
Force (lbs) | 13 |
Clearance angle (degrees) | 76 |
Tether anchor | |
Location | Middle seatback |
Confusing hardware present | No |
Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor |
No |
Tether anchors can be accessed while seatback is properly positioned for use of LATCH |
Not measured |
Seat position 22
Lower anchor A | |
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No lower latch for this seat position | |
Lower anchor B | |
No lower latch for this seat position | |
Tether anchor | |
Location | Middle seatback |
Confusing hardware present | No |
Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor |
No |
Tether anchors can be accessed while seatback is properly positioned for use of LATCH |
Not measured |
Seat position 23
Lower anchor A | |
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Open access rated | No |
Depth (cm) | 2-4 |
Force (lbs) | 16 |
Clearance angle (degrees) | 84 |
Lower anchor B | |
Open access rated | No |
Depth (cm) | 2-4 |
Force (lbs) | 15 |
Clearance angle (degrees) | 84 |
Tether anchor | |
Location | Middle seatback |
Confusing hardware present | No |
Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor |
No |
Tether anchors can be accessed while seatback is properly positioned for use of LATCH |
Not measured |
Seat position 31
Lower anchor A | |
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No lower latch for this seat position | |
Lower anchor B | |
No lower latch for this seat position | |
Tether anchor | |
Location | Middle seatback |
Confusing hardware present | Yes |
Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor |
No |
Tether anchors can be accessed while seatback is properly positioned for use of LATCH |
Not measured |
Seat position 33
Lower anchor A | |
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No lower latch for this seat position | |
Lower anchor B | |
No lower latch for this seat position | |
Tether anchor | |
Location | Middle seatback |
Confusing hardware present | Yes |
Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor |
No |
Tether anchors can be accessed while seatback is properly positioned for use of LATCH |
Not measured |