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Forwar
d-Facing Use:
22-65 lbs.
(10.1-29 kg),
34-52” (85.1-132.1 cm),
Ov
er 1 y
ear of age
.
With weakest hand at belt
path, tilt and push the child
restraint forward and back,
and from side to side. If the
LATCH belts do not
loosen, your child restraint
should be secure.
NOTE:
Some “play” from
front to back or about an
inch from side to side is
acceptable.
If the child restraint does not remain tight, do not use
the child restraint in this seating location with this
LATCH system.
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WARNING
!
LATCH hooks MUST be securely fastened.
Failure to do this can result in serious
injury or death.
After checking for hot seat
and buckles, place your
child in the child restraint
as described in the
“Securing Your Child in the
Child Restraint” section.
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To release LATCH:
Remove child from child
restraint. Press down
firmly on adjuster side of
child restraint and press
release button to release
tension. Unhook LATCH
from bar by squeezing
spring lever and twist
hook.
The top anchorage strap is used for the forward-facing
position only.
Most vehicles made after 9/1/99 already have the
anchor hardware for a top anchorage strap. Refer to
your owner’s manual or call your dealer.
Storage of Top Anchorage Strap:
Belt-Positioning Booster position: Place
top anchorage strap and anchor hook
under the child restraint.
Adjusting the Top Anchorage
Strap
To Attach Top
Anchorage Strap:
Put knee in child
restraint and push down;
attach hook to anchor in
vehicle.
Pull loose
end to
tighten
To Adjust Top
Anchorage Strap:
To tighten; pull on free
end of top anchorage
strap.
Lift up to
loosen
To loosen; lift up on top
anchorage lock and push
lock toward top
anchorage hook.
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