7.0
Toddler Car Seat (
With
Built-in
Harness) Installation and Use
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7.4.1 Installation - LATCH
WITHOUT
Top Tether
WARNING!
• Only use the car seat LATCH System in vehicle seating
positions designated by the vehicle manufacturer for use
with LATCH and have anchor spacing of 11 inches (280 mm).
• The car seat must be held tightly by the LATCH System.
• Never attach more than one lower anchor connector or top
tether hook to a vehicle anchorage unless recommended in
the vehicle owner’s manual.
The LATCH attachment system should be used
WITH
the Top Tether
up to 50 lbs. (23 kg) whenever a secure installation can be achieved.
When used
WITHOUT
the Top Tether the LATCH attachment system
may be used to 50 lbs. (23 kg) or maximum
weight for LATCH use specified by the
vehicle’s owner’s manual.
To secure car seat in vehicle:
1. Assemble the Back Support (see “Assembly
and Removal of Back Support” section).
2. Store Top Tether by securing Tether
Hook on LATCH/Tether Storage Bar
at bottom of Back Support as shown.
Top
Tether
Tether
Storage Bar
The “REAR ENTRY” belt routing must
be used when a Top Tether is NOT used
to secure this Car Seat.
Note: Installation with Top Tether is
recommended whenever possible.
Baby Trend requires using the Top Tether
provided with this Car Seat whenever possible.
However when a tether anchor is not available
in the vehicle, the Car Seat can be secured
without the Top Tether. Always store the Top
Tether when not in use by securing the tether
hook to the LATCH/Tether Storage Bar on the
lower back of the Back Support as shown.
Based on the seating location selected, identify
if LATCH or a vehicle lalp/shoulder or lap belt
only will be used to secure the car seat. Use
the LATCH system when available. Follow the
steps in the following sections for the type of
belt that will be used to secure the car seat.
Note: Store tether on back of seat when
not in use.
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7.0
Toddler Car Seat (
With
Built-in
Harness) Installation and Use
7.4 Installation -
WITHOUT
Top Tether
Top
Tether
Tether
Storage Bar
REAR
ENTRY
Belt
Routing
