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 Vehicle Seat Belts

9.0 

Vehicle Seat Belts

at one end. This type of seat belt system will not 

adequately restrain the Car Seat. (Fig 31-2)
Passive Restraint – Lap or Shoulder Belt 

Mounted on Door 

DO NOT use a seat belt that is connected to the 

door in any way. These types of seat belts are 

designed to automatically surround the occupant 

when the door is closed. This type of seat belt will 

NOT adequately restrain the Car Seat. (Fig 32-1)
Passive Restraint – Lap Belt with Motorized 

Shoulder Belt 

DO NOT use a shoulder belt that moves 

along a track. These systems typically move 

to surround the occupant when the door is 

closed. This type of belt system will NOT 

adequately restrain the Car Seat. (Fig 32-2)  
Lap Belts Forward of Seat Crease 

DO NOT use a seat belt that is anchored on the 

seat more than 2 inches forward of the crease 

between the seat bottom and the seat back. 

This type of seat belt anchors the Car Seat 

too far forward and the Car Seat will not be 

safely restrained in the vehicle. (Fig 32-3) 

9.3 UNSAFE Seat Belt Systems

DO NOT use the following types of seat belt systems with the Car Seat. 

These belt systems will not hold the Car Seat securely in place at all times. 

In addition, the Locking Clip provided with this product will NOT make these 

belt systems safe to use.  NEVER USE unsafe vehicle belts systems!
Note: LATCH can be used IN PLACE OF the following 

unsafe vehicle seat belts systems if your vehicle 

is equipped with LATCH anchorage system.
Lap Belts with Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) 

DO NOT use a lap belt that stays loose after installed 

and locks only in a crash or sudden stop. These lap 

belts utilize an Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) 

and are often found in combination with motorized 

shoulder belts. Because these belts will allow the Car 

Seat to move about on the vehicle seat, the chance 

of the Car Seat being out of the proper position in 

a crash is very high. Accordingly, DO NOT use the 

Car Seat with this type of seat belt system. Please 

see your vehicle’s dealer or owner’s manual for 

information on converting this seat belt system to one 

that is acceptable for use with a Car Seat. (Fig 31-1) 
Combination Lap/Shoulder Belt 

with Retractor 

DO NOT use a lap/shoulder belt system if the 

lap belt and shoulder belt each have retractors 

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Summary of Contents for FastBack

Page 1: ...ar al 1 800 328 7363 3 in 1 Car Seat by Baby Trend If you experience any difficulty in using this product please contact our customer service department at 1 800 328 7363 between the hours of 8 00 A M...

Page 2: ...icle Lap Shoulder Belt 71 13 6 Using Shoulder Belt Positioning Clip 74 14 0 Accessories 77 14 1 Body Insert 78 15 0 Care Maintenance 79 16 0 Airplane Use 80 1 0 General Warnings 3 2 0 Registration Inf...

Page 3: ...ay Friday or www babytrend com WARNINGS TO PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS The ultimate safety of your child depends on the proper and secure installation of the Car Seat in your vehicle Proper installation re...

Page 4: ...Harness adjuster button Vehicle lap belt guide Harness covers Flex Sides Adjustable head support Height adjustment button Vehicle shoulder belt guide Harness clip Harness buckle Body insert Armrest LA...

Page 5: ...ine foot Seat pad Harness adjustment strap Recline handle LATCH connectors Harness adjuster button Flex Sides Locking clip Adjustable head support Height adjustment button Vehicle shoulder belt guide...

Page 6: ...r belt positioning clip Positioning clip attachment strap Seat pad Armrest Game holder Cup holder Recline foot Harness adjustment strap Recline handle LATCH connectors Harness adjuster button Vehicle...

Page 7: ...UPPORT UP INTO USE POSITION KEEP CHILDREN AWAY FROM CAR SEAT DURING SET UP AND ADJUSTMENT Check to make sure that all parts and harness belts are properly in place Fig 11 1 While pulling Harness Adjus...

Page 8: ...of child Top of child s ears are below top of vehicle seat back or vehicle headrest 4 2 Determine the Use Mode and Prepare the Car Seat Toddler Car Seat WITH Built in Safety Harness between 22 and 70...

Page 9: ...tly depending on the size of your child Be sure you are using the Car Seat in the correct mode and with the correct features for your child Car Seat Use Modes This Car Seat has three different use mod...

Page 10: ...tal and side impact crashes Removing the back support and head support earlier than necessary also removes the incremental crash protection We highly recommend using the built in safety harness for as...

Page 11: ...le s Child Restraint Anchorage System LATCH if available or with a vehicle belt Secure Tether Strap provided with this child restraint Always use proper belt routing based on tether use Always use Har...

Page 12: ...wel if it will be subject to direct sunlight while you are away from the vehicle This Car Seat is constructed of plastic that can deform over time if left with any object in the seat while stored DO N...

Page 13: ...ehicle s top tether anchor locations They should be identified by one of the symbols shown in Fig 24 1 IMPORTANT With children weighing more than 50 pounds 23 kg use vehicle belt NOT LATCH for install...

Page 14: ...installation of this Car Seat In fact some vehicles have no seating position that is safe for the installation of a Car Seat Improper placement of this Car Seat within a vehicle will increase the risk...

Page 15: ...the lap belt into position VEHICLE SEAT BELT REQUIREMENTS WARNING DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur THE CAR SEAT MUST BE TIGHTLY SECURED AT ALL TIMES THE VEHICLE SEAT BELT MUST BE CAPABLE OF MAINTAIN...

Page 16: ...NOT secure additional belt tightening is required Repeat steps above until secure 9 0 Vehicle Seat Belts 9 0 Vehicle Seat Belts is suitable for use with the Car Seat Once this type of seat belt is fas...

Page 17: ...the following types of seat belt systems with the Car Seat These belt systems will not hold the Car Seat securely in place at all times In addition the Locking Clip provided with this product will NOT...

Page 18: ...sconnect LATCH and secure with a vehicle seat belt If vehicle seat back is adjustable adjust into the upright position or the position or the position specified in the vehicle owner s manual for use w...

Page 19: ...eat Attach the Tether Strap Vehicle seating positions equipped with LATCH will have top tether anchors in most vehicles Use Tether Strap whenever possible 1 Fasten the Tether Hook to the vehicle tethe...

Page 20: ...LE SEAT BELT REQUIREMENTS SECTION IN THIS MANUAL IMPORTANT The Car Seat MUST NOT hang over the edge of the vehicle seat Fig 38 2 2 Tighten the Tether Strap securely by pulling the free end of the Teth...

Page 21: ...ing conditions are true Your child weighs less than 30 lbs 13 6 kg The vehicle seat position is not equipped with tether anchor The vehicle seat position is equipped with only a lap belt If these thre...

Page 22: ...ght position or the position or the position specified in the vehicle owner s manual for use with a Car Seat 2 The FastBack has 3 recline positions when used as a toddler car seat Adjust the seat recl...

Page 23: ...when using the harness system Discontinue use of harness when child s weight exceeds 70 lbs 31 7 kg or shoulders are above top harness strap slots Do not use accessories such as strap covers blankets...

Page 24: ...traps loose or unbuckled Harness straps MUST be snug and positioned over shoulders and thighs of child In a crash the Car Seat provides NO protection for your child unless the harness straps are prope...

Page 25: ...p should not allow any slack It lies in a relatively straight line 11 0 Securing Child with Built in Safety Harness 11 0 Securing Child with Built in Safety Harness without sagging It does not press o...

Page 26: ...make sure the seat locks into one of the eight positions before use cavity in the seat shell Pull outward on the metal clip while feeding the Crotch Strap webbing downward until the Crotch Strap metal...

Page 27: ...out of the booster and during a crash WARNING DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur FAILURE TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR CHILD IN THE BOOSTER SEAT INCREASES THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH IN THE EVENT OF...

Page 28: ...5 Slip harness out from under tabs Fig 54 2 and pull the harness strap out of the seat Return the seat back to its locked position 12 1 1 Remove Built in Safety Harness 1 Release Harness Buckle and o...

Page 29: ...ead the ends of the harness straps through the harness slots Fig 56 3 12 1 2 Built in Safety Harness Storage Store safety harness in a safe place where it is not exposed to the elements or water NEVER...

Page 30: ...tton on each side as shown Fig 58 2 4 Place the booster seat in a forward facing LATCH equipped vehicle seat 5 Attach the LATCH Connectors to the vehicle LATCH lower anchorages pull to check that LATC...

Page 31: ...g the free end of the Tether Strap firmly toward you as shown Fig 60 2 Note To loosen lengthen the Tether Strap press on the Tether Adjuster button while pulling on the Tether Hook 4 Position the vehi...

Page 32: ...itions Check to make sure the seat locks into one of the eight positions before use 12 4 Securing Child in High Back Booster Seat 1 Place child in High Back booster seat with child s back and rump con...

Page 33: ...ter seat Never use the booster seat with only a vehicle lap belt across the front of the child Using a booster seat with only a lap belt could result in serious injury or death Snugly adjust the lap s...

Page 34: ...ove built in safety harness 13 0 Securing Backless Booster Seat in Vehicle 13 0 Securing Backless Booster Seat in Vehicle Vehicle lap belt must be positioned low on the hips contacting the thighs Neve...

Page 35: ...t 1 Unhook the back of the Seat Pad and lift up to open hatch 2 With the hatch open lower the Back Support and insert U bar into hatch as shown Fig 68 3 Ensure that U bar is properly aligned with hatc...

Page 36: ...ach the LATCH Connectors to the vehicle LATCH lower anchorages pull to check that LATCH Connectors are securely attached See section 10 1 3 As the U bar slides into the hatch press the two spring rele...

Page 37: ...er belt on buckle side must be under Armrest 5 Position the lap belt low on the child s hips the lap portion of the lap shoulder belt MUST be low and snug on the child s hips contacting the thighs 13...

Page 38: ...ulder belt so that it lies across the child s shoulders as shown Fig 73 1 If the vehicle shoulder belt does not lie across the child s shoulder as shown the Shoulder Belt Positioning Clip MUST be used...

Page 39: ...of the lap shoulder belt MUST be low and snug on your child s hips just touching the thighs DO NOT allow your child to slide down in the booster seat Fig 76 4 4 Thread the clips and free end of the st...

Page 40: ...ath the Harness Adjuster Button housing Fig 78 2 14 0 Accessories 14 0 OPTIONALACCESSORIES on certain models ONLY WARNING DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur IMPROPER USE OF THE OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES CAN...

Page 41: ...lder belt 15 0 CARE MAINTENANCE Vehicle seat Use a child restraint mat towel or other cloth to protect vehicle seat upholstery Continuous use of a child restraint may cause damage to an unprotected ve...

Page 42: ...81 82 Note Note...

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