DO NOT
use the following types of seat belt systems
with the Safety Seat. These belt systems will not hold
the Safety 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.
3.2.1)
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 and are
often found in combination with motorized shoulder
belts. Because these belts will allow the Safety Seat to
move about on the seat, the chance of the Safety Seat
being out of the proper position in a crash is very high.
Accordingly, do not use the Safety 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
Safety Seat
(Fig. 16-1)
.
3.2.2)
DO NOT
use a lap/shoulder belt system if the lap belt
and shoulder belt each have retractors at one end. This
type of seat belt system will not adequately restrain the
Safety Seat
(Fig. 16-2)
.
3.2)
Seat belt systems that are
NOT
safe for use with the Safety Seat:
3.2.3)
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 Safety Seat.
(Fig. 17-1)
.
3.2.4)
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 Safety Seat too far forward and the Safety Seat will
not be safely restrained in the vehicle
(Fig. 17-2)
.
3.2.5)
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 Safety Seat.
(Fig. 17-3)
.
If you have any of the above seat belt systems,
DO NOT
use it to secure the Safety Seat in the vehicle. Look in the
vehicle for a location that has a more suitable seat belt
system as described in the section following. You may
also contact your vehicle's manufacturer to inquire about
installing a seat belt system that is adequate to restrain a
Safety Seat.
3.3)
Seat belt systems that are Adequate for use with the
Safety Seat:
The following seat belt systems can be used with the
Safety Seat provided, that all of the other
requirements prescribed in these instructions,
including seat position, and all instructions provided
by your vehicle's owner's manual are followed.
3.3.1)
A lap belt that is manually adjusted and will remain
tight while the vehicle is in motion is suitable for
use with the Safety Seat. Pulling the belt through
the buckle after the buckle is fastened tightens this
type of seat belt. The center rear seat belt is most
often this type of seat belt
(Fig. 18-1)
.
3.3.2)
A lap belt that cannot be lengthened once it is
fastened is suitable for use with the Safety Seat.
These seat belts often have an automatic locking
retractor that will allow the belt to be lengthened but
once fastened, must be unbuckled and allowed to
retract fully before allowing the belt to be
lengthened again
(Fig. 18-2)
.
3.3.3)
A lap/shoulder combination seat belt with a latch
plate that locks the lap belt into position is
suitable for use with the Safety Seat. Once this
type of seat belt is fastened, the latch plate
prevents the lap belt from loosening. This
combination seat belt does not require a locking
clip
(Fig. 19-1)
.
3.3.4)
A lap/shoulder combination belt system with a
latch plate that can slide freely along the belt is
suitable for use with the Safety Seat if it
includes a lockable retractor or if a locking clip
is used to secure the lap belt into position and
prevent loosening. Use the locking clip provided
with the Safety Seat as instructed on page 45.
Please refer to your vehicle's owner's manual
for additional information on locking this
style of seat belt.
This style of belt must be
locked to prevent movement of the Safety Seat
(Fig. 19-2 & 19-3)
.
Fig. 16-1
Fig. 16-2
Fig. 17-1
Fig. 17-2
Fig. 17-3
Fig. 18-1
Fig. 18-2
Fig. 19-1
Fig. 19-2
Fig. 19-3
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