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Safe Seat Belt Systems:
The following vehicle seat belt systems can be used with the Booster 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.
Combination lap/shoulder belt with locking latch plate
• A vehicle lap/shoulder combination seat belt with
a latch plate that locks the lap belt into position
is suitable for use with the Booster Seat. Once
this type of seat belt is fastened, the latch plate
prevents the
lap belt from loosening.
Combination lap/shoulder belt with sliding latch plate
• A vehicle lap/shoulder combination
seat belt system with a latch plate that
can slide freely along the belt is suitable
for use with the Booster Seat.
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Vehicle Seat Belts
8.1
Check that the Vehicle Seat Belt is Safe to Use
WARNING!
Carefully analyze the operation of the vehicle seat belts
before using the Booster Seat. Carefully read this section on
vehicle seat belt systems, review your vehicle owner’s
manual in detail, and heed any and all warning labels on your
vehicle’s seat belt. Your vehicle may require a modification or
special seat belt in order to be safely used with this Booster
Seat. Please see your vehicle dealer for this service.
8.2 Unsafe Seat Belt Systems:
DO NOT use the following types of vehicle seat belt systems with the
Booster Seat. These vehicle seat belt systems will not hold the Booster
Seat securely in place at all times. The addition of a locking clip will not
make these vehicle seat belt systems safe to use.
Note: Latch can be used in place of the following unsafe vehicle seat
belt systems if your vehicle is equipped with latch anchorage system.
Lap Belts (manually Adjusted)
• A vehicle lap belt that is manually
adjusted and will remain tight while the
vehicle is in motion is suitable for use with
the Booster Seat. Pulling the belt through
the buckle after the buckle is fastened
tightens this type of seat belt. The vehicle
center rear seat belt is most often this type of
vehicle seat belt.
Lap Belts with Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)
• A vehicle lap belt that stays tightly
adjusted around the car seat and
cannot be lengthened once it is
fastened is suitable for use with
the Booster 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.
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Vehicle Seat Belts
