D
Thread the lap seat belt through the Lower Harness Strap
Loops harness strap loops as shown. If you are using a Lap-
sash seat belt, refer to page 13 for converting the seat belt.
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When not in use, the Defenda™ Harness may be flipped onto the
parcel shelf or disconnected from the anchor fitting and stored. If
a Gated Slide is used it must be removed so an adult can use the
seating position.
G.
Ensure the adjuster is behind the front edge of the car’s seat
back or headrest.
DO NOT LEAVE CHILDREN UNATTENDED IN THE CAR.
The lap portion of the belt must be adjusted firmly first, and
then the harness, so that the belt is not lifted off the child’s lap
when the harness is adjusted. The shoulder straps do not need
to be tight.
Lap belt on the thighs
and firm. The child
must not slump or
slouch.
Shoulder straps with slack
removed but never tight.
Engage Seat
belt buckle and
Tongue
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Harness
strap
loops.
E.
Engage car’s Seat belt buckle and Tongue. Tighten the lap seat
belt so that it fits firmly on the child’s thighs.
The child must
not slump or slouch such that the seat belt rides up on the
abdomen or tummy of the child.
IMPORTANT:
The harness straps must always be fitted on each side of the
child’s neck.
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HOW TO INSTALL & USE
HOW TO INSTALL & USE
F.
Remove the slack in the Child Harness by pulling the Adjuster
Strap. Do not tighten as this may lift the seat belt from the
child’s thighs. Some slight slack in the shoulder straps is
preferable.
Pull to remove slack.
H.
When using an Extension strap the adjuster must be behind
the seat back and away from your child’s head. If this is not
the case either use a shorter Extension strap or remove the
Extension Strap.
