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Place child in car seat with child’s back flat
against back of car seat.
Place harness straps over child’s shoulders and
insert tongue(s) into buckle.
Pull up on tongue(s) to be sure they are locked.
Close harness tie:
Position harness tie at arm pit level.
Adjust harness straps to be snug with just
enough room to insert one finger between
child’s chest and harness straps
(fig. a)
.
For 5-Point models, check that harness straps
on
chest
and
thighs
are snug.
A rolled towel can be used on each side to
support small children
(fig. b)
. Be sure towels
do not interfere with harness system.
To prevent serious injury or death:
• Keep harness straps snug and
positioned on shoulders.
• Do not use strap covers, blankets,
cushions, or padding under harness
straps or child unless provided by
Century or Graco.
• Child must be dressed in clothing that
will not interfere with buckling
harness.
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PLACING CHILD IN CAR SEAT
WARNING
Check harness system:
•
Rear-facing
- Harness straps must be
through bottom or middle slots
at
or
below
shoulders.
•
Forward-facing
- Harness straps must be
through middle or top slots.
5-Point Models Only:
• Crotch strap
must
be in opening closest to
but not under child.
Overhead Shield Models Only:
• Harness tongue
must
be in opening closest
to but not under child.
