Securing Infant Car Seat Without Base:
Refer to vehicle owner’s manual to identify the seating location which can be used
with a car seat. Check for specific instructions for car seat use.
After selecting a seating location, adjust vehicle seat back into most upright position.
Place car seat rear-facing on vehicle seat.
Carry handle can be moved to the vehicle use position (see “Carry Handle Operation”
section).
Thread vehicle lap belt through vehicle lap belt guides on car seat
(fig. a)
and
buckle vehicle belt. Be sure vehicle lap belt is not twisted. Do not place
shoulder belt through vehicle lap belt guides.
Press down firmly on car seat to compress vehicle seat cushion while tightening
vehicle lap belt
(fig. b)
.
Adjust recline using the recline indicator on the side of car seat
(fig. a)
. Line on recline
indicator must be in green striped zone.
If line is not in green striped zone, place a tightly rolled up towel, blanket or firm foam
(pool noodle) under end of car seat contacting vehicle seat back.
If base can not be adjusted to locate the line in the green striped zone:
1. Try a different seating position.
2. Do not use this infant car seat.
NOTE:
Vehicle must be parked on horizontal surface during this installation.
(fig. a)
Vehicle Lap
Belt Guides
Towel or
Pool Noodle
Level
Indicator
(fig. b)
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WARNING
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur
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Not all vehicle seat belts can be used with a car seat. Read vehicle owner’s manual and “Vehicle Seat
Belts” section in this manual.
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