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Manually adjustable lap belts
(fig. c)
normally will hold a car seat tightly. However, in some
cases, the locking latch plate on some seat belts may slip and loosen if positioned at a
certain angle. If this happens, flip latch plate over
(fig. c)
and re-buckle. Test installation
again to see if lap belt stays tight. If not, move car seat to another seating location.
Lap Belts - Manually Adjustable
Vehicle seat belts located forward of seat bight
(fig. a & b)
may not
securely hold car seat. Check vehicle owner’s manual or see vehicle
dealer for car seat installation requirements.
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If seating position is approved for use with car seat, install
car seat and check for secure installation by pulling car seat front
to back. If car seat slides forward or vehicle seat belt does not
stay tight, DO NOT use these seat belts.
Belts Forward of Seat Bight
(fig. a)
Seat
Bight
Belt Forward of
Seat Bight
Buckle
Forward of
Seat Bight
Seat
Bight
(fig. b)
(fig. c)
Flip
Lap belts with retractors
(fig. d)
may or may not hold a car seat securely.
Follow these steps to determine if you have a retractor system that will hold car seat securely:
a. Pull belt all the way out.
b. Allow belt to retract about 6 inches (15 cm).
c. Pull out on belt again.
If belt is locked and you cannot pull the belt out any further, you have an Automatic Locking
Retractor which may be used with a car seat. Remember, when installing a car seat, pull
belt all the way out, buckle belt, and then tighten.
If the belt pulls out (step c), the retractor is an Emergency Locking Retractor which must not
be used with a car seat.
Lap Belts - With Retractor
(fig. d)
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Lap Belt with Motorized Shoulder Belt
(fig. e)
DO NOT
use with any car seat.
See your vehicle dealer for options for securing a child restraint in this location.
Passive Restraints
Lap or Shoulder Belt Mounted on Front Door
(fig. f)
DO NOT
use with any car seat. Belts will not stay tight while driving.
See your vehicle dealer for options for securing a child restraint in this location.
(fig. e)
(fig. f)
Pull out on latch plate. If belt slides freely through latch plate
(fig. g)
, the belt lock-off MUST be
used (see Belt Lock-off section).
- For rear-facing, use the blue belt lock-off to secure the lap belt. See “Belt Lock-off” section.
- For forward-facing, use the red shoulder belt lock-off on the base to secure the lap and
shoulder belt.
Some combination lap/shoulder belts with free sliding latch plates may be converted into an
“automatic locking mode”. Always use the belt lock-off with these belt systems.
(fig. g)
Combination Lap/Shoulder Belt with Free Sliding Latch Plate
Vehicle seat belts with locking latch plates
(fig. h)
normally hold a car seat tightly. However in
some cases, the locking latch plate on some seat belts may slip and loosen after being buckled
on car seat if positioned at a certain angle. If this happens, flip the latch plate over and
re-buckle. Test installation again to see if this works. If not, move car seat to another seating
location.
(fig. h)
Flip
Combination Lap/Shoulder Belt with Locking Latch Plate
