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9.
Check Belt Tightness
Hold child restraint at the belt
path with your weakest hand.
Push and pull from side to side.
It should not move more than
1 in. (2.5 cm).
If it moves more than 1 in. (2.5 cm),
you can try:
A.
Pulling the belt tighter.
B.
Reinstalling the child restraint.
C.
Changing to a different seating location.
D.
Switching to vehicle belt installation.
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10.
Secure Child in Child
Restraint
Recheck level line.
Repeat steps 6-10 if not reclined
correctly.
NOTE:
You may need to place
a large rolled towel(s) or foam
pool noodle(s) under front of
child restraint to help achieve the
correct recline angle.
Check often to be sure padding
is still in place and the belt is
tight.
6.
Place Child Restraint
Rear Facing in Back
Seat
For children who cannot sit up
unassisted,
the level line on shell
MUST
be parallel with the ground.
For children who can sit up
unassisted,
you may rotate the
child restraint to be more upright
in position 2.
7.
Attach Lower Anchor
Hooks to Vehicle’s
Lower Anchors
Review your vehicle owner’s
manual for lower anchor locations
and lower anchor belt use.
8.
Tighten Belt
Place hand in child restraint.
Firmly push child restraint down
and back towards the vehicle seat
back while pulling free end of belt
to tighten.
It may be easier to pull pad away
from shell and tighten the belt
through the belt path opening as
shown.
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