Before you begin, be sure the
vehicle is on a level surface.
Place the base
A
on the vehicle
seat and check the level indicator
B
. If the indicator is
red
, adjust
the level of the base by pressing
adjustment button
C
and lowering
the adjustment foot
D
. The adjustment
foot has multiple levels, as indicated in the window
E
.
The base is level when only green (no red) is showing in the
level indicator window
B
.
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NOTE:
In vehicles with a lap and shoulder belt, a free slid-
ing buckle tongue, you must install with the locking clip,
unless your vehicle owner’s manual states otherwise. See
“Using the Locking Clip” on page 10. Refer to the vehicle
owner’s manual to determine which type of belt retractor
is in the vehicle.
LAP BELT
LAP AND
SHOULDER BELT
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Pull the shoulder belt
G
tightly to remove all slack
from the lap portion of
the belt
H
, at the same
time push down on
the base using your full
weight. Check to be sure
the base is secured in the
vehicle seat.
Installing the Embrace Base with your
Vehicle Seat Belt
H
G
F
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Secure the base to your
vehicle seat by routing the
vehicle seat belt through the
openings
F
on the sides of
the base.
Installing and Using the
Base with the Seat Belt
1
A green
filled window
means go.
B
A
2
C
E
D
• The carrier
MUST
be locked firmly into the base. Check
by lifting up on the carrier.
•
NEVER
use the Embrace carrier alone in the vehicle
without the convenience base.
•
NEVER
use this child restraint in the forward-facing
position.
• The base must always be used with the carrier in the
vehicle to properly restrain your child.
• Serious injury or death could result if the carrier alone is
used in the vehicle.
WARNING
Make sure the lap belt is
tight.
Grab the base at the
areas
I
, as shown. If you
can move the base more
than 1 inch (25 mm) for-
ward or side-to-side the lap
belt is not tight enough.
You will need to try again, or find another location for your
carrier base.
IMPORTANT
Route any excess lap belt through the openings
F
, on the
sides of the base, so it does not interfere with the metal
carrier retainers
J
when attaching the carrier.
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WARNING
F
J
5
I
T
ip
!
T
ip
!
