Rear-facing
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1. Secure child restraint to the vehicle seat.
Child restraint is in one of the three rear-facing
recline positions,
so that the level line is
parallel to the ground
(pg. 28).
Towel rolled up and placed beneath the base, if
necessary,
so that the level line is parallel to
the ground
(pg. 32).
Install with Lower Anchor Connector (UAS)
Assembly (pg. 27)
or
vehicle seat belt (pg. 33).
To properly secure this child restraint it
MUST
NOT
move more than 2.5 cm (1 in.) from side to
side or front to back at the rear-facing belt path
(pgs. 32, 35, and 36).
Shoulder belt is routed through rear-facing lock-
off when installing with lap/shoulder belt. It is
recommended to lock retractor in addition to
using the lock-off, if vehicle permits (pg. 36).
Cupholders
MUST
be installed (pg. 22).
2. Set the child in the child restraint.
Top of head is at least 2.5 cm (1 in.) or more
below the top of headrest
Install Body Pillow if necessary (pg. 23).
The child’s back and bottom are flat against the
back and bottom surfaces of the child restraint.
Harness straps
MUST
be at or just below shoulder
height (pg. 26).
3. Fasten the buckle.
Buckle tongues are fully engaged (pg. 69).
4. Make necessary adjustments.
Crotch buckle
MUST
be in inner slot (pg. 67).
Harness straps
MUST
be snug against the child’s
shoulders, with no slack (pg. 69).
5. Position and connect chest clip.
Chest clip
MUST
be at armpit level (pg. 69).
Rear-facing Installation Checklist