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1.
For ease of installation, extend
LATCH
to its maximum length
and remove from storage bars.
2.
Position base in vehicle seat as
shown.
3.
Make sure
LATCH
is through
vehicle/LATCH belt path normally
used for vehicle seat belt. .
Belt must lay flat and not be twisted.
4.
Hook
Connectors
to vehicle lower
anchors. Pull firmly on
Connectors
to
be sure they are attached .
5.
Tighten
LATCH
by pushing down
hard on base and pulling the
adjustment belt .
6.
NEVER
put two
LATCH
connectors
on one vehicle
LATCH
anchor unless
specifically allowed by the vehicle
manufacturer .
7.
Test infant restraint for secure
installation as described in infant
restraint
“Final Safety Check” page.40
.
8.
Check that the
LATCH
stays tight
and does not slip from the tightened
position. If it does not stay tight, try another
seating position or contact Graco at 1-800-345-4109.
7.3 Using LATCH to install Base
Failure to properly recline the infant restraint on the vehicle seat
increases the risk of serious injury or death.
If the infant restraint is too upright, a child’s
head may drop forward and cause breathing
problems.
If the infant restraint is too reclined, a crash
could put too much force on a child’s neck and
shoulders.
The infant restraint must be properly reclined
according to the following instructions.
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7.4 Reclining Infant Restraint/Base
Check the level indicator. You must look straight
on at the indicator.
—If the indicator shows ONLY blue, the infant
restraint is properly leveled.
—If any orange is showing in the level indicator adjust the recline.
For your child’s safety, it is important that your infant restraint/base be
properly reclined. Attached to the side of your infant restraint is a level
indicator to help properly recline the infant restraint/base on the
vehicle seat.
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To Adjust Recline on Base:
Turn the knob clockwise to the desired setting
to lower the foot .
Turn the knob counter clockwise to raise the
foot .
If there is still orange in the level indicator when
the foot is completely extended then raise the
foot and place a rolled towel under the foot
until ONLY blue shows.
When using only the infant restraint, if there is
still orange in the level indicator when the infant
restraint is resting on the vehicle seat then place
a rolled towel under the infant restraint
until
ONLY blue shows.
Readjust the vehicle seat belt as necessary
to secure the infant restraint firmly in the
vehicle seat.
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Final Safety Check: Every time you drive with
your child,
PUSH DOWN on the top of the infant restraint
slowly but firmly to make sure the vehicle belt
does not lengthen at all and that the vehicle
belt or
LATCH
is fastened securely around the infant
restraint/base .
Holding the infant restraint
or base
near
the vehicle belt path, TWIST AND PULL the infant
restraint forward and to both sides to make sure
the vehicle belt or
LATCH
does not lengthen or
loosen and the infant restraint does not easily
move. The infant restraint should not move side
to side or forward more than 1 inch (2.5 cm).
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