Maxi-Cosi Magellan LiftFit, Manual

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Types of Retractors
Check Latch Plates
Latch plates are the part of
the seat belt that goes into the
buckle.
To see if the latch plate
locks :
1. Buckle Vehicle Belt
2. Firmly Tug Lap Portion of
Seat Belt While Pulling It Up
If the vehicle belt does not slide
through the latch plate, it’s
locked.
If the latch plate slides up and
down the vehicle belt, it is a
sliding latch plate .
Sliding latch plates easily slip
between the lap and shoulder
portions of the belt.
If you have an Emergency
Locking Retractor with a
Sliding Latch Plate, you
MUST use a locking clip.
Please contact Consumer
Care for one, see page 78.
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Emergency Locking Retractor
See Step 5, “Check
Latch Plates.”
Automatic Locking Retractor
Switchable Retractor
(most vehicles have this type)
This retractor always locks.
It will automatically lock after slowly pulling the seat belt out at
least halfway and letting the belt go back into the retractor 1-2 in.
(2.5-5 cm).
If the retractor does not lock, it is most likely an Emergency
Locking Retractor. These retractors only lock during a sudden stop
or collision.
You will need to determine if your seat belt’s latch plate can lock
the belt. See step 5, “Check Latch Plates”.
This retractor can be switched to a locking mode.
You
MUST have the retractor in the locking mode
to use the
seat belt with this car seat.
Switching to locking mode : Slowly pull the shoulder belt all the
way out, then let it go back in
1-2 in.
(2.5-5 cm).
As it goes back in, you will most likely hear a ratcheting sound.
Gently pull the belt to see if it has locked. You will not be able to
pull any more belt out if the lock has engaged.
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Emergency Locking Retractor Lap Only Belt
Inflatable Seat Belts
Never Use With This Car Seat
Locking Latch Plate
Emergency Locking
Retractor with a
Sliding Latch Plate