Using a Locking Clip
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You will rarely need to use a locking clip except in some
older vehicles. Built-in child restraint locking systems have
been required in vehicles since 1996, and many vehicles
had these features even earlier.
Review pages 26-28 and your vehicle owner’s manual to
determine if your vehicle belts require a locking clip.
If you need a locking clip immediately, they are likely avail-
able at an auto dealership, an auto store, or where you
purchased this child restraint.
You can also email call us at 1-800-951-4113 for one.
A locking clip will not fix all types of seat belt problems.
You
MUST
have a lap and shoulder belt to use a locking
clip.
For Rear Facing installation
, follow pages 36-38
Warnings and Steps 1-8 before starting locking clip instal-
lation.
For Forward Facing installation
, follow pages 47-49
Warnings and Steps 1-7 before starting locking clip
installation.
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8.
Tighten Tether
Push firmly on the back of the seat
and pull the tether strap to remove
all slack and create tension on the
strap.
7.
Tighten Belt
Place hand in child restraint.
Firmly push the child restraint down
while pulling the shoulder belt or the
free end of lap belt towards you as
shown.
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).
6.
Buckle Vehicle Belt
If it moves more than 1 in. (2.5 cm),
you can try:
A.
Putting your knee in the seat and pulling the belt tighter.
B.
Reinstalling the child restraint.
C.
Changing to a different seating location.
D.
Switching to the lower anchor belt installation if lower
anchors are available in your vehicle.
