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C. Basic Use
C-3
Securing Child in Child Restraint
Position Harness
Straps Over the
Child’s Shoulders
1.
Buckle Harness
Push each buckle tongue
into buckle until you hear a
“click.”
Pull up on harness straps to
make sure buckle is locked.
2.
Close Chest Clip
Insert right half of chest
clip into left half and snap
together.
3.
Tighten Harness
Pull on harness
tightening strap to tighten
harness snugly.
NOTE:
A snug harness
should not allow any
slack. It lies in a relatively
straight line without
sagging. It does not
press on the child’s flesh or push the child’s body into an
unnatural position.
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5.
6.
Check Harness
Tightness
Try to pinch the harness
at the shoulders.
If you can pinch the
harness strap, tighten
more.
If your fingers slip off, the
harness is tight enough.
Position Chest Clip
The chest clip must be
placed at mid-chest
(even with armpits) and
away from the child’s
neck.
Failure to fasten and tighten the harness
system correctly and snugly can result in
serious injury or death.
