39
40
Forward Facing
10.
Recheck Level Line
Make sure the child restraint is
reclined according to your child’s
weight.
Repeat steps 2-10 if not reclined
correctly.
NOTE:
You may need to place a large
rolled towel(s) or foam pool noodle(s)
under front of child restraint to help
achieve the correct recline angle.
Check often to be sure padding is still
in place and the belt is tight.
22-65 lb
(10.1-29 kg)
29-49 in.
(73.6-125 cm)
At least 1 year old
Lower Anchor Belt
with Tether
Lap Belt with Tether
up to 65 lb (29 kg)
Lap/Shoulder Belt
with Tether
up to 65 lb (29 kg)
9.
Secure Child in Child
Restraint
See pages 10-12.
8.
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).
If it moves more than 1 in.
(2.5 cm),
you can try:
A.
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.
7.
Tighten Belt
Place hand in child restraint. Firmly push
the child restraint down and towards
the vehicle seat back while pulling the
shoulder belt or the free end of lap belt
down and towards you as shown.
Do not install by this method
for a child weighing more
than 40 lbs (18 kg).
WARNINGS:
In this child restraint your child
MUST
be
at least 1 year old before they sit forward facing.
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children
remain rear facing until they are at least 2 years old and remain
in a fi ve-point harness until they outgrow their forward-facing
harnessed child restraint.
Please talk to your doctor about the best option for your child.