It may be easier to tighten
the belt through the belt path
opening as shown.
With a switchable retractor,
pull the shoulder belt all
the way out to switch the
retractor into the ALR mode
before tightening. Feed the
slack back into the retractor
while tightening.
Pull Latch Plate Across
to Opposite Side
Reach under pad and pull
the vehicle belt across
the shell. Vehicle belt
MUST
be under pad and
in front of buckle strap.
5.
PUSH
1
2
Tighten Vehicle Belt
Push down firmly on the
child restraint and pull on
the shoulder belt or lap
belt adjuster to tighten.
6.
Do not place vehicle belt over child’s legs.
You must use the 1st or 2nd buckle strap slots
when rear facing.
E. Installing Rear Facing
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7.
Check Belt Tightness
Grasp the child restraint
at the belt path with one
hand. Push and pull the
child restraint from side
to side, forward and
back. The child restraint
should not move more
than 1 in. (2.5 cm).
NOTE:
If it moves more
than an 1 in. (2.5 cm),
try reinstalling the child
restraint or try another
seating location.
Secure your child in
the child restraint.
Recheck the recline
angle to make sure it
is reclined according
to your child’s weight.
Repeat steps if not
reclined correctly.
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