NOTE:
We strongly
recommend that you use
the top anchorage strap
(tether). If you are not
using the top anchorage
strap (tether), store the
hook in the storage drawer
as shown.
Tighten Vehicle Belt
Push down firmly on the
child restraint and pull on
the vehicle shoulder belt to
tighten. With a lap belt only
belt, pull on the free end of
the lap belt to tighten.
With a switchable retractor,
pull the vehicle 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.
E-5
Install Forward-Facing
With Vehicle Belts
Do not use the LATCH system along with the vehicle
belt. Store LATCH belts when using the vehicle belts.
Check the vehicle belt before each use. Use only if
the belt is tightened properly and securely.
When installing without the top anchorage strap
(tether), use the level to ground line on side of
the shell.
Failure to follow these warnings can result in serious
injury or death.
Store LATCH Belts When
Not in Use
You
MUST
store the LATCH
belt connectors in the
storage drawer by attaching
them to the bars as shown.
1.
Place Child Restraint in
the Back Seat
Forward-Facing
Place child restraint against
the vehicle seat back
forward-facing
. Center the
child restraint in the chosen
seating position.
When using the top
anchorage strap (tether),
install the child restraint
flush against the back of the
vehicle seat.
When using without the
top anchorage strap (tether),
make sure the level to
ground line is level to the ground.
Note:
Review section D-4 to determine what kind of vehicle belts
you have. Review your vehicle’s owner manual for seat belt use.
Installation Tip:
Loosely attach the top
anchorage hook (tether)
before threading the
vehicle belt. Consult
vehicle’s owner manual
for specific location.
Thread Vehicle Belt
Thread the vehicle lap or lap/
shoulder belt combination
through the forward-facing
belt slot and out the other
side. Buckle vehicle belt.
3.
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