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F-3
Preparing to Install
LATCH Forward-Facing
Routing LATCH Belt
Insert the hook that has
the adjuster closest to
it, through the
forward-facing belt path.
1.
Thread LATCH Across
Pull the LATCH hook
across the back and out
the other side as shown.
Do not twist the belt.
2.
F.
Installing F
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rw
ar
d-F
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F-4
Install Forward-Facing
With LATCH
Note:
Review your vehicle’s owner manual for LATCH belt use.
1.
Do not use the LATCH system along with the
vehicle belt.
Check LATCH belt before each use. Use only if
the belt can be tightened properly and securely.
Failure to follow these warnings can result in
serious injury or death.
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Note:
Pull the LATCH belt out of the rear-facing belt path if you
have used this child restraint rear-facing.
Place Child Restraint in
the Back Seat
Forward-Facing
Place child restraint
flush
against the vehicle seat
back
forward-facing
.
Only use the recline
position to install the child
restraint flush against the
back of the vehicle seat.
Hook LATCH to
Vehicle Anchor
Fasten one LATCH belt
hook to the anchor in the
vehicle seat bight. Repeat
for other side of child
restraint.
2.
Tighten LATCH Belt
Place knee in the child
restraint. Push down
firmly while pulling up on
the loop to tighten belt.
It maybe easier to tighten
the belt through the belt
path opening as shown.
3.
Installation Tip:
Loosely attach the
tether hook before
attaching the
LATCH belt.
Consult vehicle’s
owner manual for
specific location.
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