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D. General Vehicle Installation
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Locate Locking Clip
Location
Grasp both vehicle belts
together just behind the
latch plate and unbuckle.
NOTE:
If the latch plate
ends up just at the belt
path opening, grasp the belts on the opposite side of the
child restraint, as close to the latch plate as possible.
Attach Locking Clip
Thread both portions of
the vehicle belt onto the
locking clip, as close to the
latch plate as possible.
2.
Position Locking Clip
Position locking clip about
1 in. (2.5 cm) from vehicle
belt’s latch plate.
3.
1.
Rebuckle Vehicle Belt
4.
D-4
Using the Locking Clip
You will rarely need to use a locking clip except in some older
vehicles. Built-in child restraint locking systems have been
required in vehicles since 1996, and many vehicles had these
features even earlier. Review section D-3 and your vehicle
owner’s manual to determine if your vehicle belts require a
locking clip.
If you need a locking clip immediately, they are likely available at
an auto dealership, an auto store, or where you purchased this
child restraint. You can also call us at 1-800-544-1108 for one.
A locking clip will not fix all types of seat belt problems. You
MUST
have a lap and shoulder belt to use a locking clip.
Do not use the locking clip when using this seat as a
booster seat.
For Rear Facing installation
, follow section E-4 Warnings and
Steps 1-7 before starting locking clip installation.
For Forward Facing installation
, follow section F-5 Warnings
and Steps 1-7 before starting locking clip installation.
5.
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 1 in. (2.5 cm), redo the steps 1
through 5 again or try another seating location.
Recheck the recline angle to make sure it is reclined
according to your child’s weight. Repeat steps if not
reclined correctly.
Remove the locking clip when the seat belt is not being
used with a child restraint.
