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Tether Use
The tether strap is used for the forward-facing position
only.
Vehicles manufactured today already have the tether anchor
hardware installed in the vehicle.
Refer to your vehicle owner’s manual for locations. If your
vehicle does not have a tether anchor bracket, please see your
dealer or a qualified mechanic and have one installed.
To loosen:
Lift up on tether lock
adjuster and push it towards tether
hook.
Adjusting Tether Strap
To tighten:
After the child restraint is
locked into place with UAS or vehicle
belt, push down on child restraint and
gently pull on free end of tether.
Pull free
end to
tighten
Lift up to
loosen
WARNING:
Tether straps are required in Canada. Using
this child restraint without the tether strap anchored as
recommended by the manufacturer would be a misuse of
the child restraint and, in a sudden stop or crash, could
cause serious injury or death.
Storing Tether Strap
When installing rear facing or
when seat is not in use,
attach the
tether hook to its storage attachment
on the base as shown. Gently tighten
to remove slack.
UAS Installation
1.
Remove UAS from
Storage Location
Or if UAS was used rear
facing,
pull UAS belt out of
rear-facing belt path so both
connectors are on the same
side of the seat.
WARNINGS:
Do not use the vehicle lap or lap/shoulder
belt when using the Universal Anchorage System (UAS).
Check UAS belt before each use. Use only if the belt can be
tightened properly and securely.
Do not fasten both UAS connectors on the same UAS an-
chor bar in the vehicle.
Do not use any recline position except to install the child
restraint fl ush against the vehicle seat back. Vehicle seat
back must be upright.
Failure to follow these warnings can result in serious injury
or death.
Review your vehicle owner’s manual for UAS belt use.
Safety Tips
Make sure harness and buckle fit your child correctly before
installing the child restraint. See pages 3-4.
Experts agree that children should remain rear facing as long as
possible. In this child restraint, your child can remain rear facing up
to 18 kg (40 lb) and up to 91 cm (36 in.).
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