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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.
Check your vehicle owner’s manual to learn how to
use the systems in your vehicle. If you need a lock-
ing clip, return to the store where you purchased
this child restraint to purchase a locking clip or call
us at 1-800-544-1108 to order one.
Locking clips from any child restraint manufacturer
are okay to use.
Remove the locking clip when the vehicle seat belt is
not being used with the child restraint.
A locking clip
will not fi x all types of seat belt problems.
Refer to section D-4 to determine if your vehicle belts
require a locking clip.
The following directions describe installing the child
restraint rear-facing. Same steps apply for forward
facing, except install the restraint forward facing and
thread the vehicle belt in the forward-facing belt path.
Using the Locking Clip
Place Child Restraint in
Vehicle Rear Facing
With child restraint fully
reclined, place child restraint
in the back seat.
Check for proper recline.
NOTE:
Store top anchorage
hook (tether) on the base.
See section E-1.
For children between
5-22 lbs (2.3-10 kg),
the
bottom level to ground line
MUST be level to the ground.
For children 22-40 lbs
(10.1-18 kg) and can sit
up unassisted,
rotate the
child restraint between the 2
level to ground lines. Start by
making the bottom level to ground line level, then rotate seat up.
DO NOT rotate past the top most upright level to ground line.
Adjust child restraint if needed.
You may need to place a
large rolled towel(s) (A)
or foam pool noodle(s)
under the front of the child
restraint to allow the level
line on the side of the shell
that matches your child’s
weight to be level with the
ground. Check often to be
sure padding is still in place and the belt is tight.
Do not use both the LATCH belt and vehicle
belt at the same time.
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Thread Vehicle Belt
Thread the vehicle lap/
shoulder belt combination
through the rear-facing belt
path.
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