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Vehicle Belt Installation
WARNINGS:
Do not use the
Universal Anchorage System (UAS) when
using the vehicle lap or lap/shoulder belt.
Secure UAS to storage attachments as
shown when installing with vehicle belts.
Check vehicle 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.
1.
Place Child Restraint
Forward Facing Flush
Against Vehicle Seat Back
Do not use any recline positions except
to make the child restraint flush against
the vehicle seat back. Vehicle seat back
must be upright.
2.
Loosely Attach Tether
Hook
Check vehicle owner’s manual for
specific location.
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3.
Route Vehicle Lap or Lap/
Shoulder Belt Through
Forward-Facing Belt Path
Review pages 31-32 and your vehicle
owner’s manual to determine what kind
of vehicle belts you have and how to lock
a child restraint in place.
Do not twist
belt. Buckle vehicle belt.
5.
Tighten Tether
With knee still in child restraint, push
firmly on the back of the seat and
tighten tether strap.
4.
Tighten Belt
Place knee in child restraint.
Firmly push down while pulling shoulder
belt or free end of lap belt to tighten.
6.
Check Belt Tightness
Hold child restraint at the belt path with
your weakest hand.
Push and pull from side to side.
It should not move more than 1 in.
(2.5 cm).
Safety Tips
Make sure harness and buckle fit your child correctly before
installing the child restraint. See pages 3-5.
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 102 cm (40 in.).
If it moves more than 1 in. (2.5 cm),
you can try:
A.
Pulling the belt tighter.
B.
Reinstalling the child restraint.
C.
Changing to a different seating location.
D.
Switching to UAS installation if UAS anchors are available in your
vehicle.