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Tighten Belt
Place hand in child restraint.
Firmly push child restraint down while
pulling the shoulder belt or free end of
the lap belt parallel with the belt path
through the belt path opening as shown.
Tighten Tether
Push fi rmly on the back of the seat and
pull the tether strap to remove all slack
and create tension on the strap.
Buckle the Vehicle Belt
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Check Belt Tightness
Hold child restraint at the belt path with
your weaker hand.
Push and pull from side to side.
It should not move more than
1 in.
(2.5 cm).
If it moves more than 1 in. (2.5 cm),
you can try:
A.
Putting your knee in the seat and pulling the belt tighter.
B.
Reinstalling the child restraint.
C.
Changing to a different seating location.
D.
Switching to the lower anchor belt installation if lower anchors are
available in your vehicle.
Finished!
Check the tightness of the install
often to make sure it has not
loosened.
Securing Child in Car Seat
To properly secure your child in the
car seat, see pages 48-50.
Check your child’s fi t often
and make any needed adjustments
to the car seat as they grow.
