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Tighten Harness Straps
Pull on harness adjustment
strap to tighten harness
snugly.
NOTE:
A snug harness is not
loose and lies flat against the
child without sagging. It does
not press on the child’s flesh
or push the child’s body into
an unnatural position.
4.
Position Chest Clip
Slide chest clip up or down so
that it is at mid-chest (even
with armpits) and away from
the child’s neck.
6.
Failure to fasten and tighten the harness system
correctly may allow the child to be ejected from
the child restraint in a crash or sudden stop
causing serious injury or death.
Do not mistake comfort for safety. Harness
system must be snugly adjusted.
Check Harness Tightness
Try to pinch the harness
straps at the shoulders. If you
can pinch the harness strap,
tighten more. If your fingers
slip off, the harness is tight
enough.
5.
C. Basic Use
C-3
Securing Child in Child Restraint
Position Harness Straps Over
the Child’s Shoulders
Place the child’s bottom and
back flat against the child
restraint. This will increase
comfort and allow the harness
straps to be properly tightened.
1.
Buckle Harness
Push each buckle tongue into
buckle until you hear a “click.”
Remember to always pull up
on harness straps to make sure
buckle is locked.
2.
Close Chest Clip
Insert right half of chest clip into
left half and snap together.
3.
