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C. Basic Use

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Harness system 

MUST 

be removed to use this 

child restraint as a Belt-Positioning Booster.

Remove Harness 
Straps from Splitter 
Plate 

Fully loosen harness 
straps. Locate splitter plate 
on the back of the seat 
and unfasten the harness 
straps.

1.

 

Secure Splitter Plate

Pull out on harness 
tightening strap so that 
the splitter plate is flush 
against the bottom of the 
shell.

2.

 

Remove Harness 
Straps 

(1) 

Pull harness through 

the slots from the front.  

(2) 

Unthread harness from 

the chest clip. 

(3) 

Do not unbuckle the 

buckle. 

Unthread harness 

from the buckle tongues.  

(4)

 Pull harness out of shell.

3.

 

 C-5 

Removing Harness System

1

2

3

4

Remove Buckle

Turn the child restraint 
over and locate buckle’s 
metal retainer on bottom 
of shell.

Rotate metal retainer, 
then insert retainer up 
through the shell and 
pad.  

From the top, pull buckle 
free from shell and pad.

4.

 

5.

 

Store the harness straps, chest clip, buckle 
tongues and buckle for future use.

Summary of Contents for Summit 65

Page 1: ...structions 0 00 ___ _______ Locking Clip 2 50 ___ _______ Merchandise Total _______ Shipping and handling _______ Sales Tax _______ Arizona California Georgia Indiana Missouri South Carolina and Texas...

Page 2: ...Removing Seat Pad for Cleaning C 8 Accessories E Installing Forward Facing Pages 36 43 D General Vehicle Installation Pages 30 35 D 1 Understanding Your Vehicle D 2 Vehicle Seating Position D 3 Choos...

Page 3: ...47202 2609 Telephone 1 800 544 1108 8 A M to 6 P M EST M TH 8 A M to 4 30 P M EST FRI On the back of the shell there is an expiration date for use of this child restraint Do not use this child restrai...

Page 4: ...oulder Belt Positioning Guide C Armrest D Vehicle Belt Path for Booster Seat Use E Harness Release Lever under flap F Harness Tightening Strap G Cup Holder H I J K M O L N C D B A E F G H Upper Harnes...

Page 5: ...to your child s safety we use this symbol B 2 Installation in Vehicle Check the vehicle belt or LATCH belt before each use Use only if the belt is tightened properly and securely This child restraint...

Page 6: ...e Group Never allow any child to play with this child restraint it is not a toy Do not remove or cover up any of the warning labels or other labels on the child restraint Read all instructions for add...

Page 7: ...ents with your child before you install the child restraint in the vehicle Release Chest Clip Press on chest clip release button and pull apart 6 Unbuckle Harness Press red button Pull buckle tongues...

Page 8: ...etainer up through the shell and pad a From the top pull buckle free from shell and pad b 13 14 Insert the buckle s metal retainer through the desired slot Make sure that the buckle is facing out c Pu...

Page 9: ...er To Change Harness Location From the back of the seat remove harness from splitter plate Pull Harness Out of Shell From the Front 12 a Rethread Harness Into Correct Harness Location Make sure harnes...

Page 10: ...e without sagging It does not press on the child s flesh or push the child s body into an unnatural position 18 C 3 Securing Child in Child Restraint Position Harness Straps Over the Child s Shoulders...

Page 11: ...to pinch the harness at the shoulders If you can pinch the harness strap tighten more If your fingers slip off the harness is tight enough 5 20 C 4 Removing Child From Child Restraint Loosen Harness P...

Page 12: ...ottom of the shell 2 Remove Harness Straps 1 Pull harness through the slots from the front 2 Unthread harness from the chest clip 3 Do not unbuckle the buckle Unthread harness from the buckle tongues...

Page 13: ...ng Harness System Install Buckle Insert the buckle s metal retainer through the desired slot Make sure that the buckle is facing out Pull buckle s metal retainer completely through pad and shell Check...

Page 14: ...g strap between shell and the harness straps as shown can result in serious injury or death Harness straps MUST be threaded over the metal bar and lay between the metal bar and the plastic handle of t...

Page 15: ...hind the headrest 5 Replace the Seat Pad Replace seat pad by reversing order Lower headrest Starting from bottom of child restraint slip pad on shell Pull harness adjustment strap through pad Make sur...

Page 16: ...the following precautions 1 Park in the shade or where sun does not directly hit the child restraint 2 Cover the child restraint with a sheet or blanket when not in use 3 Check for hot seat and buckle...

Page 17: ...are statistically safer whether you have airbags advanced airbags or no airbags at all 31 Vehicle Belts If LATCH is not an option you must use the vehicle seat belt system to install the child restra...

Page 18: ...l To learn if you have this type of belt gently pull the belt all the way out of the retractor spool let it return several inches then pull on it again If it moves freely it is an ELR belt If it is lo...

Page 19: ...on forward facing aircraft seats Follow instructions for vehicle installation Contact the airline their specific policies D 5 Aircraft Information E 1 Preparing to Install Forward Facing Lap Belt up...

Page 20: ...place with LATCH or vehicle belt put knee in child restraint and push down Pull on free end of top anchorage strap tether Pull loose end to tighten To Adjust Top Anchorage Strap tether E 3 Preparing t...

Page 21: ...on the LATCH belt to tighten belt 3 Tighten Top Anchorage Strap Push firmly on the back of the seat and tighten top anchorage strap 4 Check Vehicle Belt Tightness Grasp the child restraint at the bel...

Page 22: ...t 2 NOTE Review the section D 4 and your vehicle s owner manual to determine what kind of vehicle belts you have Thread Vehicle Belt Thread the vehicle lap or lap shoulder belt combination through the...

Page 23: ...tion 7 Secure Child in the Restraint F 1 Preparing Belt Positioning Booster 40 100 lbs 18 1 45 4 kg and 43 52 in 110 1 132 1 cm and at least 4 Years Old Belt positioning booster using only vehicle lap...

Page 24: ...harness tightening strap under the child restraint Place Child in Seat Child should sit with their back and bottom flat against the back of the child restraint 4 Position Headrest Adjust the headrest...

Page 25: ...place 9 Use only the vehicle s lap and shoulder belt system when restraining the child in this booster seat Do not use only the lap belt when using this seat as a belt positioning booster The shoulde...

Page 26: ...clip or call us at 1 800 544 1108 to order one Locking clips from any child restraint manufacturer are okay to use NOTE You do not need a locking clip when using this seat as a belt positioning boost...

Page 27: ...nd from 8 00 a m to 4 30 p m on Friday Proof of purchase is required and shipping charges are the responsibility of the consumer Warranty Limitations This warranty does not include damages which arise...

Page 28: ...le to Dorel Juvenile Group Inc Fill in the area below to charge to Visa or Mastercard We do not accept cash personal checks or Discover Card All outside of U S and Canada MUST use credit card Ship To...

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