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Note: Installation with Top Tether is recommended when a vehicle
tether anchor is available.
a. Baby Trend requires using the Top Tether provided with this
Car Seat whenever possible.
b. Installation of a car seat using the Top Tether can make getting
a secure installation easier and can reduce the risk of injury in a
crash. This car seat may be installed without the Top Tether
when a vehicle tether anchor is not available.
7.3
Belt Routing Options for Installation:
7.3.1
FRONT ENTRY Belt Routing
• Start by sliding the LATCH belt
or vehicle seat belt under the
Armrest .
• From the front of the car seat,
insert the LATCH connector or
the vehicle seat belt latch plate
into the Belt Path Opening in the
Back Support .
• Pull the LATCH or vehicle seat
belt through Belt Path Opening
and across the back of Back
Support, over the Harness Straps,
and to the Belt Path Opening
on the opposite side .
• From the back of the Back Support, insert the LATCH connector or
the vehicle seat belt latch plate into the Belt Path Opening in the
Back Support .
• Pull the LATCH or vehicle seat belt through and slide the belt under
the Armrest on the opposite side .
7.0
Toddler Car Seat (
With
Built-in
Harness) Installation and Use
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The belt path routing used to secure this car seat into
a vehicle is dependent on the child’s
WEIGHT
and
installation
WITH
or
WITHOUT
the Top Tether.
- Belt routing for installation and use with children 22 to 40 lbs.
(10 to 18 kg) differs from the belt routing for installation and use
for children 40 to 50 lbs. (18 to 23 kg). See chart below and “Belt
Routing for Installation” section for “FRONT ENTRY” and
“REAR ENTRY” belt routing information.
7.2
Installation Options Based on
Child’s Weight and Installation Method
Use the table below to determine the proper belt routing and tether
installation based on your child’s weight and installation method.
Harness Use - Car Seat Installation and Tether Use Options
Child’s Weight
Installation Method/Belt Routing
Top Tether Use
Children
22 to 40 lbs.
(10 to 18 kg)
LATCH Rear Entry Belt Routing
√
With Top Tether
√
Without Top Tether
Lap/Shoulder Belt Front Entry Belt Routing
√
With Top Tether
√
Without Top Tether
Lap Belt Only Rear Entry Belt Routing
√
With Top Tether
√
Without Top Tether
Children
40 to 50 lbs.
(18 to 23 kg)
LATCH Front Entry Belt Routing
√
With Top Tether
LATCH Rear Entry Belt Routing
√
Without Top Tether
Lap/Shoulder Belt Front Entry Belt Routing
√
With Top Tether
Lap/Shoulder Belt Rear Entry Belt Routing
√
Without Top Tether
Lap Belt Only Front Entry Belt Routing
√
With Top Tether
Lap Belt Only Rear Entry Belt Routing
√
Without Top Tether
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Toddler Car Seat (
With
Built-in
Harness) Installation and Use
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1
Armrest
Belt Path
Openings
Top
Tether
5
4
5
4
3
3
2
2
1
Route LATCH or vehicle seat belt
over top of Harness Straps.