16
5.0
Weight and Height Recommendations
15
4.0
Preparing Car Seat for Use
4.4
Proper Use Check List
Toddler Car Seat (
WITH
Harness)
√
Car seat is securely installed in vehicle.
√
The correct belt routing for installation is used based on the
child’s weight and use of tether.
√
Top Tether is used, when possible.
√
Harness straps are in harness slots at or above child’s shoulders.
√
Harness straps are routed between back of Back Support and
the LATCH or vehicle seat belt when installed using “Front
Entry” belt routing.
√
Harness is snugly adjusted around child.
√
Discontinue use of Body Insert when child’s shoulders are
above Harness Strap Slots in second row up from the bottom on
the back support.
Booster Car Seat (
WITHOUT
Harness)
√
Child is at least 4 years old and 40 lbs. for use in both high-back
and backless modes.
√
Lap and shoulder belts are snugly adjusted around child.
√
Lap belt is low and flat on hips and contacting thighs.
√
Shoulder belt is centered on shoulder.
√
Child is sitting up, not slouching down under vehicle lap belt.
√
Shoulder belt is not under arm or behind back of child.
√
Top of child’s ears are below top of vehicle seat back or
vehicle headrest.
√
Remove Body Insert.
WARNING!
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur:
• FAILURE TO USE CHILD RESTRAINT IN
A MANNER APPROPRIATE FOR YOUR
CHILD’S SIZE MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
5.1
Car Seat Use Modes
This Car Seat has three different use modes for the weight and height
ranges listed below and depends on the size of your child. Instructions
for the proper use of this child restraint differ greatly for each use mode.
Be sure you are using the child restraint in the correct mode and with
the correct features for your child as identified in this owner’s manual.
1.
Toddler Car Seat (
WITH
Built-in Harness System)
22 - 50 lbs. (10 - 23 kg)
2.
High-back Booster Car Seat (
WITHOUT
Harness System)
40 - 100 lbs. (18.1 - 45 kg)
3.
Backless Booster Car Seat (
WITHOUT
Harness System and
Back Support) 40 - 100 lbs. (18 - 45 kg)