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Section 7 - Installing the Infant Car Seat - General
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Section 8 - Installing the Infant Car Seat Base with Universal Anchorage System (UAS)
The Lower Anchor Strap is stored in the base
foot. To remove the Lower Anchor Strap,
swing the base foot open by adjusting it to
the maximum downwards position and then
pressing the release catch.
Remove the Lower Anchor Strap from its
storage position.
If the Lower Anchor Strap is too short, rotate
the Lower Anchor Strap adjuster upwards to
loosen the Lower Anchor Strap.
Route the Lower Anchor Strap under the
Vehicle Belt Routing Tabs and over the top
of the base as shown.
Connect the Lower Anchor Strap Connectors
to the vehicle anchorages.
WARNING: Lower Anchor Connector must be secured to the vehicle
UNIVERSAL ANCHORAGE SYSTEM (UAS) anchorages only.
Never attach more than one Lower Anchor Connector to a vehicle
lower anchorage unless recommended by the vehicle Owner's Manual.
TWO DIFFERENT METHODS OF
INSTALLING THE INFANT CAR SEAT
IN THE VEHICLE.
UNIVERSAL ANCHORAGE SYSTEM (UAS)
This is a new system (since September 1,
2002) that provides anchor points specifically
intended for infant car seats.
Check your vehicle Owner's Manual to see
if your vehicle is fitted with the UNIVERSAL
ANCHORAGE SYSTEM (UAS).
The mounting points may also be identified in
your vehicle by the UNIVERSAL
ANCHORAGE SYSTEM (UAS) symbol.
VEHICLE BELTS
The infant car seat may also be installed
using a lap/shoulder belt or a lap only belt.
WARNING: Not all vehicle belts are
suitable for an infant car seat
installation.
See Section 11 for more information
on suitable vehicle belts.
UNIVERSAL ANCHORAGE
SYSTEM (UAS) symbol
Lap/Shoulder Belt
Lap only Belt
