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Loosen harness:
- Grasp shoulder harness strap
BELOW
harness cover.
- While pressing on harness adjuster lever, pull out on shoulder harness strap.
IMPORTANT:
DO NOT pull out on harness strap covers! Harness strap covers are secured
to the seat back and pulling on them will not allow you to lengthen the harness
straps.
Place child in car seat with back and rump contacting seating surfaces
(fig. c)
.
Place harness straps over child’s shoulders and thighs.
NOTE:
Harness covers MUST be used when forward-facing.
Buckle Harness:
- Insert buckle tongues into buckle
(fig. d)
. You should hear a click.
- Pull up on tongues to be sure they are locked.
For information on harness operation and use, see “Harness Use and Adjustment” section.
Pull harness adjuster strap
(fig. e)
to snugly adjust harness straps.
- Check that harness straps are snug on shoulders and thighs. Straps should not allow a
finger to pass between the belt and the child’s shoulder.
- A snug harness strap should not allow any slack. It lies in a relatively straight line without
sagging. It does not press on the child’s flesh or push the child’s body into an unnatural
position.
NOTE:
If harness can not be snugly adjusted as described above, do not use this car seat.
Close chest clip and position chest clip at arm pit level
(fig. f)
.
Small infants:
For a small infant, a rolled towel can be used on each side for support
(fig. f)
. Towels MUST
not interfere with the ability to snugly adjust the harness system. DO NOT place towel or other
items behind infant or between infant and harness.
2
3
4
5
6
Click
(fig. e)
Harness
Adjuster
Strap
Pull
(fig. d)
Chest
Clip
Rolled Towel
(fig. f)
7
(fig. c)
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Harness Straps Adjustment:
• To tighten:
- Pull harness adjuster strap
(fig. a)
.
• To loosen:
- Grasp shoulder harness strap
BELOW
harness cover.
- While pressing on harness adjuster lever, pull out on shoulder harness straps
(fig. b)
.
Chest Clip Operation:
• To open: Press tabs and pull apart
(fig. c)
.
• To close: Snap halves together. Make sure chest clip is locked by pulling out.
Buckle Operation:
• To buckle:
- Insert buckle tongues into buckle
(fig. d)
. You should
hear a click.
- Pull up on tongues to be sure they are locked.
• To unbuckle:
- Press red button and pull tongues out of buckle.
Section 11 - Operation and Adjustments
11a. Harness Use and Adjustment
(fig. a)
Harness
Adjuster
Strap
(fig. b)
Harness
Adjuster
Lever
(fig. c)
1
2
1
2
1
1
2
2
3
(fig. d)
Click
• Harness covers MUST be used when forward-facing.
WARNING
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur
