Connect and tighten
harness straps prior to
installing in vehicle.
Place child restraint flush
against the back of the
vehicle seat forward-
facing in the back seat.
The recline position is to be
used only to install the child
restraint flush against the
back of the vehicle seat back, if needed.
Thread the vehicle lap belt or lap/shoulder belt
combination through the belt path and out other side.
Buckle.
Forwar
d-Facing Use:
22-40 lbs.
(10.1-18 kg),
34-43” (85.1-110 cm),
Ov
er 1 y
ear of age
.
Forward-Facing Installation with
Vehicle Belts:
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Place one knee in the child
restraint and push down
firmly while pulling up on
belt to tighten. For a
manual belt, refer to
“Knowing your Vehicle Belt”
section.
With knee still in child
restraint, attach hook to
anchor in vehicle. Push
down firmly and tighten
top anchorage strap.
To Adjust and other top
anchorage strap
information: See “Adjusting
Top Anchorage Strap”
section.
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NOTE:
If your vehicle
does not have an anchor
bracket, attach the top
anchorage hook (tether)
to the recline stand as
shown. Tighten to
remove slack.
With weakest hand at
the belt path, tilt and
push the child restraint
from side to side. If the
LATCH belts do not
loosen, your child
restraint should be
secure.
NOTE:
Some “play”
from front to back or
about an inch from side
to side is acceptable. If it
moves more, review
“Knowing Your Vehicle
Belts” and “The Locking
Clip” sections.
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WARNING
!
Using this child restraint in any vehicle
seat where the lap belt cannot be
tightened securely and properly or where
it can be loosened by pulling on it can
result in serious injury or death.
NOTE:
Locking clip is
shown installed.
After checking for hot
seat and buckles, place
your child in the child
restraint as described in
the “Securing Your Child
in the Child Restraint”
section.
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