Forwar
d-Facing Use:
22-40 lbs.
(10.1-18 kg),
34-43” (85.1-110 cm),
Ov
er 1 y
ear of age
.
With weakest hand at belt
path, tilt and push the child
restraint forward and back
and side to side. If the seat
belts do not loosen, your
child restraint should be
secure.
NOTE:
Some “play” from
front to back or an inch or
two from side to side is
acceptable.
If the child restraint does not remain tight, do not use
the child restraint in this seating location with this
LATCH system.
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WARNING
!
Using this child restraint in any vehicle
seat where the LATCH belt cannot be
tightened securely and properly or where
it can be loosened by pulling on it, can
result in serious injury or death.
To remove LATCH:
Remove child from child
restraint. Press down
firmly on adjuster side of
child restraint and press
release button to release
tension. Unhook LATCH
from bar by squeezing
spring lever and twist hook.
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After checking for hot seat
and buckles, place child in
child restraint. See
“Securing Your Child in the
Child Restraint” section.
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The top anchorage strap (tether) is used for the
forward-facing position only.
Most vehicles made after 9/1/99 already have the
anchor hardware for a top anchorage strap. Refer to
your owner’s manual or call your dealer.
Storage of Top Anchorage Strap:
Rear-facing position: Place top anchorage
strap over the back of the child restraint with
the anchor hook secured under the base or
child restraint.
Belt-Positioning Booster position: Place
top anchorage strap behind the seat with the
anchor hook under the seat.
Adjusting the Top Anchorage
Strap
Pull loose
end to
tighten
Lift up to
loosen
To Attach Top
Anchorage Strap:
Attach hook to anchor
in vehicle.
To Adjust Top
Anchorage Strap:
To tighten; Put knee in
child restraint and push
down. Pull on free end
of top anchorage strap.
To loosen; Lift up on
top anchorage lock and
push lock toward top
anchorage hook.
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