Pull Vehicle Latch Plate
Across to Opposite Side
Reach under pad and pull
the vehicle belt across the
shell and out the rear-facing
belt path on opposite side.
Buckle vehicle belt. Vehicle
belt
MUST
be under pad and
in front of buckle/crotch strap
.
Do not place vehicle belt over child’s legs.
NOTE: You must use the 1st or 2nd buckle/crotch strap
slots when rear-facing.
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F. Installing Rear-Facing with Vehicle Belts
7.
1
2
Replace Pad Over
Corners
Make sure the vehicle belt
is not twisted.
8.
Check Vehicle Belt
Tightness
Grasp the child restraint
at the belt path
with one
hand. Push and pull the
child restraint from side to
side, forward and back. The
child restraint should not
move more than 2.5 cm
(1 in) and the vehicle belt
should not loosen.
NOTE:
If it moves more than 2.5 cm (1 in.) or if the vehicle belt
loosens, try reinstalling the child restraint or try another seating
location.
Secure your child in the child restraint.
10.
Tighten Vehicle Belt
Push down firmly on the
child restraint and pull on
the vehicle shoulder belt or
lap belt to tighten.
With a switchable
retractor, feed the
shoulder belt back into the
retractor while tightening.
It may be easier to tighten
the belt through the belt
path opening as shown.
9.
6.
Thread Vehicle Belt
Thread the vehicle lap or lap/
shoulder belt through the
rear-facing belt path.
With an ALR belt, pull the
belt all the way out before
threading.
With a switchable retractor,
pull the shoulder belt all
the way out to switch the
retractor into the ALR mode
before tightening.
11.
Recheck Recline Angle
Make sure the child restraint
is properly reclined according
to your child’s weight. Repeat
steps 1 through 10 if it is not
reclined properly.
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