C-2
Preparing Child Restraint to Fit
Your Child
Release Chest Clip
Press on chest clip release
button and pull apart.
Loosen Harness Straps
Push in on the harness
adjustment lever under
the flap. Pull out on
harness straps just above
buckle tongues.
You
MUST
make these adjustments with your child before
you install the child restraint in the vehicle.
Unbuckle Harness
Press down on the red
buckle release button to
release the buckle tongues.
Place harness straps over
sides of child restraint.
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3.
C. Basic Use
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Place Child in Child
Restraint
Place the child’s bottom and
back flat against the child
restraint. This will increase
comfort and allow the
harness straps to be properly
tightened.
4.
Check Buckle
Position
Determine which of the three
buckle/crotch strap slots that
is both comfortable and snug
to use.
NOTE:
Thread buckle/crotch
strap through the slot closest
to child.
5.
Locate buckle/crotch
strap’s metal retainer
under the shell.
Rotate buckle/crotch
strap’s metal retainer, then
insert retainer up through
the shell and pad.
From the front, pull
buckle/crotch strap free
from shell and pad.
a.
b.
To Change Buckle
Position
Fully recline the child
restraint. Reach under the
seat between base and
shell.
6.
You
MUST
use the 1st or 2nd buckle/crotch strap
slots when rear-facing. Any slot can be used for
forward-facing.
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