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Adjusting Top Anchorage (Tether) Strap
To Attach Top Anchorage
Strap:
At the adjuster, unlace
free end of strap from right side
of adjuster slide and loosen into
“loops”
(1). Put knee in child restraint
and push down; attach hook to
anchor to estimate how much
you need, then unhook.
(2).
To loosen top anchorage
strap:
With adjuster in hand,
pull the top strap (3) between
adjuster and child restraint to
desired length. Attach hook to
anchor, check fit, repeat steps if
necessary.
You must rethread the free end
of strap back down through
the right slot (5) or the tether
will not hold
.
Tighten strap so
“loops” are gone and there is no
slack or play.
To tighten tether:
With adjuster
in hand, pull the top strap (4)
between adjuster and hook to
the desired length. Attach hook
to anchor, check fit, repeat
steps if necessary.
You must rethread the free end
of strap back down through
the right slot (5) or the tether
will not hold.
Tighten strap so
“loops” are gone and there is no
slack or play.
You must follow the threading diagram exactly.
Failure to follow these steps could cause the strap
to loosen in a crash, which can result in serious
injury or death.
Forward-Facing Use: 22-40 lbs. (10.1-18 kg), 34-43” (85.1-110 cm), at least 1 year old
To child restraint
Hook
Right side
Left side
1
2
3
4
5
WARNING
Pull loose
end to
tighten
Lift up to
loosen
You
MUST
always attach, adjust, and secure the top anchorage
(tether) strap when installing the child restraint forward facing
with internal harness. Tethers improve the installation and
stability of child restraints and reduce the risk of injury.
Attach the tether hook to the tether anchor designated by your
vehicle manufacturer for that seating position. Check your
vehicle owner’s manual for more information.
If the seating position does not have a tether anchor, use a
different seating position or see your dealer or a qualified
mechanic and have one installed.
WARNING:
Do not fasten multiple tether hooks on the
same tether anchor in the vehicle.
See pictures below and on next page to determine which top
anchorage strap model you have. Follow applicable steps.
Adjusting Tether Strap
To tighten:
After the child restraint is
locked into place with lower anchor
belt or vehicle belt, push down on
child restraint and gently pull on free
end of tether.
To loosen:
Lift up on tether lock
adjuster and push it towards tether
hook.
Storing Tether Strap
Place top anchorage strap and anchor hook under the child
restraint.