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Forward-facing Installation Checklist
1. Secure child restraint to the vehicle seat.
Child restraint is in the upright position.
Child restraint base sits flat on vehicle seat.
To properly secure this child restraint it
MUST
NOT
move more than 2.5 cm (1 in.) from side
to side or front to back at the forward-facing belt
path (pgs. 43, 48, and 49).
Install with Lower Anchor connector Assembly
(pg. 40)
or
vehicle seat belt (pg. 46).
Tether strap is securely attached and tightened
(pgs. 44 or 50).
Shoulder belt is routed through forward-facing
lock-off when installing with lap/shoulder belt. It
is recommended to lock retractor in addition to
using the lock-off, if vehicle permits (pg. 49).
2. Set the child in the child restraint.
The top of the child’s ears are at or below the top
of the child restraint headrest.
The child’s back and bottom are flat against the
back and bottom surfaces of the child restraint.
Harness straps
MUST
be at or just above shoulder
height (pg. 38).
3. Fasten the buckle.
Buckle tongues are fully engaged (pg. 69).
4. Make necessary adjustments.
Crotch buckle in the correct position (pg. 67).
• Inner slot: children who weigh less than 30 lbs
(13.6 kg).
• Outer slot: children who weigh 30 lbs (13.6kg)
or more.
Harness straps
MUST
be snug against the child’s
shoulders, with no slack (pg. 69).
5. Position and connect chest clip.
Chest clip
MUST
be at armpit level (pg. 69).