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1. Secure child restraint to the vehicle seat.
•
Recline stand is flipped to the
upright
position
(page 38).
•
Install with Lower Anchor Connector Assembly
(page 28)
or
vehicle seat belt (page 32).
•
Install tether strap (pages 31 and 35).
•
Install locking clip, if necessary (page 33).
2. Set the child in the child restraint.
Tops of the child’s ears are at, or below, the top of
the child restraint seat back.
3. Fasten the buckle.
Refer to page 41.
4. Make necessary adjustments.
•
Crotch strap is snug against the child (page 42).
•
Harness straps
MUST
be snug against the child’s
shoulders, with no slack (page 41).
5. Position and connect chest clip.
Chest clip
MUST
be at armpit level (page 41).
6. Check your work.
•
Recline Stand is flipped to the
upright
position
(page 38).
•
To properly secure this child restraint it
MUST NOT
move more than 25 mm (1 in.) from side to side or
front to back at the forward-facing belt path
(pages 30 and 34).
•
The child’s back and bottom are flat against the
back and bottom surfaces of the child restraint
(page 41).
•
Shoulder harness straps
MUST
start at or above
shoulder height, using the strap slots closest to
your child’s shoulders (page 36).
•
Buckle tongues are fully engaged (page 41).
•
Tether strap is securely attached and tightened
(page 31 or 35).
Forward-facing Installation Checklist
For
ward-facing
