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Using the Tether
• When using the restraint in forward-facing position, attach
the tether only to tether anchors identified by the vehicle
manufacturer as tether anchorage points. Use of other locations
is not approved or permitted.
• The manufacturer recommends that the tether be used in
forward-facing mode. Using the tether will improve the stability of
the child restraint and reduce the risk of injury.
• If the vehicle does not currently have a tether anchor attachment,
refer to the vehicle owner’s manual or contact the vehicle
manufacturer for assistance.
• If tether anchorage is not available, do not modify the vehicle
without advice from the vehicle manufacturer.
• Do not hook the tether to a vehicle seat mechanism!
• The back angle of the child restraint should be approximately 45º
when properly installed in the rear-facing position.
warning
Before installing restraint:
1....Remove.tether.components.from.pouch.on.
rear.of.restraint.
2....Lift.tether.adjuster.release.tab,.then.pull.to..
extend.tether.strap.into.a.V-shape.
3....Loosely.attach.the.tether.to.an.approved.
anchor.point.using.the.tether.hook.located.on.
the.tether.strap
(Fig. 1)
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4....Install.restraint.as.described.in.the.appropriate.
installation.section.on.pages.16–29.
After installing restraint:
5....Pull.the.tether.strap.to.remove.all.slack..
6....Verify.that.there.is.tension.in.the.tether.strap.
and.that.child.restraint.is.properly.secured.
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