NOTE:Theinformationinthissectionapplies
onlytoinstallationwithvehiclebelts.
IMPORTANT!
Vehicle seats and safety belts differ
from vehicle to vehicle. Refer to your vehicle
owner’s manual for specific information about
the vehicle safety belts and their use with child
restraints. Some vehicles have no seating positions
which are compatible with this child restraint, or
any other child restraint. If in doubt, contact the
vehicle manufacturer for assistance.
The.following.types.of.vehicle.belts.are.
not
compatible.with.this.child.restraint.
(Fig. 1)
.
•..Front.vehicle.belts.with.top.or.bottom.anchorage.
points.in.the.door.
•..Motor-driven.automatic.vehicle.belts.
•
..
Lap-shoulder.belts.that.have.separate.retractors.for.
the.shoulder.section.and.the.lap.section.in.which.
the.lap.section.retractor.does.not.lock.without.the.
use.of.a.heavy-duty.belt.shortening.clip.
•..2-point.lap.belt.Emergency.Locking.Retractor..
(ELR).vehicle.belts.without.the.use.of.a..belt.
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Vehicle Safety Belts
15
Vehicle Seating Positions
warning
• Forward-facing vehicle seats must be used with this child restraint.
Side-facing or rear-facing seats cannot be used.
• Do not place a child restraint in the front seat of a vehicle with a
passenger air bag unless the air bag is turned off. Death or serious injury
can occur. The back seat is the safest place for children under
12 years of age.
1
Never use the locking clip
provided with this restraint
in place of a heavy-duty
belt shortening clip. Refer
to your vehicle owner’s
manual for specific
information.
warning
...shortening.clip.
•..Lap-shoulder.ELR.vehicle.belts.without.the.use.of.the.provided.locking.clip.
The.owner’s.manual.for.your.vehicle.will.have.information.on.the.types.of.vehicle.belts.in.
your.vehicle..If.your.belt.type.is.listed.above,.select.another.seating.position.or.use.Lower.
Anchors.and.Tethers.for.Children.(LATCH).installation.
This.child.restraint.can.fit.securely.in.most.vehicles.using.the.existing.vehicle.belts...
However,.some.vehicle.designs.prevent.a.secure.fit.of.the.child.restraint.due.to.the.position.
of.the.vehicle.belt.lower.anchorage.points.
