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1. To loosen the harness strap: Push the up-front metal harness adjuster at the
front of the seat just
ABOVE
the adjustment strap
(UNDER THE FABRIC)
and
simultaneously pull the chest straps towards you
(13)
.
TIP
: PULL ON THE HARNESS STRAPS. DO NOT PULL ON THE HARNESS PADS
AS THEY ARE LOCKED IN PLACE.
2. Unbuckle harness straps by pressing on the
RED
buckle release button and by
pulling the buckle clips out
(14)
. Move harness straps to the side.
3. Place child in child restraint with child’s back flat against back of the backrest.
4. Adjust headrest height (see “Adjusting headrest and harness shoulder straps”).
5. Place harness straps over child’s shoulders. Hold the two buckle clips together
and insert the two-piece buckle clip into buckle until they ‘click’ into place
(15)
.
!
ENSURE
that the buckle is properly fastened by gently tugging on it.
!
ENSURE
that the buckle is properly fastened by gently tugging on it and that the
colour indicator has turned to
GREEN
(15)
.
!
ENSURE
that the straps are
NOT
twisted.
!
DO NOT
use child restraint if harness does not lock.
6. Tighten harness system by gently pulling on the up-front harness adjuster strap
until all slack is removed from the system
(16)
.
!
ENSURE
straps are flat and snug against child’s shoulders and thighs. You should
NOT
be able to slide more than one finger between the strap and the child’s
shoulder
(17)
.
A snug strap should not allow any slack. It lies in a relatively straight line without
sagging. It should not press the child’s flesh or cause your child’s body to be in an
unnatural position.
!
Any straps holding the restraint to the vehicle should be tight, any straps restraining
the child should be adjusted to the child’s body, and all straps should not be twisted.
The harness system should be properly adjusted such that any lap strap is worn low
down, so that the pelvis is firmly engaged.
1. Loosen the harness system by pressing on the up-front metal harness adjuster
(UNDER THE FABRIC)
, and simultaneously pulling the shoulder straps towards
you.
2. Unbuckle harness by pressing on the
RED
buckle release button.
S E C U R I N G C H I L D I N C H I L D R E S T R A I N T
R E M O V I N G C H I L D F R O M C H I L D R E S T R A I N T
