Check Belt Tightness
• Hold the car seat
ONLY at
the belt path
with your
non-dominant hand.
• Push and pull the car seat
from side to side.
• The car seat should not move
more than
1 in.
(2.5 cm).
Tighten Top Tether
Push firmly on the back of the
car seat and pull the free end
of the tether strap to remove
all slack.
Tighten Belt
• Place your hand in the car seat.
• Firmly push the car seat down and towards the vehicle
seat back.
• Pull the free end of the belt
parallel with the belt path
as shown.
If it moves more than 1 in. (2.5 cm), you can try:
• Tightening the belt more;
OR
• Reinstalling the car seat;
OR
• Changing to a different seating location;
OR
• Switching to vehicle belt installation. See page 40.
Attach Lower Anchor
Connectors to Vehicle’s
Lower Anchors
• Review your vehicle owner’s
manual for LATCH: lower
anchor locations and lower
anchor belt use.
• Fasten one lower anchor
belt connector to the anchor
located in the vehicle seat.
• Repeat for the other side
of the car seat.
Replace Headrest Pad
Fasten all the headrest pad fasteners. Adjust the headrest/
harness back to the correct position for your child.
For
Forward-Facing
Child Fit
, see page 12.
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FINISHED! Forward-Facing
LATCH:
Lower Anchor Belt
+
Tether
Install
Check the tightness of the install often to make
sure it has not loosened.
Securing Child in Car Seat
To properly secure your child in the car seat, see
pages 53-55. Check your child’s fit often and
make any needed adjustments to the car seat as
they grow.
