Check Harness
Tightness
Try to pinch the
harness at the
shoulders. If
you can pinch
the harness strap, tighten more. If your
fingers slip off, the harness is tight
enough.
Tighten
Harness
Pull on harness
tightening
strap to tighten
harness snugly.
NOTE:
A snug harness strap should
not allow any slack. It lies in a relatively
straight line without sagging. It does not
press on the child’s flesh or push the
child’s body into an unnatural position.
Buckle Harness
Push each buckle
tongue into
buckle until you
hear a “click”.
Remember to
always pull up on harness straps to
make sure buckle is locked.
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C-6
Securing Child in Child Restraint
Position
Harness
Straps Over the
Child’s
Shoulders
1.
2.
Close Chest
Clip
Insert right half
of chest clip into
left half and snap
together.
3.
4.
Position
Chest Clip
The chest clip
must be placed
at mid-chest
(even with
armpits) and
away from the
child’s neck.
6.
Failure to fasten and
tighten the harness system
correctly and snugly can
result in serious injury or
death.
C. Basic Use
NOTE:
Use the infant insert for children
who weigh between 4-11 lbs. (1.8-4.9
kg). Remove the infant insert for bigger
children.
5.
