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E. Installing Rear Facing
A
Check for Proper Recline
Make sure level line on
side of shell is level with
the ground. Adjust child
restraint if needed.
You may need to place a
rolled towel(s) or foam pool
noodle(s) (A) under the front
of the child restraint to
allow the level line on the
side of the plastic shell to
be level with the ground.
Check often to be sure
padding is still in place and
the vehicle belt is tight.
3.
It may be easier to tighten
the LATCH belt through
the belt path opening as
shown.
4.
Connect LATCH to
Vehicle LATCH Anchor
NOTE:
The connector’s red
release button
MUST
face
away from child restraint and
the arrows on connectors
MUST
face up.
Fasten one LATCH belt
connector to the anchor
in the vehicle seat located
in the vehicle seat bight.
Repeat for other side of
child restraint.
Check Belt Tightness
Grasp the child restraint
at the belt path
with one
hand. Push and pull the
child restraint from side
to side, forward and back.
The child restraint should
not move more than 1 in
(2.5 cm).
NOTE:
If it moves more
than 1 in (2.5 cm), try
reinstalling the child
restraint or try another
seating location.
Secure your child in
the child restraint.
Recheck the recline
angle to make sure it
is reclined according
to your child’s weight.
Repeat steps if not
reclined correctly.
6.
To Remove LATCH Belt
From Vehicle Anchor
Remove child from child
restraint.
Press down firmly on child
restraint and press the red
release button on each
connector.
Tighten LATCH Belt
Push down firmly on the
child restraint and pull up
on the free end of LATCH
belt to tighten.
5.
