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F. Installing Forward Facing
Thread Vehicle Belt
Thread the vehicle lap or lap/
shoulder belt combination
through the forward-facing
belt path and out the other
side.
Buckle vehicle belt.
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4.
Tighten Tether
Push firmly on the back
of the seat and tighten
tether.
5.
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.
Tighten Vehicle Belt
Push down firmly on the
child restraint and pull on
the vehicle shoulder belt or
lap belt adjuster to tighten.
It may be easier to tighten
the vehicle belt through the
belt path opening as shown.
NOTE:
With a switchable
retractor, pull the vehicle
shoulder belt all the way
out to switch the retractor
into the ALR mode before
tightening. Feed the slack
back into the retractor while tightening.
Installation Tip:
Loosely attach the
tether hook before
threading the vehicle
belt. Consult vehicle’s
owner manual for
specific location.
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