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You will rarely need to use a locking clip except in some older
vehicles. Built-in child restraint locking systems have been required
in vehicles since 1996, and many vehicles had these features even
earlier. Review pages 27-29 and your vehicle owner’s manual to
determine if your vehicle belts require a locking clip.
If you need a locking clip immediately, they are likely available at an
auto dealership, an auto store, or where you purchased this child
restraint. You can also call us at 1-800-544-1108 for one.
A locking clip will not fix all types of seat belt problems. You
MUST
have a lap and shoulder belt to use a locking clip.
For Rear Facing installation
, follow pages 37-39 Warnings and
Steps 1-7 before starting locking clip installation.
For Forward Facing installation
, follow pages 46-48 Warnings
and Steps 1-7 before starting locking clip installation.
1.
Determine Locking Clip Position
Grasp both vehicle belts together just
behind the latch plate to mark the
position for locking clip.
Unbuckle the belt.
NOTE:
If the latch plate ends up just
at the belt path opening so you
cannot grasp the vehicle belt at the latch plate, grasp the vehicle
belts on the opposite side of the child restraint, as close to the
latch plate as possible.
2.
Attach Locking Clip
Thread both portions of the vehicle
belt onto the locking clip, as close
to the latch plate as possible.
Using a Locking Clip
3.
Position Locking Clip
It should be about 1 in. (2.5 cm)
from vehicle belt’s latch plate.
1 in.
(2.5 cm)
4.
Rebuckle Vehicle Belt
5.
Check Belt Tightness
Hold child restraint at the belt path
with your weakest hand.
Push and pull from side to side.
It should not move more than 1 in.
(2.5 cm).
If it moves more than
1 in. (2.5 cm),
you can try:
A.
Reinstalling the child restraint.
B.
Changing to a different seating
location.
When installed rear facing
,
recheck the level line.
When installed forward facing
,
make sure to tighten the tether
strap.
Remove the locking clip when
the seat belt is not being used
with a child restraint.