46
45
9
Tighten Tether
Push fi rmly on the back of the car
seat and pull the free end of the
tether strap to remove all of the
slack.
10
Check Belt Tightness
Hold the car seat at the
Forward-
Facing Belt Path
with your weaker
hand.
Push and pull the car seat from side
to side. It should not move more than
2.5 cm
(1 in.).
Finished!
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 54-56.
Check your child’s fi t often and make
any needed adjustments to the car
seat as they grow.
• If it moves more than 2.5 cm
(1 in.),
you can try:
• Putting your knee in the car seat and pulling the belt tighter;
OR
• Reinstalling the car seat;
OR
• Changing to a different seating location;
OR
• Switching to UAS belt installation if UAS anchors are available in
your vehicle
