Tighten Vehicle Belt
Push down firmly on the
child restraint and pull on
the vehicle shoulder belt to
tighten.
It may be easier to tighten the
vehicle belt through the belt
path opening as shown.
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.
Check Vehicle 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.
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E. Installing Rear Facing
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Thread Vehicle Belt
Thread the vehicle lap or lap/
shoulder belt combination
through the rear-facing belt
path.
With an ALR vehicle belt, pull
the vehicle belt all the way
out before threading the child
restraint.
Pull Latch Plate Across
to Opposite Side
Reach under pad and pull the
vehicle belt across the shell.
Vehicle belt
MUST
be under
pad and in front of buckle
strap.
Do not place vehicle belt over child’s legs.
NOTE:
You must use the 1st or 2nd buckle strap slots when rear
facing.
5.
6.
7.
NOTE:
Review section D-4 to determine what kind of vehicle
belts you have. Review your vehicle’s owner manual for vehicle
seat belt use.
8.
Most Upright Lev
el to Ground Line
Most Recl
ined Leve
l to Ground Line
Rear-Facing
For Childr
en 5-22 lbs
(2.3-10 kg)
Bottom
Line MUST Be
Level with
the
Ground.
Rear-Facing
For Children 22-40 lbs (10.1-18 kg)
AND can sit up unassisted
Recline range is between the 2 level to
ground lines.
Review instruction manual.
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Most Upright Lev
el to Ground Line
Most Recl
ined Level to
Ground Line
Rear-Facing
For Childr
en 5-22 lbs
(2.3-10 kg)
Bottom
Line MUST Be
Level with
the
Ground.
Rear-Facing
For Children 22-40
lbs (10.1-18 kg)
AND can sit up unassisted
Recline range is between the 2 le
vel to
ground lines.
Review instruction
manual.
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Check for Proper Recline
For children between 5-22
lb (2.3-10 kg),
the bottom
level to ground line
MUST
be
level to the ground.
For children 22-40 lb
(10.1-18 kg) and can sit up
unassisted,
rotate the child
restraint between the two
level to ground lines. Start
by making the bottom level to
ground line level, then rotate
seat up.
DO NOT
rotate past the
top most upright level to ground
line.
Adjust child restraint if
needed.
You may need to place a large
rolled towel(s) or foam pool
noodle(s)
(A)
under the front
of the child restraint to help
achieve the correct recline.
Check often to be sure
padding is still in place and
the vehicle belt is tight.
4.
Most Upright L
evel to Gr
ound Line
Most Reclined Lev
el to Ground Line
Rear-Facing
For Children 5-22 lbs
(2.3-10 kg)
Bottom Line MUST Be
Level with the
Ground.
Rear-Facing
For Childr
en 22-40 lbs (10.1-18 kg)
AND can sit up unassisted
Recline range is betwee
n the 2 level to
ground lines.
Review instruction manual.
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Most Upright Level to Ground Line
Most Reclined Lev
el to Gr
ound Line
Rear
-Facing
For Childr
en 5-22 lbs
(2.3-10 kg)
Bottom Line MUST
Be
Level wit
h the
Ground.
Rear-Facing
For Children 22-40 lbs (10.1-18 kg)
AND can sit up unassisted
Recline range is between the 2 level to
ground lines.
Review instruction manual.
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