Summit ENG. 4358-3412E instruction manual Forward-Facing Installation

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Forward-Facing Installation

After deciding whether to use your Vehicle Belts or LATCH, be sure to read the warnings below as they pertain to both systems.

When LATCH is not being used, fasten belt hooks together behind the child restraint as shown.

!WARNING:

Loose LATCH hooks can result in serious injury or death.

Forward-Facing Installation with Vehicle Belts:

1	Connect and tighten
	harness straps prior to
	installing in vehicle.

Place child restraint flush

against the back of the

vehicle seat forward-

facing in the back seat.

The recline position is to be used only to install the

child restraint flush against the back of the vehicle seat back, if needed.

Thread the vehicle lap belt or lap/shoulder belt combination through the belt path and out other side. Buckle.

2	Place one knee in the
	child restraint and push
	down firmly while pulling
	up on belt to tighten. For
	a manual belt, refer to
	“Knowing your Vehicle
	Belt” section.
3	With knee still in child
	restraint, attach hook to
	anchor in vehicle. Push
	down firmly and tighten
	top anchorage strap.

To adjust top anchorage

strap: See “Adjusting Top Anchorage Strap” section.

NOTE: If your vehicle does not have an anchor bracket, tuck the top anchorage strap’s hook under the child restraint.

Forward-Facing Use: 22-40 lbs. (10.1-18 kg), 34-43” (85.1-110 cm), Over 1 year of age.

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