Section 11 Vehicle Belt Systems | 41 |
Section 11 Vehicle Belt Systems | 42 |
Flipping latch plate over in some cases improves locking
LAP BELTS - Manually Adjustable
Manually adjustable lap belts normally hold a car seat tightly. However in some cases the locking latch plate on some seat belts may slip and loosen if positioned at a certain angle.
If this happens flip the latch plate over and rebuckle.
Install car seat and test installation again to see if lap belt stays tight.
If not, move car seat to another seating location in the vehicle or do not use in that vehicle.
LAP BELTS - With Retractor
Some lap belts with a retractor will not hold a car seat securely.
Follow these steps to determine if you have a retractor system that will hold a car seat securely:
1. Pull belt all the way out.
2.Allow belt to retract about 6 inches (15 cm).
3.Pull out on belt again.
If belt is locked and you cannot pull the belt out any further, you have an Automatic Locking Retractor which may be used with a car seat. Remember, when installing a car seat, pull the belt all the way out, buckle belt, then tighten.
If the belt pulls out (step 3) the Retractor is an Emergency Locking Retractor which must NOT be used with a car seat.