Rear-Facing Installation
Locking Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation
Figure 1 illustrates a typical rear-facing installation using the vehicle’s locking lap-shoulder belt.
warning
Always use in reclined position in rear-facing mode. See page 10.
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vehicle belts, store the lower hooks in storage |
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slots under cover (see page 16, Fig. 2). |
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1. With the restraint in the reclined position, place it
belt path.
2. Pull to fully extend vehicle
With shoulder and lap portion of vehicle seat 2 belt together, route through the
slot, under the buckle strap and through the
other
3. Verify that the vehicle belt is not twisted, then buckle (Fig. 3). Pull on the vehicle belt to make sure it is securely buckled.
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Rear-Facing Installation
4. Push the restraint firmly into the vehicle seat,
while removing slack from the vehicle lap- shoulder belt (Fig. 4).
5. Verify that all connections are secure and the restraint is stable. A secure restraint should allow no more than 1 inch of
IMPORTANT!When correctly reclined, the red line on the shell will be level with the ground, and the back angle of the child restraint
should be approximately 45°. If there is a
problem achieving the back angle, place a rolled 4 towel under the front of the base to help level
the restraint (Fig. 5).
warning
Only raise base as described above. Do not raise the base off of the front edge of vehicle seat; doing so will reduce the protection for your child.
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