Lap Belt Installation

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Installation:RearFacing

Rear Facing

•Figure A illustrates a typical rear facing lap belt installation.

•When not in use, always store the LATCH connectors in storage pouches sewn in cover above rear facing lock-offs.

1Place the child restraint rear facing and in full recline position on the vehicle seat.

2Open rear facing lock-off farthest from where the vehicle belt will be buckled.

3Pull the vehicle belt out, then pass it through the closest rear facing belt slot (Fig. B).

•The vehicle belt can be routed over or under the restraint cover.

4Route vehicle belt behind and under the buckle strap, then through the second rear facing belt slot.

5Verify that the vehicle belt is not twisted, then buckle (Fig. C).

6Push the child restraint firmly into the vehicle seat while removing slack from the vehicle belt.

7Position the vehicle belt through the rear facing lock-off farthest from the vehicle buckle, then close lock-off arm (Fig. D).

•Lock-off is properly closed when a positive click is heard.

•To prevent breakage, never bend the lock- off arm up or down.

8 Verify that the vehicle belt is tight and D the child restraint is stable.

•Installation can be improved by the use of the Versa-Tether®(see pages 23–25).

NOTE:

•The back angle of the child restraint should not exceed 45º when properly installed in the rear facing position.

•If there is a problem stabilizing the child restraint, place a rolled towel in the crease of the vehicle seat to help level the child restraint base.

WARNING: Only raise restraint as described above. Do not raise the restraint off of the front edge of vehicle seat; doing so will reduce the protection for your child.

Removal:

Open lock-offs, then unbuckle and remove vehicle belt from belt path. Disconnect Versa-Tether®, if attached.