Installation Forward-Facing, Upright position Fig, C

Installation: Forward-Facing

LATCH Installation

•Figure A illustrates a forward-facing LATCH installation.

•Verify that your vehicle is equipped with LATCH anchors. If LATCH anchors are not available, you must use vehicle belt installation methods.

WARNING!

•This child seat must not be used forward-facing for children less than one year of age OR who weigh less than 20 lbs (9.1 kg).

•This child seat must be in full upright position when installed forward-facing for children who weigh more than 33 pounds (15.1 kg).

6Attach the remaining LATCH connector to its adjacent vehicle LATCH anchor (Fig. D) in an

upright position (Fig, C).

• An audible click confirms attachment.

•Ensure that the LATCH strap is not twisted. NOTE: If an audible click is not heard when connecting either LATCH connector, the LATCH

strap may be twisted, or there may be debris in the	d
LATCH connector. Correct either situation before
continuing with the installation process.

7Push the child seat firmly into the vehicle seat while pulling each LATCH strap tight (Fig.

E).

IMPORTANT: Ensure the LATCH strap does not fold into the LATCH adjuster while tightening.

8 Attach the Versa Tether® hook to the vehicle’s

designated tether anchor for the chosen

1If stored, remove the LATCH connectors from the storage slots under the cover (page 29) and pass them through their adjacent belt slots.

2Press and hold the first LATCH adjuster release button, then pull the LATCH strap to full length. Repeat for the remaining LATCH connector.

3Remove the Versa-Tether from the pouch and place it up and over the child seat back.

4Place the child seat forward-facing on the vehicle seat.

Release Button Top

seating position. Remove all slack from the e

tether to secure. Store excess webbing in the

tether pouch. See pages 25 – 28.

9 Verify that all connections are secure and that the child seat is stable.

• The child seat is secure when it cannot be moved front- to-back or

side-to-side more than 1 in. (2.5 cm) at the belt path. If the child seat is

not secure, repeat the installation process or use an alternate seating

location.

WARNING! Refer to your vehicle owner’s manual or contact the vehicle manufacturer for the maximum weight rating for

TIP: You may need to raise or remove the vehicle head restraint to achieve best fit of the child seat.

5 Attach one LATCH connector to its adjacent vehicle LATCH anchor (Fig. B) in the upright position (Fig. C).

•An audible click confirms attachment.

•Ensure that the LATCH strap is not twisted.

TIP: You may need to turn the back of the child seat toward you for easier access to the vehicle LATCH anchor.

their LATCH anchors. Use vehicle belt (not LATCH connectors) for installations with children who weigh more than the vehicle LATCH anchor limit. Unless specified otherwise by the vehicle manufacturer, assume a 40 lbs (18.1 kg) child is the vehicle LATCH anchor limit.