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To fold the load leg for storage, remove the car seat from the base and press the two knobs down to release.
WITH OR WITHOUT BASE:
Tighten belt as snugly as possible.
Twist and pull on car seat to be sure the vehicle belt holds it tightly.
WARNING: DO NOT use car seat in any vehicle seat position where vehicle belt does not hold car seat tightly.
NEVER leave a car seat or base unsecured in your vehicle. A loose car seat or base could be thrown into a passenger in a sudden stop or crash and cause serious injury or death.
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Using the level indicator
Attached to the side of your car seat is a level indicator to help properly recline the car seat on the vehicle seat. It is very important for your child’s safety that your car seat be properly reclined. Proper use of the level indicator requires that your vehicle be parked on level ground during installation of the car seat.
DO NOT use car seat in a very upright position. The child’s head may drop forward and cause breathing problems.
DO NOT use car seat in a very reclined position. A crash could put too much force on a child’s neck and shoulders.
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