7 | With weakest hand at |
belt path, tilt and push the | |
| child restraint forward |
| and back, and from side |
| to side. If the LATCH |
| belts do not loosen, your |
| child restraint should be |
| secure. |
| NOTE: Some “play” from |
| front to back or about an |
inch from side to side is acceptable.
If the child restraint does not remain tight, do not use the child restraint in this seating location with this LATCH system.
!WARNING
LATCH hooks MUST be securely fastened.
Adjusting the Top Anchorage Strap
The top anchorage strap is used for the
Most vehicles made after 9/1/99 already have the anchor hardware for a top anchorage strap. Refer to your owner’s manual or call your dealer.
Storage of Top Anchorage Strap:
See pictures below and on next page to determine which top anchorage strap model you have. Follow applicable steps.
Failure to do this can result in serious injury or death.
8 | After checking for hot seat |
| and buckles, place your |
| child in the child restraint |
| as described in the |
| “Securing Your Child in the |
| Child Restraint” section. |
Pull loose end to tighten
To Attach Top Anchorage Strap:
Put knee in child restraint and push down; attach hook to anchor in vehicle.
To Adjust Top Anchorage Strap: To tighten; pull on free end of top anchorage strap.
9 |
To remove LATCH:
Press down firmly on adjuster side of child restraint and press release button on adjuster to release tension. Unhook LATCH hooks.
30
Lift up to |
loosen |
31 |
To loosen; lift up on top anchorage lock and push lock toward top anchorage hook.
continued on next page.