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After deciding whether to use your Vehicle Belts or LATCH, be sure to read the warnings below as they pertain to both systems.
You may need to remove the base for narrow vehicle seats or airline use. See “Removing Base” in Belt- Positioning Booster section.
NOTE: To install the child restraint without the base, use either the recline mode or upright mode. For upright mode, rotate recline stand down and
Place child restraint flush
1against the back of the vehicle seat forward- facing in the back seat.
The recline position is to be used only to install the child restraint flush against
the back of the vehicle seat back, if needed.
Thread the vehicle lap belt or lap/shoulder belt combination through the belt path and out other side. Buckle.
out, then push up to lock.
When LATCH is not being used, fasten belt hooks together behind the child restraint as shown.
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Place one knee in the child restraint and push down firmly while pulling up on belt to tighten. For a manual belt, refer to “Knowing Your Vehicle Belt” section.
With knee still in child restraint, attach hook to anchor in vehicle. Push down firmly and tighten top anchorage strap.
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!WARNING:
A loose LATCH system can result in serious injury or death.
To adjust top anchorage strap: See “Adjusting Top Anchorage Strap” section.
NOTE: If your vehicle does not have an anchor bracket, tuck the top anchorage strap’s hook under the child restraint.
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