Installation: Rear Facing
Rear Facing
LATCH Installation
•Figure A illustrates a typical rear facing LATCH installation.
1 Verify that your vehicle is equipped with LATCH anchors.
•If LATCH anchors are not installed, you must use standard vehicle belt installation methods.
2 If stored, remove LATCH connectors from storage pouches under cover.
3 Press and hold the LATCH adjuster release button, then pull to lengthen LATCH harness to full length.
4 Fully recline the restraint and place it sideways on the vehicle seat, with the front facing toward you.
5 Verify that the LATCH harness is not twisted, then attach the farthest connector to LATCH anchor (Fig. B).
•A positive click confirms attachment.
•If LATCH connectors will not attach with a positive click, it may be necessary to switch the LATCH connectors as shown on page 21.
6 Rotate seat into rear facing position.
7 Verify that the LATCH harness is not twisted, then attach the closest connector to LATCH anchor (Fig. C).
•A positive click confirms attachment.
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Installation: Rear Facing
8 Push the child restraint firmly into the |
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vehicle seat while pulling each LATCH |
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harness tight (Fig. D). |
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9 Verify that all connections are secure and |
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the restraint is stable. |
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NOTE: |
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• The back angle of the child restraint |
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should not exceed 45º when properly | D | |
installed in the rear facing position. | ||
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•Installation can be improved by the use of the
•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: DO NOT raise the base beyond horizontal or off of the vehicle seat; doing so will reduce the protection for the child.
Removal
•Release each LATCH harness from the LATCH anchor by pressing the red release button on the LATCH connector.
•If connected, disconnect the
•When not in use, always store the LATCH connectors in storage pouches sewn in cover above rear facing
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