Base Installation

Lap Belt Installation

•Figure A illustrates a typical rear facing lap belt installation with the restraint attached.

•If attached, remove restraint before installing base.

•When not in use, always store the LATCH connectors on storage ring at front of base.

1Place the base in a rear facing position on the vehicle seat.

2Open lock-off by lifting both tabs, then opening lock-off plate (Fig. B).

3Pull to fully extend vehicle belt.

4Route vehicle belt under both belt guides (Fig. C).

5Verify that the vehicle belt is not twisted, then buckle.

6Adjust recline by turning knob on front of base until correct angle is achieved.

•When correctly reclined, the red line on base will be level with the ground.

•If there is a problem stabilizing the base, place a rolled towel in the crease of the vehicle seat to help level the base.

WARNING: Only raise base as described above. Do not raise the base off of the front edge of vehicle seat; doing so will reduce the protection for your child.

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7Push the base firmly into the seat while removing slack from the vehicle belt (Fig. D).

8Close lock-off plate over the vehicle belt, then secure by closing both tabs while pressing firmly on the lock-off plate.

•Lock-off is properly secured when tabs are flat against lock-off plate.

9Verify that vehicle belt is tight and that the base is stable.

Base Removal:

Remove restraint, then open lock-off and remove vehicle belt from belt guides.

Base Installation

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