Using the Restraint

Checking Harness Height

To Check Harness Height:

1 Place child in restraint, then secure harness (see pages 24–25).

2Observe where the harness is positioned on the child.

•Harness straps should be located in the nearest slot at or below the child’s shoulder

3If harness height is correct, continue using child restraint without adjustment. If harness height requires adjustment, refer to Harness Height Adjustment on page 15.

Rear Facing Strap Height

Using the Restraint

Harness Height Adjustment

1 Loosen the harness by pressing the harness adjuster lever while pulling the harness straps forward as far as possible (Fig. A).

2From the rear of the restraint, unhook the harness straps from the yoke (Fig. B).

3 Pull straps through the shell, cover, and A head pad.

4 Thread straps through proper slots in

head pad.

• Use bottom slots in head pad when using

with bottom slots in shell. Use top slots in

Weight Range

Rear Facing ONLY 4–22 lbs. (2–10 kg)

Maximum Height

The child is too tall when the top of the head is above the top of the restraint or height exceeds 30 inches (76 cm).

head pad when using with middle or top

 

slots in shell.

 

5 Thread the harness straps through slots

 

in shell, at the new height, toward the

B

bottom of the restraint (Fig. C).

 

6Reattach harness straps to the yoke (Fig. B).

7Pull harness adjuster strap to tighten the harness.

8Verify that all straps are threaded at the same height and are not twisted.

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