Century Bravo manual Placing Child in CAR Seat, Overhead Shield Models Only

PLACING CHILD IN CAR SEAT

WARNING

To prevent serious injury or death:

•Keep harness straps snug and positioned on shoulders.

•Do not use strap covers, blankets cushions, or padding under harness straps or child unless provided by Century or Graco.

•Child must be dressed in clothing with arms and legs that will not interfere with buckling harness.

Check harness system:

•Rear-facing- Harness straps must be through slots at or below shoulders.

•Forward-facing- Harness straps must be through top slots.

Overhead Shield Models Only:

•Harness tongue must be in opening closest to but not under child.

1Place child in car seat with child’s back flat against back of car seat.

2Place harness straps over child’s shoulders and insert tongue(s) into buckle.

Pull up on tongue(s) to be sure they are locked.

3Close harness tie:

Position harness tie at arm pit level.

4Adjust harness straps to be snug with just enough room to insert one finger between child’s chest and harness straps (fig. a).

For 5-Point models, check that harness straps on chest and thigh are snug.

5A rolled towel can be used on each side to support small children (fig. b). Be sure towels do not interfere with harness system.

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