PLACING CHILD IN CAR SEAT - with harness system
WARNING
To prevent serious injury or death:
•Vehicle seat belt must be routed through back of car seat when using harness system.
•Never place vehicle belt in front of child when using harness system.
•Do not use strap covers, blankets, cushions, or padding under harness straps or child unless provided by Century or Graco.
•Do not use harness straps that are loose or unbuckled. They must be snug and positioned over shoulders and thighs.
Adjust harness system:
Harness straps must be through slots at or just above shoulders.
1Place child in car seat with child’s back flat against back of car seat.
2Place harness straps over child’s shoulders and lock tongues into buckle.
Pull up on tongues to be sure buckle is locked.
3Close harness tie:
Position harness tie at arm pit level.
4Tighten harness straps so that they are snug with just enough room to insert one finger between child’s chest and harness straps (fig. a).
Thigh straps must also be snug (fig. b).
5Position Head Support (on certain models)
in center of car seat with ends pointing down and snap into belt slots above harness straps (fig. c).
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