7

With weakest hand at

belt path, tilt and push the

 

child restraint forward

 

and back, and from side

 

to side. If the LATCH

 

belts do not loosen, your

 

child restraint should be

 

secure.

 

NOTE: Some “play” from

 

front to back or about an

inch from side to side is acceptable.

If the child restraint does not remain tight, do not use the child restraint in this seating location with this LATCH system.

!WARNING

LATCH hooks MUST be securely fastened.

Adjusting the Top Anchorage Strap

The top anchorage strap is used for the forward-facing position only.

Most vehicles made after 9/1/99 already have the anchor hardware for a top anchorage strap. Refer to your owner’s manual or call your dealer.

Storage of Top Anchorage Strap:

Belt-Positioning Booster position: Place top anchorage strap and anchor hook under the child restraint.

See pictures below and on next page to determine which top anchorage strap model you have. Follow applicable steps.

Forward-Facing Use: 22-40 lbs. (10.1-18 kg), 34

Failure to do this can result in serious injury or death.

8

After checking for hot seat

 

and buckles, place your

 

child in the child restraint

 

as described in the

 

“Securing Your Child in the

 

Child Restraint” section.

Pull loose end to tighten

To Attach Top Anchorage Strap:

Put knee in child restraint and push down; attach hook to anchor in vehicle.

To Adjust Top Anchorage Strap: To tighten; pull on free end of top anchorage strap.

-43” (85.1-110 cm), Over 1 year

9

To remove LATCH:

Press down firmly on adjuster side of child restraint and press release button on adjuster to release tension. Unhook LATCH hooks.

30

Lift up to

loosen

31

To loosen; lift up on top anchorage lock and push lock toward top anchorage hook.

continued on next page.

of age.

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Eddie Bauer 22859 manual Adjusting the Top Anchorage Strap, Storage of Top Anchorage Strap, To Attach Top Anchorage Strap