Eddie Bauer 3-In-1, Luxe, Elite, 4358-3340D manual Rear-Facing Installation with Vehicle Belt

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Rear-Facing Installation

After deciding whether to use your Vehicle Belts or LATCH, be sure to read the warnings below as they

Rear-Facing Installation with Vehicle Belt:

Rear Facing

pertain to both systems.

You may need to remove the base for narrow vehicle seats or airline use. See “Removing Base” in Belt- Positioning Booster section.

To use the child restraint rear-facing without base, make sure recline stand is folded under seat.

NOTE: Do not use the top anchorage strap in the rear-facing position.The top anchorage strap and hook should be placed under the child restraint.

When LATCH is not available, fasten belt hooks together behind the child restraint as shown.

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LEVEL

TO GROUND

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Connect and tighten harness straps prior to installing in vehicle.

Place child restraint rear- facing in the back seat. With child restraint in the most reclined position, make sure level lines on shoulder belt positioning guide are level with ground. Adjust child restraint if needed.

NOTE: Tuck top anchorage strap and hook under the base or child restraint.

Thread the vehicle lap or lap/shoulder belt combination through the rear-facing belt slot.

Use: 5-35 lbs. (2.3-16 kg), 19-36” (48-91 cm).

!WARNING:

A loose top anchorage (tether) strap can result in serious injury or death.

A loose LATCH system can result in serious injury or death.

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3	Thread vehicle seat belt
	under pad in front of
	crotch strap to the
	opposite side. Buckle
	vehicle belt.
	Do not place vehicle
	belt over child’s legs.
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