What Kind of Vehicle Belt
System Do You Have?
WARNING
ALWAYS secure this car seat with your vehicle belt system exactly as described in this manual. Refer also to your vehicle owner’s manual for specific information on your vehicle belt system and specific instructions on how to install a car seat in your vehicle.
There are many different types of vehicle belt systems. Some vehicle belt systems can never be used to install this car seat. Check to determine which type of vehicle belt system or systems you have. Many vehicles have more than one type of vehicle belt system. For example, you may find lap only belts in the center seating location and lap and shoulder belts in the side seating locations. If you are not sure which type of vehicle belt system you have, contact your vehicle dealer or manufacturer.
The illustrations on the next two pages show vehicle belt systems that you can use and can never use to install the car seat. If you do not have a seating location with an acceptable vehicle belt system, DO NOT use the car seat. Contact your vehicle manufacturer. The vehicle manufacturer may be able to install a vehicle belt system that will be able to secure the car seat properly. NEVER alter your vehicle belt system yourself.
IMPORTANT!
Some vehicles are equipped with an emergency locking retractor (ELR) lap belt system. An ELR lap belt system requires the use of a heavy duty lock- ing clip to install child restraints. NEVER use the
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