4.Buckle the vehicle belt. Make sure the buckle tongue goes into the correct buckle œ. The seat

belt should not be twisted or turned.

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5. Tighten the vehicle seat belt. Refer to your vehicle owner’s manual and the instructions in “6.2.2 SAFE Vehicle Belt Systems”, page 29-31, on tightening your vehicle belt when using the infant restraint without base.

To create a secure installation, push down

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hard with your free hand in the infant

 

restraint and pull and tighten the

 

vehicle belt.

 

6. Test infant restraint for secure installation

 

as described in infant restraint “Final Safety

 

Check” page 42.

 

7.3Installing the Infant Restraint and Base Using Vehicle Belt

When using the base to install the infant restraint, the lock-off is ALWAYS used to secure both belts of the lap or lap/shoulder belt.

1.Place the base in a rear-facing position on a vehicle seat.

2.Open the lock-off and route the vehicle belt through the belt path and over the lock-off. ™

Lock-off

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