REAR-FACING INSTALLATION WITH VEHICLE SEAT BELTS
WARNING
LATCH belt MUST be stored when
using vehicle seat belt to install car seat.
1Store LATCH belt by attaching to connectors through
(see page 23, fig. k).
•Attach connectors to storage bar on each side (fig. a).
•Adjust LATCH belt to remove excess slack by pulling adjustment belt.
2Adjust car seat to recline position (see page 18 and 19, fig. b) and place
seat.
3Thread vehicle seat belt through openings and buckle belt.
4Press down firmly in center of car seat to compress vehicle seat cushion while tightening vehicle seat belt (fig. b).
5Pull front to back and left to right to check for secure installation (fig. c). Vehicle lap belt MUST stay tight.
If not secure, see “Vehicle Seat Belts” page 26.
6Check level indicator on car seat.
Vehicle must be on level ground and
child in car seat when checking level indicator.
Ball MUST be entirely in green zone (fig. d). If necessary, place rolled towels under car seat, at vehicle seat crease, until entire ball is in green zone. Then
DO NOT use tether
Periodically check that car seat is securely installed and properly leveled; adjust if necessary.
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