FORWARD-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 rear-facing openings

(see page 23, fig. j).

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 upright position (see pages 18 and 19, fig. b) and place forward-facingon vehicle seat.

3Lift seat pad flap (available on some models). Thread vehicle seat belt through openings. Buckle belt (fig. b).

4Press down firmly in center of car seat to compress vehicle seat cushion while tightening vehicle seat belt.

Use your knee to press down in center of car seat (fig. c).

5Pull front to back and left to right to check for secure installation (fig. d). Vehicle lap belt MUST stay tight.

If not secure, see “Vehicle Seat Belts” page 26.

6Attach tether strap hook (A) to anchor hardware (B) and tighten adjustment belt to remove any slack (fig. e) . If vehicle does not have anchor points to attach tether hook, tether hook should be stored, see “Tether Storage”, page 32.

Periodically check that car seat is securely installed; adjust if necessary.

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Graco ISPC008BA 08/02 manual FORWARD-FACING Installation with Vehicle Seat Belts