11.0 REAR-FACING INSTALLATION

1.Test base for secure installation. See sections 9.0 and 10.0 for base installation, p. 30-33A.

2.Push in B and rotate knobs C on both sides of child restraint at the same time to unlock position.

3.Place child restraint on base in rear-facing position D.

4.Rotate knobs on both sides of child restraint to lock it into base E. You will see lock symbols in windows on side of base as shown H.

5.If you see the red flags up in the child restraint seating area F and you see the unlock symbol I then seat is not secured to base.

6.Check seat is secure by moving front to back and left to right at the belt path G. Base should not move more than 1 inch ( 2.54 cm). If belt loosens or lengthens, repeat procedure.

NOTE: Make sure tether is stored. See “14.1 Tether Storage”, p. 39. You can not use tether in rear-facing mode.

NOTE: Bubble in level indicator must be fully between the two lines J. Level indicator is for rear-facing use only. See “17.0 Using Recline”, p. 44

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Graco PD163434A owner manual REAR-FACING Installation