6.Press down firmly in center of child restraint to compress vehicle seat cushion while pulling on the tail of the LATCH belt to tighten (e).
7.Hold seat and pull front to back and left to right at belt path to check for secure installation (f). The child restraint should not move side to side or forward more than 1 inch (2.5 cm).
8.Check that the lower anchor belt stays tight and does not slip from the tightened position. If it does not stay tight, try another seating position or contact Customer Service.
9.Attach tether strap hook (A) to anchor hardware (B) and tighten adjustment belt to remove any slack (g). Belt
must lie flat and not be twisted. Periodically check that child restraint is securely installed; adjust if necessary.
• Do not use the lower anchors of the child restraint anchorage system (LATCH system) to attach this child restraint when • restraining a child weighing more than 42 lbs (19 kg) with the internal harnesses of the child restraint. NOTE: Some vehicle manufacturers have lower maximum weight ratings for LATCH anchors, so you must consult your vehicle owner’s manual or call the vehicle manufacturer to confirm the limits on your vehicle’s LATCH anchors.
A
B | Pull to |
| Tighten |
g
Tether
LATCH
To remove LATCH, see “Removing LATCH from Vehi- cle Anchor Points”, p. 38.
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