There are two basic types of automatic belts: automatic shoulder belts or and automatic lap/shoulder belts. Both types automatically move around a passenger when the car door is closed and the car is started. The seat belts will stay loose until there is a sudden stop or crash.
Check your vehicle owner’s manual for advice on where and how to install a child restraint. Your vehicle dealer may have a replacement lap belt that, when installed, will hold the restraint tightly. (Disconnect the passive belt system when using a replacement lap belt.)
Lap Shoulder Belts with Sewn Latch Plates
This type of seat belt system will not hold a restraint tightly in place if the lap belt does not lock automatically. In a sudden stop or crash, the restraint may move too far forward to be safe. The only way to use this seat belt system with the Sit’n’StrollTM is with a belt shortening (heavy duty locking) clip. Obtain
NEVER use the locking clip provided with the Sit’n’Stroll™ with this type of seat belt system.
It is not strong enough to hold the restraint. It may bend and release the vehicle belt in the event of a sudden stop or crash.
Manually Adjusted Lap Belts and Locking Latch Plates
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