13. Slip Harness Straps onto Splitter Plate
Attach the both harness straps end to the splitter plate. Make sure that the harness straps do not twist.
14. Position Headrest
Place child in the child restraint. Position the headrest behind the child’s head. Make sure the metal bar is locked into position and above the harness straps.
Do not use this child restraint rear- facing if the top of your child’s head is above the top of the child restraint’s headrest.
Do not use this child restraint
Make sure the harness height is correct for your child’s size.
Failure to follow these steps can result in serious injury or death.
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C-3 Securing Child in Child Restraint
1. Position Harness
Straps Over the
Child’s Shoulders.
2. Buckle Harness
Push each buckle tongue into buckle until you hear a “click”. Remember to always pull up on harness straps to make sure buckle is locked.
3. Close Chest Clip
Insert right half of chest clip into left half and snap together.
4. Tighten Harness
Pull on harness tightening strap to tighten harness snugly.
NOTE: A snug strap should not allow any slack. It lies in a relatively straight line without sagging. It does not press on the child’s flesh or push the child’s body into an unnatural position.
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