D-5 Using the Locking Clip

A locking clip will not fix all types of vehicle seat belt problems. Review section D-4 and your vehicle’s owner manual for vehicle seat belt use with child restraints. The locking clip is located on the back of the child restraint.

The following directions describe installing the child restraint rear-facing. Same steps apply for forward-facing, except install the restraint forward-facing and thread the vehicle belt in the forward-facing belt path.

Do not use both the LATCH belt and vehicle belt at the same time.

1. Place Child Restraint in

Vehicle Rear-Facing

With child restraint in the

most reclined position, place

child restraint in the back

seat.

Check for proper recline.

NOTE: Store top anchorage

hook (tether) on the base. See section E-1.

For children between 5-22 lbs (2.3-10 kg), the bottom level to ground line MUST be level to the ground.

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You may need to place a

large rolled towel(s) or foam

 

pool noodle(s) (A) under the

 

front of the child restraint

 

to help achieve the correct

 

recline. Check often to be

 

sure padding is still in place

 

and the vehicle belt is tight.

 

2. Thread Vehicle Belt

 

Thread the vehicle lap/

 

shoulder belt combination

 

through the rear-facing belt

 

slot.

 

 

3. Pull Vehicle Belt Across

 

 

Child Restraint

1

 

Thread vehicle seat belt

2

under pad in front of

 

buckle strap to the opposite

 

 

side. Buckle vehicle belt.

 

 

Do not place vehicle belt

 

 

over child’s legs.

NOTE: The buckle MUST be in the 1st or 2nd buckle strap slots when rear-facing. Any slot can be used for forward-facing.

D. General

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Most Upright Level to Ground Line

 

 

Rear-Facing

 

 

For Children 22-40 lbs (10.1-18 kg)

 

 

AND can sit up unassisted

 

 

Recline range is between the 2 level to

 

 

ground lines.

 

 

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For children 22-40 lbs

(10.1-18 kg) and can sit up unassisted, rotate the child restraint between the 2 level to ground lines. Start by making the bottom level to ground line level, then rotate seat up. DO NOT rotate past the top most upright level to ground line.

4. Tighten Vehicle Belt

Push down firmly on the child restraint and while pulling on the vehicle shoulder belt to tighten.

Vehicle Installation

Adjust child restraint if needed.

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4358-5721 specifications

The Safety 1st 4358-5721 is a highly regarded child safety seat designed to ensure the utmost protection and comfort for your little one during travels. This model has carved a niche in the market due to its impressive features and innovative technologies that prioritize child safety and convenience for parents.

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