F-1 Preparing to Install Forward-Facing

22-65 lbs (10.1-29 kg) and 34-52 in. (85.1-132.1 cm) and Over 1 Year Old. Forward-Facing using 5-point harness

LATCH Belt

Lap/

 

Shoulder

 

Belt

Lap Belt

Never place a child less than one-year old or weighing less than 22 lbs. forward-facing.

Safety Tip:

Experts agree that children should remain rear-facing as long as possible. In this child restraint, your child can remain rear-facing up to 40 pounds and up to 40 inches.

F-2 Adjusting Top Anchorage Strap (Tether)

The top anchorage strap (tether) is used for the forward-facing position only.

Note: We strongly recommend that you use the top

 

anchorage strap (tether) in the forward-facing position. If

F

your vehicle does not have an anchor bracket, please see

.

Installing

your dealer or a qualified mechanic and have one installed.

The top anchorage strap (tether) can greatly improve the

 

performance of this child restraint.

 

Storage of Top Anchorage Strap (Tether):

Forward

 

attach the top anchorage

 

When the top anchorage

 

 

strap (tether) is not in use,

 

 

hook (tether) to recline

-

 

Facing

 

stand as shown. Tighten

 

tether to remove the slack.

 

To Adjust Top Anchorage Strap (tether):

 

Pull loose

To tighten; After the

 

child restraint is locked

 

end to

into place with LATCH or

 

tighten

vehicle belt, put knee in

 

 

child restraint and push

 

 

down. Pull on free end

 

 

of top anchorage strap

 

 

(tether).

 

Lift up to

To loosen; Lift up on top

 

anchorage lock and push

 

loosen

 

lock toward top

 

 

 

 

anchorage hook (tether).

 

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Safety 1st 4358-5721 manual Preparing to Install Forward-Facing, Adjusting Top Anchorage Strap Tether

4358-5721 specifications

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