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Manually adjustable lap belts (fig. c) normally
will hold a car seat tightly. However, in some
cases, the locking latch plate on some seat
belts may slip and loosen if positioned at a
certain angle. If this happens, flip latch plate
over (fig. c) and re-buckle. Test installation
again to see if lap belt stays tight. If not,
move car seat to another seating location.
Lap Belts - Manually Adjustable
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Vehicle seat belts located forward of seat bight
(fig. a & b) may not securely hold car seat.
Check vehicle owner’s manual or see vehicle
dealer for car seat installation
requirements.
• If seating position is
approved for use with car
seat, install car seat and
check for secure installation
by pulling car seat front to
back. If car seat slides
forward or vehicle seat belt
does not stay tight, DO
NOT use these seat belts.
Belts Forward of Seat Bight
(fig. a)
Seat
Bight
Belt Forward of
Seat Bight
Buckle
Forward of
Seat Bight
Seat
Bight
(fig. b)
(fig. c)
Flip
Lap belts with retractors (fig. d) may or may not
hold a car seat securely.
Follow these steps to determine if you have
a retractor system that will hold car seat
securely:
a. Pull belt all the way out.
b. Allow belt to retract about 6 inches (15 cm).
c. Pull out on belt again.
If belt is locked and you cannot pull the belt
out any further, you have an Automatic Locking
Retractor which may be used with a car seat.
Remember, when installing a car seat, pull belt
all the way out, buckle belt, and then tighten.
If the belt pulls out (step c), the retractor is an
Emergency Locking Retractor which must not
be used with a car seat.
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Lap Belts - With Retractor
(fig. d)