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Storage Of Lower
Anchor Belt And Connectors:
When not using the LATCH System, store the lower anchor belt and hook-on
connectors by removing lower anchor belt and connectors from rear-facing belt
path and snapping hook-on connectors onto LATCH connector storage locations
on back of base (fig. j). Pull on free end of lower anchor belt to tighten.
Top Tether Storage:
Store top tether on back of base when using car seat rear-facing.
8c. Rear-facing Installation With Vehicle Seat Belt
Refer to vehicle owner’s manual to identify the seating locations which can be used with a
car seat. Check for specific instructions for car seat use.
After selecting a seating location, if vehicle seat back is adjustable, adjust seat back into
most upright position.
With car seat adjusted into recline position #1, place car seat rear-facing in the vehicle
seat location selected with rear-facing belt path toward vehicle seat back (fig. a).
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Tighten lower anchor belt to secure the car seat.
- Press down in center of car seat to depress the vehicle cushion and pull free end of lower
anchor belt to tighten belt (fig. f).
Check recline angle of car seat. Recline reference line on side of seat MUST be horizontal
(fig. g). If recline reference line is not horizontal, place tightly rolled up towel, blanket or firm
foam (pool noodle) under end of car seat base contacting vehicle seat back (fig. g).
If car seat can not be adjusted to make line horizontal:
1. Try a different seating position.
2. Do not use this car seat.
NOTE: Vehicle must be parked on horizontal surface and child in car seat when checking
recline angle of car seat.
Check for secure installation. Gripping car seat at top of armrest, pull car seat front to back
and left to right to check for secure installation (fig. h). LATCH belt MUST stay tight.
- If LATCH belt does not stay tight or car seat can not be securely installed, try a
different LATCH location or use the vehicle’s seat belt to secure the car seat.
Recheck recline angle of car seat. Adjust if necessary (see step 7).
Removal Of Car Seat Installed With LA
TCH:
Loosen lower anchor belt by tipping adjuster and pulling out lower anchor belt.
- Pressing down in center of car seat to reduce tension on lower anchor belt will make it
easier to loosen lower anchor belt.
Remove hook-on connectors from vehicle anchors.
- Press and hold the connector retainer spring .
- Push connector in, then rotate connector , and pull out to unhook
from the vehicle anchor (fig. i). If the connector can’t be rotated, push
in and lift the connector to unhook from the vehicle anchor.
- Repeat to remove hook-on connector on opposite side.
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Towel or
Pool Noodle
(fig. g)
(fig. f)
(fig. h)
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Recline
Reference
Line
(fig. i)
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3
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3
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(fig. j)
Lower
Anchor
Connectors
LATCH
Connector
Storage
• Not all vehicle seat belts can be used with this car seat. Read vehicle owner’s manual and “Vehicle Seat
Belts” section in this manual.
•Vehicle seat belt MUST stay tightly adjusted around car seat at all times. If vehicle seat belt does not stay
tight, read the vehicle owner’s manual and “Vehicle Seat Belts” section in this manual.
WARNING
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur
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(fig. a)
Rear-facing
Belt Path