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.
C. Basic Use
C-3 Securing Child in Child Restraint
Position Harness
Straps Over the
Child’s Shoulders.
1.
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.
2.
Close Chest Clip
Insert right half of chest
clip into left half and
snap together.
3.
4.
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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
forward-facing if the midpoint of
your child’s head is above the top of
the child restraint’s headrest.
Make sure the harness height is correct for
your child’s size.
Failure to follow these steps can result in
serious injury or death.
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.
13.
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.
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