Safety 1st 4358-5721 Car Seat User Manual


 
D. General Vehicle Installation
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Pull Vehicle Belt Across
Child Restraint
Thread vehicle seat belt
under pad in front of
buckle strap to the opposite
side. Buckle vehicle belt.
Do not place vehicle belt
over child’s legs.
3.
NOTE: The buckle MUST be in the 1st or 2nd buckle strap
slots when rear-facing. Any slot can be used for
forward-facing.
Tighten Vehicle Belt
Push down firmly on the
child restraint and while
pulling on the vehicle
shoulder belt to tighten.
4.
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.
D-5 Using the Locking Clip
Thread Vehicle Belt
Thread the vehicle lap/
shoulder belt combination
through the rear-facing belt
slot.
2.
Do not use both the LATCH belt and vehicle
belt at the same time.
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.
Most Upright Level to Ground Line
Most Recl
ined Level to Ground Line
Rear-Facing
For Children 5-22 lbs
(2.3-10 kg)
Bottom
Line MUST Be
Level with
the
Ground.
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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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.
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.
Adjust child restraint if needed.
Most Upright Level to Ground Line
Most Recl
ined Lev
el to Gro
und Line
Rear-Facing
For Children 5-22 lbs
(2.3-10 kg)
Bottom
Line MUST Be
Level with
the
Ground.
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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Most Upright L
evel to Ground Line
Most Reclined Level to Ground Line
Rear-Facing
For Children 5-22 lbs
(2.3-10 kg)
Bottom Line MUST Be
Level with the
Ground.
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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Most Upright Level to Ground Line
Most Reclined Level to Ground Line
Rear-Facing
For Children 5-22 lbs
(2.3-10 kg)
Bottom Line MUST
Be
Level wit
h the
Ground.
Rear-Facing
For Children 22-40 lbs (10.1-18 kg)
AND can sit up unassi
sted
Recline range is between the 2 level to
ground lines.
Review instruction manual.
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