FORWARD-FACING
WARNING
LATCH
belt MUST be stored when
using vehicle seat belt to install car
seat.
1
Store
LATCH
belt by attaching to connectors
through rear-facing openings
(see page 23, fig. j).
• Attach connectors to storage bar on each
side (fig. a).
• Adjust
LATCH
slack by pulling adjustment belt.
2
Adjust car seat to upright position (see pages 18
and 19, fig. b) and place forward-facing on
vehicle seat.
3
Lift seat pad flap (available on some models).
Thread vehicle seat belt through openings.
Buckle belt (fig. b).
4
Press down firmly in center of car seat to compress
vehicle seat cushion while tightening vehicle seat
belt.
Use your knee to press down in center of
car seat (fig. c).
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INSTALLATION WITH
belt to remove excess
VEHICLE SEAT BELTS
5
Pull front to back and left to right to check for
secure installation (fig. d). Vehicle lap belt
MUST stay tight.
If not secure, see "Vehicle Seat Belts" page 26.
6
Attach tether strap hook (A) to anchor
hardware (B) and tighten adjustment belt to
remove any slack (fig. e) . If vehicle does not
have anchor points to attach tether hook,
tether hook should be stored, see "Tether
Storage", page 32.
Periodically check that car seat is securely
installed; adjust if necessary.