FORWARD-FACING
WARNING
LATCH
belt MUST be stored when
using vehicle seat belt to install
child restraint.
1
Store
LATCH
belt by attaching to connectors
through rear-facing openings
(see page 31, fig. j).
• Attach connectors to storage bar on each
side (fig. a).
• Adjust
LATCH
by pulling adjustment belt.
2
Adjust car seat to upright position (see fig. b
and page 25, fig. g). Secure recline
stand into Upright Position by pushing tabs
into lock position.
Place
forward-facing
Slide child restraint back until the restraint is in
contact with the vehicle seat back.
3
Thread vehicle seat belt through openings.
(fig. c).
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INSTALLATION WITH
belt to remove excess slack
on vehicle seat.
VEHICLE SEAT BELTS
4
Press down firmly in center of child restraint to
compress vehicle seat cushion while tightening
vehicle seat belt.
Use your knee to press down in center of
child restraint (fig. d).
5
Pull front to back and left to right at belt path
to check for secure installation (fig. e). The
child restraint should not move side to side or
forward more than 1 inch (2.5 cm). Vehicle lap
belt MUST stay tight.
If not secure, see "Vehicle Seat Belts" page 32.
6
Attach tether strap hook (A) to anchor
hardware (B) and tighten adjustment belt to
remove any slack (fig. f) . If vehicle does not
have anchor points to attach tether hook,
tether hook should be stored, see "Tether
Storage", page 38.
Belt must lay flat and not be twisted.
Perform this test every time you drive with your
child.