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Step 6
Position the seat so that the Rear-Facing Level
Reference Line appropriate for the child’s
weight is parallel with the ground as shown
in
Figure 55
.
• If using with an infant under 10 kg (22
lb), position the seat with the more
reclined Reference Line (top line) parallel
to the ground
• If using with an older child who is over
10kg (22 lb), position the seat with the
more upright Reference Line (bottom
line) parallel to the ground
Step 7
If installing with a lap/shoulder belt, open
one (1) Rear-Facing Belt Lock-off as shown
in
Figure 56
. You may use whichever Lock-off
provides the most secure installation.
NOTE:
If your vehicle’s belt system is
equipped with an ELR/ALR switchable
retractor (SLR), or if you are installing with
a lap belt, you may skip
Step 7
, and install
your car seat WITHOUT using a Rear-Facing
Belt Lock-off. Refer to the Child Restraint
section of your vehicle manual to understand
what type of belt system your vehicle is
equipped with.
Figure 57
Figure 57b
Figure 57a
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Figure 59
Figure 58
Step 8
Route vehicle belt through the Rear-Facing Belt
Path and under all four Belt Tabs, shown in
Figure 57a
, and buckle vehicle belt, as shown
in
Figure 57
.
Check that Crotch Strap is not under the
vehicle belt as shown in
Figure 57b
.
Step 9
Choose the option that matches the type of
installation you are doing:
Option 1 — Installing with lap/shoulder belt
using a Rear-Facing Lock-off:
Tighten vehicle belt to secure the car seat
• Press down in center of car seat to
depress the vehicle cushion and pull the
shoulder portion of lap/shoulder belt to
tighten as shown in
Figure 58
.
• While holding the vehicle belt tight, close
Rear-Facing Belt Lock-off as shown in
Figure 59
.
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2
Figure 56
Figure 55
