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E. Installing Rear Facing
Thread Vehicle Belt
Thread the vehicle lap
or lap/shoulder belt
combination through belt
path as shown.
With an ALR belt, pull the
belt all the way out before
threading the base.
3.
Tighten Belt
Push base down
FIRMLY
on the base and towards
the vehicle seat while
pulling up on the belt to
tighten.
4.
Check Belt Tightness
Grasp the base
at the
belt path with one hand.
Push and pull the child
restraint from side to side,
forward and back. The
child restraint should not
move more than 1 in. (2.5
cm).
NOTE:
If it moves more
than 1 in. (2.5 cm), try
reinstalling the child
restraint or try another
seating location.
5.
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Attach Carrier to Base
Secure child in child
restraint
.
Align the notches in the
front of carrier with the
base lock bar. Push down
firmly to lock. You will
hear a “click” when it is
locked. Pull up on carrier
to make sure it is locked.
6.
Failure to securely attach carrier to base
can result in serious injury or death.
Check Angle Indicator
Check the angle indicator
while parked on level
ground. The ball should
be in the zone that
matches the weight of
your child.
Repeat steps 3-6 if not
reclined correctly and
adjust base if needed
(see section C-8).
You may need to place
a large rolled towel or
foam pool noodles under
the front of the base to
achieve correct recline
angle.
Check often to be sure
padding is still in place
and the belt is tight.
(1.8-4.9 kg)
4-11 lb
11-35 lb
(4.9-15.9 kg)
7.
