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SafeZone
TM
Load Leg
The load leg helps minimize crash
forces on a baby in a frontal crash. It
allows the child restraint’s safety system
to absorb crash energy efficiently and
to transfer forces more effectively by
directing them to the vehicle floor.
• The load leg
MUST
be locked in
a locked position and the foot
MUST
be in contact with the
vehicle floor.
•
NEVER
place load leg on an
uneven floor in the rear of the
vehicle, it must always be placed
flat on the vehicle floor.
•
NEVER
use the load leg to
recline the seat. The
recline
adjustment
foot
on the
base is intended to recline
the seat.
•
ALWAYS CHECK
to make sure
the load leg is locked into the
storage compartment in the
base when it is not in use.
WARNING!
DEATH or SERIOUS
INJURY can occur.
WARNING!
DEATH or SERIOUS
INJURY can occur.
•
NEVER
place load leg on a storage door
compartment on the vehicle floor if the vehicle
manufacturer warns against it. Some vehicle
manufacturers do not allow the use of load legs in all
seating positions. Please refer to your vehicle’s owner’s
manual before installing the base with the load leg.
•
NEVER
allow children to play with the belt
tightener or the load leg.
SafeZone
TM
Load Leg (cont.)
•
NEVER USE
if the leg lifts the base
off the vehicle seat.
•
NEVER
install the load leg in a
seating position that will not allow
the leg to be extended in a
NEVER
use the load leg if the
indicator won’t turn green when
locked in position and touching the
vehicle floor.