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Using the Child Restraint
Forward-facing
Child Requirements:
•
Weight:
10 to 29.4 kg (22 to 65 lbs)
•
Height:
71 to 137 cm (28 to 54 inches)
AND
the tops
of the child’s ears are at or below the child restraint
seat back.
•
Age:
At least one year of age
Note:
Once your child exceeds 29.4 kg (65 lbs)
OR
is
taller than 137 cm (54 inches), they can no longer safely
use this child restraint, and you should consider using
a booster seat.
1. Secure child restraint to the vehicle seat.
•
Recline stand is flipped to the
upright
position
(page 36).
•
Install with vehicle seat belt (page 26)
or
Lower
Anchor Connector Assembly (page 30).
•
Install tether strap (pages 29 and 33).
•
Install locking clip, if necessary (page 27).
2. Set the child in the child restraint.
Tops of the child’s ears are at or below the child
restraint seat back (page 1).
3. Fasten the buckle.
Refer to page 39.
4. Make necessary adjustments.
•
Crotch strap is snug against the child (page 40).
•
Harness straps
MUST
be snug against the child’s
shoulders, with no slack (page 39).
5. Position and connect chest clip.
Chest clip
MUST
be at armpit level (page 39).
6. Check your work.
•
Recline Stand is flipped to the
Upright
position
(page 36).
•
To properly secure this child restraint it
MUST NOT
move more than 25 mm (1 inch) from side to side
or front to back at the rear-facing belt path
(pages 28 and 32).
•
The child’s back and bottom are flat against the
back and bottom surfaces of the child restraint.
•
Shoulder harness straps
MUST
start at or above
shoulder height, using the strap slots closest to
your child’s shoulders (page 34).
•
Buckle tongues are fully engaged (page 39).
•
Tether strap is securely attached and tightened
(page 29 or 33).
WARNING
If your child weighs more than 29.4 kg (65 lbs) or their
shoulders are above the highest harness level, you
MUST
discontinue use, or the child restraint will
not protect your child.