C. Basic Use
Check Buckle Position
Determine which of the three
buckle strap slots that is
both comfortable and snug
to use.
NOTE:
Thread buckle strap
through the slot closest to
child.
5.
6.
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From the front, pull buckle
strap free from shell and
pad.
b.
continued on next page.
You
MUST
use the 1st or 2nd buckle strap slots
when rear-facing. Any slot can be used for
forward-facing.
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2
3
C-2
Preparing Child Restraint to Fit
Your Child
Release Chest Clip
Press on chest clip release
button and pull apart.
Loosen Harness Straps
Push in on the harness
adjustment lever under the flap.
Pull out on harness straps just
above buckle tongues.
You
MUST
make these adjustments with your child before
you install the child restraint in the vehicle.
Unbuckle Harness
Press down on the red buckle
release button to release the
buckle tongues. Place harness
straps over sides of child
restraint.
1.
2.
3.
Place Child in Child
Restraint
Place the child’s bottom and back
flat against the child restraint.
This will increase comfort and
allow the harness straps to be
properly tightened.
4.
Locate buckle strap’s
metal retainer under the
shell.
Rotate the metal retainer,
then insert retainer up
through the shell and pad.
a.
To Change Buckle
Position
Remove child from child
restraint.
Fully recline the child
restraint (see section C-6).
Reach under the seat
between base and shell.
