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Adjusting Tether Strap
To tighten:
After the child
restraint is locked into place
with the lower anchor belt or
vehicle belt, push down on
child restraint and gently pull
on free end of tether strap.
To loosen:
Lift up on tether
adjuster and push it towards
tether hook.
Pull free end of
belt to tighten
Lift adjuster up
to loosen
Storing Tether Strap
When installing rear-facing,
using the booster seat mode,
or when the car seat is not
installed in a vehicle
, attach
the tether hook to its storage
attachment on back of car seat
as shown.
Gently tighten to remove slack.
Adjuster
Strap
Hook
Storage
Location
Tether Storage
and Parts
Rear-Facing Mode
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WARNINGS
Never install a rear-facing child restraint in the
front seat of a vehicle equipped with an active
frontal airbag.
Do not use the tether for rear-facing mode.
Secure tether strap to its storage location.
Do not use the lower anchor belt along with the
vehicle lap or lap/shoulder belt.
Check the vehicle belt or the lower anchor belt
before each use. Use only if the belt can be
tightened properly and locked securely in place.
Do not fasten multiple lower anchor connectors on the same
lower anchor bar in the vehicle.
This child restraint MUST always face the rear of the vehicle until
the child is at least 1 year old and weighs 22 lb (10 kg).
Failure to follow these warnings can result in serious injury or
death.
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children remain
rear-facing until they are at least 2 years old. Please talk to your doctor
about the best option for your child.
5-40 lb
(2.3-18 kg)
and
19-40 in.
(48-101.6 cm)
Lap/Shoulder
Belt
Lap Belt
LATCH: Lower
Anchor Belt
