Preparing Child Restraint To Fit Your Child - Dorel Juvenile Group Alpha Omega Elite 65 Manual

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