Installation: Forward Facing
Forward Facing
Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation
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Figure A illustrates the forward facing lap-
shoulder vehicle belt route.
When not in use, always store the LATCH
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connectors in storage pouches sewn in
cover above rear facing lock-offs.
Place the child restraint forward facing
1
on the vehicle seat.
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Restraint must be in the full upright
position when installed in forward facing
mode with children over 33 pounds (15kg).
Pull the vehicle belt out, then pass it over
2
the LATCH bar, through the forward facing
belt slots, then over the LATCH bar on the
other side ( Fig. B ).
3
Verify that the vehicle belt is not
twisted, then buckle ( Fig. C ).
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A
B
C
4
Rotate the forward facing lock-off down
to open.
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Only use lock-off farthest from where the
vehicle belt is buckled.
Remove slack from the lap portion of the
5
vehicle belt.
6
Kneel on the child restraint to force it
into the vehicle seat while pulling the
shoulder portion of the vehicle belt
tightly through the lock-off to remove
slack ( Fig. D ).
7
Hold the shoulder belt tight, then rotate
the lock-off upward until it clicks in place
( Fig. E ).
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Lock-off is not engaged and vehicle belt is
not secured until a click is heard.
Verify that the vehicle belt is tight and
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the child restraint is secure.
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See Checking Buckle Position on page 26.
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Installation can be improved by the use of the Versa-Tether
23–25).
Removal
Release the tether, if used, then reverse the above directions.
Installation: Forward Facing
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(see pages
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