Securing Your Child In The Car Seat; With Built-In Harness - Graco 8482 Owner's Manual

5.4 Securing Your Child in the Car
Seat with the Built-in Harness
Failure to properly secure your child in the car seat
increases the risk of serious injury or death in the
event of a sharp turn, sudden stop or crash.
In a crash, the car seat provides NO protection
for your child unless the harness straps are
properly secured.
Follow these instructions carefully to properly secure
your child.
Adjust the harness system snugly every time you
place your child in the car seat. Be aware that
something as simple as changing a jacket may
require a change in the length of the harness. To
secure your child, follow these steps:
1. Make sure that the harness and crotch straps
are properly positioned for your child
according to section 5.1, "Positioning the
Harness Straps" (page 16).
2. Avoid bulky clothing. Make sure that your child
is dressed in clothing which:
a. Allows the harness straps to securely
latch into the crotch buckle between
your child's legs.
b. Keeps the straps on your child's shoulders.
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