Adjusting The Top Anchorage Strap (Tether) - Dorel Juvenile Group Commuter Instruction Manual

4358-3502C Notch Commuter
7
inch from side to side is acceptable.
If the child restraint does not remain tight, do not use
the child restraint in this seating location with this
LATCH system.
WARNING
!
LATCH hooks MUST be securely fastened.
Failure to do this can result in serious injury
or death.
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With weakest hand at
belt path, tilt and push the
child restraint forward
and back, and from side
to side. If the LATCH
belts do not loosen, your
child restraint should be
secure.
NOTE: Some "play" from
front to back or about an
After checking for hot seat
and buckles, place your
child in the child restraint
as described in the
"Securing Your Child in the
Child Restraint" section.
To release LATCH:
Press down firmly on
adjuster side of child
restraint and press release
button on adjuster to
release tension. Unhook
LATCH hooks.
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Adjusting the Top Anchorage
Strap
The top anchorage strap is used for the forward-facing
position only.
Most vehicles made after 9/1/99 already have the
anchor hardware for a top anchorage strap. Refer to
your owner's manual or call your dealer.
Storage of Top Anchorage Strap:
Belt-Positioning Booster position: Place
top anchorage strap and anchor hook
under the child restraint.
See pictures below and on next page to determine
which top anchorage strap model you have. Follow
applicable steps.
Pull loose
end to
tighten
Lift up to
loosen
To Attach Top
Anchorage Strap:
Put knee in child
restraint and push down;
attach hook to anchor in
vehicle.
To Adjust Top
Anchorage Strap:
To tighten; pull on free
end of top anchorage
strap.
To loosen; lift up on top
anchorage lock and push
lock toward top
anchorage hook.
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