Install Rear-Facing With Vehicle Belts - Safety 1st alpha omega elite Instruction Manual

4358-4837 Elite SF1 EOU 7/10/09
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Check Belt Tightness
Grasp the child restraint at
the belt path with one
hand. Push and pull the
child restraint from side to
side, forward and back.
The child restraint should
not move more than 1
inch.
NOTE: If it moves more
than an inch, try reinstalling
the child restraint or try
another seating location.
Secure your child in the
child restraint.
To Remove LATCH Belt
From Vehicle Anchor
Remove child from child
restraint. Press down
firmly on adjuster side of
child restraint and press
release button to release
tension. Unhook LATCH
from bar by squeezing
spring lever and twist
hook.
E-4 Install Rear-Facing with
Vehicle Belts
Do not use the LATCH system along with the
vehicle lap or lap/shoulder belt. Secure LATCH
belts when using the vehicle belts.
Check the vehicle belt before each use. Use
only if the belt is tightened properly and
securely.
Attach the top anchorage hook (tether) to the
base when used rear-facing.
Failure to follow these warnings can result in
serious injury or death.
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Secure LATCH Belts
You MUST fasten the LATCH
belt connectors to the side
of shell as shown when
using the vehicle seat belts.
2. Store Top Anchorage
Hook (Tether)
Attach the top anchorage
hook (tether) to the base as
shown. Tighten tether to
remove the slack.
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