Using A Locking Clip - Eddie Bauer SureFit User Manual

4.
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 in.
(2.5 cm).
NOTE: If it moves more
than 1 in. (2.5 cm), try
reinstalling the child
restraint or try another
seating location.
5.
Reheck Angle Indicator
Check the angle indicator
(1.8-4.9 kg)
while parked on level
4-11 lb
ground. The ball should be
in the zone that matches
11-35 lb
the weight of your child.
(4.9-15.9 kg)
Repeat steps 1-4 if not
reclined correctly.
You may need to place a
large rolled towel or foam
pool noodles under the
front of the base to achieve
correct recline angle.
Check often to be sure
padding is still in place and
the belt is tight.
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Using a Locking Clip

You will rarely need to use a locking clip except for
in some older vehicles. Built in child restraint locking
systems have been required in vehicles since 1996, and
many vehicles had these features even earlier.
Check your vehicle owner's manual to learn how to use
the systems in your vehicle. If you need a locking clip,
please go back to the store where you purchased this
child restraint and purchase one or call us at 1-800-
544-1108 to order one. Locking clips from any child
restraint manufacturer are okay to use.
Remove the locking clip when the vehicle seat belt is not
being used with the child restraint.
fix all types of seat belt problems.
Refer to section D-4 and your vehicle's owner manual to
determine if your vehicle belts require a locking clip.
Directions below describe installing the child restraint
without the base. Same steps apply for use on the base.
See section E-3 or E-5 for vehicle belt step by step
installation.
1.
(1.8-4.9 kg)
4-11 lb
11-35 lb
(4.9-15.9 kg)
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A locking clip will not
Place Child Restraint
in Vehicle Rear Facing
Secure child in child
restraint.
Center the child restraint
in the chosen seating
position.
Check the angle indicator
while parked on level
ground. The ball should
be in the zone that
matches the weight of
your child.
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