Using A Locking Clip - Cosco APT 50 User Manual

Using a Locking Clip

You will rarely need to use a locking clip except 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.
Review pages 27-29 and your vehicle owner's manual to determine if
your vehicle belts require a locking clip.
If you need a locking clip immediately, they are likely available at an
auto dealership, an auto store, or where you purchased this child
restraint. You can also call us at 1-800-544-1108 for one.
A locking clip will not fix all types of seat belt problems. You
have a lap and shoulder belt to use a locking clip.
For Rear Facing installation, follow Pages 36-37 Warnings and
Steps 1-5 before starting locking clip installation.
For Forward Facing installation, follow Pages 45-46 Warnings and
Steps 1-5 before starting locking clip installation.
1. Determine Locking Clip Position
Grasp both vehicle belts together just
behind the latch plate to mark the
position for locking clip.
Unbuckle the belt.
NOTE:
the belt path opening so you cannot
grasp the vehicle belt at the latch plate, grasp the vehicle belts on
the opposite side of the child restraint, as close to the latch plate as
possible.
2. Attach Locking Clip
Thread both portions of the vehicle belt
onto the locking clip, as close to the
latch plate as possible.
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3. Position Locking Clip
It should be about 1 in. (2.5 cm)
from vehicle belt's latch plate.
4. Rebuckle Vehicle Belt
5. Check Belt Tightness
Hold child restraint at the belt path
with your weakest hand.
Push and pull from side to side.
If it moves more than 1 in. (2.5 cm),
try reinstalling the child restraint or
try another seating location.
When installed rear facing,
recheck the level lines to make
sure it is reclined according to your
child's weight.
When installed forward facing,
make sure to tighten the tether
strap.
Remove the locking clip when
the seat belt is not being used
with a child restraint.
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