Using The Locking Clip - Safety 1st Guide 65 Instructions Manual

4.
Tighten the Tether Strap
With knee still in child restraint,
push down on the child restraint
again and pull on free end of the
tether strap to tighten.
5. Check Vehicle 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 2.5 cm (1 in)
and the vehicle belt should not
loosen.
NOTE: If it moves more than 2.5
cm (1 in.) or if the vehicle belt loosens, try reinstalling the
child restraint or try another seating location.
6.
Secure Child In Child
Restraint
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H. Using the 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 Section D-4 and your vehicle owner's manual to deter-
mine 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 Section F-4 Warnings
and Steps 1-7 before starting locking clip installation.
For Forward-Facing installation, follow Section G-5
Warnings and Steps 1-3 before starting locking clip
installation.
1.
Locate Locking Clip
Location
Grasp the vehicle lap/shoulder
belts together tightly as close
to the vehicle latch plate as
possible. While holding the
belts tightly, unbuckle.
NOTE:
up just at 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. Install
the locking clip on the latch plate
end, as close as possible.
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MUST
If the latch plate ends
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