With Latch - Safety 1st Summit Deluxe Instruction Manual

E-2 Adjusting Top Anchorage Strap
(Tether)
The top anchorage strap (tether) is used for the
forward-facing position only.
Note: We strongly recommend that you use the top
anchorage strap (tether) in the forward-facing position.
If your vehicle does not have an anchor bracket, please
see your dealer or a qualified mechanic and have one
installed. The top anchorage strap can greatly improve the
performance of this child restraint.
Storage of Top Anchorage Strap:
When the top anchorage
strap is not in use, tuck the
top anchorage hook (tether)
under the base as shown.
To Adjust Top Anchorage Strap (tether):
To tighten; After the child
Pull loose
restraint is locked into place
end to
with LATCH or vehicle belt,
tighten
put knee in child restraint
and push down. Pull on free
end of top anchorage strap.
To loosen; Lift up on top
Lift up to
anchorage lock and push
loosen
lock toward top
anchorage hook.
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E-3 Preparing to Install
LATCH Forward-Facing
1. Routing LATCH Belt
Insert the LATCH hook
through the forward-
facing belt path.
2. Thread LATCH Across
Pull the LATCH hook
across the back and out
the other side as shown.
Do not twist the belt.
E-4 Install Forward-Facing

With LATCH

Note: Review your vehicle's owner manual for LATCH belt use.
Do not use the LATCH system along with the
vehicle belt.
Check LATCH belt before each use. Use only if
the belt can be tightened properly and securely.
Failure to follow these warnings can result in
serious injury or death.
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