Adjusting The Tether Strap - Dorel Juvenile Group Alpha Omega Elite 65 Manual

G-1 Preparing to Install Forward-Facing
10-30 kg (22-65 lb.) 74-132 cm (29-52 in.) and over 1
year old. Forward-Facing using 5-point harness
UAS Belt
Lap/Shoulder Belt
Never place a child less than one year old or
weighing less than 10 kg (22 lbs) forward-
facing.
Safety Tip:
Experts agree that children should remain
rear-facing as long as possible. In this child
restraint, your child can remain rear-facing up
to 18 kg (40 lb.) and up to 91 cm (36 in.).
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G-2 Adjusting the Tether Strap
The tether strap is used for the forward-facing position only.
Vehicles manufactured today already have the tether anchor
hardware installed in the vehicle. Refer to your owner's
manual for locations. If your vehicle does not have a tether
anchor bracket, please see your dealer or a qualified
mechanic and have one installed.
Tether straps are required in Canada. Using
this child restraint without the tether
Lap Belt
strap anchored as recommended by the
manufacturer would be a misuse of the child
restraint and, in a sudden stop or crash, could
cause serious injury or death.
To Adjust Tether Strap:
Pull loose
end to
tighten
Lift up to
loosen
To tighten: After the child
restraint is locked into place
with UAS or vehicle belt, put
knee in child restraint, push
down on the child restraint
and attach the tether hook
to the vehicle's anchor
bracket. Pull on free end of
the tether strap.
To loosen: Lift up on
tether adjuster and push
lock toward the tether
hook.
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