Safety 1st Alpha Omega Elite 65 Instructions Manual page 23

5.
Pull Vehicle Latch Plate
Across to Opposite Side
Reach under pad and pull the
1
2
vehicle belt across the shell and
out the rear-facing belt path on
opposite side. Buckle vehicle
belt. Vehicle belt MUST be under pad and in front of buckle
strap.
Do not place vehicle belt over child's legs.
NOTE: You must use the 1st or 2nd buckle strap slots
when rear-facing.
6.
Replace Pad Over Corners
Make sure the vehicle belt is not
twisted.
7.
Tighten Vehicle Belt
Push down firmly on the child
restraint and pull on the vehicle
shoulder belt or lap belt to
tighten.
With a switchable retractor,
feed the shoulder belt back into
the retractor while tightening.
It may be easier to tighten
the belt through the belt path
opening as shown.
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8. 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.
9.
Secure Child in the Child
Restraint
10.
Recheck Recline Angle
Make sure the child restraint
is properly reclined according
to your child's weight. Repeat
steps 1 through 9 if it is not
reclined properly.
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