Placing Child In Car Seat - Century 44164 Instruction Manual

PLACING CHILD IN CAR SEAT

WARNING
To prevent serious injury or death:
• Keep harness straps snug and
positioned on shoulders.
• Do not use strap covers, blankets,
cushions, or padding under harness
straps or child unless provided by
Century or Graco.
• Child must be dressed in clothing that
will not interfere with buckling
harness.
Check harness system:
• Rear-facing
through bottom or middle slots at or
below shoulders.
• Forward-facing - Harness straps must be
through middle or top slots.
5-Point Models Only:
• Crotch strap must be in opening closest to
but not under child.
Overhead Shield Models Only:
• Harness tongue must be in opening closest
to but not under child.
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- Harness straps must be
Place child in car seat with child's back flat
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against back of car seat.
Place harness straps over child's shoulders and
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insert tongue(s) into buckle.
Pull up on tongue(s) to be sure they are locked.
Close harness tie:
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Position harness tie at arm pit level.
Adjust harness straps to be snug with just
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enough room to insert one finger between
child's chest and harness straps (fig. a).
For 5-Point models, check that harness straps
on chest and thighs are snug.
A rolled towel can be used on each side to
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support small children (fig. b). Be sure towels
do not interfere with harness system.