PLACING CHILD IN CAR SEAT
WARNING
To prevent serious injury or death:
• Keep harness straps snug and
positioned on shoulders. Periodically
check adjustments.
• Do not use strap covers, blankets, thick
cushions, or padding under harness
straps or child.
• Baby must be dressed in clothing with
arms and legs that will not interfere
with buckling harness.
Adjust harness system:
• Harness straps must be through slots at or
just below shoulders.
5-Point Models Only:
• Crotch strap must be through opening
closest to but not under child.
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1
Place child in car seat with child's back flat
against back of car seat.
2
Place harness straps over child's shoulders and
lock buckle.
Pull up on buckle to be sure it is locked.
3
Close harness tie:
• Position harness tie at mid-chest, about
3 inches (8 cm) below child's chin.
4
Check that harness straps are snug with just
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 thigh are snug.
5
A rolled towel can be used on each side to
support small children (fig. b). Be sure towels
do not interfere with harness system.