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C-3 Securing Child in Child Restraint
1.
Position Harness Straps
Over the Child's Shoulders
Place the child's bottom and
back flat against the child
restraint. This will increase
comfort and allow the harness
straps to be properly tightened.
2.
Buckle Harness
Push each buckle tongue into
buckle until you hear a "click."
Remember to always pull up
on harness straps to make sure
buckle is locked.
3.
Close Chest Clip
Insert right half of chest clip
into left half and snap together.
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4.
Tighten Harness Straps
Pull on harness adjustment
strap to tighten harness
snugly.
NOTE:
loose and lies flat against the
child without sagging. It does
not press on the child's flesh
or push the child's body into
an unnatural position.
Check Harness Tightness
5.
Try to pinch the harness
straps at the shoulders. If
you can pinch the harness
strap, tighten more. If your
fingers slip off, the harness
is tight enough.
6.
Position Chest Clip
Slide chest clip up or down
so that it is at mid-chest
(even with armpits) and
away from the child's neck.
Failure to fasten and tighten the harness system
correctly may allow the child to be ejected from
the child restraint in a crash or sudden stop
causing serious injury or death.
Do not mistake comfort for safety. Harness
system must be snugly adjusted.
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A snug harness is not
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