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Installation : Rear-facing
Lap-Belt Installation
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Figure A illustrates a typical rear-facing, lap-belt
installation.
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When not in use, always store the LATCH connectors
in storage slots. See page 29.
1
Recline the child seat and place it rear-facing on
the vehicle seat.
WARNING!
This child seat must be in the
recline position when installed rear-facing. See
Recline Adjustment on page 29.
2
Lift the child seat cover and open the rear-facing
lock-off farthest from where the vehicle belt will
be buckled (Fig. B).
3
Pull the vehicle belt out then pass it through the
rear-facing belt slot (Fig. C).
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The vehicle belt can be routed over or under the
child seat cover.
4
Route the vehicle belt across the child seat then
through the opposite rear-facing belt slot.
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The vehicle belt must rest behind the child seat
buckle strap.
5
Verify that the vehicle belt is not twisted, position
the belt through the open lock-off, then buckle
(Fig. D).
6
Push the child seat firmly into the vehicle seat
while removing the slack from the vehicle belt.
7
Tighten the belt, close the lock-off arm (Fig. E)
and replace the cover.
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The lock-off is properly closed when a positive click
is heard.
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To prevent breakage, never extend the lock-off arm beyond its normal
open position and always keep the lock-off closed when not in use.
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A
Rear-Facing
(ELR) vehicle belt.
8
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b
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C
intended.
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D
If your vehicle is equipped with an automatic locking
retractor (ALR), use of the lock-offs is not required
as long as the ALR is locked. Check your vehicle
owner's manual to determine what type of retractor
your vehicle has and how to lock the retractor.
WARNING!
Do not use this seat with a non-
locking, two-point Emergency Locking Retractor
Verify that the vehicle belt is tight, locked, and
that the child seat is secure.
The child seat is secure when it cannot be moved
more than 1 in. (2.5 cm) front-to-back or side-to-
side at the belt path. If the child seat is not secure,
repeat the procedure or use an alternate seating
location.
When properly installed in the rear-facing position, the back angle of the
child seat should be 30º – 45º from vertical (not to exceed 45º) when the
car is parked on a level surface (Fig. F).
If necessary, the proper recline angle can be achieved by placing a rolled
towel or pool noodle in the crease of the vehicle seat to level the child
seat's base.
WARNING!
Do not raise the child seat off the front edge of
the vehicle seat. This could cause your child seat not to perform as
Rear-facing installation can be improved by the use of the Versa-Tether.
See pages 25 – 27.
Installation : Rear-facing
e
0º
30–45º
90º
f
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