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Installation: Versa–Tether
Energy-Absorbing Versa-Tether
The energy-absorbing Versa-Tether was designed to enhance the
performance of the child seat tether by introducing a staged release
of the tether webbing through a series of threaded loops to delay
the forward movement of the restraint while reducing the amount
of energy transferred to the child seat during a crash. A secondary
benefit of the energy-absorbing Versa-Tether is to help indicate
when the child seat has been involved in a moderate or severe
crash and replacement of the child seat is necessary.
Figure A shows the tether when the child seat
is acceptable for continued use (provided the
child seat has not been involved in a crash). The
colored stitching will be intact and the webbing
will be looped inside the shell.
Figures B and C show the tether when the child
seat is unacceptable for continued use. If one
or both of the loops have pulled through the
back side of the shell and/or any of the colored
stitching has ripped on either side, the child seat
is no longer acceptable for use. Discontinue use
of the child seat.
IMPORTANT: Regardless of whether loops have
pulled through the back side of the shell and the
colored stitching has been ripped, discontinue
use of the child seat if it has been involved in a
moderate or severe crash.
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Switching the LATCH Mode
The LATCH connector strap must be switched
to the correct belt path for rear-facing (Fig. D)
versus forward-facing (Fig. E) installation modes.
NOTE: A ½ twist in the LATCH strap is typical of
proper installation.
Complete the following procedure to switch the
LATCH mode.
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IMPORTANT: When installing this child seat in
A
rear-facing mode, the LATCH strap must rest
behind the child seat buckle.
NOTE: To ensure LATCH connector is properly
aligned with vehicle's LATCH anchor, the
connector's red release button should face away
from vehicle seat back, and the larger of the two
connector sections is on top (Fig. F).
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b
c
Lift the front of the child seat cover to access
the LATCH connectors.
Pull the LATCH strap and connectors from
the child's right side of the child seat.
Thread the LATCH strap and connectors
through the appropriate belt path for the
installation procedure you wish to use.
Ensure that there is not more than a ½ twist
in the LATCH strap.
Replace the cover and continue with LATCH installation procedure.
Child Seat Functions
d
e
Top
Release
Button
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