Rear Facing 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 installing with vehicle belt, store LATCH
connectors in storage slots under cover.
1
Place the child restraint rear facing and
in full recline position on the vehicle seat.
2
Open rear facing lock-off farthest from
where the vehicle belt will be buckled.
3
Pull the vehicle belt out, then pass it through
the closest rear facing belt slot (Fig. B).
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The vehicle belt can be routed over or
under the restraint cover.
4
Route vehicle belt behind/under the
buckle strap, then through the
second rear facing belt slot.
Verify that the vehicle belt is not
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twisted, then buckle (Fig. C).
6
Push the child restraint firmly into the
vehicle seat while removing slack from
the vehicle belt.
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A
B
C
7
Position the vehicle belt
through the rear facing lock-
off farthest from the vehicle
buckle, then close lock-off arm
(Fig. D).
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Lock-off is properly closed when a
positive click is heard.
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To prevent breakage, never bend
the lock-off arm up or down.
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Verify that the vehicle belt is
tight and the child restraint is stable.
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Installation can be improved by the use of the Versa-Tether
23–25).
NOTE:
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The back angle of the child restraint should be adjusted to
approximately 45º when properly installed.
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If there is a problem stabilizing the child restraint, place a rolled
towel in the crease of the vehicle seat to help level the child
restraint base.
WARNING:
Only raise restraint as described above. Do not raise the
restraint off of the front edge of vehicle seat; doing so will reduce
the protection for your child.
Removal
Open lock-offs, then unbuckle and remove vehicle belt from belt
path. Disconnect Versa-Tether
Rear Facing Installation
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