This child restraint system conforms to all applicable Federal motor vehicle safety standards. This restraint is certified for use in motor vehicles and aircraft.
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- * Verify that the child restraint is secure and that the harness is properly adjusted around the child each time the child restraint is used.
- * Adjust the harness to fit the clothes the child is wearing. The fit for a child in winter clothes will differ from a child in summer clothes.
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Place the child restraint rear facing and in full recline position on the seat.
- Open rear facing lock-off farthest from where the belt will be buckled.
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Pull the belt out, then pass it through the closest rear facing belt slot.
- The belt can be routed over or under the restraint cover.
- Route belt behind/under the buckle strap, then through the second rear facing belt slot.
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Verify that the belt is not twisted, then buckle.
- Push the child restraint firmly into the seat while removing slack from the belt.
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Position the belt through the rear facing lock-off farthest from the buckle, then close lock-off arm.
- Lock-off is properly closed when a positive click is head.
- To prevent breakage, never bend the lock-off arm up or down
- Verify that the belt is tight and the child restraint is stable.
Removal
Open lock-offs, then unbuckle and remove belt from belt path.
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Place the child restraint forward facing on the seat.
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Pull the belt out, then pass it through both forward facing belt slots.
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Verify that the belt is not twisted, then buckle.
- Kneel on the child restraint with full weight to force it into the seat while removing slack from the belt.
- Verify that the belt is tight and the child restraint is secure.
Removal
Open lock-offs, then unbuckle and remove belt from belt path.
WARNING: The position of the belt buckle can affect the stability of the child restraint. In a crash, an improperly positioned buckle could come loose and the child would be unprotected.
Pull the recline handle, then slide the restraint shell into the specified position. Release the recline handle, then pull and push restraint shell to verify that the child restraint has locked into position.
Fastening the Buckle
- Hold the buckle with one hand.
- Use the other hand to insert one tongue at a time into the buckle. Proper connection is confirmed with a positive click after inserting the second buckle tongue.
Releasing the Buckle
- Brace the rear of the buckle with hand.
- Use thumb to press release button until tongues are ejected from buckle.
Fastening the Chest Clip
Fasten the chest clip by pushing the two halves together until a positive click is heard.
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- * The correct height for the chest clip is at the middle of the chest, level to the armpit.
Releasing the Chest Clip
Release the chest clip by squeezing the middle tab, then pull the two pieces apart.
Once the child restraint has been installed in the, follow these instructions to secure the child.
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Loosen the harness by pushing the adjuster button located in front of the restraint, then pull the shoulder straps forward.
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Unfasten the chest clip by squeezing the middle tab.
- Unfasten the buckle by pressing down on the middle button.
- Move the harness straps to the side of the restraint.
- Use the harness holder located on the straps and side of the cover to aid in holding the straps.
- Place child in the restraint.
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Position the harness straps around the child and fasten the child restraint buckle and chest clip.
- Proper connection of the buckle is confirmed with a positive click after inserting the second buckle tongue.
- Gently pull up on the harness straps to tighten the lap section of the harness, which should fit low on the child's body.
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Slowly pull the adjuster strap to tighten the harness around the child.
- Harness should have a comfortable, but snug, fit around the child. A snug fit allows no more than two fingers between the child's collar bone and the harness.
- Position the chest clip at the middle of the child's chest, level with the child's armpit.
- Verify that harness is not twisted and child is properly secured.
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- * Always pull on the harness after securing the child to make sure the buckle and harness are locked.
To Check Harness Height
- Place child in restraint, then secure harness.
- Observe where the shoulder harness is positioned on the child.
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Rear Facing Strap Height: Harness straps should be located in the nearest slot at or below the child's shoulder.
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Forward Facing Strap Height: Harness straps should be located in the nearest slot at or above the child's shoulder
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- If harness height is okay, continue using child restraint without adjustment. If harness height requires adjustment, refer to "
Adjusting Harness Height."
Weight Range
- 5 to 40 pounds (2.3 to 18kg)
- Rear Facing: 5 to less than 20 pounds (2.3 to less than 9kg) or less than one year old
- Forward Facing: 20 to less than 40 pounds (9 to less than 18kg)
Maximum Height
The child is too tall when the tops of the ears are above the top of the headrest or height exceeds 40 inches (102cm).
Harness Height Adjustment
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Loosen the harness by pushing the adjuster button while pulling the shoulder straps forward as far as possible.
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From the rear of the child restraint, unhook the shoulder harness from the yoke.
- Pull straps through the shell and cover, to the front of the restraint.
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Thread the harness straps through the appropriate harness height slots.
- Reattach harness straps to the yoke.
- Pull harness adjuster strap to tighten the harness.
- Verify that all straps are threaded at the same height and are not twisted.
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