FORWARD-FACING
WARNING
LATCH
belt MUST be stored when
using vehicle seat belt to install
child restraint.
1
Store
LATCH
belt by attaching to connectors
through rear-facing openings
(see page 25, fig. q).
• Attach connectors to storage bar on each
side (fig. a).
• Adjust
LATCH
slack by pulling adjustment belt.
2
Adjust car seat to upright position (see fig. b
and pages 18 and 19, fig. b). Secure recline
stand into Upright Position by pushing tabs
into lock position.
Place
forward-facing
3
Lift seat pad flap (available on some models).
Thread vehicle seat belt through openings.
Buckle belt (fig. c).
4
Press down firmly in center of child restraint to
compress vehicle seat cushion while tightening
vehicle seat belt.
Use your knee to press down in center of
child restraint (fig. d).
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INSTALLATION WITH
belt to remove excess
on vehicle seat.
VEHICLE SEAT BELTS
5
Pull front to back and left to right to check for
secure installation (fig. e). Vehicle lap belt
MUST stay tight.
If not secure, see "Vehicle Seat Belts" page 26.
6
Attach tether strap hook (A) to anchor
hardware (B) and tighten adjustment belt to
remove any slack (fig. f) . If vehicle does not
have anchor points to attach tether hook,
tether hook should be stored, see "Tether
Storage", page 32.
Belt must lay flat and not be twisted.
Periodically check that child restraint is securely
installed; adjust if necessary.