Cosco APT 40 - Rear Facing Vehicle Belt Installation; Rear Facing Vehicle Belt Installation Steps

WARNINGS: Do not use the lower anchor belt along
with the vehicle lap or lap/shoulder
belt. Secure lower anchor hooks to
storage attachments as shown when
installing with vehicle belts.
Store the tether hook when used rear
facing. Attach the tether hook to stor-
age attachment as shown and gently
tighten to remove slack.
Check vehicle belt before each use.
Use only if the belt can be tightened
properly and locked securely in place.
Failure to follow these warnings can
result in serious injury or death.
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Vehicle Belt Installation
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1. Place Child Restraint
Rear Facing in Back Seat
For children between 5-22 lb
(2.3-10 kg), the bottom level line
on shell
MUST be parallel with the
ground.
For children 22-40 lb (10.1-18 kg)
who can sit up unassisted, rotate
the child restraint between the 2
level lines.
Start by making the bottom level line
be parallel with the ground,
then rotate seat up. Do not rotate
past the top level line.
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9. Secure Child in Child
Restraint
See pages 13-14.
10. Recheck Level Line
Make sure the child restraint is
reclined according to your child’s
weight.
Repeat steps 6-11 if not reclined
correctly.
NOTE: You may need to place
a large rolled towel(s) or foam
pool noodle(s) under front of child
restraint to help achieve the correct
recline angle. Check often to be
sure padding is still in place and the
belt is tight.
To Release Lower
Anchor Belt
Remove child from child restraint.
Remove tension from the lower anchor
belt by pushing down on side of child
restraint with the lower anchor belt
adjuster. Then press the adjuster button
to loosen belt.
Unhook from anchor by squeezing spring
lever on hook, pushing hook back into
the seat bight, and twisting. Then pull it
out of the vehicle seat.
Store lower anchor belt when not in use. See page 25.