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Forward-facing
Adjust the child restraint to
the upright position
(page 38). Place the child
restraint in your vehicle
forward-facing.
If the vehicle belts are not
routed and fastened correctly,
the child restraint may not
protect your child in a crash.
WARNING
Forward-facing Installation with Seat Belt Forward-facing Installation with Seat Belt
DO NOT use the three lower harness slots
forward-facing. The harness may not properly
restrain the child in the event of a crash.
1
B
A
2
3
WARNING
Make sure that the harness
straps are in one of the three
upper strap slots
A
. The
harness straps MUST start at
shoulder height or above, using
the strap slots closest to your
child’s shoulders
C
. The splitter
plate is attached to the bottom
of the harness strap in the child
position
B
(page 37). This will
provide more room for your
child to fit comfortably.
D
C
Thread the vehicle seat
belt
D
through the
forward-facing belt path
behind the seat pad.
Note: Lift seat pad away
from seat for easier access.
Make sure vehicle seat belt
lies flat without twisting.
Lap Belt Only Lap & Shoulder Belt
4
5
Remove Locking Clip from vehicle seat belt when not used
with a child restraint, or the vehicle seat belt will not properly
restrain an adult or child. Serious injury could occur.
WARNING
Fasten the vehicle seat belt as shown depending on
your type of seat belt.
Note: Install locking clip on lap and shoulder belt
combinations, if necessary.
If your vehicle is model year 1996 or newer, it likely
has a vehicle belt system that can be locked when
tightened, and will not require use of a Locking Clip.
Consult your vehicle owner’s manual before
installing a locking clip.
If your vehicle requires a Locking Clip, please call
ParentLink at 1-800-233-5921 (U.S.) or 1-937-773-3971
(Canada), or 01-800-706-12-00 (Mexico) to obtain a
Locking Clip and instructions on how to install and use it.
Install Locking Clip
(not included), if
necessary.
If your vehicle was built prior
to model year 1996, and
has a lap/shoulder belt that is
equipped with an emergency
locking retractor (ELR) AND
sliding latch plate, you MUST
use a Locking Clip. Check
your vehicle owner’s manual
to identify which vehicle belt
system is in your vehicle.
Locking Clip
installed properly
13 mm
(0.5 inch)
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