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Using the Child Restraint
Rear-facing
Note: Once your child exceeds 18 kg (40 lbs) OR the top of
their head is within 25 mm (1 inch) of the top of the child
restraint seat back, you MUST use this child restraint in the
forward-facing position.
Note: When in rear-facing position, bottom of child
restraint MUST be entirely on vehicle seat.
Child Requirements:
• Weight: 2.3 to 18 kg (5 to 40 lbs)
• Height: 48 to
102
cm (19 to
40
inches) AND the top
of child’s head is at least 25 mm (1 inch) below top of
the child restraint seat back.
1. Secure child restraint to the vehicle seat.
•
Recline stand is flipped to the recline position
(page 36).
• Install with vehicle seat belt (page 16) or Lower
Anchor Connector Assembly (page 20).
• Towel rolled up and placed beneath the recline
stand, if necessary (page 38).
• Install locking clip, if necessary (page 18).
2. Set the child in the child restraint.
Top of head is at least 25 mm (1 inch) below the
top of the child restraint seat back (page 1).
3. Fasten the buckle. Refer to page 39.
4. Make necessary adjustments.
•
Crotch strap is snug against the child (page 40).
• Harness straps MUST be snug against the child’s
shoulders, with no slack (page 39).
5. Position and connect chest clip.
Chest clip MUST be at armpit level (page 39).
6. Check your work.
•
Recline stand is flipped to the recline position
(page 36).
• To properly secure this child restraint it MUST NOT
move more than 25 mm (1 inch) from side to side
or front to back at the rear-facing belt path (pages
19 and 23).
• The child’s back and bottom are flat against the
back and bottom surfaces of the child restraint
(page 39).
• Shoulder harness straps MUST start at or below
shoulder height using the strap slots closest to your
child’s shoulders (page 34).
• Buckle tongues are fully engaged (page 39).
• The level arrow is level with the ground (pages 16
and 21).
WARNING
When using this restraint rear-facing, DO NOT loosen the
vehicle seat belt to provide more leg room, as this will
prevent the child restraint from protecting your child.
25 mm (1 inch)
or more