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simultaneously release the extra belt length unl seat
belt is taught and has no slack ❺.
6. The locked seat belt retractor will not allow you to
add any length to the belt unl you unbuckle the seat
belt.
For more informaon on how to ghten the belt for
your seat belt system, see your vehicle owner’s manual.
7. Secure the top of the child restraint using the Top
Tether Strap (see “Using Top Tether”, pg. 25).
Perform this test you drive with your child
and whenever you readjust the child restraint as your
child grows:
Rock the child restraint back and
forth and side to side to make sure
the UAS or vehicle seat belt does not
lengthen or loosen, and the child
restraint does not move easily ❶.
The back of the child restraint
(connecon point) should not move
more than 2.5 cm (1 inch) in any direcon.
If the child restraint is loose or not properly secured,
repeat procedure nd another locaon for the child
restraint (see “Choosing an appropriate vehicle seat
locaon”, pg. 12).
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