User guide

Securing Your Child
Securing Your Child
Once the restraint has been installed in
the vehicle, follow these instructions to
secure your child in the restraint.
IMPORTANT: Before securing your child
in the restraint, always check the
adjuster area for debris (e.g. food,
coins, toys, etc.). If debris is present, it
must be removed to prevent
interference with the adjuster
mechanism.
1 Loosen the harness by lifting the
harness adjuster located in front of the
restraint, then pull the shoulder straps
forward (Fig. A).
2 Unfasten the chest clip by squeezing
the middle tab
(Fig. B).
3 Unfasten the buckle by pressing down on
the middle button.
4 Move harness straps to the side of the
restraint. To aid in holding the straps,
insert the pieces of the chest clip into
elastic loops on the cover.
5 Place child in the restraint.
6 Position the harness straps around the
child and fasten the restraint buckle
(Fig. C). Proper connection is
confirmed with a positive click after
inserting the second buckle tongue.
7 Gently pull up on the harness straps to
tighten the lap section of the harness,
which should fit low on your child's body.
8 Slowly pull the adjuster strap to tighten
the harness around the child (Fig. D).
• Snugly adjust the belts provided with
this child restraint around your child. A
snug strap should not allow any slack. It
lies in a relatively straight line without
sagging. It does not press on the child’s
flesh or push the child’s body into an
unnatural position.
9 F
asten the chest clip by connecting the
two halves together (Fig. E).
• The correct height for the chest clip is at the
middle of the chest, level with the child's
armpit (Fig. F).
• The HUGS pads may be placed in any
position that is comfortable for the child,
within the range of the correctly placed
chest clip.
10 Verify that harness is not twisted and
child is properly secured.
• See Checking Harness Height on page 26.
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B
C
D
E
F
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