User guide

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Securing Your Child
Once the child seat has been installed in the
vehicle and adjustments have been made,
follow these instructions to secure the child.
Loosen the harness by pressing the adjuster
button located on the front of the child seat,
then pull the shoulder straps forward (Fig. A).
Release the chest clip by squeezing the tabs
and sliding pieces apart (Fig. B).
Unfasten the harness buckle by pressing the
release button and sliding the tongues out.
Move the harness straps to the side of the
child seat. Use the harness holder located
on the straps and side of the cover to aid in
holding the straps.
Place child in the child seat.
Position the harness straps around the child
and fasten the harness buckle (Fig. C) and
chest clip (Fig. D).
Proper connection of the harness buckle is
confirmed with a positive click after inserting
each buckle tongue.
Gently pull up on the harness straps to
tighten the lap section of the harness, which
should fit low on the child’s body.
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Slowly pull the adjuster strap to tighten the
harness around the child (Fig. E).
Position the chest clip at the middle of the
child’s chest, level with the armpits.
Verify that harness is not twisted and child is
properly secured.
IMPORTANT:
Always pull on the harness after securing the child to ensure the buckle
tongues are secure in the harness buckle. If the buckle will not fasten with
a positive click after insertion of each buckle tongue, the harness buckle or
adjuster area may be clogged with food, drink or other objects that need
to be removed. See page 39 for cleaning instructions.
Adjust the belts provided with this child seat so they fit snugly 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.
HUGS™ (Harness Ultra Guard System) pads must be installed for
forward-facing use. Removal of HUGS is optional for rear-facing use.
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