Instruction Manual

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Rear-Facing LATCH Installation
WARNING:
• You must use restraint rear-facing if child is less than 1
year and weighs less than 20 lbs.
• Detachable base must be used with rear-facing restraint.
• Do NOT use SafeStop with rear-facing child.
• Do not install by this method for a child weighing more
than 35 lbs.
• See page 42 for LATCH connector instructions.
Fig. 1 shows a typical rear-facing installation with LATCH.
1. Conrm detachable base is securely attached to
restraint bottom (see page 13).
2. Conrm vehicle seating location has its own LATCH
anchors (see vehicle owner’s manual). If it does not, you
must use vehicle seat belt for installation (see pages 16
and 18).
3. Locate LATCH belt secured in storage compartment on
restraint back. Press red release button to remove each
LATCH connector and
webbing. Slide the narrow
LATCH tethering strap out
of plastic strap guides on
side of the seat.
4. Place restraint in proper
rear-facing position:
Restraint bottom and base are both at on the vehicle
seat with front of restraint against the back of that
vehicle seat. (Fig. 1)
Note: It may be necessary to move vehicle front seats
slightly forward to properly t a rear-facing restraint.