Car Seat User Manual

1. Place child in child restraint

A with child’s back at against back of child

restraint. Avoid bulky clothing.

2. Place harness straps over child’s shoulders and insert tongue(s) into buckle B.

3. Pull up on tongue(s) to be sure they are locked.

4. Close chest clip C

Position chest clip at arm pit level.

5. Pull on harness adjustment strap to tighten straps as shown D. 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 esh or push the child’s body into an unnatural

position.

6. SAFETY CHECK :

a) MAKE SURE the top of the child’s head is at least 1” (2.54 cm) below the top

of the infant restraint.

b) CHECK that harness straps are not twisted.

c) CHECK that the harness is snug. You should NOT be able to pinch E the

harness if it is snug. 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 esh

or push the child’s body into an unnatural position.

7. A rolled towel can be used on each side to support small children F. Be sure

towels do not interfere with harness system. Towels should NOT be placed

under child.

18.1 Placing Child in Child Restraint

18.0 SECURING CHILD IN CHILD RESTRAINT