Instruction Manual

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Finished!
Check the tightness of the
install often to make sure it
has not loosened.
Recheck Rear-Facing
Level Lines
Redo the installation if the car seat is
not reclined correctly for your child.
Secure Child in Car Seat
To properly secure your child in the car
seat, see pages 48-50.
Check your child’s fi t often and make
any needed adjustments to the car seat
as they grow.
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Check Belt Tightness
Hold the car seat at the Rear-Facing
Belt Path with your weaker hand.
Push and pull the car seat from side to
side. It should not move more than 1 in.
(2.5 cm).
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Tighten Belt
Place your hand in the car seat.
Firmly push the car seat down and
back towards the vehicle seat back
while pulling the shoulder belt or the
free end of the lap belt parallel with the
Rear-Facing Belt Path as shown.
8
Buckle Vehicle Belt
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If it moves more than 1 in. (2.5 cm), you can try:
• Pulling the belt tighter; OR
• Reinstalling the car seat; OR
• Changing to a different seating location; OR
• Switching to LATCH: lower anchor belt installation if lower
anchors are available in your vehicle
You may need to place a tightly
rolled towel(s) or foam pool
noodle(s) under the front of the car
seat to help get the correct recline
angle for the Rear-Facing Level
Line.
Check often to make sure padding
is still in place and the belt is tight.