7.2 Installing the Infant Restraint and Base
Using Vehicle Belt
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3. Buckle the vehicle belt. Make sure the buckle
tongue goes into the correct buckle
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. The
seat belt should not be twisted or turned.
4. Tighten the vehicle seat belt. Refer to your
vehicle owner’s manual and the instructions in “ 6.2.2 SAFE Vehicle
Belt Systems” , page. 30-32, on tightening your vehicle belt when
using the infant restraint without base.
To create a secure installation, push down
hard with your free hand on the infant
restraint ➋ and pull and tighten the
vehicle belt.
5. Test infant restraint for secure installation
as described in infant restraint “ Final
Safety Check” page.41
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When using the base to install the infant
restraint, the lock-off is ALWAYS used to
secure both belts of the lap or lap/shoulder
belt.
1. Place the base in a rear-facing position
on a vehicle seat.
2. Open the lock-off and route the vehicle
belt through the belt path and over the
lock-off.
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Lock-off
