Instruction manual

• Lap/Shoulder belts with a sliding latchplate – Shoulder

belt is mounted on a retractor which automatically pulls the

shoulder belt back in when released as shown in Figure

38. Latchplate slides freely along the webbing of the

vehicle belt as shown in Figure 38a.

– If this type of lap/shoulder belt is equipped with an

Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR), it may be used.

– If this type of lap/shoulder belt is equipped with an ELR/

ALR Switchable Locking Retractor (SLR), it can be used.

To check if your lap/shoulder belt is equipped with an

SLR:

1. Slowly pull the shoulder belt all the way out until it

stops.

2. Allow the shoulder belt to pull back in about 6 in.

(15 cm).

3. Pull out on shoulder belt again. If the belt will not pull

out again, it is equipped with a SLR

NOTE: Some vehicle seat belt systems may have a lap/

shoulder belt equipped with a latchplate which appears to

hold the lap portion at a xed length when the belt is pulled

tight. This type of lap/shoulder belt is compatible. It may still

have a switchable locking retractor (SLR).

See your vehicle owner’s manual for more information on

installing a child seat using the vehicle belt.

Figure 38

Figure 38a

Installing/Removing Rear-Facing Car Seat

WARNING — DEATH or

SERIOUS INJURY can occur

• Never use this car seat Rear-Facing in a vehicle front seating location with

an air bag.

• LATCH or vehicle belt must be routed through Rear-Facing Belt Path when

using car seat Rear-Facing.

• LATCH or vehicle belt must stay tightly adjusted around car seat at

all times.

• Failure to properly install or use this car seat increases the risk of serious

injury or death to the child and others in a sharp turn, sudden stop

or crash.

• Recline Foot must be in the Rear-Facing position when this seat is used

Rear-Facing.

• Seat must be installed at the recline angle appropriate for the child’s

weight when using seat Rear-Facing.

• To avoid injury this car seat must be installed by an adult.