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You will rarely need to use a
locking clip except in some older vehicles.
Built-in child restraint locking systems
have been required in vehicles since
1996 and many vehicles had these
features even earlier. Review pages 31-
34 and your vehicle owner’s manual to
determine if your vehicle belts require a
locking clip.
If you need a locking clip immediate-
ly, they are likely available at an auto
dealership, an auto store, or where you
purchased this child restraint. You can
also call us at 1-800-544-1108 for one.
A locking clip will not fix all types of seat
belt problems. You MUST have a lap and
shoulder belt to use a locking clip.
For Rear Facing installation, follow
Pages 42-44 Warnings and Steps 1-7
before starting locking clip installation.
For Forward Facing installation, follow
Pages 52-54 Warnings and Steps 1-7
before starting locking clip installation.
Using a Locking Clip
1. Determine Locking
Clip Position
Grasp both vehicle belts
together just behind the
latch plate to mark the
position for locking clip.
Unbuckle the belt.
NOTE: If the latch plate ends up just at the
belt path opening so you cannot grasp the
vehicle belt at the latch plate, grasp the
vehicle belts on the opposite side of the
child restraint, as close to the latch plate as
possible.
2. Attach Locking
Clip
Thread both portions
of the vehicle belt
onto the locking clip,
as close to the latch
plate as possible.
3. Position Locking
Clip
It should be about
1 in. (2.5 cm) from
vehicle belt’s latch
plate.
2.5 cm
(1 in)
4. Rebuckle Vehicle
Belt
5. Check Belt
Tightness
Hold child restraint
at the belt path with
your weakest hand.
Push and pull from
side to side. It
should not move more than 1 in. (2.5
cm). If it moves more than 1 in. (2.5
cm), you can try: A. Reinstalling the
child restraint. B. Changing to a different
seating location.
When installed rear facing, recheck
the level line.
When installed forward facing, make
sure to tighten the tether strap.
Remove the locking clip when the
seat belt is not being used with a
child restraint.