Installation Guide

4 Forward
Facing
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4-A Forward-Facing Use
Forward-Facing:
22-65 lb (10-30 kg) and 49” (125 cm) or less
at least one year old*
• Place car seat forward-facing in the vehicle back seat.
• Make sure LATCH strap or vehicle seat belt is routed through
the forward-facing belt path marked with a orange label.
• Attach and tighten top tether strap. When used properly, the
top tether helps reduce injury in a sudden stop or crash.
• Install this car seat tightly in your vehicle. Car seat should not
move at the forward-facing belt path more than 1” (2.5 cm)
from side to side, front to back.
• DO NOT adjust On The Go
TM
Recline when vehicle is moving.
Recline should only be changed when car is fully stopped and
in a parked position.
• Make sure the recline foot is in the forward-facing position.
• When forward-facing, the harness covers MUST be used if
the child weighs less than 25 lb (11 kg).
• DO NOT use the harness covers with a child weighing more
than 40 lb (18 kg).
LATCH Strap with Top
Tether Strap
Do not install by this
method for a child
weighing more than
40 lb (18 kg)
• DO NOT use the head support or body support while using
the car seat in forward-facing mode.
• Harness straps need to be even with or just above the top
of child’s shoulders and chest clip is at armpit level.
* The AAP recommends that children should use the built-in
harness system for as long as possible until they reach the
maximum forward-facing weight or height for their car seat,
and after reaching the maximum forward-facing weight or
height, that children 4 feet 9 inches (145 cm) tall or under
should ride in a belt-positioning booster seat. This car seat
can remain forward-facing using the built-in harness system
for children up to 65 lb (30 kg) or 49” (125 cm). Do not
install with the LATCH system for a child weighing more than
40 lb (18 kg).
*Check your state laws
and the AAP/NHTSA
recommendations.