User Manual

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! Review your vehicle owner’s manual for more information
about air bags and car seat use.
! If your vehicle does not have a back seat, review your
vehicle owner’s manual.
! The American Academy of Pediatricians (AAP) recommends
that children ride rear facing until the age of 2 or until they
reach the maximum rear-facing height or weight rating for
their seat, and when forward-facing, 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. After reaching the maximum forward-facing weight
or height, they also recommend that children 4’ 9” inches
(145 cm) tall or under should ride in a belt-positioning
booster seat.
! Choose the correct mode of use for the car seat depending
on your child’s size. Infants less than 22 lb (10 kg) MUST use
this car seat rear-facing.
! Select a suitable location for the car seat in your vehicle.
! Secure car seat with a vehicle seat belt or LATCH that is
properly routed as shown in this manual.