User Manual

3 Rear
Facing
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3-A Rear-Facing Use
Rear-Facing:
4-40 lb (1.8-18 kg) and whose head is
at least 1” (2.5 cm) below the
headrest adjustment handle*
• Infants who weigh less than 22 lb (10 kg)
MUST be rear-facing.
• Place car seat rear-facing in the vehicle back
seat.
• Make sure LATCH strap or vehicle seat belt
is routed through the rear-facing belt path
marked with a blue label.
• Install this car seat tightly in your vehicle.
Car seat should not move at the rear-facing
belt path more than 1” (2.5 cm) from side to
side, front to back.
• Check recline level making sure the bubble
is within the blue area. Vehicle MUST be on
level ground.
LATCH Strap
Vehicle Seat Lap/
Shoulder Belt
• Harness straps need to be even with or
just below the top of child’s shoulders and
chest clip is at armpit level.
• Recheck the level indicator with child in
seat.
• The AAP and NHTSA recommend that
children ride rear-facing until the age of 2
or until they reach the maximum rear facing
height or weight rating for their car seat.
This car seat can remain rear-facing up to
40 lb (18 kg).
* Check your state laws and the AAP
recommendations. See page 25.