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Choosing UAS or Vehicle Belts

The UAS
UAS Anchor Bars
The Universal Anchorage System
(UAS) is for installing child restraints
without using vehicle seat belts.
The UAS can ONLY be used in
vehicles that have the UAS anchor
bars installed and designated UAS
seating positions. Most vehicles
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manufactured after September
2002 are equipped with UAS. Check
your vehicle owner's manual to see
which seating positions may be
UAS Hooks
equipped with UAS.
When installing this child restraint
UAS Storage
with vehicle belts or when using as
a booster seat, the UAS hooks and
belt MUST be properly stored.
To store UAS on this child restraint:
Thread UAS belt through forward-
facing belt path. Pull hooks around
to back of the shell and attach the hooks together as shown.
Gently pull free end of belt to remove slack.
Vehicle Belts
If UAS is not an option, you must
use the vehicle seat belt system to
install the child restraint.
There are some vehicle belts that
will not work with a child restraint or
will require special attention. Check
your vehicle owner's manual for
specific instructions.
WARNINGS:
When used correctly the UAS or vehicle belts
are equally safe. Do not use both the UAS belt and vehicle belt at
the same time.
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Knowing Your Vehicle Belts

Review your vehicle owner's manual for vehicle seat belt use with
child restraints. This is your best source for information concerning
your vehicle.
Not all vehicle belts will work with this child restraint. This child re-
straint must be tightly locked in place at all times. You must deter-
mine if your vehicle's belts are compatible with this child restraint.
Vehicle Belts
• Automatic/Passive vehicle seat belts
You MUST have a lap belt to install any child
restraint. An automatic (passive) shoulder belt
may or may not have a separate lap belt.
• Do not use with inflatable seat belts
You may need to move the child restraint to another seating loca-
tion or use UAS belts only.
• Vehicle belts in center of the door or side panel
You must move the child restraint to another seating location.
• Vehicle belts that are in front of the seat
bight
You may need to move the child restraint to
another seating location.
• ELR (Emergency Locking Retractor) vehicle belts
These belts only lock in a sudden stop or crash, and do not properly
secure a child restraint alone.
To determine if you have this type of belt,
gently pull the belt all the way out of the retractor
(spool), let it return several inches, then pull on
it again. If it moves freely, it is an ELR belt. If it is
locked and will not allow any more belt to come out, it is a switch-
able retractor.
If you have an ELR lap and shoulder belt, review the "Vehicle Latch
Plate" section on page 27 to see if you need a locking clip.
WARNING:
ELR lap-only belts
child restraint.
MUST NOT be used with this
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