Using A Locking Clip - Safety 1st Alpha Omega 65 Manuel De L'utilisateur

Using a Locking Clip

You will rarely need to use a locking clip except in some older
vehicles. Built-in child restraint locking systems have been re-
quired in vehicles since 1996, and many vehicles had these fea-
tures even earlier. Review pages 26-27 and your vehicle owner's
manual to determine if your vehicle belts require a locking clip.
If you need a locking clip immediately, 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.
use the locking clip when using this seat as a booster seat.
For Rear Facing installation, follow Pages 35-37 Warnings
and Steps 1-6 before starting locking clip installation.
For Forward Facing installation, follow Pages 45-46 Warn-
ings and Steps 1-4 before starting locking clip installation.
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.
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3. Position Locking Clip
It should be about 2.5 cm (1 in.)
from vehicle belt's latch plate.
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.
If it moves more than 2.5 cm (1 in.),
try reinstalling the child restraint or
try another seating location.
When installed rear facing,
recheck the level lines to make
sure it is reclined according to your
child's weight.
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.
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