Safety 1st Alpha Omega Elite - Manual (Page 14)

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Rear Facing Use:
5-35 lbs.
(2.3-16 kg),
19-36” (48-91 cm).
You may need to remove
the base for narrow vehicle
seats or airline use. See
“Removing Base” in Belt-
Positioning Booster
section.
To use the child restraint
rear-facing without base,
make sure recline stand is
folded under seat.
A loose top anchorage (tether) strap can
result in serious injury or death.
A loose LATCH system can result in
serious injury or death.
After deciding whether to use your Vehicle Belts or
LATCH, be sure to read the warnings below as they
pertain to both systems.
Rear-Facing Installation
NOTE: Do not use the
top anchorage strap in the
rear-facing position.The
top anchorage strap and
hook should be placed
under the child restraint.
When LATCH is not
available, fasten belt hooks
together behind the child
restraint as shown.
WARNING: !
Thread the vehicle lap or
lap/shoulder belt
combination through the
rear-facing belt slot.
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Rear-Facing Installation with
Vehicle Belt:
continued on next page.
LEVEL TO GROUND
Connect and tighten
harness straps prior to
installing in vehicle.
Place child restraint rear-
facing in the back seat.
With child restraint in the
most reclined position,
make sure level lines on
shoulder belt positioning
guide are level with
ground. Adjust child
restraint if needed.
NOTE: Tuck top
anchorage strap and hook
under the base or child
restraint.
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Thread vehicle seat belt
under pad in front of
crotch strap to the
opposite side. Buckle
vehicle belt.
Do not place vehicle
belt over child’s legs.
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