Safety 1st Alpha Omega Elite - Manual (Page 18)

Connect and tighten
harness straps prior to
installing in vehicle.
Place child restraint flush
against the back of the
vehicle seat forward-
facing in the back seat.
The recline position is to
be used only to install the
child restraint flush against
the back of the vehicle seat back, if needed.
Thread the vehicle lap belt or lap/shoulder belt
combination through the belt path and out other side.
Buckle.
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Forwar
d-Facing Use:
22-40 lbs.
(10.1-18 kg),
34-43” (85.1-110 cm),
Ov
er 1 y
ear of age
.
After deciding whether to use your Vehicle Belts or
LATCH, be sure to read the warnings below as they
pertain to both systems.
Forward-Facing Installation
You may need to remove
the base for narrow vehicle
seats or airline use. See
“Removing Base” in Belt-
Positioning Booster
section.
NOTE: To install the child
restraint without the base,
use either the recline
mode or upright mode.
For upright mode, rotate
recline stand down and
out, then push up to lock.
Loose LATCH hooks can result in serious
injury or death.
When LATCH is not being
used, fasten belt hooks
together behind the child
restraint as shown.
WARNING: !
Forward-Facing Installation with
Vehicle Belts:
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Place one knee in the
child restraint and push
down firmly while pulling
up on belt to tighten. For
a manual belt, refer to
“Knowing your Vehicle
Belt” section.
With knee still in child
restraint, attach hook to
anchor in vehicle. Push
down firmly and tighten
top anchorage strap.
To Adjust and other top
anchorage strap information: See “Adjusting Top
Anchorage Strap” section.
NOTE: If your vehicle does not have an anchor
bracket, tuck the top anchorage strap and hook
under the base or child restraint.
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