0 installing base u sing vehicle s ea t belt – Graco SMART SEAT PD163434A User Manual

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You must carefully follow the instructions provided by your vehicle manufacturer,
in addition to the information in this manual. Before proceeding be sure you
have read and understood, “7.0 Choosing an Appropriate Vehicle Seat
Location” on pages 22-26.

Make sure vehicle is on level ground

A

and not like in picture

B

.

If a front passenger seat is used (see air bag warning, page 4), slide the vehicle
seat rearward as far as possible from the dashboard. If a rear seat is used, make
sure the seat in front of it is moved forward enough and is upright enough to
allow room for the child restraint.
When using the vehicle seat belts to install the base, the lock-off is ALWAYS used
to secure both belts of the lap or lap/shoulder belt.
1. Position base in vehicle seat as shown

C

.

2. Open the lock-off and route the vehicle belt through the belt path and over

the lock-off

D

.

3. Buckle seat belt. Pull up on shoulder belt while pushing down on base to

tighten

E

.

4. Close lock-off

F

.

5. Test base for secure installation by moving front to back and left to right at the

belt path

G

. Base should not move more than 1 inch ( 2.54 cm). If belt loosens

or lengthens, repeat procedure.

Lap Belt

H

and Lap/Shoulder Belt

I

should appear as shown when installed.

9.0 Installing Base U

sing

Vehicle S

ea

t Belt

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