23 24positions. Whenever possible, this CarSeat should be secured in the rear center,seating position. The rear seat directlybehind the front seats NOT in a third rowrear seat. (Fig 24-1)• ONLY place in a forward-facing vehicleseat. DO NOT place this Car Seat in anyvehicle seat that faces to the rear.(Fig 24-2)• DO NOT place this Car Seat in any vehicleseat that faces to either side of the vehicle.(Fig. 24-3).• We recommend that you use the centerrear seat position as the safest locationfor the Car Seat. In addition, wheneverpossible, have an adult ride in the rearwith the child in order to monitor the child.Note: LATCH system may not be availablein the center rear seat position. Installwith a vehicle seat belt if LATCH is notavailable.• If the driver is the only adult in the vehicle and the child requiresconstant monitoring, then a vehicle front seating position may be usedif there is no passenger side Active Air bag and all of the followingrequirements are met for this location.SELECTING THE BEST VEHICLE LOCATIONWARNING!DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur:• IMPROPER PLACEMENT OF THE CHILD RESTRAINTINCREASES THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.8.1 Overall Considerations in Selecting a Location• According to accident statistics, children are safer when properlyrestrained in rear vehicle seating positions, rather than front seating8.0 Selecting a Vehicle Seat Location8.0 Selecting a Vehicle Seat Location24-124-224-3Not every location within an automobile may be safe for the installation ofthis Car Seat. Car Seat must be tightly secured and remain tightly securedat all time. Some automobiles have no seating position installation of a CarSeat. Improper placement or use of a car seat that is not tightly secured ina vehicle will increase the risk of death or serious injury.Please follow the instructions in this manual and in your vehicle owner’smanual carefully to ensure proper location and installation of this Car Seat.If you are uncertain about the proper location of the Car Seat within thevehicle, contact your vehicle manufacturer directly or through their dealerbefore using this Car Seat. You are also invited to call Baby Trend at1-800-328-7363 for additional information or assistance.WARNING