Safety 1st Alpha Omega 65 Instructions Manual

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21 22Installation in VehicleCheck the vehicle belt or UAS belt before each use. Useonly if the belt is tightened properly and securely.When unoccupied the rear-facing child restraint must befi rmly secured to the vehicle with a lower universal an-chorage system if available or with a vehicle seat belt. Thetether strap must be stored as described in the instructionmanual.When unoccupied, the forward-facing child restraint mustbe firmly secured to the vehicle with a lower universalanchorage system if available or with a vehicle seat beltand the tether strap.When unoccupied, the booster seat must be firmly securedto the vehicle with the vehicle’s seat belt only. The loweruniversal anchorage system and tether strap must bestored as described in the instruction manual.In a crash or sudden stop, an unsecured child restraint orbooster seat could injure the driver or other occupants inthe vehicle.Always check vehicle owner’s manual for proper use of ve-hicle seat belts and the universal anchorage system (UAS)with your child restraint.In very few vehicles, the child restraint and booster seatcannot be properly installed because of the type of seatbelt system, airbag system and/or lack of location toanchor the tether strap. Always read and follow the vehicleowner’s manual instructions for child restraint use.Vehicle Seating PositionNever install a rear-facing child restraint in the frontseat of a vehicle equipped with an active passengerside frontal airbag.Always check vehicle owner’s manual for child restraint andbooster seat use with side airbags.For vehicles with no rear seats, check the vehicle owner’smanual for location and installation of a child restraint andbooster seat.Use the child restraint or booster seat only onvehicle seats that face forward.Do not use on seats that face the sides or rear ofthe vehicle.For vehicles with an airbag, but without a backseat, refer to your vehicle owner’s manual.If you are not sure where to place the child restraint in your vehicle,consult your vehicle owner’s manual or contact Dorel Juvenile GroupConsumer Care Department.Children are safer when properlyrestrained in rear seating positionsthan in front seating positions.According to accident statistics,children in rear seating positions arestatistically safer, whether you have airbags, advanced airbags,or no airbags at all.To avoid your child being seriously burned, take the followingprecautions:1. Park in the shade or where sun does not directly hit the childrestraint.2. Cover the child restraint with a sheet or blanket when not in use.3. Check for hot seat and buckles before placing child in child restraint.To help protect your vehicle seat’s upholstery from damage, use asingle layer towel underneath and behind child restraint.