Safety 1st Grow and Go Air Instructions Manual

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Choosing Lower Anchor Beltor Vehicle Belts30The LATCH SystemThe lower anchors of LATCH (LowerAnchors and Tethers for CHildren) is a uni-versal system for installing child restraintswithout using vehicle seat belts.The lower anchor system can ONLY beused in vehicles that have the loweranchor bars installed in designated LATCHseating positions. Most vehicles manufac-tured after September 2002 are equippedwith lower anchor bars.Check your vehicle owner’s manual to seewhich seating positions may be equippedwith the LATCH system.When installing this child restraintwith vehicle belts or when using as abooster seat, the lower anchor hooksand belt MUST be properly stored.To store the lower anchor belt on thischild restraint: Thread lower anchor beltthrough rear-facing belt path. Then attachhooks to storage attachments as shown.Gently pull free end of belt to removeslack.Vehicle BeltsIf lower anchors are not an option or yourchild weighs more than 40 lb (18 kg), youmust use the vehicle seat belt system toinstall the child restraint.There are some vehicle belts that will notwork with a child restraint or will requirespecial attention. Check your vehicleowner’s manual for specific instructions.WARNINGS: When used correctly the lower anchor beltor vehicle belts are equally safe. Do not use both the loweranchor belt and vehicle belt at the same time.Lower AnchorBarsLower Anchor HooksAdjusterLower Anchor BeltStorageKnowing Your Vehicle BeltsReview your vehicle owner’s manual for vehicle seat belt use withchild restraints. This is your best source for information concerningyour vehicle.Not all vehicle belts will work with this child restraint. This childrestraint must be tightly locked in place at all times. You mustdetermine if your vehicle’s belts are compatible with this childrestraint.Vehicle Belts• Automatic/Passive vehicle seat beltsYou MUST have a lap belt to install any childrestraint. An automatic (passive) shoulder beltmay or may not have a separate lap belt.• Do not use with inflatable seat beltsYou may need to move the child restraint to another seatinglocation or use only the lower anchor belt.• Vehicle belts in center of the door or side panelYou must move the child restraint to another seating location.• Vehicle belts that are in front of the seatbightYou may need to move the child restraint toanother seating location.• ELR (Emergency Locking Retractor) vehicle beltsThese belts only lock in a sudden stop or crash, and do notproperly secure a child restraint alone.To determine if you have this type of belt,gently pull the belt all the way out of the retractor(spool), let it return several inches, then pull onit again. If it moves freely, it is an ELR belt. If it islocked and will not allow any more belt to come out, it is aswitchable retractor.If you have an ELR lap and shoulder belt, review the “Vehicle LatchPlate” section on page 31 to see if you need a locking clip.WARNING: ELR lap-only belts MUST NOT be used withthis child restraint.29 continued on next page4358-6835 Grow and Go Air.indd 35-364358-6835 Grow and Go Air.indd 35-36 10/29/15 3:33 PM10/29/15 3:33 PM