Installing Seat Belt Retained Child Seats

Installing Seat Belt Retained Child Seats

First, make sure that the child falls into the correct weight range for the seat being used. See Choosing a Child Safety Seat.

The following is a general procedure for installing a seat belt retained child restraint. You should always read and follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer of the child safety seat you are installing.

1. Place the child safety seat in the vehicle seat.

2. Fully extend the seat belt to engage the ALR (If equipped). See Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR).

3. Route the seat belt and secure the buckle in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

4. Allow the seat belt to retract. Firmly push the safety seat into the vehicle seat and remove all slack in the seat belt.

5. If the safety seat has an upper tether, attach it to the back of the vehicle seat. See Attaching Upper Tether Straps.

6. Check that the safety seat is not loose. Do this by holding the safety seat by the belt path and try to slide it side to side and front to back.

   If it moves more than 1 inch (2.5 cm) from side to side or front to back, then it is too loose. If you cannot tighten the safety seat any further, then try a different recommended seating location or try another child safety seat.