Summit ENG. 4358-3412E - Manual (Page 17)

To Adjust Top Anchorage
Strap: Loosen top anchorage
strap into “loops” at adjuster
slide as shown above.
To tighten top anchorage strap:
Pull on free end
(A) of top
anchorage strap while holding
hook
(B) .
To loosen top anchorage strap:
Pull on lower top anchorage
strap
(C) while holding
adjusting slide (D) with your other hand.
Pull on free end of top anchorage strap until the “loops” are
flush against the adjuster. Reattach hook to anchor to check
fit, repeat steps if needed.
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WARNING !
You must follow the threading diagram
exactly. Failure to follow these steps could
cause the strap to loosen in a crash, which
can result in serious injury or death.
Forwar
d-Facing Use:
22-40 lbs.
(10.1-18 kg),
34-43” (85.1-110 cm),
Ov
er 1 y
ear of age
.
Adjusting the Top Anchorage Strap
Style 1 - To Attach Top
Anchorage Strap: Put knee
in child restraint and push
down; attach hook to anchor in
vehicle to estimate how much
adjustment you need, then
unhook.
Tighten
Loosen
A
B
C
D
Style 2 - To Attach Top
Anchorage Strap: At the
adjuster, unlace free end of
strap from right side of
adjuster slide and loosen into
“loops” (1). Put knee in child
restriant and push down;
attach hook to anchor to
estimate how much you
need, then unhook (2).
To loosen top anchorage
strap: With adjuster in hand,
pull the top strap (3) between
adjuster and child restriant to
desired length. Attach hook
to anchor, check fit, repeat
steps if necessary.
You must
rethread the free end of
strap back down through
the right slot (5) or the
tether will not hold.
Tighten strap so “loops” are
gone and there is no slack or
play.
To tighten tether: With
adjuster in hand, pull the top
strap (4) between adjuster
and hook to the desired
length. Attach hook to
anchor, check fit, repeat steps
if necessary.
You must
rethread the free end of
strap back down through
the right slot (5) or the
tether will not hold.
Tighten strap so “loops” are
gone and there is no slack or
play.
WARNING !
You must follow the threading diagram
exactly. Failure to follow these steps could
cause the strap to loosen in a crash, which
can result in serious injury or death.
To child restraint
Hook
Right side Left side
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
The top anchorage strap is used for the forward-facing
position only.
Most vehicles made after 9/1/99 already have the anchor
hardware for a top anchorage strap. Refer to your owner’s
manual or call your dealer.
Storage of Top Anchorage Strap:
Belt-Positioning Booster position: Place top anchorage
strap and anchor hook under the child restraint.
Review the 3 styles of top anchorage straps below and the
next 2 pages to determine which style you have. Review label
on top anchorage strap to verify your adjustment method.
continued on next page.
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