14 15
• Rear-facing installation can be improved
by the use of the Versa-Tether. See pages
27–30.
6 Align each LATCH strap on the LATCH bar
with the “LATCH Strap Here Rear-Facing”
label (Fig. E) on each side of the child seat.
(Fig. F).
7 Push the child seat firmly into the vehicle
seat while pulling each LATCH strap tight
(Fig. G).
8 Verify that all connections are secure, the
LATCH strap is aligned to the “LATCH Strap
Here Rear-Facing” label on each side of the
child seat, and that the child seat is stable.
• The child seat is secure when it cannot be
moved more than 1 in. (2.5 cm) front-to-
back or side-to-side at the belt path. If the
child seat is not secure, repeat the process
or use an alternate seating location.
• When properly installed in the rear-facing
position, the back angle of the child seat
should be 30° – 45° from vertical (not to
exceed 45°) when the car is parked on a
level surface (Fig. H).
• If necessary, the proper recline angle can
be achieved by placing a rolled towel or
pool noodle in the seat bight to level the
child seat’s base.
E
F
G
H
WARNING! Do NOT raise the child
seat off the front edge of the vehicle seat. This
could cause your child seat not to perform as
intended.
Installation: Rear-Facing
LATCH Installation
• Figure A illustrates a rear-facing LATCH
installation.
• Verify that your vehicle is equipped with
LATCH anchors. If LATCH anchors are not
available, you must use the vehicle belt
installation methods.
1 If stored, remove the LATCH hooks from the
LATCH storage pouches on the sides of the
child seat.
2 Press and hold the first LATCH adjuster
release button, then pull the LATCH strap to
full length. Repeat for the remaining LATCH
hook.
3 Recline the child seat and place rear-facing
on the vehicle seat. This child seat must be
in the reclined position when installed rear-
facing. See Recline Adjustment on page 31.
4 Attach one LATCH hook to its adjacent
vehicle LATCH anchor (Fig. B).
• The LATCH hook MUST be attached over
the LATCH anchor (Fig. D).
• Pull on the hook to confirm attachment.
TIP:You may need to turn the front of the child
seat toward you for easier access to the
vehicle LATCH anchor.
5 Attach the remaining LATCH hook to its
adjacent vehicle LATCH anchor (Fig. C). D
B
C
Installation: Rear-Facing
A
WARNING! Do not use the lower
anchors of the child restraint anchorage
system (LATCH system) to attach this child
restraint when restraining a child weighing
more than 40 lbs (18 kg).
