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Section 3 - Proper Use Check List
• Proper use is required. Read and understand instructions
and car seat labels.
• Securely install car seat with LATCH System or vehicle seat
belt and top tether strap.
• Snugly adjust harness around child.
• Infants less than one year old and 20 lbs. (9 kg) must use
car seat rear-facing.
• Do not use car seat rear-facing in vehicle front seating
location with an air bag.
• Secure children in back seat whenever possible.
• Never leave child unattended.
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Do not allow anyone (babysitter, relatives, etc.) to use car
seat without first understanding all instructions.
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Need help installing your infant car seat?
Contact one of the following sources to locate a child safety
seat inspection station in your area:
•Your vehicle dealer.
• Call 1-866-SEAT CHECK (1-866-732-8243).
•Visit www.nhtsa.dot.gov and select “Child Seat
Inspections”.
•Visit www.seatcheck.org.
• Contact a certified child passenger safety technician in
your area. To locate a certified “Child Passenger
Safety” Technician in your area visit www.nhtsa.dot.gov
and select “Child Passenger Safety” and then select
“Technician Contact Locator”.
