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DaveCS
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Two installation questions
The first question involves the use of a tether. The instructions with the seat (Marathon) list two acceptable methods of instalation in rear facing mode. I attached the tether to a fixed seat mount under the front passenger seat, so the tether goes forward slightly, and down. The instructions also say that you can attach the tether to a tether mount on the rear deck, or on the back of the seat (or floor) in a mini van. Is one of these safer than the other? I can't find any test data that says anything about what each method is supposed to accomplish. I'm thinking of switching the mount because the other method (over the seat to the rear deck) "seems" like a better choice. Opinions? Web links?
The second question is about built in locking clips. Our 3 1/2 year old sits in a Freeway Plus with built in locking clips. I've never been able to get them to work. I've been using a metal locking clip next to the seat belt latch instead. They are a spring loaded affair, with little plastic "teeth" that (I suppose) are supposed to grab the belt tighter as it tries to pull through. I put the belt through them, push the safety seat down into the car seat and pull the belt through the locking clip. I then let go of the seat to help tension the system. Every time I pull on the seat, the seat belt pulls through the locking clip. Am I using these wrong?
Thanks
The first question involves the use of a tether. The instructions with the seat (Marathon) list two acceptable methods of instalation in rear facing mode. I attached the tether to a fixed seat mount under the front passenger seat, so the tether goes forward slightly, and down. The instructions also say that you can attach the tether to a tether mount on the rear deck, or on the back of the seat (or floor) in a mini van. Is one of these safer than the other? I can't find any test data that says anything about what each method is supposed to accomplish. I'm thinking of switching the mount because the other method (over the seat to the rear deck) "seems" like a better choice. Opinions? Web links?
The second question is about built in locking clips. Our 3 1/2 year old sits in a Freeway Plus with built in locking clips. I've never been able to get them to work. I've been using a metal locking clip next to the seat belt latch instead. They are a spring loaded affair, with little plastic "teeth" that (I suppose) are supposed to grab the belt tighter as it tries to pull through. I put the belt through them, push the safety seat down into the car seat and pull the belt through the locking clip. I then let go of the seat to help tension the system. Every time I pull on the seat, the seat belt pulls through the locking clip. Am I using these wrong?
Thanks