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How does a locking clip work?
A locking clip works by clamping the lap and sash portion of the seat belt near the buckle to prevent slack and ensure a tight install. When installed properly, the seat should not be able to move more than a ½ inch to either side.
Do you need a locking clip?
The locking clip is not needed for most car seat installations. The locking clip is needed when the shoulder portion of the vehicle’s lap/shoulder seatbelt cannot be locked to hold the car seat securely. You should not use a locking clip if it is not required to properly install the car seat in the vehicle.
Why do seat belts lock when pulled out?
Seatbelts have an inertia lock in them that reacts to a sudden pull on the belt by locking it in place. This ensures that you are locked in place so you can’t slam face first into the steering wheel or dashboard in the event of a crash.
Should I lock the seatbelt with a high back booster?
Specifically for booster riders: Once they are buckled in, they should not be touching their belt. Locking the seat belt has the potential to increase injury in a crash as with the belt locked, there is a greater chance of the child sliding under the lap belt (often called submarining).
Are chest clips dangerous?
FALSE! The chest clip is a pre-crash positioner. It doesn’t hold baby in. In fact, in the event of an accident, the chest clip will often open and move down the harness of its own accord, all without injuring baby.
Why do you need a locking clip for a car seat?
For a seatbelt that only has an Emergency Locking Retractor, a small metal piece called a locking clip keeps the lap portion of the seatbelt tight in the car seat belt path. It ensures that the car seat is positioned properly in an accident. How to lock seat belt for car seat installation
Can you use a locking clip on a lap only belt?
Locking clips are NEVER used on a lap only belt. If a lap only seat belt does not lock, please contact a certified technician or even a technician instructor for assistance with your installation. Some car seats come with built-in locking clips called lock offs. If a seat has these, read the instruction manual on when to use them.
Do you need a clip for a seatbelt?
The “latch plate” (part where the metal buckle tongue is) has to slide freely along the seatbelt If it’s a lap-only seatbelt, chances are high that it locks on its own anyway! There are some other seatbelt lock styles you may find like a locking latch plate, and those don’t require a locking clip.