I see some reviews that say the headrest and straps can only be adjusted with the seat uninstalled. Is this true?
632510
you adjust the straps from the back of the car seat, very easy to do....my daughter loves this seat very much for her little one,,,made very well...A.Henry
632511
As far as the straps being moved up or down and the buckle forward and backward...yes that's true. I don't know of any car seats that aren't that way.
632512
It can be adjusted in place. just have to reach behind seat , it is not a problem. this is the best selling car seat on the planet right now. high end unit.
632513
Yes this is true. There's a handle in the back you have to pull out and then up or down to adjust the headrest and straps simultaneously. It would be impossible to do while installed. You DO NOT have to rethread the straps.
632514
Yes it is. This is not a no rethread harness seat. It's not a hard seat to install though so it hasn't been a problem for us.
632515
the headrest can be moved up with out uninstalling & belts can be adjusted for tightness but if you need to move the straps to a different shoulder level have to be able to get into the back of seat - same as with britax or graco -- all i do is release the safety anchor & undo one belt in less then 5 inutes my strap is adjusted & my seat is back in place
2127981
I purchased a coupe with the armrest already installed. I didn't care for the look of it initially so I asked the dealer about taking it out and was told it was difficult and time consuming, thus expensive. After looking closely, it is apparent that at least one seat would have to be removed. I wasn't interested in doing this what with all the wiring for airbags, etc. After living with it for six months though, I love it, wouldn't we without it. My Mini is an automatic so I'm not sure I would like it if it were a manual.
1171897
not directly. A strap goes around the headrest and a second strap goes around the seat and clips together at the back. there is a tether that attaches to the seat belt with a clasp that attaches to your pet's harness.
416654
There are two straps. There is a headrest strap and a strap that has to go BEHIND the seat, so unless you can get behind the seat to clip the strap, it isn't going to work.
888374
I think so... I didn't take my headrest off... just adjusted the strap after I put it over them.
1148449
The long strap fits behind the back of my outback, and it is adjustable. You may be able to hook headrest straps to back strap in effort to keep top up, especially if your dog is an active passenger. My only issue with product is that my dog keeps moving floor part up towards back seat. I plan to problem solve by putting something soft and weighted on floor to hold it down. Otherwise, product is great as my dog is a HUGE shedder! It also helps to keep her in back as she likes to ride with her front paws on middle console. Hope this helps!
609609
The straps that would attach to the front seat headrest are adjustable, but as others have mentioned, I think the best way to address the issue is to not attach that strap until after the dog is in the vehicle. It's a nice seat cover for pets, so don't hesitate to purchase.
1068654
We ended up returning it because we didn't like the way the straps seemed to stick when you were tightening and loosening, and because it didn't fit well in our Aveo or Golf. I don't remember the seat reclining... if I remember correctly (and I believe someone else may have mentioned this) the base has a piece in the front that can flip out to create more of a reclined seat position, but for us it also then made it harder to adjust for correct install.
1917050
I think you need the head rest unless you tuck the straps behind the seat.....not sure if that would work!
555944
Yes it has adjustable straps that you place around the back of the headrests, of any vehicle.
1331878
The ones that go around the headrests work really well! There is a larger strap that I haven't tried, but it comes with instructions.
1791817
It is not removable. The headrest pretty much fits into the shape of the back of the chair and doesn't protrude much. You don't really feel it behind your head.
1645809
Yes, removal of the headrest is not necessary. The piece has a spring in it which allows it to be compressed and slipped into place,
318481
You what?? I don't know! :( it seems so long ago that I used it. Ummm... There is no knob but adjusting the straps was very easy. I do remember that. Sorry I'm not more helpful. Also this is a "no frills" seat. In hindsight I would've tried to find something alittle more cozy. :)
449715
there is a center strap - if you pulled out your headrest and put the rod through the strap it would work, then put the headrest back on
807375
The harness straps are NOT removable but situated in such a way that they can be easily tucked underneath the seat unobtrusively. Really a minor inconvenience in the big scheme of things as overall this is a fantastic seat! You could cut them off if it really bothered you but that would lower its resale value. My daughter doesnt use the harness anymore so we just tuck underneath into tye hollow area under the seat and nobody is the wiser.
2208892
No. The headrest is adjustable and the seat is wide. My son loves it so much we bought a second.