Century STE - Manuals

BASIC INFORMATION ❃ C e r t i f i c a t i o n This car seat meets or exceeds all applicablerequirements of Canada Motor Vehicle SafetyStandard 213 and 213.1: • For use in motor vehicles • For use in air travel (see "Aircraft Use" section) ❃ Government Alert Transport Canada alertsvehicle own...

BASIC INFORMATION continued 5 ❃ Useful Life Do not use car seat after date shown on back of carseat due to changing requirements and normal wearand tear. Example: ❃ Vehicle Seat Protection Continuous use of a car seat on a vehicle seat maycause damage. To protect vehicle seat, use a carseat mat, tow...

B i r t h 6 HEIGHT & WEIGHT LIMITS WARNING Read this section carefully. Incorrect use can cause serious injury or death to child. This car seat can be used two different ways dependingon the weight of child. Rear-facing (Birth to 10 kg [22 lbs.]): • Infants from birth to 9 kg (20 lbs.) must be r...

7 HEIGHT & WEIGHT LIMITS continued ❃ Preterm or Low Birth Weight Infant A preterm infant or low birth weight infant may be atspecial risk in a vehicle or aircraft. According to theAmerican Academy of Pediatrics, these infants maysuffer breathing difficulties while reclined in a car seat. Century...

8 REAR-FACING INFANT - LESS THAN 10 KG (22 LBS.) ❃ Tether Strap When using car seat rear-facing , the tether strap should be rolled up and secured with a rubber band.A loose tether strap may become deadly in a suddenstop or accident. ❃ Car Seat MUST Be In Reclined Position • Pull recline stand out (...

9 REAR-FACING INFANT - LESS THAN 10 KG (22 LBS)continued ❃ Car Seat Installation Never put car seat in a front vehicle seat unlessrecommended in vehicle owner's manual. 1 Place car seat rear-facing on vehicle seat firmly againstvehicle seat back. 2 Thread vehicle seat beltthrough openings onarmrests...

10 REAR-FACING INFANT - LESS THAN 10 KG (22 LBS.) continued WARNING Do not use strap covers (shown), blankets, thick cushions, or padding under harness straps or child. They interfere with proper fit of harness straps and child could be ejected on impact. 1 Harness straps must be in the bottom or mi...

5 Place child in car seat.Child's bottom and backmust be firmly againstcar seat back. 6 Place child's arms throughharness straps and insertboth tongues into buckle. Make sure harness strapsare not twisted. 7 Pull up on tongues to besure buckle is locked. 8 From back of harness tie,slide harness stra...

12 10 Position harness tie at mid chest or 8 cm (3 inches) below child's chin. IMPORTANT: The harness tie keeps the harness straps close and snug on child's shoulders to help prevent ejection. 11 Harness straps must be snug against child with just enough room for you to insert one finger between eac...

13 FORWARD-FACING TODDLER - MORETHAN 9 KG (20 LBS.) ❃ Tether Strap Tether strap and anchor hardware have beensupplied with car seat. Tether strap must always be used when car seat is inthe forward-facing position. Tether strap is not a replacement for vehicle seat belt. Tether strap is to be used in...

16 FORWARD-FACING TODDLER - MORETHAN 9 KG (20 LBS.) continued 5 Place child in car seat.Child's bottom and backmust be firmly against thecar seat. 6 Place child's arms throughharness srtaps and insertboth tongues into buckle. Make sure harness strapsare not twisted. 7 Pull up on tongues to besure bu...

FORWARD-FACING TODDLER - MORETHAN 9 KG (20 LBS.) continued 10 Position harness tie at mid chest or 8 cm (3 inches) below child's chin. IMPORTANT: The harness tie keeps the harness straps close and snug on child's shoulders to help prevent ejection. 11 Harness straps must be snug against child with j...

CHANGING HARNESS STRAP SLOTS ❃ Use proper harness slots • Rear-facing - Use bottom or middle slots which are at or just below child's shoulders. • Forward-facing - Must use top slots only. 1 Loosen harness straps: • Lift adjuster lever (A) to release harness straps. • Pull harness straps (B). 2 Remo...

CHANGING CROTCH STRAP SLOT 19 ❃ Use proper crotch strap slots For children under 13.6 kg (30 lbs.) move crotch strapand buckle to the openingclosest to but not under child. For children over 13.6 kg (30 lbs.) move crotch strapand buckle to the forwardopening. This will give alarger child more room a...

Identify your vehicle seat belt. Car seat must be usedwith a vehicle seat belt that will stay tight while driving.If vehicle does not have a lap belt that will stay tight,see dealer. NOTE: #1 The locking latch plate on some seat belts may slip and loosen after being buckled through car seat. If this...

VEHICLE SEAT BELTS continued Locking Clip (top back of car seat) Latch Plate ❃ Continuous Loop Combination Lap/Shoulder Belt with Sliding Latch Plate Pull on latch plate. If belt slides freely through latch plate, a locking clip must be used (stored on top back of car seat). WARNING Failure to use l...

❃ Belts Anchored Forward of Seat Crease Belts anchored forward of seat crease (as shownbelow) may not securely hold car seat. Check vehicleowner's manual or auto dealer. • Do not use unless approved by vehicle manufacturer. • After installation, check that car seat stays securely fastened. ❃ Do Not ...

SPECIAL INFORMATION ❃ Aircraft Use Your Century car seat is certified foruse on aircraft (see label on car seat).Most airlines in the U.S. andCanada will allow you to use acar seat if it carries such a labeland fits properly on the aircraft.Contact your airline about their policy. Use your Century c...

SPECIAL INFORMATION continued ❃ I n s p e c t i o n Regularly inspect harness system on car seat. Ifharness straps are frayed or heavily soiled, harnessassembly must be replaced (see "ReplacementParts" section). Do not use car seat after date shown on back ofcar seat. ❃ Product Label Locatio...

SPECIAL INFORMATION continued Left Side 7 Belt Here Rear-Facing Label. 8 Warning/Air Bag Label. 9 Adjust Recline Stand Label. 10 Model & Manufacturer Date Label. 11 Belt Here Forward-Facing Label. 12 Read & Understand Instruction Label. 25 ❃ Need Help? If you need help with this product, cal...

REPLACEMENT PARTS A. Vinyl Back Pad US $ 9.00 B. Vinyl Seat Pad US $ 7.00 C. Classic Fabric Seat Pad US $ 29.95 D. Prestige Fabric Seat Pad US $ 39.95 E. Push-in Buttons US $ 1.00 F. Harness Straps US $ 3.95 G.Harness Tie US $ 1.00 H. Locking Clip US $ 1.75 I. Buckle & Crotch Strap US $ 8.75 wit...

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