Page 2 - Table of Contents
Before You Begin... Table of Contents Warnings..........................................................................................2-4General and Warm Weather Use ..................................................4Registration and Recall ............................................................
Page 4 - WARNING; Do not remove any of the warning labels; Registration and Recall Information
4 WARNING ! Secure the top anchorage strap (tether) provided with this child restraint as specifiedin both the vehicle and this instructionmanual. Do not remove any of the warning labels or other labels on the child restraint. Do not use this child restraint without the seat pad. Placing your child ...
Page 5 - Understanding Your Vehicle; Anchor Bracket; LATCH Anchors
6 Your vehicle’s features may be considerably different thanthose pictured here. Consult your vehicle owner’s manualto help identify your vehicle’s specific features. Understanding Your Vehicle A B C E 7 D A. Anchor Bracket For Top Anchorage Strap (Forward-Facing Only) B. LATCH Anchors (In seat bigh...
Page 7 - Choosing Restraint and Position
10 Choosing Restraint and Position Your child’s height, weight and age determine how yourchild restraint should be placed in the vehicle and whichrestraint should be used. 22-40 lbs (10.1-18 kg)34-43 in. (85.1-110 cm)and Over 1 Year Old Forward-Facing using 5-point harnessChild and child restraint f...
Page 8 - Make sure; The highest
12 5 Place the child’s bottomand back flat against thechild restraint. This willincrease comfort andallow the harness toproperly tighten. Harness Guide 7 Check Harness Height Forward-FacingPosition: Harness guidemust be even with or just above the shoulders. If the harness is belowthe child’s should...
Page 10 - A snug strap
16 17 4 Pull on harness adjustmentstrap to tighten harnesssnugly. NOTE: A snug strap should not allow any slack.It lies in a relativelystraight line withoutsagging. It does not presson the child’s flesh or pushthe child’s body into anunnatural position. WARNING: Failure to fasten and tighten the har...
Page 11 - Anchor bars; Vehicle Belts; Belts in center of the door or side panel; See “Locking Clip” section.; Knowing Your Vehicle Belts
18 19 Choosing LATCH or Vehicle Belts The LATCH System Anchor bars Vehicle Belts If LATCH is not an option,you will use your vehicle’sbelts. In most cases youwill use the lap/shoulderbelt combination. Thereare some vehicle belts thatwill not work with a childrestraint or require specialattention. Se...
Page 12 - Manual Belts; after; Locking Clip; If the buckle plate; The locking clip is located on the back of the seat.
20 21 Buckle Twist vehicle seat belt andlatch plate (or buckle) Buckle plate WARNING ! Failure to check and adjust the manual beltas described above can result in seriousinjury or death. 1 2 Manual Belts Manual lap belts arecommon in the center rearseat and can allow the childrestraint to loosen whe...
Page 13 - LATCH Belt
22 23 5 Rebuckle belt. Lap beltportion should now betight. If not, removelocking clip and repeat allsteps. Forwar d-Facing Use: 22-40 lbs. (10.1-18 kg), 34-43” (85.1-110 cm), Over 1 y ear of age . Forward-Facing Use Lap/Shoulder Belt LATCH Belt Lap Belt WARNING: ! Using this child restraint in any v...
Page 14 - Forward-Facing Installation; Forwar
24 Connect and tightenharness straps prior toinstalling in vehicle.Place child restraint flushagainst the back of thevehicle seat forward-facing in the back seat.The recline position is tobe used only to install thechild restraint flush against the back of the vehicle seat back, if needed.Thread the...
Page 15 - Some “play” from
26 27 With weakest hand at beltpath, tilt and push thechild restraint forward andback, and from side toside. If the seat belts donot loosen, your childrestraint should be secure. NOTE: Some “play” from front to back or about aninch from side to side isacceptable. If it movesmore, review “KnowingYour...
Page 16 - Some “play” from front to back or about an
28 29 With weakest hand atbelt path, tilt and pushthe child restraintforward and back, andfrom side to side. If theLATCH belts do notloosen, your childrestraint should besecure. NOTE: Some “play” from front to back or about an inch from side to side is acceptable.If the child restraint does not rema...
Page 17 - Adjusting the Top Anchorage Strap; You must
To Adjust Top AnchorageStrap: Loosen top anchoragestrap into “loops” at adjusterslide as shown above.To tighten top anchorage strap:Pull on free end (A) of top anchorage strap while holdinghook (B) . To loosen top anchorage strap:Pull on lower top anchoragestrap (C) while holding adjusting slide (D)...
Page 18 - Belt-Positioning Booster Use; To Attach Top; Put knee in child restraint
32 33 Belt-Positioning Booster Use Lap/Shoulder Belt Refer to the “ChoosingRestraint and Position”section to make sureyour child is at theproper weight andheight to use the belt-positioning booster. WARNING ! Loose LATCH hooks can result in seriousinjury or death. Do not use LATCHwhen using the Belt...
Page 19 - Removal of Harness; Pull harness out of shell.
34 35 Rotate metal clip, theninsert up through theshell and pad. From thefront, pull buckle freefrom shell and pad. Lockbuckle plates into bucklefor future use. Belt-P ositioning Booster Use: 40-100 lbs. (18.1-45.4 kg), 43-52” (110.1-132.1 cm), Over 1 y ear of age . 4 Removal of Harness From the bac...
Page 20 - vehicle shoulder belt to tighten.; Make sure the lap
36 37 WARNING ! Check vehicle instructions for moreinformation about air bag/child restraintuse.Do Not Use only the lapbelt when using this seat asa belt-positioning boosterwithout the internalharness.The shoulder belt mustalways be adjusted snuglyacross the child’s chest.NEVER place the shoulderbel...
Page 21 - across bottom of seat; Reinstall Harness
38 39 3 WARNING ! Failure to reattach the buckle and harnesscorrectly, can result in serious injury ordeath. Thread one end ofharness down through sloton left side of shell (1) , across bottom of seat (2) and up through slot onright side (3) . Thread one buckle plateonto harness from back tofront (4...
Page 22 - Removing Seat Pad for Cleaning; Upper Harness
40 41 From the top, pull pad offshell and over headrest. 4 At the bottom, unsnap padoff shell at one corner,working pad out fromharness adjustment coverand unsnap other side.Remove pad from shell. 5 Remove both lowerharness guides in bottomof seat by reachingbetween the base and shellfrom the back. ...
Page 23 - Troubleshooting
42 43 1. If your child restraint is not held securely by the belt:Press down firmly on the child restraint and remove all theslack in the belt. Make sure the belt buckle is not up againstthe child restraint where the belt cannot be tightened.Review Locking Clip section and Top Anchorage StrapSection...
Page 24 - Replacement Parts Order Form; We; Warranty
44 45 Replacement Parts Order Form Complete the form below. Your model number with colorcode and manufacturer date code MUST be included on theform to ensure proper replacement parts. Your modelnumber with color code and the date code can be found on asticker on the side of child restraint. Payment ...