Page 2 - IMPORTANT INFORMATION; Registration Information
IMPORTANT INFORMATION 1 Thank you for selecting the Century ® 5-Point Series STE ™ Infant/Toddler Car Seat. No car seat can guarantee protection frominjury in every situation, but proper use helpsreduce the risk of serious injury or death. ❃ Registration Information Child restraints (car seats) coul...
Page 3 - Height & Weight Limits; Special Information; Installation of Tether Strap Anchor Hardware; TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page 1 Important Information 3 Warnings 4 Basic Information ❃ Use 6 Height & Weight Limits 8 Rear-facing Infant - Less Than 10 kg (22 lbs.) 13 Forward-facing Toddler - More Than 9 kg (20 lbs) 18 Changing Harness Strap Slots 19 Changing Crotch Strap Slots 20 Vehicle Seat Belts ❃ Special Informati...
Page 4 - WARNINGS
3 Failure to follow the instructions in this manualand car seat labels can result in child striking thevehicle’s interior during a sudden stop oraccident. Secure this child restraint with avehicle seat belt as shown in this manual. Infants less than 9 kg (20 lbs.) must use thiscar seat rear-facing ....
Page 5 - BASIC INFORMATION; C e r t i f i c a t i o n; • For use in motor vehicles; Government Alert; Vehicle Seat
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...
Page 6 - BASIC INFORMATION continued; Useful Life; Hot parts can burn unprotected skin.; Always check
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...
Page 7 - B i r t h; HEIGHT & WEIGHT LIMITS; • Top of child's ears; MUST be below top of car seat.; kg; Outgrowing Car Seat; WARNING
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...
Page 8 - Preterm or Low Birth Weight Infant; before you and your infant
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...
Page 9 - Car seat must be properly leveled.
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 (...
Page 10 - Car Seat Installation; Place car seat; . Serious crippling injury or
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...
Page 11 - at or just below child's shoulders when; Placing Child In Car Seat
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...
Page 12 - Harness Tie Tab
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...
Page 13 - Periodically adjust harness straps as child grows.; closest to
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...
Page 14 - Tether Strap; not a replacement for vehicle seat; Car Seat MUST Be In Upright Position
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...
Page 17 - From back of harness tie,
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...
Page 18 - Position harness tie at; Harness straps must be snug; Be sure crotch strap is in the opening
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...
Page 19 - CHANGING HARNESS STRAP SLOTS; Use proper harness slots
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...
Page 20 - CHANGING CROTCH STRAP SLOT; Use proper crotch strap slots; For children; To Change Crotch Strap Slot; Turn car seat upside down.; Do not; C l i p
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...
Page 21 - VEHICLE SEAT BELTS
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...
Page 22 - VEHICLE SEAT BELTS continued; Continuous Loop Combination; must be; used (stored on top back of; Place car seat in seating position to be used.
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...
Page 23 - The following vehicle seat belts; Lap/Shoulder Belt with Sewn Latch Plate; Seat Crease
❃ 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 ...
Page 24 - SPECIAL INFORMATION; Aircraft Use; Install car seat on an aircraft the; Second Hand Car Seats; Reverse above steps for replacing pads.
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...
Page 25 - SPECIAL INFORMATION continued; I n s p e c t i o n; Label locations on car seat; Front
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...
Page 26 - Left Side; Belt Here; Or write us at: Century Products Company
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...
Page 28 - REPLACEMENT PARTS; N. Instructions & Parts Form FREE
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...
Page 30 - or charge card number, in an envelope to:; Centur y Products Company; You put more than your trust in us.
Send your order, with check, money order, or charge card number, in an envelope to: Centur y Products Company 9600 Valley View Road Macedonia, Ohio 44056-2096 Attention: Consumer Relations Depar tment You put more than your trust in us. ™
