Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; Before You Begin; Car Seat Use
TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Information..................................... 1 Warnings ...................................................... 2 Basic Information............................................. 4 Vehicle Seat Belts............................................ 16 Locking Clip...............
Page 3 - IMPORTANT INFORMATION; Registration Information
IMPORTANT INFORMATION No car seat can guarantee protection from injury in every situation, but proper use helps reduce the risk of serious injury or death. Child restraints (car seats) could be recalled for safety reasons. You must register this restraint to be reached in a recall. Fill out the regi...
Page 4 - WARNINGS
WARNINGS - Prevent serious injury or death: DO NOT use rear-facing child restraint in a vehicle seating position equipped withan air bag. Child’s head and neck maybe seriously injured when aninflating air bag hits back of childrestraint. Never put a car seat in a front vehicleseat unless recommended...
Page 5 - - Prevent serious injury or death
3 DO NOT use car seat if it is damaged ormissing parts. DO NOT use accessories or parts otherthan those provided by Century orGraco. Their use could alter the performance of the car seat. Car seat must be properly leveled: • Too reclined can result in injury or ejection. • Too upright can result in ...
Page 6 - BASIC INFORMATION
DO NOT use after date shown on back of car seat due to changing requirements and normal wear and tear. Look for: BASIC INFORMATION This car seat meets or exceeds all applicable requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 for use in motor vehicles and aircraft. Always secure car seat wi...
Page 7 - HEIGHT & WEIGHT LIMITS
This car seat is designed for rear-facing use only by an infant whose: • Weight is less than 22 lbs (10 kg) and; • Height is less than 29 inches (73.7 cm) HEIGHT & WEIGHT LIMITS A preterm or low birth weight infant may be at special risk in a vehicle or aircraft. According to the American Academ...
Page 9 - INSTALLATION
(fig. a) (fig. b) (fig. c) Tabs Foot INSTALLATION WITH BASE (continued) 7
Page 12 - PLACING CHILD IN CAR SEAT; WARNING
Place child in car seat with child’s back flat against back of car seat. Place harness straps over child’s shoulders andinsert tongue(s) into buckle to lock. Pull up on tongue(s) to be sure they are locked. Close harness tie: Position harness tie at arm pit level. Adjust harness straps to be snug wi...
Page 14 - OPERATIONS and ADJUSTMENTS
OPERATIONS and ADJUSTMENTS 12 Adjustable Handle: • Handle has three adjustment positions. • Push in red buttons on each side of handle, rotate and release red buttons. Continue rotating handle to desired position until you hear a “click” sound. • IMPORTANT: Before lifting car seat, place handle in “...
Page 17 - Models
15 OPERATIONS and ADJUSTMENTS (continued) Loops Tab Rod Openings Clip Pockets 5-Point Models (fig. c) (fig. d) Slots
Page 18 - VEHICLE SEAT BELTS
VEHICLE SEAT BELTS 16 If car seat is not held securely after followinginstructions in this manual, vehicle seat belt labels, and vehicle owner’s manual: • Move car seat to another seating location and try again, or • Contact vehicle dealer for possible seat belt modification parts. Not all vehicle s...
Page 19 - Belts Forward of Seat Crease
Vehicle seat belts located forward of seat crease may not securely hold car seat. Check vehicle owner’s manual or see vehicle dealer forcar seat installation requirements. • If approved for use with car seat, install car seat and check for secure installation by pulling car seat front to back. If ca...
Page 20 - Lap Belts - Manually Adjustable
Lap belts with retractors may or may not hold a car seat securely. Follow these steps to determine if you have a retractor system that will hold car seat securely: a. Pull belt all the way out.b. Allow belt to retract about 6 inches (15 cm).c. Pull out on belt again. If belt is locked and you cannot...
Page 21 - Passive Restraint
19 DO NOT use with any car seat. F Passive Restraint - Lap Belt with Motorized Shoulder Belt DO NOT use with any car seat. Belts will not stay tight while driving. F Passive Restraint - Lap or Shoulder Belt Mounted on Door VEHICLE SEAT BELTS (continued)
Page 23 - Locking Clip
1/2 inch (1 cm) Avoid serious injury or death: • Failure to use locking clip where required will result in car seat not being securely held in place. • Remove locking clip from seat belts when not being used with car seat. • DO NOT use locking clip as a vehicle seat belt shortener. WARNING F Locking...
Page 24 - STROLLER USE
22 STROLLER USE Prevent injuries from falls: • Make sure child is securely buckled into car seat. • Make sure car seat locks onto stroller. • Avoid tip over of stroller. Use caution on turns and irregular and ramped surfaces. • Never leave child unattended. WARNING Using the Car Seat with a Graco ® ...
Page 25 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
23 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Prevent serious injury or death: • Buckle must be properly latched. • Periodically inspect and clean buckle to remove objects or debris that could prevent latching. WARNING Seat Pad: Machine-wash separately on gentle cycle andmachine-dry on cool air setting or line dry. Har...
Page 26 - Aircraft Use
24 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (continued) Century advises against loaning or passing along car seat. This car seat is certified for use on aircraft (see label on car seat). Contact airline about their policy. Use this car seat only on forward-facing aircraftseats. Install car seat carrier (without base)...
Page 28 - CALL US FIRST
If a part is damaged, missing, or you need help or replacement parts, DO NOT return car seat to the store. CALL US FIRST Call toll-free 1-800-837-4044 from anywhere in the U.S. or Canada or fax at 1-610-286-4555. or write us at: Century Products PO Box 100 Elverson, PA 19520-9974 Attention: Customer...
