Baby Trend Trooper VC01 User manual

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WARNING
Carefully read and understand all instructions and warnings in this
manual. Failure to properly use this Car Seat increases the risk of
SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH in a sudden stop or crash.
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Table of Contents Table of Contents
1.0 General Warnings and Information ............................................. 3
2.0 Use Recommendations ................................................................. 5
2.1 Rear facing seat requirements....................................................... 5
2.2 Forward facing seat requirements.................................................. 6
3.0 Car Seat Parts............................................................................... 7
4.0 Selecting a Vehicle Seating Location......................................... 9
4.1 Overall Considerations In Selecting A Location.............................. 9
4.2 Proper Use And Requirements.......................................................11
4.3 Safe Vehicle Seat Belt Systems.................................................... 12
4.4 Locking Clip Installation ............................................................... 15
4.5 Unsafe Vehicle Seat Belt Systems................................................ 16
4.6 Preparation for Installation in Vehicle............................................ 18
4.7 Installation with UAS .................................................................... 19
4.8 UAS - Top Tether Anchor Locations ............................................. 20
5.0 Installation and Use ................................................................... 21
5.1 Child Placement In Car Seat......................................................... 22
5.1.1 Installation Diagrams.................................................................. 23
5.2 Rear Facing Installation with Lap/shoulder Belt............................ 24
5.3 Rear Facing Installation with Lap Belt........................................... 26
5.4 UAS - Rear Facing Installation with UAS Lower Connector ......... 28
5.5 Forward Facing Installation with Lap/Shoulder Belt and
Top Tether .................................................................................... 30
5.6 Forward Facing Installation with Lap Belt and Top Tether............. 32
5.7 Forward Facing Installation with UAS Lower Connector and
Top Tether .................................................................................... 34
5.8 Aircraft Installation....................................................................... 35
5.9 Child Placement In The Car Seat................................................ 36
5.10 Shoulder Height Adjustment.........................................................38
5.11 Crotch Buckle Adjustment.............................................................39
5.12 Seat Fabric Removal and laundering.......................................... 40
5.13 Low Birth Weight Harness Shortening Routing........................... 41
5.14 Pillow, Seat Insert and Harness Covers Use.............................. 45
5.15 Harness Hip and Buckle Use Positions...................................... 45
5.16 Cup Holder Removal Installation and Cleaning ......................... 47
5.17 Securing The Pillow ................................................................... 48
5.18 Pool Noodle/Rolled Towel Elevation .......................................... 48
5.19 UAS Lower Anchor or Top Tether Removal.................................49
6.0 Safety Checklist/Safe Practices............................................... 49
6.1 Safety Checklist ......................................................................... 49
7.0 Additional Information............................................................. 50
7.1 Certication................................................................................. 50
7.2 Aircraft Use ................................................................................ 50
7.3 Vehicle Seat Protection............................................................... 50
7.4 Instruction Manual Storage ........................................................ 50
7.5 Car Seat Useful Life................................................................... 50
8.0 Registration Information ......................................................... 51
9.0 Care and Cleaning.................................................................... 52
9.1 Removing The Seat Fabric, Seat Insert and Pillow..................... 52
9.2 Cleaning The Seat Fabric, Seat Insert and Pillow...................... 52
9.3 Cleaning Seat Parts and Buckles............................................... 52
9.4 Replacement Parts..................................................................... 52
10.0 Warranty..................................................................................... 53
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• Failure to follow these instructions and car seat labels can result
in injury or death to a child from striking the vehicle’s interior
during a sudden stop or crash.
• Follow all instructions on the child restraint and in the written
instructions.
- Even if the car seat seems easy to use on your own, it is
important to read these instructions and the vehicle owner’s
manual for details you might miss.
• The instructions in this manual and in your vehicle owner’s
manual must be followed carefully. If there is a conict between
the two, the vehicle owner’s manual must be followed if it relates
to the vehicles seat belt, UAS or airbags.
• Failure to use the vehicle seat belt or to adjust it properly can
result in your child striking the vehicle’s interior during a sudden
stop or crash. Serious injury or death can occur.
• DO NOT allow others (babysitters, friends, grandparents, etc.).
To use this car seat unless they read and understand the
instructions and labels and can demonstrate proper use to your
satisfaction.
• Use only car seat accessories manufactured by Baby Trend®.
Accessories can affect your child’s safety in a sudden stop or
crash.
• DO NOT modify or attach any toys, seat fabric, or other items to
this car seat. Untested modications could result in injury in a
crash.
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur:
WARNING!
1.0 General Warnings and Information 1.0 General Warnings and Information
• Secure this car seat with the vehicle seat belt or UAS Lower anchor
connectors at all times (even when there is no child in it). An
unsecured car seat can injure others if a crash occurs.
• Direct sunlight can make car seat surfaces hot enough to burn your
child. Use caution and check the vehicle and car seat on hot, sunny
days.
• NEVER leave child unattended under any circumstance.
• DO NOT use this car seat if it has been in a crash. (There may be
hidden damage and it must be replaced). Your insurance company
may provide some assistance replacing this car seat.
• DO NOT use this car seat if it is damaged in any way or has missing
parts.
• STOP USING THIS car seat AND PROPERLY DISPOSE after the
date on the back of the seat. PROPERLY DISPOSE in a dark trash
bag. DO NOT sell to a thrift or consignment shop, at garage sales or
ea markets.
• NEVER use this car seat in the home, on boats, in a motor home
with side facing seat, low speed vehicles, golf carts, all terrain or
other non certied uses. Only use the car seat in passenger cars,
multipurpose vehicles, buses with qualifying anchorages or belt
systems, school buses that have vehicle lap/shoulder belts and
Aircraft.
• ONLY use this car seat in forward facing seats.
• NEVER use this car seat in any vehicle seating position equipped
with an active air bag. Read your vehicle’s owners manual to see
how to turn off your airbag if you have no back seat or a child must
ride in the front seat. For side airbags see section 4.1 (Page 11).

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The American Academy of Pediatrics and Baby Trend recommend
children remain in a rear-facing car seat for as long as possible,
until they reach the highest weight or height allowed by their seat.
2.1 Rear facing seat requirements
Weight and Height Requirements:
• The car seat, in a rear facing position
(Fig. 5a) is designed for use by
children whose:
- Weight is between 1.81 and 18 kg,
(4 and 40 lbs) and
- Height is 102 cm (40 in) or less
- Top of head has NOT reached 25.4
mm (1” inch) from top of seatback
(Fig. 5b).
Child MUST meet ALL of these
requirements to use this car seat rear
facing.
Fig. 5a
Fig. 6a
Fig. 5b
25.4 mm (1in.)
Top Ears Max Height
Preemie Toddler
Infant
2.2 Forward facing seat requirements
Weight and Height Requirements:
• This car seat, installed in a forward
facing position, is designed for use by
children whose:
- Weight is between 10.43 kg and 29 kg
(23 and 65 lbs), and
- Height is 127cm (50 inches) or less.
- Age is 1 year old.
- The top of the child’s ears must be at
or below the top of the car seat
(Fig. 6a).
Child MUST meet ALL of these
requirements to use the car seat
forward facing.
2.0 Use Recommendations 2.0 Use Recommendations

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Head pillow
Harness
Seat insert
Webbing Twist
Indicator Stripe
Seat pad
Harness
Covers
Top Tether
Harness
Slots x 5
Flip Foot
Splitter
Plate
UAS
Connector Storage
Top Tether
UAS Connector
Storage
Rear Facing
Recline indicator
Chest clip
Crotch buckle
Cup holders
UAS
lower
connectors
Harness tension
adjuster UAS
lower
connectors
Forward Facing
Belt Path
Rear Facing
Belt Path
3.0 Car Seat Parts
Webbing Tension Adjuster
Webbing Tension
Adjuster Release Button
Instruction Manual
Storage
Harness
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DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur:
• IMPROPER PLACEMENT OF THE CAR SEAT
INCREASES THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
4.0 Selecting a Vehicle Seating Location 4.0 Selecting a Vehicle Seating Location
WARNING!
• Not every location within an vehicle may be safe for the
installation of this car seat. Car seat must be tightly secured
and remain tightly secured at all time. Some vehicles have no
seating position installation of a car seat. Improper placement
or use of a car seat that is not tightly secured in a vehicle will
increase the risk of death or serious injury.
• Please follow the instructions in this manual and in your
vehicle owner’s manual carefully to ensure proper location and
installation of the car seat. If you are uncertain about the proper
location of the car seat within the vehicle, contact your vehicle
manufacturer directly or through their dealer before using the
car seat. You are also invited to call Baby Trend at
1-800-328-7363 for additional information or assistance.
WARNING!
4.1 Overall Considerations in Selecting a Location
• According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly
restrained in rear vehicle seating positions, rather than front seating
positions.
Whenever possible, this car seat
should be secured in the rear center,
seating position. The rear seat directly
behind the front seats NOT in a third
row rear seat (Fig. 10a).
Fig. 10a
Fig. 10b
Fig. 10c
• ONLY place in a forward-facing vehicle seat.
DO NOT place this car seat in any vehicle
seat that faces to the rear (Fig. 10b).
• DO NOT place this car seat in any vehicle seat
that faces to either side of the vehicle
(Fig. 10c).
• We recommend that you use the center rear
seat position as the safest location for the car
seat. In addition, whenever possible, have an
adult ride in the rear with the child in order to
monitor the child.
NOTE: UAS system may not be available in
the center rear seat position. Install with a
vehicle seat belt if UAS is not available.
• If the driver is the only adult in the vehicle and the child requires
constant monitoring, then a vehicle front seating position may be
used if there is no passenger side Active Frontal Air bag and all of
the following requirements are met for this location.

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4.2 Check that the Vehicle Seat Meets the Following Requirements
DO NOT place rear-facing child seat
on front seat with active frontal air
bag. DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY
can occur. The back seat is the safest
place for children 12 and under.
WARNING!
• NEVER place this car seat in a vehicle seating location that has an
Active Frontal Air Bag! Active Air Bags inate with great force! An
inating Air Bag can strike a car seat with enough force to cause
death or serious injury to your child. If your vehicle is equipped with
a front passenger side active air bag, please refer to the vehicle’s
owner’s manual for additional information about active air bags and
child car seat installation.
• Please review your vehicle owner’s manual to determine the best
location for the car seat or to determine if any locations are unsafe
for car seat installation. If you do not have the vehicle owner’s
manual or the owner’s manual does not address child car seat
installation, please contact the vehicle manufacturer to obtain this
information before using this car seat.
VEHICLE SEAT BELT REQUIREMENTS
Even newer vehicles can have seat belts systems that are NOT safe
for use with the car seat. These systems may look safe but their
method of operation precludes their use with the car seat. If you are
unsure if the vehicle seat belt is safe for use with the car seat, check
the vehicle owner’s manual or contact the vehicle manufacturer, or
your vehicle dealer for additional information.
4.3 SAFE Vehicle Seat Belt Systems
The following vehicle seat belt systems CAN BE USED with the
car seat provided that all of the other requirements prescribed in
these instructions, including seat position, secure installation and all
instructions provided by your vehicle owner’s manual, are followed.
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur:
• THE CAR SEAT MUST BE TIGHTLY SECURED BY THE
VEHICLE SEAT BELT AT ALL TIMES. A VARIETY OF VEHICLE
SEAT BELT SYSTEMS ARE AVAILABLE IN VEHICLES. SOME
OF THESE VEHICLE SEAT BELT SYSTEMS ARE NOT SAFE
FOR USE WITH THE CAR SEAT.
WARNING!
• DO NOT use this car seat in a vehicle that has a vehicle seatback
that does not lock into place. A seatback that folds forward must
have a latch or locking mechanism to prevent it from ying forward
and striking the child in a sudden stop or accident.
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Lap Belts (Manually Adjusted) A lap belt
that is manually adjusted and will remain
tightly adjusted around the car seat while
the vehicle is in motion is suitable for use
with the car seat. Pulling the belt through
the buckle after the buckle is fastened
tightens this type of seat belt (Fig.13a).
Lap Belts with Automatic Locking
Retractor (ALR) A lap belt that cannot be
lengthened once it is fastened is suitable
for use with the car seat. These seat
belts often have an automatic locking
retractor (ALR) that will allow the belt to
be lengthened but once fastened, must
be unbuckled and allowed to retract fully
before allowing the belt to be lengthened
again (Fig. 13b).
Combination Lap/Shoulder Belt with
Locking Latch Plate A lap/shoulder
combination seat belt with a latch plate that
locks the lap belt into position is suitable for
use with the car seat (Fig. 13c). Once this
type of seat belt is fastened, the latch plate
prevents the lap belt from loosening. This
combination seat belt does not require a
Locking Clip.
Combination Lap/Shoulder
Belt with Sliding Latch Plate A
combination lap/shoulder belt with
a latch plate that can slide freely
along the belt (Fig. 14a), is suitable
for use with this car seat when the
belt is locked to prevent movement
of the car seat. If the vehicle belt
includes a lockable retractor, the
retractor MUST be locked or a
locking clip MUST be used. If the
vehicle belt does not include a
lockable retractor then a locking clip
(Fig. 14b), MUST always be used.
Please refer to the vehicle owner’s
manual to determine if your
vehicle lap/shoulder belt includes
a lockable retractor and how to
lock it.
Fig. 13a
Fig. 13b
Fig. 13c
Locking clip
Fig. 14a
Fig. 14b
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Fig. 15a Fig. 16a
Fig. 16b
Fig. 15b
1.25 cm (1/2”)
4.4 Locking Clip Installation
Locking Clip is stored under the seat cover of the car
seat (Fig. 15a). Contact Baby Trend 1-800-328-7263
to acquire an approved Locking Clip.
Test installation to make sure car seat is secure. If NOT
secure, additional belt tightening is required. Repeat steps
above until secure.
1. Route the combination lap shoulder belt
through vehicle belt path on car seat and
buckle vehicle seat belt.
2. Tighten the buckled seat belt by pulling
upward on the shoulder belt while pushing
down on the car seat.
3. While maintaining downward pressure on
the car seat, squeeze the vehicle shoulder
belt and lap belt together just above the
buckle to prevent it from moving. Unbuckle
the vehicle seat belt, being careful to
prevent movement of the buckle.
4. Secure the vehicle shoulder belt to the lap
belt by using the Locking Clip 1.25 cm (1/2”)
from the buckle (Fig. 15b).
5. Re-buckle the seat belt and check that the
seat belt is tightly adjusted and stays tight.
Ensure that locking clip is secure on both
belts.
4.5 UNSAFE Vehicle Seat Belt Systems
DO NOT use the following types of seat belt systems with the car seat.
These belt systems will not hold the car seat securely in place at all
times. In addition, a Locking Clip used with this car seat will NOT make
these belt systems safe to use. NEVER USE unsafe vehicle belts
systems!
NOTE: UAS can be used IN PLACE OF the
following unsafe vehicle seat belts systems if
your vehicle is equipped with UAS anchorage
system.
Lap Belts with Emergency Locking Retractor
(ELR) DO NOT use a lap belt that stays
loose after installed and locks only in a crash
or sudden stop. These lap belts utilize an
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) and are
often found in combination with motorized
shoulder belts. Because these belts will allow
the car seat to move about on the vehicle
seat, the chance of the car seat being out of
the proper position in a crash is very high.
Accordingly, DO NOT use the car seat with
this type of seat belt system. Please see
your vehicle’s dealer or owner’s manual for
information on converting this seat belt system
to one that is acceptable for use with a car
seat (Fig. 16a).
Locking clip under
the seat cover next to
instruction manual.
Combination Lap/Shoulder Belt with Retractor
DO NOT use a lap/shoulder belt system if the lap belt and shoulder belt
each have retractors at one end. This type of seat belt system will not
adequately restrain the car seat (Fig. 16b).
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Passive Restraint – Lap or Shoulder
Belt Mounted on Door DO NOT use a
seat belt that is connected to the door in
any way. These types of seat belts are
designed to automatically surround the
occupant when the door is closed. This
type of seat belt will NOT adequately
restrain the car seat (Fig. 17a).
Passive Restraint – Lap Belt with
Motorized Shoulder Belt DO NOT
use a shoulder belt that moves along a
track. These systems typically move to
surround the occupant when the door is
closed. This type of belt system will
NOT adequately restrain the car seat
(Fig. 17b).
Lap Belts Forward of Seat Crease DO
NOT use a seat belt that is anchored
on the seat more than 2 inches forward
of the crease between the seat bottom
and the seatback. This type of seat belt
anchors the car seat too far forward and
the car seat will not be safely restrained
in the vehicle (Fig. 17c).
Fig. 17a
Fig. 17b
Fig. 17c
4.6 Preparation for Installation in Vehicle
When available, UAS is the recommended method of securing the car
seat in the vehicle.
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur:
• FAILURE TO PROPERLY SECURE THE CAR SEAT IN YOUR
VEHICLE INCREASES THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR
DEATH IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP, SHARP TURN
OR CRASH.
• Transport Canada alerts vehicle owners that, according to
accident statistics, children under age 13 are safer when
properly restrained in the rear seating positions rather than in
front seating positions.
• Use car seats in a vehicle’s rear seat location
whenever possible.
WARNING!
1. Park your vehicle on a level surface so that the Seat Angle Indicator
located on the left side of the car seat will properly indicate the proper
angle of recline of the seat.
2. Make sure you have selected an acceptable location for the car seat
as instructed in Section 4.0 Selecting A Vehicle Seat Location.

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4.0 Selecting a Vehicle Seating Location
3. Check again for any active frontal air bags. DO NOT use a location
that has an active frontal air bag or is adjacent to an Active Air bag
such that, when deployed, the Active Air bag may come into contact
with the car seat. Many passenger side frontal air bags are designed
to deploy to protect the passenger side as well as the center front
seating position. Please see the active air bag warnings in your
vehicle owner’s manual to help determine unsafe locations in the
vehicle.
4. If the front seat position is used, slide the vehicle seat as far to the
rear as possible to prevent the car seat from striking the dash in a
crash. If the rear seat position is used, slide the vehicle seat directly
in front of the car seat forward enough to prevent the car seat from
striking the vehicle seatback in a crash.
4.7 Preparation for Installation with UAS Lower Anchor Belt
Consult your vehicle owner’s manual or manufacturer for
location and availability of UAS anchor points.
NOT all vehicles have the same locations or maximum weight
requirements for UAS!
4.8 Top Tether Anchor Locations
Top Tether Locations are indicated by the following symbol:
Top Tether symbol:
UAS
The Universal Anchorage System (UAS) is designed to make
installation of child car seats easier by allowing child restraints to be
installed without using the vehicle’s seat belt system. Since September
1, 2002, at least two rear seating positions of all cars, mini vans, and
light trucks come equipped with lower child restraint anchor points
located between a vehicle’s seat cushion and seat back. These vehicles
are also equipped with at least 3 top tether anchorages located behind
the vehicle seat. Together, the lower anchors and top tether make up
the UAS. All child restraints manufactured since September 1, 2002
have lower anchor and top tether attachments which will connect to the
vehicle’s UAS. Read your vehicle owner’s manual for exact
locations, identication and requirements for use with a child
restraint. ONLY use UAS to secure your car seat in a seating position
recommended by the vehicle manufacturer for UAS installation. Refer to
the vehicle owner’s manual for the vehicle’s top tether anchor locations.
Vehicle anchorages should be
Ceiling mount
Rear
Package Shelf
Pick up
truck
Vehicle with
reinforced seats
Floor Mounts
Lower Anchor
Point Locations
UAS Symbol UAS Symbol
UAS Symbol
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identied by one of the
symbols shown to the right.
Consult your vehicle
owner’s manual for
your vehicle’s exact
UAS locations, anchor
identication and usage
requirements.
Vehicle Top Tether
locations may vary:

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5.1 Child Placement in The Car Seat
5.0 Installation and Use 5.0 Installation and Use
1. Place child in the car seat with the child’s back at against the back
of the car seat and the child’s bottom touching the seat.
2. Place harness straps over the child’s shoulders.
NOTE: Check the height of the harness straps at the child’s
shoulders.
3. Place the crotch buckle in appropriate position. See section 5.15
page 46.
4. Insert the buckle tongues into the crotch buckle.
NOTE: Pull up and test buckle tongues to be sure they are secure.
5. Place chest clip at arm pit level. Insert chest clip tab and press
together. Pull outward on chest clip’s ends to be sure it is secure.
6. Pull on harness adjuster to tighten harness straps. A snug strap
should not allow any slack. It lies in a relatively straight line without
sagging. It does not press on to the child’s skin or push the child’s
body into an unnatural position.
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur:
WARNING!
The American Academy of Pediatrics and Baby Trend recommend
children remain in a rear-facing car seat as long as possible, until they
reach the highest weight or height allowed by their seat.
• Use only in a rear facing position when using the car seat with an infant
weighing less than 10 kg (22 lbs).
• Use only with children who weigh between 1.81 - 29.48 kg (4 - 65 lbs) and
whose height is 127 cm (50 inches) or less.
• Rear Facing Installation - 1.8 to 18 kg (4 to 40 lb) - 102 cm (40 in) or less.
• Forward Facing Installation - 10.43 to 29 kg (23 to 65 lb) - 127 cm (50 in) or
less.
• Snugly adjust the belts (Harness) provided with the car seat around your child.
Snug means you can not pinch webbing once buckled.
• Secure this child seat with the vehicle’s child restraint Anchorage system if
available or with a lap/shoulder belt. This child restraint must be only used in
a forward-facing seating position equipped with a vehicle seat belt or a lower
universal anchorage system.
• Follow all instructions on the car seat and in the written instructions located in
the pocket on the underside of the seat cover. Do not use without instructions.
Call 1-800-328-7363 to obtain instructions.
• Register your car seat with Baby Trend.
• DO NOT place rear facing child seat in a front seat that has an active airbag.
• NEVER leave child unattended under any circumstance.
• Shoulder height adjustment position 1, 2 & 3 are for rear facing use only.
• Shoulder height adjustment position 3, 4 & 5 are for forward facing use only.
• Always adjust the recline foot to the upright position when forward facing.
• Always adjust the recline foot to the recline position when rear facing.

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5.1.1 Installation Diagrams
Routing paths for Rear Facing installation
5.0 Installation and Use 5.0 Installation and Use
Lap belt Lap/Shoulder belt UAS Lower
Connector
Routing paths for Forward Facing installation
Lap belt with
top tether Lap/Shoulder belt
with top tether
UAS Lower
Connector
with top tether
• Never use a Top Tether connector in a
rear facing installation!!
WARNING!
5.2 Rear Facing Installation with Lap/Shoulder Belt
See section 2.1 for requirements.
- Weight 1.8 - 18 kg, (4 and 40 lbs)
- Height is 102 cm (40 in) or less.
- Top of head has NOT reached
25.4 mm (1 in) from top of seatback
1. Always adjust the recline foot to the
recline position when rear facing.
Angling the car seat will keep the
baby’s head back and airway open.
2. Make sure vehicle is parked on level ground then, place the car seat
in a rear seating position and ensure vehicle is level.
3. Route Lap/Shoulder Belt through the rear
facing belt paths and under the seat fabric.
NOTE: Remove any twist in webbing to
ensure the webbing lies at before securing
the car seat to the vehicle.
Fig. 24a
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4. Use body weight or apply weight in
seat with hand to compress the vehicle
seat cushion then insert the seat buckle
tongue into the buckle and pull seat belt
tight as possible (Fig. 25a). Pull excess
webbing at buckle tongue to tighten.
5. Pull up on buckle to ensure the buckle
is secure. Please refer to the vehicle
owner’s manual to determine if your
vehicle lap/shoulder belt includes a
lockable retractor and how to lock it.
6. Ensure the angle indicator bubble is
centered between the lines for children
to keep the child’s airway open. Recheck
after child is secured in seat (Fig. 25b).
7. Check for movement of the car seat
at the safety belt path. The car seat
should not move more than 1 inch in any
direction. If the car seat moves more
than 1 inch, repeat all steps until all
safety steps are met.
Fig. 25a
Fig. 25b
Fig. 26a
5.3 Rear Facing Installation with Lap Belt.
See section 2.1 for requirements.
- Weight is 1.81 - 18 kg (4 - 40 lbs).
- Height 102 cm (40 in) or less.
- Top of head has NOT reached
25.4 mm (1 in) from top of seatback
1. Always adjust the recline foot to the recline
position when rear facing. Angling the car seat
will keep the baby’s head back and airway open.
Lap belt
2. Make sure vehicle is parked on level ground then, place the car seat
in a rear seating position and ensure vehicle is level.
3. Route Lap Belt through the rear facing belt
paths and under the seat fabric (Fig. 26a).
NOTE: Remove any twist in webbing to
ensure the webbing lies for securing the car
seat to the vehicle.
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• Center bubble for rear
facing use.
• Bulle centrale pour
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5.4 Rear Facing Installation with UAS Lower Connectors
See section 2.1 for use requirements.
- Weight is 1.81 - 18 kg, (4 - 40 lbs).
- Height is 102 cm (40 in) or less.
- Top of head has NOT reached 2.54 cm
(1 in) from top of seatback
• Place this car seat in a rear seating
position designated as UAS Lower
Connector compatible. Refer to your
vehicle owner’s manual for UAS locations.
1. Always adjust the recline foot to the recline
position when rear facing. Angling the car
seat will keep the baby’s head back and
airway open.
2. Make sure vehicle is parked on level ground then, place the car seat
in a rear seating position and ensure vehicle
is level.
3. Route UAS Lower Connector through the
rear facing belt paths and under the seat
fabric (Fig. 28a).
NOTE: Remove any twist in webbing to
ensure the webbing lies for securing the car
seat to the vehicle.
Fig. 27a
Fig. 27b
4. Use body weight or apply weight in
seat with hand to compress the vehicle
seat cushion then insert the seat buckle
tongue into the buckle and pull seat belt
tight as possible (Fig. 27a). Pull excess
webbing at buckle tongue to tighten.
5. Pull up on buckle to ensure the buckle is
secure.
6. Ensure the angle indicator bubble is
centered between the lines for children
to keep the child’s airway open. Recheck
after child is in seat (Fig. 27b).
7. Check for movement of the car seat at
the safety belt path. The car seat should
not move more than 25.4mm (1 inch) in
any direction. If the car seat moves more
than 25.4mm (1 inch), repeat all steps
until all safety steps are met.
Fig. 28a
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• Center bubble for rear
facing use.
UAS Lower
Anchor
• Bulle centrale pour
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4. Use body weight or apply weight in
seat with hand to compress the vehicle
seat cushion then insert the UAS lower
connector onto the vehicle anchor
point (Fig. 29a). Tighten the UAS lower
connector by pulling up on the webbing
end through opening in seat fabric (Fig.
29b). Pull up on the lower UAS lower
connector to ensure the UAS lower
connector is securely fastened (Fig.
29c).
5. Ensure the angle indicator bubble is
centered between the lines for children
to keep the child’s airway open. Recheck
after child is secured in seat (Fig. 29c).
6. Check for movement of the car seat at
the safety belt path. The car seat should
not move more than 25.4mm (1 inch) in
any direction. If the car seat moves more
than 25.4mm (1 inch), repeat all steps
until all safety steps are met.
7. See page 49, 5.19 UAS / Top Tether
Removal for removal of UAS / Top
Tether.
5.5 Forward Facing Installation with Lap/shoulder
Belt and Top Tether
See section 2.2 for requirements.
• Weight is 10.43 - 29 kg (23 - 65 lbs).
• Height is 127cm (50 inches) or less.
• Age is 1 year old.
Fig. 29a
Fig. 29b
Fig. 29c
Fig. 30a
3. Loosen harness by pressing the center
adjuster and pulling on harness. Pull
top of seat fabric down to expose the
forward facing belt path (Fig. 30a).
NOTE: Remove any twist in webbing
to ensure the webbing lies for securing
the car seat to the vehicle.
1. Place this car seat in a rear seating position. Always adjust the
recline foot to the upright position when forward facing.
2. Ensure vehicle is level and that the car seat is placed at, and rests
on the front outer edge of the vehicle seat.
Top Tether
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4. Route seat belt through forward facing
belt path (Fig. 31a).
5. Put weight in seat with hand to compress
the vehicle seat cushion then insert the
buckle tongue into the buckle and adjust
seat belt as tight as possible (Fig. 31b).
6. Pull seat fabric up and over the top of the
car seat. Then, install the pillow (Fig. 31c).
7. Pull up on buckle as to ensure the
buckle is secure. Please refer to the
vehicle owner’s manual to determine if
your vehicle lap/shoulder belt includes a
lockable retractor and how to lock it.
5.6 Forward Facing Installation with Lap Belt and Top Tether
Top Tether
8. Always attach Top Tether to a designated
anchor point. Pull Top Tether strap until
webbing strap is snug (Fig. 31d).
NOTE: Your vehicle owner’s manual will
give the anchor locations and maximum
weight of the car seat’s occupant for UAS
connections.
9. Check for movement of the car seat at the
safety belt path. The car seat should not
move more than 25.4mm (1 inch) in any
direction. If the car seat moves more than
25.4mm (1 inch) repeat all steps until all
safety steps are met.
Requirements. See section 2.2:
• Weight is 10.43 - 29 kg
(23 - 65 lbs)
• Height is 127 cm (50 inches) or less.
• Age is 1 year old.
1. Place the car seat in a rear seating position. Always adjust the
recline foot to the upright position when forward facing.
2. Ensure vehicle is level and that the car seat is placed and rests on
the front outer edge of the vehicle seat.
3. Loosen harness by pressing the center
adjuster and pulling on harness. Pull top
of seat fabric down to expose the forward
facing belt path (Fig. 32a).
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Fig. 31b
Fig. 32a
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4. Route seat belt through forward facing
belt path (Fig. 33a).
5. Put weight in seat with hand to compress
the automobile seat cushion then insert
the buckle tongue into the buckle and
adjust seat belt as tight as possible
(Fig. 33b).
6. Pull seat fabric up and over the top of the
car seat. Then, install the pillow (Fig. 33c).
7. Pull up on buckle as to ensure the buckle
is secure.
8. Always attach Top Tether to a designated
anchor point. Pull Top Tether strap until
webbing strap is snug (Fig. 33d).
NOTE: Your vehicle owner’s manual will
give the anchor locations and maximum
weight of the car seat’s occupant for UAS
connections.
9. Check for movement of the car seat at the
safety belt path. The car seat should not
move more than 25.4mm (1 inch) in any
direction. If the car seat moves more than
25.4mm (1 inch) repeat all steps until all
safety steps are met.
5.7
Forward Facing Installation with UAS Lower Connector and
Top Tether
3. Loosen harness by pressing the harness
adjuster and pulling on harness. Pull top
of seat fabric down to expose the forward
facing belt path (Fig. 34a).
Top Tether with
UAS Lower Connector
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Fig. 33a
Fig. 33b
Fig. 33d
Fig. 33c
Fig. 34a
See section 2.2 for requirements.
• Weight is 10.43 - 29 kg (23 - 65 lbs).
• Height is 127 cm (50 inches) or less.
• Age is 1 year old.
1. Place the car seat in a rear seating
position. Always adjust the recline
foot to the upright position when
forward facing.
2. Ensure vehicle is level and that the car seat is placed and rests on
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4. Route UAS lower connectors through
forward facing belt path (Fig. 35a).
5. Put weight in seat with hand to compress
the vehicle seat cushion then insert the
lower anchor connector on to the vehicle
connector anchor point. Tighten the UAS
lower anchor connector by pulling up on
the webbing end. Pull up on the UAS
lower connector to ensure the UAS lower
connector is securely fastened (Fig. 35b).
5.9 Child Placement In The Car Seat
1. Place child in the car seat with the
child’s back against the back of the car
seat and the child’s bottom touching the
seat (Fig. 36a).
2. Rear Facing - Harness Strap should
be located in the nearest position at or
below the shoulder (Fig. 36b).
Forward Facing - Harness Strap Height
should be located in the slot at or slightly
above the child’s shoulder (Fig. 36c).
NOTE: Use slots 3, 4 and 5 for forward
facing.
Then place harness straps over the
child’s shoulders (Fig. 36d).
5.8 Aircraft installation
1. Follow the Lap Belt installation in sections 5.3 and 5.6 for use in an
Aircraft.
2. Consult your airline for requirements to use the car seat.
6. Pull seat fabric up and over the top of the car
seat. Then, install the pillow (Fig. 35c).
7. Always attach Top Tether to a designated anchor
point. Pull Top Tether strap until webbing strap
is snug (Fig. 35d). NOTE: Your vehicle owner’s
manual will give the anchor locations and
maximum weight of the car seat’s occupant for
UAS connections.
8. Check for movement of the car seat at the safety
belt path. The car seat should not move more
than 25.4mm (1 inch) in any direction. If the car
seat moves more than 25.4mm (1 inch) repeat all
steps until all safety steps are met.
9. See page 49, 5.19 UAS / Top Tether Removal
for removal of UAS / Top Tether.
Fig. 36b
Fig. 36c
Fig. 36d
Fig. 36e
Fig. 36a
Fig. 35a
Fig. 35b
Fig. 35c
Fig. 35d
Top Ears Max Height
3. The car seat has been safety tested with
the seat insert and pillow (Fig. 36e) that are
included with this car seat. DO NOT use pillow
if child’s head falls forward.
• Head Pillow can be used in Forward and Rear
facing
• ONLY use the seat insert with children who weigh
between 1.81 - 8.16 kg (4-18 lbs). Rear facing
use only.
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4. Insert the buckle tongues into the
buckle (Fig. 37a).
NOTE: Pull up and test buckle tongues
to be sure they are secure.
5. Place chest clip at arm pit level
(Fig. 37b). Insert chest clip tabs and
press together. Pull outward on chest
clip’s ends to be sure it is secure.
6. Pull on the harness tension adjuster
to tighten harness straps. The strap
should not allow any slack. The strap
should not press on to the child’s
skin or push the child’s body into an
unnatural position. Harness Covers are
required in all forward facing and rear
facing position except the Low Birth
weight harness routing (Fig. 37c).
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Fig. 37b
Fig. 37a
Fig. 37d
Fig. 37c
5.10 Shoulder Height Adjustment
1. Shoulder Height Positions
Rear Facing: Positions 1, 2 and 3.
Forward Facing: Positions 3, 4 and 5
(Fig. 38a).
Height Adjustment
1. Loosen harness, unfasten harness end
loops from splitter plate. Pull harness end
loops through seatback. Thread harness
end loops through desired shoulder slot
postion (Fig. 38b).
2. Fasten harness end loops to splitter plate.
Ensure the harness strap ends are fully
hooked on the splitter plate. Both sides
must be threaded in the same position
(Fig. 38c).
1 1
2 2
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4
5
3
2
1
4
5
3
2
1
1
To Loosen Harness System
Tension, push the harness
tension adjuster button
(Fig. 37d) located
underneath the seat fabric
and gently pull on the
harness straps over the
child’s shoulder.
Fig. 38a
Fig. 38b
Fig. 38c
Harness End Loops