Combi Centre DX 8074 Series User manual

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Centre Infant Car Seat
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
WARNING
Correct installation and use can be a
matter of life or death! Read and
understand these instructions before
using this car seat.
Certified for use in motor vehicles and
aircraft.
Meets or exceeds all applicable
requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standard 213.
Para instrucciones en Espanol,
llamar al: 1-800-992-6624
Centre ST 8065 Series
Centre DX 8074 Series
Centre EX 8086 Series
TM
Store these instructions in the pocket
provided at the back of the car seat.
5 to 22 lbs.
(2.3 to 10 kg)
Keep this instruction manual for future use.
Store in the pocket at the back of the car seat
CEICS10/05
Combi USA, Inc.

Section 1. Contents....................................................................................1
Section 2. Warnings.............................................................................3 & 4
Section 3. Proper Use ................................................................................5
Section 4. Assistance..................................................................................6
Section 5. Car Seat and Base Parts....................................................7 - 10
Section 6. Securing Infant in Car Seat...............................................11 - 18
Section 7. Installing the Car Seat - General Information.................. 19 - 24
Section 8. Installing the Car Seat Base with LATCH ....................... 25 - 28
Section 9. Installing the Car Seat Base with Vehicle Belts............... 29 - 34
Section 10. Installing the Car Seat without the Base ...................... 35 - 38
1Section 1 - Contents 2Section 1 - Contents
WARNING: No infant car seat can guarantee protection from
injury in every possible situation.
However proper use of this infant car seat helps reduce the risk of
serious injury or death.
Section 11. Vehicle Belt Systems.......................................................39 - 44
Section 12. Accessories...................................................................45 & 46
Section 13. Stroller, Travel System and Airplane use.........................47 & 48
Section 14. Other Uses......................................................................49 & 50
Section 15. Care & Cleaning.. ...................................................................51
Section 16. Additional Information..............................................................52
Section 17. Registration Information...................................................66 - 77
Section 18. Replacement Parts...........................................................66 - 77

3Section 2 - Warnings 4Section 2 - Warnings
WARNING DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur
Failure to follow the information in these instructions, and on the car
seat labels, can result in injury or death to a child due to the child
striking the vehicle's interior during a sudden stop or crash.
Warnings concerning use with an infant:
Use only with children who weigh between 5 and 22 pounds (2.3 and 10
kg) and whose height is 29 inches or less (74 cm).
Do not use the car seat if the top of the infant's head is above the top of
the car seat backrest.
Snugly adjust car seat harness around infant. Infant MUST be secured
by harness system at all times, both when car seat is used in vehicle,
and when car seat is used outside of vehicle.
Warnings concerning the car seat:
The car seat MUST be installed REAR facing in the vehicle. Serious
injury or death can result if the infant faces forward.
If using the car seat base, secure with the LATCH system if anchorage
points are available in the vehicle, otherwise use one of the vehicle
seat belt systems to secure the base.
If using the car seat without the base, secure with one of the vehicle
belts.
LATCH system straps or vehicle belts MUST stay tightly adjusted
around the car seat at all times.
Secure the base and car seat, or car seat only, to the vehicle even
when not occupied. Unsecured items may injure other occupants in a
crash.
DO NOT allow any re-use of this car seat after a crash unless crash
and car seat meet ALL condiutions from NHTSA's information on "Re-
use after a crash".
For information on re-use after a crash, check the NHTSA website at:
www.nhtsa.gov/people/injury/childps/ChildRestraints/ReUse/
DO NOT use the car seat if it is damaged, has missing parts, or
missing instructions.

5Section 3 - Proper Use Check List 6Section 4 - Assistance
NEED HELP?
Contact one of the following sources:
1. your vehicle dealer to locate a child safety seat inspection station in your
area.
2. call 1-866-SEAT CHECK ( 1-866-732-8243).
3. visit www.nhtsa.dot.gov and select "Child Seat Inspections".
4. visit www.seatcheck.org.
5. contact a certified child passenger safety technician in your area. To
locate a certified "Child Passenger Safety" technician in your area visit
www.nhtsa.dot.gov and select "Child Passenger Safety" and then select
"Technician Contact Locator".
. Proper Use is required. Read and understand the instructions and
car seat labels.
. Use this infant car seat REAR-facing only.
. Snugly adjust harness straps around infant.
. Securely install the car seat with LATCH system, or vehicle belt.
. Secure the car seat in back seat whenever possible.
. Never leave child unattended.
. Do not allow anyone (babysitters, relatives etc) to use the car seat
without first reading and understanding all the car seat instructions and
labels.
WARNING: AIRBAGS
Do not use the car seat in a vehicle front seating location with an
air bag. Child's head and back may be seriously injured when an
inflating air bag hits back of car seat.
Owners of vehicles with front passenger side air bags should refer to
their vehicle ownerís manual for child restraint installation instructions.
WARNING
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur

7Section 5 - Car Seat Parts 8Section 5 - Car Seat Parts
Carry Handle Adjustable Headrest
(not all models)
Harness Buckle
and Tongues
Harness Adjuster
Button
Harness
Adjuster Strap
Handle
Release Button
Chest Clip
Vehicle Lap
Belt Slots
Stroller Latch
Shoulder Strap
Slots
Crotch Pad
Optional
Rebound Bar (not
all models)
Release Handle
for Stroller and
Base
Locking Clip
Storage Position
Harness
Connector Plate
Base Latch
Instruction
Storage Pocket
Canopy
Attachment
Points
Headrest
Adjuster Knob

9Section 5 - Base Parts 10Section 5 - Base Parts
LATCH strap
(stored in pocket
in Recline Foot).
Adjustable
Recline Foot
Recline Foot
Adjustment
LATCH strap
adjuster
LATCH Strap
Connector
Vehicle Belt
Path
Vehicle Belt
Locking Clip
Level Indicator
Car Seat
Latching Points
Vehicle Belt
Routing Tabs
LATCH Strap
Connector
Recline Foot
retaining catch
(behind flap)

11Section 6 - Securing Infant in Car Seat 12Section 6 - Securing Infant in Car Seat
WARNING DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur
When the infant is in the car seat, ALWAYS secure with the harness and
adjust the harness to a snug ( not loose) fit.
Child must be dressed in clothing with arms and legs that will not
interfere with buckling, snugly adjusting or positioning harness.
DO NOT use accessories other than those provided by Combi USAInc.
Use of accessories from other manufacturers may alter the performance
of the car seat.
Never leave infant unattended, even when sleeping.
Suffocation Hazard: Infant Car Seat can roll over on soft surfaces and
suffocate child. NEVER place infant car seats on beds, sofas and other
soft surfaces.
Strangulation Hazard: Child can strangle in loose harness straps.
NEVER leave child in car seat with straps that are loose or not
connected.
Fall Hazard: Infant's movement may slide car seat. NEVER place car
seat near edge of table, countertop or other elevated surface.
Shoulder Straps close to top of
infant's shoulders
Chest Clip at correct height
and fastened
Harness Buckle
securely fastened
Harness pulled
up to a secure
and firm fit
Straps not
twisted
Infant's body in
full contact with
car seat
Infant dressed in
clothes that allow the
harness to pull firmly
on child's body
If infant's head is above top
of car seat, infant is too big
for this car seat.
OVERVIEW
CAUTION: After reading this page, read the following detailed instructions carefully
Shoulder Straps snug
fit on infant
Use only with children who weigh between 5 and 22 pounds (2.3
and 10 kg) and whose height is 29 inches (74 cm) or less.

PRESS
PULL
13Section 6 - Securing Infant in Car Seat 14Section 6 - Securing Infant in Car Seat
Place infant in car seat with back and rump
contacting seating surfaces.
Note where the top of the infant's shoulders
are located relative to shoulder strap slots.
Loosen harness by pressing Harness Adjuster
Button and pulling the shoulder straps
outwards.
To open harness press red button on buckle
NOTE: On some models the Harness Adjuster
Button is under the cover, or under a flap.
CORRECT POSITIONING OF THE
SHOULDER STRAPS HEIGHT IS
IMPORTANT.
Non-Adjustable Headrest Models
The shoulder straps must pass through slots in
the car seat backrest that are closest to the top
of the infant's shoulders.
Adjustable Headrest Models
Adjust the height of the Headrest until you get
a position that is closest to the top of the
infant's shoulders.

15Section 6 - Securing Infant in Car Seat 16Section 6 - Securing Infant in Car Seat
Non-Adjustable Headrest Models
If the height of the shoulder straps needs
adjusting, turn the car seat over and detach
the straps from the steel connector plate.
Reposition the straps as required and
reattach the straps.
Place harness straps over infants shoulders
and thighs, and secure the Harness Buckle.
The harness must be a snug (not loose) fit on
the infant.
A snug strap should not allow any slack. It lies
in a relatively straight line without sagging. It
does not press the infant's body into an
unnatural position.
To increase the tension of the harness, pull the
harness adjuster strap
IMPORTANT: Check that the shoulder straps
are securely attached to the connector plate.
Straps must not be twisted!
IMPORTANT: You should hear a "click" as the
buckle tongues engage.
"CLICK"

17Section 6 - Securing Infant in Car Seat 18Section 6 - Securing Infant in Car Seat
The Chect Clip increases the safety of the
harness by holding the shoulder straps
together.
Position the Harness Tie at arm pit level
Always use the Chest Clip when the Infant is
secured by the harness.
For a small infant a rolled towel can be used
on each side for support. Towels must not
prevent the harness from being adjusted to a
secure fit on the infant.
DO NOT place towel or other items behind
the infant or between the infant and the
harness.
INFANTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
A preterm infant or a low birth weight infant may be at special risk traveling reclined
in a vehicle or aircraft. According to the AmericanAcademy of Pediatrics, these
infants may be at increased risk of suffering breathing or other difficulties if
improperly reclined or positioned in a car seat.
Have your physician or hospital staff evaluate your infant in this car seat before you
and your infant leave the hospital. If your infant is not able to travel in a reclined
position, DO NOT use this car seat. Use a car bed for your infant.
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