Cosco Scenera Next User manual

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FUNSMARTSIMPLE
SCENERA NEXT
CONVERTIBLE CAR SEAT
Rear-Facing Mode: 2.3-18 kg (5-40 lb)
and 48-102 cm (19-40 in.)
Forward-Facing Mode: 10-18 kg
(22-40 lb) and 74-110 cm (29-43 in.)
and at least 1 year old
KEEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE
USE. Read all instructions before
using this car seat.
WARNING Failure to follow the
warnings on the labels and in the
instruction manual can result in
serious injury or death to your child.
4358-7826 9.29.20

Overview
Welcome to the Cosco family and thank you for choosing
this car seat, also known as a child restraint!
To help you get started using your child’s new car seat,
here are the 4 main tasks you’ll need to complete:
Your child’s safety is worth the time it will take for you to read
and follow these instructions.
Ready? Let’s go!
Pages 1-3 will introduce you to the parts of the car seat.
Page 68 has our contact information. If at any point you would like assistance,
please feel free to reach out to us.
Adjust the Car Seat to Fit Your Child
Measure Your Child
Install the Car Seat into Your Vehicle
Secure Your Child in the Car Seat

Quick Navigation
REAR-FACING
2.3-18 kg (5-40 lb)
and 48-102 cm
(19-40 in.)
PAGE 5
Rear-Facing
Child Fit
PAGE 7
Forward-Facing
Child Fit
PAGE 8
Adjusting
Car Seat
PAGES 9-16
Securing
Child
PAGE 46
Vehicle Belt
PAGE 29
UAS Belt
PAGE 33
Vehicle Belt + Tether
PAGE 39
UAS Belt + Tether
PAGE 42
FORWARD-FACING
10-18 kg
(22-40 lb)
and 74-110 cm
(29-43 in.)
And at least
1 year old
PAGE 5

Contents
Getting Started
Parts of Car Seat ............................. 1
Accessory Use (On Select Models).3
Choosing Car Seat Mode ............... 4
Preparing Car Seat for Child Fit .......... 6
Rear-Facing Child Fit ...................... 7
Forward-Facing Child Fit .................. 8
Making Adjustments to Car Seat
Changing Buckle Position ............... 9
Changing Shoulder Harness Strap
Position .......................................... 11
Harness System Adjustments for Smaller
Infants ............................................. 13
Choosing UAS or Vehicle Belt
UAS Use ......................................... 17
Vehicle Belts .................................. 20
Tether Use ...................................... 25
Installation in Vehicle
Rear-Facing Mode .......................... 27
Rear-Facing Vehicle Belt Install ........ 29
Rear-Facing UAS Belt Install ............ 33
Forward-Facing Mode ................... 37
Forward-Facing Vehicle Belt + Tether
Install .............................................. 39
Forward-Facing UAS Belt + Tether
Install .............................................. 42
Securing Child in Car Seat ............. 46
Wash & Care of Car Seat Parts
Removing Seat Pad Set ..................... 49
Cleaning Parts of Car Seat & Installing
Seat Pad Set .................................... 50
Removing Harness System ............... 51
Installing Harness System ................. 53
Safety Information
Aircraft Information ....................... 57
Replacement and Expiration of Car
Seat ................................................ 58
Child Restraint Use ........................... 60
Installation in Vehicle ........................ 61
Vehicle Seating Position ................... 61
Transport Canada Regulations ........... 62
Registration and Safety Notices ......... 63
Additional Information
Troubleshooting ............................... 64
Warranty ......................................... 65
Replacement Parts List ..................... 67
Dorel Juvenile Group Information ...... 68
©2020 Dorel Juvenile. All Rights Reserved.

Parts of the Car Seat
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Harness Strap
Chest Clip
Buckle Removable Cup Holder*
(attachment under pad)
Hip Harness Slots
Harness
Release Lever
(under flap)
Harness
Adjustment
Strap
Shoulder
Harness
Slots
Forward-Facing
Belt Path
Rear-Facing
Level Line
Shell
(car seat)
UAS Belt
Attachment for
Storage
(under side of
shell)
Rear-Facing Belt
Path
Tether Instruction
Manual
Storage
Splitter
Plate
Harness
Adjustment Strap
Tether
Attachment
for Storage
*See page 3 for Accessory Use.
UAS Belt (Universal
Anchorage System)
Bag May Be Located
in Forward-Facing
Belt Path

Accessory Use (On Select Models) Choosing Car Seat Mode
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Measure your child’s weight and
height (do not guess) before choosing
the car seat’s mode.
Your child’s height, weight, and age
determine how the car seat should be
placed in the vehicle.
Children vary widely in body size, shape,
and temperament—please consult
your doctor before switching between
any of these modes within the limits
and fit requirements of the seat.
Provincial Laws: Please be certain to
follow your province’s laws regarding car
seat use.
American Academy of Pediatrics
Recommendations
Infants and Toddlers: Should ride in a
rear-facing car seat as long as possible,
until they reach the highest weight or
height allowed by their seat.
Toddlers and Preschoolers: Once they
are facing forward, children should use
a forward-facing car seat with a harness
for as long as possible, until they reach
the height and weight limits for their
seats.
School-Aged Children: Once they have
outgrown their forward-facing car seat,
children should use a belt-positioning
booster seat until the vehicle’s lap and
shoulder seat belt fits properly. This is
often when they have reached at least 4
feet 9 inches in height and are 8 to 12
years old.
continued on next page
Body Pillow
To remove,
1. Loosen
Harness Straps 2. Slide It Out From
Behind Harness Straps To install,
1. Loosen Harness Straps
2. Slide It Behind Harness Straps
Cup Holder
The cup holder can be
attached to either side
of the shell. Pull pad
off corner of shell. Align
symbol on cup holder with
symbol on shell. Hook
bottom of cup holder under
edge of shell. Snap top of
cup holder over edge of
shell. Replace pad.
Head Pillow
To remove, from
the back of the
head pillow gently pull the fabric
tabs out from the shoulder harness
slots.
To attach, slide the fabric tabs
into shoulder harness slots.
Harness Covers
To remove, pull the
fastening strips apart
and pull them off of the
harness strap.
For Use in Rear-Facing or Forward-Facing Mode
For wash and care instructions, see page 50.
Only For Use in Rear-Facing Mode

Release Chest Clip
Hold each side of the
chest clip.
Press on the release
button with your
thumb and pull the chest clip apart.
Prepare Car Seat to Fit Your Child
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Place Child in Car
Seat to Determine
Proper Harness Fit
Your child’s bottom
and back should be
flat against the car
seat.
For Rear-Facing child fit, see page 7
For Forward-Facing child fit, see page 8.
Fully Loosen
Harness Straps
Push down on the
harness release
lever (through the
opening in the pad)
while pulling out on the harness
straps as shown.
Unbuckle
Harness
Press in towards
the top of the
red button to
release the buckle
tongues.
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Older Children: All children younger than
13 years should be restrained in the rear
seats of vehicles for optimal protection.
REAR-FACING MODE
2.3-18 kg (5-40 lb) and 48-102 cm
(19-40 in.)
Children under 1 year of age must ride
Rear-Facing. In this car seat, your
child can remain Rear-Facing until
they outgrow any one of the follow-
ing:
• Weight Limit: 18 kg (40 lb); OR
• Height Limit: 102 cm (40 in.); OR
• Rear-Facing Child Fit requirements,
see page 7
FORWARD-FACING MODE
10-18 kg (22-40 lb) and 74-110 cm
(29-43 in.)
Children must be at least 1 year of age
to ride Forward-Facing.
In this car seat, your child can remain
harnessed Forward-Facing until they
outgrow any one of the following:
• Weight Limit: 18 kg (40 lb); OR
• Height Limit: 110 cm (43 in.); OR
• Forward-Facing Child Fit
requirements, see page 8

Rear-Facing Child Fit Forward-Facing Child Fit
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Head Position
The tops of your child’s
ears must be below the
top of the car seat.
Buckle Position
The buckle can be used in
any buckle slot. Choose the
slot closest to your child.
The buckle should not be underneath or
behind your child.
Harness Strap Position
The harness strap must
be at or slightly above
the your child’s shoulders;
never below.
Need to make adjustments?
To change buckle position,
see pages 9-10.
To change harness strap position,
see pages 11-12.
Head Position
The top of your child’s
head must be at least
2.5 cm (1 in.) below the
top of the car seat.
Buckle Position
The buckle must be used
in either the 1st or 2nd
buckle slot.
Choose the slot closest to
your child.
The buckle should not be
underneath or behind
your child.
Harness Strap
Position
The harness strap must
be at or slightly below
your child’s shoulders; never above.
Need to make adjustments?
To change buckle position,
see pages 9-10.
To change harness strap position,
see pages 11-12.
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Do not use
3rd slot in
Rear-Facing
mode.

Changing Buckle Postition
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Pull Buckle’s
Metal Retainer
Completely
Through Pad
and Shell
Check Buckle
Pull up on the
buckle to make
sure it is secured.
The buckle must
not pull out.
Check your child’s fit often.
If you cannot achieve a snug harness
fit for your child, see pages 13-16.
To learn how to check harness
tightness, see pages 46-49.
Failure to place buckle’s metal
retainer completely through pad and
shell can result in serious injury or
death.
Turn Car Seat
Over
Locate the
buckle’s metal
retainer on the
bottom of the
shell.
Rotate Metal
Retainer and
Push It Up
Through Buckle
Slot in Shell
From Top of Seat,
Pull Buckle Out of
Shell and Pad
Insert Buckle’s
Metal Retainer into
Slot Closest to Child
The buckle must face
out.
Rear-Facing Mode:You must use the
1st or 2nd buckle slot.
Forward-Facing Mode: Any slot can
be used.
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Changing Shoulder Harness Strap Position
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Attach Harness
Strap Loops to
Splitter Plate
The sewn ends of
the harness strap
loops must face
towards you.
Do not twist the harness strap or the
harness adjustment strap.
Make sure the same harness strap
loops are fitted completely on both
sides of the splitter plate.
Check your child’s fit often.
sewn
end
If you cannot achieve a snug harness
fit for your child, see pages 13-16.
To learn how to check harness
tightness, see pages 46-49.
Check the harness straps often for
any wear or damage.
Do not use a child restraint with
damaged harness straps.
Fully Loosen
Harness Straps
Push down on
the harness
release lever
(through the
opening in the pad) while pulling
out on the harness straps as
shown.
From Back
of Car Seat,
Remove
Harness Straps
Loops From
Splitter Plate
Pull Harness
Straps Out of
Shoulder Harness
Slots
Rethread
Harness Straps
into Correct
Shoulder Harness
Slots For Your
Child
For Rear-Facing child fit, see
page 7.
For Forward-Facing child fit, see
page 8.
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