Diono SantaFe User manual

Instruction Manual
US English Version
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Product: SantaFe child booster seat
Model: 15500
Mfg. by: Diono LLC
3104 142nd Ave E
Sumner, WA 98390
CUSTOMER SERVICE
Tel: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
diono.com

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Contents
Page
4Warnings
7Safety Information
USING THE BOOSTER SEAT
10 LATCH Installation
11 Seat Belt Buckle Position
12 Securing the Child
13 CARE AND MAINTENANCE
14 WARRANTY INFORMATION

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Failure to follow all written instructions and product labels can
result in death or serious injury in a crash. Carefully read and
understand this instruction manual prior to using this
restraint. If you have any questions visit diono.com or contact
Diono LLC. To insure proper long-term use, store this manual
under the bottom of the base.
•Use only with children whose height is between 38” and 63”
and whose weight is between 30 lbs and 120 lbs.
•Only use this restraint forward-facing.
•Use only the vehicle’s lap and shoulder belt
system when restraining the child in this
booster seat.
•NEVER use with only a vehicle lap belt to
restrain a child. This could result in serious
injury or death to a child.
•Some vehicle seat belt systems cannot be used with this
booster seat. Read vehicle owner’s manual and ‘Vehicle Seat
Belt Systems’ section of this manual.
•DO NOT use this booster seat without the backrest unless
there is vehicle headrest for that seating position.
•DO NOT use this booster seat without the backrest unless
proper vehicle seat belt placement can be achieved.
WARNING !
Death or SERIOUS INJURY can occur.

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•DO NOT use this booster seat with any other backrest or
cushions.
•To prevent injury due to product deterioration, do not use this
booster seat if it has been involved in a severe accident or if it
is older than six years.
•Never leave a child alone in a vehicle, even for a short time.
•Always secure this booster seat using vehicle seat belt or
LATCH anchors even when not occupied. In a crash, an
unsecured item may cause injury to other vehicle occupants.
•Except as described in this manual, do not dissemble or
modify any part of this booster seat or vehicle seat belt.
•Register your child restraint with the manufacturer.
•Do not place anything under the booster seat to raise it o the
vehicle seat.
•This restraint is not a toy. Do not let a child play with it.
•Do not leave folding vehicle seats unlatched. In the event of a
sudden stop, a loose seat back could prevent the booster seat
from protecting the child as well as it should.
•In the event of an accident, the vehicle body itself provides the
most signicant passenger protection. While a properly
installed restraint will improve chances for survival in most
accidents, a booster seat will not protect a child if the vehicle
is too severely impacted.
•Follow all instructions on this child restraint and in the written
instructions. To insure proper long term use, store this manual
under the bottom of the base.
WARNING !
Death or SERIOUS INJURY can occur.

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•According to accident statistics, the National Highway
Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) recommends
that parents select the rear seat as the safest location to
properly install a booster seat. Please read carefully the
section concerning vehicle seat belts in this guide to insure
the child’s safety. If in doubt about installing this booster seat,
please consult the vehicle owner’s manual.
WARNING: DO NOT place a child
restraint in the front seat of a vehicle
with a passenger air bag unless the
air bag is turned o. DEATH or
SERIOUS INJURY can occur. The
back seat is the safest place for
children under 12.
IMPORTANT: Children who weigh 40 lbs (18kg) or less are best
protected in a 5-point harness restraint. Sunshine Kids Juvenile
products® recommends that children remain in a 5-point
harness restraint until reaching the maximum weight or height
allowed.
• If the child will not keep the vehicle shoulder belt properly
positioned at all times, DO NOT use a booster seat. You must
use a harnessed child restraint.
•Maximum Child Height: Child is too tall if the top of the ears
are above the top of either the fully raised booster seat
headrest or fully raised vehicle headrest.
WARNING !
Death or SERIOUS INJURY can occur.

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GENERAL
• Cover this booster seat if vehicle is left in direct sunlight.
Portions of the booster seat can become hot enough to burn a
child and cover fabric can become faded.
• Store this booster seat in a safe place when not in use. Do not
store near direct heat source or place heavy objects on top of it.
• Always make sure vehicle seat is locked in its upright position.
Reclining the vehicle seat will adversely aect the safety and
performance of the child seat in an accident.
CERTIFICATION
This child restraint system conforms to all applicable Federal
Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. This restraint is not certied
for use in aircraft. Lap belts in aircraft cannot be used safely
with this booster seat.
REGISTRATION
Visit www.diono.com to register your restraint online. Child
restraints can be recalled for safety reasons. You must register
this restraint to be reached in a recall. Send your name, address
and this restraint’s model and serial number and manufacturing
date to Diono LLC, 3104 142nd Ave. S., Suite 105, Sumner, WA
98390, or call 1-888-336-7909. For recall information call the
U.S. Government’s Vehicle Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-
4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Safety Information

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VEHICLE SEAT BELT SYSTEMS
IMPORTANT: Some vehicles have no seating positions
compatible with booster seats. If in doubt, please contact the
vehicle manufacturer for assistance.
In order to protect a child in an accident, this booster must be
used with a compatible vehicle seat belt.
The following seat belt types are NOT compatible with this
booster seat:
• Two-point seatbelts of any kind.
• Three-point seat belts with separate retractors for lap and
shoulder sections.
• Motor-driven, automatic seat belts.
• Seat belts with anchorage points on the door.
WARNING: ONLY use this booster seat with a 3-point
(lap-and-shoulder) vehicle seat belt that is NOT
motorized or anchored to the vehicle door.
The vehicle owner’s manual will have complete information on
the types of seat belts in the vehicle. If the seat belt type is listed
above, choose another seating position in the vehicle.
Safety Information (continued)

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VEHICLE SEATING POSITIONS
Sunshine Kids Juvenile Products® and the U.S. Department of
Transportation warn that children under 12 must ride in the rear
seats and away from front airbags. The only exception is if the
airbag is turned o. When using a vehicle with airbags, refer to
the vehicle owner’s manual for additional booster seat installa-
tion instructions and precautions.
WARNING: Only use this booster seat in forward-
facing vehicle seats. DO NOT use this booster seat in
side-facing or rear-facing seats in vans or station
wagons.
CUP HOLDERS
Cup holders are located on both sides
of seat bottom: swivel outward to the
locked position for use. Swivel inward
to the recessed and locked position
when not in use.
IMPORTANT: Do not step on or put
excess weight on cup holder which could cause it to break.
CAUTION: DO NOT use with hot liquids as this could burn a child.
Seats which face
sides of vehicle. Seats which face rear of vehicle.

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LATCH Installation
WARNING: Unsecured objects can become ying
hazards and can cause serious injury in an accident.
Sunshine Kids Juvenile Products® always recom-
mends utilizing LATCH installation in vehicles
equipped with lower anchors.
To improve safety and performance, this booster seat is
equipped with a unique, one-pull, LATCH system that allows
secure attachment to a vehicle’s lower LATCH anchor locations.
Disengage LATCH connectors from storage slots and lay booster
seat on its side.
1While depressing the cam lock lever,
2pull LATCH connectors away from
the booster seat and extend both
straps all the way.
3Attach both LATCH connectors
to the vehicle anchors, starting with
the connector that is furthest from
you. For ease of use, make sure
open end of hooks face upward
during use.
4While pushing booster against
vehicle seat,
5pull one adjuster strap tight and
then the other.
NOTE: Even with LATCH properly
attached and adjusted, child
seat will still have movement
against the vehicle seat back
and bottom.

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DISENGAGING LATCH INSTALLATION
Follow above instructions in reverse:
1) Depress the cam lock lever while pulling child seat away from
the vehicle seat back until the LATCH straps are extended all the
way.
2) Disconnect LATCH connectors from vehicle anchors.
3) Pull LATCH adjuster straps to recess the LATCH connectors
into the back of the booster seat bottom for safe storage.
PROPER BUCKLE POSITION
IMPORTANT: After booster seat is installed and seatbelt is fastened
around child, it is important to conrm correct seatbelt buckle posi-
tion to ensure secure installation. Correct seatbelt buckle position:
Buckle is on the outside of lower belt guide.
Incorrect seat belt buckle position.
If buckle is being
pulled across the
lower belt guide and
into the seat, choose
another seating
position within the
vehicle.
WARNING: If lap portion and diagonal portion of
seatbelt are not positioned correctly, the booster
seat is not properly installed:
• Diagonal portion of seatbelt should lay over the shoulder
and NOT touching the neck.
• Lap belt position should be forward and as low as possible
over child’s pelvis and contacting the upper thigh.

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Securing the Child
While this booster seat is designed to oer advanced side-
impact protection with its backrest section attached, the seat
bottom can also be used alone as a backless booster.
1) Remove seat bottom from backrest section (see page XX).
2) Disengage the two middle elastic straps
and unfold padded fabric ap on back of
seat bottom. A
3) Make sure booster seat is correctly
installed (pages 12–13) and properly
positioned on vehicle seat.
4) Properly position child: sitting upright
and all the way back in the booster seat.
5) Fasten seatbelt across child.
6) Make sure seat belt is not twisted and
lays at across child’s hips, torso and
shoulder.
7) Tighten the seatbelt by pulling the
diagonal shoulder belt portion in the
direction of the arrows.
IMPORTANT: Lap belt position should be as
far forward and as low as possible over child’s
pelvis and contacting upper thighs.
IMPORTANT: Diagonal seat belt portion should route inside the
red lower belt guide closest to the buckle and over child’s shoulder. It
should NOT be touching the neck.
NEVER position the shoulder belt loosely or under the child’s
arm or behind their back.

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WARNING: If the diagonal seat belt portion does
not correctly t the child, then the seat must only be
used with the seatback portion attached and
properly adjusted to t the child.
Care & Maintenance
CLEANING THE COVER
Read all labels attached to cover for washing instructions.
Hand wash cover in cold water with mild detergent only.
Line dry to prevent shrinkage.
Do NOT wash cover in hot water.
Do NOT bleach, machine wash or machine dry.
CLEANING THE SHELL
Sponge clean ONLY using warm water and mild soap. Towel dry
when nished. Do NOT use solvents, detergents or any other
chemical or cleaning agent. Do NOT lubricate any part of the seat.
REMOVING THE FABRIC COVER
1) Separate seat back section from seat bottom section.
2) Remove plastic fasteners and elastics that secure fabric cover
to seat bottom, seat back and head rest.
3) Remove fabric cover pieces from the booster seat sections.
ATTACHING THE COVER
Follow the above instructions in reverse.

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Warranty Information
The manufacturer of this child restraint, Diono LLC, warrants this
product only to the original retail purchaser. Visit www.diono.com
for complete warranty information and details.

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Making travel safe and easy©
Product: SantaFe child booster seat
Model: 15500
Mfg. by: Diono LLC
3104 142nd Ave E
Sumner, WA 98390
CUSTOMER SERVICE
Tel: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
diono.com
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