Diono Solana User manual

Solana®
40–120 lb (18–54 kg)
38–63 in (97–160 cm)
LEA LAS INSTRUCCIONES antes de usar este
asiento de seguridad para niños
READ INSTRUCTION MANUAL
before using this child restraint
LIRE LE MODE D’EMPLOI avant d’utiliser
ce ensemble de retenuepour enfant
Backless Booster Seat
Instruction Manual
Manual de instrucciones de
asiento elevador sin respaldo
Manuel d'instructions du siège
d’appoint dans dossier

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CONTENTS
FRENCH
SPANISH
OUR STORY
PARTS
REGISTRATION
SAFE USE GUIDE
WARNINGS
VEHICLE SEATING LOCATIONS
VEHICLE SEAT BELT SYSTEMS
CAR SEAT USE AFTER A COLLISION
SECURING THE CHILD
PROPER BUCKLE POSITION
SHOULDER BELT GUIDE STRAP
CARE & MAINTENANCE
WARRANTY
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1516
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2124

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
WE LOVE TO HELP
Hello there, Welcome to the Diono family!
We’ve created this lovingly engineered car seat to
help keep your child comfortable and safe with all of
the goods and none of the gimmicks.
We look forward to lending a helping hand
each and every day.
Any questions?
Diono US: 1-855-463-4666
Diono Canada: 1-866-954-9786

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Time. It goes so fast... Who would have thought that over two decades have passed since we
first stepped out into the world and started a business dedicated to family travel.
Well the world has changed a lot, but we’re proud to say that we haven’t (sure we’ve grown
up), but we are still as passionate about what we do today as we were back then.
Our story is ‘made of Seattle’, a city like no other. This is a place where creative minds &
innovators rub shoulders within a landscape of adventure; a place where being ‘a little
dierent’, is the everyday norm.
With a love for design and an understanding of modern parenting, we strive to create
amazing products, so that you and your little ones can celebrate the joy in every journey.
People who own Diono products can be found in all four corners of the big, blue, green ball
we all call home. Some are fans & followers, some are supporters, tweeters, social media
magicians, miracle moms and devoted dads.
Without your passion, pictures, words and stories, we would never hear your voice. So tell us
about your patch of grass, and join in the hustle and bustle at diono.com.
OUR STORY

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PARTS
1. LOWER BELT GUIDE
2. INSTRUCTION MANUAL STORAGE POCKET
LOCATED UNDER SEAT COVER.
3. SHOULDER BELT GUIDE STRAP
LOCATED UNDER SEAT COVER.
4. CUP HOLDER
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REGISTER
For U.S. recall information, call the U.S. Government’s Vehicle Safety Hotline
at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.NHTSA.gov.
For future reference, in the case of a change of address. Please take a
moment to fill out the following information:
This information can be found either on the registration card or on the
manufacturing label located on the seat.
BLACK
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PANTONE CALLOUTS:
PROJECT NAME: Registration Card STICKER — NA
PROJECT:
SCALE: TO SCALE 1:1
DRAWN BY: Technical Compliance — S Staub, L Keith
DATE: 10/11/2019, 08/17/2022 © Diono LLC 2022
106 mm
24 mm
DO NOT SCALE - ART CANNOT BE SCALED
year/année/año month/mois/mes day/jour/día
Model Name / Nom de Modéle: / Nombre de Modelo:
Model Number / Numéro de Modè / Número de Modelo:
Serial Number / Numéro de Serie / Número de Serie:
Manufacture Date / Date de Fabrication / Fecha de Fabricacion:
REQUIREMENTS:
• COLOR: BLACK
• FONT: Myriad Pro Bold Condensed
• FONT STYLE: Bold Condensed
• FONT SIZE: Minimum = 10pt type or LARGER
SUPPLIER INPUT:
MODEL NAME
MODEL NUMBER
SERIAL NUMBER
MANUFACTURE DATE
W/O COLORWAY,
I.E., EVERETT NXT
( )
Diono U.S.
PO Box 77129 | Seattle, WA 98177
or call 1-855-463-4666
or register online at:
diono.com/product-registration/
Diono Canada ULC
2160 S. Service Rd. W.
Oakville, ON L6L 9Z9 Canada
or call 1-866-954-9786 or register online at:
diono.ca/product-registration/
Please take a moment to fill out the prepaid registration card attached to
the seat and mail it in today or register online at:
Diono U.S.: diono.com/product-registration/
Diono Canada: diono.ca/product-registration/
Child restraints could be recalled for safety reasons. You must register this
restraint to be reached in a recall. Send your name, address, e-mail address
if available, and the restraint’s model number and manufacturing date to:

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WARNING  Carefully read and understand all instructions and warnings
in this manual, and those labeled on your child restraint. Failure to
do so can result in SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH of your child.
SAFE USE REQUIREMENTS:
This child restraint is designed for use ONLY with
children who weigh 40–120 lb (18–54 kg) AND
whose height is 38–63 in (97–160 cm).
WARNING! Use ONLY the vehicle's lap and shoulder
belt system when restraining the child in this booster
seat. DO NOT use a lap belt only!
Use ONLY with children whose ears are below the
top of the fully raised vehicle headrest.
SAFE USE GUIDE

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WARNING!
DO NOT PLACE A CHILD RESTRAINT IN THE FRONT
SEAT OF A VEHICLE WITH A PASSENGER AIR BAG.
DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY MAY OCCUR.
If an air bag inflates, it can hit the child or child
restraint with enough force to cause serious injury
or death to your child.
The back seat is the safest place for children 12 and under. Refer to your
vehicle owner’s manual for information on your child restraint installation.
CERTIFICATIONS:
This child restraint system conforms to all applicable requirements of U.S.
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) 213 and Canadian Motor
Vehicle Safety Standards (CMVSS) 213.2 and is certified for use in
passenger cars, multi-purpose passenger vehicles, and trucks only.
THIS RESTRAINT IS NOT CERTIFIED FOR USE IN AIRCRAFT.
Aircraft seats do not have shoulder belts which are required
for use with this booster seat.

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• Read all instructions before using this child restraint. You can store
these instructions in the pocket provided under the seat cover of your
booster seat.
• Before installing this child restraint in a vehicle, be sure to also check
the vehicle owner’s manual for information on proper installation.
• DO NOT use this child restraint in any configuration not shown in
the instructions.
• Use ONLY with children who weigh 40–120 lb (18–54 kg) AND whose
height is 38–63 in (97–160 cm).
• WARNING! 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.
• ALWAYS make sure the vehicle seat belt can properly retract before
each use.
• NEVER leave your child unattended.
WARNING!
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur

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• NEVER install in rear facing, side facing or on the back of a folded
down vehicle seat.
• ALWAYS install this child restraint in the rear vehicle seat.
• DO NOT use this child restraint unless there is vehicle headrest for
that seating position.
• DO NOT use this child restraint with any other backrest or cushions.
• ALWAYS secure the child restraint using the vehicle belt even
when it is unoccupied. It could injure other occupants in a sudden
stop or collision.

• DO NOT use any accessories, inserts or products not included with
this child restraint, unless approved by Diono. Items not tested with
this child restraint could injure your child.
• DO NOT modify your child restraint.
• NEVER provide this child restraint to another person without also
providing them with the instruction manual.
WARNING!
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur

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EXPIRATION
• DO NOT use the child restraint if any part is damaged or broken,
expired (over 8 years from date of purchase), missing instructions,
or missing parts. Call to find out if the parts can be replaced.
Diono U.S.: 1-855-463-4666
Diono Canada: 1-866-954-9786
SAFE PRACTICES
• DO NOT leave loose objects, such as books, bags, etc., in the back of
the vehicle. In the event of a sharp turn, sudden stop, or crash, loose
objects can be thrown around and possibly cause serious injury to
vehicle occupants.
• DO NOT use with hot liquids as this could burn a child.
• ALWAYS check all surfaces of restraint before securing your child. In
warm weather, child restraints can become very hot. Do not allow
children to play with vehicle seat belts.
WARNING!
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur

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VEHICLE SEATING LOCATIONS
According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly
restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions.
The safest seating position is one that works best for your specific child
restraint, family and vehicle model.
Before installing this child restraint you must determine the method of
installation and the best vehicle seating position for that method.

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IMPORTANT: Some vehicle seat belt systems cannot be
used with this booster seat.
1. ALWAYS install this booster seat in vehicle seats
with 3-point (Lap and Shoulder) belts.
2. DO NOT install this booster seat in vehicle seats
with a Lap Belt Only.
VEHICLE SEAT BELT SYSTEMS
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VEHICLE SEAT BELT SYSTEMS
3. DO NOT install this booster seat in vehicle seats
with Motorized (Automatic) Vehicle Lap and
Shoulder Belts.
4. DO NOT install this booster seat in vehicle seats
with Door Mounted Vehicle Belts.
5. DO NOT install this booster seat in vehicle seats
with Inflatable Vehicle Belts.
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CAR SEAT USE AFTER A COLLISION
UNITED STATES
The U.S. National Highway Trac Safety Administration (NHTSA)
recommends that car seats be replaced following a MODERATE or
SEVERE collision in order to ensure a continued high level of collision
protection for child passengers. In the U.S., car seats do not automatically
need to be replaced following a MINOR collision.
NHTSA defines a MINOR crash as one in which ALL of the
following apply:
• The vehicle was able to be driven away from the crash site.
• The vehicle door nearest the car seat was not damaged.
• None of the passengers in the vehicle sustained any injuries
in the crash.
• If the vehicle has air bags, the air bags did not deploy during
the crash; and
• There is no visible damage to the car seat.
NEVER use a car seat that has been involved in a MODERATE or
SEVERE collision.

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CANADA
 DO NOT USE THIS CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM IF IT HAS BEEN IN
A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
 Transport Canada designates that you MUST replace this child
restraint if it has been involved in a collision.
 You must dispose of your child seat or booset seat if the child seat
was in a vehicle during a crash. Even if the child seat was empty or
was not directly hit, it may be damaged.
 You must dispose of your child seat or booset seat if the shell
is cracked or the webbing of the child car seat is frayed,
torn or discolored.
CAR SEAT USE AFTER A COLLISION

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WARNING! Use ONLY vehicle's the lap and shoulder belt system when
restraining the child in this booster seat. DO NOT use lap belt only.
WARNING! Only use with children whose ears are below the top of the
vehicle seat or headrest.
1. Place booster seat on vehicle seat so it is resting
firmly on vehicle seat bottom and touching the
vehicle seat back.
2. Properly position child into installed seat, sitting
upright and all the way back in the booster seat.
3. Fasten vehicle seat belt across child. The lap portion
of the seat belt should rest within both lower belt
guides. Make sure the vehicle seat belt is not twisted
and lays flat across child’s hips, torso and shoulder.
4. Tighten the seat belt by pulling the diagonal
shoulder belt portion in the direction of the arrows.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT position the vehicle shoulder belt over the
armrest. It MUST pass under the lower belt guide.
SECURING THE CHILD
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SECURING THE CHILD
ALWAYS make sure the vehicle seat belt can properly retract before
each use.
NEVER position the shoulder belt loosely or under the child’s arm
or behind their back.
IMPORTANT: The vehicle shoulder belt should lay over the shoulder
and should NOT be touching the child’s neck.
IMPORTANT: When using booster seat in center
seating position, make sure it is stable and does not
rock from side-to-side, otherwise choose a dierent
seating position.
PROPER BUCKLE POSITION
IMPORTANT: After booster seat is installed and seat belt
is fastened around child, it is important to confirm correct
seat belt buckle position to ensure secure installation.
CORRECT SEAT BUCKLE POSITION
Buckle is on the outside of lower belt guide.
INCORRECT SEAT BUCKLE POSITION
If buckle is being pulled across the lower belt guide
and into the seat, choose another seating position
within the vehicle.

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SHOULDER BELT GUIDE STRAP
WARNING! If the diagonal seat belt portion does not correctly fit the
child, then the seat must be used with the shoulder belt guide strap
attached and properly adjusted to fit the child.
1. Remove shoulder belt guide strap from storage area underneath seat.
2. Position child correctly in seat, making sure lap and shoulder belts are
positioned properly across child.
3. Attach the RED shoulder belt guide strap onto the
diagonal shoulder belt.
4. Adjust strap to correct length, so that the RED
guide is just above shoulder.
SECURING THE CHILD

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CARE & MAINTENANCE
DO NOT use solvents, harsh detergents or any other chemical or
cleaning agent. DO NOT lubricate any part of the seat.
Spot clean only with
warm water. Use
mild detergent
Towel dry completely
before re-use
DO NOT bleach
EN
CLEANING FABRICS: Seat pad, infant support, harness and
buckle pads
CLEANING HARNESS: Harness and buckle straps
CLEANING PLASTICS: Seat shell and components
Machine wash in cold
water on gentle cycle
using mild detergent
Dry flat and in
the shade only
DO NOT bleach, iron
or dry clean
Spot clean only with
warm water. Use
mild detergent
Dry flat and in
the shade only,
before re-use
DO NOT bleach or
iron
Spot clean only with
warm water. Use
mild detergent
Towel dry completely
before re-use
DO NOT bleach
EN
CLEANING FABRICS: Seat pad, infant support, harness and
buckle pads
CLEANING HARNESS: Harness and buckle straps
CLEANING PLASTICS: Seat shell and components
Machine wash in cold
water on gentle cycle
using mild detergent
Dry flat and in
the shade only
DO NOT bleach, iron
or dry clean
Spot clean only with
warm water. Use
mild detergent
Dry flat and in
the shade only,
before re-use
DO NOT bleach or
iron
CLEANING FABRICS: Seat cover
CLEANING PLASTICS: Seat shell and components