Djgusa Elite User manual

Eng.4358-3340E
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BEFORE USING
this child restraint.
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Failure to follow the warnings on the labels
and in the instruction manual can result in
the death or serious injury of your child.
This child
restraint is
designed for
use by children
whose:
Weight:
5-100 pounds
(2.3-45.4 kg)
Height:
19-52 inches
(48-132.1 cm)
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Thank you for choosing this car seat,referred to
throughout this manual as a child restraint.The DJG
family is committed to creating a child restraint with the
most comfort and convenience available today.
Remember,parents are a child’s first teachers and
examples.If you always buckle your seat belt, your child
will think it is the natural thing to do. Make it a firm rule
that the vehicle does not go until everyone is buckled
up. Make no exceptions.
No one can predict if use of a child restraint will
prevent injury or death in a particular crash. However,
combined with careful driving,proper use of a child
restraint can lower a child’s risk of injury or death in
most crashes.
Your child’s safety is worth the time it will take to read
and follow these instructions. After reading,if you still
have questions or have any problems with this child
restraint,please contact our Consumer Relations
Department at:
Before You Begin... Table of Contents
Warnings..........................................................................................2-4
Registration and Recall....................................................................5
General andWarmWeather Use..................................................5
Aircraft Installation ..........................................................................5
UnderstandingYourVehicle ........................................................6-7
Child Restraint Parts....................................................................8-9
Choosing Restraint and Position ................................................10
Preparing the Child Restraint to FitYour Child......................11
Check Harness/Headrest Height..................................12-13
SecuringYour Child in the Child Restraint ........................14-15
RemovingYour Child From Child Restraint ............................16
Reclining the Child Restraint ......................................................17
RotatingArmrests ..........................................................................17
Choosing LATCH orVehicle Belts..............................................18
KnowingYourVehicle Belts ....................................................19-20
Locking Clip ..............................................................................21-22
Rear-Facing Use ..............................................................................23
Rear-Facing Installation..................................................................24
Vehicle Belts ......................................................................25-26
LATCH................................................................................27-29
Forward-Facing Use ......................................................................30
Forward-Facing Installation ..........................................................31
Vehicle Belts ......................................................................32-33
LATCH................................................................................34-36
Adjusting theTop Anchorage (Tether) Strap............................37
Belt-Positioning Booster Use ....................................................38
Removal of Seat Base ....................................................................39
Removal of Harness ................................................................40-41
Belt-Positioning Booster Installation....................................42-44
Reinstall Harness and Base ....................................................45-46
Remove Seat Pad for Cleaning..............................................47-48
Trouble Shooting ............................................................................49
Warranty ..........................................................................................50
Replacement Order Form......................................................53-54
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Dorel Juvenile Group,Inc.
Website: www.djgusa.com
Fax: [phone]
MailingAddress: Dorel Juvenile Group,Inc.
P.O. Box 2609
Columbus,IN 47202-2609
Telephone: [phone]
7A.M.to 6 P.M.EST M-TH
7A.M.to 4:30 P.M.EST FRI
On the back of the shell there is an expiration date for
use of this child restraint. Do not use this seat after
the expiration date.
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WARNING
!
According to accident statistics,children
are safer when properly restrained in the
rear seating positions than in the front
seating positions.
Never place a child rear-facing in a
seating position with an active frontal
airbag.
This child restraint must always face the
rear of the vehicle and be in the fully reclined
position when the child weighs between 5-35
lbs.(2.3-16 kg) and is less than one year old.
Never place a child less than one-year old
forward facing.
Check vehicle instructions for more
information about air bag/child restraint use.
Make sure the harness height is correct for
your child’s size.
The harness strap must be snug.
Never take your child out of the child
restraint or try to tend to your child’s needs
while the vehicle is moving. Never leave child
unattended.
Failure to follow these warnings can result in
the serious injury or death of your child. To
help you recognize those instructions which
are most critical for your child’s safety,we
use this symbol :
2
WARNING
!
The vehicle or LATCH belt must stay
tight at the belt path.When you switch from
one mode to the next,review the sections of
this instruction manual that apply to that
mode. If you don’t, your child could be
injured or killed.
Do not use a child restraint with damaged
or missing parts.
Do not use cut,frayed or damaged
harnesses.
Do not lubricate buckles and fasteners.
Do not substitute parts or try to modify
the child restraint in any way.
Do not use a child restraint that has been
in a crash.You must get a new child
restraint.
Use the child restraint only on vehicle
seats that face forward.Do not use on seats
that face the sides or rear of the vehicle.
Check the vehicle or LATCH belt before
each use. Use only if the belt can be
tightened properly and securely.
This child restraint should be securely
belted in the vehicle even when not in use.In
a crash or sudden stop, an unsecured child
restraint could injure other occupants.
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WARNING
!
Do not use this child restraint if the
midpoint of your child’s head is above the
top of the child restraint’s headrest.
Dorel Juvenile Group does not recommend
the use of any child restraint accessories
except those recommended by DJG.
Never allow any child to play with this
child restraint;it is not a toy.
Secure the top anchorage strap (tether)
provided with this child restraint as specified
in both the vehicle and child restraint
manufacturer's instructions.
Do not remove any of the warning labels
or other labels on the child restraint.
Placing you child in a hot child restraint
may result in burns.
Read instructions for other warnings.
5
Child restraints could be recalled for safety reasons.You
must register this restraint to be reached in a recall.
Send your name,address and the restraint’s model
number and manufacturing date to:
Dorel Juvenile Group,Inc.
PO Box 2609,Columbus,IN 47202-2609
Attn:Consumer Relations or visit www.djgusa.com
or call 1-800-544-1108
For 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.
Registration and Recall Information
This restraint is certified for aircraft use only when used
with the internal harness.Do not use as a belt-
positioning seat because aircraft seats do not have
shoulder belts. Use on forward-facing aircraft seats only
and in a position where the lap belt can be tightened
securely.This child restraint is installed in an aircraft seat
the same way it is installed in the vehicle.
Use the child restraint only with F.A.A. certified
equipment.Contact the airline prior to taking a child
restraint on board in order to comply with their specific
regulations.
Aircraft Installation
General and Warm Weather Use
To help protect your vehicle seat’s upholstery from
damage, use a towel underneath and behind child
restraint.
To avoid your child being seriously burned,take
the following precautions:
1.Park in the shade or where sun does not
directly hit the child restraint.
2.Cover the child restraint with a sheet or blanket
when not in use.
3.Check for hot seat and buckles before placing child in
child restraint.
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Your vehicle’s features may be considerably different than
those pictured here.Consult your vehicle owner’s manual
to help identify your vehicle’s specific features.
Understanding Your Vehicle
A
B
C
E
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D
A.Anchor Bracket
ForTop Anchorage Strap
(Forward-Facing Only)
B. LATCH Anchors
(In seat bight)
C.Seat Buckles
D.Air Bag
(Consult your vehicle
owner’s manual for all air
bag locations)
E.Seat Bight
(Where seat cushions
meet)
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Child Restraint Parts
A. Headrest/Harness
Adjusting Levers
B. Pillow
(on select models)
C. Adjustable
Headrest
D. Infant Insert
(on select models)
E. Harness Covers
(on select models)
F. Harness Retainer
G. Buckle Plate
H. Buckle
I. Side Pad
(on select models)
J. Harness Release
Lever (under flap)
K. Recline Lever
L. Harness
Adjustment Strap
Front
FG
B
A
C
D
E
H
J
K
LM
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M. Removable Base
N. Shoulder Belt
Positioning Guide
O. TopAnchorage
(Tether) Strap &
Hook
P. Locking Clip
(behind harness)
Q. Splitter Plate
R. Instructions
S. LATCH Belt
T. Cup Holder
(on select models)
U. Folding Armrests
Back
O
T
P
Q
R
S
N
U
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Choosing Restraint and Position
Your child’s height,weight and age determine how your
child restraint should be placed in the vehicle and which
restraint should be used.
5-35 lbs (2.3-16 kg)
19-36 in.(48-91 cm)
Rear-Facing using
5-point harness
Child and child restraint
face the back of the vehicle
and are placed in the back
seat.
40-100 lbs (18.1-45.4 kg)
43-52 in.(110.1-1
32.1 cm)
and Over 1Year Old
Belt-positioning booster
using vehicle
lap/shoulder belt
combination
Child and child restraint
face the front of the vehicle
and are placed in the back
seat. 5-point Harness and
Base are removed.
22-40 lbs (10.1-18 kg)
34-43 in.(85.1-110 cm)
and Over 1Year Old
Forward-Facing using
5-point harness
Child and child restraint
face the front of the vehicle
and are placed in the back
seat.
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10
Preparing Child Restraint to Fit
Your Child
2
3Press on harness retainer
release button and pull
apart.
Loosen harness by pushing
down on the harness
release lever while pulling
out on harness.
Depending on your model,
the harness release lever
may be under a flap on the
pad in the front of
restraint.
You MUST make these adjustments with your child
before you install the child restraint in the vehicle.
Make sure LATCH belt
packaging is pulled free of
child restraint shell.
1
Press red button on
buckle to release the
buckle plates.Place
harness over sides of child
restraint.
4
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Rear-Facing Position:
Harness guide must be
even with or just below
the shoulders.
If the harness is above the
child’s shoulders with the
headrest in the lowest
position,do not use this
child restraint.Use an infant
child restraint instead.
Harness
Guide
7
Forward-Facing Position:
Harness guide must be even with or just above the
shoulders.
If the harness is below the child’s shoulders with the
headrest in the 4th highest position,the child weighs at
least 40 lbs.(18.1 kg) and is over 1 year old,convert
the seat to a belt-positioning booster.
Check Harness/Headrest Height
5Place the child’s bottom and
back flat against the child
restraint.This will increase
comfort and allow the
harness to properly tighten.
6Determine which of the
three available buckle slots
is both comfortable and
snug. Refer to“Removal of
Harness” and“Removal of
Base” to adjust buckle.
Infant Insert (on select
models):When using
insert (A),make sure insert
does not cover your
infant’s face in any way.
Remove the insert for
older babies and toddlers.
To remove the insert,
unthread the harness from
splitter plate,remove
harness guides (see belt-
positioning booster
section),remove insert,and
rethread harness.Reverse to replace insert.
Harness Covers (on select models):Harness covers
(B) help provide comfort to the neck.For Harness
Covers to fit correctly,you may have to fit the upper
ends of the covers through the harness slots.Removal is
the same as for the infant insert.
Side Pads (on select models): Side pillows (C) help
keep child snugly in the child restraint. To remove,
unbuckle harness and remove side pillows.
WARNING:
!Make sure metal bar
is locked into
position. Failure to
do this can result in
serious injury or
death.
8Rotate headrest/harness
adjusting levers in. Move
headrest up or down to
adjust.Make sure headrest
is locked into place.
NOTE:The highest
position is for belt-
positioning use only.
A
B
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C
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You MUST use the 1st or 2nd buckle strap slots
when rear-facing. Any slot can be used for
forward-facing.
1
2
3
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Securing Your Child in the Child
Restraint
1Position harness straps
over the child’s shoulders.
Push each buckle plate
into buckle until you hear
a“click”.Remember to
always pull up on harness
straps to make sure
buckle is locked tightly.
2
4Pull on harness adjustment
strap to tighten harness
snugly.
NOTE: A snug strap
should not allow any slack.
It lies in a relatively
straight line without
sagging.It does not press
on the child’s flesh or push
the child’s body into an
unnatural position.
WARNING:
Failure to fasten and tighten the harness
system correctly and snugly can result in
serious injury or death.
Position the harness
retainer at mid-chest (even
with arm pits),away from
the child’s neck.
3Snap the harness retainer
together.
5
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Removing Your Child From the
Child Restraint
Press on release button
and pull apart.
2
1Push down on harness
release button while pulling
up on harness straps above
the latch plates to loosen.
Place harness over sides of
child restraint.
Press red button on buckle
to release the buckle
plates. Remove child.
This child restraint has 3
recline positions when
used with the base:
Upright and Semi-reclined
(forward facing only) and
Reclined.
Rear-facing - Must be
fully reclined.
Forward-Facing - Semi-
reclined or upright.
Reclining the Child Restraint
To fully recline,pull out on
handle and push top of
child restraint back.
For upright position,pull
out on handle and pull
child restraint up.
1
2
3To rotate armrests up or
down,pull out on arm and
rotate. Make sure
armrests lock into place.
Rotating Armrests
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Choosing LATCH or Vehicle Belts
The LATCH System
Anchor bars
Vehicle Belts If LATCH is not an option,
you will use your vehicle’s
belts. In most cases you
will use the lap/shoulder
belt combination. There
are some vehicle belts that
will not work with a child
restraint or will require
special attention. See next
page for specific
instructions.
LATCH means Lower
Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren.Not all vehicles
manufactured before
September 2002 were
equipped with LATCH.
The LATCH system allows
a child restraint to be
secured in the vehicle
without using the vehicle
belt system and can ONLY
be used in vehicles that
have the anchor bars
installed.
Check your vehicle owners
manual to see which
seating positions may be
equipped with the LATCH
system.
Not all vehicle belts will work with this child restraint.
You must determine if your vehicles belts are compatible
with this child restraint. If you will use the LATCH
system,refer to the LATCH section.
ELR - Emergency Locking Retractor Belts
Definition:These belts only lock in a sudden stop or
crash.To see if you have this type of belt,pull on the lap
belt,let it return part way, then pull on it again. If it
moves freely,it is an ELR belt and the child restraint
could work loose during normal driving.Refer to your
vehicle owner’s manual.
ELR shoulder belts either require a locking clip or cannot
be used with any child restraint.Note:You may use an
ELR lap and shoulder belt when using this child restraint
as belt-positioning booster;no locking clip is required.
ELR lap-only belts must be replaced with a manual belt;
contact your vehicle dealer. A locking clip will not
correct this problem.
Automatic/Passive vehicle seat belts
Automatic (passive) 2-point belt has no lap belt.You must
install a lap belt to secure a child restraint.You may also
need to install an extra lap belt for an automatic 3-point
belt.Refer to the vehicles owner’s manual. A locking clip
will not correct this problem.
Vehicle belt too short
Contact your vehicle dealer for a seat belt extender.
Belts in center of the door or side panel (A) or
middle of the vehicle seat cushion (B).
You must move the child
restraint to another seating
location.A locking clip will
not fix this problem.
See Locking Clips section
Knowing Your Vehicle Belts
AB
continued on next page.
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Buckle
Twist vehicle seat belt and
latch plate (or buckle)
Latch plate
WARNING
!
Failure to check and adjust the manual belt
as described above can result in serious
injury or death.
1
2
Manual Belts
Manual lap belts are
common in the center rear
seat and can allow the child
restraint to loosen when it
is tilted or jarred. After
tightening the lap belt
securely,tilt and push the
child restraint forward and
to both sides.If no
loosening occurs,your child
restraint should be secure.
If loosening does occur,do
the following:If the latch
plate slides on the belt,turn
the latch plate over.If the
buckle slides,turn the
buckle. Refasten the vehicle
lap belt.The release button
should face out after
twisting so that it is easy to
reach in an emergency.
If the lap belt continues to
loosen,the child restraint
must be moved to another
location in the vehicle.A
locking clip will not correct
this problem;see your
vehicle owner’s manual.
1
2
Thread both vehicle lap
and shoulder belts through
the slot (as shown) and
out other side. Buckle.
Pull up on shoulder belt
until all slack is out and lap
belt is tight.
Grasp both vehicle belts
together just behind the
latch plate and unbuckle.
NOTE: If the latch plate
ends up behind the child
restraint,grasp the belts to
the outside of the child
restraint,as close to the
latch plate as possible.
Locking Clip
NOTE: The locking clip is located on the back of the seat.
You do not need a locking clip when using this seat as a
belt-positioning booster.
Remove the locking clip when the seat belt is not being
used with a child restraint. A locking clip will not fix all
types of seat belt problems.
Before you put your child restraint in the vehicle, buckle the
lap/shoulder belt.Pull on the lap belt portion.If it loosens or
slips,you must either use a locking clip to hold the seat belt
tight or move the child restraint to another seating location.
3Thread both portions of the
vehicle belt onto the locking
clip,as close to the buckle
plate as possible.
continued on next page.
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Rear-Facing Use
Lap/Shoulder Belt
LATCH Belt
WARNING:
Lap Belt
!
Rear Facing Use:5-35 lbs.(2.3-16 kg),19-36” (48-91 cm).
Refer to the“Choosing
Restraint and Position”
section to determine if
your child should be in
the rear-facing position.
This child restraint must always face the
rear of the vehicle and be in the fully
reclined position when the child weighs
between 5-35 lbs.(2.3-16 kg) and is less
than one year old.
Never place a child rear-facing in
a seating position with an active
frontal airbag.This can result in
serious injury or death.
5Rebuckle belt.Lap belt
portion should now be
tight. If not, remove
locking clip and repeat all
steps.
Position locking clip about
1 in.(2.5 cm) from vehicle
belt’s buckle plate.
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You MUST use the 1st or 2nd buckle strap
slots when rear-facing.
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Rear Facing Use:5-35 lbs.(2.3-16 kg),19-36” (48-91 cm).
A loose top anchorage (tether) strap can
result in serious injury or death.
A loose LATCH system can result in
serious injury or death.
After deciding whether to use yourVehicle Belts or
LATCH,be sure to read the warnings below as they
pertain to both systems.
Rear-Facing Installation
Thread the vehicle lap or
lap/shoulder belt
combination through the
rear-facing belt slot.
2
Rear-Facing Installation with
Vehicle Belt:
continued on next page.
LEVEL
TOGROUND
Place child restraint rear-
facing in the back seat.
With child restraint in the
most reclined position,
make sure level lines on
shoulder belt positioning
guide are level with
ground. Adjust child
restraint if needed.
NOTE: Attach top
anchorage hook (tether)
to the recline stand.
1
Thread vehicle seat belt
under pad in front of
crotch strap to the
opposite side.Buckle
vehicle belt.
Do not place vehicle
belt over child’s legs.
3
You may need to remove
the base for narrow vehicle
seats or airline use. See
“Removing Base” in Belt-
Positioning Booster
section.
To use the child restraint
rear-facing without base,
make sure recline stand is
folded under seat.
When LATCH is not
available,fasten belt hooks
together behind the child
restraint as shown.
The top anchorage strap
and hook is not used for
rear-facing. Store top
anchorage hook (tether) to
the recline stand as shown.
Tighten to remove slack.
WARNING
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Rear Facing Use:5-35 lbs.(2.3-16 kg),19-36” (48-91 cm).
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With weakest hand at belt
path,tilt and push the child
restraint forward and back,
and from side to side.If
the seat belts do not
loosen,your child restraint
should be secure.
NOTE: Some“play” from
front to back or about an
inch from side to side is
acceptable.If it moves
more,review“Knowing
yourVehicle Belts” and“The
Locking Clip” sections.
After checking for hot seat and buckles,secure child as
described in“SecuringYour Child in the Child Restraint”
section.
5
WARNING
!
Using the child restraint in any vehicle seat
where the lap belt cannot be tightened
securely and properly or where it can be
loosened by pulling on it can result in
serious injury or death.
4Push down firmly on the
child restraint and pull up
on belt to tighten.For a
manual belt,refer to
“Knowing yourVehicle
Belt” section.Pull up on
shoulder strap to remove
any slack.
Do not use the LATCH
system along with the
adult lap or lap/shoulder
belt.
To thread LATCH belts:
Pull the seat pad off the
front corners of shell.
1
Reach under pad and pull
the LATCH hook across
the shell. LATCH belt
MUST be under pad and
in front of buckle strap.
NOTE: You must use
the 1st or 2nd buckle
strap slots when rear-
facing.
Insert the hook with the
adjuster through the rear-
facing belt path.
2
3
Rear-Facing Installation with
LATCH: Install LATCH Belt
continued on next page.
NOTE: In some cases,you
may need to pull the pad off
the front corner and
expose the belt path.
Tighten belt through belt
path slot. Replace pad on
corner.
NOTE: Locking clip is
shown installed.
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Put seat pad back over
corners of shell.
Completed threading of
the LATCH system rear-
facing is shown.
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Rear Facing Use:5-35 lbs.(2.3-16 kg),19-36” (48-91 cm).
Connect and tighten harness
straps prior to installing in
vehicle.
Place child restraint rear-facing
in the back seat. With child
restraint in the most reclined
position,make sure level lines
on shoulder belt positioning
guide are level with ground.
Adjust child restraint if needed.
NOTE: Tuck top anchorage strap and hook under the
base or child restraint. Fasten one LATCH belt
hook to the anchor in the
vehicle seat located in the
vehicle seat bight. Repeat
for other side of child
restraint. See your vehicle
owner’s manual for more
information.
Push down firmly on the child
restraint and pull up on the
loop to tighten belt.
Rear-Facing Installation with
LATCH: Install in Vehicle
2
3
NOTE: In some cases,you
may need to pull the pad off
the front corner and expose
the belt path. Tighten belt
through belt path slot.
Replace pad on corner.
LEVEL
TOGROUND
1
With weakest hand at belt
path,tilt and push the child
restraint forward and
back,and from side to
side.If the LATCH belts
do not loosen,your child
restraint should be secure.
NOTE: Some“play” from
front to back or about an
inch from side to side is acceptable. If the child restraint
does not remain tight,do not use the child restraint in
this seating location with this LATCH system.
To remove LATCH:
Remove child from
child restraint. Press
down firmly on
adjuster side of child
restraint and press
release button to
release tension.
Unhook LATCH from
bar by squeezing
spring lever and twist
hook.
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WARNING
!
After checking for hot
seat and buckles,place
infant in child restraint.
See“Securing your child
in the child restraint”
section.
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Using this child restraint in any vehicle
seat where the LATCH belt cannot be
tightened securely and properly or where
it can be loosened by pulling on it,can
result in serious injury or death.
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Forward-Facing Use: 22-40 lbs. (10.1-18 kg), 34-43” (85.1-110 cm), Over 1 year of age.
Forward-Facing Use
Lap/Shoulder Belt
LATCH Belt
Lap Belt
WARNING:
!
Using this child restraint in any vehicle seat
where the lap or LATCH belts cannot be
tightened securely and properly or where it
can be loosened by pulling on it can result
in serious injury or death.
Check vehicle instructions for more
information about airbag/child restraint
use.
Refer to the“Choosing
Restraint and Position”
section to make sure your
child is at the proper
weight and height to face
forward.
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After deciding whether to use yourVehicle Belts or
LATCH,be sure to read the warnings below as they
pertain to both systems.
Forward-Facing Installation
You may need to remove
the base for narrow
vehicle seats or airline
use. See“Removing
Base” in Belt-Positioning
Booster section.
NOTE:To install the
child restraint without
the base,use either the
recline mode or upright
mode. For upright mode,
rotate recline stand down
and out,then push up to
lock.
Loose LATCH hooks can result in serious
injury or death.
When LATCH is not
being used,fasten belt
hooks together behind
the child restraint as
shown.
WARNING:
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Connect and tighten
harness straps prior to
installing in vehicle.
Place child restraint flush
against the back of the
vehicle seat forward-
facing in the back seat.
The recline position is to be
used only to install the child
restraint flush against the
back of the vehicle seat back,if needed.
Thread the vehicle lap belt or lap/shoulder belt
combination through the belt path and out other side.
Buckle.
Forward-Facing Use: 22-40 lbs. (10.1-18 kg), 34-43” (85.1-110 cm), Over 1 year of age.
Forward-Facing Installation with
Vehicle Belts:
1
2Place one knee in the child
restraint and push down
firmly while pulling up on
belt to tighten. For a
manual belt,refer to
“Knowing yourVehicle Belt”
section.
With knee still in child
restraint,attach hook to
anchor in vehicle. Push
down firmly and tighten
top anchorage strap.
ToAdjust and other top
anchorage strap
information:See“Adjusting
TopAnchorage Strap”
section.
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NOTE: If your vehicle
does not have an anchor
bracket, attach the top
anchorage hook (tether)
to the recline stand as
shown. Tighten to
remove slack.
With weakest hand at
the belt path,tilt and
push the child restraint
from side to side.If the
LATCH belts do not
loosen,your child
restraint should be
secure.
NOTE: Some “play”
from front to back or
about an inch from side
to side is acceptable. If it
moves more, review
“KnowingYourVehicle
Belts” and“The Locking
Clip” sections.
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WARNING
!
Using this child restraint in any vehicle
seat where the lap belt cannot be
tightened securely and properly or where
it can be loosened by pulling on it can
result in serious injury or death.
NOTE: Locking clip is
shown installed.
After checking for hot
seat and buckles,place
your child in the child
restraint as described in
the“SecuringYour Child
in the Child Restraint”
section.
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Forward-Facing Use: 22-40 lbs. (10.1-18 kg), 34-43” (85.1-110 cm), Over 1 year of age.
Forward-Facing Installation with
LATCH Belt: Install LATCH Belts
1NOTE: Do not use
LATCH system along with
the adult lap or
lap/shoulder belt.
Route LATCH belt through
upper slot in side of shell.
2Pull one LATCH hook
across the back and out
the other side.
The LATCH adjuster can
be on either side, but the
belt should not be twisted.
Connect and tighten
harness straps prior to
installing in vehicle.
Place child restraint flush
against the back of the
vehicle seat forward-
facing in the back seat.
The recline position is to be
used only to install the child
restraint flush against the
back of the vehicle seat
back,if needed.
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5Place one knee in the
child restraint and push
down firmly while pulling
up on the loop to
tighten belt.
With knee still in child
restraint,attach hook to
anchor in vehicle. Push
down firmly and tighten
top anchorage strap.
To adjust top anchorage
strap:See“AdjustingTop
Anchorage Strap”
section.
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4Fasten one LATCH belt
hook to the anchor in
the vehicle seat located
in the vehicle seat bight.
Repeat for other side of
child restraint. See your
vehicle owner’s manual
for locations and more
information.
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Forward-Facing Use: 22-40 lbs. (10.1-18 kg), 34-43” (85.1-110 cm), Over 1 year of age.
With weakest hand at belt
path,tilt and push the child
restraint forward and back
and side to side. If the seat
belts do not loosen,your
child restraint should be
secure.
NOTE: Some “play” from
front to back or an inch or
two from side to side is
acceptable.
If the child restraint does not remain tight,do not use
the child restraint in this seating location with this
LATCH system.
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WARNING
!
Using this child restraint in any vehicle
seat where the LATCH belt cannot be
tightened securely and properly or where
it can be loosened by pulling on it,can
result in serious injury or death.
To remove LATCH:
Remove child from child
restraint. Press down
firmly on adjuster side of
child restraint and press
release button to release
tension. Unhook LATCH
from bar by squeezing
spring lever and twist hook.
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After checking for hot seat
and buckles,place child in
child restraint.See
“SecuringYour Child in the
Child Restraint” section.
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The top anchorage strap (tether) is used for the
forward-facing position only.
Most vehicles made after 9/1/99 already have the
anchor hardware for a top anchorage strap. Refer to
your owner’s manual or call your dealer.
Storage ofTopAnchorage Strap:
Rear-facing position: Place top anchorage
strap over the back of the child restraint with
the anchor hook secured under the base or
child restraint.
Belt-Positioning Booster position: Place
top anchorage strap behind the seat with the
anchor hook under the seat.
Adjusting the Top Anchorage
Strap
Pull loose
end to
tighten
Lift up to
loosen
ToAttachTop
Anchorage Strap:
Attach hook to anchor
in vehicle.
ToAdjustTop
Anchorage Strap:
To tighten; Put knee in
child restraint and push
down. Pull on free end
of top anchorage strap.
To loosen; Lift up on
top anchorage lock and
push lock toward top
anchorage hook.
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