Fisher-Price Safe Voyage Grow-with-Me FP3000C User manual

Grow-with-Me™Car Seat
 • Carefullyreadandunderstandallinstructionsandwarnings
  inthismanual.FailuretoproperlyusethisCarSeatincreases
  theriskofseriousinjuryordeathinasuddenstoporcrash.
WARNING!
Toddler Car Seat with Harness
Highback Booster Car Seat
Backless Booster Car Seat
 • Forchildrenatleast1yearofage,abletosituprightunassisted
  and10to45kg(22to100lbs.).
 • CertiedforuseonaircraftwhenusedWITHHarness.
 • NOTcertiedforuseonaircraftinBoosterCarSeatmodeWITHOUT
  harness.
 • MeetsorexceedsallapplicablerequirementsofCanadaMotor
  VehicleSafetyStandard213&213.2.
FP3000C
FC5823CEN_C

1.0 GeneralWarningsandInformation..............................................3
2.0  WARNINGS................................................................................7
3.0FeaturesandBenets
3.1 Toddler Car Seat (WITH Built-in Harness System) (Front)........11
 3.2 Toddler Car Seat (WITH Built-in Harness System) (Back)........12
 3.3 Highback Booster Car Seat (WITHOUT Harness System)........13
 3.4 Backless Booster Car Seat
(WITHOUT Harness System and Back Support).......................14
4.0 PreparingCarSeatforUse
4.1 Assemble the Back Support.......................................................15
 4.2 Determine the Use Mode and
Prepare the Car Seat for Your Child............................................15
 4.3 Select a Vehicle Seating Location to
Install the Car Seat....................................................................16
5.0 ProperUseCheckList.................................................................17
6.0 WeightandHeightRecommendations
 6.1 Car Seat Use Modes.................................................................18
 6.2 Toddler Car Seat Use
(WITH Built-in Harness System)................................................19
 6.3 Highback Booster Car Seat Use
(WITHOUT Built-in Harness System)........................................20
 6.4 Backless Booster Car Seat Use
(WITHOUT Built-in Harness System)........................................21
7.0 SelectingaVehicleSeatingLocation.........................................22
 7.1 Overall Considerations for Selecting
a Seating Location.....................................................................23
 7.2 Seating Locations to Avoid.........................................................25
8.0 ToddlerCarSeat(WITHBuilt-inHarnessSystem)
  InstallationandUse
 8.1 Proper Installation......................................................................26
 8.2 Minimum Use Requirements......................................................27
 8.3 Belt Routing for Installation........................................................28
TableofContents

 8.4  Installation Method................................................................29
  8.4.1 Installation - UAS WITH Top Tether...................................30
  8.4.2 Installation - Lap/Shoulder Belt WITH Top Tether...............36
  8.4.3 Installation-LapBeltONLYWITHTopTether........................41
 8.5  SecuringyourChild................................................................45
9.0 BoosterCarSeat(WITHOUTBuilt-inHarnessSystem)
  InstallationandUse....................................................................50
9.1 Highback Booster Car Seat Installation
and Use (WITHOUT Built-in Harness
System WITH Back Support).....................................................51
 9.2 Backless Booster Car Seat Installation
and Use (WITHOUTBuilt-in Harness System
and WITHOUT Back Support)....................................................56
10.0 VehicleSeatBelts
 10.1Check that the Vehicle Seat Belt is Safe to Use..........................61
11.0 OperationandAdjustments
 11.1Assembly and Removal of Back Support..................................67
 11.2Changing Harness Strap Adjustment.........................................69
 11.3Changing Harness Strap Height.................................................71
 11.4Harness Removal and Assembly...............................................74
 11.5Adjusting the Head Support........................................................79
11.6Cup Holder Attachment..............................................................80
 11.7UAS Lower Anchor Belt Storage.................................................81
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12.0 AdditionalInformation
12.1Certications...............................................................................82
 12.2Installation and Use onAircraft...................................................82
 12.3Useful Life.................................................................................82
13.0 CleaningandMaintenance.........................................................83
14.0 ReplacementParts......................................................................86
15.0 HowtoRegisteryourCarSeat..................................................87
TableofContents

The ultimate safety of your child depends on the proper and secure
installation of the Car Seat in your vehicle. Proper installation requires
that you read and understand this entire manual and your vehicle’s
owner’s manual before placing your child in the Car Seat.
DONOT allow others to install or use this Car Seat unless they
completely understand its proper use and installation.
- When using Toddler Car Seat with the Harness, Car Seat must be
securely installed. A secure installation is when the Car Seat is
tightly secured by the UAS or the vehicle seat belt and the belt
does not loosen over time.
- When using Booster Car Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Belt to secure
your child, vehicle belt must be properly routed and positioned on
your child.
- This Car Seat IS FOR USE in passenger cars, multi-purpose
vehicles (vans and SUVs), trucks, and school buses. ALSO FOR
USE on aircraft when used in the Toddler Seat Use Mode WITH
Harness.
1.0GeneralWarningsandInformation
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WARNINGTOPARENTSANDCAREGIVERS
• Properuseisrequired.Yourchild’ssafetydependsontheproper
installation and use of this Car Seat. Read and understand all
information in this owner’s manual and product labels before using
this Car Seat.
• Improper use of the Car Seat can result in death or serious injury
from a sudden stop or crash.

This Car Seat is distributed in Canada by 5514 Km Corporation. For
convenience, 5514 Km Corporation is referred to as “5514 Km” in this
manual.
NEEDHELP?
Contact the Car Seat Group (a division of 5514 Km) Customer Service
by one of the following methods:
- local calls: 416-422-4515
- toll-free calls: 1-855-422-4515
- email: [email protected]
- online: www.csg-canada.com
or one of the following resources:
  • CallTransportCanada1-800-333-0371.
  • Logonto:
http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/roadsafety/safedrivers-childsafety-
   notices-menu-907.htm
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1.0GeneralWarningsandInformation

1.0 General Warnings and Information
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Your child’s safety depends on:
1. Choosing the correct use mode for your child’s weight and
height.
2. Choosing the best location within your vehicle for installing the
Car Seat. Seating positions with frontal Air Bags must be avoided
if possible.
3. Proper installation.
a. Toddler Use Mode
- Requires proper routing of UAS or vehicle seat
belts and using Top Tether.
b. Booster Use Mode
- Requires proper routing and adjusting of vehicle
Lap/Shoulder Belt.
Always properly position the vehicle belts on your child and
snugly adjust the vehicle belts around child.
NOTE: Not all vehicle seat belts or vehicle seats can be used with
this Car Seat.
NEVER use with a Vehicle Lap Belt ONLY.
4. Proper belt adjustment.
- Properly position belt on child.
- Snugly adjust belts around child.
-
- Car Seat must stay tightly secured in vehicle with less than
1" movement side to side and front to back.

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CarSeatsymbols:
This Car Seat has three (3) different use modes - Toddler Car Seat
WITH Harness, Highback Booster Car Seat and Backless Booster
Car Seat.
Installation of Car Seat in a vehicle can also be done in three (3)
different ways - using UAS Lower Anchor Belt with Top Tether, using a
Lap/Shoulder Belt with Top Tether, and using a Vehicle Lap Belt ONLY
with Top Tether.
Special symbols are used throughout this manual and on the Car Seat
labels to help identify these use modes. See symbols below.
Toddler Use Mode WITH Harness.
Booster Use Mode.
Top Tether.
Lower Universal Anchorage System (UAS).
Vehicle Lap/Shoulder Belt.
Vehicle Lap Belt ONLY.
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FailuretofollowtheseinstructionsandCarSeatlabelscanresult
inchildstrikingthevehicle’sinteriorduringasuddenstopor
crash.
• UsethisCarSeatonlywithchildrenwhoweighbetween10and
 45kg(22and100lbs.)andwhoseheightisbetween74and
 145cm(29and57in.)andwhoarecapableofsitting upright
unassisted, «see weight and height section».
•Childmustbeatleast1yearoldand10kg(22lbs.)touse
 thisCarSeat.
• Properinstallation oftheCarSeatinyourvehicleandproper
 securingofyourchildintheCarSeatareessentialtoensure
 thesafetyofyourchild.Yourchildcanbeinjuredinasudden
 stoporcrashifnotproperlysecuredintheCarSeatorifthe
 CarSeatisnotproperlyinstalledinthevehicle.
• UsethisCarSeatforward-facingonlywithchildfacingthefront
 ofthevehicle.
• ToddlerUseMode(10to22.7kg(22to50lbs.):
-Securethischildrestraintwiththevehicle’s
   UniversalAnchorageSystem(UAS)ifavailable
   orwithavehiclebelt.TopTetherMUSTbeused.
  - AlwaysuseTopTether.
  - AlwaysuseHarnessCovers.
  - SnuglyadjustHarnessaroundchild.
  - AdjustHarnessStrapheighttochild’sshoulderheight.
  - UseBodyInsertforsmallerchild.
2.0WARNINGS

• BoosterUseMode(18to45kg(40to100lbs.):
- Useonlywithchildrenthatare3yearsold
   andweighatleast18kg(40lbs).
  - Snuglyadjustthevehicle’sLap/ShoulderBelt
   aroundchild.
  - Properlypositionthevehicle’sLap/ShoulderBeltonchild.
   LapbeltMUSTbelowonchild’shipsandcontactingthighs
   andshoulderbeltiscenteredonshoulder.
  - Useonlythevehicle’sLap/ShoulderBeltsystemtorestrain
 achild.
  - NeveruseonlyalapbelttosecurechildintheBooster
   CarSeat.
- UseBackSupportaslongaspossible.
  - NeveruseBodyInsertwhenusingBoosterCarSeat.
• Neverleaveyourchildunattended,evenforamoment.
• NeverputaCarSeatinavehiclefrontseatlocationunless
 specicallyrecommendedinvehicle’sowner’smanual.
• NeverusethisCarSeatinavehicleseatinglocationthathasan
 ActiveAirBagunlessrecommendedinthevehicleowner’s
 manual.Ifyourvehicleisequippedwithafrontpassengerside
 ActiveAirBag,pleaserefertothevehicle’sowner’smanualfor
 additionalinformationaboutActiveAirBagsandchildsafetyseat
 installation.
• Thevehiclebackseatisthesafestplaceforchildren12and
 under.
• SecurelybeltthisCarSeatinvehicle,evenwhennotoccupied.
 AnunsecuredCarSeatcaninjureotheroccupantsinacrash.
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• ThisCarSeatisdesignedandtestedtoaccommodateachild
 ofaspecicrangeofWEIGHTandHEIGHT.UsingtheCarSeat
 forachildwhoseweightorheightisoutsideoftheselimitswill
 increasetheriskofdeathorseriousinjuryintheeventofa
 crash(seeSection6.0ofthismanualforWEIGHTandHEIGHT
 limitsforthisCarSeat).
• DONOTdressyourchildinbulkyclothingorothergarments
 thatwillhindertheHarnessfrombeingproperlylatched
 betweenyourchild’slegsandbeltsbeingsnuglyadjusted
 aroundyourchild.
• Notallvehicleseatbeltsorseatinglocationscanbeusedwith
 thisCarSeat.Readvehicle’sowner’smanualand“VehicleSeat
 Belts”sectioninthismanual.
• SomevehiclesdonothaveanysafelocationforthisCarSeat
 tobeinstalled.Inaddition,manyvehiclesdonothaveseatbelt
 systemsthatwilladequatelyholdthisCarSeatintherequired
 position.Pleaserefertoboththismanualandyourvehicle’s
 owner’smanualforcompleteinformationforproper,safe
 installationofthisCarSeat.
• ThisCarSeatiscertiedforuseinmotorvehiclesandfor
 useonaircraftinToddlerCarSeatusemode(WITHHarness).
 DONOTusethisCarSeatinthehome,onboatsorother
 non-certiedapplications.
• DONOTuseaccessoriesorpartsotherthanthosespecically
 providedforthismodel.Useofaccessoriesorpartsfromother
 manufacturerscouldaltertheperformanceandsafetyofthe
 CarSeat.
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• TheCarSeatmaybecomeveryhotifleftindirectsunlight.Your
 childmaysufferburnsfromhotcomponents.Alwayscheckthe
 CarSeatforhotsurfacesthatmaycomeintocontactwith
 yourchildbeforeplacingyourchildintheCarSeat.Wesuggest
 thatyoucovertheCarSeatwithablanketortowelifitwillbe
 subjecttodirectsunlightwhileyouareawayfromthevehicle.
• ThisCarSeatisconstructedofplasticthatcandeformover
 timeifleftwithanyobjectintheseatwhilestored.DONOT
 leaveheavyobjectsintheCarSeatwhilenotinuse.DONOT
 storetheseatinthetrunkofyourcarwithheavyobjectsonit
 orwithpressureontheCarSeatfromthetrunklid.
• DiscontinueuseoftheCarSeatafter10yearsfromthedate
 ofmanufactureprintedonthelabelonthebottomoftheSeat
 Base.
• DONOTuseCarSeatifithasbeeninacrash,itmustbe
 replaced.Acrashcancauseunseendamageandusingitagain
 couldresultinseriousinjuryordeath.
• DONOTuseCarSeatifitisdamagedorismissingparts.
NoCarSeatcanguaranteeprotectionfrominjuryinevery
situation,butproperusehelpsreducetheriskofseriousinjury
ordeath.
2.0WARNINGS

3.0FeaturesandBenets
3.1ToddlerCarSeat
(WITHBuilt-inHarnessSystem)(Front)
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Toddler Shoulder
Belt Guide
Body
Insert
Harness Clip
Toddler Shoulder
Belt Guide
Seat
Base
Harness
Buckle
Armrest
Cup Holder
Can be mounted
on either side
of seat base.
Harness Straps
Harness
Adjuster Straps
Buckle
Tongues
Armrest
Back Support
Head Support
Harness Strap
Adjusters with
Tension Indicator
Tummy
Pad
Owner’s
Manual
Owner’s Manual
Storage Pocket
(stored under pad)
Crotch
Strap
Harness Strap
Covers

Top Tether
Hook
UAS Lower
Anchor Belt
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UAS/Tether
Storage
Back
Support
Seat
Base
Head Support
Adjustment
Button
3.2 ToddlerCarSeat
(WITHBuilt-inHarnessSystem)(Back)
Top Tether Strap
Harness
Strap
Slots
Belt Path
Opening
Belt Path
Opening
Tether Adjuster with
Tension Indicator
Metal Harness
Retainers
UAS Adjuster
with Tension
Indicator
Head Support
3.0FeaturesandBenets
UAS Lower
Anchor Connectors

3.3HighbackBoosterCarSeat
(WITHOUTHarnessSystem)
Seat Base
Armrest
Booster
Shoulder
Belt Guide
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Seat Base
Pad
Head Support
Pad
Owner’s
Manual
Owner’s Manual
Storage Pocket
(stored under pad)
Armrest
Cup Holder
Can be mounted
on either side
of seat base.
Head Support
Booster Shoulder
Belt Guide
Back Support
Pad
3.0FeaturesandBenets

3.4 BacklessBoosterCarSeat
(WITHOUTHarnessSystemandBackSupport)
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Seat Base
Pad
Owner’s
Manual
Owner’s Manual
Storage Pocket
(stored under pad)
Cup Holder
Can be mounted
on either side
of seat base.
Seat Base
Armrest
Armrest
Vehicle Shoulder
Belt Positioner
Vehicle Shoulder
Belt Guide
3.0FeaturesandBenets

4.0PreparingCarSeatforUse
ThestepstopreparetheCarSeatfor usewithyourchildare
outlinedbelowanddescribedindetailinthisowner’smanual.
4.1AssembletheBackSupport(see“Assemblyand
 RemovalofBackSupport”section)
Before using your Car Seat in your vehicle, you must assemble
the Back Support to the Seat Base (see “Assembly and Removal
of Back Support” section).
4.2DeterminetheUseModeandPreparetheCarSeat
 forusewithyourChild
ToddlerCarSeatWITHBuilt-inHarnessSystem
 atleast1yearoldand“10to22.7kg”(22-50lbs.)
 (see“WeightandHeightRecommendations”
 section).
- Use Body Insert with smaller child.
- Harness Strap height must be at or
JUST ABOVE child’s shoulders.
- AdjusttheHarnessStrapheighttot
your child (see “Changing Harness Strap
Height” section).
HighbackBoosterCarSeat WITHOUTHarness
 Systematleast3yearsoldand“18to45kg”
 (40-100lbs.)(see“WeightandHeight
 Recommendations”section).
- Remove the Harness system for Booster Car Seat Use
(see “Harness Removal and Assembly” section).
- Remove Body Insert.
- Adjust Head Support for your child (see “Adjusting the Head
Support” section). 15

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BacklessBoosterCarSeat WITHOUTHarness
 Systematleast4yearsoldand“18to45kg”
 (40-100lbs.)(see“WeightandHeight
 Recommendations”section).
- Remove Back Support (see “Assembly and Removal of
Back Support” section).
4.3SelectaVehicleSeatingLocationtoInstallthe
 CarSeat
ToddlerCarSeatWITHBuilt-inHarnessSystem
 • Select a vehicle seating location with the lower Universal
Anchorage System (UAS), if available, or use a vehicle seat
location with a vehicle Lap/Shoulder Belt or Lap Belt ONLY.
 • Ifinstalling with a vehicle seat belt, select a vehicle seating
location with a Tether Anchor. It is required to use the Top
Tether for installation. If a Top Tether Anchor is NOT available,
you MUST have one installed before using Car Seat.
BoosterCarSeat WITHOUTHarnessSystem
 • SelectavehicleseatinglocationwithaLap/ShoulderBelt.
 • Neveruseavehicleseatinglocation
with only a vehicle lap belt.
4.0PreparingCarSeatforUse

5.0 Proper Use Check List
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Toddler Car Seat (WITH Harness)
√ Car Seat is securely installed in vehicle with less than
1" movement side to side and front to back.
√Green Tension Indicator on UAS Adjuster is visible.
√Top Tether is secured.
√Green Tension Indicator on Tether Adjuster is visible.
√Harness Straps are in Harness Slots at or JUST ABOVE child’s
shoulders.
√Harness is snugly adjusted around child.
√Buckle Tongues are securely locked into Hanress Buckle.
√Green Tension Indicator on Harness Strap Adjusters are visible.
Booster Car Seat (WITHOUT Harness)
√Lap and shoulder belts are snugly adjusted around
child.
√
Lap
belt
is low and on hips and contacting thighs.
√Shoulder belt is centered on shoulder.
√Child is sitting up, not slouching down under vehicle lap belt.
√Shoulder belt is not under arm or behind back of child.
√Top of child’s ears are below top of Back Support, vehicle seat
back, or headrest.
√Shoulder belt slides freely in inner slot of Booster Shoulder Belt
Guide.

This child restraint is designed for use only by children who are at least
1yearold,cansituprightunassisted,whoweighbetween10and45kg
(22and100lbs.)andwhoseheightisbetween74and145cm(29and
57inches).
6.1CarSeatUseModes
This Car Seat has three different use modes for the weight and height
ranges listed above and depends on the size of your child. Instructions
for the proper use of this child restraint differ greatly for each use mode.
Be sure you are using the child restraint in the correct mode and with
thecorrectfeaturesforyourchildasidentiedinthisowner’smanual.
1. ToddlerCarSeat (WITH Built-in Harness System)
  atleast1yearoldand10-22.7kg(22-50lbs.)
2. HighbackBoosterCarSeat (WITHOUT Harness
  System)atleast3yearsold,18-45kg(40-100lbs.)
  and107to127cm(42to50inches)tall.
  • UseHighbackBoosterwithBackSupportaslong
as possible before changing to Backless Booster Mode.
3. BacklessBoosterCarSeat (WITHOUT Harness
System and WITHOUTBack Support) at least
 4yearsold,18-45kg(40-100lbs.)andat least
  107cm(42inches)
WARNING!
   DEATHorSERIOUSINJURYcanoccur:
 •FAILURETOUSECHILDRESTRAINTINAMANNER
  APPROPRIATEFORYOURCHILD’SSIZEMAYINCREASE
  THERISKOFSERIOUSINJURYORDEATH.
6.0WeightandHeightRecommendations
tall. 18
and 74 to122cm(29to48inches),and can sit
upright unassisted.

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6.0WeightandHeightRecommendations
6.2ToddlerCarSeatUse
(WITHBuilt-inHarnessSystem)
 ChildMUSTmeetallofthefollowingrequirements
 tousetheToddlerCarSeatmode:
 • Childmustbeatleast1year
old and able to sit upright
unassisted and
 • Weighbetween10and
  22.7kg(22and50lbs.)and
 • Child’sheightisbetween
 74and122cm(29and
48 in.) and
 • HarnessstrapslotsMUSTbe
at or JUST ABOVE child’s shoulders.
Pediatricians recommend using a Car Seat
WITH Built-in Harness as long as possible
before changing to a Booster Car Seat. The
Toddler Car Seat mode should be used until
 thechildexceedseither22.7kg(50lbs.),
122 cm (48 in.), or shoulders are above top
Harness Slots.