Safety 1st Alpha Omega 65 User manual

Failure to read,understand,and follow the instructions
and warnings in this instruction manual and the warnings
on the system could result in serious injury or death to
the child.
Alpha Omega 65®
3-in-1 Convertible Car Seat
rear-facing child restraint
2.3-18 kg (5-40 lb) 48-91 cm (19-36 in.)
forward-facing child restraint
10-30 kg (22-65 lb) 74-132 cm (29-52 in.)
And at least 1 year old and able to walk unassisted
booster seat
18-36 kg (40-80 lb)
102-132 cm (40-52 in.)
And at least 4 years old
KEEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR
FUTURE USE.
Read all instructions
before using this
child restraint
and booster
seat.
4358-6860
4.13.16

Important Symbols
Choosing Rear Facing, Forward Facing, or
Booster Seat
Your child’s height, weight, and age determine how your child
restraint or booster seat should be placed in the vehicle.
UAS
See page 25 for UAS information and storage
location.
Vehicle Belts
See pages 26-27 for vehicle belt information.
Tether
See page 40 for Tether information.
Instruction Manual Storage
See page 2 for storage location.
To help you recognize instructions which are most
critical to your child’s safety, we use this symbol.
Failure to follow these warnings can result in the
serious injury or death of your child.
UAS Install Page 41
Vehicle Belt Install Page 45
UAS Install Page 30
Vehicle Belt Install Page 35
Lap and Shoulder Belt
Install Page 49
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FORWARD FACING
10-30 kg (22-65 lb)
74-132 cm (29-52 in.)
At least 1 year old and able to
walk unassisted
REAR FACING
2.3-18 kg (5-40 lb)
48-91 cm (19-36 in.)
BOOSTER SEAT
18-36 kg (40-80 lb)
102-132 cm (40-52 in.)
At least 4 years old
See page 3 to
adjust internal
harness system
See page 10 to
remove internal
harness system
WARNING: Verify your child’s weight and height (do
not guess) before choosing the child restraint’s position.

Table of Contents
Getting Started .................................... 1
Parts of the Child Restraint.................................1
Prepare Child Restraint to Fit Your Child ..............3
How Does Your Child Fit?...................................4
Adjusting Headrest and Harness Height................5
Securing Child in Child Restraint.........................6
General Use ........................................... 9
Reclining Child Restraint....................................9
Removing Harness System.................................10
Removing Seat Pad for Cleaning.........................13
Installing Harness System..................................16
Accessories on Select Models............................19
Safety Information............................... 20
Child Restraint and Booster Seat Use..................20
Installation in Vehicle.........................................21
Vehicle Seating Position.....................................22
Transport Canada Regulations............................23
Storing Child Restraint.......................................23
Vehicle Information............................. 24
Understanding Your Vehicle................................24
Choosing UAS or Vehicle Belts............................25
Knowing Your Vehicle Belts.................................26
Aircraft Information ...........................................28
Rear Facing ........................................... 29
UAS Installation...........................................30
Vehicle Belt Installation................................35
Forward Facing .................................... 39
Tether Use..................................................40
UAS Installation...........................................41
Vehicle Belt Installation................................45
Booster Seat ......................................... 48
Lap and Shoulder Belt Installation.................49
Important Information........................ 51
Using a Locking Clip..........................................51
Dorel Juvenile Group Information........................53
Registration and Safety Notices..........................54
Warranty...........................................................55
Replacement Parts Order Form...........................56
© 2016 Dorel Juvenile

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Parts of the Child Restraint
A.Adjustable Headrest
B. Infant Head Support
(see page 19)
C. Upper Harness
Guides
D. Harness Covers
(see page 19)
E. Chest Clip
F. Buckle
G. Recline Handle
H. Shoulder Belt
Positioning Guide
I. Harness Strap
J. Lumbar Support
(see page 19)
K. Harness Release
Lever (under flap)
L. Harness Adjustment
Strap
SideViewFrontView
BackView
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M. Rear-Facing Belt
Path
N. Rear Facing Level-
To-Ground Lines
O. Forward-Facing Belt
Path
P. Shell (child restraint)
Q. UAS* (see page 25)
R. Tether (see page
40)
S. Headrest/Harness
Adjustment Bar
T. Splitter Plate
U. Base
V. Instruction Manual
Storage
(in bottom of base)
*Universal Anchorage System

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Prepare Child Restraint to Fit Your Child How Does Your Child Fit?
1. Fully Loosen Harness
Strap
Push down on harness release
lever (under flap on front of seat
pad) while pulling out on harness
strap as shown.
3. Release Chest Clip
Press on chest clip release button
and pull apart.
Place harness strap out of the way.
2. Unbuckle Harness
Press in towards the top of the red
button.
Pull buckle tongues out.
4. Place Child in Child
Restraint to Determine
Proper Harness Fit
The child’s bottom and back should
be flat against the child restraint.
See page 4 for fit guidelines.
REAR FACING
FORWARD FACING
The buckle should not be underneath or behind
your child.
To adjust the headrest/harness strap,see page 5.
Use the guidelines below to determine if the buckle and harness
strap are in the right place for your child.
Always choose the shoulder harness slots that are
closest to your child’s shoulder height.Harness
strap MUST be at or slightly above shoulders.
If the shoulder harness slots are below the child’s
shoulders with the headrest in the highest posi-
tion and the child weighs at least 18 kg (40 lb) and is at least 4
years old,you must convert the child restraint to a booster seat.
The buckle should not be underneath or behind
your child.
Always choose the shoulder harness slots that are
closest to your child’s shoulder height.Harness
strap MUST be at or slightly below shoulders.If
the shoulder harness slots are above the child’s
shoulders with the headrest in the lowest position,
do not use this child restraint.

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Adjusting Headrest and Harness
Height
Securing Child in Child Restraint
1. Fully Loosen Harness
Strap
Push down on harness release
lever (under flap on front of seat
pad) while pulling out on harness
strap as shown.
2. ToAdjust Headrest/
Harness Height
Pull the metal headrest adjustment
bar on the back of the seat.
Move the headrest up or down to
the proper height for your child.
Release it into the slot to lock.
Make sure it is securely locked
into place.
WARNINGS: Make sure the harness height is correct for
your child’s size.
Do not use this child restraint rear facing if the top
of your child’s head is above the top of the child
restraint’s headrest.
Do not use this child restraint forward facing if the
tops of your child’s ears are above the top of the child
restraint’s headrest in its highest position.
Failure to follow these steps can result in serious injury or
death.
1. Place Child in Child
Restraint
The child’s bottom and back
should be flat against the child
restraint.
Position harness strap over child’s
shoulders and upper thighs.
3. Close Chest Clip
Insert right half of chest clip into left
half and snap together.
2. Buckle Harness
Push buckle tongues into buckle
until you hear a “click.”
Pull up on harness strap to make
sure buckle is locked.
4. Tighten Harness
Pull on harness adjustment strap to
tighten harness snugly.
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WARNINGS: Failure to fasten and tighten the harness
system correctly may allow the child to be ejected from
the child restraint in a crash or sudden stop causing
serious injury or death.
Do not mistake comfort for safety. Harness system must
be snugly adjusted. DO NOT put snowsuits or bulky
garments on your child when plac-
ing them in the child restraint.
Bulky clothing can prevent the
harness straps from being tight-
ened properly.
To keep child warm,buckle your
child in the child restraint and place
a blanket around the child or place
the child’s coat on backwards after
buckling in.
6.Check Harness
Tightness
Try to pinch the harness at the
shoulders vertically between index
finger and thumb as shown.
If your fingers slip off, the
harness is tight enough.
If you can pinch the harness
strap, tighten more.
The harness strap should be snug
throughout its length.
5.Position Chest Clip
The chest clip must be placed at
mid-chest (even with armpits) and
away from the child’s neck.
To Remove Child From Child Restraint
1. Loosen Harness Strap
2. Unbuckle Harness
3. Release Chest Clip
4. Remove Child
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.

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Reclining Child Restraint
How to Change Positions
To recline, pull out on recline handle
and push top of child restraint back.
For upright or semi-recline
position, pull out on recline handle
and pull top of child restraint forward.
This child restraint has 3 positions:
Rear Facing - 3
For children 2.3-10 kg (5-22 lb),
fully recline the child restraint so that
the bottom level line is parallel with
the ground.
For children 10-18 kg (22-40 lb)
AND are able to sit up unassisted,
rotate the restraint so the recline angle is between the 2 level
lines.
Forward Facing - 1Upright or 2Semi-reclined
Booster Seat - 1Upright
NOTE: When forward facing, the semi-reclined position is to
be used only to install the child restraint and booster seat
flush against the vehicle seat back.Vehicle seat back must be
upright.
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Removing Harness System
Only remove the harness system to clean the seat pad or
to convert into a booster seat.To remove accessories,see
page 19.
1. Fully Loosen Harness
Strap
Push down on harness release lever
(under flap on front of seat pad)
while pulling out on harness strap as
shown.
2. From Back, Remove
Harness Strap Loops
From Splitter Plate
3. Pull Harness Strap Out
of Shoulder Harness
Guides
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7. Locate Buckle’s Metal
Retainer
Fully recline the child restraint.
Reach under the seat between base
and shell.
8. Rotate Metal Retainer and
Push ItUpThrough Shell
and Pad
5.Unthread Buckle
Do not unbuckle the buckle.
6.Pull Harness Strap Out of
Seat
9. From Top of Seat,
Pull Buckle Out of Shell
and Pad
4. Unthread Chest Clip
For Booster Seat Use
Store the harness strap, chest clip,
and buckle for future use.
Store the splitter plate by wrapping the
harness adjustment strap/splitter plate
around the center rib as shown.

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Removing Seat Pad for Cleaning
1. Release Elastic Straps
as Shown
(on selectmodels)
The positions of the elastic straps
may vary by model.
2. Remove Hip Harness
Guides (on selectmodels)
In the fully upright position, insert
a flat head screw driver into
the hole in the base where the
harness guide is located.
Place the screw driver’s tip
between shell and harness guide,
then twist the screw driver while
pulling the harness guide from
the front.
Repeat for other side.
You must remove the harness system to remove the pad
from the shell. See pages 10-12.
4. Adjust the Headrest to
the Lowest Position
Pull pad off the top of seat and
around headrest pad.
Pull the pad off the bottom of
shell and remove the pad.
Remove headrest pad.
3. Remove Shoulder
Harness Guides
(on selectmodels)
From the back of child restraint,
pinch top and bottom of
harness guide together or use
a screwdriver to press in on
harness guide edge as shown.
With the other hand, from the
front of the child restraint, pull
the harness guides out of the
headrest.
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