Summer Prodigy User manual

the most intelligent choice…
™
infant car seat
WARNING:
USER GUIDE
This infant seat is for use by
children who meet BOTH
of the requirements below:
Weight:
4-32 lbs (1.8-14.5 kg)
Height:
32 inches (81.3 cm) or less
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY
can occur.
-HPS\YL[V9,(+HUK
<5+,9:;(5+[OPZ<:,9
.<0+,ILMVYL\ZPUN
 [OPZJOPSKYLZ[YHPU[
PUJYLHZLZ[OLYPZRVM
ZLYPV\ZPUQ\Y`VYKLH[O
 PUHZ\KKLUZ[VWVY
JYHZO
:;69,<:,9.<0+,PU
YLHYVMJOPSKYLZ[YHPU[
NEW!
SmartScreen
technology for
ACCURATE
installation
EVERY TIME
Summer Infant, Inc.
1275 Park East Drive
Woonsocket, RI 02895
1-800-268-6237
www.summerinfant.com
©2011 Summer Infant, Inc. All rights reserved.
This product and its components are subject to change without notice.

3
BeforeYou Begin
Safety Information .............................................4
Registration, Recall, and Expiration Information .... 4
Warnings .......................................................................... 6
Re-Use After a Crash ..................................................10
Use Recommendations ...............................................11
Infant Seat Features .........................................12
Prodigy Infant Car Seat Parts .................................. 12
Prodigy Infant Base Parts .......................................... 14
Smart Screen Technology .......................................... 16
Belt Tightening System ............................................... 17
Safe Guard 1Adjust Harness System ..................... 17
Vehicle Compatibility .......................................18
Selecting a Vehicle Seating Position ......................... 18
Options for SecuringYour Child Restraint ............20
Identifying Your Vehicle Seat Belts ............................22
Installation and Use
Base Installation ............................................... 28
Base Installation with LATCH .................................. 28
Base Installation with Lap/Shoulder Belt ................34
Base Installation with Locking Clip ..........................42
Base Installation with Lap Belt ..................................44
Carrier Attachment/Removal ....................................51
Releasing Base and LATCH Connectors ................52
Carrier Installation ...........................................54
Carrier Installation withVehicle Belt .......................54
Carrier Installation with Locking Clip .....................59
General Use ...................................................... 62
Securing Your Child .................................................... 62
Adjusting Buckle Position .......................................... 66
Adjusting the Handle................................................... 67
Canopy Use .................................................................. 68
Removing the Seat Pad ...............................................69
Replacing Batteries ......................................................73
Additional Information
Additional Resources ..................................................74
Safe Practices ................................................................74
Care and Cleaning .......................................................75
Certification ..................................................................76
Aircraft Use ...................................................................76
Replacement Parts ...................................................... 76
Warranty ........................................................................77
Thank you...from Summer
Dear Parents,
Thank you for purchasing the innovative Prodigy Infant
Car Seat and Base! It is our strong belief that this
one-of-a-kind system will make travel with your baby
safer, simpler and more comfortable.
Knowing that over 75% of infant car seats are installed
incorrectly, Summer Infant saw an opportunity to
develop a revolutionary car seat that is both easy to
install and safe for your child. It is important to take the
time to read and understand all of the information in
this User Guide and on the product labels. While our
system is intuitive and easy to use, it’s important to
familiarize yourself with all of the information we have
provided. For more information on your new Prodigy
Infant Car Seat and Base, remember to visit us online at
www.summerinfant.com/prodigy.
Here at Summer Infant, we are proud of the Prodigy
Infant Car Seat’s ground-breaking design and we trust
that it will meet and exceed all of your expectations.
Please enjoy your Prodigy and may each and every trip
you take be “the best time of your life ”!
If you have any questions or concerns about
this child restraint, please contact us at:
Website: www.summerinfant.com
Email: customerser[email protected]
Fax: [phone]
Phone: [phone]
8 A.M. – 6 P.M. EST M-F
Mailing Summer Infant, Inc.
1275 Park East Drive
Woonsocket, RI 02895
Thank you...from Summer
2
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Address:
®™
™
™
™
™
®
™
™

Registration, Recall and
Expiration Information
Registration and Recall
Your Prodigy comes with a registration card
(fig. 1) that contains important information
regarding your child restraint – mail it in today!
Child restraints could be recalled for safety
reasons.You must register this restraint to be
reached in a recall. Send your name, address,
email address if available and the restraint’s
model number and manufacturing date to
1275 Park East Drive,Woonsocket, RI 02895 or
call 1-800-268-6237 or register online at
http://www.summerinfant.com/productregistration
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.
Please take a moment to fill in your product
information below for future reference.
Model Name:
Model Number:
Date of Purchase:
Safety Information
4
Notice of Expiration Date
To prevent injury due to deterioration or hidden
damage, do not use this child restraint after the
expiration date or if it has been in a crash. (see
“Re-Use After a Crash” section of this User
Guide for more information).There are three (3)
locations where the expiration date can be found:
Safety Information
5
Label on the bottom
of the Carrier
Label on the top
of the Base
Engraving on the
back of the Carrier
Do Not Use After YYYY
DO NOT use this child restraint if it is more
than 6 years old.
WARNING:
1
2
3
CHILD RESTRAINT REGISTRATION CARD
TARJETA DE REGISTRO PARA SILLA DE AUTO
Name / Nombre
Address / Dirección
City / Cuidad State / Zip Code / Código Postal
Estado
Email Address (optional) / Correo Electrónico (opcional) Telephone / Teléfono
Tear off and mail this card. / Corte y envíe esta tarjeta.
—
——
21060-L01
MODEL NAME / NOMBRE DEL MODELO:
MODEL NUMBER / NÚMERO DEL MODELO:
MANUFACTURED IN / FABRICADO EN:
DO NOT USE AFTER / NO USAR DESPUÉS DE:
FACTORY CODE / CÓDIGO DE FÁBRICA: 24
Year/Año Month/Mes Day/Día
Summer Infant, Inc.
1275 Park East Drive
Woonsocket, RI
02895 USA
www.summerinfant.com
1-800-268-6237
MADE IN CHINA
Prodigy Travel System
21050
2011 01 27
2017 01 27
Model
Name
Model
Number
MODEL NAME / NOMBRE DEL MODELO:
MODEL NUMBER / NÚMERO DEL MODELO:
MANUFACTURED IN / FABRICADO EN:
DO NOT USE AFTER / NO USAR DESPUÉS DE:
FACTORY CODE / CÓDIGO DE FÁBRICA: 24
Year/Año Month/Mes Day/Día
Summer Infant, Inc.
1275 Park East Drive
Woonsocket, RI
02895 USA
www.summerinfant.com
1-800-268-6237
MADE IN CHINA
Prodigy Travel System
21050
2011 01 27
2017 01 27
fig.1- Example registration card
Example manufacture label
™

s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.
sNEVER use clothing or blankets that interfere
with fastening or tightening the harness.
Instead, place a blanket over the child AFTER
they have been properly secured in the
harness.
sNEVER leave the child unattended.
sALWAYS keep the child properly secured in
the harness when the child is in the carrier.
Installation in Vehicle
sNEVER place this child restraint on a front
seat with an air bag. DEATH OR SERIOUS
INJURY can occur. An airbag can strike a
rear-facing infant restraint with enough force to
crack the shell and seriously injure or kill an
infant.
sRefer to the vehicle owner’s manual before
installing this restraint in a seating position with
side airbags.
sAccording to accident statistics, children are
safer when properly installed in the rear seating
positions rather than in the front seating
positions.
BeforeYou Begin
sYour child’s safety depends on you! Please take
the time to read and understand all instructions
and warnings in this User Guide.
sCheck your vehicle owner’s manual for
information on installing child restraints.
sNEVER allow others to use this child restraint
unless they have read and understood all
instructions in this User Guide.
sPlease keep this User Guide in the storage
location on the back of the carrier for future
use.
Fit to Child
sUse this child restraint with children who weigh
between 4 and 32 pounds (1.8 and 14.5 kg)
AND whose height is 32 inches (81.3 cm)
or less.
sDO NOT use this child restraint if the top of
the child’s head is less than 1 inch (25 mm) from
the top of the shell.
s!LWAYSUse the newborn inserts for infants who
weigh between 4 and 11 pounds (1.8 and 5 kg).
sSnugly adjust the harness around your child. A
loose harness could cause ejection in a sudden
stop or crash, which may result in serious injury
or death.
7
6
Safety Information
Safety Information
WARNING: WARNING:

- DO NOT place carrier near a window
where cords from blinds or drapes can
strangle a child.
- DO NOT hang strings on or over the
carrier or attach strings to toys and carts.
- DO NOT place items with a string around
a child’s neck, such as hood strings, pacifier
cords, etc.
sFall Hazard:
Child’s movements can slide carrier.
- NEVER place carrier near edges of
countertops, tables, or other elevated
or uneven surfaces.
- DO NOT use on shopping carts.
General Use Warnings
sCheck the condition of the restraint.
DO NOT use this child restraint if it is
damaged or broken. Call 1-800-268-6237 to
find out if the damaged part(s) can be replaced.
sDO NOT use this restraint if any of the straps
are cut, frayed or damaged in any way.
sNEVER modify this restraint in any way
except as instructed to in this User Guide.
sDO NOT use any accessories, pads, toys, or
other products supplied by other
manufacturers with this child restraint.These
items have not been crash tested with this
restraint and may cause serious injuries to
your child and other occupants.
sALWAYS install this child restraint rear-facing
when using in a vehicle. Your child could be
seriously injured or killed if you install this
restraint forward facing.
sONLY install this child restraint in forward
facing vehicle seats.
sNEVER install this child restraint in rear or
side -facing vehicle seats.
sNEVER use this restraint in a vehicle seating
position where it cannot be tightly secured.
sALWAYS secure this child restraint with
either the vehicle’s child restraint anchorage
system (LATCH), if available, or with a vehicle
seat belt. Follow the instructions in this User
Guide for proper installation.
sALWAYS secure this restraint to the vehicle,
even when not occupied. In a crash an
unsecured child restraint may injure other
occupants.
Infant Carrier Use
sNEVER leave child unattended.
sSuffocation Hazard:
Infant carrier can roll over on soft surfaces
and suffocate child. NEVER place carrier on
beds, sofas or other soft surfaces.
sStrangulation Hazard:
Child can strangle in loose restraint straps.
Always use harness. NEVER leave child in
carrier when straps are loose or undone.
- Keep strings and cords away from child.
Strings and cords can cause strangulation. 9
8
Safety Information
Safety Information
WARNING: WARNING:

Use Recommendations
Children should remain rear-facing until
they have reached a minimum of 1year of
age AND weigh at least 20 pounds (9kg).
Summer Infant and the American
Academy of Pediatrics recommend
keeping children rear-facing for AS LONG
AS POSSIBLE. It is best for children to
ride rear-facing to the highest weight or
height allowed by the manufacturer.
Use this infant child restraint with children who
meet ALL of the following requirements:
Please refer to the “Securing Your Child” section
of this User Guide for more detailed instructions
for fitting your child to this infant seat.
Discontinue use of the child restraint if
your child does not meet ALL of the
requirements listed above. 11
10
Safety Information
Safety Information
Weight:
Between 4 and 32 lbs. (1.8-14.5 kg)
Height:
s32 in (81.3 cm) or less
sTop of head is at least 1in (25 mm)
below the top of the shell
CLICK! CHECK!
WARNING:
21060-L28
www.summerinfant.com
1-800-268-6237
MAX HEAD HEIGHT
ALTURA MAX.
1” (25 mm)
Warm Weather Warnings
s)NWARMWEATHERCONDITIONSACHILDRESTRAINT
may become very hot. Check all surfaces of
the child restraint before placing your child in it.
Re-Use After A Crash
sDO NOT re-use this car seat after a crash.
sDO NOT sell or allow others to use this car
seat if it has been in a crash. Damage on car
seats can be difficult to see and verify. You may
contact your automobile insurance company
for information regarding replacement of car
seats after a crash.
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur
WARNING:
sTo prevent ejection when Carrier is used
with base, make sure the Carrier is
secured to Base. Lift front and back to
check that Carrier is secured.

13
Front
Infant Seat Features
12
Infant Seat Features
Harness Anchor
(located behind seat pad)
Handle
Canopy
Chest Clip
Harness Straps
Buckle
Harness Adjuster Button
Harness Adjuster Strap
Carrier Belt Guides
Seat Pad
Anchor Clips
Back
Carrier Release
Handle
Locking Clip
User Guide Storage
Splitter Plate
Manufacture Label
A-Lock
Infant Cushions
Head Support
Shoulder Pads
Body Insert
Prodigy™Infant Car Seat Parts
11
1
2
3
4
5
7
6
8
1
2
3
4
5
7
6
9
8
a
b
c
a
b
c
12
13
15
14
17
16
12
17
15
16
13
14
10
10
9

15
Infant Seat Features
14
Infant Seat Features
Prodigy™ Infant Base Parts
Battery Compartment
Recline Adjustment Foot
LATCH Connectors
LATCH Connector Storage
Recline Adjustment Buttons (x2)
Control Panel with Smart Screen
Carrier Attachment Hooks
Tension Sensor
LATCH Webbing
Spool
Belt Tightening Handle
Manufacture Label
Additional Storage
9
8
10
11
12
12
13
13
11
1
2
3
4
5 6 7
10
1
2
3
4
5
7
6
9
8
push!
press!
pull!

Car Seat Features
Your Prodigy Infant Car Seat has three (3)
innovative features that you should know and
understand:
1. Smart Screen Technology
2. Belt Tightening System
3. SafeGuard 1Adjust Harness System
Smart Screen Technology
The Smart Screen Technology guides parents
through the quick and easy installation process.
The screen on the control panel guides you
through the installation process:
“Click” – Attach the Base to the vehicle.
“Level” – Adjust the Base angle to achieve
the correct amount of recline
for your baby.
“Tighten” – The Belt Tightening System makes
it easy and fast for you to
properly secure the Base to the
Vehicle.
There is a “Test” button located on the Control
Panel that allows you to check that the
installation is secure. It is recommended to
“Test” the base installation once a month, or
more frequently as needed. The Control
Panel will power off on its own. 17
Infant Seat Features
16
Infant Seat Features
pull!
Belt Tightening System
The system
consists of a Belt
Tightening Handle
and a Spool. The
Base can be
installed with
either the Vehicle
Seat Belt OR
LATCH.
The Belt Tightening System is an easy-to-use
ratcheting system that firmly fastens the base to
the vehicle seat without any strenuous effort on
the part of the caregiver.
The SafeGuard
1Adjust Harness
System is a
one-handed,
no-rethread
harness system.
With one pull it
automatically
adjusts to the
child’s height,
allowing for a
fast and snug fit.
NOTE:The Spool
must be rotated
to the proper
position for
installation with
either the Vehicle
Seat Belt OR
LATCH.
Installation
with Seat Belt
SafeGuard 1Adjust Harness System
Installation
with LATCH
OR
®™
®™
®
™
™

19
Selecting a Vehicle Seating
Position
Always refer to your vehicle owner’s manual to
help identify your vehicle’s specific features and
child restraint installation instructions.
NOTE: Your vehicle’s features may be
considerably different than those pictured below.
Selecting a seating position is a crucial
part of the installation process.
Please consult your vehicle owner’s manual for
more information on seating positions that can
be used safely with this child restraint. If you are
still unsure where to place your child, please
contact your vehicle manufacturer.
Safety Tips
s.ATIONAL(IGHWAY4RAFFIC3AFETY!DMINISTRATION
(NHTSA) alerts vehicle owners that, according
to crash statistics, children 12 and under are
Vehicle Compatibility
18
Vehicle Compatibility
safer when properly restrained in the rear
seating positions rather than in front
seating positions.
s!LWAYSREFERTOYOURVEHICLEOWNERSMANUAL
for child restraint installation instructions.
- Whenever a secure installation can be
achieved, install the child restraint in
the rear center seating position.
- For vehicles with airbags, always refer to
vehicle owner’s manual for child restraint
installation information.
- DO NOT use child restraint rear-facing on
a front seat with an active airbag.
- If a vehicle front seat location with an active
airbag must be used, follow the vehicle
manufacturer’s instructions for disabling
airbags.
DO NOT place rear-facing child seat on front seat with air bag.
DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY can occur. The back seat is the
safest place for children 12 and under.
NO poner sillas de auto de espaldas en asientos
frontales equipados con bolso de aire. Se pueden producir
LESIONES GRAVES O LA MUERTE. El asiento trasero es el lugar
más seguro para niños menores de 12 años.
WARNING / ADVERTENCIA:
www.summerinfant.com
1-800-268-6237
21060-L29
Seat beltsLATCH Airbag
DONOTplace rear-facingchild seat on front seat with air bag.
DEATHORSERIOUS INJURYcan occur. The back seat is the
safestplacefor children 12 andunder.
NOponersillasde auto de espaldas a la marcha en asientos
frontalesequipadoscon airbag. Se pueden producir LESIONES
GRAVESOLA MUERTE. El asiento trasero es el lugar más seguro
paraniñosmenores de 12 años.
WARNING/ ADVERTENCIA:
www.summerinfant.com
1-800-268-6237
21060-L29
Vehicle seats that face
the side of the vehicle
Vehicle seats that face
the rear of the vehicle
DO NOT use this child restraint with the
following vehicle seats:
WARNING:
Seat
Bight