The First Years True Fit si C680 User manual

WARNING
• Failure to use this Convertible Seat properly increases
the risk of serious injury or death in a sudden stop or
crash.
• Do not install or use this Convertible Seat until you have
read and understood the instructions in this manual.
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur
True Fit si
Convertible carseat Model C680
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Dear Parents,
Thank you for purchasing The First Years C680 True Fit
We hope that it will make your baby’s travel safer, easier,
and more comfortable.
We believe theTrue Fit is the easiest Convertible Seat to use.
We do more testing than most companies to make it as safe
as possible. And, we use the latest methods to assure the
highest quality.
We have tried very hard to keep our instructions simple and
understandable. We apologize for beginning our instructions
with so many warnings but they are very important for you to
properly restrain your child. Read and understand all of the
instructions and warnings. The safety of your child depends
on it!
If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact
the highly trained First Years Staff at 1-888-899-2229.
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Section 1 - Introduction
Keep this instruction manual for future use.
Store in pocket on the back of Convertible Seat.
No car seat can guarantee protection from injury
in every situation, but proper use helps reduce
the risk of serious injury or death.

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Section 2 - Table Of Contents
Section 1 Introduction................................................1
Section 2 Table Of Contents.....................................2
Section 5 Convertible Seat Parts..............................9
Section 4 Use Recommendations............................6
Section 6 Selecting A Vehicle Seating Location.....12
Section 7 Installation and Use
7.1 Child Placement in Restraint.................
7.2 Rear Facing w/ Lap/Shoulder Belt........
7.3 Rear Facing w/ Lap Belt........................
7.4 Rear Facing w/ LATCH Lower Anchor.....
7.5 Aircraft Use.............................................
7.6 Forward Facing w/ Lap/Shoulder Belt..
7.7 Forward Facing w/ Lap Belt..................
7.8 Forward Facing w/ LATCH Lower Anchor..
7.9 Recline Adjustment...............................
7.10 Rear Facing Angle Indicator...............
7.11 Selecting Harness Height...................
7.12 Shoulder Height Adjustment..............
7.13 Tether Storage.....................................
7.14 5 Pt Buckle...........................................
7.15 Chest Clip............................................
7.16 Adjust HarnessTension.....................
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Section 3 Warnings....................................................4

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Section 2 - Table Of Contents
Section 9 Additional Information............................66
Section 8 Safety Checklist/Safe Practices.............64
Section 7 Installation and Use
7.18 Seat Insert Use.....................................
7.19 Harness Length Adjustment...............
7.20 Upper Seatback Installation................
7.21 Upper Seatback Removal....................
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Section 10 Care and Cleaning.................................66
Section 11 Replacement Parts................................66
7.17 2 Position Crotch Buckle Adjustment .....
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7.22 Lower Achor Re-Routing.....................58
7.23 Pad Removal ........................................61
7.24 Installation Pictograms .......................63
WARNING
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur
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 coloque el asiento infantil para el automóvil orientado hacia
atrás en el asiento delantero del vehículo que tenga una bolsa
neumática de seguridad. El niño podría MORIR O SUFRIR
LESIONES GRAVES. El asiento trasero es el lugar más seguro
para los niños de 12 años o menores.
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AIR BAG WARNING!
• NEVER use this Convertible in any vehicle seating position
equipped with an active air bag. Read your vehicle’s owners
manual to see to turn off your airbag if you have no back
seat or a child must ride in
the front seats. For side
airbags see page 10.

• Failure to follow these instructions and Convertible
Seat labels can result in injury or death to a child from
striking the vehicle’s interior during a sudden stop or
crash.
- Even if the Convertible Seat seems easy to use
on your own, it is important to read these
instructions and the vehicle owner’s manual for
details you might miss.
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• Failure to use the automobile seat belt or LATCH or to
adjust it properly can result in your child striking the
vehicle’s interior during a sudden stop or crash.
Serious injury or death can occur.
• DO NOT allow others (baby sitters, friends,
grandparents, etc.) to use this Convertible Seat unless
they read and understand the instructions and labels.
and can demonstrate proper use to your satisfaction.
• Use only car seat accessories manufactured by
The First Years. Accessories can affect your child’s
safety in a sudden stop or crash.
Section 3 - Warnings
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WARNING
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur
• DO NOT modify or attach any toys, padding, or other
items to this Convertible Seat. Untested modifications
or padding could result in injury in a crash.
• Secure this Convertible Seat with the vehicle seat belt or
LATCH bars at all times (even when there is no child in
it). An unsecured child restraint can injure others if a
crash occurs.
The instructions in this manual and in your vehicle
owner’s manual must be followed carefully. If there is
a conflict between the two, the vehicle owner’s manual
must be followed if it relates to the vehicles seat belt,
LATCH or airbags.