The First Years 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.
GN
IN
RAW
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.
•
• 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.

• Direct sunlight can make Convertible Seat surfaces hot
enough to burn your child. Use caution and check
the vehicle and Convertible Seat on hot, sunny days.
• NEVER leave child unattended under any circumstance.
• DO NOT use this Convertible Seat if it has been in a
major crash. See page 68 for guidelines. (There may be
hidden damage and it must be replaced.)
Your insurance company may provide some
assistance replacing this convertible seat.
•DO NOT use this Convertible Seat if it is damaged in
any way or has missing parts. Refer to section 5 for
for True Fit parts.
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•
STOP USING THIS Convertible Seat AND THROW IT
AWAY after the date on the back of the seat.
WARNING
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur
THROW IT AWAY in a dark trash bag.....Do Not sell to a
thrift or consignment shops, garage sales or at flea
markets.
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NEVER use this Convertible seat in the home, boats ,
motor homes with side facing seats or other non
certified uses. Only use this restraint in Automobiles
and Aircfraft.

Section 4 - Use Recommendations
The First Years advises parents that children should use a child
restraint with a built-in harness system until they exceed the
weight or height limits specified by the manufacturer.
C680 True Fit si Convertible Seat Rear Facing
Use Requirements:
This child restraint, without the upper seatback in a rear
facing position is, designed for use by children whose:
- Weight is between 5 and 22 lbs (2,3 and 10 kg), and
- Head is 1 inch below the top of the seat.
Child MUST meet BOTH of these requirements to use this
Convertible Seat without the upper seatback installed.
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1”
5 to 22 lbs
Rear Facing
Use Only
Max Head
Height

Section 4 - Use Recommendations
C680 True Fit si Convertible Seat Rear Facing
Use Requirements:
This child restraint, with the upper seatback installed in a
rear facing position, is designed for use by children whose:
- Weight is between 5 and 35 lbs (2,3 and 15,88 kg), and
-Head is 1 inch below the top of the seat.
Child MUST meet BOTH of these requirements to use this
Convertible Seat.
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5 - 35 lbs
1”

Rear Facing
Use
Max
Head
Height


Section 4 - Use Recommendations
C680 True Fit si Convertible Seat Forward Facing
Use Requirements:
This child restraint, with the upper seatback installed in a
forward facing position, is designed for use by children whose:
- Weight is between 23 and 65 lbs (10,43 and 29 kg), and
-Height is 50 inches (127 cm) or less.
Child MUST meet ALL of these requirements to use this
Convertible Seat forward facing.
WARNING !
NEVER install the C680 True Fit si in a forward
facing position without the upper seat back installed.
- Age is 1 year.
Ellen
Ellen
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Upper
Seat
Back
23 - 65 lbs.
Less than 50”
Over 12 mos.
Forward Facing
Use
Max
Ear
Height


Section 5 - Convertible Seat Parts
Removable
Upper Seat Back
Head
Bolster
Harness
Pads
Chest clip
Seat/Lumbar
Pad
5pt
Buckle
Harness
Tension Adjuster
Drink
Holder
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Lower Anchor
Connectors Rear Facing
Angle Indicator
Recline
Release

Section 5 - Convertible Seat Parts
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Lower Anchor
Storage Locations
Rear Facing
Belt Path (Blue)
Forward Facing
Belt Path (Red)
Rear Facing
Rebound Managemnt Bar

Section 5 - Convertible Seat Parts
Drink
Holder
Instructions
Holder
Upper
Seat Back
Release
Harness Height
Adjustment Release
Removable Upper
Seat Back
Top
Tether
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Lower Anchor
Connectors

Section 6 - Selecting A Vehicle Seating Location
WARNING
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur
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• Only use this Convertible Seat with the vehicle’s seat
belts or LATCH System.
• DO NOT use this Convertible Seat with vehicle seat
belts mounted to the vehicle door or door frame.
• DO NOT use this Convertible Seat if it cannot be properly
installed. Some child restraints will not fit some vehicle
seating positions.
• NEVER use this
Convertible Seat in
any vehicle seating
position equipped
with an active air bag.
Read your vehicle’s
owners manual to see
how 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 13.
• NEVER attempt to install this Convertible Seat without
the upper seat back installed in forward facing position.
• NEVER use this restraint in a forward facing
position with the removable upper seatback
removed.
• NEVER attach two LATCH lower anchors to the
same LATCH attachment point.
• NEVER use both the LATCH lower anchors and
the vehicle’s seat belts at the same time.
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.
GN
IN
RAW
•
DO NOT Use this Convertible Seat in a vehicle
with side facing seats or rear facing vehicle seats.
See page 14
DO NOT use this Convertible Seat in rear seat of a compact
pickup truck. Severe head injury or death can occur.
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Use Of True Fit Convertible Seat Child Restraint In
Conjunction With Side Airbags
To determine the types of side impact air bag(s) your vehicle
may have for individual seating positions, please refer to your
owner’s manual. The First Years True Fit Convertible Seat child
restraint may be used in any rear seating position equipped
only with side impact airbags that are roof mounted with
“curtain” type deployment. For all other vehicles with other
types of side impact airbags, please refer to your specific
vehicles owner’s manual for appropriate use of child restraints,
or call the automobile manufacturer for more information.
The First Years Policy Statement
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. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
alerts vehicle owners that, according to accident statistics,
children under age 13 are safer when properly restrained
in the rear seating positions rather than in front seating
positions.
2. Refer to vehicle owner’s manual for car seat installation
instructions for your specific vehicle.
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Use of Convertible Seats in a vehicle rear seat location.
LATCH anchor connector points maximum weight ratings
- Never put Convertible Seats in a front seat location
unless permitted by vehicle owner’s manual.
- For vehicles with air bags, refer to vehicle owner’s
manual for child restraint installation information.
- If a vehicle front seat location with an air bag must be
used, follow the vehicle manufacturer’s instructions
to disable air bags that could cause serious injury to
child and move seat back as far as possible.
Section 6 - Selecting A Vehicle Seating Location

Section 6 - Selecting A Vehicle Seating Location
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. Vehicle Seats:
DO NOT use this Convertible Seat with the following vehicle
seats:
Seats Which
Face Sides Of
Vehicle
Seats Which
Face Rear
Of Vehicle
Rear Seats Of
Small Extended
Cab Pickup
Trucks
NO NO NO
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. Vehicle Seat Belt Systems:
Use only the vehicle’s lap and shoulder
belt, lap belt or LATCH system
when restraining this Convertible Seat.
Design and operation of vehicle seat
belt systems vary from vehicle to vehicle
and from seating location to seating
location in the same vehicle. Not all
vehicle seat belts can be used with a child
restraint. Refer to the information in this
section on the various types of vehicle
seat belt systems.
Lap and
Shoulder Belt
YES
Lap Belt Only
YES
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4.
.Vehicle Seat Belt Systems:
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Section 6 - Selecting A Vehicle Seating Location
Passive Restraints
Motorized
Shoulder Belt
Passive Restraints
Lap Or Shoulder
Belt Mounted On
Front Door
NO NO
DO NOT use this Convertible seat with the
following vehicle seat belts.
5. LATCH Lower Anchor Points
Lower
Anchor Point
Locations
Consult your automobile’s owner’s manual or manufacturer
for location and availability of LATCH anchor points.

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Section 6 - Selecting A Vehicle Seating Location
4.Vehicle Seat Belt Systems:
Use only the vehicle’s lap and shoulder
belt, lap belt or LATCH system
when restraining this Infant Seat.
Design and operation of vehicle seat
belt systems vary from vehicle to vehicle
and from seating location to seating
in the same vehicle. Not all vehicle seat
belts betls can be used with a child
restraint. Refer to the information in this
section information on the various types
of vehicle seat belt systems.
Lap and
Shoulder Belt
YES
This type of belt system has a latch plate
that will not allow the lap portion of the
belt to loosen once it is buckled. The belt
is tightend by pulling hard on the shoulder
portion of the vehiclebelt while pushing
down on the restraint.
LAP SHOULDER BELTS
Combination lap-shoulder belt with
locking latch plate
Combination lap-shoulder belt with
sliding latch plate
This type of belt system has a latch plate
that allows the belt to slide through even
when it is buckled. Many vehicles with
this type of seat belt system can be
locked by pulling all the seat belt webbing
out. Refer to your vehicle owner’s manual
for details on switching the retractor from
ELR mode to ALR mode.The belt is tightend
by pulling hard on the shoulder portion of the
vehicle belt while pushing down on the restraint.
Press
Press
YES
Lap Belt Only

Section 6 - Selecting A Vehicle Seating Location
LAP BELTS
Manually-adjusted lap belt
This type of lap belt is tightened by
pulling on the excess belt once it is
buckled.
Press
Press
Lap belt with automatic
locking retractor(ALR)
This belt system’s retractor locks
automatically and does not allow the lap
belt to lengthen once it is buckled.
Tighten by feeding the autobelt back
into the retractor while pushing down
on the infant restraint.
Unsafe Vehicle Seat Belt Systems:
Passive Restraints
Motorized
Shoulder Belt
Passive Restraints
Lap Or Shoulder
Belt Mounted On
Front Door
NO NO
DO NOT use this Infant seat with the following
vehicle seat belts.
Lap Belt with Emergency Locking
Retractor-ELR
Do Not Use! -This lap belt stays loose
when when buckled and can move until
locks in sudden stop or crash.
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Section 6 - Selecting A Vehicle Seating Location
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Lap and Shoulder Belt with
Dual Retractors
Do Not Use!- Each autobelt Strap has
a retractor at each end and is attached
to the latch plate at one end.
Unsafe Vehicle Seat Belt
Systems cont.-
6. Vehicle Seat Belt Retractors
Consult your vehicle’s owners manual for types of
retractors that are in your automobile and the function of
the retractors.
Acceptable Autobelt Retractor Type
ALR – Automatic Locking Retractor: Allows belt to be
pulled in one motion until fastened, then operates as a
ratchet, winding in slack, preventing further extension
(until completely rewound). In most belts, you will hear
a faint clicking sound that indicates the belt is locked
and ratcheting in.
Switchable– When Adjusted to the ELR mode -
Manually adjustable from ELR mode to ALR mode. For
most, pull belt webbing all the way out of the retractor to
activate theALR mode. A slight "click" may be heard, but
the belt will ratchet in to retractor once switched into ALR
mode). In some models, the retractors switch from ELR
to ALR by pushing a button.
Unacceptable Autobelt Retractor Type
ELR – Emergency Locking Retractor: Allows the belt
to befreely extended or rewound. It locks only when the
vehicle slows, changes direction or stops suddenly.

Section 6 - Selecting A Vehicle Seating Location
What is LATCH?
LATCH is a new system for attaching the child restraint
to your vehicle seat. LATCH connects a child restraint
to your automobile without using a seat belt. It is called
Universal Anchorage System (UAS) in Canada or
ISOFIX in Europe.
LATCH stands for Lower Anchor and Tethers for CHildren.
If your vehicle is equipped with LATCH lower anchor
attachment points, the lower anchor attachment points may
be visible at the seat crease. If not, the symbol below may
be affixed near the seat crease to indicate the attachment
points.
LATCH Lower Anchor symbol
Top Tether Locations are indicated by the following
symbols.
LATCH Top Tether symbol
Consult your vehicle’s owner’s manual for your vehicle’s
exact LATCH locations, anchor indentifications and
usage requirements.
NOT all vehicles have the same locations or maximum
weight requirements for LATCH!
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