UPPAbaby 70 User manual

Infant Car Seat and Base
Rear-facing Only
4-35 lbs

TABLE OF CONTENTS
BEFORE YOU BEGIN 3
CERTIFICATION 3
USE RECOMMENDATIONS 3
REGISTRATION 4
NOTICE OF EXPIRATION 4
WARNINGS + GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 5
VEHICLE COMPATIBILITY 14
CHOOSING A VEHICLE SEATING LOCATION 14
DETERMINING BEST INSTALLATION METHOD 15
BASE INSTALLATION 15
CARRIER INSTALLATION WITHOUT BASE 15
OVERVIEW OF LATCH 16
OVERVIEW OF VEHICLE SEAT BELT SYSTEMS 17
UNSAFE VEHICLE SEAT BELT SYSTEMS + SEATING 18
BASE INSTALLATION WITH LATCH 19
LEVELING BASE 19
BASE INSTALLATION WITH LATCH 20
SAFETY CHECK 21
UNINSTALLING BASE 21
BASE INSTALLATION WITH VEHICLE SEAT BELT 22
LEVELING BASE 22
SECURING THE BASE WITH VEHICLE SEAT BELT 22
SECURING THE BASE (LAP AND SHOULDER BELT INSTALLATION) 23
SECURING THE BASE (LAP BELT ONLY INSTALLATION) 24
SAFETY CHECK 25
UNINSTALLING BASE 25
INFANT SEAT FEATURES 10
OVERVIEW OF BASE 10
OVERVIEW OF INFANT CARRIER 12
Read all instructions before use of the infant car seat.
Keep instruction manual for future use.
(Storage pocket located on underside of infant carrier.)

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CARE + MAINTENANCE 42
SIP COVER REMOVAL 42
SEAT FABRIC REMOVAL 43
SEAT FABRIC INSTALLATION 45
SIP COVER INSTALLATION 47
CLEANING 48
LIMITED WARRANTY 49
GENERAL USE 32
INFANT INSERT (RECOMMENDED 4-8 LBS) 32
HARNESS BUCKLE POSITIONING 32
SIP CARRIAGE + HARNESS POSITIONING 33
SECURING YOUR CHILD 34
PINCH TEST 35
ATTACHING INFANT CARRIER TO BASE 36
RELEASING INFANT CARRIER FROM BASE 36
TUCK-AWAY CANOPY 37
CARRY HANDLE 37
IMPORTANT CHECKS 38
CARRIER INSTALLATION WITH VEHICLE SEAT BELT 26
LEVELING THE CARRIER 26
DETERMINING BEST INSTALLATION METHOD 26
LAP/SHOULDER BELT EUROPEAN ROUTING METHOD 27
INSTALLATION WITH LOCKING CLIP 28
LAP/SHOULDER BELT STANDARD ROUTING METHOD 29
LAP BELT ONLY ROUTING METHOD 30
SAFETY CHECK 30
AIRCRAFT INSTALLATION 31
STROLLER COMPATIBILITY 39
FITTING INFANT CARRIER TO CRUZ FRAME 39
RELEASING INFANT CARRIER FROM CRUZ FRAME 39
FITTING ADAPTERS TO VISTA FRAME 40
FITTING INFANT CARRIER TO VISTA FRAME ADAPTERS 41
RELEASING INFANT CARRIER FROM VISTA FRAME ADAPTERS 41
USE RECOMMENDATIONS
Children should remain rear-facing for as long as possible.
UPPAbaby®
and the American Academy of Pediatrics® advise parents to keep
their toddlers in rear-facing car seats until age 2, or until they reach maximum
height and weight for their seat. Do not use this child restraint beyond the
expiration date or if the child outgrows either the weight or height requirements.
This child restraint is for use by children who meet BOTH requirements below:
WEIGHT REQUIREMENTS: 4-35 lbs (1.8 - 15.9 kg)
Includes Infant Insert recommended for use with infants weighing 4-8 lbs
(1.8 - 3.6 kg)
HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS: 32 inches (81.3 cm) or less
This child restraint conforms to all applicable Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS).
This child restraint is certified for aircraft use. UPPAbaby and
the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) strongly urge you to
secure your child in a child restraint system (CRS) or device for
the duration of your flight.
CERTIFICATION
The top of the child’s
head should not be less
than 1 inch from the top
of the headrest when
in its highest position.
Harness should be at
the shoulders or slightly
below.
Chest clip must be at
armpit level and harness
straps should be snug.
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UPPAbaby reserves the right to make design changes and improvements
to any of our products as part of our commitment to innovation.
REGISTRATION
Please register your child restraint by filling out and
sending the postage-paid registration card that came
with your child restraint OR register online at:
www.uppababy.com/registration/carseat.
Child restraints can be recalled for a variety of safety reasons. If you send
us your contact information, we can alert you if there is a safety concern
with your child restraint.
For recall information, call the U.S. Government’s Vehicle Safety Hotline
at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), or go online to www.nhtsa.gov.
TAKE A MOMENT TO FILL OUT THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
Information can be found on the manufacture labels or engraved on the
underside of the carrier.
Serial Number:
Date of Purchase:
Discontinue use of this
child restraint after 7
years from the date of
manufacture or after
a crash. Refer to labels
on bottom of Carrier
and Base.
NOTICE OF EXPIRATION
CARRIER BASE
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
WARNINGS + GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING
DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
According to accident statistics, children are
safer when properly restrained in the rear seating
positions than in the front seating positions.
Child restraint systems should be securely belted
to the vehicle, even when they are not occupied,
since in a crash an unsecured child restraint system
may injure other occupants.
Use only in rear-facing position when using it in
the vehicle.
NEVER place this child restraint on
a front seat with an airbag. 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. The back seat is
the safest place for children 12 and under. Refer to
the vehicle owner’s manual before installing this
child restraint in a seating position with side airbags.

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WARNINGS + GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION
Snugly adjust the belts provided with this child
restraint around your 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.
SUFFOCATION HAZARD: Infant carrier can roll
over on soft surfaces and suffocate child. NEVER
place carrier on beds, sofas, or other soft surfaces.
STRANGULATION HAZARD:
Children have strangled in loose
or partially buckled harness straps.
Fully restrain the child even when
carrier is used outside the vehicle.
• NEVER leave child in carrier when straps are
loose or undone.
• NEVER place carrier near window where cords
from blinds or drapes can strangle a child.
• NEVER hang strings on or over the carrier or
attach to handle.
• NEVER place items with a string around a child’s
neck, such as hood strings, pacifier cords, etc.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
WARNINGS + GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION
FALL HAZARD: Child’s movement can slide carrier.
• NEVER place carrier near edges of counter tops,
tables, or other elevated surfaces. DO NOT use
on shopping carts.
SAFETY WARNINGS:
Failure to follow these instructions could result in
serious injury to your child or other vehicle occupants.
• DO NOT leave child unattended.
• DO NOT use the infant carrier if it is damaged
or broken, expired (over 7 years from date of
manufacture), missing instructions, missing parts, or
if the straps are cut, frayed, or damaged in any way.
• DO NOT use this child restraint system if it has
been in a vehicle accident.
• DO NOT use clothing or blankets that interfere
with fastening or tightening the harness. INSTEAD
place a blanket over the child after being properly
secured in the harness.
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WARNINGS + GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATIONWARNINGS + GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION
SAFETY WARNINGS:
• DO NOT use any accessories, pads, toys, or other
products supplied by other manufacturers, known
as “non-regulated products,” unless approved and
tested by UPPAbaby.
• ALWAYS keep child properly harnessed when child
is in carrier.
• ALWAYS check all surfaces of restraint before
securing your child. In warm weather, child restraints
can become very hot.
• ALWAYS properly store LATCH connectors when
not in use.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
SAFETY WARNINGS:
• DO NOT use this child restraint if the top of the
child’s head is less than 1 inch from the top of the
headrest when in its highest position.
• DO NOT use this child restraint in a vehicle seating
position where it cannot be tightly secured.
• DO NOT install in rear-facing or side-facing
vehicle seats.
• DO NOT modify this restraint except as instructed
in this instruction manual. Minor modifications can
change the way a child restraint performs in a crash.
• DO NOT carry by the canopy.
• DO NOT leave loose objects, e.g. cups, toys, bags,
umbrellas, etc., in the vehicle because they can
become deadly projectiles in a crash.
• DO NOT take child out of the child restraint while
the vehicle is moving.
• DO NOT allow children to play with this child
restraint. It is not a toy.
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LEVEL WHEN
NO RED
VISIBLE
OVERVIEW OF BASE
LATCH
STORAGE
VEHICLE BELT
LOCK OFF (OPEN)
ADJUSTMENT
FOOT
LEVEL ANGLE
INDICATORS (2)
INFANT SEAT FEATURES
Lap/ShoulderBelt
Bandas Diagonal y Horizontal
del Cinturón de Seguridad
(page/pagina 19)
LATC H
Puntos de Anclaje Inferior
(page/pagina 16)
Lap Belt Only
Banda Horizontal del
Cinturón de Seguridad
(page/pagina 19)
BASE INSTALLATION METHODS
MÉTODOS DE INSTALACIÓN DE LA BASE
FRONTOF VEHICLE
Parte Trasera del
Vehículo
Referto Instruction Manual
for complete installation
and use instructions.
Consulte el Manual de Instrucciones
para las instrucciones completas de
instalación y uso.
OVERVIEW OF BASE
LEVEL ADJUST
BUTTON
TIGHTNESS
INDICATOR
PUSH-ON
LATCH
CONNECTORS
LATCH
WEBBING
VEHICLE BELT
GUIDES (2)
VEHICLE BELT
LOCK-OFF
(CLOSED)
LATCH RELEASE
BUTTONS (2)
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VEHICLE
SEAT BELT
GUIDES (2)
CARRIER RELEASE
FROM BASE
CARRIER RELEASE
FROM STROLLER
HARNESS
ANCHORS (2)
CROTCH BUCKLE
POSITIONS (2)
HARNESS ADJUSTER
STRAP HOLDER
CARRY HANDLE
ADJUSTMENT
BUTTONS (2)
STROLLER
ATTACHMENT
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
STORAGE
SHOULDER
BELT GUIDE
OVERVIEW OF INFANT CARRIER
INFANT SEAT FEATURES
CHEST CLIP
SIDE IMPACT PROTECTION (SIP)
(SIP) ADJUSTER TAB
HARNESS
COVERS (2)
HARNESS
STRAPS
HARNESS
HOLDER
POCKETS (2)
TUCK-AWAY
CANOPY
BUCKLE
TONGUES (2)
LOCKING CLIP
(UNDERSIDE OF
CARRIER FABRIC)
BUCKLE
INFANT INSERT
(RECOMMENDED
BETWEEN 4-8 LBS)
HARNESS
ADJUSTER
STRAP
HARNESS
RELEASE
BUTTON
OVERVIEW OF INFANT CARRIER
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DETERMINING BEST INSTALLATION METHOD
BASE INSTALLATION
CARRIER INSTALLATION WITHOUT BASE
At this point take out your VEHICLE OWNER’S MANUAL. You will need this
to look up different features in your vehicle that might affect the installation.
WARNING!
NEVER place a rear-facing only child restraint in front
of an active airbag.
Lap/Shoulder Belt
Installation (pg. 22)
LATCH Installation
(pg. 19)
Lap/Shoulder Belt
European
Routing Method
(pg. 26)
Lap/Shoulder Belt
Standard
Routing Method
(pg. 26)
Lap Belt Only
Routing Method
(pg. 26)
Lap Belt Only
Installation (pg. 22)
CHOOSING A VEHICLE SEATING LOCATION
VEHICLE COMPATIBILITY
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION
BEFORE INSTALLING THIS CHILD RESTRAINT!
Always park on a level surface when installing a
child restraint.
The safest seating position is one that works
best for your specific car seat, family and vehicle.
When determining whether the MESA infant
car seat can be used with LATCH in the rear
center seating position, it is critical that you
refer to your vehicle owner’s manual. If the MESA
does not install best in the rear center seating
location, it is recommended to move to one of
the outboard seating positions.
Before installing this child restraint
you must determine the method
of installation and the best vehicle
seating position for that method.
This child restraint can be installed
either using LATCH (Lower Anchors
and Tethers for CHildren) or the
Vehicle Seat Belt.
LOWER
ANCHORS
VEHICLE
SEAT BELT
RETRACTOR
VEHICLE
SEAT BELT
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SEWN-ON LATCH PLATE
OVERVIEW OF VEHICLE SEAT BELT SYSTEMS
If you do not use LATCH to properly secure the child restraint you must use
the Vehicle Seat Belt System. Seat belt systems vary by make, model, and
year of your vehicle. There are some vehicle belts that will NOT work with
this child restraint or that require additional steps.
CHECK YOUR VEHICLE OWNER’S
MANUAL for information regarding your vehicle seat belt system(s).
This child restraint is compatible with most vehicle seat belt systems.
VEHICLE COMPATIBILITY
VEHICLE SEAT (LAP/SHOULDER BELT)
SLIDING LATCH PLATE
LOCKING LATCH PLATE LOCKING LATCH PLATE
VEHICLE SEAT (LAP ONLY BELT)
WEBBING
WEBBING
LATCH PLATE LATCH PLATE
BUCKLE BUCKLE
OVERVIEW OF LATCH
Most vehicles manufactured after September 1, 2002 are equipped
with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren). Check your vehicle
owner’s manual to determine LATCH compatible seating positions.
NOTE: No tether is required with this infant carrier. Only lower anchors
are used.
VEHICLE COMPATIBILITY
OUTBOARD
LOWER
ANCHORS
INBOARD
LOWER
ANCHORS
OUTBOARD
LOWER
ANCHORS
22"=
NOTE: In order to use the rear center seating position with LATCH, the
distance between the lower anchors may be up to 22" and the seating
position must be approved by the vehicle manufacturer. If spacing between
the lower anchors is greater than 22" or if the seating position is not approved
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STEP 1: Place the base rear-facing on the vehicle seat.
STEP 2: Press the recline adjustment button on the top of
the base to extend the foot and change the recline angle.
Check the angle indicators on either side of the base. The base
is level when only the green marker is visible between the two
arrows. No red should be visible.
NOTE: If proper angle cannot be
achieved with adjustable foot, pool
noodles or a rolled towel may be used.
LEVELING BASE
LEVEL WHEN
NO RED
VISIBLE
LEVEL WHEN
NO RED
VISIBLE
LEVEL WHEN
NO RED
VISIBLE
LEVEL WHEN
NO RED
VISIBLE
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UNSAFE VEHICLE SEAT BELT SYSTEMS + SEATING
WARNING
DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR
Lap belts with emergency
locking retractor
Motorized (automatic) Lap/Shoulder with
two retractors
Inflatable
Vehicle seats that face
side of the vehicle
Door mounted
Vehicle seats that face rear of the vehicle
DO NOT use this child restraint with the following vehicle seats:
X XX
X X
BASE INSTALLATION WITH LATCH
VEHICLE COMPATIBILITY
CHECK YOUR VEHICLE OWNER’S MANUAL
for information regarding your vehicle seat belt system(s).
Not all vehicle seat belts work with this child restraint.
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SAFETY CHECK
UNINSTALLING BASE
STEP 1: Press the red button on the LATCH connector while pulling the
connector off the vehicle anchor .
STEP 2: Store LATCH connectors in designated housing found on each
side of the base.
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BASE INSTALLATION WITH LATCH
BASE INSTALLATION WITH LATCH
STEP 3: Locate the LATCH connectors on either side of the base and remove
by pushing the corresponding orange button on the top of the base while
pulling the connector out of the storage pocket .
STEP 4: Attach the LATCH connectors to the vehicle anchor bars located
in the vehicle seat bight (crease of seat).
NOTE: Check LATCH connectors are in the upright position.
BASE INSTALLATION WITH LATCH
STEP 5: Apply pressure firmly into the base allowing all the excess LATCH
webbing to retract and tighten.
NOTE: Push into the seat bight (crease of seat). Installation is complete when
tightness indicator turns from red to green.
5
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• Base doesn’t move more than 1 inch side
to side at the belt path .
• Ensure tightness indicator is green after
each use. If it is not, apply pressure in the
seat bight (crease of seat) to tighten .
• Belts are secure and untwisted
• Recline angle is correct. Base is level
when only green is visible between the
two arrows on the level indicator. No red
should be visible .
LEVEL WHEN
NO RED
VISIBLE
LEVEL WHEN
NO RED
VISIBLE
LEVEL WHEN
NO RED
VISIBLE
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LEVELWHEN
NORED
VISIBLE
SECURING THE BASE (LAP AND SHOULDER BELT INSTALLATION)
STEP 4A: Route the vehicle belt
through the belt path while guiding
the lap portion of the belt as close
as possible to the top of the lock-off
where the door hinges. Buckle the
vehicle belt.
LEVELWHEN
NORED
VISIBLE
LEVELWHEN
NORED
VISIBLE
LEVELWHEN
NORED
VISIBLE
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STEP 5A: Hold shoulder portion of belt above base. With one hand push
down base in the direction of the seat bight (crease of seat) and hold firm
as you pull shoulder belt . While holding taut, slide shoulder belt back
through the belt path as close as possible to the top
of the lock-off .
NOTE: TIGHTNESS INDICATOR SHOULD
BE GREEN.
STEP 6A: Close the lock-off door.
NOTE: Check that the belt doesn’t
move more than 1 inch at belt path.
If you are having trouble achieving
a secure installation in the center
seat position, please install using
the locking clip (pg. 28).
4A
5A
6A
5A
BASE INSTALLATION WITH VEHICLE SEAT BELT
STEP 1: Place the base rear-facing on the vehicle seat.
STEP 2: Press the recline adjustment button on the top of
the base to extend the foot and change the recline angle.
Check the angle indicators on either side of the base. The base
is level when only the green marker is visible between the two
arrows. No red should be visible.
NOTE: If proper angle cannot be
achieved with adjustable foot, pool
noodles or a rolled towel may be used.
LEVELING BASE
1 2
LEVEL WHEN
NO RED
VISIBLE
LEVEL WHEN
NO RED
VISIBLE
LEVEL WHEN
NO RED
VISIBLE
LEVEL WHEN
NO RED
VISIBLE
BASE INSTALLATION WITH VEHICLE SEAT BELT
SECURING THE BASE WITH VEHICLE BELT
STEP 3: Open lock-off.
PROCEED TO:
Securing the Base (Lap and Shoulder
Belt Installation - pg. 23, steps 4A-6A)
or
Securing the Base (Lap Belt Only
Installation - pg. 24, steps 4B-6B).

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LEVEL WHEN
NO RED
VISIBLE
LEVEL WHEN
NO RED
VISIBLE
LEVEL WHEN
NO RED
VISIBLE
LEVEL WHEN
NO RED
VISIBLE
• Lock-off must be used at all times when
installing with a vehicle seat belt.
• Base doesn’t move more than 1 inch side
to side at the belt path . If movement is
more than 1 inch, twist the buckle and then
fasten the seat belt to help secure fit.
• Ensure tightness indicator is green after
each use. If it is not, open lock-off then
tighten belt. When tightness indicator
turns green, close lock-off .
• Belts are secure and untwisted
• Recline angle is correct. Base is level
when only green is visible between
the two arrows on the level indicator.
No red should be visible .
STEP 1: Unbuckle seat belt.
STEP 2: Open lock-off.
STEP 3: Remove seat belt.
SAFETY CHECK
SECURING THE BASE (LAP BELT ONLY INSTALLATION)
UNINSTALLING THE BASE
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BASE INSTALLATION WITH VEHICLE SEAT BELT
BASE INSTALLATION WITH VEHICLE SEAT BELT
LEVELWHEN
NORED
VISIBLE
LEVELWHEN
NORED
VISIBLE
LEVELWHEN
NORED
VISIBLE
STEP 5B: With one hand push down
base and hold firm as you pull lap
belt to tighten and remove any slack.
NOTE: TIGHTNESS INDICATOR
SHOULD BE GREEN.
STEP 6B: Close the lock-off door.
NOTE: Before closing the lock-off
door, make sure the vehicle seat belt
has not slipped down into the belt
path and is as close as possible to
the topside of the lock-off where the
door hinges.
4B
5B
STEP 4B: Route the vehicle belt
through the belt path while guiding
the lap portion of the belt as close
as possible to the topside of the
lock-off where the door hinges.
Buckle the vehicle belt.
6B
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VISIBLE
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CARRIER INSTALLATION WITH VEHICLE SEAT BELT
STEP 1: Route the lap portion of the seat belt through the two lap belt
guides on the carrier then buckle the seat belt.
STEP 2: Pull shoulder belt out all the way and route behind the back of
the carrier.
STEP 3: Open the shoulder belt guide.
STEP 4: Route the belt through the shoulder belt guide.
NOTE: If the belt is not long enough to go around the back of the carrier,
please use the Lap/Shoulder Belt Standard Routing Method (pg. 29).
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LAP/SHOULDER BELT EUROPEAN ROUTING METHOD
STEP 1: Place the carrier rear-facing on the vehicle seat.
STEP 2: Make sure the vehicle is parked on level ground and the red line
on the carrier is level to the vehicle floor.
Lap/ShoulderBelt LapOnly Belt
1 2
LEVELING THE CARRIER
DETERMINING BEST INSTALLATION METHOD
NOTE: For a more stable
installation, a pool noodle
or rolled towel may be used.
LAP/SHOULDER EUROPEAN ROUTING METHOD (PREFERRED): Shoulder
portion is wrapped around back of carrier and secured. (proceed to pg. 27)
LAP/SHOULDER STANDARD ROUTING METHOD: If the shoulder belt
is not long enough to wrap around the back of the carrier, follow this
method. (proceed to pg. 29)
LAP ONLY METHOD: No shoulder belt is used. This method applies to
vehicles with no shoulder belt and aircraft. (proceed to pg. 30)
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CARRIER INSTALLATION WITH VEHICLE SEAT BELT
LAP/SHOULDER BELT STANDARD ROUTING METHOD
NOTE: Follow this routing method if the shoulder belt is not long enough
to wrap around the back of the carrier.
STEP 1: Route the lap portion of
the seat belt through both lap belt
guides on the carrier, and buckle
the seat belt.
STEP 2: Lock vehicle seat belt.
NOTE: See vehicle owner’s manual
for more information on locking
your seat belt for child restraint
installations.
WARNING!
Vehicle seat belt must
lock; otherwise a locking
clip must be used. See pg.
28 for instructions.
STEP 3: Push the carrier into the
vehicle seat bight (crease of the
seat) while pulling on the shoulder
portion of the seat belt closest to
the buckle.
1
2
3
3
1”
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STEP 1: While pushing into the child restraint, pull the seat belt tight to
eliminate any slack then pinch both pieces of seat belt webbing directly
behind the latch plate. Unbuckle the belt without letting the webbing slip.
STEP 2: Thread the locking clip onto both lap and shoulder belts 1inch
from the latch plate.
STEP 3: Re-buckle the vehicle belt.
NOTE: The locking clip can be found on the underside of the lower
carrier fabric (pg. 12). The locking clip can be used FOR CARRIER AND
BASE installation with Lap/Shoulder belt combination when the seat
belt does not lock.
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STEP 5: Lock vehicle seat belt. NOTE: See vehicle owner’s manual for more
information on locking your seat belt for child restraint installations.
WARNING!
Vehicle seat belt must lock; otherwise a locking clip
must be used. See instructions below.
STEP 6: Push the carrier into the vehicle seat bight (crease of the seat)
while pulling on the shoulder portion of the seat belt closest to the buckle.
LAP/SHOULDER BELT EUROPEAN ROUTING METHOD
INSTALLATION WITH LOCKING CLIP
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AIRCRAFT INSTALLATION
THIS CHILD RESTRAINT IS CERTIFIED FOR AIRCRAFT USE.
UPPAbaby and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
strongly recommend that children up to 40 lbs (18 kg) use a
certified harnessed child restraint or other device approved
for aircraft travel.
When installing this child restraint on an airplane, install the
same way as Carrier Installation with Vehicle Seat Belt/Lap
Belt Only Routing Method (pg. 30).
IMPORTANT: Make sure that the aircraft buckle does not
interfere with the belt guides on the infant carrier.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
• Notify the airline ahead of time that you’ll be traveling with
a child restraint.
• Install this infant carrier in a window seat to avoid blocking
the aisle.
• Ask for a seat belt extender if the lap belt is too short.
• Use only on a forward-facing aircraft seat.
• DO NOT use this restraint if a secure installation cannot be
achieved.
• Place carry handle in any of the (3) locked positions for use in
the aircraft as long as it doesn’t interfere with the back of the
seat in front of the carrier.
WARNING!
• DO NOT use base with aircraft installation.
Only the carrier is certified for aircraft use.
• Inflatable seat belts are NOT compatible
with this child restraint.
CARRIER INSTALLATION WITH VEHICLE SEAT BELT
• Carrier doesn’t move more than 1 inch side to side at the belt guides .
• Belts are secure and untwisted.
• Angle is correct when the vehicle is parked on level ground and the
red line on the carrier is level to the vehicle floor .
• Seating position is permitted by both UPPAbaby and your vehicle
manufacturer for use with the type of Vehicle Seat Belt.
• Carry handle is locked in any of the three (3) positions .
SAFETY CHECK
LAP BELT ONLY ROUTING METHOD
STEP 1: Route the lap belt through both guides on the carrier, and buckle
the seat belt.
STEP 2: Push the carrier into the vehicle seat bight (crease of the seat)
while pulling on the loose portion of the lap belt closest to the buckle.
1 2
Lap/ShoulderBelt LapOnlyBelt
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GENERAL USE
This child restraint has an adjustable head restraint and no-rethread harness
system that is easy to adjust to properly secure the child.
STEP 1: Adjust the head restraint by pulling on the adjuster tab and
sliding the head restraint up or down .
STEP 2: Position the head restraint so the harness rests at the child’s shoulders
or slightly below.
SIP CARRIAGE + HARNESS POSITIONING
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INFANT INSERT (4-8 LBS)
To ensure a better fit for smaller infants, we
recommend using the infant insert (included)
between 4 and 8 lbs. Remove infant insert
when infant begins growing on top of the
buckle making it difficult to buckle harness.
NOTE: Never use after market products with
this child restraint, unless approved by UPPAbaby.
HARNESS BUCKLE POSITIONING
Always position the buckle closest to the child. If the child is on top of the
buckle in the inner position, then adjust the buckle to the outer position.
STEP 1: Unbuckle the harness.
STEP 2: Flip carrier over, insert the metal clip
completely through the shell and seat pad.
STEP 3: Locate the appropriate buckle slot and
insert from the top completely through the
slot on the seat pad and shell.
NOTE: When using the inner slot with a small
infant, a rolled washed cloth or small blanket
may be placed in between the crotch of the
infant and the buckle.
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SECURING YOUR CHILD
PINCH TEST
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STEP 4: Pull up on the harness to
remove excess slack around the
child’s legs.
STEP 5: Pull the harness adjuster
strap to snugly adjust the harness
straps around your child.
STEP 6: Close chest clip and
position at armpit level. Make sure
the shoulder pads don’t interfere
with positioning the chest clip.
HARNESS SHOULD BE SNUG.
Pinch harness webbing at child’s
shoulders. If you can pinch
webbing, the harness is too
loose and should be tightened.
SECURING YOUR CHILD
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STEP 1: Loosen the harness by
pressing on the harness release
button and pulling out the
shoulder straps.
STEP 2: Open the chest clip,
unbuckle the harness, and tuck
the buckle tongues into the
side pockets to hold harness open.
STEP 3: Place baby in child restraint
making sure their body is making
full contact with the seating surface.
Place harness over child and insert
buckle tongues into the buckle until
a “click” is heard. Pull up on the
buckle tongues to make sure they
are locked.
NOTE: For smaller babies, it is
recommended to remove the
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Tuck-away canopy easily adjusts
to one of three (3) positions.
TO EXTEND CANOPY: Slowly
pull forward on main canopy frame
until resting in desired position.
TO RETRACT/STOW CANOPY:
Gently push downward on main
canopy frame allowing the center
support and canopy fabric to guide
into the storage compartment
in carrier.
TUCK-AWAY CANOPY
CARRY HANDLE
The carry handle must be locked in any three (3) positions when
in use: carry, store and stand.
To adjust the carry handle position, squeeze both handle adjustment
buttons and rotate forward or backward.
WARNING!
NEVER hang toys and other objects from the carry handle
when using in the vehicle. These products have not been
tested by UPPAbaby and therefore are not approved for
use with this child restraint.
STEP 1: Place carrier on base
until a click is heard .
STEP 2: Check for a secure
connection by pulling up on
carry handle .
STEP 1: Pull and hold carrier release
button on back of the carrier
STEP 2: Lift carrier off base.
RELEASING INFANT CARRIER FROM BASE
ATTACHING INFANT CARRIER TO BASE
NOTE: Handle can be in any of the
three (3) locked positions for use in
the vehicle.
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