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Cost
Quantity Total Cost
Crotch Strap/Buckle $4.99 X______= $ ______________
Harness Strap . . . . .$2.00 X______= $ ______________
Full Wrap Pad . . . .$39.99 X______= $ ______________
Cup Holder . . . . . . .$2.99 X______= $ ______________
Harness Retainer . . .$1.50 X______= $ ______________
Locking Clip . . . . . . .$2.50 X______= $ ______________
Tether Kit . . . . . . . .$9.99 X______= $ ______________
Latch Kit . . . . . . . .$24.99 X______= $ ______________
Instructions . . . . . . .$0.00 X______= $ ______________
This child
restraint is
designed for
use by children
whose:
Merchandise Total:
$
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Shipping and handling:
$ ______________
Weight:
5-80 pounds
(2.3-36.3 kg)
$100.01 to $150.00 . . . . .$10.95
$150.01 to $200.00 . . . . .$11.95
$200.01 and up . . . . . . . .$13.95
Outside Continental USA $10.00
Up to $25.00 . . . . . . . . . .$5.95
$25.01 to $50.00 . . . . . . .$6.95
$50.01 to $75.00 . . . . . . .$8.95
$75.01 to $100.00 . . . . . .$9.95
Height:
19-52 inches
(48-132.1 cm)
Sales Tax
$
____________
(Indiana, California,Arkansas, and Massachusetts residents add applicable
sales tax.)
Grand Total
$ ______________
No shipping and handling on instructions for quantities under 6. Add $.50 for
each instruction over 6, then add applicable shipping and handling.
Read all instructions
BEFORE USING this child restraint.
KEEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE.
Fill O ut For Credit Card
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Failure to follow the warnings on the labels
and in the instruction m anual can result in
the death or serious injury of your child.
Para recibir las instrucciones en español, llame al
1-800-544-1108 o solicitarse por escrito al dirección por arriba.
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!
!
WARNING
WARNING
Failure to follow these warnings can result in
the serious injury or death of your child. To
help you recognize those instructions which
are m ost critical for your child’s safety, we
The vehicle or LATCH belt m ust stay
tight at the belt path.W hen you switch from
one m ode to the next, review the sections of
this instruction m anual that apply to that
m ode. If you don’t, your child could be
seriously injured or killed.
use this sym bol
:
According to accident statistics, children
are safer when properly restrained in the
rear seating positions than in the front
seating positions.
Never take your child out of the child
restraint or try to tend to your child’s needs
while the vehicle is m oving. Never leave
child unattended.
Never place a child rear-facing in a
seating position with an active frontal
airbag.
Do not use a child restraint with dam aged
or m issing parts.
Do not use cut, frayed or dam aged
harnesses.
This child restraint m ust always face the
rear of the vehicle and be in the fully
reclined position when the child weighs
between 5-35 lbs. (2.3-16 kg) and is less than
one year old.
Do not substitute parts or try to m odify
the child restraint in any way.
Do not use a child restraint that has been
in a crash.You m ust get a new child
restraint.
Never place a child less than one year old
forward facing.
Check vehicle instructions for m ore
Use the child restraint only on vehicle
seats that face forward. Do not use on seats
that face the sides or rear of the vehicle.
inform ation about air bag/child restraint use.
Make sure the harness height is correct
for your child’s size.
Check the vehicle or LATCH belt before
each use. Use only if the belt can be
tightened properly and securely.
The harness m ust be snug.
Do not lubricate buckles and fasteners.
This child restraint should be securely
belted in the vehicle even when not in use. In
a crash or sudden stop, an unsecured child
restraint could injure other occupants.
Dorel Juvenile Group does not recom m end
the use of any child restraint accessories
except those provided by DJG.
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Registra tion a nd Reca ll Inform a tion
!
WARNING
Do not use this child restraint if the
m idpoint of your child’s head is above the
top of the child restraint’s headrest.
Child restraints could be recalled for safety reasons.You
must register this restraint to be reached in a recall.
Send your name, address and the restraint’s model
number and manufacturing date to:
Never allow any child to play with this
child restraint; it is not a toy.
Dorel Juvenile Group, Inc.
PO Box 2609, Columbus, IN 47202-2609
or call 1-800-544-1108
Secure the top anchorage strap (tether)
provided with this child restraint as specified
in both the vehicle and child restraint
m anufacturer's instructions.
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.
Do not rem ove any of the warning labels
or other labels on the child restraint.
Placing your child in a hot child restraint
m ay result in burns.
Do not use this child restraint without the
seat pad.
Read instructions for other warnings.
Gen era l a n d Wa rm Wea th er Use
Aircra ft In sta lla tion
To help protect your vehicle seat’s upholstery from
damage, use a towel underneath and behind child
restraint.
To avoid your child being seriously burned, take
the following precautions:
This child restraint is certified for aircraft use only when
used with the internal harness. Do not use as a belt-
positioning seat because aircraft seats do not have
shoulder belts. Use on forward-facing aircraft seats only
and in a position where the lap belt can be tightened
securely.This child restraint is installed in an aircraft seat
the same way it is installed in a vehicle.
1. Park in the shade or where sun does not
directly hit the child restraint.
2. Cover the child restraint with a sheet or blanket
when not in use.
Use the child restraint only with F.A.A. certified
equipment. Contact the airline prior to taking a child
restraint on board in order to comply with their specific
3. Check for hot seat and buckles before placing child in
regulations.
child restraint.
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Un d ersta n d in g You r Veh icle
Your vehicle’s features may be considerably different than
those pictured here. Consult your vehicle owner’s manual
to help identify your vehicle’s specific features.
A
B
D
C
E
A.Anchor Bracket
For Top Anchorage Strap
(Forward-facing only)
D. Air Bag
(Consult your vehicle
owner’s manual for all air
bag locations)
B. LATCH Anchors
(In seat bight)
E. Seat Bight
(Where seat cushions
meet)
C. Seat Buckles
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Ch ild Restra in t Pa rts
A
Front
Back
B
A
C
M
D
E
G
F
N
L
H
I
O
J
Q
P
K
K. Harness
O. Splitter Plate
A. Shoulder Belt
Guide
F. Body Pillow
Adjustm ent Strap
(on select m odels)
P. Instructions
Q. LATCH Belt
B. Adjustable
Headrest
L. Cup Holder
G. Harness Strap
(on select m odels)
(m ay be between
pad and shell)
H. Buckle Plate
I. Buckle
C. Harness Guides
(on select m odels)
M. Top Anchorage
(Tether) Strap &
Hook
J. Harness Release
Lever
D. Harness Covers
(on select m odels)
N. Locking Clip
(behind harness)
E. Harness Retainer
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Ch oosin g Restra in t a n d Position
Prepa rin g Ch ild Restra in t to Fit
You r Ch ild
You MUST m ake these adjustm ents with your
child before you install the child restraint in the
vehicle.
Your child’s height, weight and age determine how your
child restraint should be placed in the vehicle and which
restraint should be used.
5-35 lbs (2.3-16 kg)
19-36 in. (48-91 cm )
Make sure LATCH belt
1
packaging is pulled free of
child restraint shell.
Rear-Facing using
5-point harness
Child and child restraint
face the back of the vehicle
and are placed in the back
seat.
Lo
do
rel
ou
Install Cup Holder (on
2
select m odels): Pull pad
off corner and place cup
holder on shell. Make
certain cup holder snaps
into place. Replace
pad. Cup holder
22-40 lbs (10.1-18 kg)
34-43 in. (85.1-110 cm )
and Over 1 Year Old
Forward-Facing using
5-point harness
Child and child restraint
face the front of the vehicle
and are placed in the back
seat.
can be on either
side.
Loosen harness by pushing
down on the harness
release lever while pulling
out on the harness.
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40-80 lbs (18.1-36.3 kg)
43-52 in. (110.1-132.1 cm )
and Over 1 Year Old
Depending on your model,
the harness
Belt-Positioning Booster
using vehicle
release lever
lap/shoulder belt
com bination
may be under a
flap on the pad
in the front of
restraint.
Child and child restraint
face the front of the vehicle
and are placed in the back
seat. 5-point harness is
removed.
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Determine which of the
three available buckle slots
is both comfortable and
snug. Refer to “Removal
of Harness” to adjust
buckle.
Press on harness retainer
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8
release button and pull
apart.
1
2
3
NOTE: You must use the
1st and 2nd crotch strap
slots rear-facing. The 3rd
slot is for forward-facing
only.
Press red button on
5
6
buckle to release the
buckle plates. Place
harness over sides of child
restraint.
Check Harness Height
9
Harness
Guide
Rear-Facing Position:
Harness guide must be
even with or just below
the shoulders.
Lift headrest to the highest
position by pulling headrest
out while sliding up. This
will expose all harness
slots.
Forward-Facing
Position: Harness guide
must be even with or
just above the shoulders.
If the harness guide is below the child’s shoulders in
the highest
harness location and the child weighs at least 40 lbs.
(18.1 kg) and is over 1 year old, convert the seat to a
belt-positioning booster.
Place the child’s bottom
and back flat against the
child restraint.This will
increase comfort and allow
the harness to properly
tighten.
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For Mod els With A Bod y Pillow
Determine which set of
10
harness guide slots works
best for your child. Adjust if
needed.
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To change harness
Rethread harness into
new harness guide
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16
11
location:
From the back of the seat,
remove harness from
splitter plate.
location. Make sure
harness does not twist.
Refasten harness to
splitter plate. Make sure
harness does not twist.
Pull harness through the
12
harness guides from the
front.
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WARNING
Failure to reattach the harness correctly,
can result in serious injury or death.
From back of child
Position headrest behind
13
restraint, remove harness
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the child’s head.
guides by pushing down on
one edge with one hand
and pulling out from the
front side with the other.
NOTE: Headrest must be
positioned above the
harness straps.
For Mod els With ou t A Bod y Pillow
Lift the bottom of headrest
Snap in the optional
10A
to determine which set of
harness guide slots works
best for your child. Adjust
if needed.
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harness guides with body
pillow into the new
harness slots.
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Refasten harness to
splitter plate. Make sure
harness does not twist.
To change harness
11A
14A
location:
From the back of the seat,
remove harness from
splitter plate.
!
WARNING
Failure to reattach the harness correctly,
can result in serious injury or death.
Lower headrest so slots in
15A
shell match slots in
headrest. Thread harness
straps into headrest pad.
Pull harness through the
12A
harness slots from the
front.
Place child in child
restraint.
Ha rn ess Covers (on select m od els)
Harness covers help
provide comfort to the
neck. For harness covers
to fit correctly, you may
have to fit the upper ends
of the covers through the
harness slots. To remove
the harness covers,
Rethread harness into
13A
new harness slot location.
unthread the harness from
splitter plate (see
Make sure harness does
not twist.
“Removal of Harness”
section). Slide covers off
harness and refasten
harness to splitter plate.
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Pull on harness adjustment
strap to tighten harness
snugly.
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Secu rin g You r Ch ild in th e Ch ild
Restra in t
NOTE: Depending on your model, follow the unbuckling
NOTE: A snug strap
should not allow any slack.
It lies in a relatively
and buckling steps that matches your buckle plates.
Position harness straps
straight line without
1
over the child’s shoulders.
sagging. It does not press
on the child’s flesh or push
the child’s body into an
unnatural position.
Position the harness
retainer at mid-chest (even
with armpits), away from
the child’s neck.
5
Push each buckle plate
2
3
into buckle until you hear
a “click”. Remember to
always pull up on harness
straps to make sure buckle
is locked tightly.
!
WARNING:
Failure to fasten and tighten the harness
system correctly can result in serious injury
or death.
Snap the harness retainer
together.
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Reclin in g th e Ch ild Restra in t
Rem ovin g You r Ch ild from th e
Ch ild Restra in t
This child restraint has 2
recline positions: upright
and reclined.
1
Loosen harness by pushing
1
down on the harness
release lever while pulling
out on the harness.
Remove child.
Rear-Facing - Must be
reclined.
Forward-Facing -
Reclined or upright.
Depending on your model,
the harness release lever
may be under a flap on the
pad in the front of the
child
Belt-Positioning
Booster - Must be fully-
upright.
restraint.
To recline, pull down on
recline stand and rotate
forward.
2
For upright position, rotate
recline stand back and
push upward to lock in
position.
Press on release button
and pull apart.
2
3
Press red button on
buckle to release the
buckle plates. Place
harness over sides of child
restraint.
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Ch oosin g LATCH or Veh icle Belts
Th e LATCH System
Kn owin g You r Veh icle Belts
Not all vehicle belts will work with this child restraint. You
must determine if your vehicles belts are compatible with
this child restraint. If you will use the LATCH system,
refer to the LATCH section.
ELR - Em ergency Locking Retractor Belts
Definition:These belts only lock in a sudden stop or crash.
To see if you have this type of belt, pull on the lap belt, let
it return part way, then pull on it again. If it moves freely, it
is an ELR belt and the child restraint could work loose
during normal driving. Refer to your vehicle owner’s
manual.
Some ELR belts will convert to Automatic Locking
Retractor (ALR) belts if you pull the belt all the way out.
Refer to your vehicle owner’s manual.
ELR shoulder belts either require a locking clip or cannot
be used with any child restraint. Note:You may use an
ELR lap and shoulder belt when using this seat as belt-
positioning booster; no locking clip is required.
LATCH means Lower
Anchor bars
Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren. Not all vehicles
manufactured before
September 2002 were
equipped with LATCH.
The LATCH system allows
a child restraint to be
secured in the vehicle
without using the vehicle
belt system and can ONLY
be used in vehicles that
have the anchor bars
installed.
ELR lap-only belts must be replaced with a manual belt;
contact your vehicle dealer. A locking clip will not correct
this problem.
Check your vehicle
owner’s manual to see
which seating positions
may be equipped with the
LATCH system.
Autom atic/Passive vehicle seat belts
An automatic (passive) 2-point belt has no lap belt.You
must install a lap belt to secure a child restraint.You may
also need to install an extra lap belt for an automatic 3-
point belt. Refer to the vehicle owner’s manual. A locking
clip will not correct this problem.
Veh icle Belts
If LATCH is not an option,
you will use your vehicle’s
belts. There are some
vehicle belts that will not
work with a child restraint
or will require special
attention. See next page
for specific instructions.
Vehicle belt too short
Contact your vehicle dealer for a seat belt extender.
Belts in center of the door or side panel (A) or
m iddle of the vehicle seat cushion (B).
You must move the child
A
B
restraint to another seating
location.A locking clip will not
fix this problem.
See “Locking Clip” section.
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Manual Belts
1
Lockin g Clip
Manual lap belts are
NOTE: You do not need a locking clip when using this
seat as a belt-positioning booster. Remove the locking clip
when the seat belt is not being used with a child restraint.
The locking clip is located on the back of the seat. A
locking clip will not fix all types of seat belt problems.
common in the center
rear seat and can allow the
child restraint to loosen
when it is tilted or jarred.
After tightening the lap
belt securely, tilt and push
the child restraint forward
and to both sides. If no
loosening occurs, your
child restraint should be
secure.
Before you put your child restraint in the vehicle, buckle the
lap/shoulder belt. Pull on the lap belt portion. If it loosens or
slips, you must either use a locking clip to hold the seat belt
tight or move the child restraint to another seating location.
Thread both vehicle lap
1
2
and shoulder belts through
the slot (as shown) and
out other side. Buckle.
Pull up on shoulder belt
until all slack is out and lap
belt is tight.
If loosening does occur, try
the following: If the buckle
plate slides on the belt,
turn the buckle plate over.
2
Latch plate
If the buckle slides, turn
the buckle. Refasten the
vehicle lap belt.The release
button should face out
after twisting so that it is
easy to reach in an
Buckle
Grasp both vehicle belts
together just behind the
buckle plate and unbuckle.
emergency.
NOTE: If the buckle plate
ends up behind the child
restraint, grasp the belts to
the outside of the child
restraint, as close to the
buckle plate as possible.
If the lap belt continues to
loosen, the child restraint
must be moved to
another location in the
vehicle.A locking clip will
not correct this problem;
see your vehicle owner’s
manual.
Twist vehicle seat belt and
latch plate (or buckle)
Thread both portions of
the vehicle belt onto the
locking clip, as close to the
buckle plate as possible.
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WARNING
Failure to check and adjust the m anual belt
as described above can result in serious
injury or death.
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Position locking clip about
1 in. (2.5 cm) from vehicle
belt’s buckle plate.
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Rea r-Fa cin g Use
Lap/Shoulder Belt
Lap Belt
Refer to the “Choosing
Restraint and Position”
section to determine if
your child should be in
the rear-facing position.
Rebuckle belt. Lap belt
portion should now be
tight. If not, remove
locking clip and repeat all
steps.
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LATCH Belt
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WARNING:
This child restraint m ust always face the
rear of the vehicle and be in the fully
reclined position when the child weighs
between 5-35 lbs. (2.3-16 kg) and is less
than one year old.
Never place a child rear-facing in a
seating position with an active
frontal airbag. This can result in
serious injury or death.
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Rea r-Fa cin g In sta lla tion with
Veh icle Belt:
Rea r-Fa cin g In sta lla tion
After deciding whether to use your Vehicle Belts or
LATCH, be sure to read the warnings below as they
pertain to both systems.
Place child restraint rear-
1
facing in the back seat.
With child restraint in the
most reclined position,
make sure level lines on
shoulder belt guide are
level with ground. Adjust
child restraint if needed.
To use the child restraint
rear-facing, make sure
recline stand is folded
under seat.
NOTE: Do not use the
top anchorage strap
(tether) in the rear-facing
position.The top anchorage strap and hook should be
placed under the child restraint.
Thread the vehicle lap or
2
lap/shoulder belt
combination through the
rear-facing belt slot.
When LATCH is not
available, fasten belt hooks
on side of child restraint as
shown.
Thread UNDER seat pad
3
in front of the buckle
strap and out opposite
side. Buckle vehicle belt.
Do not place vehicle
belt over child’s legs.
!
WARNING:
A loose top anchorage (tether) strap can
result in serious injury or death.
NOTE: The crotch strap
must be in the 1st and
2nd crotch strap slots (see “Preparing Child Restraint
to Fit Your Child” section). The 3rd slot is for
forward-facing only.
A loose LATCH system can result in
serious injury or death.
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Push down firmly on the
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Rea r-Fa cin g In sta lla tion with
LATCH: In sta ll LATCH Belt
child restraint and pull up
on belt to tighten. For a
manual belt, refer to
“KnowingYour Vehicle
Belts” section. Pull up on
shoulder strap to remove
any slack.
Do not use the LATCH
1
system along with the
adult lap or lap/shoulder
belt.
To thread LATCH belts:
Pull the seat pad off the
front corners of shell.
With weakest hand at belt
path, tilt and push the
5
child restraint forward and
back, and from side to
side. If the seat belts do
not loosen, your child
restraint should be secure.
LATCH adjuster can be
on either side, but belt
should not be twisted.
2
NOTE: Some “play” from
front to back or about an
inch from side to side is
acceptable. If it moves
more, review “Knowing
Your Vehicle Belts” and
“The Locking Clip”
Route entire LATCH
belt through the upper
slot in side of shell.
sections.
NOTE: Locking clip is
After checking for hot
seat and buckles, secure
shown installed.
child as described in “SecuringYour Child in the Child
Restraint” section.
Reach under pad, pull
one LATCH hook
between rear harness
slot and buckle strap.
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! WARNING
Using this child restraint in any vehicle seat
where the lap belt cannot be tightened
securely and properly or where it can be
loosened by pulling on it, can result in
serious injury or death.
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Push LATCH hook
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Rea r-Fa cin g In sta lla tion with
LATCH: In sta ll in Veh icle
through the rear-facing
belt path slot.
Place child restraint rear-
1
facing in the back seat.
With child restraint in
the most reclined
position, make sure level
to ground line on the
shoulder belt guides are
level with ground.
Adjust child restraint if
needed. NOTE: Do
not use the top
anchorage strap (tether)
in the rear-facing
position.The top
Pull other end of LATCH
5
hook in front of the buckle
strap.
NOTE: The crotch strap
must be in the 1st and 2nd
crotch strap slots (see
“Preparing Child Restraint
to Fit Your Child” section).
The 3rd slot is for
anchorage strap and
hook should be placed
under the child
forward-facing only.
restraint.
Push LATCH hook
Fasten one LATCH belt
hook to the anchor in
the vehicle seat located
in the vehicle seat bight.
Repeat for other side of
child restraint. See your
vehicle owner’s manual
for more information.
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2
3
through the other rear-
facing belt path slot.
Push down firmly on the
child restraint and pull up
on the loop to tighten
belt.
Put seat pad back over
corners of shell.
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Completed threading of
the LATCH system rear-
facing is shown.
continued on next page.
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With weakest hand at
belt path, tilt and push the
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Forwa rd -Fa cin g Use
child restraint forward
and back, and from side
to side. If the LATCH
belts do not loosen, your
child restraint should be
secure.
NOTE: Some “play” from front to back or about an
inch from side to side is acceptable.
If you cannot get the child restraint to remain tight, do
not use the child restraint in this seating location with
this LATCH system.
Lap Belt
Lap/Shoulder Belt
After checking for hot seat
5
and buckles, place child in
Refer to the “Choosing
Restraint and Position”
section to make sure your
child is at the proper
weight and height to face
forward.
child restraint. See
“SecuringYour Child in the
Child Restraint” section.
To release LATCH:
Remove child from child
6
restraint. Press down
firmly on adjuster side of
child restraint and press
release button on adjuster
to release tension as
shown. Unhook LATCH
from bar.
LATCH Belt
!
WARNING:
Using this child restraint in any vehicle
seat where the lap or LATCH belts cannot
be tightened securely and properly or
where it can be loosened by pulling on it,
can result in serious injury or death.
!
WARNING
LATCH hooks MUST be securely fastened.
Failure to do this can result in injury or
death.
Check vehicle instructions for m ore
inform ation about air bag/child restraint
use.
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Forwa rd -Fa cin g In sta lla tion
Forwa rd -Fa cin g In sta lla tion with
Veh icle Belts:
After deciding whether to use your Vehicle Belts or
LATCH, be sure to read the warnings below as they
pertain to both systems.
Connect and tighten
harness straps prior to
1
installing in vehicle.
Place child restraint
flush against the back of
the vehicle seat
To install the child restraint,
use either the recline mode
or upright mode. For
forward-facing in the
back seat.
upright mode, rotate
recline stand down and
out, then push up to lock.
The recline position is to
be used only to install
the child restraint flush
against the back of the
vehicle seat back, if
needed.
Thread the vehicle lap
belt or lap/shoulder belt
2
combination through the
forward-facing belt path
and out other side.
Buckle.
When LATCH is not
available, fasten belt hooks
on side of child restraint as
shown.
Place one knee in the
child restraint and push
3
down firmly while
pulling up on belt to
tighten. For a manual
belt, refer to “Knowing
Your Vehicle Belt”
section.
!
WARNING:
A loose LATCH system can result in
serious injury or death.
continued on next page.
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With knee still in child
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Forwa rd -Fa cin g In sta lla tion with
LATCH Belt: In sta ll LATCH Belt
restraint, attach hook to
anchor in vehicle. Push
down firmly and tighten
top anchorage strap.
NOTE: Do not use
1
LATCH system along
To adjust top anchorage strap: See “Adjusting Top
Anchorage Strap” section.
If your vehicle does not have an anchor bracket,
tuck the top anchorage strap’s hook under the child
restraint.
with the adult lap or
lap/shoulder belt.
NOTE:
Route LATCH belt
through upper slot in side
of shell.
With weakest hand at belt
path, tilt and push the
5
child restraint forward
and back, and from side to
side. If the seat belts do
not loosen, your child
restraint should be
secure.
NOTE: Some “play” from
front to back or about an
inch from side to side is
acceptable. If it moves
more, review “Knowing
Your Vehicle Belts” and
“The Locking Clip”
sections.
Pull one LATCH hook
2
across the back and out
the other side.
The LATCH adjuster can
be on either side, but the
belt should not be
twisted.
NOTE: Locking clip is
shown installed.
Connect and tighten
!
WARNING
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harness straps prior to
Using this child restraint in any vehicle seat
where the lap belt cannot be tightened
securely and properly or where it can be
loosened by pulling on it, can result in
serious injury or death.
installing in vehicle.
Place child restraint
flush against the back of
the vehicle seat
forward-facing in the
back seat.
After checking for hot seat
The recline position is to
be used only to install
the child restraint flush
against the back of the
vehicle seat back, if
needed.
6
and buckles, place your
child in the child restraint
as described in the
“SecuringYour Child in the
Child Restraint” section.
continued on next page.
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Fasten one LATCH belt
With weakest hand at
belt path, tilt and push
the child restraint
forward and back, and
from side to side. If the
LATCH belts do not
loosen, your child
restraint should be
secure.
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7
hook to the anchor in the
vehicle seat located in the
vehicle seat bight. Repeat
for other side of child
restraint. See your vehicle
owner’s manual for
locations and more
information.
NOTE: Some “play”
from front to back or
about an inch from side
to side is acceptable.
If the child restraint does
not remain tight, do not use the child restraint in this
seating location with this LATCH system.
Place one knee in the child
5
restraint and push down
firmly while pulling up on
the loop to tighten belt.
!
WARNING
LATCH hooks MUST be securely fastened.
Failure to do this can result in serious
injury or death.
After checking for hot
seat and buckles, place
8
your child in the child
restraint as described in
the “SecuringYour Child
in the Child Restraint”
section.
With knee still in child
6
To release LATCH:
restraint, attach hook to
9
Remove child from child
anchor in vehicle. Push
down firmly and tighten
top anchorage strap.
restraint. Press down
firmly on adjuster side
of child restraint and
press release button on
adjuster to release
To adjust top anchorage
strap: See “Adjusting Top
Anchorage Strap” section.
tension as shown.
Unhook LATCH from
bar.
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Ad ju stin g th e Top An ch ora ge
Stra p
Belt-Position in g Booster Use
Refer to the “Choosing
The top anchorage strap (tether) is used for the forward-
facing position only.
Most vehicles made after 9/1/99 already have the anchor
hardware for a top anchorage strap. Refer to your
owner’s manual or call your dealer.
Storage ofTop Anchorage Strap:
Rear-Facing position: Place top anchorage
strap over the back of the child restraint with
the anchor hook secured under the child
restraint.
Restraint and Position”
section to make sure
your child is at the
proper weight and
height to use the belt-
positioning booster.
Belt-Positioning Booster position: Place
top anchorage strap behind the seat with the
anchor hook under the seat.
Lap/Shoulder Belt
To Attach Top
Do not use LATCH
when using the belt-
positioning booster.
Anchorage Strap:
Put knee in child
restraint and push down;
attach hook to anchor in
vehicle.
You MUST fasten the
LATCH belt hooks on
side of child restraint as
shown.
To Adjust Top
Pull loose
Anchorage Strap:
end to
When your child is over
40 lbs. (18.1 kg) or 43”
(110.1 cm) and over 1
year old, you must
To tighten; pull on free
tighten
end of top anchorage
strap.
remove the harness and
use this seat as a belt-
positioning booster.
To loosen; lift up on top
anchorage lock and push
lock toward top
Lift up to
loosen
!
WARNING
anchorage hook.
A loose LATCH system can result in
serious injury or death.
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From bottom of seat,
locate buckle’s metal
clip.
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Rem ova l of Ha rn ess
Harness m ust be rem oved for use as a
belt-positioning booster.
From the back of the seat,
1
2
3
unfasten harness straps
from splitter plate.
Insert metal clip up
through the shell and
pad. From the front, pull
buckle free from shell
and pad. Lock buckle
plates into buckle for
future use.
5
Pull harness adjustment
strap as far out as possible.
Pull harness through the
slots from the front.
Unthread harness from the
harness retainer.
Unthread harness from the
buckle plates.
Pull harness out of shell.
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Secure the shoulder belt
through one of the
notches in the shoulder
belt guide.The belt
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Belt-Position in g Booster
In sta lla tion
should cross the base of
the child's neck and lie
across the chest (not the
face or neck). Pull up on
the shoulder belt to
tighten.
Child restraint must be in
1
the upright position.
Rotate recline stand out
and push upward to lock
in position.
Check periodically to
ensure that your child has
not moved out of position
and loosened the
shoulder belt.
Place booster seat against
the back of the vehicle
seat.Tuck the top
2
!
WARNING
anchorage hook under the
child restraint. Have child
sit in seat with his back
and bottom fully in the
seat.
Check vehicle instructions for m ore
inform ation about air bag/child restraint
use.
Do Not Use only the lap
belt when using this seat
as a belt-positioning
booster without the
internal harness.
The shoulder belt m ust
always be adjusted snugly
across the child’s chest.
Place lap belt across child’s
thighs. Lock buckle.
3
NEVER place the
shoulder belt under the
child’s arm s.
Use only the vehicle’s lap and shoulder
belt system when restraining the child in
this booster seat.
Failure to follow these warnings can
result in serious injury or death to your
child.
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Thread the harness down
through slot on left side of
shell (1), across bottom of
seat (2) and up through
slot on right side (3).
6
4
Rein sta ll Ha rn ess
Reinstall Harness:
1
Fit the buckle strap down
through one of the three
slots in the seat. Make
sure buckle faces out.
5
Thread one buckle plate
onto harness from back to
front (4).Thread the
harness retainer (5). Do
the same to the other
harness end. Make sure
the harness is not twisted.
4
1
3
From the bottom of seat,
2
2
pull buckle metal clip
Push harness ends through
upper slots in shell (6).
completely through pad
and shell.
NOTE: The crotch strap
must be in the 1st and
2nd crotch strap slots for
rear facing (see “Preparing
Child Restraint to Fit Your
Child” section). The 3rd
slot is for forward-facing
only.
!
WARNING
Failure to reattach the buckle and harness
correctly can result in serious injury or
death.
Pull up on buckle to make
3
sure buckle’s metal plate is
completely through the
pad and shell.
Fit loops on harness ends
onto the splitter plate.
5
!
WARNING
Failure to place buckle’s m etal plate
com pletely through pad and shell can result
in serious injury or death to the child.
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Remove harness guides in
bottom of seat with one
hand while pulling through
the front with the other.
4
Rem ovin g Sea t Pa d for Clea n in g
Remove harness as described in the “Belt-Positioning
Booster” section.
!
WARNING
Do not use this child restraint without the
seat pad. Failure to do this can result in
serious injury.
From back of child
5
6
Remove headrest pad.
restraint, remove upper
harness guides by pushing
down on one edge with
one hand and pulling out
from the front side with
the other. Remove body
pillow.
1
Remove elastic straps on
both sides of child restraint.
From the back of child
2
restraint, remove the top
elastic straps.
Pull pad out from under
buckle cover and work it
off the shell.
Remove elastic straps from
bottom of child restraint
7
3
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Work pad around headrest
and remove from plastic
shell.
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Trou blesh ootin g
ꢀ1. If your child restraint is not held securely
by the belt:
Press down firmly on the child restraint and remove all the
slack in the belt. Make sure the belt buckle is not up against
the child restraint where the belt cannot be tightened.
Review “Locking Clip” and “Adjusting the Top Anchorage
Strap” sections. If you cannot secure the child restraint
tightly, move it to another seating location.
ꢀ2. If the child restraint buckle or harness
adjustm ent lever sticks or you cannot get the straps
tight enough around child:
DO NOT LUBRICATE. Check around buckle and harness
release lever for dropped food, sticky spilled drinks, dirt,
leaves, etc. Clean with warm water and/or remove object
with tweezers. If you cannot get the harness to adjust and
remain tight with the buckle securely locked, do not use the
child restraint.
Hand wash with warm sudsy water, rinse clean and air
dry. Do not use bleach or other harsh cleaners. Do not
dry clean.
Spot clean harness straps. Do not machine wash.
ꢀ3. If your harness twists or ropes:
Replace seat pad by reversing order; Starting from
bottom of child restraint, slip pad on shell; tuck in pad
around harness adjuster. Pull pad up and around
headrest. Attach the elastic straps on both sides. Make
sure pad is under headrest and replace lower harness
guides. Put pad on headrest. Replace body pillow and
upper harness guides. Rethread harness (see belt-
positioning booster section).
Straighten the harness each time you put your child in the
seat to help prevent twisting. Lock the buckle and tighten
harness and it will be ready for next use.
ꢀ4. If your infant sits too upright in the rear-facing
position:
If your vehicle seat slopes so
much that your infant is sitting
upright, you may place a rolled
towel under the front of the
child restraint so that the level
line on the shoulder belt guide is
level (horizontal). Check often to
be sure padding is still in place
and the vehicle belt is tight.
!
WARNING
Using padding that tilts the child restraint
farther back than the level-to-ground line
can result in serious injury or death.
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Wa rra n ty
Dorel Juvenile Group, Inc. (DJG) warrants this product to the
original retail purchaser as follows:
This product is warranted against defective materials or
workmanship for seven years from the date of original
purchase. An original receipt is required to validate
your warranty. DJG will, at its option, provide replacement
parts or replace this product. DJG reserves the right to
substitute if the part or model has been discontinued.
To make a claim under this warranty you may contact us at
write to DJG, Consumer Relations Department, P O Box
2609, Columbus, IN 47202-2609, or call 1-800-544-1108 from
7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. EST Monday through Thursday and from
7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Proof of purchase is
required and shipping charges are the responsibility of
the consum er.
Warranty Lim itations:
This warranty does not include damages which arise from
misuse or abuse of this product.
Lim itation of Dam ages:
The warranty and remedies as set forth are exclusive and in
lieu of all others, oral or written, expressed or implied. In no
event will DJG or the dealer selling this product be liable to
you for any damages, including incidental or consequential
damages, arising out of the use or inability to use this product.
Lim itation of warranties and other warranty term s
and state law rights:
Any implied warranties, including implied warranties of the
merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, shall be
limited to the duration and terms of the express written
warranty. Some states do not allow limitations as to how long
an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations
may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal
rights, and you may have other rights, which vary from state to
state. Neither DJG nor the dealer selling this product
authorized any person to create for it any other warranty,
obligation, or liability in connection with this product.
PLEASE COMPLETE AND MAIL THE PRE-ADDRESSED
OWNER REGISTRATION CARD WITHIN (30) DAYS OF
PURCHASE TO EXPEDITE WARRANTY CLAIMS AND TO
VERIFY THE ORIGINAL DATE OF PURCHASE.
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Repla cem en t Pa rts Ord er Form
Complete the form below. Your model number with color
code and manufacturer date code MUST be included on the
form to ensure proper replacement parts. Your model number
with color code and the date code can be found on a sticker
on the side of child restraint. Payment in U.S. dollars must
accompany your order. Choose parts needed from the list on
next page.
Return the form with payment to:
Dorel Juvenile Group, Inc.
Consum er Relations Departm ent
P.O. Box 2609
Colum bus, IN 47202-2609
Fax orders to: 1-800-207-8182
Please make money orders payable to Dorel Juvenile Group,
Inc. Fill in the area below to charge to Visa or Mastercard. We
do not accept personal checks or Discover Card. All outside
of U.S. and Canada MUST use credit card.
Ship To (Please Print): ________________________________
Name: ____________________________________________
Address: __________________________________________
City:______________________________________________
State/Province:________________________Zip __________
Telephone: ________________________________________
Email Address:______________________________________
We MUST have this inform ation to process your
order :
Model Num ber (5 digits & 3 letters): ______________
Manufacture Date (m m /dd/yyyy): ________________
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