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Common questions
Common Questions
10 totalWhat should I do if my car's seat belt won't lock properly?
Check your vehicle owner’s manual and follow the instructions for locking a child restraint with a vehicle belt. Common options include adjusting retractors or using latch plates to secure the belt. Refer to pages 55-56 of this manual and check if a locking clip is needed (Page 29)
How do I install the car seat for a rear-facing position?
Place the child restraint in back seat, facing rear. Route the lower anchor belt through the rear-facing belt path, pull across to opposite side, attach hooks to vehicle’s lower anchors, tighten belt placing hand inside and pushing firmly down while pulling free end tightly (Pages 34-35)
What steps should I take if the harness twists?
Straighten out any twisted portions of the harness each time you put your child in the restraint. Then lock the buckle and tighten it to keep ready for next use (Page 59)
How do I properly store the tether strap when not in use?
When storing the tether strap, attach its hook to the tether anchor designated by your vehicle manufacturer or alternatively to storage attachments on the base. Remove any slack as directed (Page 43)
What is recommended if my child exceeds the weight limit for rear-facing use?
If your child weighs more than 40 lbs (18 kg), you must transition to forward-facing installation using either lower anchors or vehicle seat belts, as applicable. Follow instructions beginning on page 43 (Page 27)
How do I tighten the harness correctly?
To ensure correct tightening of the harness, pull up on chest clip to place at mid-chest level as directed. Then check for pinch points by pinching straps vertically; if they slip from fingers, adjust accordingly until snug but not too tight (Page 12)
Full Manual
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Grow and Go 3-in-1 Car Seat rear-facing child restraint
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5-40 lb (2.3-18 kg) and 19-40 in. (48-101.6 cm)
forward-facing child restraint 22-65 lb (10.1-29 kg) and 29-49 in. (73.6-125 cm) and at least 1 year old
booster seat 40-100 lb (18.1-45.4 kg) and 43-52 in. (110.1-132.1 cm)
############ KEEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE.
Read all instructions before using this child restraint.
Failure to follow the warnings on the labels and in the instruction manual can result in serious injury or death to your child.
######### Choosing Rear Facing, Forward Facing, or Booster Seat
Your child’s height, weight, and age determine how your child restraint should be placed in the vehicle.
Please talk to your doctor about the best option for your child.
REAR FACING 5-40 lb (2.3-18 kg) 19-40 in. (48-101.6 cm)
Children up to 1 year of age must ride rear facing. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children remain rear facing until they are at least 2 years old. In this child restraint, your child can remain rear facing up to 40 lb (18 kg) and up to 40 in. (101.6 cm).
######### FORWARD FACING 22-65 lb (10.1-29 kg) 29-49 in. (73.6-125 cm) At least 1 year old
BOOSTER SEAT 40-100 lb (18.1-45.4 kg) 43-52 in. (110.1-132.1 cm)
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children remain in a fi ve-point harness until they outgrow their forward-facing harnessed child restraint.
This typically occurs around age 4, but some children outgrow them sooner and others not until later.
##### WARNING: Verify your child’s weight and height (do not guess) before choosing the child restraint’s placement.
Lower Anchor Belt Install Page 34
See page 3 to adjust internal harness system
Vehicle Belt Install Page 39
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Lower Anchor Belt Install Page 45
Do not install by this method for a child weighing more than 40 lbs (18 kg).
See page 3 to adjust internal harness system
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Vehicle Belt Install Page 49
Lap and Shoulder Belt Install Page 53
See page 15 to store internal harness system
Table of Contents Getting Started..................................... 1 Parts of the Child Restraint .......................................1 Prepare Child Restraint to Fit Your Child ....................3 How Does Your Child Fit? .........................................5 Changing Position of Buckle .....................................6 Adjusting Headrest/Harness Height ............................8 Harness System Adjustments for Smaller Infants ........9 Securing Child in Child Restraint ...............................12 General Use ........................................... 14 Reclining Child Restraint ..........................................14 Storing Harness System ...........................................15 Removing Seat Pad for Cleaning ...............................18 Installing Harness System ........................................21 Accessories on Select Models ..................................24 Safety Information............................... 25
Child Restraint Use ..................................................25 Installation in Vehicle ...............................................25 Vehicle Seating Position ...........................................26
##### Vehicle Information ............................. 27
Choosing Lower Anchor or Vehicle Belts ....................27 Knowing Your Vehicle Belts .......................................29 Aircraft Information .................................................32
##### Rear Facing ........................................... 33
Lower Anchor Belt Installation ............................34 Vehicle Belt Installation .....................................39
##### Forward Facing .................................... 43
Tether Use ........................................................44 Lower Anchor Belt Installation ............................45 Vehicle Belt Installation .....................................49
##### Booster Seat ......................................... 52
Lap and Shoulder Belt Installation ......................53
##### Important Information ........................ 55
Using a Locking Clip ................................................55 Dorel Juvenile Group Information... ...........................57 Registration and Safety Notices ................................58 Troubleshooting... ....................................................59 Replacement Parts Order Form .................................60 Warranty .................................................................62
Parts of the Child Restraint
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######### Prepare Child Restraint to Fit Your Child
######### 1. Fully Loosen HarnessStraps
Push down on harness release lever (under fl ap on front of seat pad) while pulling out on harness straps as shown.
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Press on chest clip release button and pull apart.
Press in towards the top of the red button.
Pull buckle tongues out.
The child’s bottom and back should be fl at against the child restraint.
See page 5 for fi t guidelines.
The Easy Out Harness Holders can be used two ways.
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######### How Does Your Child Fit? Changing Position of Buckle
Use the guidelines below to determine if the buckle and harness strap are in the right place for your child.
Press in towards the top button.
REAR FACING Buckle Position
Pull buckle tongues out.
Start in the 1st slot and adjust outward as your child grows. Buckle should be used in slot closest to your child. The buckle should not be underneath or behind your child. 1st or 2nd slot MUST be used.
Harness Strap Position Harness strap MUST be at or slightly below shoulders. Always choose the shoulder harness slot position that is closest to your child’s shoulder height.
######### 2. Fully Recline the ChildRestraint
Pull out on recline handle and push top of child restraint back.
If the lower shoulder harness slots for smaller infants are above the child’s shoulders with the headrest in the lowest position, do not use this child restraint.
FORWARD FACING Buckle Position
######### 3. Locate Buckle’s MetalRetainer
Start in the 1st slot and adjust outward as your child grows. Buckle should be used in slot closest to your child. The buckle should not be underneath or behind your child. Any slot can be used.
Reach under the seat between the base and shell and through the recline handle.
########### Harness Strap Position
Harness strap MUST be at or slightly above shoulders. Always choose the shoulder harness slot position that is closest to your child’s shoulder height.
If the upper shoulder harness slots are below the child’s shoulders with the headrest in the highest
######### 4. Rotate Metal Retainerand Push It Up ThroughShell and Pad
position and the child weighs at least 40 lb (18 kg), you must convert the child restraint to a booster seat.
To change buckle position, see pages 6-7. To adjust headrest/harness height, see page 8. To make adjustments for smaller infants, see pages 9-11.
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########### Adjusting Headrest/Harness Height
######### 5. From Top of Seat, Pull Buckle Out of Shell and Pad
Push down on harness release lever (under fl ap on front of seat pad) while pulling out on harness straps as shown.
Buckle MUST face out. You MUST use the 1st or 2nd buckle slots when child restraint is used rear facing. Any slot can be used when forward facing.
Rotate headrest/harness adjustment levers inward.
Move the headrest up or down to the proper height for your child. See page 5 for fi t guidelines.
Pull metal retainer completely through pad and shell.
Release it into slot to lock. Make sure it is securely locked into place.
WARNINGS: Make sure that the harness height is correct for your child’s size.
Do not use this child restraint rear facing unless the top of your child’s head is at least 1 in. (2.5 cm) below the top of the child restraint’s headrest.
Pull up on buckle to make sure it is secured. The buckle MUST not pull out.
Do not use this child restraint forward facing if the tops of your child’s ears are above the top of the child restraint’s headrest.
WARNING: Failure to place buckle’s metal retainer completely through pad and shell can result in serious injury or death.
Failure to follow these steps can result in serious injury or death.
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######### Harness System Adjustments for Smaller Infants
When using the lower shoulder harness slots for smaller infants, you MUST use the body pillow and the headrest MUST be in the lowest position.
If you need to move the buckle to the 1st slot, see page 6.
Pull up on buckle to make sure it is secured. The buckle MUST not pull out.
Push down on harness release lever (under fl ap on front of seat pad) while pulling out on harness straps as shown.
The headrest MUST be in the lowest position.
Thread harness straps through slots in pillow.
You MUST use the body pillow. continued on next page9
######### Securing Child in Child Restraint
The child’s bottom and back should be flat against the child restraint.
Position harness strap over child’s shoulders and upper thighs.
Insert right half of chest clip into left half and snap together.
Push buckle tongues into buckle until you hear them “click.”
Pull up on harness strap to make sure buckle is locked.
Thread harness straps through slots in headrest pad.
Thread harness straps through lower shoulder harness slots in headrest and through the slots in seat back (shell).
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############# 12. From the Back, PullHarness Straps ThroughShell
Harness straps MUST be in shoulder harness slots BELOW the metal bar as shown. DO NOT twist harness straps.
############# 13. Attach 2nd Harness StrapLoops to Splitter Plate AsShown
Sewn ends of the harness strap loops MUST face towards you.
DO NOT twist harness straps or harness adjustment strap. Make sure the same harness strap loops are fitted COMPLETELY ON both sides of the splitter plate.
Pull on harness adjustment strap to tighten harness snugly.
Replace headrest pad around bottom of headrest.
sewn end
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WARNINGS: Harness system must be installed correctly. The harness strap must be returned to the upper shoulder harness slots as your child grows.
The chest clip must be placed at mid-chest (even with armpits) and away from the child’s neck.
Failure to follow these steps can result in serious injury or death.
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######### Reclining Child Restraint
This child restraint has 3 positions: Rear Facing - 3 or 2 For children who cannot sit up unassisted, the level line on shell MUST be parallel with the ground using either position 3 or 2
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If you can pinch the harness strap, tighten more. The harness straps should be snug throughout their length.
For children who can sit up unassisted, you may rotate the 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.
restraint to be more upright. Forward Facing - 1 Upright Booster Seat - 1 Upright
WARNINGS: Failure to fasten and tighten the harness system correctly may allow the child to be ejected from the child restraint in a crash or sudden stop causing serious injury or death.
NOTE: When forward facing, the reclined positions are to be used only to install the child restraint and booster seat flush against the vehicle seat back. Vehicle seat back must be upright.
Do not mistake comfort for safety. Harness system must be snugly adjusted.
How to Change Positions To recline, pull out on recline handle and push top of child restraint back. For upright, pull out on recline handle and pull top of child restraint forward.
DO NOT put snowsuits or bulky garments on your child when placing them in the child restraint.
Bulky clothing can prevent the harness straps from being tightened properly.
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To Remove Child From Child Restraint:
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Storing Harness System
Only store the harness system when converting child restraint into a booster seat.
To remove accessories, see page 24.
Push down on harness release lever (under fl ap on front of seat pad) while pulling out on harness straps as shown.
Press in towards the top of the red button.
Pull buckle tongues out.
Fully recline the child restraint and reach under the seat between the base and shell and through the recline handle. Rotate metal retainer and push it up through shell and pad.
Store the buckle in a safe place for future use.
######### 5. Adjust Headrest toHighest Position
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Removing Seat Pad for Cleaning
You DO NOT need to remove the harness system to remove the pad from the shell.
To remove accessories, see page 24.
Press in towards the top button.
Pull buckle tongues out.
Push chest clip up so it is behind the headrest.
Pull on harness adjustment strap to remove any slack from the harness system.
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WARNINGS: Do not use child restraint without the seat pad. Failure to do this can result in serious injury or death.
######### Cleaning Pad and Accessories
Machine wash separately with cold water on a gentle cycle. Make sure harness covers are closed so fastening strips are not exposed. Do not use bleach. Tumble dry separately for 1012 minutes on low heat. Remove immediately.
Cleaning Harness Strap Spot clean using warm sudsy water and damp cloth. Replacing Pad
Adjust the headrest to the highest position. Starting from the bottom, gently pull headrest pad onto headrest. Place elastic straps on headrest pad around headrest/harness adjustment levers. Slide harness straps into slots in pad. Attach fasteners.
Starting from bottom of child restraint, slip pad on shell. Pull harness adjustment strap through pad. Wrap pad around bottom and sides of shell. Push harness holders through slots in pad. Push pad behind headrest. Wrap around the top of shell. Slide harness straps into slots in pad. Attach fasteners.
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Installing Harness System
Buckle MUST face out. You MUST use the 1st or 2nd buckle slots when child restraint is used rear facing. Any slot can be used when forward facing.
Pull out on recline handle and push top of child restraint back.
Pull up on buckle to make sure it is secured. The buckle MUST not pull out.
Unthread harness straps from slots on side of headrest.
Loosen harness straps. Pull chest clip, harness straps, and buckle tongues out from behind the headrest and seat pad. Slide harness straps into slots in headrest pad. Attach seat pad fasteners.
If you have removed the harness straps from the splitter plate, and the buckle tongues and chest clip have been unthreaded from the harness straps, follow the steps below to rethread them.
Pull metal retainer completely through pad and shell.
Harness strap ends go through the back of buckle tongues and through the chest clip back as shown.
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Accessories on Select Models
Head Pillow To remove head pillow, gently pull tabs on back of head pillow out of headrest pad.
######### 2. Thread Harness Straps into Shoulder Harness Slots
To attach the head pillow, slide the tabs on back of head pillow into headrest pad.
If you will be using the lower shoulder harness slots for smaller infants, see pages 9-11.
Harness Covers
Harness covers help provide comfort to the neck. If harness covers will not allow proper positioning of the chest clip or interfere with getting a tight enough fi t for a smaller baby, remove and do not use.
Store until child is large enough to use these harness covers while maintaining a properly fi tting harness. To remove harness covers, pull the fastening strips apart and remove harness covers.
######### 4. Attach 1st Harness Strap Loops to Splitter Plate As Shown
Body Pillow
When using the lower shoulder harness slots for smaller infants, you body pillow.
Sewn ends of the harness strap loops MUST face towards you. DO NOT twist harness strap or harness adjustment strap. Make sure the same harness strap loops are fitted COMPLETELY ON both sides of the splitter plate.
To remove body pillow, pull buckle through the slot in pillow and slide pillow out from behind the harness straps.
Or from the back of seat, remove harness strap loops from splitter plate. From the front, pull harness straps out of shell and body pillow. Pull buckle through slot in pillow. Rethread harness straps: shoulder harness slots for smaller infants, see pages 9-11. upper shoulder harness slots, see page 23.
sewn end
Buckle Cover To remove buckle cover, slide the ends out of the slot in pad. Pull up and off of the buckle.
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WARNINGS: Harness system must be installed correctly. Failure to follow these steps can result in serious injury or death.
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######### Vehicle Seating Position
######### Child Restraint Use
Never place a child rear facing in a seating position with an active frontal air bag.
######### Never take your child out of the child restraint while the vehicle is moving.
Check the vehicle owner’s manual for more information about air bag/child restraint use.
######### Never leave child unattended. Placing your child in a hot child restraint may result in burns. Do not use a child restraint with damaged or missing parts. Do not use cut, frayed or damaged harnesses. Do not substitute parts or try to modify the child restraint in any way. Do not lubricate buckles and fasteners. Do not use any child restraint accessory except those approved by Dorel Juvenile Group. Never allow any child to play with this child restraint; it is not a toy. Do not remove or cover up any of the warning labels or other labels on the child restraint. Read all instructions for additional warnings.
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.
Use the center seating position if possible. For vehicles without a back seat, refer to
your vehicle owner’s manual.
If you are not sure where to place the child restraint in your vehicle, consult your vehicle owner’s manual, contact Dorel Juvenile Group Consumer Care Department, or visit your local Child Passenger Inspection Station. Go to http://www.safercar.gov/cpsApp/cps/index. htm to find your closest station.
Children are safer when properly restrained in rear seating positions than in the front seating positions.
######### On the side of the child restraint there is a date of manufacture label. Do not use this child restraint more than 10 years after the date of manufacture.
According to National Highway Traffi c Safety Administration information, children in rear seating positions are statistically safer, whether you have air bags, advanced air bags, or no air bags at all.
######### Installation in Vehicle
To avoid your child being seriously burned, take the following precautions:
######### Check the vehicle belt or lower anchor belt before each use. Use only if the belt is tightened properly and locked securely in place.
######### 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 occupants.
######### Do not use a child restraint that has been in a crash. You must get a new child restraint.
To help protect your vehicle seat’s upholstery from damage, use a single layer towel underneath and behind child restraint.
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Choosing Lower Anchor or Vehicle Belts
Your vehicle’s features may be considerably different than those pictured here.
Your vehicle’s features may be considerably different than those pictured here.
Lower Anchor Bars
Seat Bight
#### The LATCH System
#### Vehicle Belts
The lower anchors of LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) is a universal system for installing child restraints without using vehicle seat belts. The lower anchor system can ONLY be used in vehicles that have the lower anchor bars installed and designated LATCH seating positions. Most vehicles manufactured after September 2002 are equipped with lower anchor bars.
If lower anchors are not an option or if your child weighs more than 40 lb (18 kg), you must use the vehicle seat belt system to install the child restraint.
There are some vehicle belts that will not work with a child restraint or will require special attention.
Check your vehicle owner’s manual for specific instructions.
Check your vehicle owner’s manual to see which seating positions may be equipped with the LATCH system.
Adjuster
When installing this child restraint with vehicle belts or when using as a booster seat, the lower anchor hooks and belt MUST be properly stored.
WARNINGS: When used correctly the lower anchor belt or vehicle belts are equally safe. Do not use both the lower anchor belt and vehicle belt at the same time.
Lower Anchor Hooks
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To store the lower anchor belt on this child restraint: Thread lower anchor belt through rear-facing belt path. Then attach hooks to storage attachments as shown. Gently pull free end of belt to remove slack.
Lower Anchor Belt Storage
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######### Knowing Your Vehicle Belts
##### Types of Retractors
######### Not all vehicle belts and seating positions will work with child restraints. Please follow the following steps to understand how to lock a child restraint with a vehicle belt.
Switchable Retractor (most vehicles have this type)
##### 1. You MUST Review YourVehicle Owner’s Manual
This retractor can be switched to a locking mode. You MUST have the retractor in the locking mode to use the seat belt with this child restraint. Switching to locking mode: Slowly pull the shoulder belt all the way out, then let it go back in an inch or two. As it goes back in, you will most likely hear a ratcheting sound. Gently pull the belt to see if it has locked. You will not be able to pull any more belt out if the lock has engaged.
Your vehicle owner’s manual will let you know what vehicle belts and seating positions child restraints can be installed in.
##### 2. Determine How the ChildRestraint Will Be Locked IntoPlace
The vehicle belt MUST NOT loosen after tightening.
##### Automatic Locking Retractor
This means there needs to be a way to lock the vehicle belt.
This retractor always locks. It will automatically lock after slowly pulling the seat belt out at least halfway and letting the belt go back into the retractor an inch or two.
The ways this can be done are:
##### 3. Check the Retractor
See Step 4, “Check the Latch Plates,” on next page.
Retractors pull seat belts into stored positions and lock the belt to hold passengers in place.
##### Emergency Locking Retractor
A retractor is most likely how you will be locking a child restraint into place.
If the retractor does not lock, it is most likely an Emergency Locking Retractor. These retractors only lock during a sudden stop or collision.
See the next page for some common types of vehicle belt retractors that will work with this child restraint.
You will need to determine if your seat belt’s latch plate can lock the belt. See Step 4, “Check the Latch Plates,” on next page.
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######### XXXXXAircraft Information
##### 4. Check the Latch Plates
This restraint is certifi ed for aircraft use when used with the internal harness.
Latch plates are the part of the seat belt that goes into the buckle.
This child restraint is not certifi ed for aircraft use when used as a booster seat because aircraft seats do not have shoulder belts.
Hold the lap belt with one hand and with your other hand grasp the tongue of the latch plate (the part that goes inside the buckle). Pull the latch plate straight out in line with the lap belt.
Install the child restraint in a window seat to avoid blocking the aisle. If the aircraft lap belt is too short, ask the flight attendant for a belt extender.
Use only on forward facing aircraft seats. Contact the airline for their specific policies.
If the latch plate does not slide up and down the vehicle belt, it is a locking latch plate.
Some airlines may ask to see a label stating that this child restraint is certified for aircraft use.
If the latch plate slides up and down the vehicle belt, it is a sliding latch plate.
Locking Latch Plate
There is an airplane certification label located on the side of this child restraint as shown.
Sliding latch plates easily slip between the lap and shoulder portions of the belt.
WARNING: Store the lower anchor belt and tether strap when using the aircraft belts.
If you have an Emergency Locking Retractor with a Sliding Latch Plate, you MUST use a locking clip to install the child restraint. See pages 55-56.
######### Rear Facing Aircraft Installation
For rear facing installation follow pages 39-42.
Emergency Locking Retractor with a Sliding Latch Plate
Never Use With This Child Restraint
Forward Facing Aircraft Installation
Emergency Locking Retractor Lap Only Belt
For forward facing installation follow pages 49-51.
Infl atable Seat Belts
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######### Rear Facing
######### Lower Anchor Belt Installation
##### WARNINGS: Do not use the lower anchor belt along with the vehicle lap or lap/shoulder belt. Check lower anchor belt before each use. Use only if the belt can be tightened properly and securely. Do not fasten multiple lower anchor hooks on the same lower anchor bar in the vehicle.
5-40 lb (2.3-18 kg) 19-40 in. (48-101.6 cm)
##### Store the tether hook when used rear facing. Attach the tether hook to storage attachment as shown and gently tighten to remove slack. Failure to follow these warnings can result in serious injury or death.
Lower Anchor Belt
Lap Belt
Lap/Shoulder Belt
######### 1. Remove Lower Anchor Belt from Storage Location
WARNINGS: Never install a rear facing child restraint in the front seat of a vehicle equipped with an active frontal airbag.
Or if the lower anchor belt was used forward facing, remove it from the forward-facing belt path so both hooks are on the same side of the seat.
This child restraint MUST always face the rear of the vehicle when the child is less than 1 year old.
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children remain rear facing until they are at least 2 years old.
Please talk to your doctor about the best option for your child.
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######### 2. Route Lower AnchorBelt Through Rear-Facing Belt PathDo not twist belt.
######### 6. Place Child RestraintRear Facing in BackSeat
For children who cannot sit up unassisted, the level line on shell MUST be parallel with the ground.
The lower anchor belt adjuster can be on either side.
For children who can sit up unassisted, you may rotate the child restraint to be more upright in position 2.
######### 3. Pull Lower Anchor BeltAcross to Opposite SideDo not twist belt.
Belt MUST be in front of buckle strap. You MUST use the 1st or 2nd buckle slot. Do not place belt over child’s legs.
######### 7. Attach Lower AnchorHooks to Vehicle’sLower Anchors
Review your vehicle owner’s manual for lower anchor locations and lower anchor belt use.
######### 4. Finished Lower AnchorBelt Routing
########## 8. Tighten BeltPlace hand in child restraint.
Firmly push child restraint down and back towards the vehicle seat back while pulling free end of belt to tighten.
######### 5. Recline the ChildRestraint
It may be easier to pull pad away from shell and tighten the belt through the belt path opening as shown.
Pull out on recline handle and push top of child restraint back.
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######### 9. Check Belt Tightness
To Release Lower Anchor Belt Remove child from child restraint.
Hold child restraint at the belt path with your weakest hand.
Push and pull from side to side. It should not move more than 1 in. (2.5 cm).
Remove tension from the lower anchor belt by pushing down on side of child restraint with the lower anchor belt adjuster. Then press the adjuster button to loosen belt.
######### If it moves more than 1 in. (2.5 cm), you can try:
Unhook from anchor by squeezing spring lever on hook, pushing hook back into the seat bight, and twisting. Then pull it out of the vehicle seat.
######### Store lower anchor belt when not in use. See page 27.
######### 10. Secure Child in Child Restraint Recheck level line.
Repeat steps 6-10 if not reclined correctly.
NOTE: You may need to place a large rolled towel(s) or foam pool noodle(s) under front of child restraint to help achieve the correct recline angle.
Check often to be sure padding is still in place and the belt is tight.
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Vehicle Belt Installation
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##### WARNINGS: Do not use the lower anchor belt along with the vehicle lap or lap/shoulder belt. Secure lower anchor hooks to storage attachments as shown when installing with vehicle belts.
For children who cannot sit up unassisted, the level line on shell MUST be parallel with the ground.
For children who can sit up unassisted, you may rotate the child restraint to be more upright in position 2.
##### Store the tether hook when used rear facing. Attach the tether hook to storage attachment as shown and gently tighten to remove slack.
##### Check vehicle belt before each use. Use only if the belt can be tightened properly and locked securely in place.
##### Failure to follow these warnings can result in serious injury or death.
######### 1. Recline the Child Restraint
Pull out on recline handle and push top of child restraint back.
This is very important because not all vehicle belts will work with child restraints.
Review pages 29-31 and your vehicle owner’s manual to determine what kind of vehicle belt you have and how to lock a child restraint in place.
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Do not twist belt. Belt MUST be in front of buckle strap. You MUST use the 1st or 2nd buckle slot. Do not place belt over child’s legs. Buckle vehicle belt.
Firmly push child restraint down and back towards the vehicle seat back while pulling shoulder belt or the free end of lap belt to tighten.
######### 7. Check Belt Tightness
Hold child restraint at the belt path with your weakest hand.
Push and pull from side to side. It should not move more than 1 in. (2.5 cm).
If it moves more than 1 in. (2.5 cm), you can try:
######### 8. Secure Child in ChildRestraint
Recheck the level line. steps 2-8 if not reclined correctly.
NOTE: You may need to place a large rolled towel(s) or foam pool noodle(s) under front of child restraint to help achieve the correct recline angle. Check often to be sure padding is still in place and the belt is tight.
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######### Forward Facing Tether Use
You MUST always attach, adjust, and secure the top anchorage (tether) strap when installing the child restraint forward facing with internal harness. Tethers improve the installation and stability of child restraints and reduce the risk of injury.
######### 22-65 lb (10.1-29 kg) 29-49 in. (73.6-125 cm) At least 1 year old
Attach the tether hook to the tether anchor designated by your vehicle manufacturer for that seating position. Check your vehicle owner’s manual for more information.
If the seating position does not have a tether anchor, use a different seating position or see your dealer or a qualified mechanic and have one installed.
Lower Anchor Belt with Tether
######### WARNING: Do not fasten multiple tether hooks on the
Do not install by this method for a child weighing more than 40 lbs (18 kg).
same tether anchor in the vehicle. Adjusting Tether Strap To tighten: After the child restraint is locked into place with lower anchor belt or vehicle belt, push down on child restraint and gently pull on free end of tether. To loosen: Lift up on tether lock adjuster and push it towards tether hook.
Pull free end to tighten
Lap Belt with Tether up to 65 lb (29 kg)
Lift up to loosen
Lap/Shoulder Belt with Tether up to 65 lb (29 kg)
##### WARNINGS: In this child restraint your child MUST be at least 1 year old before they sit forward facing.
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##### Storing Tether Strap
When installing rear facing, using as a booster, or when not in use, attach the tether hook to its storage attachment on the base as shown. Gently tighten to remove slack.
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children remain rear facing until they are at least 2 years old and remain in a fi ve-point harness until they outgrow their forward-facing harnessed child restraint.
Please talk to your doctor about the best option for your child.
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Lower Anchor Belt Installation
Put the child restraint into position 1. NOTE: Do not use any recline positions except to make the child restraint flush against the vehicle seat back. Vehicle seat back must be upright.
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WARNINGS: Do not use the lower anchors of the child restraint anchorage system (LATCH system) to attach this child restraint when restraining a child weighing more than 40 lbs (18 kg).
The vehicle belt must be used for installation if your child weighs more than 40 lb (18 kg).
Do not use the lower anchor belt along with the vehicle lap or lap/shoulder belt.
Check the lower anchor belt before each use. Use only if the belt can be tightened properly and securely.
Do not fasten multiple lower anchor hooks on the same lower anchor bar in the vehicle.
Failure to follow these warnings can result in serious injury or death.
Remove it from the rear-facing belt path so both hooks are on the same side of the seat.
Do not twist belt.
Check vehicle owner’s manual for specific location.
The lower anchor belt adjuster can be on either side.
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######### 6. Attach Lower AnchorHooks to Vehicle’sLower Anchors
Review your vehicle owner’s manual for lower anchor locations and lower anchor belt use.
######### 9. Check Belt Tightness
Hold child restraint at the belt path with your weakest hand.
Push and pull from side to side. It should not move more than 1 in. (2.5 cm).
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########## 7. Tighten BeltPlace hand in child restraint.
Firmly push down while pulling free end of belt to tighten.
It may be easier to pull pull the free end of the belt parallel with the belt path through the Easy Access Belt Path panel in pad as shown.
######### 8. Tighten Tether
Push firmly on the back of the seat and pull the tether strap to remove all slack and create tension on the strap.
If it moves more than 1 in. (2.5 cm), you can try:
To Release Lower Anchor Belt Remove child from child restraint.
Remove tension from the lower anchor belt by pushing down on side of child restraint with the lower anchor belt adjuster. Then press the adjuster button to loosen belt.
Unhook from anchor by squeezing spring lever on hook, pushing hook back into the seat bight, and twisting. Then pull it out of the vehicle seat.
Store lower anchor belt when not in use. See page 27.
Vehicle Belt Installation
WARNINGS: Do not use the lower anchor belt along with the vehicle lap or lap/shoulder belt. Secure lower anchor hooks to storage attachments as shown when installing with vehicle belts.
Check vehicle belt before each use. Use only if the belt can be tightened properly and securely.
Review pages 29-31 and your vehicle owner’s manual to determine what kind of vehicle belt you have and how to lock a child restraint in place.
Failure to follow these warnings can result in serious injury or death.
Put the child restraint into position 1. NOTE: Do not use any recline positions except to make the child restraint flush against the vehicle seat back. Vehicle seat back must be upright.
Do not twist belt. Buckle vehicle belt.
Check vehicle owner’s manual for specific location.
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Booster Seat
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40-100 lb (18.1-45.4 kg) 43-52 in. (110.1-132.1 cm)
######### 6. Tighten Tether
Push firmly on the back of the seat and pull the tether strap to remove all slack and create tension on the strap.
Lap/Shoulder Belt
You MUST store the harness system (see pages 15-17) and remove accessories (see page 24) to use as a booster seat.
WARNINGS: Do not use the harness system when using as a booster seat.
######### 7. Check Belt Tightness
Hold child restraint at the belt path with your weakest hand.
Do not use this booster seat if the tops of your child’s ears are above the top of the booster seat’s headrest.
Push and pull from side to side. It should not move more than 1 in. (2.5 cm).
Use only the vehicle’s lap and shoulder belt system when restraining the child in this booster seat.
######### If it moves more than 1 in. (2.5 cm), you can try:
Do not use only the lap belt when using this seat as a booster seat.
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The shoulder belt must always be adjusted snugly across the child’s chest. NEVER place the shoulder belt under the child’s arms.
Do not use the LATCH system when using as a booster seat. Secure lower anchor belt and tether strap to their storage locations.
Failure to follow these warnings can result in serious injury or death.
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children remain in a fi ve-point harness until they outgrow their forward-facing harnessed child restraint.
This typically occurs around age 4, but some children outgrow them sooner and others not until later.
Please talk to your doctor about the best option for your child.
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Lap and Shoulder Belt Installation
Put the booster seat into position 1.
Tops of the child’s ears should never be above the top of the headrest.
Adjust headrest if needed, see page 8.
NOTE: Do not use any recline positions except to make the booster seat flush against the vehicle seat back. Vehicle seat back must be upright.
Slide the shoulder belt under bottom of the Easy Out Harness Holder as shown.
Pull up on shoulder belt to tighten. The shoulder belt should lay snugly across the center of the child’s shoulder and across the chest and not on their face or neck. To help position the shoulder belt, you may need to secure the shoulder belt in one of the two shoulder belt-positioning guides behind headrest pad. NOTE: Use the shoulder belt positioning guide only if necessary to correctly position the shoulder belt on the child.
Route the lap belt portion of vehicle belt through the booster belt path as shown.
The lap belt should lay snugly across the child’s upper thighs and not on the stomach.
Check periodically to make sure your child has not moved out of position and loosened the shoulder belt.
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######### Using a Locking Clip
You will rarely need to use a locking clip except in some older vehicles. Built-in child restraint locking systems have been required in vehicles since 1996, and many vehicles had these features even earlier. Review pages 29-31 and your vehicle owner’s manual to determine if your vehicle belts require a locking clip.
######## 3. Position Locking Clip
It should be about 1 in. (2.5 cm) from vehicle belt’s latch plate.
If you need a locking clip immediately, they are likely available at an auto dealership, an auto store, or where you purchased this child restraint. You can also call us at 1-800-544-1108 for one.
1 in.(2.5 cm)
A locking clip will not fix all types of seat belt problems. You MUST have a lap and shoulder belt to use a locking clip. Do not use the locking clip when using this seat as a booster seat.
For Rear Facing installation, follow pages 39-41 Warnings and Steps 1-6 before starting locking clip installation.
For Forward Facing installation, follow pages 49-51 Warnings and Steps 1-5 before starting locking clip installation.
######## 1. Determine Locking Clip Position
Grasp both vehicle belts together just behind the latch plate to mark the position for locking clip.
Hold child restraint at the belt path with your weakest hand.
Push and pull from side to side. If it moves more than 1 in. (2.5 cm), try reinstalling the child restraint or try another seating location. When installed rear facing recheck the level line. When installed forward facing make sure to tighten the tether strap.
Unbuckle the belt. NOTE: If the latch plate ends up just at the belt path opening so you
cannot grasp the vehicle belt at the latch plate, grasp the vehicle belts on the opposite side of the child restraint, as close to the latch plate as possible.
######## 2. Attach Locking Clip
Thread both portions of the vehicle belt onto the locking clip, as close to the latch plate as possible.
Remove the locking clip when the seat belt is not being used with a child restraint.
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######### Dorel Juvenile Group Information
Thank you for choosing this child restraint. The DJG family is committed to creating child restraints with the most comfort and convenience available today. Remember, parents are a child’s first teachers and examples. If you always buckle your seat belt, your child will think it is the natural thing to do. Make it a firm rule that the vehicle does not go until everyone is buckled up. Make no exceptions. No one can predict if use of a child restraint will prevent injury or death in a particular crash. However, when combined with careful driving, proper use of a child restraint can lower a child’s risk of injury or death in most crashes.
Your child’s safety is worth the time it will take to read and follow these instructions. After reading, if you still have questions or have any concerns with this child restraint, please contact our Consumer Care Department at:
Website: www.safety1st.com Telephone: 1-800-544-1108 M-TH from 8 A.M. to 6 P.M. EST FRI from 8 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. EST Mailing Address:
Dorel Juvenile Group, Inc. Consumer Care Department P.O. Box 2609 Columbus, IN 47202-2609
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######### Registration and Safety Notices
Please complete the postage-paid registration card that came with your child restraint, and send it to us. Child restraints could be recalled for safety reasons. You must register this restraint to be reached in a recall. Send your name, address, email address if available and the restraint’s model number and manufacturing date to:
Dorel Juvenile Group, Inc. Consumer Care Department PO Box 2609 Columbus, IN 47202-2609
or call 1-800-544-1108 or register online at www.djgusa.com/ registration/carseat/us.
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.
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Model Number
Example of model number, manufacture date, and line code.
If you don’t have the card or if your address changes, you will find the model number, manufacture date, and line code on the label located on side of shell.
Troubleshooting
######## 1. Locate a Child Safety Seat Inspection Station forhands on training on how to use your child restraint:
Visit your local Child Passenger Inspection Station or go to http://www.safercar.gov/cpsApp/cps/index.htm to fi nd your closest station.
######## 2. If the child restraint buckle or harness release leversticks or you cannot get the straps tight enough aroundchild:
DO NOT LUBRICATE. Check around lever and retractor 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.
######## 3. If your harness twists:
Straighten the harness each time you put your child in the child restraint to help prevent twisting. Lock the buckle and tighten harness so it will be ready for next use.
######### Replacement Parts Order Form
Complete the form. Your model number and manufacturer date code MUST be included on the form to ensure proper replacement parts. The codes can be found on a label on side of child restraint. Payment in U.S. dollars must accompany your order. Choose parts needed from the list on the next page. Return the form with payment to:
Dorel Juvenile Group, Inc. Consumer Care Department P.O. Box 2609 Columbus, IN 47202-2609
Please make money orders payable to Dorel Juvenile Group, Inc. Fill in the area on the next page to charge credit card. (Visa or MasterCard only). We do not accept cash, personal checks, or other credit cards. All outside of U.S. and Canada MUST credit card.
Ship To: (Please Print) Name:_______________________________________ Address:_____________________________________ City:_________________________________________ State/Province:_______________Zip:_______________ Telephone: ___________________________________ Email Address: ________________________________
###### We MUST have this information:
######## Model Number (8 to 9 characters):_________________ Manufacture Date (mm/dd/yyyy):__________________
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######### Replacement Parts List
NOTE: If requested color is not available, similar color will be substituted. Prices are subject to change. Part Cost Qty Total Cost
Buckle Assembly ..............................$7.99 ....___ ........$_______ Seat Pad Set .............................$99.00 ....___ ........$_______ Chest Clip ...................................$1.50 ....___ ........$_______ Tether .........................................$6.00 ....___ ........$_______ Lower Anchor Belt ....................$17.99 ....___ ........$_______ Instructions .................................$0.00 ....___ ........$_______ Locking Clip ................................$2.50 ....___ ........$_______ Merchandise Total: ..............................................$_______ Shipping and handling:........................................$_______
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
$100.01 to $150.00 .......... $10.95 $150.01 to $200.00 .......... $11.95 $200.01 and up................. $13.95 Outside Continental USA.....$10.00
Sales Tax...............................................................$_______
(Arizona, California, Georgia, Indiana, Missouri, South Carolina, and Texas 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.
####### Fill Out For Credit Card Visa MasterCard
####### Card Exp. Date: ___________________________________________ Cardholder’s Name: ___________________________________________ Card Number: ___________________________________________ Signature: ___________________________________________
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######### Warranty
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 one year 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 write to DJG, Consumer Care Department, P. O. Box 2609, Columbus, IN 472022609; or call 1-800-544-1108 from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. EST Monday through Thursday and from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Proof of purchase is required and shipping charges are the responsibility of the consumer.
Warranty Limitations: This warranty does not include damages which arise from misuse or abuse of this product.
Limitation of Damages: 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.
Limitation of warranties and other warranty terms 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.