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E-1 Rear-Facing Installation with Base

E-2 Preparing to Install Base with LATCHE-3 Installing Base with LATCH

E-4 Installing Base with Vehicle Belts

E-5 Rear-Facing Installation without Base

E-6 Installing Carrier with Vehicle Belts

E. Installing Rear-Facing . . . . . . . . . . . .Pages 39-48

B. Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pages 9-10

B-1 Vehicle Seating PositionB-2 Installation in VehicleB-3 Child Restraint Use

A. Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pages 3-8

A-1 Thank You...A-2 Registration and Safety NoticesA-3 Understanding Your Child Restraint

C. Basic Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pages 11-30

D. General Vehicle Installation . . .Pages 31-38

D-1 Understanding Your VehicleD-2 Vehicle Seating PositionD-3 Choosing LATCH or Vehicle BeltsD-4 Knowing Your Vehicle BeltsD-5 Using Locking ClipD-6 Installing on AircraftD-7 Storing LATCH System

C-1 Remove and Install the Carrier to BaseC-2 Reclining the BaseC-3 Carrier UseC-4 Child Restraint UseC-5 Preparing Child Restraint to Fit Your ChildC-6 Securing Child in Child RestraintC-7 Remove Child from Child RestraintC-8 Removing Harness SystemC-9 Removing Pad for CleaningC-10 Canopy Use and InstallationC-11 Infant InsertC-12 Installing Harness System

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Thank you for choosing this car seat, referred to throughoutthis manual as a child restraint. The DJG family is committedto creating a child restraint with the most comfort andconvenience available today.

Remember, parents are a child’s first teachers and examples.If you always buckle your seat belt, your child will think it isthe natural thing to do. Make it a firm rule that the vehicledoes not go until everyone is buckled up. Make no exceptions.

No one can predict if use of a child restraint will preventinjury or death in a particular crash. However, combined withcareful driving, proper use of a child restraint can lower achild’s risk of injury or death in most crashes.

Your child’s safety is worth the time it will take to read andfollow these instructions. After reading, if you still havequestions or have any problems with this child restraint,please contact our Consumer Relations Department at:

Dorel Juvenile Group, Inc.

Website: www.djgusa.com

Fax: 1-800-207-8182

Mailing Address: Dorel Juvenile Group, Inc.

P.O. Box 2609Columbus, IN 47202-2609

Telephone: 1-800-544-1108

7 A.M. to 6 P.M. EST M-TH7 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. EST FRI

On the back of the plastic shell there is an expiration datefor use of this child restraint. Do not use this child restraintafter the expiration date.

A-1 Thank You...Please complete the postage-paid registration card thatcame with your child restraint, and send it to us. Childrestraints could be recalled for safety reasons. If there isever a safety issue with your child restraint, we useregistration information to reach owners.

If you don’t have the card or if youraddress changes, you will find themodel number and manufactured dateon the label located on side of plasticshell. There are three additional waysto register your information:

A-2 Registration and Safety Notices

Online: www.djgusa.com/registration/carseat/us

Telephone: 1-800-544-1108

Mail: Send your name, address and your childrestraint’s model number andmanufactured date to:

Dorel Juvenile Group, Inc.PO Box 2609, Columbus, IN 47202-2609 Attn: Consumer Relations

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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A-3 Understanding Your Child RestraintFront View

Harness System Detail

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A. Carry Handle

B. Canopy

C. Head/Hip Roll(on select models)

D. Harness ReleaseLever (under flap)

E. Harness TighteningStrap

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F. Handle AdjustmentLever

G. Handle Lock Indicator

H. Angle Indicator

I. Base Release Handle

J. Carrier (shell)

K. Removable Base

Back View

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L. Chest Clip

M. Harness Straps

N. Buckle Tongue

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A. Base Release Lever

B. Harness Slots

C. Harness Straps

D. Locking Clip

E. Base AttachmentHooks

F. Splitter Plate

G. Instruction Book Storage

H Harness TighteningStrap

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Bottom of Carrier

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Top of Base

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J. Base/Carrier Lock Bar

K. LATCH Storage Door

L. LATCH Belt(under storage door)

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B-3 Child Restraint Use

This child restraint must only be used whenthe child weighs between 5-35 lbs. (2.3-15.9 kg).

Never take your child out of the childrestraint while the vehicle is moving. Neverleave child unattended.

Placing your child in a hot child restraint mayresult in burns.

Do not use a child restraint with damaged ormissing parts.

Do not use cut, frayed or damagedharnesses.

Do not lubricate buckles and fasteners.

Do not substitute parts or try to modify thechild restraint in any way.

Do not use any child restraint accessoryexcept those approved by Dorel Juvenile Group.

Never allow any child to play with this childrestraint; it is not a toy.

Do not remove or cover up any of thewarning labels or other labels on the childrestraint.

Read all instructions for additional warnings.

B-1 Vehicle Seating Position

Never place a child rear-facing in aseating position with an active frontalairbag.

Check the vehicle owner’s manual for moreinformation about air bag/child restraint use.

For vehicles without a back seat, refer to yourvehicle owner’s manual.

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Failure to follow these warnings can result in theserious injury or death of your child. To help yourecognize instructions which are most critical toyour child’s safety, we use this symbol:

B-2 Installation in Vehicle

Check the vehicle belt or LATCH belt beforeeach use. Use only if the belt is tightenedproperly and securely.

This child restraint should be securely beltedin the vehicle even when not in use. In a crashor sudden stop, an unsecured child restraintcould injure occupants.

Do not use a child restraint that has been in acrash. You must get a new child restraint.


C-1 Remove and Install the Carrier to Base

To Remove Carrier fromBase

From the back of thecarrier, pull the baserelease handle out and liftthe carrier out of the base.

To Attach Carrier toBase

Align the notches in thefront of carrier with thebase lock bar. Push downfirmly to lock. You will heara “click” when it is locked.Pull up on carrier to makesure it is locked.

Failure to securely attach carrier to base canresult in serious injury or death.

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C-2 Reclining the Base

The base has 2 recline positions. Use any of these to helpyou achieve the recline angle needed for the weight of yourchild.

Pull Foot Out

From the bottom of thebase, pull out the basefoot.

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Rotate Foot

Rotate foot 1/2 wayaround.

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Align Arrows and PushFoot In

Push foot back inside thebase. You will hear a“click” when foot is lockedin.

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C-3 Carrier Use

To Adjust CarryingHandle

Squeeze both adjustmentlevers on each side ofhandle. Rotate up or downto desired location. Releaselevers.

When the handle adjusterlevers are in the lockedposition, the lock indicatorwill be green. Make sureboth handle adjuster leversare in the locked position.

Indicators will begreen when handle is in

the locked position.

DO NOT use in theseating area or acrossthe top of shoppingcarts.

WARNING:Read ALL instructions before using child restraint asa carrier.NEVER use carrier unless child is properly secured.For use as a carrier by children weighing less than 35pounds (15.9 kg) and less than 32 inches (81.2 cm)tall.NEVER leave child unattended. Always keep childwithin arm’s reach.Suffocation Hazard: Infant carrier can roll overon soft surfaces and suffocate child. NEVER placecarrier on beds, sofas or other soft surfaces.Strangulation Hazard: Child can strangle in looseharness straps. NEVER leave child in carrier whenharness straps are loose or undone.Fall Hazard: Child’s movement can slide carrier.NEVER place carrier near edges of counter tops,tables or other elevated surfaces.Do not use the carrier if it is damaged or broken, orif any parts are missing. C

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C-4 Child Restraint Use

This child restraint is to be used rear-facing with childrenweighing 5-35 lbs (2.3-15.9 kg) AND 32 inches (81.2 cm) tallor less.

NOTE: If your child does not meet the criteria for the Rear-Facing position, do not use this child restraint.

5-35 lbs (2.3-15.9 kg) and 32 inches (81.2 cm) tall or less

Rear-Facing with base:Child and child restraint withbase face the back of thevehicle and are placed in theback seat.

5-35 lbs (2.3-15.9 kg) and 32 inches (81.2 cm) tall or less

Rear-Facing without base:Child and child restraintwithout base face the back ofthe vehicle and are placed inthe back seat.

C-5 Preparing Child Restraint to FitYour Child

Make these adjustments with your child in the childrestraint before you install in the vehicle.

To Remove Carrierfrom Base

From the back of thecarrier, pull the baserelease handle out and liftthe carrier out of thebase.

1.

Loosen Harness

Push down on the harnessrelease lever (under flapon the front of childrestraint) while pulling outon both harness straps.

2.

Release Chest Clip

Press on chest clip releasebutton and pull apart.

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Unbuckle Harness

Press red button. Pull buckletongues out. Place harnessstraps over sides of childrestraint.

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Place Child in ChildRestraint

Place the child’s bottom andback flat against the childrestraint. This will increasecomfort and allow theharness straps to be properlytightened.

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To Change BucklePosition

Remove child. From underthe seat, insert buckle’smetal retainer up throughthe carrier and pad.

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Check Buckle Position

Determine which of theavailable buckle positionswill be comfortable andprovide a snug fit for your child.

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Choose new location andpush the metal clipthrough pad and carrier.Make sure the buckle isfacing out.

b.

Pull on the buckle tocheck to make surebuckle’s metal clip iscompletely insertedthrough the pad andcarrier.

c.

Failure to reinstall the harness system correctlycan result in serious injury or death.

Buckle Placement forSmall Infants

Choose the slot closest tothe back of the restraint.Push metal clip throughthe pad and carrier. Makesure buckle is facing out.

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From the bottom, pull themetal clip through thecarrier and insert it into themiddle slot.

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From the front, lift pad upand place the buckle’smetal clip flush on bottomof the carrier. Replace thepad.

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Pull on the buckle to checkto make sure buckle’s metalclip is secured.

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Failure to reinstall the harness system correctlycan result in serious injury or death.

Check Harness Height

With child in the childrestraint, check the locationof the harness slot.

Follow the guidelines belowto determine the correctharness/headrest height.

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Rear-Facing Position

Harness slot must beeven with or just belowthe shoulders.

If the bottom harness slotsare above the child’sshoulders, do not use this child restraint.

To Change HarnessLocation

With harness systemloose, from the back,remove harness from thesplitter plate.

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From the front of childrestraint, pull harnessstraps out.

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Rethread harness into newharness slot location.Make sure harness strapsdo not twist.

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From the back of the childrestraint, refasten theharness straps to the splitterplate.

NOTE: Make sure theharness straps and harnessadjustment strap are nottwisted.

c.

Do not use this child restraint if thetop of your child’s head is within oneinch from the top of the childrestraint.

Make sure the harness height is correct for yourchild’s size.

Make sure you have reinstalled the harnesssystem correctly.

Failure to follow these steps can result inserious injury or death.

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C-6 Securing Child in Child Restraint

Position Harness Straps Over the Child’s Shoulders.

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Buckle Harness

Push each buckle tongueinto buckle until you heara “click”. Remember toalways pull up on harnessstraps to make surebuckle is locked.

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Close Chest Clip

Insert right half of chestclip into left half and snap together.

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Tighten Harness

Pull on harness tightening strap to tightenharness snugly.

NOTE: A snug strap shouldnot allow any slack. It lies ina relatively straight linewithout sagging. It does notpress on the child’s flesh orpush the child’s body intoan unnatural position.

4.

Position Chest Clip

The chest clip must beplaced at mid-chest (evenwith armpits) and awayfrom the child’s neck.

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Failure to fasten and tighten the harness systemcorrectly and snugly can result in serious injuryor death.

C-7 Removing Child From Child Restraint

Loosen Harness

Press on harness releaselever while pulling on bothharness straps above thebuckle to loosen.

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Release Chest Clip

Press on release buttonand pull apart.

2.

Unbuckle

Press red button onbuckle to release thebuckle tongues. Moveharness away from childand remove child.

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Remove Harness Strapsfrom Splitter Plate

Fully loosen harness straps.Locate splitter plate on theback of the child restraintand unfasten the harnessstraps.

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Remove Harness Straps

Pull harness through theslots from the front (1).

Unthread harness from thechest clip (2).

Unthread harness from thebuckle tongues (3).

Pull harness out of plasticshell (4).

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C-9 Removing Pad for Cleaning

You must remove the harness system to remove thepad from the plastic shell.

Release the Pad Tabs

To release the tab, pulldown on the pad and pullthe tab out of the carrier.

Depending on your model,unhook pad from the tabsat the top of the carrier(A).

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Replace child restraint pad by reversing order; Starting fromtop of the child restraint, slip pad on plastic shell; insert buckleand pull harness tightening strap through pad. Slip pad overfront of the plastic shell.

Attach all of the plastic tabs on the sides of plastic shell.

Rethread harness (see section C-12).

Cleaning Pad

Hand wash pad with warm sudsy water, rinse clean and airdry. Spot clean the harness straps. Do not use bleach or useother harsh cleaners. Do not dry clean or machine wash.

Do not use child restraint without the pad.

C-10 Canopy Use and Installation

Thread Plastic Strip

Completely thread theplastic strip in the channelin front of the canopy.

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Attach Canopy toCarrier

Fit back of canopy overback of carrier. Snapeach plastic strip end toeach canopy post.

2.

To Adjust Canopy

Grasp the front of thecanopy and move front toback to desired location.

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C-12 Installing Harness System

Thread the HarnessStraps

Starting on the left side,insert harness in theharness slot, goingthrough both pad andshell.

Make sure you weave theharness in and out of theshell, between shell andpad, as shown.

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From the front, makeharness ends even witheach other.

Thread harness strapsthrough each buckletongue (1), thread throughchest clip (2) and pushharness ends throughslots in the seat back(3).Do not twist theharness.

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From the back of childrestraint, attach harnessstraps to the splitter plate.

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Failure to reinstall the harness system canresult in serious injury or death.

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C-11 Infant Insert

To Remove Infant Insert

Undo the fastening stripsand pull the infant insert outfrom behind the harnessstraps.

To Install Infant Insert

Undo the fastening stripsand fit the head/hip rollbehind the harness straps.Refasten the fasteningstrips.

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Your vehicle’s features may be considerably different thanthose pictured here. Consult your vehicle owner’s manual tohelp identify your vehicle’s specific features and locations.

D-1 Understanding Your Vehicle

LATCH Anchors

Located in the seatbight.

Air Bags

Consult your vehicleowner’s manual forall air bag locations.

Seat Bight

Vehicle Seat Belts

Consult your vehicleowner’s manual forvehicle belt use.

Safety Tip:To help protect your vehicle seat’s upholstery fromdamage, use a single layered towel underneath andbehind child restraint.To avoid your child being seriously burned,take the following precautions:1. Park in the shade or where sun does not directlyhit the child restraint.2. Cover the child restraint with a sheet or blanketwhen not in use.3. Check for hot child restraint and buckles beforeplacing child in child restraint.

D-2 Vehicle Seating Position

Use the child restraintonly on vehicle seats thatface forward. Do not useon seats that face thesides or rear of thevehicle.

Some seating positions in your vehicle may not be safe forthis child restraint. Some vehicles do not have a seatingposition that can be used safely with this child restraint. Ifyou are not sure where to place the child restraint in yourvehicle, consult your vehicle owner’s manual or contactDorel Juvenile Group Consumer Relations Dept.

Never place a child rear-facing in aseating position with an active frontalairbag. This can result in serious injuryor death.

Safety Tip:Children are saferwhen properlyrestrained in rearseating positions than

in the front seating positions.

According to National Highway TrafficSafety Administration information, childrenin rear seating positions are statisticallysafer, whether you have air bags, advancedair bags, or no air bags at all.

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Vehicle Belts

If LATCH is not an option,you must use the vehicleseat belt system to installthe child restraint. There aresome vehicle belts that willnot work with a child

restraint or will require special attention.

See next page and check your vehicle’s owner’s manual forspecific instructions.

The LATCH System

LATCH (Lower Anchors andTethers for CHildren) is auniversal system for installingchild restraints without usingvehicle seat belts.

The LATCH system can ONLYbe used in vehicles that have

the LATCH anchor bars installed and designated LATCH seatingpositions. Most vehicles manufactured after September 2002 areequipped with LATCH.

Check your vehicle owner’s manual to see which seatingpositions may be equipped with the LATCH system.

D-3 Choosing LATCH or Vehicle Belts

LATCH Anchor Bars

Do not use both the LATCH belt and vehiclebelt at the same time.

D-4 Knowing Your Vehicle Belts

Review your vehicle’s owner manual for vehicle seat belt usewith child restraints. This is your best source for informationconcerning your vehicle.

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Not all vehicle belts will work with this child restraint. Thischild restraint must be tightly locked in place at all times,during travel. You must determine if your vehicles belts arecompatible with this child restraint.Vehicle Belts• Automatic/Passive vehicle seat beltsYou MUST have a vehicle lap belt to install any childrestraint. An automatic (passive) shoulder vehicle belt mayor may not have a separate vehicle lap belt. Consult yourvehicle owner’s manual.

• Vehicle belts in center of thedoor or side panelYou must move the child restraint toanother seating location. Consult yourvehicle owner’s manual.• Vehicle belts that are in front ofthe seat bightYou may need to move the childrestraint to another seating location.Consult your vehicle owner’s manual.

• ELR (Emergency Locking Retractor) vehicle beltsThese lap and shoulder vehicle belts only lock in a suddenstop or crash, and do not properly secure a child restraintalone. Consult your vehicle owner’s manual.

To learn if you have this type ofvehicle belt, gently pull the vehicle beltall the way out of the retractor (spool),let it return several inches, then pullon it again. If it moves freely, it is an

ELR vehicle belt. If it is locked and will not allow any morevehicle belt to come out, it is a switchable retractor.


ELR lap-only vehicle belts MUST NOT be usedwith this child restraint.

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• Switchable retractorThese vehicle belts switch from ELR to ALR (AutomaticLocking Retractor). You must have the vehicle belts in thelocking mode to use them. Follow the instructions in the installation sections.• ALR (Automatic Locking Retractor)These vehicle belts lock after pulling the webbing out andletting the vehicle belt go back into the retractor an inch ortwo. Follow the instructions in the installation sections.Vehicle Latch Plates

• Check the Latch Plateson Your Lap andShoulder BeltGrasp the tongue portion ofthe latch plate (the part thatgoes inside the buckle) andpull straight out, inline withthe vehicle lap belt. If thelatch plate does not slide upand down the vehicle belt,you have a locking latchplate. You should not need

to use a locking clip. Consult your vehicle owner’s manual.

If the latch plate slides up and down on the vehicle belt, andyou have an ELR retractor, you MUST use a locking clip toinstall the child restraint. You may not need to use the lockingclip with a switchable or ALR retractor. Consult your vehicleowner’s manual.

LockingLatchPlate

SlidingLatchPlate

A locking clip will not fix all types of vehicle seat beltproblems. Review section D-4 and your vehicle’s ownermanual for vehicle seat belt use with child restraints. Thelocking clip is located on the back of the child restraint.

D-5 Using the Locking Clip

Do not use both the LATCH belt and vehiclebelt at the same time.

Place Base in VehicleRear-Facing

Thread vehicle lap beltthrough the belt path asshown. Buckle.

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Tighten Vehicle Belt

Push down firmly on thebase and pull up on theshoulder belt to tighten

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Locate Locking ClipLocation

Grasp both vehicle beltstogether just behind thelatch plate and unbuckle.NOTE: If the latch plateends up just at the beltpath opening so youcannot grasp the vehiclebelt at the latch plate,grasp the vehicle belts onthe opposite side of thechild restraint, as close tothe latch plate aspossible. Install thelocking clip on the latchplate end, as close aspossible.

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Position Locking Clip

Position locking clip about 1in. (2.5 cm) from vehiclebelt’s latch plate.Rebuckle vehicle belt.

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6. Check Vehicle BeltTightness

Grasp the base at thevehicle belt path with onehand. Push and pull thebase from side to side,forward and back. The baseshould not move more than1 inch.

NOTE: If base moves more than 1 inch, redo all of the steps ortry another seating location.Remove the locking clip when the vehicle seat belt is notbeing used with a child restraint.

This restraint is certifiedfor aircraft use.

Use only on forward-facing aircraft seats.Follow instructions forvehicle installation.

Contact the airline for their specific policies.

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D-7 Storing LATCH System

Open LATCH StorageDoor

1.

Store LATCH System

Fold in the LATCH hooks,adjuster and belt insidethe storage area.

2.

Completely Close andLock Storage Door

Storage door MUST beclosed and locked.

3.

Failure to securely store the LATCH systemand completely close and lock the storagedoor can result in serious injury or death.

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7. Same steps apply for use onthe carrier. See section E-6for step by step instructions

Attach Locking Clip

Thread both portions of thevehicle belt onto the lockingclip, as close to the latchplate as possible.

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LATCH Belt

Lap Belt

Lap/Shoulder Belt

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This child restraint must always face the rear ofthe vehicle when the child is between 5-35 lbs(2.3-15.9 kg) and is less than one year old.

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E-2 Preparing to Install Base with LATCH

Remove LATCH fromStorage

Open storage door andremove the LATCHsystem.

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Thread LATCH Belt

Thread the LATCH beltthrough belt path asshown.

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E-3 Installing Base with LATCH


Center the base betweenthe vehicle anchors in thechosen seating position.

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Do not use the LATCH system along with thevehicle lap or lap/shoulder belt.Check LATCH belt before each use. Use only ifthe belt can be tightened properly and securely.Failure to follow these warnings can result inserious injury or death.

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See your vehicle owner’s manual for information ondesignated LATCH positions and anchor locations.


Hook LATCH to VehicleLATCH Anchor

Fasten one LATCH belt hookto the anchor in the vehicleseat located in the vehicleseat bight. Repeat for otherside of child restraint.

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Tighten LATCH Belt

Push down firmly on the baseand pull up on the free end ofbelt to tighten.

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To Attach Carrier to Base

Align the notches in thefront of carrier with the baselock bar. Push down firmlyto lock. You will hear a“click” when it is locked.Pull up on carrier to makesure it is locked.

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Check for ProperRecline

Check the angle indicator.The ball should bebetween the two markson the indicator thatmatches the weight ofyour child. Adjust base ifneeded. (see section C-2).NOTE: Check the angleindicator while parked onlevel ground.

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You may need to place alarge rolled towel or foampool noodles under the frontof the base to achievecorrect recline angle. Checkoften to be sure padding isstill in place and the belt istight. DO NOT add a towelor pool noodle while thefootrest is being used.

Check LATCH BeltTightness

Grasp the base at the beltpath with one hand. Pushand pull the base from sideto side, forward and back.The base should not movemore than 1 inch.NOTE: If base moves morethan 1 inch, try reinstallingthe base or try anotherseating location.

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To Remove LATCH BeltFrom Vehicle Anchor

Remove carrier frombase. Press down firmlyon the base on the sidewith the LATCH adjuster.Press release button torelease tension. UnhookLATCH from bar bysqueezing spring leverand twist hook.

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E-4 Installing Base with Vehicle Belts

Store LATCH Belts

You MUST store the LATCHsystem when using thevehicle seat belts. Seesection D-7.

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Do not use the LATCH system along with thevehicle lap or lap/shoulder belt. Store LATCHbelts when using the vehicle belts.Check the vehicle belt before each use. Use onlyif the belt is tightened properly and securely.Failure to follow these warnings can result inserious injury or death.


Center the base in thechosen seating position.

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Thread Vehicle Belt

Thread the vehicle lap orlap/shoulder beltcombination through beltpath as shown.With an ALR belt, pull thebelt all the way out beforethreading the base.

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Push down firmly on thebase and pull up on theshoulder belt to tighten

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Grasp the base at thebelt path with one hand.Push and pull the basefrom side to side, forwardand back. The baseshould not move morethan 1 inch.NOTE: If base moves morethan 1 inch, try reinstallingthe base or try anotherseating location.

To Attach Carrier to Base

Align the notches in thefront of carrier with the baselock bar. Push down firmlyto lock. You will hear a“click” when it is locked.Pull up on carrier to makesure it is locked.

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Check for ProperRecline

Check the angle indicator.The ball should be betweenthe two marks on theindicator that matches theweight of your child. Adjustbase if needed. (see sectionC-2).NOTE: Check the angleindicator while parked onlevel ground.You may need to place alarge rolled towel or foampool noodles under the frontof the base to achieve correctrecline angle. Check often tobe sure padding is still inplace and the belt is tight.DO NOT add a towel orpool noodle while thefootrest is being used.

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Lap Belt Lap/Shoulder Belt

E-5 Rear-Facing Installation without Base


This child restraint must always face the rearof the vehicle when the child is between 5-35lbs (2.3-15.9 kg) and is less than one yearold.Do not use the LATCH system along with thevehicle lap or lap/shoulder belt. Store LATCHbelts when using the vehicle belts.Check the vehicle belt before each use. Useonly if the belt is tightened properly andsecurely.Failure to follow these warnings can result inserious injury or death.

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Thread Vehicle Belt

Thread vehicle lap beltthrough the belt path (asshown). Buckle the vehiclebelt.With an ALR belt, pull thebelt all the way out beforethreading.

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Lay your forearm acrosschild restraint at the beltpath while pulling up on beltto tighten. Feed the slackback into the retractor whiletightening.

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Check the AngleIndicator

The ball should bebetween the two marks onthe indicator that matchesthe weight of your child.

NOTE: Check the angleindicator while parked onlevel ground.

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Grasp the child restraintat the belt path with onehand. Push and pull thechild restraint from side toside, forward and back.The child restraint shouldnot move more than 1inch.NOTE: If carrier movesmore than 1 inch, tryreinstalling the base or tryanother seating location.

Place Child Restraint inVehicle Rear-Facing

Center the base in thechosen seating position.Check the angle indicator.The ball should be betweenthe two marks on theindicator that matches theweight of your child.NOTE: Check the angleindicator while parked onlevel ground.

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WarrantyDorel Juvenile Group, Inc. (DJG) warrants this product to the originalretail purchaser as follows:This product is warranted against defective materials orworkmanship for one year from the date of original purchase. Anoriginal receipt is required to validate your warranty. DJGwill, at its option, provide replacement parts or replace this product.DJG reserves the right to substitute if the part or model has beendiscontinued.To make a claim under this warranty you may contact us atwww.djgusa.com, fax us at 1-800-207-8182 24 hours a day, write toDJG, Consumer Relations Department, P. O. Box 2609, Columbus, IN47202-2609, 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. onFriday. Proof of purchase is required and shipping chargesare the responsibility of the consumer.Warranty Limitations:This warranty does not include damages which arise from misuse orabuse of this product.Limitation of Damages:The warranty and remedies as set forth are exclusive and in lieu ofall others, oral or written, expressed or implied. In no event will DJGor the dealer selling this product be liable to you for any damages,including incidental or consequential damages, arising out of the useor inability to use this product.Limitation of warranties and other warranty terms and statelaw rights:Any implied warranties, including implied warranties of themerchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, shall be limitedto the duration and terms of the express written warranty. Somestates do not allow limitations as to how long an implied warrantylasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequentialdamages, so the above limitations may not apply to you. Thiswarranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have otherrights, which vary from state to state. Neither DJG nor the dealerselling this product authorized any person to create for it any otherwarranty, obligation, or liability in connection with this product.PLEASE COMPLETE AND MAIL THE PRE-ADDRESSED OWNERREGISTRATION CARD WITHIN (30) DAYS OF PURCHASE TO EXPEDITEWARRANTY CLAIMS AND TO VERIFY THE ORIGINAL DATE OFPURCHASE.

Complete the form below. Your model number with color code andmanufacturer date code MUST be included on the form to ensureproper replacement parts. Your model number with color code andthe date code can be found on a sticker on the side of childrestraint. 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 Relations DepartmentP.O. Box 2609Columbus, IN 47202-2609

Fax orders to: 1-800-207-8182

Please make money orders payable to Dorel Juvenile Group, Inc. Fillin the area below to charge to Visa or Mastercard. We do not acceptpersonal checks or Discover Card. All outside of U.S. and CanadaMUST use credit card.

Ship To (Please Print): ________________________________

Name: ____________________________________________

Address: __________________________________________

City: ______________________________________________

State/Province: __________________________Zip ________

Telephone: ________________________________________

Email Address: ______________________________________

We MUST have this information to process your order:

Model Number (5 digits & 3 letters):__________________Manufacture Date (mm/dd/yyyy): ____________________

Replacement Parts Order Form

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Replacement Parts ListNOTE: If requested color is not available, similar color will besubstituted.Part Cost Quantity Total CostBuckle Strap/Buckle . .$6.99 X ______= $ ______________Harness Strap . . . . . . .$2.00 X ______= $ ______________Pad Set . . . . . . . . . .$27.50 X ______= $ ______________Chest Clip . . . . . . . . . .$1.50 X ______= $ ______________Locking Clip . . . . . . . .$2.50 X ______= $ ______________Latch Kit . . . . . . . . . .$24.99 X ______= $ ______________Base . . . . . . . . . . . . .$34.99 X ______= $ ______________Instructions . . . . . . . . .$0.00 X ______= $ ______________

Merchandise Total $ ________________

Shipping and handling: $

Sales Tax $________________(Arizona, California, Georgia, Indiana, Missouri, South Carolina, and Texas residentsadd applicable sales tax.)

Grand Total $ ________________No shipping and handling on instructions for quantities under 6. Add $.50 for eachinstruction over 6, then add applicable shipping and handling.

Fill Out For Credit Card � Visa � Mastercard

Card Exp. Date: ________________________________

Cardholder’s Name: ____________________________

Card Number: ________________________________

Signature ____________________________________

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 . . . . . . . . .$13.95Outside Continental USA $10.00

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