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Read all instructions BEFORE USING

this child restraint.KEEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE.

Para recibir las instrucciones en español, llame al 1-800-544-1108 o solicitarse por escrito al dirección por arriba.

IMPORTANT!Failure to follow the warnings on the labelsand in the instruction manual can result inthe death or serious injury of your child.

Weight:5-40 pounds (2.3-18 kg)

Height:19-43 inches (48-110 cm)

This childrestraint is designed foruse by childrenwhose:

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Replacement Parts ListNOTE: If requested color is not available, similar color will besubstituted.Part Cost Quantity Total CostCrotch Strap/Buckle $4.99 X______= $ ______________Harness Strap . . . . .$2.00 X______= $ ______________Full Wrap Seat Pad $42.00 X______= $ ______________Harness Retainer . . .$1.50 X______= $ ______________Cup Holder . . . . . . .$4.99 X______= $ ______________Locking Clip . . . . . . .$2.50 X______= $ ______________Tether Kit . . . . . . . .$9.99 X______= $ ______________Latch Kit . . . . . . . .$24.99 X______= $ ______________Instructions . . . . . . .$0.00 X______= $ ______________

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Table of Contents

Warnings..........................................................................................2-4General and Warm Weather Use..................................................4Registration and Recall ....................................................................5Aircraft Installation ..........................................................................5Understanding Your Vehicle ........................................................6-7Child Restraint Parts ....................................................................8-9Choosing Restraint and Position ................................................10Preparing Child Restraint to Fit Your Child ............................11

Harness Height..................................................................12-13Accessories (on select models) ..................................................14Securing Your Child in Child Restraint ................................15-16Removing Child From Child Restraint ......................................17Reclining the Child Restraint ......................................................18Choosing LATCH or Vehicle Belts..............................................19Knowing Your Vehicle Belts ....................................................20-21Locking Clip ..............................................................................22-23Rear-Facing Use ..............................................................................24Rear-Facing Installation ..................................................................25

Vehicle Belt ........................................................................26-27LATCH................................................................................28-31

Forward-Facing Use ......................................................................32Forward-Facing Installation ..........................................................33

Vehicle Belt ........................................................................34-35LATCH................................................................................36-38

Adjusting the Top Anchorage (Tether) Strap............................39Removing Seat Pad for Cleaning ..........................................40-42Reinstall Harness ......................................................................43-44Trouble Shooting ............................................................................45Installation Tips ................................................................................46Warranty ..........................................................................................47Replacement Parts Order Form ..........................................49-50

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Thank you for choosing this car seat, referred tothroughout this manual as a child restraint.The DJGfamily is committed to creating a child restraint with themost comfort and convenience available today.

Remember, parents are a child’s first teachers andexamples. If you always buckle your seat belt, your childwill think it is the natural thing to do. Make it a firm rulethat the vehicle does not go until everyone is buckledup. Make no exceptions.

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

Your child’s safety is worth the time it will take to readand follow these instructions.After reading, if you stillhave questions or have any problems with this childrestraint, please contact our Consumer RelationsDepartment at:

Before You Begin...

Dorel Juvenile Group, Inc.

Website: www.djgusa.com

Email: [email protected]

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 shell there is an expiration date foruse of this child restraint. Do not use this seat afterthe expiration date.

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WARNING!The vehicle or LATCH belt must stay

tight at the belt path.When you switch fromone mode to the next, review the sections ofthis instruction manual that apply to thatmode. If you don’t, your child could beinjured or killed.

Never take your child out of the childrestraint or try to tend to your child’s needswhile the vehicle is moving. Never leavechild unattended.

Do not use a child restraint with damagedor missing parts.

Do not use cut, frayed or damagedharnesses.

Do not substitute parts or try to modifythe child restraint in any way.

Do not use a child restraint that has beenin a crash.You must get a new childrestraint.

Use the child restraint only on vehicleseats that face forward. Do not use on seatsthat face the sides or rear of the vehicle.

Check the vehicle or LATCH belt beforeeach use. Use only if the belt can betightened properly and securely.

This child restraint should be securelybelted in the vehicle even when not in use. Ina crash or sudden stop, an unsecured childrestraint could injure other occupants.

Do not use this child restraint without theseat pad.

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WARNING!

According to accident statistics, childrenare safer when properly restrained in therear seating positions than in the frontseating positions.

Never place a child rear-facing in aseating position with an activefrontal airbag.

This child restraint must always face therear of the vehicle and be in the fullyreclined position when the child weighsbetween 5-35 lbs. (2.3-16 kg) and is less thanone year old.

Never place a child less than one-year oldforward facing.

Check vehicle instructions for moreinformation about air bag/child restraint use.

For vehicles with an air bag, but without aback seat, refer to your vehicle ownersmanual.

Make sure the harness height is correctfor your child’s size.

The harness must be snug.

Do not lubricate buckles and fasteners.

Failure to follow these warnings can result inthe serious injury or death of your child. Tohelp you recognize those instructions whichare most critical for your child’s safety, weuse this symbol :

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WARNING!Do not use this child restraint if the

midpoint of your child’s head is above thetop of the child restraint.

Dorel Juvenile Group does not recommendthe use of any child restraint accessoriesexcept those provided by DJG.

Never allow any child to play with thischild restraint; it is not a toy.

Secure the top anchorage strap (tether)provided with this child restraint as specifiedin both the vehicle and child restraintmanufacturer's instructions.

Do not remove any of the warning labelsor other labels on the child restraint.

Placing your child in a hot child restraintmay result in burns.

Read instructions for other warnings.

Child restraints could be recalled for safety reasons.Youmust register this restraint to be reached in a recall.Send your name, address and the restraint’s modelnumber and manufacturing date to:

Dorel Juvenile Group, Inc.PO Box 2609, Columbus, IN 47202-2609 Attn: Consumer Relations or visit www.djgusa.comor call 1-800-544-1108

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.

Registration and Recall Information

This restraint is certified for aircraft use. Use onforward-facing aircraft seats only and in a position wherethe lap belt can be tightened securely.This child restraintis installed in an aircraft seat the same way it is installedin the vehicle.

Use the child restraint only with F.A.A. certifiedequipment. Contact the airline prior to taking a childrestraint on board in order to comply with their specificregulations.

Aircraft Installation

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General and Warm Weather UseTo help protect your vehicle seat’s upholstery fromdamage, use a towel underneath and behind childrestraint.To avoid your child being seriously burned, takethe following precautions:1. Park in the shade or where sun does not directly hit the child restraint.2. Cover the child restraint with a sheet or blanketwhen not in use.3. Check for hot seat and buckles before placing child inchild restraint.

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Your vehicle’s features may be considerably different thanthose pictured here. Consult your vehicle owner’s manualto help identify your vehicle’s specific features.

Understanding Your Vehicle

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A.Anchor BracketFor Top Anchorage Strap(Forward-Facing Only)

B. LATCH Anchors(In seat bight)

C. Seat Buckles

D.Air Bag(Consult your vehicleowner’s manual for all airbag locations)

E. Seat Bight (Where seat cushionsmeet)


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Child Restraint Parts

A. Pillow(on select models)

B. Infant Insert(on select models)

C. Harness Covers(on select models)

D. Harness Retainer

E. Buckle Plate

F. Buckle

G. Harness ReleaseLever

H. Harness Adjustment Strap

I. Cup Holder(on select models)

Front

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J. Top Anchorage(Tether) Strap &Hook

K. Locking Clip L. Splitter Plate

M. Instructions

N. Recline Stand

O. LATCH Belt

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Choosing Restraint and Position

Your child’s height, weight and age determine how yourchild restraint should be placed in the vehicle and whichrestraint should be used.

5-35 lbs (2.3-16 kg) 19-36 in. (48-91 cm)

Rear-Facing using 5-point harnessChild and child restraintface the back of thevehicle and are placed inthe back seat.

22-40 lbs (10.1-18 kg) 34-43 in. (85.1-110 cm)and Over 1 Year Old

Forward-Facing using 5-point harnessChild and child restraintface the front of thevehicle and are placed inthe back seat.

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2 Loosen harness by pushingdown on the harnessrelease lever while pullingout on the harness.Depending on your model,

the harness releaselever may be undera flap on the pad, infront of therestraint.

Preparing Child Restraint to Fit Your Child

You MUST make these adjustments with yourchild before you install the child restraint in thevehicle.

Make sure LATCH beltpackaging is pulled free ofchild restraint shell.

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3 Press on harness retainerrelease button and pullapart.

Press red button onbuckle to release thebuckle plates. Placeharness over sides of childrestraint.

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5 Place the child’s bottomand back flat against thechild restraint.This willincrease comfort and allowthe harness to properlytighten.

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Rear-Facing Position:Harness slot must be evenwith or just below theshoulders.

If the bottom harness slotsare above the child’sshoulders, do not use thischild restraint. Use an infantchild restraint instead.

Harness Slot

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Forward-Facing Position: Harness slots must be evenwith or just above the shoulders.

If the top harness slots are below the child’s shoulders,do not use this child restraint. Use a belt-positioningbooster instead.

Check Harness Height

7 Determine which set ofharness slots works bestfor your child. Adjust ifneeded.

To change harnesslocation:From the back of the seat,remove harness fromsplitter plate.

Pull harness through theharness slots from thefront.

Rethread harness into newharness guide location.Refasten harness tosplitter plate. Make sureharness does not twist.

WARNING!

Failure to reattach the harness correctly,can result in serious injury or death.

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Determine which of thethree available crotch strapslots is both comfortableand snug. Refer to“Removing Seat Pad forCleaning” section to adjustbuckle.

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Pillow (on selectmodels): The pillow (A)provides extra comfort foryour toddler.To remove pillow: Pullfastening strips off top ofpad and remove pillow. Toreplace, pull top fasteningstraps over top of pad andattach on the back side ofpad.

Infant Insert (on select models): When using insert(B), make sure insert does not cover your infant’s face inany way. Remove the insert for older babies andtoddlers.To remove insert: Unthread the harness from thesplitter plate. Remove insert (see section “To ChangeHarness Location”). Rethread harness and reattach tosplitter plate. Reverse to replace infant insert.

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B

Accessories (on select models)

Harness Covers (onselect models): Harnesscovers help providecomfort to the neck. Forharness covers to fitcorrectly, you may have tofit the upper ends of thecovers through the harnessslots. To remove, unthreadharness from harnessbracket. Slide covers offand reattach harness.

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Install Cup Holder (on select models):Hook cup holder on sideof shell. Make certainbottom of cup holder snapsinto place. Cup holder canbe on either side.

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1 Position harness strapsover the child’s shoulders.

Securing Your Child in the ChildRestraint

Push each buckle plate intobuckle until you hear a“click”. Remember toalways pull up on harnessstraps to make sure buckleis locked tightly.

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3 Snap the harness retainertogether.


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WARNING:Failure to fasten and tighten the harnesssystem correctly with each use can result inserious injury or death.

Position the harnessretainer at mid-chest (evenwith arm pits), away fromthe child’s neck.

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Removing Your Child From theChild Restraint

Press on release buttonand pull apart.2

1 Loosen harness by pushingdown on the harnessrelease lever while pullingout on the harness.Depending on your model,the harness release levermay be under a flap on the

pad, in front ofthe restraint.

Press red button onbuckle to release thebuckle plates. Placeharness over sides of childrestraint. Remove child.

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4 Pull on harness adjustmentstrap to tighten harnesssnugly.

NOTE: A snug strapshould not allow any slack.It lies in a relativelystraight line withoutsagging. It does not presson the child’s flesh or pushthe child’s body into anunnatural position.


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This child restraint has 2recline positions: Upright(forward-facing only) andReclined.

Rear-facing - Must befully reclined.

Forward-Facing -Reclined or upright.

Reclining the Child Restraint

To recline, pull down onrecline stand and rotate upinto shell.

For upright position, rotateout on recline stand andpush upward to lock intoposition.

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Choosing LATCH or Vehicle Belts

The LATCH System

Anchor bars

Vehicle BeltsIf LATCH is not anoption, you will use yourvehicle’s belts. In mostcases you will use thelap/shoulder beltcombination. There aresome vehicle belts thatwill not work with a childrestraint or will requirespecial attention. Seenext page for specificinstructions.

LATCH means LowerAnchors and Tethers forCHildren. Not all vehiclesmanufactured beforeSeptember 2002 wereequipped with LATCH.

The LATCH system allowsa child restraint to besecured in the vehiclewithout using the vehiclebelt system and can ONLYbe used in vehicles thathave the anchor barsinstalled.

Check your vehicleowners manual to seewhich seating positionsmay be equipped with theLATCH system.


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Not all vehicle belts will work with this child restraint.You must determine if your vehicles belts are compatiblewith this child restraint. If you will use the LATCHsystem, refer to the LATCH section.ELR - Emergency Locking Retractor Belts Definition:These belts only lock in a sudden stop orcrash.To see if you have this type of belt, pull on the lapbelt, let it return part way, then pull on it again. If itmoves freely, it is an ELR belt and the child restraintcould work loose during normal driving. Refer to yourvehicle owner’s manual.Some ELR belts will convert to Automatic LockingRetractor (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 orcannot be used with any child restraint.ELR lap-only belts must be replaced with a manual belt;contact your vehicle dealer. A locking clip will notcorrect this problem.Automatic/Passive vehicle seat beltsAutomatic (passive) 2-point belt has no lap belt.Youmust install a lap belt to secure a child restraint.You mayalso need to install an extra lap belt for an automatic 3-point belt. Refer to the vehicles owner’s manual. Alocking clip will not correct this problem.Vehicle belt too shortContact your vehicle dealer for a seat belt extender.Belts in center of the door or side panel (A) ormiddle of the vehicle seat cushion (B).

You must move the childrestraint to another seatinglocation.A locking clip willnot fix this problem.See “Locking Clip” section.

Knowing Your Vehicle Belts

A B

Buckle

Twist vehicle seat belt andlatch plate (or buckle)

Latch plate

WARNING!

Failure to check and adjust the manual beltas described above can result in seriousinjury or death.

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Manual Belts

Manual lap belts arecommon in the centerrear seat and can allowthe child restraint toloosen when it is tilted orjarred. After tightening thelap belt securely, tilt andpush the child restraintforward and to both sides.If no loosening occurs,your child restraint shouldbe secure.

If loosening does occur, trythe following: If the buckleplate slides on the belt,turn the buckle plate over.If the buckle slides, turnthe buckle. Refasten thevehicle lap belt.The releasebutton should face outafter twisting so that it iseasy to reach in anemergency.

If the lap belt continues toloosen, the child restraintmust be moved toanother location in thevehicle.A locking clip willnot correct this problem;see your vehicle owner’smanual.


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Locking Clip

NOTE: Remove the locking clip when the seat belt is notbeing used with a child restraint. The locking clip is locatedon the back of the seat.A locking clip will not fix all typesof seat belt problems.Before you put your child restraint in the vehicle, buckle thelap/shoulder belt. Pull on the lap belt portion. If it loosens orslips, you must either use a locking clip to hold the seat belttight or move the child restraint to another seating location.

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Thread both vehicle lapand shoulder belts throughthe slot (as shown) andout other side. Buckle.Pull up on shoulder beltuntil all slack is out and lapbelt is tight.

Grasp both vehicle beltstogether just behind thebuckle plate and unbuckle.NOTE: If the buckle plateends up behind the childrestraint, grasp the belts tothe outside of the childrestraint, as close to thebuckle plate as possible.

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5 Rebuckle belt. Lap beltportion should now betight. If not, removelocking clip and repeat allsteps.

Thread both portions ofthe vehicle belt onto thelocking clip.

Position locking clip about1 in. (2.5 cm) from vehiclebelt’s buckle plate.

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Rear-Facing Use

Lap/Shoulder Belt

LATCH Belt

WARNING:

Lap Belt

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Refer to the “ChoosingRestraint and Position”section to determine ifyour child should be inthe rear-facing position.

This child restraint must always face therear of the vehicle and be in the fullyreclined position when the child weighsbetween 5-35 lbs. (2.3-16 kg) and is lessthan one year old.

Never place a child rear-facing in aseating position with an activefrontal airbag.

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To use rear-facing thechild restraint MUST befully reclined.

To fully recline, pull downon recline stand androtate up into shell.

A loose top anchorage (tether) strap canresult in serious injury or death.Loose LATCH hooks can result in seriousinjury or death.

After deciding whether to use your Vehicle Belts orLATCH, be sure to read the warnings below as theypertain to both systems.

Rear-Facing Installation

When LATCH is notbeing used, fastenLATCH hooks on side ofchild restraint as shown.

Do Not Use the topanchorage strap in therear-facing position.

Hook top anchoragestrap to recline stand(see “Adjusting the TopAnchorage Strap”section).

WARNING:!


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Rear Facing U

se:5-35 lbs.(2.3-16 kg),19-36” (48-91 cm)

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Rear-Facing Installation withVehicle Belt:

Thread the vehicle lap orlap/shoulder beltcombination through therear-facing belt slot.

Thread UNDER seat pad infront of crotch strap andout opposite side. Bucklevehicle belt.Do not place vehiclebelt over child’s legs.

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Place child restraint rear-facing in the back seat.With child restraint in thereclined position, make surelevel line on side of shell islevel with ground. Adjustchild restraint if needed.NOTE: Hook the topanchorage strap’s hook torecline stand.

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With weakest hand atbelt path, tilt and pushthe child restraintforward and back, andfrom side to side. If theseat belts do not loosen,your child restraintshould be secure.NOTE: Some “play”from front to back orabout an inch from sideto side is acceptable. If itmoves more, review“Knowing your VehicleBelts” and “The LockingClip” sections.After checking for hotseat and buckles, securechild as described in“Securing Your Child inthe Child Restraint”section.

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WARNING!Using this child restraint in any vehicleseat where the lap belt cannot betightened securely and properly or whereit can be loosened by pulling on it canresult in serious injury or death.

4 Push down firmly on thechild restraint and pullup on belt to tighten. Fora manual belt, refer to“Knowing your VehicleBelt” section. Pull up onshoulder strap toremove any slack.

NOTE: Locking clip isshown installed.

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Rear Facing U

se:5-35 lbs.(2.3-16 kg),19-36” (48-91 cm)

Push LATCH hookthrough the rear-facingbelt path slot.

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Rear-Facing Installation withLATCH: Install LATCH Belt

LATCH adjuster can be oneither side, but belt shouldnot be twisted.

Route entire LATCH beltthrough the upper slot inside of shell.

Reach under pad, pull oneLATCH hook betweenrear harness slot andcrotch strap.

NOTE: Do not use the LATCH system along with theadult lap or lap/shoulder belt.

Pull other end ofLATCH hook in front ofcrotch strap and acrossseat to other side.

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Push LATCH hookthrough the other rear-facing belt path slot.

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6 Completed threading ofthe LATCH system.


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Rear Facing U

se:5-35 lbs.(2.3-16 kg),19-36” (48-91 cm)

Rear-Facing Installation withLATCH: Install in Vehicle

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Fasten one LATCH belthook to the anchor in thevehicle seat located in thevehicle seat bight. Repeatfor other side of childrestraint. See your vehicleowner’s manual for moreinformation.

Push down firmly on thechild restraint and pull upon the loop to tighten belt.

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Place child restraint rear-facing in the back seat.With child restraint in thereclined position, makesure level line on side ofshell is level with ground.Adjust child restraint ifneeded.NOTE: Hook the topanchorage strap’s hook torecline stand.

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With weakest hand atbelt path, tilt and pushthe child restraintforward and back, andfrom side to side. If theLATCH belts do notloosen, your childrestraint should besecure. NOTE: Some“play” from front to backor about an inch from

side to side is acceptable.If the child restraint does not remain tight, do not usethe child restraint in this seating location with thisLATCH system.

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WARNING!

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To remove LATCH:Remove child fromrestraint. Press downfirmly on adjuster side ofchild restraint and pushin on release button onadjuster to releasetension as shown.Unhook LATCH frombar.

After checking for hotseat and buckles, placechild in child restraint.See “Securing Your Childin the Child Restraint”section.

LATCH hooks MUST be securelyfastened. Failure to do this can result inserious injury or death.

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Forward-Facing Use

Lap/Shoulder Belt

LATCH Belt

Lap Belt

WARNING:!

Using this child restraint in any vehicleseat where the lap or LATCH belts cannotbe tightened securely and properly orwhere it can be loosened by pulling on itcan result in serious injury or death.Check vehicle owner’s manual for moreinformation about airbag/child restraintuse.

Refer to the “ChoosingRestraint and Position”section to make sure yourchild is at the properweight and height to faceforward.

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Forward-Facing Installation

WARNING:!

After deciding whether to use your Vehicle Belts orLATCH, be sure to read the warnings below as theypertain to both systems.

Loose LATCH hooks can result in seriousinjury or death.

When LATCH is notbeing used, fastenLATCH hooks on side ofchild restraint as shown.

In the forward-facingposition, the childrestraint can be used ineither reclined or uprightposition.

For upright mode, rotaterecline stand down andout, then push up tolock.To recline, pull down onrecline stand and rotateup into shell.

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Place child restraint flushagainst the back of thevehicle seat forward-facing in the back seat.The recline position is tobe used only to install thechild restraint flush againstthe back of the vehicle seatback, if needed.Thread the vehicle lap belt

or lap/shoulder belt combination through the belt pathand out other side. Buckle.

With knee still in childrestraint, attach hook toanchor in vehicle. Pushdown firmly and tightentop anchorage strap.

To adjust top anchorage strap: See “Adjusting TopAnchorage Strap” section.NOTE: If your vehicle does not have an anchorbracket, hook the top anchorage strap’s hook torecline stand (see “Adjusting the Top Anchorage Strap”section).

Forward-Facing U

se:22-40 lbs.(10.1-18 kg),34-43” (85.1-110 cm),O

ver 1 year of age.

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Forward-Facing Installation withVehicle Belts:

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Place one knee in the childrestraint and push downfirmly while pulling up onbelt to tighten. For amanual belt, refer to“Knowing your VehicleBelt” section.

With weakest hand atbelt path, tilt and pushthe child restraintforward and back, andfrom side to side. If theseat belts do notloosen, your childrestraint should besecure.NOTE: Some “play”from front to back orabout an inch from sideto side is acceptable. If itmoves more, review“Knowing Your VehicleBelts” and “The LockingClip” sections.

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WARNING!

After checking for hotseat and buckles, placeyour child in the childrestraint as described inthe “Securing Your Childin the Child Restraint”section.

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Using this child restraint in any vehicleseat where the lap belt cannot betightened securely and properly or whereit can be loosened by pulling on it canresult in serious injury or death.

NOTE: Locking clip isshown installed.


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Forward-Facing U

se:22-40 lbs.(10.1-18 kg),34-43” (85.1-110 cm),O

ver 1 year of age.

Forward-Facing Installation with LATCH Belt: Install LATCH Belts

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NOTE: Do not useLATCH system along withthe adult lap orlap/shoulder belt.

Route LATCH beltthrough upper slot in sideof shell.

Pull one LATCH hookacross the back and outthe other side.

The LATCH adjuster canbe on either side, but thebelt should not be twisted.

Fasten one LATCH belthook to the anchor inthe vehicle seat locatedin the vehicle seat bight.Repeat for other side ofchild restraint. See yourvehicle owner’s manualfor locations and moreinformation.

With knee still in childrestraint, attach hook toanchor in vehicle. Pushdown firmly and tightentop anchorage strap.

To adjust top anchoragestrap: See “Adjusting TopAnchorage Strap”section.

5 Place one knee in thechild restraint and pushdown firmly while pullingup on the loop totighten belt.

6Place child restraint flushagainst the back of thevehicle seat forward-facing in the back seat.The recline position is tobe used only to install thechild restraint flush againstthe back of the vehicle seatback, if needed.

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se:22-40 lbs.(10.1-18 kg),34-43” (85.1-110 cm),O

ver 1 year of age.

To release LATCH:Push in on release buttonand pull LATCH adjusteraway from child restraint toloosen. Unhook LATCHhooks.

After checking for hotseat and buckles, placeyour child in the childrestraint as described inthe “Securing Your Child inthe Child Restraint”section.

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With weakest hand at beltpath, tilt and push the childrestraint forward and back,and from side to side. If theLATCH belts do notloosen, your child restraintshould be secure.NOTE: Some “play” fromfront to back or about aninch from side to side isacceptable.If the child restraint does

not remain tight, do not use the child restraint in thisseating location with this LATCH system.

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WARNING!

LATCH hooks MUST be securely fastened.Failure to do this can result in serious injuryor death.

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The top anchorage strap is used for the forward-facingposition only.Most vehicles made after 9/1/99 already have theanchor hardware for a top anchorage strap. Refer toyour owner’s manual or call your dealer.Review the 2 styles of top anchorage straps below and onthe next page to determine which style you have.Storage of Tilt-Lock Top Anchorage Strap:

Rear-facing position:Place top anchoragestrap over the back ofthe child restraint withthe anchor hook securedrecline stand.

Pull looseend totighten

Lift up toloosen

To Attach TopAnchorage Strap:Put knee in childrestraint and push down;attach hook to anchor invehicle.

To Adjust TopAnchorage Strap:To tighten; pull on freeend of top anchoragestrap.

To loosen; lift up on topanchorage lock and pushlock toward topanchorage hook.

Adjusting the Top AnchorageStrap


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Removing Seat Pad for Cleaning

From the back of the seat,unfasten harness fromsplitter plate.

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Pull harness through theslots from the front.

Unthread harness fromthe harness retainer.

Unthread harness fromthe buckle plates.

Pull harness out of shell.

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3 From under seat, locatebuckle’s metal clip.

Removal of Harness:


WARNING!

Do not use this child restraint without theseat pad. Failure to do this can result inserious injury.

Storage of PushButton Top AnchorageStrap:Rear-facing position:Place top anchorage strapover the back of the childrestraint with the anchorhook secured reclinestand.

To Attach TopAnchorage Strap:Put knee in child restraintand push down; attachhook to anchor invehicle.

To Adjust TopAnchorage Strap:To tighten; pull on freeend of top anchoragestrap.

To loosen; push in on thetop anchorage adjusterbutton and pull onbottom strap.


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Pull pad off the shell.

Clean with warm sudsywater, rinse clean and airdry. Do not use bleach orother harsh cleaners.

6

Replace seat pad byreversing order, starting bylaying pad in shell. Tuck inpad around harnessadjuster. Hook the elasticstraps at top of seat. Turnseat over and thread allelastic straps into theholes and connect themto the posts.

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4 Insert buckle’s metal clipup through the shell andpad. From the front, pullbuckle free from shell andpad. Lock buckle platesinto buckle for future use.

Removal of Pad:

5 From the back of thechild resraint, remove theelastic straps.


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3 Thread the harness downthrough slot on left side ofshell (1), across bottom ofseat (2) and up throughslot on right side (3).Make sure harnessadjustment strap isbetween shell and harnessstrap.

Thread one buckle plateonto harness from back tofront (4).Thread theharness retainer (5). Dothe same to the otherharness end. Make sure theharness is not twisted andthe harness ends are even.

Push harness ends throughupper slots in shell (6).

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WARNING!

Failure to reattach the buckle and harnesscorrectly, can result in serious injury ordeath.

From the back of the seat,fasten harness to splitterplate.

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Fit the buckle strap downthrough the slot in theseat. Make sure bucklefaces out.

Reinstall Harness

2 From under seat, pullmetal clip down throughslot in bottom of seat.From the front, pull up onbuckle to make surebuckle’s metal plate stopsagainst the shell.

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WARNING!

Failure to place buckle’s metal platecompletely through pad and shell can resultin serious injury or death to the child.


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Installation Tips:

In the rear-facing position, the harness strap must bepositioned at or below the child’s shoulders. In theforward-facing position the harness must be positioned ator above the child’s shoulders.

In the rear or forward-facing position make sure the vehiclelap belt is locked.When you grasp the the child restraint atthe belt path, it should not move more than about an inchfrom side to side.

�1. If your child restraint is not held securely by the belt:Press down firmly on the child restraint and remove all theslack in the belt. Make sure the belt buckle is not up againstthe child restraint where the belt cannot be tightened.Review Locking Clip section and Top Anchorage StrapSection. If you cannot secure the child restraint tightly,move it to another seating location.

�2. If the child restraint buckle or harnessadjustment lever sticks or you cannot get the strapstight enough around child:DO NOT LUBRICATE. Check around buckle and harnessrelease lever for dropped food, sticky spilled drinks, dirt,leaves, etc. Clean with warm water and/or remove objectwith tweezers. If you cannot get the harness to adjust andremain tight with the buckle securely locked, do not use thechild restraint.

�3. If your harness twists or ropes:Straighten the harness each time you put your child in theseat to help prevent twisting. Lock the buckle and tightenharness and it will be ready for next use.

�4. If your infant sits too upright inthe rear-facing position:If your vehicle seat slopes so much thatyour infant is sitting upright, you mayplace a rolled towel under the front ofthe child restraint so that the level line onthe side of shell is level (horizontal).

Check often to be sure padding is still in place and thevehicle belt is tight.

WARNINGUsing padding that tilts the child restraintfarther back than the level-to-ground linecan result in serious injury or death.

Trouble Shooting

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Replacement Parts Order FormComplete the form below. Your model number with colorcode and manufacturer date code MUST be included on theform to ensure proper replacement parts. Your modelnumber with color code and the date code can be found on asticker on the side of child restraint. Payment in U.S. dollarsmust accompany your order. Choose parts needed from thelist 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: 1-800-207-8182Please 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. Alloutside of U.S. and Canada MUST use credit card.

We MUST have this information to process yourorder:Model Number (5 digits & 3 letters): ______________Manufacture Date (mm/dd/yyyy): __________________

Ship To (Please Print): ________________________________

Name: ____________________________________________

Address: __________________________________________

City:______________________________________________

State/Province: ________________________Zip __________

Telephone: ________________________________________

Email Address: ______________________________________

Warranty Dorel Juvenile Group, Inc. (DJG) warrants this product to theoriginal retail purchaser as follows:This product is warranted against defective materials orworkmanship for one year from the date of original purchase.An original receipt is required to validate yourwarranty. DJG will, at its option, provide replacement partsor replace this product. DJG reserves the right to substitute ifthe part or model has been discontinued.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 to DJG, Consumer Relations Department, P O Box2609, Columbus, IN 47202-2609, or call 1-800-544-1108 from7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. EST Monday through Thursday and from7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Proof of purchase isrequired and shipping charges are the responsibility ofthe consumer.Warranty Limitations:This warranty does not include damages which arise frommisuse or abuse of this product.Limitation of Damages:The warranty and remedies as set forth are exclusive and inlieu of all others, oral or written, expressed or implied. In noevent will DJG or the dealer selling this product be liable toyou for any damages, including incidental or consequentialdamages, arising out of the use or inability to use this product.Limitation of warranties and other warranty termsand state law rights:Any implied warranties, including implied warranties of themerchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, shall belimited to the duration and terms of the express writtenwarranty. Some states do not allow limitations as to how longan implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation ofincidental or consequential damages, so the above limitationsmay not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legalrights, and you may have other rights, which vary from state tostate. Neither DJG nor the dealer selling this productauthorized any person to create for it any other warranty,obligation, or liability in connection with this product.PLEASE COMPLETE AND MAIL THE PRE-ADDRESSEDOWNER REGISTRATION CARD WITHIN (30) DAYS OFPURCHASE TO EXPEDITE WARRANTY CLAIMS AND TOVERIFY THE ORIGINAL DATE OF PURCHASE.


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