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10.6 Car Seat Only Installation without Base

WARNING!

• VEHICLE SEAT BELT MUST BE PROPERLY ROUTED AND 

REMAIN TIGHTLY ADJUSTED AROUND CAR SEAT AT ALL 

TIMES.  IF VEHICLE BELT DOES NOT STAY TIGHT, READ 

VEHICLE OWNER’S MANUAL AND “VEHICLE SEAT BELT 

REQUIREMENTS” SECTION IN THIS MANUAL.”

• PROPER RECLINE ANGLE FOR SEAT BACK RECLINE IS 

REQUIRED. FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR ADJUSTING 

RECLINE ANGLE USING SEAT ANGLE INDICATOR.

- TOO UPRIGHT CAN CAUSE A YOUNG INFANT’S HEAD 

TO FALL FORWARD AND RESTRICT BREATHING.

- TOO RECLINED CAN CAUSE EJECTION IN A SUDDEN STOP  

OR CRASH.

• TOYS OR OTHER OBJECTS ATTACHED TO CARRY HANDLE CAN 

CAUSE INJURY IN A CRASH. NEVER ATTACH TOYS OR OTHER 

OBJECTS TO HANDLE WHEN IN VEHICLE.

10.6.1 Initial Positioning

1. Follow instructions in Section 10.1 

Preparation for Installation in Vehicle

2. If vehicle seat back is adjustable, adjust 

into the upright position or the position or 

the position specified in the vehicle owner’s 

manual for use with a Car Seat.

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3. Place the Car Seat in the rear-facing position 

in a forward facing vehicle seat as shown in 

(Fig 44-1).  The Child must face the rear of 

the vehicle and Car Seat must be placed in a 

vehicle seat that faces forward.

4. Check for the correct seat recline and adjust 

recline as necessary. (Fig 44-2) (See Section 

11.4 Adjust Seat Recline Angle.)

5. Remove any toy or other objects attached to 

carry handle before installing car seat in vehicle.

10.6.2 Securing Car Seat WITH Vehicle 

    Combination Lap/Shoulder Belt

1. To attach Car Seat with Vehicle 

combination Lap/Shoulder Belt: Slide the 

lap portion of the vehicle lap/shoulder 

belt into the Vehicle Belt Path openings, 

buckle vehicle seat belt, and place 

vehicle shoulder belt against vehicle 

seat back (Fig 44-3).  

10.0

 Securing Car Seat in Your Vehicle

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(10 to 14.5 kg)

(10 kg) and

10.0

 Securing Car Seat in Your Vehicle

Summary of Contents for Secure Snap Gear 32 CS61

Page 1: ...0 A M and 4 30 P M Pacific Standard Time for assistance Please have your model number and manufacturing date available when you call This information can be found on a small sticker on the bottom of t...

Page 2: ...tion 60 13 1 Care Maintenance 60 13 2 Using Your Car Seat with a Baby Trend Stroller 64 13 3 Airplane Use 64 13 4 Replacement Parts 65 1 0 General Warnings 3 2 0 Registration Information 6 3 0 Feature...

Page 3: ...around car seat WARNINGS TO PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS WARNING Proper use is required Even if using this car seat seems easy to figure out it is very IMPORTANT TO FOLLOW THE INFANT CAR SEAT AND VEHICLE O...

Page 4: ...call the U S Government s Vehicle Safety Hot line at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 or go to http www NHTSA gov If You Need Help Please contact our Customer Service Department with any questions co...

Page 5: ...tored on side of seat pad Crotch Strap Harness Adjuster Strap Harness Straps Seat Pad Adjustable Back Adjustable Back Model Only Harness Buckle Harness Adjuster Button Harness Slots Adjuster Knob Cano...

Page 6: ...should automatically lock into the new position Fig 9 1 10 1 Before lifting the Car Seat push on the handle to check that both sides of the handle have locked into Carry position Build in Safety Harn...

Page 7: ...when installing car seat WITH and WITHOUT Base For information on adjusting the seat angle for your child see Section 11 4 Adjusting Seat Recline Angle 10 to 14 5 kg 10 kg and Seat Angle Indicator 10...

Page 8: ...carefully follow the instructions that correspond with the installation method to be used and the model you have purchased LATCH Connectors 4 1 Assembling the Car Seat Attaching the Canopy Slip the c...

Page 9: ...ly buckled harness straps Fully restrain the child even when carrier is outside the vehicle Secure this child restraint with the vehicle s child restraint anchorage system LATCH if available or with a...

Page 10: ...the safety of your child Quick turns sudden stops or other maneuvers in avoiding a crash as well as a crash can injure your child if not properly secured in the seat or if the seat is not properly in...

Page 11: ...s from the date of manufacture The date of manufacture can be found on the label located on the underside of the Car Seat or Base When discarding an out of date seat please ensure that someone finding...

Page 12: ...LATCH ATTACHMENT SYSTEM Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH System is designed to make installation of child Car Seats in motor vehicles easier by requiring child restraints to be installed...

Page 13: ...ler before using this Car Seat You are also invited to call Baby Trend at 1 800 328 7363 for additional information or assistance WARNING positions Whenever possible this Car Seat should be secured in...

Page 14: ...ive frontal air bag DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY can occur The back seat is the safest place for children 12 and under WARNING or the owner s manual does not address child Car Seat installation please cont...

Page 15: ...t with a latch plate that locks the lap belt into position is suitable for use with the Car Seat Fig 27 3 Once this type of seat belt 27 1 27 2 27 3 is fastened the latch plate prevents the lap belt f...

Page 16: ...ening is required Repeat steps above until secure 9 3 UNSAFE Vehicle Seat Belt Systems DO NOT use the following types of seat belt systems with the Car Seat These belt systems will not hold the Car Se...

Page 17: ...of seat belt anchors the Car Seat too far forward and the Car Seat will not be safely restrained in the vehicle Fig 31 3 31 1 31 2 31 3 10 1 Preparation for Installation in Vehicle When available LATC...

Page 18: ...IGHTLY ADJUSTED AROUND BASE AT ALL TIMES IF LATCH BELT CANNOT BE TIGHTLY ADJUSTED OR WILL NOT STAY TIGHTLY ADJUSTED MOVE CAR SEAT TO ANOTHER SEATING LOCATION WITH LATCH OR SECURE BASE WITH A VEHICLE S...

Page 19: ...torage positions on the Side of the base Push red release button to release extra webbing for adjustment 5 Place the Base on the vehicle seat in a rear facing position with the foot end of the base co...

Page 20: ...37 2 2 Press the RED LATCH Release Button on one of the LATCH Connectors Fig 37 3 and pull base away from the vehicle anchors 3 Repeat on opposite side 4 Return LATCH connectors to storage position o...

Page 21: ...vehicle seat back is adjustable adjust into the upright position or the position or the position specified in the vehicle owner s manual for use with a Car Seat 4 Snap Car Seat into Base and place Car...

Page 22: ...elt around the Base by pushing down hard with your hand or knee in the middle of the Base Then pull the vehicle seat belt to tighten and close Lock Off Fig 41 1 Note For more information on how to tig...

Page 23: ...back is adjustable adjust into the upright position or the position or the position specified in the vehicle owner s manual for use with a Car Seat 44 3 Place the Car Seat in the rear facing position...

Page 24: ...the Car Seat Fig 45 3 If you find that the vehicle seat belt loosens or that the seat easily moves or rotates downward please see section 8 0 Selecting A Vehicle Seat Location for the Car Seat to det...

Page 25: ...r unbuckled Harness straps MUST be snug and positioned over shoulders and thighs of child DO NOT dress your child in bulky clothing or other garments that will hinder the harness from being properly l...

Page 26: ...hat a gap of 12 5 mm to 25 mm 1 2 to 1 is present between the ears of the buckle and the top of child s thigh Fig 50 1 disregarding any clothing or diaper If buckle is too low or to high adjust height...

Page 27: ...al position after adjustment Fig 52 1 DO NOT use the Car Seat with the Harness adjusted above the child s shoulders as the child will not be held securely in a sharp turn sudden stop or crash 11 2 2 C...

Page 28: ...he Car Seat pull the Harness Straps through the Slots until you have enough strap to reach the Belt Adjuster Plate 8 Reassemble the Harness Straps to the Belt Adjuster Plate You have two adjustment po...

Page 29: ...from the slot DO NOT attempt to completely remove the crotch strap from the Car Seat Fig 55 2 2 Adjust the length of the Crotch Strap to the desired length For small children the length of the Crotch...

Page 30: ...ow level no red showing 11 4 Adjust Seat Recline Angle WARNING FAILURE TO PROPERLY RECLINE THE CAR SEAT ON THE VEHICLE SEAT INCREASES THE RISK OF DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY PROPER RECLINE ANGLE FOR SEAT...

Page 31: ...th Harness System 2 Check that UAS connectors are securely attached and UAS belt or vehicle seat belt is tightly adjusted around base 3 Remove any toys or other objects attached to carry handle 4 Adju...

Page 32: ...he Adjustable Back to its lowest position 7 Carefully remove the Seat Pad do not unthread the lower portion of the harness from the Car Seat 8 For care and maintenance see fabric tag WARNING DO NOT us...

Page 33: ...these instructions for proper installation and perform the Final Safety Check as instructed in Section 12 0 Final Safety Check 6 Reassemble the Harness Straps to the Belt Adjuster Plate Do the left Ha...

Page 34: ...Customer Service Department at 1 800 328 7363 between the hours of 8 00 am and 4 30 pm Pacific Standard Time Monday through Friday or visit us online at www babytrend com This product is protected by...

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