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FORWARD-FACING TODDLER - MORE
THAN 9 KG (20 LBS.) continued

Placing Child In Car Seat

      WARNING

  Harness straps MUST be in the top slots for
  forward-facing use to prevent serious injury or
  death.

  Do not use strap covers
  (shown), blankets, thick
  cushions, or padding under
  harness straps or child.  They
  interfere with proper fit of
  harness straps and child could
  be ejected on impact.

1

Harness straps must be in the top slots.  If straps
must be moved, see "Changing Harness Strap Slots"
section.

2

Loosen harness straps:

• Lift adjuster lever 

(A)

 to

  release harness straps.

• Pull harness straps 

(B)

.

3

Unhook harness tie from
harness strap on child's left.

4

Press red button 

(C)

 and

remove harness tongues.

(A)

(B)

(C)

Harness Tie

Summary of Contents for 5-Point Series STE

Page 1: ...t until you read and understand these instructions Incorrect use can mean serious injury or death to a child in a sudden stop or accident ENGLISH PM 0712AA 3 98 5 Point Series STE Infant Toddler Car S...

Page 2: ...ey View Road Macedonia Ohio 44056 2096 or call 330 467 9671 For recall information call the Transport Canada Road Safety Information Centre at 1 800 333 0371 Safety First Check List Read and understan...

Page 3: ...Than 9 kg 20 lbs 18 Changing Harness Strap Slots 19 Changing Crotch Strap Slots 20 Vehicle Seat Belts Special Information 23 Aircraft Use 23 Second Hand Car Seats 23 Product Care Cleaning 24 Inspectio...

Page 4: ...ner s manual Experts agree that children up to age 12 are safer in the back seat For front passenger air bags refer to vehicle owner s manual for child restraint installation The vehicle seat belt sys...

Page 5: ...n are safer when properly restrained in the back seat of a vehicle than in the front seat All children up to age 12 should ride in the back seat of a vehicle Unoccupied Car Seat Always secure car seat...

Page 6: ...To protect vehicle seat use a car seat mat towel or thin blanket under car seat Warm Weather Hot parts can burn unprotected skin Always check metal and plastic parts before putting child in car seat A...

Page 7: ...ing 9 to 18 kg 20 to 40 lbs Toddlers 9 to 10 kg 20 to 22 lbs who are capable of sitting upright unassisted may be forward facing If unable to sit unassisted use rear facing Toddlers 10 to 18 kg 22 to...

Page 8: ...risk in a vehicle or aircraft According to the American Academy of Pediatrics these infants may suffer breathing difficulties while reclined in a car seat Century advises that you have your physician...

Page 9: ...ed can result in injury or ejection Too upright can result in breathing difficulties This car seat comes with a level indicator to help properly level car seat on vehicle seat NOTE Your vehicle must b...

Page 10: ...e seat belt 3 Press down firmly in center of car seat to compress vehicle s cushion as you tighten vehicle lap belt 4 Test for secure installation Pull front to back Pull left to right If vehicle seat...

Page 11: ...ps must be in the bottom or middle slots which are at or just below child s shoulders when using car seat rear facing If harness straps must be moved to bottom or middle slots see Changing Harness Str...

Page 12: ...straps are not twisted 7 Pull up on tongues to be sure buckle is locked 8 From back of harness tie slide harness strap over harness tie tab 9 Pull lower belt in front of car seat to tighten harness s...

Page 13: ...hich are at or just below child s shoulders Periodically adjust harness straps as child grows 12 Be sure crotch strap is in the opening closest to but not under child If crotch strap needs to be moved...

Page 14: ...o the vehicle Car Seat MUST Be In Upright Position Rotate recline stand to upright position 1 Push recline stand in 2 Be sure stand locks into position 1 2 WARNING When locking recline stand into upri...

Page 15: ...ehicle s cushion as you tighten vehicle lap belt HINT Use your knee to press down in center of car seat 4 Test for secure installation Pull front to back Pull left to right If vehicle seat belt does n...

Page 16: ...padding under harness straps or child They interfere with proper fit of harness straps and child could be ejected on impact 1 Harness straps must be in the top slots If straps must be moved see Changi...

Page 17: ...the car seat 6 Place child s arms through harness srtaps and insert both tongues into buckle Make sure harness straps are not twisted 7 Pull up on tongues to be sure buckle is locked 8 From back of ha...

Page 18: ...o insert one finger between each harness strap and child s chest NOTE Forward facing Must use top slots only 12 Be sure crotch strap is in the opening closest to but not under child For children over...

Page 19: ...out of current slots and thread through desired slots NOTE For ease of threading harness straps remove seat pad from back of car seat Make sure harness straps are threaded through matching slot of se...

Page 20: ...some models 1 Remove seat pad from front of car seat and around bellow 2 Turn car seat upside down 3 Pull crotch strap clip out to create some slack and remove clip from crotch strap loop 4 From top o...

Page 21: ...ap Only Belts To determine if a lap only belt can be used follow the steps below 1 Pull on both halves of vehicle seat belts If one belt gets longer see step 2 If neither belt gets longer install car...

Page 22: ...operly tightened hold the combination lap shoulder belts together just behind the sliding latch plate and unbuckle belt 4 Continue holding vehicle seat belts together and slide locking clip on vehicle...

Page 23: ...e following vehicle seat belts MUST NOT be used They will not restrain a car seat and child will be seriously Injured or killed Lap Shoulder Belt with Sewn Latch Plate Do not use This type of vehicle...

Page 24: ...shell with mild soap and a damp cloth Never use household detergents they can weaken plastic Cloth seat pads may be machine washed separately on gentle cycle and machine dried on cool air setting Harn...

Page 25: ...ust be on the car seat Failure to follow instructions written on labels could result in serious injury or death If any of these labels are missing please call our Consumer Relations Department toll fr...

Page 26: ...f you need help with this product call toll free 1 800 837 4044 from anywhere in the U S or Canada 8 00 AM to 6 00 PM E S T Monday through Friday Outside these areas please call 330 963 2800 Or write...

Page 27: ...t securely WARNING Be sure anchor hardware hole is properly sealed to prevent exhaust fumes and water from entering the vehicle If you wish to remove anchor hardware once child outgrows car seat make...

Page 28: ...1 00 H Locking Clip US 1 75 I Buckle Crotch Strap US 8 75 with Tongues J Crotch Strap Clip US 1 20 K Headrest Foam US 2 95 L Tether Strap and Anchor US 10 00 Hardware M Level Indicator US 1 75 N Instr...

Page 29: ...Prestige Fabric Seat Pad E Push in Buttons F Harness Straps G Harness Tie H Locking Clip I Buckle Crotch Strap withTongues J Crotch Strap Clip K Headrest Foam L Tether Strap and Anchor Hardware M Leve...

Page 30: ...er with check money order or charge card number in an envelope to Century Products Company 9600 Valley View Road Macedonia Ohio 44056 2096 Attention Consumer Relations Department You put more than you...

Page 31: ...For more product information visit us at our Web site www centuryproducts com...

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