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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Important Information.....................................

Warnings

.......................................................

Basic Information.............................................

What is LATCH?...............................................

LATCH System..................................................

Vehicle Seat Belts...........................................

• Locking Clip........................................

Additional Information ...................................

• Tether Storage
• Cup Holder
• Care and Cleaning
• Aircraft Use
• Second Hand Car Seat

Replacement Parts.........................................

Storage.....................................

Back Cover

• Locking Clip
• Instruction Manual

Help Information.......................

Back Cover

Instruction manual is for:

• Accel 5-Point Newborn/Toddler Car Seat
• Accel Overhead Shield Newborn/Toddler

Car Seat

Instructions for these models are the same unless
otherwise noted.

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Before You Begin

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Use

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Special Information

Height & Weight Limits....................................

Rear-facing Installation With LATCH..................

Forward-facing Installation With LATCH.........

Rear-facing Installation With
Vehicle Seat Belts............................................

Forward-facing Installation With
Vehicle Seat Belts............................................

Placing Child in Car Seat................................

Operations and Adjustments..........................

• Harness Straps
• Harness Tie
• Buckle
• Recline / Upright Positions
• 5-Point Crotch Strap Adjustment
• Overhead Shield Adjustment
• Changing Harness Strap Slots
• LATCH Belt Routing
• Removing LATCH from

Vehicle Anchor Points

• LATCH Storage

Summary of Contents for Accel

Page 1: ...Instruction Manual ISPC008BA 08 02 Avoid injury or death Read and understand this manual...

Page 2: ...ield Newborn Toddler Car Seat Instructions for these models are the same unless otherwise noted Before You Begin Use Special Information Height Weight Limits 7 Rear facing Installation With LATCH 8 Fo...

Page 3: ...ty Hotline at 1 800 424 9393 202 366 0123 in D C area www nhtsa dot gov Call Century Products at 1 888 224 6549 www centuryproducts com Read and understand instruction manual and car seat labels Infan...

Page 4: ...ren should be at least one year of age before being positioned forward facing Vehicle seat belt system MUST hold car seat securely Not all vehicle seat belts can be used with a car seat 2 If vehicle s...

Page 5: ...eclined can result in injury or ejection Too upright can result in breathing difficulties Insert the harness straps in the proper slots for your child Never leave child unattended even when sleeping C...

Page 6: ...d behind car seat Car seat parts can get very hot in the sun or warm weather To avoid burns always check before putting child in car seat 4 Do not use car seat on rear facing or side facing vehicle se...

Page 7: ...s use the term ISOFIX to identify the new car seat anchorage system This carseat with LATCH can also be used in vehicle seating positions equipped with ISOFIX Newer vehicles may have one or more seati...

Page 8: ...d lower anchorage belt and a top tether strap Fig a ONLY use LATCH in a seating position recommended by vehicle manufacturer Vehicle Lower Anchor Points Car Seat Lower Anchorage Belt Fig a LATCH SYSTE...

Page 9: ...nfants or toddlers 20 to 30 lbs 9 0 to 13 6 kg may be rear facing Forward facing 20 to 40 lbs 9 0 to 18 kg Toddlers 20 to 30 lbs 9 0 to 13 6 kg who are capable of sitting upright unassisted may be for...

Page 10: ...H LATCH 1 3 4 5 2 8 Pull front to back and left to right to check for secure installation fig d Check that the lower anchorage belt stays tight and does not slip from the tightened position If it does...

Page 11: ...fig b fig c Openings Towels 9 REAR FACING INSTALLATION WITH LATCH continued fig a fig e fig d Tether LATCH...

Page 12: ...f car seat to compress vehicle seat cushion while tightening LATCH belt by pulling adjustment belt fig c Use your knee to press down in center of car seat fig c FORWARD FACING INSTALLATION WITH LATCH...

Page 13: ...Openings fig b fig c 11 FORWARD FACING INSTALLATION WITH LATCH cont fig a fig e fig d B A Pull to tighten Tether LATCH...

Page 14: ...Periodically check that car seat is securely installed and properly leveled adjust if necessary Store LATCH belt by attaching to connectors through forward facing openings see page 23 fig k Attach co...

Page 15: ...REAR FACING INSTALLATION WITH VEHICLE SEAT BELTS continued fig a Openings Towels 13 fig d fig b fig c Storage Bar Tether LATCH...

Page 16: ...t MUST be stored when using vehicle seat belt to install car seat WARNING Press down firmly in center of car seat to compress vehicle seat cushion while tightening vehicle seat belt Use your knee to p...

Page 17: ...FORWARD FACING INSTALLATION WITH VEHICLE SEAT BELTS continued fig b fig c fig d Openings Stand 15 Storage Bar fig a fig e B A Pull to tighten LATCH Tether...

Page 18: ...locked Close harness tie Position harness tie at arm pit level Adjust harness straps to be snug with just enough room to insert one finger between child s chest and harness straps fig a Check that ha...

Page 19: ...17 2 3 3 5 Point M odels O verhead Shield M odels fig a 2 fig b PLACING CHILD IN CAR SEAT continued 4 4...

Page 20: ...t Press button down and slide shield to desired position closest to child Release button to lock shield into one of multiple positions NOTE Shield does not need to contact child when in closest positi...

Page 21: ...19 5 Point M odels fig a fig d O verhead Shield M odels fig b 1 2 3 1 2 3 fig c 4 4 Upright Recline OPERATIONS and ADJUSTMENTS continued Clip Lift to release Pull Belt to tighten...

Page 22: ...strap loops to Splitter Plate 5 Point Models fig e For Infants or Small Toddlers Put Top right strap loop on Splitter Plate first then attach Top left strap loop NOTE Make sure ends of straps are behi...

Page 23: ...21 5 Point M odels O verhead Shield M odels fig e fig f Bottom Loop Loop Splitter Plate Top Loop OPERATIONS and ADJUSTMENTS continued fig g Stand...

Page 24: ...on lower front edge of car seat fig h Removing pad will expose the rotating LATCH belt fig i B Rotate LATCH belt so that the belt routes through the proper openings fig j and fig k Belts must remain...

Page 25: ...e LATCH belt through Rear facing openings for LATCH Rear facing use or LATCH storage with Forward facing vehicle seat belt use Pg 25 fig p Route LATCH belt through Forward facing openings for LATCH Fo...

Page 26: ...elease tension fig l Press down on car seat compressing vehicle seat cushion to reduce tension on lower anchorage belt B Press and hold LATCH release hinge lower hinge fig m C Push connector in lift c...

Page 27: ...JUSTMENTS continued LATCH storage Locate LATCH storage bars under seat pad on sides of car seat fig o Fasten LATCH onto storage bar as shown fig p or q Repeat for other side of seat 10 fig p fig o LAT...

Page 28: ...is not held securely after following instructions in this manual vehicle seat belt labels and vehicle owner s manual Move car seat to another seating location and try again or Contact vehicle dealer f...

Page 29: ...e vehicle dealer for car seat installation requirements If approved for use with car seat install car seat and check for secure installation by pulling car seat front to back If car seat slides forwar...

Page 30: ...emember when installing a car seat pull belt all the way out buckle belt and then tighten If you can pull the belt out again Step c above you have an Emergency Locking Retractor which MUST NOT be used...

Page 31: ...car seat Passive Restraint Lap Belt with Motorized Shoulder Belt DO NOT use with any car seat Belts will not stay tight while driving Passive Restraint Lap or Shoulder Belt Mounted on Door VEHICLE SEA...

Page 32: ...r s manual and label on vehicle belts for instructions fig a Combination Lap Shoulder Belt with Sliding Latch Plate Combination Lap Shoulder Belt with Locking Latch Plate The locking latch plate on so...

Page 33: ...g clip Shorten length of lap belt portion slightly by pulling belt through latch plate Re attach locking clip Buckle vehicle seat belt Press car seat further down into vehicle seat cushion to help buc...

Page 34: ...ed to car seat for rear facing use or if vehicle is not equipped with tether anchors For storage of tether hook Attach tether hook to back of car seat as shown Pull loose end of adjustment strap to re...

Page 35: ...either side of car seat Push cupholder down over side of seat and snap cupholder into slot to secure ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Tab Removing Cup Holder Feel bottom of cupholder and locate tab on bottom e...

Page 36: ...le Unhook J hooks from car seat shell Pull three 2 button clips out of lower front edge of car seat shell and inside center of car seat shell Removing Overhead Shield Pad Pull both 2 button clips out...

Page 37: ...tic Buckle Rinse buckle with warm water DO NOT use household detergents Never lubricate buckle Prevent serious injury or death Buckle must be properly latched Periodically inspect and clean buckle to...

Page 38: ...also be ordered from Century s web site at www centuryproducts com Fabric Seat Pad All Models 35 00 Fabric Shield Pad Overhead Shield 10 00 Harness Strap 5 Point 5 00 Harness Strap Overhead Shield 5 0...

Page 39: ...Required Check or money order enclosed payable to Century Products Charge to credit card Visa MasterCard Discover Account Expiration date Signature SHIP TO Name Address City State Zip Code Telephone i...

Page 40: ...nt parts DO NOT return car seat to the store CALL US FIRST Call toll free 1 800 837 4044 from anywhere in the U S or Canada or fax at 1 610 884 8370 or write us at Century Products 150 Oaklands Blvd E...

Page 41: ...Evite lesiones o la muerte Lea detenidamente este manual Manual de instrucciones ISPC008BA 08 02...

Page 42: ...eci n nacidos ni os de corta edad Las instrucciones para estos modelos son las mismas a menos que se indique lo contrario Antes de Empezar Utilizaci n Informaci n especial L mites de altura y peso 7 I...

Page 43: ...n la zona de Washington D C www nhtsa dot gov Llame a Graco Children s Products Inc al 1 888 224 6549 www gracobaby com Lea detenidamente este manual de instrucciones y las etiquetas del asiento de se...

Page 44: ...e Pediatr a advierte de que solo se debe sentar en posici n orientada hacia la parte delantera a los ni os de un a o de edad como m nimo 2 El sistema de cinturones de seguridad del veh culo DEBE sujet...

Page 45: ...to de seguridad en el asiento delantero del veh culo a menos que lo recomiende el manual de propietario del veh culo La Administraci n Nacional de Seguridad de Tr fico en Carreteras NHTSA advierte a l...

Page 46: ...o de seguridad se pueden calentar mucho bajo el sol o cuando hace calor Para evitar quemaduras compruebe siempre la temperatura del asiento antes de sentar a los ni os 4 No use el asiento de seguridad...

Page 47: ...t rmino ISOFIX para definir al nuevo sistema de anclaje para asientos de seguridad para autos El asiento de seguridad con LATCH tambi n puede usarse en asientos del veh culo equipados con ISOFIX Los...

Page 48: ...aje superior Fig a Utilice con LATCH NICAMENTE en el asiento recomendado por el fabricante del veh culo Puntos de anclaje inferiores del veh culo Cintur n de anclaje inferior del asiento de seguridad...

Page 49: ...13 6 kg Ni os que pesan menos que 20 libras 9 0 kg DEBEN sentarse orientados hacia atr s Ni os de 20 y 30 libras de peso 9 0 y 13 6 kg pueden sentarse orientados hacia atr s Orientados hacia delante...

Page 50: ...nstalado fig d INSTALACI N ORIENTADA HACIA ATR S CON LATCH 1 3 4 5 2 8 Aseg rese de que el cintur n de anclaje inferior se mantiene apretado y no se suelta de la posici n de apretado De no mantenerse...

Page 51: ...fig b fig c Aperturas Toallas 9 INSTALACI N ORIENTADA HACIA ATR S CON LATCH fig a fig e fig d Anclaje LATCH...

Page 52: ...ertemente en el centro del asiento de seguridad para comprimir el coj n del asiento del veh culo al el cintur n LATCH jalando la correa fig c Oprima el centro del asiento de seguridad con la rodilla f...

Page 53: ...Aperturas fig b fig c 11 INSTALACI N ORIENTADA HACIA DELANTE CON LATCH fig a fig e fig d B A Jale para apretar Anclaje LATCH...

Page 54: ...la p gina 32 Compruebe peri dicamente si el asiento de seguridad est perfectamente instalado y correctamente nivelado y aj stelo si es necesario Almacene el cintur n LATCH conectando los conectores po...

Page 55: ...fig a Aperturas Toallas 13 fig d fig b fig c Barra de almacenaje Anclaje LATCH INSTALACI N DE ORIENTACION TRASERA CON LOS CINTURONES DE SEGURIDAD DEL VEH CULO...

Page 56: ...ente si el asiento de seguridad est perfectamente instalado y aj stelo si es necesario Almacene el cintur n LATCH conectando los conectores a trav s de las aperturas destinadas a la orientaci n traser...

Page 57: ...fig b fig c fig d Aperturas Soporte 15 Barra de almacenaje fig a fig e B A Jale para apretar LATCH Anclaje INSTALACI N ORIENTADA HACIA DELANTE CON LOS CINTURONES DE SEGURIDAD DEL VEH CULO...

Page 58: ...de las axilas Ajuste bien las correas del arn s dejando un espacio de un dedo entre el pecho del ni o y las correas fig a Compruebe si las correas del arn s en el pecho y los muslos est n bien ajustad...

Page 59: ...17 2 3 3 M odelos de 5 puntos M odelos con barra protectora fig a 2 fig b COLOCAR AL NI O EN EL ASIENTO DE SEGURIDAD 4 4...

Page 60: ...a fig d Para ajustar Oprima el bot n y coloque la barra en la posici n deseada m s cercana al ni o Suelte el bot n para cerrar la barra en una de las m ltiples posiciones NOTA La barra no tiene que to...

Page 61: ...19 M odelos de 5 puntos fig a fig d M odelos con barra protectora fig b 1 2 3 1 2 3 fig c 4 4 Vertical Reclinada OPERACIONES Y AJUSTES Clip Levante para soltar Jale el cintur n para apretar...

Page 62: ...el bucle de la correa derecha superior en la placa de uni n y despu s coloque el bucle de la correa izquierda superior NOTA Aseg rese de que los extremos de las correas quedan detr s de la placa de u...

Page 63: ...21 M odelos de 5 puntos M odelos con barra protectora fig e fig f Bucle inferior Bucle Placa de uni n Bucle superior OPERACIONES Y AJUSTES fig g Soporte...

Page 64: ...del asiento fig h Al quitar la almohadilla se ver el cintur n LATCH giratorio fig i B Gire el cintur n LATCH para que pase por las aperturas correctas fig j y fig k Los cinturones deben mantenerse en...

Page 65: ...istema LATCH orientado hacia atr s o Almacenaje LATCH con el uso del cintur n de seguridad del veh culo orientado hacia delante P g 25 fig p Pase el cintur n LATCH por las aperturas de orientaci n hac...

Page 66: ...g l Oprima el asiento comprimiendo el coj n del asiento del veh culo para reducir la tensi n del cintur n de anclaje inferior B Oprima y sujete la bisagra LATCH bisagra inferior fig m C Empuje el cone...

Page 67: ...almacenaje LATCH debajo la almohadilla del asiento en el lado del asiento de seguridad infantil fig o Abroche el sistema LATCH en la barra de almacenaje como se indica fig p o q Repita para el otro l...

Page 68: ...as instrucciones de este manual de las etiquetas de los cinturones de seguridad del veh culo y del manual del propietario del veh culo Coloque el asiento de seguridad en otro asiento diferente e int n...

Page 69: ...rmarse sobre los requisitos de instalaci n de los asientos Si queda aprobado para utilizarlo con el asiento inst lelo y compruebe si est perfectamente instalado jalando el asiento de atr s hacia delan...

Page 70: ...le el asiento saque el cintur n del todo abr chelo y luego apri telo Si puede sacar el cintur n de nuevo paso c arriba tiene un retractor de cierre para emergencias que NO SE DEBE usar con el asiento...

Page 71: ...ing n asiento Los cinturones no se mantendr n apretados durante el manejo del auto Cintur n pasivo cintur n de regazo y hombro montado en la puerta CINTURONES DE SEGURIDAD DEL VEH CULO 29 Cintur n pas...

Page 72: ...y lea la etiqueta ubicada en los cinturones para ver las instrucciones fig a Cintur n combinado de regazo hombro con placa de cierre deslizante Cintur n combinado de regazo hombro con una placa de ci...

Page 73: ...repita los pasos anteriores hasta que quede bien sujeto SE DEBE usar el clip de cierre que se incluye con el asiento con el cintur n de seguridad del veh culo que se desliza f cilmente por la placa de...

Page 74: ...en orientaci n trasera o si el veh culo no viene equipado con los anclajes correspondientes Para almacenar el gancho del anclaje Conecte el gancho del anclaje a la parte trasera del asiento como se in...

Page 75: ...s lados del asiento para el autom vil Trabe el portabebidas en la ranura en el lado de asiento INFORMACI N ADICIONAL Pesta a Para quitar el portabebidas Pase la mano por debajo de la portabebidas para...

Page 76: ...a de J del armaz n del asiento Saque tres clips de dos botones del borde delantero inferior del armaz n del asiento y del centro de la parte interior del armaz n del asiento Retirar la almohadilla de...

Page 77: ...use detergentes dom sticos Nunca lubrique la hebilla Prevenga lesiones graves o la muerte La hebilla debe abrocharse correctamente Inspeccione y limpie la hebilla peri dicamente para quitar objetos o...

Page 78: ...itio Web de Century en www centuryproducts com Almohadilla de tela del asiento todos los modelos 35 00 Almohadilla de tela para la barra barra protectora 10 00 Correa del arn s 5 puntos 5 00 Correa de...

Page 79: ...cheque o giro postal a nombre de Century Products C brese a la tarjeta de cr dito Visa MasterCard Discover N de cuenta Fecha de vencimiento Firma ENV E A Nombre Direcci n Cuidad Estado C digo postal...

Page 80: ...r repuestos NO devuelva el asiento a la tienda LL MENOS PRIMERO Llame a nuestra l nea gratuita al 1 800 837 4044 desde cualquier lugar de EE UU o Canad o env enos un fax al 1 610 884 8370 o escr banos...

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