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OPERATIONS and ADJUSTMENTS

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Harness Straps:

• To tighten:  Pull belt tab 

(fig. a)

• To loosen: Lift lever on front of car seat 

while pulling harness straps 

(fig. b)

.

Harness Tie:

• To open:  Press tab and pull apart 

(fig. c)

.

• To close:  Snap halves together.  Make

sure harness tie is locked by pulling out
on each half.

Buckle:

• To lock:  Insert both tongues into buckle.

Pull up on tongues to be sure they are 
locked.

• To unlock: Press red button and pull 

tongues out of buckle.

Tether Strap (fig. d):

• To tighten:  Pull loose end of strap. 

• To loosen: Lift adjuster

1

2

3

Changing Harness Strap Slots:

MUST

use slots 

at

or just 

above

shoulders.

A

Loosen harness straps:

• Lift lever on front of car seat.

• Pull harness straps.

B

Remove both harness strap loops from 
Splitter Plate on back of car seat.

C

Change harness strap slots.

Make sure harness straps are threaded 
through matching slot of seat pad and 
car seat.  

It may be necessary to remove seat pad 
from top of car seat.

D

Put right strap loop on Splitter Plate first, 
then attach left strap loop. 

(fig. e)

.

Make sure each strap is securely attached.

E

Adjust harness straps to fit child 

(see        )

.

NOTE:

Make sure straps are 

NOT

twisted.

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Summary of Contents for Breverra Ascend DX

Page 1: ...Instruction Manual Avoid injury or death Read and understand this manual Para instrucciones en Espa ol llamar al 1 800 837 4044 www centuryproducts com...

Page 2: ...Additional Information 24 Installation of Anchor Hardware Tether Storage Care and Cleaning Aircraft Use Second Hand Car Seat Special Information Operations and Adjustments 12 Harness Straps Harness Ti...

Page 3: ...224 6549 For recall information Call the U S Government s Auto Safety Hotline at 1 800 424 9393 202 366 0123 in D C area www nhtsa dot gov Call Century Products at 1 800 837 4044 Read and understand i...

Page 4: ...in a crash it must be replaced DO NOT use it again A crash can cause unseen damage and using it again could result in serious injury or death Failure to follow these instructions and car seat labels c...

Page 5: ...damaged or has missing parts DO NOT use accessories or parts other than those provided by Century or Graco Their use could alter the function of the car seat Never leave child unattended even when sle...

Page 6: ...rm 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 seats DO NOT USE THIS CAR SEAT AFTER DECEMBER YEAR Certification Uno...

Page 7: ...not above top harness slots HEIGHT and WEIGHT LIMITS 5 Child MUST meet all of the following requirements Weight is 30 80 lbs 13 6 36 3 kg Height is 35 50 inches 89 127 cm tall Top of child s ears are...

Page 8: ...own in center of car seat fig b Pull front to back and left to right to check for secure installation fig c Vehicle lap belt MUST stay tight If not secure see Vehicle Seat Belts section Attach tether...

Page 9: ...be used to stabilize booster seat Attach tether hook A to anchor hardware B and tighten strap to remove any slack fig a If tether anchor hardware B is not available see Installation of Anchor Hardware...

Page 10: ...h room to insert one finger between child s chest and harness straps fig a Thigh straps must also be snug fig b 1 2 3 4 8 PLACING CHILD IN CAR SEAT with harness system To prevent serious injury or dea...

Page 11: ...9 2 3 fig a fig b PLACING CHILD IN CAR SEAT with harness system continued...

Page 12: ...be sure shoulder belt is properly positioned over shoulder in red zone and snug against child 1 2 3 4 10 PLACING CHILD IN CAR SEAT without harness system 5 To prevent serious injury or death Shoulder...

Page 13: ...11 fig a fig c fig b Loops PLACING CHILD IN CAR SEAT without harness system continued...

Page 14: ...tighten Pull loose end of strap To loosen Lift adjuster 1 2 3 Changing Harness Strap Slots MUST use slots at or just above shoulders A Loosen harness straps Lift lever on front of car seat Pull harne...

Page 15: ...13 fig b fig c fig a fig e 1 2 3 fig d Tighten Adjuster Loosen OPERATIONS and ADJUSTMENTS continued...

Page 16: ...ling harness system be sure harness straps are not twisted Harness with Breast Plates Thread Splitter Plate and looped end of harness straps down through slots in seat pad under both Clips on bottom a...

Page 17: ...15 1 5 Splitter Plate Bottom 3 Harness with Breast Plates Splitter Plate Back 4 1 5 3 Harness without Breast Plates HARNESS SYSTEM removal and re assembly continued Clip Clip Clip Clip 2 2...

Page 18: ...ll vehicle seat belts can be used with a car seat Car seat with harness system MUST be held securely at all times by a lap belt or lap belt portion of a lap shoulder belt that will not change length w...

Page 19: ...certain angle If this happens flip latch plate over fig a and re buckle Test installation again to see if this works If not move car seat to another seating position Without Harness System DO NOT use...

Page 20: ...nd you cannot pull the belt out any further you have an Automatic Locking Retractor which may be used with a car seat Remember when installing a car seat pull belt all the way out buckle belt and then...

Page 21: ...ny car seat Passive Restraint Lap Belt with Motorized Shoulder Belt With or Without Harness System DO NOT use with any car seat Belts will not stay tight while driving Passive Restraint Lap or Shoulde...

Page 22: ...se with car seat by vehicle manufacturer install car seat and check for secure installation by pulling car seat front to back If car seat slides forward DO NOT use these seat belts Without Harness Sys...

Page 23: ...ome seat belts may slip and loosen after being buckled on car seat if positioned at a certain angle If this happens flip the latch plate over fig b and re buckle Test installation again to see if this...

Page 24: ...tch plate can allow an active toddler to slide down in car seat and re position lap belt over abdomen and shoulder belt over neck or face which is dangerous A Locking Clip may be used on this type of...

Page 25: ...ch plate Re attach locking clip Buckle vehicle seat belt HINT Press car seat further down into vehicle seat cushion to help buckle vehicle seat belt Test installation to see if car seat is secure If n...

Page 26: ...on of the vehicle belt will hold car seat securely If not move car seat to another seating position Installation of Anchor Hardware Anchor Hardware Bolt Washers 2 Nut Anchor Ring Lock Washer Avoid ser...

Page 27: ...as short as possible Roll loose end of strap up Place rolled up strap on top of adjuster and place rubber band around bundle Tether Storage Cup Holder Available on some models Locate slot in armrest...

Page 28: ...pry metal rod loose from car seat shell and slide elastic off CAUTION Be careful not to damage webbing with screwdriver Rod can be re installed by pressing firmly or tapping with hammer Turn car seat...

Page 29: ...27 Tab ADDITIONAL INFORMATION continued Removing Cup Holder Feel bottom of armrest and locate tab on bottom edge of cup holder Press tab in while lifting cup holder up...

Page 30: ...air setting or line dry Harness Straps Surface wash only with mild soap and damp cloth If harness straps are frayed or heavily soiled they MUST be replaced Shell Wipe with mild solution of soap and wa...

Page 31: ...this car seat only on forward facing aircraft seats Install car seat on an aircraft the same way it is installed in a vehicle except DO NOT use tether strap Without Harness System When used without h...

Page 32: ...r you need help or replacement 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 1 610 286 4555 or write us at Century...

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