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Vehicle Seat Belt Terms

Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt

3 connections points.

Can be used in all car seats

modes of use.

Lap Only Seat Belt

2 connection points.

Can

ONLY be used in

harness mode.

There are two different types of vehicle seat belts that can

be used with this car seat:

Identify Your Seat Belt Type

Retractor

A device that winds up the

unused vehicle seat belt. It is

often hidden inside the panels

on the walls of the vehicle or

in the vehicle seat back.

Latch Plate

The male end of the seat

belt with the silver tongue.

Seat Crease

The crease where the vehicle

seat back and seat bottom

meet.

Summary of Contents for Drive On

Page 1: ...he instructions in this manual and the warnings on the car seat FAILURE TO PROPERLY USE THIS CHILD RESTRAINT INCREASES THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH IN A SUDDEN STOP OR CRASH READ THIS INSTRUCTI...

Page 2: ...amily 1 C Right Mode of Use 1 D Before You Begin 1 E Safety Warnings 1 Important Pages 5 23 2 Features Pages 24 29 3 A Rear Facing Use 3 B Install Rear Facing With Lower Anchor Attachment 3 C Install...

Page 3: ...C Install Forward Facing With Vehicle Seat Belt 4 Forward Facing Pages 46 60 6 A Booster Use 6 B Install Highback Booster 6 C Securing Child Highback Booster 6 Booster Pages 73 90 5 A Securing Child...

Page 4: ...and Tether 9 B Choosing Vehicle Seat Location 9 C Unsafe Vehicle Seat Locations 9 D Vehicle Seat Belts 9 Vehicle Information Pages 98 109 8 Accessories Page 97 10 A Cleaning Seat Pad 10 B Cleaning Buc...

Page 5: ...ew section 1 C for more information Note Preterm or low birth weight infants may be at special risk in a vehicle or aircraft According to the AAP these infants may suffer breathing issues if improperl...

Page 6: ...s match the right cup holder to the right side of the seat and the left to the left Slide the hook on the cup holder into the slot in the seat then rotate the bottom of the cup holder down until you h...

Page 7: ...ed by your vehicle owner s manual Results in a secure installation of this car seat Some vehicles have specific requirements for where the car seat can be installed so be sure to check your vehicle ow...

Page 8: ...the vehicle seat belts LATCH or Lower Anchor Attachment The LATCH system or lower anchor attachment allows you to securely attach your safety seat in your car without using the vehicle seat belt and...

Page 9: ...to secure the child seat to the vehicle The tether is used IN ADDITION to the lower anchor attachment OR the vehicle s seat belt to secure a forward facing car seat to the vehicle Review your vehicle...

Page 10: ...ner s manual Lower Anchor Attachment The Lower Anchor Attachment consists of lower anchors which are built into your vehicle and lower anchor connectors that are built in your car seat Review section...

Page 11: ...e Position E The correct slot is the one that is closest to your child without being underneath them Review section 5 Harness Tightness F If your fingers slide off the harness straps without pinching...

Page 12: ...Only Position Lap Belt Lap belt must go behind armrest and lie low across your child s hips and thighs Position Shoulder Belt Shoulder belt lies across shoulder between neck and edge of shoulder For...

Page 13: ...Check Level Line B Review section 3 Harness Straps at or Just Below Child s Shoulders C Review section 5 Chest Clip Even With Armpits D Review section 5 Cannot Pinch Harness Straps at the Shoulder E R...

Page 14: ...or crash Review section 4 Car Seat Does Not Move More than 1 2 5 cm at the Belt Path B Review section 4 Harness Straps at or Just Above Child s Shoulders C Review section 5 Chest Clip Even With Armpit...

Page 15: ...p Belt Only Review section 6 Lap Belt Behind Armrest and Lies Low Across Hips and Thighs Review section 6 Shoulder Belt Lies On the Shoulder Between the Neck and Edge of Shoulder Review section 6 Boos...

Page 16: ...he risk of serious injury or death Even if this car seat seems easy to figure out on your own you must follow the detailed instructions in this instruction manual to ensure all steps are preformed cor...

Page 17: ...ear facing 22 40 lb 10 18 kg SHOULD be rear facing Booster Mode with Vehicle Lap Shoulder Seat Belt Must be 43 57 110 1 145 cm tall and 4 years old 40 65 lb 18 1 30 kg CAN be in booster mode Over 65 l...

Page 18: ...ached in a recall Send your name address and the restraint s model number and manufacturing date to Century Children s Products Attn Customer Service P O Box 169 Elverson PA 19520 9901 or call 1 844 3...

Page 19: ...u still have it or on the date label located on the back of the car seat In the U S A please contact our Customer Service Department with any questions you may have concerning parts use or maintenance...

Page 20: ...t use when used as a booster seat because aircrafts do not have shoulder belts Contact the airline for their specific polices DO NOT use this child restraint in harnessed mode 7 years after the date o...

Page 21: ...vehicle s interior during a sudden stop or crash NEVER PLACE THIS CHILD RESTRAINT REAR FACING IN A VEHICLE SEATING LOCATION THAT HAS AN ACTIVE FRONT AIR BAG If an air bag inflates it can hit the child...

Page 22: ...aws as well as AAP and NHTSA recommendations for car seat usage Choose the correct mode of use for the car seat depending on your child s size Infants less than 22 lb 10 kg MUST use this car seat rear...

Page 23: ...p get your car seat level Their use could alter the performance of the car seat DO NOT remove LATCH system from car seat If using vehicle seat belt to secure car seat lower anchor hooks must be stored...

Page 24: ...2 24 A 2 A Car Seat Features B C D H E G F I J K L...

Page 25: ...der Belt Guide D Harness Covers E Chest Clip F Body Support G Buckle H Cup Holders I Harness Adjustment Lever under seat pad J Harness Adjustment Strap K Recline Handle L Recline Foot M Harness Storag...

Page 26: ...2 26 A B C F G H E D...

Page 27: ...2 27 A Tether Strap B Forward Facing Belt Path C Lower Anchor Attachment D Level Line E Flip Foot F Booster Lap Belt Path G Rear Facing Belt Path H Recline Foot...

Page 28: ...2 28 A B C D E E G F F H...

Page 29: ...NSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE Do not install or use this child restraint until you read understand and follow the instructions in this manual and the warnings on the car seat FAILURE TO PROPERLY USE THIS...

Page 30: ...tall this car seat tightly in your vehicle Car seat should not move at the rear facing belt path more than 1 2 5 cm from side to side front to back Check the level line for proper recline The line sho...

Page 31: ...system for as long as possible until they reach the maximum forward facing weight or height for their car seat Be sure to check your local and state laws as well as AAP and NHTSA recommendations for c...

Page 32: ...ther Attach tether hook to the plastic bar on right side of the car seat 2 Remove Lower Anchor Connectors from Storage Location Unhook the lower anchor connectors and remove from storage position 3 Ma...

Page 33: ...he car seat into the rear facing position marked with a blue label The blue arrow must be pointing up The flip foot is secure when it clicks into place 5 Recline the Car Seat Squeeze the lever on fron...

Page 34: ...om of the seat and flip foot should sit as flat as possible on the vehicle seat 7 Make Sure Base is a minimum of 80 on Vehicle Seat 8 Check the Level Line The level line on the side of the seat MUST B...

Page 35: ...in the back of seat It should be positioned in the center of the seat and not shifted to one side 10 Extend the Lower Anchor Strap For easier installation extend the lower anchor strap to its maximum...

Page 36: ...ghtening the lower anchor strap to remove all the slack 11 Connect the Lower Anchor Connectors to the Vehicle s Lower Anchors Lower anchor strap should lay as flat as possible and not be twisted If th...

Page 37: ...moves less than 1 2 5 cm it is tight enough 14 Check the Level Line The level line on the side of the seat MUST BE LEVEL with the ground If needed rolled towels may be placed under the car seat at the...

Page 38: ...houlders Review section 5 Cannot Pinch Harness Straps at the Shoulder Review section 5 Chest Clip Even With Armpits Review section 5 Car Seat Does Not Move More than 1 2 5 cm at the Belt Path Level Li...

Page 39: ...e Tether Strap and Lower Anchor Connectors Attach tether hook and lower anchor connectors to the plastic bars as shown 2 Rotate The Flip Foot Rotate the flip foot on the bottom of the car seat into th...

Page 40: ...t to one of the three rear fac ing positions 4 Place Car Seat Rear Facing in Back Seat of the Vehicle Place rear facing in vehicle seat The bottom of the seat and flip foot should sit as flat as possi...

Page 41: ...ground If needed rolled towels may be placed under the car seat at the vehicle seat crease until the level line is level with the ground 7 Check the Harness Position Check the harness position in the...

Page 42: ...seat belt through the rear facing belt path marked with a blue label and out the other side Buckle the seat belt The seat belt should lie as flat as possible and not be twisted Note Make sure the veh...

Page 43: ...t go back in You will hear a clicking sound Slowly pull out on the belt and it should be locked If not review your car s owner manual and section 9 D 10 Tighten the Vehicle Seat Belt Press down firmly...

Page 44: ...eat at the vehicle seat crease until the level line is level with the ground See section 5 to secure your child Recheck the level line with child in the car seat 11 Test For Tightness Grab the sides o...

Page 45: ...st Below the Child s Shoulders Review section 5 Cannot Pinch Harness Straps at the Shoulder Review section 5 Chest Clip Even With Armpits Review section 5 Car Seat Does Not Move More than 1 2 5 cm at...

Page 46: ...vehicle seat belt is routed through the forward facing belt path marked with an orange label Install this car seat tightly in your vehicle Car seat should not move at the forward facing belt path mor...

Page 47: ...long as possible until they reach the maximum rear facing height or weight rating for their car seat Then children should ride forward facing using the built in harness system for as long as possible...

Page 48: ...ment 3 Rotate The Flip Foot Rotate the flip foot on the bottom of the car seat into the forward facing position marked with a orange label The orange arrow must be pointing up The flip foot is secure...

Page 49: ...ine positions For children under 40 lb 18 kg you MUST use recline positions 2 or 3 6 Unhook Tether Hook From Storage Unhook tether and lay it in the seat 4 Check the Harness Position Check the harness...

Page 50: ...eat of the Vehicle Place forward facing in vehicle seat and center the car seat between the lower anchors The bottom of the seat and flip foot should sit as flat as possible on the vehicle seat 8 Make...

Page 51: ...imum length by pressing the grey button and pulling on the strap 10 Connect Lower Anchor Connectors to the Vehicle s Lower Anchors Lower anchor strap should lay as flat as possible and not be twisted...

Page 52: ...by lifting up on the tether lock and attach Consult vehicle s owner manual for specific location 11 Tighten the Lower Anchor Strap Press down firmly in the center of the car seat while tightening the...

Page 53: ...the slack 14 Test For Tightness Grab the sides of the seat where the lower anchor strap is and slide the car seat side to side and front to back If the seat moves less than 1 2 5 cm it is tight enoug...

Page 54: ...than 1 2 5 cm at the Belt Path Harness Straps at or Just Above the Child s Shoulders Review section 5 Chest Clip Even With Armpits Review section 5 Cannot Pinch Harness Straps at the Shoulder Review...

Page 55: ...lip Foot Rotate the flip foot on the bottom of the car seat into the forward facing position marked with a orange label The orange arrow must be pointing up The flip foot is secure when it clicks into...

Page 56: ...e Unhook tether and lay it in the seat 4 Recline the Car Seat Squeeze the lever on front of car seat and place the car seat in one of the three recline positions For children under 40 lb 18 kg you MUS...

Page 57: ...ible on the vehicle seat 7 Make Sure Base is a minimum of 80 on Vehicle Seat 8 Route the Vehicle Seat Belt Thread vehicle seat belt through the forward facing belt path marked with an orange label and...

Page 58: ...tighten while feeding the slack back in the retractor 9 Lock the Vehicle Seat Belt In most vehicles today slowly pull the shoulder belt all the way out and then let it go back in You will hear a click...

Page 59: ...on 12 Tighten the Tether Strap Push the car seat back while tightening the tether strap to remove all the slack 13 Test For Tightness Grab the sides of the seat where the vehicle seat belt is and slid...

Page 60: ...than 1 2 5 cm at the Belt Path Harness Straps at or Just Above the Child s Shoulders Review section 5 Chest Clip Even With Armpits Review section 5 Cannot Pinch Harness Straps at the Shoulder Review...

Page 61: ...t Bulky clothing can prevent the harness straps from being tightened properly To keep child warm buckle your child in the car seat and place a blanket around the child or place the child s coat on bac...

Page 62: ...e chest clip release button and pull apart 3 Unbuckle the Buckle Press the red button and pull buckle tongues out Place harness straps off to the sides 4 Place Your Child in the Seat Make sure their b...

Page 63: ...attached 6 Be Sure the Harness Straps Are at the Proper Height Rear Facing Harness straps should be at or just below the child s shoulders Top of head must be at least 1 2 5 cm below the headrest adju...

Page 64: ...r Headrest Harness Height Pull up on the adjustment handle and move headrest for the proper harness height 8 Check the Buckle Position The correct slot is the one that is closest to your child without...

Page 65: ...n Remove child from the seat Recline the car seat fully and rotate the flip foot on the bottom of the car seat into the forward facing position with the orange arrow pointing up to locate the metal re...

Page 66: ...5 66 From the bottom of car seat insert the buckle s metal clip up through shell and pad From the front pull buckle out of the pad and shell...

Page 67: ...p Into New Location Push metal clip down through the pad and shell Make sure the buckle s red button is facing out Pull Up On Buckle To Check It Is Secured Make sure buckle s metal clip is completely...

Page 68: ...ower Anchor Attachment Make sure the lower anchor strap is A in front of the buckle strap when the buckle is in the inner most position and B behind when in the outermost position and that it is flat...

Page 69: ...5 69 10 Buckle the Chest Clip You will hear a click when the chest clip is securely buckled attached CLICK...

Page 70: ...the Harness by Pulling the Harness Adjustment Strap When you are not able to pinch any of the harness webbing at your child s shoulder the harness is tight enough A snug harness should not allow any s...

Page 71: ...5 71 13 Raise the Chest Clip to Child s Armpit Level 14 Check Tightness Tighten more if needed...

Page 72: ...the seat pad while pulling out on the harness straps at the chest clip 2 Release the Chest Clip Press the chest clip release button and pull apart 3 Unbuckle Your Child Press in on the red button and...

Page 73: ...belt path Vehicle belts MUST lie flat against child and MUST NOT be twisted Vehicle seat s shoulder belt is adjusted snugly and should lie between child s neck and edge of shoulder Never use a vehicl...

Page 74: ...t car seat When forward facing children should use the built in harness system for as long as possible until they reach the maximum forward facing weight or height for their car seat At that point chi...

Page 75: ...e highest position 2 Store The Harness System A Loosen The Shoulder Straps Push down on the harness adjustment lever while pulling out on the harness straps at the chest clip B Unbuckle the chest clip...

Page 76: ...6 76 D Unbuckle the buckle E Remove Harness Covers and Store for Future Use To remove undo the fastening strips and remove F Lift the headrest pad flap up out of the way D E F...

Page 77: ...o the 2 snaps H Pull Bottom Seat Pad Forward To Expose the Plastic Shell G H I To Remove the Buckle Strap Rotate the flip foot on the bottom of the car seat into the forward facing position The orange...

Page 78: ...6 78 From the bottom of car seat insert the buckle s metal clip up through shell and pad I Recline the car seat fully and locate the metal retainer under the car seat shell...

Page 79: ...6 79 From the front pull buckle out of the pad and shell J J Open the Harness Storage Door CLICK K K Place Harness Chest Clip Buckle Tongues and Buckle Inside Storage Compartment and Close the Door K...

Page 80: ...child 3 Recline the Car Seat Squeeze the lever on front of car seat and place the car seat in the most upright position Booster mode MUST use recline position 1 4 Check the flip foot Confirm that the...

Page 81: ...back Make sure the booster seat back is flat against the vehicle seat back Slide the booster seat down along the vehicle seat back until the bottom of the booster seat and flip foot rests on the vehi...

Page 82: ...following before using LATCH in the booster mode The lower anchor connectors DO NOT interfere with any vehicle seat belts or buckles If the lower anchor connectors interfere with the vehicle seat belt...

Page 83: ...tion 7 Make Sure Lower Anchor Strap is in the Forward Facing Belt Path Marked with Orange Label If not see section 7 to move lower anchor attachment Make sure the lower anchor attachment is routed in...

Page 84: ...Tether From Storage Location and Lay it in the Seat 9 Extend the Lower Anchor Strap For easier installation extend the lower anchor strap to its maximum length by pressing the grey button and pulling...

Page 85: ...r Anchor Connectors to the Vehicle s Lower Anchors Lower anchor strap should lay as flat as possible and not be twisted If the strap is twisted you will not be able to tighten the strap Do not attach...

Page 86: ...6 86 12 Attach Tether Hook Extend the tether by lifting up on the tether lock and attach Consult vehicle s owner manual for specific location 11 Remove All The Slack From The Lower Anchor Strap...

Page 87: ...6 87 13 Tighten Tether Strap Remove all the slack 14 Thread the Vehicle Seat Shoulder Belt Through Seat Belt Guide on the Headrest See section 6 C to secure your child...

Page 88: ...t with his her back flat against the back of the booster seat 2 Thread Vehicle s Shoulder Belt Into Seat Belt Guide in the Headrest Use only the vehicle lap and shoulder belt system when restraining t...

Page 89: ...cle seat belt goes behind the armrests Be sure the lap portion of the vehicle seat belt lies low across your child s hips Be sure the shoulder belt lies across your child s shoulder between the neck a...

Page 90: ...6 90 Never Use Lap Belt Only Lap Belt Behind Armrest and Lies Low Across Hips and Thighs Shoulder Belt Lies On the Shoulder Between the Neck and Edge of Shoulder Is Everything Correct...

Page 91: ...r Ease of Moving the Lower Anchor Attachment A Loosen the harness straps B Raise the headrest to the highest position C Unbuckle the chest clip D Unbuckle the buckle 7 A Moving Lower Anchor Attachment...

Page 92: ...7 92 E Lift the headrest pad flap up out of the way F Unsnap Seat Pad Undo the 2 snaps G Pull Bottom Seat Pad Forward To Expose the Plastic Shell E F G...

Page 93: ...hild s left hand side undo the fabric below the cup holder I On the child s left hand side undo the 3 seat pad hooks J On the child s left hand side undo the loops on the front of the seat below the c...

Page 94: ...f the belt path openings so that the lower anchor connectors lay in the seat 3 Slide Entire Lower Anchor Strap Along Bar to the Desired Belt Path Openings Rear Facing Slide lower anchor strap along ba...

Page 95: ...Belt Path Openings on Each Side of Car Seat Rear Facing Make sure the Lower Anchor strap is in front of the buckle strap when the buckle is in the inner most position A and behind when in the outer m...

Page 96: ...96 5 Replace the Seat Pad Move the headrest back to its proper position for your child Forward Facing Make sure the lower anchor attachment is routed behind the harness strap is flat and is not twiste...

Page 97: ...e sure that harness covers do not interfere with placement of the chest clip at armpit level To remove undo the fastening strips and remove Infant Body Support Use only in the rear facing mode Body su...

Page 98: ...Button In While Pulling on Lower Anchor Attachment Strap to Loosen 2 Press and Hold Lower Anchor Connector Release Hinge 3 Push Hook In Lift Hook Up and Pull Out Away From Anchor Point 9 A How to Unin...

Page 99: ...9 99 Tether 1 To remove lift up on the tether lock to release the tension 2 Press and Hold Tether Release Hinge 3 Push Hook In Lift Hook Up and Pull Out Away From Anchor Point...

Page 100: ...er than rear facing the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA recommends that you take the following steps Ensure the child is properly restrained according to their age and size Move t...

Page 101: ...oster mode with vehicle lap belt only seat belt This car seat can be installed using a vehicle seat belt To do this you will need to change the seat belt to a locked mode for use with car seats With s...

Page 102: ...two different types of vehicle seat belts that can be used with this car seat Identify Your Seat Belt Type Retractor A device that winds up the unused vehicle seat belt It is often hidden inside the p...

Page 103: ...lts CANNOT be used safely with this car seat Some vehicles you may not get a secure fit Read both your vehicle and car seat manuals Lap Belt with Motorized Shoulder Belt Lap Belt or Shoulder Belt Moun...

Page 104: ...r seat If it can be pulled further go to the next step 4 Slowly pull the belt all the way out and then allow it to retract several inches You may hear some clicking sounds 5 Try to pull the belt all t...

Page 105: ...Then as you pull the vehicle seat belt tight feed all the slack back into the retractor Grab the sides of the seat at the belt path and slide side to side and front to back The seat should not move mo...

Page 106: ...rdware that locks the belt in position When installing the car seat route the vehicle seat belt through the proper belt path and buckle it in Then pull upwards on the shoulder belt so that the lap bel...

Page 107: ...car seat Slowly pull the shoulder belt all the way out Route the vehicle seat belt through the proper belt path and buckle it in Then as you pull the vehicle seat belt tight feed all the slack back in...

Page 108: ...btain a locking clip call 1 844 385 0249 Route the vehicle seat belt through the proper belt path and buckle it in Pull the vehicle seat belt tight While pushing down on seat pinch the two straps toge...

Page 109: ...ter Mode Locking Latch Plate and No Retractor When installing the car seat route the lap seat belt through the proper path and buckle it in Then pull upwards on the tail of the belt so that the lap be...

Page 110: ...ions Head Support Cover Clean with a damp sponge using mild soap and cool water If needed pad may be removed for cleaning To remove head support cover raise the headrest to the highest position Unsnap...

Page 111: ...10 111 Undo the two snaps below the head support Undo elastic loops inside each shoulder belt guide Peel cover off head support...

Page 112: ...ng To remove seat pad undo the two snaps on the front of the seat pad Undo the fabric below the cup holders Unhook plastic tab below the Headrest Height Adjustment Lever Machine wash pad in cold water...

Page 113: ...10 113 Undo the 3 seat pad hooks on both sides of the car seat From the back of the car seat undo the clips on each side Undo elastic loops on the back of the seat...

Page 114: ...ld water with gentle soap on delicate cycle and drip dry DO NOT USE BLEACH Reverse the steps to reattach the pad to the shell Make sure harness straps are not twisted Undo the loops on the front of th...

Page 115: ...gh shell and pad From the front pull buckle out of the pad and shell To clean place in a cup of warm water and gently agitate the buckle Press the red button several times while in the water DO NOT SU...

Page 116: ...remove any objects or debris that could prevent latching Shake out excess water and allow to air dry Repeat steps as needed until it fastens with a click Re insert the buckle into the same slot it was...

Page 117: ...RAPS LOWER ANCHOR STRAP or TETHER STRAP IN WATER Doing so may weaken the straps If harness straps lower anchor strap or tether strap are frayed or heavily soiled contact Customer Service at www centur...

Page 118: ...Notes 118...

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