Century Drive On, Instruction Manual

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! Children are safer riding rear-facing and should ride rear-
facing as 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 until they reach the maximum
forward-facing weight or height for their car seat. At that
point, children should ride in a belt-positioning booster seat.
A booster is no longer needed once the vehicle seat belt fits
properly, typically when they reach 4 feet 9 inches (145
cm) tall and are between ages 8-12 years old. Be sure to
check your local and state laws, 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-facing.
! Select a suitable location for the car seat in your vehicle.
! Secure car seat with a vehicle seat belt or the lower anchor
attachment that is properly routed as shown in this manual.
! Vehicle seat belt system MUST hold car seat securely. Not
all vehicle seat belts can be used with a car seat.
! If vehicle seat belt does not hold car seat securely, read
“Vehicle Seat Belts” section 9-D and your vehicle owner’s
manual.
*Century Supports the American Academy of Pediatrics and
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Car Seat
Guidelines. Visit www.centurybaby.com/safety for information on car
seat usage recommendations.