radian
®
3QXT
car seatinstruction manual
from birth up to 120 lb / 54 kg
all-in-one convertible
READ INSTRUCTION MANUAL
before using this child restraint
Page 1: ...radian 3QXT car seat instruction manual from birth up to 120 lb 54 kg all in one convertible READ INSTRUCTION MANUAL before using this child restraint...
Page 2: ...ation Lap Belt Cushion BOOSTER MODE INSTALLATION Securing Your Child Changing Harness Position Belt Locking Clip Aircraft Installation Harness Removal Replacement Cup Holder Expandable Side Wings Remo...
Page 3: ...n all four corners of the big blue green ball we all call home Some are fans followers some are supporters tweeters social media magicians miracle moms and devoted dads Without your passion pictures w...
Page 4: ...o secure your child in a child restraint system CRS or device for the duration of your flight Please contact the airline for their specific policies CERTIFICATION YOUR CHILD S SAFETY DEPENDS ON YOU DE...
Page 5: ...nsult the infant s doctor before using this child restraint A newborn infant may have difficulty breathing or have other medical problems when placed in a seated position Before installing this child...
Page 6: ...houlder belt Child MUST weigh at least 40 lb 18 kg with shoulders positioned at the 4th slot and remain properly seated for the entire ride If needed adjust the headrest by positioning it accordingly...
Page 7: ...int DO NOT use child restraint in any configuration not shown in the instructions DO NOT modify your child restraint NEVER install in rear facing side facing or on the back of a folded down vehicle se...
Page 8: ...over 10 years from date of purchase missing instructions missing parts or if the straps are cut frayed or damaged in any way Call to find out if the damaged part or parts can be replaced Diono U S 1...
Page 9: ...Safety Administration NHTSA recommends that car seats be replaced following a MODERATE or SEVERE collision in order to ensure a continued high level of collision protection for child passengers Car se...
Page 10: ...e 14 Buckle Pad 15 Memory Foam Cushion 16 Harness Adjust Release 17 Anti Rebound Bar Slots 18 Anti Rebound Bar Release 19 Expandable Side Wings PARTS FEATURES 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 17...
Page 11: ...ATCH UAS anchors in the rear center seating position it is critical that you refer to your vehicle owner s instruction book If the child restraint does not install best in the rear center seating loca...
Page 12: ...ested with this child restraint VEHICLE SEATING LOCATIONS LATCH UAS WHAT IS LATCH UAS Most vehicles manufactured after September 1 2002 are equipped with U S LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildr...
Page 13: ...ot and store behind the cover 5 To fold push lever shown and secure with red strap FIRST SETUP HARNESS SETUP 1 Place your child in the seat Make sure their back is flat against the car seat back this...
Page 14: ...LY Forward Facing Harness just above shoulders FORWARD FACING IMPORTANT When using the top 4 harness slots position headrest so that the bottom edge is above the shoulders and about level with the jaw...
Page 15: ...SIM pod on the side of the car seat adjacent to the vehicle door above 2 Insert the front hook into the slot on the side of the seat 3 Insert the back hooks into the slots on the back of the seat An...
Page 16: ...tion by more than 1 in 2 5 cm from side to side front to back If using a lap belt only refer to your vehicles owners manual for installation advice Harness straps MUST be at or just below the top of y...
Page 17: ...for forward facing installations press the release buttons near the bar on the outside of the seat and pull the anti rebound bar out NOTE You may need to release one side at a time 1 2 REAR FACING BA...
Page 18: ...ensure a better fit for smaller infants we recommend using the infant head and body support cushions included with your car seat The infant support also includes a removable comfort wedge for head su...
Page 19: ...CH UAS strap For easier installation extend the LATCH UAS strap to its maximum length by pressing the grey button and pulling on the strap 1 1 3 2 3 Place car seat rear facing in back seat of the vehi...
Page 20: ...line with the belt path as shown 7 Test for tightness Grab the side of the seat with one hand where the LATCH UAS strap is and slide the car seat side to side and front to back If the seat moves less...
Page 21: ...and front to back If the seat moves less than 1 in 2 5 cm it is tight enough Do not test by grasping the top or back of the seat INSTALL USING LAP SHOULDER BELT WITH 5 POINT HARNESS 4 50 lb 1 8 22 7 k...
Page 22: ...belt through the rear facing belt path and out the other side Buckle it The seat belt should lie flat and not be twisted 3 Tighten the vehicle seat belt Press down firmly in the center of the car seat...
Page 23: ...ns FORWARD FACING INSTALLATIONS 22 65 lb 10 29 5 kg ALWAYS Use the top tether DO NOT place infant in forward facing restraint until they are at least 1 year old and weigh 22 lb 10 kg Diono recommends...
Page 24: ...ack into the seat base 1 2 Make sure LATCH UAS strap or vehicle seat belt is routed through the forward facing belt path marked with the red text and forward facing illustrations Install this car seat...
Page 25: ...rness first then follow with the right 3 Thread bottom of SafeStop onto the metal hook of harness adjuster Check to ensure proper engagement to the metal plate Take care to ensure harness straps are n...
Page 26: ...he LATCH UAS strap For easier installation extend the LATCH UAS strap to its maximum length by pressing the grey button and pulling on the strap 1 1 2 4 3 Unhook and remove top tether strap from stora...
Page 27: ...the seat with one hand where the LATCH UAS strap is and slide the car seat side to side and front to back If the seat moves less than 1 in 2 5 cm it is tight enough Do not test by grasping the top or...
Page 28: ...location TopTether 2 1 2 3 4 Slide the vehicle seat belt through the forward facing belt path and out the other side Buckle it The seat belt should lie as flat as possible and not be twisted 5 Tighten...
Page 29: ...tightening the tether strap to remove all the slack 7 Test for tightness Grab the side of the seat with one hand where the seat belt strap is and slide the car seat side to side and front to back If t...
Page 30: ...used on the seat 4 Flip down memory foam pad and slide buckle through the slot being used on the seat Reinstall the center buckle pad Should you need a longer buckle these are available by calling Cu...
Page 31: ...r manual for specific location 4 Slide the vehicle seat belt through the forward facing belt path and out the other side Buckle it The seat belt should lie as flat as possible and not be twisted 5 Tig...
Page 32: ...e review the harness removal section The 5 Point harness MUST be removed to use this seat in booster mode 1 Place child in seat with their back flat against the back of the booster seat 2 Slide vehicl...
Page 33: ...ness especially bulky winter jackets Diono recommends harnessing your child first and placing a blanket over them or putting their jacket on backwards INITIAL SETUP 1 Place your child in the seat Make...
Page 34: ...curely buckled 5 Place the chest clip at armpit level CHANGING HARNESS POSITION 1 Loosen the harness straps Lift up on the harness release lever while pulling out on the harness straps at the chest cl...
Page 35: ...n the two straps together behind the buckle tongue Unbuckle the belt without allowing it to slip 3 Attach locking clip to lap shoulder belt as shown Rebuckle belt Check that lap belt does not move by...
Page 36: ...nel away from the seat shell Remove old harness straps from each side of the seat 4 Insert new harness strap through the slot and pull the strap up 5 Once the strap is pulled up until the metal D ring...
Page 37: ...eat Push down to securely engage the cup holder into the slot and twist to firmly lock in place CAUTION DO NOT use with hot liquids as this could burn a child 1 2 EXPANDABLE SIDE WINGS ADJUSTING EXPAN...
Page 38: ...om channel along top and sides of seat 4 Push headrest down to lowest position and gently pull up on flap of cover to detach plastic fasteners from seat shell REMOVING SEAT COVER REMOVING SEAT COVER 5...
Page 39: ...flap of cover down and push plastic fasteners through button holes into the hole in the seat shell 6 Stretch elastic strap and loop onto hooks on left and right sides of seat 7 Tuck cover into channe...
Page 40: ...Spot clean using warm water with mild detergent Towel dry completely before re use or storage DO NOT bleach CLEANING BUCKLE SEAT FRAME AND LOWER ANCHOR CONNECTOR HARDWARE NOTE Buckle should fasten wit...
Page 41: ...e Not all products are available at all retailers Diono products purchased from unauthorized retailers online auction sites or as second hand items are not covered under warranty While the warranty ma...
Page 42: ...nce misuse or use of this product not in accordance with the product s instructions fire floods acts of God or damage caused by alteration after completion of the installation of the product The use o...
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