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With weakest hand at belt path, 

tilt and push the child restraint 

from side to side.

 

It should not move more than 

1 in. (2.5 cm).

  

If it moves more 

than 1 in. (2.5 cm), 

you can 

try:

 

A.

 

Reinstalling the child 

restraint.

 B.

 

Putting your knee 

in the seat and pulling the belt tighter.

 

C. 

Changing to 

a different seating location.

 

D. 

Switching to the lower 

anchor belt installation if lower anchors are available 

in your vehicle.

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 Forward-Facing Use: 22-50 lbs. (10.1-22.6 kg), 29-45” (73.6-114.3 cm), at least 1 year of age.

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WARNING

WARNING

!

!

After checking for hot seat and 

buckles, place your child in the 

child restraint as described in 

the “Securing Your Child in the 

Child Restraint” section.

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Using this child restraint in any vehicle seat 

where the lap belt cannot be tightened 

securely and properly or where it can be 

loosened by pulling on it, can result in 

serious injury or death.

Do not use the lower anchors of the child restraint 
anchorage system (LATCH system) to attach this child 
restraint when restraining a child weighing more than 
40 lbs (18 kg).
The vehicle belt must be used for installation if your 
child weighs more than 40 lb (18 kg).
Do not use the lower anchor belt along with the vehicle 
lap or lap/shoulder belt.
Check the lower anchor belt before each use. Use only 
if the belt can be tightened properly and securely. 
Do not fasten multiple lower anchor hooks on the same 
lower anchor bar in the vehicle.
Failure to follow these warnings can result in serious 
injury or death.

Forward-Facing Installation with 
Lower Anchor Belt: Install Lower     
Anchor Belts

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NOTE:

 Do not use lower 

anchor belt along with the 

adult lap or lap/shoulder belt.
Route lower anchor belt 

through upper slot in side of 

shell.

Pull one lower anchor belt 

hook across the back and out 

the other side. 
The lower anchor belt 

adjuster can be on either 

side, but the belt should not 

be twisted.

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Attach hook to anchor 

in vehicle.  Push down 

firmly and tighten top 

anchorage strap.
To adjust top anchorage 

strap: See “Adjusting 

Top Anchorage Strap” section.   

NOTE: 

 

If your vehicle does not have an anchor 

bracket, 

attach the tether hook to the bottom of the 

base.

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Page 1: ...6 then add applicable shipping and handling Fill Out For Credit Card q Visa qMastercard Card Exp Date _____________________________ Cardholder s Name _________________________ Card Number ___________...

Page 2: ...take to read and follow these instructions After reading if you still have questions or have any problems with this child restraint please contact our Consumer Care Department at Dorel Juvenile Group...

Page 3: ...even when not in use In a crash or sudden stop an unsecured child restraint could injure occupants Do not use a child restraint that has been in a crash You must get a new child restraint Rear Facing...

Page 4: ...fety reasons You must register this restraint to be reached in a recall Send your name address and the restraint s model number and manufacturing date to Dorel Juvenile Group Inc PO Box 2609 Columbus...

Page 5: ...rness Release Lever under flap I Recline Lever J Harness Adjustment Strap K Base Front F G A C B E H I J K 4360 2335 MostUprightLeveltoGroundLine MostRec line dLev eltoGro und Line Back M N O P L Top...

Page 6: ...e buckle Preparing Child Restraint to Fit Your Child You MUST make these adjustments with your child before you install the child restraint in the vehicle Make sure lower anchor belt packaging is pull...

Page 7: ...ure metal bar is locked into position Failure to do this can result in serious injury or death Rotate headrest harness adjusting levers in Move headrest up or down to adjust Make sure headrest is lock...

Page 8: ...s body into an unnatural position Position the chest clip at mid chest even with armpits away from the child s neck 5 WARNINGS Failure to fasten and tighten the harness system correctly may allow the...

Page 9: ...ar facing 1 Fully Recline For children 5 22 lbs 2 3 10 kg recline the restraint so that the bottom most reclined level to ground line is level to the ground when installed For children 22 35 lbs 10 1...

Page 10: ...r seat the lower anchor hooks and belt MUST be properly stored Storing Lower Anchor Belt You MUST fasten the lower anchor belt hooks together behind seat as shown Lower Anchor Bars Seat Bight Your veh...

Page 11: ...of vehicle belt retrac tors that will work with this child restraint Switchable Retractor most vehicles have this type Automatic Locking Retractor Emergency Locking Retractor This retractor can be swi...

Page 12: ...the bottom level to ground line MUST be level to the ground For children 22 35 lbs 10 1 16 kg and can sit up unassisted rotate the child restraint between the 2 level to ground lines Start by making...

Page 13: ...facing position 3 4 Grasp both vehicle belts together just behind the buckle plate and unbuckle NOTE If the buckle plate ends up behind the child restraint grasp the belts to the outside of the child...

Page 14: ...recline For children between 5 22 lbs 2 3 10 kg the bottom level to ground line MUST be level to the ground For children 22 35 lbs 10 1 16 kg and can sit up unassisted rotate the child restraint betwe...

Page 15: ...le lap or lap shoulder belt combination through the rear facing belt slot Thread UNDER seat pad between buckle strap and rear slots and out opposite side Buckle vehicle belt Do not place vehicle belt...

Page 16: ...er anchor belt adjuster can be on either side but belt should not be twisted Route entire lower anchor belt through the upper slot in side of shell 27 4 6 7 5 Push lower anchor hook through the rear f...

Page 17: ...right Level to Ground Line 28 Rear Facing Use 5 35 lbs 2 3 16 kg 19 36 48 91 cm NOTE In some cases you may need to pull the pad off the front corner and expose the belt path Tighten belt through belt...

Page 18: ...fter checking for hot seat and buckles place child in child restraint See Securing Your Child in the Child Restraint section Lower anchor hooks MUST be securely fastened Failure to do this can result...

Page 19: ...ead the warning below as they pertain to both systems A loose lower anchor belt can result in serious injury or death When lower anchor belt is not being used fasten belt hooks together behind the chi...

Page 20: ...restraint when restraining a child weighing more than 40 lbs 18 kg The vehicle belt must be used for installation if your child weighs more than 40 lb 18 kg Do not use the lower anchor belt along wit...

Page 21: ...hten belt 6 7 WARNING Lower anchor belt hooks MUST be securely fastened Failure to do this can result in serious injury or death To remove lower anchor hooks Push in on release button and pull lower a...

Page 22: ...k your vehicle owner s manual for more information If the seating position does not have a tether anchor use a different seating position or see your dealer or a qualified mechanic and have one instal...

Page 23: ...elt when using the belt positioning booster You MUST fasten the lower anchor belt hooks together behind seat Do not use tether strap when using the belt positioning booster The top anchorage strap and...

Page 24: ...ne the child restaint Reach under the seat between base and shell Locate the buckle s metal retainer Rotate the metal retainer and then insert the retainer up through the shell and pad From the front...

Page 25: ...nings can result in serious injury or death to your child To help position the shoulder belt you may need to secure the shoulder belt through one of the notches in the shoulder belt positioning guide...

Page 26: ...of the buckle tongue from the bottom up Thread the chest clip front to back as shown Push harness ends through slot in headrest Repeat for other harness strap DO NOT twist the harness strap 1 Fit the...

Page 27: ...s 2 8 7 Fit loops on harness ends onto the splitter plate NOTE Make sure harness is completely on splitter plate and it does not twist From the back pull harness through the back Make sure the harness...

Page 28: ...the harness headrest adjuster then pull pad off of headrest 6A Adjust backrest to lowest position Work pad off shoulder belt positioning guides and off of headrest Pull pad out from under buckle cover...

Page 29: ...ts Any implied warranties including implied warranties of the merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose shall be limited to the duration and terms of the express written warranty Some state...

Page 30: ...2609 Please make money orders payable to Dorel Juvenile Group Inc Fill in the area below to charge to Visa or MasterCard We do not accept personal checks or Discover Card All outside of U S and Canad...

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