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F. Installing Rear-Facing with UAS

Do not use the vehicle lap or lap/shoulder belt 
when using the Universal Anchorage System 
(UAS).
Check UAS belt before each use. Use only if the 
belt can be tightened properly and securely.
Secure the tether hook to the tether attachment 
when used rear-facing.

Do not fasten both UAS connectors on the same 
UAS anchor bar in the vehicle.
Fully recline the child restraint and rotate the 
child restraint to the correct recline angle that 
matches the weight of your child. Do not use any 
other recline positions rear facing. Do not rotate 
the child restraint beyond the bottom or top level 
to ground lines.
Failure to follow these warnings can result in 
serious injury or death.

 F-3

  Installing Rear-Facing with  

          UAS

Secure Tether Hook 

You 

MUST

 attach the 

tether hook to the tether 
attachment as shown. 
Tighten tether to remove 
the slack.

1.

 

Place Child Restraint in 
Vehicle Rear-Facing in 
the Back Seat 

Fully recline

 the child 

restraint.

2.

 

NOTE:

 Review your vehicle’s owner manual for UAS belt use. 

continued on next page.

Pull UAS Connector Across to 
Opposite Side 

Reach under pad and pull the UAS 
connector across the shell and 
out the rear-facing belt path on 
opposite side. UAS belt 

MUST

 be 

under pad and 

in front of buckle/

crotch strap

.

Do not place belt over child’s legs. 

NOTE:

  

You must use the 1st or 2nd buckle/crotch strap 

slots when rear-facing. 

 F-2

 Preparing UAS for Rear-   

         Facing Use

Pull Pad Off Corners of 
Child Restraint 

Pull the seat pad off the front 
corners of shell.

1.

 

Routing UAS Belt 

Insert the UAS connector with 
adjuster through the rear-facing 
belt path. 

3.

 

4.

 

Replace Pad Over Corners  

Make sure the UAS belt is not 
twisted.

5.

 

PUSH

1

2

Adjuster

Unhook UAS from UAS 
Attachment

Press down firmly on child 
restraint and press the red 
release button on each 
connector and pull the connector 
from the UAS attachment. 

Remove the UAS from the forward-facing belt path.

2.

 

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Summary of Contents for Alpha Omega Elite 65

Page 1: ...forward facing child restraint 10 30 kg 22 65 lb 74 132 cm 29 52 in booster seat 18 45 kg 40 100 lb 102 132 cm 40 52 in Read all instructions BEFORE USING this child restraint and booster seat 4358 56...

Page 2: ...Belts D 4 Knowing Your Vehicle Belts D 5 Using Locking Clip 1 C 1 Choose Position for Your Child C 2 Preparing Child Restraint to Fit Your Child C 3 Securing Child in Child Restraint C 4 Removing Chil...

Page 3: ...H 7 A M to 4 30 P M EST FRI A 1 Thank You A 2 Dorel Juvenile Group Consumer Relations Contact Information Although child restraints and booster seats are tested evaluated and certified by the manufact...

Page 4: ...l A Before You Begin A F S L A Pillow on select models B Headrest Harness Height Adjustment Levers C Adjustable Headrest D Infant Head Support on select models E Harness Covers on select models F Lumb...

Page 5: ...nds on model I Rotating Armrests J Forward Facing Belt Path K Rear Facing Belt Path L UAS Attachment for Storage M UAS Connector N UAS Belt O UAS Adjuster P Shell Q Rear Facing Level To Ground Lines C...

Page 6: ...booster seat B Safety Information Failure to read understand and follow the instructions and warnings in this instruction manual and the warnings on the system could result in serious injury or death...

Page 7: ...tions and warning labels for additional warnings Transport Canada Road Safety Directorate regulates children s restraint systems under the Motor Vehicle Restraint Systems Safety Regulations RSSR The r...

Page 8: ...ld restraint This will increase comfort and allow the harness straps to be properly tightened 4 Check Buckle Position Determine which of the three buckle crotch strap slots that is both comfortable an...

Page 9: ...Choose one of the three buckle crotch strap slots that is closest to child From the front of child restraint push buckle crotch strap s metal retainer through pad and shell Make sure that buckle is f...

Page 10: ...gs Failure to follow these steps can result in serious injury or death C 3 Securing Child in Child Restraint Position Harness Straps Over the Child s Shoulders Place the child s bottom and back flat a...

Page 11: ...injury or death Do not mistake comfort for safety Harness system must be snugly adjusted C 4 Removing Child From Child Restraint Loosen Harness Straps Push in on the harness adjustment lever under the...

Page 12: ...d support MUST not cover the infant s face in any way Remove the head support when the infant s head has reached the top inside part of the infant head support To remove this support undo the fastenin...

Page 13: ...emi recline position pull out on recline handle and pull top of child restraint forward This child restraint has 4 positions Rear facing 4 Fully recline the child restraint so that the bottom level to...

Page 14: ...hest clip 2 Unthread harness straps from the buckle tongues 3 Holding one harness strap pull harness completely out of lower harness guides 4 3 C 7 Removing Harness System 1 2 3 4 Insert Metal Retaine...

Page 15: ...located a Place the screw driver s tip between shell and lower harness guide then twist the screw driver while pulling the harness guide from the front Repeat for other side b Remove Seat Pad Adjust...

Page 16: ...the seat pad Failure to do this can result in serious injury 2 Check Buckle Pull up on buckle crotch strap to make sure it is secured The buckle crotch strap s metal retainer must not pull out 3 Failu...

Page 17: ...ush through from the back of buckle tongue Thread the chest clip from front to back as shown 4 Do not twist harness straps Push left harness strap through left upper harness guide and right harness st...

Page 18: ...following precautions 1 Park in the shade or where sun does not directly hit the child restraint or booster seat 2 Cover the child restraint or booster seat with a sheet or blanket when not in use 3 C...

Page 19: ...the vehicle For vehicles with an airbag but without a back seat refer to your vehicle owner s manual D 3 Choosing UAS or Vehicle Belts When installed properly either the UAS or Vehicle Belts will secu...

Page 20: ...ing Retractor You must have the vehicle belts in the locking mode to use them Follow the instructions in the installation sections ALR Automatic Locking Retractor These belts lock after pulling the we...

Page 21: ...remove the slack 2 Secure UAS Belts You MUST attach the UAS connectors to the UAS attachments as shown when using the vehicle seat belts 1 D 5 Using the Locking Clip A locking clip is used to prevent...

Page 22: ...together tightly as close to the vehicle latch plate as possible While holding the belts tightly unbuckle NOTE If the latch plate ends up just at the belt path opening so you cannot grasp the vehicle...

Page 23: ...he internal harness This child restraint is NOT certified for use in aircraft when used as a booster seat because aircraft seats do not have shoulder belts Use only on forward facing seats and in a po...

Page 24: ...of buckle crotch strap Do not place belt over child s legs NOTE You must use the 1st or 2nd buckle crotch strap slots when rear facing 6 1 2 Thread Aircraft Belt With the aircraft s belt fully extend...

Page 25: ...tether to remove the slack 2 Thread Aircraft Belt With the aircraft belts fully extended thread the aircraft buckle and belt through the forward facing belt path and out the other side Buckle the bel...

Page 26: ...d as a booster seat because aircraft seats do not have shoulder belts E 3 Booster Seat Aircraft Information 49 UAS Belt Lap Belt Lap Shoulder Belt 2 3 18 kg 5 40 lb 48 91 cm 19 36 in Rear Facing using...

Page 27: ...e Rear Facing in the Back Seat Fully recline the child restraint 2 NOTE Review your vehicle s owner manual for UAS belt use continued on next page Pull UAS Connector Across to Opposite Side Reach unde...

Page 28: ...nchor bar in the vehicle seat bight Repeat for other side of child restraint 4 To Remove UAS Belt From Vehicle UAS Anchor Bar Remove child from child restraint Press down firmly on child restraint and...

Page 29: ...tether hook to the tether attachment as shown Tighten tether to remove the slack 2 Secure UAS Belts You MUST fasten the UAS connectors to the UAS attachments as shown when using the vehicle seat belt...

Page 30: ...if the vehicle belt loosens try reinstalling the child restraint or try another seating location Secure your child in the child restraint 10 Tighten Vehicle Belt Push down firmly on the child restrai...

Page 31: ...e vehicle s anchor bracket Pull on free end of the tether strap Pull loose end to tighten To Adjust Tether Strap G 2 Adjusting the Tether Strap Tether straps are required in Canada Using this child re...

Page 32: ...the belt can be tightened properly and securely Do not fasten both UAS connectors on the same UAS anchor bar in the vehicle Do not use any recline position except to install the child restraint flush...

Page 33: ...while pulling up on the free end of the UAS belt to tighten 3 It may be easier to tighten the belt through the belt path opening as shown Check UAS Belt Tightness Grasp the child restraint at the bel...

Page 34: ...ild restraint flush against the vehicle seat back NOTE Do not use the level to ground lines on the side of the child restraint in the forward facing position 66 65 Installation Tip Loosely attach the...

Page 35: ...100 lb 102 132 cm 40 52 in Booster seat using only vehicle lap shoulder belt Lap Shoulder Belt H Installing Booster Seat You MUST remove the harness system see section C 7 You MUST remove lumbar suppo...

Page 36: ...ell DO NOT use a locking clip when using this seat as a booster seat H Installing Booster Seat Secure UAS Belts You MUST fasten the UAS connectors to the UAS attachments as shown when using as a boost...

Page 37: ...will at its option provide replacement parts or replace this product DJG reserves the right to substitute if the part or model has been discontinued To make a claim under this warranty you may contac...

Page 38: ...1 and up 13 95 Outside USA and Canada 10 00 CUT ON DOTTED LINE Replacement Parts Order Form We MUST have this information to process your order Model Number 5 digits 4 letters ____________________ Man...

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