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E. Installing Rear Facing

Check Belt Tightness   

Grasp the child restraint 

at 

the belt path

 with one hand. 

Push and pull the child 
restraint from side to side, 
forward and back. The child 
restraint should not move 
more than 1 in (2.5 cm).

NOTE:

 If it moves more 

than 1 in (2.5 cm), try 
reinstalling the child 
restraint or try another 
seating location. 

Secure your child in the 
child restraint. 

Recheck the recline 
angle to make sure it 
is reclined according 
to your child’s weight. 
Repeat steps if not 
reclined correctly.

5.

 

Rear-Facing

For Children 5-22

(2.3-10 kg)

Top Line MUST Be 
Level with the Ground.

Rear-Facing 

For Children 22-40 lbs

(10.1-18 kg) AND can sit 

up unassisted    

Recline range is between 

the 2 level to ground 

lines.

 

Review instruction manual

.

4360-2154

To Remove LATCH Belt 
From Vehicle Anchor  

Remove child from child 
restraint. Press down firmly 
on adjuster side of child 
restraint and press release 
button to release tension. 
Unhook LATCH from anchor 
bar by squeezing spring 
lever and twist hook.

It may be easier to tighten the 
LATCH belt through the belt 
path opening as shown. 

 E-4

 Installing Rear Facing with 

          Vehicle Belts

Do not use the LATCH along with the vehicle 
lap or lap/shoulder belt. Store LATCH belt 
when using the vehicle belts.

Check the vehicle belt before each use. Use 
only if the belt is tightened properly and 
securely.

Attach the tether hook to the storage location 
on back of chld restraint when used rear 
facing.

Failure to follow these warnings can result in 
serious injury or death.

Store LATCH

1.

 

NOTE: 

Review section D-4 to determine what kind of vehicle 

belts you have. Review your vehicle owner’s manual for 
vehicle seat belt use. 

Store Tether

2.

 

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Summary of Contents for Cosco Apt 40RF

Page 1: ...4358 5768B 2014 Cosco Management Inc All Rights Reserved Rear facing 5 40 lbs 2 3 18 kg 19 40 in 48 101 6 cm Forward facing 22 40 lbs 10 1 18 kg 34 43 in 85 1 110 cm...

Page 2: ...on in Vehicle B 3 Child Restraint Use A Before You Begin Pages 3 8 C Basic Use Pages 11 25 C 1 Choosing Position for Your Child C 2 Preparing Child Restraint to Fit Your Child C 3 Securing Child in Ch...

Page 3: ...Address Dorel Juvenile Group Inc P O Box 2609 Columbus IN 47202 2609 Telephone 1 800 544 1108 8 A M to 6 P M EST M TH 8 A M to 4 30 P M EST FRI A 1 Thank You Please complete the postage paid registra...

Page 4: ...Buckle Strap Slots E F I H K N M J L D Front View Harness System Detail A Before You Begin O B G A Head Pillow on select models B Harness System C Body Pillows on select models D Cup Holder E Harness...

Page 5: ...rage Strap Tether C Splitter Plate D Top Anchorage Strap Tether Storage E LATCH Storage under pad on side of shell B F Forward Facing Belt Path G Rear Facing Belt Path H Level to Ground Lines Side Vie...

Page 6: ...ck of the child restraint there is an expiration date for use of this child restraint Do not use this child restraint after the expiration date B 1 Vehicle Seating Position Never place a child rear fa...

Page 7: ...t are placed in the back seat facing the front of the vehicle C 2 Preparing Child Restraint to Fit Your Child Loosen Harness Push down on the harness release lever under flap on the front of restraint...

Page 8: ...death b c continued on next page Rotate metal retainer then insert retainer up through the shell and pad a To Change Buckle Position Turn the child restraint over and locate buckle s metal retainer on...

Page 9: ...ack of the seat remove harness from splitter plate Pull Harness Out of Shell From the Front a Rethread Harness Into Correct Harness Location Make sure harness does not twist b Attach Harness Straps to...

Page 10: ...metal retainer out of the outside harness storage location Insert the metal retainer into the closest slot as shown From the front pull on the harness straps to make sure they do not pull out Repeat...

Page 11: ...p to tighten harness snugly NOTE A snug harness should not allow any slack It lies in a relatively straight line without sagging It does not press on the child s flesh or push the child s body into an...

Page 12: ...ter rinse clean and air dry Spot clean the harness straps Do not use bleach or other harsh cleaners Do not dry clean Remove Harness s Metal Retainer From Shell Turn the child restraint over Use a flat...

Page 13: ...ness s Metal Retainer Rotate the shell over to expose the bottom of shell Pull on the harness straps to lock the metal retainer into place 3 Attach Harness Strap to Splitter Plate From the bottom of t...

Page 14: ...specific features and locations D 1 Understanding Your Vehicle Anchor Brackets For Top Anchorage Strap Tether Forward Facing Only LATCH Anchors Located in the seat bight Airbags Consult your vehicle...

Page 15: ...eats that face the sides or rear of the vehicle Vehicle Belts If LATCH is not an option you must use the vehicle seat belt system to install the child restraint There are some vehicle belts that will...

Page 16: ...in If it moves freely it is an ELR vehicle belt If it is locked and will not allow any more vehicle belt to come out it is a switchable retractor 30 29 ELR lap only vehicle belts MUST NOT be used with...

Page 17: ...according to your child s weight when the child is less than 1 year old E 2 Preparing to Install LATCH Rear Facing Unhook LATCH from Side of Shell Remove the LATCH from the forward facing belt path 1...

Page 18: ...nd line MUST be level with the ground Rotate the child restraint to make the line level 2 For children 22 40 lbs 10 1 18 kg and can sit up unassisted rotate the child restraint between the 2 level to...

Page 19: ...4360 2154 To Remove LATCH Belt From Vehicle Anchor Remove child from child restraint Press down firmly on adjuster side of child restraint and press release button to release tension Unhook LATCH from...

Page 20: ...tween the 2 level to ground lines Start by making the bottom level to ground line level then rotate seat up DO NOT rotate past the top most upright level to ground line Adjust child restraint if neede...

Page 21: ...child restraint or try another seating location Secure your child in the child restraint Recheck the recline angle to make sure it is reclined according to your child s weight Repeat steps if not rec...

Page 22: ...ck F 2 Adjusting Top Anchorage Strap Tether Lift up to loosen To loosen Lift up on top anchorage lock and push lock adjuster toward tether hook To tighten After the child restraint is locked into plac...

Page 23: ...Seat Back Forward Facing Installation Tip Loosely attach the tether hook before connecting the LATCH belt Consult vehicle owner s manual for specific location 2 Hook LATCH to Vehicle Anchor Fasten one...

Page 24: ...of child restraint and press release button to release tension Unhook LATCH from bar by squeezing spring lever and twist hook F 5 Installing Forward Facing With Vehicle Belts Store LATCH 1 Do not use...

Page 25: ...rasp the child restraint at the belt path with one hand Push and pull the child restraint from side to side forward and back The child restraint should not move more than 1 in 2 5 cm NOTE If it moves...

Page 26: ...he forward facing belt path Using a Locking Clip For children between 5 22 lbs 2 3 10 kg the bottom level to ground line MUST be level with the ground Rotate the child restraint to make the line level...

Page 27: ...Vehicle Belt 8 Check Vehicle Belt Tightness Grasp the child restraint at the belt path with one hand Push and pull the child restraint from side to side forward and back The child restraint should no...

Page 28: ...and state law rights 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 w...

Page 29: ...payable to Dorel Juvenile Group Inc Fill in the area below to charge to Visa or Mastercard We do not accept personal checks cash or Discover Card All outside of U S and Canada MUST use credit card Sh...

Page 30: ...ing ________________ Sales Tax _______________ Indiana California and Massachusetts residents add applicable sales tax Grand Total ________________ No shipping and handling on instructions for quantit...

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