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7. 

Attach Lower Anchor

Hooks to Vehicle’s

Lower Anchors

Review your vehicle owner’s 
manual for lower anchor locations 
and lower anchor belt use.

It may be easier to pull back the 
pad and pull the free end of the 
belt parallel with the belt path as 
shown.

8.

 Tighten Belt 

Place hand in child restraint. 

Firmly push the child restraint  
down while pulling the free end of 
belt to tighten.

9.

 Tighten Tether 

Push firmly on the back of the 
seat and pull the tether strap to 
remove all slack and create 
tension on the strap.

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5.

 Place Child Restraint

Forward Facing Flush

Against Vehicle Seat 

Back

6.

 Loosely Attach Tether

Hook to Vehicle’s 

Tether Anchor

Check vehicle owner’s manual for 
specific location.

4. 

Rotate Recline Stand

Out and Push Upward

to Lock

Summary of Contents for Guide 65

Page 1: ...5 lb 10 1 29 kg and 29 49 in 73 6 125 cm and at least 1 year old KEEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE Read all instructions before using this child restraint 4358 6979B 2 3 17 www safety1st com 2016 Dorel...

Page 2: ...cademy of Pediatrics recommends that children remain rear facing until they are at least 2 years old In this child restraint your child can remain rear facing up to 40 lb 18 kg and up to 40 in 101 6 c...

Page 3: ...ct Models 23 Safety Information 24 Child Restraint Use 24 Installation in Vehicle 24 Vehicle Seating Position 25 Vehicle Information 27 Choosing Lower Anchor Belt or Vehicle Belts 27 Knowing Your Vehi...

Page 4: ...page 23 K Lower Anchor Belt see page 27 Side View Front View Back View L M R S T O M N P Q U M V Q A J K B C D E F G H L Rear Facing Belt Path M Lower Anchor Belt Attachment for Storage under side of...

Page 5: ...the red button Pull buckle tongues out 5 Place Child in Child Restraint to Determine Proper Harness Fit The child s bottom and back should be flat against the child restraint See page 5 for fit guide...

Page 6: ...d adjust outward as your child grows Buckle should be used in slot closest to your child The buckle should not be underneath or behind your child Any slot can be used Harness Strap Position Harness st...

Page 7: ...ST not pull out WARNING Failure to place buckle s metal retainer completely through pad and shell can result in serious injury or death 1 Fully Loosen Harness Straps Push down on harness release lever...

Page 8: ...trap Through Pad and Shell Harness strap MUST be under the headrest adjustment bar as shown DO NOT twist harness strap 7 Place Child in Child Restraint to Determine Headrest Position 6 Attach Harness...

Page 9: ...arness adjustment strap to tighten harness snugly 6 Check Harness Tightness Try to pinch the harness at the shoulders vertically between index finger and thumb as shown If your fingers slip off the ha...

Page 10: ...n the 2 level lines Forward Facing 2 Upright 1 2 How to Change Positions WARNINGS Failure to fasten and tighten the harness system correctly may allow the child to be ejected from the child restraint...

Page 11: ...opening in pad while pulling out on harness straps as shown 3 Pull Harness Strap Out of Shoulder Harness Slots 2 From Back Remove Harness Strap Loops From Splitter Plate continued on next page 15 4 U...

Page 12: ...e pad from the shell See pages 15 17 1 Pull Headrest Pad Off Bottom of Headrest As Shown Remove headrest pad from shell 2 Release Elastic Straps from Tabs on Back and Bottom of Shell As Shown continue...

Page 13: ...est pad onto headrest Starting from bottom of child restraint slip pad on shell Pull harness adjustment strap through pad Wrap pad around the top of shell Attach fastening strip Attach elastic straps...

Page 14: ...must be installed correctly Failure to follow these warnings can result in serious injury or death 9 From the Back Pull Harness Strap Through Pad and Shell Harness strap MUST be under the headrest ad...

Page 15: ...ld restraint Read all instructions for additional warnings On the side of the child restraint there is a date of manu facture label Do not use this child restraint more than 8 years after the date of...

Page 16: ...rotect your vehicle seat s upholstery from dam age use a single layer towel underneath and behind child restraint Never place a child rear facing in a seating position with an active frontal air bag C...

Page 17: ...er anchor belt through forward facing belt path Then attach hooks to attachments behind pad as shown Gently pull free end of belt to remove slack Vehicle Belts If lower anchors are not an option or if...

Page 18: ...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 switched to a locking mode...

Page 19: ...ion For rear facing installation follow pages 40 44 Locking Latch Plate Emergency Locking Retractor with a Sliding Latch Plate 4 Check the Latch Plates Latch plates are the part of the seat belt that...

Page 20: ...s are on the same side of the seat as shown WARNINGS 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 c...

Page 21: ...nt NOTE Loosely attach the tether hook to the storage location before folding recline stand Fold recline stand and then gently tighten tether strap to remove slack 6 Finished Lower Anchor Belt Routing...

Page 22: ...lt tighter B Reinstalling the child restraint C Changing to a different seating location D Switching to vehicle belt installation 11 Secure Child in Child Restraint See pages 11 13 8 Attach Lower Anch...

Page 23: ...njury or death continued on next page 1 Pull Down Recline Stand to Unlock and Fold It Under Child Restraint NOTE Loosely attach the tether hook to storage location before folding recline stand Fold re...

Page 24: ...o can sit up unassisted rotate the child restraint between the 2 level lines Start by making the bottom level line parallel with the ground then rotate seat up Do not rotate past the top level line 3...

Page 25: ...y A Pulling the belt tighter B Reinstalling the child restraint C Changing to a different seating location D Switching to the lower anchor belt installation if lower anchors are available in your vehi...

Page 26: ...t and secure the top anchorage tether strap when installing the child restraint forward facing with internal harness Tethers improve the installation and stability of child restraints and reduce the r...

Page 27: ...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 U...

Page 28: ...in child restraint Firmly push the child restraint down while pulling the free end of belt to tighten 9 Tighten Tether Push firmly on the back of the seat and pull the tether strap to remove all slack...

Page 29: ...hild from child restraint Remove tension from the lower an chor belt by pushing down on side of child restraint with the lower anchor belt adjuster Then press the adjuster button to loosen belt Unhook...

Page 30: ...nstallation if lower anchors are available in your vehicle 3 Loosely Attach Tether Hook to Vehicle s Tether Anchor Check vehicle owner s manual for specific location 5 Route Vehicle Lap or Lap Shoulde...

Page 31: ...ns of the vehicle belt onto the locking clip as close to the latch plate as possible 56 3 Position Locking Clip It should be about 1 in 2 5 cm from vehicle belt s latch plate 4 Rebuckle Vehicle Belt 5...

Page 32: ...com Telephone 1 800 544 1108 M TH from 8 A M to 6 P M EST FRI from 8 A M to 4 30 P M EST Mailing Address Dorel Juvenile Group Inc Consumer Care Department P O Box 2609 Columbus IN 47202 2609 57 58 Re...

Page 33: ...orders payable to Dorel Juvenile Group Inc Fill in the area on the next page to charge credit card Visa or Master Card only We do not accept cash personal checks or other credit cards All outside of...

Page 34: ...alidate your warranty DJG 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 thi...

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