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MultiFit

3-in-1 Car Seat

rear-facing child restraint

5-40 lb (2.3-18 kg) and 19-40 in. (48-101.6 cm)

forward-facing child restraint

22-40 lb (10.1-18 kg) and 29-43 in.
(73.6-110.1 cm) and at least 1 year old

booster seat

40-100 lb (18.1-45.4 kg) and
43-52 in. (110.1-132.1 cm)

KEEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR
FUTURE USE.

Read all instructions
before using this
child restraint.

4358-7099A
1.16.17

Failure to follow the warnings on the labels and in the
instruction manual can result in serious injury or death
to your child.

To see installation videos, scan the QR Code

or visit www.safety1st.com

Summary of Contents for MultiFit

Page 1: ... old booster seat 40 100 lb 18 1 45 4 kg and 43 52 in 110 1 132 1 cm KEEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE Read all instructions before using this child restraint 4358 7099A 1 16 17 Failure to follow the warnings on the labels and in the instruction manual can result in serious injury or death to your child To see installation videos scan the QR Code or visit www safety1st com 2016 Dorel Juvenile ...

Page 2: ...ren 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 cm The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children remain in a five point harness until they outgrow their forward facing harnessed child restraint This typically occurs around age 4 but some children outgrow them sooner and others...

Page 3: ...ect Models 24 Safety Information 25 Child Restraint Use 25 Installation in Vehicle 25 Vehicle Seating Position 26 Vehicle Information 27 Choosing Lower Anchor or Vehicle Belts 27 Knowing Your Vehicle Belts 29 Aircraft Information 32 Rear Facing 33 Lower Anchor Belt Installation 34 Vehicle Belt Installation 39 Forward Facing 43 Tether Use 44 Lower Anchor Belt Installation 45 Vehicle Belt Installati...

Page 4: ...7 J Harness Adjustment Strap Side View Front View Back View Harness System Detail L M N O P X N K V N K Rear Facing Belt Path L Rear Facing Level Line M Forward Facing Belt Path N Lower Anchor Belt Attachment for Storage O Shell child restraint P Base Q Upper Shoulder Harness Slots R Chest Clip S Lower Shoulder Harness Slots for Smaller Infants T Harness Straps U Buckle V Tether see page 44 W Teth...

Page 5: ... Harness Press in towards the top of the red button Pull buckle tongues out 2 Or the buckle tongues can be placed into the slots in the harness holders as shown 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 guidelines 4 Place Harness Straps Out of Way The Easy Out Harness Holders can be use...

Page 6: ...he buckle should not be underneath or behind your child 1st or 2nd slot MUST be used Harness Strap Position Harness strap MUST be at or slightly below shoulders Always choose the shoulder harness slot position that is closest to your child s shoulder height If the lower shoulder harness slots for smaller infants are above the child s shoulders with the headrest in the lowest position do not use th...

Page 7: ...correct for your child s size Do not use this child restraint rear facing unless the top of your child s head is at least 1 in 2 5 cm below the top of the child restraint s headrest Do not use this child restraint forward facing if the tops of your child s ears are above the top of the child restraint s headrest Failure to follow these steps can result in serious injury or death 8 1 Fully Loosen H...

Page 8: ...ess straps through slots in pillow You MUST use the body pillow continued on next page 9 1 With Buckle in the 1st Slot Fully Recline the Seat If you need to move the buckle to the 1st slot see pages 6 7 5 Replace Pad and Check Buckle Pull up on buckle to make sure it is secured The buckle MUST not pull out 2 Lift Pad Off of Front of Child Restraint 4 From Top of Seat Lay the Metal Retainer Flat Ag...

Page 9: ...s and upper thighs 3 Close Chest Clip Insert right half of chest clip into left half and snap together 2 Buckle Harness Push buckle tongues into buckle until you hear them click Pull up on harness strap to make sure buckle is locked 4 Tighten Harness Pull on harness adjustment strap to tighten harness snugly continued on next page Correct WARNINGS Harness system must be installed correctly The har...

Page 10: ...owsuits or bulky garments on your child when placing them in the child restraint Bulky clothing can prevent the harness straps from being tight ened properly To Remove Child From Child Restraint 1 Loosen Harness Strap 2 Unbuckle Harness 3 Release Chest Clip 4 Remove Child How to Change Positions To recline pull out on recline handle and push top of child restraint back For upright pull out on recl...

Page 11: ... button Pull buckle tongues out 3 Locate Buckle s Metal Retainer Fully recline the child restraint and reach under the seat between the base and shell and through the re cline handle Rotate metal retainer and push it up through shell and pad 4 From Top of Seat Pull Buckle Out of Shell and Pad Store the buckle in a safe place for future use continued on next page 6 Undo Fasteners on Headrest Pad As...

Page 12: ... Pull Headrest Pad Down and Wrap Around Bottom of Headrest Attach fasteners on seat pad Removing Seat Pad for Cleaning You DO NOT need to remove the harness system to remove the pad from the shell To remove accessories see page 24 continued on next page 3 Undo Fasteners on Headrest Pad As Shown 4 Pull Elastic Straps on Headrest Pad Over Headrest Harness Adjustment Levers As Shown 2 Adjust the Head...

Page 13: ...ead rest pad around headrest harness adjustment levers Slide harness straps into slots in pad Attach fasteners Starting from bottom of child restraint slip pad on shell Pull harness adjustment strap through pad Wrap pad around bottom and sides of shell Push harness holders through slots in pad Push pad behind headrest Wrap around the top of shell Slide harness straps into slots in pad Attach faste...

Page 14: ...hrough pad and shell 1 2 3 21 continued on next page If you have removed the harness straps from the splitter plate and the buckle tongues and chest clip have been unthreaded from the harness straps follow the steps below to rethread them 1 Thread Buckle and Chest Clip Harness strap ends go through the back of buckle tongues and through the chest clip front to back as shown 5 Adjust Headrest to Hi...

Page 15: ... Harness Straps OVER Metal Bar DO NOT twist harness straps Accessories on Select Models Body Pillow When using the lower shoulder harness slots for smaller infants you MUST use the body pillow To remove body pillow slide pillow out from behind the harness straps Or from the back of seat remove harness strap loops from splitter plate From the front pull harness straps out of shell and body pillow R...

Page 16: ...raint 25 Vehicle Seating Position Never place a child rear facing in a seating position with an active frontal air bag Check the vehicle owner s manual for more infor mation about air bag child restraint use Use the child restraint only on vehicle seats that face forward Do not use on seats that face the sides or rear of the vehicle Use the center seating position if possible For vehicles without ...

Page 17: ...tore the lower anchor belt on this child restraint Thread lower an chor belt through rear facing belt path Then attach hooks to storage attach ments as shown Gently pull free end of belt to remove slack Lower Anchor Bars Seat Bight Your vehicle s features may be considerably different than those pictured here Vehicle Belts If lower anchors are not an option you must use the vehicle seat belt syste...

Page 18: ... will need to determine if your seat belt s latch plate can lock the belt See Step 4 Check the Latch Plates on next page Types of Retractors See Step 4 Check the Latch Plates on next page 1 You MUST Review Your Vehicle Owner s Manual Your vehicle owner s manual will let you know what vehicle belts and seating positions child restraints can be installed in 2 Determine How the Child Restraint Will B...

Page 19: ...llation For forward facing installation follow pages 49 51 Rear Facing Aircraft Installation For rear facing installation follow pages 39 42 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 goes into the buckle Hold the lap belt with one hand and with your other hand grasp the tongue of the latch pla...

Page 20: ... Do not fasten multiple lower anchor hooks on the same lower anchor bar in the vehicle Store the tether hook when used rear facing Attach the tether hook to storage attachment as shown and gently tighten to remove slack Failure to follow these warnings can result in serious injury or death continued on next page WARNINGS Never install a rear facing child restraint in the front seat of a vehicle eq...

Page 21: ...int back 6 Place Child Restraint Rear Facing in Back Seat For children who cannot sit up unassisted the level line on shell MUST be parallel with the ground For children who can sit up unassisted you may rotate the child restraint to be more upright in position 2 7 Attach Lower Anchor Hooks to Vehicle s Lower Anchors Review your vehicle owner s manual for lower anchor locations and lower anchor be...

Page 22: ...rrectly NOTE You may need to place a large rolled towel s or foam pool noodle s under front of child restraint to help achieve the correct recline angle Check often to be sure padding is still in place and the belt is tight To Release Lower Anchor Belt Remove child from child restraint Remove tension from the lower anchor belt by pushing down on side of child restraint with the lower anchor belt a...

Page 23: ...ult in serious injury or death 39 continued on next page 1 Recline the Child Restraint Pull out on recline handle and push top of child restraint back 3 Check if Your Vehicle Belts Will Work With This Child Restraint This is very important because not all vehicle belts will work with child restraints Review pages 29 31 and your vehicle owner s manual to determine what kind of vehicle belt you have...

Page 24: ... restraint at the belt path with your weakest hand Push and pull from side to side It should not move more than 1 in 2 5 cm 8 Secure Child in Child Restraint Recheck the level line Repeat steps 2 8 if not reclined correctly NOTE You may need to place a large rolled towel s or foam pool noodle s under front of child restraint to help achieve the correct recline angle Check often to be sure padding ...

Page 25: ...not fasten multiple tether hooks on the same tether anchor in the vehicle Adjusting Tether Strap To tighten After the child restraint is locked into place with lower anchor belt or vehicle belt push down on child restraint and gently pull on free end of tether To loosen Lift up on tether lock adjuster and push it towards tether hook Pull free end to tighten Lift up to loosen Storing Tether Strap W...

Page 26: ...n the vehicle Failure to follow these warnings can result in serious injury or death continued on next page 45 2 Route Lower Anchor Belt Through Forward Facing Belt Path Do not twist belt The lower anchor belt adjuster can be on either side 3 Finished Lower Anchor Belt Routing 4 Place Child Restraint Forward Facing Flush Against Vehicle Seat Back Put the child restraint into position 1 NOTE Do not...

Page 27: ...int at the belt path with your weakest hand Push and pull from side to side It should not move more than 1 in 2 5 cm To Release Lower Anchor Belt Remove child 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 from anchor by squeezing spring lever on hook...

Page 28: ...ing Belt Path Do not twist belt Buckle vehicle belt 1 Place Child Restraint Forward Facing Flush Against Vehicle Seat Back Put the child restraint into position 1 NOTE Do not use any recline positions except to make the child restraint flush against the vehicle seat back Vehicle seat back must be upright continued on next page 3 Check if Your Vehicle Belts Will Work With This Child Restraint This ...

Page 29: ...ot use only the lap belt when using this seat as a booster seat The shoulder belt must always be adjust ed snugly across the child s chest NEVER place the shoulder belt under the child s arms Do not use the LATCH system when using as a booster seat Secure lower anchor belt and tether strap to their storage loca tions Failure to follow these warnings can result in serious injury or death If it move...

Page 30: ... the shoulder belt under bottom of the Easy Out Harness Holder as shown Pull up on shoulder belt to tighten The shoulder belt should lay snugly across the center of the child s shoulder and across the chest and not on their face or neck To help position the shoulder belt you may need to secure the shoulder belt in one of the two shoulder belt positioning guides behind headrest pad NOTE Use the sho...

Page 31: ... Steps 1 5 before starting locking clip installation 1 Determine Locking Clip Position Grasp both vehicle belts together just behind the latch plate to mark the position for locking clip Unbuckle the belt NOTE If the latch plate ends up just at the belt path opening so you cannot grasp the vehicle belt at the latch plate grasp the vehicle belts on the opposite side of the child restraint as close ...

Page 32: ...t 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 Registration and Safety Notices 57 58 If you don t have the card or if your address changes you will find the model number manufacture date and line code on the label located on side of shell Example of mode...

Page 33: ...______________ Telephone ___________________________________ Email Address ________________________________ We MUST have this information Model Number 8 to 9 characters _________________ Manufacture Date mm dd yyyy __________________ 59 Troubleshooting 1 Locate a Child Safety Seat Inspection Station for hands on training on how to use your child restraint Visit your local Child Passenger Inspectio...

Page 34: ... to the duration and terms of the express written warranty Some states do not allow limitations as to how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state Neither DJG nor the dealer selling this ...

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