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Section 7 - Installation and Use

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Base installed with Lap and

Shoulder belt.

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Base installed with LATCH

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Infant Seat and Base installed with

Lap belt.

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Base installed with Lap belt

CRS Installation Pictograms -7.6

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This carrier must always

be used with the base.

This carrier must always

be used with the base.

This carrier must always

be used with the base.

This carrier must always

be used with the base.

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Summary of Contents for Contigo I480

Page 1: ...ds 2 3 to 15 9 kg Height is 32 inches or less 82 cm WARNING Failure to use this Infant Seat properly increases the risk of serious injury or death in a sudden stop or crash Do not install or use this Infant Seat until you have read and understand the instructions in this manual DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur Model I480 ...

Page 2: ...le and understandable We apologize for beginning our instructions with so many warnings but they are very important for you to properly restrain your child Read and understand all of the instructions and warnings The safety of your child depends on it If you have any questions or need assistance please contact the TOMY Staff at 1 888 899 2229 1 Section 1 Introduction Keep this instruction manual f...

Page 3: ... Installation and Use 7 1 Base Installation 7 2 Base Installation w Auto Lap belt 7 2 1 Base Installation w Auto Lap Shoulder belt 7 3 Base Installation w LATCH Bars 7 4 Base Installation w Locking Clip 7 5 Infant Seat Installation 7 6 Installation Pictograms 7 7 Handle Use 7 8 I480 Removal From Base 7 9 Harness System A Chest Clip B 5 Pt Buckle 17 17 18 19 20 22 23 24 26 27 28 28 29 Section 3 War...

Page 4: ... air bag DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY can occur The back seat is the safest place for children 12 and under NO coloque el asiento infantil para el automóvil orientado hacia atrás en el asiento delantero del vehículo que tenga una bolsa neumática de seguridad El niño podría MORIR O SUFRIR LESIONES GRAVES El asiento trasero es el lugar más seguro para los niños de 12 años o menores G N I N R A W AIR BAG ...

Page 5: ...ld striking the vehicle s interior during a sudden stop or crash Serious injury or death can occur DO NOT allow others baby sitters friends grandparents etc to use this Infant Seat unless they read and understand the instructions and labels and can demonstrate proper use to your satisfaction Use only car seat accessories manufactured by Compass Accessories can affect your child s safety in a sudde...

Page 6: ...te on the back of the seat THROW IT AWAY in a dark trash bag Do Not sell to a thrift or consignment shops or at flea markets NEVER place the Infant Seat in a shopping cart NEVER place the infant seat on your hip Carry the Infant Seat at your side at all times 5 DO NOT use this Infant Seat if it has been in more than a minor crash See page 39 for crash guidelines There may be hidden damage and it m...

Page 7: ...equirements This child restraint is designed for use by children whose Weight is between 5 and 35 lbs 2 3 and 15 9 kg and Height 32 inches or less 81 cm Child MUST meet both of these requirements to use this Infant Seat DO NOT use this Infant Seat when top of child s head is closer than 1 inch fron the top edge of seat back Severe head or neck injuries can result without proper head support WARNIN...

Page 8: ...7 Section 5 Infant Seat Parts Harness Adjuster Aluminum Handle Head Bolster 5 Point Harness Full Rotation Canopy Instruction Storage Base Height Adjust Stroller Attachment Mechanism Level Indicators ...

Page 9: ...t Parts LATCH Steel Retention Hooks Base Height Adjust Auto Belt Lock Off Lower Connectors Harness Retention Hooks Base Release Knob Handle Release Buttons Serial Number Plate Harness Height Adjust Knob Locking Clip Storage ...

Page 10: ...at or a child must ride in the front seats For side airbags see page 10 NEVER attempt to install the Infant Seat without the base The Infant seat has not been designed to be used with out a base DO NOT use this Infant Seat in rear seat of a compact pickup truck Severe head injury or death can occur DO NOT place rear facing child seat on front seat with air bag DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY can occur The...

Page 11: ...Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA alerts vehicle owners that according to accident statistics children under age 13 are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions rather than in front seating positions 2 Refer to vehicle owner s manual for car seat installation instructions for your specific vehicle Use of Infant Seat in a vehicle rear seat location Never put Infant Sea...

Page 12: ... following vehicle seats Seats Which Face Sides Of Vehicle Seats Which Face Rear Of Vehicle Rear Seats Of Small Extended Cab Pickup Trucks NO NO NO 11 4 Latch Bar Location LATCH Bar Locations Consult your automobiles owner s manual or manufacturer for location and availability of LATCH anchor points ...

Page 13: ...llow the lap portion of the belt to loosen once it is buckled The belt is tightened by pulling hard on the shoulder portion of the vehicle belt while pushing down on the restraint LAP SHOULDER BELTS Combination lap shoulder belt with locking latch plate Combination lap shoulder belt with sliding latch plate This type of belt system has a latch plate that allows the belt to slide through even when ...

Page 14: ...he lap belt to lengthen once it is buckled Tighten by feeding the autobelt back into the retractor while pushing down on the infant restraint Unsafe Vehicle Seat Belt Systems Passive Restraints Motorized Shoulder Belt Passive Restraints Lap Or Shoulder Belt Mounted On Front Door NO NO DO NOT use this Infant seat with the following vehicle seat belts Lap Belt with Emergency Locking Retractor ELR Do...

Page 15: ...tes as a ratchet winding in slack preventing further extension until completely rewound In most belts you will hear a faint clicking sound that indicates the belt is locked and ratcheting in Switchable When Adjusted to the ELR mode Manually adjustable from ELR mode to ALR mode For most pull belt webbing all the way out of the retractor to activate the ALR mode A slight click may be heard but the b...

Page 16: ... Child s movements can slide carrier NEVER place carrier near edges of counter tops tables or other elevated surfaces Be sure handle locks into position before lifting carrier Snugly adjust the belts Harness provided with this child restraint around your child Secure this child restraint with the vehicle s child restraint Anchorage system LATCH if available or with a vehicle belt Follow all instru...

Page 17: ...r use by children who meet BOTH of the requirements below Weight is Height is 32 inches or less 81 cm 5 to 35 pounds with base 2 3 to 15 9 kg WARNING Children have STRANGLED in loose or partially buckled harness straps Fully restrain the child even when used outside of the vehicle WARNING DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur ...

Page 18: ... slide the angle foot to raise the base or to lower the base angle to move ball Check to make sure vehicle is on a level surface The base is NOT level and seat back is NOT at 45 degree unless the ball is in the green NOTE If needed a towel or pool noodle can be used for extra elevation and angle adjustment Base Installation 7 1 17 Rear of Vehicle Handle MUST be in the most forward position when in...

Page 19: ...r on I480 by installing on base to ensure the ball is in the green area 4 CHECK base at safety belt path for movement Base should not move more than 1 inch in any direction 5 If base moves repeat steps until all safety steps are met After Ball is in the green area on Level indicator open Lock Off and thread auto safety belt through the labeled Belt Here auto safety belt path 7 2 Auto Belt Base Ins...

Page 20: ...n base to ensure the ball is in the green area 4 CHECK base at safety belt path for movement Base should not move more than 1 inch in any direction 5 If base moves repeat steps until all safety steps are met After Ball is in the green area on Level indicator open Lock Off and thread auto safety belt through the labeled Belt Here auto safety belt path 7 2 1 Auto Belt Base Installation with Lap and ...

Page 21: ...ing loop until the webbing is taut 4 CHECK level indicator on I480 by installing on base to ensure the ball is in the green area CHECK base for movement at the belt path Base should not movemore than 1 inch in any direction 5 Consult your automobile s owners manual or manufacturer for location and availability of LATCH lower anchor points CRS Connector LATCH Anchor Points 7 3 20 If base moves repe...

Page 22: ...l the webbing is taut 4 CHECK level indicator on I480 by installing on base to ensure the ball is in the green area CHECK base for movement at the belt path Base should not move more than 1 inch in any direction 5 Consult your automobile s owners manual or manufacturer for location and availability of LATCH lower anchor points CRS Connector LATCH Anchor Points 7 3 Alternate Storage 21 If base move...

Page 23: ...se installation on pages 17 to 20 4 Thread the locking clip on the belt as close to the latch plate as possible It must be within 1 inch A Free Sliding Latch Plate will require the use of a locking clip if the base Lock Off feature is not used TOMY requires the use of the Lock Offs at all times for all off base installations CRS Locking Clip Installation 7 4 1in 22 ...

Page 24: ...ECK base for movement at the belt path Base should not move more than 1 inch in any direction 5 If the base does not pass both checks repeat installation steps until the base installation passes both checks 6 Move handle to the most forward postion The handle must always be in in the forward position while in the auto mobile Ensure base is installed correctly as described in the Base Installation ...

Page 25: ...s and LATCH Bars 4 Infant Seat and Base installed with Lap belt Base installed with Lap belt CRS Installation Pictograms 7 6 24 This carrier must always be used with the base This carrier must always be used with the base This carrier must always be used with the base This carrier must always be used with the base ...

Page 26: ...ith LATCH connectors to LATCH bars Infant Seat and Base installed with lap and shoulder belt CRS Installation Pictograms 7 6 This carrier must always be used with the base This carrier must always be used with the base This carrier must always be used with the base 25 ...

Page 27: ...e Press red button on both sides of the handle to move handle Only use position A for anti rebound position Only use position B to carry the Infant Seat 3 Handle position in auto TOMY recommends handle position A for use in the automobile for Rebound Control Handle 7 7 A B C E D A B C E D WARNING Children have STRANGLED in loose or partially buckled harness straps Fully restrain the child even whe...

Page 28: ...rip red handle and gently pull up Pull straight up on the I480 by the handle and the front or back edge Removal fron base 7 8 27 WARNING Children have STRANGLED in loose or partially buckled harness straps Fully restrain the child even when used outside of the vehicle ...

Page 29: ... To Lock Align locking tabs and press Chest Clip together until tabs snap into place Note Try to pull Chest Clip apart to ensure the clip is locked Harness Sytem 7 9 WARNING Children have STRANGLED in loose or partially buckled harness straps Fully restrain the child even when used outside of the vehicle 28 ...

Page 30: ... Point Buckle To Lock Align Buckle Tongues and insert both Buckle Tongues into Buckle until Buckle Tongues lock in place Note Try to remove Buckle Tongues from Buckle to ensure the Buckle is locked Harness Sytem WARNING Children have STRANGLED in loose or partially buckled harness straps Fully restrain the child even when used outside of the vehicle 29 ...

Page 31: ...Harness Sytem 6 To Tighten Harness System Lock Chest Clip and 5 Point Buckle Pull Harness webbing out until harness is snug over the child s shoulder Note A snug strap 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 unnatural position WARNING Children have STRANGLED in loose or partially buckle...

Page 32: ... to ensure the yellow knob has engaged Note The harness should be at or below the shoulder of the child NeeN Note You should not be able to pinch excess webbing if the harness properly fastened Harness System Note A snug strap 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 unnatural position W...

Page 33: ...que el asiento infantil para el automóvil orientado hacia atrás en el asiento delantero del vehículo que tenga una bolsa neumática de seguridad El niño podría MORIR O SUFRIR LESIONES GRAVES El asiento trasero es el lugar más seguro para los niños de 12 años o menores Advertencia Warning 4000000358 DO NOT use this height insert for infants above 12 lbs 5 45 kg WARNING DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can oc...

Page 34: ...ed support between the crotch belt and the infant The Head Bolster is held in place with hook and loop fasteners The top inside of the Head Bolster should be as close to the top of the child s head as possible Head Bolster 7 12 WARNING Children have STRANGLED in loose or partially buckled harness straps Fully restrain the child even when used outside of the vehicle 33 ...

Page 35: ...osen harness and place the harness out of the way as indicated in the picture 3 Locate the Easy Off pad flaps and separate 4 Pull harness through the slots in the Easy Off Pad 5 Remove pad and launder per the instructions on page 39 Pad Removal 7 14 WARNING Prevent injury Do not use this Infant Carrier without the pad 34 ...

Page 36: ... Pull harness through open flaps Place harness in the harness location slots Place harness to the side 3 Close flaps and secure with the hook and loop fastener 4 Fasten outer snaps replace Canopy Head Bolster Pad Installation 7 15 WARNING Prevent injury Do not use this Infant Carrier without the pad 35 ...

Page 37: ...ections Log onto www seatcheck org Call 1 866 SEAT CHECK 1 866 732 8243 36 Safe Practices EVERYONE rides buckled up or the vehicle DOES NOT GO Make NO EXCEPTIONS for adults or children If someone unbuckles the vehicle STOPS Being firm and consistent will result in fewer discipline problems as children grow older An unrestrained person can be thrown into and injure other passengers NEVER try to ten...

Page 38: ...e Is the I480 used and located in the rear automobile seat Is the I480 located in the center seat a window seat with no airbag or a window seat with a roof mounted curtain type deploying airbag deploys down the window Is the I480 buckled in the automobile with either the LATCH system or auto safety belt system Is the angle indicator in the Green area Is the handle rotated to the A position Did you...

Page 39: ...ket on the side of the Infant Seat Infant Seat Useful Life DO NOT use this Infant Seat after date on back of seat Parts may be missing damaged or the Infant Seat may have been in a major crash Registration Information Child restraints could be recalled for safety reasons You must register this restraint to be reached in a recall Send your name address and the restraint s model number to TOMY Inter...

Page 40: ...Never use household detergents or solvents Reattach Seat Pad Follow directions on page 35 to reattach pad Section 11 Replacement Parts We know pads get worn or damaged Some companies charge outrageous prices when their parts wear out At Compass we will sell you replacement parts at or near our cost plus what it costs us to handle and ship them They are still expensive but we promise they are fair ...

Page 41: ... following 2 the vehicle was able to be driven away from the crash site 3 the vehicle door nearest the safety seat was undamaged 4 there were no injuries to any of the vehicle occupants 5 the air bags if present did not deploy AND 6 there is no visible damage to the safety seat In addition please contact your insurance company Your insurance company may provide some assistance replacing this infan...

Page 42: ...l for future use Store in pocket on side of the Infant Seat 2012 TOMY International Inc 4000001849 10 12 TOMY International Attn Consumer Services Dyersville IA 52040 or call 1 888 899 2229 or log onto www tomy com 2021 9th St SE ...

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