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Instruction
Manual

Para instrucciones en Español,
llamar al: 1-800-837-4044

www.centuryproducts.com

PM-1707AB       6/01

Avoid injury or death -

Read and understand this manual!

Summary of Contents for Next Step Deluxe Series

Page 1: ...Instruction Manual Para instrucciones en Espa ol llamar al 1 800 837 4044 www centuryproducts com PM 1707AB 6 01 Avoid injury or death Read and understand this manual...

Page 2: ...tion with harness system 6 Installation without harness system 7 Placing Child In Car Seat with harness system 8 Placing Child In Car Seat without harness system 10 Operations and Adjustments 12 Harne...

Page 3: ...224 6549 For recall information Call the U S Government s Auto Safety Hotline at 1 800 424 9393 202 366 0123 in D C area www nhtsa dot gov Call Century Products at 1 800 837 4044 Read and understand i...

Page 4: ...d DO NOT use it again A crash can cause unseen damage and using it again could cause serious injury or death Failure to follow these instructions and car seat labels can result in child striking the v...

Page 5: ...O NOT use accessories or parts other than those provided by Century or Graco Their use could alter the function of the car seat and cause serious injury or death Never leave child unattended even when...

Page 6: ...certified for use in aircraft Always secure car seat with a vehicle seat belt even when unoccupied An unsecured car seat can injure passengers Protect vehicle seat Use a car seat mat towel or thin bl...

Page 7: ...Height is 35 52 inches 89 132 1 cm tall Child is able to sit upright unassisted Top of child s ears are not above top of headrest Outgrowing Car Seat To avoid injuries from whiplash top of child s ear...

Page 8: ...g vehicle seat belt HINT Use your knee to press down in center of car seat fig b Pull front to back and left to right to check for secure installation fig c If not secure see Vehicle Seat Belts sectio...

Page 9: ...shoulder belt Tether may be used to help stabilize booster seat Attach tether hook A to anchor hardware B and tighten strap to remove any slack fig a If tether anchor hardware B is not available see I...

Page 10: ...straps fig a Thigh straps must also be snug fig b Position Head Support in center of car seat with ends pointing down and snap into belt slots above harness straps fig c To prevent serious injury or d...

Page 11: ...9 2 3 fig a fig b fig c PLACING CHILD IN CAR SEAT with harness system continued...

Page 12: ...roperly positioned over shoulder in red zone and snug against child Position Head Support in center of car seat with ends pointing down and snap into belt slots fig d To prevent serious injury or deat...

Page 13: ...11 fig b fig d fig c Loops fig a PLACING CHILD IN CAR SEAT without harness system continued...

Page 14: ...ert both tongues into buckle Pull up on tongues to be sure they are locked To unlock Press red button and pull tongues out of buckle 1 2 3 Recline fig c Recline Slide tab on front of car seat to allow...

Page 15: ...13 fig b fig c fig d fig e fig a Lower Belt Upper Belt Tighten Adjuster Loosen OPERATIONS and ADJUSTMENTS continued...

Page 16: ...ops from Splitter Plate on back of car seat fig f C Change harness strap slots Make sure harness straps are threaded through matching slot of seat pad and car seat It may be necessary to remove seat p...

Page 17: ...trap end fig g B Turn car seat upright and pull crotch strap and buckle out C Change crotch strap slots Thread looped end of crotch strap through slots in seat pad and shell fig h D Slide metal rod th...

Page 18: ...sure harness straps are not twisted Harness with Breast Plates Thread Splitter Plate and looped end of harness straps down through slots in seat pad and car seat then connect harness strap loop to bo...

Page 19: ...17 1 4 Splitter Plate Bottom 2 HARNESS SYSTEM removal and re assembly continued Harness with Breast Plates 2 Harness without Breast Plates Splitter Plate Back 3...

Page 20: ...Car seat with harness system MUST be held securely at all times by a lap belt or lap belt portion of a lap shoulder belt that will not change length while driving Car seat without harness system MUST...

Page 21: ...car seat if positioned at a certain angle If this happens flip latch plate over fig a and re buckle Test installation again to see if this works If not move car seat to another seating position Witho...

Page 22: ...nd you cannot pull the belt out any further you have an Automatic Locking Retractor which may be used with a car seat Remember when installing a car seat pull belt all the way out buckle belt and then...

Page 23: ...ness System DO NOT use with any car seat Passive Restraint Lap Belt with Motorized Shoulder Belt With or Without Harness System DO NOT use with any car seat Belts will not stay tight while driving Pas...

Page 24: ...se with car seat by vehicle manufacturer install car seat and check for secure installation by pulling car seat front to back If car seat slides forward DO NOT use these seat belts Without Harness Sys...

Page 25: ...ome seat belts may slip and loosen after being buckled on car seat if positioned at a certain angle If this happens flip the latch plate over fig b and re buckle Test installation again to see if this...

Page 26: ...ch plate can allow an active toddler to slide down in car seat and re position lap belt over abdomen and shoulder belt over neck or face which is dangerous A Locking Clip may be used on this type of v...

Page 27: ...ng securely held in place Remove locking clip from seat belts when not being used with car seat DO NOT use locking clip as a vehicle seat belt shortener WARNING 5 Locking Clip fig a VEHICLE SEAT BELTS...

Page 28: ...he lap belt portion of the vehicle belt will hold car seat securely If tether anchor hardware kit is not available at your vehicle dealership one may be purchased at a local retailer or call Century a...

Page 29: ...and follow instruction manual for use of car seat as a belt positioning booster For storage of tether hook if not used with a belt position booster Adjust tether strap length so hook end is as short a...

Page 30: ...ll two button clips out located on inside of seat pad and pull pad off Removing Armrest Pads and Top Head Pad available on some models Pull headrest attachment strips apart and pull pads off Pull armr...

Page 31: ...Rinse buckle with warm water DO NOT use household detergents Never lubricate buckle ADDITIONAL INFORMATION continued Century advises against loaning or passing along car seat With Harness System This...

Page 32: ...he store CALL US FIRST Call toll free 1 800 837 4044 from anywhere in the U S or Canada or fax at 1 610 286 4555 or write us at Century Products P O Box 100 Elverson PA 19520 9974 Attention Customer S...

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