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Page 1: ... Instruction Manual Avoid injury or death Read and understand this manual Para instrucciones en Español llamar al 1 800 837 4044 www centuryproducts com ...

Page 2: ...ormation Back Cover Instruction manual is for SmartMove 5 Point Infant Toddler Car Seat SmartMove Overhead Infant Toddler Car Seat Instructions for these models are the same unless otherwise noted Before You Begin Use Special Information Height Weight Limits 5 Rear facing Installation 6 Forward facing Installation 8 Placing Child in Car Seat 10 Operations and Adjustments 12 Harness Straps Harness ...

Page 3: ...3 or call 1 888 224 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 instruction manual and car seat labels Infants less than 20 lbs 9 kg must use car seat rear facing Do not use car seat rear facing in vehicle seat with air bag Secure children in back s...

Page 4: ... child restraint installation information If car seat is in a crash it must be replaced DO NOT use it again A A crash can cause unseen damage and using it again could result in serious injury or death Failure to follow these instructions and car seat labels can result in child striking the vehicle s interior during a sudden stop or accident Secure child restraint with a vehicle seat belt as shown ...

Page 5: ...e car seat Rear facing car seat must be properly leveled Too reclined can result in injury or ejection Too upright can result in breathing difficulties Never leave child unattended even when sleeping Child may become tangled in harness straps and suffocate If car seat has a cup holder DO NOT put hard or sharp objects in cup holder WARNINGS Prevent serious injury or death continued ...

Page 6: ... mat towel or thin blanket under and behind car seat Car seat parts can get very hot in the sun or warm weather To avoid burns always check before putting child in car seat 4 Do not use car seat on rear facing or side facing vehicle seats Certification Unoccupied Car Seat DO NOT use after date shown on back of car seat due to changing requirements and normal wear and tear Look for Do not use this ...

Page 7: ...h to 30 lbs 13 6 kg Infants from birth to 20 lbs 9 kg MUST be rear facing Infants or toddlers 20 to 30 lbs 9 to 13 6 kg may be rear facing Forward facing Forward facing 20 to 40 lbs 9 to 18 kg Toddlers 20 to 30 lbs 9 to 13 6 kg who are capable of sitting upright unassisted may be forward facing If unable to sit unassisted use rear facing Toddlers 30 to 40 lbs 13 6 to 18 kg and up to 40 inches 102 ...

Page 8: ... This is normal Make sure you start installing car seat with pointer in the locked position 1 or 2 and adjust the vehicle belts keeping the pointer within the colored zone fig c REAR FACING INSTALLATION 1 2 6 Pull front to back and left to right to check for secure installation fig d Vehicle lap belt MUST stay tight If not secure see Vehicle Seat Belts section Check level indicator on car seat Bal...

Page 9: ... fig b fig d fig e Openings Towels REAR FACING INSTALLATION continued 7 fig c fig a ...

Page 10: ...ghtening 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 Vehicle lap belt MUST stay tight If not secure see Vehicle Seat Belts section Attach tether strap hook A to anchor hardware B and tighten strap to remove any slack fig d If tether anchor hardware B is not available see Installation of A...

Page 11: ... fig a fig b fig c fig d B A Pull to tighten 9 FORWARD FACING INSTALLATION continued Openings ...

Page 12: ...e to support small children fig b Be sure towels do not interfere with harness system To prevent serious injury or death Keep harness straps snug and positioned on shoulders Do not use strap covers blankets cushions or padding under harness straps or child unless provided by Century or Graco Child must be dressed in clothing with arms and legs that will not interfere with buckling harness 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 13: ...11 2 3 fig b fig c PLACING CHILD IN CAR SEAT continued 4 ...

Page 14: ...MUST move freely Make sure harness straps are not pinched between lever and car seat shell Harness Straps fig a To tighten Pull lower belt tab To loosen Pull and hold upper belt tab while pulling harness straps out Harness Tie To open Press tab and pull apart To close Snap halves together Make sure harness tie is locked by pulling out on each half Buckle MUST be in opening closest to but not under...

Page 15: ...13 fig a fig b 1 2 3 Upper Lower fig c 4 OPERATIONS and ADJUSTMENTS continued ...

Page 16: ... car seat D Re attach harness strap loops to Splitter Plate fig e For Infants or Small Toddlers Put Top right strap loop on Splitter Plate first then attach Top left strap loop NOTE Make sure ends of straps are behind Splitter Plate For Toddlers Put Bottom right strap loop on Splitter Plate first then attach Bottom left strap loop NOTE Make sure both strap loops are securely attached within Splitt...

Page 17: ...15 Bottom Loop Splitter Plate Top Loop OPERATIONS and ADJUSTMENTS continued fig f Lever fig e ...

Page 18: ... is not held securely after following instructions in this manual vehicle seat belt labels and vehicle owner s manual Move car seat to another seating location and try again or Contact vehicle dealer for possible seat belt modification parts Not all vehicle seat belts can be used with a car seat The car seat must be held securely at all times by a lap belt or lap belt portion of a lap shoulder bel...

Page 19: ...r see vehicle dealer for car seat installation requirements If approved for use with car seat 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 Seat Crease Seat Crease Belts Forward of Seat Crease VEHICLE SEAT BELTS continued ...

Page 20: ...at Remember when installing a car seat pull belt all the way out buckle belt and then tighten If you can pull the belt out again step c you have an Emergency Locking Retractor which must not be used with a car seat The locking latch plate on some seat belts may slip and loosen after being buckled on car seat if positioned at a certain angle If this happens flip latch plate over fig a and re buckle...

Page 21: ...any car seat Passive Restraint Lap Belt with Motorized Shoulder Belt DO NOT use with any car seat Belts will not stay tight while driving Passive Restraint Lap or Shoulder Belt Mounted on Door VEHICLE SEAT BELTS continued ...

Page 22: ...s manual and label on vehicle belts for instructions fig a Combination Lap Shoulder Belt with Sliding Latch Plate fig b Combination Lap Shoulder Belt with Locking Latch Plate The locking latch plate on some 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 t...

Page 23: ...p belt portion slightly by pulling belt through latch plate Re attach locking clip Buckle vehicle seat belt HINT Press car seat further down into vehicle seat cushion to help buckle vehicle seat belt Test installation to see if car seat is secure If not secure repeat above step until secure You MUST use locking clip provided with car seat with a vehicle seat belt that slides freely through the lat...

Page 24: ...le seat and check that the lap belt portion of the vehicle belt will hold car seat securely If not move car seat to another seating position Installation of Anchor Hardware Anchor Hardware Bolt Washers 2 Nut Anchor Ring Lock Washer Avoid serious injury or death Be sure anchor hole is properly sealed to prevent exhaust fumes and water from entering the vehicle If you wish to remove anchor once chil...

Page 25: ...Bolt Anchor Ring Washer Vehicle Frame Washer Lock Washer Nut Anchor hole may require drilling 23 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION continued ...

Page 26: ...acing Tether hook must be attached to car seat for rear facing use For storage of tether hook Attach tether hook to back of car seat using one of the locations shown Pull loose end of strap to remove any slack Roll loose end of strap up and secure with a rubber band Tether Storage Tether Hook Tether Hook ...

Page 27: ...car seat and remove harness system from car seat Unhook J hooks from car seat shell Remove harness straps from splitter plate see page 12 13 Reverse above steps for replacing seat pad overhead shield pad and harness system Care Cleaning 25 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION continued 1 1 1 1 2 ...

Page 28: ...ed or heavily soiled they MUST be replaced Shell Wipe with mild solution of soap and water Avoid wetting labels Never use household detergents they can weaken plastic Buckle Rinse buckle with warm water DO NOT use household detergents Never lubricate buckle Prevent serious injury or death Buckle must be properly latched Periodically inspect and clean buckle to remove objects or debris that could p...

Page 29: ...rtified for use on aircraft see label on car seat Contact airline about their policy Use this car seat only on forward facing aircraft seats Install car seat on an aircraft the same way it is installed in a vehicle Aircraft Use Second Hand Car Seat ADDITIONAL INFORMATION continued ...

Page 30: ...nual 1 If a part is damaged missing or you need help or replacement parts DO NOT return car seat to the 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 Service Department 2 ...

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