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This Infant Seat is for use

by children who meet

BOTH

of the requirements below:

Weight is

:

5 to 22 pounds off base

(2,3 to 10 kg)

Height is:

32 inches or less

(81 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

5 to 35 pounds with base

(2.3 to 15,9kg)

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Summary of Contents for newport via i470

Page 1: ... inches or less 81 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 5 to 35 pounds with base 2 3 to 15 9kg INSTRUCTION MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...nd 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 for f...

Page 3: ...llation 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 Off Base installation with Lap and Shoulder Belt 7 7 Off Base with Lap and Shoulder Belt Alternate Routing 7 8 Off Base with Lap Belt 7 9 Installation Pictograms 7 10 Handle Use 7 11 Via Removal From Base 7 12 Harness Syst...

Page 4: ...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 WARNING NEVER use this Infant Seat in any vehicle seating position equipped with an active air bag Read your vehicle s owners manual to see to turn off your airbag if you have no back seat or a child must ride in the front seats For side air...

Page 5: ...ehicle 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 Learning Cruve The First Years or JJ Cole Accessories can affect your child s ...

Page 6: ...te on the back of the seat WARNING DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur 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 49 for crash guid...

Page 7: ...ild restraint is designed for use by children whose Weight is between 5 and 22 lbs 2 3 and 10 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 Weight is between 5 and 35 ...

Page 8: ...Seat Parts Harness Adjuster Aluminum Handle Head Bolster 5 Point Harness Full Rotation Canopy Instruction Storage Foot End 2 Lock Offs Base Height Adjust Head End 2 Lock Offs 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: ... bag Read your vehicle s owners manual to see to turn off your airbag if you have no back seat or a child must ride in the front seats For side airbags see page 10 DO NOT use this Infant Seat in rear seat of a compact pickup truck Severe head injury or death can occur WARNING DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur DO NOT place rear facing child seat on front seat with air bag DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY ca...

Page 11: ...raffic 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 Seat in a fr...

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: ... is for 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 Via I470 with Base Mode This Infant Seat on the base is for use by children who meet BOTH of the requirements below Weight is Height is 32 inches or less 81 cm 5 to 22 pounds with base 2 3 to 10 kg Via I470 without Base Mode ...

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 Via 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 Inst...

Page 20: ... 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 S...

Page 21: ...ing loop until the webbing is taut 4 CHECK level indicator on Via 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 Rear of Vehicle 20 If ...

Page 22: ...il the webbing is taut 4 CHECK level indicator on Via 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 Rear of Vehicle...

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: ...green area Check to make sure vehicle is on a level surface The Via 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 7 6 Via Off Base Installation with Lap and Shoulder Belt Handle MUST be in the most forward position when installed in the automobile ...

Page 26: ...site the auto belt buckle at head end of Via 5 Route lap belt portion through foot lock offs and insert buckle tongue into buckle stock Open lock off at foot end of the Via 7 6 Via Off Base Installation with Lap and Shoulder Belt cont 25 6 alternate view ...

Page 27: ...ock foot lock off opposite auto buckle 8 Route Shoulder belt under stroller attachment mechanism Press the Via seat bottom with hand and close and lock foot lock off closest to auto buckle Via Off Base Installation with Lap and Shoulder Belt 7 6 26 ...

Page 28: ...t installation steps CHECK base at safety belt path for movement Base should not move more than 1 inch in any direction Route auto belt diagonally across the back of the Via through the head lock off opposite the buckle stock NEVER route shoulder belt through both shoulder belt lock offs 27 7 6 Via Off Base Installation with Lap and Shoulder Belt cont ...

Page 29: ...rs may make it difficult to install the Via off base in a green zone installation If this happens use this alternative Lap and shoulder belt Opening with a Locking Clip 28 7 7 Via Off Base Alternate Routing with Lap and Shoulder Belt 2 Open lock offs at foot end of the Via ...

Page 30: ...bove vehicle buckle and buckle Close and secure both foot end lock offs 7 7 Via Off Base Alternate Installation with Lap and Shoulder Belt cont 29 1in a b 5 Ensure ball is in green zone If not repeat installation steps CHECK base at safety belt path for movement Base should not move more than 1 inch in any direction ...

Page 31: ...in the green area Check to make sure vehicle is on a level surface The Via 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 elevationand angle adjustment 7 8 Via Off Base Installation with Lap belt Handle MUST be in the most forward position when installed in the automobile ...

Page 32: ...h foot lock offs and insert buckle tongue into buckle stock 5 Press the Via seat bottom with hand and close and lock foot lock off closest to auto buckle Open lock off at foot end of the Via 7 8 Via Off Base Installation with Lap belt 18 31 5 alternate view ...

Page 33: ...foot lock off opposite auto buckle 7 Ensure ball is in green zone If not repeat installation steps CHECK base at safety belt path for movement Base should not move more than 1 inch in any direction 32 7 8 Via Off Base Installation with Lap belt cont ...

Page 34: ...Section 7 Installation and Use 1 2 Base installed with Lap and Shoulder belt 3 Base installed with LATCH connectors and LATCH Bars Base installed with Lap belt CRS Installation Pictograms 7 9 33 ...

Page 35: ...connectors to LATCH bars Handle shown in anti rebound position Infant Seat and Base installed with lap and shoulder belt Handle shown in anti rebound position CRS Installation Pictograms 7 9 34 1 Infant Seat and Base installed with Lap belt Handle shown in anti rebound position ...

Page 36: ...ndle shown in anti rebound position Infant Seat installed with lap and shoulder belt Handle shown in anti rebound position CRS Installation Pictograms 7 9 35 1 Infant Seat installed with Lap belt Handle shown in anti rebound position Preferred Lap and shoulder Alternate Lap and shoulder ...

Page 37: ...back on the handle 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 10 A B C E 36 D WARNING Prevent injury Always have child restrained with harness system when child is in this Infan...

Page 38: ...rip red handle and gently pull up Pull straight up on the Via by the handle and the front or back edge Via Removal from base 7 11 WARNING Prevent injury Always have child restrained with harness system when child is in this Infant Seat 37 ...

Page 39: ...est clip apart 2 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 System 7 12 WARNING Prevent injury Always have child restrained with harness system when child is in this Infant Seat 38 ...

Page 40: ... from Buckle 4 5 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 System WARNING Prevent injury Always have child restrained with harness system when child is in this Infant Seat 39 ...

Page 41: ... baby s shoulder Harness System WARNING Prevent injury Always have child restrained with harness system when child is in this Infant Seat 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 40 Note A snug strap should not allow any slack It lies in a relatively straight line without sagging It does not press on the...

Page 42: ... knob up and down 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 WARNING Prevent injury Always have child restrained with harness system when child is in this Infant Seat 41 Note A snug strap should not allow any slack It lies in a relativ...

Page 43: ... front seat with 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 Advert...

Page 44: ...ash cloth for added 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 15 WARNING Prevent injury Always have child restrained with harness system when child is in this Infant Seat 43 ...

Page 45: ...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 49 Pad Removal 7 17 WARNING Prevent injury Do not use this Infant Carrier without the pad 44 ...

Page 46: ... 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 18 WARNING Prevent injury Do not use this Infant Carrier without the pad 45 ...

Page 47: ...ections Log onto www seatcheck org Call 1 866 SEAT CHECK 1 866 732 8243 46 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 48: ...ase Is the Via used and located in the rear automobile seat Is the Via 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 Via 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 49: ... in pocket 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 TOM...

Page 50: ...ever use household detergents or solvents Reattach Seat Pad Follow directions on page 45 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 J J Cole 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 51: ... 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 52: ...tion manual for future use Store in pocket on side of the Infant Seat 2011 TOMY 4000001609 09 11 TOMY Attn Consumer Services 2021 9th St SE Dyersville IA 52040 or call 1 888 899 2229 or visit us at www learningcurve com ...

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