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IMPORTANT
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More children are killed every year as passengers
in car crashes than by any other type of injury.
To
reduce the risk of
SERIOUS INJURY
or
DEATH
, read this
owner’s manual and your vehicle owner’s manual before in-
stalling and using this child restraint. Using a child restraint
makes a big difference. By properly using this child restraint
and following these instructions (and the instructions that
accompany your vehicle), you will greatly reduce the risk of
serious injury or death to your child from a crash. Do not
be misled by the commonly used term “safety seat”; no
restraint system can prevent all injuries in all crashes. Many
properly restrained adults and children are injured in motor
vehicle crashes, including relatively minor crashes. A prop-
erly used child restraint is the best way to minimize injuries
to your child and to increase the chances for your child’s
survival in most crashes.
Table of Contents
Warnings ..........................................................................1
Safe Practices ...................................................................4
Recall Information............................................................5
Airplane Usage .................................................................5
Know Your Vehicle ...........................................................6
Know Your Child Restraint ..............................................6
Know Your Carrier Base ...................................................8
Using the Handle .............................................................9
Using the Locking Clip ...................................................10
Changing the Harness Position .....................................12
Changing the Crotch Strap Position .............................15
Securing Your Child in the Carrier.................................15
Removing Your Child From the Harness Straps ............17
Checklist for a Properly Secured Child ..........................17
Installing and Using the Base with the Seat Belt .........18
Releasing the Carrier from the Base ............................. 21
Installing the Base with the LATCH System ..................22
Removing the LATCH System ........................................24
Checklist for Properly Installed Child Restraint ............25
Using as an Infant Carrier ..............................................26
Installing the Canopy .....................................................28
Installing the Accessories ...............................................28
Using the Side Pocket ....................................................29
Care and Cleaning .........................................................30
Storing Your Instructions ...............................................30
Replacement Parts .........................................................31
Limited Warranty ...........................................................32
This child restraint meets all the requirements of Federal
Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213. No child restraint
can guarantee absolute protection from injury in every
crash. This child restraint is designed for use
ONLY
in
the rear-facing position by children who weigh between
5 and 22 lbs (2.3 kg and 10 kg) and whose height is
between 19 and 29 inches (48 to 74 cm).
NEVER
use this chile restraint in the forward-facing
position.
Failure to follow installation instructions can result in your
child striking the vehicle’s interior during a sudden stop or
crash. Serious injury or death may result. These instructions
and the instructions in your vehicle owner’s manual must be
followed carefully. If there is a conflict between the two, the
vehicle owner’s manual regarding child restraint installation
must be followed.
Carrier and Base
•
NEVER
use the Embrace carrier alone in the vehicle with-
out the convenience base.
• The base must always be used with the carrier in the
vehicle to properly restrain your child.
• Serious injury or death could result if the carrier alone is
used in the vehicle.
Premature Infants
•
DO NOT
use this or any other child restraint with a
premature infant until after consulting your doctor.
Premature infants may have difficulty breathing when in
a sitting position.
Air Bag Warnings
•
DO NOT
use this restraint in any vehicle position
equipped with an air bag. Interaction between a rear
facing restraint and air bags may cause serious injury or
death. If your vehicle has an air bag, refer to the vehicle
owner’s manual for child restraint installation.
Location Warnings
• According to accident statistics, children are safer when
properly restrained in rear seating positions than in front
seating positions. Generally, the center rear is safest and
should be used if available. Children under 13 should ride
in the back seat of the vehicle.
•
Weight:
5 – 22 lbs (2.3 – 10 kg)
•
Height:
19 – 29 inches (48 – 74 cm)
WARNING
Rear-facing ONLY
