Mico Car Seat Instructions

Weight:5-22 pounds

(2.3-10 kg)

Height:19-29 inches

(48-74 cm)

This childrestraint is

designed foruse by children

whose:

IMPORTANT!Failure to follow the warnings on the labelsand in the instruction manual can result inthe death or serious injury of your child.

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Replacement Parts ListNOTE: If requested color is not available, similar colorwill be substituted. Pricing may vary per model.Part Cost Qty Total CostCrotch Strap/Buckle . . .$6.99 X ______= $ ____Full Wrap Seat Pad . .$34.50 X ______= $ ____(includes infant insert and Canopy)

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Thank you for choosing this car seat, referred tothroughout this manual as a child restraint. TheMaxi-Cosi Brand is part of the Dorel JuvenileGroup (DJG) family that is committed to creatinga child restraint with the most comfort andconvenience available today.

Remember, parents are a child’s first teachersand examples. If you always buckle your seatbelt, your child will think it is the natural thing todo. Make it a firm rule that the vehicle does notgo until everyone is buckled up. Make noexceptions.

No one can predict if use of a child restraint willprevent injury or death in a particular crash.However, combined with careful driving, properuse of a child restraint can lower a child’s riskof injury or death in most crashes.

Your child’s safety is worth the time it will taketo read and follow these instructions. Afterreading, if you still have questions or have anyproblems with this child restraint, pleasecontact our Consumer Relations Department at:

Dorel Juvenile Group, Inc.

Website: www.maxi-cosi.com

Fax: 1-800-207-8182

Mailing Address: Dorel Juvenile Group, Inc.

P.O. Box 2609Columbus, IN 47202-2609

Telephone: 1-800-951-4113

7 A.M. to 6 P.M. EST M-TH7 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. EST FRI

Before You Begin...

On the back of the shell there is an expirationdate for use of this child restraint. Do not usethis seat after the expiration date.

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Table of Contents

Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4General and Warm Weather Use . . . . . . . . . . .5Aircraft Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Registration and Recall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-10Understanding Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . .11-12Child Restraint Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-14Removing and Attaching

Carrier to the Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15-16Canopy Installation and Use . . . . . . . . . . . . .17Accessories (on select models) . . . . . . . . . . .18Choosing Restraint and Position . . . . . . . . . .19Preparing Child Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . .20-25Securing Your Child in the Child Restraint 26-28Removing Your Child from the Child Restraint 29Carrier Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30-31Choosing LATCH or Vehicle Belts . . . . . . .32-33Knowing Your Vehicle Belts . . . . . . . . . . .34-36Locking Clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37-38Rear-Facing Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39Rear-Facing Installation

Vehicle Belt Using the Base . . . . . . . .40-44Vehicle Belt Without Base . . . . . . . . . .45-47

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LATCH Belt Using Base . . . . . . . . . . . .48-53Removing Seat Pad for Cleaning . . . . . . .54-57Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58-59Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60-61Replacement Parts Order Form . . . . . . . .65-67

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Child restraints could be recalled for safetyreasons. You must register this restraint to bereached in a recall. Send your name, addressand the restraint’s model number andmanufacturing date to:

Dorel Juvenile Group, Inc.P.O. Box 2609Columbus, IN 47202-2609 Attn: Consumer Relations or visit www.maxi-cosi.com or call 1-800-951-4113.

For recall information, call the U.S. Government'sVehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY:1-800-424-9153), or go tohttp://www.NHTSA.gov.

General and Warm WeatherUse

To help protect your vehicle seat’s upholsteryfrom damage, use a seat protector or a towelunderneath and behind child restraint.To avoid your child being seriously burned,take the following precautions:1. Park in the shade or where sun does notdirectly hit the child restraint.

2. Cover the child restraint with a sheet orblanket when not in use.

3. Check for hot seat and buckles before placingchild in child restraint.

Registration and RecallInformation

Aircraft InstallationThis child restraint is certified for aircraft use. Useon forward-facing aircraft seats only and in aposition where the lap belt can be tightenedsecurely. This child restraint is installed in anaircraft seat the same way it is installed in avehicle.Use the child restraint only with F.A.A. certifiedequipment. Contact the airline prior to taking achild restraint on board in order to comply withtheir specific regulations.

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WARNING!Failure to follow these warnings canresult in the serious injury or death ofyour child. To help you recognizethose instructions which are mostcritical to your child’s safety, we usethis symbol :

WARNING!

According to accident statistics,children are safer when properlyrestrained in the rear seating positionsthan in the front seating positions.

Never place a child infront of an airbag in the rear-facing position. Death orserious injury can occur.

This child restraint must alwaysface the rear of the vehicle.

This restraint must only be usedwhen the child weighs between 5-22lbs. (2.3-10 kg).

Never place a child less than oneyear old forward facing.

Check vehicle instructions for moreinformation about air bag/childrestraint use.

For vehicles with an air bag, butwithout a back seat, refer to yourvehicle owner’s manual.

Make sure the harness height iscorrect for your child’s size.

The harness must be snug.The vehicle or LATCH belt must stay

tight at the belt path. If it’s not, yourchild could be injured or killed.

Never take your child out of thechild restraint or try to tend to yourchild’s needs while the vehicle ismoving. Never leave child unattended.

Do not use a child restraint withdamaged or missing parts.

Do not use cut, frayed or damagedharness straps.

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WARNING! WARNING!Do not substitute parts or try to

modify the child restraint in any way.Do not use a child restraint that has

been in a crash. You must get a newchild restraint.

Use the child restraint only onvehicle seats that face forward. Do notuse on seats that face the sides orrear of the vehicle.

Check the vehicle or LATCH beltbefore each use. Use only if the beltcan be tightened properly andsecurely.

This child restraint should besecurely belted in the vehicle evenwhen not in use. In a crash or suddenstop, an unsecured child restraintcould injure other occupants.

Never allow any child to play withthis child restraint; it is not a toy.

Do not lubricate buckles andfasteners.

Do not use this child restraint whenthe top of your child’s head comeswithin one inch of the top of the childrestraint’s head area.

Dorel Juvenile Group does notrecommend the use of any childrestraint accessories except thoseprovided by DJG.

Do not remove any of the warninglabels or other labels on the childrestraint.

Placing your child in a hot childrestraint may result in burns.

Do not use this child restraintwithout the seat pad.

Read instructions for otherwarnings.

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A. Anchor BracketFor Top Anchorage Strap(Forward-Facing Only)

B. LATCH Anchors(In seat bight)

C. Seat BucklesD. Air Bag

(Consult your vehicleowner’s manual for all air baglocations)

E. Seat Bight (Where seat cushionsmeet)

Your vehicle’s features may be considerablydifferent than those pictured here. Consult yourvehicle owner’s manual to help identify yourvehicle’s specific features.

Understanding Your Vehicle

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Child Restraint PartsA

B

C

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A. HandleB. CanopyC. Infant Head

Insert(on select models)

D. Stroller ReleaseButtons

E. Harness Covers(on select models)

F. Harness Straps

G. Harness RetainerH. BuckleI. Harness Release

Lever(under flap)

J. HarnessAdjustmentStrap

K. Removable Base

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Front Back

L. Level to Ground Line

M. Canopy Window(on select models)

N. HandleAdjustmentButton

O. InstructionManual Storage(on back of shell)

P. Locking Clip(on back of shell)

Q. Base ReleaseLever

R. Base AdjustmentLever

S. Shell T. LATCH(attached to base side)

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Remove CarrierFrom Base:Locate the baserelease lever onthe back of thebase.

Removing and AttachingCarrier to the Base

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Lift carrier off thebase.3

Squeeze thebase release leverand pull thelever out whilerotating thecarrier forward.

Install Carrier toBase:Make sure thebase releasehandle is pulledall the way out.

The label will state “The carrier can now beattached to the base” in green text.

The carrier can now be attached to the base.

Label1

With child securedin child restraint,attach to base.Align the 2 barson the shell withthe hooks inbottom of base.Push down firmlyto lock into place.

You will hear a “click” when it is locked. Pull upto make sure it is locked into place.

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Infant Insert:When using insert,make sure insertdoes not coveryour infant’s facein any way.Remove the insertfor older babies.

To remove insert: Unthread the harness fromthe splitter plate (see “Preparing Child Restraint toFit Your Child” section), remove insert, andrethread harness. Reverse to replace insert.

Accessories (on select models)

Harness Covers:Harness covershelp providecomfort to theneck. For harnesscovers to fitcorrectly, you mayhave to fit the

upper ends of the covers through the harness slots.To remove, unthread harness from splitter plate(see “Preparing Child Restraint to Fit Your Child”section). Slide covers off and reattach harness.

Canopy Installation and Use

Thread plasticstrip completelythrough channelin front of thecanopy.

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The canopy hoophas an angle thatwill make thecanopy lean forwardwhen installed.Make sure whenyou thread thecanopy hoop, theangle is correct.

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To attach canopy,fit back of canopyover back of shell.Snap each plasticstrip end to eachcanopy post.

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Choosing Restraint andPosition

Rear-Facing5-22 lbs (2.3-10 kg) AND 19”-29” tall (48-74 cm).

NOTE: If your child does not meet the criteria forthe Rear-Facing position, do not use this childrestraint!

Rear-Facingwith base: Child and childrestraint with baseface the back ofthe vehicle andare placed in theback seat.

Rear-Facingwithout base:Child and childrestraint withoutbase face theback of thevehicle and areplaced in the backseat.

Preparing Child Restraintto Fit Your Child

You MUST make these adjustments withyour child before you install the childrestraint in the vehicle.

Loosen harnessby pushing downon the harnessrelease lever(under flap on thefront of childrestraint) whilepulling out on theharness.

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Press on harnessretainer releasebutton and pullapart.

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Press red buttonon buckle torelease the buckleplates. Pull buckleplates out. Placeharness strapsover sides of childrestraint.

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5 Check HarnessHeight:Determine whichset of harnessslots works bestfor your child.Adjust if needed.

4 Place the child’sbottom and backflat against thechild restraint.This will increasecomfort and allowthe harness toproperly tighten.

Harness slot beingused must beeven with orjust below theshoulders.

If the bottomharness slots areabove the child’sshoulders, do notuse this childrestraint until thechild grows into it.

Harness Slot

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7 Locate splitterplate on thebottom of shell.

8 Unfasten harnessstraps fromsplitter plate.


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9 Pull harnessthrough theharness slotsfrom the front.

Rethread harnessinto new harnessguide location.

11 Make sureharness strapsand harnessadjustmentstrap arebetween themetal bars andplastic shell.

10 Refasten harnessto splitter plate.Make sureharness iscompletely onsplitter plateand it does nottwist.

To changebuckle location:Determine whichof the twoavailable buckleslots is bothcomfortable andsnug for yourchild.

13 From under seatshell, insertbuckle’s metal clipup through theshell and pad.

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14 Choose newlocation and pullmetal clip throughpad and shell.


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From other side,pull on buckle tocheck to makesure buckle’smetal plate iscompletelyinserted throughthe pad and shell.

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WARNING!

Failure to reinstall the harness systemcorrectly can result in serious injury ordeath.

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Push each buckleplate into buckleuntil you hear a“click”.Remember toalways pull up onharness straps tomake sure buckleis locked tightly.

Position harnessstraps over thechild’s shoulders.

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Securing Your Child inthe Child Restraint


3 Snap the harnessretainer together.

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WARNING:Failure to fasten and tighten theharness system correctly with each usecan result in serious injury or death.

Position theharness retainerat mid-chest(even witharmpits), awayfrom the child’sneck.

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5 Pull on harnessadjustment strapto tighten harnesssnugly.

NOTE: A snugstrap should notallow any slack. Itlies in a relativelystraight linewithout sagging. Itdoes not press onthe child’s flesh orpush the child’sbody into anunnatural position.

Attach HarnessAdjustmentStrap End toShell:

Pull up the pad atthe front of theshell.

The end of theharness adjustment strap has a loop. Slide oneside of the loop onto one tab and the other endon the other tab. Replace the pad over the frontof the shell.

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Removing Your Childfrom the Child Restraint


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2 Press on harnessretainer releasebutton and pullapart.

Release harnessby pressing redbutton on buckle.Remove child.

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Carrier UseTo adjust handle,squeeze bothadjustment leverson each side ofhandle. Rotate upor down todesired location.Release levers.Make sure bothsides are lockedinto place.

WARNING:

Do not use inthe seating

area or acrosstop of

shopping cart.

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LATCH meansLower Anchorsand Tethers forCHildren. Not allvehiclesmanufacturedbefore September2002 wereequipped withLATCH.

The LATCH systemallows a child

restraint to be secured in the vehicle withoutusing the vehicle belt system and can ONLY beused in vehicles that have the anchor barsinstalled.

Check your vehicle owner’s manual to see whichseating positions may be equipped with theLATCH system.

WARNING!

Read ALL instructions before using childrestraint as a carrier.NEVER use carrier unless child is properlysecured.For use as a carrier by children weighingless than 22 pounds (10 kg) and less than29 inches (74 cm) tall.NEVER leave child unattended. Alwayskeep child within arm’s reach.Suffocation Hazard: Infant carrier canroll over on soft surfaces and suffocatechild. NEVER place carrier on beds, sofasor other soft surfaces.Strangulation Hazard: Child canstrangle in loose harness straps. NEVERleave child in carrier when harness strapsare loose or undone.Fall Hazard: Child’s movement can slidecarrier. NEVER place carrier near edgesof counter tops, tables or other elevatedsurfaces.Do not use the carrier if it is damaged orbroken, or if any parts are missing.

Choosing LATCH orVehicle Belts

The LATCH SystemAnchor bars


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Vehicle BeltsIf LATCH is notavailable, you willuse your vehicle’sbelts. There aresome vehicle beltsthat will not workwith a childrestraint or willrequire specialattention. Seenext page forspecificinstructions.

Knowing Your VehicleBelts

Not all vehicle belts will work with this childrestraint. You must determine if your vehiclesbelts are compatible with this child restraint. Ifyou will use the LATCH system, refer to the LATCHsection.ELR - Emergency Locking Retractor Belts Definition: These belts only lock in a sudden stopor crash. To see if you have this type of belt, pullon the lap belt, let it return part way, then pull on itagain. If it moves freely, it is an ELR belt and thechild restraint could work loose during normaldriving. Refer to your vehicle owner’s manual.Some ELR belts will convert to Automatic LockingRetractor (ALR) belts if you pull the belt all the wayout. Refer to your vehicle owner’s manual.ELR shoulder belts either require a locking clip orcannot be used with any child restraint.ELR lap-only belts must be replaced with amanual belt; contact your vehicle dealer. A lockingclip will not correct this problem.Automatic/Passive vehicle seat beltsThe automatic (passive) 2-point belt has no lapbelt. You must install a lap belt to secure a childrestraint. You may also need to install an extra lap


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If loosening doesoccur, try thefollowing: If thebuckle plate slideson the belt, turnthe buckle plateover. If the buckleslides, turn thebuckle. Refastenthe vehicle lapbelt. The releasebutton should faceout after twisting

so that it is easy to reach in an emergency.

If the lap belt continues to loosen, the childrestraint must be moved to another location inthe vehicle. A locking clip will not correct thisproblem; see your vehicle owner’s manual.

Manual BeltsManual lap beltsare common in thecenter rear seatand can allow thechild restraint toloosen when it istilted or jarred.

After tightening the lap belt securely, tilt and pushthe child restraint forward and to both sides. If noloosening occurs, your child restraint should besecure.

belt for an automatic 3-point belt. Refer to thevehicles owner’s manual. A locking clip will notcorrect this problem.Vehicle belt too shortContact your vehicle dealer for a seat beltextender.Belts in center of the door or side panel (A)or middle of the vehicle seat cushion (B).

You must move thechild restraint toanother seatinglocation. A lockingclip will not fix thisproblem.See “Locking Clip”section.

A B

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Buckle

Twist vehicle seat belt andlatch plate (or buckle)

Buckle plate

WARNING!

Failure to check and adjust the manuallap belt as described above can resultin serious injury or death.

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Thread bothvehicle lap andshoulder beltsthrough the beltpath (as shown).Buckle. Pull up onshoulder belt untilall slack is out andlap belt is tight.

Grasp both vehicle belts together just behind thebuckle plate and unbuckle.

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Locking Clip NOTE: Remove the locking clip when the seatbelt is not being used with a child restraint. Thelocking clip is located on the back of the seat. Alocking clip will not fix all types of seat beltproblems.Before you put your child restraint in the vehicle,buckle the lap/shoulder belt. Pull on the lap beltportion. If it loosens or slips, you must either use alocking clip to hold the seat belt tight or move thechild restraint to another seating location.

2 Thread bothportions of thevehicle belt ontothe locking clip.

Position lockingclip about 1 in.(2.5 cm) fromvehicle belt’sbuckle plate.

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4 Rebuckle belt. Lapbelt portion shouldnow be tight. Ifnot, removelocking clip andrepeat all steps.

5 Same steps applyfor use on thechild restraint.Review the “Rear-Facing Installationwith Vehicle Belt -Without Base”section for correctbelt routing.

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Rear-Facing Use

Lap/Shoulder Belt Lap Belt

LATCH Belt Lap/Shoulder Belt

WARNING:Failure to place this child restraintfacing the rear of the vehicle when thechild is between 5-22 lbs (2.3-10 kg)can result in serious injury or death.

Placing a rear-facing childrestraint in any seat equippedwith an air bag can result inserious injury or death.

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When LATCH isnot being used,fasten LATCHconnectors on thesides of the baseas shown.

Rear-Facing Installationwith Vehicle Belt - Using the Base:

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A loose LATCH system can result inserious injury or death.

WARNING:!

Place base in theback seat withtaller side againstthe back ofvehicle seat.

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Rear-Facing Use:5-22 lbs (2.3-10 kg),19-29”(48-74 cm).

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Push down firmlyon the base andpull up on the beltto tighten. For amanual belt, referto “Knowing YourVehicle Belts”section. Pull up on

shoulder strap to remove any slack.

Thread the vehiclelap or lap/shoulderbelt combinationthrough belt pathas shown. Bucklevehicle belt.

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With weakesthand at beltpath, tilt andpush the baseforward andback, and fromside to side. Ifthe seat belts do

not loosen, your child restraint should be secure.NOTE: Some “play” from front to back or aboutan inch from side to side is acceptable. If itmoves more, review “Knowing Your Vehicle Belts”and “The Locking Clip” sections.

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WARNING!

Using this child restraint in anyvehicle seat where the lap beltcannot be tightened securely andproperly or where it can be loosenedby pulling on it can result in seriousinjury or death.


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Install Carrierto Base:Make sure thebase releasehandle ispulled all the

way out. The label will state “The carrier cannow be attached to the base” in green text.


Label6

With childsecured in childrestraint, attachto base. Alignthe 2 bars onthe shell withthe hooks inbottom of base.Push down

firmly to lock into place. You will hear a “click”when it is locked. Pull up to make sure it islocked into place.

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Make sure levelline on side ofshell is level toground. Adjustbase if needed.

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9 To Adjust Base:Pull the baseadjustment leverand either lift orlower front ofbase.

WARNING!

Failure to securely attach childrestraint to base can result in seriousinjury or death.


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10 Squeeze thebase releaselever and pullthe lever outwhile rotatingthe carrierforward.Release thebase lever.

Lift carrier offthe base.11

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Rear-Facing Installationwith Vehicle Belt -Without Base:

With child securedin child restraint,place rear-facingin the back seat.Make sure levelline on side ofshell is level toground. Adjustchild restraint ifneeded.

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Thread the vehiclelap or lap/shoulder beltcombinationthrough shell’sbelt path asshown. Bucklevehicle belt.

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Lay your forearmacross childrestraint at thebelt path whilepulling up on beltto tighten. For amanual belt, referto “Knowing YourVehicle Belts”section. Pull onshoulder strap toremove any slack.

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If your shoulderbelt is longenough, you maysecure it behindthe seat shell bythreading throughboth slots on backof shell.

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5 If shoulder belt isnot long enough,route shoulder beltover child restraintas shown.

With weakesthand at belt path,tilt and push thechild restraintforward and back,and from side toside. If the seatbelts do not

loosen, your child restraint should be secure.NOTE: Some “play” from front to back or aboutan inch from side to side is acceptable. If itmoves more, review “Knowing Your Vehicle Belts”and “The Locking Clip” sections.

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WARNING!Using this child restraint in any vehicleseat where the lap belt cannot betightened securely and properly orwhere it can be loosened by pulling onit can result in serious injury or death.

Rear-Facing Installationwith LATCH and Base

NOTE: Do not use the LATCH system whenusing the vehicle lap or lap/shoulder belt.

LATCH is only equipped on the base. Ifdesired, a LATCH kit or an additional base canbe purchased for use on this child restraint.See replacement parts list.


2 Thread the LATCHbelt through beltpath as shown.NOTE: AdjusterMUST be on theleft side of childrestraint asshown. DO NOTtwist belt.


1 To use LATCH,unhook LATCHconnectors frombase by pressingthe red releasebutton on eachconnector.

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Fasten one LATCHbelt connector tothe anchor in thevehicle seatlocated in thevehicle seat bight.Repeat for other

side of child restraint. See your vehicle owner’smanual for more information.

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6 Push down firmlyon the base andpull up on the loopto tighten belt.

With weakesthand at belt path,tilt and push thebase forward andback, and fromside to side. If theLATCH belts donot loosen, your

child restraint should be secure.NOTE: Some “play” from front to back or aboutan inch from side to side is acceptable.If the child restraint does not remain tight, donot use the child restraint in this seatinglocation with this LATCH system.

WARNING!

LATCH connectors MUST be securelyfastened. Failure to do this canresult in serious injury or death.

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5 NOTE: Make surearrows onconnectors arefacing up.


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Install Carrierto Base:Make sure thebase releasehandle ispulled all the

way out. The label will state “The carrier cannow be attached to the base” in green text.


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3 Place base in theback seat withtaller side againstthe back ofvehicle seat.

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9 With child securedin child restraint,attach to base.Align the 2 barson the shell withthe hooks inbottom of base.Push down firmlyto lock into place.You will hear a“click” when it islocked. Pull up tomake sure it islocked into place.

Make sure levelline on side ofshell is level toground. Adjustbase if needed.

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WARNING!

Failure to securely attach childrestraint to base can result in seriousinjury or death.

11 To Adjust Base:Pull the baseadjustment leverand either lift orlower front ofbase.If you have a non-adjustable base,refer to the“Troubleshooting”section.


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12 Squeeze thebase releaselever and pullthe lever outwhile rotatingthe carrierforward.Release thebase lever.

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14 To Release LATCH:Remove LATCHfrom vehicleanchors by pressingthe red releasebutton on eachconnector.

Lift carrier off thebase.13

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Removing Seat Pad forCleaning

WARNING!

Do not use this child restraint withoutthe seat pad. Failure to do this canresult in serious injury.


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2 Unfasten harnessstraps fromsplitter plate.


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4 From the front,pull harnessstraps out of theshell and pad.


5 Unthread harnessfrom the harnessretainer.

Unthread harnessfrom the buckleplate.

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6 Pull bottom of padoff the shell. Pullthe bucklethrough pad.

7 From the top, pullthe pad off theshell.

Pad: Hand washwith warm sudsywater, rinse clean,and air dry. Donot use bleach orother harshcleaners. Do notdry clean.Harness Straps:Spot clean only.Do not machinewash.

Depending onyour model, fromthe back, undothe elastic strapson sides of shellor unbutton thepad from the sideof the shell.

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Replace seatpad byreversing order.Pulling bucklethrough pad, wrappad aroundbottom of shelland top of shell.Reattach elastic tosides of shell orbutton the top ofthe pad to top ofshell. Relaceharness in reverseorder; relaceharness andattach to thesplitter plate.

8 Troubleshooting�1. If your child restraint is not held securely by the belt:Press down firmly on the child restraint and removeall the slack in the belt. Make sure the belt buckle isnot up against the child restraint where the beltcannot be tightened. Review Locking Clip section. Ifyou cannot secure the child restraint tightly, move itto another seating location.

�2. If the child restraint buckle sticks or youcannot get the straps tight enough around child:DO NOT LUBRICATE. Check around buckle for droppedfood, sticky spilled drinks, dirt, leaves, etc. Clean withwarm water and/or remove object with tweezers. If youcannot get the harness to adjust and remain tight withthe buckle securely locked, do not use the childrestraint.�3. If your harness twists or ropes:Straighten the harness each time you put your child inthe child restraint to help prevent twisting. Lock thebuckle and tighten harness and it will be ready for nextuse.


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�4. If your infant sits tooupright in the rear-facingposition: If your vehicle seat slopes somuch that your infant is sittingupright, you may place a rolled

towel under the front of the child restraint so that thelevel line on the side of shell is level (horizontal) toground. Check often to be sure padding is still in placeand the vehicle belt is tight.

WARNINGUsing padding that tilts the childrestraint farther back than the level-to-ground line can result in serious injuryor death.

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Warranty Dorel Juvenile Group, Inc. (DJG) warrants this productto the original retail purchaser as follows:This product is warranted against defective materials orworkmanship for one year from the date of originalpurchase. An original receipt is required tovalidate your warranty. DJG will, at its option,provide replacement parts or replace this product. DJGreserves the right to substitute if the part or model hasbeen discontinued.To make a claim under this warranty you may contactus at www.djgusa.com, fax us at 1-800-207-8182twenty-four hours a day, write to DJG, ConsumerRelations Department, P O Box 2609, Columbus, IN47202-2609, or call 1-800-544-1108 from 7:00 a.m.to 6:00 p.m. EST Monday through Thursday and from7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Proof of purchaseis required and shipping charges are theresponsibility of the consumer.Warranty Limitations:This warranty does not include damages which arisefrom misuse or abuse of this product.Limitation of Damages:The warranty and remedies as set forth are exclusiveand in lieu of all others, oral or written, expressed orimplied. In no event will DJG or the dealer selling thisproduct be liable to you for any damages, includingincidental or consequential damages, arising out of theuse or inability to use this product.


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Limitation of warranties and other warrantyterms and state law rights:Any implied warranties, including implied warranties ofthe merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose,shall be limited to the duration and terms of the expresswritten warranty. Some states do not allow limitationsas to how long an implied warranty lasts or theexclusion or limitation of incidental or consequentialdamages, so the above limitations may not apply to you.This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and youmay have other rights, which vary from state to state.Neither DJG nor the dealer selling this productauthorized any person to create for it any otherwarranty, obligation, or liability in connection with thisproduct.PLEASE COMPLETE AND MAIL THE PRE-ADDRESSEDOWNER REGISTRATION CARD WITHIN (30) DAYS OFPURCHASE TO EXPEDITE WARRANTY CLAIMS ANDTO VERIFY THE ORIGINAL DATE OF PURCHASE.

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Replacement Parts OrderForm

Complete the form below. Your model number withcolor code and manufacturer date code MUST beincluded on the form to ensure proper replacementparts. Your model number with color code and thedate code can be found on a sticker on the side ofchild restraint. Payment in U.S. dollars mustaccompany your order. Choose parts needed from thelist on the back page.

Return the form with payment to:

Dorel Juvenile Group, Inc.Consumer Relations DepartmentP.O. Box 2609Columbus, IN 47202-2609

Fax orders to: 1-800-207-8182

Please make money orders payable to Dorel JuvenileGroup, Inc. Fill in the area below to charge to Visa orMastercard. We do not accept personal checks orDiscover Card. All outside of U.S. and Canada MUSTuse credit card.

We MUST have this information to processyour order:Model Number (5 digits & 3 letters): ________Manufacture Date (mm/dd/yyyy): __________

Ship To (Please Print): ______________________

Name: ________________________________

Address:________________________________

City: __________________________________

State/Province:_______________Zip ________

Telephone: ______________________________

Email Address: __________________________

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