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Alpha Omega® Elite/LuxeDeluxe 3-In-1

Owner’s Manual

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

This childrestraint is designed foruse by childrenwhose:

Weight:5-100 pounds (2.3-45.4 kg)

Height:19-52 inches (48-132.1 cm)

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Thank you for choosing this car seat, referred tothroughout this manual as a child restraint.The DJGfamily is committed to creating a child restraint with themost comfort and convenience available today.

Remember, parents are a child’s first teachers andexamples. If you always buckle your seat belt, your childwill think it is the natural thing to do. Make it a firm rulethat the vehicle does not go until everyone is buckledup. Make no exceptions.

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

Your child’s safety is worth the time it will take to readand follow these instructions. After reading, if you stillhave questions or have any problems with this childrestraint, please contact our Consumer RelationsDepartment at:

Before You Begin... Table of ContentsWarnings..........................................................................................2-4Registration and Recall ....................................................................5General and Warm Weather Use..................................................5Aircraft Installation ..........................................................................5Understanding Your Vehicle ........................................................6-7Child Restraint Parts ....................................................................8-9Choosing Restraint and Position ................................................10Preparing the Child Restraint to Fit Your Child ......................11

Check Harness/Headrest Height ..................................12-13Securing Your Child in the Child Restraint ........................14-15Removing Your Child From Child Restraint ............................16Reclining the Child Restraint ......................................................17Rotating Armrests ..........................................................................17Choosing LATCH or Vehicle Belts..............................................18Knowing Your Vehicle Belts ....................................................19-20Locking Clip ..............................................................................21-22Rear-Facing Use ..............................................................................23Rear-Facing Installation ..................................................................24

Vehicle Belts ......................................................................25-26LATCH................................................................................27-29

Forward-Facing Use ......................................................................30Forward-Facing Installation ..........................................................31

Vehicle Belts ......................................................................32-33LATCH................................................................................34-36

Adjusting the Top Anchorage (Tether) Strap............................37Belt-Positioning Booster Use ....................................................38Removal of Seat Base ....................................................................39Removal of Harness ................................................................40-41Belt-Positioning Booster Installation ....................................42-44Reinstall Harness and Base ....................................................45-46Remove Seat Pad for Cleaning ..............................................47-48Trouble Shooting ............................................................................49Warranty ..........................................................................................50Replacement Order Form......................................................53-54

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Dorel Juvenile Group, Inc.

Website: www.djgusa.com

Fax: 1-800-207-8182

Mailing Address: Dorel Juvenile Group, Inc.

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

Telephone: 1-800-544-1108

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

On the back of the shell there is an expiration date foruse of this child restraint. Do not use this seat afterthe expiration date.


WARNING!

According to accident statistics, childrenare safer when properly restrained in therear seating positions than in the frontseating positions.

Never place a child rear-facing in aseating position with an active frontalairbag.

This child restraint must always face therear of the vehicle and be in the fully reclinedposition when the child weighs between 5-35lbs. (2.3-16 kg) and is less than one year old.

Never place a child less than one-year oldforward facing.

Check vehicle instructions for moreinformation about air bag/child restraint use.

Make sure the harness height is correct foryour child’s size.

The harness strap must be snug.

Never take your child out of the childrestraint or try to tend to your child’s needswhile the vehicle is moving. Never leave childunattended.

Failure to follow these warnings can result inthe serious injury or death of your child. Tohelp you recognize those instructions whichare most critical for your child’s safety, weuse this symbol :

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WARNING!

The vehicle or LATCH belt must staytight at the belt path.When you switch fromone mode to the next, review the sections ofthis instruction manual that apply to thatmode. If you don’t, your child could beinjured or killed.

Do not use a child restraint with damagedor missing parts.

Do not use cut, frayed or damagedharnesses.

Do not lubricate buckles and fasteners.

Do not substitute parts or try to modifythe child restraint in any way.

Do not use a child restraint that has beenin a crash.You must get a new childrestraint.

Use the child restraint only on vehicleseats that face forward. Do not use on seatsthat face the sides or rear of the vehicle.

Check the vehicle or LATCH belt beforeeach use. Use only if the belt can betightened properly and securely.

This child restraint should be securelybelted in the vehicle even when not in use. Ina crash or sudden stop, an unsecured childrestraint could injure other occupants.

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WARNING!

Do not use this child restraint if themidpoint of your child’s head is above thetop of the child restraint’s headrest.

Dorel Juvenile Group does not recommendthe use of any child restraint accessoriesexcept those recommended by DJG.

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

Secure the top anchorage strap (tether)provided with this child restraint as specifiedin both the vehicle and child restraintmanufacturer's instructions.

Do not remove any of the warning labelsor other labels on the child restraint.

Placing you child in a hot child restraintmay result in burns.

Read instructions for other warnings.

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Child restraints could be recalled for safety reasons.Youmust register this restraint to be reached in a recall.Send your name, address and the restraint’s modelnumber and manufacturing date to:Dorel Juvenile Group, Inc.PO Box 2609, Columbus, IN 47202-2609 Attn: Consumer Relations or visit www.djgusa.comor call 1-800-544-1108For recall information, call the U.S. Government's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.NHTSA.gov.

Registration and Recall Information

This restraint is certified for aircraft use only when usedwith the internal harness. Do not use as a belt-positioning seat because aircraft seats do not haveshoulder belts. Use on forward-facing aircraft seats onlyand in a position where the lap belt can be tightenedsecurely.This child restraint is installed in an aircraft seatthe same way it is installed in the vehicle.Use the child restraint only with F.A.A. certifiedequipment. Contact the airline prior to taking a childrestraint on board in order to comply with their specificregulations.

Aircraft Installation

General and Warm Weather UseTo help protect your vehicle seat’s upholstery fromdamage, use a towel underneath and behind childrestraint.To avoid your child being seriously burned, takethe following precautions:1. Park in the shade or where sun does not directly hit the child restraint.2. Cover the child restraint with a sheet or blanketwhen not in use.3. Check for hot seat and buckles before placing child inchild restraint.


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Your vehicle’s features may be considerably different thanthose pictured here. Consult your vehicle owner’s manualto help identify your vehicle’s specific features.

Understanding Your Vehicle

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

B. LATCH Anchors(In seat bight)

C. Seat Buckles

D.Air Bag(Consult your vehicleowner’s manual for all airbag locations)

E. Seat Bight (Where seat cushionsmeet)


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Child Restraint Parts

A. Headrest/HarnessAdjusting Levers

B. Pillow (on select models)

C. AdjustableHeadrest

D. Infant Insert(on select models)

E. Harness Covers (on select models)

F. Harness Retainer

G. Buckle Plate

H. Buckle

I. Side Pad(on select models)

J. Harness ReleaseLever (under flap)

K. Recline Lever

L. Harness Adjustment Strap

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M. Removable Base

N. Shoulder BeltPositioning Guide

O. Top Anchorage(Tether) Strap &Hook

P. Locking Clip (behind harness)

Q. Splitter Plate

R. Instructions

S. LATCH Belt

T. Cup Holder(on select models)

U. Folding Armrests

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Choosing Restraint and Position

Your child’s height, weight and age determine how yourchild restraint should be placed in the vehicle and whichrestraint should be used.

5-35 lbs (2.3-16 kg) 19-36 in. (48-91 cm)

Rear-Facing using 5-point harnessChild and child restraintface the back of the vehicleand are placed in the backseat.

40-100 lbs (18.1-45.4 kg) 43-52 in. (110.1-132.1 cm)and Over 1 Year Old

Belt-positioning boosterusing vehiclelap/shoulder beltcombinationChild and child restraintface the front of the vehicleand are placed in the backseat. 5-point Harness andBase are removed.

22-40 lbs (10.1-18 kg) 34-43 in. (85.1-110 cm)and Over 1 Year Old

Forward-Facing using 5-point harnessChild and child restraintface the front of the vehicleand are placed in the backseat.

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Preparing Child Restraint to Fit Your Child

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3 Press on harness retainerrelease button and pullapart.

Loosen harness by pushingdown on the harnessrelease lever while pullingout on harness.

Depending on your model,the harness release levermay be under a flap on thepad in the front ofrestraint.

You MUST make these adjustments with your childbefore you install the child restraint in the vehicle.

Make sure LATCH beltpackaging is pulled free ofchild restraint shell.

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Press red button onbuckle to release thebuckle plates. Placeharness over sides of childrestraint.

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Rear-Facing Position:Harness guide must beeven with or just belowthe shoulders.

If the harness is above thechild’s shoulders with theheadrest in the lowestposition, do not use thischild restraint. Use an infantchild restraint instead.

Harness Guide

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Forward-Facing Position:Harness guide must be even with or just above theshoulders.

If the harness is below the child’s shoulders with theheadrest in the 4th highest position, the child weighs atleast 40 lbs. (18.1 kg) and is over 1 year old, convertthe seat to a belt-positioning booster.

Check Harness/Headrest Height

5 Place the child’s bottom andback flat against the childrestraint.This will increasecomfort and allow theharness to properly tighten.

6 Determine which of thethree available buckle slotsis both comfortable andsnug. Refer to “Removal ofHarness” and “Removal ofBase” to adjust buckle.

Infant Insert (on selectmodels): When usinginsert (A), make sure insertdoes not cover yourinfant’s face in any way.Remove the insert forolder babies and toddlers.To remove the insert,unthread the harness fromsplitter plate, removeharness guides (see belt-positioning boostersection), remove insert, and

rethread harness. Reverse to replace insert.

Harness Covers (on select models): Harness covers(B) help provide comfort to the neck. For HarnessCovers to fit correctly, you may have to fit the upperends of the covers through the harness slots. Removal isthe same as for the infant insert.

Side Pads (on select models): Side pillows (C) helpkeep child snugly in the child restraint. To remove,unbuckle harness and remove side pillows.

WARNING:!

Make sure metal baris locked intoposition. Failure todo this can result inserious injury ordeath.

8 Rotate headrest/harnessadjusting levers in. Moveheadrest up or down toadjust. Make sure headrestis locked into place.NOTE: The highestposition is for belt-positioning use only.

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You MUST use the 1st or 2nd buckle strap slotswhen rear-facing. Any slot can be used forforward-facing.

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Securing Your Child in the ChildRestraint

1Position harness strapsover the child’s shoulders.

Push each buckle plateinto buckle until you heara “click”. Remember toalways pull up on harnessstraps to make surebuckle is locked tightly.

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4 Pull on harness adjustmentstrap to tighten harnesssnugly.

NOTE: A snug strapshould not allow any slack.It lies in a relativelystraight line withoutsagging. It does not presson the child’s flesh or pushthe child’s body into anunnatural position.

WARNING:Failure to fasten and tighten the harnesssystem correctly and snugly can result inserious injury or death.

Position the harnessretainer at mid-chest (evenwith arm pits), away fromthe child’s neck.

3 Snap the harness retainertogether.

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Removing Your Child From theChild Restraint

Press on release buttonand pull apart.2

1 Push down on harnessrelease button while pullingup on harness straps abovethe latch plates to loosen.Place harness over sides ofchild restraint.

Press red button on buckleto release the buckleplates. Remove child.

This child restraint has 3recline positions whenused with the base:Upright and Semi-reclined(forward facing only) andReclined.

Rear-facing - Must befully reclined.

Forward-Facing - Semi-reclined or upright.

Reclining the Child Restraint

To fully recline, pull out onhandle and push top ofchild restraint back.

For upright position, pullout on handle and pullchild restraint up.

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3 To rotate armrests up ordown, pull out on arm androtate. Make surearmrests lock into place.

Rotating Armrests

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Choosing LATCH or Vehicle Belts

The LATCH System

Anchor bars

Vehicle BeltsIf LATCH is not an option,you will use your vehicle’sbelts. In most cases youwill use the lap/shoulderbelt combination. Thereare some vehicle belts thatwill not work with a childrestraint or will requirespecial attention. See nextpage for specificinstructions.

LATCH means LowerAnchors and Tethers forCHildren. Not all vehiclesmanufactured beforeSeptember 2002 wereequipped with LATCH.

The LATCH system allowsa child restraint to besecured in the vehiclewithout using the vehiclebelt system and can ONLYbe used in vehicles thathave the anchor barsinstalled.

Check your vehicle ownersmanual to see whichseating positions may beequipped with the LATCHsystem.

Not all vehicle belts will work with this child restraint.You must determine if your vehicles belts are compatiblewith this child restraint. If you will use the LATCHsystem, refer to the LATCH section.

ELR - Emergency Locking Retractor Belts Definition:These belts only lock in a sudden stop orcrash.To see if you have this type of belt, pull on the lapbelt, let it return part way, then pull on it again. If itmoves freely, it is an ELR belt and the child restraintcould work loose during normal driving. Refer to yourvehicle owner’s manual.

ELR shoulder belts either require a locking clip or cannotbe used with any child restraint. Note:You may use anELR lap and shoulder belt when using this child restraintas belt-positioning booster; no locking clip is required.

ELR lap-only belts must be replaced with a manual belt;contact your vehicle dealer. A locking clip will notcorrect this problem.

Automatic/Passive vehicle seat beltsAutomatic (passive) 2-point belt has no lap belt.You mustinstall a lap belt to secure a child restraint.You may alsoneed to install an extra lap belt for an automatic 3-pointbelt. Refer to the vehicles owner’s manual. A locking clipwill not correct this problem.

Vehicle belt too shortContact your vehicle dealer for a seat belt extender.

Belts in center of the door or side panel (A) ormiddle of the vehicle seat cushion (B).

You must move the childrestraint to another seatinglocation.A locking clip willnot fix this problem.

See Locking Clips section

Knowing Your Vehicle Belts

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Buckle

Twist vehicle seat belt andlatch plate (or buckle)

Latch plate

WARNING!

Failure to check and adjust the manual beltas described above can result in seriousinjury or death.

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Manual Belts

Manual lap belts arecommon in the center rearseat and can allow the childrestraint to loosen when itis tilted or jarred. Aftertightening the lap beltsecurely, tilt and push thechild restraint forward andto both sides. If noloosening occurs, your childrestraint should be secure.

If loosening does occur, dothe following: If the latchplate slides on the belt, turnthe latch plate over. If thebuckle slides, turn thebuckle. Refasten the vehiclelap belt.The release buttonshould face out aftertwisting so that it is easy toreach in an emergency.

If the lap belt continues toloosen, the child restraintmust be moved to anotherlocation in the vehicle.Alocking clip will not correctthis problem; see yourvehicle owner’s manual.

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Thread both vehicle lapand shoulder belts throughthe slot (as shown) andout other side. Buckle.Pull up on shoulder beltuntil all slack is out and lapbelt is tight.

Grasp both vehicle beltstogether just behind thelatch plate and unbuckle.NOTE: If the latch plateends up behind the childrestraint, grasp the belts tothe outside of the childrestraint, as close to thelatch plate as possible.

Locking Clip NOTE: The locking clip is located on the back of the seat.You do not need a locking clip when using this seat as abelt-positioning booster.Remove the locking clip when the seat belt is not beingused with a child restraint. A locking clip will not fix alltypes of seat belt problems.Before you put your child restraint in the vehicle, buckle thelap/shoulder belt. Pull on the lap belt portion. If it loosens orslips, you must either use a locking clip to hold the seat belttight or move the child restraint to another seating location.

3 Thread both portions of thevehicle belt onto the lockingclip, as close to the buckleplate as possible.



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Rear-Facing Use

Lap/Shoulder Belt

LATCH Belt

WARNING:

Lap Belt

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Rear Facing U

se:5-35 lbs.(2.3-16 kg),19-36” (48-91 cm).

Refer to the “ChoosingRestraint and Position”section to determine ifyour child should be inthe rear-facing position.

This child restraint must always face therear of the vehicle and be in the fullyreclined position when the child weighsbetween 5-35 lbs. (2.3-16 kg) and is lessthan one year old.

Never place a child rear-facing ina seating position with an activefrontal airbag.This can result inserious injury or death.

5 Rebuckle belt. Lap beltportion should now betight. If not, removelocking clip and repeat allsteps.

Position locking clip about1 in. (2.5 cm) from vehiclebelt’s buckle plate.

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You MUST use the 1st or 2nd buckle strapslots when rear-facing.

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A loose top anchorage (tether) strap canresult in serious injury or death.A loose LATCH system can result inserious injury or death.

After deciding whether to use your Vehicle Belts orLATCH, be sure to read the warnings below as theypertain to both systems.

Rear-Facing Installation

Thread the vehicle lap orlap/shoulder beltcombination through therear-facing belt slot.

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Rear-Facing Installation withVehicle Belt:


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Place child restraint rear-facing in the back seat.With child restraint in themost reclined position,make sure level lines onshoulder belt positioningguide are level withground. Adjust childrestraint if needed.NOTE: Attach topanchorage hook (tether)to the recline stand.

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Thread vehicle seat beltunder pad in front ofcrotch strap to theopposite side. Bucklevehicle belt.Do not place vehiclebelt over child’s legs.

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You may need to removethe base for narrow vehicleseats or airline use. See“Removing Base” in Belt-Positioning Boostersection.To use the child restraintrear-facing without base,make sure recline stand isfolded under seat.

When LATCH is notavailable, fasten belt hookstogether behind the childrestraint as shown.

The top anchorage strapand hook is not used forrear-facing. Store topanchorage hook (tether) tothe recline stand as shown.Tighten to remove slack.

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Rear Facing U

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With weakest hand at beltpath, tilt and push the childrestraint forward and back,and from side to side. Ifthe seat belts do notloosen, your child restraintshould be secure.NOTE: Some “play” fromfront to back or about aninch from side to side isacceptable. If it movesmore, review “Knowingyour Vehicle Belts” and “The

Locking Clip” sections.After checking for hot seat and buckles, secure child asdescribed in “Securing Your Child in the Child Restraint”section.

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WARNING!

Using the child restraint in any vehicle seatwhere the lap belt cannot be tightenedsecurely and properly or where it can beloosened by pulling on it can result inserious injury or death.

4 Push down firmly on thechild restraint and pull upon belt to tighten. For amanual belt, refer to“Knowing your VehicleBelt” section. Pull up onshoulder strap to removeany slack.

Do not use the LATCHsystem along with theadult lap or lap/shoulderbelt.

To thread LATCH belts:

Pull the seat pad off thefront corners of shell.

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Reach under pad and pullthe LATCH hook acrossthe shell. LATCH beltMUST be under pad andin front of buckle strap.

NOTE: You must usethe 1st or 2nd bucklestrap slots when rear-facing.

Insert the hook with theadjuster through the rear-facing belt path.

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Rear-Facing Installation withLATCH: Install LATCH Belt


NOTE: In some cases, youmay need to pull the pad offthe front corner andexpose the belt path.Tighten belt through beltpath slot. Replace pad oncorner.

NOTE: Locking clip isshown installed.

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Put seat pad back overcorners of shell.

Completed threading ofthe LATCH system rear-facing is shown.

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Rear Facing U

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Connect and tighten harnessstraps prior to installing invehicle.Place child restraint rear-facingin the back seat. With childrestraint in the most reclinedposition, make sure level lineson shoulder belt positioningguide are level with ground.

Adjust child restraint if needed.NOTE: Tuck top anchorage strap and hook under thebase or child restraint.

Fasten one LATCH belthook to the anchor in thevehicle seat located in thevehicle seat bight. Repeatfor other side of childrestraint. See your vehicleowner’s manual for moreinformation.

Push down firmly on the childrestraint and pull up on theloop to tighten belt.

Rear-Facing Installation withLATCH: Install in Vehicle

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NOTE: In some cases, youmay need to pull the pad offthe front corner and exposethe belt path. Tighten beltthrough belt path slot.Replace pad on corner.

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With weakest hand at beltpath, tilt and push the childrestraint forward andback, and from side toside. If the LATCH beltsdo not loosen, your childrestraint should be secure.NOTE: Some “play” fromfront to back or about an

inch from side to side is acceptable. If the child restraintdoes not remain tight, do not use the child restraint inthis seating location with this LATCH system.

To remove LATCH:Remove child fromchild restraint. Pressdown firmly onadjuster side of childrestraint and pressrelease button torelease tension.Unhook LATCH frombar by squeezingspring lever and twisthook.

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WARNING!

After checking for hotseat and buckles, placeinfant in child restraint.See “Securing your childin the child restraint”section.

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Using this child restraint in any vehicleseat where the LATCH belt cannot betightened securely and properly or whereit can be loosened by pulling on it, canresult in serious injury or death.

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ver 1 year of age.

Forward-Facing Use

Lap/Shoulder Belt

LATCH Belt

Lap Belt

WARNING:!

Using this child restraint in any vehicle seatwhere the lap or LATCH belts cannot betightened securely and properly or where itcan be loosened by pulling on it can resultin serious injury or death.Check vehicle instructions for moreinformation about airbag/child restraintuse.

Refer to the “ChoosingRestraint and Position”section to make sure yourchild is at the properweight and height to faceforward.

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After deciding whether to use your Vehicle Belts orLATCH, be sure to read the warnings below as theypertain to both systems.

Forward-Facing Installation

You may need to removethe base for narrowvehicle seats or airlineuse. See “RemovingBase” in Belt-PositioningBooster section.NOTE: To install thechild restraint withoutthe base, use either therecline mode or uprightmode. For upright mode,rotate recline stand downand out, then push up tolock.

Loose LATCH hooks can result in seriousinjury or death.

When LATCH is notbeing used, fasten belthooks together behindthe child restraint asshown.

WARNING:!


Connect and tightenharness straps prior toinstalling in vehicle.Place child restraint flushagainst the back of thevehicle seat forward-facing in the back seat.The recline position is to beused only to install the childrestraint flush against the

back of the vehicle seat back, if needed.Thread the vehicle lap belt or lap/shoulder beltcombination through the belt path and out other side.Buckle.

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Forward-Facing Installation withVehicle Belts:

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2 Place one knee in the childrestraint and push downfirmly while pulling up onbelt to tighten. For amanual belt, refer to“Knowing your Vehicle Belt”section.

With knee still in childrestraint, attach hook toanchor in vehicle. Pushdown firmly and tightentop anchorage strap.

To Adjust and other topanchorage strapinformation: See “AdjustingTop Anchorage Strap”section.

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NOTE: If your vehicledoes not have an anchorbracket, attach the topanchorage hook (tether)to the recline stand asshown. Tighten toremove slack.

With weakest hand atthe belt path, tilt andpush the child restraintfrom side to side. If theLATCH belts do notloosen, your childrestraint should besecure.NOTE: Some “play”from front to back orabout an inch from sideto side is acceptable. If itmoves more, review“Knowing Your VehicleBelts” and “The LockingClip” sections.

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WARNING!

Using this child restraint in any vehicleseat where the lap belt cannot betightened securely and properly or whereit can be loosened by pulling on it canresult in serious injury or death.

NOTE: Locking clip isshown installed.

After checking for hotseat and buckles, placeyour child in the childrestraint as described inthe “Securing Your Childin the Child Restraint”section.

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ver 1 year of age.

Forward-Facing Installation with LATCH Belt: Install LATCH Belts

1 NOTE: Do not useLATCH system along withthe adult lap orlap/shoulder belt.

Route LATCH belt throughupper slot in side of shell.

2 Pull one LATCH hookacross the back and outthe other side.

The LATCH adjuster canbe on either side, but thebelt should not be twisted.

Connect and tightenharness straps prior toinstalling in vehicle.Place child restraint flushagainst the back of thevehicle seat forward-facing in the back seat.The recline position is to beused only to install the childrestraint flush against theback of the vehicle seatback, if needed.

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5 Place one knee in thechild restraint and pushdown firmly while pullingup on the loop totighten belt.

With knee still in childrestraint, attach hook toanchor in vehicle. Pushdown firmly and tightentop anchorage strap.

To adjust top anchoragestrap: See “Adjusting TopAnchorage Strap”section.

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4 Fasten one LATCH belthook to the anchor inthe vehicle seat locatedin the vehicle seat bight.Repeat for other side ofchild restraint. See yourvehicle owner’s manualfor locations and moreinformation.


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ver 1 year of age.

With weakest hand at beltpath, tilt and push the childrestraint forward and backand side to side. If the seatbelts do not loosen, yourchild restraint should besecure.NOTE: Some “play” fromfront to back or an inch ortwo from side to side isacceptable.

If the child restraint does not remain tight, do not usethe child restraint in this seating location with thisLATCH system.

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WARNING!

Using this child restraint in any vehicleseat where the LATCH belt cannot betightened securely and properly or whereit can be loosened by pulling on it, canresult in serious injury or death.

To remove LATCH:Remove child from childrestraint. Press downfirmly on adjuster side ofchild restraint and pressrelease button to releasetension. Unhook LATCHfrom bar by squeezingspring lever and twist hook.

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After checking for hot seatand buckles, place child inchild restraint. See“Securing Your Child in theChild Restraint” section.

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The top anchorage strap (tether) is used for theforward-facing position only.Most vehicles made after 9/1/99 already have theanchor hardware for a top anchorage strap. Refer toyour owner’s manual or call your dealer.Storage of Top Anchorage Strap:

Rear-facing position: Place top anchoragestrap over the back of the child restraint withthe anchor hook secured under the base orchild restraint.Belt-Positioning Booster position: Place top anchorage strap behind the seat with theanchor hook under the seat.

Adjusting the Top Anchorage Strap

Pull looseend totighten

Lift up toloosen

To Attach TopAnchorage Strap:Attach hook to anchorin vehicle.

To Adjust TopAnchorage Strap:To tighten; Put knee inchild restraint and pushdown. Pull on free endof top anchorage strap.

To loosen; Lift up ontop anchorage lock andpush lock toward topanchorage hook.


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Belt-Positioning Booster Use:40-100 lbs.(18.1-45.4 kg),43-52” (110.1-132.1

cm),O

ver 1 year of age.Refer to the “ChoosingRestraint and Position”section to make sure yourchild is at the proper weightand height to use the belt-positioning booster.

Lap/Shoulder Belt

WARNING!

Belt-Positioning Booster Use

Do not use LATCH whenusing the Belt-PositioningBooster.

You MUST fasten theLATCH belt hookstogether behind seat.

When your child is over 40lbs. (18.1 kg) or 43” (110.1cm) and over 1 year old,you must remove theharness and the base anduse this seat as a belt-positioning booster.

Loose LATCH hooks can result in injuryor death.

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Move seat to fullyreclined position. Pushdown on tab on rightside of base (A).

From the other side,push on bar (B) andpull the bar completelyout.

Base must be removed for use as Belt-Positioning Booster.

Removal of Seat Base

1

AB

A

2 Pull on recline leverand lift shell off base.Store bar in base forfuture use.


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cm),O

ver 1 year of age.

Removal of Harness

From the back of the seat,unfasten harness strapsfrom splitter plate.

Store splitter plate bypushing it through oneopening and out the other.

1

2

Pull harness through theslots from the front.

Unthread harness from theharness retainer.

Unthread harness from thebuckle plates.

Pull harness out of shell.

3

Harness must be removed for use as a Belt-Positioning Booster.

5 Insert metal clip upthrough the shell andpad.

4 From bottom of seat,locate buckle’s metal clip.

From the front, pullbuckle free from shelland pad. Lock latchplates into buckle forfuture use.

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42 43


cm),O

ver 1 year of age.

Belt-Positioning BoosterInstallation

1

3

4 Place lap/shoulder beltacross child’s thighs. Lockbuckle.

WARNING!

Use only the vehicle’s lap and shoulderbelt system when restraining the child inthis booster seat. Failure to do this canresult in serious injury or death.

Place booster seat againstthe back of the vehicleseat.Tuck the topanchorage hook under therecline stand. Have childsit in seat with his backand bottom fully in theseat.

Child restraint must be inthe full upright position.Rotate recline stand outand push upward to lockin position.

Attach the top anchoragehook (tether) to therecline stand as shown.Tighten tether to removethe slack.

2

Secure the shoulder beltthrough one of thenotches in the shoulderbelt positioning guide.The belt should crossthe base of the child'sneck and across thechest (not the face orneck). Pull up on theshoulder belt to tighten.

Check periodically toensure your child has notmoved out of positionand loosened theshoulder belt.

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WARNING!

Check vehicle instructionsfor more informationabout airbag/childrestraint use.Do Not Use only the lapbelt when using this seatas a belt-positioningbooster without theinternal harness.The shoulder belt mustalways be adjusted snuglyacross the child’s chest.NEVER place the shoulder belt under thechild’s arms.Failure to follow these warnings can resultin serious injury or death to your child.

Reinstall Harness and Base


1 Reinstall Harness: Fit thebuckle strap down throughthe slot in the seat. Makesure buckle faces out.

You MUST use the 1stor 2nd buckle strapslots when rear-facing.Any slot can be usedfor forward-facing.

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3

From the bottom of seat,pull buckle's metal clipcompletely through pad andshell.

2

3 Pull up on the buckle tomake sure it is secured.The buckle must notpull out.

WARNING!

Failure to place buckle’s metal platecompletely through pad and shell canresult in serious injury or death to thechild.


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5

4

Fit loops on harness endsonto the splitter plate.

Pull harness through theback. Make sure theharness goes OVER themetal bar, BETWEEN metalbar and plastic handle ofthe harness/headrestadjuster.

WARNING!

Reinstall Base:Remove bar from base.Line up shell with base.Begin with the roundedend, push bar completelythrough hole, starting onthe right side (A), until itlocks in place. Refer to“Removal of Seat Base”.

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A

Failure to place harness over the metal bar,between bar and plastic handle of theharness/headrest adjuster in back, canresult in serious injury or death.

Thread the harness downthrough slot on left side ofshell (1), across bottom ofseat (2) and up throughslot on right side (3).

Thread one latch plateonto harness from back tofront (4).Thread theharness retainer (5). Dothe same to the otherharness end. Make sure theharness is not twisted.

Push harness ends throughupper slots in shell (6).

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WARNING!

Failure to reattach the harness correctly,can result in serious injury or death.

1

2

3

4

5

6


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From the back, use ascrewdriver to press in onlip of upper harness guidesand pop guides through thefront. Pull cover offheadrest.

Clean with warm sudsywater, rinse clean and airdry. Do not use bleach oruse other harsh cleaners.

Pull pad off the top of seatand off of headrest.3

4

Replace seat pad by reversing order; put pad on headrestand replace upper harness guides. Starting from bottomof child restraint, slip pad on shell; tuck in pad aroundharness adjuster and over upper belt guides. Make surepad is under headrest and replace lower harness guides.Rethread harness (see belt-positioning booster section).

From bottom of shell,release the elastic straps atthe bottom of seat and thelarge elastic straps on theside of seat.

Adjust backrest to lowestposition. Remove bothlower harness guides (A)in bottom of seat underrecline stand.

Push harness guide liptoward outside of shellwith one hand whilepulling harness guide fromthe front with the other.

A

1

2

Remove Seat Pad for Cleaning

Remove base and harness as described in the “Belt-Positioning Booster” section.

Upper Harness Guides

Lower Harness Guides


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Warranty Dorel Juvenile Group, Inc. (DJG) warrants this product to theoriginal retail purchaser as follows:This product is warranted against defective materials orworkmanship for seven years from the date of originalpurchase. An original receipt is required to validateyour warranty. DJG will, at its option, provide replacementparts or replace this product. DJG reserves the right tosubstitute if the part or model has been discontinued.To make a claim under this warranty you may contact us atwww.djgusa.com, fax us at 1-800-207-8182 24 hours a day,write to DJG, Consumer Relations Department, P. O. Box2609, Columbus, IN 47202-2609, or call 1-800-544-1108 from7:00 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 purchase isrequired and shipping charges are the responsibility ofthe consumer.Warranty Limitations:This warranty does not include damages which arise frommisuse or abuse of this product.Limitation of Damages:The warranty and remedies as set forth are exclusive and inlieu of all others, oral or written, expressed or implied. In noevent will DJG or the dealer selling this product be liable toyou for any damages, including incidental or consequentialdamages, arising out of the use or inability to use this product.Limitation of warranties and other warranty termsand state law rights:Any implied warranties, including implied warranties of themerchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, shall belimited to the duration and terms of the express writtenwarranty. Some states do not allow limitations as to how longan implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation ofincidental or consequential damages, so the above limitationsmay not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legalrights, and you may have other rights, which vary from state tostate. Neither DJG nor the dealer selling this productauthorized any person to create for it any other warranty,obligation, or liability in connection with this product.PLEASE COMPLETE AND MAIL THE PRE-ADDRESSEDOWNER REGISTRATION CARD WITHIN (30) DAYS OFPURCHASE TO EXPEDITE WARRANTY CLAIMS AND TOVERIFY THE ORIGINAL DATE OF PURCHASE.

�1. If your child restraint is not held securely by thebelt:Press down firmly on the child restraint and remove all theslack in the belt. Make sure the belt buckle is not up againstthe child restraint where the belt cannot be tightened.Review Locking Clip section and Top Anchorage StrapSection. If you cannot secure the child restraint tightly,move it to another seating location.�2. If the child restraint buckle or harnessadjustment lever sticks or you cannot get the strapstight enough around child:DO NOT LUBRICATE. Check around lever and retractorfor dropped food, sticky spilled drinks, dirt, leaves, etc. Cleanwith warm water and/or remove object with tweezers. If youcannot get the harness to adjust and remain tight with thebuckle securely locked, do not use the child restraint.�3. If your harness twists or ropes: Straighten theharness each time you put your child in the seat to helpprevent twisting. Lock the buckle and tighten harness and itwill be ready for next use.�4. If your infant sits too upright in the rear-facingposition: If your vehicle seat slopes so much that your

infant is sitting upright, you mayplace a rolled towel under thefront of the child restraint sothat the level line on theshoulder belt positioning guide islevel (horizontal). Check often tobe sure padding is still in placeand the vehicle belt is tight.

WARNINGUsing padding that tilts the base of the childrestraint farther back than the level-to-ground line can result in serious injury ordeath.

Trouble Shooting

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Replacement Parts Order FormComplete the form below. Your model number with colorcode and manufacturer date code MUST be included on theform to ensure proper replacement parts. Your modelnumber with color code and the date code can be found on asticker on the side of child restraint. Payment in U.S. dollarsmust accompany your order. Choose parts needed from thelist on the next page.Return the form with payment to:

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

Fax orders to: 1-800-207-8182Please make money orders payable to Dorel Juvenile Group,Inc. Fill in the area below to charge to Visa or Mastercard.We do not accept personal checks or Discover Card. Alloutside of U.S. and Canada MUST use credit card.

We MUST have this information to process your 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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Replacement Parts List Alpha Omega Elite/Luxe … Omega® Elite/Luxe Deluxe 3-In-1 Owner’s Manual IMPORTANT! Failure to follow the warnings on the labels and in the instruction manual