Diono Rainier User Manual
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1. SuperLATCH SuperLATCH is a high capacity child restraint installation system Using SuperLATCH Connector 1 Press red button to set connector to open position for use Fig 2 2 Attach connector to vehicle anchor audible click confirms attachment see pages 14 and 20 for complete instructions 1 2 Removal Press red button to release connector from vehicle anchor Fig 1 43 Replacing Harness Straps 1 1 Remove harness clip and buckle tongs from harness straps 2 Take out screws and remove access panels Fig 1 3 Remove old harness straps from seat 4 Insert new harness strap through slot in metal frame Fig 2 pull strap until metal end is inside the cavity Fig 3 5 Fasten access panels in place with screws Fig 1 6 Slide buckle tongs and harness clip into harness straps 2 3 44 Cleaning Maintenance of release mechanism and locking bolts Periodically inspect release levers and locking bolts for cleanliness and proper functioning When release levers are lifted release levers and locking bolts should spring back immediately and completely WARNING Do NOT use restraint if release levers and locking bolts do not function properly There may be excessive build up of debris that cannot be removed or internal damage to the locking mechanisms that could prevent safe functioning Do NOT oil or lubricate any part of the restraint Clean2. 28 Fig 1 shows a typical forward facing installation with Lap Shoulder belt Stability of installation can be improved by using top tether shown in blue Fig 1 see page 30 for top tether instructions 1 Place restraint in forward facing position Lower the adjustable bottom see page 29 for child over 25lbs but do not for child under 25lbs Place restraint bottom flat on vehicle seat and slide back until top of restraint firmly contacts vehicle seat back 2 Route seat belt through forward facing belt path and behind restraint cover and buckle it Figs 2 amp 3 Confirm seat belt lays flat and is not twisted Installation Tip Unfasten fabric side panels and reach behind restraint cover for easy access to belt path Fig 4 Forward Facing Lap Shoulder Belt Installation 1 2 3 4 23 5 3 Push on restraint to force it into vehicle seat while pulling loose end of seat belt to remove slack and tighten lap portion of seat belt Fig 5 WARNING Make sure vehicle seat belt is properly locked Failure to properly lock seat belt will result in an unsafe installation that will greatly increase the potential for injury or death to the child in an accident Carefully read vehicle owner s manual to determine seat belt locking requirements or contact vehicle manufac turer See page 39 for instructions on using a locking clip CHECK LIST Confirm restraint is prope
3. Do not use restraint if release levers and or locking bolts wither bind or do not move freely When not in use store restraint properly and avoid placing heavy objects on top of it To prevent injury to child Do not use restraint in harness mode if it is older than eight years from the date of original purchase or date of manufacture Do not use this restraint in booster mode if it is older than 12 years from the date of origi nal purchase or date of manufacture Manufacture date is on side of restraint Do not use restraint after is has been involved in any accident Damage to the restraint may have occurred which could impair its ability to adequately protect a child This restraint is not a toy Do not allow children to play with it Using any non Diono product with this restraint or any product not specifically approved by Diono for use with this restraint is not allowed Use of such products voids manufacturer s warranty and may seriously impact this product s ability to perform properly in an accident Fill out Emergency Child Information form stored in front flap of restraint 8 Seat Belt Information The information below applies only to installations using vehicle seat belts IMPORTANT This restraint can be installed securely in most vehicles using the seat belt However some seat belts have an anchoring position for the lap belt that may not allow a secure restraint instal
4. Rear facing base 11 Backpack strap anchor 12 SafeStopTM 13 Shoulder carry strap anchor 14 Locking bolts 15 Rear facing tether connector strap 16 Infant Support Cusions 2 11 6 5 13 12 3 11 11 4 4 10 14 4 1 8 7 16 9 15 4 Follow all instructions labeled on this child restraint and in the written instruction manual on the lanyard located on back of restraint For infants under 10 lbs consult pediatrician for recommended seat back angle before installation Failure to follow all instructions and product labels can result in death or serious injury in a crash Carefully read and understand this instruction manual prior to using restraint If you have any questions visit us diono com or contact Diono at 855 463 4666 Use only with children weighing between 5 lbs to 120 lbs 2 3 to 54 kg With any infant weighing less than 20 lbs 9 1 kg use only rear facing Maximum child weights Rear facing 50 lbs 22 7 kg Forward facing with 5 point harness 90 lbs 41 kg Booster mode 120 lbs 54 kg Maximum heights Rear facing 44 112cm Front facing 57 144 cm Secure the top anchorage strap provided with this child restraint Always use the SafeStop device according to manufac turer s instructions Always use a locking clip if it is required for proper restraint installation Consult vehicle owner s manual WARNING Before ins
5. Restraint Cover Note It is not necessary to remove buckle tongs or chest clip from harness straps when removing and replacing restraint cover Removing restraint cover 1 Unthread harness shoulder straps from back of restraint see page 36 adjusting harness height 2 Remove fasteners securing cover to inside of restraint bottom Fig 1 A 3 Unhook fasteners securing cover to front of restraint Fig 1 B 4 Carefully remove upper portion of cover from restraint taking care not to damage the white EPS foam panels and then remove cover from bottom portion of the restraint Replacing restraint cover To replace the cover follow cover removal instructions in reverse order Make sure harness shoulder straps are threaded through correct slots and that harness straps are not twisted See page 36 for changing harness height 1 A B 1 41 Expandable Sides Sides may be rotated either inward Fig 1A or outward Fig 1B during use Note Before folding restraint both sides must be adjusted to their inward position Fig 1A 1A 1B Cup Holder Cup holders can be purchased as added accessories and attached to either expandable side Fig 3 Each side has slots for two cup holders Figs 3A 3B Adjust side to its outward position Fig 1B insert cup holder stem into receiving slot in top of arm rest Fig 2 and push down until it is securely engaged Fig 3 2 3 A B 42
6. bind or do not move freely When release levers are lifted release levers and locking bolts should spring back immediately Do NOT oil or lubricate any part of restraint ALWAYS confirm restraint is locked securely in its unfold ed position before each use To avoid risk of injury keep others at a safe distance during folding and unfolding Familiarize yourself with restraint unfolding and folding operations prior to use Foreign objects and debris can interfere with proper operation of locking mechanism Before installation confirm both locking bolt and release lever areas are free of any debris see page 44 for cleaning of mechanisms 1 2 Unfolding and Folding Restraint Unfolding Restraint 1 Place restraint on its back on a flat surface and unfasten red carry strap from restraint bottom Fig 1 2 Firmly rotate restraint bottom until a click confirms restraint is locked in open position Fig 2 IMPORTANT Confirm release levers are completely recessed inside their housings See page 3 diagram Confirm restraint is locked in the open position If not repeat step 2 11 3 4 5 1 2 3 Pull harness adjusting strap until harness begins to tighten Fig 3 If strap does not slide freely fold restraint remove harness adjusting strap from fold joint and repeat step 3 4 Fasten both fabric side panels to center panel Fig 4 5 Slide red carry str
7. clip CHECK LIST Confirm restraint is properly positioned Confirm seat belt is tight and securely locked Confirm seat belt buckle is properly fastened Confirm restraint installation is stable Stability of installation can be improved by using top tether see page 30 for tether instructions Removal Release seat belt buckle and disconnect top tether if in use Properly store top tether 18 Rear Facing Lap Belt Installation 1 2 WARNING You must use restraint rear facing if child is less than 1 year and weighs less than 20 lbs Detachable base must be used with rear facing restraint Do NOT use SafeStop with rear facing child Fig 1 shows a typical rear facing installation with a lap vehicle seat belt 1 Confirm detachable base is securely attached to restraint bottom see page 13 2 Place restraint in proper rear facing position Restraint bottom and base are both flat on the vehicle seat with front of restraint against the back of that vehicle seat Fig 1 Note It may be necessary to move vehicle front seats slightly forward to properly fit a rear facing restraint 3 Route seat belt through rear facing belt path Fig 2 Confirm seat belt lays flat and is not twisted 19 3 4 Push restraint down firmly into vehicle seat while adjusting seat belt length Tighten and lock seat belt according to vehicle owner s manual Fig 3 CHECK LIST Confirm
8. restraint is properly positioned Confirm seat belt is tight and buckle is properly fastened Confirm restraint installation is stable see page 25 Stability of installation can be improved by using top tether see page 30 for tether instructions Removal Release seat belt buckle and disconnect top tether if in use Properly store top tether 20 WARNING Remove detachable base when restraint is forward facing Do NOT place infant in forward facing restraint until 1 year and 20 lbs ALWAYS use SafeStop installation for forward facing child below 40 lbs See page 28 Do not install with this method for a child weighing more than 40 lbs See page 42 for LATCH connector instructions Fig 1 shows a typical forward facing installation with LATCH Stability of installation can be improved by using top tether shown in blue Fig 1 see page 30 for top tether instructions 1 Confirm vehicle seating location has its own LATCH anchors If it does not you must use vehicle seat belt installation see pages 22 and 24 2 Locate LATCH belting secured in storage compartment on restraint back Press red release button to remove each LATCH connector and webbing Slide the narrow LATCH tethering strap out of plastic strap guides on side of the seat 3 Place restraint in forward facing position Lower the adjustable bottom see page 29 for child over 25lbs but do not for child under 25lbs Place restrain
9. the shoulder Fig 2 8 Make sure seat belt is not twisted and remove slack from seatbelt so it lays flat smooth and snug across child in all locations WARNING If lap and shoulder belt portions of seatbelt and seatbelt buckle are not all correctly positioned restraint is not properly installed as a booster 1 2 28 Aircraft Installation 1 2 SafeStop TM 2 1 This restraint is FAA certified for use in an aircraft only as a harnessed restraint This restraint is NOT certified for use in an aircraft as a belt positioning booster Rear facing aircraft installation Fig 1 Adjust seatbelt buckle to its shortest length to ensure buckle is accessible for release Ask flight attendant for seatbelt extender and then use this extender to adjust seatbelt length Follow remaining installation instructions on page 18 Forward facing aircraft installation Fig 2 Follow installation instruc tions on page 24 SafeStop is a load limiting device designed to absorb energy and reduce impact to a smaller forward facing child Store SafeStop with top tether on back of restraint WARNING Always use SafeStop with forward facing child under 40lbs Do not use SafeStop with any other installation configuration Do not use with rear facing child Instructions 1 Remove harness straps from metal yoke of harness adjuster Fig 1 2 Thread bottom of SafeStop on
10. 3 Now use metal D ring as an anchorage point for top tether metal hook 3 32 Infant Support Cushion 1 This restraint features an alumi num reinforced head rest lined with EPS foam for advanced side impact safety and performance Raise head rest Position hands under the very back of the head rest lift up Fig 3 Lower head rest Position hands on top of the very back of the head rest push down Fig 4 Proper Height When using the top three harness slots position head rest so that bottom edge is above the shoulder and about level with the jaw When using the bottom two harness slots position head rest at its highest location Side Impact Head Support 3 4 Infant Support This restraint features a full infant head and body support Fig 1 Fasten Velcro tabs through harness slots to keep infant head pillow in place Fig 2 2 Toddler Body Support Remove infant head pillow and place body support cushion in restraint for toddlers Body support lays in seat and does not fasten 33 Using Harness Clip 1 2 IMPORTANT Position harness clip at proper height for child level with child s armpits Fig 1 Two sets of harness pads Fig 1A are included for children below 65 lbs and for children above 65 lbs Always utilize harness pads and follow instructions for proper use To Fasten Push both halves together until a click confirms proper enga
11. Instruction Manual US English Version Please read carefully Store manual behind cover Convertible Booster 2 Page 4 Warnings 5 Seating Position Information 6 Child Restraint Safety Information 8 Seat Belt Information 9 Carrying Restraint 10 Unfolding and Folding Restraint 13 Installing and Removing Detachable Base 14 Rear facing LATCH Installation 16 Rear facing Lap Shoulder Belt Installation 18 Rear facing Lap Belt Installation 20 Forward facing LATCH Installation 22 Forward facing Lap Shoulder Belt Installation 24 Forward facing Lap Belt Installation 25 Checking Restraint Stability 26 Booster 28 Aircraft Installation 28 SafeStopTM Instructions 29 Forward facing Recline Adjustment 30 Top Tether 31 Tether Connecting Strap 32 Infant Support Cushion 32 Side Impact Head Support 33 Using Harness Clip 33 Restraint Harness Buckle 34 Properly Securing Child 35 Proper Harness Height and Child Height 36 Adjusting Harness Height 37 Harness Buckle Location 37 Harness Buckle Removal and Installation 39 Locking Vehicle Belt with Locking Clip 40 Restraint Cover 41 Expandable Sides 41 Cup Holder 42 Operating SuperLATCH Connector 43 Replacing Harness Straps 44 Cleaning and Maintenance 47 Warranty Information Table of Contents 3 Rainier Features 1 Child information tag 2 LATCH strap 3 LATCH strap guide 4 Release lever 5 Locking clip 6 Top tether 7 Lap belt guide 8 Harness adjuster 9 Shoulder belt guide 10
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13. ap into bottom slot in center of cover when not in use Fig 5 Folding Restraint 1 Remove red carry strap from behind cover and unbuckle harness Unfasten both fabric side panels and tuck them into the sides Fig 1 2 Loosen harness lift harness adjuster while pulling the harness straps all the way forward Fig 2 3 Raise head support to its top position see page 32 4 Adjust both expandable sides to their inward position Fig 2A continued next page A A 12 3 4 5 Folding Restraint continued 5 Place restraint on its back push either release lever downward to release locking bolts Fig 3 6 Pull harness straps firmly toward top center restraint Keep buckle extended toward top of restraint while folding seat bottom into back Fig 4 Folding Tips to fold restraint completely Loosen harness sufficiently Unfasten and tuck fabric side panels into the sides Pull harness buckle toward top of restraint Make sure cover fabric or harness webbing is not caught in the steel supports when folding IMPORTANT If restraint does not easily fold completely do NOT force it closed See below Folding Tips 7 Fasten red carry strap to secure restraint in its folded position Fig 5 WARNING Restraint can accidentally unfold and cause injury if not properly secured by carry strap 13 Detachable Base 1 2 3 WARNING Deta
14. chable base must be used when restraint is rear facing Do NOT use detachable base when restraint is forward facing Installing base Rear facing only 1 Confirm restraint is locked in its unfolded position see page 10 2 Confirm adjustable bottom is locked in its raised position see page 29 3 Align posts with holes and insert base into restraint bottom Fig 1 4 Slide base back until it reaches alignment mark on restraint bottom and secures into place Fig 2 5 Push down metal tab to lock base Fig 3 Removing Base 1 Lift metal tab to unlock base Fig 3 2 Slide base forward the opposite direction as shown in Fig 2 3 Pull base away from restraint bottom Tip To carry detachable base fit it inside folded restraint Fig 4 14 1 Rear Facing LATCH Installation WARNING You must use restraint rear facing if child is less than 1 year and weighs less than 20 lbs Detachable base must be used with rear facing restraint Do NOT use SafeStop with rear facing child Do not install by this method for a child weighing more than 35 lbs See page 42 for LATCH connector instructions Fig 1 shows a typical rear facing installation with LATCH 1 Confirm detachable base is securely attached to restraint bottom see page 13 2 Confirm vehicle seating location has its own LATCH anchors see vehicle owner s manual If it does not you must use veh
15. cing Lap Shoulder Belt Installation 1 2 3 WARNING You must use restraint rear facing if child is less than 1 year and weighs less than 20 lbs Detachable base must be used with rear facing restraint Do NOT use SafeStop with rear facing child Fig 1 shows a typical rear facing installation with a lap shoulder vehicle seat belt 1 Confirm detachable base is securely attached to restraint bottom see page 13 2 Place restraint in proper rear facing position Restraint bottom and base are both flat on the vehicle seat with front of restraint against the back of that vehicle seat Fig 1 Note It may be necessary to move vehicle front seats slightly forward to properly fit a rear facing restraint 3 Route seat belt through rear facing belt path and buckle it Figs 2 amp 3 Confirm seat belt lays flat and is not twisted 17 4 4 Push restraint down firmly into vehicle seat while pulling shoulder portion of seat belt to remove slack and tighten lap portion of seat belt Fig 4 WARNING Make sure vehicle seat belt is properly locked Failure to properly lock seat belt will result in an unsafe installation that will greatly increase the potential for injury or death to the child in an accident Carefully read vehicle owner s manual to determine seat belt locking requirements or contact vehicle manufac turer See page 39 for instructions on using a locking
16. ded to use LATCH and or tether anchors in vehicles equipped with such anchorages Do NOT use LATCH if installation interferes with vehicle seat belt Do NOT use as a booster with child under 50 lbs and under 40 tall and if child s shoulders are below the 4th harness position Do NOT use as a booster unless harness straps and buckle are removed Do NOT use as a booster with only a vehicle lap belt Use as a booster ONLY with lap shoulder seat belt 1 Remove buckle page 37 and both harness straps page 43 2 Place restraint in proper seating location flat on vehicle seat bottom and touching vehicle seat back 3 If available secure restraint with LATCH page 20 and or top tether page 30 4 Properly position child in restraint sitting upright and all the way back in restraint 5 Adjust head rest to proper height page 32 6 Fasten seatbelt across child lap portion of seatbelt should rest within both lower belt guides with buckle located on the outside of the restraint Fig 1 27 Proper Buckle Position Seat belt buckle should be correctly positioned on the outside of the lower belt guide If seat belt buckle is pulled across lower belt guide and into the restraint this is incorrect and another seating position within the vehicle should be chosen 7 Place shoulder portion into the upper belt guide on the headrest so that belt lays properly across child on collar bone interior to
17. e 37 2 Rinse thoroughly in mildly hot water or soak overnight to loosen dried liquid or hardened food debris Fig 1 3 Towel dry 4 Confirm proper buckle functioning repeatedly fasten and un fasten buckle with both tongues If no click is heard confirming proper engagement after inserting each buckle tongue repeat cleaning procedure Use ONLY water to clean buckle Do NOT use any solvents soap abrasive cleaners or detergents Do NOT lubricate 46 Cleaning and Maintenance continued Cleaning harness adjuster Periodically inspect harness adjuster for cleanliness and proper functioning When lifted harness adjuster should spring back immediately Use a soft bristle brush to remove loose debris or clean more thoroughly if necessary Clean with damp cloth only wet cloth with warm water and wring cloth thoroughly so it is NOT dripping water Towel dry Do NOT use solvents or abrasive cleaners Do NOT attempt to disassemble the harness or unthread adjuster mechanism 47 Warranty Information The manufacturer of this child restraint warrants this product only to the original retail purchaser Visit us diono com for complete warranty information and details 2014 Diono LLC All rights reserved Rainier US Eng 120414 Convertible Booster Product Rainier Convertible Booster Model 30300 Mfg by Diono LLC 418 Valley Avenue NW Suite 100 Puy
18. eat belt to remove slack and tighten lap portion of seat belt Fig 5 CHECK LIST Confirm restraint is properly positioned Confirm seat belt is tight and properly locked Confirm seat belt buckle is properly fastened Confirm restraint is stable see page below Removal Press seat belt buckle and disconnect top tether is in use Properly store top tether WARNING An unstable installation is NOT safe and will greatly increase the potential for injury or death to the child in an accident Confirm stability of restraint after installation and before each use Grasp restraint near belt path being used Attempt to move restraint side to side and front to back restraint should not move more than 1 in any direction Re straint should stay securely installed and the securing belt either LATCH belt or vehicle seat belt must remain tightly adjusted If restraint does not stay securely installed restraint installation is NOT safe You MUST re install restraint according to the restraint instructions and the vehicle owner s manual In order to achieve proper installation you made need to choose an alternate installation method or seating location within the vehicle 5 26 Booster This restraint may also be configured for use as a belt positioning booster WARNING Unsecured objects can become flying hazards and can cause serious injury in a accident While not required it is strongly recommen
19. ecurely installed and harness is properly adjusted around the child Remember The addition or removal of clothing such as a sweater or coat will change the fit of the harness Always confirm before each use that restraint is securely locked in its unfolded position If the vehicle seat has an adjustable seat back angle make sure seat back is securely locked and in its most upright position An incorrect seat back angle or unsecured seat back will impair the restraint installation and its ability to protect the child occupant 7 Cover restraint when vehicle is parked in direct sunlight Parts of the restraint can become hot and cause injury to a child Do not leave any child in a vehicle alone or unattended by an adult Secure all personal objects inside the vehicle In an accident loose objects can become flying hazards with the potential for causing serious injury Except per the instructions in this manual do not disassemble attempt to disassemble or tamper with any part of this restraint or change the way the restraint harness or the vehicle restraint system is used Do not use restraint if there is any appearance of rust on any of the metal surfaces Do not oil or lubricate any part of the restraint Release levers and locking bolts should operate smoothly and freely When release levers are lifted the release levers and locking bolts should spring back immediately and completely
20. es not press on the child s flesh or push the child s body into an unnatural position 35 Proper Harness Height amp Child Height IMPORTANT Give a firm upward tug on both harness straps behind the child s shoulders and close to the harness slots in the restraint to confirm there is no harness slack behind the restraint 8 Confirm harness is not twisted and lays flat against child 9 Properly position harness clip so that it is level with child s armpits 10 Confirm harness height is correct see below for correct Harness Height 11 Confirm harness buckle location is correct see page 37 for correct center buckle position WARNING ONLY use top three shoulder harness positions for forward facing child 1 Confirm correct harness height Rear facing Fig 1 Straps should be in nearest slot at or below the level of child s shoulders Forward facing Fig 2 Straps should be in nearest slot above the level of child s shoulders Note When using uppermost harness position level of child s shoulders can be above harness slot as long as child is proper height see page 36 2 If harness height is not correct you MUST adjust it before using restraint with that child See page 36 for adjusting harness height 1 2 REAR FACING Harness slot below shoulders FORWARD FACING Harness slot above shoulders 36 Proper Harness Height amp Child Height continued Adjustin
21. g Harness Height 2 3 4 Maximum Height Rear facing child is too tall for restraint if top of head is less than 1 5 from top of restraint or if child is more than 44 tall 112 cm Forward facing child is too tall for restraint if tops of the ears are above the back of the restraint or 1 Loosen harness lift harness adjuster and pull shoulder straps forward Fig 2 2 From back of restraint remove shoulder straps from metal harness yoke Fig 3 3 From front of restraint pull shoulder straps out and re thread them through the correct height harness slots Fig 4 4 From the back of seat re attach shoulder straps to metal harness yoke Fig 3 IMPORTANT Make sure loop ends of BOTH straps are threaded complete ly onto the arm of the metal harness yoke 5 Confirm harness straps are not twisted and both shoulder straps are thread ed through restraint at the same height 6 Pull harness adjuster strap to re tighten harness if child is more than 57 tall 144 cm Fig 1 1 37 Harness Buckle Location A B C 1 Confirm location of harness buckle is correct to insure proper harness fit 1 Properly secure child in restraint see page 34 2 Check for correct position of harness buckle For children 5 30 lbs Harness buckle can be directly above its buckle slot Fig A or forward of its buckle slot Fig B If harness buckle strap angles sharply back towa
22. gement To Unfasten Squeeze middle tabs together Fig 2 A and separate clip Fig 2 B 1 Restraint Harness Buckle To Fasten Insert one buckle tongue at a time into buckle A click confirms proper connection after each tongue is inserted Fig 1 To Unfasten Press the red button on the face of buckle and both buckle tongues will eject Fig 2 2 34 1 2 3 4 Properly Securing Child WARNING Serious injury or death can result if child is not properly secured in restraint Confirm harness is snug before each use and after making any restraint adjustments 1 Confirm proper restraint installation 2 To loosen harness lift harness adjuster and pull shoulder straps forward Fig 1 3 Unfasten harness clip and harness buckle and move harness straps to the sides 4 Raise head support to its top position see page 32 and place child in restraint 5 Position harness straps around child and fasten buckle and harness clip Figs 2 amp 3 Confirm harness clip and buckle are properly fastened by gently tugging on each 6 Gently pull harness straps upward to snugly fit lap portion of harness which should fit low on child s body across the hips 7 Slowly pull adjuster strap downward to tighten harness for a comfortable and snug fit around child Fig 4 A snug harness strap should not allow any slack It lies in a relatively straight line without sagging It do
23. icle seat belt for installation see pages 16 and 18 3 Locate LATCH belt secured in storage compartment on restraint back Press red release button to remove each LATCH connector and webbing Slide the narrow LATCH tethering strap out of plastic strap guides on side of the seat 4 Place restraint in proper rear facing position Restraint bottom and base are both flat on the vehicle seat with front of restraint against the back of that vehicle seat Fig 1 Note It may be necessary to move vehicle front seats slightly forward to properly fit a rear facing restraint 15 2 3 4 5 Route LATCH belt through rear facing belt path Confirm LATCH belt lays flat and is not twisted Attach each connector to the LATCH anchor closest to each side of the restraint Figs 2 amp 3 LATCH connector will click to confirm attachment to anchor 6 Push restraint down firmly into vehicle seat while tightening LATCH belt Fig 4 CHECK LIST Confirm restraint is properly positioned Confirm LATCH belt is tight and that connections to approved LATCH anchors are secure Confirm restraint installation is stable see page 25 Stability of installation can be improved by using top tether see page 30 for tether instructions Removal Press red release button on each LATCH connector to release it Disconnect top tether if in use Properly store LATCH belt and top tether 16 Rear Fa
24. ing loose over time WARNING Failure to properly lock the seat belt will result in an unsafe installation that will greatly increase the poten tial for injury or death to the child in an accident If your vehicle lap shoulder seat belt is equipped with ELR Emergency Locking Retractor that does not switch to function as ALR Automatic Locking Retractor you MUST use a locking clip to secure lap portion of vehicle seat belt If you have any questions about the specific type of seat belt system in your vehicle and its operation consult vehicle owner s manual or contact vehicle manufacturer 1 Remove locking clip from storage location on restraint back 2 Begin restraint installation as per instructions see pages 16 and 22 for lap shoulder belt installation instructions 3 After seat belt is tightened hold the lap and shoulder portions together with one hand Fig 1 This determines the correct seat belt length to lock Using your other hand release the seat belt buckle 4 While still holding the lap and shoulder belts together attach locking clip to the lap and shoulder belts Fig 2 5 Re insert seat belt buckle tongue into buckle Fig 3 6 If seat belt is not tight enough re tighten seat belt and repeat steps 3 through 5 7 Once seat belt is tight and locked complete remaining instructions 3 Note To prevent loss secure locking clip in its storage location after use 40
25. ing and Maintenance 1 Do NOT use restraint if there is any appearance of rust on any metal surface Remove debris from release mechanism areas Fig 1 with soft bristled brush Removing dried liquids or food requires more thorough cleaning 1 Secure restraint in its folded position see page 11 folding restraint 2 Clean with damp cloth only wet cloth with warm water and wring thoroughly so it is NOT dripping water 3 Towel dry 4 Confirm areas are free of debris and release mecha nisms function properly Use ONLY water Do NOT use solvents soap abrasive cleaners or any detergents 45 Cleaning the plastic shell Clean with damp cloth only wet cloth with warm water and mild soap and wring thoroughly so it is NOT dripping water Towel dry Do NOT use solvents or abrasive cleaners Washing the cover Hand wash or machine wash only in front loading machine Line dry or tumble dry on low temperature setting Do NOT bleach Do NOT wash cover in hot water See page 40 for cover removal and replacement Cleaning harness straps Clean only with warm water and mild soap wring to remove excess water Towel dry Do NOT use solvents or abrasive cleaners 1 Cleaning harness buckle If child eats or drinks in restraint periodically clean harness buckle to insure proper functioning 1 Remove center buckle from restraint see pag
26. lation Some vehicles do not have any seating positions that are compatible with a child restraint Read owner s manual to determine child specific seating Contact the vehicle manufacturer if you have any doubts or questions Some vehicle seat belts that are NOT compatible with this restraint are Seat belts with top or bottom anchorage points attached to the front door Motor driven automatic seat belts Non locking ELR two point vehicle seat belts If your seat belt is of a type listed above choose another seat within the vehicle or use LATCH connectors and anchorage points Information on the types of seat belts in your vehicle are in the vehicle owner s manual 9 1 2 3 4 Carrying Restraint WARNING Do not carry restraint by harness adjuster strap see diagram page 3 This can damage the mechanism and the webbing Only the shoulder strap made by Diono is approved for use with this restraint There are four ways to carry restraint 1 Red carry strap Fig 1 2 Plastic side Fig 2 3 Shoulder strap Connect shoulder strap to webbing anchors on side of restraint Fig 3 4 Backpack Connect shoulder straps to lower webbing anchors on both sides and upper webbing anchors on back of restraint Fig 4 Padded shoulder strap s avail able as a separate accessory not included 10 WARNING Do NOT use restraint if release levers or locking bolts
27. ocation for all children under age 13 Register this restraint with the manufacturer using the attached registration card Seating Position Information WARNING Use restraint ONLY with forward facing vehicle seats DO NOT use restraint with side facing or rear facing vehicle seats in vans trucks or station wagons WARNING DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR 6 Child Restraint Safety Information This restraint meets all applicable U S Federal Motor Motor Vehicle Safety Standards This restraint is certified for use in motor vehicles and aircraft Register this restraint with the manufacturer Child restraints can be recalled for various reasons To be reached directly in the event of a recall you must register your restraint with the manufacturer Fill out the included product registration card and mail it You can register online at us diono com You can also register by sending your name address the restraint s model and serial numbers to Diono LLC PO BOX 77129 Seattle WA 98177 For 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 WARNING DO NOT place a child restraint in the front seat of a vehicle with a passenger air bag unless the air bag is turned off DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur The back seat is the safest IMPORTANT Before each use always confirm restraint is s
28. oints ONLY as labeled by vehicle manufacturer Using Top Tether 1 Before installing restraint remove top tether from storage compartment and fully extent tether strap into a V shape 2 Loosely attach top tether to approved anchorage point in vehicle using the hook at end of top tether strap See Fig 1 for forward facing installations See Fig 2 for rear facing installations Note Rear facing installation may also require the use of tether connecting strap see page 31 31 2 3 Install restraint as shown in appropriate installation sections see pages 14 to 24 for restraint installation instructions 4 After installing restraint pull top tether adjuster strap to remove all slack Tether Connecting Strap WARNING Tether connecting strap is ONLY to be used in rear facing installations With some vehicle models the top tether may not fit structural parts of vehicle seat or there may not be a suitable anchorage point for top tether hook It may be necessary to use the tether connecting strap to create a tether anchorage point 1 Locate attachment point where a vehicle seat belt is anchored directly to frame of vehicle OR find the leg of a vehicle seat that is bolted to vehicle frame 2 Wrap tether connecting strap around vehicle leg or seat belt anchorage point and thread metal D ring through the loop at end of tether connect ing strap Pull strap to form a tight knot Fig 3
29. rds child Fig C move buckle to a rear buckle location See below For children over 30 lbs Always use forward most buckle location Installing harness buckle 1 Locate correct harness buckle slot 2 Hold buckle strap metal retainer vertically and then rotate it slightly to slide it completely through slot in restraint bottom Fig 1 3 Firmly pull buckle upward to confirm it is secured by restraint bottom 4 Confirm buckle release Harness Buckle Removal and Installation button faces toward front of restraint and buckle strap is not twisted 38 Harness Buckle Removal and Installation continued 2 3 Removing harness buckle 1 Make sure restraint is securely locked in its unfold ed position See page 10 unfolding restraint 2 Unbuckle harness 3 Push harness buckle strap down 2 inches into rear facing belt path tunnel 4 Position metal buckle strap retainer so that it is vertical Fig 2 5 Guide buckle strap and metal retainer upward and rotate it slightly to fit through slot in the restraint bottom See Fig 1 on page 37 IMPORTANT For larger hands or if buckle is in position closest to child partially fold the restraint to access the metal retainer through bottom of restraint Fig 3 39 Locking a Vehicle Lap Shoulder Belt with a Locking Clip 2 1 Proper use of a locking clip maintains a tight secure installation by preventing the seat belt from becom
30. rly positioned Confirm seat belt is tight and securely locked Confirm seat belt buckle is properly fastened Confirm restraint is stable see page 25 Removal Release seat belt buckle and disconnect top tether if in use Properly store top tether 24 WARNING Do NOT place infant in forward facing restraint until 1 year and 20 lbs Always use SafeStop with forward facing child under 40lbs see page 28 Remove detachable base when restraint is installed forward facing Fig 1 shows a typical forward facing installation with a lap vehicle seat belt Stability of installation can be improved by using top tether shown in blue Fig 1 see page 30 for top tether instructions 1 Place restraint in forward facing position Lower the adjustable bottom see page 29 for child over 25lbs but do not for child under 25lbs Place restraint bottom flat on vehicle seat and slide back until top of restraint firmly contacts vehicle seat back 2 Route seat belt through forward facing belt path and behind restraint cover and buckle it Figs 2 amp 3 Confirm seat belt lays flat and is not twisted Installation Tip Unfasten fabric side panels and reach behind restraint cover for easy access to belt path Fig 4 Forward Facing Lap Belt Installation 1 2 3 4 25 Checking Restraint Stability 3 Push on restraint to force it into vehicle seat while pulling loose end of s
31. t bottom flat on vehicle seat and slide back until top of restraint firmly contacts vehicle seat back 4 Route LATCH belt through forward facing belt path and behind restraint cover Fig 2 2 Forward Facing LATCH Installation 1 21 Installation Tip Unfasten fabric side panels and reach behind restraint cover for easy access to belt path Fig 3 5 Confirm LATCH belt lays flat and is not twisted Attach each connector to the LATCH anchor closest to each side of the restraint Fig 4 LATCH connector will click to confirm attachment to anchor 6 Position connector mecha nisms behind the restraint Fig 5A 7 Pull loose end of LATCH strap through back of restraint Fig 5 and Fig 6 Place your non dominant hand inside restraint at the very back and push down Pull strap upwards with your dominant hand until tight Fig 6 CHECK LIST Confirm restraint is properly positioned Confirm LATCH belt is tight and that connections to approved LATCH anchors are secure Confirm restraint is stable see page 25 Removal Press red release button on back of each LATCH connector Disconnect top tether Properly store LATCH belt and top tether 3 4 5 6 A 22 WARNING Remove detachable base when restraint is forward facing Do NOT place infant in forward facing restraint until 1 year and 20 lbs Always use SafeStop with forward facing child under 40lbs see page
32. talling restraint in a vehicle equipped with front passenger airbags carefully read the vehicle owner s manual for proper restraint installa tion instructions WARNING DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR 5 Some vehicles have passenger seating in which the passenger faces the side or rear of the vehicle Do not install this restraint in such passenger seating Only use this restraint in a vehicle seat which faces an adult passenger toward the front of the vehicle Always adjust restraint harness for a comfortable and snug fit around child A snug harness strap should not allow any slack It lies in a relatively straight line without sagging It does not press on the child s flesh or push the child s body into an unnatural position This restraint is not for use in homes boats on a motor cycle or in any other non specified applications or environments Always keep this child restraint secured in the vehicle even when it is unoccupied In a crash an unsecured child restraint system may injure other occupants In the event of an accident the vehicle body itself provides the most significant passenger protection While a properly installed restraint will improve chances for survival in most accidents some crashes are unsur vivable regardless of what restraint is used Based on accident statistics the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recommends the vehicle s rear seat as the safest l
33. to metal yoke of harness adjuster Fig 2 3 Thread both harness straps onto metal arm of SafeStop Fig 2 29 WARNING Do not operate adjustable bottom when using detach able base with rear facing installation Only use adjustable bottom to position forward facing restraint at a more reclined angle Fig 1 shows operation of adjustable base Adjustable bottom must be operated before installation of restraint Restraint must be locked in its unfolded position before operating adjustable bottom Lowering adjustable bottom 1 Pull bar upward Fig 2 2 Pull adjustable bottom out to its lowered position then release bar Fig 3 3 Confirm adjustable bottom is lock in its lowered posi tion Raising adjustable bottom 1 Pull bar upward Fig 2 2 Push adjustable bottom back into restraint bottom then release bar Fig 4 3 Confirm adjustable bottom is locked in its raised position Forward Facing Recline Adjustment 1 2 3 4 30 Top Tether 1 If vehicle does not have tether anchorage points consult vehicle owner s manual or contact vehicle manufacturer with questions Do NOT modify vehicle without approval from vehicle manufacturer or authorized vehicle dealer Do NOT attach tether connecting strap to any movable mechanism of a vehicle seat WARNING In forward facing installations attach top tether to approved vehicle tether anchorage p
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