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1. a TA do this can result in Weed a Infant Insert on select models W hen using insert A make sure insert does not cover your infant s face in any way Remove the insert for older babies and toddlers To remove the insert unthread the harness from splitter plate remove harness guides see belt positioning booster section remove insert and rethread harness Reverse to replace insert Harness Covers on select models Harness covers B help provide confort to the neck For Harness Covers to fit correctly you mey hae to fit the upper ends of the covers through the harness slots Removed is the same for the infant insert Side Pads on select models Side pillows C help keep child snudy in the child restraint To remove unbuckle harness and remove side pillows aa 4358 3340E Elite Lux 2 23 09 1 45 PM Page 17 Securing Your Child in the Child Restraint Position harness straps over the child s shoulders Push each buckle plate into buckle until you hear a click Remember to aways pull up on harness straps to meke sure buckle is locked tightly Snap the harness retainer together Pull on harness adjustment strap to tighten harness snugy NOTE A snug srap should not alow 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 Position the harness retainer at m2. n I an 2 i poe Loe mS oa O 3 je lt o F lt D pe y o 2 ped To ae hi Ar Loose LATCH hooks can result in injury or death 4358 3340E Elite Lux 2 23 09 1 45 PM Page 43 Removal of Harness Harness must be removed for use as a Belt Positioning Booster From bottom of seat locate buckle s metal clip From the back of the seat unfesten harness straps from splitter plate Insert metal clip up _ through the shell and ped Store splitter plate by 2 l pushing it through one ieee ia Cv N Se CO Pull harness through the slots from the front From the front pull buckle free from shell and pad Lock latch plates into buckle for future use Unthread harness from the harness retainer Unthread harness from the buckle plates Pull harness out of shall ow o T as o 2 er 5 2 a w o ro wn a D wn D D T S ro fog ga A ee ie D n p x pS uI h T a le Lo D Ey 3 oO lt x lt D pe o 2 ped To D 4358 3340E Elite Lux 2 23 09 1 45 PM Page 45 Belt Positioning Booster Installation Child restraint must be in the full upright position Rotate recline stand out and push upward to lock Place lap shoulder belt across child s thighs Lock buckle in position nN Attach the t ho Bes orantem AARUN l recline stand as shown Use only the vehicle s lap and
3. T S8 p VE 6A 8T T OT SA OF 7Z aS Hulse4 psem404 4358 3340E Elite Lux 2 23 09 1 45 PM Page 39 W ith weakest hand a belt path tilt and push the child restraint forward and back and side to side If the seat belts do not loosen your child restraint should be secure NOTE Sone play from front to back or an inch or two from side to side is acceptable If the child restraint does not remsin tight do not use the child restraint in this seating location with this LATCH system lia fi i 7 After checking for hot seat and buckles place child in child restraint See SecuringYour Child in the Child Restraint section To remove LATCH Remove child from child restraint Press down firmly on adjuster side of child restraint and press release button to release tension Unhook LATCH from bar by squeezing spring lever and twist hook 36 Adjusting the Top Anchorage Strap The top anchorage strap tether is used for the forward facing position only Most vehicles mede after 9 1 99 already have the anchor hardware for a top anchorage strap Refer to your owner s menual or call your dealer Storage of Top Anchorage Strap Rear facing position Place top anchorage strap over the back of the child restraint with the anchor hook secured under the base or child restraint Belt Positioning Booster position Place top anchorage strap behind the seat with the anchor hook
4. in the Child Restraint information See Adjusting section Top Anchorage Strap section 32 ape yo Jeak T JAA O WI OTT T S8 p VE 6A 8T T OT Sal OF 7Z 8S N Hulse4 psem404 4358 3340E Elite_Lux 2 23 09 1 45 PM Page 37 z z z Fast LATCH belt ForwardFacing Installation with aaran ATAN E LATCH Belt Install LATCH Belts the vehicle seat located in the vehicle seet bight NOTE Do not use Repeet for other side of LATCH system along with child restraint See your the adult lap or vehicle owner s manual lap shoulder belt for locations and more informetion Route LATCH belt through upper slot in side of shell Place one knee in the child restraint and push down firmly while pulling up on the loop to tighten belt Pull one LATCH hook across the back and out the other side The LATCH adjuster can be on either side but the belt should not be twisted Connect and tighten harness straps prior to installing in vehicle l Place child restraint flush With knee still in child restraint attach hook to a p a anchor in vehicle Push ingi down firmy and tighten facing in the back seat See ANAL Kates The recline position is to be used only to install the child To adjust top anchorage restraint flush against the strap See AdjustingTop back of the vehicle seat Anchorage Strap back if needed section 34 35 continued on next page ape zo seat T JAA O WI OTT
5. shoulder _ VS Tighten tether to remove belt when restraining the child in the slack this booster seat Failure to do this can result in serious injury or death Secure the shoulder belt through one of the notches in the shoulder belt positioning guide The belt should cross the base of the child s neck and across the chest not the face or neck Pull up on the shoulder belt to tighten Place booster seat against the back of the vehicle seat Tuck the top anchorage hook under the recline stand Have child sit in seat with his back and bottom fully in the ow Oe T jas o ae ag 5 2 a w o ro wn a D TER wn D D P me ro fog a m ee ine p gt n p z p We ul I an T roe UJ D O 3 je lt fame J re lt D pe os o Ss ped ta ay Check periodically to ensure your child has not moved out of position and loosened the shoulder belt 42 43 continued on ret pace 4358 3340E Elite_Lux 2 23 09 1 45 PM Page 47 a A WARNING Reinstall Harness and Base Check vehicle instructions Reinstall Harness Fit the for more information buckle strap down through about airbag child Weal the dot in the sect Make restraint use f IN gt sure buckle faces out Do Not Use only the lap y GSN V You MUST use the 1st belt when using this seat p or 2nd buckle strap as a belt postioning A aN dots when rear facing booster without the L ve Any slot
6. warranties and other warranty terms and state law rights Any implied warranties including implied warranties of the merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose shall be limited to the duration and terms of the express written warranty Sore states do not allow limitations as to how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or linitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you n y hae other rights which vary from state to state Neither DJG nor the deder selling this product authorized any person to create for it any other warranty obligetion or liability in connection with this product PLEASE COMPLETEAND MAILTHE PRE ADDRESSED OWNER REGISTRATION CARD WITHIN 30 DAYS OF PURCHASETO EXPEDITE WARRANTY CLAIMSAND TO VERIFY THE ORIGINAL DATE OF PURCHASE 51 4358 3340E Elite_Lux 2 23 09 1 45 PM Page 55 e Replacement Parts Order Form Complete the form below Your model nunber with color code and manufacturer date code MUST be included on the form to ensure proper replacement parts Your model number with color code and the date code can be found on a sticker on the side of child restraint Payment in U S dollars must accompany your order Choose parts needed from the list on the next page Return the form with payment to Dorel Juvenile Group Inc Consumer Relations Department P O Box 2609 Columbus IN 47202 2609
7. 4358 3340E Elite Lux 2 23 09 1 45 PM Page 1 I I Replacement Parts List i NOTE If requested color is not available similar color will be substituted I Part Cost Quantity Total Cost Crotch Strap Buckle 4 99 X Harness Strap 2 00 X Pad Set 42 00 X Harness Retainer 1 50 X Locking Clip 2 50 X Tether Kit 9 99 X Latch Kit 24 99 X Instructions 0 00 X Merchandise Total Shipping and handling Up to 25 00 5 95 100 01 to 150 00 10 95 25 01 to 50 00 6 95 150 01 to 200 00 11 95 50 01 to 75 00 8 95 200 01 andup 13 95 75 01 to 100 00 9 95 Outside Continental USA 10 00 SalesTax Indiana California and Massachusetts residents add applicable sales tax Grand Total No shipping and handling on instructions for quantities under 6 Add 50 for each instruction over 6 then add applicable shipping and handling Fill Out For Credit Card OVisa Q Mastercard Card Exp Date Cardholder s Name Card Number Signature Alpha O mega Elite Luxe Deluxe 3 in 1 Owner s Manual www djgusa com This child restraint is designed for use by children whose Weight 5 100 pounds P SK 3 lt e Height 19 52 inches 48 132 1 cm Read al instructions BEFO RE USING this child restraint KEEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE Failure to follow the warnings on the labels and
8. 58 3340E Elite Lux 2 23 09 Choosing Restraint and Position Your child s height weight and age determine how your child restraint should be placed in the vehicle and which restraint should be used 1 45 PM Page 13 5 35 Ibs 2 3 16 kg 19 36 in 48 91 cm Rear Facing using 5 point harness Child and child restraint face the back of the vehicle and are placed in the back seat 22 40 Ibs 10 1 18 kg 34 43 in 85 1 110 cm and Over 1Year Old Forward Facing using 5 point harness Child and child restraint face the front of the vehicle and are placed in the back seat 40 100 Ibs 18 1 45 4 kg 43 52 in 110 1 132 1 cm and Over 1Year Old Belt positioning booster using vehicle lap shoulder belt combination Child and child restraint face the front of the vehicle and are placed in the back seat 5 point Harness and Base are removed 10 Preparing Child Restraint to Fit Your Child You MUST make these adjustments with your child before you install the child restraint in the vehicle Make sure LATCH belt packaging is pulled free of y child restraint shell y ASN V amp X OY S Loosen harness by pushing down on the harness release lever while pulling out on harness Depending on your model the harness release lever mey be under a flap on the pad in the front of restraint Press on harness retainer release button and pull apart Press red button on b
9. Fax orders to 1 800 207 8182 Please meke money orders payable to Dord Juvenile Group Inc Fill in the area below to charge to Visa or Mastercard We do not accept personal checks or Discover Card All outside of U S and Canada MUST use credit card Ship To Please Print Nane Address City State Province Zip Telephone Email Address We MUST have this information to process your order Model Number 5 digits amp 3 letters Manufacture Date mm dd yyyy 52
10. Z S SE S eS Huey Jeay 4358 3340E Elite_Lux 2 23 09 1 45 PM Page 33 e ForwardFacing Use ForwardFacing Installation After deciding whether to use your Vehicle Belts or LATCH be sure to read the warnings below as they pertain to both systems You mey need to remove the base for narrow vehicle seets or airline use See Removing Base in Belt Positioning Booster section NOTE To instal the child restraint without the base use either the recline mode or upright mode For upright mode Refer to the Choosing rotete recline stand down Restraint and Position and out then push up to section to meke sure your lock child is at the proper weight and height to face forward When LATCH is not being used fasten belt hooks together behind the child restraint as shown A WARNING Using this child restraint in any vehicle seat hihi Saek Seat or oh be i ightened secu or where i can be loosened by pulling on it can result in serious injury or death AWARNING Check vehicle instructions for more Loose LATCH hooks can result in serious information about airbag child restraint ay injury or death ape zo Je T JAA O WI OTT T S8 Eb vE 6A 8T T OT SGI Ov 7Z 8S Hulse 4 psem4o4 4358 3340E Elite_Lux 2 23 09 1 45 PM Page 35 7 z NOTE If your vehicl ForwardFacing Installation with ene eae Vehicle Belts bracket attach the top anchorage hook tether to the recline stan
11. be tightened securely This child restraint is installed in an aircraft seat the same way it is installed in the vehicle Use the child restraint only with FAA certified equipment Contact the airline prior to taking a child restraint on board in order to comply with their specific regulations 5 4358 3340E Elite Lux 2 23 09 1 45 PM Page 9 Understanding Your Vehicle Your vehicle s features may be considerably different than those pictured here Consult your vehicle owner s manual to help identify your vehide s specific features a A Anchor Bracket For Top Anchorage Strap Forweard Facing O nly B LATCH Anchors In seat bight C Seat Buckles D Air Bag Consult your vehicle owner s menud for all air bag locetions E Seat Bight W here seat cushions meet Headrest Harness Adjusting Levers Pillow on select models Adjustable Headrest Infant Insert on select models Harness Covers on select models 4358 3340E Elite Lux 2 23 09 1 45 PM Page 11 Child Restraint Parts G Buckle Plate H Buckle Side Pad on select models J Harness Release Lever under flap K Recline Lever L Harness Adjustment Strap Shoulder Belt Positioning Guide Top Anchor age Tether Strap amp Hook Locking Clip behind harness Splitter Plate Instructions LATCH Belt T Cup Holder on select models FoldingArmrests 43
12. can be internal harness PY pel for forwarc facing The shoulder belt must aw across the child s chest From the bottom of seet NEVER place the shoulder belt under the ee La i child s arms e l shall Failure to follow these warnings can result l in serious injury or death to your child Pull up on the buckle to meke sure it is secured The buckle must not pull out I WARNING Failure to place buckle s metal plate completely thro and shell can bare t aka A pt death to the child 44 45 continued on next page 4358 3340E Elite Lux 2 23 09 1 45 PM Page 49 Thread the harness down through slot on left side of shell 1 across bottom of seat 2 and up through slot on right side 3 Thread one latch plate onto harness from back to front 4 Thread the harness retainer 5 Do the sarre to the other harness end Make sure the harness is not twisted Push harness ends through upper slots in shell 6 AWARNING Failure to reattach the harness correctly can result in serious injury or death Pull harness through the back Make sure the harness goes OVER the metal bar BETWEEN metal bar and plastic handle of the harness headrest adjuster N it loops on harness 59 a re sat oo WY A WARNING Failure to place harness over the metal bar between bar and plastic handle of the harness headrest adjuster in back can result in serious injury or Reinstal
13. d as shown Tighten to remove slack Connect and tighten harness straps prior to installing in vehicle Place child restraint flush against the back of the vehicle seat forward facing in the back seat The recline position is to be used only to install the child restraint flush against the back of the vehicle seat back if needed Thread the vehicle lap belt or lap shoulder belt combination through the belt path and out other side Buckle With weakest hand at the belt path tilt and push the child restraint from side to side If the LATCH belts do not loosen your child restraint should be secure NOTE Sone play from front to back or about an inch from side to side is acceptable If it restraint and push down NOTE Locking clip is moves more review firmly while pulling up on shown installed KnowingYour Vehicle belt to tighten For a Belts and The Locking manual belt refer to Clip sections Knowing your Vehicle Belt section AWARNING Using this child restraint in vehicle seat where the lap be belt c tightened secu and or where oan be Fash by 1 propery it can With knee still in child result in serious injury or death restraint attach hook to anchor in vehicle Push After checking for hot down firndy and tighten seat and buckles place top anchorage strap your child in the child restraint as described in To Adus and othetop the SecuringYour Child anchorage strap
14. de is acceptable If it moves more review Knowing your Vehicle Belts and The After checking for hot seat and buckles secure child as described in SecuringYour Child in the Child Restraint AWARNING Using the child restraint in vehicle seat where the lap belt cannot be tightened properly or where it can be on it can result in Rear Facing Installation with LATCH Install LATCH Belt Do not use the LATCH system along with the adult lap or lap shoulder belt To thread LATCH belts Pull the seat pad off the front corners of shell Insert the hook with the adjuster through the rear facing belt path Reach under pad and pull the LATCH hook across the shell LATCH belt MUST be under pad and in front of buckle strap NOTE You must use the 1st or 2nd buckle strap Slots when rear facing Put seat pad back over corners of shell Completed threading of the LATCH system rear facing is shown 27 continued on next page WD 16 8 9 6T 64 9T Z S SE G S N Huey seay 4358 3340E Elite_Lux 2 23 09 1 45 PM Page 31 Rear Facing Installation with With weakest hand at belt path tilt and push the child restraint forward and back and from side to side If the LATCH belts do not loosen your child restraint should be secure NOTE Sore play from LATCH Install in Vehicle Connect and tighten harness straps prior to installingin
15. eat all steps 22 Rear Facing Use Lap Belt Refer to the Choosing Restraint and Position section to determine if your child should be in the rear facing position AWARNING This child restraint must al face the rear of the vehicle and be in the fully reclined position when the child weighs between 5 35 Ibs 2 3 16 kg and is less than one year old Never place a child rear facing in a seating position with an active frontal airbag This can result in serious injury or death WD 16 8 9E 6T 64 9T E Z S SE 8S Huey seay 4358 3340E Elite Lux 2 23 09 1 45 PM Page 27 Rear Facing Installation Rear Facing Installation with After deciding whether to use your Vehicle Belts or LATCH be sure to read the warnings below as they pertain to both systems Vehicle Belt ie Place child restraint rear facing in the back seat With child restraint in the most reclined position meke sure level lines on shoulder belt positioning guide are level with ground Adjust child restraint if needed You mey need to remove the base for narrow vehicle seats or airline use See Removing Base in Beat Positioning Booster section To use the child restraint rear facing without base NOTE Attach top meke sure recline stand is anchorage hook tether folded under sect to the recline stand W hen LATCH is not available festen belt hooks Thread the vehicle lap or toge
16. es that have the anchor bars installed Check your vehicle owners manual to see which seating positions may be equipped with the LATCH system If LATCH is not an option you will use your vehicle s belts In most cases you will use the lap shoulder belt combination There are sore vehicle belts that will not work with a child restraint or will require special attention See next page for specific instructions Choosing LATCH or Vehicle Belts Knowing Your Vehicle Belts Not al vehicle belts will work with this child restraint You must determine if your vehicles belts are compatible with this child restraint If you will use the LATCH system refer to the LATCH section ELR Emergency Locking Retractor Belts Definition T hese belts only lock in a sudden stop or crash To see if you have this type of belt pull on the lao belt let it return part way then pull on it again If it moves freely it is an ELR belt and the child restraint could work loose during norma driving Refer to your vehicle owner s nenud ELR shoulder belts either require a locking clip or cannot be used with any child restraint Note You may use an ELR lap and shoulder belt when using this child restraint as belt positioning booster no locking clip is required ELR lap only belts must be replaced with a menua belt contact your vehicle dealer A locking clip will not correct this problem Automatic Passive vehicle seat belts Autormetic passive 2 p
17. id chest even with arm pits avay from the child s neck A WARNING Failure to fasten and tighten the harness system correctly and snugly can result in serious injury or death 4358 3340E Elite Lux 2 23 09 1 45 PM Page 19 Removing Your Child From the R d Restraint Child Restraint This child restraint has 3 Push down on harness redline positions when o h E rcestaton we pio used with the base ae on Upright and Seni reclined forward facing only and Reclined Rear facing Must be fully reclined Forwarc Facing Semi reclined or upright up on harness straps above the latch plates to loosen Place harness over sides of 2 child restraint a NAL d j Foa OWK W To fully redine pull out on handle and push top of Press on release button child restraint back and pull apart For upright position pull out on handle and pull child restraint up To rotate armrests up or down pull out on arm and rotate Make sure Press red button on buckle arnrrests lock into place to release the buckle plates Remove child 4358 3340E Elite Lux 2 23 09 1 45 PM Page 21 The LATCH System Vehicle Belts LATCH means Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren Not all vehicles manufactured before September 2002 were equipped with LATCH The LATCH system dalows a child restraint to be secured in the vehicle without using the vehicle belt system and can ONLY be used in vehicl
18. in the instruction manual can result in the death or serious injury of your child Para recibir las instrucciones en espa ol llame a 1 800 544 1108 o solicitarse por escrito a Ke g eelelalec m salon 4358 3340E Elite Lux 2 23 09 1 45 PM Page 3 Before You Begin Thank you for choosing this car seat referred to throughout this manual as a child restraint The DJG family is committed to creating a child restraint with the most comfort and convenience available today Remember parents are a child s first teachers and examples If you always buckle your seet belt your child will think it is the natural thing to do Make it a firm rule that the vehicle does not go until everyone is buckled up Make no exceptions No one can predict if use of a child restraint will prevent injury or death in a particular crash However combined with careful driving proper use of a child restraint can lower a child s risk of injury or death in most crashes Your child s safety is worth the time it will take to read and follow these instructions After reading if you still have questions or have any problems with this child restraint please contact our Consumer Relations Department a Dorel Juvenile Group Inc Website Wwww djgusacom Fax 1 800 207 8182 MailingAddress Dorel Juvenile Group Inc PO Box 2609 Columbus IN 47202 2609 Telephone 1 800 544 1108 7A M to 6 PM EST M TH 7A M to 4 30 PM EST FRI On the back of the
19. kle A WARNING Failure to check and adjust the manual belt as ribed above can result in serious injury or death Locking Clip NOTE The locking dip is located on the back of the seat You do not need a locking clip when using this seat as a belt positioning booster Remove the locking clip when the seat belt is not being used with a child restraint A locking dip will not fix all types of seat belt problems Before you put your child restraint in the vehicle buckle the lao shoulder belt Pull on the lap belt portion If it loosens or slips you must either use a locking clip to hold the seat belt tight or move the child restraint to another seating location Thread both vehicle lao and shoulder belts through the slot as shown and out other side Buckle Pull up on shoulder belt until all slack is out and lao belt is tight Grasp both vehicle belts together just behind the latch plate and unbuckle NOTE If the latch plate ends up behind the child restraint grasp the belts to the outside of the child restraint as close to the latch plate as possible Thread both portions of the vehide belt onto the locking clip as close to the buckle plate as possible continued on next page 4358 3340E Elite_Lux 2 23 09 1 45 PM Page 25 a Position locking clip about 1 in 2 5 cm from vehide belt s buckle plate Rebuckle belt Lap belt portion should now be tight If not remove locking clip and rep
20. l Base Remove bar from base Line up shell with base Begn with the rounded re ES end push bar completely x through hole starting on Lis A JS 5 the right side A until it Y gt g locks in place Refer to ASNN Removal of Seat Base Gage la 47 4358 3340E Elite Lux 2 23 09 1 45 PM Page 51 Remove base and harness as described in the Belt Positioning Booster section A o Lov Hare cu From bottom of shell release the elastic straps at the bottom of seat and the large elastic straps on the side of seat Adjust backrest to lowest position Remove both lower harness guides A in bottom of seat under redine stand Push harness guide lip toward outside of shell with one hand while pulling harness quide from the front with the other Remove Seat Pad for Cleaning Pull pad off the top of seat and off of headrest From the back use a screwdriver to press in on lip of upper harness guides and pop guides through the front Pull cover off headrest Clean with warm sudsy Weter rinse clean and air dry Do not use bleach or use other harsh cleaners Replace seat pad by reversing order put pad on headrest and replace upper harness guides Starting from bottom of child restraint slip pad on shell tuck in pad around harness adjuster and over upper belt guides Make sure pad is under headrest and replace lower harness guides Rethread harness see belt positioning boos
21. o eeeeetceceeteeceecceeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeees 38 Removal of Sea Base excessive sete teeta dente ee 39 RREnmO Vall OF MOSS sao aces p sn ceepccezecsececcbtescenscncesiecncecientensieeeed 40 41 Belt Positioning Booster Installation ccsceceeeeeeeeeeeeeee 42 44 Reinstall Harness and Base ee scecceceeececeeeeeeeeeeeeneeneeneeneeeee 45 46 Remove Seat Pad for ClOANING c ceeceeecceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeteee 47 48 THOUS SOOLIING P E TA 49 WV R NA E E A T E 50 Replacement Order FOr ccsccsccececeeseeeececeeeeeseeeeeeeseeneeeees 53 54 a 4358 3340E Elite Lux 2 23 09 1 45 PM Page 5 I WARNING Failure to follow these warnings can result in the serious injury or death of your child To help you recognize those instructions which are most critical for your child s safety we use this symbol A A According to accident statistics children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions in the front seating positions A Never place a child rear facing in a seating position with an active frontal airbag AThis child restraint must al rear of ion aoe kg and is less than one year old A Never place a child less than one year old forward facing A Check vehicle instructions for more information about air bag child restraint use A Make sure the harness height is correct for your child s size AThe harness strap must be snug A Never take your child out of the child restraint or try
22. oint belt has no lap belt You must install a lap belt to secure a child restraint You mey also need to install an extra lap belt for an autometic 3 point belt Refer to the vehicles owner s manual A locking dip will not correct this problem Vehicle belt too short Contact your vehicle dealer for a seat belt extender Belts in center of the door or side panel A or middle of the vehicle seat cushion B 7 You must move the child restraint to another seating locetion A locking clip will not fix this problem See Locking Clips section k 19 continued on next page 4358 3340E Elite_Lux 2 23 09 1 45 PM Page 23 Manual Belts Manua lap belts are common in the center rear seat and can dlow the child restraint to loosen when it is tilted or jarred After tigntening the lap belt securely tilt and push the child restraint forward and to both sides If no loosening occurs your child restraint should be secure If loosening does occur do the following If the latch plate slides on the belt turn the latch plate over If the buckle slides turn the buckle Refesten the vehicle lap belt The release button should face Out after twisting so that it is easy to reach in an emergency If the lap belt continues to loosen the child restraint must be moved to another location in the vehicle A locking clip will not correct this problem see your vehicle owner s manual Twist vehicle seat belt and latch plate or buc
23. s instructions ADo not remove any of the warning labels or other labels on the child restraint Zbl you child in a hot child restraint may result in burns A Read instructions for other warnings General and Warm Weather Use To help protect your vehicle seat s upholstery from damage use a towe underneath and behind child restraint To avoid your child being seriously burned take the 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 blanket when not in use 3 Check for hot seat and buckles before placing child in child restraint Registration and Recall Information Child restraints could be recalled for safety reasons You must regster this restraint to be reached in a recall Send your name address and the restraint s model number and menufacturing date to Dorel Juvenile Group Inc PO Box 2609 Columbus IN 47202 2609 Attn Consumer Relations or visit www djgusacom or call 1 800 544 1108 For recall information call the U S Government s Vehicle Safety Hotline a 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 or go to http www N HTSA gov Aircraft Installation This restraint is certified for aircraft use only when used with the internal harness Do not use as a bet positioning seat because aircraft seats do not have shoulder belts Use on forwarclfacing aircraft seats only and in a position where the lap belt can
24. s tight AWARNING Using padding that tilts the base of the child restraint fart back than the level to Tp line can result in serious injury or a Dora Juvenile Group Inc DJG warrants this product to the orignal retail purchaser as follows This product is warranted against defective materials or workmenship for seven years from the date of orignal purchase An original receipt is required to validate your warranty DJG will amp its option provide replacement perts or replace this product DJG reserves the right to substitute if the part or model has been discontinued To meake a dam under this warranty you may contact us at www djgusa com fax us at 1 800 207 8182 24 hours a day write to DJG Consumer Relations Department P O Box 2609 Columbus IN 47202 2609 or call 1 800 544 1108 from 7 00 am to 6 00 p m EST Monday throug Thursday and from 7 00 am to 4 30 p m on Friday Proof of purchase is required and shipping charges are the responsibility of the consumer Warranty Limitations This warranty does not include damages which arise from misuse or abuse of this product Limitation of Damages The werranty and remedies as set forth are exclusive and in lieu of all others ora or written expressed or implied In no event will DJG or the dealer selling this product be liable to you for any damages including incidental or consequential danes arising out of the use or inability to use this product Limitation of
25. shell there is an expiration date for use of this child restraint Do not use this seat after the expiration date Table of Contents WETTING E EEE ENA EEE AREE 2 4 Registration and Recall l ETE 5 General and WarmWeather Use napra irens 5 Aircraft Installation 0 0 eee cece rT 5 UnderstandingYour Vehicle s s s ssssssssesesrsrserersrsnnenrnneenennnennenenea 6 7 Child Restrant PANES 3 cus sce Sec c2ecie cect ee e iee ia E TE oE Rira eE 8 9 Choosing Restraint ANd POSItION eeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeetees 10 Preparing the Child Restraint to Fit Your Child 11 Check Harness Headrest Haight 0 0 eseeeeeeeeeeeeeereees 12 13 SecuringYour Child in the Child Restraint s 14 15 RemovingYour Child From Child Restraint sessen 16 Reclining the Child Restrant 0 0 2 ceceeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 17 ROteEING An West 2th eel bot 17 Choosing LATCH or Vehicle Belts cssessecsceeeeereeeceeereeeeee 18 KnowingYour Vehicle Belts ccccecccesceseeceeeeeeseeeeeeeseeeeeeees 19 20 LOCKING SIP Ar A A E T Rear Fadng USE ivecscdeisicaescectdebeindedtseedacensbisdacssesecernaseaceneescceuseaiers Rear Facing Installation Vehicle Belts LATCH ecscsceecsrniectecs Forward Facing Use Forward Facing Installation pecs Vehicle Belts ina a ei E a A leas ecetestens eoasosaseaseseivdiecesteersessize Adjusting the Top Anchorage Tether rap 37 Belt Positioning Booster USe
26. ter section 49 aa 4358 3340E Elite_Lux 2 23 09 1 45 PM Page 53 Trouble Shooting Y L If your child restraint is not held securely by the belt Press down firmly on the child restraint and remove all the slack in the belt Make sure the belt buckle is not up against the child restraint where the belt cannot be tightened Review Locking Clip section and Top Anchorage Strap Section If you cannot secure the child restraint tightly move it to another seating location v 2 If the child restraint buckle or harness adjustment lever sticks or you cannot get the straps tight enough around child DO NOT LUBRICATE Check around lever and retractor for dropped food sticky spilled drinks dirt leaves etc Clean with warm water and or remove object with tweezers If you cannot get the harness to adjust and remain tight with the buckle securely locked do not use the child restraint V3 If your harness twists or ropes Straighten the harness each time you put your child in the seat to help prevent twisting Lock the buckle and tighten harness and it will be ready for next use v 4 If your infant sits too upright in the rear facing position If your vehicle seat slopes so much that your infant is sitting upright you may place a rolled towel under the front of the child restraint so that the level line on the shoulder belt positioning guide is level horizontal Check often to be sure padding is still in place and the vehicle belt i
27. ther behind the child lap shoulder belt restraint as shown combination through the rear facing belt slot The top anchorage strap and hook is not used for rear facing Store top anchorage hook tether to the recline stand as shown Thread vehicle seat belt under pad in front of Tighten to remove slack crotch strap to the opposite side Buckle vehicle belt WARNING Do not place vehicle A loose top anchorage tether strap can belt over child s legs result in serious injury or death A loose LATCH can result in You MUST use the Ist or 2nd buckle strap serious Injury or A slots when rear facing a 25 continued on next page WI 16 8 9E 6T 64 9T Z S SE S 8S Huey seay 4358 3340E Elite Lux 2 23 09 NOTE Locking clip is shown installed Locking Clip sections 1 45 PM Page 29 Push down firmly on the child restraint and pull up on belt to tignten For a manual belt refer to Knowing your Vehide Belt section Pull up on shoulder strap to remove any slack NOTE In some cass you mey need to pull the pad off the front corner and expose the bat path Tighten belt through bet peth dot Replace pad on corner With weakest hand at belt path tilt and push the child restraint forward and back and from side to side If the seat belts do not loosen your child restraint should be secure NOTE Sore play from front to back or about an inch from side to si
28. to tend to your child s needs while the vehicle is moving Never leave child unattended Ay WARNING this instruction manual that that mode If you don t your child could be injured or killed ADo not use a child restraint with damaged or missing parts ADo not use cut frayed or damaged harnesses ADo not lubricate buckles and fasteners ADo not substitute parts or try to modify the child restraint in any way ADo not use a child restraint that has been in a crash You must get a new child restraint A Use the child restraint only on vehicle seats that face forward Do not use on seats that face the sides or rear of the vehicle A Check the vehicle or LATCH belt before each use Use only if the belt can be tightened properly and securely A This child restraint should be securely belted in the vehicle even when not in use In a crash or sudden stop an unsecured child restraint could injure other occupants 4358 3340E Elite Lux 2 23 09 1 45 PM Page 7 WARNING A Do not use this child restraint if the midpoint of your child s head is above top of the child restraint s headrest A Dorel Juvenile Group does not recommend the use of any child restraint accessories except those recommended by DJG A Never allow child to with this child restraint tE not a A a A Secure the top anchorage strap tether provided with this child restraint as specified in both the vehicle and child restraint manufacturer
29. uckle to release the buckle plates Place harness over sides of child restraint 11 continued on next page 4358 3340E Elite Lux 2 23 09 1 45 PM Page 15 Place the child s bottom and back flat against the child restraint This will increase comfort and dlow the harness to properly tighten 6 Determine which of the three available buckle slots SD is both confortable and snug Refer to Removal of a l Harness and Removal of 2 Base to adjust buckle You MUST use the 1st or 2nd buckle strap dots when rear facing Any slot can be used for forwarc facing Check Harness Headrest Height Rear Facing Position Harness quide must be even with or just below the shoulders If the harness is above the child s shoulders with the headrest in the lowest position do not use this child restraint Use an infant child restraint instead Forward Facing Position Harness guide must be even with or just above the shoulders If the harness is below the child s shoulders with the headrest in the 4th highest position the child weighs at least 40 Ibs 18 1 kg and is over 1 year old convert the seat to a belt positioning booster 12 Rotate headrest harness adjusting levers in Move headrest up or down to adjust Make sure headrest is locked into place NOTE The highest position is for belt positioning use only KAN L w Make sure metal bar TANIE ER WW aA position Failure to ae
30. under the seet To AttachTop Anchorage Strap Attach hook to anchor in vehicle To Adjust Top Anchorage Strap To tighten Put knee in child restraint and push down Pull on free end of top anchorage strap To loosen Lift up on top anchorage lock and push lock toward top anchorage hook ape yo Je T JAA O WI OTT T S8 p vE 6A 8T T OT SA Op 7Z 8S Hulse4 psem404 4358 3340E Elite_Lux 2 23 09 1 45 PM Page 41 lan Belt Positioning Booster Use Removal of Seat Base z Base must be removed for use as Refer to the Choosing Belt Positioning Booster Restraint and Position section to meke sure your 1a Move seat to fully child is at the proper weight ETN reclined position Push and height to use the belt down on tab on right side of base A positioning booster From the other side push on bar and pull the bar completely out Do not use LATCH when using the Beat Positioning Booster You MUST fasten the LATCH bet hooks together behind seat When your child is over 40 Ibs 18 1 kg or 43 110 1 cm and ower 1 year old you must remove the harness and the base and use this seat as a belt positioning booster Pull on recline lever and lift shell off base Store bar in base for iF HEP USS NN future use a a a To Ae ow cps Ta 0 ae ag 5 amp w o ro wn a D F wn ae D 2 ee S fez n m Ea Ta p jon D z S p a
31. vehicle Place child restraint rear fecing in the back seet With child restraint in the most reclined front to back or about an position meke sure level lines inch from side to side is acceptable If the child restraint on shoulder belt positioning does not remein tight do not use the child restraint in guide are level with gound this seating locetion with this LATCH system Adjust child restraint if needed NOTE Tuck top anchorage strap and hook under the ro Ara TRT ae fhis base or child restraint all infant in child restraint See Securing your child in the child restraint section Fasten one LATCH belt hook to the anchor in the vehicle seat located in the vehicle seat bight Repeat for other side of child Eee T restraint See your vehicle To remove LATCH owner s manual for more Remove child from informetion child restraint Press f down firmly on 3 A ee Push down firmly on the child adjuster side of child a restraint and pull up on the restraint and press S loop to tighten belt release button to release tension ZNN Unhook LATCH from UW G bar by seca TA spring lever and twist hook NOTE In son cess you ci alee it A WARNING la e eA ier ge Using this child restraint in any vehicle hee ard ao a seat where the LATCH belt cannot be tightened secu and or where a ct apd hy once by paling on it can result in serious injury or 28 WI T6 8Y 9E 6T 64 9T E
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