Summit ENG. 4358-3412E User's Manual
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1. To fully recline pull out on handle and push top of child restraint back 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 For upright position pull out on handle and pull child restraint up Depending on your moda your child restraint mey have a red button which will lock the armrest in either the upright or down position To rotate locking armrests push in on red button and rotate Make sure armrests lock into place Snap the harness retainer together continued on next page 4358 3412E Summit 3 2 07 2 55 PM Page 19 Pull on harness adjustment strap to tignten harness snugy NOTE A snug strap should not alow any slack It lies in arelatively 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 mid chest even with arm pits avay from the child s neck A WARNING Failure to fasten and tighten the harness _ system correctly with each use can result in serious injury or death Removing Your Child From the Child Restraint Loosen harness by pushing down on the harness release lever while pulling out on the harness Depending on your model the harness release lever mey be under a flap on the pad in the front of i Press red button on buckle to release the if b2. anchorage strap To adjust top anchorage strap See AdjustingTop Anchorage Strap section 28 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 front to back or about an inch from side to side is acceptable If the child restraint does not rentin tight do not use the child restraint in this seating location with this LATCH system LATCH hooks MUST be securely fastened Failure to do this can result in serious injury or death After checking for hot seat and buckles place your child in the child restraint as described in the SecuringYour Child in the Child Restraint section To release LATCH Remove child from child restraint Press down firmy on adjuster side of child restraint and press release button to release tension Unhook LATCH from bar by squeezing spring lever and twist hook off bar abe 40 JAA T JOA Q WI OTT T S8 Et vE 64 8T L OT SAI Oy ZZ s N Hulde4 psems04 4358 3412E Summit 3 2 07 2 55 PM Page 33 a Adjusting the Top Anchorage Strap The top anchorage strap is used for the forward fecing position only Most vehicles made after 9 1 99 already have the anchor hardware for atop anchorage strap Refer to your owner s nnua or call your dealer Storage of Top Anchorage Strap Belt Positioning
3. harness retainer 5 Do the sare to the other harness end Make sure the harness is not twisted Push harness ends through upper slots in shell 6 Pull harness through the back Make sure the harness goes OVER the metal bar BETVW EEN metal bar and plastic handle of the harness headrest adjuster Fit loops on harness ends onto the splitter plate AWARNING Failure to reattach the buckle and harness corny can result in serious injury or 4358 3412E Summit 3 2 07 2 55 PM Page 43 Removing Seat Pad for Cleaning AWARNING Do not use this child restraint without the Remove both lower harness guides in bottom of seat by reaching between the base and shell from the back Push harness guide lip toward outside of shell with one hand while pulling harness quide from the front with the other seat pad Failure to do this can result in serious injury From back of shell release the elastic straos shown in red From the top pull pad off shell and over headrest At the bottom unsnap pad off shell at one corner working pad out from harness adjustment cover and unsnep other side Remove pad from shell Adjust backrest to lowest position Locate harness guides continued on next page 4358 3412E Summit 3 2 07 2 55 PM Page 45 From the back use a screwdriver to press in on lip of upper harness Quides and pop quides through the front Pull cover off headrest Hand we
4. 32 Belt Positioning Booster Use d Refer to the Choosing Restrant and Position section to meke sure your child is a the proper weight and height to use the beat positioning booster Do not use LATCH when using the Belt Positioning Booster You MUST fasten the 7 LATCH belt hooks together behind seet W hen your child is over 40 Ibs 18 1 kg or 43 110 1 cm and ower 1 year old you must use this seat as a belt positioning booster Loose LATCH hooks can result in serious injury or death w De T 0 cae fet ro To w o wn a D 7 wn D D 2 me ro fog we an ee a p gt n D x s p gt we ul ns an a pos w m Y 3 lt r lt D pe FA o 2 o Q T 4358 3412E Summit 3 2 07 2 55 PM Page 37 Removal of Harness Harness must be removed for use as a Rotate metal clip then insert up through the shell and pad From the front pull buckle free from shell and pad Lock buckle plates into buckle for future use From the back of the seat unfasten harness from splitter plate Pull harness through the slots from the front Unthread harness from the harness retainer Unthread harness from the buckle plates Pull harness out of shell With seat reclined all the Way back reach under seat between bese and shell and locate buckle s metal clip It will be flush against the shell w D Ti B
5. 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 is removed 10 Preparing Child Restraint to Fit Your Child You MUST make these adjustments with your iep a you install the child restraint in the icle Make sure LATCH belt packaging is pulled free of child restraint shell Se _ AL Loosen harness by pushing 2 NU 7 down on the harness Z release lever while pulling D E out on the harness AN f Depending on your moda Pa 44 the harness release lever Al 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 buckle to release the buckle plates Place harness over sides of child restraint 11 4358 3412E Summit 3 2 07 2 55 PM Page 15 12 Place the child s bottom and back flat against the child restraint This will increase confort and allow the harness to properly tighten Adjust Buckle Determine which of the three available buckle slots is both confortable and snug Refer to Removal of Harn
6. 4358 3412E Summit 3 2 07 2 55 PM Page 1 l s Eng 4358 3412E Replacement Parts List I S it NOTE if requested color is not available similar color will be l ummi SUl l A Part Cost Quantity Total Cost Deluxe Highback Booster Crotch Strap Buckle 4 99 X A ee ee ee A Instruction Manual Seat Pad 39 99 X www djgusa com Includes headrest harness covers and pillow Harness Retainer 1 50 X i LockingClip 2 50 X This child Top Anchorage restraint is Tether Kit 999 X designed for Latch Kit 2499 X use by children Instructions 0 00 X whose Merchandise Total Weigtt _ 22 100 pounds Shipping and handling 10 1 45 4 kg 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 Height 50 01 to 75 00 8 95 200 01 and up 13 95 34 52 inches 75 01 to 100 00 9 95 Outside Continental USA 10 00 85 1 132 1 cm Sales Tax Indiana California Arkansas and Massachusetts residents add applicable ee Forward Facing GrandTotal Use Only No shipping and handling on instructions for quantities under 6 Add 50 for each instruction over 6 then add applicable shipping and handling Read all instructions BEFO RE USNG this child restraint KEEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE Fill Out For Credit Card UO Visa UW Mastercard Card Exp Date Cardholder s Name A IMP
7. Booster position Place top anchorage strap and anchor hook under the child restraint Review the 3 styles of top anchorage straps below and the next 2 pages to determine which style you have Review label on top anchorege strap to verify your adjustment method Style 1 To AttachTop Anchorage Strap Put knee in child restraint and push down attach hook to anchor in vehicle to estimate how much adjustment you need then unhook To Adjust Top Anchorage Strap Loosen top anchorage strap into loops at adjuster slide as shown above To tighten top anchorage strap Pull on free end A of top anchorage strap while holding hook B To loosen top anchorage strap Pull on lower top anchorage strap C while holding adjusting slide D with your other hand Pull on free end of top anchorage strap until the loops are flush against the adjuster Reattach hook to anchor to check fit repeat steps if needed Style 2 ToAttachTop Anchorage Strap At the adjuster unlace free end of strap from right side of adjuster slide and loosen into loops 1 Put knee in child restriant and push down attach hook to anchor to estimate how much you need then unhook 2 To loosen top anchorage strap W ith adjuster in hand pull the top strap 3 between adjuster and child restriant to desired length Attach hook to anchor check fit repeat steps if necessary You must rethread the free end of strap back d
8. ORTANT Failure to follow the warnings on the labels and in the instruction manual can result in the death or serious injury of your child Card Number Signature Para recibir las instrucciones en espa ol llame a 1 800 544 1108 o solicitarse por escrito a direccdi n por arriba 4358 3412E Summit 3 2 07 2 55 PM Page 3 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 exanples If you aways buckle your seat belt your child will think it is the natural thing to do Make it a firm rule that the vehidle does not go until everyone is buckled up Make no exceptions No one cm 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 www djgusa com 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
9. PM EST M TH 7A M to 4 30 PM EST FRI On the back of the shell there is an expiration date for use of this child restraint Do not use this seat after the expiration date Before You Begin Table of Contents WANG Saa a a a or a 2 4 General and WarmWeather USC ccsceccesseeteeeeeesereneeseeneenead 4 Regstration and Recall jcncnncie inane Gahan 5 AIP Crom IINStAGEION iniaiaiai ainiaan 5 Understanding Your Vehicle e essceeceeeeseeeceeeseeeneenseeeeneereeeeees 6 7 Child Restraint Pants iaoiaeii hvsccdi einen nian 8 9 Choosing Restraint ANd Position ee seeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeteeeeeeeeees 10 Preparing Child Restraint to Fit Your Child nsss 11 Harness and Headrest Height ecececeeeeeceeereeeee 12 13 Reclining the Child Restrant 0 eceeeceeeseeeceeeeeeeseeeeeeeeneeeeeseees 14 ROteEINGIAT HN StS 25 Aine eel ae 14 SecuringYour Child in Child Restraint 15 16 Removing Child From Child Restraint 0 0 0 eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 17 Choosing LATCH or Vehicle Belts eeecceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 18 KnowingYour Vehicle Belts sestvouevetraboesoeveeees 19 20 Locking CIP sessar ene seth 21 22 FOFWarG Facing WSS casas iced 23 Forward Facing Installation 2 eecceeceeeeceeeeeeeceeeeeeeseeeeeeeseeeeeeeeees 24 Venicle Belted een aie 25 26 LAV G Harean a e paii eini 27 29 Adjusting the Top Anchorage Tether Strap eee 30 31 Belt Positioning Booster USC oon scesssceeese
10. d Warm Weather Use To help protect your vehicle seat s upholstery from damage use a towel 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 4 Registration and Recall Information Child restraints could be recaled for safety reasons You must register this restraint to be reached in a recall Fill out the regstration card attached to the child restraint or send your name address and the restraint s mode number and menufacturing dete to Dorel Juvenile Group Inc PO Box 2609 Columbus IN 47202 2609 Attn Consumer Relations or call 1 800 544 1108 You can now regster your child restraint online at wwwdjgusa com Please do not send in your regstration card if you regstered your child restraint online For recall inforrretion call the U S Government s Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 or go to http Awww N HTSA cov Aircraft Installation This restraint is certified for aircraft use only when used with the interna harness Do not use as a belt positioning seat because aircraft seats do not have shoulder belts Use on forwercifecing aircraft seats only and in a position where the lap belt can be tighte
11. during norma driving Refer to your vehicle owner s manual 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 manual belt contact your vehicle dealer A locking clip will not correct this problem Automatic Passive vehicle seat belts Autormetic passive 2 point belt has no lap belt You must install a lap belt to secure a child restraint You may also need to install an extra lap belt for an autormetic 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 A Z You mus mowe the child restraint to another seating locetion A locking dip will not fix this problem See Locking Clip section 19 continued on next page 4358 3412E Summit 2 55 PM Page 23 Twist vehicle seat belt andi latch plate or buckle Manual Belts Manua lap belts are common in the center rear seat and can alow the child restraint to loosen when it is tilted or jarred After tightening the lap belt securely tilt and push the child restraint forward and to both sides If no loosening occurs your child restraint
12. e o a fer ro amp w ro la wn a D wn fae D 2 5 5 fey A an ee T D n D zx amp co ul bs an T 2 w bs 3 lt 5 lt D pe F o 2 ped to oe 4358 3412E Summit 3 2 07 2 55 PM Page 39 Belt Positioning Booster Installation Child restraint must be in the full upright position Pull out on recline handle and pull child restraint al the way up Place booster seat against the back of the vehicle seat Tuck the top anchorage hook and splitter plate under the base Have child sit in seat with his back and bottom fully in the seat Place BOTH shoulder and lap belt across child s thighs Lock buckle NOTE Make sure the lap and shoulder belt are placed under armrest as shown A WARNING Use only the vehicle s lap and shoulder belt system when restraining the child in this booster seat Failure to do this can result in serious injury or death Secure the vehicle shoulder belt through the notch in the shoulder belt Quide The belt should cross the base of the child s neck and across the chest not the face or neck Pull up on the vehicle shoulder belt to tighten Check periodically to ensure your child has not moved out of position and loosened the vehicle shoulder belt To adjust shoulder belt Quide pull down on red end and slide quide up and down track Make sure the b
13. e 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 Fax orders to 1 800 207 8182 Please make 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 Nare 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
14. eeeceeseeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeees 33 Removal of Harness i cic ionnann a NE 34 35 Belt Positioning Booster Installation eesti 36 37 Reinstall Harness aaa a A 38 39 Removing Seat Pad for Cleaning 0 eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 40 42 TROUDIESMOOUING nieces ic A NA 43 Iptal Ti PSone naiaiae aiai 43 4358 3412E Summit 3 2 07 2 55 PM Page 5 A 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 pro payr restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions Ps Never eyed ering a child less than one year old A Check vehicle instructions for more information about air bag child restraint use A For vehicles with an air but without a back seat refer to your vehicle owners manual A Make sure the harness height is correct for your child s size AThe harness must be snug AThe vehicle or LATCH belt must stay tight at the belt rl paste W hen you switch from one mode to the next review the sections of this instruction manual that apply to that ar lt you don t your child can be injured or A Never take your child out of the child restraint or try to tend to your child s needs while the vehicle is moving Never leave child unattended P WARNING ADo not use a child
15. elt guide locks into place AWA RNING Check vehicle instructions for more information about air bag child restraint use Do Not Use only the lap belt when using this seat as a belt positioning booster always be adjusted ff across the child s chest f N N ee the shoulder belt u the child s arms Use only the vehicle s lap and shoulder belt when restraining the child in this booster seat N The shoulder belt must g N x AAN CON al ISA fi y y a i gt py Var A DF L Failure to follow these warnings can result in serious injury or death to your child ape zO Je T J A Q WI T ZET T OTI 2S Er 6A v Sh T 8T SA OOT Or aS N JaISoog Huluoiqsog 3jag 4358 3412E Summit 3 2 07 2 55 PM Page 41 Reinstall Harness Reinstall Harness Fit the buckle strap down through the slot in the seat Make sure buckle faces out With seat reclined all the way back reach under seat between base and shell and pull buckle clip through pad and shell Make sure buckle dip is flush against bottom of shell A WARNING Failure to place kie s metal hrough pad a ro shell can result in serious injury or death to child SR 5 TNS A AN Wak AK Thread one end of 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 buckle plate onto harness from back to front 4 Threead the
16. ess to adjust buckle Check Harness Height Forward Facing Position Harness quide must be even with or just above the shoulders If the harness is below the child s shoulders with the headrest in the 3rd 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 Squeeze the metal bar on the back of the seat Move harness headrest adjuster up or down to the position thet correctly fits your child Release bar into slot to lock NOTE The highest postion is for belt positioning use only Make sure metal bar is locked into position Failure to do this can result in serious injury or deat Harness Covers on select models Harness covers help provide comfort to the neck For Harness Covers to fit correctly you may have to fit the upper ends of the covers through the harness slots To remove the covers unthread the harness from harness bracket see belt positioning booster section remove covers and rethread harness Reverse to replace insert 4358 3412E Summit 3 2 07 2 55 PM Page 17 Reclining the Child Restraint Securing Your Child in the Child Restraint This child restraint has 3 positions Upright Semi Position harness straps over the child s shoulders reclined and fully redined Forward Facing Reclined semi reclined or upright Belt Positioning Booster Must be fully upright
17. 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 Place one knee in the child restraint and push down firmly while pulling up on belt to tignten For a menud belt refer to Knowing your Vehicle Belt section With knee still in child restraint attach hook to anchor in vehicle Push down firmly and tighten top anchorage strap To adjust top anchorage strap See AdjustingTop Anchorage Strap section NOTE If your vehicle does not have an anchor bracket tuck the top anchorage strap s hook under the child restraint 25 continued on next page abe z0 JAA T JAQ WI OTT T S8 Ebv vE 64 8T T OT SA Ob ZZ 8SN Hulde4 psems04 4358 3412E Summit 3 2 07 2 55 PM Page 29 W ith weakest hand at belt path tilt and push the back and from side to side If the seat belts do not loosen your child restraint should be secure NOTE Some play from front to back or about an inch from side to side is acceptable If it moves more review Knowing Your Vehicle Belts and The Locking Clip sections saree Web Xe A AA FF AWARNING 4 me j is chi int i i YA ps VA Using this child restraint in any vehicle seat VIA where the lap belt cannot be ightened Cas securely and properly or where it can be loosened by paing on it can result in se
18. ned securely This child restraint is installed in an aircraft seat the same wey it is installed in the vehicle Use the child restraint only with FA A certified equipment Contact the airline prior to taking a child restraint on board in order to comply with their specific regulations 4358 3412E Summit 3 2 07 2 55 PM Page 9 a 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 vehicle s specific features A Anchor Bracket For Top Anchorage Strap Forward Facing Only B LATCH Anchors In seat bight C Seat Buckles D Air Bag Consult your vehicle owner s nenud for all air bag locations E Seat Bight Where seat cushions meet aa Summit 3 2 07 2 55 PM Page 11 e Child Restraint Parts on select models B Adjustable Headrest F Harness Str K Harness O Locking Clip G Bucki Aoi Adjustment Strap behind harness DUCKIE L Base P Splitter Plate C Shoulder Belt a DUGE M Cup Holder Q Instructions itioning Guide Armrests cpa D Harness Covers TopAnchorage on select models J akie Release Heg Strap amp R LATCH Belt 4358 3412E Summit 3 2 07 2 55 PM Page 13 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 7 22 40 Ibs 10 1 18 kg 34 43
19. own the right slot 5 or the tether will not hold Tighten strap so loops are gone and there is no slack or play To tighten tether With adjuster in hand pull the top strap 4 between adjuster and hook to the desired length Attach hook to anchor check fit repeat steps if necessary You must rethread the free end of strap back down the right slot 5 or the tether will not hold Tighten strap so loops are gone and there is no slack or play abe 40 JAA T JOA Q WD OTT T S8 Et vE 64 8T T OT Sal Ob ZZ aS Hulde4 psems04 A WARNING AWARNING You must follow the threading diagram You must follow the threading diagram exactly Failure to follow these steps could ay Failure to follow these steps could cause the strap to loosen in a crash which cause the strap to loosen in a crash which can result in serious injury or death can result in serious injury or death 4358 3412E Summit 3 2 07 2 55 PM Page 35 Style 3 To Attach Top Anchorage Strap Put knee in child restraint and push down attach hook to anchor in vehicle To Adjust Top Anchorage Strap To tighten pull on free end of top anchorage strap To loosen lift up on top anchorage lock and push lock toward top anchorage hook You must follow the threading diagram eet ause the strap Failure to follow these st to loosen in a cr could Which mn an result in Serious injury or death
20. r abuse of this product Limitation of Damages The warranty and remedies as set forth are exclusive and in lieu of all others ora or written expressed or implied In no evert will DJG or the dealer selling this product be liable to you for any damages including incidental or consequential dareges arising out of the use or inability to use this product Limitation of 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 Some states do not dlow limitations as to how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or linitation of incidenta or consequential damages so the above limitations may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you mey have other rights which vary from state to state Neither DJG nor the dealer 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 OW NER REGISTRATION CARD WITHIN 30 DAYS OF PURCHASETO EXPEDITE WARRANTY CLAIMSAND TO VERIFY THE ORIGINAL DATE OF PURCHASE 44 Complete the form below Your model number with color code and menufacturer date code MUST be included on the form to ensure proper replacement parts Your model number with color code and the date code can b
21. restraint with damaged or missing parts ADo not use cut frayed or damaged harnesses ADo not lubricate buckles and fasteners ADo not substitute ae aye 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 Us 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 pro securely A This child restraint should be securely belted in the vehicle even when not in use In a crash or sudden zop an unsecured child restraint can injure other occupants A Do not us this child restraint if the midpoint of your child s head is above the top of the child restraint s headrest A Dorel Juvenile Group does not recommend the use of any child aby DIC accessories except those provided by DJ ANever allow child to with this child restraint it ie nota oy 4358 3412E Summit 3 2 07 2 55 PM Page 7 A WARNING A Secure the top anchorage strap tether provided with this child restraint as specified be the vehicle and this instruction m i A Do not remove any of the warning labels or other labels on the child restraint ADo not use this child restraint without the seat pad Ariadndyor child in a hot child restraint may result in burns A Read instructions for other warnings General an
22. rious injury or h After checking for hot seat and buckles place your child in the child restraint as described in the SecuringYour Child in the Child Restraint section 26 ForwardFacing Installation with child restraint forward and LATCH Belt Install LATCH Belts NOTE Do not use LATCH system along with the adult lap or lap shoulder belt Route LATCH belt through upper slot in side of shell 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 Place child restraint flush against the back of the vehicle seat facing in the back seat The recline position is to be used only to install the child restraint flush against the back of the vehide seat back if continued on next page abe 40 JAA T JOA Q WI OTT T S8 Et vE 64 ST T OT SAI Ob ZZ 9S Hulde4 psems04 4358 3412E Summit 3 2 07 2 55 PM Page 31 Fasten one LATCH belt hook to the anchor in the vehicle seat located in the vehicle seat bight Repeat for other side of child restraint See your vehide owner s manual for locations and more informetion Place one knee in the child restraint and push down firmly while pulling up on the loop to tighten belt With knee still in child restraint attach hook to anchor in vehicle Push down firmly and tighten top
23. sh with warm sudsy weter rinse clean and air dry Do not use bleach or use other harsh cleaners Do not dry clean Spot clean harness straps Do not mechine wash Replace seat pad by reversing order Put pad on headrest and replace harness quides ae eae gui go over metal bar Starting from bottom of child restraint snap pad on shell tuck in pad around harness adjuster pull pad up and over headrest Attach the elastic straps Make sure pad is under headrest and replace lower harness guides Rethread harness see belt positioning booster section 42 Troubleshooting Y Lif child restraint is not held securely by the Press down Te on the child restraint and remove al 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 locetion y 2 If the child restraint buckle or harness release lever sticks or you cannot get the straps tight enough around child DO NOT LUBRICATE Check around buckle and harness release lever for dropped food sticky spilled drinks dirt leaves etc Clean with warm weter 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
24. should be secure If loosening does occur try the following If the buckle plate slides on the belt turn the buckle plate over If the buckle slides turn the buckle Refesten the vehide 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 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 a belt positioning booster Remove the locking clip when the seat belt is not being used with a child restraint A locking clip will not fix all types of seat belt problems Before you put your child restraint in the vehicle buckle the lap shoulder belt Pull on the lap belt portion If it loosens or slips you must either use a locking dip to hold the seat belt tight or move the child restraint to another seating locetion Thread both vehicle lap 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 buckle plate and unbuckle NOTE If the buckle plate ends up behind the child restraint grasp the belts to the outside of the child restraint as close to the buckle plate as po
25. ssible Thread both portions of the vehide belt onto the locking AWARNING Failure to check and adjust the manual belt described above can result in serious dip as injury or death 20 21 continued on next page 4358 3412E Summit 3 2 07 2 55 PM Page 25 ch Position locking clip about i j 1 in 2 5 am from vehicle i Forward Facing Use belt s buckle plate Rebuckle belt Lap belt portion should now be tignt If not remove locking clip and repe all steps AWARNING Using this child restraint in vehicle rasa ube db bs lap or LATCH iy cannot ightened securely and or where it can be loosened by paling nit can result in serious injury or death Check vehicle instructions for more information about air bag child restraint use 4358 3412E Summit 3 2 07 2 55 PM Page 27 Forward Facing Installation After deciding whether to use your Vehicle Belts or LATCH be sure to read the warnings below as they pertain to both systems W hen LATCH is not being used fasten belt hooks together behind the child restraint as shown AWARNING Loose LATCH hooks can result in serious injury or death Forward Facing Installation with Vehicle Belts 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 postion is to be used only to install the child restraint
26. 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 Installation Tips W hen using the interal harness the harness must be positioned at or above the child s shoulders W hen using the internal harness neke sure the vehicle lao belt is locked W hen you grasp the the child restraint at the belt path it should not move more than about an inch side to side 4358 3412E Summit 3 2 07 2 55 PM Page 47 Replacement Parts Order Form Dora Juvenile Group Inc DJG warrants this product to the orignd retail purchaser as follows This product is warranted against defective meterials or workmanship for one year from the dete of orignal purchase An original receipt is required to validate your warranty DJG will amp its option provide replacement parts or replace this product DJG reserves the right to substitute if the part or moda has been discontinued To meke aclam under this warranty you mey contact us at www djgusacom 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 through Thursday and from 7 00 am to 4 30 pm 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 o
27. uckle plates Press on release button and pull apart Place harness over sides of child restraint Remove child 4358 3412E Summit 3 2 07 2 55 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 dlows a child restraint to be secured in the vehicle without using the vehicle belt system and can ONLY be used in vehicles 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 lao shoulder belt combination There are some vehicle belts that will not work with a child restraint or 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 These 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
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