Graco PM-1589AB User's Manual
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1. Car seat without harness system MUST be used with a lap shoulder belt Never use a vehicle lap only belt across front of child Never put a car seat in a front vehicle seat unless recommended by vehicle owner s manual National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA alerts vehicle owners that according to accident statistics children up to age 12 are safer in the back seat For vehicle s with air bags refer to vehicle owner s manual for child restraint installation information If car seat is in a crash it must be replaced DO NOT use it again A crash can cause unseen damage and using it again could result in serious injury or death A WARNI NGS Prevent serious injury or death continued DO NOT use car seat if it is damaged or has missing parts DO NOT use accessories or parts other than those provided by Century or Graco Their use could alter the function of the car seat Never leave child unattended even when sleeping BASIC INFORMATION With Harness System Always secure car seat with a vehicle seat belt even when unoccupied An unsecured car seat can injure passengers Car seat meets or exceeds all applicable requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards for use in motor vehicles and aircraft Without Harness System Booster seat is certified for use in motor vehicles Booster seat is NOT certified for use in aircraft DO NOT use after date shown on back of C2. Without Harness System OK to use Follow vehicle owner s manual for specific instructions on how to use vehicle seat belts 23 VEHICLE SEAT BELTS continued With Harness System Pull on latch plate fig a If belt slides freely through latch plate a locking clip MUST be used See Locking Clip section Without Harness System This vehicle seat belt system is OK to use with booster car seat Movement of the seat belt through the latch plate can allow an active toddler to dide down in car seat and re position lap belt over abdomen and shoulder belt over neck or face which is dangerous A Locking Clip may be used on this type of vehicle seat belt to prevent movement of seat belt through latch plate limiting toddler s movement a Install car seat and adjust lap shoulder belt snugly around child Hold seat belts together at latch plate fig b page 25 then unbuckle 24 Slide locking clip on seat belts approximately 1 2 inch 1 cm away from latch plate see illustration page 25 4 Re buckle seat belt VEHICLE SEAT BELTS continued 5 Test installation to see if car seat is secure If not secure additional belt tightening may be required A WARNI NG e Unbuckle vehicle seat belt Avoid serious injury or death ae belts together and remove locking e Failure to use locking clip where Shorten length of lap belt portion slightly required will result in car seat no
3. a Press down firmly in center of car seat to compress vehicle seat cushion while tightening vehicle seat belt HINT Use your knee to press down in center of car seat fig b O Pull front to back and left to right to check for secure installation fig c If not secure see Vehicle Seat Belts section Attach tether hook A to anchor hardware B and tighten strap to remove any slack fig d If tether anchor hardware B is not available see Installation of Anchor Hardware section Opening S Sy Pull to tighten 6 fig d INSTALLATION without harness system Adjust car seat to upright or semi upright position and armrests to up or down position Place forward facing on vehicle seating position with a vehicle lap shoulder belt See Vehicle Seat Belts section Tether may be used to stabilize booster seat Attach tether hook A to anchor hardware B and tighten strap to remove any slack fig a If tether anchor hardware B is not available see Installation of Anchor Hardware section If not using tether see Tether Storage section PLACING CHILD IN CAR SEAT with harness system Adjust harness system A WARNI NG Harness straps must be through slots at or To prevent serious injury or death just above shoulders e Vehicle seat belt must be routed 1 Place child in car seat with child s back flat through back of car seat whe
4. harness strap slots Make sure harness straps are threaded through matching slot of seat pad and car seat It may be necessary to remove seat pad from top of car seat C Thread harness straps behind opening in metal plate and adjuster bar fig f D Lift adjuster bar and thread straps over adjuster bar creating loop and down behind metal plate fig g E Pull each end of harness strap down at least 2 inches 5 cm below metal plate fig h F Adjust harness straps to fit child see O NOTE Make sure straps are NOT twisted Changing Crotch Strap Slots MUST be in dot closest to but not under child A Turn car seat upside down pry metal rod loose and pull rod out of crotch strap end fig i CAUTION Be careful not to damage webbing with screwdriver B Turn car seat upright and pull crotch strap and buckle out C Change crotch strap slots Thread looped end of crotch strap through slots in seat pad and shell fig j D Slide metal rod through loop in crotch strap and press into car seat shell fig k NOTE Use a hammer to tap rod if necessary OPERATIONS and ADJUSTMENTS continued HARNESS SYSTEM removal and re assembly 16 Harness Removal e Lift adjuster bar and pull both harness straps out of current slots e Pull harness strap out of car seat harness tie and tongues Store all parts for future use Crotch Strap Removal e Turn car seat upside down pry metal ro
5. 044 26 A WARNING Avoid serious injury or death e Be sure anchor hole is properly sealed to prevent exhaust fumes and water from entering the vehicle e If you wish to remove anchor once child outgrows car seat make sure hole is properly plugged or sealed to prevent exhaust fumes from entering the vehicle ADDITIONAL INFORMATION continued ak Tether Storage For storage of tether hook if not used with a belt position booster e Adjust tether strap length so hook end is as short as possible e Roll up loose end of strap e Place rolled up strap on top of adjuster and place rubber band around bundle 27 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION continued Removing Seat Pads If using harness system remove harness system see Harness System removing and reassembly section Slide J hooks out of front slots Unhook elastic from J hooks Pull two button clips out located on inside of seat pad and pull pad off Q Pull attachment strip apart Removing Armrest Pads 5 Pull attachment strips apart and pull pads off Reverse above steps for replacing pads and harness system ADDITIONAL INFORMATION continued Machine wash separately on gentle cycle and drip dry With Harness System Harness Straps This car seat is certified for use on aircraft when used with harness system see label on lag wash only with mild soap and damp car seat Contact airline a
6. NE NE Instru Manu llamar al 1 800 837 4044 Avoid injury or death F Read and understand this manual www centuryproducts com PM 1589AB_ 6 01 TABLE OF CONTENTS This instruction manual is for Operations and Adjustments wud e NextStep Booster Car Seat e Harness Straps e NextStep SE Booster Car Seat e Harness Tie e Buckle Instructions for these models are the same e Recline unless otherwise noted e Armrests e Tether Strap Changing Harness Strap Slots Changing Crotch Strap Slots SESE a E 1 removal and re ASSEMDLY ccccscceeseseseee 16 Wami inca AA 2 Base Informati ON a 4 Height and Weight LiIMitS seeeseieesen 5 B p E pape duv chsh eee deveatechbatedeht sesthtahs oe OCKIAG Clip Installation with harness SYStEM ceseeeees 6 iii Installation without harness system aa te 7 Additional Information E TITTAT 26 e Installation of Anchor Hardware e Tether Storage e Care and Cleaning Placing Child In Car Seat e Aircraft Use without HAMESS SVT vsssssssesssssssssssssssssssssseeees 10 lt Secondi Hand Carseat Placing Child In Car Seat with hamMessS SYSLOMT csisseiscssancsvestscasavioncaseess 8 IMPORTANT INFORMATION No car seat can guarantee protection from reduce the risk of serious injury or death V Read and understand instruction manual and car seat labels Registration Information V A vehicle combination lap shoulder belt MUST be used when using car sea
7. Snap halves together Make sure harness tie is locked by pulling out on each half 2 Buckle e To lock Insert both tongues into buckle Pull up on tongues to be sure they are locked e To unlock Press red button and pull tongues out of buckle Recline fig b e Recline Slide tab on front of car seat to allow recline foot to drop down e Upright Slide and hold tab on front of car seat while pushing recline foot up Release tab to lock foot Armrests fig c e Push in button on side of car seat and rotate armrest up or down 12 Tether Straps fig d e To tighten Pull loose end of strap e To loosen Lift adjuster Harness Straps fig e A To loosen Lift adjuster bar and pull harness straps from front of car seat to desired length or To tighten Lift adjuster bar and pull ends of harness straps down until all slack is removed B Pull harness straps on front side to lock adjuster bar C When adjusting harness straps pull harness straps through tongues in buckle to remove all slack A WARNING To prevent serious injury or death End of each strap must be at least 2 inches 5 cm below metal plate fig h page 15 OPERATIONS and ADJUSTMENTS continued fig d OPERATIONS and ADJUSTMENTS continued Changing Harness Strap Slots 14 MUST use dots at or just above shoulders A Lift adjuster bar and pull harness straps out of current slots B Change
8. ar seat parts can get very hot in the sun or car seat due to changing requirements and warm weather normal wear and tear To avoid burns always check before putting DO NOT USE pie Look for THIS CAR SEAT child in car seat AFTER DECEM BER Do not use car seat on rear facing or Protect vehicle seat Use a car seat mat towel side facing vehicle seats or thin blanket under and behind car seat HEIGHT and WEIGHT LIMITS requirements e Weight is 20 40 Ibs 9 1 18 1 kg e Height is 27 43 inches 68 6 109 2 cm A WARNI NG tall To avoid injuries from whiplash top of e Child is able to sit upright unassisted x child s ears must be below top edge of s shoulders are not above top hamess headrest ots With gt Harness System Without Harness System gt Child MUST meet all of the following requirements e Weight is 30 80 Ibs 13 6 36 3 kg e Height is 35 52 inches 89 132 1 cm tall e Child is able to sit upright unassisted XK e Top of child s ears are not above top of headrest gt The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children should be at least one year of age before being positioned forward facing 5 INSTALLATION with harness system 1 Adjust car seat to semi upright position and armrests to up position 2 Place forward facing on vehicle seat Lift seat pad flap thread vehicle seat belt through openings and buckle belt fig
9. bout their policy If harness straps are frayed or heavily soiled Use this car seat only on forward facing aircraft they MUST be replaced seats Shell Install car seat on an aircraft the same way it is i i installed in a vehicle except DO NOT use tether Wipe with mild solution of soap and water strap Avoid wetting labels Never use household detergents they can weaken plastic Without Harness System When used without harness system as a belt Buckle positioning booster seat this restraint is not Rinse buckle with warm water DO NOT use certified for use in aircraft because there is household detergents Never lubricate no shoulder belt available buckle WARNING amp Second Hand Car Seat Prevent serious injury or death i Century advises against loaning or passing along car seat e Buckle must be properly latched e Periodically inspect and clean buckle to remove objects or debris that could prevent latching 29 Fold instruction manual If a part is damaged missing or you need help or replacement parts DO NOT return car seat to the store CALL US FIRST Call toll free 1 800 837 4044 from anywhere in the U S or Canada Store in pocket or fax at 1 610 286 4555 or write us at Century Products P O Box 100 Elverson PA 19520 9974 Attention Customer Service Pocket Department Century Products Graco Children s Products Inc A Division of Newell Rubbermaid Ma
10. car seat Without Harness System DO NOT use this type of vehicle seat belt to secure child and booster car seat VEHICLE SEAT BELTS continued With or Without Harness System DO NOT use with any car seat With or Without Harness System DO NOT use with any car seat Belts will not stay tight while driving VEHICLE SEAT BELTS continued With Harness System Vehicle seat belts located forward of seat crease may not securely hold car seat Check vehicle owner s manual or see vehicle dealer for car seat installation requirements If approved for use with car seat by vehicle manufacturer install car seat and check for secure installation by pulling car seat front to back If car seat slides forward DO NOT use these seat belts Without Harness System Lap shoulder belts forward of the seat crease are OK to use Follow vehicle owner s manual for specific instructions on how to use vehicle seat belts Fe 7 ai DO NOT use lap only belts 22 VEHICLE SEAT BELTS continued With Harness System OK to use Follow vehicle owner s manual for specific instructions on how to use vehicle seat belts The locking latch plate on some seat belts may slip and loosen after being buckled on car seat if positioned at a certain angle If this happens flip the latch plate over fig a and re buckle Test installation again to see if this works If not move car seat to another seating position
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12. d loose and pull rod out of crotch strap end fig i page 15 CAUTION Be careful not to damage webbing with screwdriver e Turn car seat upright and pull crotch strap and buckle out Re assembly When re assembling harness system be sure harness straps are not twisted Thread end of harness strap down through slot in seat pad across bottom and back up through slot in opposite side of car seat pad Thread ends through tongues or shields available on some models Thread ends through harness tie Thread ends through desired slots and adjuster following instructions in Operations and Adjustments section Install buckle and crotch strap following instructions in Operations and Adjustments section HARNESS SYSTEM removal and re assembly continued l P p p A ma Without Shield on some models 17 VEHICLE SEAT BELTS A WARNING Not all vehicle seat belts can be used with a car seat e Car seat with harness system MUST be held securely at all times by a lap belt or lap belt portion of a lap shoulder belt that will not change length while driving e Car seat without harness system MUST be used with a lap shoulder belt To provide the best installation of the car seat e Read the vehicle owner s manual regarding car seat installation and seat belt use with car seat e Follow all instruction labels on vehicle seat belt and car seat 18 If car seat with
13. harness system is not held securely after following instructions in this manual vehicle seat belt labels and vehicle owner s manual e Move car seat to another seating location and try again or e Contact vehicle dealer for possible seat belt modification parts VEHICLE SEAT BELTS continued 2K Lap Belts Manually Adjustable With Harness System The locking latch plate on some seat belts may slip and loosen after being buckled on car seat if positioned at a certain angle If this happens flip latch plate over fig a and re buckle Test installation again to see if this works If not move car seat to another seating position Without Harness System DO NOT use this type of vehicle seat belt to secure child and booster car seat 19 VEHICLE SEAT BELTS continued With Harness System Lap belts with retractors may or may not hold a Car seat securely Follow these steps to determine if you have a retractor system that will hold car seat securely a Pull belt all the way out b Allow belt to retract about 6 inches 15 cm c Pull out on belt again If belt is locked and you cannot pull the belt out any further you have an Automatic Locking Retractor which may be used with a car seat Remember when installing a car seat pull belt all the way out buckle belt and then tighten Retractor If you can pull the belt out again step c you have an Emergency Locking Retractor which must not be used with a
14. n using against back of car seat harness system e Never place vehicle belt in front of Place harness straps over child s shoulders and child when using harness system insert tongues into buckle e Do not use strap covers blankets cushions or padding under harness Pull up on tongues to be sure they are locked straps or child unless provided by Century or Graco e Do not use harness straps that are Close hamessitie loose or unbuckled They must be Position harness tie at arm pit level snug and positioned over shoulders and thighs 4 Tighten harness straps so that they are snug with just enough room to insert one finger between child s chest and harness straps fig a Thigh straps must also be snug fig b 5 Position Head Support in center of car seat with ends pointing down and snap into belt slots above harness straps fig c PLACING CHILD IN CAR SEAT with harness system continued PLACING CHILD IN CAR SEAT without harness system A WARNING To prevent serious injury or death e Shoulder belt MUST be properly positioned over shoulder NOT touching child s neck and NOT low off shoulder e Lap shoulder belt MUST be properly positioned exactly as shown in illustration e DO NOT use shoulder belt loose or positioned under child s arms fig a e Never use a vehicle lap only belt across front of child DO NOT allow child to slide down in car seat which could po
15. sition lap belt across child s abdomen and shoulder belt over neck or face e If child will not keep vehicle shoulder belt properly positioned DO NOT use this booster car seat Use a different child restraint system e Vehicle belts MUST lay flat against child and MUST not be twisted 10 00 Remove harness system see Harness System removal and re assembly section Place child in car seat with child s back flat against back of car seat Place shoulder belt across child s chest Buckle belt and pull shoulder belt to adjust lap belt snugly Shoulder belt MUST lay across child s shoulder in red zone as shown fig b If outside of red zone see next steps for Comfort Clip use CAUTION Some shoulder belts with emergency locking retractors allow a child to pull belt out and change position of belt Use of Comfort Clip helps prevent child from pulling belt out Thread shoulder belt through Comfort Clip exactly as shown and hook end of Comfort Clip through proper loop of webbing fig c Check to be sure shoulder belt is properly positioned over shoulder in red zone and snug against child Position Head Support in center of car seat with ends pointing down and snap into belt slots fig d PLACING CHILD IN CAR SEAT without harness system continued wW OPERATIONS and ADJUSTMENTS Harness Tie e To open Press tab and pull apart fig a e To close
16. t by pulling belt through latch plate being securely held in place Re attach locking clip e Remove locking clip from seat belts when not being used with car seat Buckle vehicle seat belt HINT Press car seat further down into vehicle e DO NOT use locking clip as a vehicle seat cushion to help buckle vehicle seat belt seat belt shortener You MUST use locking clip provided with car seat with a vehicle seat belt that slides freely through the latch plate or the lap belt cannot be tightly secured Install car seat and tighten vehicle seat belt Hold seat belts together at latch plate fig a then unbuckle Slide locking clip on seat belts approximately 1 2 inch 1 cm away from latch plate 4 Re buckle seat belt ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Installation of Anchor Hardware Vehicle may already be equipped with a tether anchor top strap anchor See vehicle owner s manual for location If vehicle does not have a tether anchor one must be installed e Contact vehicle dealership for proper anchor location and installation e Before installing anchor install car seat with harness system on a vehicle seat and check that the lap belt portion of the vehicle belt will hold car seat securely If not move car seat to another seating position If tether anchor hardware kit is not available at your vehicle dealership one may be purchased at a local retailer or call Century at 1 800 837 4
17. t without harness stem Child restraints car seats could be recalled for Y safety reasons You must register this restraint V Do not use vehicle lap only belt across front to be reached in a recall Fill out the of child registration card attached to car seat and mail today or send your name address and the v Secure children in back seat whenever possible restraint s model number and manufacturing date to V Never leave child unattended Century Products V Install car seat securely P O Box 551 Elverson PA 19520 9973 V Do not use after date shown on back of car seat or call 1 888 224 6549 SNES V Do not allow anyone babysitter relatives etc For recall information to use car seat without first understanding all e Call the U S Government s Auto Safety instructions Hotline at 1 800 424 9393 202 366 0123 in D C area e www nhtsa dot gov e Call Century Products at 1 800 837 4044 A WARNINGS Prevent serious injury or death Failure to follow these instructions and car seat labels can result in child striking the vehicle s interior during a sudden stop or accident Secure child restraint with a vehicle seat belt as shown in this manual Not all vehicle seat belts can be used with car seat Read Vehicle Seat Belts section e Car seat with harness system MUST be held securely at all times by a tg belt or lap belt a portion of a lap shoulder belt that will not change length while driving
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