Fisher-Price GROW-WITH-ME 79711 User's Manual
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1. Carefully fit the harness shoulder lap straps through the slots in the seat pad Make sure the straps are not twisted 25 5 Point Harness Mode 20 40 Ibs Assembly Tip the shell backwards Attach pad s elastic loops that were inserted through the bottom of the shell to the clip on each side of the seat pad 26 5 Point Harness Mode 20 40 Ibs Assembly m2 Reach under the seat pad and fit the crotch strap buckle up through the slot in the seat pad Insert the shoulder lap strap latch plates into the crotch strap buckle Make sure you hear a click for each latch plate 5 Point Harness Mode 20 40 Ibs Assembly ma Fit the wing pads onto each end of the wing support Fitthe elastic strap on the each wing pad into the groove on each side of the wing support 28 5PointHamess Mode 20 40 Ibs Assembly Insert and snap the tabs on the wing cushion up into the slots in the bottom of the headrest 29 5 Point Harness Mode 20 40 Ibs Assembly I7 Fit the headrest pad onto the headrest Insert the headrest pad s elastic loops through the holes in the headrest 30 5 Point Harness Mode 20 40 Ibs Assembly I9 Attach the headrest pad s elastic loops that were inserted through the headrest to the clip on each side of the headrest pad Make sure the ha2. seat back Booster Car Seat Mode 30 80 Ibs Restraining Your Child NEVER put anything on your vehicle seat such as a cushion to raise the car seat This will create too much slack in the vehicle belt system In a sudden stop or crash a loose vehicle belt system will not be able to properly restrain your child 718 Booster Car Seat Mode 30 80 Ibs Locate the shoulder belt positioner that is on the same side as the vehicle shoulder belt anchor Fit the vehicle s shoulder belt up through the slot in the shoulder belt positioner 19 Booster Car Seat Mode XX n f G J E 2 _ MWy AUN NA NE 30 80 Ibs Assembly From the front of the car seat fasten the chest clip Insert the shoulder straps through the slots in the seat pad and shell Make sure the shoulder straps are not twisted 33 5 Point Harness Mode 20 40 Ibs Assembly Fit the harness shoulder straps on the rod DO NOT remove the tether strap from the rod Fit the rod with shoulder straps and tether strap into the groove in the shell Push the rod clip up to lock the rod in place 34 5 Point Harness Mode 20 40 Ibs Converting Modes 5 Point Harness 20 40 Ibs If you have used this car seat in Booster Car Seat Mode you will need to convert it to 5 Point Harness M ode Please follow the
3. references below Add Tether Strap see page 20 under the N ote Add 5 Point Harness Shoulder Lap Belt see page 25 step 10 page 27 steps 12 and 13 page 31 step 20 pages 32 34 steps 21 26 Add W ing Cushion see page 29 step 16 Add Crotch Strap see page 27 step 12 35 5 Point Harness Mode 20 40 Ibs Installing Your Car Seat in a Vehicle ALWAYS secure this car seat with your vehicle belt system exactly as described in this manual Refer also to your vehicle owner s manual for specific information on your vehicle belt system and specific instructions on how to install a car seat in your vehicle 36 5 Point Harness Mode 20 40 Ibs Installing Your Car Seat in a Vehicle 1 O nce you have selected an accept able seating location see pages 14 15 place the car seat on the vehicle seat firmly against the vehicle seat back 2 Fit the vehicle belt through the slot on the side of the car seat shell Continue to route the vehicle belt behind the car seat shell 4 Pull the vehicle belt out through the slot on the opposite side of the car seat shell Note For clarity this illustration shows the lt shell without the pads or harness 5 Point Harness Mode 20 40 Ibs Installing Your Car Seat in a Vehicle 5 Buckle the vehicle belt 38 5 P
4. slack Then pull the free end of the shoulder strap down to tighten If necessary repeat this procedure to comfort ably tighten the shoulder straps To loosen the shoulder straps Fit your finger through the loop and press the metal plate on the adjuster Pull the attached shoulder strap down 51 5 Point Harness Mode 20 40 Ibs Securing Your Child Fasten the chest clip Slide the chest clip up so that itis level with your child s underarm area or up against the adjuster 52 5 Point Harness Mode 20 40 Ibs Securing Your Child Check to be sure the shoulder straps are snug against your child Pull the shoulder straps away from your child s chest They should not move more than one inch two fingers from your child s chest If the shoul der straps are too loose tighten them refer to page 51 step 7 warnine NEVER allow the shoulder straps to be loose around your child If the shoulder straps are not snug against your child your child will not be properly restrained 53 5 Point Harness Mode 20 40 Ibs Removing Your Child 1 Unfasten the chest clip Press the button on the crotch strap buckle and remove the shoulder straps from the buckle Remove your child from the car seat Note Insert the shoulder strap latch plates into the crotch strap buckle 54 5 Point Harness Mode 20 40 Ibs You can install this car seat in aircraft seats that face forwa
5. tight with a wrench tighten the lock nut securely with another wrench 18 5 Point Harness Mode 20 40 Ibs Assembly Push the rod clip down to unlock the rod on the back of the shell 2 Slide only the harness shoulder straps off of the rod DO NOT remove the tether strap from the rod 19 5 Point Harness Mode Assembly Push the rod clip up to lock the rod in place Make sure the tether strap is still looped onto the rod Note W hen properly installed the tether strap is through the slot behind the headrest comes out through the slot in the groove of the shell and is looped onto the rod 20 5 Point Harness Mode 20 40 Ibs Assembly 5 Squeeze the headrest release button and slide the headrest all the way up to the highest position 21 Point Harness Mode Assembly 6 From the front of the car seat press both release tabs on the wing support to remove it 22 5 Point Harness Mode 20 40 Ibs Assembly Position the seat pad onto the shell so that the headrest is through the Opening in the seat pad 23 5 Point Harness Mode Assembly Lift the bottom of the seat pad and unbuckle the chest clip and harness Then insert the seat pad s elastic loops through the slots in the shell 24 5 Point Harness Mode 20 40 Ibs Assembly
6. 20 pages 32 34 steps 21 26 Add W ing Cushion see page 29 step 16 Add Crotch Strap see page 27 step 12 35 5 Point Harness Mode 20 40 Ibs Installing Your Car Seat in a Vehicle ALWAYS secure this car seat with your vehicle belt system exactly as described in this manual Refer also to your vehicle owner s manual for specific information on your vehicle belt system and specific instructions on how to install a car seat in your vehicle 36 5 Point Harness Mode 20 40 Ibs Installing Your Car Seat in a Vehicle 1 O nce you have selected an accept able seating location see pages 14 15 place the car seat on the vehicle seat firmly against the vehicle seat back 2 Fit the vehicle belt through the slot on the side of the car seat shell Continue to route the vehicle belt behind the car seat shell 4 Pull the vehicle belt out through the slot on the opposite side of the car seat shell Note For clarity this illustration shows the lt shell without the pads or harness 5 Point Harness Mode 20 40 Ibs Installing Your Car Seat in a Vehicle 5 Buckle the vehicle belt 38 5 Point Harness Mode 20 40 Ibs Installing Your Car Seat in a Vehicle For a manual lap belt system W ith the vehicle belt buckled push down on the car seat wit
7. Grow With Me Car Seat 5 Point Harness Mode 20 40 Ibs OWNER S MANUAL Model 79711 Fisher Price Inc a subsidiary of Mattel Inc East Aurora N ew York 14052 U S A 2000 Mattel Inc All Rights Reserved i and designate U S trademarks of Mattel Inc Printed in U S A 79711pr 0920 Tit eria C Py ers GEA i LS as Mtr E aln d 24 bat xe Se p d nes m yews Re Js Tener t ei i ds Lyc T G A fa e EA had ATHE eer ar e REIS Yt aye p io Fs N Message to Parents for 5 Point Harness Mode Thank you for choosing the Fisher Price Grow with Me Car Seat This car seat can be used in two different modes 5 Point Harness for a child 20 40 Ibs or Booster Car Seat without harness for a child 30 80 Ibs If your child is at least one year of age and 20 40 Ibs please read this side of this owner s manual for 5 Point Harness Mode information Before you use this car seat please take time to read and understand this manual completely DO NOT allow others to use this car seat until they understand these instructions for proper use Your child s safety depends on you N o one can predict when the use of a car seat will prevent injury or death W hen this car seat is used properly it will reduce the risk of injury in a sudden stop or crash 1 5 Point Harness Mode 20 40 Ibs Table of Contents 5 Point Harness Mode WARNING ud ose tak ev eben ie eo Lo C RC ae 4 IMP
8. ORTANTI e Re Re OUR POOR RE a 6 All About 5Point Harness Mode iiiiiiiiiieeeeeeeessnss 8 W hat Kind of Vehicle Belt System Do You Have 00 10 NEVER USE These Vehicle BeltSystems 0 000000 008 12 OK to USE These Vehicle Belt Systems 00 cee eee 13 Selecting a Vehicle Seating Location for YourCarSeat 14 Tether Anchor Installation 2 eee 16 Assembly aaaea eit hoe OR in 08036 8 088 2048 9208718 100120088 RADAR oe e 19 2 5 Point Harness Mode 20 40 Ibs Table of Contents 5 Point Harness Mode Converting Modes 5 Point Harness 20 40 Ibs 0a ee 35 Installing Your Car Seatin a Vehicle cc eee eee eee 36 Securing YOUR Child goirid iaido ate e eet dk qe kaw ay nn 47 Removing Your Child s m 54 icudi CUT 55 Cleaning and Washing 0 000 a 56 Registering Your Car Seat ce eee eee 57 Consumer Information see 57 3 5 Point Harness Mode 20 40 Ibs Proper installation and use depends on you If you do not follow the instructions in this manual and the labels on the car seat paying particular attention to the warning statements your child could be at risk of striking the vehicle s interior during a sudden stop or crash resulting in serious injury or death ALWAYS secure this car seat with your vehicle belt system exactly as described in this manual Refer also to your vehicle owner s manual for specif
9. ard on the vehicle seat This is normal and as long as the lap portion of the lap and shoulder belt system does not loosen you can proceed to step 12 page 45 42 5 Point Harness Mode 20 40 Ibs Installing Your Car Seat in a Vehicle 9 To install the locking clip Re ighten the vehicle lap and shoul der belt system see page 40 Hold the lap and shoulder belts together just behind the tongue and unbuckle the vehicle belt Continue to hold the lap and shoulder belts together 43 5 Point Harness Mode 20 40 Ibs Installing Your Car Seat in a Vehicle Io W hile holding the belts together tuck the edges of the vehicle belts under the arms of the locking clip Make sure the locking clip is posi tioned approximately 2 from the Sliding tongue ma W hile pushing down on the car seat with your knee buckle the vehicle belt system 44 5 Point Harness Mode 20 40 Ibs Installing Your Car Seat in a Vehicle 45 Attach the tether strap hook to the tether anchor Pull the free end of the tether strap to tighten Fold or roll the excess tether strap and tuck it between the car seat and the vehicle seat Note To remove the tether strap from the tether anchor lift the tab on the adjuster to loosen the tether strap Remove the tether strap hook from the tether anchor 5 Point Harness Mode 20 40 Ibs Installing Yo
10. be reached in a recall Send your name address the restraints model number and manufacturing date located on the back side of the seat to Fisher Price Inc 636 Girard Avenue East Aurora New York 14052 or call 1 800 432 5437 For recall information call the U S Governments Auto Safety Hotline at 1 800 424 9393 202 366 0123 in the Washington D C area Consumer Information If you have any questions about proper use of your car seat or would like to order replacement parts please call Fisher Price Consumer Relations toll free at 1 800 432 KIDS between 8 AM and 6 PM EST Monday through Friday Hearing impaired consumers using TTY TDD equipment please call 1 800 382 7470 Or write to Fisher Price Consumer Relations 636 Girard Avenue East Aurora New York 14052 5 Point Harness Mode 20 40 Ibs
11. e car seat for easy reference This child restraint system conforms to all applicable Federal M otor Vehicle Safety Standards FMVSS 213 and the Society of Automotive Engineers SAE J1819 for child restraint systems and when used in 5 Point Harness Mode is certified for use in motor vehicles and aircraft The Grow W ith Me Car Seat in 5Point Harness M ode is intended for use by children who are atleast 1 year old weigh between 20 and 40 lbs 9 and 18 kg and are between 28 and 40 inches 71 and 102 cm tall If your child does not meet these criteria DO NOT use this car seat in this mode Depending on the age and size of your child your child may be able to use this car seat in Booster Car Seat Mode 30 80 Ibs Please refer to the instruc tions in the other side of this owner s manual The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that a child be at least 1 year old and 20 Ibs to ride in a forward facing car seat 6 5 PointHarness Mode 20 40 Ibs IMPORTANT If your child weighs between 20 and 40 Ibs but cannot sit upright unassisted please contact your physician to determine how best to use a car seat This car seat includes a locking clip stored on the headrest for use with a particular vehicle belt system O nly use the locking clip to install the car seat in 5 Point Harness M ode Attach the locking clip to a vehicle lap and shoulder belt system with a sliding latch plate Please refer to page 13 to he
12. e car seat is 17 You may need to lift an armrest out of the way to provide added room for the car seat Check with the airline to be sure this car seat will fit in the aircraft seat Install the car seat in aircraft seats that face forward and follow the instructions of the flight attendant regarding placement of the car seat For specific instruc tions please see pages 37 39 and 46 Note DO NOT use the tether strap to install the car seat in an aircraft 55 5 Point Harness Mode 20 40 Ibs Cleaning and Washing Machine wash the seat pad and headrest pad and wing support pads in cold water and mild detergent Do not use bleach Tumble dry on low heat To clean the 5 point harness shell and wing support use a mild cleaning agent and damp cloth Rinse with clean water to remove soap residue To remove the pads Tip the car seat backward and remove the seat pad s elastic loops from the clips on each side of the car seat Pull the seat pad off of the shell Remove the headrest pad s elastic loops from the clips on each side of the headrest Remove the headrest pad from the headrest 56 5 Point Harness Mode 20 40 Ibs Registering Your Car Seat Child restraints could be recalled for safety reasons You must register this restraint to be reached in a recall Send your name address the restraints model number and manufacturing date located on the back side of the seat to Fisher Price Inc 636 Girard Av
13. enue East Aurora New York 14052 or call 1 800 432 5437 For recall information call the U S Governments Auto Safety Hotline at 1 800 424 9393 202 366 0123 in the Washington D C area Consumer Information If you have any questions about proper use of your car seat or would like to order replacement parts please call Fisher Price Consumer Relations toll free at 1 800 432 KIDS between 8 AM and 6 PM EST Monday through Friday Hearing impaired consumers using TTY TDD equipment please call 1 800 382 7470 Or write to Fisher Price Consumer Relations 636 Girard Avenue East Aurora New York 14052 5 Point Harness Mode 20 40 Ibs Grow With Me Car Seat Booster Car Seat Mode 30 80 Ibs OWNER S MANUAL Model 79711 Thank you for choosing the Fisher Price G row W ith Me Car Seat This car seat can be used in two different modes 5 Point Harness for a child 20 40 Ibs or Booster Car Seat without harness for a child 30 80 Ibs If your child is at least 30 Ibs please read this side of this owner s manual for Booster Car Seat Mode information Before you use this car seat please take time to read and understand this manual completely DO NOT allow others to use this car seat until they understand these instructions for proper use Your child s safety depends on you No one can predict when the use of a car seat will prevent injury or death W hen used properly this car seat in booster ca
14. er Car Seat Mode 30 80 Ibs The illustrations on the next page show vehicle belt systems that can never be used with this car seat in the Booster Car Seat Mode If you do not have a seat ing location with a usable lap and shoulder vehicle belt system DO NOT use this car seat Your vehicle manufacturer may be able to install a vehicle belt system that will be able to restrain your child properly in this car seat NEVER alter your vehicle belt system yourself CA warning USE ONLY the vehicle s lap and shoulder belt system when restraining the child in this car seat in Booster Car Seat M ode Using a lap only belt will still allow your child s head to move forward in a sudden stop or crash possibly causing your child s head to strike the vehicle s interior or your child s knees hard enough to cause injury or death 13 Booster Car Seat Mode 30 80 Ibs NEVER USE These Vehicle Belt Systems Lap Only Belt Explanation There is no shoulder belt A lap and shoulder belt system is required to restrain your child in the Booster Car Seat Mode 222 Door Mounted Lap and Shoulder Belt Explanation This lap and shoulder belt system is attached to the vehicle s door and moves when the door is opened You will not be able to use the car seat shoulder belt positioner properly 222 Motorized Shoulder Belt Explanation The lap belts with these systems cannot be tightened for a firm fit Also the shoulder belt move
15. er straps Fit your finger through the loop and press the metal plate on the adjuster Pull the attached shoulder strap down 51 5 Point Harness Mode 20 40 Ibs Securing Your Child Fasten the chest clip Slide the chest clip up so that itis level with your child s underarm area or up against the adjuster 52 5 Point Harness Mode 20 40 Ibs Securing Your Child Check to be sure the shoulder straps are snug against your child Pull the shoulder straps away from your child s chest They should not move more than one inch two fingers from your child s chest If the shoul der straps are too loose tighten them refer to page 51 step 7 warnine NEVER allow the shoulder straps to be loose around your child If the shoulder straps are not snug against your child your child will not be properly restrained 53 5 Point Harness Mode 20 40 Ibs Removing Your Child 1 Unfasten the chest clip Press the button on the crotch strap buckle and remove the shoulder straps from the buckle Remove your child from the car seat Note Insert the shoulder strap latch plates into the crotch strap buckle 54 5 Point Harness Mode 20 40 Ibs You can install this car seat in aircraft seats that face forward Before bringing the car seat on board Notify the airline of your intent to bring this car seat The airline may have restrictions regarding its use The width of th
16. ess Mode 20 40 Ibs Installing Your Car Seat in a Vehicle After properly tightening the vehicle belt system you may notice that your car seat has pushed down and forward on the vehicle seat This is normal and as long as the lap portion of the lap and shoulder belt system does not loosen you can proceed to step 12 page 45 42 5 Point Harness Mode 20 40 Ibs Installing Your Car Seat in a Vehicle 9 To install the locking clip Re ighten the vehicle lap and shoul der belt system see page 40 Hold the lap and shoulder belts together just behind the tongue and unbuckle the vehicle belt Continue to hold the lap and shoulder belts together 43 5 Point Harness Mode 20 40 Ibs Installing Your Car Seat in a Vehicle Io W hile holding the belts together tuck the edges of the vehicle belts under the arms of the locking clip Make sure the locking clip is posi tioned approximately 2 from the Sliding tongue ma W hile pushing down on the car seat with your knee buckle the vehicle belt system 44 5 Point Harness Mode 20 40 Ibs Installing Your Car Seat in a Vehicle 45 Attach the tether strap hook to the tether anchor Pull the free end of the tether strap to tighten Fold or roll the excess tether strap and tuck it between the car seat and the vehicle seat Note To remove the tether strap from the tethe
17. f a tether anchor If your vehicle was manufactured before 1985 or a tether anchor kit is not available for your particular vehicle use the universal tether anchor kit pro vided with this car seat Before installing the tether anchor install the car seat in the desired location and check to be sure that the vehicle seat belt system holds the car seat securely 16 5 Point Harness Mode 20 40 Ibs Tether Anchor Installation Van Hatchback Station Wagon or Sport Utility ey 2 and 4 Doorcar 1 Drill a amp hole through solid metal For a 2 and 4 door car make sure the hole is at least 8 away from the top and not more than 3 away from the center line of the car seat For a van hatchback station wagon or sport utility vehicle make sure the hole is behind the vehicle seat and still accessible by the tether strap and no more than 4 from the center line of the car seat For a pick up truck make sure the hole is at least 8 from the top of the vehicle seat and no more than 3 from the center line of the car seat 5 Point Harness Mode 20 40 Ibs Tether Anchor Installation Insert the bolt through the anchor and into the hole in your vehicle From inside your trunk or the outside or underside of your vehicle attach the washer and lock nut to the end of the bolt While holding the bolt
18. h your knee and pull the free end of the vehicle belt for the tightest possible fit 39 5 Point Harness Mode Installing Your Car Seat in a Vehicle For a lap and shoulder belt system W ith the vehicle belt buckled push down on the car seat with your knee and pull the shoulder belt for the tightest possible fit HINT Some vehicle belt systems have labels with instructions for use with car seats Read the instructions on your vehi cle s belt or refer to your vehicle owner s manual for specific instructions on how to tighten and lock your vehicle belt system 40 5 Point Harness Mode 20 40 Ibs Installing Your Car Seat in a Vehicle 7 Check to see if the lap portion of the vehicle lap and shoulder belt system loosens Move the car seat from side to side If you can loosen the lap por tion of the lap and shoulder vehicle belt system the lap portion probably does not have a locking mode and you will need a locking clip Included with your car seat If the lap portion of the lap and shoulder vehicle belt system does not loosen please proceed to step 12 page 45 HINT If you do not need a locking clip Store it under the clips on the back of the headrest for future use 41 5 Point Harness Mode 20 40 Ibs Installing Your Car Seat in a Vehicle After properly tightening the vehicle belt system you may notice that your car seat has pushed down and forw
19. ic information on your vehicle belt System and specific instructions on how to install a car seat in your vehicle ALWAYS use the tether strap when using the car seat in 5 Point Harness M ode Your child s safety is significantly enhanced in the event of a crash if the tether strap is used The tether strap significantly reduces forward motion of your child s head during a crash greatly reducing the likelihood of head injury 4 5 Point Harness Mode 20 40 Ibs NEVER leave an unsecured car seat in your vehicle If left unsecured even when not occupied the car seat could injure other occupants in a sudden stop or crash NEVER dress your child in clothing that interferes with positioning the crotch strap between your child s legs If the crotch strap is not positioned between your child s legs your child could eject from the car seat in a crash If the shoulder straps are not snug against your child your child will not be properly restrained NEVER allow the shoulder straps to be loose around your child NEVER use the car seat after it is involved in a crash A crash can cause damage to the car seat that you cannot see 5 5 Point Harness Mode 20 40 Ibs IMPORTANT Please read the entire side of this manual carefully before using the car seat in 5Point Harness M ode Keep this manual under the clip on the back of th
20. l allow your child s head to move forward in a sudden stop or crash possibly causing your child s head to strike the vehicle s interior or your child s knees hard enough to cause injury or death NEVER leave an unsecured car seat in your vehicle If left unsecured even when not occupied the car seat could injure other occupants in a sudden stop or crash 3 Booster Car Seat Mode 30 80 Ibs NEVER put anything on your vehicle seat such as a cushion to raise the car seat This will create too much slack in the vehicle belt system In a sudden stop or crash a loose vehicle belt system will not be able to properly restrain your child NEVER use the car seat after it is involved in a crash A crash can cause damage to the booster car seat that you cannot see NEVER allow the vehicle shoulder belt to be moved off of your child s shoulder It is critical that your child not move the vehicle shoulder belt out of position after you have adjusted it 4 Booster Car Seat Mode 30 80 Ibs IMPORTANT USE ONLY a vehicle lap and shoulder belt system to restrain your child in this car seat when used in Booster Car Seat Mode e The Grow W ith M e Car Seatin Booster Car Seat Mode is intended for use by children who weigh between 30 and 80 lbs 14 and 36 kg and are between 37 and 52 inches 94 and 132 cm tall If your child does not meet
21. lanation This lap and shoulder belt system is attached to the vehicle s door and moves when the door is opened This system will not keep the car seat secure Motorized Shoulder Belt Explanation The lap belts with these systems cannot be tightened for a firm fit Also the shoulder belt moves along a track and may become entangled with the car seat when the door is opened 12 5 Point Harness Mode 20 40 Ibs OK to USE These Vehicle Belt Systems Manual Lap Belt Automatic Locking Lap and Shoulder Lap and Shoulder Explanation Retractor Lap Belt Belt with Sliding Belt with Locking The lap beltis tight Explanation laeh pare Dan Pate ened by pulling the The lap beltsiack Explanation Explanation free end retracts automatical Pull the shoulder por Pull the shoulder ly and locks tion of the belt to portion of the belt It can be further tighten The shoulder to tighten tightened by push belt retracts automati ing the beltin near cally Use the en the retractor closed locking clip with this type of lap and shoulder belt 13 5 Point Harness Mode 20 40 Ibs Selecting a Vehicle Seating Location for Your Car Seat portant Accident statistics show that children are safer when restrained properly in rear vehicle seating locations than in front seating locations O nly use the front seat when no acceptable rear seating location is avail able If the f
22. lp identify this type of vehicle belt system and instructions beginning on page 43 for locking clip use f you do not need to use a locking clip store it under the tabs on the back of the headrest Fisher Price recommends that child restraints be replaced after eight years to provide the best assurance that the child restraint is in reliable working condition well suited for use in constantly changing automobile interior designs and reasonably current in relation to Federal regulations W hen you replace your car seat for any reason make sure that it can no longer be used by another child by disposing of it properly 5 Point Harness Mode 20 40 Ibs All About 5 Point Harness Mode 20 40 Ibs 8 5 Point Harness Mode 20 40 Ibs All About 5 Point Harness Mode 20 40 lbs Tether Strap An additional belt anchoring car seat directly to your vehicle s frame reducing forward motion in an accident and significantly reducing the potential for injury Wing Cushion Provides extra support for your child Chest Clip Keeps harness shoulder belts in place to properly secure your child Five Point Harness This up front harness adjuster is easily accessible with five anchorage points to safely restrain your child in the car seat Harness is used all the way up to 40 lbs 9 5 Point Harness Mode 20 40 Ibs What Kind of Vehicle Belt System Do You Have ALWAYS secure this car seat with your vehicle belt system exactl
23. oint Harness Mode 20 40 Ibs Installing Your Car Seat in a Vehicle For a manual lap belt system W ith the vehicle belt buckled push down on the car seat with your knee and pull the free end of the vehicle belt for the tightest possible fit 39 5 Point Harness Mode Installing Your Car Seat in a Vehicle For a lap and shoulder belt system W ith the vehicle belt buckled push down on the car seat with your knee and pull the shoulder belt for the tightest possible fit HINT Some vehicle belt systems have labels with instructions for use with car seats Read the instructions on your vehi cle s belt or refer to your vehicle owner s manual for specific instructions on how to tighten and lock your vehicle belt system 40 5 Point Harness Mode 20 40 Ibs Installing Your Car Seat in a Vehicle 7 Check to see if the lap portion of the vehicle lap and shoulder belt system loosens Move the car seat from side to side If you can loosen the lap por tion of the lap and shoulder vehicle belt system the lap portion probably does not have a locking mode and you will need a locking clip Included with your car seat If the lap portion of the lap and shoulder vehicle belt system does not loosen please proceed to step 12 page 45 HINT If you do not need a locking clip Store it under the clips on the back of the headrest for future use 41 5 Point Harn
24. r Child 3 Place your child in the car seat Make sure your child s lower back is against the car seat This will allow you to position the car seat restraint around your child properly Position the shoulder straps over your child s shoulders M ake sure the shoulder straps are not twisted 5 Insert the shoulder strap latch plates into the crotch strap buckle Make sure you hear a click for each latch plate 48 5 Point Harness Mode 20 40 Ibs Securing Your Child NEVER dress your child in clothing that interferes with position ing the crotch strap between your child s legs If the crotch strap is not positioned between your child s legs your child could eject from the car seat in a crash 49 5 Point Harness Mode 20 40 Ibs Securing Your Child 6 Adjust the height of the headrest and shoulder straps to your child Squeeze the headrest release button and lift or lower the headrest This will also raise or lower the shoulder straps Align the shoulder strap slots at or just above the top of your child s shoulders 50 5 Point Harness Mode 20 40 Ibs Securing Your Child 7 To tighten the shoulder straps Pull the attached shoulder strap up to remove slack Then pull the free end of the shoulder strap down to tighten If necessary repeat this procedure to comfort ably tighten the shoulder straps To loosen the should
25. r anchor lift the tab on the adjuster to loosen the tether strap Remove the tether strap hook from the tether anchor 5 Point Harness Mode 20 40 Ibs Installing Your Car Seat in a Vehicle I5 Test your installation of the car seat again this time by rocking the car seat forward and back ward You should NOT be able to pull the back of the car seat away from the vehicle seat more than one inch Note Regularly check to be sure your car seat installation is secure If the lap belt continues to loosen after testing your installation choose another vehicle seating location to install this car seat If there is no posi tion which will keep this car seat secured with a lap belt contact your vehicle manufacturer The vehicle manufacturer may be able to install a B T a vehicle belt system that will be able to restrain ns i your child properly in this car seat NEVER alter x your vehicle belt system yourself NINCORRECTS 20 40 ths 46 5 Point Harness Mode Securing Your Child After installing the car seat in your vehicle unfasten the chest clip 2 Press the button on the crotch strap and remove the shoulder straps HINT The metal and plastic parts of the car seat may become very hot when exposed to the sun W hen not in use cover the car seat with a blanket if it will be exposed to the sun for prolonged periods of time Before placing your child in the ca
26. r seat remove the blanket and check to be sure the metal and plastic parts are not too hot 5 Point Harness Mode 20 40 Ibs Securing Your Child 3 Place your child in the car seat Make sure your child s lower back is against the car seat This will allow you to position the car seat restraint around your child properly Position the shoulder straps over your child s shoulders M ake sure the shoulder straps are not twisted 5 Insert the shoulder strap latch plates into the crotch strap buckle Make sure you hear a click for each latch plate 48 5 Point Harness Mode 20 40 Ibs Securing Your Child NEVER dress your child in clothing that interferes with position ing the crotch strap between your child s legs If the crotch strap is not positioned between your child s legs your child could eject from the car seat in a crash 49 5 Point Harness Mode 20 40 Ibs Securing Your Child 6 Adjust the height of the headrest and shoulder straps to your child Squeeze the headrest release button and lift or lower the headrest This will also raise or lower the shoulder straps Align the shoulder strap slots at or just above the top of your child s shoulders 50 5 Point Harness Mode 20 40 Ibs Securing Your Child 7 To tighten the shoulder straps Pull the attached shoulder strap up to remove
27. r seat mode will better restrain your child in your vehicle by allowing you to properly position the vehicle lap and shoulder belt The use of a properly positioned lap and shoulder belt will reduce the risk of injury in a sudden stop or crash 1 Booster Car Seat Mode 30 80 Ibs Table of Contents Booster Car Seat Mode WARNING o eT RUPES TO ISI OU INE URS 3 IMPORTANTES EUR E E UESTRE 5 Registering MOU Carseat e a TTC 7 Consumeriinionrmatio me a a a 7 EMI Moonie oor Cele Sea MOa e 8 Assembly eere EC aera es EIC I TL a 9 Converting M odes Booster Car Seat 30 80 lbs 10 W hat Kind of Vehicle Belt System Do You Have 12 NEVER USE These Vehicle Belt Systems liliis 14 Selecting a Vehicle Seating Location for Your Carseat aeaee XI SUERTE S 15 Restraining Your Childe a ausuocnsecruuszurchscuhscsancnassc 17 Cleaning and Washing aa en aeae e ee a aa 27 2 Booster Car Seat Mode 30 80 Ibs Proper installation and use depends on you If you do not follow the instructions in this manual and the labels on the booster car seat paying particular attention to the warning statements your child could be at risk of striking the vehicle s interior during a sudden stop or crash resulting in serious injury or death USE ONLY the vehicle s lap and shoulder belt system when restrain ing the child in this car seat in Booster Car Seat Mode Using a lap only belt will stil
28. rd Before bringing the car seat on board Notify the airline of your intent to bring this car seat The airline may have restrictions regarding its use The width of the car seat is 17 You may need to lift an armrest out of the way to provide added room for the car seat Check with the airline to be sure this car seat will fit in the aircraft seat Install the car seat in aircraft seats that face forward and follow the instructions of the flight attendant regarding placement of the car seat For specific instruc tions please see pages 37 39 and 46 Note DO NOT use the tether strap to install the car seat in an aircraft 55 5 Point Harness Mode 20 40 Ibs Cleaning and Washing Machine wash the seat pad and headrest pad and wing support pads in cold water and mild detergent Do not use bleach Tumble dry on low heat To clean the 5 point harness shell and wing support use a mild cleaning agent and damp cloth Rinse with clean water to remove soap residue To remove the pads Tip the car seat backward and remove the seat pad s elastic loops from the clips on each side of the car seat Pull the seat pad off of the shell Remove the headrest pad s elastic loops from the clips on each side of the headrest Remove the headrest pad from the headrest 56 5 Point Harness Mode 20 40 Ibs Registering Your Car Seat Child restraints could be recalled for safety reasons You must register this restraint to
29. rness shoulder lap strap is through the clip on the back of the car seat and is NOT twisted 31 5 Point Harness Mode 20 40 Ibs Assembly Squeeze the headrest release button and slide the headrest down so that the screws with washers line up with the rod Push the rod clip down to unlock the rod on the back of the shell Let the rod hang from the shell without allowing the tether strap from sliding off of it 32 5 Point Harness Mode 20 40 Ibs Assembly From the front of the car seat fasten the chest clip Insert the shoulder straps through the slots in the seat pad and shell Make sure the shoulder straps are not twisted 33 5 Point Harness Mode 20 40 Ibs Assembly Fit the harness shoulder straps on the rod DO NOT remove the tether strap from the rod Fit the rod with shoulder straps and tether strap into the groove in the shell Push the rod clip up to lock the rod in place 34 5 Point Harness Mode 20 40 Ibs Converting Modes 5 Point Harness 20 40 Ibs If you have used this car seat in Booster Car Seat Mode you will need to convert it to 5 Point Harness M ode Please follow the references below Add Tether Strap see page 20 under the N ote Add 5 Point Harness Shoulder Lap Belt see page 25 step 10 page 27 steps 12 and 13 page 31 step
30. ront seating location is equipped with an airbag but must be used adjust the vehicle seat as far back from the dashboard as possible Please refer to your vehicle owner s manual regarding front seat child restraint use 14 5 Point Harness Mode 20 40 Ibs Selecting a Vehicle Seating Location for Your Car Seat lt 7 Front of Vehicle lt 7 Front of Vehicle p d qu ALWAYS use vehicle seats that face the front of the vehicle lt Front of Vehicle NEVER use vehicle seats that face the rear of the vehicle NEVER use vehicle seats that face the side of the vehicle 15 5 Point Harness Mode 20 40 Ibs Tether Anchor Installation A tether strap is required only when using the car seat in 5 Point Harness Mode Use of the tether strap is an effective way to reduce a child s forward motion in the event of a crash And reducing forward motion improves your child s safety To use the tether strap you must have a tether anchor in your vehicle If your vehicle was manufactured in or after 1999 you may already have a factory installed tether anchor Refer to your vehicle owner s manual for tether anchor locations in your vehicle For most vehicles manufactured between 1985 and 1999 you must contact your vehicle dealer to obtain a tether anchor kit that is specifically designed to fit your vehicle Vehicle manufacturers will provide tether anchor kits and in many cases free installation o
31. s along a track when the door is opened or when the vehicle is started You will notbe able to use the car seat shoulder belt positioner properly 14 Booster Car Seat Mode 30 80 Ibs IMPORTANT Accident statistics show that children are safer when properly restrained in rear vehicle seating locations than in front seating locations Only use the front seat when no acceptable rear seating location is avail able If the front seating location is equipped with an airbag but must be used adjust the vehicle seat as far back from the dashboard as possible Please refer to your vehicle owner s manual regarding front seat child restraint use 15 Booster Car Seat Mode 30 80 Ibs lt Front of Vehicle eel aba The rear Seating locations Q OF are ALWAYS preferred ALWAYS use vehicle seats that You can use the rear center seating location face the front of the vehicle if it is equipped with a lap shoulder belt lt Front of Vehicle L NEVER use vehicle seats that NEVER use vehicle seats that face the side of the vehicle face the rear of the vehicle 16 Booster Car Seat Mode 30 80 Ibs 17 O nce you have selected an accept able seating location adjust the vehi cle seat back to the upright position Place the car seat on the vehicle seat firmly against the vehicle seat back Place your child on the car seat with his lower back against the car
32. safety features of this Fisher Price car seat will reduce the risk of injury to your child in a crash however no car seat can prevent serious injury or death in all crashes 8 Booster Car Seat Mode 30 80 Ibs Assembly If you have purchased this car seat and will be using it immediately in Booster Car Seat Mode you will need to assemble the pads to the head rest and seat remove the 5 point harness remove the rod and remove the wing cushion To assemble the seat pad refer to pages 23 26 in the 5 Point Harness Mode section and follow assembly steps 7 9 and 11 To assemble the headrest pad refer to pages 30 31 in the 5 Point Harness Mode section and follow assembly steps 17 to 19 To remove the 5 point harness rod tether strap and tuck the crotch strap away please proceed to the next section Converting M odes page 10 9 Booster Car Seat Mode 30 80 Ibs Converting Modes Booster Car Seat 30 80 Ibs If you have used this car seat in 5 Point Harness Mode you will need to convert it to Booster Car Seat Mode Please follow the instructions on pages10 and 11 E Remove Tether Strap Remove W ing Cushion Remove Harness Shoulder Lap Belts 4 Hide Crotch Strap 10 Booster Car Seat Mode 30 80 Ibs Converting Modes Booster Car Seat 30 80 lbs Press the rod clip down Slide the harness
33. shoulder strap L off of the rod Pull the tether strap to remove it from the shell Remove the rod from the shell wing cushion Feed the ends of the harness shoulder lap strap down through the slots in the pad and shell Remove the harness shoulder lap strap from the shell Pull the crotch strap down through the slot in the seat pad Do not remove the crotch strap from the shell 11 Booster Car Seat Mode s and tether straps E Lift the headrest pad and press the wing cushion tabs Remove the E Unbuckle the chest clip and 5 point harness IMPORTANT Store all parts removed in a safe place for future use in 5 Point Harness M ode 30 80 Ibs YOU MUST USE A VEHICLE LAP AND SHOULDER BELT TO USE IN THE BOOSTER CAR SEAT MODE There are many different types of vehicle belt systems Some vehicle belt systems can never be used with this car seat in the Booster Car Seat Mode Read your vehicle s owner s manual and check to determine which type of vehicle belt systems you have in your vehicle Many vehicles have more than one type of vehicle belt system For example you may find lap only belts in the center seating locations and lap and shoulder belts in side seating locations If you are not sure which type of vehicle belt system you have contact your vehicle dealer or manufacturer Ly Lap and Shoulder Belt with Locking Latch Plate 12 Boost
34. this criteria DO NOT use this car seat in this mode Depending on the age and size of your child your child may be able to use this car Seat in 5 Point Harness Mode 20 40 Ibs 28 40 inches 1 year and up Please refer to the instructions on the other side of this owner s manual Please read the entire side of this manual carefully before using the car seat in Booster Car Seat Mode Keep this manual under the clip on the back of the car seat for easy reference This child restraint system conforms to all applicable Federal M otor Vehicle Safety Standards FM VSS 213 and the Society of Automotive Engineers SAE J1819 for child restraint systems 5 Booster Car Seat Mode 30 80 Ibs IMPORTANT This restraint when used in Booster Car Seat Mode is not certified for aircraft use A booster car seat requires the use of a lap and shoulder belt system to restrain your child Aircraft are not equipped with lap and shoulder belt systems e DO NOT use the locking clip included when using this car seat in Booster Car Seat Mode FisherPrice recommends that child restraints be replaced after eight years to provide the best assurance that the child restraint is in reliable working condition well suited for use in constantly changing automobile interior designs and reasonably current in relation to Federal regulations W hen you replace your booster car seat for any reason make sure that it can no longer be used by another child b
35. ur Car Seat in a Vehicle I5 Test your installation of the car seat again this time by rocking the car seat forward and back ward You should NOT be able to pull the back of the car seat away from the vehicle seat more than one inch Note Regularly check to be sure your car seat installation is secure If the lap belt continues to loosen after testing your installation choose another vehicle seating location to install this car seat If there is no posi tion which will keep this car seat secured with a lap belt contact your vehicle manufacturer The vehicle manufacturer may be able to install a B T a vehicle belt system that will be able to restrain ns i your child properly in this car seat NEVER alter x your vehicle belt system yourself NINCORRECTS 20 40 ths 46 5 Point Harness Mode Securing Your Child After installing the car seat in your vehicle unfasten the chest clip 2 Press the button on the crotch strap and remove the shoulder straps HINT The metal and plastic parts of the car seat may become very hot when exposed to the sun W hen not in use cover the car seat with a blanket if it will be exposed to the sun for prolonged periods of time Before placing your child in the car seat remove the blanket and check to be sure the metal and plastic parts are not too hot 5 Point Harness Mode 20 40 Ibs Securing You
36. y as described in this manual Refer also to your vehicle owner s manual for specific information on your vehicle belt system and specific instructions on how to install a car seat in your vehicle 10 5 Point Harness Mode 20 40 Ibs What Kind of Vehicle Belt System Do You Have There are many different types of vehicle belt systems Some vehicle belt systems can never be used with this car seat in 5 Point Harness Mode Read your vehicle s owner s manual and check to determine which type of vehicle belt System or systems you have in your vehicle Many vehicles have more than one type of vehicle belt system For example you may find lap only belts in center seating locations and lap and shoulder belts in side seating locations If you are not sure which type of vehicle belt System you have contact your vehicle dealer or manufacturer The illustrations on page 12 show vehicle belt systems that can never be used with this car seat in 5 Point Harness Mode and page 13 shows vehicle belt Systems that are acceptable for use If you do not have a seating location with a usable vehicle belt system DO NOT use this car seat Your vehicle manufacturer may be able to install a vehicle belt system that will be able to restrain your child properly in this car seat NEVER alter your vehicle belt system yourself 11 5 Point Harness Mode 20 40 Ibs NEVER USE These Vehicle Belt Systems NEVER USE Door Mounted Lap and Shoulder Belt Exp
37. y disposing of it properly 6 Booster Car Seat Mode 30 80 Ibs Registering Your Car Seat Child restraints could be recalled for safety reasons You must register this restraint to be reached in a recall Send your name address the restraint s model number and manufacturing date located on the back side of the seat to Fisher Price Inc 636 Girard Avenue East Aurora N ew York 14052 or call 1 800 432 5437 For recall information call the U S Government s Auto Safety Hotline at 1 900 424 9393 202 366 0123 in the Washington D C area Consumer Information If you have any questions about proper use of your car seat or would like to order replacement parts please call Fisher Price Consumer Relations toll free at 1 800 432 KIDS between 8 AM and 6 PM EST Monday through Friday Hearing impaired consumers using TTY TDD equipment please call 1 800 382 7470 Or write to Fisher Price Consumer Relations 636 Girard Avenue East Aurora New York 14052 Booster Car Seat Mode 30 80 Ibs ADJUSTABLE HEADREST Squeeze the release button to raise or lower the headrest for your child s comfort _sHOULDER BELT PosMONER Attached to adjustable headrest to raise or lower the vehicle shoulder belt into the proper position to secure your child __wPseirrosmoner__ Groove in car seat shell to help position the lap portion of the vehicle lap and shoulder belt system on your child s lap not abdomen The
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