Dorel Juvenile Group 4358-3340A User's Manual
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1. Belt Positioning Booster Use Removing Seat BaSe iasicsccctssscctersdeusdsscceseasascncesssuacsodsocdcenssuseusenesess Harness Removal oseanen an Belt Positioning Booster Installation ssssssesssssesssessssssseressss 45 46 Reinstall Harness and Base Pad Removal for Cleaning Trouble Shooting nassi kinia AATni EEE EEES Replacement Order FOrin sssssesssssessssseesesseeseeseeseeseeseeees 4358 3340A Instrctions 11 15 04 9 18 AM 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 AAccording to accident statistics children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions ANever place a child rear facing in a seating position with an active frontal airbag AThis child restraint must always face the rear of the vehicle and be in the fully reclined poan when the child weighs between 5 35 bs and is less than one year old A Never place a child less than one year old forward facing ACheck vehicle instructions for more information about air bag child restraint use AMake sure the harness height is correct for your child s size AThe harness strap must be snug ANever take your child out of the child restraint or try to tend to your child s needs while the vehicle is2. J AO W ZOI EZ Ob 67 31 81 6 SAI OF OZ 2SN Bulde4 pPuemIo4 4358 3340A Instrctions 11 15 04 9 18 AM Page 39 With weakest hand at the belt path tilt and push the child restraint from side to side If the LATCH belts do not loosen your child restraint should be secure NOTE 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 After checking for hot seat and buckles place your child in the child restraint as described in the Securing Your Child in the Child Restraint section AWARNING Using this child restraint in any vehicle seat where the lap belt cannot be tightened securely and properly or where it can be loosened by pulling on it can result in serious injury or death Forward Facing Installation with 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 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 vehicle owner s manual for locations and more information continued o
3. and up through bag but without a back K el F slot on right side 3 A A seat refer to your vehicle f owner s manual h n one i eae 4 onto harness from back to VAN a Ze front 4 Thread the Do Not Use only the lap Os belt when using this seat K4 AS harness retainer 5 Do as a belt positioning 2 a lt P the same to the other booster without the 7 D always be adjusted snugly harness end Make sure internal harness adi across the child s chest the harness is not twisted NEVER place the shoulder belt under the AWARNING child s arms F SSS SS fa EL The shoulder belt must Push harness ends through upper slots in shell 6 h Failure to place buckle clip flush against Failure to follow these warnings can result shell can result in serious injury or death in serious injury or death to your child jury y Failure to reattach the harness correctly can result in serious injury or death continued on next page 4358 3340A Instrctions 11 15 04 9 18 AM Page 51 Pull harness through the 6 Ee aca Remove Seat Pad for Cleaning harness goes OVER the headrest adjustment bar Remove base and harness as described in the Belt Positioning Booster section From bottom of shell release the elastic straps at the bottom of seat and the large elastic straps on the side of seat Fit loops on harness ends onto the harness bracket AWARNING Failur
4. belt To thread LATCH belts Pull the seat pad off the front corners of shell LATCH adjuster can be on either side but belt should not be twisted Route entire LATCH belt through the upper slot in side of shell Reach under pad pull one LATCH hook between rear harness slot and buckle strap continued on next page W gt 16 8h 9E 61 34 91 E7 S41 SE S 2SN Buldey seay 4358 3340A Instrctions 11 15 04 9 18 AM Page 33 Rear Facing Installation with LATCH Install in Vehicle Push LATCH hook through the rear facing belt path slot Pull other end of LATCH hook under pad in front of crotch strap to the opposite side Do not place LATCH belt over child s legs Push LATCH hook through the other rear facing belt path slot Put seat pad back over corners of shell Completed threading of the LATCH system 30 31 Place child restraint rear facing in the back seat NOTE Tuck the top anchorage strap s hook under the child restraint 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 vehicle owner s manual for more information Push down firmly on the child restraint and pull up on the loop to tighten belt NOTE In some cases you may need to pull the pad off the front corner and expose the belt path Tighten belt through belt path slot Replace pad on corner
5. A make sure insert does not cover your infant s face in any way Remove the insert for older babies and toddlers To remove the insert unthread the harness from harness bracket see belt positioning booster section remove insert and rethread harness Reverse to replace insert Harness Covers optional Harness covers B 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 Removal is the same as for the infant insert adjusting levers in Move Securing Your Child in the Child headrest up or down to Restraint Puzzle Buckle Plates adjust Make sure headrest is locked into place NOTE Dependi del foll y Depending on your model follow the NOTE The highest unbuckling and buckling steps that matches your buckle Position harness straps over the child s shoulders Fit top buckle plate over bottom buckle plate The connection should be flat Hold latch plates together with one hand and buckle with the other Push latch plates into buckle until you hear a click Pull up on harness to make sure buckle is locked continued on next page 4358 3340A Instrctions 11 15 04 9 18 AM Page 19 Pull on h dj z reas aun o aen a Securing Your Child in the Child snugly Restraint Dual Buckle Plates NOTE A snug strap NOTE Depending on your model follow the should not allow any slack
6. A M to 6 PM EST M TH 7 A M to 4 30 PM EST FRI Telephone 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 Table of Contents Wanin GS issiccssscsssscssssececasesssosssossessesverscees Registration and Recall Warm Weather Use and Aircraft Installation 5 Know Your Vehicle sscscesssssscsasasnscivocsessnnsensenesssessesosesnsvenssroesseeveovees Child Restraint Features Choosing Restraint and Position Weight and Height Chart ssissssisssisisiasssssiossiessssisassssssssss ss Preparing the Child Restraint ssssssssssssisssssssrssisissssivosissisissssssiese Harness Headrest Height 00 0 cssesssssessesseeseeseeseeseeseees Securing Your Child in Child Restraint Puzzle Buckle Plates rossienssninnin aans Dual Buckle Plates vssscssssisssscecsisscosevescossssscssssesssescossssstvorsee Removing Child From Child Restraint Reclining the Child Restraint ssesssssssssesssseesssssseersessreeee Adjusting Arm rests ssssscsssssssssssssssssessesesseeseeseeseesnesesees is Choosing LATCH or Vehicle Belts sesesseessssessesesssseessssssseeeess Knowing Your Vehicle Belts seessssesesessssscoessssosessessessesssesee Locking Clip scarsie Rear Facing Use Rear Facing Installation Forward Facing Use Forward Facing Installation Vehicle Belt spressa Adjusting the Top Anchorage Tether Strap 40
7. If the buckle slides turn the buckle Refasten the vehicle lap belt The release button should face out after twisting so that it is easy to reach in an emergency 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 Automatic 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 automatic 3 If the lap belt continues to loosen the child restraint must be moved to another location in the vehicle A point belt Refer to the vehicles owner s manual A Twist vehicle seat belt and es locking clip will not correct this problem latch plate or buckle locking clip will not correct this problem see your Vehicle belt too short vehicle owner s manual 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 You must move the child restraint to another seating location A locking clip will A WARNING not fix this problem Failure to check and adjust the manual belt f as described above can result in serious See Locking Clips section injury or death 22 4358 3340A Instrctions 11 15 04 9 18 AM Page 27 Locking Clip W 16 8h 9 61 34 91 E7 Sq SE S 2SN Buldey seay NOTE The locking clip is located on the back
8. an rovided with this child restraint as specified in both the vehicle and child restraint manufacturer s instructions ADo not remove any of the warning labels or other labels on the child restraint APlacing you child in a hot child restraint may result in burns ARead instructions for other warnings Warm Weather Use To avoid your child being seriously burned take the following precautions l Park in the shade or where sun does not directly hit the child restraint 2 Cover the child restraint with a sheet or blanket when not in use 3 Check for hot seat and buckles before placing child in child restraint Registration and Recall Information Child restraints could be recalled for safety reasons You must register this restraint to be reached in a recall Send your name address and the restraint s model number and manufacturing date to Dorel Juvenile Group Inc PO Box 2609 Columbus IN 47202 2609 Attn Consumer Relations or visit www djgusa com or call 1 800 544 1108 For recall information call the U S Government s Auto Safety Hotline at 800 424 9393 202 366 0123 in the Washington D C area Aircraft Installation This restraint is certified for aircraft use only when used with the internal harness Do not use as a belt positioning seat because aircraft seats do not have shoulder belts Use on forward facing aircraft seats only and in a position where the lap belt can be tightened secu
9. moving Never leave child unattended A WARNING The vehicle or LATCH belt must stay tight at the belt path When you switch from one mode to the next review the sections of this instruction manual that apply to that mode If you don t your child could be injured or killed ADo not use a child restraint with damaged or missing parts ADo not use cut frayed or damaged harnesses ADo not lubricate buckles and fasteners ADo not substitute parts or try to modify the child restraint in any way ADo not use a child restraint that has been in a crash You must get a new child restraint AUse the child restraint only on vehicle seats that face forward Do not use on seats that face the sides or rear of the vehicle ACheck the vehicle or LATCH belt before each use Use only if the belt can be tightened properly and securely AThis child restraint should be securely belted in the vehicle even when not in use In a crash or sudden stop an unsecured child restraint could injure other occupants 4358 3340A Instrctions 11 15 04 9 18 AM Page 7 A WARNING ADo not use this child restraint if the midpoint of your child s head is above the top of the child restraint s headrest ADorel Juvenile Group does not recommend the use of any child restraint accessories except those recommended by DJG Never allow any child to play with this child restraint it is not a toy ASecure the top anchorage strap
10. 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 clip to hold the seat belt tight or move the child restraint to another seating location 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 lap belt is tight Grasp both vehicle belts together just behind the latch plate and unbuckle NOTE If the latch plate ends up behind the child restraint grasp the belts to the outside of the child restraint as close to the latch plate as possible Thread both portions of the vehicle belt onto the locking clip Rebuckle belt Lap belt portion should now be tight If not remove locking clip and repeat all steps Rear Facing Use Lap Belt Refer to the Weight and Height Chart to determine if your child should be in the rear facing position LATCH Belt AWARNING This child restraint must always face the rear of the vehicle and be in the full reclined position when the child weighs between 5 35 Ibs 2 3 16 kg and is less than one year old Never place a ch
11. 4358 3340A Instrctions 11 15 04 9 18 AM Page 1 Replacement Parts List NOTE If requested color is not available similar color will be substituted Part Cost Quantity Total Cost Crotch Strap Buckle 4 99 X Harness Strap 2 00 X Full Wrap 42 00 X 5 point Pad Harness Retainer 1 50 X Locking Clip 2 50 X Tether Kit 9 99 X Latch Kit 24 99 X Instructions 0 00 X Merchandise Total Shipping and handling Up to 25 00 5 95 100 01 to 150 00 10 95 25 01 to 50 00 6 95 150 01 to 200 00 11 95 50 01 to 75 00 8 95 200 01 and up 13 95 75 01 to 100 00 9 95 Outside Continental USA 10 00 Sales Tax Indiana California Arkansas and Massachusetts residents add applicable sales tax Grand Total No shipping and handling on instructions for quantities under 6 Add 50 for each instruction over 6 then add applicable shipping and handling Fill Out For Credit Card OU Visa U Mastercard Card Exp Date Cardholder s Name Card Number Signature Alpha Omega Elite Deluxe 3 In 1 OLS ETET www djgusa com This child restraint is designed for use by children whose Weight 5 100 pounds 2 3 46 kg Height 19 52 inches 48 132 cm Read all instructions 3 nO Nam ON I NIE this child restraint KEEP INSTRUCTIONS FO
12. R FUTURE USE Failure to follow the warnings on the labels and in the instruction manual can result in the death or serious injury of your child Para recibir las instrucciones en espa ol llame al 1 800 544 1108 o solicitarse por escrito al direcci n por arriba 4358 3340A Instrctions 11 15 04 9 18 AM Page 3 Before You Begin Thank you for choosing this car seat referred to throughout this manual as a child restraint The DJG family is committed to creating a child restraint with the most comfort and convenience available today Remember parents are a child s first teachers and examples If you always buckle your seat belt your child will think it is the natural thing to do Make it a firm rule that the vehicle does not go until everyone is buckled up Make no exceptions No one can predict if use of a child restraint will prevent injury or death in a particular crash However combined with careful driving proper use of a child restraint can lower a child s risk of injury or death in most crashes Your child s safety is worth the time it will take to read and follow these instructions After reading if you still have questions or have any problems with this child restraint please contact our Consumer Relations Department at Dorel Juvenile Group Inc Website www djgusa com Fax 1 800 207 8182 Mailing Address Dorel Juvenile Group Inc PO Box 2609 Columbus IN 47202 2609 1 800 544 1108 7
13. ce BOTH shoulder and lap belt across child s thighs Lock buckle From the front pull buckle free from shell and pad Lock latch plates into buckle for future use w o T 45 fe a E 0 5 oa Ww e eo nn o oO 5 12 a I o fom a einer E A oO amp N ne ul a N et I w N o 3 lt oO 5 x lt oO D eo S v oa Y 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 44 45 continued on next page 4358 3340A Instrctions 11 15 04 9 18 AM Page 49 Secure the shoulder belt through one of the Reinstall Harness and Base O F c ew p E IA notches in the shoulder belt guide The belt should cross the base of the child s neck and across the chest not the face or neck Pull up on the shoulder belt to tighten Reinstall Harness Fit the buckle strap down through the slot in the seat ee i ori Make sure buckle faces Check periodically to ensure your child has not moved out of position and loosened the shoulder belt J A 2 L Lp out and buckle clip is flush a OH J z against bottom of shell 5 Thread the harness down WARNING 6 through slot on left side of shell 1 across bottom of For vehicles with an air K i seat 2
14. continued on next page W 16 8r 9 61 31 91 E7 Sq SE S 2SN Buldey ey 4358 3340A Instrctions 11 15 04 9 18 AM Page 35 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 Some play from front to back or about an inch from side to side is acceptable If the child restraint does not remain tight do not use the child restraint in this seating location with this LATCH system Forward Facing Use After checking for hot seat and buckles place infant in child restraint See Securing your child in the child restraint section To remove LATCH Remove child from child restraint Press down firmly on adjuster side of child restraint and press release button to release tension Unhook LATCH from bar by squeezing spring lever and twist hook AWARNING Loose LATCH hooks could cause serious injury or death IWAN NTN Cer Using this child restraint in any vehicle seat where the lap or LATCH belts cannot be tightened securely and properly or where it can be loosened by pulling on it can result in serious injury or death Using this child restraint in any vehicle seat where the LATCH belts cannot be tightened securely and properly or where it can be loosened by pulling on it can result in serious injury or death For vehicles with an air bag but without a bac
15. d position only See weight and height chart Height Chart to make Most vehicles made after 9 1 99 already have the anchor N sure your child is at the hardware for a top anchorage strap Refer to your proper weight and owner s manual or call your dealer height to use the belt Storage of Top Anchorage Strap pseu Booi Rear facing position Place top anchorage strap over the back of the child restraint with the anchor hook secured under the base or child restraint Belt Positioning Booster position Place top anchorage strap behind the seat with the anchor hook under the seat To Attach Top Do not use LATCH Anchorage Strap when using the Belt Attach hook to anchor in Positioning Booster vehicle You MUST fasten the LATCH belt hooks together behind seat gt To Adjust Top When your child is over Pull loose SY Anchorage Strap 40 Ibs 18 kg or 40 end to i To tighten Put knee in 102 cm and over year child restraint and push old you must remove the down Pull on free end harness and the base and of top anchorage strap use this seat as a belt positioning booster aBe jo seat 49A WI ZEL EZ TS 67 31 9p 1 SAI 001 0 2SN 483SCOg BulUOIISOg 319g To loosen Lift up on top anchorage lock and push lock toward top anchorage hook Loose LATCH hooks can result in injury or death 4358 3340A Instrctions 11 15 04 9 18 AM Page 45 Removal of Seat Base Removal of Harness Base must be rem
16. d 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 allow limitations as to how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may 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 obligation or liability in connection with this product PLEASE COMPLETE AND MAIL THE PRE ADDRESSED OWNER REGISTRATION CARD WITHIN 30 DAYS OF PURCHASE TO EXPEDITE WARRANTY CLAIMS AND TO VERIFY THE ORIGINAL DATE OF PURCHASE 52 Replacement Parts Order Form Complete the form below Your model number with color code and manufacturer date code MUST be included on the form to ensure proper replacement parts Your model number with color code and the date code can be found on a sticker on the side of child restraint Payment in U S dollars must accompany your order Choose parts needed from the list on the next page Return the form with payment to Dorel Juvenile Group Inc Consumer Relations Department P O Box 2609 Columbus IN 47202 2609 Fax orders to 800 207 8182 Please make money orders payable to Dorel Juvenile Group Inc Fill in the area be
17. e to place harness over the metal bar A of the harness headrest adjuster in back can result in serious injury or death Acuides Reinstall Base Remove bar from base Line up shell with base Begin with the rounded end push bar completely through hole starting on the right side A until it locks in place Refer to Removal of Seat Base Adjust backrest to lowest position Remove both lower harness guides A in bottom of seat under recline stand Push harness guide lip toward outside of shell with one hand while pulling harness guide from the front with the other 48 4358 3340A Instrctions 11 15 04 9 18 AM Page 53 Pull pad off the top of seat and off of headrest Pull pad out from under buckle cover and work it off the shell Slip off armrest pads From the back use a screwdriver to press in on lip of upper harness guides and pop guides through the front Pull cover off headrest Clean with warm sudsy water rinse clean and air dry Do not use bleach or use other harsh cleaners Replace seat pad by reversing order put pad on headrest and replace upper harness guides Starting from bottom of child restraint slip pad on shell tuck in pad around harness adjuster and over upper belt guides Make sure pad is under headrest and replace lower harness guides Rethread harness see belt positioning booster section 50 Trouble Shooting v If your child restrain
18. he lap shoulder belt combination There are some vehicle belts that will not work with a child restraint or will require special attention See next page for specific instructions 4358 3340A Instrctions 11 15 04 9 18 AM Page 25 Knowing Your Vehicle Belts Not all 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 Manual Belts Manual lap belts are common in the center rear seat and can allow 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 should be secure 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 lap belt let it return part way then pull on it again If it moves freely it is an ELR belt and the child restraint could work loose during normal driving Refer to your vehicle owner s manual If loosening does occur do the following If the latch ELR shoulder belts either require a locking clip or plate slides on the belt turn cannot be used with any child restraint Note You may use an ELR lap and shoulder belt when using this seat as belt positioning booster no locking clip is required the latch plate over
19. ild rear facing in a seating position with an active frontal airbag 4358 3340A Instrctions 11 15 04 9 18 AM Page 29 Rear Facing Installation Rear Facing Installation with After deciding whether to use your Vehicle Belts or Vehicle Belt LATCH be sure to read the warnings below as they Place child restraint rear pertain to both systems l Co facing in the back seat ED With child restraint in the J most reclined position SS make sure level lines on Yi shoulder belt guide are Aw level with ground Adjust child restraint if needed A NOTE Tuck top anchorage strap and hook under the base or child restraint Thread the vehicle lap or lap shoulder belt combination through the rear facing belt slot You may need to remove the base for narrow vehicle seats or airline use See Removing Base in Belt Positioning Booster section To use the child restraint rear facing without base make sure recline stand is folded under seat NOTE Do not use the top anchorage strap in the rear facing position The top anchorage strap and hook should be placed under the child restraint When LATCH is not available fasten belt hooks together behind the child restraint as shown me AWARNING Thread vehicle seat belt A loose top anchorage tether strap can under pad in front of i result in serious injury or death crotch strap to the Loose LATCH hooks can result i
20. k seat refer to your vehicle owners manual 4358 3340A Instrctions 11 15 04 9 18 AM Page 37 Forward Facing Installation Forward Facing Installation with Vehicle Belts After deciding whether to use your Vehicle Belts or LATCH be sure to read the warnings below as they pertain to both systems You may need to remove the base for narrow vehicle seats or airline use See Removing Base in Belt Positioning Booster section NOTE To install the child restraint without the base rotate recline stand down and out then push up to lock When 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 34 Face child restraint forward in the vehicle seat either in the reclined or upright position 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 tighten For a manual belt refer to Knowing your Vehicle Belt section Connect top anchorage strap to the anchor bracket To Adjust and other top anchorage strap information See Adjusting Top Anchorage Strap section NOTE If your vehicle does not have an anchor bracket tuck the to anchorage strap an hook under the base or child restraint 35 continue on next page ade jo 4eak
21. low 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 Name 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
22. n injury or opposite side Buckle death lt lt vehicle belt Do not place vehicle belt over child s legs continued on next page W 16 8h 9 61 34 91 E 7 Sq SE S 2SN BuldeY ey 4358 3340A Instrctions 11 15 04 9 18 AM Page 31 manual belt refer to f Knowing your Vehicle Belt section Pull up on Do not use the LATCH 4 RW a ieee eine Rear Facing Installation with CNG A on bet to tighten For a LATCH Install LATCH Belt Yee M Z NIT shoulder strap to remove any slack NOTE In some cases you may need to pull the pad off the front corner and expose the belt path Tighten belt through belt path slot Replace pad on corner With weakest hand at belt path tilt and push the child restraint forward and back and from side to side If the seat belts do not loosen your child restraint should be secure NOTE 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 After checking for hot seat and buckles secure child as described in Securing Your Child in the Child Restraint section WARNING Using the child restraint in any vehicle seat where the lap belt cannot be tightened securely and properly or where it can be loosened by pulling on it can result in serious injury or death system along with the adult lap or lap shoulder
23. n next page ade yo 4eak J AO WO ZOI EZ Ob 67 31 81 6 SAI OF OZ 2SN Bulde4 PueMIo4 4358 3340A Instrctions 11 15 04 9 18 AM Page 41 Place one knee in the child restraint and push down firmly while pulling up on the loop to tighten belt Connect top anchorage strap to the anchor bracket To Adjust see section on Adjusting Top Anchorage Strap With weakest hand at belt path tilt and push the child restraint forward and back and side to side If the seat belts do not loosen your child restraint should be secure NOTE Some play from front to back or an inch or two from side to side is acceptable If the child restraint does not remain tight do not use the child restraint in this seating location with this LATCH system After checking for hot seat and buckles place child in child restraint See Securing Your Child in the Child Restraint section To remove LATCH Remove child from child restraint Press down firmly on adjuster side of child restraint and press release button to release from bar by squeezing spring lever and twist hook tension Unhook LATCH 3 A WARNING LATCH hooks MUST be securely fastened Failure to do this can result in injury or death 38 39 4358 3340A Instrctions 11 15 04 9 18 AM Page 43 Adjusting the Top Anchorage Strap The top anchorage strap is used for the forward facing Refer to the Weight an
24. oved for use as Harness must be removed for use as a Belt Positioning Booster Belt Positioning Booster Move seat to fully reclined position Push down on tab on right side of base A From the other side push on bar B and pull the bar completely out From the back of the seat unfasten harness from harness bracket YI WAS A Store the bracket by inserting into hole in back of shell We Pull on recline lever and lift shell off base Store OOS b b fi f t i ATEON ar in base for future use ATMS ry A Pull harness through the slots from the front Unthread harness from the harness retainer w o T 0 je 2 oy 0 oa w 0 fe n er e a 3 Cc wn Ww 2 T 2 oO o a i A ao ry YS N ne u Ls N ww 1 ww N a 3 lt oO ing gt lt oO v 0 AS wv 0a Unthread harness from agms the buckle plates E4 Pull harness out of shell 42 4358 3340A Instrctions 11 15 04 9 18 AM Page 47 From bottom of seat E locate buckle s metal clip Belt P ositioning Booster Installation Rotate recline stand down then push up firmly until it locks in place Place booster seat against the back of the vehicle seat Tuck the top anchorage strap hook under the recline stand Have child sit in seat with his back and bottom fully in the seat Insert metal clip up through the shell and pad Pla
25. rely This child restraint is installed in an aircraft seat the same way 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 5 4358 3340A Instrctions 11 15 04 9 18 AM Page 9 Understanding Your Vehicle Your vehicle s features may be considerably different than those pictured here Consult your vehicle owner s manual to help identify your 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 manual for all air bag locations E Seat Bight Where seat cushions meet Headrest Harness Adjusting Levers Pillow Adjustable Head Rest Infant Insert Harness Covers gt Harness Retainer 4358 3340A Instrctions 11 15 04 9 18 AM Page 11 Child Restraint Parts Buckle Plate Buckle Harness Release Lever Recline Lever Harness Adjustment Strap Removable Base Shoulder Belt Guide Top Anchorage Tether Strap amp Hook Locking Clip behind harness Splitter Plate Instructions LATCH Belt may be between pad and shell Cup Holder T Folding Armrests 4358 3340A Instrctions 11 15 04 9 18 AM Page 13 Choosing Restraint and Posi
26. sult in serious injury or eath 4358 3340A Instrctions 11 15 04 9 18 AM Page 55 Dorel Juvenile Group Inc DJG warrants this product to the original retail purchaser as follows This product is warranted against defective materials or workmanship for seven years from the date of original purchase An original receipt is required to validate your warranty DJG will at its option provide replacement parts or replace this product DJG reserves the right to substitute if the part or model has been discontinued To make a claim under this warranty you may contact us at www djgusa com fax us at 1 800 207 8182 24 hours a day write to DJG Consumer Relations Department P O Box 2609 Columbus IN 47202 2609 or call 1 800 544 1108 from 7 00 a m to 6 00 p m EST Monday through Thursday and from 7 00 a m to 4 30 p m on Friday Proof of purchase is required and shipping charges are the responsibility of the consumer Warranty Limitations This warranty does not include damages which arise from misuse or abuse of this product Limitation of Damages The warranty and remedies as set forth are exclusive and in lieu of all others oral or written expressed or implied In no event will DJG or the dealer selling this product be liable to you for any damages including incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use this product Limitation of warranties and other warranty terms and state law rights Any implie
27. t is not held securely by the belt Press down firmly on the child restraint and remove all the slack in the belt Make sure the belt buckle is not up against the child restraint where the belt cannot be tightened Review Locking Clip section and Top Anchorage Strap Section If you cannot secure the child restraint tightly move it to another seating location v 2 If the child restraint buckle or harness adjustment lever sticks or you cannot get the straps tight enough around child DO NOT LUBRICATE Check around lever and retractor for dropped food sticky spilled drinks dirt leaves etc Clean with warm water and or remove object with tweezers If you cannot get the harness to adjust and remain tight with the buckle securely locked do not use the child restraint v 3 If your harness twists or ropes Straighten the harness each time you put your child in the seat to help prevent twisting Lock the buckle and tighten harness and it will be ready for next use v 4 If your infant sits too upright in the rear facing position If your vehicle seat slopes so much that your infant is sitting upright you may place a rolled towel under the front of the child restraint so that the level line on the shoulder belt guide is level horizontal Check often to be sure padding is still in place and the vehicle belt is tight AWARNING Using padding that tilts the base of the child restraint farther back than the level to Seona line can re
28. th Press on release button and pull apart For either style A or B press red button on buckle to release the buckle plates Push down on harness release button while pulling up on harness straps above the latch plates to loosen Remove child This child restraint has 3 recline positions when used with the base Upright and Semi reclined forward facing only and Reclined Rear facing Must be fully reclined Forward Facing Semi reclined or upright To fully recline pull out on handle and push top of child restraint back For upright position pull out on handle and pull child restraint up To rotate armrests up or down pull out on arm and rotate Make sure armrests lock into place 4358 3340A Instrctions 11 15 04 9 18 AM Page 23 Reclining the Child Restraint Choosing LATCH or Vehicle Belts The LATCH System f Anchor bars Vehicle Belts tS QS LATCH means Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren Not all vehicles manufactured before September 2002 were equipped with LATCH The LATCH system allows 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 t
29. the buckle plates Place harness over sides of child restraint Preparing Child Restraint to Fit Your Child You MUST make these adjustments with your child Place the child s bottom and back flat against the child restraint This will increase comfort and allow the harness to properly tighten Determine which of the three available buckle slots is both comfortable and snug Refer to Removal of Harness and Removal of Base to adjust buckle Rear Facing Position Harness guide must be even with or just below the shoulders Harness Guide If the harness is above the child s shoulders with the headrest in the lowest position do not use this child restraint Use an infant child restraint instead Forward Facing Position Harness guide must be even with or just above the shoulders If the harness is below the child s shoulders with the headrest in the 4th highest position the child weighs at least 30 Ibs 14 kg and is over year old convert the seat to a belt positioning booster Refer to weight and height chart 13 continued on next page 4358 3340A Instrctions 11 15 04 9 18 AM Page 17 Rotate headrest harness position is for belt ane plates positioning use only a _ int Make sure metal bar ie Y AT A is locked into WAS AJ position Failure to ATR do this can result in serious injury or death Infant Insert optional When using insert
30. tion Weight and Height Chart Your child s height weight and age determine how your Height child restraint should be placed in the vehicle and which restraint should be used See chart on next page Rear Facing using 5 point harness Child and child restraint face the back of the vehicle and are placed in the back seat o oa 3 R Forward Facing using 5 point harness Child and child restraint face the front of the vehicle and are placed in the back seat Rear Facing Less than year old AND 5 35 Ibs 2 3 16 kg Belt positioning AND 19 36 tall 48 91 cm booster using vehicle Forward Facing pe et ala Over year old AND 20 40 Ibs 9 18 kg AND Child and child restraint 29 40 tall 73 102 cm face the front of the _ Belt Positioning Booster vehicle and are placed in Over year old AND 30 100 Ibs 14 46 kg AND the back seat 5 point 29 52 73 132 cm Harness and Base are removed 4358 3340A Instrctions 11 15 04 9 18 AM Page 15 before you install the child restraint in the vehicle Make sure LATCH belt packaging is pulled free of child restraint shell Loosen harness by pushing down on the harness release lever while pulling out on harness Press on harness retainer release button and pull apart For either style A or B press red button on buckle to release
31. unbuckling and buckling steps that matches your buckle It lies in a relatively plates straight line without sagging It does not press he child s flesh h 3 on the child s flesh or pus we 7 2d Y gt the child s body into an A i D AS unnatural position emg Position harness straps over the child s shoulders piy Snap the harness retainer together Push each buckle plate into buckle until you hear a click Remember to always pull up on harness straps to make sure buckle is locked tightly Position the harness retainer at mid chest even with arm pits away from the child s neck Pull on harness adjustment strap to tighten harness snugly 3 Po Ned OY tam PIVA Z H NOTE A snug strap should not allow any slack It lies in a relatively S ET straight line without WARNING Sra sagging It does not press on the child s flesh or push Failure to fasten and tighten the harness R the child s body into an system correctly and snugly can result in L unnatural position serious injury or death O 4358 3340A Instrctions 11 15 04 9 18 AM Page 21 Snap the harness retainer together Position the harness retainer at mid chest even with arm pits away from the child s neck oar a AEN ia y lay A WARNING Failure to fasten and tighten the harness system correctly and snugly can result in serious injury or dea
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