Combi 8045 User's Manual
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1. Combi Designed by Parents for Parents Keep this instruction manual for future use Store inside pouch located on back of seat pad 2007 Combi USA Inc 8040B 0707 Combi USA Inc 1962 Hwy 160 West Suite 100 Fort Mill SC 29708 8027 For technical questions call 1 800 992 6624 Se Habla Espanol 1 803 548 6633 e Fax 1 803 548 3663 8 30 a m 5 00 p m Eastern Time Monday Friday e www combi intl com Combf setect Instruction Manual Combi Connection Infant Car Seat 72 bs or less 10 kg 0 menos A WARNING A Correct installation and use can be a matter of Life or Death Read and understand these instructions before using this car seat e Certified for use in motor vehicles and aircraft Para instrucciones en Espa ol e Meets or exceeds all applicable Combi Connection llamar al 1 800 992 6624 requirements of Federal Motor 8040 and 8045 Series or log onto www combi intl com Vehicle Safety Standard 213 1 Section 1 Warnings A WARNING amp __ DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur Failure to follow these instructions and car seat labels can result in injury or death to a child from striking the vehicle s interior during a sudden stop or crash Use only in a rear facing position when using this infant car seat in a vehicle Serious crippling injury or death can result if infant faces front of vehicle Use only with children who weigh 22 pounds 10 kg or less and whose height is 292. Adjuster adjuster over Release Repeat for opposite side Lower Button Anchor amp Check that the belts are not twisted Belt 23 Place base rear facing in the vehicle seat location selected with blue lap belt guides toward vehicle seat back and centered between the vehicle lower anchors fig d Attach car seat to base Adjust recline using recline indicator on the side of the car seat Line of recline indicator MUST be in green striped zone fig e If line is not in green striped zone adjust base using recline foot see Base Adjustment section and recheck recline of car seat Repeat until recline indicator is in green striped zone If base can not be adjusted to locate the line in the green striped zone 1 If necessary place tightly rolled towel pool noodle or firm object under recline foot to level car seat 2 Try a different seating position 3 Do not use this infant car seat NOTE Vehicle must be parked on horizontal surface during this installation Green Remove car seat from base Striped Zone Recline Connect lower anchor connectors to vehicle lower anchors With hook on connector opening facing down C position the opening of the connector over the vehicle lower anchorage Push down and then pull out on the connector to lock it onto the vehicle anchorage fig f You should hear a Click Pull on connector to be sure it is locked onto the anchorage Repeat for connector
3. Harness Adjuster press harness adjuster lever and pull harness straps Adjuster Cover out Strap Ie e If the harness cannot be adjusted to propady fit fig a child see Changing Harness Length And Use Position section Chest Clip Operation e To open Press tabs and pull apart fig b e To close Snap halves together Make sure chest clip is locked by pulling out Shoulder Strap Covers Either Folding or Tube style covers are provided Folding Style Covers Open folded shoulder strap cover place over shoulder belt above chest clip with folded side toward child and close shoulder belt cover fig c Tube Style Covers Unhook harness and pull out through seat back see Changing Shoulder Harness Slot Position section Slide shoulder belt up through strap cover rethread harness straps through seat back and re attach harness to metal harness plate Changing Use Position and Harness Length AWARNINGA e Shoulder belts MUST be through belt slots in infant insert e Shoulder harness MUST snugly adjust around infant e Shoulder harness straps MUST be through slots at or just below shoulders Shoulder Each shoulder harness strap has two harness adjustment loops ae and to adjust harness fit as the infant grows 38 oops fig a Changing Shoulder Harness Length i 2 From front of car seat unsnap harness adjuster strap from PA A front of car seat p
4. a To Adjust Recline Pull out on recline adjustment handle and lower or Adjustment oP raise recline foot to desired position fig a Handle Release recline adjustment handle to lock recline foot in position 42 fig a 43 Mommy s Lap Infant Insert AWARNINGA e To prevent ejection Shoulder belts MUST be through belt slots in infant insert For proper harness fit infant insert MUST be used for small infants e Discontinue use of the infant insert when Harness is through top shoulder belt slots on car seat Shoulder belts become too short to fit infant To Assemble Infant Insert 1 Unhook harness straps see Changing Shoulder Harness Slot Position steps 1 4 2 Unbuckle harness and chest clip 3 Place infant insert in car seat 4 Thread shoulder harness belts and crotch belt with buckle up through slots in infant insert rethread harness straps through infant insert and lower harness strap slots of seat back 5 From back of car seat route shoulder straps between plastic seat and metal rod then re attach harness adjustment loops to metal harness plate see Changing Shoulder Harness Slot Position section 6 Route strap at top of infant insert over top of seat back and snap to seat pad Infant Insert Reverse above steps to remove infant insert Head Pillow Use of head pillow is not required lt To Attach P i Infant Inser 4 N 1 Thread strap on head pil
5. alerts vehicle owners that according to accident statistics children up to age 12 are safer when properly restrained in rear seating positions rather than front seating positions Refer to vehicle owner s manual for car seat installation DO NOT place rear facing child seat gt instructi fi Kice on front seat with air bag DEATH OR s Instrucuons tor your vehicle SERIOUS INJURY can occur S Use car seat in a rear vehicle seat location whenever The back seat is the safest place for JJ possible children 12 and under Z 2 NO coloque el asiento infantil para el autom vil orientado hacia 2 Never put a car seat in a front seat location unless atr s en el asiento delantero del veh culo que tenga una bolsa O 7 7 neum tica de s ridad El ni o podr a MORIR O SUFRIR recommended by vehicle owner S manual LESIONES GRAVES El asiento trecero es el lugar mas seguro gt para los nifios de 12 afios o menores peer eee DO NOT use this car seat in a vehicle front seat location with an air bag For vehicles with air bags always follow child restraint installation information provided in vehicle owner s manual DO NOT use car seat on vehicle seats which face the side fig a or face the rear fig b of the vehicle 14 fig a fig b 15 Options For Securing A Car Seat This infant car seat can be secured to a vehicle using the LATCH system or a vehicle seat belt 1 LATCH System LATCH stands for Lower A
6. Limits This infant car seat is designed for rear facing use only Use this car seat for infants whose Weight is 22 pounds 10 kg or less and Height is 29 inches 74 cm or less Infants With Special Needs A preterm infant or low birth weight infant may be at special risk traveling reclined in a vehicle or aircraft According to the American Academy of Pediatrics these infants may be at increased risk of suffering breathing or other difficulties if improperly reclined or positioned in a car seat Have your physician or hospital staff evaluate your infant in this car seat before you and your infant leave the hospital If your infant is not able to travel in a reclined position DO NOT use this car seat Use a car bed for your infant 8 9 Section 6 Securing Infant In Car Seat AWARNING amp __ DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur e Keep harness straps snug and positioned on shoulders and thighs Infant MUST be secured by harness system at all times when infant seat is used in vehicle or outside of vehicle For proper harness fit Infant insert must be used with small infants Shoulder belts MUST be through shoulder belt slots in infant insert Discontinue use of the infant insert when Harness is through top shoulder belt slots of car seat Shoulder belts become too short to fit infant Child must be dressed in clothing with arms and legs that will not interfere with buckling snugly adjusting or positioning h
7. While holding vehicle seat belts to together at latch plate fig a unbuckle belt Slide vehicle belt out of vehicle lap belt guide on the side of the seat or base which the buckle is on Slide locking clip onto vehicle seat belts approximately 1 2 inch 1 cm away from latch plate fig b Slide vehicle belt back into vehicle lap belt guide Check to be sure vehicle lap belt is still correctly routed throughout entire belt path Re buckle vehicle seat belt Test installation to see if car seat or base is secure If not secure additional vehicle seat belt tightening may be necessary e Unbuckle vehicle seat belt e Hold vehicle seat belts together and remove locking clip e Shorten length of vehicle lap belt portion slightly by pulling vehicle lap belt through latch plate Re attach locking clip Buckle vehicle seat belt HINT Press car seat or base down into vehicle seat cushion to help buckle vehicle seat belt Test installation to see if car seat or base is secure if not secure repeat above steps until car seat is secure 52 fig b 0 0 GOO 6 53 Section 13 Additional Information Certification Warm Weather This child restraint system conforms to all applicable Car seat parts can get very hot in the sun or Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards for use in warm weather motor vehicles and aircraft To avoid burns always check before putting 5 child in car seat Aircraft Use This restraint is Certified
8. and lift car seat from base fig a Verify that there are no objects on top of base or between base and infant car seat that will prevent proper latching of car seat Verify lower anchor belt is routed or stored properly With child facing the rear of the vehicle lower car seat into base and push down on car seat to lock car seat into base fig b Test to be sure car seat is locked in base Lift on car seat at top of seat back Q fig c and at child s feet Carry handle should be kept in the carry position see Carry Handle Operation section Adjust recline using recline indicator on the side of car seat Line on recline indicator MUST be in green striped zone fig d If line is not in green striped zone adjust base using the recline foot see Base Adjustment section and recheck recline of car seat Repeat until recline indicator is in green striped zone If base can not be adjusted to locate the line in the green striped zone 1 Try a different seating position Striped 2 Do not use this infant car seat Zone NOTE Vehicle must be parked on flat level surface during this installation Line ingicatar Verify that LATCH belt or vehicle seat belt is still tightly adjusted around base 20 21 Securing Base With LATCH System AWARNING amp __ DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur e Only use the car seat LATCH System in vehicle seating locations recommended by the vehicle manufacturer for use wi
9. for Use in Motor Vehicle Seat Protection Vehicles and Aircraft see label on car seat Protect vehicle seat Use a thin car seat mat thin Contact airline about their policy on use of child towel or thin blanket under and behind car seat restraints on the Aircraft g Use this car seat only on forward facing aircraft seats Car Seat Useful Life y 9 i DO NOT use after 7 years from date of Install car seat on aircraft the same way it is manufacture on label installed in a vehicle Instruction Manual Storage Store instruction manual inside pouch located on back of seat pad Section 14 Care and Cleaning Cleaning Seat Pad and Infant Insert Cleaning Harness and Crotch Straps To Remove Seat Pad and Infant Insert Surface wash only with mild soap and damp cloth 1 Remove shoulder harness If harness straps are frayed or heavily soiled they 2 Unsnap top of infant insert and remove MUST be replaced 3 Pull down on corners of pad behind handle Cleaning Shell adjustment buttons to remove pins from slots 4 Pull pad off top of car seat back 5 Pull bottom of pad gently away from car seat bottom pulling out tabs under corners To Launder Seat Pad and Infant Insert 1 Machine wash separately in cold water delicate Cleaning Buckle cycle no bleach and drip dry Rinse buckle with warm water DO NOT use To Reassemble Seat Pad and Infant Insert household detergents Never lubricate buckle Reverse above steps for replacing seat pad
10. inches 74 cm or less Discontinue use when infant s weight exceeds 22 pounds 10 kg DO NOT use this car seat in a vehicle front seat location with an air bag Child s head and back may be seriously injured when an inflating air bag hits back of car seat Snugly adjust harness provided with the car seat around child Infant MUST be secured by harness system at all times when infant seat is used in vehicle or outside of vehicle For proper harness fit Infant insert must be used with small infants Shoulder belts MUST be through shoulder belt slots in infant insert Discontinue use of the infant insert when shoulder harness straps belts are through top slots of car seat or shoulder belts become too short to fit infant Secure this child restraint with the vehicle s LATCH System if available or with a vehicle seat belt as shown in this manual LATCH System or vehicle seat belt MUST stay tightly adjusted around car seat at all times Secure this child restraint to the vehicle even when not occupied Unsecured items may injure occupants in a crash DO NOT allow any re use of this car seat after a crash unless crash and car seat meet ALL conditions in Re use After A Crash section of this manual DO NOT use infant car seat if it is damaged missing instructions or missing parts Register your child restraint with the manufacturer 3 Section 2 Table of Contents Section 1 WarningS ccccccccccesecessescese
11. on opposite side Tighten lower anchorage belt to secure the base Press down in center of base to depress the vehicle cushion and pull free end of lower anchor belt to tighten belt around base fig g Check for secure installation Pull base front to back and left to right to check for secure installation fig h LATCH belt MUST stay tight If LATCH belt does not stay tight or base can not be securely installed try a different LATCH location or use the vehicle s seat belt to secure the base 24 25 Attach car seat to base 14 Recheck recline of car seat Adjust if necessary see step 8 Removal Of Base Installed With LATCH Loosen lower anchor belt While pressing down in center of base to reduce tension on lower anchorage belt push adjuster release button and loosen belt 2 Press and hold the connector retainer spring Push connector in then rotate connector and pull out to unhook from the X vehicle anchorage fig a If the connector can t be rotated push in and lift the No 5 connector to unhook from the vehicle anchorage Repeat to remove connector on opposite side fig a Storage Of Lower Anchorage Belt And Lower Anchor Connectors When not using the LATCH System store the anchor belt adjuster and lower anchor em connectors by placing the connectors over the pins inside base and folding belts into the recessed areas of the base fig a Pins Belts and lower ancho
12. pool noodle under end of car seat contacting vehicle seat back If car seat can not be adjusted to locate the line in the green striped zone 1 Try a different seating position 2 Do not use this infant car seat NOTE Vehicle must be parked on horizontal surface during this installation 32 33 Check for secure installation Pull front to back and left to right to check for secure installation fig d Vehicle lap belt MUST stay tight If vehicle lap belt does not stay tight see Installation with Lap Shoulder Belts below Recheck car seat recline Verify line is in green striped zone of recline indicator Carry handle should be kept in the carry position see Carry Handle Operation section Installation with Lap And Shoulder Belts e When using vehicle lap and shoulder belts shoulder belt may D _ Shoulder be used for additional support Place shoulder belt around Belt Guide back of Combi Connection fig e and through the vehicle D 4 shoulder belt guide on back of car seat shell fig f If shoulder belt is too short to go around back of Combi Connection position shoulder belt against vehicle seat back fig g Do not route shoulder belt through lap belt guides on either side of car seat e Lap shoulder belt with free sliding latch plate Pull out on latch plate fig h If belt slides freely through latch plate a locking clip must be used as descr
13. this installation Recline Indicator B Remove car seat from base 28 Sa 29 Q Position vehicle lap belt on vehicle seat g Center Section a Extend vehicle lap belt all the out the way out and buckle vehicle belt Of Lap Belt b Place center section of lap belt flat on vehicle seat as shown in fig c Check that vehicle lap belt is not twisted and lays flat across seat T ae E Route vehicle lap belt through base N _ a Center base on the center section of lap belt fig c b On side of base lift lap belt up and hook over blue belt guide placing lap belt into belt slot on blue belt guide fig d Check that lap belt is not twisted c Repeat step b for opposite side of base NOTE When installing with a lap and shoulder belt route only the lap belt through the base DO NOT route the shoulder belt through base 8 Tighten vehicle belt to secure the base Press down in center of base to depress the vehicle cushion while tightening vehicle belt fig e amp f When using a vehicle lap and shoulder belt after tightening lap portion of the belt place shoulder belt into slot in corner of base and allow shoulder belt to rest against vehicle seat back fig g Check for secure installation Pull base front to back and fig f Lap and left to right to check for secure installation fig h Vehicle Shoulder Belt lap belt MUST stay tight 10 If the vehicle lap belt does not sta
14. use with lower slots on seat back only desired harness strap slots of seat pad and seat back Make sure harness straps are not twisted and are threaded through matching slot of metal harness plate fig c Check that loops are completely in slots of metal harness plate and under tabs on both sides 40 41 Carry Handle Operation Carry handle has four positions fig c Vehicle use position and carrying position Rocking position Rocking position SOBs Reclined seat position Each handle position can be used for vehicle positions depending on size of vehicle To change carrying handle position fig d Handle e Push in handle adjustment buttons on each side of handle fig d fig d Adjustment e Rotate handle forward or backward until it locks into a use position Button IMPORTANT Check to be sure carry handle is locked before lifting car seat NOTE Handle does not lock between position C and position B Handle will move from position C into position B without pushing in handle adjustment buttons Base Adjustment AWARNING DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur e Rear facing car seat MUST be properly reclined Too reclined can result in injury or death from ejection Too upright can result in breathing difficulties The base has a three position adjustable recline foot to assist in properly reclining the car seat Use recline indicator to verify proper car seat recline position
15. 10 Stroller or Travel System Use 36 Section 11 Operation and Adjustment e Harness Use and Adjustment 37 e Changing Use Position And Harness Length ccccccccccccseeeeeesesees 38 e Carry Handle Operation c0ccce 41 Base Adjustment ccccccseeceeee 42 e Mommy s Lap Infant Insert 004 43 CAMOPY csccccccsesesesesessesesesecseecsesaeeceesens 45 Proper Use Is Required No car seat can guarantee protection from injury in every situation but proper use helps reduce the risk of serious injury or death Keep this instruction manual for future use Store instruction manual inside pouch located on back of seat pad 5 Cano ey Handle Infant Insert Shoulder Harness Strap Cover Chest Clip Stroller Latch Vehicle Lap Belt Guide Without Base Shoulder Harness Slot Shoulder Strap Recline Indicator Buckle with Tongues Crotch Strap Harness Under Seat Pad Adjuster Strap Section 3 Connection Infant Car Seat Parts Carry INFANT CAR SEAT Instruction Manual Shoulder Harness CAR SEAT BASE Blue Lap Belt Guides Base Car Seat Release Adjustment Handle Handle LATCH Lower Recline Anchor Belt Foot LATCH Lower Anchor Belt Instruction Manual Pouch Vehicle Shoulder Belt Guide Adjustment Button Metal Harness Plate LA
16. CH System The Combi Connection uses the lower anchor anchorages but does not use the top tether 16 17 Lower anchorages are visible in some vehicles and not in others Those that are not visible are identified by a marker placed just above the anchorage on the seat back This marker can be a solid color round dot as shown in fig c The vehicle manufacturer may provide funnel guides to separate the vehicle seat cushions providing easier access to the lower anchorage See vehicle owner s manual fig c Section 9 Installation of Infant Car Seat in Vehicle AWARNING DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur e Use only in a rear facing position when using this infant car seat in a vehicle Secure this child restraint with the LATCH System or a vehicle seat belt as shown in this manual LATCH belt or vehicle seat belt must stay tightly adjusted around car seat or base at all times If LATCH belt or vehicle seat belt does not stay tight read the vehicle owner s manual and Vehicle Seat Belts section in this manual Rear facing car seat must be properly reclined Too reclined can result in injury or ejection Too upright can result in breathing difficulties After installing infant car seat in base lift car seat to be sure it is securely locked 18 Attachment Of Infant Car Seat To Base Removal Of Infant Car Seat From Base Attaching Infant Car Seat To Base 19 Pull car seat release handle
17. TCH Connector LATCH Connector LATCH Storage Connector Pins 7 Section 4 Proper Use Check List Need help installing your infant car seat Contact Combi USA Consumer Service or one of the e Proper use is required Read and understand following sources instructions and car seat labels e Your vehicle dealer to locate a child safety seat e Use this infant car seat rear facing only inspection station in your area e Snugly adjust harness straps around child e Call 1 866 SEAT CHECK 1 866 732 8243 e Securely install car seat with LATCH System or e Log onto www nhtsa dot gov vehicle seat belt as specified in this instruction For a car seat inspection station select Locate a manual Child Safety Seat Inspection Station By State or e Do not use this infant car seat in a front vehicle ZipCode seating location with an air bag To locate a certified Child Passenger Safety Technician in your area select tab Vehicles amp e Secure children in back seat whenever possible Equipment select topic Child Seats and then select link Child Passenger Safety Contact Locator or Child Passenger Safety Seat e Do not allow anyone babysitter relatives etc to Inspection Station Locator use car seat without first reading and understanding e Visit www seatcheck org all instructions and car seat labels e Never leave child unattended Section 5 Use Recommendations Height and Weight
18. ad loosen harness straps by pressing Adjuster harness adjuster lever Q and pulling harness straps out nder fig d Adjuster 3 From back of car seat remove both harness adjustment Cover 4 Route shoulder harness straps between plastic 39 Buckle harness and chest clip loops from metal harness plate fig e Metal seat and metal rod Rod To lengthen shoulder harness Re attach metal harness plate in lower adjustment loops Shoulder on shoulder harness straps fig f Harness To shorten shoulder harness Loop Re attach metal harness plate in ahpa Pan loops on shoulder harness straps 7 5 Check that loops are completely in slots Tab fig fig f of metal harness plate and under tabs Metal on both sides fig f Harness Plate Changing Shoulder Harness Slot Position ly 2 3 From front of car seat pull harness straps out through infant From front of car seat rethread harness straps through infant infant insert seat pad and seat back Shoulder From back of car seat route shoulder harness Harness Al straps between plastic seat and metal rod Loops Di then re attach harness adjustment loops to yj Buckle harness and chest clip Loosen harness straps see Harness Use And Adjustment section From back of car seat unhook both harness loops from metal harness plate fig b insert seat pad and car seat shell Harness Plate fig b insert for
19. and harness system Wipe with mild solution of soap and water Avoid wetting labels Never use household detergents they can weaken plastic 54 55 Section 15 Re use After A Crash AWARNING amp __ DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur e DO NOT allow any re use of this car seat after a crash unless crash and car seat meet ALL conditions in Re use After A Crash section of this manual Do not sell or allow others to use a car seat that has been in a crash and does not comply with ALL of these conditions Car seats are damaged in vehicle crashes and in many cases the car seat must be destroyed and replaced However the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA advises that if a child restraint car seat has been used in a minor crash that the child restraint can continue to be used with your child For information on car seat re use after a crash check the NHTSA website at www nhtsa gov people injury childps ChildRestraints ReUse RestraintReUse htm Damage to car seats may be difficult to see or it may be difficult to verify the damage to the car seat For those situations where any of the NHTSA Child Restraint Re use criteria has not been met or if there is uncertainty whether damage to the seat has occurred NHTSA and Combi USA advise parents or caregivers to contact their automobile insurance company regarding its policy on replacement of seats DO NOT risk your child s safety Section 16 Registra
20. arness DO NOT use accessories or parts other than those provided by Combi USA or Strolee Use of accessories or parts from other manufacturers could alter the performance of the car seat Never leave child unattended even when sleeping Suffocation Hazard Infant car seat can roll over on soft surfaces and suffocate child Never place infant car seat on beds sofas or other soft surfaces Strangulation Hazard Child can strangle in loose harness straps Never leave child in an infant car seat when straps are loose or undone Fall Hazard Child s movement can slide infant car seat Never place infant car seat near edges of countertops tables or other elevated surfaces 10 11 Positioning of shoulder harness and infant insert to fit infant s size Check positioning of shoulder harness through seat back when first using the car seat and periodically after that to verify correct fit and positioning of the harness for infant s size NOTE Infant insert MUST always be used with small infants Shoulder harness straps MUST be through Shoulder harness slots at or just below infant s shoulders Shoulder harness slots in infant insert See Operation and Adjustment section to change position of harness Securing infant in car seat a Unsnap harness adjuster strap from front of car seat pad fig a Loosen harness Insert finger under adjuster cover press on harness adjustment lever and pull harness straps out fi
21. at installation and vehicle seat belt use with car seat e Follow all instruction labels on vehicle seat belt and car seat If car seat does not stay tightly secured 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 assistance and possible seat belt modification parts e Obtain assistance see Need Help Installing Your Car Seat in Proper Use Checklist section 46 47 Belts Forward of Seat Bight Vehicle seat belts located forward of seat bight fig a amp b may not securely hold car seat Check vehicle owner s manual or see vehicle dealer for car seat installation requirements If seating position is approved for use with car seat install car seat and check for secure installation by pulling car seat front to back If car seat slides forward or vehicle seat belt does not stay tight DO NOT use these seat belts fi Belt Forward ao Forward of fig a of Seat Bight fig b Seat Bight Lap Belts Manually Adjustable Manually adjustable lap belts fig c normally will hold a car seat tightly However in some cases the locking latch plate on some seat belts may slip and loosen if positioned at a certain angle If this happens flip latch plate over fig c and re buckle Test installation again to see if lap belt stays tight If not move car seat to another seating loc
22. ation Lap Belts With Retractor Lap belts with retractors fig d 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 fig d 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 If the belt pulls out step c the retractor is an Emergency Locking Retractor which must not be used with a car seat 48 49 Passive Restraints Lap Belt with Motorized Shoulder Belt fig e DO NOT use with any car seat See your vehicle dealer for available hardware or options for securing a child restraint in this location Lap or Shoulder Belt Mounted on Front Door fig f DO NOT use a car seat in any front seating location that has belts mounted to the front door Belts will not stay tight while driving See your vehicle dealer for available hardware or options for securing a child restraint in this location Front LENA Door eh Wax af 77 Ny ECS Combination Lap Shoulder Belt with Free Sliding Latch Plate Pull out on latch plate If belt slides freely through latch plate fig g the locking clip MUST be used see Locking Cli
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24. g b Unbuckle harness Press red release button on buckle and pull tongues out of buckle 4 Place infant in car seat with back and rump contacting seating surfaces B Place harness straps over child s shoulders and thighs Insert buckle tongues into buckle fig c You should hear a click Pull up on tongues to be sure they are locked 12 13 Pull harness adjuster strap fig d to snugly adjust harness straps onto child Check that harness straps are snug on shoulder and thighs Straps should not allow a finger to pass between the belt and the child s shoulder Asnug harness strap should not allow any slack It lies in a relatively straight line without sagging It does not press on the child s flesh or push the child s body into an unnatural position NOTE If harness can not be snugly adjusted as described above fig d See Harness Use and Adjustment section Rolled Towel Close chest clip and position chest clip at arm pit level fig e Snap harness adjuster strap to front of car seat pad Chest Clip Small infants For a small infant a rolled towel can be used on each side for support fig e Towels MUST not interfere with the ability to snugly adjust the harness system DO NOT place a towel or other items behind infant or between infant and harness i fig e Section 7 Selecting A Vehicle Seating Location The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA
25. ibed in Locking Clip section Some combination lap shoulder belts with free sliding latch plates may be converted into an automatic locking mode that will allow use without a locking clip See vehicle owner s manual and label on vehicle belts for instructions 34 35 Removal Of Infant Car Seat From Vehicle Unhook shoulder belt from behind car seat and unbuckle vehicle seat belt 2 Remove lap belt from vehicle lap belt guides Remove car seat from vehicle Section 10 Stroller or Travel System Use This infant car seat can only be used with certain Combi stroller models to transport your infant Check Combi stroller information or the Combi USA Inc website at www combi intl com for an updated list of stroller models that will work with your Combi Connection Infant Car Seat See stroller instructions for securing car seat and use information AWARNING DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur e Infant car seat MUST be secured to stroller After installation lift car seat to verify it is securely locked onto stroller e Stroller latch is for releasing car seat from stroller Stroller latch automatically locks to stroller NEVER push down on stroller latch Stroller latch could be damaged 36 37 Section 11 Operation and Adjustment Harness Use and Adjustment Harness Strap Adjustment e To tighten Pull front adjuster strap fig a e To loosen Insert finger under adjuster cover on pad
26. ive in workmanship or materials For service call 1 800 99 COMBI 1 800 992 6624 The warrantor shall not be responsible for any costs incurred by the consumer in returning a defective product for repair This limited warranty shall not apply to normal wear to the product or if the product has been a Damaged due to accidents misuse abuse or neglect as determined by Combi b Tampered with or repaired by other than an authorized Combi repair center or with parts other than Combi approved parts c Leased or rented for commercial use THE WARRANTY PROVIDED HEREIN IS EXCLUSIVE AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED WARRANTOR S OBLIGATIONS AND THE CONSUMER S OR OTHER BUYERS REMEDIES UNDER THE LIMITED WARRANTY ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE AND ARE STRICTLY LIMITED TO REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS STATED ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ON THE PART OF THE WARRANTOR AND ANY SUPPLIER OR DEALER ARE HERBY ALSO EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED Some states limit or do not allow exclusions or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations may not apply to you Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitations of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary
27. low up through desired slot in top of infant insert and snap strap on head pillow to strap on infant insert To Remove Infant Insert 1 Unsnap strap on head pillow from strap on infant insert and slide Pillow head pillow down to pull strap out of infant insert 44 45 Canopy Top Canopy SEREGI Bracket 1 Insert bottom canopy lever into bottom canopy bracket fig b 2 Slide bottom canopy lever into smaller opening to lock canopy into place fig c Insert top canopy lever into top canopy bracket fig d Slide top canopy lever into smaller opening to lock canopy into place fig e 4 p py p g py p fig e Bottom Ganapy fig a 5 Repeat above steps for opposite side of canopy ii aan N n ee Los Ss tle eee On lL x ii lt m D fig c fig e Section 12 Vehicle Seat Belt Systems Design and operation of vehicle seat belt systems vary from vehicle to vehicle and from seating location to seating location in the same vehicle Not all vehicle seat belts can be used with a child restraint Refer to the information in this section for information on the various types of vehicle seat belt systems AWARNING amp __ DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur e Not all vehicle seat belts can be used with a car seat Read vehicle owner s manual and Vehicle Seat Belts section in this manual To provide a secure installation of the car seat e Read the vehicle owner s manual regarding car se
28. nchorage and Tether for CHildren The LATCH System can be used when securing the car seat with the base Starting with model year 2003 all vehicles are equipped with LATCH Systems See LATCH System section for more information Check vehicle owner s manual to determine if your vehicle has the LATCH System that may be identified with the symbol in fig c Some vehicle owner s manuals may identify the LATCH System as ISOFIX An ISOFIX System can be used in the same way as the LATCH System If your vehicle has the LATCH System the LATCH System should be used whenever possible 2 Vehicle Seat Belt The car seat with the base or without the base can be secured using vehicle seat belts If your vehicle does not have the LATCH System the car seat MUST be secured to the vehicle using a vehicle seat belt Check vehicle owner s manual for seating locations recommended for car seat use fig c Section 8 LATCH System LATCH System On This Car Seat The LATCH System on the Combi Connection Car Seat consists of a lower anchor belt with lower anchor connectors The lower anchor connectors on the car seat connect to the LATCH System in a vehicle LATCH System On Vehicles Child restraint anchorage system LATCH in the vehicle consists of two lower anchorages located at the vehicle seat bight and a top tether anchorage fig b Refer to vehicle owner s manual for seating locations which have the LAT
29. p section Use the locking clip to secure the lap belt around the base or the car seat see Locking Clip section Some combination lap shoulder belts with free sliding latch plates may be converted into an automatic locking mode Always use the belt lock off with these belt systems Combination Lap Shoulder Belt with Locking Latch Plate Vehicle seat belts with locking latch plates fig h normally hold a car seat tightly However in some cases 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 and re buckle Test installation again to see if this works If not move car seat to another seating location 50 51 Section 12 Vehicle Seat Belt Systems Locking Clip stored in pouch on back of car seat You MUST use locking clip provided with this car seat with a vehicle belt that slides freely through the latch plate or if the lap portion of the lap shoulder belt cannot be tightly secured AWARNING amp __ DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur Avoid serious injury or death Failure to use locking clip where required will result in car seat not being securely held in place Remove locking clip from vehicle seat belts when not being used with car seat DO NOT use locking clip as a vehicle seat belt shortener Install car seat or base rear facing on vehicle seat and tighten vehicle seat belts
30. r connectors MUST be properly stored in base to allow secure attachment of car seat to base Sake LATCH Lower fig a Anchor Connector 26 27 Securing Base With Vehicle Seat Belt AWARNING amp __ DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur e Not all vehicle seat belts can be used with a car seat Read vehicle owner s manual and Vehicle Seat Belts section in this manual 4 Refer to vehicle owner s manual to identify the seating locations which can be used with a car seat Check for specific instructions for car seat use 2 After selecting a seating location if vehicle seat back is adjustable adjust vehicle seat back into most upright position Place base with car seat attached rear facing on vehicle seat with blue lap belt guides toward vehicle seat back fig a 4 Adjust recline of car seat Line inside recline indicator on side of car seat MUST be in green striped zone fig b If line is not in green striped zone adjust base see Base Adjustment section and recheck recline of car seat Repeat until recline indicator is in the green striped zone If base can not be adjusted to locate the line in the green striped zone 1 If necessary place tightly rolled towel pool noodle or firm object under recline foot to level car seat 2 Try a different seating position Green 3 Do not use this infant car seat Striped Zone NOTE Vehicle must be parked on horizontal surface during
31. sessescseesteeeeees 1 Section 2 Table of Contents 3 Section 3 Connection Infant Car Seat Parts 5 Section 4 Proper Use Check List eeeeeees 7 Section 5 Use Recommendations cccccccccseeees 8 Section 6 Securing Infant in Car Seat 9 Section 7 Selecting A Vehicle Seating Location 14 Section 8 LATCH System ccccccccssesssecesstecsseeees 16 Section 9 Installation of Infant Car Seat IN Vehicle c cccceceeeccsessesesseesseseseseeeseneens 18 e Attachment of Infant Car Seat TWO BaSe ef sccvedicsecsciastssatdzisncsadetnirscvteasaies 19 e Securing Base With LATCH System 21 Section 12 Vehicle Seat Belt Systems 46 LOCKING Clip in 51 Section 13 Additional Information Certification cccccccsceeseteeeteeeees 53 Aircraft USC cccccccccccccecctseetsetetseees 53 Warm Weathel cccccccccesetecetecsees 53 e Vehicle Seat Protection c cccccee 53 e Car Seat Useful Life 53 e Instruction Manual Storage 53 Section 14 Care and Cleaning 54 Section 15 Re Use After A Crash ccccccceeeseneees 55 Section 16 Registration Information ee 56 Section 17 Limited Warranty ccccscesseeteeeeees 57 Section 9 Installation of Infant Car Seat In Vehicle continued e Securing Base With Vehicle Seat Belt ccccccccccceeeseees 27 e Securing Infant Car Seat Without BaS cccceccceccsesstecseeteeeees 31 Section
32. th LATCH and that have an anchor spacing of 280 mm 11 inches LATCH connectors must be secured to the vehicle LATCH anchorages only Connection to other vehicle components could result in the anchor tearing free in a crash Never attach more than one anchor connector to a vehicle lower anchorage unless recommended by the vehicle owner s manual for that vehicle Refer to vehicle owner s manual to identify the seating locations with LATCH System Select the seating location to be used and locate the vehicle lower anchorages at the seat bight A LATCH Anchorage System with 280 mm 11 inch spacing may not be available in your vehicle in the rear center seating position If use of the rear center position is preferred use the vehicle seat belt to secure the car seat See Securing Base With Vehicle Seat Belt section 2 If vehicle seat back is adjustable adjust vehicle seat back into most upright position LATCH Lower Anchor Connectors Remove car seat from base Lift the LATCH lower anchor connectors out of the base fig a Lengthen lower anchor belt While pressing adjuster release button pull belt to extend the length of lower anchor belt fig b O ooo Place lower anchor belt over side of base and into belt slot in vehicle lap belt guide with the belt adjuster Vehicle Lap slide buttons facing away from the car seat fig c Pull Belt Slot If the adjuster is not in that position turn the belt and
33. tion Information Child restraints car seats could be recalled for safety reasons You must register this restraint to be reached ina recall Fill out the registration card attached to car seat or send your name address and the restraint s model number and manufacturing date to Combi USA 1962 Hwy 160 West Suite 100 Fort Mill SC 29708 or call 1 800 992 6624 or fax 1 803 548 3663 or log onto www combi intl com For recall information e Call the U S Government s Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 or go to http www NHTSA gov e Log onto the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall website at http www odi nhtsa dot gov cars problems recalls childseat cfm e Contact Combi USA Inc see contact information above 56 57 Section 17 Limited Warranty 1 Combi USA products when purchased from an authorized retailer are warranted to the original purchaser to be free of defect in materials and workmanship for a period of one 1 year from date of purchase Warranty is valid for products purchased and used in the U S only and used in compliance with the warrantor s use and maintenance instructions Save your carton and receipt in case return for warranty service is necessary 2 During the warranty period your Combi product will either be repaired or replaced at the warrantor s discretion without charge if it is purchased from an authorized Combi dealer and is found to be defect
34. y tight or base cannot be securely installed see vehicle owner s manual Vehicle Seat Belts section or move to a different seating location Q Attach car seat to base Lift car seat to ensure it is properly attached to the base see Attachment Of Car Seat To Base section Recheck recline of car seat Adjust if necessary see step 4 30 31 Securing Infant Car Seat Without Base AWARNING amp __ DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur e Not all vehicle seat belts can be used with a car seat Read vehicle owner s manual and Vehicle Seat Belts section in this manual Installation with Lap Belt Only Refer to vehicle owner s manual to identify the seating locations which can be used with a car seat Check for specific instructions for car seat use 2 After selecting a seating location if vehicle seat back is adjustable adjust vehicle seat back into most upright position Place car seat rear facing on vehicle seat 4 Thread vehicle lap belt through vehicle lap belt guides on car seat fig a and buckle vehicle belt Be sure vehicle lap belt is not twisted cushion while tightening vehicle lap belt fig b 5 Press down firmly on car seat to compress vehicle seat Adjust recline using the recline indicator on the side of car seat fig c Line on recline indicator must be in green striped zone If line is not in green striped zone place a tightly rolled up towel blanket or firm foam
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