Combi Connection™ Infant Car Seat 22 lbs. or less
Contents
1. 8 Securing Infant in Car Seat 9 Selecting A Vehicle Seating Location 14 LATCH System 16 Installation of Infant Car Seat in Vehicle errien 18 e Attachment of Infant Car Seat To Base 19 e Securing Base With LATCH System 21 Section 9 Installation of Infant Car Seat In Vehicle continued e Securing Base With Vehicle Seat Belt 27 e Securing Infant Car Seat Without Base s 31 Section 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 38 e Carry Handle Operation 41 Base Adjustment 42 Egg Shock Foam 1 43 Infant IMSEr is 0 at enamik evi 44 S Canopy AD MSD 45 8040 EN 122904 qxd 12 29 04 9 17 PM Page 5 F Section 2 Table of Contents continued Section 12 Vehicle Seat Belt Systems 46 LOCKING Clip 51 Section 13 Additional Information Certification wa 53 Aircraft Use 53 Warm Weather 53 e Vehicle Seat Protection 53 e Car Seat Useful Life 53 e Instruction Manual Storage 53 Section 14 Care and Cleaning Section 15 Re Use Aft2. 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 QO Verify that LATCH belt or vehicle seat belt is still tightly adjusted around base 20 b 8040 EN 122904 qxd 12 29 04 9 17 PM Page 22 2 21 Securing Base With LATCH System AN WARNINGA 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 with 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 8040
3. Lap or Shoulder Belt Mounted on Front Door fig 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 B 8040 EN 122904 qxd 12 29 04 9 17 PM Page 51 F 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 Clip section For rear facing use the locking clip to secure the lap belt see Locking Clip section For forward facing use the locking clip to secure the lap shoulder belt 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 B 8040 EN 122904 qxd 12 29 04 9 17 PM Page 52 cp 51 Section 12 Vehicle S
4. c Leased or rented for commercial use B 8040 EN 122904 gxd 12 29 04 9 17 PM Page 59 f 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 from state to state 58 8040 EN 122904 gxd 12 29 04 9 17 PM Page 60 F Combi Designed by Parents for Parents Keep this instruction manual for future use Store inside pouch located on back of seat pad 2004 Combi USA Inc 8040 1204 Combi USA 1962 Hwy 160 West Suite 14100 Fort Mill SC 29708 e For Technical Questions Please Call 1 800 992 6624 e Se Habla Espanol 1 803 548 6633 Fax 1 803 548 3663 www combi intl
5. 8040 EN 122904 gxd 12 29 04 9 17 PM Page 1 Combf eect Instruction Manual Combi Connection Infant Car Seat 225 orjess 10 kg o 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 e Meets or exceeds all applicable A Para instrucciones en Espafol Combi Connection llamar al 1 800 992 6624 requirements of Federal Motor 8040 Series Vehicle Safety Standard 213 8040 EN 122904 gxd 12 29 04 9 17 PM Page 2 F 1 Section 1 Warnings AWARNING DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur e 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 e 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 e Use only with children who weigh 22 pounds 10 kg or less and whose height is 29 inches 74 cm or less e Discontinue use when infant s weight exceeds 22 pounds 10 kg e 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 8040 EN 122904 gxd 12 29 04 9 17 PM Page 3 E For proper harness fit Infant insert must be
6. EN 122904 qxd 12 29 04 9 17 PM Page 23 F 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 fig c Vehicle Lap Pull Belt Slot Repeat for opposite side Adjuster Check that the belts are not twisted Release E 8040 EN 122904 qxd 12 29 04 9 17 PM Page 24 2 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 B 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
7. area 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 B 8040 EN 122904 gxd 12 29 04 9 17 PM Page 58 f 57 Section 17 Limited Warranty 1 Combi Juvenile 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 defective 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
8. back of infant insert fig a When infant insert is not used Egg Shock foam MUST be inside pocket on back of seat pad fig b 8040 EN 122904 qxd 12 29 04 9 17 PM Page 45 F Infant Insert To clean infant insert AWARNINGA 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 Discontinue use of infant insert when Shoulder belts become too short to fit infant Egg Shock foam MUST be used with infant insert Place Egg Shock foam inside pocket on back of infant insert Foam pad MUST be inside infant insert at all times Infant Insert Remove infant insert from car seat Remove Egg Shock foam and foam pad from infant insert Launder infant insert wash separately in cold water delicate cycle no bleach and drip dry Foam Reinsert foam pad and Egg Shock foam Pad 44 b Egg Shock Pad 8040 EN 122904 qxd 12 29 04 9 17 PM Page 46 F 45 e Canopy Secure snaps on side of canopy to seat pad hook canopy over back of car seat and pull canopy forward fig a 8040 EN 122904 qxd 12 29 04 9 17 PM Page 47 2 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
9. fig a child see Changing Harness Length And Use Position section Chest Clip Operation E gt e To open Press tabs O and pull apart fig b O t NO e To close Snap halves together Make sure chest clip is locked by pulling out fig b B 8040 EN 122904 qxd 12 29 04 9 17 PM Page 39 f 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 Each shoulder harness strap has two harness adjustment loops and to adjust harness fit as the infant grows Shoulder Harness O Loops fig a 38 8040 EN 122904 qxd 12 29 04 9 17 PM Page 40 F 39 Changing Shoulder Harness Length 1 Buckle harness and chest clip Shoulder 2 From front of car seat loosen harness straps by pressing Harness harness adjuster lever 9 and pulling harness straps out Adjuster fig d Under g 4 Adjuster 3 From back of car seat remove both harness adjustment Cover fig d loops from metal harness plate fig e 4 To lengthen shoulder harness Re attach metal harness plate in lower adjustment loops on shoulder harness straps fig f Shoulder To shorten shoulder harness Harness Re attach metal harness plate in Loop upper adjustment loops on shoulder harness straps i fig e 5 Check that l
10. 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 8040 EN 122904 qxd 12 29 04 9 17 PM Page 35 f 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 back of Combi Connection fig e and through the vehicle 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 described 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 B 8040 EN 122904 gxd 12 29 04 9
11. in this section for information on the various types of vehicle seat belt systems AN WARNINGA 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 seat 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 B 8040 EN 122904 qxd 12 29 04 9 17 PM Page 48 F 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 E t Forward o
12. 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 LATCH System The Prim Baby uses the lower anchor anchorages but does not use the top tether 16 b 8040 EN 122904 qxd 12 29 04 9 17 PM Page 18 F 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 8040 EN 122904 qxd 12 29 04 9 17 PM Page 19 E Section 9 Installation of Infant Car Seat in Vehicle AA WARNING AN DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur 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 se
13. used with small infants Shoulder belts MUST be through shoulder belt slots in infant insert Discontinue use of the infant insert when 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 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 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 8040 EN 122904 gxd 12 29 04 9 17 PM Page 4 2 3 Section 2 Table of Contents Section 1 Section 2 Section 3 Section 4 Section 5 Section 6 Section 7 Section 8 Section 9 WALNINGS 0cccceccesesescessesessessscessesestenesteas 1 Table of Contents e 3 Connection Infant Car Seat Parts 5 Proper Use Check List 7 Use Recommendations
14. 1 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 Remove lower anchor connector Press and hold the red release button Pull the connector off the vehicle anchorage bar fig a Repeat to remove connector on opposite side B 8040 EN 122904 qxd 12 29 04 9 17 PM Page 27 Storage Of Lower Anchorage Belt And Lower Anchor Connectors When not using the LATCH System store the anchor belt adjuster and lower anchor connectors by placing the connectors over the pins inside base and folding belts into the recessed areas of the base fig a Belts and lower anchor connectors MUST be properly stored in base to allow secure attachment of car seat to base LATCH Lower fig a Anchor Connector 26 8040 EN 122904 qxd 12 29 04 9 17 PM Page 28 cp 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 o 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 After selecting a seating location if vehicle seat back is adjustable adjust vehicle seat back into most upright position Place base with car seat atta
15. 17 PM Page 36 f 35 Removal Of Infant Car Seat From Vehicle Unhook shoulder belt from behind car seat and unbuckle vehicle seat belt ea Remove lap belt from vehicle lap belt guides Remove car seat from vehicle 8040 EN 122904 qxd 12 29 04 9 17 PM Page 37 F 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 8040 EN 122904 gxd 12 29 04 9 17 PM Page 38 f 37 Section 11 Operation and Adjustment Harness Use and Adjustment ik A mai Harness Strap Adjustment e To tighten Pull front adjuster strap fig a Under e To loosen Insert finger under adjuster cover on pad Harness z Adjuster press harness adjuster lever and pull harness straps Adjuster i Cover out Strap e If the harness cannot be adjusted to proper fit
16. and Cleaning Cleaning Seat Cleaning Harness and Crotch Straps To Remove Seat Pad Surface wash only with mild soap and damp cloth 1 Remove shoulder harness f If harness straps are frayed or heavily soiled they 2 Pull down on corners of pad behind handle MUST be replaced adjustment buttons to remove pins from slots p 3 Pull pad off top of car seat back Cleaning Shell 4 Pull pad out from seat in front of red stroller latch Wipe with mild solution of soap and water Avoid button to unsnap pins from seat 5 Pull bottom of pad gently away from car seat bottom pulling out tabs under corners Never use household detergents they can To Launder Pad weaken plastic 1 Machine wash separately in cold water delicate Cleaning Buckle cycle no bleach and drip dry To Reassemble Seat Pad Rinse buckle with warm water DO NOT use household detergents Never lubricate buckle wetting labels Reverse above steps for replacing seat pad and harness system 8040 EN 122904 qxd 12 29 04 9 17 PM Page 56 f 55 Section 15 Re use After A Crash AN WARNINGA 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 c
17. ases 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 8040 EN 122904 qxd 12 29 04 9 17 PM Page 57 F Section 16 Registration Information Child restraints car seats could be recalled for safety reasons You must register this restraint to be reached in a 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 Call the U S Government s Auto Safety Hotline at 1 800 424 9393 202 366 0123 in D C
18. ched rear facing on vehicle seat with blue lap belt guides toward vehicle seat back fig a B 8040 EN 122904 qxd 12 29 04 9 17 PM Page 29 E 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 ENN M 7 WY recline indicator is in the green striped zone Sa X Wh SC If base can not be adjusted to locate the line in the green striped zone NH 1 If necessar i i j a lt y place tightly rolled towel pool noodle or firm object 4 OZAN under recline foot to level car seat j i 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 Recline during this installation Indicator B Remove car seat from base 28 8040 EN 122904 gxd 12 29 04 9 17 PM Page 30 f 29 Q Route vehicle lap belt through base a Starting on side of base where lap belt is attached to vehicle route belt up over outside of blue belt guide into belt slot down the outside of the base and across the bottom of the base to the opposite side 9 fig c b On opposite side of car seat thread vehicle lap belt up between base and blue belt guide and place lap belt into belt slot on blue belt guide and down over outside of blue be
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20. ction 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 8040 EN 122904 qxd 12 29 04 9 17 PM Page 20 F 19 Attachment Of Infant Car Seat To Base Removal Of Infant Car Seat From Base ED Pull orange release lever 7 and lift car seat from base fig a Attaching Infant Car Seat To Base 1 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 2 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 D fig c and at child s feet B 8040 EN 122904 qxd 12 29 04 9 17 PM Page 21 O Carry handle should be kept in the carry position see Carry Handle Operation section B 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
21. eat 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 e Failure to use locking clip where required will result in car seat not being securely held in place e Remove locking clip from vehicle seat belts when not being used with car seat e DO NOT use locking clip as a vehicle seat belt shortener 1 Install car seat or base rear facing on vehicle seat and tighten vehicle seat belts b 8040 EN 122904 gxd 12 29 04 9 17 PM Page 53 f 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 Hold vehicle seat belts together and remove locking clip Shorten length of v
22. ehicle lap belt portion slightly by pulling vehicle lap belt through latch plate e Re attach locking clip e 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 A car seat is secure 52 fig b b 88800 8040 EN 122904 qxd 12 29 04 9 17 PM Page 54 F 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 child in car seat Aircraft Use i This restraint is Certified for Use in Motor Vehicles Vehicle Seat Protection and Aircraft see label on car seat i 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 Use this car seat only on forward facing aircraft seats Car Seat Useful Life Install car seat on aircraft the same way it is DO NOT use after 7 years from date of installed in a vehicle manufacture on label Instruction Manual Storage Store instruction manual inside pouch located on back of seat pad B 8040 EN 122904 qxd 12 29 04 9 17 PM Page 55 F Section 14 Care
23. er A CraSh mse Section 16 Registration Information Section 17 Limited Warranty me Keep this instruction manual for future use Store instruction manual inside pouch located on back of seat pad 8040 EN 122904 gxd 12 29 04 9 17 PM Page 6 F 5 Section 3 Connection Infant Car Seat Parts Carry INFANT CAR SEAT Handle 5 Shoulder Harness Shoulder AL Strap Cover Instruction Manual Pouch Locking Clip Harness Slot Vehicle Shoulder Chest Clip Shoulder Stroller Latch Recline Indicator Vehicle Lap 7 kl Belt Guide uckle Without Base with Stroller Adjustment Tongues Crotch Strap Button Adjuster Lever Harness Metal Under Seat Pad Adjuster Strap ll 0 Harness Plate B 8040 EN 122904 gxd 12 29 04 9 17 PM Page 7 CAR SEAT BASE LATCH Connector Blue Lap Belt Guides Base Carrier Release Adjustment Handle Handle Connector LATCH Lower Storage Recline Anchor Belt Belt Connector Pins Foot B 8040 EN 122904 gxd 12 29 04 9 17 PM Page 8 F 7 Section 4 Proper Use Check List Need help installing your infant car seat Contact one of the following sources e Proper use is required Read and understand e Your vehicle dealer to locate a child safety seat instructions and car seat labels inspection station in your area e Use this infant car seat rear facing o
24. f 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 location B 8040 EN 122904 qxd 12 29 04 9 17 PM Page 49 F 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 8040 EN 122904 qxd 12 29 04 9 17 PM Page 50 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
25. fere with the ability to snugly adjust the harness system DO NOT place towel or other items behind infant or between infant and harness b 8040 EN 122904 qxd 12 29 04 9 17 PM Page 15 F Section 7 Selecting A Vehicle Seating Location 1 The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA 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 DO NOT place rear facing child seat on front seat with air bag DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY can occur The back seat is the safest place for children 12 and under 2 Refer to vehicle owner s manual for car seat installation instructions for your vehicle Use car seat in a rear vehicle seat location whenever Y NINYYM I possible NO coloque el asiento infantil para el autom vil orientado hacia Never put a car seat in a front seat location unless atr s en el asiento delantero del veh culo que tenga una bolsa i neum tica de seguridad El ni o podr a MORIR O SUFRIR recommended by vehicle owner s manual LESIONES GRAVES El asiento trasero es el lugar m s seguro para los ni os de 12 a os o menores 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
26. h buckling snugly adjusting or positioning harness 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 8040 EN 122904 qxd 12 29 04 9 17 PM Page 12 2 1 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 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 NOTE Infant insert MUST always be used with Egg Shock Infant Insert small infants fig a amp b Pocket Foam Egg shock foam MUST be used at all times When using infant insert Egg Shock Foam MUST be inside pocket on back of insert see Egg Shock Foam section LA Seat Pad When infant insert is NOT used Egg Shock Foam MUST be inside pocke
27. handle fig d fig d Adjustment e Rotate handle forward or backward 9 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 So 8040 EN 122904 qxd 12 29 04 9 17 PM Page 43 cp Base Adjustment A WARNING 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 To Adjust Recline Pull out on orange recline adjuster handle and lower or raise recline Adjuster Handle foot to desired position fig a Release recline adjuster handle to lock recline foot in position 42 fig a B 8040 EN 122904 qxd 12 29 04 9 17 PM Page 44 2 43 Egg Shock Foam AWARNINGA e Egg Shock foam MUST be used at all times with or without infant insert There are two different locations for placement of the energy absorbing Egg Shock Foam according to use of infant insert Egg Shock foam MUST be used at all times When using infant insert Egg Shock foam MUST be inside pocket on
28. infant car seat NOTE Vehicle must be parked on horizontal surface during this installation AS A 4 Green Remove car seat from base Striped Zone B 8040 EN 122904 qxd 12 29 04 9 17 PM Page 25 F 10 Connect lower anchor connectors to vehicle lower anchors Position red release button of push on connector facing away from base and wording on back side of connector facing base If connector is not in this position turn connector over Position the slot of the push on connector over the vehicle anchorage Push connector in to lock 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 on opposite side 11 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 b 8040 EN 122904 qxd 12 29 04 9 17 PM Page 26 F 25 Attach car seat to base 13 Recheck recline of car seat Adjust if necessary see step 8 Removal Of Base Installed With LATCH
29. ircraft 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 B 8040 EN 122904 qxd 12 29 04 9 17 PM Page 10 F 9 Section 6 Securing Infant In Car Seat AN WARNING 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 e 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 belts become too short to fit infant Egg Shock foam MUST be used at all times When using infant insert Egg Shock foam MUST be inside pocket on back of infant insert kak infant insert is not used Egg Shock foam MUST be inside pocket on back of seat pad 8040 EN 122904 qxd 12 29 04 9 17 PM Page 11 2 Discontinue the use ofthe infant insert when Shoulder belts become too short to fit infant Child must be dressed in clothing with arms and legs that will not interfere wit
30. lt guide 9 fig d c Buckle belt d Check that vehicle lap belt is not twisted and lays flat across bottom 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 B 8040 EN 122904 qxd 12 29 04 9 17 PM Page 31 F 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 Lap and Shoulder Belt Lap Belt G Check for secure installation Pull base front to back and left to right to check for secure installation fig h Vehicle lap belt MUST stay tight If the vehicle lap belt does not stay tight or base cannot be securely installed see vehicle owner s manual Vehicle Seat Belts section or move to a different seating location 10 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 b 8040 EN 122904 qxd 12 29 04 9 17 PM Page 32 F 31 Securing Infant Car Seat Without Base AWARNING DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur e Not all vehicle
31. nly Call 1 866 SEAT CHECK 1 866 732 8243 e Visit www nhtsa dot gov and select Child Seat e Snugly adjust harness straps around child Inspections e Visit www seatcheck org e Contact a certified child passenger safety technician in your area To locate a certified Child Passenger e Securely install car seat with LATCH System or vehicle seat belt as specified in this instruction manual Safety Technician in your area visit e Do not use this infant car seat in a front vehicle www nhtsa dot gov and select Child Passenger seating location with an air bag Safety and then select Technician Contact Locator e Secure children in back seat whenever possible e Never leave child unattended Proper Use Is Required e Do not allow anyone babysitter relatives etc to AO Gal Seet Can Meleuli Saleen see ionn Ialilin iin use car seat without first reading and understanding all instructions and car seat labels every situation but proper use helps reduce the risk of serious injury or death 8040 EN 122904 qxd 12 29 04 9 17 PM Page 9 F Section 5 Use Recommendations Height and Weight 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 a
32. of the vehicle 14 fig a b 8040 EN 122904 qxd 12 29 04 9 17 PM Page 16 F 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 Anchorage 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 eguipped 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 b fig c 8040 EN 122904 qxd 12 29 04 9 17 PM Page 17 2 Section 8 LATCH System LATCH System On This Car Seat The LATCH System on the Prim Baby Car Seat consists of a lower anchor belt with lower anchor connectors The lower anchor connectors on
33. oops are completely in slots of metal harness plate and under tabs Metal on both sides fig f Harness Plate B ki fig f 8040 EN 122904 qxd 12 29 04 9 17 PM Page 41 2 Changing Shoulder Harness Slot Position 1 Buckle Harness and chest clip 2 Loosen harness straps see Harness Use And Adjustment section 3 From back of car seat unhook both harness loops from metal harness plate fig b 4 From front of car seat pull harness straps out through infant insert seat pad and car seat shell Harness Plate fig b 5 From front of car seat rethread harness straps through infant insert desired harness strap slots of seat pad and seat back Make sure harness straps are not twisted and are threaded through matching slot of infant insert seat pad and seat back 6 From back of car seat route shoulder straps between plastic seat and metal rod then re attach harness adjustment loops to metal harness plate fig c Check that loops are completely in slots of metal harness plate and under tabs on both sides 40 Harness Plate B 8040 EN 122904 qxd 12 29 04 9 17 PM Page 42 E 41 Carry Handle Operation Carry handle has four positions fig c Vehicle use position and carrying position Rocking position Rocking position POPP Reclined seat position To change carrying handle position fig c fig d Handle e Push in handle adjustment buttons on each side of
34. 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 ED 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 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 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 b 8040 EN 122904 gxd 12 29 04 9 17 PM Page 33 f A Press down firmly on car seat to compress vehicle seat cushion while tightening vehicle lap belt fig b QO 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 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 b 8040 EN 122904 qxd 12 29 04 9 17 PM Page 34 E 33 Check for secure installation Pull
35. t on back of seat pad fig a fig b B 8040 EN 122904 qxd 12 29 04 9 17 PM Page 13 F Securing infant in car seat ED Loosen harness Insert finger under adjuster cover press on harness adjustment lever and pull harness straps out fig a 3 Unbuckle harness Press red release button on buckle and pull tongues out of buckle Place infant in car seat with back and rump contacting seating surfaces O Place harness straps over child s shoulders and thighs B Insert buckle tongues into buckle fig b You should hear a click A Pull up on tongues to be sure they are locked 12 8040 EN 122904 qxd 12 29 04 9 17 PM Page 14 2 13 Pull harness adjuster strap fig c 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 Harness line without sagging It does not press on the child s flesh or push the child s Adjuster body into an unnatural position Strap NOTE If harness can not be snugly adjusted as described above See Harness Use and Adjustment section wy fig c 8 Close chest clip and position chest clip at arm pit level fig d Small infants For a small infant a rolled towel can be used on each side for support fig d Towels MUST not inter
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