Eddie Bauer Enspira Car Seat User Manual
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1. Twist vehicle seat belt and latch plate or buckle 4 46 PM Page 27 Manual Belts Manua lap belts are common in the center rear seat and can dlow 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 If loosening does occur try the following If the buckle plate slides on the belt turn the buckle plate over If the buckle slides turn the buckle Refesten the vehicle lap belt The release button should face out after twisting so that it is easy to reach in an emergency If the lap belt continues to loosen the child restraint must be moved to another location in the vehicle A locking clip will not correct this problem see your vehicle owner s manud AWARNING Failure to check and adjust the manual belt described above can result in serious as injury or death Locking Clip NOTE You do not need a locking dip 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 The locking clip is located on the back of the seat 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 clips you must either use a locking clip to ho2. bait path tit and ph the Forward Facing Use child restraint forward and back and from side to side If the LATCH belts do not loosen your child restraint should be secure NOTE Sore play from front to back or about an inch from side to side is acceptable If you cannot get the child restraint to remain tight do not use the child restraint in this seating location with this LATCH system Lap Belt Refer to the Choosing Restraint and Position section to meke sure your child is a amp the proper weight and height to face forward After checking for hot seat and buckles place child in child restraint See SecuringYour Child in the Child Restraint section To release LATCH Remove child from child restraint Press down firmly on adjuster side of child restraint and press release button on adjuster to release tension as abe z0 JAA T JOA Q WI OLT T S8 Ev vE OA ST T OT Sq Ov ZZ S N Bulde4 puems04 shown Unhook LATCH A WARNING from bar Using this child restraint in aoea ao bm e eats cori 5 i secu properly or where it can be loosened lling on it A WARNING can result in serious mury Ded death LATCH hooks MUST be securely fastened Check vehicle instructions for more fatty to do this can result in injury or information about air bag child restraint death use 4358 3432E Enspira 5pt 8 6 07 4 46 PM Page 39 ForwardFacing Installation After deciding whe
3. fan lt D ow o Ss ped ta ae 4358 3432E Enspira 5pt 8 6 07 4 46 PM Page 49 Belt Positioning Booster Installation A Secure the shoulder belt through one of the notches in the shoulder belt guide The belt should cross the base of the child s neck and lie across the chest not the face or neck Pull up on the shoulder belt to tighten Check periodically to ensure that your child has not moved out of position and loosened the shoulder belt Child restraint must be in the upright position Rotate recline stand out and push upward to lock in position Place booster seat against w De T D fe ar pm fa 2 ea w fa wn n D TI Se wn D D P feg Ko an 2 ra W E io x p gt re uo N T m S m fan w i ia io oO lt oO s m lt D pe o 2 ped Q ae the back of the vehicle sea Tuck the top anchorage hook under the Check vehicle instructions for more child restraint Have child information about air bag child restraint sit in seat with his back use and bottom fully in the seat Do Not Use only the lap belt we earth this seat asa ioni booster Uithout the internal harness Tepa ea ways l y Place lap belt across child s across the child s chest thighs Lock buckle NEVER place the shoulder belt under the child s arms Use only the vehicle s lap and shoulder belt system when restraining the child in this bo
4. 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 Registration and Recall INfOrMeLiON eeeeeeeereeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 5 Arege jigs re ie olp me ETS 5 UnderstandingYour Vehicle s sesssunsurururuurunurunnnnnrnnnnenennnn ennnen Child Restraint Pats i iii f ire tisiees tiseect hevssccdi veins irnnina had Choosing LATCH or Vehicle Belts KnowingYour Vehicle Belts LOCKING GIP ce ees Rear Facing Use ns Rear Facing INStallation eccecceesceecceeceeeeceseeeeeseeeeaeeseeeeeeeeseeeeeeees Vehicle BET cia ahetnitenitiinchcatttanliennceeinedttes Forward Facing USC ou ceeecesceecececeeeeeseceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeseaeeeeeeeees Forward Facing Installation 2 eecceeceeeeceeeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees WER ICIS Belt scnnnnnnn anknu Adjusting the Tether Erap ecccsccesccesceseeceeeeeeeseeeeeeeseeeeateeeeeeeeeaes Belt Positioning Booster USe sasasessssssssneneseueuneururunnnnrnnnnnennnnnn RempVall OF Harness siieiiceiaiteen nite ten iiss ieee Belt Positioning Booster Installation PREIS Al THEN CSS eeccis ecteetcaciceeet eeectten nn cadeceesaennsnctatt nestceanecieenedd Removing Seat Pad for Cleaning Troubleshooting 4358 3432E Enspira 5pt 8 6 07 4 46 PM 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 instruc
5. 31 Rear Facing Installation Rear Facing Installation with Vehicle Belt After deciding whether to use your Vehicle Belts or LATCH be sure to read the warnings below as they pertain to both systems Place child restraint rear facing in the back seat With child restraint in the most reclined position To use the child restraint rear facing neke sure make sure level lines on recline stand is folded shoulder belt guide are under seet level with ground Adjust child restraint if needed NOTE Do not use the top anchorage strap tether in the rear facing position The top anchorage strap and hook should be placed under the child restraint Thread the vehicle lap or lap shoulder belt combination through the When LATCH is not rear facing belt slot available fasten belt hooks on side of child restraint as shown Thread UNDER seat pad in front of the buckle strap and out opposite side Buckle vehicle belt Do not place vehicle belt over child s legs A WARNING A loose top anchorage tether strap can NOTE The crotch strap result in serious injury or death must be in the 1st and can result i 2nd crotch strap slots see Preparing Child Restraint Senay ei it in to FitYour Child section The 3rd slot is for forward facing only 29 continued on next page Sr 9E 6T 64 9T Z Sq GE G aS N Hulde4 se9y W3 T6 4358 3432E Enspira 5pt 8 6 07 4 46 PM Pag
6. anchorage strap s hook under the child restraint 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 Sone pay from front to back or about an inch from side to side is NOTE Locking clip is acceptable If it moves shown installed more review Knowing Your Vehicle Belts and The Locking Clip sections Using this child restraint in any vehicle seat where the lap belt cannot be tightened securely and properly or where it can be on it can result in After checking for hot seat and buckles place your child in the child restraint as described in the UT ce described in the o SecuringYour Child in the H RY Child Restraint section restraint atach hook to ForwardFacing Installation with anchor in vehicle Push LATCH Belt Install LATCH Belt down firndy and tighten top anchorage strap NOTE Do not use LATCH system along with the adult lap or i lao 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 Connect and tighten harness straps prior to installing in vehicle Place child restraint ush aginst the back of the vehicle seat forwarc facing in the back seat The recline post
7. 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 a direcc i n por arriba 4358 3432E Enspira 5pt 8 6 07 4 46 PM Page 3 Before You Begin Table of Contents 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 confort and convenience aveilable today Remember parents are a child s first teachers and examples If you aways 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 djgusacom Fax 1 800 207 8182 MailingAddress Dorel Juvenile Group Inc PO Box 2609 Columbus IN 47202 2609 Telephone 1 800 544 1108 7A M to 6 PM EST M TH 7A M to 4 30 PM EST FRI
8. 4358 3432E Enspira 5pt 8 6 07 NOTE If requested color is not available similar color will be Replacement Parts List substituted Part Cost 4 46 PM Page 1 Harness Strap 2 00 X Full W rap Pad 39 99 X Cup Holder 2 99 X Harness Retainer 1 50 X Locking Clip 2 50 X Tether Kit 9 99 X LEIKIE sigarsc ccd 24 99 X Instructions 0 00 X Merchandise Total Shipping and handling Up to 25 00 5 95 25 01 to 50 00 6 95 50 01 to 75 00 8 95 75 01 to 100 00 9 95 Sales Tax 100 01 to 150 00 10 95 150 01 to 200 00 11 95 200 01 and up Outside Continental USA 10 00 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 Visa UW Mastercard Card Exp Date Cardholder s Name Card Number Signature Eng 4358 3432E Enspira Deluxe Convertible Car Seat Instruction Manual This child restraint is designed for use by children whose UEO aan 5 80 pounds PAS SC once 0 Height 19 52 inches 48 132 1 cm Read all instructions BEFO RE USING this child restraint KEEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE Failure to follow the warnings on the labels and in the
9. Anchorage Strap To tighten pull on free end of top anchorage strap end to When your child is over 40 Iks 18 1 k9 or 43 110 1 cm and ower 1 year old you must remove the harness and use this seat as a bat To loosen lift up on top A eee anchorage lock and push lock toward top anchorage hook ow De a me le or my le ito w le e wn it a gt 5 om wn ee T foe o EA m 22 T 1 fo UJ nan lt p gt We ul N bP bh 2 a p UJ Dee he io 3 eo lt a gt m lt fa fed f le fed tQ T A loose LATCH fae can result in serious injury or h 4358 3432E Enspira 5pt 8 6 07 4 46 PM Page 47 Removal of Harness Ad eter a ero dip Harness must be removed for use as a belt positioning booster My VOU df io A DE a A N ax From the back of the seat unfasten harness straps from splitter plate Insert meta dip up through the shell and pad From the front pull buckle free from shell and pad Lock buckle plates into buckle for future use mA j PRE S TE Pull harness through the slots from the front Unthread harness from the harness retainer Unthread harness from the buckle plates Pull harness out of shell w TE 0 fe ay er fa e w la wn n D wn ise amp F S a o an 2 it Ww E Ww A K p ve oO N m m br A w Is ia 6 3 je lt oO
10. E S S N Hulde4 seay 4358 3432E Enspira 5pt 8 6 07 4 46 PM Page 35 Push LATCH hook through the rear facing belt path slot Pull other end of LATCH hook in front of the buckle strap NOTE The crotch strap must be in the 1st and 2nd crotch strap slots see Preparing Child Restraint to FitYour Child section The 3rd slot is for forwarc facing only 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 rear facing is shown Rear Facing Installation with LATCH Install in Vehicle Place child restraint rear facing in the back seat With child restraint in the most reclined position meke sure level to ground line on the shoulder belt guides are level with ground Adjust child restraint if needed NOTE Do not use the top anchorage strap tether in the rear facing position The top anchorage strap and hook should be placed 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 continued on next page WO 16 817 9 6T BX 9T E Z Sq GE S aS HulDe4 seay 4358 3432E Enspira 5pt 8 6 07 4 46 PM Page 37 With weakest hand at
11. Forward Facing Position Harness guide must be even with or Lift headrest to the highest position by pulling headrest out while sliding up This will expose al harness slots just above the shoulders If the harness guide is below the child s shoulders in the highest harness location and the child weighs at least 40 Ibs 18 1 kg and is over 1 year old convert the seat to a belt positioning booster Place the child s bottom and back flat against the child restraint This will A aia For Models With A Body Pillow F the harness to properly tighten Determine which set of harness guide slots works best for your child Adjust if needed TAN 13 continued on next page 4358 3432E Enspira 5pt 8 6 07 4 46 PM Page 17 Rethread harness into new harness quide location Make sure harness does not twist Vo location EN From the back of the sade NR gt 2 oe t To change harness l AEN N Y i Refasten harness to Pull harness through the 16 K TVA splitter plate Make sure harness guides from the TAE VV harness does not twist front a CE NNA N ANI N AWARNING Failure to reattach the harness correctly can result in serious injury or death From back of child restraint remove harness Iyi Position cual paing guides by pushing down on Y coor the child s head one edge with one hand NOTE Headrest must be and pulling out from the positioned above the front s
12. bed in the Belt Positioning Booster section Remove harness quides in bottom of seat with one hand while pulling through the front with the other AWARNING Do not use this child restraint without the seat pad Failure to do this can result in serious injury From back of child restraint remove upper harness guides by pushing down on one edge with one hand and pulling out from the front side with SY S the other Remove body Ry pillow Remove headrest pad Remove elastic straps on Fromthe bak of child both sides of child restraint N oe Wo tlc OBESE A ECO oo 2 a pa J a A eee Remove elastic straps from bottom of child restraint Pull pad out from under buckle cover and work it off the shell 50 51 continued on next page 4358 3432E Enspira 5pt 8 6 07 4 46 PM Page 55 Work pad around headrest and remove from plastic shell Hand wash with warm sudsy water rinse clean and air dry Do not use bleach or other harsh cleaners Do not dry dean Spot clean harness straps Do not machine wash Replace seat pad by reversing order Starting from bottom of child restraint slip pad on shell tuck in pad around harness adjuster Pull pad up and around headrest Attach the elastic straos on both sides Make sure pad is under headrest and replace lower harness Quides Put pad on headrest Replace body pillow and upper harness guides Rethread harness se
13. clining the Child Restraint This child restraint has 2 recline positions upright and reclined Rear Facing Must be reclined Forward Facing Reclined or upright Belt Positioning Booster Must be fully upright To redine pull down on redline stand and rotate forward For upright position rotate recline stand back and push upward to lock in position 21 4358 3432E Enspira 5pt 8 6 07 4 46 PM Page 25 The LATCH System Vehicle Belts LATCH means Lower Anchors and T ethers for CHildren Not all vehides manufactured before September 2002 were equipped with LATCH The LATCH system dlows 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 owner s manual to see which seating positions mey be equipped with the LATCH system If LATCH is not an option you will use your vehicle s belts There are some vehicle belts that will not work with a child restraint or will require special attention See next page for specific instructions Choosing LATCH or Vehicle Belts Knowing Your Vehicle Belts Not dl vehide 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 ELR Emergency Locking Retractor Belts Definition These belt
14. d in the Child Restraint section To release LATCH Remove child from child restraint Press down firmly on adjuster side of child restraint and press release button on adjuster to release tension as shown Unhook LATCH from bar ae z0 JAA T JOA Q WI OTT T S8 Ev vE BA ST T OT SQ Ov ZZ S N Bulde4 pue ms04 4358 3432E Enspira 5pt 8 6 07 4 46 PM Page 45 Adjusting the Top Anchorage Belt Positioning Booster Use Strap Refer to the Choosing The top anchorage strap tether is used for the forward Restrant and Position facing position only section to meake sure Most vehicles made after 9 1 99 dready have the anchor Q your child is the hardware for a top anchorage strap Refer to your erges VETO glue ge owner s manual or call your dealer aae to RE belt sitioni oster Storage of Top Anchorage Strap ae i Rear Facing position Place top anchorage strap over the back of the child restraint with the anchor hook secured under the child restraint Belt Positioning Booster position Place top anchorage strap behind the seat with the anchor hook under the seat To Attach Top i J Do not use LATCH Anchorage Strap mE when using the belt Put knee in child UJ v positioning booster restraint and push down ye p Vv Va attach hook to anchor in SN You MUST fasten the vehicle 4 i N f LATCH belt hooks on x f side of child restraint as j L shown Palisa To Adjust Top l A
15. e 33 Push down firmly on the child restraint ad pull us Rear Facing Installation with on belt to tighten For a LATCH Install LATCH Belt manual belt refer to KnowingYour Vehicle Do not use the LATCH Belts section Pull up on shoulder strap to remove any slack system along with the adult lap or lap shoulder belt To thread LATCH belts Pull the seat pad off the front corners of shell 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 Sone 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 NOTE Locking clip is Sections shown installed After checking for hot seat and buckles secure child as described in SecuringYour Child in the Child Restraint section 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 A WARNING dot and buckle strap Using this child restraint in any vehicle seat gt where the lap belt cannot be tightened securely and properly or where it can be loosened by pao it can result in serious injury or continued on next page WD 16 87 9 6T 64 9T E Z Sq G
16. e belt positioning booster section 52 Troubleshooting V1 If your child restraint 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 and Adjusting the Top Anchorage Strap sections If you cannot secure the child restraint tightly mowe it to another seating locetion 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 buckle and harness release lever for dropped food sticky spilled drinks dirt leaves etc Clean with warm weter 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 v3 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 v4 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 mey 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 ti
17. estraint that has been in a crash You must get a new child restraint A Us the child restraint only on vehicle seats that face forward Do not use on seats that face the sides or rear of the vehicle A Check the vehicle or LATCH belt before each use Use only if the belt can be tightened pro and securely A This 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 3432E Enspira 5pt 8 6 07 4 46 PM Page 7 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 ANever allow child to with this child restraint it ls nota io play A Secure the top anchorage strap tether ided with this child restraint as ified in both the vehicle and child restrai manufacturer s instructions A Do not remove any of the warning labels or other labels on the child restraint A Placi r child in a hot child restraint may reaift in burns ADo not use this child restraint without the seat pad A Read instructions for other warnings General and Warm Weather Use To help protect your vehicle seat s upholstery from damage use a towel underneath and behind child restraint To avoid your child being seriously burned take the following precautions 1 Park in the shade or where sun does not directly hit the child restraint 2 Cover the c
18. ght Using padding that tilts the child restraint farther back the level t und line can result in serious injury or k 4358 3432E Enspira 5pt 8 6 07 4 46 PM Page 57 Warranty Dora Juvenile Group Inc DJG warrants this product to the orignal retail purchaser as follows This product is warranted against defective meterials or workmenship for seven years from the date of orignal purchase An original receipt is required to validate your warranty DJG will amp its option provide replacement perts or replace this product DJG reserves the right to substitute if the part or model has been discontinued To make a dam under this warranty you may contact us at www djgusacom 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 am to 6 00 p m EST Monday through Thursday and from 7 00 am 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 werranty and remedies as set forth are exclusive and in lieu of all others ora or written expressed or implied In no event will DJG or the deder selling this product be liable to you for any damages induding incidental or consequential danas arising out of the use or inability to use this
19. hild restraint with a sheet or blanket when not in use 3 Check for hot seat and buckles before placing child in child restraint 4 Registration and Recall Information Child restraints could be recalled for safety reasons You must regster this restraint to be reached in a recall Send your name address and the restraint s model number and menufacturing date to Dorel Juvenile Group Inc PO Box 2609 Columbus IN 47202 2609 Attn Consumer Relations or visit www djgusacom or call 1 800 544 1108 For recall inforrmetion call the U S Government s Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 or go to http www N HTSA gov Aircraft Installation This child restraint is certified for aircraft use only when used with the internal harness Do not use as a bet positioning seat because aircraft seats do not have shoulder belts Use on forwarclfacing aircraft seats only and in a position where the lap belt can be tightened securely This child restraint is installed in an aircraft seat the sare way it is installed in a vehicle Use the child restraint only with FAA certified equipment Contact the airline prior to taking a child restraint on board in order to comply with their specific regulations 5 4358 3432E Enspira 5pt 8 6 07 4 46 PM Page 9 a Understanding Your Vehicle Your vehicle s features may be considerably different than those pictured here Consult your vehicle owner s manual t
20. ide with the other AS harness straps O D IA 3 NS fi Pt EL SD IPK A f For Models Without A Body Pillow g Lift the bottom of headrest Snap in the optional WN R to determine which set of harness guides with body harness guide slots works best for your child Adjust if needed pillow into the new harness slots continued on next page 4358 3432E Enspira 5pt 8 6 07 l E NET 4 46 PM Page 19 To change harness NNA y Refasten harness to location 14A VV l splitter plate Make sure From the back of the seat i TA harness does not twist A C remove harness from GEN NT AWARNING Failure to reattach the harness correctly can result in serious injury or death Lower headrest so slots in shell metch slots in Pull harness through the harness slots from the front Rethread harness into new harness slot location Make sure harness does not twist headrest Thread harness straps into headrest pad Place child in child restraint Harness covers help provide confort to the neck For harness covers to fit correctly you may have to fit the upper ends of the covers through the harness slots To remove the harness covers unthread the harness from splitter plate see Remova of Harness section Side covers off harness and refesten harness to splitter plate 4358 3432E Enspira 5pt 8 6 07 4 46 PM Page 21 Securing Your Child in the Ch
21. ild Restraint NOTE Depending on your mode follow the unbuckling and buckling steps that metches your buckle plates LR SY Position harness straos A Over the child s shoulders YP Ly gt N Push each buckle plate into buckle until you hear a click Remember to always pull up on harness straps to meke sure buckle is locked tightly Snap the harness retainer together Pull on harness adjustment strap to tignten harness snudy NOTE A snugstrap should not allow any slack It lies in a relatively straignt line without sagging It does not press on the child s flesh or push the child s body into an unnetural position Position the harness retainer at mid chest even with armpits away from the child s neck A WARNING Failure to fasten and tighten the harness system corey can result in serious injury or death 19 4358 3432E Enspira 5pt 8 6 07 4 46 PM Page 23 Removing Your Child from the Child Restraint at So Loosen harness by pushing down on the harness release lever while pulling S out on the harness Remove child F Cz JN a4 rf i in the front of the ayes ry EE a Ye A HL HM Depending on your moda the harness release lever Press on release button and pull apart mey be under a flap on the child restraint Press red button on buckle to release the buckle plates Place harness over sides of child restraint 20 Re
22. ion is to be used only to install the child restraint flush against the back of the vehicle seat back if continued on next page abe 40 JAA T JOA Q WI OTT T S8 Ev vE BA ST T OT Sq Op ZZ S N Bulde4 puemso4 4358 3432E Enspira 5pt 8 6 07 4 46 PM Page 43 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 informetion firmly while pulling up on the loop to tighten belt injury or death With knee still in child restraint attach hook to anchor in vehicle Push down firmly and tighten top anchorage strap To adjust top anchorage strap See Adjusting Top Anchorage Strap section 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 Sone play from front to back or about an inch from side to side is acceptable If the child restraint does Place one knee in the child not remein tight do not use the child restraint in this restraint and push down seating location with this LATCH system LATCH hooks MUST be securely fastened Failure to do this can result in serious After checking for hot seat and buckles place your child in the child restraint as described in the SecuringYour Chil
23. ld the seat belt tight or move the child restraint to another seating location Thread both vehicle lao and shoulder belts through the slot as shown and out other side Buckle Pull up on shoulder belt until all slack is out and lao belt is tight Grasp both vehicle belts together just behind the buckle plate and unbuckle NOTE If the buckle plae ends up behind the child restraint grasp the belts to the outside of the child restraint as close to the buckle plate as possible Thread both portions of the vehicle belt onto the locking dip as close to the buckle plate as possible 4358 3432E Enspira 5pt 8 6 07 4 46 PM Page 29 e Position locking dip about 1 in 2 5 cm from vehicle Rear Facing Use belt s buckle plate Lap Belt Refer to the Choosing Restraint and Position section to determine if your child should be in the rear facing position Rebuckle belt Lap belt portion should now be tight If not remove locking clip and repeat all steps AWARNING This child restraint must al face the rear of the vehicle and be in the fully reclined position when the child weighs between 5 35 Ibs 2 3 16 kg and is less than one year old _ Never place a child rear facing in a seating position with an active fro airbag This can result in serious injury or death 26 WO T6 8t 9E 6T J 9T Z Sq GE S S N Hulde4 seay 4358 3432E Enspira 5pt 8 6 07 4 46 PM Page
24. n 110 1 132 1 cm and Over 1Year Old Belt Positioning Booster using vehicle lap shoulder belt combination Child and child restraint face the front of the vehicle and are placed in the back seat 5 point harness is removed 10 You MUST make these adjustments with your on axe you install the child restraint in the icle Make sure LATCH belt packaging is pulled free of child restraint shell Install Cup Holder on select models Pull pad off corner and place cup holder on shell Make certain cup holder snaps into place Replace pad Cup holder can be on either side Ge Loosen harness by pushing down on the harness release lever while pulling out on the harness Depending on your model the harness release lever mey be under a flap on the pad in the front of restraint Lo do 4358 3432E Enspira 5pt 8 6 07 4 46 PM Page 15 ET T a Q Determine which of the three available buckle slots is both comfortable and snug Refer to Removal of Harness to adjust buckle om apert GQ ys Dy asf D ra I NOTE You must use the a gt FL 1st and 2nd crotch strap om slots rear facing The 3rd slot is for forward facing only E Press red button on buckle to release the buckle plates Place harness over sides of child restraint Check Harness Height Rear Facing Position Harness guide must be even with or just below the shoulders
25. o help identify your vehicle s specific features A Anchor Bracket For Top Anchorage Strap Forwarc facing only B LATCH Anchors In seat bight C Seat Buckles D Air Bag Consult your vehicle owner s menud for all ar bag locations E Seat Bight Where seat cushions meet 4358 3432E Enspira 5pt 8 6 07 4 46 PM Page 11 Child Restraint Parts A Shoulder Belt F Body Pillow Guide on select models Adjustment Strap P Instructions B Adjustable G Harness Str L Cup Holder Headrest i ee H Buckle Plate Se ime e ba C Harness Guides M Top Anchorage ical shell on select models 1l Buckle Tether Strap amp pa D Harness Covers J Harness Release Hook on select models Lever N Locking Clip i E Harness Retainer harness 4358 3432E Enspira 5pt 8 6 07 4 46 PM Page 13 Choosing Restraint and Position Preparing Child Restraint to Fit Your Child Your child s height weight and age determine how your child restraint should be placed in the vehide and which restraint should be used 5 35 Ibs 2 3 16 kg 19 36 in 48 91 cm Rear Facing using 5 point harness Child and child restraint fece the back of the vehicle and are placed in the back seat 22 40 Ibs 10 1 18 kg 34 43 in 85 1 110 cm and Over 1Year Old Forward Facing using 5 point harness Child and child restraint face the front of the vehicle and are placed in the back seat 40 80 Ibs 18 1 36 3 kg 43 52 i
26. oster seat Failure to follow these warnings can result in serious injury or death to your child 46 4358 3432E Enspira 5pt 8 6 07 4 46 PM Page 51 Reinstall Harness Y Reinstall Harness Fit the buckle strap down through one of the three slots in the seat Make sure buckle faces out Thread the harness down through slot on left side of shell 1 across bottom of seat 2 and up through slot on right side 3 Thread one buckle plate onto harness from back to front 4 Thread the harness retainer 5 Do the same to the other harness end Make sure the harness is not twisted From the bottom of seat pull buckle metal clip Push harness ends through completely through pad upper slots in shell 6 and shell NOTE The crotch strap must be in the 1st and 2nd crotch strap slots for rear facing see Preparing AWARNING Child Rer ant to Fit Your Failure to reattach the buckle and harness Chila Serion ThA sd correctly can result in serious injury or slot is for forward facing death only Pull up on buckle to meke sure buckle s metal plate is completely through the pad and shell Fit loops on harness ends onto the splitter plate AWARNING Failure to place buckle s metal plate completely through and shell can result in serious injury or h to the child 48 4358 3432E Enspira 5pt 8 6 07 4 46 PM Page 53 Removing Seat Pad for Cleaning Remove harness as descri
27. product Limitation of warranties and other warranty terms and state law rights Any implied 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 Sore 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 mey 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 COMPLETEAND MAILTHE PRE ADDRESSED OWNER REGISTRATION CARD WITHIN 30 DAYS OF PURCHASETO EXPEDITE WARRANTY CLAIMSAND TO VERIFY THE ORIGINAL DATE OF PURCHASE 54 4358 3432E Enspira 5pt 8 6 07 4 46 PM Page 59 Replacement Parts Order Form Complete the form below Your model number with color code and menufacturer date code MUST be included on the formto 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 next page Return the form with payment to Dorel Juvenile Group Inc Consumer Relations Department P O Box 2609 Columb
28. s 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 normel driving Refer to your vehicle owner s menud Sore ELR belts will convert to Autometic Locking Retractor ALR belts if you pull the belt all the way out Refer to your vehicle owner s nenud ELR shoulder belts either require a locking clip or 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 ELR lap only belts must be replaced with a manud belt contact your vehicle dealer A locking clip will not correct this problem Automatic Passive vehicle seat belts An autorretic passive 2 point belt has no lap belt You must install a lao belt to secure a child restraint You may also need to install an extra lap belt for an autoretic 3 point belt Refer to the vehide owner s menual A locking clip will not correct this problem Vehicle belt too short Contact your vehicle dealer for a seat belt extender Belts in center of the door or side panel A or middie of the vehicle seat cushion B You must mowe the child restraint to another seating locetion A locking dip will not fix this problem Se Locking Clip section 23 continued on next page 4358 3432E Enspira 5pt 8 6 07
29. ther to use your Vehicle Belts or LATCH be sure to read the warnings below as they pertain to both systems To install the child restraint use either the recline mode or upright mode For upright mode rotate redline stand down and out then push up to lock When LATCH is not available fasten belt hooks on side of child restraint as shown AWARNING A loose LATCH fr bl can result in serious injury or h Forward Facing Installation with Vehicle Belts Connect and tighten harness straps prior to installing in vehicle Place child restraint flush against the back of the vehicle seat forwarc facing in the back seet The recline position is to be used only to install the child restraint flush against the back of the vehicle seat back if needed Thread the vehicle lao belt or lap shoulder belt combination through the forward facing 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 menua belt refer to Knowing Your Vehicle Bet section continued on next page abe z0 JAA T JOA Q WI OTT T S8 Ev vE 6A ST T 0T Sq Ov ZZ 8S Bulde4 puemso4 4358 3432E Enspira 5pt 8 6 07 4 46 PM Page 41 With knee still in child To adjust top anchorage strap See Adjusting Top Anchorage Strap section NOTE If your vehicle does not have an anchor bracket tuck the top
30. tions which are most critical for your child s safety we use this symbol A A According to accident statistics children are safer restrained in rear seating positions than in the front seating positions ANever place a child rear facing in a aaron position with an active frontal A This child restraint must always face the rear of the vehicle and be i n Lee iat reclined position when the between 5 35 Ibs 2 3 16 Ah ad is Ethan one year old A Never place a child less than one year old forward Gans A Check vehicle instructions for more information about air bag child restraint use A Make sure the harness height is correct for your child s size A The harness must be snug ADo not lubricate buckles and fasteners A Dorel Juvenile Group does not recommend the use of any child restraint accessories except those provided by DJG A WARNING A The vehicle or LATCH belt must stay he belt path W hen you switch from one mode to the next review the sections of this instruction manual that to that mode If you don t your child co dt be serioudy injured or killed A Never take your child out of the child restraint or try to tend to your child s needs while the vehicle is moving Never leave child unattended A Do not use a child restraint with damaged or missing parts A Do not use cut frayed or damaged harnesses A Do not substitute panor oyto modify the child restraint in any way A Do not use a child r
31. us IN 47202 2609 Fax orders to 1 800 207 8182 Please make money orders payable to Dord Juvenile Group Inc Fill in the area below 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 Nare 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
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