Infant Car Seat and Base
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1. GENERAL USE 34 UPPAbaby MESA Instruction Manual SECURING YOUR CHILD SECURING YOUR CHILD ISN TWAINIS STEP 4 Pull up on the harness to remove excess slack around the child s legs STEP 5 Pull the harness adjuster strap to snugly adjust the harness straps around your child STEP 6 Close chest clip and position at armpit level Make sure the shoulder pads don t interfere with positioning the chest clip PINCH TEST HARNESS SHOULD BE SNUG Pinch harness webbing at child s shoulders If you can pinch webbing the harness is too loose and should be tightened UPPAbaby MESA Instruction Manual 35 GENERAL USE 36 ATTACHING INFANT CARRIER TO BASE STEP 1 Place carrier on base until a click is heard STEP 2 Check for a secure connection by pulling up on carry handle NOTE Handle can be in any of the three 3 locked positions for use in the vehicle STEP 1 Pull and hold carrier release button on back of the carrier STEP 2 Lift carrier off base UPPAbaby MESA Instruction Manual ISN TWAINIS TUCK AWAY CANOPY Tuck away canopy easily adjusts to one of three 3 positions TO EXTEND CANOPY Slowly pull forward on main canopy frame until resting in desired position TO RETRACT STOW CANOPY Gently push downward on main canopy frame allowing the center support and canopy fabric to guide into the storage compartment in carrier CARRY HANDLE The ca2. e DO NOT carry by the canopy e DO NOT leave loose objects e g cups toys bags umbrellas etc in the vehicle because they can become deadly projectiles in a crash eDO NOT take child out of the child restraint while the vehicle is moving e DO NOT allow children to play with this child restraint It is not a toy UPPAbaby MESA Instruction Manual WARNINGS GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION SAFETY WARNINGS e DO NOT use any accessories pads toys or other products supplied by other manufacturers known as non regulated products unless approved and tested by UPPAbaby e ALWAYS keep child properly harnessed when child is in Carrier e ALWAYS check all surfaces of restraint before securing your child In warm weather child restraints can become very hot e ALWAYS properly store LATCH connectors when not in use NID4d NOA 740439 UPPAbaby MESA Instruction Manual 9 INFANT SEAT FEATURES 10 OVERVIEW OF BASE LEVEL ADJUST LATCH RELEASE pay pave BUTTONS 2 1 A Fd TIGHTNESS _ INDICATOR VEHICLE BELT p p GUIDES 2 N PUSH ON LATCH CONNECTORS N LATCH WEBBING A ak y ol poz pete VEHICLE BELT CA LOCK OFF Dei sandal del won de Seguridad CLOSED UPPAbaby MESA Instruction Manual OVERVIEW OF BASE VEHICLE BELT LOCK OFF OPEN LATCH STORAGE gt LEVEL ANGLE INDICATORS 2 ADJUSTMENT _ FOOT UPPAbaby MESA I
3. Flip carrier over insert the metal clip completely through the shell and seat pad STEP 3 Locate the appropriate buckle slot and insert from the top completely through the slot on the seat pad and shell NOTE When using the inner slot with a small infant a rolled washed cloth or small blanket may be placed in between the crotch of the infant and the buckle UPPAbaby MESA Instruction Manual SIP CARRIAGE HARNESS POSITIONING This child restraint has an adjustable head restraint and no rethread harness system that is easy to adjust to properly secure the child STEP 1 Adjust the head restraint by pulling on the adjuster tab and sliding the head restraint up or down STEP 2 Position the head restraint so the harness rests at the child s shoulders or slightly below UPPAbaby MESA Instruction Manual ISN TWAINIS 33 STEP 1 Loosen the harness by pressing on the harness release button and pulling out the shoulder straps STEP 2 Open the chest clip unbuckle the harness and tuck the buckle tongues into the side pockets to hold harness open STEP 3 Place baby in child restraint making sure their body is making full contact with the seating surface Place harness over child and insert buckle tongues into the buckle until a click is heard Pull up on the buckle tongues to make sure they are locked NOTE For smaller babies it is recommended to remove the harness pads for a more secure fit
4. 41 CERTIFICATION NISDJ9 NOA 740439 This child restraint conforms to all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards FMVSS the Federal Aviation Administration FAA strongly urge you to secure your child in a child restraint system CRS or device for the duration of your flight PA This child restraint is certified for aircraft use UPPAbaby and USE RECOMMENDATIONS Children should remain rear facing for as long as possible UPPAbaby and the American Academy of Pediatrics advise parents to keep their toddlers in rear facing car seats until age 2 or until they reach maximum height and weight for their seat Do not use this child restraint beyond the expiration date or if the child outgrows either the weight or height requirements This child restraint is for use by children who meet BOTH requirements below WEIGHT REQUIREMENTS 4 35 lbs 1 8 15 9 kg Includes Infant Insert recommended for use with infants weighing 4 8 lbs 1 8 3 6 kg HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS 32 inches 81 3 cm or less The top of the childs Harness should be at Chest clip must be at head should not be less the shoulders or slightly armpit level and harness than l inch from the top below straps should be snug of the headrest when in its highest position UPPAbaby MESA Instruction Manual 3 BEFORE YOU BEGIN REGISTRATION Please register your child restraint by filling out and sending the postage paid registration c
5. Instruction Manual WARNINGS GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION FALL HAZARD Childs movement can slide carrier e NEVER place carrier near edges of counter tops tables or other elevated surfaces DO NOT use on shopping carts SAFETY WARNINGS Failure to follow these instructions could result in serious injury to your child or other vehicle occupants DO NOT leave child unattended e DO NOT use the infant carrier if it is damaged or broken expired over 7 years from date of manufacture missing instructions missing parts or if the straps are cut frayed or damaged in any way e DO NOT use this child restraint system if it has been in a vehicle accident e DO NOT use clothing or blankets that interfere with fastening or tightening the harness INSTEAD place a blanket over the child after being properly secured in the harness UPPAbaby MESA Instruction Manual NISDJ9 NOA 740439 BEFORE YOU BEGIN WARNINGS GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION SAFETY WARNINGS e DO NOT use this child restraint if the top of the childs head is less than 1 inch from the top of the headrest when in its highest position e DO NOT use this child restraint in a vehicle seating position where it cannot be tightly secured e DO NOT install in rear facing or side facing vehicle seats e DO NOT modify this restraint except as instructed in this instruction manual Minor modifications can change the way a child restraint performs in a crash
6. SIP to highest position and pull back fabric panel UPPAbaby MESA Instruction Manual JINVNJLNIVW JAVO 43 SEAT FABRIC REMOVAL CARE MAINTENANCE NOU STEP 6 Slide SIP to lowest position and release 6 plastic tabs from upper portion of carrier STEP 7 Thread SIP adjuster tab through buttonhole in top of seat pad STEP 8 Pull seat fabric up and forward to remove fabric around SIP 44 UPPAbaby MESA Instruction Manual SEAT FABRIC INSTALLATION JINVNJLNIVW JAVO N A w a 5 va ki go Sa S w A 5 l s A li STEP 1 With the SIP in the lowest position install seat fabric behind SIP STEP 2 Thread SIP adjuster tab through buttonhole located on top of seat fabric STEP 3 Insert the 6 upper plastic tabs into slots in carrier STEP 4 Feed buckle through buttonhole in seat fabric STEP 5 Install buckle cover tucking tabs through buttonhole STEP 6 Raise the SIP and place buckle in buckle storage pockets UPPAbaby MESA Instruction Manual 45 CARE MAINTENANCE 46 SEAT FABRIC INSTALLATION SIP COVER INSTALLATION JINVNJLNIVW JAVO STEP 7 Lift lower part of SIP and secure fabric panel STEP 1 Insert lower part of SIP carriage into pocket on the back of SIP cover STEP 8 Pull harness adjuster strap through opening in seat pad and install STEP 2 Guide harness straps back into slots in SIP cover pad around harness release button housing STEP
7. and one for the right side of the stroller The adapters are marked with L and R respectively The left adapter and left side of the stroller are determined by the driver s left NOTE Indicators should appear green as confirmation of secure installation If the indicator symbol is red then the adapter is not secure Remove the adapter and try fastening it again UPPAbaby MESA Instruction Manual FITTING INFANT CARRIER TO VISTA FRAME ADAPTERS STEP 1 With carrier facing stroller handle align carrier stroller hubs with adapters on stroller STEP 2 Let carrier slide onto adapter posts STEP 3 Lift up on car seat handle to check attachment STEP 1 Engage and hold the stroller release button on the top of the carry handle STEP 2 Lift the carrier off the adapters on VISTA frame UPPAbaby MESA Instruction Manual ALI LVdWOD AJITIOYULS 41 CARE MAINTENANCE 42 SIP COVER REMOVAL STEP 1 Unbuckle chest clip and harness STEP 2 Pull forward on SIP cover releasing harness straps STEP 3 Pull SIP cover down from bottom and release UPPAbaby MESA Instruction Manual SEAT FABRIC REMOVAL STEP 1 Remove buckle cover STEP 2 Unhook harness adjuster strap from underside of carrier STEP 3 Remove 4 plastic tabs from front sides of carrier STEP 4 Loosen fabric from front end of carrier and free fabric from around harness release button housing STEP 5 Raise
8. buckle does not interfere with the belt guides on the infant carrier IMPORTANT NOTES e Notify the airline ahead of time that you ll be traveling with a child restraint e Install this infant carrier in a window seat to avoid blocking the aisle e Ask for a seat belt extender if the lap belt is too short e Use only on a forward facing aircraft seat e DO NOT use this restraint if a secure installation cannot be achieved e Place carry handle in any of the 3 locked positions for use in the aircraft as long as it doesn t interfere with the back of the seat in front of the carrier AWARNING e DO NOT use base with aircraft installation Only the carrier is certified for aircraft use e Inflatable seat belts are NOT compatible with this child restraint UPPAbaby MESA Instruction Manual 1744 LVIS TIDIKJA HLIM NOLLVTIVLSNI Yadav 31 GENERAL USE 32 INFANT INSERT 4 8 LBS To ensure a better fit for smaller infants we recommend using the infant insert included between 4 and 8 lbs Remove infant insert when infant begins growing on top of the buckle making it difficult to buckle harness NOTE Never use after market products with this child restraint unless approved by UPPAbaby HARNESS BUCKLE POSITIONING Always position the buckle closest to the child If the child is on top of the buckle in the inner position then adjust the buckle to the outer position STEP 1 Unbuckle the harness STEP 2
9. or rolled towel may be used das ma DETERMINING BEST INSTALLATION METHOD LAP SHOULDER EUROPEAN ROUTING METHOD PREFERRED Shoulder portion is wrapped around back of carrier and secured proceed to pg 27 LAP SHOULDER STANDARD ROUTING METHOD If the shoulder belt is not long enough to wrap around the back of the carrier follow this method proceed to pg 29 LAP ONLY METHOD No shoulder belt is used This method applies to vehicles with no shoulder belt and aircraft proceed to pg 30 UPPAbaby MESA Instruction Manual hep LAP SHOULDER BELT EUROPEAN ROUTING METHOD STEP 1 Route the lap portion of the seat belt through the two lap belt guides on the carrier then buckle the seat belt STEP 2 Pull shoulder belt out all the way and route behind the back of the carrier STEP 3 Open the shoulder belt guide STEP 4 Route the belt through the shoulder belt guide NOTE If the belt is not long enough to go around the back of the carrier please use the Lap Shoulder Belt Standard Routing Method pg 29 UPPAbaby MESA Instruction Manual 1744 LVIS TIDIKJA HLIM NOLLVTIVLSNI Yadav 27 CARRIER INSTALLATION WITH VEHICLE SEAT BELT 28 Sa LAP SHOULDER BELT EUROPEAN ROUTING METHOD STEP 5 Lock vehicle seat belt NOTE See vehicle owner s manual for more information on locking your seat belt for child restraint installations AWARNING Vehicle seat belt must lock otherwise a locking clip must be us
10. visible STEP 4 Attach the LATCH connectors to the vehicle anchor bars located in the vehicle seat bight crease of seat Vp N W NS YA LEVEL WHEN SAN LEVEL WHEN NW NOR NO RED VISIBLE VISIBLE NOTE Check LATCH connectors are in the upright position UNINSTALLING BASE STEP 5 Apply pressure firmly into the base allowing all the excess LATCH webbing to retract and tighten NOTE Push into the seat bight crease of seat Installation is complete when tightness indicator turns from red to green STEP 1 Press the red button on the LATCH connector while pulling the connector off the vehicle anchor STEP 2 Store LATCH connectors in designated housing found on each side of the base UPPAbaby MESA Instruction Manual UPPAbaby MESA Instruction Manual 21 BASE INSTALLATION WITH VEHICLE SEAT BELT 22 LEVELING BASE STEP 1 Place the base rear facing on the vehicle seat STEP 2 Press the recline adjustment button on the top of the base to extend the foot and change the recline angle Check the angle indicators on either side of the base The base is level when only the green marker is visible between the two MAAN arrows No red should be visible NOTE If proper angle cannot be achieved with adjustable foot pool noodles or a rolled towel may be used x STEP 3 Open lock off PROCEED TO Securing the Base Lap and Shoulder Belt Installation pg 23 steps 4A 6A Or Securing the Base Lap B
11. 2QUPPAbLaby MESA Infant Car Seat and Base Rear facing Only 4 35 lbs as TABLE OF CONTENTS Read all instructions before use of the infant car seat Keep instruction manual for future use Storage pocket located on underside of infant carrier VEHICLE COMPATIBILITY 14 CHOOSING A VEHICLE SEATING LOCATION 14 DETERMINING BEST INSTALLATION METHOD 15 BASE INSTALLATION 15 CARRIER INSTALLATION WITHOUT BASE 15 OVERVIEW OF LATCH 16 OVERVIEW OF VEHICLE SEAT BELT SYSTEMS 17 UNSAFE VEHICLE SEAT BELT SYSTEMS SEATING 18 CARRIER INSTALLATION WITH VEHICLE SEAT BELT LEVELING THE CARRIER DETERMINING BEST INSTALLATION METHOD LAP SHOULDER BELT EUROPEAN ROUTING METHOD INSTALLATION WITH LOCKING CLIP LAP SHOULDER BELT STANDARD ROUTING METHOD LAP BELT ONLY ROUTING METHOD SAFETY CHECK AIRCRAFT INSTALLATION GENERAL USE INFANT INSERT RECOMMENDED 4 8 LBS HARNESS BUCKLE POSITIONING SIP CARRIAGE HARNESS POSITIONING SECURING YOUR CHILD PINCH TEST ATTACHING INFANT CARRIER TO BASE RELEASING INFANT CARRIER FROM BASE TUCK AWAY CANOPY CARRY HANDLE IMPORTANT CHECKS STROLLER COMPATIBILITY FITTING INFANT CARRIER TO CRUZ FRAME RELEASING INFANT CARRIER FROM CRUZ FRAME FITTING ADAPTERS TO VISTA FRAME FITTING INFANT CARRIER TO VISTA FRAME ADAPTERS RELEASING INFANT CARRIER FROM VISTA FRAME ADAPTERS as TABLE OF CONTENTS 26 26 26 D 28 25 30 30 3 32 32 32 35 34 Yo 36 36 37 SA 38 39 39 39 40 41
12. 3 Secure SIP cover tightly around SIP ears STEP 9 Wrap fabric around front lip and install 4 plastic tabs STEP 10 Reconnect harness adjuster strap UPPAbaby MESA Instruction Manual UPPAbaby MESA Instruction Manual 47 CARE MAINTENANCE 48 Vs CLEANING CLEANING FABRICS Fabrics include seat pad infant inserts buckle pads and shoulder pad krik DO NOT bleach iron water on gentle cycle from direct sunlight or dry clean with mild detergent before re use or storage Ais Machine wash in cold Dry flat and away CLEANING HARNESS WEBBING CANOPY A ae Spot clean using Air dry completely DO NOT bleach or warm water with before re use or iron mild detergent storage kk A CLEANING PLASTIC A ae Towel dry completely DO NOT bleach before re use or Spot clean using warm water with mild detergent storage CLEANING BUCKLE AND LATCH HARDWARE NOTE Buckle should fasten with a click if not rinse under warm running water DO NOT use detergents or lubricants UPPAbaby MESA Instruction Manual LIMITED WARRANTY Your UPPAbaby infant car seat is warranted to be free from any manufacturing defects for a period of 2 years from the date of purchase under normal use and in compliance with the operating instructions This warranty cannot be extended and an extended warranty cannot be purchased This warranty is not transferable and extends only to the original retail pur
13. NDICATOR SHOULD BE GREEN STEP 6B Close the lock off door NOTE Before closing the lock off door make sure the vehicle seat belt has not slipped down into the belt path and is as close as possible to the topside of the lock off where the door hinges UPPAbaby MESA Instruction Manual SAFETY CHECK e Lock off must be used at all times when installing with a vehicle seat belt Base doesn t move more than 1 inch side to side at the belt path If movement is more than 1 inch twist the buckle and then fasten the seat belt to help secure fit Ensure tightness indicator is green after each use If it is not open lock off then tighten belt When tightness indicator turns green close lock off Belts are secure and untwisted Recline angle is correct Base is level when only green is visible between the two arrows on the level indicator No red should be visible 3 UPPAbaby MESA Instruction Manual UNINSTALLING THE BASE Uy N MAJ LEVEL WHEN NO RED VISIBLE STEP 1 Unbuckle seat belt STEP 2 Open lock off STEP 3 Remove seat belt 1744 LVIS TIDIKJA HLIM NOILVTIVLSNI 3svq 25 CARRIER INSTALLATION WITH VEHICLE SEAT BELT 26 LEVELING THE CARRIER STEP 1 Place the carrier rear facing on the vehicle seat STEP 2 Make sure the vehicle is parked on level ground and the red line on the carrier is level to the vehicle floor NOTE For a more stable installation a pool noodle
14. ard that came with your child restraint OR register online at www uppababy com registration carseat Child restraints can be recalled for a variety of safety reasons If you send us your contact information we can alert you if there is a safety concern with your child restraint For recall information call the U S Government s Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 or go online to www nhtsa gov TAKE A MOMENT TO FILL OUT THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION Information can be found on the manufacture labels or engraved on the underside of the carrier Serial Number Date of Purchase NOTICE OF EXPIRATION Discontinue use of this child restraint after 7 years from the date of manufacture or after a crash Refer to labels on bottom of Carrier and Base We CARRIER UPPAbaby reserves the right to make design changes and improvements to any of our products as part of our commitment to innovation UPPAbaby MESA Instruction Manual WARNINGS GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR According to accident statistics children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions NID4d NOA 740439 Child restraint systems should be securely belted to the vehicle even when they are not occupied since in a crash an unsecured child restraint system may injure other occupants Use only in rear facing position when using it in the v
15. at while pulling on the shoulder portion of the seat belt closest to the buckle UPPAbaby MESA Instruction Manual 1744 LVIS JTSIHSA HLIM NOLLVTIVLSNI Yadav 29 CARRIER INSTALLATION WITH VEHICLE SEAT BELT 30 LAP BELT ONLY ROUTING METHOD STEP 1 Route the lap belt through both guides on the carrier and buckle the seat belt STEP 2 Push the carrier into the vehicle seat bight crease of the seat while pulling on the loose portion of the lap belt closest to the buckle SAFETY CHECK e Carrier doesn t move more than 1 inch side to side at the belt guides e Belts are secure and untwisted e Angle is correct when the vehicle is parked on level ground and the red line on the carrier is level to the vehicle floor e Seating position is permitted by both UPPAbaby and your vehicle manufacturer for use with the type of Vehicle Seat Belt e Carry handle is locked in any of the three 3 positions 9 UPPAbaby MESA Instruction Manual AIRCRAFT INSTALLATION THIS CHILD RESTRAINT IS CERTIFIED FOR AIRCRAFT USE UPPAbaby and the Federal Aviation Administration FAA strongly recommend that children up to 40 lbs 18 kg use a certified harnessed child restraint or other device approved for aircraft travel When installing this child restraint on an airplane install the same way as Carrier Installation with Vehicle Seat Belt Lap Belt Only Routing Method pg 30 IMPORTANT Make sure that the aircraft
16. chaser and is only valid when supplied with proof of purchase Please retain proof of purchase for this limited warranty JINVNJLNIVW JAVO The warranty is valid only in the original country of purchase This warranty is subject to the conditions set forth by country in which the items were purchased Conditions may vary UPPAbaby will not ship replacement or repair parts out of the country of purchase UPPAbaby will provide replacement parts or conduct repairs as determined fitting by the company UPPAbaby reserves the right to exchange item with a replacement part Some parts may be replaced with newer model parts as the infant car seat is improved over time Please note that a repair issue will NOT be covered by this warranty if e The issue is caused by misuse or poor maintenance Please refer to this instruction booklet for guidance on infant car seat use and maintenance e Damage is caused by improper installation of UPPAbaby parts and or accessories Please refer to this instruction booklet for guidance on infant car seat assembly and use e Damage is corrosion caused by lack of maintenance or service e Damage is due to general wear and tear which is the result of everyday use or negligence e Damage is caused by sun intensity sweat detergents damp storage or frequent washings e Repairs or modifications are carried out by a third party e Infant car seat is purchased from an unauthorized retailer Approved retailers are listed
17. ed See instructions below STEP 6 Push the carrier into the vehicle seat bight crease of the seat while pulling on the shoulder portion of the seat belt closest to the buckle Sa INSTALLATION WITH LOCKING CLIP NOTE The locking clip can be found on the underside of the lower carrier fabric pg 12 The locking clip can be used FOR CARRIER AND BASE installation with Lap Shoulder belt combination when the seat belt does not lock STEP 1 While pushing into the child restraint pull the seat belt tight to eliminate any slack then pinch both pieces of seat belt webbing directly behind the latch plate Unbuckle the belt without letting the webbing slip STEP 2 Thread the locking clip onto both lap and shoulder belts linch from the latch plate STEP 3 Re buckle the vehicle belt UPPAbaby MESA Instruction Manual Sa LAP SHOULDER BELT STANDARD ROUTING METHOD NOTE Follow this routing method if the shoulder belt is not long enough to wrap around the back of the carrier STEP 1 Route the lap portion of the seat belt through both lap belt guides on the carrier and buckle the seat belt STEP 2 Lock vehicle seat belt NOTE See vehicle owner s manual for more information on locking your seat belt for child restraint installations AWARNING Vehicle seat belt must lock otherwise a locking clip must be used See pg 28 for instructions STEP 3 Push the carrier into the vehicle seat bight crease of the se
18. ehicle NEVER place this child restraint on N A a front seat with an airbag DEATH a OR SERIOUS INJURY can occur An airbag can strike a rear facing infant restraint with enough force to crack the shell and N seriously injure or kill an infant The back seat is the safest place for children 12 and under Refer to the vehicle owner s manual before installing this child restraint in a seating position with side airbags UPPAbaby MESA Instruction Manual BEFORE YOU BEGIN WARNINGS GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION Snugly adjust the belts provided with this child restraint around your child A snug 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 SUFFOCATION HAZARD Infant carrier can roll over on soft surfaces and suffocate child NEVER place carrier on beds sofas or other soft surfaces STRANGULATION HAZARD Children have strangled in loose or partially buckled harness straps Fully restrain the child even when carrier is used outside the vehicle e NEVER leave child in carrier when straps are loose or undone e NEVER place carrier near window where cords from blinds or drapes can strangle a child e NEVER hang strings on or over the carrier or attach to handle e NEVER place items with a string around a child s neck such as hood strings pacifier cords etc UPPAbaby MESA
19. elt Only Installation pg 24 steps 4B 6B UPPAbaby MESA Instruction Manual de SECURING THE BASE LAP AND SHOULDER BELT INSTALLATION STEP 4A Route the vehicle belt through the belt path while guiding the lap portion of the belt as close as possible to the top of the lock off where the door hinges Buckle the vehicle belt STEP 5A Hold shoulder portion of belt above base With one hand push down base in the direction of the seat bight crease of seat and hold firm as you pull shoulder belt While holding taut slide shoulder belt back through the belt path as close as possible to the top of the lock off NOTE TIGHTNESS INDICATOR SHOULD BE GREEN STEP 6A Close the lock off door NOTE Check that the belt doesn t move more than linch at belt path If you are having trouble achieving a secure installation in the center seat position please install using the locking clip pg 28 UPPAbaby MESA Instruction Manual 1744 LVIS TIDIKJA HLIM NOILVTIVLSNI 3svq 23 BASE INSTALLATION WITH VEHICLE SEAT BELT 24 SECURING THE BASE LAP BELT ONLY INSTALLATION STEP 4B Route the vehicle belt through the belt path while guiding the lap portion of the belt as close as possible to the topside of the lock off where the door hinges Buckle the vehicle belt STEP 5B With one hand push down base and hold firm as you pull lap belt to tighten and remove any slack NOTE TIGHTNESS I
20. etermining whether the MESA infant car seat can be used with LATCH in the rear center seating position it is critical that you refer to your vehicle owner s manual If the MESA does not install best in the rear center seating location it is recommended to move to one of the outboard seating positions LATCH Installation Lap Shoulder Belt Lap Belt Only pg 19 Installation pg 22 Installation pg 22 Before installing this child restraint you must determine the method CARRIER INSTALLATION WITHOUT BASE INSTALLATION WITHOUT BASE VEHICLE SEAT BELT of installation and the best vehicle seating position for that method This child restraint can be installed either using LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren or the Vehicle Seat Belt soti pou YA Lap Shoulder Belt Lap Shoulder Belt Lap Belt Only European Standard Routing Method Routing Method Routing Method pg 26 pg 26 pg 26 UPPAbaby MESA Instruction Manual UPPAbaby MESA Instruction Manual ALITI9LLVdWOD TIDIHJA VEHICLE COMPATIBILITY A OVERVIEW OF LATCH Most vehicles manufactured after September 1 2002 are equipped with LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren Check your vehicle owners manual to determine LATCH compatible seating positions NOTE No tether is required with this infant carrier Only lower anchors are used OUTBOARD LOWER ANCHORS NOTE In order to use the rear center seating position with LATCH the dista
21. nce between the lower anchors may be up to 22 and the seating position must be approved by the vehicle manufacturer If spacing between the lower anchors is greater than 22 or if the seating position is not approved by the vehicle manufacture then use the vehicle seat belt for installation UPPAbaby MESA Instruction Manual das map OVERVIEW OF VEHICLE SEAT BELT SYSTEMS If you do not use LATCH to properly secure the child restraint you must use the Vehicle Seat Belt System Seat belt systems vary by make model and year of your vehicle There are some vehicle belts that will NOT work with this child restraint or that require additional steps CHECK YOUR VEHICLE OWNER S MANUAL for information regarding your vehicle seat belt system s This child restraint is compatible with most vehicle seat belt systems VEHICLE SEAT LAP SHOULDER BELT VEHICLE SEAT LAP ONLY BELT LOCKING LATCH PLATE LOCKING LATCH PLATE UPPAbaby MESA Instruction Manual ALITI9LLVaWOD TIDIHJA 17 VEHICLE COMPATIBILITY da amp UNSAFE VEHICLE SEAT BELT SYSTEMS SEATING DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR CHECK YOUR VEHICLE OWNER S MANUAL for information regarding your vehicle seat belt system s Not all vehicle seat belts work with this child restraint DO NOT use this child restraint with the following seat belt systems Lap belts with emergency locking retractor Motorized automatic Lap Shoulder with two retractors Door mo
22. nstruction Manual SIYNLVAd LVIS LNVANI 11 INFANT SEAT FEATURES 12 OVERVIEW OF INFANT CARRIER SIP ADJUSTER TAB SIDE IMPACT PROTECTION SIP TUCK AWAY CANOPY UPPAbaby SIP CHEST CLIP HARNESS HARNESS COVERS 2 STRAPS HARNESS HOLDER POCKETS 2 BUCKLE BUCKLE TONGUES 2 INFANT INSERT RECOMMENDED BETWEEN 4 8 LBS HARNESS RELEASE LOCKING CLIP HARNESS BUTTON UNDERSIDE OF ADJUSTER CARRIER FABRIC STRAP UPPAbaby MESA Instruction Manual OVERVIEW OF INFANT CARRIER CARRY HANDLE ADJUSTMENT BUTTONS 2 CARRIER RELEASE FROM STROLLER SHOULDER BELT GUIDE CARRIER RELEASE FROM BASE STROLLER ATTACHMENT INSTRUCTION MANUAL STORAGE HARNESS ANCHORS 2 CROTCH BUCKLE POSITIONS 2 VEHICLE ay HARNESS ADJUSTER STRAP HOLDER UPPAbaby MESA Instruction Manual SIYNLVAd LVIS LNVANI 13 VEHICLE COMPATIBILITY CHOOSING A VEHICLE SEATING LOCATION DETERMINING BEST INSTALLATION METHOD PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION At this point take out your VEHICLE OWNERS MANUAL You will need this BEFORE INSTALLING THIS CHILD RESTRAINT to look up different features in your vehicle that might affect the installation SEYE MA eee AWARNING a 4 NEVER place a rear facing only child restraint in front N6 let of an active airbag The safest seating position is one that works best for your specific car seat family and vehicle When d
23. on our website at www uppababy com e Infant car seat is second hand e Infant car seat is damaged as a result of an accident airline or freight damage UPPAbaby reserves the right to determine if warranty terms and conditions have been met Please contact your local distributor if you have any questions regarding warranty CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTRY CONTACT TELEPHONE WEBSITE 60 Sharp Street S S 781 413 3030 www uppababy com Hingham MA 02043 Register your infant car seat online at www uppababy com UPPAbaby MESA Instruction Manual 49 S UPPAbaby USA UPPAbaby 60 Sharp Street Hingham MA 02043 781 413 3000 www uppababy com Model 0070 Version 2 CRUZ MESA VISTA and UPPAbaby are trademarks and or registered trademarks of Monahan Products LLC All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners
24. positions Adjust base to the appropriate angle by using the angle indicator on the sides of the base or the level to ground line on the carrier Always check the tightness indicator is green after each use Always secure an unoccupied child restraint in a crash an unsecured infant car seat may injure occupants in your vehicle UPPAbaby MESA Instruction Manual FITTING INFANT CARRIER TO CRUZ FRAME Prior to fitting MESA seat to CRUZ frame engage brake on CRUZ and remove toddler seat from frame STEP 1 With carrier facing stroller handle align carrier handle hubs with attachment posts on stroller STEP 2 Let carrier slide onto attachment posts An audible click indicates proper attachment STEP 3 Lift up on car seat handle to check attachment STEP 1 Engage and hold the stroller release button on the top of the carry handle STEP 2 Lift the carrier off CRUZ frame UPPAbaby MESA Instruction Manual ALI LVdWOD YATIOULS 39 STROLLER COMPATIBILITY 40 FITTING ADAPTERS TO VISTA FRAME Prior to fitting adapter to VISTA frame engage brake on VISTA and remove toddler seat or bassinet from frame NOTE VISTA stroller models require use of included adapters TO ATTACH Place adapters logo facing out onto seat attachments and press until you hear a click TO REMOVE Push down release button on backside of adapter and lift up from stroller frame NOTE There are 2 adapters one for the left
25. rry handle must be locked in any three 3 positions when in use Q carry store and stand To adjust the carry handle position squeeze both handle adjustment buttons and rotate forward or backward AAWARNING NEVER hang toys and other objects from the carry handle when using in the vehicle These products have not been tested by UPPAbaby and therefore are not approved for use with this child restraint UPPAbaby MESA Instruction Manual 37 GENERAL USE 38 IMPORTANT CHECKS e This child restraint is for rear facing use only e The seat must be tightly installed in a forward facing vehicle seat e The harness should be at the shoulders or slightly below Q e Chest clip must be at armpit level and harness straps should be snug e The top of childs head should not be less than 1 inch from the top of the headrest when in its highest position e The child must weigh between 4 and 35 pounds and be no taller than 32 inches e The back seat is the safest place for children aged 12 and under e NEVER use add on products with this child restraint unless approved by UPPAbaby e NEVER place in front of an active airbag e Install using LATCH or the vehicle seat belt NOT BOTH e DO NOT secure an infant in the carrier with extra material bulky clothing or extra padding Instead place a blanket over the harness after properly securing the child 9 e Carry handle must be locked in any of the 3 handle
26. unted Inflatable DO NOT use this child restraint with the following vehicle seats Vehicle seats that face side of the vehicle Vehicle seats that face rear of the vehicle UPPAbaby MESA Instruction Manual LEVELING BASE H LV1 HLIM NOLLVTIVLSNI 3sSvq STEP 1 Place the base rear facing on the vehicle seat STEP 2 Press the recline adjustment button on the top of the base to extend the foot and change the recline angle Check the angle indicators on either side of the base The base is level when only the green marker is visible between the two arrows No red should be visible NOTE If proper angle cannot be achieved with adjustable foot pool noodles or a rolled towel may be used UPPAbaby MESA Instruction Manual 19 BASE INSTALLATION WITH LATCH 20 BASE INSTALLATION WITH LATCH SAFETY CHECK Base doesn t move more than 1 inch side to side at the belt path Q Ensure tightness indicator is green after each use If it is not apply pressure in the seat bight crease of seat to tighten Belts are secure and untwisted H LV1 HLIM NOLLVTIVLSNI 3svq Recline angle is correct Base is level STEP 3 Locate the LATCH connectors on either side of the base and remove when only green is visible between the by pushing the corresponding orange button on the top of the base while two arrows on the level indicator No red pulling the connector out of the storage pocket should be
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