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1. 11 8b Rear facing Installation With LATCH A WARNING DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur e LATCH belt MUST stay tightly adjusted around car seat at all times Only use the car seat LATCH System in vehicle seating locations designated by the vehicle manufacturer for use with LATCH and that have an anchor spacing of 11 inches 280 mm LATCH connectors must be secured to the vehicle LATCH anchors only Connection to other vehicle anchors or vehicle components could result in the anchor tearing free in a crash Never attach more than one lower anchor connector to a vehicle lower anchor unless recommended by the vehicle owner s manual for that vehicle o 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 anchors at the seat bight fig a LATCH Anchorages with 11 inch 280 mm 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 Rear facing Installation With Vehicle Seat Belt section Lower Anchors aA After selecting a seating location if vehicle seat back is adjustable adjust seat back into most upright position fig a Route the lower anchor belt through the rear facing belt path identified by blue a Belt Here arrows Anchor ANGAR LEENA Connectors N Remove
2. This child restraint is designed for use only by children whose Weight is between 5 and 40 pounds 2 3 and 18 kg and Height is between 19 and 40 inches 48 and 102 cm Infants With Special Needs A preterm infant or low birth weight infant may be at special risk traveling reclined in a vehicle or aircraft According to the American Academy of Pediatrics these infants may be at increased risk of suffering breathing or other difficulties if improperly reclined or positioned in a car seat Have your physician or hospital staff evaluate your infant in this car seat before you and your infant leave the hospital If your infant is not able to travel in a reclined position DO NOT use this car seat Use a car bed for your infant Rear facing Use 5 to 30 Ibs 2 3 to 13 6 kg e Infants less than one year old and 20 Ibs 9 kg MUST be rear facing e Infants or toddlers 20 to 30 Ibs 9 to 13 6 kg may be rear facing The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends keeping children over 1 year of age rear facing as long as possible Rear facing Use 20 Ibs 9 kg 5 Ibs 2 3 kg 30 Ibs 13 6 kg IMPORTANT This car seat is certified for use rear facing with children up to 30 Ibs 13 6 kg However some children approaching 30 Ibs 13 6 kg may be too tall to fit comfortably rear facing When child can no longer comfortably fit and knees remain bent child can use car seat forward facing only if child is over
3. Spring Push connector in then rotate connector and pull out to unhook from the vehicle anchor fig I If the connector can t be rotated push in and lift the connector to unhook from the vehicle anchor Repeat to remove hook on connector on opposite side Lower Anchor Connectors Storage Of Lower Anchor Belt And Connectors When not using the LATCH System store the lower anchor belt and hook on connectors by removing lower anchor belt and connectors from forward facing belt path and snapping hook on connectors onto LATCH connector storage locations on back of base fig m Pull on free end of lower anchor belt to tighten 20 Ooqgo0o 8 6 10 Attach top tether hook A to vehicle top tether anchor hardware B 21 9c Forward facing Installation With Vehicle Seat Belt A WARNING DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur e Not all vehicle seat belts can be used with this car seat Read vehicle owner s manual and Vehicle Seat Belts section in this manual e Vehicle seat belt MUST stay tightly adjusted around car seat at all times If vehicle seat belt does not stay tight read the vehicle owner s manual and Vehicle Seat Belts section in this manual 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 seat back into m
4. b Tampered with or repaired by other than an authorized Combi repair center or with parts other than Combi approved parts c Leased or rented for commercial use THE WARRANTY PROVIDED HEREIN IS EXCLUSIVE AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FORA 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 38
5. Anchors and Tethers for CHildren Starting with model year 2003 vehicles are equipped with LATCH Systems See LATCH System section for more information Check vehicle owner s manual to determine if your vehicle has the LATCH System that may be identified with the symbol in fig c 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 and Top Tether Strap If your vehicle does not have the LATCH System the car seat MUST be secured to the vehicle using a vehicle seat belt and top tether strap as required Check vehicle owner s manual for seating locations recommended for car seat use and location of top tether anchorages Top Tether Information If a top tether anchor is not available in your vehicle the car seat MUST be secured with only the vehicle seat belt until a top tether anchor can be installed For those passenger vehicles or buses where top tether anchors are not available the car seat may be used without the top tether provided a secure installation can be achieved NOTE Top tether is NOT used in the rear facing position When not in use store top tether and LATCH lower anchor belt by snapping onto back of base fig d 8 Section 7 LATCH System LATCH System On This Car Seat The LATCH Sy
6. 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 34 35 Section 13 Rear facing Belt Lock off A WARNING DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur e Failure to use the belt lock off where required will result in car seat not being securely held in place You MUST use the belt lock off provided to tightly secure the lap belt when using a vehicle lap and shoulder belt that slides freely through the latch plate with the car seat To secure vehicle lap belt with rear facing belt lock off Install car seat and tighten vehicle seat belt as instructed in Rear facing Installation With Vehicle Seat Belts section While holding seat belts together at latch plate unbuckle vehicle buckle fig a fig a Clip the blue rear facing belt lock off onto both belts fig b placing it as close to the latch plate as possible 1 2 inch to 1 inch 1 3 cm to 2 5 cm maximum Secure by pivoting lock Belt tab onto belt lock off Lock off Resecure the vehicle belt around the car seat The vehicle seat belt must be tight around the car seat and must stay t
7. attached to car seat or send your name address and the restraint s model number and manufacturing date to Combi USA 962 Hwy 160 West Suite 100 Fort Mill SC 29708 or call 1 800 992 6624 or fax 1 803 548 3663 or log onto www combi intl com For recall information e Call the U S Government s Auto Safety Hotline at 1 800 424 9393 202 366 0123 in D C area e Log onto the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall website at www odi nhtsa dot gov cars problems recalls childseat cfm e Contact Combi USA see contact information above Section 18 Limited Warranty Section 17 Re use After A Crash A WARNING A DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur e DO NOT allow any re use of this car seat after a crash unless crash and car seat meet ALL conditions in Re use After A Crash section of this manual Do not sell or allow others to use a car seat that has been in a crash and does not comply with ALL of these conditions Car seats are damaged in vehicle crashes and in many cases the car seat must be destroyed and replaced However the National Highway Traffic valen 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 Daman to c
8. facing belt path when using car seat rear facing e Rear facing car seat must be properly reclined Too reclined can result in injury or ejection Too upright can result in breathing difficulties 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 The Victoria Car Seat is color coded to identify adjustment positions and vehicle belt path locations for both rear facing and forward facing use Rear facing adjustments and vehicle belt path are color coded with blue Forward facing adjustments and vehicle belt path are color coded with red Middle Harness 1 Infants less than one year old and 20 Ibs 9 kg MUST be rear facing Strap Slots 2 Adjust the seat recline into rear facing full recline position 1 To change recline position N see Recline Position Adjustment section NOTE Use only recline position 1 for rear facing 3 Shoulder harness position a For rear facing shoulder harness MUST be through slots at or below the shoulders of the infant b Use only the middle and lowest sets of harness strap slots rear facing fig a To change shoulder harness slots see Changing Harness Position section 4 Infant insert must be used for small infants To install infant insert see Infant Insert Lowest Harness section 10 Strap Slots
9. for car seat installation instructions for your vehicle Use car seat in a rear vehicle seat location whenever possible Never use a car seat in a front seat location unless recommended by vehicle owner s manual For vehicles with air bags always follow child restraint installation information provided in vehicle owner s manual s DO NOT place rear facing child seat b 4 P ey on front seat with air bag DE DO NOT use car seat rear facing on front seat with an air bag D SERIOUS INJURY can occur JEN The back seat is the safest place for For a toddler over one year old and forward facing if a vehicle front seat location with an air bag must be used follow the vehicle manufacturer s instructions for child restraint use and move the vehicle seat back as far as possible Vehicle seats DO NOT use this Car Seat on the following types of vehicle seats children 12 and under E coloque el asiento infantil para el autom vil orientado hacia al tr s en el asiento delantero del veh culo que tenga una bolsa neum tica de seguridad El ni o podr a MORIR O SUFRIR LESIONES GRAVES El asiento trasero es el lugar m s seguro para los ni os de 12 a os o menores Y NINYYM Y Seats Which Face Seats Which Face Rear Of Vehicle Sides Of Vehicle Options For Securing A Car Seat This car seat can be secured to a vehicle using the new LATCH System or a vehicle seat belt 1 LATCH System LATCH stands for Lower
10. harness adjustment strap fig b Lengthen lower anchor belt by tipping belt adjuster and pulling lower anchor belt back through adjuster fig c Route lower anchor belt through car seat by inserting one end into space between back of seat and front of base Pull through to opposite side Position the lower anchor belt in the forward facing belt path by placing the lower anchor belt between raised ribs in forward facing belt path identified by L the red Belt Here arrows fig d Anchor Bali Center lower anchor belt and check that it is not twisted Pull Belt Adjuster Place car seat forward facing in the vehicle seat location selected with forward facing belt path toward vehicle seat back and centered between the vehicle lower anchors fig e fig d Forward facing Belt Path 19 5 Connect lower anchor connectors to vehicle lower anchors With hook on connector opening facing down Q position the opening of the connector over the vehicle lower anchor Push down and then pull out on the connector to lock it onto the vehicle anchor fig f You should hear a click Pull on connector to be sure it is locked onto the anchor Repeat for connector on opposite side Q Tighten lower anchor belt to secure the car seat Press down in center of car seat to depress the vehicle cushion and pull free end of lower anchor belt to tighten belt fig g Check for secure installation Grip
11. the following sources to locate a child safety seat inspection station in your area e Your vehicle dealer Call 1 866 SEAT CHECK 1 866 732 8243 e Visit www nhtsa dot gov and select Child Seat Inspections Visit www seatcheck org Contact a certified child passenger safety technician in your area To locate a certified Child Passenger Safety Technician in your area visit www nhtsa dot gov and select Child Passenger Safety and then select Technician Contact Locator Section 4 Victoria Car Seat Parts LATCH Connector Storage LATCH Lower Anchor Belt and Connector Sea Harness Shield jg Secured To Back Of Seat Instruction Manual Store In Harness Shield Forward facing Shoulder Belt Lock off Forward facing Belt Path Harness Cover Buckle Tongues Tummy Pad Seat Pad Infant Insert ee Chest Clip Shoulder Harness Crotch Strap with Buckle Harness Adjuster Lever Harness Adjuster Strap Recline Lever Red handle under Rear facin g front of seat Belt Lock off Rear facing Belt Lock off Storage Rear facing Belt Lock off 5 Section 5 Use Recommendations A WARNING DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur e Children less than one year old and 20 Ibs 9 kg must use this car seat rear facing Serious crippling injury or death can result if infant faces front of vehicle Height and Weight Limits
12. ar 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 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 of 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
13. arness cover and out top fig m e Pull shoulder harn ss through harness cover and chest clip to remove all slack 4 Attachment of shoulder harness straps o f a Pull out on shoulder harness strap to make sure it is not twisted b Push sewn loop on end of shoulder harness strap through slot in seat pad foam and seat back Pull all excess strap through seat back Seat Shoulder harness strap should be on top of harness cover strap When using harness covers the shoulder harness strap must be through the same slot as harness covers c Check that shoulder harness strap is not twisted d Repeat for other shoulder harness strap e Connect shoulder harness straps to metal harness plate Pull metal harness plate out to side of car seat and make sure adjuster belt is not twisted Pull right shoulder harness strap out to side of car seat and slide sewn loop onto right side of metal harness plate fig n TE Make sure that the sewn loop is completely within the slot of the metal harness plate fig m and that the shoulder Metal Harness Harness belt is not twisted Plate Adjuster Repeat for left shoulder harness strap fig p fig p Belt f Pull harness adjuster strap located at front of seat to tighten the harness Verify proper operation tightening and that belts are not twisted g Replace seat pad over top of seat back NOTE Chest clip MUST be positioned in slotted opening of harness cover fig q Rep
14. at is color coded to identify adjustment positions and vehicle belt path locations for both rear facing and forward facing use Forward facing adjustments and the vehicle belt path are color coded with red Rear facing adjustments and the vehicle belt path are color coded with blue 1 Infants MUST be at least one year old and 20 Ibs 9 kg to be forward facing 2 Shoulder harness position a Use only the middle and top two sets of harness strap slots forward facing fig a b Harness covers MUST be used when forward facing c Shoulder harness MUST be through slots at or above shoulders of child To change shoulder harness slots see Changing Harness Position section 3 Seat recline a Use only recline positions 2 3 or 4 when using car seat forward facing b Seat recline position can be adjusted between positions without unsecuring vehicle seat belt To change reline position see Recline Position Adjustment section 4 Infant insert a To install or remove infant insert see Infant Insert section b Discontinue use of infant insert when shoulder belts become too short to fit child Middle Harness 16 Strap Slots Top Harness Strap Slots fig a 17 9b Forward facing Installation With LATCH A WARNING DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur e LATCH belt MUST stay tightly adjusted around car seat at all times Only use the car seat LATCH System in vehicle E ecelgnates by the vehicle manufacturer fo
15. ctions for car seat use A After selecting a seating location if vehicle seat back is adjustable adjust seat back into most upright position i 3 With car seat adjusted into recline position 1 place car seat rear facing in the vehicle Rear fa seat location selected with rear facing belt path toward vehicle seat back fig a Balt Pathe fig a 14 15 A Thread vehicle lap belt or vehicle lap and shoulder belts through the rear facing belt path in the seat fig b Thread vehicle seat belt through rear facing belt path openings identified by the blue Belt Here arrows Buckle seat belt and remove any slack in the vehicle seat belt Be sure vehicle seat belt is not twisted B Tighten vehicle seat belt to secure the car seat n Press down in center of car seat to depress the vehicle cushion while tightening vehicle fig b seat belt fig c 6 Check recline angle of car seat Recline reference line on side of seat MUST be horizontal fig d If recline reference line is not horizontal place tightly rolled up towel blanket or firm foam pool noodle under end of car seat base contacting vehicle seat back fig d If car seat can not be adjusted to make line horizontal 1 Try a different seating position 2 Do not use this car seat NOTE Vehicle must be parked on horizontal surface and child in car seat when checking angle of car seat Check for secure installation Gripping car seat at to
16. d in car seat when straps are loose or undone 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 this car seat if it is damaged missing instructions or missing parts Register your child restraint with the manufacturer Section 3 Proper Use Check List e Proper use is required Read and understand instructions and car seat labels e Securely install car seat with LATCH System or vehicle seat belt and top tether strap e Snugly adjust harness around child e Harness covers MUST be used when forward facing e Infants less than one year old and 20 Ibs 9 kg must use car seat rear facing e Do not use car seat rear facing in vehicle front seating location with an air bag e Secure children in back seat whenever possible e Never leave child unattended e Do not allow anyone babysitter relatives etc to use car seat without first reading and understanding all instructions and car seat labels Proper Use Is Required No car seat can guarantee protection from injury in every situation but proper use helps reduce the risk of serious injury or death 3 Need help installing your infant car seat Contact one of
17. e e From front of car seat pull shoulder straps out of seat seat pad harness covers and chest clip Harness Straps Metal Harness Plate 3 Removal of harness covers fig i a Pull seat pad off top of seat back Pull seat pad and underlying foam forward to access metal anchor plate for harness covers fig j b Pull metal anchor plate away from seat back rotate and push metal anchor plate back through slot which the harness cover strap is routed through c From backside of seat rotate metal anchor plate and push through shoulder harness slot which harness cover strap is routed through d Pull metal anchor plate out through shoulder harness slots in foam and seat pad Reassembly of shoulder harness straps and harness covers A WARNING A e Harness cover MUST be used when forward facing For proper harness fit Infant insert must be used with small infants Shoulder belts MUST be through shoulder belt slots in infant insert DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur height in the pad foam and seat back attached to the metal anchor plate 28 Discontinue use of the infant insert when shoulder belts become too short to fit infant To prevent loose harness and risk of ejection harness shield MUST be in place during use To prevent slack in harness and potential ejection in a crash the shoulder harness and harness cover anchor straps must be routed through shoulder harness slots at the same To prevent ejec
18. ecurely 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 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 Passive Restraints Lap Belt with Motorized Shoulder Belt fig e DO NOT use with any car seat See your vehicle dealer for options for securing a child restraint in this location Lap or Shoulder Belt Mounted on Front Door fig f DO NOT use with any car seat Belts will not stay tight while driving See your vehicle dealer for options for securing a child restraint in this location Combination Lap Shoulder Belt with Free Sliding Latch Plate Pull out on latch plate If belt slides freely through latch plate fig g the belt lock off MUST be used see Belt Lock off section For rear facing use the blue belt lock off to secure the lap belt See Belt Lock off section For forward facing use the red shoulder belt lock off on the base to secure the lap and 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
19. elt FG 5 Open belt lock off and remove vehicle seat belt from belt path Retainer Spring fig h Section 10 Securing Child In Car Seat A WARNING DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur e Keep harness straps snug and positioned on shoulders and thighs Harness covers MUST be used when forward facing 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 Child must be dressed in clothing with arms and legs that will not interfere with buckling and snugly adjusting harness Do not use accessories or parts other than those provided by Combi USA or Strolee Use of accessories or parts from other manufacturers could alter the performance of the car seat Never leave child unattended even when sleeping Strangulation Hazard Child can strangle in loose harness straps Never leave child in car seat when straps are loose or undone Rear facing 1 Position harness to fit infant e Rear facing Shoulder harness straps must be through shoulder harness slots at or below child s shoulders Middle Harness Only use the middle and lowest sets of shoulder harness slots Strap Slots for rear facing fig a See Changing Shoulder Harness Position section to change Lowest Harness B position of shoulder harness straps Strap Slots fi
20. g a z e Forward facing Shoulder harness straps must be at or above child s shoulders and harness covers MUST be used Forward facing Only use the middle and top sets of shoulder harness Top Harness a slots for forward facing fig b Strap Slots Discontinue use of car seat if shoulders of child are above top shoulder harness slots See Changing Shoulder Harness Position section to change position of shoulder harness straps 24 Middle Harness Strap Slots 25 2 Loosen harness Grasp shoulder harness strap BELOW harness cover While pressing on harness adjuster lever pull out on shoulder harness strap IMPORTANT DO NOT pull out on harness strap covers Harness strap covers are secured to the seat back and pulling on them will not allow you to lengthen the harness straps Place child in car seat with back and rump contacting seating surfaces fig c 4 Place harness straps over child s shoulders and thighs NOTE Harness covers MUST be used when forward facing Buckle Harness Insert buckle tongues into buckle fig d You should hear a click Pull up on tongues to be sure they are locked For information on harness operation and use see Harness Use and Adjustment section Q Pull harness adjuster strap fig e to snugly adjust harness straps Check that harness straps are snug on shoulders and thighs Straps should not allow a finger to pass between the belt and the child s s
21. houlder Harness A snug harness strap should not allow any slack It lies in a relatively straight line without Adjuster Pull sagging It does not press on the child s flesh or push the child s body into an unnatural Strap fig e position Rolled Towel NOTE If harness can not be snugly adjusted as described above do not use this car seat Close chest clip and position chest clip at arm pit level fig f Small infants For a small infant a rolled towel can be used on each side for support fig f Towels MUST not interfere with the ability to snugly adjust the harness system DO NOT place towel or other items behind infant or between infant and harness Section 11 Operation and Adjustments 11a Harness Use and Adjustment A WARNING A DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur Hama e Harness covers MUST be used when forward facing gel tg 1 Harness Straps Adjustment e To tighten Pull harness adjuster strap fig a e To loosen Grasp shoulder harness strap BELOW harness cover While pressing on harness adjuster lever pull out on shoulder harness straps fig b 2 Chest Clip Operation To open Press tabs Qand pull apart fig c e To close Snap halves together Make sure chest clip is locked by pulling out Buckle Operation e To buckle Insert buckle tongues into buckle fig d You should hear a click Pull up on tongues to be sure they are locked e To unbuckle Press red b
22. iaeeeenes 31 Section 6 Selecting A Vehicle Seating Location 7 11d Recline Position Adjustment 31 Section 7 LATCH System 9 Section 12 Vehicle Seat Belts cccccceeeeeeees 32 Section 8 Rear facing Installation Section 13 Rear facing Belt Lock off 0 0 0 35 8a Rear facing Set Up Section 14 Additional Information And Adjustment ccccccsesesereees 10 CertificatjON iiis 36 8b oe 11 e Aircraft Use 36 iti LATCH ereinen eiei se Rear tacing Installation Warm Weathel c ccccccccseceee 36 With Vehicle Seat Belt 14 CHIE Sau Or Meas aee 36 Sections Forward Facing inetaliaton e Car Seat Useful Life 36 9a Forward facing Set Up e Instructions Manual Storage 36 And Adjustment ccccsccccsescssessseeeeseeeee 16 Section 15 Care and Cleaning seecceeeee 36 9b Forward facing Installation Section 16 Registration Information 0 00 37 With LATCH Dae S 17 Section 17 Re Use After A Crash ccccccceeeeeeees 37 9c Forward facing Installation o With Vehicle Seat Belt 21 Section 18 Limited Warranty c cccccceceeneesees 38 Keep this instruction manual for future use Store instruction manual in harness shield on back of seat Section 2 Warnings A WARNING 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 interio
23. ight Check for secure installation pull front to back and side to side If the car 1 2 to 1 inch 1 3 to 2 5 cm seat is not tightly secured remove the belt lock off and repeat steps 1 3 If car seat cannot be held tightly move it to another seating location If there is not a location that will keep the car seat secured with the lap belt contact your vehicle dealer to have a lap belt installed in your vehicle To remove the belt lock off Release seat belt buckle Pivot lock tab out and open belt lock off Belt Storage of rear facing belt lock off Lock off es Store in recess on aide of base fig c Storage fig c Section 14 Additional Information Section 15 Care and Cleaning Certification Removing Harness Covers Seat Pad and Infant Insert ee ee eae La Remove harness straps see Operations and This car seat meets or exceeds all applicable Adjustments section Changing Harness Position requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Pull harness straps through slots in car seat back 213 for use in motor vehicles and aircraft seat pad and harness covers Aircraft Use Remove harness covers see Operations amp Adjustment section Changing Harness Position This car seat is certified for use on aircraft Contact Remove infant insert from car seat by lifting insert out a of car seat pad aine ape their policy Slide sea
24. lacement of harness shield The harness shield must be replaced on the car seat before use The harness shield Shield holds the shoulder harness against the seat back and prevents contact with the vehicle seat belt or LATCH belt To replace the harness shield a Position car seat with child s right side facing you b Recline seat into recline position 1 for better access to back of seat c Pull harness adjuster strap located on front of car seat to tighten harness Retaining straps Tab d Holding harness shield with retaining tabs toward bottom of shield insert harness shield in between the back of car seat and base fig o amp fig p Harness e Position rounded notch in harness shield over rib on far side of seat back and Shield press retaining tab into slot in far side of seat back f Flex harness shield to insert the retaining tab on the near side of the harness shield into the slot on the near side of the seat back g Check that shoulder harness straps are located between the harness shield and back of seat and that they can be adjusted properly Retaining 30 Tab 31 11c Infant Insert A WARNING DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur e To prevent ejection Shoulder belts MUST be through belt slots in infant insert For proper harness fit infant insert MUST be used for small infants e Discontinue use of infant insert when Shoulder belts become too short to fit infant 11d Recli
25. lower anchor belt and hook on connectors from their storage location on AAN ENN back of base fig b Pull entire lower anchor belt out on one side of car seat Check that LATCH belts are not wrapped around shoulder harness adjuster strap Lengthen lower anchor belt by tipping belt adjuster and pulling lower anchor belt back through adjuster fig c Route lower anchor belt through rear facing belt path in seat by inserting the end of the lower anchor belt with the belt adjuster into the belt path opening in seat identified by the blue Belt Here arrow and routing out through the rear facing belt opening on opposite side of seat Center lower anchor belt and check that it is not twisted CARE a iN J O fig b Adjuster Lower 4 With seat adjusted into reclined position 1 place car seat rear facing in the vehicle Anchor Belt seat location selected with rear facing belt path toward vehicle seat back and centered between the vehicle lower anchors fig d A Connect lower anchor connectors to vehicle lower anchors With hook on connector opening facing down position the opening of the connector over the vehicle lower anchor Push down and then pull out on the connector to lock it onto the vehicle anchor fig e You should hear a click ear facing Belt Path Pull on connector to be sure it is locked onto the anchor Repeat for connector on opposite side 12 13 QO Tighten l
26. m vehicle anchors N Press and hold the connector retainer spring SS N Push connector in then rotate connector and pull out to unhook XN from the vehicle anchor fig i If the connector can t be rotated push 4 in and lift the connector to unhook from the vehicle anchor Repeat to remove hook on connector on opposite side fig i fig h Storage Of Lower Anchor Belt And Connectors When not using the LATCH System store the lower anchor belt and hook on EEN connectors by removing lower anchor belt and connectors from rear facing belt Anchor M path and snapping hook on connectors onto LATCH connector storage locations Connector N T N a DN oix NN on back of base fig j Pull on free end of lower anchor belt to tighten hes Top Tether Storage Connector Store top tether on back of base when using car seat rear facing 8c Rear facing Installation With Vehicle Seat Belt A WARNING DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur e Not all vehicle seat belts can be used with this car seat Read vehicle owner s manual and Vehicle Seat Belts section in this manual e Vehicle seat belt MUST stay tightly Adlusted around car seat at all times If vehicle seat belt does not stay tight read the vehicle owner s manual and Vehicle Seat Belts section in this manual Refer to vehicle owner s manual to identify the seating locations which can be used with a car seat Check for specific instru
27. ne Position Adjustment To change recline position e Lift and hold recline lever located under front of car seat fig q e Move car seat into desired recline position e Release recline lever and check that car seat is locked in the recline position NOTE Recline Position 1 is for use rear facing Recline Positions 2 3 and 4 are for use forward facing Recline fig q Lever A WARNING DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur e Rear facing car seat must be properly leveled Too reclined can result in injury or ejection Too upright can result in breathing difficulties Section 12 Vehicle Seat Belts 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 this section for information on the various types of vehicle seat belt systems WARNING DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur e Not all vehicle seat belts can be used with a car seat The car seat must be held tightly at all times by a lap belt or lap belt portion of a lap shoulder belt that will not loosen while driving To provide a secure installation of the car seat e Read the vehicle owner s manual regarding securing a car seat 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 followi
28. nee this instruction manual for future use tore instruction manual in harness shield on back of seat 2004 Combi USA 8850B 06 04 EN Combi USA 1962 Hwy 160 West Suite 100 Fort Mill SC 29708 Customer Service Telephone 1 800 992 6624 Se Habla Espa ol 1 803 548 6633 Fax 1 803 548 3663 www combi intl com e 10 00 a m 5 00 p m Eastern Time Monday Friday Combf Instruction Manual Victoria Convertible Car Seat eee 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 requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 Para instrucciones en Espa ol llamar al 1 800 992 6624 Victoria 8850 Series 1 Section 1 Table of Contents Section 1 Table of Contents cccccccceceeeeeees 1 Section 10 Securing Child In Car Seat 24 Section 2 WarningS eeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeees 2 Section 11 Operation and Adjustments g Section 3 Proper Use Check List eeeee 3 11a Harness Use and Adjustment 26 ae 11b Changing Shoulder Harness Section 4 Victoria Car Seat Parts seen 4 POSINIONS ccsss czsneisvetbesescnsheransessaearhanes 27 Section 5 Use Recommendations 0ccee 5 q4c Infant WAS Rh as ccc css ciccscccczsess cooeas
29. ng instructions in this manual vehicle owner s manual and vehicle seat belt labels e Move car seat to another seating location and try again or e Contact vehicle dealer for assistance and seat belt modification parts when available e See Need Help Installing Your Car Seat in Proper Use Checklist section 32 33 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 e 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 Belt Forward of fig a Pane fig b Seat Bight g Seat Bight Lap Belts Manually Adjustable 2 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 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 s
30. one year old and 20 Ibs 9 kg and can sit upright unassisted Forward facing Use 20 to 40 Ibs 9 to 18 kg e Toddlers 20 to 30 Ibs 9 to 13 6 kg over one year of age and who are capable of sitting upright unassisted may be forward facing If unable to sit unassisted use rear facing e Toddlers 30 to 40 Ibs 13 6 to 18 kg and up to 40 inches 102 cm tall MUST be forward facing 5 Ibs 20 Ibs 301lbs 2 3 kg 9kg 13 6 kg Forward facing Use One Year or Older A WARNING DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur e Harness covers MUST be used when forward facing e To avoid injuries from whiplash top of child s ears must be below top edge of car seat e Child s shoulders MUST not be above top harness slots 7 Section 6 Selecting A Vehicle Seating Location A WARNING DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur e DO NOT use this child restraint rear facing in a vehicle front seating location with an air bag Child s head and neck may be seriously injured when an inflating air bag hits back of child restraint e Never put a car seat in a vehicle front seating location unless recommended by vehicle owner s manual 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 the rear seating positions rather than the front seating positions A Refer to vehicle owner s manual
31. ost upright position Forward facing With car seat adjusted into recline position 1 place car seat forward facing in the vehicle Belt Path ea seat location selected with base contacting vehicle seat back fig a Route vehicle seat belt through car seat by inserting vehicle seat belt into space between seat back and front of base Pull out through opposite side Buckle vehicle seat belt and remove any slack in lap belt Check that vehicle lap belt is not twisted Position vehicle lap belt in the forward facing belt path location by placing vehicle lap belt between raised ribs in forward facing belt path identified by the red Belt Here arrows fig b fig b Forward facing Belt Path Tighten vehicle seat belt to secure the car seat For vehicle lap only belts Press down in center of car seat to depress the vehicle seat cushion while tightening vehicle lap belt fig c For vehicle lap and shoulder belts Open shoulder belt lock off on side of base opposite vehicle seat belt buckle To open shoulder belt lock off rotate locking tab down and lift lock off cover fig d Position shoulder belt in shoulder belt lock off tighten lap and shoulder belt and close shoulder belt lock off onto shoulder belt to secure car seat To close shoulder belt lock off push lock off cover down and rotate locking tab up fig d Shoulder Belt Lock off Adjust car seat to desired recline
32. ower anchor belt to secure the car seat Press down in center of car seat to depress the vehicle cushion and pull free end of lower anchor belt to tighten belt fig f Check recline angle of car seat Recline reference line on side of seat MUST be horizontal fig g If recline reference line is not horizontal place tightly rolled up towel blanket or firm foam pool noodle under end of car seat base contacting vehicle seat back fig g If car seat can not be adjusted to make line horizontal 1 Try a different seating position 2 Do not use this car seat Recline NOTE Vehicle must be parked on horizontal surface and child in car seat when checking Reference recline angle of car seat Line B Check for secure installation Gripping car seat at top of armrest pull car seat 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 car seat can not be securely installed sy a different LATCH location or use the vehicle s seat belt to secure the car seaf p ats a oo Noodle Recheck recline angle of car seat Adjust if necessary see step 7 fig g Removal Of Car Seat Installed With LATCH 1 Loosen lower anchor belt by tipping adjuster and pulling out lower anchor belt Pressing down in center of car seat to reduce tension on lower anchor belt will make it easier to loosen lower anchor belt 2 Remove hook on connectors fro
33. p of armrest pull car seat front to back and left to right to check for secure installation fig e Vehicle lap belt MUST stay tight If vehicle lap belt does not stay tight or car seat can not be securely installed see vehicle owner s manual Vehicle Seat Belts section or move to a different seating location Recheck recline angle of car seat Adjust if necessary see step 6 Removal Of Car Seat Installed With Vehicle Seat Belt Unbuckle vehicle seat belt Pressing down in center of car seat to reduce tension on vehicle Towel or i Pool Noodle fig d seat belt will make it easier to loosen vehicle seat belt OY Recline Reference Remove vehicle seat belt from belt path fig e Line Section 9 Forward facing Installation 9a Forward facing Set Up And Adjustment Forward facing For Use 20 to 40 Pounds 9 to 18 kg A WARNING DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur e Children less than one year old and 20 Ibs 9 kg MUST use this car seat rear facing Serious crippling injury or death can result if infant faces front of vehicle e Harness covers MUST be used when forward facing e For proper harness fit 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 e LATCH or vehicle seat belt MUST be routed though forward facing belt path when using car seat forward facing The Victoria Car Se
34. ping car seat at top of armrest pull car seat front to back and left to right to check for secure installation fig m LATCH belt MUST stay tight If LATCH belt does not stay tight or car seat can not be securely installed try a different LATCH location or use the vehicle s seat belt to secure the car seat B Adjust car seat to desired recline position 2 3 or 4 To change recline position see Recline Position Adjustment section Seat recline position can be adjusted between positions without unsecuring vehicle seat belt NOTE Use only position 2 3 or 4 for forward facing Attach top tether hook A to vehicle top tether anchor hardware B fig i and pull strap to tighten top tether removing any slack If top tether anchor B is not available in vehicle see vehicle owner s Pull to manual or Top Tether Information in Selecting A Vehicle Seating Location section Belt Removal Of Car Seat Installed With LATCH Adjuster 1 Tip belt adjuster to loosen top tether strap fig j A Depress retainer spring and unhook tether hook from vehicle top tether anchor fig k Loosen lower anchor belt by tipping adjuster and pulling out lower anchor belt Pressing down in center of car seat to reduce tension on lower anchor belt will make it easier to loosen lower anchor belt O Remove hook on connectors from vehicle lower anchors Retainer gt Press and hold the connector retainer spring
35. position 2 3 or 4 To change recline position see Recline Position Adjustment section Seat recline position can be adjusted between positions without unsecuring vehicle seat belts NOTE Use only position 2 3 or 4 for forward facing Check for secure installation Gripping car seat at top of armrest pull Locking car seat front to back and left to right to check for secure installation Tab fig e Vehicle lap belt MUST stay tight If the vehicle lap belt does not stay tight or car seat can not be securely installed see vehicle owner s manual Vehicle Seat Belts section in this manual or move to a different seating location Pull to tighten fig f and pull strap to tighten top tether removing any slack If top tether anchor B is not available in vehicle see vehicle owner s A manual or Top Tether Information in Selecting A Vehicle Seating gf Location section B NOTE lf top tether is not in use store by snapping tether hook on back of base 22 fig f 23 Removal Of Car Seat Installed With Vehicle Seat Belt Belt Adjuster 1 Tip belt adjuster to loosen top tether strap fig g A Depress retainer spring and unhook tether hook from vehicle top tether anchor fig h Position seat in recline position 1 4 Unbuckle vehicle seat belt Pressing down in center of car seat to reduce tension on vehicle seat belt will make it Tether easier to unbuckle vehicle seat b
36. r during a sudden stop or crash Use only in a rear facing position when using this car seat with an infant less than one year old and weighing less than 20 pounds 9 kg Use only with children who weigh between 5 and 40 pounds 2 3 and 18 kg and whose height is between 19 and 40 inches 48 and 102 cm Discontinue use when child s weight exceeds 40 pounds 18 kg or shoulders are above the top shoulder belt slots Snugly adjust harness provided with the car seat around child Harness covers MUST be used when forward facing 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 To prevent loose harness and risk of ejection harness shield must be in place during use 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 the top anchor strap provided with this child restraint as specified in this instruction manual Securely belt this car seat in vehicle even when not occupied An unsecured car seat can injure other occupants in a crash Never leave child unattended even when sleeping Strangulation Hazard Child can strangle in loose harness straps Never leave chil
37. r use with LATCH and have anchor spacing of 11 inches 280 mm LATCH connectors must be secured to the vehicle LATCH anchors a conne fon to other vehicle anchors or vehicle components could result in the anchor tearing free in a cras Never attach more than one lower anchor connector or top tether hook to a vehicle anchor unless recommended in the vehicle owner s manual Refer to vehicle owner s manual to identify the seating locations with LATCH System Select the Top Tether seating location to be used and locate the vehicle lower anchors at the seat bight and top tether Anchor anchor fig a LATCH Anchorages with 11 inch 280 mm 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 Forward facing Installation With Vehicle Seat Belt section Lower Anchors After selecting a seating location if vehicle seat back is adjustable adjust seat back into most upright position Anchor Route the lower anchor belt through the forward facing belt path identified by red Connector N Belt Here arrows i Adjust car seat into recline position 1 for better access while installing the car seat Remove lower anchor belt and connectors from their storage location on back of base fig b Pull entire lower anchor belt out on one side of car seat Check that LATCH straps are not wrapped around
38. stem on the Victoria Car Seat consists of a lower anchor belt with lower anchor connectors and for forward facing use a top tether strap with tether hook O fig a Rear facing car seat installation typically uses only the lower anchor belt with lower anchor connectors fig b no top tether Securing Car Seat To Vehicle The lower anchor connectors and top tether hook on the car seat connect to the LATCH System in a vehicle LATCH System In Vehicles Child restraint anchorage system or LATCH System in the vehicle consists of two lower anchors located at the vehicle seat bight and a top tether anchor fig c Refer to vehicle owner s manual for seating locations which have the LATCH System Lower anchors may not be visible in some vehicles Lower anchors that are not visible are located below a solid color round dot on the vehicle upholstery or a round dot with a picture of a car seat in the center as shown in fig d 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 Section 8 Rear facing Installation 8a Rear facing Set Up And Adjustment Rear facing For Use 5 to 30 Pounds 2 3 to 13 6 kg A WARNING DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur e DO NOT use this car seat rear facing in a vehicle front seating location with an air bag e LATCH or vehicle seat belt MUST be routed though rear
39. t pad from car seat by gently pulling it off the Use this car seat only on forward facing aircraft seats top of car seat back Install car seat on aircraft the same way it is installed in Reverse above steps for replacing seat pad and a vehicle harness system Warm Weather Cleaning Seat Pad Shoulder Harness Covers and Infant Insert Car seat parts can get very hot in the sun or warm Machine wash in cool water and mild soap Roll in towel WEARER to remove excess water and lay flat to dry eee Oe always check before putting child Cleanina Harness Straps Surface wash only with mild soap and damp cloth Vehicle Seat Protection i If harness straps are frayed or heavily soiled they Protect vehicle seat Use a thin car seat mat thin towel MUST be replaced or thin blanket under and behind car seat Cleaning Shell Car Seat Useful Life ae with mild solution of soap and water Avoid wetting it cece abels DO NOT use after 7 years from date of manufacture on hever use household detergents they can weaken label p ast c Instruction Manual Storage Cleaning Buckle ALGA RL AR Rinse buckle with warm water DO NOT use household Store instruction manual in harness shield on back of detergents car seat 36 Never lubricate buckle 37 Section 16 Registration Information Child restraints car seats could be recalled for safety reasons You must register this restraint to be reached ina recall Fill out the registration card
40. tion in a crash the sewn loops on the shoulder harness MUST be properly Check that harness adjuster belt is not twisted or wrapped around LATCH belts Harness Cover Shield Harness Shield Metal Anchor Harness Cover Plate Strap Harness Cover fig i Harness Seat 29 1 Recline seat into rear facing fully reclined position 1 Harness Covers 2 Positioning and attachment of harness covers NOTE If using car seat without harness covers skip to step 4 a Position harness cover with rubber surface down and folded edge toward Folded outside of car seat fig k Edge b Push metal anchor plate through the proper height shoulder strap slot in seat pad foam and seat back Follow shoulder harness positioning guidelines for 7O rear facing or forward facing use Of c Rotate metal anchor plate and push through slot directly below slot harness cover strap is routed trough d Pull metal anchor plate all the w through slot to front of seat back and rotate so that it lies flat against seat back _ e Repeat for other harness cover 3 Routing shoulder harness through harness covers a Pull out shoulder harness to make sure it is not twisted b Push sewn loop on end of shoulder harness strap through bottom opening and out the side of harness cover fig k c Thread shoulder harness through chest clip fig i d Push sewn loop on end of shoulder harness strap into side opening of h
41. utton and pull tongues out of buckle 26 27 11b Changing Shoulder Harness Positions Rear facing Shoulder harness straps must be through shoulder harness slots at or just below child s shoulders Only use middle or lowest harness strap slots for rear facing Forward facing Shoulder harness straps must be at or above shoulders and harness covers MUST be used Discontinue use of car seat if child s shoulders are above top shoulder harness slots Only use middle or top harness strap slots for forward facing Removal of shoulder harness straps and harness covers 1 Buckle shoulder harness and unbuckle chest clip 2 Removal of shoulder harness straps a Lengthen shoulder harness straps to maximum length From front of car seat grasp shoulder belt BELOW harness covers fig e While pressing down on harness adjuster lever pull harness straps out as far as possible fig e b Remove harness shield from back of seat Recline seat into rear facing fully reclined position 1 While facing side of car seat that is on child s right reach in behind seat and locate the harness shield fig f Push in on near side of harness shield to unhook that side from the seat Rotate harness shield back toward front of base and pull out of seat fig g c Pull harness out to side of car seat to access the metal harness plate fig h d Remove loops at ends of both shoulder straps from metal harness plat

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