Combi 8100 User's Manual
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1. cc cccccceseeeeeeeeees 62 Keep this instruction manual for future use Store instruction manual inside pocket on back of car seat 3 WARNING A DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur Failure to follow these instructions and car seat labels can result in injury or death to a child from striking the vehicle s interior during a sudden stop or crash Use only in a rear facing position when using this 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 For proper harness fit infant insert MUST be used with small infants 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 N2. 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 30 Ibs 13 6 kg 20 Ibs 9 kg Forward facing Use One Year or Older 5 Ibs 2 3 kg A WARNING A DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur 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 Section 6 Selecting A Vehicle Seating Location A WARNING A 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 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 o DO NOT use car seat on vehicle seats which face the side fig a or face the rear fig b of the vehicle fig a 13 Refer to vehicle owner s manual for car seat installation
3. 7 years from date of manufacture on label Instruction Manual Storage Store instruction manual inside pocket on back of car seat Section 14 Care and Cleaning Removing Harness Covers Seat Pad and Infant Insert Remove harness strap metal clips from the adjuster strap loop see Operations and Adjustments section Pull harness straps through slots in car seat shell and seat pad Slide shoulder harness covers off end of shoulder belt over metal harness strap clips Remove infant insert from car seat by lifting insert out of car seat pad Slide seat pad from car seat by gently pulling it off the top of car seat back Reverse above steps for replacing seat pad and harness system 60 61 Cleaning Seat Pad Shoulder Harness Covers and Infant Insert Machine wash in cool water and mild soap Roll in towel to remove excess water and lay flat to dry Cleaning Harness Straps Surface wash only with mild soap and damp cloth Cleaning Shell Wipe with mild solution of soap and water Avoid wetting labels Never use household detergents they can weaken plastic Cleaning Buckle Rinse buckle with warm water DO NOT use household detergents Never lubricate buckle Section 15 Registration Information Child restraints car seats could be recalled for safety reasons You must register this restraint to be reached in a recall Fill out the registration card attached to car seat or send y
4. 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 are visible in some vehicles and others are not Those that are not visible are identified by 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 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 16 17 Section 8 Rear facing Installation Rear facing For Use 5 to 30 Pounds 2 3 to 13 6 kg A WARNING A DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur DO NOT use this car seat rear facing in a vehicle front seating location with an air bag LATCH or vehicle seat belt MUST be routed though rear facing belt path when using car seat rear facing Rear facing car seat must be properly reclined Too reclined can result in injury or ejection Too upright can result in breathing difficulties Section 8a Rear facing Installation With LATCH A WARNING A DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur 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 have an anchor spacing of 11
5. With Vehicle Seat Belt 1 Unbuckle vehicle seat belt Pressing down in center of car seat to reduce tension on vehicle seat belt will make it easier to loosen vehicle seat belt 2 Open belt lock off and remove vehicle seat belt from belt path 28 29 Section 9 Forward facing Installation Forward facing For Use 20 to 40 Pounds 9 to 18 kg A WARNING A 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 LATCH or vehicle seat belt MUST be routed though forward facing belt path when using car seat forward facing Section 9a Forward facing Installation With LATCH A WARNING A DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur eee belt MUST stay tightly adjusted around car seat at all imes Only use the car seat LATCH ball in vehicle seating poo ons designated by the vehicle manufacturer for use with ATCH and have 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 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 seating l
6. age 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 International Corporation Use of accessories or pars from oiher manufacturers could alter the performance of the car seat Never leave child unattended even when sleeping Strangulation Hazard Child can strangle in loose harness evans Never leave child in car seat when straps are loose or undone Position harness to fit infant e Rear facing Shoulder harness straps must be through shoulder harness slots which are at or below shoulders Use only the middle or lowest shoulder harness slots when used rear facing Crotch strap must be in position closest to but not under child See Operations and Adjustments section to change position of harness and crotch strap e Forward facing Shoulder harness straps must be at or above shoulders Crotch strap must be in front position Discontinue use of car seat if shoulders of child are above top shoulder harness slots See Operations and Adjustments section to change position of harness and crotch strap 2 Loosen harness While pressing on harness adjustment lever pull harness straps out Place infant in car seat with back and rump contacting seating surfaces fig a 42 43 Place harness straps over child s shoulders and thighs Fo
7. 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 one year old and 20 Ibs 9 kg and can sit upright unassisted 10 11 Forward facing Use 20 to 40 Ibs 9 to 18 kg
8. 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 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 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 18 19 After selecting a seating location if adjustable adjust vehicle seat back into most upright position LATCH Connector Storage Ring Rotate car seat on lower base to rear facing position see Changing Hook on 5 Forward Facing Rear Facing Use ewer Anchor fig a Position section Connector Remove the lower anchor connectors Hook on from their storage locations on back Connector of car seat pad fig a Depress spring on hook on connector fig b and remove from LATCH connector storage Opening fig b ring Pull Lengthen lower anchor belt by pressing down on belt adjuster Belt Adjuste
9. 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 LATCH System the car seat MUST be secured to the vehicle using a vehicle seat belt and top tether strap Check vehicle owner s manual for seating locations recommended for car seat use and location of top tether anchorage 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 14 15 Section 7 LATCH System LATCH System On This Car Seat The LATCH System on the Avatar Car Seat consists of a lower anchor belt with lower anchor connectors and for forward facing use a top tether strap with tether hook fig a Rear facing car seat installation typically uses only the fig a 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
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11. seat fig d 2 Turn car seat and upper base until use position arrows are in line with use position label section for forward facing or rear facing position fig d Front Corner Lower Base Rear facing Forward facing 52 53 G LATCH Changing Belt Path Location e LATCH lower anchor belt MUST be routed through the correct belt path for use e Identify correct belt path for rear facing Rear Facina N or forward facing based on age or Belt Aart E weight of child e To change lower anchor belt location Remove seat pad fig a From inside seat pull lower anchor belt and connectors into the seating area Insert connector into correct Forward Facing belt path openings and pull out Belt Path e Check that belt adjuster slide button is facing away from and seat and that lower anchor belt is not twisted e Replace seat pad Belt Adjuster Slide Button 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 the information in this section for information on the various types of vehicle seat belt systems A WARNING A 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 la
12. to reduce tension on lower anchor belt will make it easier to loosen lower anchor belt o Remove hook on connectors from vehicle anchors Press and hold the connector retainer spring Push connector in then rotate connector and pull out to unhook from the vehicle anchor fig j 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 Storage Of Lower Anchor Belt And Connectors When not using the LATCH System store the lower anchor belt and hook on connectors by snapping the connectors onto LATCH connector storage rings located on the back side of the seat pad fig k Pull on free end of lower anchor belt to tighten NOTE To prevent damage to the seat pad care should be taken when removing or securing connectors LATCH Excessive force could damage Connector or tear seat pad Storage Ring 24 25 Section 8b Rear facing Installation With Vehicle Seat Belt A WARNING A 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 zay 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 o Refer to vehicle owner s man
13. Combi Designed by Parents for Parents Keep this instruction manual for future use Store instruction manual inside pocket on back of car seat 2004 Combi USA Inc ACS0903c Combi USA 1962 Hwy 160 West 100 Fort Mill SC 29708 e Customer Service Telephone 1 800 992 6624 e Se Habla Espanol 1 803 548 6633 Fax 1 803 548 3663 www combi intl com 10 00 a m 5 00 p m Eastern Time Monday Friday Combi Instruction Manual Avatar Convertible Car Seat A WARNING amp 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 Espanol Avatar 8100 Series llamar al 1 800 992 6624 1 Section 1 Table of Contents Section 1 Table Of COmtents c c ccscsscssconssoessesscosaeessevsscttacseseaess 1 Section 2 WANG Bcc geheseadetdboratiiciaeccetsintisiidiecayaaleemeistouis 3 Section 3 Proper Use Check LiSt cccccccccccccseeesecseeeseeseeeees 5 Section 4 Avatar Car Seat Parts T Section 5 Use Recommendations ccceeeceeseeneeeeeeeeees 9 Section 6 Selecting A Vehicle Seating Location 12 Section 7 LATCH SyStehtsisessusscrsdannatsncasneedeaaenentadansanserancs 15 Section 8 Rear facing Installation 17 8a Rear
14. I Pull on free end of lower anchor belt to tighten NOTE To prevent damage to the seat pad care should be taken when removing or securing connectors LATCH Excessive force could damage Connector or tear seat pad Storage Ring Section 9b Forward facing Installation With Vehicle Seat Belt A WARNING A DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur e Not all vehicle seat belts can be used with this car seat Read venice owner s manual and Vehicle Seat Belts section in this manual e Vehicle seat belt MUST zay tightly adjusted around car seat at all times If vehicle seat belt does not stay tight read the yen 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 2 After selecting a seating location if adjustable adjust vehicle seat back into most upright position Rotate car seat on lower base to forward facing position see Changing Forward Facing Rear Facing Use Position section 4 Place car seat forward facing in the vehicle seat location selected with forward facing belt path openings toward vehicle seat back fig a Forward facing Belt Path 37 BO Adjust car seat to desired recline position h l 1 20r3 j To change recline position see Recline Position Adjustment section Q Lift front belt flap on pad a
15. a straps fig b Harness Adjuster Lever fig b 2 Chest Clip Operation To open Press tabs and pull apart fig c e To close Snap halves together lt i gt Make sure chest clip is locked by pulling out fig c uckle Operation e To buckle Place top of buckle tongues together Click and insert buckle tongues into buckle S Ra Ag Pull up on tongues to be sure they i are locked fig d e To unbuckle Press red button and pull tongues out of buckle B Changing Harness Positions Rear facing Shoulder harness straps must be through slots at or just below shoulders Use only middle or lowest harness strap slots for rear facing Forward facing Shoulder harness straps must be at or above shoulders Discontinue use of car seat if top shoulder harness slots are below shoulders of child 46 47 To change harness strap slots 1 Buckle shoulder harness straps and chest clip 2 From front of car seat loosen shoulder harness straps by pressing harness adjuster lever and pulling harness straps out to lengthen them Make sure both buckle tongues are buckled and chest clip is closed 3 From back of car seat remove both metal harness strap clips from adjuster loop fig f Metal Harness Adjuster Strap Clips Loop 4 From front of car seat pull shoulder harness straps through car seat shell seat pad and infant insert pad f
16. cing in the vehicle seat location selected with forward facing belt path toward vehicle seat back and centered between the vehicle lower anchors fig d Adjust car seat to desired recline position Belt Path 3 To change recline position see Recline Position Adjustment section Connect lower anchor connectors to vehicle lower anchors Position the lower anchor belt with the belt adjuster slide button facing away from the car seat If the adjuster is not in that position turn the belt and adjuster over Check that lower anchor belt is flat not twisted 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 a y Pull on connector to be sure it is locked onto D the anchor fig Repeat for connector on fig e opposite side 32 33 10 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 f 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 g 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 th
17. e vehicle s seat belt to secure the car seat 12 Attach top tether hook A to vehicle top tether anchor hardware B fig h and pull strap to tighten top tether removing any slack If top tether anchor B is not available in vehicle see vehicle owner s manual or Top Tether Information in Selecting A Vehicle Seating Location section fig h Removal Of Car Seat Installed With LATCH E Tip belt adjuster to loosen top tether strap fig i 2 Depress retainer spring and unhook tether hook from vehicle top tether anchor fig j Loosen lower anchor belt by depressing belt reduce tension on lower anchor belt will make it easier to loosen lower anchor belt adjuster slide button and pulling out lower Tether anchor belt aA Hook Pressing down in center of car seat to Retainer gt 4 Remove hook on connectors Spring Press and hold the connector retainer spring Push connector in then rotate connector and pull out to unhook from the vehicle anchor fig k 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 fig k 34 35 Storage Of Lower Anchor Belt And Connectors When not using the LATCH System store the lower anchor belt and connectors by snapping the connectors onto LATCH connector storage rings located on the back side of the seat pad fig
18. ecurely installed check that arrow on belt lock off is pointing toward buckle see vehicle owner s manual Vehicle Seat Belts section or move to a different seating location Attach top tether hook A to vehicle top tether anchor hardware B fig h and pull strap to tighten top tether removing any slack If top tether anchor B is not available in vehicle see vehicle owner s manual or Top Tether Information in Selecting A vehicle Seating Location section Removal Of Car Seat Installed With Vehicle Seat Belt Tip belt adjuster to loosen top tether strap fig i Depress retainer spring and unhook tether hook from vehicle top tether anchor fig j Unbuckle vehicle seat belt Pressing down in center of car seat to reduce tension on vehicle seat belt will make it easier to loosen vehicle seat belt Retainer Open belt lock off and remove vehicle Spring seat belt from belt path 40 41 Section 10 Securing Child In Car Seat A WARNING A DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur Ke harness straps snug and positioned on shoulders and ighs Use only the middle or lowest shoulder harness slots when used rear facing For proper harness fit infant insert MUST be used with small infants Discontinue use of the infant insert when Child s shoulders are above middle belt slots in seat back of car seat Shoulder belts become too short to fit infant approximately 5 months of
19. emove seat pad from front of car seat 2 Slide crotch strap out from under crotch strap anchor tabs 3 Replace seat pad over front of car seat D Infant Insert A WARNING A 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 Child s shoulders are above middle belt slots in seat back of car seat Shoulder belts become too short to fit infant approximately 5 months of age 50 51 E Recline Position Adjustment To change recline position e Lift and hold recline lever under front of car seat fig e e Push on front or back of car seat to slide into desired recline position Recline ig e Release recline lever and check that Lever fig e car seat is locked in the recline position A WARNING A 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 F Changing Forward Facing Rear Facing Use Position Use Position Car seat use position is indicated by use Arrow EA position arrows and use position labels on car seat fig c Blue for rear facing Red for forward facing a A a To change use position 1 Grasp lower front corner of lower base and side of car
20. ever leave child in car seat when straps are loose or undone DO NOT use accessories or parts other than those provided by COMBI International Corporation Use of accessories or parts from other manufacturers could alter the performance of the car seat DO NOT use car seat if it has been in a crash it must be replaced A crash can cause unseen damage and using it again could result in serious injury or death DO NOT use car seat if it is damaged missing instructions or missing parts Register your child restraint with the manufacturer 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 5 Section 3 Proper Use Check List Proper use is required Read and understand instructions and car seat labels Securely install car seat with LATCH System or vehicle seat belt and top tether strap Snugly adjust harness around child Infants less than one year old and 20 Ibs 9 kg must use car seat rear facing Do not use car seat rear facing in vehicle front seating location with an air bag Secure children in back seat whenever possible Never leave child unattended e Do not allow anyone babysitter relatives etc to use car seat without first understanding all instructions Need help installing your infant car seat Contact one of the following sources to locate a child safety seat inspecti
21. facing Installation With LATCH 18 8b Rear facing Installation With Vehicle Seat Belt ccccccecccceseeseteeseeeeneeees 25 Section 9 Forward facing Installation cccccccceeeeeeees 29 9a Forward facing Installation With LATCH 30 9b Forward facing Installation With Vehicle Seat Belt ccccecceeeeeeeees 36 Section 10 Securing Child In Car Seat ccccccccseeeseeseteesees 41 Section 11 Operation and Adjustments A Harness Use and Adjustment 45 B Changing Harness Positions 00000 46 C Changing Crotch Strap Position 0 49 D WNP NASON Secs accescascetaninsncaceenstaacleenrinsanaumsicen 50 E e Recline Position Adjustment ee 51 F e Changing Forward Facing Rear Facing Use POSHIOM ccdciscjarstacs sovasadaassanteadesisnarndnndcncs 52 G LATCH Changing Belt Path Location 53 Section 12 Vehicle Seat Belts ccccccccseeeseeseseeteeseeeesees 54 Section 13 Additional Information e CSCI CATO sao casicccacasastvasanrcdndseeaiseaeetsuragvaieuds 59 Aireraft USE seesinane aiaia 59 e Warm WO BMG sce caticsarscrstassrwaeccacsinrdindudecass 59 e Vehicle Seat Protection cccccceeseeeneeees 59 e Car Seat Useful Wife s cisccsscsscsiccsssascactoecsneseaiad 60 e Instructions Manual Storag c 60 Section 14 Care and ClOAMAG ace ciciccdscnsssdccssssnsericssicesmemecetaarses 60 Section 15 Registration Information
22. ig g To Re secure Shoulder Harness Straps A WARNING A DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur e Shoulder harness straps MUST be through belt slots in infant insert e Do not use infant insert with top slots in car seat 1 From front of car seat rethread shoulder harness straps through desired shoulder harness strap slots of infant insert seat pad and seat back Make sure shoulder harness straps are not twisted and are threaded through matching slot of seat pad and seat back NOTE Only use two lowest sets of shoulder harness slots with infant insert Opening 2 From back of car seat make sure shoulder straps are not twisted pull shoulder harness straps down and re attach harness strap metal clips to adjuster loop as shown in fig h NOTE Openings in both metal clips MUST be toward Adjuster center of car seat Strap Loop fig h 48 49 C Changing Crotch Strap Position Rear facing Crotch strap MUST be in position closest to but not under child for rear facing position Forward facing Front position MUST always be used for forward facing position To Position Crotch Strap Closer To Child 1 Remove seat pad from front of car seat 2 For rear facing use if crotch strap is too far away from child slide crotch strap under crotch strap anchor tabs fig i 3 Replace seat pad over front of car seat Crotch Strap fig i To Move Crotch Strap Away From Child Anchor Tab 1 R
23. instructions for your vehicle Use car seat in a rear vehicle seat location whenever possible Never put a car seat in a front seat location unless recommended by vehicle owner s manual atras en el asiento delantero del vehiculo que tenga una bolsa neum tica de seguridad El ni o podria MORIR O SUFRIR LESIONES GRAVES El asiento trasero es el lugar m s seguro para los ni os de 12 a os o menores refer to vehicle owner s manual for child restraint installation information 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 z DO N OT use rear facing A DO NOT place rear facing child seat La on front seat with an D on front seat with air bag DEATH OR air bag b a SERIOUS INJURY can occur gt S3 The back seat is the safest place for 3 children 12 and under z 7 zZ e 5 For vehicles with air bags E coloque el asiento infantil para el autom vil orientado hacia Options For Securing A Car Seat This car seat can be secured to a vehicle using a vehicle seat belt or the new LATCH System 1 LATCH System LATCH stands for Lower 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
24. itioned 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 securely a Pull belt all the way out b Allow belt to retract about 6 inches 15 cm c Pull out on belt again If belt is locked and you cannot pull the belt out any further you have an Automatic 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 56 57 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 fig e Lap or Shoulder Belt Mounted on Front Door fig 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 loc
25. k off MUST be used see Belt Lock off section Some combination lap shoulder belts with free sliding latch plates may be converted into an automatic locking mode Always use the belt lock off with these belt systems Combination Lap Shoulder Belt with Locking Latch Plate Vehicle seat belts with locking latch plates fig h normally hold a car seat tightly However in some cases the locking latch plate on some seat belts may slip and loosen after being buckled on car seat if positioned at a certain angle If this happens flip the latch plate over and re buckle Test installation again to see if this works If not move car seat to another seating location 58 59 Section 13 Additional Information Certification This car seat meets or exceeds all applicable requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 for use in motor vehicles and aircraft Aircraft Use This car seat is certified for use on aircraft see label on car seat Contact airline about their policy Use this car seat only on forward facing aircraft seats Install car seat on aircraft the same way it is installed in a vehicle Warm Weather Car seat parts can get very hot in the sun or warm weather To avoid burns always check before putting child in car seat Vehicle Seat Protection Protect vehicle seat Use a thin car seat mat thin towel or thin blanket under and behind car seat Car Seat Useful Life DO NOT use after
26. lt Be sure vehicle seat belt is not twisted 26 27 Tighten vehicle seat belt to secure the car seat Press down in center of car seat to depress the vehicle cushion while tightening vehicle seat belt fig e 10 Close belt lock off over lap or lap and shoulder belt fig f To close Push down lock off cover Then push down locking tab 11 Check recline of car seat Line inside M level indicator MUST be in green striped TO zone fig b If line is not in green striped zone adjust recline position or Ad place tightly rolled up towel blanket or firm foam pool noodle under end of car seat contacting vehicle seat back fig g If car seat can not be adjusted to locate the line in the green striped zone 1 Try a different seating position 2 Do not use this car seat NOTE Vehicle must be parked on horizontal surface and child in car seat when checking angle of car seat Towel or Pool Noodle 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 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 or move to a different seating location Recheck recline of car seat Adjust if necessary see step 11 Removal Of Car Seat Installed
27. nd release belt access cover by lifting cover fig b Arrow on red belt lock off fig b MUST point toward the vehicle seat belt buckle that will be used to secure the vehicle belt If the arrow is not pointing toward the vehicle buckle rotate the belt lock off until the arrow is pointing toward the buckle With arrow pointing toward the vehicle buckle that will be used to secure the vehicle belt open red belt lock off fig c Belt Lock off To open Lift locking tab Lift lock off cover Thread vehicle lap belt or vehicle lap and shoulder belts through forward facing belt path fig d Thread vehicle seat belt through forward facing belt path openings and place vehicle seat belt across belt lock off Buckle seat belt and remove any slack in the vehicle seat belt Be sure vehicle seat belt is not twisted 10 Tighten vehicle seat belt to secure the car seat Press down in center of car seat to depress the vehicle cushion while tightening vehicle seat belt fig e Close belt lock off over lap or lap and shoulder belt fig f To close Push down lock off cover Then push down locking tab 38 39 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 g Vehicle lap belt MUST stay tight If the vehicle lap belt does not stay tight or car seat can not be s
28. ocation to be used and locate the vehicle lower anchors at the seat bight and top tether anchorage 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 30 31 LATCH Connector After selecting a seating location Storage Ring if adjustable adjust vehicle seat back into most upright position Rotate car seat on lower base to forward facing position see Changing Forward Facing Rear Facing Use Position section H bk on Lower Anchor Connector Remove the lower anchor connectors from their storage locations on back of car seat pad fig a Hook on Depress spring on hook on Connector connector fig b and remove from LATCH connector storage ring q Opening fig b Lengthen lower anchor belt by pressing down on belt adjuster slide button on top of belt adjuster and pulling belt to extend the length of lower anchor belt fig c Pull Belt Adjuster Lower Slide Button Anchor Belt Check that the lower anchor belt is through the belt path openings marked Belt Here Forward facing fig d If lower anchor belt is not through the forward facing belt path openings see LATCH Changing Belt Path Location section Place car seat forward fa
29. on station in your area e Your vehicle dealer e Call 1 866 SEAT CHECK 1 866 732 8243 e Visit www nhtsa dot gov and select Child Seat Inspections e Visit www seatcheck org e 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 7 Section 4 Avatar Car Seat Parts Infant Insert Harness Shoulder Harness Shoulder Harness Cover Buckle Tongues Crotch Strap with Buckle Harness Adjuster Lever Harness Adjuster Strap Recline Lever Red handle under front of seat LATCH Connector Storage Ring Lower Anchor Belt and Connector 5 Instruction Rear facing Level Indicator Manual Rear facing Recline Belt Path Indicator Forward facing Use Position Belt Path Indicator Use Position Indicator Instruction Manual Storage Pocket Metal Harness Strap Clip 9 Section 5 Use Recommendations A WARNING A 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 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
30. our name address and the restraint s model number and manufacturing date to Combi USA 1962 Hwy 160 West 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 http Awww odi nhtsa dot gov cars problems recalls childseat cfm Contact Combi USA see contact information above 62 Avatar Convertible Car Seat Combi Model 8100 Be sure to carefully read this instruction manual before using the product to ensure proper use of the stroller and keep it for future reference Record the following information for quick reference Combi USA Inc Fax this completed form to Attn Customer Service Department 803 548 3663 1962 Highway 160 W Suite 100 Fort Mill SC 29708 8027 IMPORTANT We must have this information to process your order Model Number 8100 Color amp Pattern of Fabric Parts List for the Avatar Convertible Car Seat 8100 Series only Price Quantity Total 1 Seat Cover 25 00 2 Canopy 15 00 3 Shoulder Pad 3 00 4 Crotch Belt Pad 5 00 5 5 Point Harness 15 00 6 Chest Clip 5 00 7 Infant Pillow 10 00 8 Tether 20 00 9 Latch 15 00 10 Prices subject to change without notice Amount of Order If you
31. p 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 following instructions in this manual vehicle seat belt labels and vehicle owner s manual e Move car seat to another seating location and try again or e Contact vehicle dealer for assistance and possible seat belt modification parts e Obtain assistance see Need Help Installing Your Car Seat in Proper Use Checklist section 54 55 Belts Forward of Seat Bight Vehicle seat belts located forward of seat bight Seat fig a amp b may not securely hold car seat Bight 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 fig a Belt Forward of back If car seat slides Seat Bight forward or vehicle seat belt does not stay tight DO Buckle NOT use these seat belts Forward of Seat Bight Lap Belts Manually Adjustable Manually adjustable lap belts fig c normally will hold a car seat tightly However in some cases the locking latch plate on some seat belts may slip and loosen if pos
32. r slide button on top of belt Lower Slide Button adjuster and pulling belt to Anchor Belt extend the length of lower anchor belt fig c Check that the lower anchor belt is through the belt path openings marked Belt Here Rear facing fig d If lower anchor belt is not through the rear facing belt path openings see LATCH Changing Belt Path Location section Place car seat rear facing in the vehicle seat location selected with rear facing belt path toward vehicle seat back and centered between the vehicle lower anchors fig d Rear facing Belt Path Recline car seat keeping the line inside Level level indicator in the green striped zone Indicator fig e To change recline position see Recline Position Adjustment section NOTE Level indicator is located on the opposite side of car seat and not on the side shown Green Striped Zone 20 21 O Connect low anchor connectors to vehicle lower anchors Position the lower anchor belt with the belt adjuster slide button facing away from the car seat If the adjuster is not in that position turn the belt and adjuster over Check that lower anchor belt is flat not twisted 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 f You should hear a click Pull on connector to be s
33. r information on harness operation and use see Harness Use and Adjustment section 5 Buckle Harness Place top of buckle tongues together and insert buckle tongues into buckle fig b You should hear a click Pull up on tongues to be sure they are locked Q Pull harness adjuster strap fig c to snugly adjust harness straps Check that harness straps are snug on shoulder and thighs Straps should not allow a finger to pass between the belt and the child s shoulder Asnug harness strap should not allow Harness Pull any slack It lies in a relatively straight Adjuster AX u line without sagging It does not press Strap i on the child s flesh or push the child s fig c body into an unnatural position 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 Rolled Towel arm pit level fig d Small infants For a small infant a rolled towel can be used on each side for support fig d Towels MUST not interfere with the ability to snugly adjust the A el harness system DO NOT place towel or fig d other items behind infant or between infant and harness 44 45 Section 11 Operation and Adjustments A 4 Harness Straps Adjustment Harness Use and Adjustment e To tighten Pull harness adjuster strap fig a e To loosen While pressing harness adjuster lever pull harness fig
34. ual to identify the seating locations which can be used with a car seat Check for specific instructions for car seat use 2 After selecting a seating location if adjustable adjust vehicle seat back into most upright position Rotate car seat on lower base to rear facing position see Changing Forward Facing Rear Facing Use Position section 4 Place car seat rear facing in the vehicle seat location with rear facing belt path openings Rear facing toward vehicle seat back fig a Belt Path fig a Level B Recline car seat keeping the line inside indicator level indicator in the green striped zone fig b To change recline position see Recline Position Adjustment section NOTE Level indicator is located on the opposite side of car seat and not on the side shown Q Lift pad off of foot end of car seat to expose rear facing belt path and belt lock off fig c Open blue belt lock off fig that is on the same side of car seat as the vehicle buckle that will be used to secure the vehicle belt Striped Zone Belt Lock off To open Lift locking tab Lift lock off cover Thread vehicle lap belt or vehicle lap and shoulder belts through belt path and belt lock off fig d Thread vehicle seat belt through rear facing belt path openings and place vehicle seat belt across belt lock off Buckle seat belt and remove any slack in the vehicle seat be
35. ure it is locked onto the anchor Repeat for connector on opposite side 10 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 recline of car seat Line inside level indicator MUST be in ae striped zone fig e If line is not in green striped zone adjust recline position or place tightly rolled up towel blanket or firm foam pool noodle under end of car seat contacting vehicle seat back fig h If car seat can not be adjusted to locate jr the line in the green striped zone Towel or 1 Try a different seating position Pool Noodle 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 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 i 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 Recheck recline of car seat Adjust if necessary see step 11 22 23 Removal Of Car Seat Installed With LATCH 1 Loosen lower anchor belt by depressing belt adjuster slide button and pulling out lower anchor belt Pressing down in center of car seat
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