Eddie Bauer 22-750 Car Seat User Manual
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1. 4358 3410D Alpha 5pt 1 26 06 11 39 AM Page 1 F Replacement Parts List NOTE If requested color is not available similar color will be APTE q Part Cost Quantity Total Cost Eng 4358 3410D Alpha Omega Zini Crotch Strap Buckle 4 99 X ere Harness Strap 200 X 2 7 Instruction WET DEY Pad Set 4200 X 2 00 00 www djgusa com Harness Retainer 150 X 2 117 Locking Clip 250 X 2 NN Tether Kit 999 X 2 This child Latch Kit aretha asd 24 99 X 2 00 00 restraint is Instructions 000 X_ ee designed for use by children Merchandise Total whose Shipping and handling ANN W eight Up to 25 00 5 95 100 01 to 150 00 10 95 5 80 pounds 25 01 to 50 00 6 95 150 01 to 200 00 11 95 2 3 36 3 kg 50 01 to 75 00 8 95 200 01 and up 13 95 75 01 to 100 00 9 95 O utside Continental USA 10 00 r Height SalesTax 19 52 inches ee alifornia Arkansas and Massachusetts residents add applicable 48 132 1 cm Grand Total No shipping and handling on instructions for quantities under 6 Add 50 for each instruction over 6 then add applicable shipping and handling Read all instructions BEFO RE USING this child restraint KEEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE Fill Out For Credit Card Visa L1 Mastercard Card Exp Date Failure to follow the warnings on the labels and in2. reclined Rear Facing Must be fully reclined Forward Facing Semi reclined or upright Belt Positioning Booster Must be fully upright To fully recline pull out on handle and push top of child restraint back For upright position pull out on handle and pull child restraint up Pull pad off corner Hook bottom of cup holder to edge of shell Rotate cup holder up until tab on cup holder snaps into hole on shell Replace pad 4358 3410D Alpha 5pt 1 26 06 11 39 AM Page 23 The LATCH System ed E da Vehicle Belts LATCH means Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren N ot all vehicles manufactured before September 2002 were equipped with LATCH The LATCH system allows a child restraint to be secured in the vehicle without using the vehicle belt system and can O NLY be used in vehicles that have the anchor bars installed Check your vehicle owner s manual to see which seating positions may be equipped with the LATCH system If LATCH is not an option i will use your vehicle s elts There are some vehicle belts that will not work with a child restraint or will require special attention See next page for specific instructions Choosing LATCH or Vehicle Belts Knowing Your Vehicle Belts Not all vehicle belts will work with this child restraint You must determine if your vehicles belts are compatible with this child restraint If you will use the LATCH system refer to
3. 4358 3410D Alpha 5pt 1 26 06 11 39 AM Page 47 F Removal of Harness Harness must be removed for use as a belt positioning booster From bottom of seat _ locate buckle s metal clip unfasten harness straps from splitter plate Insert metal clip up j through the shell and pad Store splitter plate by mm Y ushing it through one CE Pull harness through the slots from the front From the front pull buckle free from shell and pad Lock buckle plates into buckle for future use Unthread harness from the harness retainer Unthread harness from the buckle plates y u 3 g Sl e n T C p 8 R B ey ki W fe W D UI N 5 ii HM N H 2 3 O H 9 Pull harness out of shell 4358 3410D Alpha 5pt 1 26 06 11 39 AM Page 49 F Belt Positioning Booster Installation Rotate recline stand down then push up firmly until it locks in place Secure the shoulder belt through one of the notches in the shoulder belt positioning guide The belt should cross the base of the child s neck and lie across the chest not the face or neck Pull up on the shoulder belt to tighten Check periodically to ensure that your child has not moved out of position and loosened the shoulder belt Place booster seat against the back of the vehicle seat Tuck the top anchorage hook under the A WARNING recline stand Have child For vehicles with an air but without a sit in se
4. Child Pull on harness adjustment strap to tighten harness Restraint Dual Buckle Plates snugly NOTE Depending on your model follow the unbuckling and buckling steps that matches your buckle plates ZA Position harness straps 1 ty over the child s shoulders R Na NOTE A snug strap should not allow any slack It lies in a relatively straight line without sagging It does not press on the child s flesh or push the child s body into an unnatural position Position the harness retainer at mid chest even with armpits away from the child s neck Push each buckle plate into buckle until you hear a click Remember to always pull up on harness straps to make sure buckle is locked tightly Snap the harness retainer together A WARNING Failure to fasten and tighten the harness ae EDITOCHY can result in serious injury or 4358 3410D Alpha 5pt 1 26 06 11 39 AM Page 21 F Removing Your Child from the Child Restraint Press on release button and pull apart For either style A or B press red button on buckle to release the buckle plates Place harness over sides of child restraint Loosen harness by pushing down on the harness release lever while pulling 0 ren the harness Remove child Reclining the Child Restraint This child restraint has 3 recline positions when used with the base upright semi reclined Forward facing only and
5. For upright mode rotate recline stand down and out then push up to lock W hen LATCH is not being used fasten belt hooks together behind the child restraint as shown AY a lan WAS A loose LATCH Dm can result in serious injury or h Forward Facing Installation with Vehicle Belts Place child restraint flush against the back of the vehicle seat facing in the back seat The recline position is to be used only to install the child restraint flush against the back of the vehicle seat back if needed Thread the vehicle lap belt or lap shoulder belt combination through the belt path and out other side Buckle Place one knee in the child restraint and push down firmly while pulling up on belt to tighten For a manual belt refer to KnowingYour Vehicle Belt section W ith knee still in child restraint attach hook to anchor in vehicle Push down firmly and tighten top anchorage strap To adjust top anchorage strap See AdjustingTop Anchorage Strap section NOTE If your vehicle does not have an anchor bracket tuck the top anchorage strap s hook under the child restraint 35 continued on next page ee Jo BAK T NO UY OLT T S8 t ve CA ST T OT SAI Opec S N BurneJ puevuoJ4 4358 3410D Alpha 5pt 1 26 06 NOTE Locking clip is shown installed AWARNING Using this child restraint in any vehicle seat where t belt cannot be tigh
6. PM EST M TH 7 A M to 4 30 PM EST FRI Telephone On the back of the shell there is an expiration date for use of this child restraint Do not use this seat after the expiration date Table of Contents Warnings cte Mind b e ua 2 4 W arm Weather Use sse nnns 5 Registration and Recall seen 5 Aircraft Installation 5 Understanding Your Vehicle e 6 7 Child Restraint Parts ceret cete 8 9 Choosing Restraint and Position sessies 10 Preparing Child Restraint to Fit Your Child 11 C heck H arness H eadrest H eight 12 13 SecuringYour Child in Child Restraint Puzzle Buckle Plates sss 14 15 D ual Buckle Plates sse 16 17 Removing Child from Child Restraint occ 18 Reclining the Child Restraint 19 Installing Cup Holder on select models 19 Choosing LATCH or Vehicle Belts 20 KnowingYour Vehicle Belts se 21 22 Locking Clip marenana tete bes 23 24 Rear Facing USE e ende 25 Rear Facing Installation eee 26 Vehicle Bello s 21 28 EAT 5iosiegui nette aaa deitrds 29 32 Forward Facing Use ianei anas 33 Forward Facing Installation e 34 Vehicle Bel eot detta 35 36 EAT CH M 37 39 Adjusting the Tether Strap 40 41 Belt Positioning Booster Use sse 4
7. Position Your child s height weight and age determine how your child restraint should be placed in the vehicle and which restraint should be used 5 35 Ibs 2 3 16 kg 19 36 in 48 91 cm Rear Facing using 5 point harness Child and child restraint face the back of the vehicle and are placed in the back seat 22 40 Ibs 10 1 18 kg 34 43 in 85 1 110 cm and Over 1Year Old Forward Facing using 5 point harness Child and child restraint face the front of the vehicle and are placed in the back seat 40 80 Ibs 18 1 36 3 kg 43 52 in 110 1 132 1 cm and Over 1Year Old Belt Positioning Booster using vehicle lap shoulder belt combination Child and child restraint face the front of the vehicle and are placed in the back seat 5 point harness and base are removed 10 Preparing Child Restraint to Fit Your Child You MUST make these adjustments with your child before you install the child restraint in the vehicle Y A Make sure LATCH belt 1 f Y packaging is pulled free of e child restraint shell N Re 4 VA A Loosen harness by pushing a AD down on the harness release lever while pulling out on the harness Press on harness retainer release button and pull apart For either style A or B press red button on buckle to release the buckle plates Place harness over sides of child restraint 11 continued on next page 4358 3410D Alpha 5pt 1 26 06 11 39 AM Page 15 Pla
8. next page UD T6 8v 9E 6T C 9T Z SAI SE S sN Hune4 KeY 4358 3410D Alpha 5pt 1 26 06 11 39 AM Page 33 Push LATCH hook through the rear facing belt path slot Pull other end of LATCH hook between buckle strap and rear harness slot Push LATCH hook through the other rear facing belt path slot Put seat pad back over corners of shell Completed threading of the LATCH system rear facing is shown 30 b Rear Facing Installation with LATCH Install in Vehicle Place child restraint rear facing in the back seat NOTE Tuck the top anchorage strap s hook under the child restraint Fasten one LATCH belt hook to the anchor in the vehicle seat located in the vehicle seat bight Repeat for other side of child restraint See your vehicle owner s manual for more information Push down firmly on the child restraint and pull up on the loop to tighten belt 31 continued on next page UD T6 8r 9E 61 CA 9T 2 Sl GE G SN bureJ les 4358 3410D Alpha 5pt 1 26 06 11 39 AM Page 35 F W ith weakest hand at belt a path tilt and push the child Forward Facing Use restraint forward and back and from side to side If the LATCH belts do not loosen your child restraint should be secure NOTE Some play from front to back or about an inch from side to side is acceptable If you cannot get the child restraint to remain tight do not use the child res
9. rethread harness and reattach to splitter plate Harness Covers on select models H arness covers B help provide comfort to the neck For harness covers to fit correctly you may have to fit the upper ends of the covers through the harness slots To remove unthread harness from splitter plate Slide covers off and reattach harness 13 4 4358 3410D Alpha 5pt 1 26 06 11 39 AM Page 17 F Securing Your Child in the Child Snap the harness retainer together Restraint Puzzle Buckle Plates NOTE Depending on your model follow the unbuckling and buckling steps that matches your buckle plates Position harness straps over the child s shoulders Pull on harness adjustment strap to tighten harness snugly NOTE A snug strap should not allow any slack It lies in a relatively straight line without sagging It does not press on the child s flesh or push the child s body into an Fit top buckle plate over unnatural position bottom buckle plate The connection should be flat M Position the harness retainer at mid chest even with armpits away from the child s neck Hold buckle plates together with one hand and buckle s the M A AEN ates into buckle until you R hear e cliek Pull p of A WARNING harness to make sure Failure to fasten and tighten the harness buckle is locked system ey can result in serious injury or death 4358 3410D Alpha 5pt 1 26 06 11 39 AM Page 19 F Securing Your Child in the
10. the instruction manual can result in the death or serious injury of your child Cardholder s Name Card Number Signature Para recibir las instrucciones en espa ol llame al 1 800 544 1108 o solicitarse por escrito al direcci n por arriba 4358 3410D Alpha 5pt 1 26 06 11 39 AM Page 3 Before You Begin Thank you for choosing this car seat referred to throughout this manual as a child restraint The DJG family is committed to creating a child restraint with the most comfort and convenience available today Remember parents are a child s first teachers and examples If you always buckle your seat belt your child will think it is the natural thing to do Make it a firm rule that the vehicle does not go until everyone is buckled up Make no exceptions N o one can predict if use of a child restraint will prevent injury or death in a particular crash H owever combined with careful driving proper use of a child restraint can lower a child s risk of injury or death in most crashes Your child s safety is worth the time it will take to read and follow these instructions After reading if you still have questions or have any problems with this child restraint please contact our Consumer Relations D epartment at Dorel Juvenile Group Inc W ebsite Www w djgusa com Fax 1 800 207 8182 Mailing A ddress Dorel Juvenile Group Inc PO Box 2609 Columbus IN 47202 2609 1 800 544 1108 7 A M to 6
11. 02 2609 or call 1 800 544 1108 from 7 00 a m to 6 00 p m EST Monday through Thursday and from 7 00 am to 4 30 p m on Friday Proof of purchase is required and ACD charges are the responsibility of the consum Warranty Limitations This warranty does not include damages which arise from misuse or abuse of this product Limitation of Damages The warranty and remedies as set forth are exclusive and in lieu of all others oral or written expressed or implied In no event will DJG or the dealer selling this product be liable to you for any damages including incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use this product Limitation of warranties and other warranty terms and state law rights Any implied warranties including implied warranties of the merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose shall be limited to the duration and terms of the express written warranty Some states do not allow limitations as to how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state N either DJG nor the dealer selling this product authorized any person to create for it any other warranty obligation or liability in connection with this product PLEASE CO MPLETEAN D MAIL THE PRE ADD RESSED OWNER REGISTRATION CARD WITH
12. 2 Removal of Seat Base sss 43 Removal Of Harness sssrin 44 45 Belt Positioning Booster Installation 46 47 Reinstall Harness and Base sss 48 49 Removing Seat Pad for Cleaning sesers 50 52 Troubleshooting serene 53 WALT IME rona ara R E AEO N 54 Replacement Parts O rder Form sssri 55 56 1 4 4358 3410D Alpha 5pt 1 26 06 11 39 AM Page 5 y WARNING Failure to follow these warnings can result in the serious injury or death of your child To help you recognize those instructions which are most critical for your child s safety we use this symbol A A According bin accident ien children are perty rear ned in rear seating positions than in the front seating positions A Never place a child rar pangin a ly position with an active frontal AThis child restraint must always face the rear of the vehicle and be in the fully reclined position when the child weighs between 5 35 Ibs 2 3 16 kg and is less than one year old iis fl aren a child less than one year old A Check vehicle instructions for more information about air bag child restraint use A Make sure the harness height is correct for your child s size A The harness must be snug ADo not lubricate buckles and fasteners y WARNING AThe ce or LATCH belt must stay tight at the ipd nir W hen you switch from one mode to the next review the sections of this instruction manual that to t
13. 5 Manual Belts Manual lap belts are common in the center rear seat and can allow the child restraint to loosen when it is tilted or jarred After tightening the lap belt securely tilt and push the child restraint forward and to both sides If no loosening occurs your child restraint should be secure If loosening does occur try the following If the buckle plate slides on the belt turn the buckle plate over If the buckle slides turn the buckle Refasten the vehicle lap belt The release button should face out after twisting so that it is easy to reach in an emergency If the lap belt continues to loosen the child restraint must be moved to another location in the vehicle A locking clip will not correct this problem see your vehicle owner s manual AWARNING Failure to check and ust the manual belt as described above could result in serious injury or death Locking Clip NOTE The locking clip is located on the back of the seat You do not need a locking clip when using this seat as a belt positioning booster Remove the locking clip when the seat belt is not bein used with a child restraint A locking clip will not fix all types of seat belt problems Before you put your child restraint in the vehicle buckle the lap shoulder belt Pull on the lap belt portion If it loosens or slips you must either use a locking clip to hold the seat belt tight or move the child restraint to another seating l
14. Alpha 5pt NOTE Locking clip is shown installed 1 26 06 11 39 AM Page 31 Push down firmly on the child restraint and pull up on belt to tighten For a manual belt refer to KnowingYour Vehicle Belts section Pull up on shoulder strap to remove any slack W ith weakest hand at belt path tilt and push the child restraint forward and back and from side to side If the seat belts do not loosen your child restraint should be secure NOTE Some play from front to back or about an inch from side to side is acceptable If it moves more review Knowin Your Vehicle Belts an The Locking Clip sections After checking for hot seat and buckles secure child as described in Securing Your Child in the Child Restraint section AWARNING Using this child restraint in any vehicle seat where the lap belt cannot be ti securely and proper ghtened ly or where it can be loosened by p on it can result in serious injury or Rear Facing Installation with LATCH Install LATCH Belt Do not use the LATCH system along with the a lap or lap shoulder elt To thread LATCH belts Pull the seat pad off the front corners of shell LATCH adjuster can be on either side but belt should not be twisted Route entire LATCH belt through the upper slot in side of shell Reach under pad pull one LATCH hook between rear harness slot and buckle strap 29 continued on
15. IN 30 DAYS OF PURCHASETO EXPEDITE WARRANTY CLAIMSAND TO VERIFY THE ORIGINAL DATE OF PURCHASE 54 4358 3410D Alpha 5pt 1 26 06 11 39 AM Page 59 F Replacement Parts Order Form Complete the form below Your model number with color code and manufacturer date code MUST be included on the form to ensure proper replacement parts Your model number with color code and the date code can be found on a sticker on the side of child restraint Payment in U S dollars must accompany your order Choose parts needed from the list on next page Return the form with payment to Dorel Juvenile Group Inc Consumer Relations Department PO Box 2609 Columbus IN 47202 2609 Fax orders to 1 800 207 8182 Please make money orders payable to Dorel Juvenile Group Inc Fill in the area below to charge to Visa or Mastercard We do not accept personal checks or Discover Card All outside of U S and Canada MUST use credit card We MUST have this information to process your order Model Number 5 digits amp 3 letters Manufacture Date mm dd yyyy
16. at with his back back seat refer to your vehicle owner s and bottom fully in the manual spal Do Not Use only the lap belt when using this seat as a belt positioning booster without the internal harness Place lap belt across child s Late RE pere thighs Lock buckle ANS DERE C MK y NEVER place the shoulder belt under the b g u 2 g 4 e Q C 8 8 8 8 o m W fe W W a 5 m im N H e E O H child s arms 9 Failure to follow e Ium warnings can result in serious injury or death to your child Lnd 47 4358 3410D Alpha 5pt 1 26 06 11 39 AM Page 51 Reinstall Harness Fit the buckle strap down through the slot in the seat Make sure buckle faces out From the bottom of seat pull buckle s metal clip completely through pad and shell Pull up on buckle to make sure buckle s metal plate is completely through the pad and shell AWARNING Failure to place buckle s metal plate completely through and shell can result in serious injury or h to the child Thread the harness down through slot on left side of shell 1 across bottom of seat 2 and up through slot on right side 3 Thread one buckle plate onto harness from back to front 4 Thread the harness retainer 5 Do the same to the other harness end Make sure the harness is not twisted Push harness ends through upper slots in shell 6 AWARNING Failure to reattach the harness system correctl
17. ce the child s bottom and back flat against the child restraint T his will increase comfort and allow the harness to properly tighten Rear Facing Position Harness guide must be even with or just below the shoulders If the harness guide is above the child s shoulders with the headrest in the lowest position do not use this child restraint Use an infant child restraint instead Forward Facing Position H arness guide must be even with or just above the shoulders If the harness guide is below the child s shoulders with the headrest in the 4th highest position the child weighs at least 40 Ibs 18 1 kg and is over 1 year old convert the seat to a belt positioning booster CL Squeeze the metal bar on the back of the seat Move 1 E harness headrest adjuster up or down to the position that correctly fits your child Release bar into slot to lock NOTE The highest position is for belt positioning use only Q Make sure metal bar is locked into position Failure to do this can result in serious injury or death Infant Insert on select models W hen using insert A make sure insert does not cover your infant s face in any way Remove the insert for older babies and toddlers To remove the insert unthread the harness from splitter plate see Belt Positioning Booster section remove harness guides see Removing Seat Pad for Cleaning section remove insert Replace harness guides
18. ee JO BAK T J O D OTT 1 S8 t ve CA ST T OT SAI Opec S N BurneJ puevuo4 4358 3410D Alpha 5pt 1 26 06 11 39 AM Page 41 F Place one knee in the child restraint and push down firmly while pulling up on the loop to tighten belt W ith knee still in child restraint attach hook to anchor in vehicle Push down firmly and tighten top anchorage strap To adjust top anchorage strap See Adjusting Top Anchorage Strap section W ith weakest hand at belt path tilt and push the child restraint forward and back and from side to side If the LATCH belts do not loosen your child restraint should be secure NOTE Some play from front to back or about an inch from side to side is acceptable If the child restraint does not remain tight do not use the child restraint in this seating location with this LATCH system LATCH hooks MUST be securely fastened Failure to do this can result in serious injury or death After checking for hot seat and buckles place your child in the child restraint as described in the SecuringYour Child in the Child Restraint section To remove LATCH Push in on release button and pull LATCH adjuster away from child restraint to loosen Unhook LATCH hooks ee Jo BAK T J O D OLT T S8 t ve CA ST T OT Sl Opec S N BurneJ puevuo4 4358 3410D Alpha 5pt 1 26 06 11 39 AM Page 43 F Adjusting the Top Anchorage To AttachTop Anchorage Stra
19. f harness guide and pop guides through the front Pull cover off headrest Hand wash with warm sudsy water rinse clean and air dry Do not use bleach or other harsh cleaners Do not dry clean Spot clean harness straps Do not machine wash Replace seat pad by reversing order Put pad on headrest and replace harness guides Make sure harness guide s tab goes over metal bar Starting from bottom of child restraint slip pad on shell tuck in pad around harness adjuster and over upper belt guides Make sure pad is under headrest and replace lower harness guides Rethread harness see belt positioning booster section Troubleshooting VL If your child restraint is not held securely by the belt Press down firmly on the child restraint and remove all the slack in the belt Make sure the belt buckle is not up against the child restraint where the belt cannot be tightened Review Locking Clip and Adjusting the Top Anchorage Strap sections If you cannot secure the child restraint tightly move it to another seating location v 2 If the child restraint buckle or harness adjustment lever sticks or you cannot get the straps tight enough around child DO NOT LUBRICATE Check around buckle and harness release lever for dropped food sticky spilled drinks dirt leaves etc Clean with warm water and or remove object with tweezers If you cannot get the harness to adjust and remain tight with the buckle securel
20. fter deciding whether to use your Vehicle Belts or LATCH be sure to read the warnings below as they pertain to both systems Place child restraint rear facing in the back seat W ith child restraint in the most reclined position make sure level lines on shoulder belt positioning guide are level with ground Adjust child restraint if needed You may need to remove the base for narrow vehicle seats or airline use See Removing Base in Belt Positioning Booster section To use the child restraint rear facing without base make sure recline stand is folded under seat NOTE Do not use the top anchorage strap tether in the rear facing position The top anchorage strap and hook should be placed under the child restraint W hen LATCH is not available fasten belt hooks together behind the child restraint as shown NOTE Tuck top anchorage strap and hook under the base or child restraint Thread the vehicle lap or lap shoulder belt combination through the rear facing belt slot RECTE Lo s jut NAS AWARNING A loose top anchorage Novatel strap can Thread UN DER seat pad between buckle strap and rear slots and out opposite side Buckle vehicle belt Do not place vehicle belt over child s legs result in serious injury or A loose LATCH um can result in serious injury or h 26 27 continued on next page UD T6 8v 9E 6T CA 9r 2 SAI SE S SN bureJ ees 4358 3410D
21. hat mode If you don t your child could be seriously injured or killed A Never take your child out of the child restraint or try to tend to your child s needs while the vehicle is moving Never leave child unattended Do not use a child restraint with damaged or missing parts ADo not use cut frayed or damaged harnesses ADo not substitute Dort to modi the child restraint in any way i i A Do not use a child restraint that has been ina ai You must get a new child restraint A Use the child restraint only on vehicle seats that face forward Do not use on seats that face the sdes or rear of the vehicle A Check the vehicle or LATCH belt before each use Use only if the belt can be tightened pro securely A This child restraint should be securely belted in the vehicle even when not in use In a crash or sudden stop an unsecured child restraint could injure other occupants 4358 3410D Alpha 5pt 1 26 06 11 39 AM Page 7 A WARNING ADo not use this child restraint if the midpoint of your child s head is above the top OF the child restraint s headrest A Dorel Juvenile Group does not recommend the use of any child restraint accessories except those recommended by DJG A Never allow any child to with this child restraint natu A Secure the top anchorage strap tether provided with this child restraint a as ified in both the vehicle and child restrai manufacturer s instructions ADo not remove any of t
22. he warming labels or other labels on the child restraint A Pn your iid child in a hot child restraint may resu A Read instructions for other warnings General and Warm Weather Use To help protect your vehicle seat s upholstery from damage use a towel underneath and behind child restraint To avoid your child being seriously burned take the following precautions 1 Park in the shade or where sun does not directly hit the child restraint 2 Cover the child restraint with a sheet or blanket when not in use 3 Check for hot seat and buckles before placing child in child restraint Registration and Recall Information Child restraints could be recalled for safety reasons You must register this restraint to be reached in a recall Send your name address and the restraint s model number and manufacturing date to Dorel Juvenile Group Inc PO Box 2609 Columbus IN 47202 2609 Attn Consumer Relations or visit www djgusa com or call 1 800 544 1108 For recall information call the U S Government s Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 or go to http www N HT SA gov Aircraft Installation This child restraint is certified for aircraft use only when used with the internal harness Do not use as a belt positioning seat because aircraft seats do not have shoulder belts Use on forward facing aircraft seats only and in a position where the lap belt can be tightened securely T his c
23. hild restraint is installed in an aircraft seat the same way it is installed in a vehicle Use the child restraint only with FA A certified equipment Contact the airline prior to taking a child restraint on board in order to comply with their specific regulations 5 b 4358 3410D Alpha 5pt 1 26 06 11 39 AM Page 9 Understanding Your Vehicle Your vehicle s features may be considerably different than those pictured here Consult your vehicle owner s manual to help identify your vehicle s specific features A Anchor Bracket For Top Anchorage Strap Forward facing only B LATCH Anchors In seat bight C Seat Buckles D Air Bag Consult your vehicle owner s manual for all air bag locations E Seat Bight W here seat cushions meet 4358 3410D Alpha 5pt 1 26 06 11 39 AM Page 11 Child Restraint Parts on select models Shoulder Belt Positioning Guide Adjustable Headrest Infant Insert on select models Harness Covers on select models Buckle Plate Bucke Body Pillow on select models J Harness Release Lever Recline Lever Removable Base Top Anchorage may be between Harness Q Splitter Plate Adjustment Strap R Instructions S LATCH Belt Hr lic pad and shell Harness Headrest T Cup Holder Adjuster on select models gt Locking Clip behind harness 4358 3410D Alpha 5pt 1 26 06 11 39 AM Page 13 F Choosing Restraint and
24. ocation Thread both vehicle lap and shoulder belts through the slot as shown and out other side Buckle Pull up on shoulder belt until all slack is out and lap belt is tight Grasp both vehicle belts together just behind the buckle plate and unbuckle NOTE If the buckle plate ends up behind the child restraint grasp the belts to the outside of the child restraint as close to the buckle plate as possible Thread both portions of the vehicle belt onto the locking clip as close to the buckel plate as possible 4358 3410D Alpha 5pt 1 26 06 11 39 AM Page 27 F Position locking clip about 1 in 2 5 cm from vehicle belt s buckle plate Rebuckle belt Lap belt portion should now be tight If not remove locking clip and repeat all steps Rear Facing Use Lap Belt Refer to the Choosing Restraint and Position section to determine if your child should be in the rear facing position LATCH Belt AWARNING This child restraint must al face the ded the vehicle and uds i recli position wel between when the c 5 35 Ibs 2 3 16 kg and is less than one year old uM Never place a child rear facing in a seating position with an active fro airbag This can result in serious injury or death UD T6 8v 9E 6T 9T Z SAI SE S sN BupeJ ee 4358 3410D Alpha 5pt 1 26 06 11 39 AM Page 29 F Rear Facing Installation Rear Facing Installation with Vehicle Belt A
25. p Put knee in child restraint and push down attach hook to anchor in vehicle to estimate how much adjustment you need then unhook Strap The top anchorage strap tether is used for the forward facing position only Most vehicles made after 9 1 99 already have the anchor hardware for a top anchorage strap Refer to your owner s manual or call your dealer Storage of Top Anchorage Strap Rear Facing position Place top anchorage strap over the back of the child restraint with the anchor hook secured under the base or child restraint Belt Positioning Booster position Place top anchorage strap behind the seat with the anchor hook under the seat See pictures below and on next page to determine which tether model you have Follow applicable steps To Adjust Top Anchorage Strap Loosen top anchorage strap into loops at adjuster slide as shown To tighten top anchorage strap Pull on free end A of top anchorage strap To Attach Top while holding hook B Anchorage Strap To loosen top anchorage Put knee in child strap Pull on lower top restraint and push down anchorage strap C while attach hook to anchor in holding adjusting slide D vehicle with your other hand To Adjust Top Pull on free end of top anchorage strap until the loops are flush against the adjuster Reattach hook to anchor to check fit repeat steps if needed Anchorage Strap To tighten pull on free end of top anchorage s
26. tened ly or where it can be loosened by p on it can result in he lap securely and proper serious injury or 11 39 AM Page 39 W ith weakest hand at belt path tilt and push the child restraint forward and back and from side to side If the seat belts do not loosen your child restraint should be secure NOTE Some play from front to back or about an inch from side to side is acceptable If it moves more review Knowing Your Vehicle Belts and The Locking Clip sections NOTE Do not use LATCH system along with the adult lap or lap shoulder belt Route LATCH belt through upper slot in side of shell Pull one LATCH hook across the back and out the other side The LATCH adjuster can be on either side but the belt should not be twisted E Place child restraint flush against the back of the vehicle seat forward facing in the back seat The recline position is to be used only to install the child restraint flush against the back of the vehicle seat back if needed Fasten one LATCH belt hook to the anchor in the vehicle seat located in the vehicle seat bight Repeat for other side of chil restraint See your vehicle owner s manual for locations and more information After checking for hot seat and buckles place your child in the child restraint as described in the SecuringYour Child in the Child Restraint section continued on next page
27. the LATCH section ELR Emergency Locking Retractor Belts Definition T hese belts only lock in a sudden stop or crash To see if you have this type of belt pull on the lap belt let it return part way then pull on it again If it moves freely it is an ELR belt and the child restraint could work loose during normal driving Refer to your vehicle owner s manual ELR shoulder belts either require a locking clip or cannot be used with any child restraint Note You may use an ELR lap and shoulder belt when using this child restraint as belt positioning booster no locking clip is required ELR lap only belts must be replaced with a manual belt contact your vehicle dealer A locking clip will not correct this problem Automatic Passive vehicle seat belts An automatic passive 2 point belt has no lap belt You must install a lap belt to secure a car seat You may also need to install an extra lap belt for an automatic 3 point belt Refer to the vehicle owner s manual A locking clip will not correct this problem Vehicle belt too short Contact your vehicle dealer for a seat belt extender enter of the door or side panel A or J middle of the vehicle seat cushion B You must move the child restraint to another seating location A locking clip will not fix this problem See Locking Clip section 21 continued on next page 4358 3410D Alpha 5pt 1 26 06 Twist vehicle seat belt and latch plate or buckle 11 39 AM Page 2
28. traint in this seating location with this LATCH system 4 After checking for hot oO seat and buckles place A child in child restraint ey See Securing Your Child Lap Belt Refer to the Choosing Restraint and Position section to make sure your child is at the proper weight and height to face forward lt 6 in the Child Restraint ld y section 7 To remove LATCH Push in on release button and pull LATCH adjuster away from child restraint to loosen Unhook LATCH Belt LATCH hooks iios ING ce Using this child restraint in yel Marae berto Rene the lap or LATCH rs cannot ightened securely and properly or where it can be loosened lling on it AWARNING can result in serious iw oF death LATCH hooks MUST be securely fastened For vehicles with an airbag but without a tite to do this can result in injury or back aa refer to your vehicle owner s death manual ee JO BAK T INO UD OLT T S8 b ve CJ ST TOT Sl Opec SSN BurmeJ puewuoJ 32 4358 3410D Alpha 5pt 1 26 06 11 39 AM Page 37 Forward Facing Installation After deciding whether to use your Vehicle Belts or LATCH be sure to read the warnings below as they pertain to both systems You may need to remove the base for narrow vehicle seats or airline use See Removing Base in Belt Positioning Booster section NOTE To install the child restraint without the base use either the recline mode or upright mode
29. trap ee JO RAK T J O D OLT T S8 t ve CA ST T OT SAI Opec S N BurneJ puevuo4 To loosen lift up on top AWARNING anchorage lock and push You must follow the threading diagram lock toward top exactly Failure to follow these could anchorage hook cause the strap to loosen in a crash which can result in serious injury or death 4358 3410D Alpha 5pt 1 26 06 11 39 AM Page 45 A Belt Positioning Booster Use Removal of Seat Base y Refer to the Choosing Base must be removed for use as Restraint and Position belt positioning booster section to make sure p ng your child is at the proper weight and height to use the belt positioning booster AN Do not use LATCH when using the belt positioning booster You MUST fasten the LATCH belt hooks together behind seat W hen your child is over 40 Ibs 18 1 kg or 43 Move seat to fully reclined position Push down on tab 110 1 cm and over 1 on right side of base year old you must From the other side push on bar B and pull the bar remove the harness and the base and use this seat as a belt positioning Pull on recline lever and lift shell off base Save the bar booster for future use by replacing the bar completely out i 5 y 1 2 e H El 4 S f d o z 8 8 F s re 2 z 9 b mMm UJ n h e a g z 2 H b 3 O D 6 g 3 E A loose LATCH can result in serious injury or
30. y can result in serious injury or death Pull harness through the back Make sure the harness goes O VER the metal bar BET W EEN metal bar and plastic handle of the harness headrest adjuster Fit loops on harness ends onto the splitter plate Failure to place harness over the metal bar between bar and plastic handle of the harness headrest adjuster in back can result in serious injury or death Reinstall Base Remove bar from base Line up shell with base Begin with the rounded end and push bar completely through slot until it locks in place Refer to Removal of Seat Base section 4358 3410D Alpha 5pt 1 26 06 11 39 AM Page 53 F Removing Seat Pad for Cleaning Remove base and harness as described in the Belt Positioning Booster section APS KEB l i raan D epending on your model 1A from underneath bottom of shell release the elastic straps A Undo the clips on the side of the shell B OR 1B from back of shell release the elastic straps Adjust backrest to lowest position Remove harness guides in bottom of seat A with one hand while pulling through the front with the other Work pad off shoulder belt positioning guides and off of headrest Pull pad out from under buckle cover and work it off the shell 51 4358 3410D Alpha 5pt 11 39 AM Page 55 From the back use a screwdriver to press in on lip o
31. y locked do not use the child restraint v 3 If your harness twists or ropes Straighten the harness each time you put your child in the seat to help prevent twisting Lock the buckle and tighten harness and it will be ready for next use v 4 If your infant sits too upright in the rear facing j position If your vehicle seat slopes so much that your infant is sitting upright you may place a rolled towel under the front of the child restraint so that the level line on the shoulder belt positioning guide is level horizontal C heck often to be sure padding is still in place and the vehicle belt is tight AWARNING Using padding that tilts the base of the child restraint farther back than the level to qomi line can result in serious injury or 4358 3410D Alpha 5pt 1 26 06 11 39 AM Page 57 F Warranty Dorel Juvenile Group Inc DJG warrants this product to the original retail purchaser as follows This product is warranted against defective materials or workmanship for seven years from the date of original purchase An original receipt is required to validate your warranty DJG will at its option provide replacement parts or replace this product DJG reserves the right to substitute if the part or model has been discontinued To make aclaim under this warranty you may contact us at www djgusa com fax us at 1 800 207 8182 24 hours a day write to DJG Consumer Relations Department P O Box 2609 Columbus IN 472
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