Combi Centre DX 8074 Car Seat User Manual
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1. Section 8 Installing the Car Seat Base with LATCH 26 If the LATCH strap is too short rotate the LATCH strap adjuster upwards to loosen the LATCH strap Route the LATCH strap under the Vehicle Belt Routing Tabs and over the top of the base as shown Connect the LATCH strap connectors to the vehicle anchorages Excess vehicle belt can be passed back under the routing lugs and through the built in Locking Clip See page 31 for information on using the built in Locking Clip Press down on the base and pull the LATCH strap as tight as possible Section 8 Installing the Car Seat Base with LATCH 27 Check that the base is securely held If the base moves easily more than 1 25mm to either side try another position or do not use the car seat in the vehicle When installing the base ensure the bottom of the base is in contact with the vehicle seat NOTE See additional information on page 33 about putting extra support under the front of the base Section 8 Installing the Car Seat Base with LATCH 28 WY y CLICK FITTING THE CAR SEAT INTO THE BASE Before putting the car seat into the base ee sure there are no objects on or in the ase Connect the car seat to the base NOTE listen fora CLICK when the car seat is installed into the base and lift the car seat 2 ensure the car seat is fully conected to the ase T2. Combi INSTRUCTION MANUAL 5 to 22 Ibs Centre Infant Car Seat 2 3 to 10 kg WARNING Store these instructions in the pocket provided at the back of the car seat Certified for use in motor vehicles and aircraft Meets or exceeds all applicable requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 Combi USA Inc CEICS10 05 Combi Keep this instruction manual for future use Store in the pocket at the back of the car seat Centre ST 8065 Series Para instrucciones en Espanol Centre DX 8074 Series Centre EX 8086 Series llamar al 1 800 992 6624 Section 1 Contents 1 Sie CHON DS Content aaa Aaa aoas a O AR obeed Meuse cians 1 Section 2 WAMNINGS 00 cece eee ainainen 3 amp 4 Section 3 Proper U Sedanissa iaa 5 Section 4 ASSIStANCE cece ce ete ittis ete tire tee e cette etceeeteecneetiaeenaees 6 Section 5 CarSeatand Base Parts cecssesseeseseesesecsenenretrtereens 7 10 Section 6 Securing Infant in Car Seat 11 18 Section 7 Installing the Car Seat General Information 0 19 24 Section 8 Installing the Car Seat Base with LATCH assesses 25 28 Section 9 Installing the Car Seat Base with Vehicle Belts 29 34 Section 10 Installing the Car Seat without the Base secc 35 38 Section 1 Contents 2 Section 11 Vehicle Belt System Sindenan 39 44 Section 12 ACCESSONESs steieimnecdenadceeiercsluimannnteialatleledeielene wuts 45 am
3. Connector LATCH Strap Connector LATCH stap stored in pocket in Recline Foot Section 5 Base Parts Vehicle Belt Routing Tabs Vehicle Belt Path 10 Vehicle Belt Car Seat Locking Clip Latching P oints Level Indicator Section 6 Securing Infant in Car Seat Section 6 Securing Infant in Car Seat 12 OVERVIEW A WARNING A DEATH or SERIOUS INJ URY can occur CAUTION After reading this page read the following detailed instructions carefully Shoulder Straps close to top of If infant s head is above top infant s shoulders of car seat infantis too big or this car seat Chest Clip at correct height and fastened Infant s body in full contact with Shoulder Straps snug carseat fit on infant Straps not twisted Harness Buckle securely fastened Infant dressed in clothes that allow the harness to pull firmly on child s body Harness pulled up to a secure and firm fit Use only with children who weigh between 5 and 22 pounds 2 3 and 10 kg and whose height is 29 inches 74 cm or less Section 6 Securing Infant in Car Seat 13 Loosen harness by pices Harness Adjuster Button and pulling the shoulder straps outwards To open harness press red button on buckle NOTE On some models the Harness Adjuster Button is under the cover or under a flap Place infant in car seat with back and rump contacting seating surfaces
4. Do not allow anyone babysitters relatives etc to use the car seat without first reading and understanding all the car seat instructions and labels Section 4 Assistance 6 NEED HELP Contact one of the following sources 1 your vehicle dealer to locate a child safety seat inspection station in your area 2 call 1 866 SEAT CHECK 1 866 732 8243 3 visit www nhtsa dot gov and select Child Seat Inspections 4 visit www seatcheck org 5 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 5 Car Seat Parts 7 Carry Handle Adjustable Headrest not all models Harness Buckle and Tongues Optional enue Strap Rebound Bar not all models is Chest Clip Handle entree 7A ee Release Button Harness Adjuster Vehicle Lap Button yy Belt Slots Harness Adjuster Strap Stroller Latch Section 5 Car Seat Parts 8 Instruction Storage Pocket Release Handle for Stroller and Base Canopy Attachment Points Locking Clip Storage Position Headrest Adjuster Knob Harness Connector P late Section 5 Base Parts 9 Recline Foot Adjustment Recline Foot retaining catch behind flap Adjustable Recline Foot LATCH strap LATCH Strap adjunte
5. Note where the top of the infant s shoulders are located relative to shoulder strap slots Section 6 Securing Infant in Car Seat 14 CORRECT POSITIONING OF THE SHOULDER STRAPS HEIGHT IS IMPORTANT Non Adjustable Headrest Models The shoulder straps must pass through slots in the car seat backrest that are closest to the top of the infant s shoulders Adjustable Headrest Models Adjust the height of the Headrest until you get a position that is closest to the top of the infant s shoulders Section 6 Securing Infant in Car Seat 15 Non Adjustable Headrest Models If the height of the shoulder straps needs adjusting turn the car seat over and detach the straps from the steel connector plate Reposition the straps as required and reattach the straps IMPORTANT Check that the shoulder straps are securely attached to the connector plate Straps must not be twisted Section 6 Securing Infant in Car Seat 16 Place harness straps over infants shoulders and thighs and secure the Harness Buckle The harness must be a snug not loose fit on the infant A snug strap should not allow any slack It lies in a relatively straight line without sagging It does not press the infant s body into an unnatural position To increase the tension of the harness pull the harness adjuster strap IMPORTANT You should hear a click as the buckle tongues eng
6. Base through the Locking Clip even when only one belt is used e g a LATCH or Lap only belt Using the Locking Clip will improve the overall performance of the car seat in a crash When the Base is secured with a Lap Shoulder Belt both the Lap and Shoulder belts need to pass through the Locking Clip Section 9 Installing the Car Seat Base with Vehicle Belts 32 Check that the base is securely held If the base moves easily more than 1 25mm to either side try another position or do not use the car seat in the vehicle When installing the base ensure the bottom of the base is in contact with the vehicle seat Section 9 Installing the Car Seat Base with Vehicle Belts 33 Rolled Towel or similar ad Securing Belts must run in straight line Some vehicle seats do not provide enough support to hold the base up atthe required angle If extra support iis required a tightl y rolled ma or a firm foam roll pool noodle can be use Any extra support used to hold the car seat up must not interfere with the Vehicle Belts Section 9 Installing the Car Seat Base with Vehicle Belts 34 CLICK FITTING THE CAR SEAT INTO THE BASE Before putting the car seat into the base sy sure there are no objects on or in the ase Connect the car seat to the base NOTE listen for a CLICK when the car seat is installed into the base and lift th
7. age Section 6 Securing Infant in Car Seat 17 Press to release The Chect Clip increases the safety of the harness by holding the shoulder straps together Position the Harness Tie at arm pit level Always use the Chest Clip when the Infant is secured by the harness Fora small infant a rolled towel can be used on each side for support Towels must not prevent the harness from being adjusted to a secure fit on the infant DO NOT place towel or other items behind the infant or between the infant and the harness Section 6 Securing Infant in Car Seat 18 INFANTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS A preterm infant or a 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 Section 7 Installing the Car Seat WHERE IS THE SAFEST PLACE TO INSTALL THIS CAR SEAT DO NOT place the car seat in front of an airbag Lap Shoulder Bel 4 DO NOT place rear facing child seat GAN on front seat with air bag DEATH OR s IX 7 SERIOUS INJURY can o
8. car seat MUST be installed REAR facing in the vehicle Serious injury or death can result if the infant faces forward Section 2 Warnings 4 If using the car seat base secure with the LATCH system if anchorage points are available in the vehicle otherwise use one of the vehicle seat belt systems to secure the base pina the car seat without the base secure with one of the vehicle elts LATCH system straps or vehicle belts MUST stay tightly adjusted around the car seat at all times Secure the base and car seat or car seat only to the vehicle even when not occupied Unsecured items may injure other occupants in a crash DO NOT allow any re use of this car seat after a crash unless crash and car seat meetALL condiutions from NHTSA s information on Re use after a crash For information on re use after a crash check the NHTSA website at www nhtsa gov people injury childps C hildR estraints R eUse DO NOT use the car seat if it is damaged has missing parts or missing instructions Section 3 Proper Use Check List 5 A WARNING 1N DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur e Proper Use is required Read and understand the instructions and car seat labels Use this infant car seat REAR facing only Snugly adjust harness straps around infant Securely install the car seat with LATCH system or vehicle belt Secure the car seat in back seat whenever possible Never leave child unattended
9. ccur gt JEN The back seat is the safest place for Jg children 12 and under z NO col jado hacia Z nA a sa O Li uro para los ni os de 12 a os o menores soyasoso cates The safest place in the car for your car seatis in the back seat t Section 7 Installing the Car Seat If your car has a lap only or lap shoulder seat belt in the CENTRE of the back seat install the car seat in that position 2 Lap Shoulder Belt Lap only Belt 20 uckle Tongue Otherwise 4 Y use the oo outside position o closest to the Refer to Vehicle s side of the Owners Manual for road installation information Section 7 Installing the Car Seat A WARNING A DEATH or SERIOUS INJ URY can occur Section 7 Installing the Car Seat 22 DO NOT use car seat on vehicle seats that face the side or the rear of the vehicle The carry handle must be up when the car seat is used in a vehicle To rotate the carry handle press in both release buttons on the sides of the handle at the same time hold them in and rotate LATCH symbol Lap S houlder Belt Lap only Belt Section 7 Installing the Car Seat 23 TWO DIFFERENT METHODS OF INSTALLING THE CAR SEAT IN THE VEHICLE LATCH This is a new system since 2003 that provides anchor points specifically intended for car seats Check your vehicle
10. e car seat 2 ensure the car seat is fully conected to the ase To remove the carseat from the base pull firmly upwards on the release lever at the rear of the car seat and lift the carseat upwards Section 10 Installing the Car Seat without the Base 35 This line must be horizontal Decide where in the vehicle to install the car seat Check that the carseat will sit firmly in that position To position the car seat at the correct angle ar it until the line on the side labels is evel If it is not possible to get the carseat sitting firmly and level move it to another position in the vehicle or do not install in that vehicle Some models have a rebound bar for additional stability in the vehicle Carseats having this bar must still be positioned as shown by the line on the label Section 10 Installing the Car Seat without the Base 36 Vehicle Belts must run in straight line ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FOR THE CAR SEAT Some vehicle seats do not provide enough p hold the car seat up atthe required angle If extra support is required a tightly rolled ree or firm foam roll pool noodle can be used Any extra support used to hold the car seat up must not interfere with the Vehicle Belts SECTION 10 Installing the Car Seat without the Base 37 N Locking Clip LAP ONLY BELT To install with a Lap only belt pass the bel
11. h mild soap and damp cloth CLEANING SHELL Wipe with a mild solution of soap and water Avoid wetting labels CLEANING BUCKLE Rinse buckle with warm water DO NOT use household detergents Never lubricate buckle Additional Information 52 CERTIFICATION This child restraint comforms to all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards for use in motor vehicles and aircraft WARM WEATHER Car seat parts can get very hotin the sun or warm weather To avoid burns always check before putting the child in the car seat VEHICLE SEAT PROTECTION Protect vehicle seat Use a thin car seat mat thin towel or thin blanket under and the behind car seat CAR SEAT USEFUL LIFE DO NOT use after 7 years from date of manufacture on label INSTRUCTION MANUAL STORAGE Store Instructions in the pocket at the back of the car seat Registration Information 53 Child restraints car seats can be recalled for safety reasons You must register this restraint to be reached in a recall Fill out the registration card attached to the car seat or send your name address and the restraint s model number and manufacturing date to Combi USA Inc 1962 Highway 160 W Suite 100 Fort Mill SC 29708 or call Toll Free 1 800 992 6624 Se habla EspaOol or Fax 1 803 548 3663 for recall information Call the US Governments Auto Safety Hotline at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 or go to http www NHTSA gov Replacemen
12. ich must NOT be used with a car seat Section 11 Vehicle Belt Systems 43 Combination Lap Shoulder Belt with Free Sliding Latch Plate Pull outon latch plate If belt slides freely through latch plate the Locking Clip MUST be used Some combination lap shoulder belts with free sliding latch plates may be converted into an automatic locking modei Always use the Locking Clip with these belt systems Combination Lap Shoulder Belt with Locking Latch Plate Vehicle seat belts with locking latch plates 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 ata 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 Section 11 Vehicle Belt Systems 44 PASSIVE RESTRAINTS Lap Belt with Motorized Shoulder Belt DO NOT use with any car seat PASSIVE RESTRAINTS Lap or Shoulder belt mounted on Front Door DO NOT use a car Seat in any front seating location that has belts mounted to the front doors Belts will not stay tight when driving Section 12 Accessories CANOPY Some models have a canopy with plastic stays that connect to the car seat When the canopy is used make sure it is always connected securely
13. o remove the carseat from the base pull firmly upwards on the release lever at the rear of the car seat and lift the carseat upwards Section 9 Installing the Car Seat Base with Vehicle Belts 29 Pull Belt tight Press down firmly on base LAP ONLY BELT Select the best position in the vehicle and position the base at the correct angle See pages 19 20 21 and 24 Pass the vehicle Lap belt over the front of the base threading the belt under the routing lugs and through the built in Locking Clip Pull the belt tight Excess vehicle belt can be passed back under the routing lugs and through the built in Locking Clip Section 9 Installing the Car Seat Base with Vehicle Belts 30 Pull Belt Press down tight firmly on base LAP SHOULDER BELT Select the best position in the vehicle and position the base at the correct angle See pages 19 20 21 and 24 Route the vehicle Lap belt over the front of the base threading the belt under the routing lugs and through the built in Locking Clip Pull the belt tight Then pass the shoulder belt back under the routing lugs and through the Locking Clip Maintain the belt tension Section 9 Installing the Car Seat Base with Vehicle Belts 31 Locking Clip LATCH or Lap Belt Locking Clip Shoulder Belt Lap Belt BUILT IN LOCKING CLIP Always pass the belt holding the
14. or 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 Section 11 Vehicle Belt Systems 41 Flipping latch plate over in some cases improves locking LAP BELTS Manually Adjustable Manually adjustable lap belts normally hold a car seat tightly However in some cases the locking latch plate on some seat belts may slip and loosen if positioned ata certain angle If this happens flip the latch plate over and rebuckle Install car seat and test installation again to see if lap belt stays tight If not move car seat to another seating location in the vehicle or do not use in that vehicle Section 11 Vehicle Belt Systems 42 LAP BELTS With Retractor Some lap belts with a retractor will not hold a car seat securely Follow these steps to determine if you have a retractor system that will hold a car seat securely 1 Pull belt all the way out 2 Allow belt to retract about 6 inches 15 cm 3 Pull out on belt again If belt is locked and has 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 the belt all the way out buckle belt then tighten If the belt pulls out step 3 the Retractor is an Emergency Locking Retractor wh
15. p 46 Section 13 Stroller Travel System and Airplane USC 47 amp 48 Section 14 Other USCS ec cecsceseeeeneeeseeeseeeeeeeseeseesteeeteeteaees 49 amp 50 Section 15 Care amp Cleaning c cc ceccees cess eeneeeseeseeteeeeteeeteesneeenaees 51 Section 16 Additional Information ccc cect eeeeeeteeseteeteeeces 52 Section 17 Registration Information 0 c eect eee eeeeeenee 66 77 Section 18 Replacement Parts c eccsseeeseesseeseeeteeeeteeseeeseeaeeenaes 66 77 WARNING No infant car seat can guarantee protection from injury in every possible situation However proper use of this infant car seat helps reduce the risk of serious injury or death Section 2 Warnings 3 A WARNING yN DEATH or SERIOUS INJ URY can occur Failure to follow the information in these instructions and on the car seat labels can result in juny or death to a child due to the child striking the vehicle s interior during a sudden stop or crash Warnings concerning use with an infant Use only with children who weigh between 5 and 22 pounds 2 3 and 10 kg and whose heightis 29 inches or less 74 cm Do not use the car seat if the top of the infant s head is above the top of the car seat backrest Snugly adjust car seat harness around infant Infant MUST be secured by harness system at all times both when car seatis used in vehicle and when car seatis used outside of vehicle Warnings concerning the car seat The
16. rom the stroller pull firmly upwards on the release lever at the rear m of the car seat and lift the car seat upwards This restraint is Certified for Use in motor vehicles and aircraft Contact airline about their policy on use of car seats in their aircraft Use this car seat only on forward facing aircraft seats Follow the installation instructions for Lap Belt only when used on aircraft Section 14 Other Uses 49 Ta ROCKER POSITION When the carry handle is back the car seat can be used as a rocker WARNING Adult supervision is required do not leave unattended DO NOT carry a child in the car seat by holding the front edge of the car seat and the handle in the position shown Section 14 Other Uses 50 FEEDER POSITION When the carry handle is fully rotated the car seat can be used as a feeder WARNING Adult supervision is required do not leave unattended Section 15 Care and Cleaning 51 CLEANING COVER To remove cover first detach shoulder straps by disconnecting the splitter plate atthe rear of the seat Then withdraw the shoulder straps and pull them through the cover Lift the cover off Wash according to the instructions on the back of the cover CAUTION When replacing the cover always check that the shoulder straps are correctly secured to the splitter plate See page 15 CLEANING HARNESS Surface wash wit
17. s Owners Manual to see if your vehicle is fitted with LATCH The mounting points may also be identified in your vehicle by the LATCH symbol VEHICLE BELTS The car seat may also be installed using a lap shoulder belt or a lap only belt Section 7 Installing the Car Seat Base General yellow patch exactly in window is correct yellow and orange showing also is acceptable yellow and red showing is NOT acceptable Pull flap forward Adjust recline foot INSTALLATION USING THE BASE Place the vehicle on a level surface Decide where in the vehicle the car seat is to be installed Place the car seat base onto the vehicle seat and adjust the level of the base using the adjustable recline foot Use the level indicator towards the back of the ee as a reference to achieve the correct evel In some vehicles it may be necessary to use a rolled towel or pool noodle under the front of the base to assist in getting the correct level To move the base foot to a new position pull the front panel outwards and reposition the base foot as required sae strap stored in Section 8 Installing the Car Seat Base with LATCH 25 The LATCH strap is stored in the base foot To remove the LATCH strap swing the base foot open by adjusting it to the maximum downwards position and then pressing the release catch Remove the LATCH strap from its storage position
18. t from one side of the carseat to the other F it the belt under the lugs in front of the handle Pull the belt tight LAP SHOULDER BELT To install with a Lap shoulder belt pass the Lap belt from one side of the carseat to the other Fit the belt under the lugs in front of the handle Fit a Locking Clip to the Lap and Shoulder belts just above the vehicle belt latch Pull the belts tight NOTE A Locking Clip MUST be used with a Lap S houlder belt with a tongue that moves freely along the belt or with a Lap shoulder belt where the Lap portion of the belt cannot be tightly secured SECTION 10 Installing the Car Seat without the Base 38 LOCKING CLIP A Locking Clip is supplied with the car seat and is stored at the back of the carseat To fit the Locking Clip first fit to the Lap Belt as shown opposite then fit the Shoulder Belt through the Locking Clip over the top of the Lap belt Keep the belts tight Section 11 Vehicle Belt Systems 7 N WARNING 1N DEATH or SERIOUS INJ URY can occur Belt forward of seat bight Seat Bight a Buckle forward of seat bight Section 11 Vehicle Belt Systems 40 BELTS FORWARD OF SEAT BIGHT Vehicle seat belts located forward of the seat bight may not hold the car seat securely Check vehicle Owners Manual or see vehicle dealer for car seat installation instruction If seating position is approved f
19. t P arts If you need replacements parts call our customer service department Toll Free 1 800 992 6624 Se habla Espa ol 54
20. to the car seat TO CONNECT 1 Feed the canopy stay into the mounting 2 Swing the canopy stay inwards until the stay locks in place When removing take care not to bend the mounting 45 Section 12 Accessories 46 INFANT IINSERT Some models have a separate infant insert inside the car seat for greater comfort WARNING Shoulder straps must pass through slots in insert Failure to do this might result in the shoulder straps not holding the infant securely REBOUND BAR Some models have a Security Bar that installs to the front of the car seat Always follow the instructions fully and test that the bar is firmly locked into place once installed Section 13 Stroller or Travel System and Airplane use 47 STROLLER or TRAVEL SYSTEM Also see Travel System Instructions for further information This car seat will only fit into certain Combi stroller models To connect the car seat to the stroller hold the carseat above the mounting points on the Stroller and carefully push downwards Listen for the click to indicate the car seat is securely engaged then pull upwards to test for secure engagement NEVER use the car seat in a Stroller if it is not securely engaged WARNING Do notuse this car seat with other model strollers unless approved by Combi USA Inc Section 13 Stroller or Travel System and Airplane use 48 To remove the car seat f
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