User Guide
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For future use, STORE USER GUIDE
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Booster Car Seat
IS0174E_04
TABLE OF CONTENTS
If you have any problems with your Chicco Booster Seat,
or any questions regarding installation or use, please call:
Chicco Customer Service
1-877-424-4226
Please have Model and Serial Number available when you call.
These are located on a label on the bottom of the Booster Seat.
For future reference, fill in the information below. The information can be found on the label
on the bottom of the Child Restraint.
Model Number:
Serial Number:
Manufactured In:
Registration and Recall 2
Child Guidelines 4
Safe Use Checklist 6
Important Warnings 8
Best Practices 12
Need Help? 13
BOOSTER SEAT OVERVIEW
Booster Seat Components 14
Child Requirements 16
VEHICLE INFORMATION
Vehicle Seating Positions 18
Vehicle Seat Belts 20
What is LATCH? 22
ASSEMBLY INFORMATION
Cup Holder Assembly 24
BOOSTER SEAT USE
Install Booster Seat 26
Securing Child in Booster Seat 30
Adjusting Shoulder Positioning Clip Height 32
SAFETY INFORMATION
Securing Child Checklist 36
Booster Seat Safe Use Checklist 38
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Installation on an Aircraft 40
Cup Holder 42
Releasing LATCH Connectors 44
Removing Fabric Covers 46
Cleaning and Maintenance 56
REGISTRATION AND RECALL REGISTRATION AND RECALL
Please complete the Registration Card that came with
your Booster Seat and mail it promptly.
Child restraints could be recalled for safety reasons. You must register this restraint to be reached in a recall.
Send your name, address, e-mail address if available, and the restraint’s model number and manufacturing
date to:
Artsana USA, Inc.
1826 William Penn Way
Lancaster, PA 17601
or call 1-877-424-4226
or register online at http://www.chiccousa.com/carseatregistration.aspx
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.NHTSA.gov.
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CHILD GUIDELINES CHILD GUIDELINES
This Booster Seat is designed for children who demonstrate an ability to sit
in a seat belt and meet the following requirements. ONLY use this Booster
Seat if the child meets the following requirements:
• Child can sit relatively still, in the same seated position
throughout the car ride.
• Child can leave the shoulder and lap belt properly positioned
on their body, and can do this every time in the car.
• Weight is between 40 and 110 pounds (18 and 50 kg).
• Height is between 38-57 inches (97-145 cm).
YOUR CHILD’S SAFETY DEPENDS ON YOU! You MUST follow the
detailed instructions in this User Guide to ensure the steps in this User
Guide are performed correctly!
40 lbs 110 lbs
(18 kg) (50 kg)
Booster Seat Use
on page 16.
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SAFE USE CHECKLIST SAFE USE CHECKLIST
Make sure your child can sit in the seat properly and meets the
requirements listed in the “Child Guidelines” section on page 4:
Chicco recommends not using a Booster Seat to secure your child
prior to age 4.
BOOSTER SEAT USE requirements on page 16.
Select a safe seating location in your car:
Refer to the “Vehicle Seating Positions” section on page 18 and 19.
Secure your child:
Refer to the “Safety Information” section on page 36.
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IMPORTANT WARNINGS
IMPORTANT WARNINGS
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WARNING
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND THE PRODUCT
LABELS CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO YOUR CHILD.
Take Time to Read This User Guide
• Carefully read and understand all instructions and warnings in this User Guide. Your child’s safety depends
on you knowing how to setup, install and use this Booster Seat properly.
• Before installing this Booster Seat in a vehicle, be sure to also check the vehicle owner’s manual for
information on proper installation.
• NEVER allow others to use this Booster Seat until they have read and understood all instructions in this
User Guide.
• This Booster Seat is not intended for use outside of the vehicle.
Make Sure Child Fits This Booster Seat
• Use ONLY with children who weigh between 40 lbs (18 kg) and 110 lbs (50 kg) and whose height is 38-57 inches
(97 -145 cm). AND has the ability to sit properly at all times.
WARNING
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR
Install Child Restraint Correctly
• DO NOT PLACE THIS BOOSTER SEAT IN A VEHICLE SEATING LOCATION WITH A FRONTAL AIR
BAG, UNLESS THE AIR BAG CAN BE TURNED OFF. If the airbag inflates, it can cause serious injury or
death to your child. For vehicles with side air bags, refer to you vehicle owners manual for information on
your booster seat installation.
• ALWAYS install this Booster Seat in a back seat if possible.
According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in a rear seating
position rather than in the front seat.
• NEVER install in rear facing, side facing or on the back of a folded down vehicle seat.
• NEVER use this Booster Seat with only a Vehicle Lap Belt.
• Use ONLY the vehicle’s lap and shoulder belt system when restraining the child in this Booster Seat.
• To avoid injury to others, ALWAYS secure this Child Restraint with either the LATCH connectors or the
vehicle’s Lap-Shoulder Belt when unoccupied.
• DO NOT use this Booster Seat beyond the “Do Not Use After” date. Check manufacturer’s label on
underside of Booster Seat.
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IMPORTANT WARNINGS
IMPORTANT WARNINGS
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WARNING
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR
Secure Child Properly
• Position Lap-Shoulder Belt on your child. A loose or improperly positioned Lap-Shoulder Belt could cause
the child to be ejected in a sudden stop or crash, resulting in serious injury or death.
• Make sure vehicle Lap-Shoulder Belt is not loose. The belt must be kept snug across child’s thighs and
resting on the shoulder and across the center of the chest.
• NEVER use clothing or blankets that interfere with fastening or tightening the Lap-Shoulder Belt. An
unsecured child could be ejected in a sudden stop or crash!
• ALWAYS check to make sure the vehicle seat buckle is securely latched.
• NEVER leave your child unattended in the vehicle.
• Do not allow children to play in or around the Booster Seat.
WARNING
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR
Check Condition of Restraint
• DO NOT use if the vehicle belts are cut, frayed or damaged.
• DO NOT use any accessories, pads or products not included with this Booster Seat, unless approved
by Chicco USA. Doing so will void the warranty of this Booster Seat.
• You MUST replace this Booster Seat if it has been involved in a crash, even if you cannot see visible damage.
A damaged Booster Seat may not protect your child in a future crash.
• Do not modify your Booster Seat.
• Do not use Booster Seat if any component is damaged, broken, or missing. Call 1-877-424-4226 to
find out if the damaged part or parts can be replaced.
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BEST PRACTICES
NEED HELP?
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• Ensure all vehicle occupants are properly restrained before traveling.
Unrestrained occupants can be thrown around and may be seriously injured or
seriously injure other occupants in a sharp turn, sudden stop or crash.
• Do not leave loose objects, such as books, bags, etc., in the back of the vehicle.
In the event of a sharp turn, sudden stop, or crash, loose objects can be thrown
around and possibly cause serious injury to vehicle occupants.
• Cover the Booster Seat when the vehicle is parked in sunlight. Parts of a Booster
Seat can become very hot if left in the sun. Contact with these parts can burn
a child’s skin. Always check the surface of any metal or plastic parts before
putting your child in the Booster Seat.
• To avoid strangulation, do not allow children to play with vehicle seat belts. If
possible, move unused belts out of reach.
• Do not use anything to raise the Booster Seat off the vehicle seat such as a
noodle or towel. In a sharp turn, sudden stop, or crash, the Booster Seat could
slide and potentially cause serious injury.
• Never use a second-hand Booster Seat with an unknown history.
• Never use any accessories that are not included with this child restraint, unless
specifically approved by Chicco. For more information, go to www.chiccousa.com.
Need Help Securing Your Booster Seat?
The following sources are available to help ensure your Booster Seat is
properly installed:
• Contact Chicco, USA by visiting our website at www.chiccousa.com or
calling our Customer Service 1-877-424-4226. Please have Model and
Serial Number available when you call. These are located on a label on
the bottom of the Booster Seat.
• Refer to your vehicle manual for Booster Seat installation tips.
• Contact a certified Child Passenger Safety Technician in your area by
visiting safercar.gov and select “Find Local Child Seat Help” or call
1-866-SEAT CHECK (1-866-732-8243).
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BOOSTER SEAT COMPONENTS BOOSTER SEAT COMPONENTS
LATCH
Armrest
Lap Belt Guide
LATCH
Adjustment Strap
Connector
Shoulder Belt
Clip Storage
Carry
Handle
BOOSTER SEAT OVERVIEW
Cup Holder
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LATCH
Release Handle
Shoulder Positioning
Clip & Webbing
BOOSTER SEAT OVERVIEW
User Guide
Storage
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CHILD REQUIREMENTS CHILD REQUIREMENTS
WARNING! Use of this Booster Seat is ONLY for children who meet ALL
of the requirements shown here. If the child is not within these requirements
because the child is too small, select a different child seat.
To ensure a correct installation of the Booster Seat, you must follow the step
by step instructions in this user guide.
BOOSTER SEAT OVERVIEW
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Booster Seat:
40 – 110 lbs (18 – 50 kg)
Use Booster Seat with children:
• Who are at least four years old.
• Who weigh between 40 and 110 lbs
(18 – 50 kg).
• Who are 38”- 57”(97 -145 cm) tall and the child’s
ears are below the vehicle seat.
• Who demonstrate an ability to sit relatively
still and properly in a seat belt at all times.
See Adjusting Shoulder Positioning
Clip Height on page 32.
40 lbs 110 lbs
(18 kg) (50 kg)
BOOSTER SEAT OVERVIEW
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VEHICLE SEATING POSITIONS VEHICLE SEATING POSITIONS
VEHICLE INFORMATION
The back seat is the safest place for children 12 and under. See your vehicle
owner’s manual for Booster Seat installation and instructions.
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WARNING! WHEN USING THIS CHILD RESTRAINT, DO NOT PLACE
THIS CHILD RESTRAINT IN A VEHICLE SEATING LOCATION WITH A
FRONTAL AIR BAG, UNLESS THE AIR BAG CAN BE TURNED OFF.
Some vehicles have no seating positions which are compatible with this Booster
Seat. Only forward-facing vehicle seats can be used with this Booster Seat.
Never use side or rear facing seats. If in doubt, contact the vehicle manufacturer
for assistance.
This Booster Seat must be
installed in a vehicle seat with
a 3-point seat belt (shoulder
belt and lap belt). NEVER use
lap belt only.
VEHICLE INFORMATION
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VEHICLE SEAT BELTS VEHICLE SEAT BELTS
Vehicle seat belts differ from vehicle to vehicle. Refer to your vehicle owner’s
manual for specific information about seat belts and their use with booster
seats.
Shoulder belt with switchable retractor:
Refer to your vehicle owners manual for information regarding switchable
retractors and booster seat use.
Inflatable seat belts:
Follow the vehicle manufacturer’s instructions for use with this Booster Seat.
VEHICLE INFORMATION
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The following types of vehicle belts MUST NOT be used to install this
Booster Seat.
If any of the belt types listed below are in the chosen seating position, you
must choose another vehicle seating position.
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1. Never use a Lap belt with motorized
Shoulder belt.
2. Never use vehicle belts that are
attached to the door or that move along
a track.
3. Never use a Lap-only belt.
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VEHICLE INFORMATION
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WHAT IS LATCH? WHAT IS LATCH?
WARNING: This Booster Seat is designed to be used with
lower LATCH anchors at the standard spacing (11 inches) ONLY!
Refer to vehicle owner’s manual for information about LATCH and
Booster Seat installation positions.
LATCH = Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren
On this Booster Seat, Lower Anchors are only used to restrain the Booster Seat,
not to restrain your child. To secure your child, a vehicle Lap-Shoulder Belt
MUST be used.
Please refer to the vehicle owner’s manual for designated Lower Anchor locations
in vehicles.
anchors may also be used to secure the Booster Seat.
VEHICLE INFORMATION
If the vehicle is equipped with LATCH, the vehicle lower anchor points may be visible at the
seat crease. If not visible, the seating position may be marked with a symbol as shown or a
colored dot. The top tether anchor is not used with this Booster Seat.
Some vehicles owner’s manual use the term “ISOFIX”. ISOFIX lower
Vehicle
Lower Anchor
Points
Vehicle
Seat Crease
VEHICLE INFORMATION
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ASSEMBLYASSEMBLY
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Assemble the Cup Holder
Match up the letter (L or R) on the bottom of the Cup Holder with the
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matching letter on the Booster Seat and insert the Cup Holder into the
correct side.
Lip
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Make sure the Cup Holder lip fits behind the groove on the Booster Seat
bottom, as shown.
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R
R
R
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INSTALL BOOSTER SEAT
The Shoulder Positioning Clip is stored under the Booster Seat.
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Remove the Shoulder Positioning Clip and Strap stored underneath
seat.
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Place the Booster Seat onto the vehicle seat.
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INSTALL BOOSTER SEAT
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INSTALL BOOSTER SEAT
INSTALL BOOSTER SEAT
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Use of LATCH with this Booster Seat is optional. If the LATCH Connectors are
not used, pull the LATCH Tightening Strap snug so that the LATCH Connectors do not
interfere with the seat belt.
If using LATCH, pull the LATCH Release Handle (a) and pull out both
LATCH Connectors (b).
Locate the LATCH lower anchor bars in your vehicle. Attach both
LATCH Connectors to the vehicle lower anchor bars.
Pull on the LATCH Tightening Strap and push back on the seat
bottom to snug up the Booster Seat to the vehicle seat back.
This booster seat LATCH system is equipped with a unique release. Refer to page 44
for further instructions on releasing the seat.
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3b
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“CLICK”
“CLICK”
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SECURING CHILD IN BOOSTER SEAT
Place the child into the Booster Seat, making sure the child is sitting
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with his/her back against the vehicle seat back.
Child’s ears must be below vehicle seat back or vehicle head restraint when sitting on
Booster Seat. Refer to page 17.
Route the lap belt UNDER the 1st Armrest, across the child’s thighs,
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then route the shoulder belt and the lap belt UNDER the 2nd Armrest
closest to the vehicle buckle as shown. Lap-Shoulder belts MUST be
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under ARMRESTS, as shown.
Buckle the seat belt.
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SECURING CHILD IN BOOSTER SEAT
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SECURING CHILD IN BOOSTER SEAT
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To adjust the Shoulder Positioning Clip, pull the clip up or down to
adjust the Shoulder Positioning Clip to be at child’s shoulder.
Slide the vehicle shoulder belt through the Shoulder Positioning Clip
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(as shown). Shoulder Positioning Clip must be at child’s shoulder.
If necessary, re-adjust the location of the Clip to ensure that the seat belt
lays flat and snug across the child’s chest and the lap belt lays flat and
snug across the child’s thighs.
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SECURING CHILD IN BOOSTER SEAT
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SECURING CHILD IN BOOSTER SEAT
Child is now secured correctly, as shown.
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When using this Booster Seat, the Shoulder Positioning Clip must be used
until the seat belt naturally lays flat across the center of the child’s shoulder.
SECURING CHILD IN BOOSTER SEAT
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BOOSTER SEAT USE
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BOOSTER SEAT USE
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SECURING CHILD CHECKLIST SECURING CHILD CHECKLIST
SAFETY INFORMATION
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ALWAYS check to make sure vehicle seat belt is
securely buckled. If buckle separates, child could be killed
or seriously injured.
Check that the seat belt is not twisted.
Check that the shoulder belt is snug on the child’s shoulder and
that it does not rub on the neck. It should lie flat across the
child’s chest and middle of shoulder. The Shoulder Positioning
Clip must be positioned at child’s shoulder
DO NOT use anything (pillows, blankets, etc.)
between the Booster Seat and the vehicle seat or
between the child and the Booster Seat. Avoid
bulky clothing that interferes with proper seat belt
placement. In the event of an accident, the Booster
Seat may not operate correctly.
Do not let your child slide forward
or downward while in the Booster
Seat.
Never use the vehicle belt in any
position other than those indicated
in this User Guide!
SAFETY INFORMATION
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BOOSTER SEAT SAFE USE CHECKLIST BOOSTER SEAT SAFE USE CHECKLIST
To avoid injury to others, ALWAYS secure this Booster Seat when
unoccupied. An unsecured Booster Seat could injure other occupants in
a sudden stop or crash.
Secure the unoccupied Booster Seat with either LATCH or the vehicle belt
by following the appropriate steps below.
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Follow steps 3-5 to use LATCH page 28.
Follow steps 1-3 to use Lap-Shoulder belt page 30.
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SAFETY INFORMATION
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INSTALLATION ON AN AIRCRAFT
• This Booster Seat is NOT certified for use on aircraft. Aircraft do not
have lap-shoulder belts to secure your child.
INSTALLATION ON AN AIRCRAFT
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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CUP HOLDER CUP HOLDER
WARNING! DO NOT place hot liquids in cup holder. If spilled, hot
liquids could burn child. PLASTIC CONTAINERS ONLY - No glass or metal
containers. Only use cups with less than 12 oz. (355 ml) capacity. Never
place sharp or pointed objects in Cup Holder. In a crash these objects could
hit you or your child and cause serious injuries.
To remove the Cup Holders press in on the release button on the bottom
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of the Booster Seat.
The Cup Holders can also be folded in to allow others to sit next to the
2
Booster Seat.
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2
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RELEASE LATCH CONNECTORS
To release the LATCH Connectors and remove the Booster Seat, pull
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firmly on the LATCH Release Handle while pulling the Booster Seat out
and away from the vehicle seat. Then pull the LATCH Adjustment Strap
tight to store the LATCH Connectors.
You can also release the LATCH Connectors by pulling out on the loops on the
LATCH Straps.
RELEASE LATCH CONNECTORS
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REMOVING FABRIC COVERS REMOVING FABRIC COVERS
Before you can remove the fabric, pull out both LATCH Connectors
(Refer to page 28) and remove both Cup Holders (Refer to page 42).
Booster Seat bottom
Remove both Cup Holders and flip the Booster Seat bottom over and
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unhook 8 elastic loops, as shown.
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REMOVING FABRIC COVERS
Flip the fabric over and remove the Insert before you wash the fabric.
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Make sure to reinstall the Insert into the fabric seat bottom before
reinstalling onto the seat bottom frame.
REMOVING FABRIC COVERS
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REMOVING FABRIC COVERS REMOVING FABRIC COVERS
Repeat Removing Fabric steps in the reverse order, ensuring that the fabric
cover fits onto and around the frame correctly, in particular around the orange
belt guides.
The Insert MUST be reinstalled into the seat bottom fabric, see page 48.
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Position the fabric cover on the Booster Seat bottom and tuck in the fabric
along the belt guide edges. Flip the seat bottom over. Then tighten the
fabric over the Booster Seat bottom further by reattaching the elastic
loops, as shown.
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Be sure to fit fabric cover carefully around all orange belt guides.
The Booster Seat must NEVER be used without the fabric cover. It may
not perform as intended in the event of a crash.
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REMOVING ARMREST COVERS REMOVING ARMREST COVERS
Armrest Covers
Locate the Armrest release button directly under the front of the Armrest.
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Pull on the button and at the same time lift up on the front edge to remove
the Armrest pad.
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REMOVING ARMREST COVERS REMOVING ARMREST COVERS
Pull back on the edges of the Armrest fabric covers and slide the fabric off
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the Armrest base.
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To reattach the Armrest, insert the Back Tab into the Armrest base and
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push down on the front edge until it clicks into the base.
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NEVER use seat without Armrest fabric covers.
Back
Tab
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Back
Tab
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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
DO NOT USE BLEACH, solvents or household cleaners as they may
weaken plastics and straps.
DO NOT USE SOAPS OR LUBRICANTS on the LATCH Connectors or
Straps. It may cause them to malfunction.
• Fabrics may be spot-cleaned:
Hand wash using mild soap and water, or machine wash in cold water
on delicate cycle using mild detergent. Hang to dry. See page 46 for
removal instructions.
• Foam Insert:
Hand rinse and air dry.
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• Cleaning Plastics:
Sponge clean using warm water and mild soap. Towel dry.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
• Storing the Booster Seat:
When it is not installed in the car, it is recommended to store the
Booster Seat in a dry place, away from sources of heat, dust, humidity
and direct sunlight.
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