Combi Centre ST 8065 Series, Centre DX 8074 Series, Centre EX 8086 Series Instruction Manual

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Centre™ Infant Car Seat

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

WARNING

• Correct installation and use

can be a matter of life or death!

• Read and understand these

instructions before using this car seat.

• Certified for use in motor vehicles

and aircraft.

• Meets or exceeds all applicable

requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213.

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Centre ST 8065 Series Centre DX 8074 Series Centre EX 8086 Series

5 to 22 lbs.

(2.3 to 10 kg)

Keep this instruction manual for future use.

Store in the pocket at the back of the infant car seat.

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Instruction

Storage Pocket

Failure to follow the information in these instructions, and on the car seat labels, can result in injury or death to a child due to the child striking the vehicle's interior during a sudden stop or crash.

• Use only in a rear-facing position when using this infant car seat in

a vehicle. Serious crippling injury or death can result if infant faces front of vehicle.

• Use only with children who weigh between 5 and 22 pounds

(2.3 and 10 kg) and whose height is 29 inches or less (74 cm).

• Discontinue use when infant’s weight exceeds 22 lb. (10 kg).

• Discontinue use of infant car seat when 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 seat is used in vehicle, and when car seat is used outside of vehicle.

• Fall Hazard: Handle MUST be locked in carry position before lifting or

carrying car seat. DO NOT lift or carry car seat by anti-rebound bar.

• If used with car seat base, secure base with the LATCH anchorage

system if available in the vehicle or with a vehicle seat belt as shown in this manual.

• If using the infant car seat without the base, secure with a vehicle

seat belt as shown in this maual.

• LATCH belt or vehicle seat belt MUST stay tightly adjusted around

the car seat at all times.

• Secure the base and car seat, or infant 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 meet ALL conditions in "Re-use after a crash" section in this manual.

• DO NOT use the infant car seat if it is damaged, has missing parts,

or missing instructions.

• Register your car seat with the manufacturer.

Section 1 - Warnings

WARNING

DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur

Section 1. Warnings...............................................................................1 - 2

Section 2. Contents...............................................................................3 - 4

Section 3. Centre Infant Car Seat and Base Parts...............................5 - 8

Section 4. Proper Use Check List..............................................................9

Section 5. Assistance...............................................................................10

Section 6. Use Recommendations...........................................................11

Section 7. Securing Infant in Car Seat..............................................12 - 18

Section 8. Selecting A Vehicle Seating Location...............................19 - 21

Section 9. Installing the Infant Car Seat - General Information........ 22 - 25

Section 10. Installing the Infant Car Seat Base with LATCH ............ 26 - 28

Section 11. Installing the Infant Car Seat Base with Vehicle Belts.... 29 - 33

Section 12. Attaching Infant Car Seat to Base.......................................... 34

Section 13. Installing the Infant Car Seat without the Base .............. 35 - 38

3 4

Section 2 - Contents

Section 14. Vehicle Belt Systems........................................................39 - 44

Section 15. Stroller, Travel System and Airplane Use..........................45 - 46

Section 16. Accessories.......................................................................47 - 49

Section 17 Other Uses...................,............................................................50

Section 18. Care & Cleaning.......................................................................51

Section 19. Additional Information.............................................................52

Section 20. Re-Use After A Crash...............................................................53

Section 21. Registration Information...........................................................54

Section 22. Replacement Parts...................................................................54

Section 2 - Contents

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.

Carry Handle

Adjustable Headrest (not all models)

Harness Buckle and Tongues

Harness Adjuster Button

Harness Adjuster Strap

Handle Release Button

Chest Clip

Vehicle Lap Belt Slots

Stroller Latch

Shoulder Strap Slot

Crotch Pad

Optional

Anti-Rebound Bar (not all models)

Release Handle for Stroller and Base

Locking Clip Storage Position

Metal Harness Plate

Base Latch

Instruction Storage Pocket

Canopy Attachment Points

Headrest Adjuster Knob

Section 3 - Centre Infant Car Seat and Base Parts

Infant Car Seat (Front)

Infant Car Seat (Back)

Shoulder Strap

LATCH lower anchor strap (stored in pocket in Recline Foot).

Adjustable Recline Foot

Recline Foot Adjustment

LATCH adjuster

LATCH Connector

Vehicle Belt Path

Vehicle Belt Locking Clip

Level Indicator

Car Seat Latching Points

Vehicle Belt Routing Tabs

LATCH Connector

Recline Foot retaining catch (behind flap)

Section 3 - Centre Infant Car Seat and Base Parts

Infant Car Base (Back)

Infant Car Base (Top)

WARNING: AIR BAGS

•

Do not use this infant car seat in a vehicle front seating location

with an air bag. Child's head and back may be seriously injured when

an inflating air bag hits back of car seat.

• Owners of vehicles with front passenger side air bags should refer to

their vehicle ownerís manual for child restraint installation instructions.

•

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 seat belt

as specified in this instruction manual.

•

Secure the children in back seat whenever possible.

Never leave child unattended.

•

Do not allow anyone (babysitters, relatives etc) to use the car seat without

first reading and understanding all the instructions and car seat labels.

WARNING

DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur

Section 4 - Proper Use Check List

Section 5 - Assistance

NEED HELP?

Contact Combi USA Consumer Service or one of the following sources:

•

Your vehicle dealer to locate a child safety seat Inspection station in

your area.

•

Call 1-866-SEAT CHECK (1-866-732-8243).

•

Log onto www.nhtsa.dot.gov

- For a car seat inspection station select “Locate a Child Safety Seat Inspection Station By State or Zip Code”.

- To locate a certified “Child Passenger Safety” Technician in your area, select tab “Vehicles & Equipment”, select topic “Child Seats’ and then select link “Child Passenger Safety Contact Locator” or “Child Passenger Safety Seat Inspection Station Locator”.

•

Visit www.seatcheck.org.

Section 6 - Use Recommendations

Section 7 - Securing Infant In Car Seat

Height and Weight Limits:

This infant car seat is designed for rear-facing use only.

Use this car seat for infants whose:

- Weight is 5 to 22 lbs. (2.3 to 10 kg) and

- Height is 29 inches (74 cm) or less.

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.

Shoulder Straps close to top of infant's shoulders

Chest Clip at correct height and fastened

Harness Buckle securely fastened

Harness pulled up to a secure and firm fit

Straps not twisted

Infant's body in full contact with car seat

Infant dressed in clothes that allow the harness to pull firmly on child's body

If infant's head is above top of car seat, infant is too big for this car seat.

OVERVIEW

CAUTION: After reading this page, read the following detailed instructions carefully

Shoulder Straps snug fit on infant

Use only with children who weigh between 5 and 22 lbs.

(2.3 and 10 kg) and whose height is 29 inches (74 cm) or less.

Section 7 - Securing Infant In Car Seat

•

When the infant is in the car seat, ALWAYS secure with the harness

and adjust the harness to a snug (not loose) fit.

• Child must be dressed in clothing with arms and legs that will not

interfere with buckling, snugly adjusting or positioning harness.

• DO NOT use accessories other than those provided by Combi USA

Inc. Use of accessories from other manufacturers may alter the performance of the car seat.

• Never leave infant unattended, even when sleeping.

• Suffocation Hazard: Infant Car Seat can roll over on soft surfaces

and suffocate child. NEVER place infant car seats on beds, sofas and other soft surfaces.

• Strangulation Hazard: Child can strangle in loose harness straps.

NEVER leave child in car seat with straps that are loose or not connected.

• Fall Hazard: Infant's movement may slide car seat. NEVER place

car seat near edge of table, countertop or other elevated surface.

WARNING

DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur

PRESS

PULL

Place infant in car seat with back and rump contacting seating surfaces.

Note where the top of the infant's shoulders are located relative to shoulder strap slots.

Loosen harness by pressing 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 of fabric.

Non-Adjustable Headrest Models

The shoulder straps must pass through shoulder strap slots in the car seat backrest that are closest to and below the top of the infant's shoulders.

CORRECT POSITIONING OF THE SHOULDER STRAP HEIGHT IS IMPORTANT

Adjustable Headrest Models

Adjust the height of the Headrest to a position that places shoulder belts closest to and below the top of the infant's shoulders.

Changing Shoulder Strap Slots

(Non-Adjustable Headrest Models)

To change the height of the shoulder straps, turn the car seat over and detach the straps from the metal harness plate.

Reposition the shoulder straps as required and reattach the shoulder straps.

Section 7 - Securing Infant In Car Seat

IMPORTANT:

• Check that the shoulder straps are securely attached to the metal harness plate.

• Check that shoulder straps are through shoulder strap slots closest to and below the top of the infant’s shoulder.

• Check that shoulder straps are through matching slots of pad and seat back.

• Straps must not be twisted!

Metal

Harness

Plate

Metal Harness

Plate

Section 7 - Securing Infant In Car Seat

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 engage.

• Pull up on tongues to be sure they are

locked.

"CLICK"

The Chect Clip increases the safety of the harness by holding the shoulder straps together.

Position the Chest Clip at arm pit level

Always use the Chest Clip when the Infant is secured by the harness.

For a 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.

Press to release

Section 8 - Selecting A Vehicle Seating Location

DO NOT place the car seat in front of an airbag.

Lap/Shoulder Belt

WHERE IS THE SAFEST PLACE TO INSTALL THIS INFANT CAR SEAT?

The safest place in the car for your infant car seat is in the back seat.

Lap/Shoulder Belt

Lap only Belt or LATCH Lower Anchor Belt

Buckle Tongue

Lap/Shoulder Belt

Refer to Vehicle's

Owners Manual for

installation information

Use rear center or out board seating position that has LATCH, lap/shoulder belt or lap ONLY belt.

Section 8 - Selecting A Vehicle Seating Location

Section 9 - Installing the Infant Car Seat - General information

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 infant 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 carry handle.

See page 9 for important information about use of this car seat in a vehicle with an air bag.

• Car seat must be reclined as shown in these instructions, and on the

labels:

- too reclined can result in injury or ejection,

- too upright can result in breathing difficulties.

• Never put a car seat in a front vehicle seat unless recommended by

the vehicle owner's manual.

• The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) alerts

vehicle owners that according to accident statistics, children age 12 and under are safer when properly restrained in a rear seating position, rather than a front seating position.

• Refer to the vehicle owners manual for car seat installation

instructions.

• After installing car seat into base, lift infant car seat to ensure it is

securely locked into the base.

• DO NOT use infant car seat in base if it is not securely locked into

the base.

WARNING

DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur

Section 9 - Installing the Infant Car Seat - General information

INSTALLATION USING THE BASE

Park the vehicle on a level surface. Place the infant car seat base onto the

vehicle seat in the seating position selected and adjust the level of the base using the adjustable recline foot and level indicator.

USING LEVEL INDICATOR Yellow patch exactly in window is correct.

Yellow with some orange also visible is acceptable.

USING ADJUSTABLE RECLINE FOOT

Use Adjustable Recline Foot to adjust recline of base. Pull out on Recline Foot Adjustment Panel and reposition the Adjustable Recline Foot as required. In some vehicles it may be necessary to use a tightly rolled towel or firm foam roll (pool noodle) under the Adjustable Recline Foot at the back of the vehicle seat to properly level base - see page 33.

Adjust recline foot

Pull flap forward

WARNING:

• Read the information on page 22 about having the infant car seat too upright or too reclined.

• If it is not possible to install the base at the correct angle, try a different position or do not install in the vehicle.

Yellow

Orange

Yellow

Red

USING LEVEL INDICATOR Yellow with any red visible is NOT acceptable.

This can occur on some flatter vehicle seats, and base is too reclined. Adjust base so no red is visible.

ADJUSTING LEVEL OF BASE Use a firmly folded towel or thin blanket to

level base. Folded blanket or towel must be folded at least 10 cm (4 in.) wide and 30 cm (12 in.) long and the thickness required to properly level base. Thickness of folded towel or blanket must not exceed 2.5 cm (1 in.).

Place folded towel or blanket under base near front edge of vehicle seat.

Folded towel or blanket

2.5 cm Maximum

30 cm

10 cm

Section 9 - Installing the Infant Car Seat - General information

Section 10 - Installing the Infant Car Seat Base With LATCH

METHODS OF INSTALLING THE INFANT CAR SEAT IN THE VEHICLE.

LOWER ANCHORAGE AND TETHER FOR CHILDREN (LATCH)

This is a new system that provides anchor points specifically intended for infant car seats (included in 2003 and newer models).

Check your vehicle Owner's Manual to see if your vehicle is fitted with the LATCH.

The mounting points may also be identified in your vehicle by the LATCH symbol.

VEHICLE BELTS The infant car seat may also be installed

using a lap/shoulder belt or a lap only belt.

WARNING:

• Not all vehicle belts are suitable for an infant car seat installation.

• See Section 14 for more information on suitable vehicle belts.

LATCH symbol

Lap and Shoulder Belt

Lap only Belt

The LATCH Lower Anchor Strap is stored in the base foot. To remove the Lower Anchor Strap, swing the base foot open by adjusting it to the maximum downwards position and then pressing the release catch.

Remove the Lower Anchor Strap from its storage position.

If the Lower Anchor Strap is too short, rotate the Lower Anchor Strap adjuster upwards to loosen the Lower Anchor Strap.

Route the Lower Anchor Strap under the Vehicle Belt Routing Tabs and over the top of the base as shown.

Connect the LATCH Connectors to the vehicle anchorages.

WARNING:

• Lower Anchor Connector must be secured to the vehicle LATCH anchorages only.

• Never attach more than one Lower Anchor Connector to a vehicle lower anchorage unless recommended by the vehicle Owner's Manual.

LATCH

connector

Section 10 - Installing the Infant Car Seat Base With LATCH

Press down on the base and pull the Lower Anchor Strap as tight as possible.

Excess Lower Anchor Strap can be passed back under the routing tabs and through the built-in Locking Clip.

See page 31 for information on using the built-in Locking Clip.

Check that the base is securely held.

If the base moves easily more than 25 mm (1") to either side, try another position, or do not use the infant 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.

Press down firmly on base

Pull Lower Anchor Strap tight

ATTACHING THE INFANT CAR SEAT INTO THE BASE.

Before putting the infant car seat into the base make sure there are no objects on or in the base.

Lower the infant car seat into the base. NOTE:

• Listen for a "CLICK" when the infant car seat is installed into the base.

• Llift the infant car seat to ensure the infant car seat is fully connected to the base.

"CLICK"

To remove the car seat from the base, pull firmly upwards on the release lever at the rear of the car seat, and lift the car seat upwards.

WARNING:

• DO NOT use the infant car seat if it is not securely connected to the base.

REMOVING BASE INSTALLED WITH LATCH

• Loosen lower anchor belt.

• Press and hold connector retainer spring.

• Unhook connector

• Store lower anchor belt inside base.

WARNING:

• Not all vehicle belts are suitable for an infant car seat installation.

• See Section 14 for more information on suitable vehicle belts.

LAP AND SHOULDER BELT

Select the best position in the vehicle and position the base at the correct angle.

Route the vehicle Lap belt over the front of the base threading the belt under the vehicle belt routing tabs, and through the built-in Locking Clip.

Pull the belt tight!

Then pass the shoulder belt back under the vehicle belt routing tabs and through the Locking Clip. Maintain the belt tension.

Section 11 - Installing the Infant Car Seat Base With Vehicle Belts

WARNING:

• Read the information on page 22 about having the infant car seat too upright or too reclined.

• If it is not possible to install the base at the correct angle, try a different position or do not install in the vehicle.

LAP ONLY BELT

Select the best position in the vehicle and position the base at the correct angle.

Pass the vehicle Lap belt over the front of the base threading the belt under the vehicle belt routing tabs, and through the built-in Locking Clip.

Pull the belt tight!

Excess vehicle belt can be passed back under the vehicle belt routing tabs and through the built-in Locking Clip.

Press down

firmly on base

Pull Belt tight

Press down

firmly on base

Pull Belt tight

Shoulder belt

Vehicle belt

Routing Tabs

Section 11 - Installing the Infant Car Seat Base With Vehicle Belts

BUILT-IN LOCKING CLIP

Always pass the belt holding the 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.

Locking Clip

LATCH or Lap Belt

Locking Clip

Lap Belt

Shoulder

Belt

When installing the base, ensure the bottom of the base is in contact with the vehicle seat.

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.

Section 11 - Installing the Infant Car Seat Base With Vehicle Belts

Section 12 - Attaching Infant Car Seat To Base

WARNING:

• DO NOT use the infant car seat if it is not securely connected to the base.

Some vehicle seats do not provide enough support to hold the base up at the required angle.

If extra support iis required a tightly rolled towel or a 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.

"CLICK"

ATTACHING INFANT CAR SEAT INTO THE BASE

Before putting the infant car seat into the base make sure there are no objects on or in the base.

Lower the car seat into the base.

NOTE:

• Listen for a "CLICK" when the car seat is installed into the base.

• Lift the car seat to ensure the car seat is fully conected to the base.

REMOVING INFANT CAR SEAT FROM BASE

To remove the car seat from the base, pull firmly upwards on the release lever at the rear of the car seat, and lift the car seat upwards.

Section 13 - Installing the Infant Car Seat Base Without The Base

WARNING:

• Not all vehicle seat belts are suitable for a car seat installation. See Section 14 for more information on suitable vehicle seat belts.

This line must be horizontal

Decide where in the vehicle to install the car seat.

Check that the infant car seat will sit firmly in that position.

Position the infant car seat at the correct recline angle. Recline reference line on the side labels MUST be horizontal.

NOTE:

• Vehicle MUST be parked on level surface.

If it is not possible to get the infant car seat sitting firmly and level move it to another position in the vehicle or do not install in that vehicle.

Some models of the Centre Infant Car Seat have a rebound bar for additional stability in the vehicle. Car seats with this bar must still be positioned so recline reference line is horizontal.

Rolled Towel or similar

Vehicle Belts must run in straight line

ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FOR THE CAR SEAT

Some vehicle seats do not provide enough support to hold the infant car seat up at the required angle.

If extra support is required a tightly rolled towel or firm foam roll (pool noodle) can be used.

Any extra support used to hold the infant car seat up must not interfere with the vehicle seat belts.

Section 13 - Installing the Infant Car Seat Base Without The Base

Locking Clip

LAP ONLY BELT

Pass the belt from one side of the car seat to the other. Place the vehicle seat belt under the tabs of vehicle seat belt slots in front of the handle.

Pull the lap belt tight!

LAP AND SHOULDER BELT

Pass the Lap belt from one side of the car seat to the other. Place the lap belt under the tabs of vehicle seat belt slots in front of the handle.

Place a Locking Clip to the Lap and Shoulder belts just above the vehicle belt latch.

Pull the lap belt tight!

NOTE:

• You MUST use locking clip provided with this car seat with a vehicle belt that slides freely through the latch plate or if the lap portion of the lap and shoulder belt will not stay tightly secured.

LOCKING CLIP (stored on back of seat)

Install car seat with lap/shoulder belt. Tighten lap belt and while holding vehicle seat belts to together at latch plate, unbuckle belt and slide out of vehicle seat belt slots.

Slide vehilce seat belt out of vehicle seat belt slots. Slide locking clip onto vehicle seat belts approximately 1/2 inch (13 mm) away from latch plate.

Slide vehicle seat belt back into vehicle seat belt slots and re-buckle vehicle seat belt.

Test installation to see if car seat is secure. Repeat above steps until car seat is secure.

Vehicle

Seat Belt

Slots

WARNING:

• Failure to use locking clip where required will result in car seat not being securely held in place.

• Remove locking clip from vehicle seat belts when not being used with car seat.

• DO NOT use locking clip as a vehicle seat belt shortener.

1/2 Inch (13 mm)

Section 14 - Vehicle Seat Belt Systems

Not all vehicle seat belts can be used with a car seat. The infant car seat must be held tight at all times by a lap belt (or the lap portion of a lap and shoulder belt) that will not loosen while driving.

To provide a secure installation in the vehicle:

•

Read the Owners Manual regarding car seat installation and

vehicle seat belt use with a car seat,

•

Follow all instruction labels on vehicle seat belt and infant car seat.

If the infant car seat does not stay tightly secured after following instructions:

Move car seat to another location in the vehicle, or

Contact vehicle dealer for assistance, or

See page 10 of this manual for other sources of assistance.

WARNING

DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur

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 for use with car seat, install infant car seat and check for secure installation by pulling car seat front to back. If infant car seat slides forward or vehicle seat belt does not stay tight, DO NOT use these seat belts.

Seat Bight

Belt forward of seat bight

Buckle forward of seat bight

Seat Bight

Section 14 - Vehicle Seat Belt Systems

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 at a 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.

Flipping latch plate over in some cases improves locking

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 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 the belt all the way out, buckle belt, then tighten.

If the belt pulls out (step 3) the Retractor is an Emergency Locking Retractor which must NOT be used with a car seat.

Section 14 - Vehicle Seat Belt Systems

Combination Lap/Shoulder Belt with Free Sliding Latch Plate

Pull out on 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 ìautomatic locking modeî. 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 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.

PASSIVE RESTRAINTS

Lap Belt with Motorized Shoulder Belt

DO NOT use with any car seat.

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.

Front Door

Section 15 - Stroller, Travel System and Airplane Use

STROLLER or TRAVEL SYSTEM

(Also see Travel System Instructions for further information)

This infant car seat will only fit into certain Combi stroller models.

To connect the infant car seat to the stroller hold the car seat 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 infant car seat in a stroller if it is not securely engaged.

"CLICK"

To remove the infant car seat from the stroller, pull firmly upwards on the release lever at the rear 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.

WARNING:

• Do not use this infant car seat with other model strollers unless approved by Combi USA Inc.

Section 16 - Accessories

WARNING:

• Do not lift or carry car seat by anti-rebound bar.

CANOPY

Some models have a canopy with plastic stays that connect to the infant car seat.

When the canopy is used make sure it is always connected securely to the infant 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.

ANTI-REBOUND BAR

Some models have an Anti-Rebound Bar that installs to the front of the infant car seat.

TO ATTACH ANTI-REBOUND BAR:

1. Position anti-rebound bar with ends toward handle pivots.

2. Locate slot in side of seat pad and car seat.

3. Push end of anti-rebound bar into slot of car seat. Repeat for opposite end of anti-rebound bar.

4. Pull up on each side of anti-rebound bar to confirm it is locked in place.

Anti-Rebound Bar

Section 16 - Accessories

Section 17 - Other Uses

WARNING:

• Adult supervision is required, do not leave unattended.

• To securely restrain the infant, their movement is restricted by

the seat and the harness.

• Fall Hazard: Infant's movement may slide car seat. NEVER place

car seat near edge of table, countertop or other elevated surface.

• DO NOT carry a child in the infant car seat by holding the front edge

of the car seat or anti-rebound bar and the handle in either position shown.

• Infants should not be left in this position for long periods of time.

ROCKER POSITION

When the carry handle is back, the infant car seat can be used as a rocker.

STATIONARY POSITION

When the carry handle is fully rotated, the infant car seat can be used as a stationary seat.

INFANT INSERT

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.

Section 18 - Care and Cleaning

Section 19 - Additional Information

CLEANING COVER

- To remove cover first detach shoulder straps by disconnecting the metal harness plate at the 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 metal harness plate. See page 16.

CLEANING HARNESS

- Surface wash with 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.

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 hot in 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.

Section 20 - Re-Use After A Crash

Section 21 - Registration Information

Car seats are damaged in vehicle crashes and in many cases, the car seat must be destroyed and replaced. However, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) advises that if a child restraint (car seat) has been used in a minor crash that the child restraint can continue to be used with your child.

For information on car seat re-use after a crash, check the NHTSA website at:

www.nhtsa.gov/people/injury/childps/ChildRestraints/ReUse/ RestraintReUse.htm.

Damage to car seats may be difficult to see or it may be difficult to verify the damage to the car seat. For those situations where any of the NHTSA Child Restraint Re-use criteria has not been met, or if there is uncertainty whether damage to the seat has occurred, NHTSA and Combi USA advise parents or caregivers to contact their automobile insurance company regarding its policy on replacement of seats.

DO NOT risk your child’s safety.

WARNING:

• DO NOT allow any re-use of this car seat after a crash unless crash and car seat meet ALL conditions in “Re-use After A Crash” section of this manual. Do not sell or allow others to use a car seat that has been in a crash and does not comply with ALL of these conditions.

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 Español) or Fax: 1-803-548-3663 or log onto www.combi-intl.com 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

• Log onto the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall website at: http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/recalls/childseat.cfm

Section 22 - Replacement Parts

If you need replacements parts call our Customer Service department: Toll Free: 1-800-992-6624 (Se habla Español)

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