Combi Coccoro 8220 Owner's Manual

• Certified for use in motor vehicles and aircraft.

• Meets or exceeds all applicable requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213.

Convertible Car Seat

Compact & Colorful

3 to 40 lbs. (1.4 to 18 kg)

• Correct installation and use can be a matter of Life or Death!

• Read and understand these instructions and the labels on the car seat before using this car seat.

WARNING

Para instrucciones en Español,

llamar al: 1-800-992-6624

or log onto www.CombiUSA.com.

Coccoro 8220 Series

Section 1. Tableof Contents.............................................................................1

Section 2. Warnings..........................................................................................3

Section 3. ProperUseCheck List.....................................................................5

Section 4. Assistance............................................................................6

Section 5. Car Seat Parts

• Child ID Label Location.............................................................7

Section 6. UseRecommendations..................................................................11

Section 7. Preparing Car Seat For Use

• Rear-Facing Use- 33 lbs.(15kg) or less...................................13

• Forward-FacingUse - 20 lbs. (9 kg)or more..............................14

Section 8. SelectingAVehicleSeatingLocation.............................................15

Section 9. LATCH System..............................................................................19

Section 10. Rear-facing Installation

10a Rear-facing Installation WithLATCH..........................................22

10b Rear-facing InstallationWith Vehicle SeatBelt..........................28

Section 11. Forward-facing Installation

11a Forward-facing InstallationWithLATCH....................................34

11b Forward-facingInstallation With Vehicle SeatBelt.....................41

Section 12. Securing Child In CarSeat.............................................................46

Section 1 - Table of Contents

Section 13. Operation and Adjustments

13a. HarnessUse andAdjustment.....................................................52

13b. ChangingHarnessSlotPositions...............................................56

13c. InfantInserts(Use with infants less than25 lbs. (11.4kg).........61

13d. Rear-facing Tether Attachment Strap Installation...................62

Section 14. Vehicle Seat Belts..........................................................................64

Rear-facing Belt Lock-off............................................................69

Section 15. Additional Information

• Certification.................................................................................71

• AircraftUse.................................................................................71

• WarmWeather............................................................................71

• VehicleSeatProtection..............................................................71

• Car SeatUsefulLife...................................................................71

Section 16. CareAnd Cleaning.........................................................................72

Section 17. RegistrationInformation.................................................................73

Section 18. Re-useAfterACrash.....................................................................74

Section 19. LimitedWarranty............................................................................75

Keep this instruction manual for future use.

Store instruction manual in pocket at top of seat back.

Section 2 - Warnings

• Failure to follow these instructions and car seat labels can result in injury or death to a child from striking the vehicle’s interior during a sudden stop or crash.

• Use only in a rear-facing position when using this car seat with an infant less than one year old and weighing less than 20 pounds (9 kg).

• Use only with children who weigh between 3 and 40 pounds (1.4 and 18 kg) and whose height is 40 inches (102 cm) or less.

• Discontinue use when child’s weight exceeds 40 pounds (18 kg) or shoulders are above the top harness slots.

• Snugly adjust harness provided with the car seat around child.

• For proper harness fit and crash protection:

- For rear-facing, shoulder harness slots MUST be at or below shoulder and harness MUST be snugly adjusted. Recheck for small infants.

- Infant seat insert MUST be used for children less than 25 lbs. (11.4 kg).

- Discontinue use of the infant inserts when shoulders are above the top shoulder strap slots forward-facing or shoulder straps become too short to fit child.

WARNING- DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur

• Secure this child restraint with the vehicle’s LATCH System if available or with a vehicle seat belt as shown in this manual.

• LATCH System or vehicle seat belt MUST stay tightly adjusted around car seat at all times.

• Secure the top tether strap provided with this child restraint as specified in this instruction manual.

• Securely belt this car seat in vehicle, even when not occupied. An unsecured car seat can injure other occupants in a crash.

• Never leave child unattended, even when sleeping.

• Strangulation Hazard: Child can strangle in loose harness straps. Never leave child in car seat when straps are loose or unbuckled.

• DO NOT use accessories or parts other than those provided by Combi USA, Inc. Use of accessories or parts from other manufacturers could alter the performance of the car seat.

• 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 use this car seat if it is damaged, missing instructions, or missing parts.

• Register your child restraint with the manufacturer.

Section 3 - Proper Use Check List

DO NOT place rear-facing child seat on front seat with air bag. DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY can occur.

The back seat is the safest place for children 12 and under.

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

their vehicle owner’s manual for child restraint installation instructions.

• Securely install car seat with LATCH System or vehicle seat belt and

top tether strap.

• All infants less than one year old and 20 lbs. (9 kg) must use car seat

rear-facing.

• Snugly adjust harness around child.

• Infant insert MUST be used for children less than 25 lbs. (11.4 kg).

• Secure children in back seat whenever possible.

• Never leave child unattended.

• Do not allow anyone (babysitter, relatives, etc.) to use car seat without

first reading and understanding all instructions and car seat labels.

WARNING- DEATHorSERIOUSINJURYcanoccur

• Proper use is required. Read and understand instructions and car seat

labels.

Section 4 - Assistance

NEED HELP?

Contact Combi USA Customer Care at 1-800-992-6624, log onto Combi Customer Care at www.CombiUSA.com or one of the following resources:

• Your vehicle dealer to locate a child safety seat Inspection station in your area.

• Call 1-866-SEATCHECK (1-866-732-8243).

• Log onto www.nhtsa.dot.gov

- Click on “Child Safety”.

- For a car seat inspection station use “Child Safety Seat/Inspection Station Locator”.

• Log onto www.seatcheck.org.

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.

Section 5 - Car Seat Parts

Lap

Belt or

LATCHHere

Child’sName:______________________Date ofBirth:___________ Parent’sName:______________________Home Phone:_________ Address:____________________________CellPhone:__________ _______________________________________________________

Allergies/MedicalConditions:________________________________ _______________________________________________________

Seat Pad

Buckle

Tongues

Harness

Strap

Covers

Chest

Clip

Harness Adjuster

Strap

Tru-Safe Buckle

with Crotch Strap

Harness

Slots

Tummy

Pad

Harness Adjuster

(Under Fabric

Pad)

Shoulder

Harness Straps

Buckle Tongue

Storage Loop

Buckle Tongue

Storage Loop

Rear-facing Vehicle Belt Path

(Under Fabric Pad)

(Unsnapped to Show Belt Path)

Forward-facing

Vehicle Belt Path

Child ID

Label

Location

Top Tether

Strap

Seat

Upper

Shoulder

Belt Guide

Harness

Cover

Upper

Shoulder

Belt Guide

Lower

Shoulder

Belt Guide

Lower

Shoulder

Belt Guide

Harness

Slots

Harness

Slots

Rear-facing

Tether

Attachment

Strap

Infant

Seat

Insert

Forward-facing

Shoulder

Belt Lock-off

LATCH Storage

Pocket

(Under Seat Pad)

LATCH

Belt Adjuster

LATCH

Push-on

Connector

LATCH

Push-on

Connector

LATCH

Lower Anchor

Belt

Infant

Head

Insert

Instruction Manual

Metal Harness

Plate

Shoulder

Harness

Straps

Rear-facing

Belt Lock-off

Storage Pocket

for Instruction Manual,

Tether, Tether

Attachment Strap

and Rear-facing

Belt Lock-off

Harness Cover

(Removed to

show Harness)

Tether

Tether Strap

Adjuster

Tether Hook

Height and Weight Limits:

This child restraint is designed for use only by children whose:

- Weight is between 3 and 40 pounds (1.4 and 18 kg) and,

- Height is between 19 and 40 inches (48 and 102 cm).

Infants With Special Needs

A preterm infant or low birth weight infant may be at special risk traveling reclined in a vehicle or aircraft. According to the AmericanAcademy 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 6 - Use Recommendations

• Children less than one year old and 20 lbs. (9 kg) must use this car seat rear-facing. Serious crippling injury or death can result if infant faces front of vehicle.

WARNING- DEATHorSERIOUSINJURYcanoccur

Rear-facing Use: 3 to 33 lbs. (1.4 to 15 kg)

• Shoulder harness slots MUST be at or below shoulder

and harness MUST be snugly adjusted. Recheck for small infants.

• All infants less than one year old and 20 lbs. (9 kg)

MUST be rear-facing.

• Infant seat insert MUST be used for children less

than 25 lbs. (11.4 kg).

• Children 20 to 33 lbs. (9 to 15 kg) and up to

36 inches (91 cm) tall can use car seat rear-facing.

Forward-facing Use: 20 to 40 lbs. (9 to 18 kg)

• Toddlers 20 to 33 lbs. (9 to 15 kg), over one year of

age, and who are capable of sitting upright unassisted may be forward-facing. If unable to sit unassisted, use rear-facing. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends keeping children over 1 year of age rear-facing as long as possible.

• Infant seat insert MUST be used for children less

than 25 lbs. (11.4 kg).

• Toddlers 33 to 40 lbs. (15 to 18 kg) and up to

40 inches (102 cm) tall MUST be forward-facing.

• Children MUST be over one year of age to use car seat forward-facing.

• To avoid injuries from whiplash, top of child’s ears must be below top edge of car seat.

• Child’s shoulders MUST not be above top harness slots.

WARNING- DEATHorSERIOUSINJURYcanoccur

Section 7 - Preparing Car Seat For Use

• For proper harness fit and crash protection:

- Shoulder harness slots MUST be at or below shoulder and

harness MUST be snugly adjusted. Recheck for small infants.

-Infant seat insert MUST be used for children less than 25 lbs.

(11.4 kg).

•

Discontinue use of the infant inserts when shoulders are above the top shoulder strap slots forward-facing or shoulder straps become too short to fit child.

WARNING- DEATHorSERIOUSINJURYcanoccur

Rear-facingUse-Infants33lbs.(15 kg),36inches(91cm)orless:

The Coccoro Car Seat is color coded to identify use information and vehicle belt path locations for both rear-facing and forward-facing use.

- Rear-facing information on the car seat is highlighted in blue.

- Forward-facing information on the car seat is highlighted in red.

1. All infants lessthan oneyear old and 20 lbs. (9 kg) MUSTbe rear-facing.

2. Shoulder harness position: a.Shoulder harness straps MUST be through

harness slots at or below the shoulders of

the infant (fig. a). b.Any setof harnessslotscan be usedrear-facing. To change shoulder harness slots, see ”Changing Harness Position” section.

3. Infant seat insert:

- Must be used for children less than 25 lbs. (11.4 kg).

For installation, see “Infant Inserts” section.

- Discontinue use of the infant inserts when shoulders are above the

top shoulder strap slots forward-facing or shoulder straps become

too short to fit child. DO NOT use this car seat for small infants whose shoulders are below the lowest shoulder strap slots. Use an infant-only car seat which has lower shoulder strap slots.

(fig. a)

1. Shoulder harness position: a. Shoulder harness MUST be

through harness slots at or above shoulders of child (fig. b).

b. Useonly the3rdsetortop

setofharness slots forward-facing(fig.c).

2. To change shoulder harness slots, see “Changing Harness Position” section.

Forward-facing Use - Toddlers over 20 lbs. (9 kg):

(fig. c)

3rd Set of

Harness

Slots

Top Set of

Harness

Slots

• Discontinue use when child’s weight exceeds 40 pounds (18 kg) or shoulders are above the top harness slots.

• Children less than one year old and 20 lbs. (9 kg) MUST use this car seat rear-facing. Serious crippling injury or death can result if infant faces front of vehicle.

• LATCH or vehicle seat belt MUST be routed though forward-facing belt path when using car seat forward-facing.

• For proper harness fit and crash protection:

- Infant seat insert MUST be used for children less than 25 lbs. (11.4 kg).

• Discontinue use of the infant inserts when shoulders are above the top shoulder strap slots forward-facing or shoulder straps become too short to fit child.

WARNING- DEATHorSERIOUSINJURYcanoccur

(fig. b)

Refer to vehicle owner’s manual for car seat installation instructions for your vehicle.

- Use car seat in a rear vehicle seat location whenever possible.

- Never use a car seat in a front seat location unless recommended in vehicle owner’s manual.

Section 8 - Selecting A Vehicle Seating Location

• DO NOT use this child restraint rear-facing in a vehicle front seating location with an air bag. Child’s head and neck may be seriously injured when an inflating air bag hits back of child restraint.

• Never put a car seat in a vehicle front seating location

unless recommended in vehicle owner’s manual.

WARNING- DEATHorSERIOUSINJURYcanoccur

• The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) alerts vehicle owners that according to accident statistics, children 12 and under are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions rather than the front seating positions.

WARNING-

The safest place for your child is in the rear seat.

- For vehicles with air bags,

always follow child restraint installation information provided in vehicle owner’s manual.

DO NOT use car seat rear-facing on front seat with an air bag.

For a toddler over one year old and forward-facing, if a vehicle front seat location with an air bag must be used, follow the vehicle manufacturer’s instructions for child restraint use and move the vehicle seat back as far as possible.

Vehicle seats:

DO NOT use this Car Seat on the following types of vehicle seats:

DO NOT place rear-facing child seat on front seat with air bag. DEATHOR SERIOUS INJURY can occur.

The back seat is the safest place for children 12 and under.

NO coloque el asiento infantil para el automóvil orientado hacia atrás en el asiento delantero del vehículo que tenga una bolsa neumática de seguridad. El niño podría MORIR O SUFRIR LESIONES GRAVES. El asiento trasero es el lugar más seguro para los niños de 12 años o menores.

WARNING

Seats Which Face

Sides Of Vehicle

Seats Which Face

Rear Of Vehicle

Options For Securing A Car Seat:

This car seat can be secured to a vehicle using the LATCH System or a vehicle seat belt.

1. LATCH System: LATCH stands for Lower Anchors and Tethers

for CHildren. Model year 2003 and newer vehicles are

equipped with LATCHAnchorage Systems. Check vehicle owner’s manual to determine if your vehicle has the LATCH Anchorage System. Look for LATCH system symbol (fig. a) or the LATCH Lower Anchor symbol (fig. b).

Some vehicle owner’s manuals may identify the LATCH System as “ISOFIX”. An ISOFIX System can be used in the same way as the LATCH System.

If your vehicle has the LATCH System, the LATCH System including top tether should be used whenever possible.

2. Vehicle Seat Belt and Top Tether Strap: If your vehicle does not have the LATCH System, the

car seat MUST be secured to the vehicle using a vehicle seat belt and top tether strap as required.

Check vehicle owner’s manual for seating locations recommended for car seat use and location of top tether anchorages.

NOTE: Tether strap should always be used when a tether anchor is available.

Tether strap use is recommended for rear-facing when possible.

(fig. b)

(fig. a)

Top Tether Information:

- If a top tether anchor is not available in your

vehicle, the car seat MUST be secured with only the vehicle seat belt until a top tether anchor can be installed.

- For those passenger vehicles or buses where

top tether anchors are not available, the car seat may be used without the top tether provided a secure installation can be achieved.

NOTE: Top tether use is recommended for rear-facing when possible.

- When not in use, store top tether in pocket

at top of seat back (fig. c.).

(fig. c)

Top Tether

Strap

Storage

Pocket

Section 9 - LATCH System

LATCH System On This Car Seat:

The LATCH System on the Coccoro Car Seat consists of a lower anchor belt with push-on connectors and a top tether strap with tether hook (fig. a & b).

Securing Car Seat To Vehicle:

Forward-Facing:

The lower anchor belt push-on connectors and top tether hook on the car seat connect to the LATCH Anchorage System in a vehicle.

Rear-Facing:

The lower anchor belt push-on connectors connect to the LATCH Anchorage System lower anchors and top tether hook connects to the tether attachment strap (fig. c).

(fig. b)

(fig. a)

BELT HERE

(fig. c)

LATCH Anchorage System In Vehicles:

Child restraint anchorage system or LATCH System in the vehicle consists of two lower anchors located at the vehicle seat bight and a top tether anchor (fig. d). Refer to vehicle owner’s manual for seating locations which have the LATCH Anchorage System. Information regarding the LATCH system may be identified by the LATCH System symbol (fig. e).

Lower anchors may not be visible in some vehicles. Lower anchors that are not visible are located below a solid color round dot on the vehicle upholstery or a round dot with a picture of a car seat in the center as shown in fig. f.

The vehicle manufacturer may provide funnel guides to separate the vehicle seat cushions providing easier access to the lower anchorage. See vehicle owner’s manual.

Rear center seating position:

LATCH Anchorages with 11 inch (280 mm) spacing may not be available in your vehicle in the rear center seating position. If use of the rear center position is preferred, use the vehicle seat belt to secure the car seat. See “Rear-facing or Forward-facing Installation With Vehicle Seat Belt” section.

(fig. f)

(fig. e)

(fig. d)

Section 10 - Rear-facing Installation

• DO NOT use this car seat rear-facing in a vehicle front seating location with an air bag.

• Rear-facing car seat must be properly reclined:

- Too reclined can result in injury or ejection.

- Too upright can result in breathing difficulties.

• For proper harness fit and crash protection:

- Infant seat insert MUST be used for children less than 25 lbs. (11.4 kg).

- Discontinue use of the infant inserts when shoulders are above the top shoulder strap slots forward-facing or shoulder straps become too short to fit child.

WARNING- DEATHorSERIOUSINJURYcanoccur

• LATCH or vehicle seat belt MUST be routed though rear-facing belt path when using car seat rear-facing.

• LATCH belt MUST stay tightly adjusted around car seat at all times.

• Onlyuse thecarseatLATCHSysteminvehicleseatinglocations

designatedby thevehiclemanufacturerforuse withLATCHand thathave ananchorspacing of11inches(280mm).

• LATCH connectors must be secured to the vehicle LATCH

anchors only. Connection to other vehicle anchors or vehicle components could result in the anchor tearing free in a crash.

• Never attach more than one hook-on connector to a

vehicle lower anchor unless recommended by the vehicle owner’s manual for that vehicle.

• Always use rear-facing tether whenever possible.

WARNING- DEATHorSERIOUSINJURYcanoccur

Refer to vehicle owner’s manual to identify the seating locations with LATCH Anchorage System. Select the seating location to be used and locate the vehicle lower anchors at the seat bight (fig. a) for that seating location. Location of some vehicle lower anchors will be identified by the symbol in (fig. b).

(fig. a)

Lower

Anchors

(fig. b)

10a. Rear-facing Installation With LATCH

After selecting a seating location, if vehicle seat back is adjustable, adjustseat back into most upright position or the positionspecified in the vehicle owner’s manual.

Remove LATCH lower anchor belt from the LATCH storagepocketonright sideof theseat pad.

- Lengthen lower anchor belt by pressing adjuster release button while pulling belt to extend the length of lower anchor belt (fig. c).

Place the LATCH lower anchor belt into the rear-facing belt path.

- Lift and fold front of seat pad back into car seat to access belt path by unsnapping front and unhooking sides of pad (fig. d).

- With LATCH connector slot on the bottom and red release button on side away from car seat, place lower anchor belt into rear-facing belt path under arms, pulling forward into belt path location identified with the blue “Lap Belt or LATCH Here” arrows.

- Center lower anchor belt and check that it is not twisted.

- Pull front of seat pad forward, lower down and secure in place.

(fig. d)

(fig. c)

Lower

Anchor

Belt

Adjuster

Release

Button

Pull

Rear-facing

Belt Path

Slot

Red

Release

Button

Front of Pad Folded Back

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