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Zeus 360 8836 Series
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Combi Zeus 360, Zeus 360 8836 Series Instruction Manual

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© 2009 Combi USA, Inc. CCS0294 - 04/09
Combi USA, Inc.
• 1962 Hwy 160 West, Suite #100 • Fort Mill, SC 29708-8027
• For technical questions, call 1-800-992-6624
• Fax 1-803-548-3663 • www.combi-intl.com
Convertible Car Seat
Model Number Series 8836
5 to 40 lbs.
(2.3 to 18 kg)
WARNING
• 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.
• Certified for use in motor vehicles.
• Meets or exceeds all applicable requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213.
Para instrucciones en Español,
llamar al: 1-800-992-6624
or log onto www.combi-intl.com.
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Section 1 - Table of Contents
ection 1. Table of Contents..............................................................................................................................
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ection 2. Warnings...........................................................................................................................................
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ection 3. Proper Use Check List......................................................................................................................
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ection 4. Assistance.........................................................................................................................................
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Section 5. Car Seat Parts...................................................................................................................................7
Section 6. Use Recommendations....................................................................................................................9
Section 7. Preparing Car Seat For Use...........................................................................................................11
- Rear-Facing - Less Than 33 lbs. (15 Kg).................................................................................11
- Forward-Facing - Over 20 lbs. (9 Kg)......................................................................................11
Section 8. Installation - General Information...................................................................................................12
Section 9. Changing Car Seat Use Position (Rear-facing and Forward-facing).............................................13
Section 10. Selecting A Vehicle Seating Location..........................................................................................15
Section 11. LATCH System...............................................................................................................................18
Section 12. Installation - With LATCH...............................................................................................................19
Section 13. Installation - With Vehicle Seat Belts...........................................................................................25
Section 14. Rear-facing Use..............................................................................................................................31
Section 15. Forward-facing Use........................................................................................................................33
Section 16. Securing Child In Car Seat.............................................................................................................35
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Section 17. Operation and Adjustments
17a. Harness Use and Adjustment.................................................................................................39
17b. Changing Shoulder Harness Positions...................................................................................41
17c. Head Pillow.............................................................................................................................47
17d. Infant Inserts (Use with infants less than 25 lbs. (11.4 kg)..........................................................48
Section 18. Vehicle Seat Belts...........................................................................................................................49
Section 19. Additional Information
• Certification...............................................................................................................................54
• Aircraft Use..............................................................................................................................54
• Warm Weather.....................................................................................................................54
• Vehicle Seat Protection........................................................................................................54
• Car Seat Useful Life.................................................................................................................54
• Instructions Manual Storage.....................................................................................................54
Section 20. Care and Cleaning.........................................................................................................................55
Section 21. Registration Information.................................................................................................................56
Section 22. Re-Use After A Crash.....................................................................................................................57
Section 23. Limited Warranty.............................................................................................................................58
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Section 2 - Warnings
WARNING -
• 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 5 and 40 pounds (2.3 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 forward-facing child’s shoulders are above the top shoulder belt slots.
• Snugly adjust harness provided with the car seat around child.
• For proper harness fit and to prevent ejection:
- Infant seat insert MUST be used for infants less than 25 lbs. (11.4 kg).
- Discontinue use of the infant inserts when shoulder belts become too short to fit infant or when forward-facing, child’s shoulders are above top harness slots.
• To prevent loose harness and risk of ejection, harness shield must be in place during use.
• Secure this child restraint with the vehicle’s LATCH System if available or with a vehicle seat belt as shown in this manual.
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur
• LATCH System or vehicle seat belt MUST stay tightly adjusted around car seat at all times.
• Secure the top anchor 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 undone.
• 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.
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Section 3 - Proper Use Check List
WARNING -
WARNING: AIR BAGS
• Do not use this car seat rear-facing 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 owner’s manual for child restraint installation instructions.
Proper use is required. Read and understand instructions and car seat labels.
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Securely install car seat with LATCH System or vehicle seat belt and top tether strap.
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All infants less than one year old and 20 lbs. (9 kg) must use car seat rear-facing.
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Do not use car seat rear-facing in vehicle front seating location with an air bag.
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Snugly adjust harness around child.
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Infant seat insert is being used for children less than 25 lbs. (11.4 kg).
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Secure children in back seat whenever possible.
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Never leave child unattended.
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Do not allow anyone (babysitter, relatives, etc.) to use car seat without first reading and
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understanding all instructions and car seat labels.
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur
Section 4 - Assistance
NEED HELP?
Contact Combi CARE Line at 1-800-992-6624 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.
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.
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Section 5 - Car Seat Parts
Head Pillow
eat
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Shoulder
Harness
Cover
Buckle
Tongues
Harness Adjuster
Strap
Rotation
Lever
Infant
Head Insert
Harness
Slots
Recline
Lever
Shoulder
Harness Strap
Shoulder
Harness Cover
Chest Clip
Tummy
Pad
Tru-Safe Buckle
with Crotch Strap
Harness Adjuster
(Under Fabric Pad)
Infant
Seat Insert
Base
Steel
Pin
Shoulder
Lock-off
Belt
Base
LATCH
Connector
Storage
Bar
LATCH
Hook-on
Connector
LATCH
Lower
Anchor Belt
Adjuster
LATCH
Lower
Anchor Belt
Tether
Strap
Adjuster
Instruction Manual
(Store In Seat Pad
Child Identification
Label
(Fill out and place on
car seat as shown)
Tether Hook
Storage
Bar
Pocket)
T
LATCH
Connector
Storage
LATCH
Hook-on
Connector
LATCH
Lower
Anchor Belt
Tether
Hook
Harness
op
T ether
trap
S
Bar
Slots
Rotation
Lever
Seat
Recline
Adjustment Pad
Belt Path
Channel
Steel
Pin
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Metal
Harness
Plate
Shoulder
Harness
Straps
Harness
Shield
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Section 6 - Use Recommendations
WARNING -
• All 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.
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur
Height and Weight Limits:
This child restraint is designed for use only by children whose:
- Weight is between 5 and 40 pounds (2.3 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 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.
Rear-facing Use: 5 to 33 lbs. (2.3 to 15 kg)
• All infants less than one year old and 20 lbs. (9 kg) MUST be rear-facing. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends keeping children over
1 year of age rear-facing as long as possible.
• Infants 20 to 33 lbs. (9 to 15 kg) and up to 36 inches (91 cm) tall can continue to use car seat rear-facing.
• Infant seat insert MUST be used for rear-facing use for infants up to 25 lbs. (11.4 kg).
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.
• Toddlers 33 to 40 lbs. (15 to 18 kg) and up to 40 inches (102 cm) tall MUST be forward-facing.
• Infant seat insert MUST be used for forward-facing use for children less than 25 lbs. (11.4 kg) and whose shoulders are at or below top harness slots.
WARNING -
• 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 when forward-facing.
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur
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Section 7 - Preparing Car Seat For Use
WARNING -
• For proper harness fit and crash protection:
- Infant seat insert MUST be used for infants less than 25 lbs. (11.4 kg).
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur
Rear-facing Use - Infants less the 33 lbs. (15 kg) and 36 inches (91 cm):
- Infant seat insert must be used for rear-facing use for infants less than 25 lbs. (11.4 kg). To install infant insert, see “Infant Insert” section.
- Shoulder harness position:
a. Shoulder harness straps MUST be through harness slots
at or below the shoulders of the infant.
b. Use the top, middle or lowest sets of harness slots rear-facing (fig. a). To change shoulder harness slots, see”Changing Harness
Position” section.
Forward-facing Use - Toddlers over 20 lbs. (9 kg) and 1 year old:
- Infant seat insert MUST be used for forward-facing use for children weighing less than 25 lbs. (11.4 kg) and whose shoulders are at or below top harness slots.
- Shoulder harness position:
a. Shoulder harness MUST be through slots at or above shoulders of child. b. Use only the middle or top sets of harness slots forward-facing (fig. b).
To change shoulder harness slots, see “Changing Harness Position” section.
Top Harness
Slots
Middle
Harness
Slots
Lowest
Harness
Slots
Top Harness
Slots
Middle
Harness
Slots
Rear-facing
(fig. a)
Forward-facing
(fig. b)
Section 8 - Installation - General Information
WARNING -
• DO NOT use this car seat rear-facing in a vehicle front seating location with an air bag.
• Proper installation is required. LATCH lower anchor belt MUST be properly routed through LATCH belt path channel or vehicle lap belt MUST be properly routed under lap belt tabs with base facing front of vehicle.
• 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:
- Infant seat insert must be used with small infants less than 25 lbs. (11.4 Kg).
- Discontinue use of the infant inserts when shoulder belts become too short to fit infant or when forward-facing, child’s shoulders are above top harness slots.
• Never put car seat in a front vehicle seat unless recommended by the vehicle owner’s manual.
Zeus 360º - Seat Rotation
The Zeus 360º Convertible Car Seat is a unique design that rotates from forward-facing position to rear-facing position and back to the forward-facing position without having to release the LATCH or vehicle seat belts.
Correct use of this car seat is extremely important. Death or serious injury can occur from incorrect use. Follow all instructions in this manual and on car seat labels at all times.
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur
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Section 9 - Changing Car Seat Use Position (Rear-facing and Forward-facing)
WARNING -
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur
• Car seat MUST be locked in position when vehicle is in motion.
• NEVER travel with seat facing to the side. Seat MUST always be locked in the rear-facing or forward-facing position.
• When rear-facing, infant MUST face the rear of the vehicle.
To change to rear-facing position:
1. Move rotation lever into unlocked position (fig. a).
2. Lift and hold recline lever up .
3. Slide seat back and up .
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4. Rotate and lock seat into rear-facing position (fig. b).
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NOTE: Arrows on sides of seat MUST point
Recline
Lever
Rotation
Lever
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2
toward rear of vehicle when rear-facing.
If seat does not rotate into rear-facing position, check that:
• Seat back is not contacting vehicle headrest.
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(fig. a)
• Harness shield is properly secured and shoulder harness straps are properly stored.
• Vehicle seat belt or LATCH is routed through belt path channel in base.
(fig. b)
To change to forward-facing position:
1. Lift and hold recline lever (fig. c).
2. Rotate seat into the forward-facing position (fig. d).
3. Slide seat down and lock into position (fig. e).
4. Check that seat is locked in position (fig. e).
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DEATH or SERIOUS
WARNING -
• Steel pins in base MUST be through slots in seat and fully engaged when seat is forward-facing.
If seat does not rotate into forward-facing position, check that:
• Seat back is not contacting vehicle headrest.
• Harness shield is properly secured and shoulder harness straps are properly stored.
• Vehicle seat belt or LATCH is routed through belt path channel in base.
INJURY can occur
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Slot
Recline
Lever
1
(fig. e)
(fig. c)
2
(fig. d)
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Steel
Pins
4
Steel
Pins
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DO NOT place rear-facing child seat o
n front seat with air bag. DEATH OR
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 a
trás en el asiento delantero del vehículo que tenga una bolsa
n
eumática de seguridad. El niño podría MORIR O SUFRIR
L
ESIONES GRAVES. El asiento trasero es el lugar más seguro
p
ara los niños de 12 años o menores.
WARNING
Section 10 - Selecting A Vehicle Seating Location
WARNING -
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur
• 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.
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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.
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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.
- 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.
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Vehicle seats: DO NOT use this Car Seat on the following types of vehicle seats:
Seats Which Face
Rear Of Vehicle
Seats Which Face
Sides Of Vehicle
Options For Securing A Car Seat:
This car seat can be secured to a vehicle using the new LATCH System or a vehicle seat belt.
1. LATCH System:
LATCH stands for Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren.
Starting with model year 2003 vehicles are equipped with LATCH Systems. See “LATCH System” section for more information. Check vehicle owner’s manual to determine if your vehicle has the LATCH System that may be identified with the symbol in fig. c.
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.
(fig. c)
If your vehicle has the LATCH System, the LATCH System should be used whenever possible.
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Options For Securing A Car Seat, continued:
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.
The tether is used for both rear-facing and forward-facing use.
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.
When not in use, store top tether and LATCH lower anchor belt by snapping onto back of base (fig. d).
LATCH
Connector
Storage
Bar
(fig. d)
Tether Hook
Storage
Bar
Section 11 -
LATCH System
LATCH System On This Car Seat:
The LATCH System on the Zeus 360º Car Seat consists of a lower anchor belt with hook-on connectors and a top tether strap with tether hook
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(fig. a).
Securing Car Seat To Vehicle:
The hook-on connectors and top tether hook on the car seat
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connect to the LATCH System in a vehicle.
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LATCH 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. b). Refer to vehicle owner’s manual for seating locations
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which have the LATCH System.
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. c.
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.
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5
3
3
1
2
(fig. a)
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4
5
(fig. b)
(fig. c)
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Section 12 - Installation - With LATCH
WARNING -
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur
• LATCH belt MUST stay tightly adjusted around car seat at all times.
• Only use the car seat LATCH System in vehicle seating locations designated by the vehicle manufacturer for use with LATCH and that have an anchor spacing of 11 inches (280 mm).
• 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.
Refer to vehicle owner’s manual to identify the seating locations with
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LATCH System. Select the seating location to be used and locate the
Tether
Anchors
vehicle lower anchors at the seat bight (fig. a) and tether anchor for that seating location.
LATCH Anchorages with 11 inch (280 mm) spacing may not be available in your vehicle in the rear center seating position. If use
Lower
Anchors
of the rear center position is preferred, use the vehicle seat belt to secure the car seat. See “Rear-facing Installation With Vehicle Seat Belt” section.
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After selecting a seating location, if vehicle seat back is adjustable, adjust seat back into most upright position.
(fig. a)
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Remove LATCH Hook-on connectors and tether hook from their storage locations on back of base (fig. b).
To remove hook-on connectors and tether hook from storage location, depress connector retainer spring and unhook the connectors from storage bar.
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Place tether hook and tether belt in seating area of car seat. Place car seat in seating location selected with back
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of base contacting the vehicle seat back (fig. c) and centered between the vehicle lower anchors.
Rotate the seat into the rear-facing use position for
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installation in car. See “Changing Car Seat Use Position” section.
- For rear-facing use, rear-facing recline MUST be adjusted before securing car seat with LATCH belt, go to step 7.
- For forward-facing use, go to step 8.
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Rear-facing recline adjustment:
- For rear-facing use, the car seat must be properly reclined. Check recline angle of car seat. Rear-facing reference line on side of seat MUST be horizontal (fig. d). If reference line is not horizontal, place recline adjustment pad, tightly rolled up towel, blanket or firm foam (pool noodle) under end of car seat base contacting vehicle seat back (fig. d).
If car seat can not be adjusted to make reference line horizontal:
1. Try a different seating position.
2. Do not use this car seat. NOTE: Vehicle must be parked on horizontal surface and
child in car seat when checking angle of car seat.
- For forward-facing, recline adjustment is not required. Do not use recline adjustment pad or any other padding under the base. Remove padding if it was used for rear-facing.
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LATCH
Connector
Storage
Bar
contacting
seat back.
LATCH
Hook-on
Connectors
Back of
base
vehicle
Recline
Adjustment
Pad, Towel or
Pool Noodle
Rear-facing
Reference
Line
(fig. b)
(fig. c)
(fig. d)
Tether
Hook
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Position the lower anchor belt into the red belt path channel (fig. e).
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NOTE: The lower anchor belt will roll or fold over and will not lay
flat in the belt channel. This is normal and will not affect performance.
elt Path
B
hannel
C
WARNING -
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur
• LATCH Lower Anchor Belt must be properly routed through the red belt path channel. DO NOT route LATCH belt below red belt path channel.
• DO NOT route LATCH belt through shoulder
Belt Path
Channel
belt lock-off.
Correct Routing
Connect LATCH hook-on connectors to vehicle lower anchors.
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Wrong Routing
- With hook-on connector opening facing down, position the opening of the connector over the vehicle lower anchor. Push down and then pull out on the connector to lock it onto the vehicle anchor (fig. f). You should hear a click.
- Pull on connector to be sure it is locked onto the anchor.
- Repeat for connector on opposite side. NOTE: To lengthen the lower anchor belt, tip the lower anchor
belt adjuster and pull the lower anchor belt back through the adjuster (fig. g).
Lower
Anchor Belt
(fig. f)
(fig. g)
(fig. e)
Pull
Belt
Adjuster
Hook-on
Connector
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Tighten the lower anchor belt to remove all slack by pulling on free end of lower anchor belt (fig. h).
Rotate the seat into the forward-facing use position for tightening.
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See “Changing Car Seat Use Position” Section.
Tighten lower anchor belt to secure car seat.
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Place knee on car seat. While pressing down in center of car seat, to compress the vehicle seat cushion, pull on free end of the lower anchor belt to tighten lower anchor belt (fig. j). Rocking the car seat from side to side will assist in getting the LATCH belt tightly adjusted.
Locate the tether anchor for the seating location being used.
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NOTE: Check vehicle owners manual for tether anchor location.
DO NOT use cargo tie downs or other attachment points not intended for use with car seats.
Attach tether hook (A) to vehicle top tether anchor hardware (B) (fig. k) and pull strap to tighten top tether strap removing any slack. Check that the tether strap is not twisted and tighten the tether strap to remove all slack.
NOTE: 1. To lengthen the tether strap, tip the tether belt adjuster and
pull the tether strap back through the adjuster.
2. If top tether anchor (B) is not available in vehicle, see vehicle owner’s manual or Top Tether Information in “Selecting A Vehicle Seating Location” section.
3. Tether strap should always be used when a tether anchor is available. The top tether is used for both rear-facing and forward-facing use.
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(fig. h)
(fig.j)
Pull to
tighten
(A)
(B)
(fig. k)
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Snugly adjust tether strap by pulling on free end.
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Check for secure installation. Gripping side of base, pull car seat front to back and left to right to check for secure installation (fig. l). LATCH belt MUST stay tight.
- If LATCH belt does not stay tight or car seat cannot be ecurely installed, try a different LATCH location or use
s the vehicle’s seat belt to secure the car seat.
16
For rear-facing use, rotate the seat into the rear-facing use position. See “Changing Car Seat Use position” Section and check for proper recline – Reference Line must be horizontal.
If reference line is not horizontal, loosen LATCH lower anchor belt, adjust padding per step 7 above, and retighten LATCH lower anchor belt.
fig. l)
(
Removal Of Car Seat Installed With LATCH:
1
Tip tether strap adjuster to loosen tether strap (fig. m).
2
Depress retainer spring and unhook tether hook from vehicle
1
2
tether anchor (fig. n).
Loosen lower anchor belt by tipping adjuster and pulling out lower anchor belt.
3
- Pressing down in center of car seat to reduce tension on lower anchor belt will make it easier to loosen lower anchor belt.
Remove hook-on connectors from vehicle lower anchors.
4
- Press and hold the connector retainer spring .
- Push connector in, then rotate connector , and pull out to unhook
1
2
3
from the vehicle anchor (fig. p). If the connector can’t be rotated, push in and lift the connector to unhook from the vehicle anchor.
- Repeat to remove hook-on connector on opposite side.
Storage Of Lower Anchor Belt And Connectors:
When not using the LATCH System, store the lower anchor belt and hook-on connectors by snapping hook-on connectors onto LATCH connector storage bars on back of base (fig. r). Pull on free end of lower anchor belt to adjust length of belt.
If not using top tether, snap tether hook onto tether storage bar on back of base.
LATCH
Connector
Storage
Bar
24
(fig. r)
Belt
Adjuster
Retainer
Spring
(fig. m)
2
1
(fig. n)
(fig. p)
Tether
Hook
3
2
1
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Section 13 - Installation - With Vehicle Seat Belts
WARNING -
• Not all vehicle seat belts can be used with this car seat. Read vehicle owner’s manual and “Vehicle Seat Belts” section in this manual.
• Vehicle seat belt MUST stay tightly adjusted around car seat at all times. If vehicle seat belt does not stay tight, read the vehicle owner’s manual and “Vehicle Seat Belts” section in this manual.
Refer to vehicle owner’s manual to identify the seating locations which can be used with a car seat.
1
Check for specific instructions for car seat use and tether anchor location.
2
After selecting a seating location, if vehicle seat back is adjustable, adjust seat back into most upright position.
3
Remove tether hook from storage location on back of seat and place tether hook and tether belt into seating area of car seat.
Place car seat in the vehicle seat location selected with back of base
4
contacting vehicle seat back (fig. a).
Rotate the seat into the rear-facing use position (fig. a) for installation in car.
5
See “Changing Car Seat Use Position” section.
- For rear-facing use, rear-facing recline MUST be adjusted before securing car seat with a vehicle seat belt, go to step 6.
- For forward-facing use, go to step 7 for installing with lap and shoulder belt or step 9 for installing with lap belt only.
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur
(fig. a)
Rear-facing recline adjustment:
6
- For rear-facing use, the car seat must be properly reclined. Check recline angle of car seat. Rear-facing reference line on
side of seat MUST be horizontal (fig. b). If reference line is not horizontal, place recline adjustment pad, tightly rolled up towel, blanket or firm foam (pool noodle) under end of car seat base contacting vehicle seat back (fig. b).
If car seat can not be adjusted to make reference line horizontal:
1. Try a different seating position.
2. Do not use this car seat. NOTE: Vehicle must be parked on horizontal surface and child
- For forward-facing, recline adjustment is not required. Do not use recline adjustment pad or any other padding under the base. Remove padding if it was used for rear-facing.
Installation with a vehicle lap and shoulder belt:
7
- Position the lap portion of the vehicle lap and shoulder belt into the red belt path channel (fig. c).
- Hold shoulder belt down into red belt path channel and rotate car seat into forward-facing position making sure shoulder belt does not get caught by rotating seat. See “Changing Car Seat Use Position” section.
in car seat when checking angle of car seat.
NOTE: The vehicle lap belt will roll or fold over and
will not lay flat in the belt channel. This is normal and will not affect performance.
NOTE: For lap and shoulder belt systems with shoulder belt that is switchable from an emergency
locking shoulder belt to a locking shoulder belt, DO NOT switch the shoulder belt into the locking mode at this time.
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Belt Path
Channel
Recline
Adjustment
Pad, Towel or
Pool Noodle
Reference
Line
(fig. b)
(fig. c)
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- Open shoulder belt lock-off on side of base opposite
vehicle seat belt buckle. Rotate locking tab down and lift lock-off cover (fig. d).
- Position shoulder belt in shoulder belt lock-off and close
shoulder belt lock-off onto shoulder belt (fig. d). Push lock-off cover down and rotate locking tab up.
Shoulder Belt
Lock-off
Lock-off
Cover
- Buckle vehicle seat belt and tighten lap belt to remove all slack.
WARNING -
• Lap belt must be properly routed through the red belt path channel. DO NOT route lap belt below red belt path channel.
• Shoulder belt MUST be routed through red belt path channel and lock-off.
• DO NOT route lap belt through shoulder belt lock-off.
- Tighten vehicle seat belt to secure the car seat.
- Rotate the seat into the forward-facing use position for tightening. See “Changing Car Seat Use Position” section.
- Place knee on car seat (fig. e). While pressing down in center of car seat to compress the vehicle seat cushion, pull on shoulder belt to tighten lap belt. Rocking the car seat from side to side will assist in getting the lap belt tightly adjusted.
NOTE: For lap and shoulder belt with shoulder belt that is switchable from
an emergency locking shoulder belt to a locking shoulder belt, you may switch the shoulder belt into the locking mode at this time
8
Go to step 10.
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur
elt Path
B
Channel
Correct Routing
Locking
Tab
(fig. d)
Wrong Routing
(fig. e)
Installation with a vehicle lap belt only:
9
- Position the vehicle lap belt into the red belt path channel (fig. c).
NOTE: The vehicle lap belt will roll or fold over and
will not lay flat in the belt channel. This is normal and will not affect performance.
- Buckle vehicle seat belt and tighten lap belt to remove all slack.
WARNING -
• Lap belt must be properly routed through the red belt path channel. DO NOT route lap belt below red belt path channel.
• DO NOT route lap belt through shoulder belt lock-off.
- Tighten vehicle seat belt to secure the car seat.
- Rotate the seat into the forward-facing use position for tightening. See “Changing Car Seat Use Position” section.
- Place knee on car seat (fig. d). While pressing down in center of car seat to compress the vehicle seat cushion, pull on free end of lap belt to tighten lap belt. Rocking the car seat from side to side will assist in getting the lap belt tightly adjusted.
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur
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Belt Path
Channel
Belt Path
Channel
Correct Routing
(fig. c)
Wrong Routing
(fig. d)
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ocate the tether anchor for the seating location being used.
L
10
NOTE: Check vehicle owners manual for tether anchor location.
DO NOT use cargo tie downs or other attachment points not intended for use with car seats.
- Attach top tether hook (A) to vehicle top tether anchor hardware (B) (fig. e) and pull strap to tighten top tether removing any slack. Check that the tether strap is not twisted and tighten the tether strap to remove all slack.
NOTE: 1. To lengthen the tether strap, tip the tether belt adjuster
and pull the tether strap back through the adjuster.
2. If top tether anchor (B) is not available in vehicle, see vehicle owner’s manual or Top Tether Information in “Selecting A Vehicle Seating Location” section.
3. Tether strap should always be used when a tether anchor is available. The top tether is used for both rear-facing and forward-facing use.
11
Snugly adjust Top Tether Strap by pulling on free end.
12
Check for secure installation. Gripping side of base, pull car seat front to back and left to right to check for secure installation (fig. h). Vehicle lap belt MUST stay tight.
- If vehicle lap belt does not stay tight or car seat can not be securely installed, try a different seating location.
13
For rear-facing use, rotate the seat into the rear-facing use position. See “Changing Car Seat Use position” Section and check for proper recline – Reference Line must be horizontal.
- If reference line is not horizontal, loosen vehicle seat belt, adjust padding per step 6 on page 26, and retighten vehicle seat belt.
Pull to
tighten
(A)
(B)
(fig. e)
(fig. h)
Removal Of Car Seat Installed With Vehicle Seat Belt:
Tip tether strap adjuster to loosen tether strap (fig. j).
1
2
Depress retainer spring and unhook tether hook from vehicle
1
2
top tether anchor (fig. k)
Unbuckle vehicle seat belt.
3
- Pressing down in center of car seat to reduce tension on vehicle seat belt will make it easier to unbuckle vehicle seat belt.
For lap and shoulder belt installation, open belt lock-off and
4
remove vehicle seat belt.
Storage Of Lower Anchor Belt And Connectors:
When not using the LATCH System, store the lower anchor belt and hook-on connectors by snapping hook-on connectors onto LATCH connector storage bars on back of base (fig. l). Pull on free end of lower anchor belt to adjust length of belt.
If not using top tether, snap tether hook onto tether storage bar on back of base.
LATCH
Connector
Storage
Bar
Belt
Adjuster
Retainer
Spring
(fig. j)
2
1
(fig. k)
Tether
Hook
30
(fig. l)
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Section 14 - Rear-facing Use
Rear-facing use for 5 to 33 lbs. (2.3 to 15 kg) and up to 36 inches (91 cm) tall
WARNING -
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.
• Car seat MUST be locked in position whenever vehicle is in motion.
• NEVER travel with seat facing the side. Seat MUST always be locked in the rear-facing position.
• 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:
- Shoulder harness straps MUST be through harness slots at or below infant shoulders.
- Infant seat insert must be used with small infants less than 25 lbs. (11.4 kg).
- Discontinue use of the infant inserts when shoulder belts become too short to fit infant or when forward-facing, child’s shoulders are above top harness slots.
• Never put a car seat in a vehicle front seating location unless recommended by vehicle owner’s manual.
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur
1. All infants less than one year old and 20 lbs. (9 kg) MUST be rear-facing.
2. Harness straps MUST be at or below child’s shoulders. To change,
see “Changing Shoulder Harness Position” section.
3. Adjust the seat into the rear-facing position (fig. a). See “Changing
Car Seat Use Position” section.
- Arrow on side of car seat MUST point toward rear of vehicle.
- Seat MUST be locked in position.
4. Check recline angle of car seat. Reference line on side of seat MUST
be horizontal (fig. b). If reference line is not horizontal, place recline adjustment pad, tightly rolled up towel, blanket or firm foam (pool noodle) under end of car seat base contacting vehicle seat back (fig. b).
If car seat can not be adjusted to make reference line horizontal:
1. Try a different seating position.
2. Do not use this car seat. NOTE: Vehicle must be parked on horizontal surface and
child in car seat when checking angle of car seat.
Adjustment
Pad, Towel or
Pool Noodle
(fig. a)
Recline
(fig. b)
Reference
Line
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3
2
Turn
1
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Section 15 - Forward-facing Use
Forward-facing use for 20 to 40 lbs. (9 to 18 kg)
WARNING -
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur
• All 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.
• NEVER travel with seat facing the side. Seat MUST always be locked in the
forward-facing position.
• For proper harness fit:
- Shoulder harness straps MUST be through harness slots at or above child’s shoulders.
- Infant seat insert MUST be used for children less than 25 lbs. (11.4 kg) and whose shoulders are at or below top harness slots.
- Discontinue use of the infant inserts when shoulder belts become too short to fit infant or when forward-facing, child’s shoulders are above top harness slots.
- Use only the top or middle slots for forward-facing.
1. Infants MUST be at least one year old and 20 lbs. (9 kg) to be forward-facing.
2. Harness straps MUST be in middle or top harness slots and at or above child’s shoulders.
To change, see “Changing Shoulder Harness Position” section.
3. Remove recline adjustment pad or any other padding from under base.
4. Seat recline:
a. Use only recline positions #2 or #3 when using car seat
forward-facing.
b. Seat positions can be adjusted between positions
#2 or #3 without unsecuring and resecuring car seat (fig. a).
To change recline position, lift and hold recline lever while moving into position #2 or #3. Release recline lever to lock into desired recline position.
(fig. a)
Forward-facing
Recline Positions
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Section 16 -
WARNING -
• Keep harness straps snug and positioned on shoulders and thighs.
• For proper harness fit:
- Infant seat insert MUST be used with small infants less than 25 lbs. (11.4 kg).
- Discontinue use of the infant inserts when shoulder belts become too short to fit infant or when forward-facing, child’s shoulders are above top harness slots.
• Child must be dressed in clothing with arms and legs that will not interfere with buckling and snugly adjusting harness.
• Do not use accessories or parts other than those provided by Combi USA. Use of accessories or parts from other manufacturers could alter the performance of the car seat.
• 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 undone.
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur
Securing Child In Car Seat
1
Check position of harness:
• Rear-facing - Shoulder harness straps must be through
harness slots at or below child’s shoulders.
- Use the top, middle or lowest sets of harness slots for rear-facing (fig. a).
See “Changing Shoulder Harness Position” section to change position of shoulder harness straps.
- Infant seat insert must be used rear-facing up to 25 lbs. (11.4 kg).
• Forward-facing - Shoulder harness straps must be at or
above child’s shoulders.
- Use only the middle or top sets of harness slots for forward-facing (fig. b).
- Infant seat insert MUST be used for children less than 25 lbs. (11.4 kg) and whose shoulders are at or below top harness slots.
- Discontinue use of car seat if shoulders of child are above top harness slots.
See “Changing Shoulder Harness Position” section to change position of shoulder harness straps.
Loosen harness:
2
- While pressing on harness adjuster , pull out on shoulder harness strap (fig. c).
2
1
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Middle Harness
Lowest Harness
Top Harness
Slots
Middle Harness
Harness Adjuster
Top Harness
Slots
Slots
Slots
Slots
1
Rear-facing
(fig. a)
Forward-facing
(fig. b)
2
(fig. c)
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3
Place child in car seat with back and rump contacting seating surfaces (fig. d).
For rear-facing use, seat may be rotated toward side of vehicle (fig. e) to assist in securing and removing infant.
- Lift recline lever and rotate seat to side.
- Place child in seat or remove child.
- Rotate back and lock into the rear-facing position.
If seat does not rotate, check that:
• Harness shield is properly secured and shoulder harness straps are properly stored.
• Seat back is not contacting vehicle headrest.
• Vehicle seat belt and LATCH belt is routed through belt path channel in base.
(fig. d)
(fig. e)
WARNING -
• Car seat MUST be locked in position when vehicle is in motion.
• NEVER travel with seat facing to the side. Seat MUST always be locked in the rear-facing or forward-facing position.
• When rear-facing, infant MUST face the rear of the vehicle.
4
Place harness straps over child’s shoulders and thighs.
Buckle Harness:
5
- Place top of buckle tongues together and insert buckle tongues into buckle (fig. f). You should hear a click.
- Pull up on tongues to be sure they are locked. NOTE: A green indicator will appear in the window below
the buckle release button when tongues are locked in the buckle and a red indicator will appear in the window below the buckle release button when the tongues are not locked in the buckle.
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur
2
1
Buckle
Release
Button
1
2
Window (Green = Locked Red = Unlocked)
1
(fig. f)
6
Pull harness adjuster strap (fig. g) to snugly adjust shoulder harness straps.
- Check that shoulder harness straps are snug on shoulder and thighs. Straps should not allow a finger to pass between the belt and the child’s shoulder.
- A snug strap should not allow any slack. It lies in a relatively straight line without sagging. It does not press on the child’s flesh or push the child’s body into an unnatural position.
NOTE: If harness can not be snugly adjusted as described above,
do not use this car seat.
7
Close chest clip and position chest clip at arm pit level (fig. h).
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(fig. g)
(fig. h)
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Section 17 -
Operation and Adjustments
17a. Harness Use and Adjustment
WARNING -
• Harness MUST be snugly adjusted around child.
Tru-Safe Buckle Operation:
1
• To buckle:
- Place top of buckle tongues together and insert buckle tongues into buckle (fig. a).
- Pull up on tongues to be sure they are locked.
NOTE: A green indicator will appear in the
window below the buckle release button when tongues are locked in the buckle.
• To unbuckle:
- Press red button and pull tongues out of buckle.
NOTE: A red indicator will appear in the
window below the buckle release button when the tongues are not locked in the buckle.
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur
Buckle
1
2
Buckle
Release
Button
Tongues
1 1
2
(fig. a)
Window (Green = Locked Red = Unlocked)
Shoulder Harness Strap Adjustment
2
• To tighten shoulder harness straps:
- Pull harness adjuster strap (fig. b).
- Position chest clip at armpit level.
- Check that shoulder harness straps are snug on shoulder and thighs. Straps should not allow a finger to pass between the belt and the child’s shoulder.
If shoulder harness is not snugly adjusted on child’s shoulders and thighs, pull harness adjuster strap to tighten.
Repeat until harness is snugly adjusted around child.
• To loosen shoulder harness straps:
- Grasp shoulder harness strap BELOW shoulder harness cover.
- While pressing on harness adjuster, pull down on shoulder harness straps (fig. c).
3
Chest Clip Operation:
• To open:
- Press tabs and pull apart .
1
• To close:
- Snap halves together.
- Make sure chest clip is locked by pulling out.
- Position chest clip at arm pit level.
Harness
Adjuster
Strap
(fig. b)
Harness Adjuster
(fig. c)
2
1
2
40
2
(fig. d)
1
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17b. Changing Shoulder Harness Positions
Rear-facing - Shoulder harness straps must be through
harness slots at or just below child’s shoulders.
- Use the top, middle or lowest sets of harness slots for rear-facing (fig. e).
Forward-facing - Shoulder harness straps must be at or
above shoulders.
- Use only the middle or top harness slots for forward-facing (fig. f).
- Discontinue use of car seat if child’s shoulders are above top harness slots.
Top Harness
Slots
Middle Harness
Slots
Lowest Harness
Slots
Top Harness
Slots
ear-facing
R
(fig. e)
Forward-facing
Removal of shoulder harness covers:
1
a. Unsnap shoulder harness covers (fig. g).
b. Remove shoulder harness covers from shoulder
harness straps (fig. h).
2
Removal of shoulder harness straps:
a. Buckle shoulder harness and unbuckle chest clip.
b. Remove shoulder harness straps.
1. Lengthen shoulder harness straps to maximum length.
- From front of car seat, grasp shoulder harness straps (fig. g).
- While pressing down on harness adjuster, pull shoulder harness straps out as far as possible.
Shoulder
Harness
Strap
Middle Harness
Slots
(fig. b)
Shoulder
Harness
Cover
(fig. g)
(fig. h)
Harness Adjuster
(fig. g)
2. Rotate car seat into rear-facing position, see “Changing Car Seat Use Position” section (fig. h).
3. Remove harness shield from back of car seat (fig. j).
- Pull tabs at top and bottom corners of harness shield out of slots in car seat.
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Harness
Shield
(fig. h)
Tab
(fig. j)
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. Remove loops at ends of both shoulder harness straps
4
rom metal harness plate (fig. k).
f
5. From front of car seat pull shoulder harness straps out of seat and seat pad (fig. l).
Metal
Harness
Plate
(fig. k)
(fig. l)
3
Reassembly of shoulder harness straps and harness shield:
WARNING -
• To prevent ejection in a crash, the sewn loops on the shoulder harness straps MUST be properly attached to the metal harness plate.
• Harness shield MUST be properly secured at all (4) corners and belts stored inside harness shield so seat can rotate smoothly from forward-facing to rear-facing position.
• To prevent loose harness and risk of ejection, harness shield MUST be in place during use.
• To prevent slack in harness and potential ejection in a crash, the shoulder harness straps must be routed through harness slots at the same height in the pad and seat back.
a. Attachment of shoulder harness straps.
1. Pull out on shoulder harness strap to make sure it is not twisted.
2. Slide end of shoulder harness strap through harness slots at required height in seat pad, foam, and seat back. Pull all excess strap through seat back.
3. Check that shoulder harness strap is not twisted.
4. Repeat for other shoulder harness strap.
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur
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5. Connect shoulder harness straps to metal harness plate. Pull metal harness plate out and make sure belt is
­ot twisted.
n
- Pull right shoulder harness strap out and slide entire
sewn loop into slot on right side of metal harness plate
fig. n) and (fig. p).
( NOTE: Make sure that the sewn loop is completely
within the slot of the metal harness plate (fig. p) and that the shoulder harness strap is not twisted.
- Repeat for left shoulder harness strap.
NOTE: Full width of sewn loop on shoulder harness straps MUST be within slot on metal harness plate (fig. p). Sewn loop MUST be over lower inside tab of metal
plate
(fig. r).
b. Pull harness adjuster strap located at front of seat to
tighten the harness. Verify proper operation, tightening, and that belts are not twisted.
c. Replace harness shield on back of car seat
(fig. s).
- Slide tabs at corners of harness shield into slots in back of car seat.
Harness shield must be properly secured at all (4) corners and shoulder harness straps stored inside shield so seat can rotate smoothly from forward-facing to rear-facing.
Harness
Shield
(fig. s)
Sewn
Loop
Entire
Sewn
Loop
In Slot
Metal
Harness
Plate
Sewn
Loop
Not
In Slot
fig. n)
(
(fig. p)
(fig. r)
4
Reassembly of shoulder harness covers:
a. Open shoulder harness cover and place over shoulder
harness strap above chest clip (fig. t).
b. Fold ends of harness covers over and snap
together (fig. u).
Reassembly of harness cover is now complete.
5
Shoulder
Harness
Cover
Shoulder
Harness
Strap
Chest
Clip
(fig. t)
Snaps
(fig. u)
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17c. Head Pillow:
o remove head pillow:
T
. From back of car seat, remove lower straps from adjuster buckle on top straps.
1
. From front of car seat, pull head pillow lower straps out of
2
arness slots.
h
To attach head pillow:
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Head pillow must be secured through slots at or above slots used for shoulder harness straps.
1. Thread lower straps on head pillow through harness slots where shoulder harness straps are routed.
2. Place top straps over top of seat back.
3. On back of car seat, slide ends of lower straps up through center slot of buckle , down through lower slot and around lower end of buckle , and pull to tighten
1
2
(fig. v). After tightening, slide end of lower strap through slot at top end of buckle .
3
17d. Infant Inserts:
WARNING -
• For proper harness fit and to prevent ejection:
- Infant seat insert MUST be used for infants less than 25 lbs. (11.4 kg).
- Discontinue use of infant inserts when shoulder harness straps become too short to fit infant or when forward-facing, child’s shoulder are above top harness slots.
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur
Adjuster
Buckle
3
Lower
Strap
op
T
trap
S
1
2
(fig. v)
To remove infant inserts:
1. Unsnap sides of head insert from back side of head pillow.
2. Remove seat insert.
- Unbuckle chest clip and harness straps. Lift seat insert out of car seat.
To install infant inserts:
1. Unbuckle chest clip and shoulder harness straps.
2. Position seat insert in car seat with lap belt in openings on sides and crotch belt in opening at front of seat insert (fig. w).
3. Slide side pockets of head insert over sides of head pillow and snap onto back side of head pillow (fig. x).
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Head Insert
(snaps
onto
head
pillow)
Seat
Insert
Head
Pillow
(fig. w)
(fig. x)
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Section 18 - Vehicle Seat Belts
Design and operation of vehicle seat belt systems vary from vehicle to vehicle and from seating location to seating location in the same vehicle. Not all vehicle seat belts can be used with a child restraint. Refer to this section for information on the various types of vehicle seat belt systems.
WARNING -
• Not all vehicle seat belts can be used with a car seat. The car seat must be held tightly at all times by a lap belt (or lap belt portion of a lap/shoulder belt) that will not loosen while driving.
To provide a secure installation of the car seat:
• Read the vehicle owner’s manual regarding securing a car seat and vehicle seat belt use with car seat.
• Follow all instruction labels on vehicle seat belt and car seat.
If car seat does not stay tightly secured after following instructions in this manual, vehicle owner’s manual, and vehicle seat belt labels:
• Move car seat to another seating location and try again, or
• Contact vehicle dealer for assistance and seat belt modification parts, when available.
• See “Need Help Installing Your Car Seat” in “Proper Use Checklist” section.
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur
Belts Forward of Seat Bight
Vehicle seat belts located forward of seat bight (fig. a & b) may not securely hold car seat. Check vehicle owner’s manual or see vehicle dealer for car seat installation requirements.
• If seating position is approved for 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.
Belt Forward of
Seat Bight
Seat
Bight
(fig. a)
Buckle For-
Seat Bight
Seat
Bight
(fig. b)
ward of
Lap Belts - Manually Adjustable
Manually adjustable lap belts (fig. c) normally will 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 latch plate over (fig. c) and re-buckle. Test installation again to see if lap belt stays tight. If not, move car seat to another seating location.
Flip
(fig. c)
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Lap Belts - With Retractor
Lap belts with retractors (fig. d) may or may not hold a car seat securely.
Follow these steps to determine if you have a retractor system that will hold car seat securely:
a. Pull belt all the way out. b. Allow belt to retract about 6 inches (15 cm). c. 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 belt all the way out, buckle belt, and then tighten.
If the belt pulls out (step c), the retractor is an Emergency Locking Retractor which must not be used with a car seat.
Passive Restraints
(fig. d)
Lap Belt with Motorized Shoulder Belt
DO NOT use with any car seat.
See your vehicle dealer for options for securing a child restraint in this location.
(fig. e)
Passive Restraints continued
Lap or Shoulder Belt Mounted on Front Door
DO NOT use with any car seat. Belts will not stay tight while driving.
See your vehicle dealer for options for securing a child restraint in this location.
(fig. f)
Combination Lap/Shoulder Belt with Free Sliding Latch Plate
Pull out on latch plate. If belt slides freely through latch plate (fig. g), the belt lock-off MUST be used (see Belt Lock-off section).
(fig. e)
(fig. f)
Some combination lap/shoulder belts with free sliding latch plates may be converted into an “automatic locking mode”. Always use the belt lock-off with these belt systems.
(fig. g)
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Combination Lap/Shoulder Belt with Locking Latch Plate
ehicle seat belts with locking latch plates
V
ightly. However in some cases, the locking latch plate on some seat belts
t
ay slip and loosen after being buckled on car seat if positioned at a certain
m
ngle. If this happens, flip the latch plate over and re-buckle. Test installation
a
gain to see if this works. If not, move car seat to another seating location.
a
(fig. h) n
ormally hold a car seat
lip
F
(fig. h)
Section 19 - Additional Information
Certification
This car seat meets or exceeds all applicable requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 for use in motor vehicles.
Aircraft Use
This car seat is NOT certified for use on aircraft.
This car seat will not accept aircraft seat belts.
Warm Weather
Car seat parts can get very hot in the sun or warm weather.
To avoid burns, always check before putting child in car seat.
Vehicle Seat Protection
Protect vehicle seat. Use a thin car seat mat, thin towel or thin blanket under and behind car seat.
Car Seat Useful Life
DO NOT use after 7 years from date of manufacture on label.
Instruction Manual Storage
Store instruction manual in pocket on back of seat pad.
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Section 20 - Care and Cleaning
Remove Shoulder Harness Covers, Seat Pad, Head Pillow and Infant Inserts:
- Remove infant inserts, see “Infant Insert” section.
- Remove head pillow, see “Head Pillow” section.
- Remove shoulder harness covers. See “Changing Shoulder Harness Position” section. Remove harness straps from pad and harness strap cover, see “Changing Shoulder Harness
­Position” section.
- Remove seat pad - unsnap pad at front, unhook 2 pad retainers on each side and lift pad off seat back. Reverse above steps for replacing seat pad and harness system.
Cleaning Seat Pad, Shoulder Harness Covers, Head Pillow, and Infant Insert Pads:
Infant Inserts - Remove foam pads from seat insert. Machine wash in cool water and mild soap. Roll in towel to remove excess water and lay flat to dry.
Cleaning Harness Straps:
Surface wash only with mild soap and damp cloth.
If harness straps are frayed or heavily soiled, they MUST be replaced.
Cleaning Shell:
Wipe with mild solution of soap and water. Avoid wetting labels. Never use “household detergents”: they can weaken plastic.
Cleaning Buckle:
Rinse buckle with warm water. DO NOT use household detergents. Never lubricate buckle.
Section 21 - Registration Information
Child restraints (car seats) could be recalled for safety reasons. You must register this restraint to be reached in a recall. Fill out the registration card attached to car seat or send your name, address, and the restraint’s model number and manufacturing date to:
Combi USA, Inc. 1962 Hwy 160 West, Suite #100 Fort Mill, SC 29708-8027
or call Combi CARE Line: Toll Free: 1-800-992-6624
or register online at: www.combi-intl.com/car_reg.html
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:
www-safercar.gov and follow links to Child Restraint Recall
• Contact Combi USA (see information above).
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Section 22 - Re-Use After A Crash
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.
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.
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur
Section 23 - Limited Warranty
1. Combi products, when purchased from an authorized retailer, are warranted to the original purchaser to be free of defect in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from date of purchase. Warranty is valid for products purchased and used in the U.S. only and used in compliance with the warrantor’s use and maintenance instructions. Save your carton and receipt in case of return for warranty service is necessary.
2. During the warranty period your Combi product will either be repaired or replaced, at the warrantor’s discretion, without charge if it is purchased from an authorized Combi dealer and is found to be defective in workmanship or materials. For service call 1-800-99-COMBI (1-800-992-6624). The warrantor shall not be responsible for any costs incurred by the consumer in returning a defective product for repair.
This limited warranty shall not apply to normal wear to the product, or if the product has been:
a. Damaged due to accidents, misuse, abuse or neglect as determined by Combi. b. Tampered with or repaired by other than an authorized Combi repair center or with parts other
than Combi approved parts.
c. Leased or rented for commercial use.
THE WARRANTY PROVIDED HEREIN IS EXCLUSIVE AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED. WARRANTOR’S OBLIGATIONS AND THE CONSUMER’S OR OTHER BUYERS REMEDIES UNDER THE LIMITED WARRANTY ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE AND ARE STRICTLY LIMITED TO REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS STATED. ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ON THE PART OF THE WARRANTOR AND ANY SUPPLIER OR DEALER ARE HERBY ALSO EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED.
Some states limit or do not allow exclusions or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations may not apply to you. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitations of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
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