ingenuity intrust 35 Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
CS_PD000013_ING112014
INFANT CAR SEAT
Keep this manual for future use. It is very important to read, understand, and follow this manual before using your infant car seat. Store this manual in your infant car seat base.
© 2015 Ingenuity | ingenuitybaby.com
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Welcome to the Ingenuity family
Thank you for choosing Ingenuity, where all our products are born from the question: How can this meet baby’s needs and make life easier for parents? We work hard to ensure every Ingenuity product includes clever features selected specically to help you in your daily life as a parent…from bouncers that bounce automatically to play yards that zip o for machine-washing. Not only are our design teams some of the best and brightest in the industry, they’re also parents with rst-hand experience.
We hope you’ll enjoy this product and that you’ll benet from the features we’ve added. Please visit ingenuitybaby.com to learn more about us and our other products that are Designed with parenthood in mind™.
MANUFACTURED FOR ® • ©2015 KIDS II, INC. • www.kidsii.com/customerservice
KIDS II, INC., ATLANTA, GA USA 30305 • 1-800-230-8190 KIDS II US MÉXICO S.A. DE C.V. AVE. VASCO DE QUIROGA NO. 3900 – 905A COL. LOMAS DE SANTA FE
CUAJIMALPA DE MORELOS, MÉXICO D.F. • C.P. 05300 • (55) 5292-8488
© 2015 Kids II, Inc. • InTrust35_IS_112014 • Printed in China
This child restraint system conforms to all applicable Federal motor vehicle safety standards. This restraint is certied for use in motor
vehicles and aircraft.
No car seat can guarantee protection from injury in every situation, but proper use helps reduce the risk of serious injury or death.
Keep this manual for future use. It is very important to read, understand, and follow this manual before using your infant car seat. Store this manual in your infant car seat base.
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CONTENTS
1.0 – Registration and Contact Information . . . . . .5
1.1 Registering Your Infant Car Seat . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.2 Recall Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.3 If You Need Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.0 Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
2.1 Instruction Manual Use and Storage. . . . . . . . . 7
2.2 Proper Use Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.3 Height and Weight Limit Warnings . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.4 General Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.5 Warnings for Use as an Infant Car Seat . . . . . . 11
2.6 Warnings for Use as a Carrier . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
2.7 Warning for Use with a Stroller . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3.0 – Features and Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
3.1 Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
3.2 Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3.3 Side View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
3.4 Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
3.5 Handle Adjustment and Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
3.6 Attaching and Using the Canopy . . . . . . . . . . 21
4.0 – Choosing an Appropriate
Vehicle Seat Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
4.1 Vehicle Seat Belt Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . 22
4.2 UNSAFE Vehicle Belt Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
4.3 SAFE Vehicle Belt Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
4.4 LATCH Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
4.5 Vehicle Seating Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . 27
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5.0 – Installing/Removing the Base ............30
5.1 Warnings ...................................30
5.2 Installing and Adjusting the Base
with Vehicle Belts ...........................31
5.3 Installing and Adjusting the Base
with LATCH Belts ............................34
5.4 Installing and Adjusting the
Infant Car Seat on an Airplane ..............37
5.5 Removing the Base .........................38
6.0 – Using the Seat with the Base .............41
6.1 Attaching the Seat to the Base ..............41
6.2 Removing the Seat from the Base ...........43
7.0 – Installing and Adjusting the
Seat without the Base ....................44
7.1 Installing the Seat in a Vehicle ...............44
7.2 Installing and Adjusting the Infant Car Seat on
an Airplane (without a Base) ................47
8.0 – Securing Your Child ......................48
8.1 Using and Removing the Newborn Insert ....48
8.2 Securing Your Child in the Infant Car Seat ....49
8.3 Removing Your Child from the Infant
Car Seat ....................................52
9.0 – Child Safety Check .......................53
10.0 – Seat Safety Check ......................54
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11.0 – Maintenance and Storage ...............56
11.1 Maintenance and Cleaning ..................56
11.2 Replacement Parts ..........................61
11.3 Proper Storage .............................61
11.4 Proper Disposal .............................61
12.0 – Warranty ...............................62
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WARNINGS & INFORMATION
1.0 – REGISTRATION AND CONTACT INFORMATION
1.1 Registering Your Infant Car Seat
Fill out the prepaid registration postcard attached to the infant car seat or base and mail it today. You can nd the model number and manufacturing information on a label on the bottom of the infant car seat.
Child restraints could be recalled for safety reasons. You must register this restraint to be reached in a recall. Send your name, address, email address if available, and the restraint’s model number and manufacturing date to:
Child Restraint Registration Program
Kids II, Inc.
3333 Piedmont Rd NE #1800 Atlanta, GA 30305-9911
or
Call 1-800-230-8190 (U.S.) (55) 5292-8488 (Mexico)
or
Register online at
https://www.ingenuitybaby.com/productregistration
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1.2 Recall Information
U.S. Government’s Vehicle Safety Hotline: 1-888-327-4236 (TTY:1-800-424-9153) or http://www.NHTSA.gov
Ingenuity: 1-800-230-8190 or www.ingenuitybaby.com
For future reference, please ll in the following information:
Model Number: _______________________
Manufactured In: _______________________
Purchase Date: _______________________
1.3 If You Need Assistance
U.S. customers can contact our Customer Service Department with any questions about products, use, or maintenance. When you contact us, please have your product’s model number and manufacturing information ready so we can help you eectively. These numbers appear on a label on the bottom of your infant car seat or on the base.
1-800-230-8190 or www.ingenuitybaby.com
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WARNINGS & INFORMATION
2.0 WARNINGS
2.1 Instruction Manual Use and Storage
Keep this manual for future use. It is very important to read, understand, and follow this manual before using your infant car seat. Store this manual in your infant car seat base.
2.2 Proper Use Warning
The Ingenuity InTrust 35 infant car seat can be used as a car seat, a carrier, or with a compatible stroller. Each infant car seat use has a dierent set of safety requirements. Ensure that you understand the following safety warnings before using the infant car seat.
Inspect the infant car seat for damage before use. Missing or damaged parts can prevent the seat from protecting your child.
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WARNINGS & INFORMATION
2.3 Height and Weight Limit Warnings
Your child MUST meet the following requirements:
• WEIGHT: 4–35 lbs. (1.8–15.9 kg)
• You MUST use the newborn insert for children weighing
between 4–11 lbs. (1.8 and 5 kg)
• Remove the newborn insert for children who weigh more than 11 lbs. (5.0 kg).
• HEIGHT: 32 inches (81.3 cm) or less
• The top of your child’s head must be at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) below the top of the infant car seat and headrest.
Using this car seat for children outside of this range increases the risk for serious injury or death.
Do not use the infant car seat with a child that does not meet the weight and height restrictions listed below.
WARNING
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WARNINGS & INFORMATION
2.4 General Warnings
• READ, UNDERSTAND, AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
• Read all instructions before use of the infant car seat.
• Keep instructions for future use.
• Read your vehicle owner’s manual to ensure safe use of the infant car seat.
• No infant car seat can guarantee complete protection from injury in every situation. Correctly using this infant car seat can reduce your child’s risk of serious injury or death.
• Failure to properly use this infant car seat increases your child’s risk of serious injury or death in a sharp turn, sudden stop, or crash.
• Do not use infant car seat if it is damaged or broken.
• You MUST replace your infant car seat if it has been
involved in a crash. A crash can cause damage that may not be visible. A damaged infant car seat may not protect your child.
• NEVER remove any WARNING LABELS from the infant car seat or base.
WARNING
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WARNINGS & INFORMATION
• Secure the infant car seat properly in the vehicle.
• Choose a suitable location in your vehicle for the infant car seat. Some seating positions, such as those equipped with air bags, may not be safe locations.
• The infant car seat is designed for rear-facing installation only.
• Only use a vehicle seat belt that is designed to restrain an infant car seat. Many seat belts that t through the vehicle belt path are NOT safe to use with infant car seats. Check your vehicle owner’s manual to ensure compatibility.
• The vehicle seat belt or LATCH belt MUST be properly routed to ensure a secure installation.
• Secure your child properly in the infant car seat.
• The infant car seat oers no protection if your child is not properly secured. DO NOT secure your child dressed in bulky clothing or wrapped in a blanket.
ALWAYS use the restraint straps and ensure that they are snug. 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 esh or push the child’s body into an unnatural position. Ensure that restraint straps are not twisted.
WARNING
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WARNINGS & INFORMATION
2.5 Warnings for Use as an Infant Car Seat
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO USE THIS INFANT CAR SEAT, READ AND UNDERSTAND:
• The instructions in this manual
• Your vehicle owner’s manual
DO NOT let others install or use the infant car seat unless
they understand how to use it.
USING THIS INFANT CAR SEAT AND BASE IMPROPERLY
INCREASES YOUR CHILD’S RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
NEVER LEAVE CHILD UNATTENDED.
ALWAYS recline the infant car seat properly. An improperly
reclined infant car seat can cause breathing diculties or make your child uncomfortable.
DO NOT MODIFY YOUR INFANT CAR SEAT OR BASE.
NEVER use other manufacturers’ accessories, pads, or
products with this infant car seat. Items not tested with this infant car seat could injure your child.
WARNING
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WARNINGS & INFORMATION
NEVER use the infant car seat if it is damaged, broken,
or missing parts. Call 1-800-230-8190 to nd out if the damaged or missing parts can be replaced.
DO NOT use a cut, frayed, or damaged infant car seat
harness restraint, vehicle seat belt, or LATCH belt.
THE INFANT CAR SEAT CAN BECOME HOT IN THE SUN.
Before putting your child in the infant car seat, touch metal and plastic parts to test their temperature. Use caution as hot parts could result in burns.
SOME SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN ARE AT INCREASED RISK. Some children, such as preterm babies or those who have tested positive for positional apnea, may be at increased risk of breathing or other diculties in an infant car seat. If your child has special needs, have your physician or hospital sta evaluate your child and recommend the proper infant car seat or car bed before using this product.
DO NOT PLACE THIS INFANT CAR SEAT IN A VEHICLE SEATING LOCATION WITH A FRONT AIR BAG. If the air bag inates, it can cause serious injury or death to your child. Front passenger side air bags may also be dangerous. Check your vehicle owner’s manual for more information. The back seat is the safest place for children 12 and under.
WARNING
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WARNINGS & INFORMATION
WARNING
PLACE THIS INFANT CAR SEAT IN A REAR-FACING POSITION IN YOUR VEHICLE.
REAR VEHICLE SEATING POSITIONS ARE SAFER.
According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in rear vehicle seating positions than in front seating positions.
• Your child can be injured in a vehicle even if you are not in a crash. Sudden braking and sharp turns can injure your child if the infant car seat is not properly installed or if your child is not properly secured.
DO NOT USE THE INFANT CAR SEAT AND BASE AFTER AN ACCIDENT. An accident can cause damage to the infant car seat that you may not be able to see. This can prevent the infant car seat from protecting your child. Replace the infant car seat and base after any automobile accident.
NEVER allow anything to interfere with or to impede the
ability of the car seat to change adjustment positions.
NEVER LEAVE AN INFANT CAR SEAT OR BASE UNSECURED IN YOUR VEHICLE. A loose infant car seat or base may move and injure occupants in a sharp turn, sudden stop, or crash. Remove an unused infant car seat from the vehicle, or ensure that it is securely belted. An unsecurred child restraint system may injure other occupants. If not using LATCH connectors, ensure that LATCH connectors are properly stowed in the base of the infant car seat.
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WARNINGS & INFORMATION
• Read all instructions before use of the infant carrier.
• Keep instructions for future use.
DO NOT use the infant carrier if it is damaged or broken.
NEVER leave child unattended.
FALL HAZARD: Child’s activity can move carrier. NEVER
place carrier on counter tops, tables, or any other elevated surface.
ONLY place carrier on level ground.
ALWAYS ensure carrier is level on the ground when on
non-elevated surfaces.
ENSURE that the handle locks into position before
moving the carrier. When lifting the carrier by the handle, ensure that the handle is in the upright position.
NEVER place the carrier in the child’s seat compartment
of a shopping cart.
WARNING
2.6 Warnings for Use as a Carrier
WARNING
YOUR INFANT CAR SEAT AND BASE HAS AN EXPIRATION DATE. Stop using the infant car seat after
the expiration (“do not use after”) date printed on the backside of the infant car seat and base.
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WARNINGS & INFORMATION
SUFFOCATION HAZARD: Infant carrier can roll over on
soft surfaces and suocate child. NEVER place carrier on beds, sofas, or other soft surfaces.
STRANGULATION HAZARD: Children have strangled in
loose or partially buckled harness straps. Fully restrain the child even when carrier is used outside the vehicle.
ALWAYS use the restraint straps and ensure that they
are snug. 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 esh or push the child’s body into an unnatural position. Ensure that the restraint straps are not twisted.
KEEP STRINGS AND CORDS AWAY FROM YOUR CHILD.
Strings and cords can cause strangulation.
DO NOT place the carrier near window cords, blinds,
or drapes.
WARNING
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WARNINGS & INFORMATION
2.7 Warning for Use with a Stroller
USE THE INTRUST 35 INFANT CAR SEAT ONLY WITH COMPATIBLE INGENUITY TRAVEL SYSTEMS AND STROLLERS. Refer to the stroller owner’s manual for
stroller warnings and details about how to attach the infant car seat to the stroller. If you do not have an owner’s manual, please call toll-free at 1-800-230-8190 (U.S.) or (55) 5292-8488 (Mexico) to obtain one, or visit our website at www.ingenuitybaby.com.
NEVER use this infant car seat with other manufacturers’ strollers. This may result in SERIOUS INJURY OR
DEATH.
WARNING
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FEATURES, USE, & INSTALLATION
3.1 Front View
3.0 – FEATURES AND COMPONENTS
Note: InTrust 35™: Without Canopy Visor and Buckle Guard
InTrust 35 Pro™: With Canopy Visor and Buckle Guard
CANOPY
VISOR
PEEKABOO WINDOW
HARNESS ADJUSTMENT STRAP
HARNESS RELEASE
HARNESS RESTRAINT STRAPS
NEWBORN INSERT
BUCKLE RELEASE
HARNESS
BUCKLE
VEHICLE BELT ROUTING PATH
CHEST
CLIP
HANDLE
HARNESS
COVERS
BUCKLE
GUARD
HEADREST
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AIR INFUSE™ VENT
SURECLICK™ CONNECTION
AIR INFUSE™
VENT
SURECLICK™
CONNECTION
SEAT RELEASE
HANDLE
HARNESS
SPLITTER PLATE
3.2 Rear View
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FEATURES, USE, & INSTALLATION
AIR INFUSE™ VENT
VEHICLE BELT PATH
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL STORAGE
LEVEL
ADJUSTMENT
HANDLE
LEVEL
ADJUSTMENT
BUTTON
VEHICLE BELT POSITIONER
LEVEL
INDICATORS
LATCH CONNECTOR
SURECLICK™ CONNECTION
LATCH
CONNECTOR
3.4 Base
3.3 Side View
CANOPY
VISOR
PEEKABOO WINDOW
HANDLE
HANDLE ADJUSTMENT LEVER
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FEATURES, USE, & INSTALLATION
A
B
C
3.5 Handle Adjustment and Use
To change the infant car seat handle position:
1. Press the handle adjustment
levers on both sides of the handle.
2. Rotate the handle until you hear
an audible “click.” This indicates that it has locked into one of the three positions:
Position “A”, upright, MUST be
used when carrying the infant car seat by the handle.
Position “B”, mid, is a
convenience position for easy access to your child and for use in your vehicle.
Position “C”, down, is the sitting position, which stabilizes
the infant car seat when resting on a level surface.
THE HANDLE IS NOT LOCKED UNTIL BOTH HANDLE ADJUSTMENT LEVERS POP BACK OUT.
3. After setting the position, push
and pull rmly on the handle to ensure that it is locked.
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3.6 Attaching and Using the Canopy
The infant car seat includes a detachable canopy.
1. Place the rear of the canopy around
the back of the car seat as shown.
2. Insert the canopy bow into the mounting brackets on the
sides of the infant car seat.
3. Secure the canopy with the elastic loops to
the sides of the car seat. Note: To keep canopy secure, it’s recommended to place the canopy loops on the hook rst followed by the seat loops.
4. Rotate to the desired position.
The canopy includes a fold-out visor and a Peek-a-Boo window.
• Pull the fold-out visor to extend the length of the canopy
• View your child from behind the infant car seat by lifting the window ap to expose the Peek-a-Boo window.
• To remove the canopy, follow the steps above in reverse order.
Note: InTrust 35™: Without Canopy Visor and Buckle Guard
InTrust 35 Pro™: With Canopy Visor and Buckle Guard
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FEATURES, USE, & INSTALLATION
4.1 Vehicle Seat Belt Requirements
MANY SEAT BELT SYSTEMS ARE NOT SAFE FOR THE INFANT CAR SEAT.
You MUST use a compatible seat belt system to secure the infant car seat.
Refer to your vehicle owner’s manual for detailed information about vehicle belts and which belts are safe to secure the infant car seat in your vehicle. If you are unsure, consult your vehicle owner’s manual or call Ingenuity at 1-800-230-8190.
WARNING
The following vehicle seat belt systems are NOT safe for use with the infant car seat.
If your vehicle uses one of these systems, you may still be able to secure the infant car seat with Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH).
LATCH can be used IN PLACE OF the vehicle belt system. Please refer to your vehicle owner’s manual for approved LATCH locations. Your infant car seat can be installed in the vehicle using lower anchors only.
4.0 – CHOOSING AN APPROPRIATE VEHICLE SEAT LOCATION
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FEATURES, USE, & INSTALLATION
4.2 UNSAFE Vehicle Belt Systems
DO NOT use motorized (automatic) vehicle belts, door-mounted vehicle belts, or any of the following systems to secure the infant car seat:
Lap Belts with Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)—This lap belt will not tighten quickly enough in a sudden stop or crash.
Combination Lap/Shoulder Belt with Retractor—In this system, each strap has a retractor at one end and attaches to the latch plate at the other end.
Lap belts forward of seat crease—This lap belt placement does not allow secure installation.
Passive Restraint—This system uses a lap belt and a motorized shoulder belt.
Passive Restraint—These systems have lap or shoulder belts mounted to the door.
DO NOT use vehicle belts that are attached to the door in any way.
DO NOT use vehicle belts that move along a track to automatically surround the passenger when the door is closed.
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DO NOT use any seating position that contains an inatable seat belt.
4.3 SAFE Vehicle Belt Systems
THE FOLLOWING BELT SYSTEMS CAN BE USED WITH YOUR INFANT CAR SEAT. These systems allow secure installation if the
seat location meets all other requirements. Ensure that the seat location meets requirements in your vehicle owner’s manual and in these instructions.
See Sections 5, 6, and 7 for detailed instructions for installing the infant car seat.
Seat Belts with Switchable Retractor—A switchable retractor is the most common type of seat belt retractor and must be switched to locked mode before using with your infant car seat. Lock the seat belt by pulling the shoulder belt out all the way slowly. The seat belt is locked when you hear an audible click when feeding the seat belt back in to the retractors and you are unable to pull the belt out further.
Seat Belts with Locking Latch Plate— There are two types of locking latch plates. One type is found on lap only belts; the other type is found on lap/ shoulder belts. For lap belts only, pull the free end of the belt to tighten and lock. For lap/shoulder belts, pull the shoulder belt and the lap portion of the belt will tighten and lock.
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Lap Belts with Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR):
The ALR locks automatically when buckled. To tighten, feed the belt into the retractor.
Combination Lap/Shoulder Belt with Locking Latch Plate— This type of belt has a latch plate that does not allow the lap portion of the belt to loosen after it is buckled. Tighten the belt by pulling rmly on the shoulder portion of the vehicle belt while pushing down rmly on the infant car seat.
Some vehicle lap/shoulder seat belts have a plastic button on the belt. DO NOT allow the button to interfere with routing the belt through the vehicle belt path of the seat or base.
LATCH can also be used in place of the vehicle belt system. Please refer to vehicle owner’s manual for your vehicle’s acceptable LATCH locations.
4.4 LATCH Locations
United States Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards dene Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) as a system for installing car seats in vehicles.
LATCH provides an alternative to the vehicle seat belt for securing the infant car seat. Newer vehicles may have one or more seating positions with LATCH anchorage systems. These
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VEHICLE
SEAT BIGHT
VEHICLE ANCHOR POINTS
will be visible at the vehicle seat crease or indicated by the LATCH symbol.
Refer to your vehicle owner’s manual for exact LATCH
locations and for requirements for use with infant car seats.
• Standard LATCH systems separate anchor points by 11 inches (280 mm). Ingenuity does not recommend using the LATCH system if the spacing is not the standard 11 inches (280 mm).
This image shows a typical seat in a passenger vehicle. Other vehicle types may have dierent LATCH locations or markings. Consult your vehicle owner’s manual for information about LATCH locations.
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IMPROPER PLACEMENT OF THIS INFANT CAR SEAT INCREASES THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
• Some seating positions in your vehicle may not be safe for this infant car seat.
• Some vehicles do not have any safe seating positions for this infant car seat.
• If you are not sure where to install this infant car seat in your vehicle, consult your vehicle owner’s manual or call Ingenuity at 1-800-230-8190.
WARNING
4.5 Vehicle Seating Requirements
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.
• According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in a rear-seating position than in front-seating positions.
• Owners of vehicles with front passenger side air bags should refer to their vehicles’ owner’s manual for car seat installation instructions.
WARNING
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• It is recommended to secure the infant car seat in the middle seating position behind the driver and passenger seats when a middle seat is present. If you want to use LATCH, check your vehicle owner’s manual for LATCH locations.
NEVER place this infant car seat in a vehicle seating location with a front air bag.
ONLY use in forward facing vehicle seats.
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DO NOT use the infant car seat on vehicle seats that have the
following features:
• Seat backs that do not lock in an upright position.
• Seats that can fold down without having to release a lock or latch.
In the event of an accident or sudden stop, these types of vehicle seats can slide forward and harm your child.
Using an incompatible location prevents the infant car seat from protecting your child.
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