Kids Embrace COMBINATION HARNESS TO BOOSTER CAR SEAT Instruction Manual

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FOR CHILDREN WHOSE:

Weight is:

22-100 lbs.

10-45 kg

Height is:

29-57 in.

74-145 cm

COMBINATION
HARNESS TO
BOOSTER CAR
SEAT

Instruction
Manual

• 5 Pt. Harness Car Seat WITH harness is certied

for use in Motor Vehicles and Aircraft.

• Booster Car Seat WITHOUT harness is certied for

use in Motor Vehicles, NOT for Aircraft.

• Meets or exceeds all applicable requirements of

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213

• Failure to follow the warnings

on booster seat labels and in the
instruction manual can result in death
or serious injury to your child.

Para instrucciones en Espanol llamar al: 866-947-3287

WARNING!

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Table of Contents Table of Contents (continued)

Table Of Contents .......................................................... 2-3

Warnings .......................................................................4-5

Car Seat Features ......................................................... 6-7

Use Recommendations ................................................. 8-9

Toddler Car Seat Use

22 - 65 lbs. (10 - 30 kg) ....................................... 8

Booster Car Seat Use

30 - 100 lbs. (14 - 45 kg) ..................................... 9

5 Pt. Harness Car Seat Installation And Use .............10-34

Securing Child With Harness ............................. 11-13

Selecting A Vehicle Seating Location .................14-15

Installation - LATCH Or Vehicle Seat Belt .......... 16-18

Assistance With Installation .............................. 17

LATCH Anchorage System ............................... 18

Installation With LATCH Anchorage System ...... 19-23

Installation With Vehicle Seat Belt .....................24-25

To Remove Car Seat ............................................... 26

Booster Car Seat Installation And Use ......................27-34

Selecting A Vehicle Seating Location .................28-30

Securing Child With Lap And Shoulder Belt .......32-34

Operation And Adjustment ........................................ 35-42

Shoulder Harness Adjustment ................................. 35

Changing Shoulder Harness Position ................35-36

Removing Harness .................................................. 37

Changing Crotch Belt Position ................................ 38

Recline Adjustment..................................................39

Installing Harness ............................................... 40-42

Top Tether Use ........................................................ 42

Additional Information ..................................................... 44

Certification ............................................................. 44

Aircraft Use .............................................................. 44

Warm Weather Use ................................................. 44

Vehicle Seat Protection ........................................... 44

Car Seat Useful Life ................................................ 44

Vehicle Seat Belts......................................................45-48

Toddler Car Seat With Harness .......................... 45-47

Booster Car Seat Without Harness ......................... 48

Locking Clip Use ..................................................... 49

Care And Cleaning ....................................................50-51

Seat Pad Removal .................................................. 50

Headrest Pad Removal ........................................... 50

Cleaning .................................................................. 51

Seat Pad Attachment...............................................51

Headrest Pad Attachment .......................................51

Warranty ......................................................................... 52

Registration and Recall Information ............................... 53

Keep these instructions for future use.

Store instructions in pouch under pad on side of car seat.

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DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur

• Failure to follow these instructions and car

seat labels can result in injury or death to a
child from striking the vehicles interior during
a sudden stop or crash.

• Use only with children who are over 1 year

old and who weigh between 22 and 100 lbs
(10 and 45 kg) and whose height is between
29 and 57 inches (74 and 145 cm).

• Use this car seat only on vehicle seats that

face forward.

• For use WITH 5 Pt. harness system:

- Snugly adjust the harness belts provided
with this child restraint around your child.

- Position harness straps in harness slots
at or above the shoulders.

• Secure this car seat with the vehicle’s child

restraint anchorage system (LATCH) if
available or with a vehicle belt. Always use
tether if tether anchor is available.

• Secure the top tether strap provided with this

carseatasspeciedinboththevehicleand

car seat owner manuals.

• Use only if the LATCH belt or vehicle seat belt

can be tightened properly and securely.

-The LATCH belt or vehicle seat belt
must stay tightly adjusted at the belt
path.

-For harness use, do not use the lower
anchors of the child restraint anchorage
system (LATCH system) to attach this child
restraint when restraining a child weighing
more than 45 lb. (20 kg.) with the internal
harnesses of the child restraint.

• Discontinue use of harness system when

child’s weight exceeds 65 pounds (30 kg) or
shoulders are above the top shoulder belt
slots.

For use WITHOUT harness system:

• Use only the vehicle’s lap and shoulder belt

system when restraining the child in this
booster seat.

• Never use Booster Car Seat with only a lap

belt.

• Discontinue use of this car seat when the

top of your child’s ears are above the top of
the headrest.

• KidsEmbrace

TM

does not recommend the
use of any car seat accessories except those
manufactured by KidsEmbraceTM

• Use of accessories or parts from other

manufacturers could alter the performance
of the car seat.

• Do not use a car seat with damaged or

missing parts.

• Do not use cut, frayed, or damaged harness.

• Do not substitute parts or try to modify the

car seat in any way.

• Do not lubricate buckles and fasteners.

• This car seat should be securely belted in

the vehicle even when not in use. In a crash
or sudden stop, an unsecured child restraint
could injure other occupants.

• DO NOT use this car seat if it has been in

a crash, it must be replaced. A crash can
cause unseen damage, and continued use
could result in serious injury or death.

• Avoid burns; car seat surfaces can become

hot inside a vehicle. Always check surfaces
of car seat before placing child in seat.

• Register your car seat with the

manufacturer.

WARNING! WARNING!

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Adjustable Headrest

Top Tether Strap

Tether Storage

Harness Adjustment
Strap

Headrest
Adjustment Button

Buckle Tongues

LATCH Lower
Anchor Belt

Cup Holders

Harness Retainer

Metal Splitter

Plate

Shoulder Harness
Straps

LATCH Adjuster

Harness Adjustment

Lever

Instruction Manual

Seat Pad

Vehicle Shoulder
Belt Guides

Energy Absorbing
Harness Pads

Shoulder Harness

Slots

Recline Foot

Buckle & Crotch
Belt

LATCH Storage
Bars

Headrest Pad

Armrests

Instruction Manual
Storage

Harness Strap
Covers (optional)

LATCH Push-On
Connector

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Car Seat Features Car Seat Features

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Back

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This car seat is designed for use by children who
are at least 1 year old, can sit upright alone and
weigh between 22 and 100 pounds (10 and 45 kg)
and whose height is between 29 and 57 inches
(74 and 145 cm).

This car seat can be used both as a 5 Pt. Harness
Car Seat (with harness system) and as a Booster
Car Seat (with the vehicle lap and shoulder belt,
without the harness system).

Your child’s height, weight and age determine
how your car seat should be used in the vehicle
and how your child should be restrained. See

information below:

TODDLER CAR SEAT USE:

BOOSTER CAR SEAT USE:

MUST use harness system.

MUST use vehicle lap and shoulder belt, car
seat harness system MUST be removed.

Child MUST meet ALL of the following
requirements:

Child MUST meet ALL of the following
requirements:

• Child must be at least

1 year old and weigh
between 22 and 65
pounds (10 and 30 kg)

and

• Child’s height is

between 29 and 49

inches
(74 and 124 cm)
and

• Child is able to sit

upright unassisted

and

• Child’s shoulders are

below top harness slots

• Child must be at least

3 years old and weigh
between 30 and 100
pounds (14 and 45 kg)

and

• Child’s height is

between 38 and 57
inches (97 and 145 cm)

and

• Top of child’s ears are

below top of headrest.

• Discontinue use of harness system

when child’s weight exceeds 65
pounds (30 kg) or shoulders are
above the top of shoulder belt
slots.

• To avoid injuries from whiplash, top

of child’s ears must be below top
edge of headrest on car seat.

Use Recommendations Use Recommendations

WARNING!

WARNING!

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• Snugly adjust harness provided

with this car seat around your child.

• Shoulder harness MUST be through

slots closest to and above the
child’s shoulders.

Toddler Seat Installation and UseToddler Seat Installation and Use

WARNING!

Child MUST be at least 1 year old, weigh
between 22 and 65 pounds (10 and 30 kg), and
able to sit upright unassisted.

• The LATCH belt or vehicle seat belt

MUST stay tightly adjusted around
car seat.

• Secure the top tether strap

provided with this car seat as

speciedinthevehicleandchild

restraint owner manual.

• Use only if the LATCH belt or

vehicle seat belt can be tightened
properly and securely.

• For vehicles with an air bag, but

without a back seat, refer to your
vehicle owners manual.

• For harness use, do not use the

lower anchors of the child restraint
anchorage system (LATCH system)
to attach this child restraint when
restraining a child weighing more
than 45 lb. (20 kg.) with the internal
harnesses of the child restraint.
Install with vehicle seat belt.

• Using this car seat with a LATCH

belt or vehicle seat belt that will not
stay tightly adjusted around the car
seat can cause serious injury or
death.

WARNING!

Securing Child with Harness

1. Place child in car
seat with lower back

and rump contacting

seat back

(Fig. 1).

2. Shoulder harness
straps MUST be
routed through the
proper shoulder

harness slots for the
child’s size

(Fig. 2).

- Shoulder harness
straps MUST be

through harness
slots closest to

and above child’s
shoulders.

To change shoulder

harness slots,
see “Harness

Adjustment”

section.

3. Position shoulder
harness straps over
the child’s shoulders
and thighs

(Fig. 3).

Fig. 3

Fig. 2

Fig. 1

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• For harness use, do not use the

lower anchors of the child restraint
anchorage system (LATCH system)
to attach this child restraint when
restraining a child weighing more
than 45 lb. (20 kg.) with the internal
harnesses of the child restraint. Install
with vehicle seat belt.

• To prevent injury from ejection, fasten

and tighten the harness system
correctly.

WARNING!

WARNING!

4. Buckle harness.

- Insert buckle
tongues into buckle
until you hear a “click”

(Fig. 4).

- Pull up on buckle

tongues to be sure
buckle is locked.

5. Snugly adjust harness.

- Pull on harness

adjustment strap to

tighten harness

(Fig. 5).

Note:

- Harness should
allow one nger to
snugly pass between
shoulder harness strap
and child’s shoulder.

- A snug strap should not allow any slack
and should lie in a relatively straight line without
sagging. It should not press on the child’s esh or
push the child’s body into an unnatural position.

6. Close and position
harness retainer.

-Snap the harness

retainer together

(Fig. 6).

-Position the harness

retainer at arm pit

level (Fig. 7).

1. Open harness
retainer

(Fig. 1).

-Press on release

buttons and pull
apart.

2. Open buckle.

-Press red button on buckle to unlock.

3. Remove child.

Harness

Adjustment

Strap

Harness
Retainer

Fig. 5

Fig. 7

Fig. 6

Pull

Fig. 4

Removing Your Child:

1

1

1

2

2

2

Toddler Seat Installation and UseToddler Seat Installation and Use

Fig. 1

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• Never put a booster seat in a

vehicle front seating location unless
recommended by vehicle owners
manual.

WARNING!

National Highway Trafc Safety Administration
(NHTSA) alerts vehicle owners that according
to accident statistics, children up to age 12 are
safer when properly restrained in the rear seating
positions rather than in front seating positions.

Refer to vehicle owners manual for booster seat

installation instructions for your vehicle.

- Use booster seat in a rear vehicle seat

location whenever possible.

- Never put a booster seat in a front seat

location unless recommended by vehicle

owners manual.

- For vehicles with air bags, refer to owners

manual for child restraint installation

information.

If a vehicle 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.

Selecting a Vehicle Seating LocationSelecting a Vehicle Seating Location

- Toddler Use

- (continued)

DO NOT use Booster Seat in seat locations with:

Vehicle seat belts

forward of seat

bight

Side facing seats

Motorized shoulder beltRear facing seats

Vehicle seat belts

mounted to front door

Toddler Seat Installation and UseToddler Seat Installation and Use

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Installation - LATCH Or Vehicle Seat Belt

This car seat can be secured to a vehicle using the new
LATCH System or a vehicle seat belt. Use either the
LATCH system or a vehicle seat belt to secure this car
seat but do not use both at the same time.

Check that Harness System is routed properly for
your child’s size before installing car seat.

1. LATCH Anchorage System:

LATCH stands for Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren.

Starting with model year 2003, vehicles sold in the
U.S. are equipped with LATCH Systems. See “LATCH
System” section for more information. Check vehicle

owners manual to

determine if your vehicle
has the LATCH System
that may be identied with
the symbol as shown in

(Fig. 1 or Fig. 2).

Some vehicle owners

manuals may identify the LATCH System as “ISOFIX.”
An ISOFIX System can be used in the same way as
the LATCH System.

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

When not in use, store

lower anchor belt and
connectors by securing

connectors on LATCH
Storage Bars on bottom of
seat (Fig. 3).

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 owners manual for seating locations

recommended for car seat use and location of top

tether anchor.

1. 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. Use
only if a secure installation can be achieved.

For vehicles without tether anchors, contact vehicle

dealer for hardware for your specic vehicle. If tether
hardware is not available through vehicle dealer,
contact KidsEmbraceTM for assistance.

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 tether is not in use,

store tether by snapping

tether hook into slots on

top of seat back (Fig. 2).

Assistance With Installation:

For assistance with installation or use, contact:

KidsEmbraceTM

A Division of Inspired Products Group Company, LLC
4830 Rusina Rd STE B
Colorado Springs, CO 80907-9929

Or visit us online at: http://www.KidsEmbrace.com

For assistance or to locate a child safety seat
inspection station in your area, contact one of the

following sources:

• Your vehicle dealer.

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

• Visit http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov and select
“Locate a Child Seat Fitting Station”.

• Visit http://www.seatcheck.org.

Fig. 2Fig. 1

Fig. 3

LATCH Belt

LATCH

Storage Bars

LATCH

Connectors

Installation - LATCH Or Vehicle Seat Belt

- (continued)

Toddler Seat Installation and UseToddler Seat Installation and Use

Fig. 2

Tether Storage