Maxi-Cosi Pria 70 Instructions Manual

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B. Safety Information ......................... Pages 11-12

B-1 Vehicle Seating Position B-2 Installation in Vehicle B-3 Child Restraint Use

A. Before You Begin .............................. Pages 3-10

A-1 Registration and Safety Notices A-2 Understanding Your Child Restraint

C. Basic Use ............................................. Pages 13-37

C-1 Choose Position for Your Child C-2 Preparing Child Restraint to Fit Your Child Preparing with TinyFit Infant Insert Preparing without TinyFit Infant Insert C-3 Securing Child in Child Restraint C-4 Removing Child From Child Restraint C-5 Reclining Child Restraint Accessories C-6 Accessories C-7 Removing Seat Pad for Cleaning C-8 Replacing Seat Pad and Harness System Threading Harness With TinyFit Infant Insert Threading Harness Without TinyFit Infant Insert

E-1 Preparing to Install Rear-Facing

E-2 Preparing to Install LATCH Rear-Facing E-3 Install Rear-Facing with LATCH

E-4 Install Rear-Facing with Vehicle Belts

E. Installing Rear-Facing ....................... Pages 47-56

F. Installing Forward-Facing ........... Pages 57-66

F-1 Preparing to Install Forward-Facing F-2 Adjusting Top Anchorage Strap (Tether)

F-3 Preparing to Install LATCH Forward-Facing F-4 Install Forward-Facing With LATCH

F-5 Install Forward-Facing with Vehicle Belts

D. General Vehicle Installation .....Pages 38-46

D-1 Understanding Your Vehicle D-2 Vehicle Seating Position D-3 Choosing LATCH or Vehicle Belts D-4 Knowing Your Vehicle Belts D-5 Using Locking Clip D-6 Installing on Aircraft

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Thank you for choosing this car seat, referred to throughout this manual as a child restraint. The DJG family is committed to creating a child restraint with the most comfort and convenience available today.

Remember, parents are a child’s first teachers and examples. If you always buckle your seat belt, your child will think it is the natural thing to do. Make it a firm rule that the vehicle does not go until everyone is buckled up. Make no exceptions.

No one can predict if use of a child restraint will prevent injury or death in a particular crash. However, combined with careful driving, proper use of a child restraint can lower a child’s risk of injury or death in most crashes.

Your child’s safety is worth the time it will take to read and follow these instructions. After reading, if you still have questions or have any problems with this child restraint, please contact our Consumer Relations Department at:

Dorel Juvenile Group, Inc.

Website: www.maxi-cosi.com

Fax: 1-800-207-8182

Mailing Address: Dorel Juvenile Group, Inc.

P.O. Box 2609 Columbus, IN 47202-2609

Telephone: 1-800-951-4113

7 A.M. to 6 P.M. EST M-TH 7 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. EST FRI

On the bottom of the base there is an expiration date for use of this child restraint. Do not use this child restraint after the expiration date.

A-1 Thank You...

A. Before You Begin

Para recibir las instrucciones en español, llame al 1-800-544-1108 o solicitarse por escrito al dirección por arriba.

Please complete the postage-paid registration card that came with your child restraint, and send it to us. 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:

Dorel Juvenile Group, Inc. PO Box 2609, Columbus, IN 47202-2609 Attn: Consumer Relations

or call 1-800-544-1108 or register online at www.djgusa.

com/registration/carseat/us.

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

If you don’t have the card or if your address changes, you will find the model number and manufactured date on the label located on side of plastic shell.

A-2 Registration and Safety Notices

Model

Number

Manufacture

Date

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A-3 Understanding Your Child Restraint

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Front View With TinyFit Infant Insert

Front View Without TinyFit Infant Insert

A. Before You Begin

A. Adjustable Headrest

B. Headrest Adjustment

Handle

C. TinyFit Infant Insert

D. Head Pillow

(on select models)

E. Harness Covers

(on select models)

F. Infant Body Pillow

(on select models)

G. Cup Holder

H. Harness Release

Lever (under flap)

I. Harness

Tightening Strap

J. Recline Base

K. Headrest Harness

Slots (for larger children)

L. Instruction Storage

Bag

(attached to outside of seat)

M. Small Chest Clip

(in storage bag - for use with the TinyFit Infant Insert only)

N. Locking Clip

(in storage bag)

L. N. M.

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I. Headrest Harness

Slots (for larger children)

J. Harness Straps

K. Large Chest Clip

L. TinyFit Infant Insert

Harness Slots (for smaller children)

M. Buckle Tongue

N. Buckle

O. Lower Harness Slots

P. Buckle Strap

Q. Buckle Strap Slots

Harness System Detail Without TinyFit Infant Insert

A. Before You Begin

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Harness System Detail With TinyFit Infant Insert

A. Upper Harness Slots

B. Harness Straps

C. Large Chest Clip

D. Buckle Tongue

E. Buckle

F. Lower Harness Slots

G. Buckle Strap

H. Small Chest Clip

(used on the TinyFit Infant Insert only - stored in the instruction storage bag)

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Back View

A. LATCH Connector

B. LATCH Adjuster

C. LATCH Belt

D. Top Anchorage

Strap (Tether)

H. Splitter Plate

I. Seat Recline Handle

J. Top Anchorage

Strap (Tether) Storage

K. Headrest Adjustment

Lever

L. Forward-Facing

Belt Path

M. Rear-Facing Belt

Path

N. Level to Ground Line

(on side of plastic shell)

O. Recline Base

Side View

A. Before You Begin

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B-3 Child Restraint Use

Never take your child out of the child restraint while the vehicle is moving. Never leave child unattended.

Placing your child in a hot child restraint may result in burns.

Do not use a child restraint with damaged or missing parts.

Do not use cut, frayed or damaged harnesses.

Do not lubricate buckles and fasteners.

Do not substitute parts or try to modify the child restraint in any way.

Do not use any child restraint accessory except those approved by Dorel Juvenile Group.

Never allow any child to play with this child restraint; it is not a toy.

Do not remove or cover up any of the warning labels or other labels on the child restraint.

Read all instructions for additional warnings.

B-1 Vehicle Seating Position

Never place a child rear-facing in a seating position with an active frontal airbag.

Check the vehicle owner’s manual for more

information about air bag/child restraint use.

For vehicles without a back seat, refer to your

vehicle owner’s manual.

B. Safety Information

Failure to follow these warnings can result in the serious injury or death of your child. To help you recognize instructions which are most critical to your child’s safety, we use this symbol:

B-2 Installation in Vehicle

Check the vehicle belt or LATCH belt before each use. Use only if the belt is tightened properly and securely.

This child restraint should be securely belted in the vehicle even when not in use. In a crash or sudden stop, an unsecured child restraint could injure occupants.

Do not use a child restraint that has been in a crash. You must get a new child restraint.

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C-1 Choose Position for Your Child

Your child’s height, weight and age determine how your child restraint should be placed in the vehicle.

18-40 lbs (8-18 kg) and 40 in. (101.6 cm) or less

Rear-Facing using 5-point harness Without TinyFit Infant Insert

Child and child restraint are placed in the back seat, facing the back of the vehicle.

40-70 lbs (18.1-32 kg) and 43-52 in. (110.1-132.1 cm) and Over 1 Year Old

Forward-Facing using 5-point harness

Child and child restraint are placed in the back seat, facing the front of the vehicle.

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22-40 lbs (10.1-18 kg) and 34-43 in. (85.1-110 cm) and Over 1 Year Old

Forward-Facing using 5-point harness

Child and child restraint are placed in the back seat, facing the front of the vehicle.

C. Basic Use

Harness Covers (on select models)

Harness covers help provide comfort to the neck. For smaller infants, you may need to fit the upper end of the

harness covers into the harness slots. To remove, unthread the harness straps from splitter plate and

remove the harness covers. Rethread harness straps back through the correct harness slots and attach the harness to the splitter plate. See section C-3.

C-2 Accessories

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Body Pillow (on select models)

The body pillow adds extra comfort to your child. As your child grows, remove the pillow from behind the harness straps.

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4-22 lbs (1.8-10 kg) and Top of Child’s Head Below Top of TinyFit Infant Insert

Rear-Facing using 5-point harness and the TinyFit Infant Insert

Child and child restraint are placed in the back seat, facing the back of the vehicle.

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C. Basic Use

Check Harness Height

With child in the seat, check the location of the harness slots.

Follow the guidelines on the next page to determine the correct harness height.

Place Child in Child Restraint

Place the child’s bottom and back flat against the child restraint. This will increase comfort and allow the harness straps to be properly tightened.

Preparing With TinyFit Infant Insert

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C-3 Preparing to Fit Your Child

Release Chest Clip

Press on chest clip release button and pull apart.

Loosen Harness

Push down on the harness release lever (under flap on the front of child restraint) while pulling out on the harness straps just above the buckle.

Make these adjustments with your child in the child restraint before you install in the vehicle.

Unbuckle Harness

Press red button. Pull buckle tongues out. Place harness straps out of the way.

Using the Child Restraint Rear-Facing

You MUST use the TinyFit infant insert if your child is 18 lbs or less. If your child weighs more than 18 lbs and less than 40 lbs. or if you are using this child restraint as a forward-facing seat, you MUST remove the TinyFit infant insert.

Head Pillow (on select models)

When using the head pillow, make sure it does not cover the infant’s face in any way.

To adjust the head pillow, slide

the top together or apart for a proper fit. To remove, unthread the harness straps from splitter plate

and remove the head support. Rethread harness straps back through the correct harness slots and attach the harness to the splitter plate. See section C-2.

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Small Chest Clip

With some smaller new borns, you may need to use the smaller chest clip.

To use the smaller chest clip,

unthread the harness straps from splitter plate and remove the large chest clip. Thread new smaller chest clip on. Rethread harness straps back through the correct harness slots and attach the harness to the splitter plate. See section C-2.

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Thread Harness Straps into TinyFit Infant Insert Slots in Shell

Lean the TinyFit infant insert forward and push the harness straps into the TinyFit infant insert slots in lower back of shell. Do not twist harness straps.

Rethread Harness into New Upper TinyFit Infant Insert Harness Slots

Make sure the harness height is the same for both harness straps. Make sure harness straps are not twisted.

C. Basic Use

Remove Harness from Splitter Plate

With harness system loose, from the back of the seat, remove harness from splitter plate.

Pull Harness Straps Out of TinyFit Infant Insert Slots in Shell

Lean the TinyFit infant insert forward and pull the harness straps out of the shell.

Pull Harness Straps Out of Upper Harness Slots in TinyFit Infant Insert

Lean the TinyFit infant insert back into the seat and remove harness straps.

NOTE: This is a good time

to remove any of the accessories or switch to the smaller chest clip.

Raise the Headrest

Squeeze the headrest adjustment lever and pull up on the headrest.

Rear-Facing Position

Harness slot must be even

with or just below the

shoulders.

If the lowest harness slot is

above the child’s shoulders,

do not use this child restraint.

Do not use this TinyFit infant insert if the top of your child’s head is above the top of the TinyFit infant insert.

Make sure the harness height is correct for your child’s size.

Failure to follow these steps can result in serious injury or death.

To Adjust the Harness Straps on TinyFit Infant Insert

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To Remove the TinyFit Infant Insert

If your child weighs more than 22 lbs. or the child’s head is at or above the TinyFit infant insert or if you are using this seat forward-facing, you MUST remove the TinyFit infant insert.

Remove Harness from Splitter Plate

With harness system loose, from the back of the seat, remove harness from splitter plate.

Pull Harness Straps Out of TinyFit Infant Insert Slots in Shell

Lean the TinyFit infant insert forward and pull the harness straps out of the shell.

Pull Harness Straps Out of TinyFit Infant Insert Upper Slots

Lean the TinyFit infant insert back into the seat and remove harness straps.

Raise the Headrest

Squeeze the headrest adjustment lever and pull up on the headrest.

C. Basic Use

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Attach Harness Straps to Splitter Plate

Make sure the harness ends are completely on the splitter plate and the harness straps are not twisted.

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Harness Adjustment is Completed

12.

Push TinyFit Infant Insert into Back of Child Restraint

Lower the Headrest

Squeeze the headrest adjustment lever and push down on the headrest firmly to help hold the insert into place. Make sure the headrest is in a locked position.

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Harness system must be reattached correctly. Failure to follow these steps can result in

serious injury or death.

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Forward-Facing Position

Harness slot must be even with or just above the

shoulders.

If the highest harness slot adjustment is below the child’s shoulders, do not use this child restraint.

Check Harness Height

With child in the seat, check the location of the harness guide.

Follow the guidelines below to determine the correct harness/headrest height.

Rear-Facing Position

Harness slot must be even with or just below the

shoulders.

If the lowest harness slot adjustment is above the child’s shoulders, switch to the TinyFit infant insert, as long as the child is under 22 lbs. AND the top of the child’s head is blow the top of the TinyFit Infant Insert.

C. Basic Use

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Push Harness Straps into Lower Harness Slots in TinyFit Infant Insert

Insert the harness strap, buckle tongue and chest clip into the lower harness slot and pull out from the back of the TinyFit infant insert. Remove TinyFit infant insert.

Thread Harness Straps into Upper Headrest Harness Slots

Thread one harness strap into each headrest harness slots.

Attach Harness Straps to Splitter Plate

Fit loops on harness ends completely on the splitter plate. Make sure harness straps are not twisted

Preparing Without the TinyFit Infant Insert

Harness system must be reattached correctly. Failure to follow these steps can result in

serious injury or death.

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C. Basic Use

Locate buckle’s metal retainer under the shell.

Rotate metal retainer, then insert retainer up through the shell and pad.

From the top, pull buckle free from shell and pad.

Reposition buckle location. Insert the buckle’s metal retainer through the desired slot. Make sure buckle is facing forward.

To Change Buckle Position

Fully recline the child restraint. Reach under the seat between base and shell.

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To Adjust Harness/ Headrest Height

Loosen harness straps. Squeeze the headrest adjustment lever and move headrest up or down to the proper height and lock into place

Check Buckle Position

Determine which of the available buckle positions will be comfortable and provide a snug fit for your child.

You MUST use the 1st or 2nd buckle strap slots when rear-facing. When using the TinyFit infant insert, you

MUST use the 3rd slot. Any slot can be

used for forward-facing.

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Do not use this child restraint rearfacing if the top of your child’s head is above the top of the child restraint’s headrest.

Do not use this child restraint forward-facing if the midpoint of your child’s head is above the top of the child restraint’s headrest.

Make sure the harness height is correct for your child’s size.

Failure to follow these steps can result in serious injury or death.

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C. Basic Use

Tighten Harness

Pull on harness tightening strap to tighten harness snugly.

NOTE: 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.

C-4 Securing Child in Child Restraint

Position Harness Straps Over the Child’s Shoulders.

Buckle Harness

Push each buckle tongue into buckle until you hear a “click”. Remember to always pull up on harness straps to make sure buckle is locked.

Close Chest Clip

Insert right half of chest clip into left half and snap together.

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Reach under seat between base and shell. Pull buckle’s metal retainer

completely through pad and shell.

Pull up on buckle to make sure it is secured. The

buckle must not pull out.

Failure to place buckle’s metal retainer completely through pad and shell can result in serious injury or death.

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C. Basic Use

C-5 Removing Child From Child Restraint

Loosen Harness

Press on harness release lever while pulling on harness straps above the buckle to loosen.

Release Chest Clip

Press on release button and pull apart.

Unbuckle

Press red button on buckle to release the buckle tongues. Move harness away and remove child.

Check Harness Tightness

Try to pinch the harness at the shoulders. If you can pinch the harness strap, tighten more. If your fingers slip off, the harness is tight enough.

Position Chest Clip

The chest clip must be placed at mid-chest (even with armpits) and away from the child’s neck.

Failure to fasten and tighten the harness system correctly and snugly can result in serious injury or death.

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C. Basic Use

Remove Harness Straps from Splitter Plate

Fully loosen harness straps. Locate splitter plate on the back of the child restraint and unfasten the harness straps.

Remove Harness Straps

Pull harness through the slots from the front.

Do not remove harness from the shell.

C-7 Removing Seat Pad for Cleaning

Remove Buckle

Fully recline the child restaint. Reach under the seat between base and shell. Locate the buckle’s metal retainer.

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C-6 Reclining Child Restraint

This child restraint has 3 recline positions:

Rear-facing - Use angle position

2 or 3. The level

to ground line on the side of shell

MUST be level with the

ground.

Forward-Facing -

22-40 lbs (10.1-18 kg) 34-43 inches (85.1-110 cm)

MUST use angle position 2.

40-70 lbs (18.1-32 kg) 43-52 inches (110.1-132.1 cm)

MUST use agnle position 1.

To Recline

Pull out on handle to correct angle position.

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C. Basic Use

Insert Metal Retainer

Rotate the metal retainer and then insert the retainer up through the shell and pad.

Pull Buckle Out of Seat

From the front, pull buckle free from shell and pad.

Lower Headrest to Lowest Position

Remove Seat Pad

Pull the pad off the outside edges of the shell.

Pull Seat Pad Out from Behind Headrest

Pull rest of pad off of shell.

The headrest pad is not removeable.

Do not use child restraint without the seat pad.

Cleaning Seat Pad

Hand wash pad with warm sudsy water, rinse clean and air dry. Spot clean the harness straps and headrest. Do not use bleach or use other harsh cleaners. Do not dry clean.

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C. Basic Use

C-8 Replacing Seat Pad and Harness System

Do not use child restraint without the seat pad.

Slip Seat Pad Over and Behind Headrest

Lay pad in child restraint and slip pad over the headrest.

Pull Harness Straps Through Pad

Pull both harness straps, chest clips and buckle toungues up throught the lower harness slots.

Pull Harness Adjustment Strap Through Pad

Pull Pad Over the Outside Edges of the Shell

Choose Correct Buckle Strap Slot

Choose one of the three available buckle positions that will be comfortable and provide a snug fit for your child.

You MUST use the 1st or 2nd buckle strap slots when rear-facing. You

MUST use the 3rd slot

when using the infant insert. Any slot can be used for forward-facing.

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Insert Buckle’s Metal Retainer Through Desired Slot

Make sure buckle is facing forward.

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C. Basic Use

Threading Harness With TinyFit Infant Insert

Remove Harness from Splitter Plate

With harness system loose, from the back of the seat, remove harness from splitter plate.

Thread Harness Straps Into TinyFit Infant Insert Slots in Shell

Lean the TinyFit infant insert forward and insert the harness straps into the shell.

Thread Harness Straps Into TinyFit Infant Insert Upper Slots

See section “Preparing With TinyFit Infant Insert” for correct harness slot location.

Push Harness Straps into Lower Harness Slots in TinyFit Infant Insert

From the back of the TinyFit infant Insert, thread harness strap, buckle tongue and chest clip into the lower harness slot and pull out from the front of the TinyFit infant insert.

With child restraint fully reclined, reach under seat between base and shell. Pull buckle’s metal retainer completely through pad and shell.

Pull up on buckle to make sure it is secured. The

buckle must not pull out.

Failure to place buckle’s metal retainer completely through pad and shell can result in serious injury or death.

Lower the Headrest

Squeeze the headrest adjustment lever and push down on the headrest firmly to help hold the insert into place. Make sure the headrest is in a locked position.

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Harness system must be reattached correctly. Failure to follow these steps can result in

serious injury or death.

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Threading Harness Without TinyFit Infant Insert

Thread Harness Straps into Headrest Harness Slots

Thread one harness strap into each headrest harness slots.

Attach Harness Straps to Splitter Plate

Fit loops on harness ends completely on the splitter plate. Make sure harness straps are not twisted

Harness system must be reattached correctly. Failure to follow these steps can result in

serious injury or death.

Your vehicle’s features may be considerably different than those pictured here. Consult your vehicle owner’s manual to help identify your vehicle’s specific features and locations.

D-1 Understanding Your Vehicle

Anchor Brackets

For Top Anchorage Strap (Tether) (Forward-Facing Only)

LATCH Anchors

Located in the seat bight.

Air Bags

Consult your vehicle owner’s manual for all air bag locations.

Seat Bight

Vehicle Seat Belts

Consult your vehicle owner’s manual for vehicle belt use.

Safety Tip:

To help protect your vehicle seat’s upholstery from damage, use a single layered towel underneath and behind child restraint.

To avoid your child being seriously burned, take the following precautions:

1. Park in the shade or where sun does not directly hit the child restraint.

2. Cover the child restraint with a sheet or blanket when not in use.

3. Check for hot child restraint and buckles before placing child in child restraint.

D. General Vehicle Installation

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D. General Vehicle Installation

Vehicle Belts

If LATCH is not an option, you must use the vehicle seat belt system to install the child restraint. There are some vehicle belts that will not work with a

child restraint or will require special attention.

See next page and check your vehicle’s owner’s manual for specific instructions.

The LATCH System

LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) is a universal system for installing child restraints without using vehicle seat belts.

The LATCH system can ONLY

be used in vehicles that have the LATCH anchor bars installed and designated LATCH seating positions. Most vehicles manufactured after September 2002 are equipped with LATCH.

Check your vehicle owner’s manual to see which seating positions may be equipped with the LATCH system.

D-3 Choosing LATCH or Vehicle Belts

LATCH Anchor Bars

D-2 Vehicle Seating Position

Some seating positions in your vehicle may not be safe for this child restraint. Some vehicles do not have a seating position that can be used safely with this child restraint. If you are not sure where to place the child restraint in your vehicle, consult your vehicle owner’s manual or contact Dorel Juvenile Group Consumer Relations Dept.

Safety Tip:

Children are safer when properly restrained in rear seating positions than in the front seating positions.

According to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration information, children in rear seating positions are statistically safer, whether you have air bags, advanced air bags, or no air bags at all.

Never place a child rear-facing in a seating position with an active frontal airbag. This can result in serious injury or death.

Use the child restraint only on vehicle seats that face forward. Do not use on seats that face the sides or rear of the vehicle.

Do not use both the LATCH belt and vehicle belt at the same time.

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D. General Vehicle Installation

• Switchable retractor

These vehicle belts switch from ELR to ALR (Automatic Locking Retractor). You must have the vehicle belts in the locking mode to use them. Follow the instructions in the installation sections.

• ALR (Automatic Locking Retractor)

These vehicle belts lock after pulling the webbing out and letting the vehicle belt go back into the retractor an inch or two. Follow the instructions in the installation sections.

Vehicle Latch Plates

• Check the Latch Plates

Grasp the tongue portion of

the latch plate (the part that

goes inside the buckle) and

pull straight out, in line with

the vehicle lap belt. If the

latch plate does not slide

up and down the vehicle

belt, you have a locking

latch plate. You should

not need to use a locking

clip. Consult your vehicle

owner’s manual.

If the latch plate slides up and down on the vehicle belt, and you have an ELR retractor, you MUST use a locking clip to install the child restraint. You may not need to use the locking clip with a switchable or ALR retractor. Consult your vehicle owner’s manual.

Locking Latch Plate

Sliding Latch Plate

ELR lap-only vehicle belts MUST NOT be used with this child restraint.

Not all vehicle belts will work with this child restraint. This child restraint must be tightly locked in place at all times, during travel. You must determine if your vehicles belts are compatible with this child restraint.

Vehicle Belts

• Automatic/Passive vehicle seat belts

You MUST have a vehicle lap belt to install any child restraint. An automatic (passive) shoulder vehicle belt may or may not have a separate vehicle lap belt. Consult your vehicle owner’s manual.

• Vehicle belts in center of the door or side panel

You must move the child restraint to another seating location. Consult your vehicle owner’s manual.

• Vehicle belts that are in front of

the seat bight

You may need to move the child restraint to another seating location. Consult your vehicle owner’s manual.

• Do Not Use with inflatable seat belts

You may need to move the child restraint to another seating location or use LATCH belts only.

• ELR (Emergency Locking Retractor) vehicle belts

These lap and shoulder vehicle belts only lock in a sudden stop or crash, and do not properly secure a child restraint alone. Consult your vehicle owner’s manual.

To learn if you have this type of vehicle belt, gently pull the vehicle belt all the way out of the retractor (spool), let it return

D-4 Knowing Your Vehicle Belts

Review your vehicle’s owner manual for vehicle seat belt use with child restraints. This is your best source for information concerning your vehicle.

several inches, then pull on it again. If it moves freely, it is an ELR vehicle belt. If it is locked and will not allow any more vehicle belt to come out, it is a switchable retractor.

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D. General Vehicle Installation

Pull Vehicle Belt Across Child Restraint

Without the TinyFit infant insert

(A), thread vehicle belt

UNDER seat pad in front of buckle strap and out opposite side. Buckle vehicle belt.

With the TinyFit infant insert

(B), make sure harness

system is loose and headrest is up. Thread vehicle belt UNDER seat pad and TinyFit infant insert on top of buckle strap and out the opposite side.

Do not place vehicle belt over child’s legs.

Tighten Vehicle Belt

Push down firmly on the child restraint and while pulling on the vehicle shoulder belt to tighten.

Locate Locking Clip Location

Grasp both vehicle belts together just behind the latch plate and unbuckle.

NOTE: If the latch plate

ends up just at the belt path opening, grasp the vehicle belts on the opposite side of the child restraint, as close to the latch plate as possible.

A locking clip will not fix all types of vehicle seat belt problems. Review section D-4 and your vehicle’s owner

manual for vehicle seat belt use with child restraints. The

locking clip is located on the back of the child restraint.

The following directions describe installing the child restraint rear-facing. Same steps apply for forward-facing, except install the restraint forward-facing and thread the vehicle belt in the forward-facing belt path.

D-5 Using the Locking Clip

Place Child Restraint in Vehicle Rear-Facing

With child restraint in the reclined position, make sure level line on the side of the child restraint are level with ground. Adjust child restraint if needed.

NOTE: Hook top anchorage

hook (tether) on the base and tighten. See section E-1.

Thread Vehicle Belt

Thread the vehicle lap/ shoulder belt combination through the rear-facing belt slot.

Do not use both the LATCH belt and vehicle belt at the same time.

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This restraint is certified for aircraft use.

Use only on forward-facing aircraft seats. Follow instructions for vehicle installation.

Contact the airline for their specific policies.

D-6 Installing on Aircraft

Position Locking Clip

Position locking clip about 1 in. (2.5 cm) from vehicle belt’s latch plate.

Rebuckle Vehicle Belt

Check Vehicle Belt Tightness

Grasp the child restraint at the vehicle belt path

with one hand. Push and pull the child restraint from side to side, forward and back. The child restraint should not move more than 1 inch.

NOTE: If it moves more than an inch, redo the steps 5 through 9

again or try another seating location. Remove the locking clip when the vehicle seat belt is not

being used with a child restraint.

Attach Locking Clip

Thread both portions of the vehicle belt onto the locking clip, as close to the latch plate as possible.

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Pull Connector Across to Opposite Site

Without the TinyFit infant insert (A), thread vehicle belt

UNDER seat pad infront of buckle strap and out opposite side. Buckle vehicle belt.

With the TinyFit infant insert (B), make sure

harness system is loose and headrest is up. Thread vehicle belt UNDER seat pad and TinyFit infant insert on top of buckle strap and out the opposite side.

Do not place vehicle belt over child’s legs.

E. Installing Rear-Facing

LATCH Belt

Lap Belt

Lap/Shoulder Belt

Rear-Facing With TinyFit Infant Insert:

4-22 lbs (1.8-10 kg) and Top of Child’s Head is Below the Top of TinyFit Infant Insert. Rear-Facing using 5-point harness.

Rear-Facing Without TinyFit Infant Insert:

18-40 lbs (8-18 kg) and 40 inches (101.6 cm) or less in height and Top of Head is Below Top of the Headrest. Rear-Facing using 5-point harness.

E-1 Preparing to Install Rear-Facing

Never place a child rear-facing in a seating position with an active frontal airbag. This can result in serious injury or death.

This child restraint must always face the rear of the vehicle and reclined when the child is less than one year old.

E-2 Preparing to Install LATCH

Rear-Facing

Routing LATCH Belt

Insert the connector without adjuster through the rear-facing belt path.

Adjuster

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E. Installing Rear-Facing

Tip: You may need to pull the pad off the front corners of plastic shell to help thread the LATCH belt across the shell.

Make sure the LATCH Belt is Not Twisted

Replace the pad on the corners of shell if needed.

If you are using the TinyFit infant insert, be sure push the insert back into the seat back and the headrest is pushed down on top of insert and locked into place.

Store Top Anchorage Hook (Tether)

Attach the top anchorage hook (tether) to the bottom of base as shown. Tighten tether to remove the slack.

E-3 Install Rear-Facing with LATCH

Place Child Restraint in the Back Seat RearFacing

Move the front seats forward to give you room to install the child restraint. With the child restraint in a reclined position, center the child restraint in the chosen seating position.

Do not use the LATCH system along with the vehicle lap or lap/shoulder belt.

Check LATCH belt before each use. Use only if the belt can be tightened properly and securely.

Attach the top anchorage hook (tether) to recline stand when used rear-facing.

Failure to follow these warnings can result in serious injury or death.

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E. Installing Rear-Facing

continued on next page.

Note: Review your vehicle’s owner manual for LATCH belt use.

Check for Proper Recline

Make sure level lines on side of plastic shell are level with ground. Adjust child restraint if needed.

You may need to place a rolled towel(s) or foam pool noodle(s) (A) under the front of the child restraint to allow the level line on the side of the plastic shell to be level with the ground. Check often to be sure padding is still in place and the LATCH belt is tight.

It may be easier to tighten the LATCH belt through the belt path opening as shown.

If your using the TinyFit infant insert, loosen the harness system so you can move the insert out of the way.

Connect LATCH to Vehicle LATCH Anchor

NOTE: The LATCH’s red release button MUST face away from child restraint and the arrows on connectors MUST face up.

Fasten one LATCH belt connector to the anchor in the vehicle seat located in the vehicle seat bight. Repeat for other side of child restraint.

Check LATCH Belt Tightness

Grasp the child restraint at the belt path with one

hand. Push and pull the child restraint from side to side, forward and back. The child restraint should not move more than 1 inch.

NOTE: If it moves more than 1 inch, try reinstalling the child restraint or try another seating location.

Secure your child in the child restraint and check for proper recline.

To Remove LATCH Belt From Vehicle Anchor

Remove child from child restraint. Press down firmly on child restraint and press the red release button on each connector.

Tighten LATCH Belt

Push down firmly on the child restraint and pull up on the free end of LATCH belt to tighten.

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E. Installing Rear-Facing

E-4 Install Rear-Facing with Vehicle Belts

Secure LATCH Belts and Top Anchorage Hook (Tether)

You MUST fasten the LATCH belt to side of shell as shown when using the vehicle seat belts.

Attach the top anchorage hook (tether) to the bottom of base as shown. Tighten tether to remove the slack.

Place Child Restraint in the Back Seat RearFacing

Move the front seats forward to give you room to install the child restraint. With the child restraint in a reclined position, center the child restraint in the chosen seating position.

Do not use the LATCH system along with the vehicle lap or lap/shoulder belt. Secure LATCH belts when using the vehicle belts.

Check the vehicle belt before each use. Use only if the belt is tightened properly and securely.

Attach the top anchorage hook (tether) to recline stand when used rear-facing.

Failure to follow these warnings can result in serious injury or death.

continued on next page.

Thread Vehicle Belt

Thread the vehicle lap or lap/ shoulder belt combination through the rear-facing belt path.

With an ALR vehicle belt, pull the vehicle belt all the way out before threading the child restraint.

Check for Proper Recline

Make sure level lines on side of plastic shell are level with ground. Adjust child restraint if needed.

Pull Latch Plate Across to Opposite Side

Without the TinyFity infant insert (A), thread vehicle belt UNDER seat pad infront of buckle strap and out opposite side. Buckle vehicle belt.

Do not place vehicle belt over child’s legs.

See next page for TinyFit infant insert threading.

Note: Review the section D-4 to determine what kind of

vehicle belts you have. Review your vehicle’s owner manual for vehicle seat belt use.

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E. Installing Rear-Facing

Check Vehicle belt Tightness

Grasp the child restraint at the belt path with one hand. Push and pull the child restraint from side to side, forward and back. The child restraint should not move more than 1 inch.

NOTE: If it moves more than 1 inch, try reinstalling the child restraint or try another seating location.

Secure your child in the child restraint.

With the TinyFit infant insert (B), make sure harness system is loose and headrest is up. Thread vehicle belt UNDER seat pad and TinyFit infant insert on top of buckle strap and out the opposite side.

Do not place vehicle belt over child’s legs.

Tighten Vehicle Belt

Push down firmly on the child restraint and pull on the vehicle shoulder belt to tighten.

It may be easier to tighten the vehicle belt through the belt path opening as shown.

With a switchable retractor, pull the vehicle shoulder belt all the way out to switch the retractor into the ALR mode before tightening. Feed the slack back into the retractor while tightening.

Secure your child in the child restraint and check for proper recline.

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F. Installing Forward-Facing

F-1 Preparing to Install Forward-Facing

Lap Belt

LATCH Belt

Lap/Shoulder Belt

22-40 lbs (10.1-18 kg) and 34-43 in. (85.1-110 cm) and Over 1 Year Old. Forward-Facing using 5-point harness

Safety Tip:

Experts agree that children should remain rear-facing as long as possible. In this child restraint, your child can remain rear-facing up to 40 pounds and up to 40 inches.

Angle

Position

40-70 lbs (18.1-32 kg) and 43-52 in. (110.1-132.1 cm) and Over 1 Year Old. Forward-Facing using 5-point harness

Lap Belt

LATCH Belt

Lap/Shoulder Belt

Angle

Position

Never place a child less than one-year old or weighing less than 22 lbs. forward-facing.

Do Not Use the TinyFit Infant Insert when using the child restraint forward-facing.

Failure to follow these warnings can result in serious injury or death.

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F. Installing Forward-Facing

The top anchorage strap (tether) is used for the forward-facing position only.

Note: We strongly recommend that you use the top anchorage strap (tether) in the forward-facing position. If your vehicle does not have an anchor bracket, please see your dealer or a qualified mechanic and have one installed. The top anchorage strap (tether) can greatly improve the performance of this child restraint.

Storage of Top Anchorage Strap (Tether):

When the top anchorage strap (tether) is not in use, attach the top anchorage hook (tether) to the base as shown. Tighten tether to remove the slack.

F-2 Adjusting Top Anchorage Strap (Tether)

Lift up to loosen

To loosen: Lift up on top anchorage lock and push lock toward top anchorage hook (tether).

To tighten: After the child restraint is locked into place with LATCH or vehicle belt, put knee in child restraint and push down. Pull on free end of top anchorage strap (tether).

Pull loose end to tighten

To Adjust Top Anchorage Strap (Tether):

F-3 Preparing to Install

LATCH Forward-Facing

Routing LATCH Belt

Insert the connector with

the adjuster closest to

it, through the

forward-facing belt path.

Thread LATCH Across

Pull the LATCH connector

across the back and

out the other side as

shown. Do not twist the

LATCH belt.

Note: Pull the LATCH belt out of the rear-facing belt path

if you have used this child restraint rear-facing.

Adjuster

F-4 Install Forward-Facing

With LATCH

Note: Review your vehicle’s owner manual for LATCH belt use.

Do not use the LATCH system along with the vehicle belt.

Check LATCH belt before each use. Use only if the belt can be tightened properly and securely.

Failure to follow these warnings can result in serious injury or death.

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F. Installing Forward-Facing

Place Child Restraint in the Back Seat Forward-Facing

Place the child restraint flat on vehicle seat bench and slide the child restraint back until it pushes against the vehicle seat back.

continued on next page.

Installation Tip:

Loosely attach the tether hook before attaching the LATCH belt. Consult vehicle’s owner manual for specific location.

Tighten LATCH Belt

Place knee in the child restraint. Push down firmly while pulling up on the loop to tighten belt.

It may be easier to tighten the belt through the belt path opening as shown.

Connect LATCH to Vehicle LATCH Anchor

NOTE: The LATCH’s red release button MUST face away from child restraint and the arrows on connectors MUST face up.

Tighten Top Anchorage Strap (Tether)

Push firmly on the back of the child restraint and tighten top anchorage strap (tether).

Fasten one LATCH belt connector to the anchor in the vehicle seat located in the vehicle seat bight. Repeat for other side of child restraint.

22-40 lbs (10.1-18 kg)

40-70 lbs (18.1-32 kg)

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F. Installing Forward-Facing

To Remove LATCH Belt From Vehicle Anchor

Remove child from child restraint. Press down firmly on child restraint and press the red release button on each connector.

F-5 Install Forward-Facing

With Vehicle Belts

Secure LATCH Belts

You MUST fasten the

LATCH belt connectors to

the side of plastic shell

as shown when using the

vehicle seat belts.

Do not use the LATCH system along with the vehicle belt. Secure LATCH belts when using the vehicle belts.

Check the vehicle belt before each use. Use only if the belt is tightened properly and securely.

Failure to follow these warnings can result in serious injury or death.

Note: Review the section D-4 to determine what kind of

vehicle belts you have. Review your vehicle’s owner manual for vehicle seat belt use.

continued on next page.

Check LATCH Belt Tightness

Grasp the child restraint at the belt path with one

hand. Push and pull the child restraint from side to side, forward and back. The child restraint should not move more than 1 inch.

NOTE: If it moves more than 1 inch, try reinstalling the child restraint or try another seating location.

Secure your child in the child restraint.

Place Child Restraint in the Back Seat Forward-Facing

Place the child restraint flat on vehicle seat bench and slide the child restraint back until it pushes against the vehicle seat back.

22-40 lbs (10.1-18 kg)

40-70 lbs (18.1-32 kg)

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F. Installing Forward-Facing

Installation Tip:

Loosely attach the top anchorage hook (tether) before threading the vehicle belt. Consult vehicle’s owner manual for specific location.

NOTE:

If you cannot use the top anchorage strap (tether), attach the hook to the base as shown.

Tighten tether to

remove the slack.

Thread Vehicle Belt

Thread the vehicle lap or lap/ shoulder belt combination through the forward-facing belt slot and out the other side. Buckle vehicle belt.

Tighten Vehicle Belt

Push down firmly on the child restraint and pull on the vehicle shoulder belt or lap belt adjuster to tighten.

With a switchable retractor, pull the vehicle shoulder belt all the way out to switch the retractor into the ALR mode before tightening. Feed the slack back into the retractor while tightening.

Tighten Top Anchorage Strap (Tether)

Push firmly on the back of the seat and tighten top anchorage strap (tether).

Check Vehicle Belt Tightness

Grasp the child restraint at the belt path with one hand. Push and pull the child restraint from side to side, forward and back. The child restraint should not move more than 1 inch.

NOTE: If it moves more than 1 inch, try reinstalling the child restraint or try another seating location.

Secure your child in the child restraint.

It maybe easier to tighten the vehicle belt through the belt path opening as shown.

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1. If the child restraint buckle or harness release lever

sticks or you cannot get the straps tight enough around child: DO NOT LUBRICATE. Check around lever and retractor for

dropped food, sticky spilled drinks, dirt, leaves, etc.

Clean with

warm water and/or remove object with tweezers.

If you cannot get the harness to adjust and remain tight with the buckle securely locked, do not use the child restraint.

2. If your harness twists: Straighten the harness each time you

put your child in the child restraint to help prevent twisting. Lock the buckle and tighten harness and it will be ready for next use.

3. If your infant sits too upright in the rear-facing position:

If your vehicle seat slopes so much that your infant is sitting

upright, you may place a rolled towel(s) or foam pool noodle(s) under the front of the child restraint so that the level line on the side of the plastic shell is level (horizontal). Check often to be sure padding is still in place and the vehicle belt is tight.

4. Locate a Child Safety Seat Inspection Station for hands

on training on how to use your child restraint: Visit your

local Child Passenger Inspection Station or go to http://www. nhtsa.dot.gov/cps/cpsfitting/index.cfm to find your closest station.

Trouble Shooting

Using padding that tilts the child restraint farther back than the level-to-ground line can result in serious injury or death.

Complete the form below. Your model number with color code and manufacturer date code MUST be included on the form to ensure proper replacement parts. Your model number with color code and the date code can be found on a sticker on the side of child restraint. Payment in U.S. dollars must accompany your order. Choose parts needed from the list on the next page.

Return the form with payment to:

Dorel Juvenile Group, Inc. Consumer Relations Department P.O. Box 2609 Columbus, IN 47202-2609

Fax orders to: 1-800-207-8182

Please make money orders payable to Dorel Juvenile Group, Inc. Fill in the area below to charge to Visa or Mastercard. We do not accept personal checks or Discover Card. All outside of U.S. and Canada MUST use credit card.

Ship To (Please Print): _________________________________

Name: _____________________________________________

Address: ___________________________________________

City: ______________________________________________

State/Province: __________________________ Zip _________

Telephone: _________________________________________

Email Address: ______________________________________

We MUST have this information

to process your order: Model Number (8 to 9 characters): ____________________ Manufacture Date (mm/dd/yyyy): _____________________

Replacement Parts Order Form

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Replacement Parts List

NOTE: If requested color is not available, similar color will be

substituted. Prices are subject to change.

Part Cost Quantity Total Cost

Buckle Strap/Buckle .... $4.99 X _____ = $ ______________

Harness Strap .............$2.00 X _____ = $ ______________

Pad for Plastic Shell . $50.00 X _____ = $ ______________ TyniFit Infant Insert ...$40.00 X _____ = $ ______________

Chest Clip .................... $1.50 X _____ = $ ______________

Locking Clip ................$2.50 X _____ = $ ______________

Tether Kit ....................$9.99 X _____ = $ ______________

Latch Kit .................... $24.99 X _____ = $ ______________

Instructions ................. $0.00 X _____ = $ ______________

Merchandise Total $ ________________

Shipping and handling: $

Sales Tax $ _______________

(Indiana, California, and Massachusetts residents add applicable sales tax.

Grand Total $ ________________

No shipping and handling on instructions for quantities under 6. Add $.50 for each instruction over 6, then add applicable shipping and handling.

Fill Out For Credit Card

p Visa p Mastercard

Card Exp. Date: ________________________________ Cardholder’s Name: ____________________________ Card Number: _________________________________ Signature_____________________________________

Up to $25.00 ....................... $5.95

$25.01 to $50.00 ................$6.95

$50.01 to $75.00 ................$8.95

$75.01 to $100.00 ..............$9.95

$100.01 to $150.00 ............$10.95

$150.01 to $200.00 ............$11.95

$200.01 and up ................. $13.95

Outside Continental USA $10.00

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Warranty

Dorel Juvenile Group, Inc. (DJG) warrants this product to the original retail purchaser as follows: This product is warranted against defective materials or workmanship for one year from the date of original purchase. An original receipt is required to validate your warranty. DJG will, at its option, provide replacement parts or replace this product. DJG reserves the right to substitute if the part or model has been discontinued.

To make a claim under this warranty you may contact us at www. djgusa.com, fax us at 1-800-207-8182 24 hours a day, write to DJG, Consumer Relations Department, P. O. Box 2609, Columbus, IN 47202-2609, or call 1-800-544-1108 from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. EST Monday through Thursday and from 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Proof of purchase is required and shipping charges

are the responsibility of the consumer. Warranty Limitations:

This warranty does not include damages which arise from misuse or abuse of this product.

Limitation of Damages:

The warranty and remedies as set forth are exclusive and in lieu of all others, oral or written, expressed or implied. In no event will DJG or the dealer selling this product be liable to you for any damages, including incidental or consequential damages, arising out of the use or inability to use this product.

Limitation of warranties and other warranty terms and state law rights:

Any implied warranties, including implied warranties of the merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, shall be limited to the duration and terms of the express written warranty. Some states do not allow limitations as to how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights, which vary from state to state. Neither DJG nor the dealer selling this product authorized any person to create for it any other warranty, obligation, or liability in connection with this product.

PLEASE COMPLETE AND MAIL THE PRE-ADDRESSED OWNER REGISTRATION CARD WITHIN (30) DAYS OF PURCHASE TO EXPEDITE WARRANTY CLAIMS AND TO VERIFY THE ORIGINAL DATE OF PURCHASE.