Peg-Perego Primo Viaggio Convertible User Manual

WARNING:

Do not install or use this child restraint
until you read and understand all
instructions in this manual. To avoid
serious injuries to your child, follow
the instructions carefully and be sure
to buckle your child using the 5-point
harness.

Weight limits in
rear-facing mode:

5-45 lbs (2.3 - 20.4 kg)

Instructions for use EN

USA

FIUS1301I141

Weight limits in
forward-facing mode:

22-70 lbs (10 - 31.8 kg)
maximum height:
49 inches (125 cm)

Table of Contents

Introduction page 4

Warning page 5

Safety information page 7
Safety features page 8
Registration form page 10
Your child restraint page 12
Installing your child restraint in a vehicle:

• Vehicle attachment design and compatibility page 13

• Latch System page 14

• Vehicle Seatbelt page 15

• Non compatible vehicle belt designs page 22

• Tether Strap page 23

• Weight and dimension range page 26

• Proper levelling of child restraint in rear facing mode page 27

Installing your child restraint in a vehicle - Rear Facing mode:

• REAR FACING mode using Latch System page 28

• REAR FACING mode using lap/shoulder belt (Type II) page 31

• Use of a locking clip page 33

• REAR FACING mode using lap belt (Type I) page 34

• Using the tether in Rear Facing mode page 37

© 2013 Peg Perego. All rights reserved.

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Table of Contents

Installing your child restraint in a vehicle - Forward Facing mode:

• FORWARD FACING mode using Latch System page 39

• FORWARD FACING mode using lap/shoulder belt (Type II) page 42

• FORWARD FACING mode using lap belt (Type I) page 44

• Using the Tether in Forward Facing mode page 46
Installing your child restraint in an aircraft page 47
Securing your child into the child restraint page 49

• Harness use and adjustment page 49

• Crotch strap adjustment page 54

• Infant ller cushion page 55
Cleaning and maintenance page 56
How to tell if the seat has been in a crash page 61
Replacement Parts page 64

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Introduction

Thank you for choosing a Peg Perego Primo Viaggio SIP Convertible. As with any other
PegPerego product, your Convertible has been designed and certied by a dedicated team of
engineers inside Peg Perego Research and Development Department. Your Convertible has
been manufactured and assembled in a Peg Perego plant under certied quality procedures
and using high quality materials from certied suppliers. As with every child restraint, Primo
Viaggio Convertible is used with a child inside a vehicle, travelling fast on highways or slow in
the chaotic trac of today’s cities. This means that you need to use this car seat as a concerned
parent, driving carefully when you have a child on board but also, before this, taking your
time to explore the child restraint, knowing all the features it has, the dierent possible uses,
the proper and best installations. Go through this manual entirely, keeping your new child
restraint in sight, checking every point and understanding it. Install the child restraint in your
vehicle taking the necessary time and making tting trials before using it with your child. Once
you have read the manual, store it again in its proper pocket. This will ensure that everybody
looking after your child and using this seat will be able to look for help in this manual.

Should you see any malfunctioning feature,
after taking the necessary familiarization or if
you see broken parts, do not hesitate to call Peg
Perego Customer Service @ 1-800-671-1701
for help. Now that you know your new Primo
Viaggio SIP Convertible, you are ready to enjoy
safe and happy journeys with your family and
your children.

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Warning

• When using the Primo Viaggio Convertible in

rear facing mode, never place it in vehicle seats
equipped with an active air bag. Death or
serious injuries can occur if an air bag hits the
unit. Check your vehicle owner's manual for
child restraint and vehicle seat compatibility.

• According to accident statistics, children
are safer when properly restrained in the rear
seating positions.

• Do not install or use this child restraint until
you read and understand all the instructions
in this manual and the labels on the product.
To avoid serious injuries to your child,
follow the instructions carefully. Keep the
instruction manual in the dedicated pocket
for future reference.

Your child could be seriously injured if you do not

•
follow instructions and warning labels correctly.

• This child restraint meets or exceeds all
applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard 213 requirements for use in motor
vehicles and aircraft.

• Always restrain your child with the 5-point
integral harness provided with the product.
Be sure that the buckle is correctly latched.

Snugly adjust the belt around the child's
body making sure that the belt lies at with
no slack. Use the chest clip to be sure that the
belts are in the correct position.

• Primo Viaggio SIP Convertible can be used in
two main modes: rear facing, when the child
sitting in the restraint looks at the back of the
vehicle; forward facing when the child sitting
in the restraint looks at the front of the vehicle.

• Use Primo Viaggio SIP Convertible in rear
facing mode with children weighing 5 – 45
lbs (2.3 – 20.4 kg); in forward facing mode
with children weighing in the range 22 – 70
lbs (10 – 31.8 kg) and having a maximum
height of 49 inches (125 cm).

• Keep your child in rearward facing mode as
long as possible: NEVER use Primo Viaggio
Convertible in forward facing mode if baby
weighs less than 22 lbs (10 kg).

• Primo Viaggio SIP Convertible can be secured
to your vehicle by means of lap or lap/shoulder
belts available in your vehicle. However, not
all available models of seatbelts are approved
for use with this product. Refer to the dedicated
section in this manual for further details.

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Warning

• Primo Viaggio SIP Convertible can be secured
to your vehicle by means of lower universal
anchorage system (LATCH) in conjunction
with a top tether, both provided with this
product. Refer to the dedicated section in this
manual for installation details and check your
vehicle owner’s manual for further details.

• When securing the child seat into the
vehicle, make sure that the seat belt or LATCH
stay locked and tight during normal driving.
Refer to the dedicated sections in this manual
for further details.

• This child restraint is designed to be installed
on front facing vehicle seats only. Never use
on seats looking sideways or rearward facing.
Do not use in cars with door-mounted or
motorized shoulder belts. Read your vehicle
owner’s manual for additional information.

• When the child restraint is installed on the
vehicle seat, check that vehicle belts or LATCH
and top tether straps are snugly tted around
the child restraint structure and that there is no
slack. An incorrectly fastened child restraint may
result in an additional excursion or deceleration
on your child in case of an accident.

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• Complete and send in the registration form
provided with this product right away. In
case of an accident: if this car seat is involved
in a car accident, it may be no longer safe
for use. You may need to get a new unit. Call
customer service @ 1-800-671-1701 for help.

• Seat covers and pads provided with this product
are part of the product and the certication
program. The use of non approved covers or
other accessories are not recommended .

• EPS components (white soft foam located
below the upholstered covers) are integrated in
the product as safety related parts and should
never be removed or severely damaged.

• EPP component (black soft part located behind
the shell) is integrated in the product as safety
related part and should never be removed.

• Secure this child restraint in the car even
when not occupied. This child restraint is a
heavy object that could cause severe damage
to other occupants in case of an accident.

• Do not lift this child restraint by harnesses
to avoid unnecessary wear or stress on the
webbing. Lift it by the hard structure.

• Keep ngers away from moving parts.

Safety information

• When placing your child in the seat, make
sure that bulky jackets or covers are removed.
This will ensure that the harness is used
correctly.

• Use only with children who weigh between
5 and 70 lbs (2.3 and 31.8 kg).

• Do not leave your child unattended in the
car, even for a short period. He/she could get
tangled in the straps and be seriously injured
or could move or tip the child restraint.

• Do not leave the child restraint under direct
sunlight for a prolonged time. The seat may
become very hot and burn your child’s skin.

• When not in use, store the product, away
from light, moisture, excessive heat or cold.

• Be sure the child restraint is properly levelled.
If the seat reclines too much, your child can
be injured or ejected from the seat. If the seat
is too upright, it can cause your child to have
breathing problems, which could lead to
injury or death.

• Do not place this child restraint on

countertops, tables or soft surfaces. Do not
use this unit after seven (7) years from the
date of production labelled on the seat.

• Do not try to remove or add parts unless
where explained in this manual; do not try
to repair this product. In case of damage or
defective components, call customer service
@ 1-800-671-1701 for help.

• Do not leave loose objects, bags or luggage
in the vehicle interior. In case of an accident
they could suddenly move causing the
occupants to be injured.

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Safety features

Primo Viaggio SIP Convertible is equipped with safety features specically designed to protect
your child in the event of a crash. In case of a severe crash, there are parts of your seat designed
to bend or deform. These parts will absorb the crash energy so it is not transferred to your child.
Please refer to section "How to tell if your seat has been in a crash" on page 61, for additional
information.

EPS: the side of the head wings, the side and
the bottom of the shell are covered with a thick
layer of low density Expanded Poly Styrene
which absorb energy and reduce crash forces.
They also provide thermal insulation and give
extra comfort when used for long periods of
time.

STEEL PLATE: the back of the seat is reinforced
with a steel plate that supports the spine, neck
and head under the high loads developed in a
crash.

SAFE: (Shock Absorbing Foam Element) is an
Expanded Poly Propylene (EPP) block located
at the bottom of the shell between the hard
surface and the harness web. It is designed
to deform during a crash in order to reduce
compression loads on the occupant shoulders
and chest.

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Safety features

PIVOT PINS: the base of the seat is hinged on
steel pins that travel into plastic walls during
a crash.

REAR ROD: a steel rod in the back of the seat
takes compression loads in a crash when the
product is used in rearfacing mode.

TETHER BAR: the tether strap that is located
on the top of the seat is attached to a bar that
bends during a crash.

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Registration form

Important! Child restraints could be recalled
for safety reasons. You must register this
restraint to be reached in a recall. Send your
name, address and the restraint's model
number and manufacturing date to:

Peg Perego U.S.A., Inc.
3625 Independence Drive
Fort Wayne, IN 46808
Or call 1-800-671-1701 (toll free)
Or register online at
www.carseat-registration.pegperego.com

For recall information, call the U.S.
Government’s Vehicle Safety Hotline at
1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153)
Or go to http://www.NHTSA.gov

The Registration form is attached to the
product cover. Detach the form, ll in and mail
to PegPerego. No stamp is needed. We have
already paid for it. Should the registration form
be missing, please call Customer Service @
1-800-671-1701 for a replacement form.

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Model number, model name, date of
manufacturing, etc. are indelibly printed on a
label located in the picture shown here.

Registration form

Harness serial number is also indelibly printed
on the buckle and the webbing and could
provide useful information in case of accident
or defects. See picture below for location
explanation.

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Your child restraint

Headpad adjustment strap

Newborn
ller
cushion

Recline handle

Adjuster strap

EPS padded head panel

5 point harness

Shoulder pads
Chest clip

Buckle

Locko clip

Harness release button

Base

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Latch
connector

Instruction

manual pocket

Top tether

strap

Locking clip

storage

Rear facing

tether strap

extension

Installing your child restraint in the vehicle

VEHICLE ATTACHMENT DESIGNS
AND COMPATIBILITY

Primo Viaggio SIP Convertible is designed
to be installed in a vehicle in Rear Facing
mode (RF) or in Forward Facing mode (FF).
It can be installed using:

1) Latch System

2) Vehicle Seatbelts

3) Additionally your seat is equipped with a
Top Tether to be attached to a suitable Top
Tether anchorage point. PegPerego always
recommends use of a Top Tether to increase
safety and stability of the child seat.
Details are described in the following pages.
Peg Perego recommends that caregivers
have their car seat installation checked by a
certied child passenger safety technician.
These technicians are trained for this specic
purpose and are available in your area. To
locate a technician go to the website at
http://www.nhtsa.gov/cps/cpstting/index.cfm

RF

REAR FACING

FF

FORWARD FACING

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Installing your child restraint in the vehicle

1) LATCH SYSTEM:

Primo Viaggio SIP Convertible is equipped with latch connectors. They are
located at each side of the child seat that attach to anchors located at the junction of the seat
and backrest in your vehicle. There are two anchors for each seating position and they are
spaced by about 11" (28 cm).
They may be visible or slightly recessed into the vehicle uphostery and can be protected by
plastic or fabric shields. The LATCH anchor can be located by this symbol:

Check your Vehicle Owner's Manual to nd the
LATCH anchor locations in your vehicle.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Unless where specied
dierently, lower anchors (LATCH) may be used
for a child whose weight is less than 40 Lbs.
However most lower anchors can withstand
much greater forces. Please, check your
vehicle owner's manual or contact the vehicle
manufacturer in order to determine what the

11”

weight limit is for the use of lower anchors.
When the weight of occupant is beyond these
limits, vehicle seatbelt must be used to install
the child restraint properly and securely.

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Installing your child restraint in the vehicle

2) VEHICLE SEATBELTS: this child seat is designed to be installed with vehicle belts. There are
many dierent vehicle belt designs. Unfortunately, some may be unsuitable for a safe installation
of Primo Viaggio SIP Convertible. Please read carefully the pages below.
Check your vehicle owner’s manual or call Peg Perego Customer Service @ 1-800-671-1701 for
additional help.

The most common vehicle belt is composed
of a web strap (a), a latch plate (b), a buckle
(c) and a retractor (d). A retractor is a
spring loaded device that rolls the seatbelt
automatically when not in use.
Common retractors are:
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) allows
the occupant to have free movement while
buckled up, but in an emergency situation
or crash the retractor instantly locks securing
the occupant.
Switchable Locking Retractor (ELR —> ALR)
Switches from Emergency Locking Retractor
(ELR) to an Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR).
This allows the user to lock the retractor at a
set position (also called child restraint mode)

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Installing your child restraint in the vehicle

used for securing child seats. ALR mode is
activated by extending the retractor all the
way out until a "click" is heard, next let the seat
belt (webbing) retract into the retractor to the
desired length and stop the belt at that point.
The retractor locks and will not let the belt
lengthen at that point (only retract).
To cancel ALR mode and return the retractor to
the ELR mode, just let the retractor retract the
webbing all the way back into the retractor.

A latch plate can be a sliding latch plate (a) or
a locking latch plate (b). A sliding latch plate is
available on lap/shoulder belt only and moves
freely along the strap. A Locking latch plate
has a mechanism to lock the movement of the
plate on the strap.

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Installing your child restraint in the vehicle

2.1 Lap/shoulder belt (3-point) with
Switchable Locking Retractor (ELR
ALR) and free sliding latch plate. This

type of seat belt has a latch plate that moves
freely along the belt. To activate ALR for child
restraint installation, some vehicle models may
require to pull the belt all the way out; some
other vehicle models may require to pull the
belt for a certain length (check vehicle owner’s
manual for details).
For installation of Primo Viaggio Convertible in
rear facing mode, leave the seatbelt in ELR mode
and use a locking clip avalaible with your child
seat (in rear compartment). Use of a locking
clip is explained at page 33. For installation of
Primo Viaggio Convertible in forward facing
mode, activate ALR mode, then tighten the belt
around the seat feeding the belt back into the
retractor. The belt will not extend unless you
unbuckle the belt and repeat the operation
from the beginning. With this installation, use
of a locking clip is not required.

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Important Note:

on the side of the Convertible seat are used to
enhance the stability during normal use. The lock
os are not designed to replace an automatic
locking retractor or a locking latch plate. The
vehicle belt must be properly tightened to secure
the Convertible seat to the vehicle.

ELR ALR

The lock o clips located

FF

RF

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1

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2.2 Lap/shoulder belt (3-point) with
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) and
with a locking latch plate. This type of belt

can be adjusted by pulling/releasing the strap
at the latch plate adjuster. Please refer to your
vehicle owner’s manual for details.

Note: Some locking latch plates need to
have the web positioned at the correct angle
for proper locking. Make sure the latch plate
properly locks when installing the car seat
with a locking latch plate.

Note: some vehicles are equipped with
switchable latch plate that can switch from a
sliding type to a locking type. In this specic
case, make sure that the latch plate is in a
locking mode.

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ELR

2

Installing your child restraint in the vehicle

2.3 Lap/shoulder belt (3-point) with
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) and
free sliding latch plate. This type of seat belt

has a latch plate that moves freely along the
belt; it will only lock in an emergency (sudden
stop or crash) so you must use a Locking
Clip to secure this type of belt. Refer to
page 33 for the proper use of a locking clip.
If additional help is needed, consult with a
Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST).
To locate a technician go to the website at
http://www.nhtsa.gov/cps/cpstting/index.cfm

Important note: The lock o clips located on
the side of the Convertible seat are used to
enhance the stability during normal use. They
are not designed to replace a locking clip. A
locking clip must be used to properly secure
the seat with a belt as described above.

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ELR

3

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Installing your child restraint in the vehicle

2.4 Lap belt (2-point) with a locking latch
plate. This type of belt can be adjusted by

pulling/releasing the strap tail at the latch
plate.

Some vehicles may have seatbelts with
large rigid buckles. These designs may cause
the installation to be troublesome and aect
stability of the child restraint during
normal use. Also, it may cause slack in the
belt that may result in poor performance
in case of a sudden stop or crash.
In this situation, try another seating position
in the vehicle or consult your vehicle owner’s
manual.
Please consult a certied child passenger
safety technician for other installation options
(www.nhtsa.gov/cps/cpstting/index.cfm).

4

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Installing your child restraint in the vehicle

2.5 Lap belt (2-point) with Switchable
Locking Retractor (ELR --> ALR). This type

of seat belt has a latch plate that is sewn to
the end of the belt. To activate ALR retractor
for child seats installation, some vehicle
models may require to pull the belt all the
way through; some other vehicle models may
require to pull the belt for a certain length
(check vehicle owner’s manual for details).
Tighten the belt around the seat feeding the
belt back into the retractor. The belt will not
extend unless you unbuckle the belt and
repeat the operation from the beginning.

2.6 Lap belt (2-point) with Emergency
Locking Retractor (ELR). This type of seat

belt has a latch plate sewn at the end of the
belt; it will only lock in an emergency (sudden
stop or crash).
Important note: DO NOT USE Primo Viaggio
SIP Convertible with this belt or consult a
certied child passenger safety technician for

other installation options
(www.nhtsa.gov/cps/cpstting/index.cfm).

5/6

ELR -->ALR

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Installing your child restraint in the vehicle

2.7 Non compatible vehicle belt designs

WARNING: do not use Primo Viaggio SIP
Convertible with the following vehicle
belt design:

1. Lap/motorized shoulder belts.

Belts mounted on the door

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2. Side facing seats

NO

NO

3. Rear facing seats

4. Rotating seat unless tray can be locked in

forward facing direction.

NO

NO

NEVER INSTALL

REAR-FACING IN

FRONT OF AN

ACTIVE AIRBAG

For your child’s safety, always read your vehicle
owner’s manual for further information.

Installing your child restraint in the vehicle

3)

TOP TETHER

The top tether is an additional strap
attached at the top of the Primo Viaggio SIP
Convertible shell equipped with a hook and
an adjuster.
Peg Perego always recommends the use
of the top tether. It is a device designed to
increase stability in normal use and improve
safety in an accident.
The top tether has to be connected to a
suitable tether attachment points in the
vehicle.

Do not attach the Primo Viaggio Tether to
vehicle anchorage points not designed as
child restraint tether anchorage points, as
this may result in a failure during a crash.

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Installing your child restraint in the vehicle

Common locations for top tether
attachments are: the rear shelf in sedan type
vehicle (a), the back of the seat backrest in
minivans (b), the rear compartment in SUVs
and other vehicles (c).

To locate the proper points, please refer to
your vehicle owner's manual.

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Installing your child restraint in the vehicle

To use the tether, open the plastic pouch,
detach the hook from its rear attachment.
Press on the adjuster button in order to
lengthen the strap to the required length.
When not in use, keep the tether attached
in the plastic pouch. A free hanging metal
hook could cause injury during a crash.

A

B

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WEIGHT AND DIMENSION RANGE

REAR FACING MODE

• Use rear facing with children who weigh
between 5 and 45 pounds (2.3 and 20.4 kg).

• Use rear facing if head is at least one inch
below headrest edge.

• The correct shoulder position is when
shoulder straps are located at or just below
shoulder level, as shown in the picture.
Note: The lower 7 head panel positions can
be used in the rear facing mode. Positions 8,
9 and 10 should only be used in the forward
facing mode. Refer to page 51 for head panel
adjustment.

FORWARD FACING MODE

• Use forward facing with children who weigh
between 22 and 70 pounds (10 and 31.8 kg).

• Use forward facing if head is no more than
one inch above headrest edge.

• The correct shoulder position is when strap
slots are located at or just above shoulder
level, as shown in the picture.

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RF

FF

1’’

REAR FACING

1’’

FORWARD FACING

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45°-35°

PROPER LEVELLING OF CHILD
RESTRAINT IN REAR FACING MODE

When properly installed according to the
following sections, the child restraint used
in rear facing mode should have a backrest
angle of 35° - 45° from vertical. If it is not
possible to reach such angle, use a pool noodle
or a rolled towel to further recline the seat.
Use the line drawn on the product as a
reference. When the line is horizontal, the
backrest angle will be at 45° with vertical.
NOTE: make sure that the angle
does not exceed 45° with vertical.

Important! Newborn infants should be
properly reclined. If the seat reclines too
much, your infant can be ejected from the
seat in an accident. If too upright, it can cause
breathing problems.

GROUND REFERENCE

HORIZONTAL LINE

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Installing your child restraint in the vehicle - Rear Facing mode

REAR FACING MODE USING
LATCH SYSTEM

1. Recline the child restraint to the rearfacing
position as shown in the picture. To recline
the child restraint, pull the handle located
below the front edge of the shell (A)as shown
in detail. An audible "click" is heard when
the seat is properly locked into position.
Note: for easier adjustment, lift the back of the
seat slightly with your free hand to remove
some weight from the mechanism.

2. Disconnect the latch straps from the
storage bar by pushing on the red button
and pulling the straps at the same time.

Slide the straps toward the front of the child

3.

restraint. Check that the straps are not reversed.

4. Lean the reclined seat, unoccupied, on
the selected vehicle seat in the rearfacing
mode making sure that the front part of
the seat touches the vehicle seat backrest.

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1

A

B

A

2

Installing your child restraint in the vehicle - Rear Facing mode

5. Attach the lower connectors to the lower

anchors of your vehicle located at the joint
line between seat and backrest. Check your
vehicle owner’s manual to learn what is the
best place for your child restraint. When the
LATCH straps are connected to the lower
anchors, an audible click will be heard. If
this is not the case, repeat the operation
and double check that the latch is attached
and working by trying to pull the lower
connector away from the lower anchor.

6. Push down the child restraint (A) into
the seat with your own body weight and
at the same time pull the strap ends in
order to tighten the latch straps (B). Check
that the connectors are evenly tightened
and that the seat is not leaning sideways.

7. Picture shows the correct strap path
when the seat is attached using the
LATCH connectors. Make sure the seat is
properly leveled as explained on page 27.

Verify that the child restraint is secure.
A secure child restraint will not move

more than 1 inch near the latch anchors.

5

A

B

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Installing your child restraint in the vehicle - Rear Facing mode

IMPORTANT NOTE

: Unless where
specied dierently, lower anchors (LATCH)
may be used for a child whose weight is
less than 40 lbs. However most car lower
anchors can withstand much greater forces.
Please, check your vehicle owner’s manual
or contact the vehicle manufacturer in order
to determine what the weight limit is for
the use of lower anchors. When the weight
of occupant is beyond these limits, vehicle
seatbelt must be used to install the child
restraint properly and securely.

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Installing your child restraint in the vehicle - Rear Facing mode

REAR FACING MODE USING LAP/
SHOULDER BELT (TYPE II)

1. Recline the child restraint to the rearfacing
position as shown in the picture. To recline
the child restraint, pull the handle located
below the front edge of the shell (A) as shown
in detail. An audible "click" is heard when the
seat is properly locked into position.
Note: for easier adjustment, lift the back of the
seat slightly with your free hand to remove
some weight from the mechanism.

2. Lean the reclined child restraint,
unoccupied, on the selected vehicle seat.

3. Pull the vehicle belt at full available length
and thread both the lap and shoulder portion
of the belt through the openings under the
seat area as shown in the picture.
Note: for easier threading, turn the seat at a 45
degree angle, thread the latch plate throught
the rst opening, reach under the front of the
seat and thread through the second opening.

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A

B

A

21

3

Installing your child restraint in the vehicle - Rear Facing mode

IMPORTANT: check inside the shell openings;
verify that the waist position of the belt is
placed as shown in the picture.

4. Buckle the vehicle belt and check under the
seat that the adjuster strap is not entangled
with the vehicle seat belt.

4

A

5

5. Push the child restraint rmly into the
vehicle seat and pull the vehicle belt in order
to eliminate any slack. Follow the procedure
shown in the picture making sure that while
the child restraint is pushed down (A), the lap
portion of the belt is pulled from the xed
point toward the buckle (B). Then pull the
diagonal portion of the belt upwards (C).

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C

B

Installing your child restraint in the vehicle - Rear Facing mode

6. The picture shows the correct belt path

when the child restraint is attachd to the
vehicle using a lap/shoulder belt.
Make sure the child restraint is properly
leveled as explained on page 27.

Verify that the child restraint is secure. A
secure child restraint will not move more than
1 inch near the seat belt anchors.

Use of a locking clip

If the lap/shoulder belt in your vehicle
requires a locking clip according to page 19,
Primo Viaggio Convertible is provided with
one in the tether compartment (page 12).
To install the locking clip, hold the shoulder
strap and lap belt together just above the
buckle. Unbuckle the belt while holding the
straps. Hook the locking clip around both
straps as shown.
Leave 1/2 inch space between the clip and
latch. Re-buckle the belt.

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6

13 mm

1/2 inch

Installing your child restraint in the vehicle - Rear Facing mode

REAR FACING MODE USING LAP
BELT (TYPE I)

1. Recline the child restraint to the rearfacing
position as shown in the picture. To recline
the seat, pull the handle located below the
front edge of the shell (A) as shown in detail.
An audible "click" is heard when the seat is
properly locked into position.
Note: for easier adjustment, lift the back of the
seat slightly with your free hand to remove
some weight from the mechanism.

2. Lean the reclined child restraint,
unoccupied, on the selected vehicle seat.

3. Pull the vehicle belt at full available length
and thread through the openings under the
seat area as shown in the picture.
Note: for easier threading, turn the seat at a 45
degree angle, thread the latch plate throught
the rst opening, reach under the front of the
seat and thread through the second opening.

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A

B

A

21

3

Installing your child restraint in the vehicle - Rear Facing mode

IMPORTANT: check inside the shell openings;
verify that the belt is placed as shown in the
picture.

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Installing your child restraint in the vehicle - Rear Facing mode

4. Buckle the vehicle belt and check that it is

threaded below the adjuster strap and not
entangled with it.

5. Push the seat rmly into the vehicle seat
(A) and pull the vehicle belt (B) in order
to tighten the seat, eliminating any slack.

6. The picture shows the correct belt path
when the seat is attached to the vehicle using
a lap belt .

Once the installation is completed check that
the seat is properly levelled following the
section on page 27.

Verify that the child restraint is secure. A
secure child restraint will not move more than
1 inch near the seat belt anchors.

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4

A

5

B

6

Installing your child restraint in the vehicle - Rear Facing mode

USING THE TETHER IN REAR
FACING MODE

Peg Perego always recommends using
the rear facing tether if the vehicle has the
proper anchor point. The tether can prevent
excessive rotation in rear facing mode in
both frontal and rear end crashes. Install the
rear facing tether as follows.

1. Remove the tether hook and the tether
strap. From the rear pouch (page 25).

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Installing your child restraint in the vehicle - Rear Facing mode

2. Attach the rear facing strap to the vehicle

front seat rail. If your vehicle has a plastic
seat rail cover, you may want to remove it to
gain better access to the seat rail. Wrap the
strap around the rail then thread the metal
plate through the loop so it points upward as
shown.

3. Attach the child restraint tether hook to
the plate and pull the free end of the tether
strap until it is free.

Note: Too much tension in the tether strap will
change the seat back angle. After removing
the slack from the tether, check to see thet
the seat back angle is correct.
If your vehicle has designated anchors for a
tether strap used in rear facing mode, do not
use the additional rear facing tether strap.

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Installing your child restraint in the vehicle - Forward Facing mode

Important! Remove newborn ller cushion in
forward facing mode (see page 55).

FORWARD FACING MODE USING
LATCH SYSTEM

1. Recline the child restraint pulling the
handle located below the front edge of the
shell (A) as shown in detail. This will make
access to the latch storage area easier.

2. Disconnect the latch straps from the
storage bar by pushing on the red button
and pulling the straps at the same time.

3. Pull the handle and move the child restraint
to the upright position. You should hear a "click"
when locked in the upright position. Lean the
child restraint on the vehicle seat making
sure that the lock o clips are closed.
Take the LATCH strap from front to rear
sliding the straps along their tubing.

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A

B

1

A

2

3

Installing your child restraint in the vehicle - Forward Facing mode

4. Attach the lower connectors to the lower

anchors of your vehicle located at the joint
line between seat and backrest. Check your
vehicle owner’s manual to learn what is the
best place for your car . When the LATCH
straps are connected to the lower anchors, an
audible click will be heard. If this is not the
case, repeat the operation and double check
that the latch is attached and working by
trying to pull the lower connector away from
the lower anchor.

5. Push down the child restraint (A) into the
seat with your own body weight and at the
same time pull the strap ends (B) in order
to tighten the latch straps. Check that the
connectors are evenly tightened and that the
seat is not leaning sideways.

6. Picture shows the correct strap path when
the child restraint is attached to the vehicle
using the LATCH connectors.

Verify that the child restraint is secure. A
secure child restraint will not move more
than 1 inch near the LATCH anchors.

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A

54

B

6

Installing your child restraint in the vehicle - Forward Facing mode

IMPORTANT NOTE: Unless where

specied dierently, lower anchors (LATCH)
may be used for a child whose weight is less
than 40 lbs. However most vehicle lower
anchors can withstand much greater forces.
Please, check your vehicle owner’s manual
or contact the vehicle manufacturer in order
to determine what the weight limit is for the
use of lower anchors. When the weight of
the child is beyond these limits, the vehicle
seatbelt must be used to install the child
restraint properly and securely.

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Installing your child restraint in the vehicle - Forward Facing mode

Important! Remove newborn ller cushion
in forward facing mode (see page 55).

FORWARD FACING MODE USING
LAP/SHOULDER BELT (TYPE II)

1. Before installing the child restraint, make
sure that the backrest is in the upright position
or adjust it using the handle below the front
edge of the shell (A) as shown in detail.

2. Lean the upright child restraint,
unoccupied, on the selected vehicle seat.
Make sure that the LATCH straps are stored
in their proper location (page 39 - picture2)
and that the rear openings in the structure
are free and ready for use. Open the lock o
clips on both sides as shown in the picture.

3. Pull the vehicle belt at full available
length and thread both the lap and
shoulder portions of the belt through
the openings in the structure behind the
child restraint as shown in the picture.

4. Buckle the vehicle belt and check that
the vehicle belts are both threaded through
the openings, free of any entanglement.

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1 2

A

B

A

3

4

Installing your child restraint in the vehicle - Forward Facing mode

5

5. Push the child restraint rmly into
the vehicle seat and pull the vehicle belt
eliminating any slack. While pushing the
seat down (A), pull the lap portion of the belt
from the xed point toward the buckle (B).
Then pull the diagonal portion of the belt (C).

6. Close the locko clip following the
procedure shown in picture (D and E).
Make sure that only the lap portion of the
belt passes through the opened locko
clip on the side where the shoulder
strap goes up to the retractor (picture 6).

7. Open the locko clip on the buckle side.
Make sure that both the lap and shoulder
belts go through the locko near the buckle.
Close the locko clip following the procedure
shown in picture 6 (D and E).

Verify that the child restraint is secure. A
secure child restraint will not move more
than 1 inch near the seat belt anchor.

Important Note:

The lock o clips located
on the side of the Convertible seat are used to
enhance the stability during normal use. The lock
os are not designed to replace an automatic
locking retractor or a locking latch plate.

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6

A

7

C

E

D

B

Installing your child restraint in the vehicle - Forward Facing mode

Important! Remove newborn ller cushion in
forward facing mode (see page 55).

FORWARD FACING MODE USING
LAP BELT (TYPE I)

1. Before installing the child restraint in the
vehicle, make sure that the backrest is in the
upright position or adjust it using the handle
located below the front edge of the shell (A)
as shown in detail.

2. Lean the upright child restraint, unoccupied,
on the selected vehicle seat. Make sure that
the LATCH straps are stored in their proper
location (page 39 - picture2) and that the rear
openings in the structure are free and ready
for use. Open the lock-o clips, as shown in
the picture .

3. Pull the vehicle belt at full available length
and thread the belt through the openings
in the structure behind the child restraint as
shown in the picture.

4. Buckle the vehicle belt and check that the
vehicle belt is free of any entanglement.

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1

A

B

A

3

2

4

5

Installing your child restraint in the vehicle - Forward Facing mode

5. Push the child restraint rmly into the

vehicle seat (A) and pull the vehicle belt (B)
in order to tighten the seat, eliminating any
slack.

6. Make sure that the belt passes through
the opened locko clips and then close
them on both sides following the procedure
shown in picture (C and D).

7. Picture shows the correct belt pattern
when the product is installed in the forward
facing mode using a lap belt.

Verify that the child restraint is secure. A
secure child restraint will not move more than
1 inch near the seat belt anchors.

Important Note:

The lock o clips located
on the side of the Convertible seat are used to
enhance the stability during normal use. The lock
os are not designed to replace an automatic
locking retractor or a locking latch plate.

6

A

D

C

B

7

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Installing your child restraint in the vehicle - Forward Facing mode

USING THE TETHER IN FORWARD FACING
MODE

The tether prevents excessive rotation of the
seat in a crash. It reduces the risk for the child
to impact objects in front of him.
Remove the tether hook from the rear pouch
(page 25).
Attach the tether hook to the designated
tether anchor and pull the free strap until the
tether is fully tensioned and free of any slack.
Pictures show the tether anchor located on
the rear shelf.
Alternative tether locations are illustrated at
page 24.

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Installing your child restraint in an aircraft

This child restraint is certied for use in an
aircraft. Most airlines should allow the use of
a restraint which is labelled for use according
to FAA regulations.
However, due to the size and weight of
the Primo Viaggio SIP Convertible, it is
recommended that airline is contacted for
further information prior to booking or ight.

Aircraft seatbelts are waist only type (Type I
belt).

1. Installation in rear facing mode: please refer
to the section on page 34 for proper belt t.

1

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Installing your child restraint in an aircraft

2. Installation in forward facing mode:

please refer to page 36 for proper belt t.
Use of locko clips is not required.

After installation make sure that the child
restraint is properly levelled and safely rm
on the aircraft seat. Should you need further
help, please contact aircraft crew.

2

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Securing your child into the child restraint

HARNESS USE AND ADJUSTMENT

1. This child restraint uses a 5 point harness

system to secure your child. Before placing
your child in the seat, push the release button
(A) and pull the shoulder straps (B) as shown
in the picture.

2. Open the buckle by pushing on the
red button (C) as shown in the picture.
Open the chest clip following the procedure
shown in the picture (A and B).

3. Insert the buckle tongues into the side
bands and pull the crotch portion of the
harness assembly in forward position, to
make room for your child. Make sure that the
seating area is free of any harness or other
objects.

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1

A

A

B

B

A

D

C

2

B

3

Securing your child into the child restraint

4. Put your child in the child restraint with his/

her bottom and back at against the child
restraint.
Bring the two shoulder straps over your
child’s shoulders. Make sure that the straps
are not twisted behind the backrest or over
your child’s chest.
Check that the harness is at the right shoulder
height.
When the child restraint is used in rear
facing mode, the correct shoulder position
is when the shoulder straps are located at
or just below shoulder level, as shown in the
picture.

5. When the child restraint is used in forward
facing mode, the correct shoulder position
is when the shoulder straps are located at
or just above shoulder level, as shown in the
picture.

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RF

FF

4

REAR FACING

5

FORWARD FACING

Securing your child into the child restraint

6. To adjust the shoulder strap level,

from bottom to top, pull the ring located on
top of headrest until the panel is disengaged
and able to move. Once the desired position is
reached, make sure that the panel is properly
latched.
To adjust the shoulder strap level from top to
bottom pull the ring with one hand and push
the panel down with the other hand at the
same time. Check that the panel is properly
latched.
Note: The lower 7 head panel positions can
be used in the rear facing mode. Positions 8,
9 and 10 should only be used in the forward
facing mode. Check maximum rear facing
head panel height behind the seat (detail in
picture 6).

7. Insert both latch plates into the buckle
until you hear them click. Pull on the straps
to make sure that both plates are latched
securely.

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10

9

8

7

6

5

4

3

2

1

6

7

Securing your child into the child restraint

8. The harness is equipped with a chest clip.

This device is used in order to guarantee that
the shoulder harness is positioned correctly
on the shoulder, preventing the risk of
the straps falling down the shoulder in an
accident.
To close the chest clip push the two parts
together as shown.

9. To tighten the harness, pull the adjuster
strap at the bottom of the child restraint until
strap is snug. Make sure you leave one nger
width between the harness and your child’s
collar bone.

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8

9

Securing your child into the child restraint

10. When the harness is tightened, check that

the chest clip is at arm pit level. If necessary
remove the shoulder pads (attached with
Velcro) as they are not considered as safety
features.

Important! 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.

11. To loosen the harness, press and hold
the harness adjuster button inside the slot
located at your child’s feet and pull the top
harness as shown in the picture.
To undo the latch plates, press the red button
and pull the latches up.

10

11

22

1

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Securing your child into the child restraint

CROTCH STRAP ADJUSTMENT

12. Your Primo Viaggio SIP Convertible is
equipped with a repositionable crotch strap.
The child restraint is assembled with the
crotch located in the forward position (A).
The crotch strap can be repositioned to
position (B) which may be more suitable for
smaller infants.

To change position, lift the upholstery so that
the crotch attachment is visible (g.1).
Pull the buckle through the buckle pad and
through the seat upholstery.
Remove the crotch metal plate from above
(g.2).
Insert the metal plate from above in position
B, then turn the strap below the shell so that
the metal plate is pulled out and locked in
position A (g.3)
Pull the buckle back through the seat
upholstery and through the buckle pad.

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12

A

1

2

B

B

3

Securing your child into the child restraint

13. To complete the operation, put the soft

cover on the crotch in the new position by
sliding the buckle through the openings in
the upholstery and in the croch protection

INFANT FILLER CUSHION

14. Primo Viaggio Convertible is

supplied with a specically designed
ller cushion for smaller infants. The
cushion can help provide better harness
t and keep the head properly positioned
between the side wings of the head pad.

Important note: the infant ller cushion
is designed for use in rear facing mode
only. It must be removed when the seat is
used in the forward facing mode.

13

14

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Cleaning and maintenance

Your child restraint requires a minimum of cleaning and maintenance. Do not clean with harsh
products or solvents. Keep moving parts clean. In case, clean plastic parts with a damp cloth.
Do not use water with harness and latching mechanisms. Protect it from extreme cold, water,
rain and sun exposure. Prolonged exposures to these elements can change the colors in the
material but also change their mechanical properties. Store it in a dry area if not used for long
periods. Warning! Do not use or purchase the child restraint 7 years after the production date
labelled on the seat or shell. The upholstery is likely to be removed and cleaned frequently.
Follow the procedure below to remove the fabric and reassemble it properly. Check the child
restraint features before disassembly and make sure that the same features are still working
once it is set up for use again. Extra care is required when removing padding to avoid breaking
the white EPS panels on the product.

1

1. Pull the head panel all the way up. Detach
shoulder belts from rear metal plate in the back
of the child restraint. Turn it around and pull
the straps from the openings at shoulder level.

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Cleaning and maintenance

2. Remove head panel padding following

the procedure (1, then 2). Take care of the
soft white EPS insert.

2

2

Undo the lower part of upholstery and

3.
remove it from the crotch strap. The crotch
portion of the harness does not need to be
removed.

4. Pull the bottom part of the upholstery
upward making sure that the shoulder
belts are let through the side openings.

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3

1

3

4

Cleaning and maintenance

5. Check that the adjuster is free of food

particles or debris that could prevent correct
functioning.

6. Remove the padding from bottom to top
making sure that the side impact wings white
EPS are not bent or broken in the process.

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5

3

1

2

6

Cleaning and maintenance

7. To reassemble the upholstery, start from

the head panel opening as shown in the
sequence. Then put the head panel cover on.
Pull shoulder straps up through slots in the
bottom of the upholstery. Pull crotch strap
through hole in upholstery. Push shoulder
straps through head pad.

8. Properly connect shoulder straps. Make
sure that the harness is reconnected properly
to the rear plate. The central adjuster strap
must pass behind the plastic shield as shown.

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1

2

3

7

8

Cleaning and maintenance

MAINTENANCE OF THE PADDING

Brush the fabric parts to remove dust.

• Machine wash at a maximum of 90 F (30°C) with a delicate wash setting and short spin cycle.

• Do not use chlorine bleach.

• Do not iron.

• Do not dry clean.
Do not remove stains with solvents.

• Do not tumble dry.

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30

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How to tell if the seat has been in a crash

The Primo Viaggio Convertible can withstand minor crashes without any damage. If the child
restraint has been in a crash, you must determine if it is suitable for further use. First review
the ve guidelines listed below and then refer to the next section titled "clear signs the child
restraint has been in a crash".
What denes a minor crash?A minor crash is one in which ALL of the following apply:

• The vehicle was able to be driven away from the crash site.

• The vehicle door nearest to the car seat was not damaged.

• None of the passengers in the vehicle sustained any injuries in the crash.

• The vehicle air bags did not deploy during the crash.

• There is no visible damage to the car seat.

If any one of these ve statements apply, the seat may be damaged and should not be used.
If these statements do not apply, refer to the next section to check for hidden damage.

Clear signs the child restraint has been in a crash.

Peg Perego does not recommend purchasing used seats for which there is no known history.
A child restraint can be damaged in a vehicle crash, and may not be suitable for further use
after a vehicle crash.
The Primo Viaggio Convertible has energy absorbing features that reduce forces on the child
passenger during a vehicle crash. These features can only absorb energy one time. If any of
these features show damage as shown below, the entire seat must be replaced.

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How to tell if the seat has been in a crash

1. Tether Bar: The tether bar is located on the

back of the seat shell near the top (open the
tether plastic storage pouch if so equipped).
The tether bar will bend during a crash.
The tether bar should be straight (green
illustration). If the bar is bent (red illustration),
the seat has been in a crash and should be
replaced.

2. Rear Bar: The rear bar runs through
the rear of the base. The rear bar will bend
during a crash. The bar should be straight
(green illustration). If the rear bar is bent (red
illustration), the seat has been in a crash and
should be replaced.

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How to tell if the seat has been in a crash

3. Pivot Bolts: The pivot bolts are located

on each side of the seat. The pivot bolts will
move closer to the base during a crash. There
should be about 1 inch of space between the
pivot bolt and the top of the base.(green
illustration). If the pivot bolt is located at or
near the top of the base (red illustration),
the seat has been in a crash and should be
replaced.

4. SAFE Device: The Shock Absorbing Foam
Element (SAFE) device is located on the
bottom rear part of the shell above the base.
The SAFE device will deform during a crash.
The SAFE device should be straight from side
to side (green). If the SAFE device has a crease
or cracks in it (red), the seat has been in a
crash and should be replaced.

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1 2

Replacement Parts

1) BSACOB*

2) BRICOB*

3) MUCI0076GR

4) BAKCOB*

3

NOTE: Spare parts available in different
colors* to be specified when ordering.

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