Safety 1st advance EX 65 air+ Instructions Manual

advance EX 65 air

convertible car seat

rear-facing child restraint

5-50 lb (2.3-22.6 kg) and 19-49 in. (48-125 cm)

forward-facing child restraint

22-65 lb (10.1-29 kg) and 29-49 in. (73.6-125 cm)
and at least 1 year old

KEEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR
FUTURE USE.

Read all instructions
before using this
child restraint.

4358-7137A

01.03.17

Failure to follow the warnings on the labels and in the
instruction manual can result in serious injury or death
to your child.

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Choosing Rear or Forward Facing

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

Please talk to your doctor about the best option for your child.

Lower Anchor Belt

Install Page 42

Do not install by this

method for a child weighing

more than 40 lbs (18 kg).

See page 3 to

adjust internal

harness system

WARNING: Verify your child’s weight and height

(do not guess) before choosing the child restraint’s
placement.

Children up to 1 year of age must ride rear facing.
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends

that children remain rear facing until they are at least
2 years old.

In this child restraint, your child can remain rear facing
up to 50 lb (22.6 kg) and up to 49 in. (125 cm).

See page 3 to

adjust internal

harness system

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends
that children remain in a fi ve-point harness until they
outgrow their forward-facing harnessed child restraint.

This typically occurs around age 4, but some children
outgrow them sooner and others not until later.

Lower Anchor Belt

Install Page 32

Do not install by this

method for a child weighing

more than 40 lbs (18 kg).

Vehicle Belt Install Page 46

Vehicle Belt Install Page 37

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FORWARD FACING

22-65 lb (10.1-29 kg)
29-49 in. (73.6-125 cm)
At least 1 year old

REAR FACING

5-50 lb (2.3-22.6 kg)
19-49 in. (48-125 cm)

Table of Contents

Getting Started ..................................... 1

Parts of the Child Restraint .......................................1

Prepare Child Restraint to Fit Your Child ....................3

How Does Your Child Fit? .........................................5

Changing Position of Buckle .....................................7

Adjusting Headrest/Harness Height ............................9

Securing Child in Child Restraint ...............................10

General Use ........................................... 13

Reclining Child Restraint ..........................................13

Removing Seat Pad for Cleaning ...............................14

Installing Harness System ........................................18

Accessories ............................................................22

Safety Information ............................... 23

Child Restraint Use ..................................................23

Installation in Vehicle ...............................................23

Vehicle Seating Position ...........................................24

Vehicle Information ............................. 25

Choosing Lower Anchor Belt or Vehicle Belts .............25

Knowing Your Vehicle Belts .......................................27

Aircraft Information .................................................30

Rear Facing ........................................... 31

Lower Anchor Belt Installation.............................32

Vehicle Belt Installation ......................................37

Forward Facing .................................... 40

Tether Use ........................................................41

Lower Anchor Belt Installation ............................42

Vehicle Belt Installation .....................................46

Important Information ........................ 49

Using a Locking Clip ................................................49

Dorel Juvenile Group Information... ...........................51

Registration and Safety Notices ................................52

Troubleshooting... ....................................................53

Warranty .................................................................54

Replacement Parts Order Form .................................56

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Parts of the Child Restraint

A. Headrest/Harness

Adjustment Handle

(on back of headrest)

B. Adjustable Headrest
C. Cup Holders

D. Harness Release Lever

(under fl ap)

E. Harness Adjustment Strap
F. Body Pillow (see page 22)

Side ViewFront View

Back ViewHarness System Detail

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G. Instruction Manual Storage

(behind headrest pad)

H. Rear-Facing Belt Path
I. Shell (child restraint)
J. Rear-Facing Level Lines
K. Forward-Facing Belt

Path

L. Lower Anchor Belt
M. Lower Anchor Belt

Attachment for Storage

N. Shoulder Harness Slots

O. Harness Straps
P. Chest Clip
Q. Buckle
R. Buckle Slots
S. Splitter Plate
T. Recline Handle
U. Tether

(see page 41)

V. Tether Attachment for

Storage

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Prepare Child Restraint to Fit Your Child

1. Fully Loosen Harness

Straps

Push down on harness release
lever (under fl ap on front of seat
pad) while pulling out on harness
straps as shown.

3. Release Chest Clip

Press on chest clip release button
and pull apart.

2. Unbuckle Harness

Press in towards the top of the red
button.

Pull buckle tongues out.

4. Place Child in

Child Restraint to
Determine Proper
Harness Fit

The child’s bottom and back
should be fl at against the child
restraint.

See pages 5-6 for fi t
guidelines.

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How Does Your Child Fit?

REAR FACING FORWARD FACING

Buckle Position

Start in the 1st slot and adjust outward as
your child grows.

Buckle should be used in the slot closest
to your child. The buckle should not be
underneath or behind your child.

1st or 2nd slot MUST be used.

Buckle Position

Start in the 1st slot and adjust outward as
your child grows.

Buckle should be used in the slot closest
to your child. The buckle should not be
underneath or behind your child.

Any slot can be used.

To change buckle position,

see pages 7-8.

To adjust headrest/harness height, see page 9.

To change buckle position, see pages 7-8.
To adjust headrest/harness height,

see page 9.

Use the guidelines below to determine if the buckle and harness
straps are in the right place for your child.

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Harness Strap Position

Harness strap MUST be at or slightly
below shoulders.

Always choose the shoulder harness slot
position that is closest to your child’s
shoulder height.

If the shoulder harness slots are above
the child’s shoulders with the headrest in
the lowest position, do not use this child
restraint.

Harness Strap Position

Harness strap MUST be at or slightly
above shoulders.

Always choose the shoulder harness slot
position that is closest to your child’s
shoulder height.

If the shoulder harness slots are below
the child’s shoulders with the headrest in
the highest position, do not use this child
restraint.

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Changing Position of Buckle

6. Insert Buckle’s Metal

Retainer into Slot
Closest to Child

Buckle

MUST face out. You MUST

use the 1st or 2nd buckle slots
when child restraint is used rear
facing. Any slot can be used when
forward facing.

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7. Pull Metal Retainer

Completely Through
Pad and Shell

8. Check Buckle

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

MUST not

pull out.

WARNING: Failure to place buckle’s metal retainer

completely through pad and shell can result in serious
injury or death.

5. From Top of Seat,

Pull Buckle Out of Shell
and Pad

2. Fully Recline the Child

Restraint

Squeeze up and then pull out on
the recline handle and push top of
child restraint back.

1. Unbuckle Harness

Press in towards the top of the red
button.

Pull buckle tongues out.

3. Locate Buckle’s Metal

Retainer on Bottom of
Shell

4. Rotate Metal Retainer

and Push It Up Through
Shell and Pad

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Adjusting Headrest/Harness Height Securing Child in Child Restraint

continued on next page

WARNINGS: Make sure that the harness height is

correct for your child’s size.

Do not use this child restraint rear facing unless
the top of your child’s head is at least 1 in.
(2.5 cm) below the top of the child restraint’s
headrest.

Do not use this child restraint forward facing if
the tops of your child’s ears are above the top of
the child restraint’s headrest.

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

1. Fully Loosen Harness

Straps

Push down on harness release
lever (under fl ap on front of seat
pad) while pulling out on harness
straps as shown.

2. To Adjust Headrest/

Harness Height

Squeeze the headrest/harness
adjustment handle.

Move the headrest up or down
to the proper height for your
child.

See pages 5-6 for fi t

guidelines.

Release it into slot to lock. Make
sure it is securely locked into
place.

1. Place Child in Child

Restraint

The child’s bottom and back should
be flat against the child restraint.

Position harness strap over child’s
shoulders and upper thighs.

3. Close Chest Clip

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

2. Buckle Harness

Push buckle tongues into buckle
until you hear them “click.”

Pull up on harness strap to make
sure buckle is locked.

4. Tighten Harness

Pull on harness adjustment strap
to tighten harness snugly.

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5. Position Chest Clip

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

6. Check Harness Tightness

Try to pinch the harness at the
shoulders vertically between index
finger and thumb as shown.

If your fingers slip off, the
harness is tight enough.

If you can pinch the harness
strap, tighten more. The harness

straps should be snug throughout
their length.

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.

WARNINGS: Failure to fasten and tighten the harness

system correctly may allow the child to be ejected from the
child restraint in a crash or sudden stop causing serious
injury or death.

Do not mistake comfort for safety. Harness system must be
snugly adjusted.

DO NOT put snowsuits or bulky
garments on your child when
placing them in the child restraint.

Bulky clothing can prevent the
harness straps from being tightened
properly.

To Remove Child From Child Restraint:

1. Loosen Harness Strap

2. Unbuckle Harness

3. Release Chest Clip

4. Remove Child

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Reclining Child Restraint

How to Change Positions

To recline, squeeze up and then pull
out on recline handle and push top of
child restraint back.

For upright, squeeze up and then
pull out on recline handle and pull top
of child restraint forward.

This child restraint has 4 positions:

Rear Facing
For children between 5-22 lb (2.3-

10 kg), the bottom level line on shell

MUST be parallel with the ground.

For children 22-50 lb (10.1-

22.6 kg) who can sit up
unassisted, rotate the child restraint

between the 2 level lines.

Forward Facing -

1 Upright

Booster Seat - 1 Upright

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2

3

4

NOTE: When forward facing, the reclined positions are to be

used only to install the child restraint and booster seat flush
against the vehicle seat back. Vehicle seat back must be
upright.

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Removing Seat Pad for Cleaning

To remove accessories, see page 22.

1. Fully Loosen Harness

Straps

Push down on harness release lever
(under fl ap on front of seat pad)
while pulling out on harness straps
as shown.

2. Unbuckle Harness

Press in towards the top of the red
button.

Pull buckle tongues out.

3. Fully Recline the Child

Restraint

Squeeze up and then pull out on
the recline handle and push top of
child restraint back.

continued on next page

4. Locate Buckle’s Metal

Retainer

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

Rotate metal retainer and push it
up through shell and pad.