Safety 1st Alpha Omega 65 Instructions Manual
Failure to read, understand, and follow the instructions
and warnings in this instruction manual and the warnings
on the system could result in serious injury or death to
the child.
Alpha Omega 65®
3-in-1 Convertible Car Seat
rear-facing child restraint
2.3-18 kg (5-40 lb) 48-91 cm (19-36 in.)
forward-facing child restraint
10-30 kg (22-65 lb) 74-132 cm (29-52 in.)
And at least 1 year old and able to walk unassisted
booster seat
18-36 kg (40-80 lb)
102-132 cm (40-52 in.)
And at least 4 years old
KEEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR
FUTURE USE.
Read all instructions
before using this
child restraint
and booster
seat.
4358-6860
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Important Symbols
Choosing Rear Facing, Forward Facing, or
Booster Seat
Your child’s height, weight, and age determine how your child
restraint or booster seat should be placed in the vehicle.
UAS
See page 25 for UAS information and storage
location.
Vehicle Belts
See pages 26-27 for vehicle belt information.
Tether
See page 40 for Tether information.
Instruction Manual Storage
See page 2 for storage location.
To help you recognize instructions which are most
critical to your child’s safety, we use this symbol.
Failure to follow these warnings can result in the
serious injury or death of your child.
UAS Install Page 41
Vehicle Belt Install Page 45
UAS Install Page 30
Vehicle Belt Install Page 35
Lap and Shoulder Belt
Install Page 49
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FORWARD FACING
10-30 kg (22-65 lb)
74-132 cm (29-52 in.)
At least 1 year old and able to
walk unassisted
REAR FACING
2.3-18 kg (5-40 lb)
48-91 cm (19-36 in.)
BOOSTER SEAT
18-36 kg (40-80 lb)
102-132 cm (40-52 in.)
At least 4 years old
See page 3 to
adjust internal
harness system
See page 10 to
remove internal
harness system
WARNING: Verify your child’s weight and height (do
not guess) before choosing the child restraint’s position.
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? ...................................4
Adjusting Headrest and Harness Height ................5
Securing Child in Child Restraint .........................6
General Use ........................................... 9
Reclining Child Restraint ....................................9
Removing Harness System .................................10
Removing Seat Pad for Cleaning .........................13
Installing Harness System ..................................16
Accessories on Select Models ............................19
Safety Information ............................... 20
Child Restraint and Booster Seat Use ..................20
Installation in Vehicle .........................................21
Vehicle Seating Position .....................................22
Transport Canada Regulations ............................23
Storing Child Restraint .......................................23
Vehicle Information ............................. 24
Understanding Your V ehicle ................................24
Choosing UAS or Vehicle Belts ............................25
Knowing Your V ehicle Belts .................................26
Aircraft Information ...........................................28
Rear Facing ........................................... 29
UAS Installation ...........................................30
Vehicle Belt Installation ................................35
Forward Facing .................................... 39
Tether Use ..................................................40
UAS Installation ...........................................41
Vehicle Belt Installation ................................45
Booster Seat ......................................... 48
Lap and Shoulder Belt Installation .................49
Important Information ........................ 51
Using a Locking Clip ..........................................51
Dorel Juvenile Group Information... .....................53
Registration and Safety Notices ..........................54
Warranty ...........................................................55
Replacement Parts Order Form ...........................56
© 2016 Dorel Juvenile
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Parts of the Child Restraint
A. Adjustable Headrest
B. Infant Head Support
(see page 19)
C. Upper Harness
Guides
D. Harness Covers
(see page 19)
E. Chest Clip
F. Buckle
G. Recline Handle
H. Shoulder Belt
Positioning Guide
I. Harness Strap
J. Lumbar Support
(see page 19)
K. Harness Release
Lever (under fl ap)
L. Harness Adjustment
Strap
Side ViewFront View
Back View
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M. Rear-Facing Belt
Path
N. Rear Facing Level-
To-Ground Lines
O. Forward-Facing Belt
Path
P. Shell (child restraint)
Q. UAS* (see page 25)
R. Tether (see page
40)
S. Headrest/Harness
Adjustment Bar
T. Splitter Plate
U. Base
V. Instruction Manual
Storage
(in bottom of base)
*Universal Anchorage System
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Prepare Child Restraint to Fit Your Child How Does Your Child Fit?
1. Fully Loosen Harness
Strap
Push down on harness release
lever (under fl ap on front of seat
pad) while pulling out on harness
strap as shown.
3. Release Chest Clip
Press on chest clip release button
and pull apart.
Place harness strap out of the way.
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 page 4 for fi t guidelines.
REAR FACING
FORWARD FACING
The buckle should not be underneath or behind
your child.
To adjust the headrest/harness strap, see page 5.
Use the guidelines below to determine if the buckle and harness
strap are in the right place for your child.
Always choose the shoulder harness slots that are
closest to your child’s shoulder height. Harness
strap MUST be at or slightly above shoulders.
If the shoulder harness slots are below the child’s
shoulders with the headrest in the highest position and the child weighs at least 18 kg (40 lb) and is at least 4
years old, you must convert the child restraint to a booster seat.
The buckle should not be underneath or behind
your child.
Always choose the shoulder harness slots that are
closest to your child’s shoulder height. Harness
strap MUST be at or slightly below shoulders. If
the shoulder harness slots are above the child’s
shoulders with the headrest in the lowest position,
do not use this child restraint.
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Adjusting Headrest and Harness
Height
Securing Child in Child Restraint
1. Fully Loosen Harness
Strap
Push down on harness release
lever (under flap on front of seat
pad) while pulling out on harness
strap as shown.
2. To Adjust Headrest/
Harness Height
Pull the metal headrest adjustment
bar on the back of the seat.
Move the headrest up or down to
the proper height for your child.
Release it into the slot to lock.
Make sure it is securely locked
into place.
WARNINGS: Make sure the harness height is correct for
your child’s size.
Do not use this child restraint rear facing 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
tops of your child’s ears are above the top of the child
restraint’s headrest in its highest position.
Failure to follow these steps can result in serious injury or
death.
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 a “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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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 keep child warm, buckle your
child in the child restraint and place
a blanket around the child or place
the child’s coat on backwards after
buckling in.
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 strap should be snug
throughout its length.
5. Position Chest Clip
The chest clip must be placed at
mid-chest (even with armpits) and
away from the child’s neck.
To Remove Child From Child Restraint
1. Loosen Harness Strap
2. Unbuckle Harness
3. Release Chest Clip
4. Remove Child
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.
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Reclining Child Restraint
How to Change Positions
To recline, pull out on recline handle
and push top of child restraint back.
For upright or semi-recline
position, pull out on recline handle
and pull top of child restraint forward.
This child restraint has 3 positions:
Rear Facing -
3
For children 2.3-10 kg (5-22 lb),
fully recline the child restraint so that
the bottom level line is parallel with
the ground.
For children 10-18 kg (22-40 lb)
AND are able to sit up unassisted,
rotate the restraint so the recline angle is between the 2 level
lines.
Forward Facing -
1 Upright or 2 Semi-reclined
Booster Seat - 1 Upright
NOTE: When forward facing, the semi-reclined position is 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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2
1
Removing Harness System
Only remove the harness system to clean the seat pad or
to convert into a booster seat. To remove accessories, see
page 19.
1. Fully Loosen Harness
Strap
Push down on harness release lever
(under flap on front of seat pad)
while pulling out on harness strap as
shown.
2. From Back, Remove
Harness Strap Loops
From Splitter Plate
3. Pull Harness Strap Out
of Shoulder Harness
Guides
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7. Locate Buckle’s Metal
Retainer
Fully recline the child restraint.
Reach under the seat between base
and shell.
8. Rotate Metal Retainer and
Push It Up Through Shell
and Pad
5. Unthread Buckle
Do not unbuckle the buckle.
6. Pull Harness Strap Out of
Seat
9. From Top of Seat,
Pull Buckle Out of Shell
and Pad
4. Unthread Chest Clip
For Booster Seat Use
Store the harness strap, chest clip,
and buckle for future use.
Store the splitter plate by wrapping the
harness adjustment strap/splitter plate
around the center rib as shown.
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Removing Seat Pad for Cleaning
1. Release Elastic Straps
as Shown
(on select models)
The positions of the elastic straps
may vary by model.
2. Remove Hip Harness
Guides (on select models)
In the fully upright position, insert
a flat head screw driver into
the hole in the base where the
harness guide is located.
Place the screw driver’s tip
between shell and harness guide,
then twist the screw driver while
pulling the harness guide from
the front.
Repeat for other side.
You must remove the harness system to remove the pad
from the shell. See pages 10-12.
4. Adjust the Headrest to
the Lowest Position
Pull pad off the top of seat and
around headrest pad.
Pull the pad off the bottom of
shell and remove the pad.
Remove headrest pad.
3. Remove Shoulder
Harness Guides
(on select models)
From the back of child restraint,
pinch top and bottom of
harness guide together or use
a screwdriver to press in on
harness guide edge as shown.
With the other hand, from the
front of the child restraint, pull
the harness guides out of the
headrest.
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WARNINGS: Do not use child restraint or booster seat
without the seat pad. Failure to do this can result in serious injury or death.
Cleaning Pad and Accessories
Machine wash all pieces separately with cold water on a gentle
cycle. Make sure harness covers are closed so fastening strips
are not exposed. Do not use bleach. Tumble dry separately for
10-12 minutes on low heat. Remove immediately.
Cleaning Harness Strap
Spot clean using warm sudsy water and damp cloth.
Replacing Pad
Gently pull headrest pad onto headrest. Starting from bottom of
child restraint, slip pad on shell. Pull harness adjustment strap
through pad. Make sure pad is behind headrest and backrest.
Install harness guides. Attach all of the elastic straps. Install
harness system, see pages 16-18.
2. Insert Buckle’s Metal
Retainer into Slot
Closest to Child
Buckle
MUST face out.
1. Fully Recline the Child
Restraint
Pull out on recline handle and
push top of child restraint back.
4. Check Buckle
Pull up on buckle to make sure it
is secured.
The buckle
MUST not pull out.
3. Reach Under Seat
Between Base and Shell
Pull metal retainer completely
through pad and shell.
Installing Harness System
continued on next page
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5. Rethread Harness
Strap
With sewn end of harness
strap loop facing the buckle,
thread harness strap down
through hip harness guide.
7. Make Harness Strap
Even
Sewn ends of harness strap loops
MUST face each other.
8. Thread Buckle and
Chest Clip
Harness strap ends go through
the back of buckle tongues and
through the chest clip front to
back as shown.
6. Pull Harness Strap
Across Shell and Up
Through Opposite Hip
Harness Guide
Make sure the harness strap is
between shell and base and not
underneath only the seat pad.
Harness adjustment strap
MUST
lay above the harness strap as
shown.
9. Thread Harness
Strap Into Shoulder
Harness Guides
10. From Back, Thread
Harness Strap OVER
Metal Bar
DO NOT twist harness strap.
11. Attach Harness Strap
Loops to Splitter Plate
As Shown
Sewn ends of the harness strap
loops
MUST face towards you.
DO NOT twist harness strap or
harness adjustment strap.
Correct
Sewn
End
WARNINGS: Failure to place the harness
adjustment strap between shell and the
harness straps as shown can result in serious
injury or death.
Harness strap MUST be threaded over the metal headrest
adjustment bar.
Harness system must be installed correctly.
Failure to follow these warnings can result in serious
injury or death.
Make sure the same harness strap loops are fitted
COMPLETELY ON both sides of the splitter plate.
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Accessories on Select Models
Lumbar Support
The lumbar support provides extra comfort
for your child.
To remove the lumbar support,
slide out
from behind the harness straps.
Harness Covers
There are different harness cover styles
depending on your model.
To remove the harness covers with fastening strips, undo the fastening strips and
remove harness covers.
To remove harness covers without
fastening strips, unhook the harness strap
from splitter plate, pull harness strap out
of the upper harness guides and remove
harness covers. Rethread harness strap and
attach the harness strap loops to the splitter
plate. (See page 18.)
Infant Head Support
Infant head support MUST not cover the
infant’s face in any way. Remove the head
support when the infant’s head has reached
the top, inside part of the infant head support.
To remove the support, undo the fastening
strips and slide the insert out.
Reverse steps to replace support.
Head Pillow
The head pillow provides extra comfort for
your child. To remove the pillow, undo the
fastening strip from behind the headrest
and remove the pillow. Reverse to replace
the pillow.
Child Restraint and Booster Seat Use
Do not use a child restraint or booster seat that has been
in a crash or a collision. The system must be replaced.
Do not use a child restraint or booster seat if you do not
know the history of the restraint.
Never take your child out of the child restraint or booster
seat or attend to the child’s needs while the vehicle is
moving.
Never leave child unattended in the child restraint or
booster seat.
To avoid the child being seriously burned, always check for
hot seat and buckles before using this child restraint.
Do not use a child restraint or booster seat with missing or
damaged parts.
Do not lubricate the buckles, harness system or fasteners
for any reason.
DJG does not recommend the use of accessories or addons that have not been certifi ed with this child restraint
and booster seat at original purchase date.
Never allow any child to play with this child restraint and
booster seat; it is not a toy.
Do not remove the warning labels.
This child restraint has been certifi ed for use in passenger
vehicles and aircraft. This booster seat has been certifi ed
for use in passenger vehicles only. Do not use in a boat,
on a motorcycle or in a cargo van or bus where there are
no seat belts or tether anchors. Do not modify for use as a
crib or a swing. Do not leave on stove top or any other hot
surface.
On the back of the child restraint there is a date of manufacture label. Do not use this child restraint more than 10
years after date of manufacture.
Read all instructions and warning labels for additional
warnings.
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Installation in Vehicle
Check the vehicle belt or UAS belt before each use. Use
only if the belt is tightened properly and securely.
When unoccupied the rear-facing child restraint must be
fi rmly secured to the vehicle with a lower universal anchorage system if available or with a vehicle seat belt. The
tether strap must be stored as described in the instruction
manual.
When unoccupied, the forward-facing child restraint must
be fi rmly secured to the vehicle with a lower universal
anchorage system if available or with a vehicle seat belt
and the tether strap.
When unoccupied, the booster seat must be fi rmly secured
to the vehicle with the vehicle’s seat belt only. The lower
universal anchorage system and tether strap must be
stored as described in the instruction manual.
In a crash or sudden stop, an unsecured child restraint or
booster seat could injure the driver or other occupants in
the vehicle.
Always check vehicle owner’s manual for proper use of vehicle seat belts and the universal anchorage system (UAS)
with your child restraint.
In very few vehicles, the child restraint and booster seat
cannot be properly installed because of the type of seat
belt system, airbag system and/or lack of location to
anchor the tether strap. Always read and follow the vehicle
owner’s manual instructions for child restraint use.
Vehicle Seating Position
Never install a rear-facing child restraint in the front
seat of a vehicle equipped with an active passenger
side frontal airbag.
Always check vehicle owner’s manual for child restraint and
booster seat use with side airbags.
For vehicles with no rear seats, check the vehicle owner’s
manual for location and installation of a child restraint and
booster seat.
Use the child restraint or booster seat only on
vehicle seats that face forward.
Do not use on seats that face the sides or rear of
the vehicle.
For vehicles with an airbag, but without a back
seat, refer to your vehicle owner’s manual.
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 Care Department.
Children are safer when properly
restrained in rear seating positions
than in front seating positions.
According to accident statistics,
children in rear seating positions are
statistically safer, whether you have airbags, advanced airbags,
or no airbags at all.
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 seat and buckles before placing child in child restraint.
To help protect your vehicle seat’s upholstery from damage, use a
single layer towel underneath and behind child restraint.
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Transport Canada Regulations
Storing Child Restraint
To protect your child restraint, store in the house, not in the
garage or attic.
The hot and cold temperatures can harm the shell and/or the
harness system if stored for a long period of time.
Transport Canada Road Safety Directorate regulates children’s
restraint systems under the Motor Vehicle Restraint Systems
Safety Regulations (RSSR).
The regulations require the manufacturer and/or importer to
certify the child restraint to the applicable safety standards and
place specifi ed warnings and information on the labels fastened
to each child restraint and in this instruction manual.
Understanding Your Vehicle
Air Bags
UAS Anchors
Located in the seat bight.
Tether Anc hors
For Tether Strap
(Forward Facing with Internal Harness Only)
Vehicle Seat Belts
Your vehicle’s features may be considerably different than those
pictured here.
Seat Bight
Consult your vehicle owner’s manual to help identify your
vehicle’s specifi c features and locations.
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Choosing UAS or Vehicle Belts
The UAS
The Universal Anchorage System
(UAS) is for installing child restraints
without using vehicle seat belts.
The UAS can ONLY be used in
vehicles that have the UAS anchor
bars installed and designated UAS
seating positions. Most vehicles
manufactured after September
2002 are equipped with UAS. Check
your vehicle owner’s manual to see
which seating positions may be
equipped with UAS.
When installing this child restraint
with vehicle belts or when using as
a booster seat, the UAS hooks and
belt MUST be properly stored.
To store UAS on this child restraint:
Thread UAS belt through forward-
facing belt path. Pull hooks around
to back of the shell and attach the hooks together as shown.
Gently pull free end of belt to remove slack.
Vehicle Belts
If UAS 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. Check
your vehicle owner’s manual for
specific instructions.
UAS Anchor Bars
UAS Hooks
UAS Storage
Adjuster
WARNINGS: When used correctly the UAS or vehicle belts
are equally safe. Do not use both the UAS belt and vehicle belt at
the same time.
Knowing Your Vehicle Belts
Review your vehicle owner’s manual for vehicle seat belt use with
child restraints. This is your best source for information concerning
your vehicle.
Not all vehicle belts will work with this child restraint. This child restraint must be tightly locked in place at all times. You must determine if your vehicle’s belts are compatible with this child restraint.
Vehicle Belts
• Automatic/Passive vehicle seat belts
You
MUST have a lap belt to install any child
restraint. An automatic (passive) shoulder belt
may or may not have a separate lap belt.
• Do not use with inflatable seat belts
You may need to move the child restraint to another seating location or use UAS belts only.
• Vehicle belts in center of the door or side panel
You must move the child restraint to another seating location.
• Vehicle belts that are in front of the seat
bight
You may need to move the child restraint to
another seating location.
• ELR (Emergency Locking Retractor) vehicle belts
These belts only lock in a sudden stop or crash, and do not properly
secure a child restraint alone.
To determine if you have this type of belt,
gently pull the belt all the way out of the retractor
(spool), let it return several inches, then pull on
it again. If it moves freely, it is an ELR belt. If it is
locked and will not allow any more belt to come out, it is a switchable retractor.
If you have an ELR lap and shoulder belt, review the “Vehicle Latch
Plate” section on page 27 to see if you need a locking clip.
WARNING: ELR lap-only belts MUST NOT be used with this
child restraint.
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• Switchable Retractor
These belts switch from ELR to ALR (Automatic Locking Retractor).
You
MUST have the vehicle belts in the locking mode to use them.
With a switchable retractor, pull the 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.
• ALR (Automatic Locking Retractor)
These belts lock after pulling the webbing out and letting the belt
go back into the retractor an inch or two.
With an ALR belt, pull the belt all the way out before threading
through the child restraint.
Vehicle Latch Plates
• Check 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 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.
Check your vehicle owner’s manual to determine the best way to
lock a child restraint in place and whether the latch plate or retractor will accomplish this. If the latch plate slides up and down on
the belt, and you have an ELR retractor, you
MUST use a locking
clip to install the child restraint. See pages 51-52.
You may not need to use the locking clip with a switchable or ALR
retractor.
Locking Latch
Plate
Sliding Latch
Plate
Aircraft Information
This restraint is certifi ed for aircraft use when used with the
internal harness.
Install the child restraint in a window seat to avoid blocking the
aisle. If the aircraft lap belt is too short, ask the flight attendant for
a belt extender.
Use only on forward facing aircraft seats.
Contact the airline for their specific policies.
WARNING: Store UAS belts and tether strap when us-
ing the aircraft belts.
Rear Facing Aircraft Installation
For rear facing installation follow pages
35-38.
Forward Facing Aircraft Installation
For forward facing installation follow
pages 45-47.
This child restraint is not certified
for use in aircraft when used as a
booster seat because aircraft seats
do not have shoulder belts.
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Rear Facing
2.3-18 kg (5-40 lb)
48-91 cm (19-36 in.)
UAS Belt
Lap/Shoulder Belt
Lap Belt
WARNINGS: Never install a rear facing child
restraint in the front seat of a vehicle equipped
with an active frontal airbag.
This child restraint must always face the rear of the vehicle
and be in the fully reclined position until the child is at least 1
year old, weighs 10 kg (22 lb) AND is able to walk unassisted.
UAS Installation
1. Pull Pad Off Front
Corners of Child
Restraint As Shown
Safety Tips
Make sure harness and buckle fit your child correctly before
installing the child restraint. See pages 3-4.
Experts agree that children should remain rear facing as long as
possible. In this child restraint, your child can remain rear facing up
to 18 kg (40 lb) and up to 91 cm (36 in.).
WARNINGS: Do not use the vehicle lap or lap/shoulder
belt when using the Universal Anchorage System (UAS).
Check UAS belt before each use. Use only if the belt can be
tightened properly and securely.
Secure the tether hook to the bottom of
the base when used rear facing
and gently
tighten to remove slack.
Do not fasten both UAS hooks on the same
UAS anchor bar in the vehicle.
Fully recline the child restraint and rotate
the child restraint to the correct recline angle that matches
the weight of your child. Do not use any other recline positions rear facing. Do not rotate the child restraint beyond the
bottom or top level lines.
Failure to follow these warnings can result in serious injury or
death.
Review your vehicle owner’s manual for UAS belt use.
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2. Remove UAS from
Storage Location
3. Route UAS Hook
Through the Forward-
Facing Belt Path
The UAS adjuster can be on either
side.
4. Reach Under Pad and
Pull Hook Down and
Out of the Rear Facing
Belt Path As Shown
5. Pull Hook Across
to Opposite Side
Do not twist belt.
Belt MUST be behind buckle
strap and under pad.
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8. Place Child Restraint
Rear Facing in Back
Seat
For children between 2.3-10 kg
(5-22 lb), the bottom level line on
shell
MUST be parallel with the
ground.
For children 10.1-18 kg
(22-40 lb) who can sit up
unassisted, rotate the child
restraint between the 2 level lines.
Start by making the bottom level
line parallel with the ground, then
rotate seat up. Do not rotate past
the top level line.
7. Fully Recline the
Child Restraint
Pull out on recline handle and
push top of child restraint back.
6. Finished UAS Routing
Replace pad over corners.
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10. Tighten Belt
Place hand in child restraint.
Firmly push down and
towards the vehicle seat back
while pulling free end of belt to
tighten.
It may be easier to pull pad
away from shell and tighten
the belt through the belt path
opening as shown.
11. Check Belt Tightness
Hold child restraint at the belt
path with your weakest hand.
Push and pull from side to side.
It should not move more than 2.5
cm (1 in.).
9. Hook UAS to Vehicle
Anchor
If it moves more than 2.5 cm (1 in.), you can try:
A. Pulling the belt tighter.
B. Reinstalling the child restraint.
C. Changing to a different seating location.
D. Switching to vehicle belt installation.
12. Secure Child in Child
Restraint
Recheck the level lines to make
sure it is reclined according to
your child’s weight.
Repeat steps 8-11 if not reclined
correctly.
To Release UAS
Remove child from child restraint.
Remove tension from UAS belt
by pushing down on side of child
restraint with UAS adjuster. Then
press adjuster button to loosen belt.
Unhook UAS from bar by squeezing
spring lever, pushing hook back into
the seat bight and twisting. Then pull
it out of the vehicle seat.
Store UAS when not in use. See
page 25.
You may need to place a large
rolled towel(s) or foam pool
noodle(s) under front of child
restraint to help achieve the
correct recline angle.
Check often to be sure padding is
still in place and the belt is tight.
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