The First Years B505, B500 User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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Compass

Folding, Adjustable, Booster Seat

This Booster Seat is for use
by children who meet ALL
the requirements below:

Age is:

3 years or over

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eight is :

30 to 100 pounds
(13.6 to 45 kg)

Height is:

38 to 57 inches
(96 to 145 cm)

W ARNING

• Failure to use this Booster Seat properly increases the

risk of serious injury or death in a sudden stop or
crash.

• Do not install or use this Booster Seat until you have

read and understand the instructions in this manual.

Section 1 - Introduction

Dear Parents,

Thank you for purchasing the Compass B500/5 Booster Seat.
We hope that it will make your child’s travel safer, easier,
and more pleasant.

We believe the B500/5
do more testing than other companies to make it as safe as
possible. And, we use the latest methods to assure the
highest quality.

Only Compass monitors the molding of every key plastic
part. Our MoldTrac technology allows us to watch every part
as it is molded. In addition, we place a number on each seat
so key parts can be traced. You will find this number on the
bottom of your seat.

We have tried very hard to keep our instructions simple and
understandable. We apologize for beginning our instructions
with so many warnings but they are very important for you to
properly restrain your child. Read and understand all of the
instructions and warnings. The safety of your child depends
on it!

If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact
the Compass Staff at 1-888-89

Keep this instruction manual for future use.

Store in pocket on back of Booster Seat.

is the easiest Booster Seat to use. We

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No car seat can guarantee protection from injury

in every situation, but proper use helps reduce

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the risk of serious injury or death.

Section 2 - Table Of Contents

Section 1 Introduction................................................1

Section 2 Table Of Contents.....................................2

Section 3 Warnings....................................................3

Section 4 Use Recommendations............................5

Section 5 Booster Seat parts....................................6

Section 6 Selecting A Vehicle Seating Location.....7

Section 7 Installation and Use.................................11

Section 8 Safety Checklist/Safe Practices.............16

Section 9 Additional Information............................19

Section 10 Care and Cleaning.................................21

Section 11 Replacement Parts................................22

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Section 3 - Warnings

WARNING

DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur

• Failure to follow these instructions and Booster Seat

labels can result in injury or death to a child from
striking the vehicle’s interior during a sudden stop or
crash.

- Even if the Booster Seat seems easy to figure out
on your own, it is important to read these
instructions and the vehicle owner’s manual for
details you might miss.

The instructions in this manual and in your vehicle

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owner’s manual must be followed carefully. If there is
a conflict between the two, the vehicle owner’s manual
must be followed.

• Failure to use the automobile seat belt or to adjust it

properly can result in your child striking the vehicle’s
interior during a sudden stop or crash. Serious injury
or death can occur.

• DO NOT allow others (baby sitters, friends,
grandparents, etc.) to use this Booster Seat unless
they read and understand the instructions and labels.

• Only use accessories manufactured by Compass. Use
of accessories can affect your child’s safety in a
sudden stop or crash.

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WARNING

DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur

• DO NOT modify or attach any toys, padding, or other
items to this Booster Seat. Untested modifications or
padding could result in injury in a crash.

Secure this Booster Seat with the vehicle seat belt at

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all times (even when there is no child in it). An
unsecured child restraint can injure someone if a
crash occurs.

Direct sunlight can make Booster Seat surfaces hot

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enough to burn your child. Use caution and check
them on hot, sunny days.

NEVER leave child unattended.

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• DO NOT use this Booster Seat if it has been in a crash.

(There may be hidden damage and it must be
replaced.) Your insurance company may provide some

some assistance replacing this booster.
DO NOT use this Booster Seat if it is damaged in any

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way or has missing parts.

STOP USING THIS BOOSTER SEAT AND THROW IT

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AWAY after the date on the back of the seat.

• Secure this child restraint with a vehicle lap and

shoulder belt.

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Section 4 - Use Recommendations

Compass advises parents that children should use a child
restraint with a built-in harness system until they exceed the
weight or height limits specified by the manufacturer.

B500 / B505 Booster Seat Use Requirements:

This child restraint is designed for use by children whose:

- Age is 3 years or older, and

- Weight is between 30 and 100 lbs (13.6 and 45 kg), and

- Height is between 38 and 57 inches (96 and 145 cm).

Child MUST meet all of these requirements to use this
Booster Seat.

WARNING

DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur

• DO NOT use this Booster Seat when

top of child’s ears are above the top
edge of seat back. Severe head or
neck injuries can result without
proper head support.

DO NOT use Booster Seat when

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the child’s shoulders are above
the shoulder belt guide with
headrest in highest position.

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Failure to use this car seat properly increases the risk
of serious injury or death in a sudden stop or crash.

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Do not install or use this car seat until you have read
and understand the instructions in this manual.

Section 5 - Booster Seat Parts

Adjustable

Headrest

Vehicle

Shoulder

Belt Guide

Seat

Back

Armrest

Cup Holder

Instruction

Manual

Headrest

Handle

Instruction

Manual

Pocket

Carry

Handle

Vehicle

Shoulder

Belt Guide

Armrest

Seat

Bottom

Headrest

Handle

Seat Back
Fold Lock

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Section 6 - Selecting AVehicle Seating Location

WARNING

DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur

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

when restraining a child in this Booster Seat.
NEVER use the Booster Seat with only a vehicle lap

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belt.

• DO NOT use this Booster Seat with the vehicle’s Child

Restraint Anchorage System or LATCH System.

• DO NOT use this Booster Seat with vehicle seat belts

mounted to front door.

• DO NOT use this Booster Seat if it cannot be properly

installed. Some child restraints will not fit some vehicle
seating positions.

• NEVER use this

Booster Seat in any
vehicle seating
position equipped
with an active air bag
unless recommended
by the vehicle

NO coloque el asiento infantil para el automóvil orientado hacia
atrás en el asiento delantero del vehículo que tenga una bolsa
neumática de seguridad. El niño podría MORIR O SUFRIR
LESIONES GRAVES. El asiento trasero es el lugar más seguro
para los niños de 12 años o menores.

manufacturer. For side airbags see page 8.

• DO NOT use this Booster Seat in rear seat of a

compact pickup truck. Severe head injury or death
can occur.

DO NOT place rear-facing child seat
on front seat with air bag. DEATH OR
SERIOUS INJURY can occur.

The back seat is the safest place for
children 12 and under.

GNINRAW

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