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

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

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

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

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

C-1 Choose Position for Your ChildC-2 Preparing Child Restraint to Fit Your Child Preparing with TinyFit Infant Insert

Preparing without TinyFit Infant InsertC-3 Securing Child in Child RestraintC-4 Removing Child From Child RestraintC-5 Reclining Child Restraint AccessoriesC-6 AccessoriesC-7 Removing Seat Pad for CleaningC-8 Replacing Seat Pad and Harness System Threading Harness With TinyFit Infant Insert Threading Harness Without TinyFit Infant Insert

E-1 Preparing to Install Rear-Facing

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

E-4 Install Rear-Facing with Vehicle Belts

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

F. Installing Forward-Facing ........... Pages 57-66F-1 Preparing to Install Forward-FacingF-2 Adjusting Top Anchorage Strap (Tether)

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

F-5 Install Forward-Facing with Vehicle Belts

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

D-1 Understanding Your VehicleD-2 Vehicle Seating PositionD-3 Choosing LATCH or Vehicle BeltsD-4 Knowing Your Vehicle BeltsD-5 Using Locking ClipD-6 Installing on Aircraft



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Thank you for choosing this car seat, referred to throughoutthis manual as a child restraint. The DJG family is committedto creating a child restraint with the most comfort andconvenience available today.

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

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

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

Dorel Juvenile Group, Inc. Website: www.maxi-cosi.com

Fax: 1-800-207-8182

Mailing Address: Dorel Juvenile Group, Inc.

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

Telephone: 1-800-951-4113

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

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

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Para recibir las instrucciones en español, llame al1-800-544-1108 o solicitarse por escrito al dirección por arriba.

Please complete the postage-paid registration card thatcame with your child restraint, and send it to us. Childrestraints could be recalled for safety reasons. You mustregister this restraint to be reached in a recall. Sendyour name, address, email address if available, and therestraint’s model number and manufacturing date to:

Dorel Juvenile Group, Inc.PO Box 2609, Columbus, IN 47202-2609

Attn: Consumer Relations

or call 1-800-544-1108 or register online at www.djgusa.com/registration/carseat/us.

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

If you don’t have the card or ifyour address changes, you willfind the model number andmanufactured date on the labellocated on side of plastic shell.

A-2 Registration and Safety Notices

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A-3 Understanding Your Child Restraint

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P U S H

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C.

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Front View With TinyFit Infant Insert Front View Without TinyFit Infant Insert A

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A. Adjustable Headrest

B. Headrest Adjustment Handle

C. TinyFit Infant Insert

D. Head Pillow (on select models)

E. Harness Covers (on select models)

F. Infant Body Pillow (on select models)

G. Cup Holder

H. Harness Release Lever (under flap)

I. Harness Tightening Strap

J. Recline Base

K. Headrest Harness Slots (for larger children)

G.

I.

A.

D.

F.

L. Instruction Storage

Bag

(attached to outside of seat)

M. Small Chest Clip(in storage bag - for use withthe TinyFit Infant Insert only)

N. Locking Clip(in storage bag)

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I. Headrest Harness Slots (for larger children)

J. Harness Straps

K. Large Chest Clip

L. TinyFit Infant Insert Harness Slots

(for smaller children)

M. Buckle Tongue

N. Buckle

O. Lower Harness Slots

P. Buckle Strap

Q. Buckle Strap Slots

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M.

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Harness System Detail Without TinyFit Infant Insert

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Harness System Detail With TinyFit Infant Insert

A. Upper Harness Slots

B. Harness Straps

C. Large Chest Clip

D. Buckle Tongue

E. Buckle

F. Lower Harness Slots

G. Buckle Strap

H. Small Chest Clip(used on the TinyFit InfantInsert only - stored in theinstruction storage bag)

B.

C.

D.E.

G.

F.

L.

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Back View

A. LATCH Connector

B. LATCH Adjuster

C. LATCH Belt

D. Top Anchorage

Strap (Tether)H. Splitter Plate

I. Seat Recline Handle

J. Top Anchorage

Strap (Tether) Storage

K. Headrest Adjustment Lever

L. Forward-Facing

Belt Path

M. Rear-Facing Belt

Path

N. Level to Ground Line (on side of plastic shell)

O. Recline Base

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L.

Side View

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B-3 Child Restraint Use

Never take your child out of the childrestraint while the vehicle is moving. Neverleave child unattended.

Placing your child in a hot child restraint mayresult in burns.

Do not use a child restraint with damaged ormissing parts.

Do not use cut, frayed or damaged harnesses.

Do not lubricate buckles and fasteners.

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

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

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

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

Read all instructions for additional warnings.

B-1 Vehicle Seating PositionNever place a child rear-facing in a

seating position with an active frontalairbag.

Check the vehicle owner’s manual for moreinformation about air bag/child restraint use.

For vehicles without a back seat, refer to your vehicle owner’s manual.

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

B-2 Installation in Vehicle

Check the vehicle belt or LATCH belt beforeeach use. Use only if the belt is tightened

properly and securely. This child restraint should be securely belted

in the vehicle even when not in use. In a crashor sudden stop, an unsecured child restraintcould injure occupants.

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



C-1 Choose Position for Your Child Your child’s height, weight and age determine how

your child restraint should be placed in the vehicle.

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

Rear-Facing using

5-point harness Without TinyFit Infant InsertChild and child restraint areplaced in the back seat, facingthe back of the vehicle.

40-70 lbs (18.1-32 kg)and 43-52 in.

(110.1-132.1 cm) andOver 1 Year Old

Forward-Facing using5-point harnessChild and child restraint areplaced in the back seat,facing the front of the vehicle.

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

Forward-Facing using5-point harnessChild and child restraint areplaced in the back seat,facing the front of the vehicle.

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Harness Covers(on select models)

Harness covers help providecomfort to the neck. Forsmaller infants, you may needto fit the upper end of the

harness covers into the harness slots.

To remove, unthread the harness straps from splitter plate andremove the harness covers. Rethread harness straps backthrough the correct harness slots and attach the harness to thesplitter plate. See section C-3.

C-2 Accessories

P U S H

Body Pillow (on select models)

The body pillow adds extracomfort to your child. Asyour child grows, removethe pillow from behind theharness straps.

P U S H

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

Rear-Facing using5-point harness and the TinyFit Infant InsertChild and child restraint are

placed in the back seat, facingthe back of the vehicle.



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Check Harness Height

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

Follow the guidelines on thenext page to determine thecorrect harness height.

2.

Place Child in ChildRestraint

Place the child’s bottomand back flat against thechild restraint. This willincrease comfort and allowthe harness straps to beproperly tightened.

1.

Preparing With TinyFit Infant Insert

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C-3 Preparing to Fit Your Child

Release Chest Clip

Press on chest clip releasebutton and pull apart.

Loosen Harness

Push down on the harness

release lever (under flap onthe front of child restraint)while pulling out on theharness straps just abovethe buckle.

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

Unbuckle Harness

Press red button. Pull

buckle tongues out. Placeharness straps out of theway.

1.

2.

3.

Using the Child RestraintRear-Facing

You MUST use the TinyFitinfant insert if your child is18 lbs or less. If your child

weighs more than 18 lbs andless than 40 lbs. or if you areusing this child restraint asa forward-facing seat, youMUST remove the TinyFitinfant insert.

Head Pillow (on select models)

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

To adjust the head pillow, slidethe top together or apart for a proper fit.

To remove, unthread the harness straps from splitter plateand remove the head support. Rethread harness straps backthrough the correct harness slots and attach the harness to thesplitter plate. See section C-2.

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Small Chest Clip

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

To use the smaller chest clip,unthread the harness straps

from splitter plate and remove the large chest clip. Thread newsmaller chest clip on. Rethread harness straps back through the

correct harness slots and attach the harness to the splitter plate.See section C-2.



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Thread Harness Straps

into TinyFit Infant InsertSlots in Shell

Lean the TinyFit infantinsert forward and pushthe harness straps into theTinyFit infant insert slots inlower back of shell. Do nottwist harness straps.

8.

Rethread Harness intoNew Upper TinyFit

Infant Insert HarnessSlots

Make sure the harnessheight is the same for bothharness straps. Make sureharness straps are nottwisted.

7.

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Remove Harness fromSplitter Plate

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

4.

Pull Harness StrapsOut of TinyFit Infant

Insert Slots in Shell Lean the TinyFit infantinsert forward and pull theharness straps out of theshell.

5.

Pull Harness Straps Outof Upper Harness Slotsin TinyFit Infant Insert

Lean the TinyFit infant insertback into the seat andremove harness straps.

NOTE: This is a good timeto remove any of the accessories or switch to the smallerchest clip.

Raise the Headrest

Squeeze the headrestadjustment lever and pull upon the headrest.

3.

Rear-Facing Position

Harness slot must be even

with or just below theshoulders.

If the lowest harness slot isabove the child’s shoulders,do not use this child restraint.

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

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

Failure to follow these steps can result inserious injury or death.

To Adjust the Harness Straps on TinyFit Infant Insert


6.



To Remove the TinyFit Infant Insert

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


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

2.

Pull Harness Straps Outof TinyFit Infant InsertSlots in Shell

Lean the TinyFit infantinsert forward and pull theharness straps out of theshell.

3.

Pull Harness Straps Outof TinyFit Infant InsertUpper Slots

Lean the TinyFit infant insertback into the seat andremove harness straps.

4.

Raise the Headrest

Squeeze the headrestadjustment lever and pull upon the headrest.

1.

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Attach Harness Straps toSplitter Plate

Make sure the harnessends are completely onthe splitter plate andthe harness straps are nottwisted.

11.

Harness Adjustment isCompleted

12.

Push TinyFit InfantInsert into Back of Child

Restraint

9.

Lower the Headrest

Squeeze the headrestadjustment lever and push

down on the headrestfirmly to help hold the insertinto place. Make sure theheadrest is in a lockedposition.

10.

Harness system must be reattached correctly.




Forward-Facing Position

Harness slot must be evenwith or just above theshoulders.

If the highest harness slotadjustment is below the child’sshoulders, do not use thischild restraint.

Check Harness Height With child in the seat, checkthe location of the harnessguide.

Follow the guidelines belowto determine the correctharness/headrest height.

1.

Rear-Facing Position

Harness slot must be evenwith or just below theshoulders.

If the lowest harness slotadjustment is above thechild’s shoulders, switch to

the TinyFit infant insert, aslong as the child is under22 lbs. AND the top of thechild’s head is blow the topof the TinyFit Infant Insert.

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Push Harness Straps intoLower Harness Slots inTinyFit Infant Insert

Insert the harness strap,buckle tongue and chest clipinto the lower harness slotand pull out from the backof the TinyFit infant insert.Remove TinyFit infant insert.

5.

Thread Harness Strapsinto Upper HeadrestHarness Slots

Thread one harness strap into

each headrest harness slots.

6.


Fit loops on harness endscompletely on the splitterplate. Make sure harness

straps are not twisted

7.

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C . B a s i c U s e

Locate buckle’s metalretainer under the shell.

Rotate metal retainer, theninsert retainer up throughthe shell and pad.

From the top, pull bucklefree from shell and pad.

Reposition buckle location.Insert the buckle’s metalretainer through the desiredslot. Make sure buckle isfacing forward.

b.

c.

d.

To Change BucklePosition

Fully recline the childrestraint. Reach under theseat between base and shell.

a.


To Adjust Harness/ Headrest Height

Loosen harness straps.Squeeze the headrestadjustment lever andmove headrest up ordown to the proper heightand lock into place

7.

Check BucklePosition

Determine which of theavailable buckle positionswill be comfortable andprovide a snug fit foryour child.

5.

You MUST use the 1st or 2nd buckle strap slotswhen rear-facing. When using the TinyFit infantinsert, you MUST use the 3rd slot. Any slot can beused for forward-facing.

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Do not use this child restraint rear-facing if the top of your child’shead is above the top of the childrestraint’s headrest.

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

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




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Tighten Harness

Pull on harness

tightening strap to tightenharness snugly.

NOTE: A snug strap shouldnot allow any slack. It liesin a relatively straight linewithout sagging. It does notpress on the child’s flesh orpush the child’s body into anunnatural position.

C-4 Securing Child in Child Restraint

Position HarnessStraps Over theChild’s Shoulders.

1.

Buckle HarnessPush each buckle tongueinto buckle until you heara “click”. Remember toalways pull up on harnessstraps to make sure buckleis locked.

2.

Close Chest Clip

Insert right half of chest clipinto left half andsnap together.

3.

4.


Reach under seat betweenbase and shell. Pull

buckle’s metal retainercompletely through padand shell.

Pull up on buckle to make

sure it is secured. Thebuckle must not pull out.

e.

f.

Failure to place buckle’s metal retainercompletely through pad and shell can result inserious injury or death.



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C-5 Removing Child From Child Restraint

Loosen Harness

Press on harness releaselever while pulling onharness straps above thebuckle to loosen.

1.

Release Chest Clip

Press on release buttonand pull apart.

2.

Unbuckle

Press red button on buckleto release the buckletongues. Move harnessaway and remove child.

3.

5.

6.

Check HarnessTightness

Try to pinch the harness atthe shoulders. If you canpinch the harness strap,tighten more. If your fingersslip off, the harness is tightenough.

Position Chest ClipThe chest clip must beplaced at mid-chest (evenwith armpits) and awayfrom the child’s neck.

Failure to fasten and tighten the harnesssystem correctly and snugly can result inserious injury or death.



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Remove Harness Strapsfrom Splitter Plate

Fully loosen harness straps.Locate splitter plate on theback of the child restraintand unfasten the harnessstraps.

1.

Remove HarnessStraps

Pull harness through theslots from the front.

Do not remove harness

from the shell.

2.

C-7 Removing Seat Pad for Cleaning

Remove Buckle

Fully recline the childrestaint. Reach under theseat between base andshell. Locate the buckle’smetal retainer.

3.


C-6 Reclining Child Restraint

This child restraint has 3recline positions:

Rear-facing - Use angleposition 2 or 3. The levelto ground line on the side ofshell MUST be level with theground.

Forward-Facing -

22-40 lbs (10.1-18 kg)34-43 inches (85.1-110 cm)MUST use angle position 2.

40-70 lbs (18.1-32 kg)43-52 inches (110.1-132.1 cm)MUST use agnle position 1.

To ReclinePull out on handle to correctangle position.

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Insert Metal Retainer

Rotate the metal retainerand then insert the retainerup through the shell andpad.

4.

Pull Buckle Out of Seat

From the front, pull bucklefree from shell and pad.

5.

Lower Headrest toLowest Position6.

Remove Seat Pad

Pull the pad off the outsideedges of the shell.

7.

Pull Seat Pad Out fromBehind Headrest

Pull rest of pad off of shell.The headrest pad is notremoveable.

7.

Do not use child restraint without the seat pad.

Cleaning Seat PadHand wash pad with warm sudsy water, rinse clean and airdry. Spot clean the harness straps and headrest. Do not usebleach or use other harsh cleaners. Do not dry clean.



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C-8 Replacing Seat Pad and Harness

System

Do not use child restraint without the seat pad.

Slip Seat Pad Over andBehind Headrest

Lay pad in child restraint andslip pad over the headrest.

1.

Pull Harness StrapsThrough Pad

Pull both harness straps,chest clips and buckletoungues up throught thelower harness slots.

2.

Pull Harness AdjustmentStrap Through Pad

3.

Pull Harness AdjustmentStrap Through Pad

4.

Pull Pad Over the OutsideEdges of the Shell

5.

Choose Correct BuckleStrap Slot

Choose one of the threeavailable buckle positionsthat will be comfortableand provide a snug fit foryour child.

6.

You MUST use the 1st or 2nd buckle strap slotswhen rear-facing. You MUST use the 3rd slotwhen using the infant insert. Any slot can be used

for forward-facing.

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Insert Buckle’s MetalRetainer ThroughDesired Slot

Make sure buckle isfacing forward.

7.




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Threading Harness With TinyFit Infant Insert


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

4.

Thread Harness StrapsInto TinyFit InfantInsert Slots in Shell

Lean the TinyFit infant

insert forward and insert theharness straps into the shell.

3.

Thread Harness StrapsInto TinyFit Infant InsertUpper Slots

See section “Preparing WithTinyFit Infant Insert” forcorrect harness slot location.

2.

Push Harness Straps intoLower Harness Slots inTinyFit Infant Insert

From the back of the TinyFit

infant Insert, thread harnessstrap, buckle tongue andchest clip into the lowerharness slot and pull out fromthe front of the TinyFit infantinsert.

1.

With child restraint fullyreclined, reach underseat between base andshell. Pull buckle’s metalretainer completelythrough pad and shell.

Pull up on buckle to makesure it is secured. Thebuckle must not pull out.

8.

9.

Failure to place buckle’s metal retainercompletely through pad and shell can result in

serious injury or death.

Lower the Headrest

Squeeze the headrestadjustment lever and pushdown on the headrestfirmly to help hold the insertinto place. Make sure theheadrest is in a locked

position.

5.






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Threading Harness Without TinyFit InfantInsert

Thread Harness Strapsinto Headrest HarnessSlots

Thread one harness strap intoeach headrest harness slots.

1.


Fit loops on harness endscompletely on the splitterplate. Make sure harnessstraps are not twisted

2.



Your vehicle’s features may be considerably different thanthose pictured here. Consult your vehicle owner’s manual tohelp identify your vehicle’s specific features and locations.

D-1 Understanding Your Vehicle

Anchor Brackets

For Top AnchorageStrap (Tether)(Forward-Facing Only)

LATCH Anchors

Located in the seatbight.

Air Bags

Consult your vehicleowner’s manual forall air bag locations.

Seat Bight

Vehicle Seat Belts

Consult your vehicleowner’s manual forvehicle belt use.

Safety Tip:To help protect your vehicle seat’s upholstery fromdamage, use a single layered towel underneath andbehind child restraint.

To avoid your child being seriously burned,take the following precautions:1. Park in the shade or where sun does not directlyhit the child restraint.2. Cover the child restraint with a sheet or blanketwhen not in use.3. Check for hot child restraint and buckles beforeplacing child in child restraint.

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Vehicle Belts

If LATCH is not an option,you must use the vehicleseat belt system to installthe child restraint. Thereare some vehicle beltsthat will not work with a

child restraint or will require special attention.

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

The LATCH System

LATCH (Lower Anchors andTethers for CHildren) is auniversal system for installingchild restraints without usingvehicle seat belts.

The LATCH system can ONLYbe used in vehicles that have

the LATCH anchor bars installed and designated LATCH seatingpositions. Most vehicles manufactured after September 2002 areequipped with LATCH.

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

D-3 Choosing LATCH or Vehicle Belts

LATCH Anchor Bars

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D-2 Vehicle Seating Position

Some seating positions in your vehicle may not be safe forthis child restraint. Some vehicles do not have a seatingposition that can be used safely with this child restraint. Ifyou are not sure where to place the child restraint in yourvehicle, consult your vehicle owner’s manual or contactDorel Juvenile Group Consumer Relations Dept.

Safety Tip:Children are safer whenproperly restrained in

rear seating positionsthan in the frontseating positions.

According to National Highway TrafficSafety Administration information, childrenin rear seating positions are statisticallysafer, whether you have air bags,advanced air bags, or no air bags at all.

Never place a child rear-facing in a

seating position with an active frontalairbag. This can result in serious injuryor death.

Use the child restraintonly on vehicle seatsthat face forward. Do notuse on seats that facethe sides or rear of the vehicle.

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



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Pull Vehicle Belt AcrossChild Restraint

Without the TinyFit infantinsert (A), thread vehicle beltUNDER seat pad in front ofbuckle strap and out oppositeside. Buckle vehicle belt.With the TinyFit infant insert(B), make sure harnesssystem is loose and headrestis up. Thread vehicle beltUNDER seat pad and TinyFitinfant insert on top of bucklestrap and out the oppositeside.Do not place vehicle beltover child’s legs.

3.

Tighten Vehicle Belt

Push down firmly on thechild restraint and while

pulling on the vehicleshoulder belt to tighten.

4.

Locate Locking ClipLocation

Grasp both vehicle belts

together just behind thelatch plate and unbuckle.NOTE: If the latch plateends up just at the beltpath opening, graspthe vehicle belts on theopposite side of the childrestraint, as close to thelatch plate as possible.

5.

A locking clip will not fix all types of vehicle seat beltproblems. Review section D-4 and your vehicle’s ownermanual for vehicle seat belt use with child restraints. Thelocking clip is located on the back of the child restraint.

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

D-5 Using the Locking Clip

Place Child Restraint inVehicle Rear-Facing

With child restraint in thereclined position, makesure level line on the side ofthe child restraint are levelwith ground. Adjust childrestraint if needed.NOTE: Hook top anchoragehook (tether) on the baseand tighten. See section E-1.

1.

Thread Vehicle Belt

Thread the vehicle lap/ shoulder belt combinationthrough the rear-facing beltslot.

2.

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

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This restraint is certified foraircraft use.

Use only on forward-facingaircraft seats. Followinstructions for vehicleinstallation.

Contact the airline for their specific policies.

D-6 Installing on Aircraft

Position Locking Clip

Position locking clip about1 in. (2.5 cm) from vehiclebelt’s latch plate.

7.

Rebuckle Vehicle Belt8.

9. Check Vehicle BeltTightness

Grasp the child restraintat the vehicle belt path with one hand. Push and

pull the child restraint fromside to side, forward andback. The child restraintshould not move more than1 inch.

NOTE: If it moves more than an inch, redo the steps 5 through 9again or try another seating location.

Remove the locking clip when the vehicle seat belt is notbeing used with a child restraint.

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Attach Locking Clip

Thread both portions of the

vehicle belt onto the lockingclip, as close to the latchplate as possible.

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Pull Connector Across toOpposite Site

Without the TinyFit infantinsert (A), thread vehicle beltUNDER seat pad infront ofbuckle strap and out oppositeside. Buckle vehicle belt.With the TinyFit infant

insert (B), make sureharness system is looseand headrest is up. Threadvehicle belt UNDER seat padand TinyFit infant insert ontop of buckle strap and outthe opposite side.Do not place vehicle beltover child’s legs.

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LATCH Belt

Lap Belt

Lap/Shoulder Belt

Rear-Facing With TinyFit Infant Insert:4-22 lbs (1.8-10 kg) and Top of Child’s Head isBelow the Top of TinyFit Infant Insert. Rear-Facingusing 5-point harness.

Rear-Facing Without TinyFit Infant Insert:

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

E-1 Preparing to Install Rear-Facing

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Never place a child rear-facing in aseating position with an active frontalairbag. This can result in serious injuryor death.

This child restraint must always face the rearof the vehicle and reclined when the child isless than one year old.

E-2 Preparing to Install LATCH

Rear-FacingRouting LATCH Belt

Insert the connectorwithout adjuster throughthe rear-facing belt path.

1.

Adjuster

A

B


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Tip: You may need topull the pad off the frontcorners of plastic shell to

help thread the LATCH beltacross the shell.

Make sure the LATCHBelt is Not Twisted

Replace the pad on thecorners of shell if needed.

If you are using the TinyFitinfant insert, be sure pushthe insert back into theseat back and the headrestis pushed down on top ofinsert and locked into place.

3.

Store Top AnchorageHook (Tether)

Attach the top anchoragehook (tether) to the bottomof base as shown. Tightentether to remove the slack.

E-3 Install Rear-Facing withLATCH

1.

Place Child Restraint

in the Back Seat Rear-Facing

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

2.

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

Check LATCH belt before each use. Use onlyif the belt can be tightened properly andsecurely.

Attach the top anchorage hook (tether) torecline stand when used rear-facing.Failure to follow these warnings can result inserious injury or death.



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

A

Check for Proper Recline

Make sure level lines on sideof plastic shell are level withground. Adjust child restraintif needed.

You may need to place arolled towel(s) or foam poolnoodle(s) (A) under the frontof the child restraint to allow

the level line on the side ofthe plastic shell to be levelwith the ground. Check oftento be sure padding is still inplace and the LATCH belt istight.

3.

It may be easier to tightenthe LATCH belt throughthe belt path opening as

shown.If your using the TinyFitinfant insert, loosen theharness system so you canmove the insert out of theway.

4. Connect LATCH toVehicle LATCH Anchor

NOTE: The LATCH’s redrelease button MUST faceaway from child restraint andthe arrows on connectorsMUST face up.

Fasten one LATCH beltconnector to the anchorin the vehicle seat locatedin the vehicle seat bight.Repeat for other side ofchild restraint.

Check LATCH BeltTightness

Grasp the child restraintat the belt path with onehand. Push and pull thechild restraint from sideto side, forward and back.The child restraint shouldnot move more than 1inch.

NOTE: If it moves more than1 inch, try reinstalling thechild restraint or try anotherseating location.

Secure your child inthe child restraintand check for properrecline.

6.

To Remove LATCH BeltFrom Vehicle Anchor

Remove child from childrestraint. Press downfirmly on child restraint andpress the red release buttonon each connector.

7.

Tighten LATCH Belt

Push down firmly on the childrestraint and pull up on thefree end of LATCH belt totighten.

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E-4 Install Rear-Facing withVehicle Belts

Secure LATCH Belts andTop Anchorage Hook(Tether)

You MUST fasten the LATCHbelt to side of shell as shownwhen using the vehicle seatbelts.

Attach the top anchoragehook (tether) to the bottomof base as shown. Tightentether to remove the slack.

1.

Place Child Restraintin the Back Seat Rear-Facing

Move the front seats forwardto give you room to install thechild restraint. With the childrestraint in a reclined position,center the child restraint in thechosen seating position.

3.

Do not use the LATCH system along with the vehicle lap or lap/shoulder belt. Secure LATCHbelts when using the vehicle belts.Check the vehicle belt before each use. Use onlyif the belt is tightened properly and securely. Attach the top anchorage hook (tether) to recline

stand when used rear-facing.Failure to follow these warnings can result inserious injury or death.


Thread Vehicle Belt

Thread the vehicle lap or lap/ shoulder belt combinationthrough the rear-facing beltpath.With an ALR vehicle belt,

pull the vehicle belt all the way out before threading the childrestraint.

5.

Check for Proper Recline

Make sure level lines onside of plastic shell are levelwith ground. Adjust childrestraint if needed.

You may need to place arolled towel(s) or foam poolnoodle(s) (A) under the front

of the child restraint to allowthe level line on the side ofthe plastic shell to be levelwith the ground. Check oftento be sure padding is still inplace and the vehicle belt istight.

4.

A

Pull Latch Plate Across toOpposite Side

Without the TinyFity infantinsert (A), thread vehicle beltUNDER seat pad infront ofbuckle strap and out oppositeside. Buckle vehicle belt.Do not place vehicle beltover child’s legs.

See next page for TinyFit infant insert threading.

A6.

Note: Review the section D-4 to determine what kind ofvehicle belts you have. Review your vehicle’s owner manualfor vehicle seat belt use.



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Check Vehicle beltTightness

Grasp the child restraint at the

belt path with one hand. Pushand pull the child restraintfrom sideto side, forward and back.The child restraint should notmove more than 1 inch.

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

Secure your child in the child restraint.

8.

With the TinyFit infant insert(B), make sure harnesssystem is loose and headrest

is up. Thread vehicle beltUNDER seat pad and TinyFitinfant insert on top of bucklestrap and out the oppositeside.Do not place vehicle beltover child’s legs.

B


Push down firmly on thechild restraint and pull onthe vehicle shoulder belt totighten.

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

With a switchable retractor,

pull the vehicle shoulder beltall the way out to switch theretractor into the ALR modebefore tightening. Feed theslack back into the retractorwhile tightening.

7.

Secure your child inthe child restraintand check for proper

recline.



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F .I n s t al l i n gF or w ar d -F a c i n g

F-1 Preparing to Install Forward-Facing

Lap Belt

LATCH Belt Lap/ShoulderBelt

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

Safety Tip:Experts agree that children should remainrear-facing as long as possible. In this childrestraint, your child can remain rear-facing up to40 pounds and up to 40 inches.

2

2 Angle

Position

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

Lap Belt

LATCH Belt Lap/ShoulderBelt

1

1 Angle

Position

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

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

Failure to follow these warnings can result inserious injury or death.



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

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

Storage of Top Anchorage Strap (Tether):

When the top anchoragestrap (tether) is not in use,attach the top anchoragehook (tether) to the base asshown. Tighten tether toremove the slack.

F-2 Adjusting Top Anchorage Strap (Tether)

Lift up toloosen

To loosen: Lift up on topanchorage lock and pushlock toward topanchorage hook (tether).

To tighten: After the childrestraint is locked into placewith LATCH or vehicle belt,put knee in child restraintand push down. Pull on freeend of top anchorage strap(tether).

Pull looseend totighten

To Adjust Top Anchorage Strap (Tether):

F-3 Preparing to Install

LATCH Forward-Facing

Routing LATCH Belt

Insert the connector withthe adjuster closest toit, through theforward-facing belt path.

1.

Thread LATCH Across

Pull the LATCH connectoracross the back andout the other side asshown. Do not twist the

LATCH belt.

2.

Note: Pull the LATCH belt out of the rear-facing belt pathif you have used this child restraint rear-facing.

Adjuster

F-4 Install Forward-Facing With LATCH

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

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

Check LATCH belt before each use. Use onlyif the belt can be tightened properly andsecurely.





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1. Place Child Restraint inthe Back SeatForward-Facing

Place the child restraint flaton vehicle seat bench andslide the child restraint backuntil it pushes against thevehicle seat back.


Installation Tip:Loosely attachthe tether hookbefore attachingthe LATCH belt.Consult vehicle’sowner manual forspecific location.

Tighten LATCH Belt

Place knee in the childrestraint. Push down firmlywhile pulling up on theloop to tighten belt.It may be easier to tightenthe belt through the beltpath opening as shown.

3.

2. Connect LATCH toVehicle LATCH Anchor

NOTE: The LATCH’s redrelease button MUST faceaway from child restraint andthe arrows on connectorsMUST face up.

Tighten Top Anchorage Strap(Tether)

Push firmly on the backof the child restraint andtighten top anchoragestrap (tether).

4.

Fasten one LATCH beltconnector to the anchorin the vehicle seat located

in the vehicle seat bight.Repeat for other side ofchild restraint.

22-40 lbs (10.1-18 kg)

40-70 lbs (18.1-32 kg)



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To Remove LATCH BeltFrom Vehicle Anchor

Remove child from childrestraint. Press downfirmly on child restraint andpress the red release button

on each connector.

6.

F-5 Install Forward-Facing

With Vehicle Belts

Secure LATCH Belts

You MUST fasten the

LATCH belt connectors tothe side of plastic shellas shown when using thevehicle seat belts.

1.

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

Check the vehicle belt before each use. Useonly if the belt is tightened properly andsecurely.


Note: Review the section D-4 to determine what kind ofvehicle belts you have. Review your vehicle’s owner manual forvehicle seat belt use.


Check LATCH BeltTightness

Grasp the child restraintat the belt path with onehand. Push and pull the childrestraint from side to side,forward and back. The childrestraint should not movemore than 1 inch.

NOTE: If it moves more than1 inch, try reinstalling thechild restraint or try another

seating location.Secure your child in the child restraint.

5.

Place Child Restraint inthe Back SeatForward-Facing

Place the child restraintflat on vehicle seat benchand slide the child restraint

back until it pushesagainst the vehicle seatback.

22-40 lbs (10.1-18 kg)

40-70 lbs (18.1-32 kg)

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Installation Tip:Loosely attach the

top anchoragehook (tether)before threadingthe vehicle belt.Consult vehicle’sowner manual forspecific location.

NOTE: If you cannot use thetop anchorage strap (tether),attach the hook to the baseas shown. Tighten tether toremove the slack.

Thread Vehicle Belt

Thread the vehicle lap or lap/

shoulder belt combinationthrough the forward-facingbelt slot and out the otherside. Buckle vehicle belt.

3.


Push down firmly on thechild restraint and pull on the

vehicle shoulder belt or lapbelt adjuster to tighten.

With a switchable retractor,pull the vehicle shoulder beltall the way out to switch theretractor into the ALR modebefore tightening. Feed theslack back into the retractorwhile tightening.

4.

Tighten Top AnchorageStrap (Tether)

Push firmly on the back ofthe seat and tighten topanchorage strap (tether).

5.

6. Check Vehicle BeltTightness

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

NOTE: If it moves more than1 inch, try reinstalling thechild restraint or try anotherseating location.

Secure your child in thechild restraint.

It maybe easier to tighten thevehicle belt through the beltpath opening as shown.

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