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- Page 1 Rear-facing: 5-45 pounds (2.3-20.5 kg) Forward-facing: 20-65 pounds (9-29.5 kg) Booster mode: ® 50-120 pounds (23-54 kg) all-in-one convertible Instruction Manual US Version Please read carefully Store manual behind cover...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Forward-facing Installation......40-49 Booster Mode Installation ........50-51 Unfolding and Folding the Car Seat ............7-9 LATCH vs. Seat Belt Installation .............10-11 Safety Get to Know the Parts and Features of your diono radian r120 ... 12-13 14-15 Warnings ......................16-17 Child Car Seat Safety Information ............ - Page 3 Forward-Facing Installation Safe Stop® Instructions ................... Forward-facing Adjustable Bottom ............41-43 Forward-facing SuperLATCH™ Installation ........44-45 Forward-facing Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation ......46-48 Forward-facing Lap Belt Installation ..........Forward-facing Top Tether Installation ............ Booster Mode Installation 50-51 Booster Mode Installation ..............Final Checklist Final Checklist for All Installations..............
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Page 4: First Steps Summary
Send your name, address, email address if available, and the restraint's model number and manufacturing date to Diono LLC, PO Box 77129, Seattle, WA 98177, or call 1-855-463-4666, or register online at us.diono.com/product-registration/. For recall information, call the U.S. Government’s... -
Page 5: Get To Know Your Car Seat
Get to Know Your Car Seat Read all safety warnings on pages 14-15. Upon removing your car seat from the box, unfold your seat. (See pages 7-9) • Check to be sure the area is clear of debris. • Remove body support and infant head support cushions. -
Page 6: Installation
First Steps Summary (cont.) Installation Properly secure your car seat in your car. (See pages 29-36 for rear-facing installation and pages 39-49 for forward-facing installation) • Double check your work. • Did you do a car seat stability check? Place your child in your installed car seat. (See pages 22-30) •... -
Page 7: Unfolding And Folding The Car Seat
Unfolding and Folding the Car Seat WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur, DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur, • Do NOT carry the car seat by harness adjuster strap. This can damage the mechanism and the webbing. • Do NOT use the car seat if release levers or locking bolts bind or do not move freely. - Page 8 Unfolding and Folding the Car Seat (cont.) Pull harness adjusting strap until harness begins to tighten. If strap does not slide freely, fold car seat, remove harness adjusting strap from fold joint and repeat Step 3. Fasten both fabric side panels to center panel.
- Page 9 Unfolding and Folding the Car Seat (cont.) Raise head support to its top position. (See page 23) Adjust both expandable sides to their inward position. Place car seat on its back, push either release lever downward to release locking bolts. Keep buckle lifted toward the top of the car seat while folding seat...
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Page 10: Latch Vs. Seat Belt Installation
LATCH stands for Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children. SuperLATCH™ is the same as LATCH, but only attaches to the lower anchors of your vehicle’s seats. Here are your choices for installation: Diono always recommends using the Top Tether strap if an appropriate anchor is available. Rear-Facing Capacity Child’s Weight: 5-45 pounds... -
Page 11: Latch Vs. Seat Belt Installation
To fi nd one you can go to, http://safekids.org/events/fi eld-type/check_event. These individuals are usually volunteers, dedicated to educating parents on installations and are willing to help. Please note: These technicians are NOT employed by Diono, LLC. Forward-Facing Capacity Booster Mode Child’s Weight: 20-65 pounds Child’s Weight: 50-120 pounds... -
Page 12: Get To Know The Parts And Features Of Your Diono Radian R120
Get to Know the Parts and Features diono radian r120 of your ® SuperLATCH™ storage Rear-facing belt path SuperLATCH™ Harness adjuster attachment strap guide Buckle pad Forward-facing belt path Booster mode shoulder Folding release levers belt guide Safe Stop® Detachable... -
Page 14: Warnings
Carefully read and understand this instruction manual prior to using car seat. If you have any questions, visit us.diono.com or contact Diono at 1-855-463-4666. • Child weight limits: Rear-facing: 5-45 pounds (2.3-20.5 kg) Forward-facing with 5-point harness: 20-65 pounds (9-29.5 kg) -
Page 15: Warnings
WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur, DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur, • Add-on child restraint systems should be securely belted to the vehicle, even when they are not occupied, since in a crash an unsecured child restraint system may injure other occupants. •... -
Page 16: Child Car Seat Safety Information
Remember: The addition or removal of clothing will change the fi t of the harness, especially bulky winter jackets. Diono recommends harnessing your child fi rst and placing a blanket over them or putting their jacket on backwards. - Page 17 • This car seat is not a toy. Do not allow children to play with it. • Using any non-Diono product with this car seat, or any product not specifi cally approved by Diono for use with this car seat, is not allowed. Use of such products voids manufacturer’s warranty and may seriously impact this product’s ability to perform...
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Page 18: Vehicle Seat Belt Systems
Vehicle Seat Belt Systems WARNING: • Check your vehicle owner’s manual for information about car seat compatible seat belts, seating positions, and LATCH positions. • NEVER use this seat with a seat belt or seating position where it cannot be installed and adjusted according to the instructions for that mode. -
Page 19: Vehicle Seat Belt Systems
Vehicle Seat Belt Systems (cont.) Lap belts with switchable retractors or Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR). • Switchable retractors can be switched from non-locking to locking mode. Most switchable retractors are switched by fully extending the belt, after which the belt can retract, but will not extend. •... -
Page 20: Locking A Vehicle Lap-Shoulder Belt With A Locking Clip
Locking a Vehicle Lap-Shoulder Belt with a Locking Clip WARNING: • Failure to properly lock the seat belt will result in an unsafe installation that will greatly increase the potential for injury or death to the child in an accident. •... -
Page 21: Car Seat Stability Checklist
Car Seat Stability Checklist WARNING: • An unstable installation is NOT safe and will greatly increase the potential for injury or death to the child in an accident. Confi rm stability of car seat after installation and before each use. Here’s how to check: Grasp car seat near belt path being used. -
Page 22: Properly Securing Your Child Position Of The Harness (Rear-Facing Or Forward-Facing)
Positioning of the Harness (Rear-facing or Forward-facing) WARNING: • Serious injury or death can result if child is not properly secured in car seat. Confi rm harness is snug before each use and after making any car seat adjustments. A snug restraint strap should not allow any slack. - Page 23 Positioning of the Harness (cont.) Confi rm harness is not twisted and lays fl at against child. Properly position chest clip so that it is level with child’s armpits. Fasten chest clip together.
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Page 24: Infant Support Cushion Use
Infant Support Cushion Use Infant Head Pillow This car seat features a full infant head and body support. Use of the support cushions is optional and does not aff ect the safety of the seat. Slide buckle through the slot on the bottom cushion that matches the child’s buckle position. -
Page 25: Lap Belt Cushion Use
Lap Belt Cushion Use Use the lap belt cushion in forward-facing lap belt installation only and no top tether for children 20-65 pounds (9-29.5 kg). 1. Remove the buckle pad by pulling it up and off the buckle. 2. Slide metal buckle through the slot in the lap belt cushion that matches the slot position used on the seat bottom. -
Page 26: Securing The Harness Straps, Buckle, And Harness Pads
Securing the Harness Straps, Buckle, and Harness Pads WARNING: • All harness slot positions can be used rear-facing, however, only use the top three shoulder harness positions for forward-facing. For step-by-step installation videos, please visit: www.youtube.com/DionoUSA Max Child Height Adjust to correct harness height before installing the car seat: Rear-facing: Straps should be in nearest slot at or below the level of child’s shoulders. -
Page 27: Changing Harness Position
Securing the Harness Straps, Buckle, and Harness Pads (cont.) Changing Harness Position Loosen harness: lift silver harness adjuster and pull shoulder straps forward. From back of car seat, remove shoulder straps from metal hook. From front of car seat, pull shoulder straps out and re-thread them through the correct height harness slots. - Page 28 Securing the Harness Straps, Buckle, and Harness Pads (cont.) Proper Buckle Position Confi rm location of buckle is correct. To ensure proper harness fi t: Place child in the car seat to determine proper harness buckle position. • For rear-facing, any of the 3 buckle positions are acceptable, as long as the harness is snug on the child’s shoulders.
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Page 29: Securing The Harness Straps, Buckle, And Harness Pads
Securing the Harness Straps, Buckle, and Harness Pads (cont.) Hold metal D-ring and then rotate it slightly to slide it completely through desired slot in car seat bottom. Firmly pull buckle upward to confi rm it is secured by car seat bottom. -
Page 30: Expandable Sides
Expandable Sides Expanding the sides of the car seat is optional and does not compromise the safety of the seat. Sides may be adjusted either inward or outward. Important: Before folding the car seat, both sides must be adjusted to their inward position (See pages 7-9 for folding car seat). -
Page 31: Rear-Facing Installation
Installing and Removing Detachable Base WARNING: • Detachable base must be used only when the car seat is rear-facing. • DO NOT use detachable base when the car seat is forward-facing. • DO NOT use pool noodles or rolled towel in lieu of detachable base, or to adjust the rear-facing angle of the seat. -
Page 32: Rear-Facing Installation
• You must use car seat rear-facing if child is less than 1 year and weighs less than 20 pounds (minimum requirements). • Diono and the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend keeping children rear-facing to the maximum rear-facing weight or height capacities of this car seat (45 pounds or head is less than 1.5 inches from top of shell). - Page 33 Rear-facing SuperLATCH™ Installation (cont.) Slide the SuperLATCH™ through the opening above the rear-facing belt path label which is on the lower portion of the car seat. Be sure the SuperLATCH™ strap is fl at and not twisted. Adjustment strap should be on the child’s right side of car seat.
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Page 34: Rear-Facing Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation
Important: It may be necessary to move front vehicle seat slightly forward to properly fi t rear-facing car seat. The Diono Angle Adjuster may be purchased separately to adjust recline, if child can sit up unassisted and has full head control. Angle Adjuster is not appropriate for a newborn. - Page 35 Important: It may be necessary to move front vehicle seat slightly forward to properly fi t rear-facing car seat. The Diono Angle Adjuster may be purchased separately to adjust recline, if child can sit up unassisted and has full head control. Angle Adjuster is not appropriate for a newborn.
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Page 36: Rear-Facing Lap Belt Installation
• You must use car seat rear-facing if child is less than 1 year and weighs less than 20 pounds (minimum requirements). • Diono and the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend keeping children rear-facing to the maximum rear-facing weight or height capacities of this car seat (45 pounds or head is less than 1.5 inches from top of shell). - Page 37 Important: It may be necessary to move front vehicle seat slightly forward to properly fi t rear-facing car seat. The Diono Angle Adjuster may be purchased separately to adjust recline, if child can sit up unassisted and has full head control. Angle Adjuster is not appropriate for a newborn.
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Page 38: Rear-Facing Top Tether Installation
Rear-facing Top Tether Installation WARNING: • DO NOT modify vehicle without approval from vehicle manufacturer or authorized vehicle dealer. • DO NOT attach rear-facing top tether connector strap to any movable mechanism of a vehicle seat. Consult vehicle manual for recommended rear- facing tether anchor locations. -
Page 39: Safe Stop® Instructions
Safe Stop® Instructions WARNING: • Always use Safe Stop with forward-facing child under 40 pounds. • DO NOT use with rear-facing child. • DO NOT use Safe Stop with any other installation confi guration. Safe Stop is a load-limiting device designed to absorb energy and reduce impact to a smaller, forward-facing child. -
Page 40: Forward-Facing Installation
Forward-facing Adjustable Bottom WARNING: • In forward-facing installations, adjustable bottom must be lowered for children between 25 and 65 pounds. Adjustable bottom must be raised for children under 25 pounds. • DO NOT adjust bottom for children under 25 pounds. Important: Car seat must be locked in its unfolded position before operating adjustable bottom. -
Page 41: Forward-Facing Superlatch™ Installation
• DO NOT place infant in a forward-facing car seat until they are at least 1 year old and 20 pounds. • Diono and the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend keeping children rear-facing to the maximum rear-facing weight or height capacities of this car seat (45 pounds or head is less than 1.5... - Page 42 Forward-facing SuperLATCH™ Installation (cont.) Unfasten fabric side panels and reach behind cover for easy access to belt path. Place car seat in forward-facing position with entire bottom fl at on the vehicle seat and back of car seat fl at against vehicle seat back.
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Page 43: Forward-Facing Superlatch™ Installation
Forward-facing SuperLATCH™ Installation (cont.) Push down on the car seat (where the child sits), while tightening the SuperLATCH™ strap. To check for a tight fi t, grab the seat near the label that states “forward- facing belt path” with one hand and give it a moderate tug. -
Page 44: Forward-Facing Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation
• DO NOT place infant in a forward-facing car seat until they are at least 1 year old and 20 pounds. • Diono and the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend keeping children rear-facing to the maximum rear-facing weight or height capacities of this car seat (45 pounds or head is less than 1.5 inches from top of shell). - Page 45 Forward-facing Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation (cont.) Route the Top Tether strap to the appropriate anchor and connect. Do not tighten until car seat is installed (See pages 49 for Top Tether installation instructions). Slide the seat belt through the forward-facing belt path behind the fabric and buckle it.
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Page 46: Forward-Facing Lap Belt Installation
• DO NOT place infant in a forward-facing car seat until they are at least 1 year old and 20 pounds. • Diono and the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend keeping children rear-facing to the maximum rear-facing weight or height capacities of this car seat (45 pounds or head is less than 1.5 inches... - Page 47 Forward-facing Lap Belt Installation (cont.) 3. Slide metal buckle through the slot in the lap belt cushion that matches the slot position used on the seat bottom. 4. Pull upward on the buckle to confirm it is locked in place. Reinstall the buckle pad.
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Page 48: Forward-Facing Lap Belt Installation
Forward-facing Lap Belt Installation (cont.) If available, route the Top Tether strap to the appropriate anchor and connect. Do not tighten until car seat is installed (See pages 49 for Top Tether installation instructions). Slide the seat belt through the forward-facing belt path behind the fabric and buckle it. -
Page 49: Forward-Facing Top Tether Installation
Forward-facing Top Tether Installation WARNING: • In forward-facing installations, attach top tether to approved vehicle tether anchorage points ONLY, as labeled by vehicle manufacturer. • If vehicle does not have tether anchorage points, consult vehicle owner’s manual or contact vehicle manufacturer. -
Page 50: Booster Mode Installation
Booster Mode Installation WARNING: • Add-on child restraint systems should be securely belted to the vehicle, even when they are not occupied, since in a crash an unsecured child restraint system may injure other occupants. • DO NOT use SuperLATCH™ if installation interferes with vehicle seat belt. -
Page 51: Booster Mode Installation
Booster Mode Installation (cont.) Fasten lap-shoulder belt across child: lap portion of seat belt should rest within both lower belt guides and buckle located on the outside of the car seat. Place shoulder belt portion so that belt lays properly across child’s collarbone, interior to the shoulder. -
Page 52: Final Checklist
Final Checklist For correct installation Be familiar with the parts of the car seat. (See pages 12-13) LATCH Installations Be sure SuperLATCH™ connectors are securely attached to correct anchors and strap is pulled tight (See pages 32-34 for rear-facing and pages 41-43 for forward-facing). -
Page 53: Carrying The Car Seat
• DO NOT carry the car seat by harness adjuster strap. This can damage the mechanism and the webbing. • Only the shoulder carry straps made by Diono are approved for use with this car seat. There are four ways to carry the car seat:... -
Page 54: Cup Holder (Not Included)
Cup Holder Additional cup holders can be purchased as added accessories and attached to either side. Each side has one cup holder slot. Adjust side to its outward position, locate tab on fabric cover, and insert cup holder stem into receiving slot on top of arm rest and push down until it is securely engaged and twist to lock in place. -
Page 55: Car Seat Cover (Removing And Replacing)
Car Seat Cover Tip: It is not necessary to remove buckle tongues or chest clip from harness straps when removing and replacing car seat cover. If possible, take pictures while you are removing the cover in order to replace the cover easily. Removing car seat cover Remove the buckle. -
Page 56: Cleaning And Maintenance
Cleaning and Maintenance Cleaning and maintenance of release mechanism and locking bolts Periodically inspect release levers and locking bolts for cleanliness and proper functioning: When release levers are lifted, release levers and locking bolts should spring back immediately and completely. WARNING: •... - Page 57 Cleaning and Maintenance (cont.) Cleaning the plastic shell Clean with damp cloth only. Wet cloth with warm water and mild soap. Wring cloth thoroughly so it is NOT dripping water. Towel dry. Confi rm areas are free of debris and release mechanisms function properly.
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Page 58: Cleaning And Maintenance
Cleaning and Maintenance (cont.) Cleaning harness straps Clean with damp cloth only. Wet cloth with warm water and mild soap. Wring cloth thoroughly so it is NOT dripping water. Towel dry. Important: DO NOT use solvents, bleach, or abrasive cleaners. DO NOT soak or submerge the harness webbing. -
Page 59: Replacing Harness Straps
Replacing Harness Straps Secure metal tongues into the buckle. Remove harness straps from the metal hook on the back of the seat. Pull the straps out from the back of the seat. Remove the harness pads and chest clip from each side. Slide the harness strap out of the metal tongues. -
Page 60: Aircraft Installation
Aircraft seats do not have shoulder belts which are required for booster seats. Call airline to confi rm the car seat will fi t your specifi c aircraft. Diono’s Angle Adjuster (sold separately) may be benefi cial. Seat belt extender will be necessary for rear-facing installation. -
Page 61: Warranty Information
Proof of purchase is required. The exclusive remedy for this warranty is that Diono will upon return of the product to Diono and determination of any such defect, at its sole option replace, repair or provide replacement components for this product. - Page 64 ® all-in-one convertible radian r120 ® product: all-in-one convertible mfg. by: Diono US 14810 Puyallup Street E Suite 200 Sumner, WA 98390 Customer Care Tel: 1 855 463 4666 us.diono.com @dionoUSA © 2018 Diono LLC. All rights reserved. 11022017...