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Diono Rainier 2 AXT Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 rainier 2 AXT ® All-in-one convertible car seat Instruction Manual READ INSTRUCTION MANUAL before using this child restraint...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS BEFORE YOU BEGIN WELCOME TO THE DIONO FAMILY! BEFORE YOU BEGIN Register this car seat Certification Safe Use Guide Safe Use Checklist 9-10 Warnings & Safe Practices 11-15 Parts Listing 16-17 Vehicle Seating Locations 18-23 Top Tether 24-25 First Setup...

  • Page 3: Register This Car Seat

    Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.NHTSA.gov. People who own Diono products can be found in all four corners of the big blue green ball, we all call home. Some are fans and followers, some are For future reference, in the case of a change of address. Please take a supporters, tweeters, social media magicians, miracle moms and devoted dads.

  • Page 4: Certification

    Carefully read and understand all instructions and warnings in this manual. Your child’s safety depends on you knowing how to setup, Diono and the Federal Aviation Administration install and use this Child Restraint properly. (FAA) strongly urge you to secure your child in...

  • Page 5: Safe Use Checklist

    Before installing this Child Restraint in a vehicle, be sure to also check the vehicle owner’s manual for information on proper installation. 1-855-463-4666 us.diono.com/installation-videos...
  • Page 6 In a crash an unsecured child restraint system may (If needed, adjust the headrest by positioning it injure other occupants. accordingly by sliding it up or down.) 1-855-463-4666 us.diono.com/installation-videos...
  • Page 7 Child Restraint, unless approved by anchorage system (LATCH) if available OR the vehicle Diono. Items not tested with this child restraint could seat belt. injure your child. •...
  • Page 8 • ALWAYS check all surfaces of restraint before securing your child. In warm weather, child restraints can become very hot. Do not allow children to play with vehicle seat belts. 1-855-463-4666 us.diono.com/installation-videos...

  • Page 9: Parts Listing

    10. Chest Clip 11. Buckle 12. Buckle Pad 13. Expandable Sides 14. Harness Adjuster 15. Harness Adjuster Strap 16. Detachable rear-facing base 17. Rear-facing top tether connecting strap 18. Cup holder 19. Infant Insert 20. Lap belt cushion 1-855-463-4666 us.diono.com/installation-videos...

  • Page 10: Vehicle Seating Locations

    Most vehicles manufactured after September 1, 2002 When determining whether the Diono AXT Car Seat are equipped with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers can be used with lower anchors in the rear center for CHildren).
  • Page 11 • NEVER leave child unattended. Do not allow children to play in or around the Child Restraint. • ALWAYS keep child properly secured in harness whenever child is in Child Restraint. 1-855-463-4666 us.diono.com/installation-videos...
  • Page 12 3. Non-Locking (ELR) Lap Belts 4. Inflatable Seat Belts * 5. Door Mounted Vehicle Belts * ONLY Ford Inflatable seat belts are allowed to be used with this Child Restraint. No other inflatable seat belts have been tested with this Child Restraint. 1-855-463-4666 us.diono.com/installation-videos...

  • Page 13: Top Tether

    ‘D” ring through the loop at the end of the tether connecting strap. Pull strap to form a knot. 3. Now, use metal ‘D’ ring as an anchorage point for top tether metal hook. FLOOR OF VEHICLE 1-855-463-4666 us.diono.com/installation-videos...

  • Page 14: First Setup

    4. Tuck the red strap through the harness slot and behind the cover. 5. To fold, release lever shown and secure with red strap. Rear-Facing (Harness AT or just below shoulders) 1-855-463-4666 us.diono.com/installation-videos...
  • Page 15 Children 20-30 lbs Children above 30 lbs must use the Middle must use the Forward Buckle Slot ONLY! Most Buckle Slot ONLY! Check all installation configurations before discarding the box. Diono cannot guarantee proper fit in all vehicles. 1-855-463-4666 us.diono.com/installation-videos...

  • Page 16: Top Tether

    The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and NHTSA recommend that children be rear-facing until the age of 2 or until they reach the maximum rear-facing height and weight. This car seat can remain rear-facing up to 50 lbs. Rear facing top tether is available. 1-855-463-4666 us.diono.com/installation-videos...
  • Page 17 Yellow to Yellow. Once aligned, press the lever shown For easier installation, extend the LATCH strap to its into the seat base to engage. Confirm base is locked maximum length by pressing the grey button and and does not move. pulling on the strap. 1-855-463-4666 us.diono.com/installation-videos...
  • Page 18 (marked Vehicle with the blue label) and out the Push in on the red buttons on the other side. The LATCH belt should LATCH connects and pull them off lie flat and not be twisted. the anchor bars. 1-855-463-4666 us.diono.com/installation-videos...
  • Page 19 If the seat moves less than 1 in. (2.5 cm), it is belt path (marked with the blue label) and out the tight enough. Do not test by grasping top of the seat. other side. Engage and buckle it. The seat belt should lie flat and not be twisted. 1-855-463-4666 us.diono.com/installation-videos...
  • Page 20 20-65 lbs (9.1-29.5 kg) NOTE: the child is UNDER 40 Lbs install the Diono Safe Stop by following the instructions on page 59 before proceeding. IMPORTANT: The Safe Stop will need to be removed once the child reaches 40 lbs.
  • Page 21 The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and NHTSA recommend that children be rear-facing until the age of 2 or until they reach the maximum rear-facing height and weight. This car seat can remain rear-facing up to 50 lbs. 1-855-463-4666 us.diono.com/installation-videos...
  • Page 22 Place forward-facing in vehicle seat and center the car seat between the lower LATCH anchors. The base should sit flat on the vehicle seat. 6. Loosely Attach Top Tether Strap Do not tighten. Consult vehicle’s owner manual for specific location. 1-855-463-4666 us.diono.com/installation-videos...
  • Page 23 Press down firmly in the center of the anchor bars. the car seat while tightening the LATCH strap. You may need to tighten through the opening in the pad at the belt path as shown, by pulling it through and up. 1-855-463-4666 us.diono.com/installation-videos...
  • Page 24 The seat belt should lie as Look for the Top Tether location 2. flat as possible and not be twisted. 4. Loosely Attach Top Tether Strap Do not tighten. Consult vehicle’s owner manual for specific location. 1-855-463-4666 us.diono.com/installation-videos...
  • Page 25 Pull on the shoulder belt to tighten while feeding the slack back in the retractor. 6. Tighten the Top Tether Strap. Push the car seat back while tightening the tether strap to remove all the slack. 1-855-463-4666 us.diono.com/installation-videos...
  • Page 26 Be sure the shoulder belt lies across your child’s shoulders, between the neck and edge of the shoulder. Be sure the lap portion of the vehicle seat belt goes under the side nubs and the belt lies low across your child’s hips. 1-855-463-4666 us.diono.com/installation-videos...
  • Page 27 NOTE: Remember: The addition or removal of clothing will change the fit of the harness, especially bulky winter jackets. Diono recommends harnessing your child first and placing a blanket over them or putting their jacket on backwards. 1-855-463-4666...
  • Page 28 You will hear a “click” when the chest clip is securely buckled. 4. To Adjust Center Buckle Strap Reach into the Rear-Facing Belt path slot marked in 11. Raise the Chest Clip to the Child’s Armpit Level. blue. You will feel the buckle strap metal retainer. 1-855-463-4666 us.diono.com/installation-videos...
  • Page 29 ANCHOR CONNECTOR HARDWARE NOTE: Buckle should fasten with a “click” if not, rinse under warm 30° running water. DO NOT use detergents or lubricants. Spot clean only Towel dry DO NOT bleach. with warm water. completely Use mild detergent. before re-use. 1-855-463-4666 us.diono.com/installation-videos...
  • Page 30 Close cover on back of seat, taking shown. Rebuckle belt. Check that lap belt does not care to ensure the strap is clear from any obstruction. move by pulling hard. If belt loosens or lengthens, repeat procedure. 1-855-463-4666 us.diono.com/installation-videos...
  • Page 31 3. Reinstall the Center buckle pad. Should you need a might need two hands. longer buckle, these are available by calling Customer Service. 3. Carefully re-fasten the fabric panels. 4. To lower the headrest, follow the steps above; but slide the headrest downwards. 1-855-463-4666 us.diono.com/installation-videos...
  • Page 32 Slide the new harness straps through the buckle tongues, re-attach the chest clip and reinstall the harness pads. Slide the harness straps through to the back of the seat and re-install them to the metal hook in Step 1. 1-855-463-4666 us.diono.com/installation-videos...

  • Page 33: Rear-Facing Installation

    1. Follow the instructions in the Forward-Facing shown. These will not impact the safety of the car seat installation section for use with a Lap Belt. in any manner. Simply push the side wings outward as shown to extend. 1-855-463-4666 us.diono.com/installation-videos...

  • Page 34: Warranty

    The exclusive remedy for this 3. Align the tab on the cup holder with the slot in the warranty is that Diono will upon return of the product seat as shown. Push down to securely engage the to Diono and determination of any such defect, at its cupholder into the slot and twist to firmly lock in place.

  • Page 35: Warranty

    IN THIS POLICY. DIONO DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER state to state. Neither Diono, nor the retailer selling WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING this product, authorizes any person to create for it any...
  • Page 36 @diono social or find the latest news. Diono US LLC 14810 Puyallup Street E, Suite 200, Sumner, WA 98390 Tel: 1-855-463-4666 | Made in China | diono.com ©2018 Diono LLC. All rights reserved.

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