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Fisher-Price Safe Voyage Grow-with-Me FP3000C Manual

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Toddler Car Seat with Harness
• Carefully read and understand all instructions and warnings
in this manual. Failure to properly use this Car Seat increases
the risk of serious injury or death in a sudden stop or crash.
• For children at least 1 year of age, able to sit upright unassisted
and 10 to 45 kg (22 to 100 lbs.).
• Certified for use on aircraft when used WITH Harness.
• NOT certified for use on aircraft in Booster Car Seat mode WITHOUT
harness.
• Meets or exceeds all applicable requirements of Canada Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard 213 & 213.2.
Car Seat
WARNING!
FP3000C
Highback Booster Car Seat
Backless Booster Car Seat
FC5823CEN_C

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  • Page 1 Grow-with-Me Car Seat ™ FP3000C Highback Booster Car Seat Toddler Car Seat with Harness Backless Booster Car Seat WARNING! • Carefully read and understand all instructions and warnings in this manual. Failure to properly use this Car Seat increases the risk of serious injury or death in a sudden stop or crash. • For children at least 1 year of age, able to sit upright unassisted and 10 to 45 kg (22 to 100 lbs.). • Certified for use on aircraft when used WITH Harness. • NOT certified for use on aircraft in Booster Car Seat mode WITHOUT harness. • Meets or exceeds all applicable requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 & 213.2. FC5823CEN_C...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1.0 General Warnings and Information..........3 2.0 WARNINGS................7 3.0 Features and Benefits 3.1 Toddler Car Seat (WITH Built-in Harness System) (Front)..11 3.2 Toddler Car Seat (WITH Built-in Harness System) (Back)..12 3.3 Highback Booster Car Seat (WITHOUT Harness System)..13 3.4 Backless Booster Car Seat (WITHOUT Harness System and Back Support).......14 4.0 Preparing Car Seat for Use 4.1 Assemble the Back Support............15...
  • Page 3 Table of Contents 8.4 Installation Method..............29 8.4.1 Installation - UAS WITH Top Tether........30 8.4.2 Installation - Lap/Shoulder Belt WITH Top Tether....36 8.4.3 Installation - Lap Belt ONLY WITH Top Tether......41 8.5 Securing y our C hild..............45 9.0 Booster Car Seat (WITHOUT Built-in Harness System) Installation and Use..............50 9.1 Highback Booster Car Seat Installation and Use (WITHOUT Built-in Harness...

  • Page 4: General Warnings And Information

    General Warnings and Information WARNING TO PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS • Proper use is required. Your child’s safety depends on the proper installation and use of this Car Seat. Read and understand all information in this owner’s manual and product labels before using this Car Seat. • Improper use of the Car Seat can result in death or serious injury from a sudden stop or crash.
  • Page 5 General Warnings and Information This Car Seat is distributed in Canada by 5514 Km Corporation. For convenience, 5514 Km Corporation is referred to as “5514 Km” in this manual. NEED HELP? Contact the Car Seat Group (a division of 5514 Km) Customer Service by one of the following methods: - local calls: 416-422-4515 - toll-free calls: 1-855-422-4515 - email: info@csg-canada.com...
  • Page 6 General Warnings and Information Your child’s safety depends on: 1. Choosing the correct use mode for your child’s weight and height. 2. Choosing the best location within your vehicle for installing the Car Seat. Seating positions with frontal Air Bags must be avoided if possible.
  • Page 7 General Warnings and Information Car Seat symbols: This Car Seat has three (3) different use modes - Toddler Car Seat WITH Harness, Highback Booster Car Seat and Backless Booster Car Seat. Installation of Car Seat in a vehicle can also be done in three (3) different ways - using UAS Lower Anchor Belt with Top Tether, using a Lap/Shoulder Belt with Top Tether, and using a Vehicle Lap Belt ONLY with Top Tether.

  • Page 8: Warnings

    WARNINGS 2.0 Failure to follow these instructions and Car Seat labels can result in child striking the vehicle’s interior during a sudden stop or crash. • Use this Car Seat only with children who weigh between 10 and 45 kg (22 and 100 lbs.) and whose height is between 74 and 145 cm (29 and 57 in.) and who are capable of sitting upright unassisted, «see weight and height section». • Child must be at least 1 year old and 10 kg (22 lbs.) to use this Car Seat. • Proper installation of the Car Seat in your vehicle and proper securing of your child in the Car Seat are essential to ensure the safety of your child. Your child can be injured in a sudden stop or crash if not properly secured in the Car Seat or if the Car Seat is not properly installed in the vehicle. • Use this Car Seat forward-facing only with child facing the front of the vehicle. • Toddler Use Mode (10 to 22.7 kg (22 to 50 lbs.): - Secure this child restraint with the vehicle’s Universal Anchorage System (UAS) if available or with a vehicle belt. Top Tether MUST be used. - Always use Top Tether. - Always use Harness Covers. - Snugly adjust Harness around child. - Adjust Harness Strap height to child’s shoulder height.
  • Page 9 WARNINGS 2.0 • Booster Use Mode (18 to 45 kg (40 to 100 lbs.): - Use only with children that are 3 years old and weigh at least 18 kg (40 lbs). - Snugly adjust the vehicle’s Lap/Shoulder Belt around child. - Properly position the vehicle’s Lap/Shoulder Belt on child. Lap belt MUST be low on child’s hips and contacting thighs and shoulder belt is centered on shoulder. - Use only the vehicle’s Lap/Shoulder Belt system to restrain a child. - Never use only a lap belt to secure child in the Booster Car Seat. - Use Back Support as long as possible. - Never use Body Insert when using Booster Car Seat. • Never leave your child unattended, even for a moment. • Never put a Car Seat in a vehicle front seat location unless specifically recommended in vehicle’s owner’s manual. • Never use this Car Seat in a vehicle seating location that has an Active Air Bag unless recommended in the vehicle owner’s manual. If your vehicle is equipped with a front passenger side Active Air Bag, please refer to the vehicle’s owner’s manual for additional information about Active Air Bags and child safety seat installation. • The vehicle back seat is the safest place for children 12 and under. • Securely belt this Car Seat in vehicle, even when not occupied. An unsecured Car Seat can injure other occupants in a crash.
  • Page 10 WARNINGS 2.0 • This Car Seat is designed and tested to accommodate a child of a specific range of WEIGHT and HEIGHT. Using the Car Seat for a child whose weight or height is outside of these limits will increase the risk of death or serious injury in the event of a crash (see Section 6.0 of this manual for WEIGHT and HEIGHT limits for this Car Seat). • DO NOT dress your child in bulky clothing or other garments that will hinder the Harness from being properly latched between your child’s legs and belts being snugly adjusted around your child. • Not all vehicle seat belts or seating locations can be used with this Car Seat. Read vehicle’s owner’s manual and “Vehicle Seat Belts” section in this manual. • Some vehicles do not have any safe location for this Car Seat to be installed. In addition, many vehicles do not have seat belt systems that will adequately hold this Car Seat in the required position. Please refer to both this manual and your vehicle’s owner’s manual for complete information for proper, safe installation of this Car Seat. • This Car Seat is certified for use in motor vehicles and for use on aircraft in Toddler Car Seat use mode (WITH Harness). DO NOT use this Car Seat in the home, on boats or other non-certified applications. • DO NOT use accessories or parts other than those specifically provided for this model. Use of accessories or parts from other manufacturers could alter the performance and safety of the Car Seat.
  • Page 11 WARNINGS 2.0 • The Car Seat may become very hot if left in direct sunlight. Your child may suffer burns from hot components. Always check the Car Seat for hot surfaces that may come into contact with your child before placing your child in the Car Seat. We suggest that you cover the Car Seat with a blanket or towel if it will be subject to direct sunlight while you are away from the vehicle. • This Car Seat is constructed of plastic that can deform over time if left with any object in the seat while stored. DO NOT leave heavy objects in the Car Seat while not in use. DO NOT store the seat in the trunk of your car with heavy objects on it or with pressure on the Car Seat from the trunk lid. • Discontinue use of the Car Seat after 10 years from the date of manufacture printed on the label on the bottom of the Seat Base. • DO NOT use Car Seat if it has been in a crash, it must be replaced. A crash can cause unseen damage and using it again could result in serious injury or death. • DO NOT use Car Seat if it is damaged or is missing parts. No Car Seat can guarantee protection from injury in every situation, but proper use helps reduce the risk of serious injury or death.

  • Page 12: Features And Benefits

    Features and Benefits Toddler Car Seat (WITH Built-in Harness System) (Front) Head Support Back Support Harness Straps Harness Strap Toddler Shoulder Covers Belt Guide Harness Strap Harness Clip Adjusters with Tension Indicator Armrest Toddler Shoulder Harness Belt Guide Adjuster Straps Buckle Armrest Tongues Body Insert Cup Holder Can be mounted Tummy on either side of seat base.

  • Page 13: Toddler Car Seat (With Built-In Harness System) (Back)

    Features and Benefits Toddler Car Seat (WITH Built-in Harness System) (Back) Head Support Head Support Adjustment Button Metal Harness Retainers Top Tether Strap Harness Strap Tether Adjuster with Slots Tension Indicator Belt Path Belt Path Opening Opening UAS Adjuster with Tension Indicator Back Support Seat Base UAS Lower Anchor Belt UAS/Tether Top Tether...

  • Page 14: Highback Booster Car Seat (Without Harness System)

    Features and Benefits Highback Booster Car Seat (WITHOUT Harness System) Head Support Head Support Booster Shoulder Belt Guide Booster Shoulder Belt Guide Back Support Armrest Armrest Seat Base Cup Holder Can be mounted on either side of seat base. Seat Base Owner’s Manual Storage Pocket (stored under pad) Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 15: Backless Booster Car Seat

    Features and Benefits Backless Booster Car Seat (WITHOUT Harness System and Back Support) Vehicle Shoulder Belt Guide Vehicle Shoulder Belt Positioner Armrest Armrest Seat Base Cup Holder Can be mounted on either side of seat base. Seat Base Owner’s Manual Storage Pocket Owner’s (stored under pad) Manual...

  • Page 16: Preparing Car Seat For Use

    Preparing Car Seat for Use The steps to prepare the Car Seat for use with your child are outlined below and described in detail in this owner’s manual. Assemble the Back Support (see “Assembly and Removal of Back Support” section) Before using your Car Seat in your vehicle, you must assemble the Back Support to the Seat Base (see “Assembly and Removal of Back Support” section). Determine the Use Mode and Prepare the Car Seat for use with your Child Toddler Car Seat WITH Built-in Harness System at least 1 year old and “10 to 22.7 kg” (22 - 50 lbs.) (see “Weight and Height Recommendations” section). - Use Body Insert with smaller child. - Harness Strap height must be at or JUST ABOVE child’s shoulders.

  • Page 17: Select A Vehicle Seating Location To

    Preparing Car Seat for Use Backless Booster Car Seat WITHOUT Harness System at least 4 years old and “18 to 45 kg” (40 - 100 lbs.) (see “Weight and Height Recommendations” section). - Remove Back Support (see “Assembly and Removal of Back Support” section). Select a Vehicle Seating Location to Install the Car Seat Toddler Car Seat WITH Built-in Harness System • Select a vehicle seating location with the lower Universal Anchorage System (UAS), if available, or use a vehicle seat location with a vehicle Lap/Shoulder Belt or Lap Belt ONLY.

  • Page 18: Proper Use Check List

    Proper Use Check List Toddler Car Seat (WITH Harness) Car Seat is securely installed in vehicle with less than √ 1" movement side to side and front to back. Green Tension Indicator on UAS Adjuster is visible. √ Top Tether is secured. √...

  • Page 19: Weight And Height Recommendations

    Weight and Height Recommendations WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur: • FAILURE TO USE CHILD RESTRAINT IN A MANNER APPROPRIATE FOR YOUR CHILD’S SIZE MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. This child restraint is designed for use only by children who are at least 1 year old, can sit upright unassisted, who weigh between 10 and 45 kg (22 and 100 lbs.) and whose height is between 74 and 145 cm (29 and 57 inches). Car Seat Use Modes This Car Seat has three different use modes for the weight and height ranges listed above and depends on the size of your child. Instructions for the proper use of this child restraint differ greatly for each use mode.

  • Page 20: Toddler Car Seat Use

    Weight and Height Recommendations Toddler Car Seat Use (WITH Built-in Harness System) Child MUST meet all of the following requirements to use the Toddler Car Seat mode: • Child must be at least 1 year old and able to sit upright unassisted and • Weigh between 10 and 22.7 kg (22 and 50 lbs.) and • Child’s height is between 74 and 122 cm (29 and 48 in.) and • Harness strap slots MUST be at or JUST ABOVE child’s shoulders. Pediatricians recommend using a Car Seat WITH Built-in Harness as long as possible before changing to a Booster Car Seat.

  • Page 21: Highback Booster Car Seat Use

    Weight and Height Recommendations Highback Booster Car Seat Use 6.3 (WITHOUT Built-in Harness System) Child MUST meet all of the following requirements to use the Highback Booster Car Seat mode: • Child must be at least 3 years of age and • Child’s weight is between 18 and 45 kg (40 and 100 lbs.) and • Child’s height is between 107 and 127 cm (42 and 50 in.). Use Toddler Car Seat WITH Harness as long as possible before changing to Booster Car Seat. Pediatricians recommend using a Highback Booster Car Seat as long as possible before changing to a Backless Booster Car Seat.

  • Page 22: Backless Booster Car Seat Use

    Weight and Height Recommendations Backless Booster Car Seat Use (WITHOUT B uilt-in Harness System) Child MUST meet all of the following requirements to use the Backless Booster Car Seat mode: • Child must be at least 4 years of age and • Child’s weight is between 18 and 45 kg (40 a nd 100 lbs.) and • Child’s height is between 107 and 145 cm (42 and 57 in.) and • Top of child’s ears must be below top of vehicle seat back or vehicle headrest. Use Highback Booster Car Seat as long as possible before changing to Backless Booster Car Seat. Pediatricians recommend using a Backless Booster Car Seat until the child reaches a standing height of 145 cm (57 in.) before changing to secure the child with a vehicle seat belt, without a...

  • Page 23: Selecting A Vehicle Seating Location

    Selecting a Vehicle Seating Location WARNING! • There are many different types of vehicles, vehicle seat belt systems, or other occupant restraint systems in use today. Accordingly, this manual can only give guidelines for proper installation in your vehicle. In addition to this manual, you must also read and understand the vehicle’s owner’s manual, which should address use of child restraints. If your vehicle’s owner’s manual does not address the installation of child restraints, please contact your local vehicle dealer, or the vehicle’s manufacturer to obtain this information before using this Car Seat. Not every seating location within a vehicle may be safe for the installation of this Car Seat. In fact, some vehicles have no seating location that is safe for the installation of a Car Seat. Improper placement of this Car Seat within a vehicle will increase the risk of death or serious injury in a sudden stop or crash.

  • Page 24: Seating Location

    Selecting a Vehicle Seating Location 7.1 Overall Considerations for Selecting a Seating Location: • Please review your vehicle’s owner’s manual to determine the best location for each Car Seat use mode, any specific instructions for Car Seat installation, or to determine if any locations are unsafe for Car Seat installation. If you do not have the vehicle’s owner’s manual or the owner’s manual does not address child Car Seat installation, please contact the vehicle manufacturer to obtain this information before using the Car Seat.
  • Page 25 Selecting a Vehicle Seating Location Universal Anchorage System (UAS) is designed to make installation of child Car Seats easier by requiring child restraints to be installed without using the vehicle’s seat belt system. Since September 1, 2002, at least two rear seating positions of all cars, mini vans and light trucks come equipped with Lower Universal Anchor points (UAS) located between a vehicle’s seat cushion and seat back.

  • Page 26: Seating Locations To Avoid

    Selecting a Vehicle Seating Location Seating Locations to Avoid DO NOT use this Car Seat in the following seating locations. • Never use this Car Seat in a vehicle seating location that has an Active Air Bag unless recommended in the vehicle’s owner’s manual. If your vehicle is equipped with a front passenger Air Bag, please refer to the vehicle’s owner’s manual for additional information about Air Bags and child safety seat installation.

  • Page 27: Proper Installation

    Toddler Car Seat (With Built-in Harness) Installation and Use Proper Installation WARNING! • Proper installation is required. Tether The proper belt routing for securing this Car Seat in a vehicle MUST be used. Top Tether MUST be used. • Secure this child restraint with UAS System or vehicle seat belt and Top Tether Strap as shown in this manual.

  • Page 28: Minimum Use Requirements

    Toddler Car Seat (With Built-in Harness) I nstallation and Use The belt path routing used to secure this Car Seat into a vehicle MUST be routed as shown in “Belt Routing for Installation” section. Top Tether MUST be secured. It is required to use the Top Tether provided with this Car Seat. Installation of a Car Seat using the Top Tether can make getting a secure installation easier and can reduce the risk of injury in a crash.

  • Page 29: Belt Routing For Installation

    Toddler Car Seat (With Built-in Harness) I nstallation and Use Belt Routing For Installation: 8.3 The UAS Lower Anchor Belt and vehicle seat belts are routed through the belt path as shown in this section. DO NOT route UAS Lower Anchor Belt or a vehicle belt only through back support. Belt Routing • Start by sliding the UAS Lower Anchor belt or vehicle seat belt under the...

  • Page 30: Installation Method

    Toddler Car Seat (With Built-in Harness) I nstallation and Use Installation Method Top Tether MUST be used at all times in Toddler Car Seat use mode. If Top Tether Tether is not available in the seating location selected, move Car Seat to a location that has a Tether Anchor or have a Tether Anchor installed.

  • Page 31: Installation - Uas With Top Tether

    Toddler Car Seat (With Built-in Harness) I nstallation and Use 8.4.1 Installation - UAS WITH Top Tether WARNING! • Only use the Car Seat UAS system in vehicle seating positions designated by the vehicle manufacturer as UAS use positions and that have anchor spacing of 280 mm (11 inches). • The Car Seat must be held tightly by the UAS Lower Anchor Belt and Top Tether with less than 1” movement side to side and front to back. • UAS Lower Anchor Belt MUST be routed properly (see “ Belt Routing for Installation” section). DO NOT install Car Seat with UAS Lower Anchor Belt routed in the storage position. • Never attach more than one Lower Anchor Connector or Top Tether Hook UAS Lower to a vehicle anchorage unless recommended Anchor Belt in the vehicle’s owner’s manual.
  • Page 32 Toddler Car Seat (With Built-in Harness) I nstallation and Use To secure Car Seat in vehicle: 1. Assembly of the Back Support (see “Assembly and Removal of Back Support” section). 2. Adjust the Harness Strap height for your child – Harness Straps MUST be at or JUST ABOVE the child’s shoulders (see “Changing Harness Strap Height”...
  • Page 33 Toddler Car Seat (With Built-in Harness) I nstallation and Use 5. Place Top Tether Strap over the top of Tether the Head Support and rest inside seating area. 6. Place the Car Seat on the vehicle seat in a seating location equipped with UAS Lower Anchorages and centered between the UAS anchorages (see “Select a Vehicle Seating Location”...
  • Page 34 Toddler Car Seat (With Built-in Harness) I nstallation and Use 10. Tighten UAS Lower Anchor Belt around Car Seat. Place knee inside seat and while pressing down, pull on the free end of the UAS Lower Anchor Belt to tighten the UAS Lower Anchor Belt around the Car Seat . After tightening the UAS belt, the Green Tension Indicator on the UAS Adjuster must be visible.
  • Page 35 Toddler Car Seat (With Built-in Harness) I nstallation and Use 14. Check for a secure installation by grasping the Car Seat armrest and pushing side-to-side and front-to-back. The Car Seat should not move more than 1 inch in either direction. • If the Car Seat moves more than 1 inch, retighten the UAS Lower Anchor Belt and Top Tether and test again.
  • Page 36 Toddler Car Seat (With Built-in Harness) I nstallation and Use To remove Car Seat: 1. Loosen Top Tether by pressing the button on Tether Adjuster and sliding belt through adjuster 2. Unhook Top Tether Hook from vehicle Tether anchor. Press up on retainer , unhook Tether Hook , and remove 3.

  • Page 37: Installation - Lap/Shoulder Belt With Top Tether

    Toddler Car Seat (With Built-in Harness) I nstallation and Use 8.4.2 Installation - Lap/Shoulder Belt WITH Top Tether WARNING! • Vehicle seat belt system MUST stay tightly adjusted to car seat at all times. If vehicle seat belt does not stay tight, read vehicle’s owner’s manual and “Vehicle Seat Belts” section in this manual. To secure Car Seat in vehicle: 1. Assemble the Back Support (see “Assembly and Removal of Back Support” section). 2. Store UAS Lower Anchor Belt as shown in “UAS Lower Anchor Belt Storage” section and secure UAS UAS Lower Lower Anchor connectors on back of seat.
  • Page 38 Toddler Car Seat (With Built-in Harness) I nstallation and Use 3. Adjust the Harness Strap height for your child – Harness Straps MUST be at or JUST ABOVE the child’s shoulders (see “Changing Harness Strap Height” section). 4. Place Top Tether over the top of the Head Support and rest inside seating area.
  • Page 39 Toddler Car Seat (With Built-in Harness) I nstallation and Use 9. Move the vehicle shoulder belt on the side of the Car Seat nearest the vehicle buckle up and over Toddler the top of the armrest and route Shoulder it through the Toddler Shoulder Belt Belt Guide. Guide 10. For vehicles with switchable retractors, pull the shoulder belt all the way out to...
  • Page 40 Toddler Car Seat (With Built-in Harness) I nstallation and Use 13. Attach Top Tether Hook to vehicle Tether Top Tether Hook anchor . Listen for the “click” when the Tether Hook locks onto the vehicle Tether anchor. 14. Pull on the Top Tether Strap to check that the Tether Hook is securely attached 15.
  • Page 41 Toddler Car Seat (With Built-in Harness) I nstallation and Use To remove Car Seat: 1. Loosen Top Tether by pressing the button on the Tether Adjuster and sliding belt through adjuster 2. Unhook Top Tether Hook from vehicle Tether Anchor. Press up on retainer unhook Tether Hook , and remove 3.

  • Page 42: Installation - Lap Belt Only With Top Tether

    Toddler Car Seat (With Built-in Harness) I nstallation and Use 8.4.3 Installation - Lap Belt ONLY WITH Top Tether WARNING! • Vehicle seat belt system MUST stay tightly adjusted to Car Seat at all times. If vehicle seat belt does not stay tight, read vehicle’s owner’s manual and “Vehicle Seat Belts” section in this manual. To secure Car Seat in vehicle: 1. Assemble the Back Support (see “Assembly and Removal of Back Support” section). 2. Store UAS Lower Anchor Belt as shown in “UAS Lower Anchor Belt Storage” section and secure UAS Lower Anchor Connectors on back of UAS Lower seat.
  • Page 43 Toddler Car Seat (With Built-in Harness) I nstallation and Use 4. Place Top Tether over the top of the Tether Head Support and rest inside seat. 5. Place the Car Seat on the vehicle seat in a seating location equipped with lap belt and centered between the lap belt anchorages (see “Selecting a Vehicle Seating Location”...
  • Page 44 Toddler Car Seat (With Built-in Harness) I nstallation and Use 10. Attach Top Tether Hook to vehicle Tether Top Tether Anchor . Listen for the “click” Hook when the Tether Hook locks onto the vehicle Tether Anchor. 11. Pull on the Top Tether strap to check that the Tether Hook is securely attached Tether Anchor 12.
  • Page 45 Toddler Car Seat (With Built-in Harness) I nstallation and Use To remove Car Seat: 1. Loosen Top Tether by pressing the button on Tether Adjuster and sliding belt through adjuster 2. Unhook Top Tether Hook for vehicle Tether Anchor. Press up on retainer , unhook Tether Hook , and remove 3.

  • Page 46: Securing Your Child

    Toddler Car Seat (With Built-in Harness) I nstallation and Use 8.5 Securing your Child WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur: • Failure to properly adjust the Harness on your child increases the risk of death or serious injury in the event of a sudden stop or crash. Follow the instructions very closely t o ensure that the Harness is properly adjusted to fit your child at all times. Your child will grow very rapidly! Please check the fit of the Harness every time you use the Car Seat. • Child MUST be at least 1 year old, able to sit upright unassisted, and weigh at least 10 kg (22 lbs.) to use this Car Seat. • Harness Straps must be through Harness Strap Slots located at or JUST ABOVE child’s shoulders. • Snugly adjust Harness provided with the Car Seat around child.
  • Page 47 Toddler Car Seat (With Built-in Harness) I nstallation and Use To secure your child: 1. Check that Harness Straps are through Harness Slots at or JUST ABOVE child’s shoulders. 2. Place child in Car Seat with child’s back contacting Back Support and rump contacting seating surface. 3. Buckle Harness. - Place Harness Straps over child’s shoulders and thighs.
  • Page 48 Toddler Car Seat (With Built-in Harness) I nstallation and Use 4. Snugly adjust Harness. Each Shoulder Belt Adjuster has a Green Tension Indicator that will be visible when the shoulder belt is tensioned properly. Pull on the Harness Adjuster Strap until the green Tension Indicator on the Shoulder Strap Green Harness Adjuster is visible.
  • Page 49 Toddler Car Seat (With Built-in Harness) I nstallation and Use 5. Close Harness Clip and position as close to arm pit level as possible. 6. Check that the Harness Straps are snugly adjusted. - Check that Harness Straps are snug on child’s shoulders and thighs. - The Harness Strap is properly tightened if you are not able to insert more than one finger between the Harness Strap and the child’s shoulder or thigh.
  • Page 50 Toddler Car Seat (With Built-in Harness) I nstallation and Use To remove your child: 1. Unbuckle Harness Clip – press on the tabs in the top and bottom of the Harness Clip and pull apart to open the Harness Clip. 2. Unbuckle the Harness Buckle to open the Harness system. 3.

  • Page 51: Booster Car Seat (Without Built-In Harness System)

    Booster Car Seat (Without Built-in Harness) Installation and Use WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur: • Child must be at least 3 years old and weigh at least 18 kg (40 lbs.) to use the Booster Mode. • Use only the vehicle’s Lap/Shoulder Belt system when r estraining the child in this Booster Car Seat. • Never use the Booster C ar Seat with a Vehicle Lap Belt ONLY across front of child. Using a Booster Car Seat with only a lap belt could result in serious injury or death. • Snugly adjust the Lap/Shoulder Belt around child according to the instructions in the vehicle’s owner’s manual. - Shoulder belt must be properly positioned over shoulder (NOT touching child’s neck and NOT off shoulder). - Vehicle lap belt must be positioned low on the hips, contacting the thighs. - Never use shoulder belt loose, positioned under child’s arm, or behind child.

  • Page 52: Highback Booster Car Seat Installation And Use (Without Built-In Harness System With Back Support)

    Booster Car Seat (Without Built-in Harness) Installation and Use WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur: • Vehicle Lap/Shoulder Belt MUST be properly positioned on child, as shown on page 20. • If child will not keep vehicle shoulder belt properly positioned on shoulder, DO NOT use this Booster Car Seat. Use a different child restraint system. • Do not allow child to slide down in Highback Booster Car Seat which could position vehicle lap belt across child’s abdomen and shoulder belt over neck or face. • Do not use Body Insert in Booster use mode. 9.1 Highback Booster Car Seat Installation and Use (WITHOUT Built-in Harness WITH Back Support) WARNING! • Child must be at least 3 years old and weigh at least 18 kg (40 lbs.) to use the Highback Booster Car Seat. • Do not route vehicle shoulder belt through Toddler Shoulder Belt Guide when using Booster use mode. • Use Toddler Car Seat WITH Harness as long as possible before changing to Highback Booster mode. • Shoulder belt must slide freely in the inner slot of Booster Shoulder Belt Guide in Head Support.
  • Page 53 Booster Car Seat (Without Built-in Harness) Installation and Use NOTE: UAS Lower Anchor Belt and/or Tether Top Tether may be used to secure the Highback Booster Car Seat in position. Securing the Highback Correct Booster Car Seat in the vehicle Belt Routing will secure the Booster Car Seat when not occupied.
  • Page 54 Booster Car Seat (Without Built-in Harness) Installation and Use 4. If the vehicle seat back is adjustable, adjust vehicle seat back into the upright position or the position in the vehicle’s owner’s Inner manual for use with a Car Seat. Slot 5.
  • Page 55 Booster Car Seat (Without Built-in Harness) Installation and Use 8. Adjust Head Support so that the vehicle shoulder belt passes over the shoulder midway between the neck and the end of the shoulder. The Booster Shoulder Belt Guide in the Head Support should be just above the child’s shoulders. To adjust, see “Adjusting the Head Support”...
  • Page 56 Booster Car Seat (Without Built-in Harness) Installation and Use 10. Check fit of the vehicle seat belts on child: - Vehicle lap belt must be low on hips contacting the thighs. - Vehicle shoulder belt must contact the chest and be centered on the shoulder. Adjust Head Support to position the vehicle shoulder belt. - DO NOT place vehicle shoulder belt under child’s arm or behind child.

  • Page 57: And Use (Without Built-In Harness System And Without Back Support)

    Booster Car Seat (Without Built-in Harness) Installation and Use 9.2 Backless Booster Car Seat Installation and Use (WITHOUT Built-in Harness and WITHOUT Back Support) WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur: • Child must be at least 4 years old and weigh at least 18 kg (40 lbs.) to use the Backless Booster Car Seat. • Vehicle Lap/Shoulder Belt must be properly positioned on child. Use Vehicle Shoulder Belt Positioner to center vehicle shoulder belt on child’s shoulders. • Use Highback Booster mode WITH Back Support as long as possible. The Back Support and H ead Support provide incremental crash protection in frontal and side impact crashes. Removing the Back Support and Head Support earlier than necessary also removes the incremental crash protection. • Discontinue use of the Backless Booster Car Seat when the top of the child’s ears are above top of the vehicle seat back or vehicle headrest.
  • Page 58 Booster Car Seat (Without Built-in Harness) Installation and Use To secure Car Seat and your child: 1. Remove Back Support (see “Assembly and Removal of Back Support” section). 2. Place the Car Seat on the vehicle seat in a seating location equipped with a Lap/Shoulder Belt and centered between the Lap/Shoulder Belt anchorages (see “Select a Vehicle Seating Locations to Install the Car Seat”...
  • Page 59 Booster Car Seat (Without Built-in Harness) Installation and Use 4. Place child in Booster Car Seat with child’s back and rump contacting seating surfaces. 5. Pull the Vehicle Lap/Shoulder Belt across front of child and under both Armrests. Buckle vehicle seat belt. - Vehicle shoulder belt on buckle side must be under Armrest.
  • Page 60 Booster Car Seat (Without Built-in Harness) Installation and Use 6. Place vehicle shoulder belt in Vehicle Shoulder Belt Positioner and adjust to position shoulder belt on child. - Thread Vehicle Shoulder Belt through Vehicle Shoulder Strap Positioner as shown. - Pull up or down on the webbing adjuster until the vehicle shoulder belt is centered over the child’s shoulder.
  • Page 61 Booster Car Seat (Without Built-in Harness) Installation and Use 8. Check fit of the vehicle seat belts on child: - Vehicle Lap Belt must be low on hips contacting the thighs. - Vehicle Shoulder Belt must contact the chest and be centered on the shoulder. Use the Shoulder Belt Positioner to adjust the position of the vehicle shoulder belt. - DO NOT place vehicle shoulder belt under child’s arm or behind child.

  • Page 62: Vehicle Seat Belts

    Vehicle Seat Belts 10.0 Check that the Vehicle Seat Belt 10.1 is Safe to Use Important Note: The Toddler Car Seat is designed to be tightly installed at all times. The vehicle seat belt must be capable of maintaining tight installation at all times. A variety of vehicles have been equipped with vehicle seat belt systems that are not safe for use with the Car Seat.
  • Page 63 Vehicle Seat Belts 10.0 Vehicle seat belt systems that are Adequate for installation of Car Seat: The following vehicle seat belt systems can be used with the Car Seat provided that all of the other requirements prescribed in these instructions, including seat position, and all instructions provided by your vehicle’s owner’s manual are followed.
  • Page 64 Vehicle Seat Belts 10.0 For Toddler Use Mode WITH Harness: Lap Belt ONLY • A Vehicle Lap Belt ONLY that is manually adjusted and will remain tight while the vehicle is in motion is suitable for use with the Car Seat. Pulling the belt through the buckle after the buckle is fastened tightens this type of seat belt.
  • Page 65 Vehicle Seat Belts 10.0 Vehicle seat belt systems that are NOT safe for installation of Car Seat: DO NOT use the following types of vehicle seat belt systems with the Car Seat. These vehicle seat belt systems will not hold the Car Seat securely in place at all times.
  • Page 66 Vehicle Seat Belts 10.0 For Toddler Use Mode: Combination Lap/Shoulder Belt With Retractor: DO NOT use a vehicle lap/shoulder belt system if the lap belt and shoulder belt each have retractors at one end. This type of vehicle seat belt system will NOT adequately restrain the Car Seat. Lap Belts Located Forward of Seat Crease: DO NOT use a vehicle seat belt that is anchored on the vehicle seat more than 2 inches forward of the crease between...
  • Page 67 Vehicle Seat Belts 10.0 For both Toddler Use or Booster Use Mode: Passive Restraint - Lap or Shoulder Belt Mounted on Door: DO NOT use a vehicle seat belt that is connected to the vehicle door in any way. These types of seat belts are designed to automatically surround the occupant when the door is closed. This type of vehicle seat belt will NOT adequately restrain the Car Seat.

  • Page 68: Operation And Adjustments

    Operation and Adjustments 11.0 Before using your Car Seat in the Toddler or Highback use mode in your vehicle, you must assemble the Back Support (see “Assembly and Removal of Back Support” section) and prepare the Car Seat Harness Straps for your child (see “Changing Harness Strap Height” section). 11.1 Assembly and Removal of Back Support To assemble Back Support: • Place Car Seat on the floor or other...
  • Page 69 Operation and Adjustments 11.0 To remove Back Support: • Remove Harness Straps and Crotch Strap (see “Harness Removal and Assembly” section). • Place Car Seat on the floor or other firm surface. • While holding the Car Seat Base down, pull Back Support straight up until it stops, then rotate backrest backward and lift out. NOTE: Follow steps shown in illustrations but in reverse order.

  • Page 70: Changing Harness Strap Adjustment

    Operation and Adjustments 11.0 11.2 Changing Harness Strap Adjustment WARNING! • To prevent injury from contact with the vehicle interior or ejection, the Harness system must be snugly adjusted around child. The Harness system on this Car Seat has an adjuster on each Harness Strap allowing independent adjustment of Harness Straps for a snug fit on your child. Each Harness Strap Adjuster has a Green Tension Indicator that becomes visible when the Green Tension Harness is adjusted properly.
  • Page 71 Operation and Adjustments 11.0 3. Check that the Harness Straps are snugly adjusted. The Harness Strap is properly tightened if you are not able to insert more than one finger between the Harness Strap and the child’s shoulder or thigh and Green Tension Indicators are visible on both Harness adjusters.

  • Page 72: Changing Harness Strap Height

    Operation and Adjustments 11.0 11.3 Changing Harness Strap Height WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur: • Harness Straps must be at or JUST ABOVE child’s shoulders. Failure to properly adjust the Harness on your child increases the risk of death or serious injury in the event of a sudden stop or crash. • Discontinue use of the Harness when the child’s shoulders are above the top Harness strap slots. • Harness covers must be used at all times when using Harness. • Metal Harness Retainer must be properly seated, flat against the back surface of the Car Seat.
  • Page 73 Operation and Adjustments 11.0 The Harness can be adjusted to three different heights. The proper height of the Harness Straps is at or JUST ABOVE your child’s shoulders. If your child’s shoulders are between two levels, always use the HIGHER and the CLOSER of the two.
  • Page 74 Operation and Adjustments 11.0 To Re-attach Harness Strap: Re-attach the Harness Straps at the required height by securing the Harness Straps into the Harness Straps slots in the Back Support. a. Rotate the Metal Harness Retainer and Harness Strap to position the narrow side of the Metal Harness Retainer into the Harness Slot in the pad.

  • Page 75: Harness Removal And Assembly

    Operation and Adjustments 11.0 11.4 Harness Removal and Assembly Harness Removal: a. Buckle Harness and Chest Clip to hold Harness system together. b. Adjust the Harness to loosen Harness Straps. c. From the front of Back Support, slide top corners of Back Support pad off Back Support exposing Harness Slots in Back Support.
  • Page 76 Operation and Adjustments 11.0 e. Remove lower end of Harness Strap and Crotch Belt. - From bottom of Seat Base, pull the Metal Harness Retainer away from the bottom of the Seat Base. - Rotate the Metal Harness Retainer and Harness Strap to position the narrow side of the Metal Harness Retainer into the Harness Slot.
  • Page 77 Operation and Adjustments 11.0 Harness Assembly: WARNING! • Harness Straps must be at or JUST ABOVE the child’s shoulders.Failure to properly adjust the Harness on your child increases the risk of death or serious injury in the event of a sudden stop or crash. • Harness Strap Covers must always be used when using Harness system. • Metal Harness Retainer must be properly seated, flat against the back surface of the Car Seat. a. Secure Harness and Crotch Belt to Seat Base. - From the top of Seat Base, rotate the Metal Harness Retainer and Harness Strap to position the narrow side of the Metal Harness Retainer into the Harness...
  • Page 78 Operation and Adjustments 11.0 - Slide the Metal Harness Retainer through the Harness Slot opening in the Seat Pad and Seat Base. - Pull the Metal Harness Retainer down through the Harness Slot on the shoulder away from the bottom of the Seat Base, position the Metal Harness Retainer flat against the Car Seat and pull on the Harness Strap to remove...
  • Page 79 Operation and Adjustments 11.0 - Slide the Metal Harness Retainer through the Harness Slot opening in the Back Support. - Pull the Metal Harness Retainer through the Back Support, position the Metal Harness Retainer flat against the back surface of the Back Support and pull on the Harness Strap to remove all slack.

  • Page 80: Adjusting The Head Support

    Operation and Adjustments 11.0 11.5 Adjusting the Head Support: The Head Support on this Car Seat is designed to provide maximum lateral head protection. Never remove the Head Support from the Back Support. The Head Support can be moved up or down through a series of positions. To adjust Head Support: • Hold firmly on the top of the Back Support, press the red button, and pull...

  • Page 81: Cup Holder Attachment

    Operation and Adjustments 11.0 11.6 Cup Holder Attachment A Cup Holder is provided and can be attached to either one of the armrests. Use of Cup Holder is optional. To attach Cup Holder: • Locate slot in the outer side of the Armrest Pad and expose the Cup Holder Attachment Track. • Align the Cup Holder Slot with the Cup Holder Attachment Track and slide the Cup Holder down over the Attachment Track.

  • Page 82: Uas Lower Anchor Belt Storage

    Operation and Adjustments 11.0 11.7 UAS Lower Anchor Belt Storage The UAS Lower Anchor Belt Storage is used ONLY to store the UAS Lower Anchor Belts. UAS Lower Anchor Belt Storage Routing: Back • From the rear of the Car Seat, insert Support the UAS Lower Anchor Connector or the vehicle seat belt Latch Plate into the Belt Path Opening in the Back Belt Path Openings Support...

  • Page 83: Additional Information

    Additional Information 12.0 12.1 Certifications • Meets or exceeds all applicable requirements of Canada Motor Veicle Safety Standard 213 and 213.2. See use modes below: TODDLER Car Seat Mode (WITH Harness System): This restraint IS certified for use in motor vehicles and aircraft. BOOSTER Car Seat Mode (WITHOUT Harness System): This restraint IS certified for use in motor vehicles and is NOT certified for use in aircraft.

  • Page 84: Cleaning And Maintenance

    Cleaning and Maintenance 13.0 13.0 Cleaning and Maintenance The hard surfaces of the Car Seat (plastic components and metal parts) except the Buckle, may be cleaned by wiping with a solution of water with mild soap. DO NOT use bleach as it may weaken plastic component.
  • Page 85 Cleaning and Maintenance 13.0 WARNING! • DO NOT use Car Seat without Seat Pad, Back Support Pad and Head Support pad. To Remove Head Support Pad: • Slide elastic loops out of inner shoulder belt slot. • Pull pad off Head Support. To Remove Back Support Pad: • Remove Harness (see “Harness Removal and Assembly” section). • Remove back support (see “Assembly and Removal of Back Support” section). • Unhook top corners of pad from Back Support. • Slide back support pad down and off of Back Support.
  • Page 86 Cleaning and Maintenance 13.0 To Remove Seat Base Pad: • Remove Harness and crotch strap (see “Harness Removal and Assembly” section. • Slide the Base Seat Pad over the Armrests and off the front of the Car Seat. Reverse above steps for replacing pads and Harness system. Cleaning Harness System: • Surface wash only with mild soap and water. Rinse with clean water. Air dry. DO NOT launder the straps as they may become damaged or weakened. Contact the Car Seat Group (a division of 5514 Km) customer service or order replacement straps.

  • Page 87: Replacement Parts

    Replacement Parts 14.0 14.0 Replacement Parts For all replacement parts and customer service inquiries, please call the Car Seat Group (a division of 5514 Km) Customer Service Department: - local calls: 416-422-4515 - toll-free calls: 1-855-422-4515 - email: info@csg-canada.com...

  • Page 88: How To Register Your Car Seat

    Register Your Car Seat 15.0 How to Register Your Car Seat Please complete the following information. The model number and manufactured in (date) can be found on a label on the bottom of the child restraint. Model Number : _________________ Manufactured in : _________________ Purchase Date : _________________ Please fill out the prepaid registration post card attached to the safety Harness and mail it today.
  • Page 91 Distributed in Canada by: 5514 Km Corporation 109 Vanderhoof Ave Toronto, Ontario Canada M4G 2H7 www.5514km.ca Customer Service: Car Seat Group (a division of 5514 Km) www.csg-canada.com FISHER-PRICE and associated trademarks are owned by Mattel, Inc. and used under license from Mattel Europa B.V. ©2012 Mattel, Inc. All Rights Reserved. MADE IN FRANCE. KMC0037 0314...

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