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Safety 1st TriFit TriMate Manual

All-in-one convertible car seat
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  • Page 1 Send Us a Text: 1-812-652-2525 (US and Canada Only. Carrier Fees May Apply) Find Us Online: www.safety1st.com Email Us: support@djgusa.com Give Us a Call: 1-800-544-1108 (Toll Free, US and Canada Only) Replacement Parts List (on select models) • Buckle Assembly •...
  • Page 2 TriFit TriMate All-in-One Convertible Car Seat Your model may look different than one shown on cover. KEEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE. Read all instructions before using this car seat. WARNING Failure to follow the warnings on the labels and in the instruction manual can result in serious injury or death to your child.
  • Page 3 Welcome to the Safety 1st Family! Thank you for choosing this car seat, also known as a child restraint! To help you get started using your child’s new car seat, here are the 4 main tasks you’ll need to complete.
  • Page 4 Car Seat ©2023 Dorel Juvenile Group, Inc. Safety 1st and the Safety 1st logo and design are trademarks of Dorel Juvenile Group, Inc. (800) 544-1108 www.safety1st.com. Styles and colors may vary. Los estilos y los colores pueden variar. Made in CHINA. Hecho en CHINA.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Getting Started Parts of Car Seat Accessory Use Choosing Car Seat Mode Rear-Facing Section Rear-Facing Child Fit Rear-Facing Vehicle Install Forward-Facing Section Forward-Facing Child Fit Forward-Facing Vehicle Install Securing Child in Car Seat Booster Seat Section Storing Harness System Booster Seat Use in Vehicle Booster Seat Child Fit Making Adjustments to Car Seat...
  • Page 6 Wash & Care Removing Seat Pad Set Cleaning Parts of Car Seat & Installing Seat Pad Set Installing Harness System LATCH & Vehicle Belt Information LATCH: Lower Anchor Belt Vehicle Belts Top Tether Safety Information Child Restraint Use Vehicle Seating Position Installation in Vehicle Replacement &...

  • Page 7: Parts Of Car Seat

    Parts of Car Seat Headrest/ Harness Adjustment Adjustable Handle Headrest Harness Covers * Buckle Cover * Body Pillow * Harness Removable Release Cup Holders * Lever (in opening) Recline Handle Harness Adjustment LATCH: Lower Anchor Belt Strap (Bag May Be in Forward-Facing Belt Path) Harness System Detail Shoulder...
  • Page 8 Rear-Facing Belt Path Rear-Facing Level Line Forward- Facing Instruction Belt Path Manual Shell Storage (car seat) (stored in base) Base Tether LATCH: Lower Strap Anchor Belt Storage Attachments Tether Splitter Strap Plate Adjuster Tether Storage Attachment...

  • Page 9: Accessory Use

    Accessory Use Body Pillow (on select models) For Use in Rear-Facing Mode Only To remove, slide it out from behind the harness straps. Harness Covers (on select models) For Use in Rear-Facing Mode Forward- Facing Mode The harness covers help provide comfort to your child’s neck.

  • Page 10: Choosing Car Seat Mode

    Choosing Car Seat Mode WARNING: Measure your child’s weight and height (DO NOT guess) before choosing this car seat’s mode. Your child’s height, weight, and age determine how the car seat should be placed in the vehicle. Children vary widely in body size, shape, and temperament—please consult your doctor before switching between any modes within the limits and fit requirements of the car seat.
  • Page 11 Rear-Facing Mode 5-40 lb (2.3-18 kg) and 19-40 in. (48-101.6 cm) Rear-Facing Section PAGE 6 Rear-Facing Child Fit PAGE 8 Rear-Facing Vehicle Install PAGE 10 Forward-Facing Mode 22-65 lb (10.1-29 kg) and 29-49 in. (73.6-125 cm) and at least 1 year old Forward-Facing Section PAGE 16 Forward-Facing Child Fit...

  • Page 12: Rear-Facing Section

    Rear-Facing Section 5-40 lb (2.3-18 kg) and 19-40 in. (48-101.6 cm) Children under 1 year of age MUST ride Rear-Facing. In this car seat, your child can remain Rear-Facing until they outgrow any one of the following: • Weight Limit: 40 lb (18 kg); OR •...
  • Page 13 WARNING: NEVER install a rear-facing child restraint in the front seat of a vehicle equipped with an active frontal airbag. DO NOT use the tether for rear-facing mode. Secure the tether strap hook to its storage attachment. DO NOT use the lower anchor belt along with the vehicle lap or lap/shoulder belt.

  • Page 14: Rear-Facing Child Fit

    Rear-Facing Child Fit Fully Loosen Harness Straps Push down on the harness release lever (through the opening in the pad) while pulling out on the harness straps as shown. Undo Chest Clip & Buckle It may be easier to undo the buckle by pressing in towards the top of the button.
  • Page 15 Check Head Position The top of your child’s head MUST be at least 1 in. (2.5 cm) below the top of the car seat’s headrest. Check Harness Strap Position The harness strap MUST at or slightly below the shoulders; never above. Check Buckle Position Buckle •...

  • Page 16: Rear-Facing Vehicle Install

    Rear-Facing Vehicle Install There are 2 different methods for install. Use only one: Vehicle Belt LATCH: Lower Anchor Belt WARNING: DO NOT use both the LATCH: lower anchor belt and vehicle belt at the same time to install the car seat. Before installing the car seat in your vehicle, check to see if you need to adjust the buckle position for your child.
  • Page 17 Pull Seat Pad Off Front of Car Seat & Place Car Seat Rear-Facing Back Seat The car seat base MUST be flat on the vehicle seat. For children who cannot sit up unassisted, the Rear-Facing Level Line on the car seat MUST be parallel with the ground using either Position 3 or 2.
  • Page 18 Vehicle Belt or Lower Anchor Belt Goes: • under the car seat pad; AND • across the car seat; AND • in front of the buckle; AND • out the other Rear-Facing Belt Path opening. DO NOT twist the belt. Finished Lower Anchor Belt Routing The lower anchor belt adjuster MUST...
  • Page 19 Tuck Car Seat Pad Around Front of Car Seat & Check Rear- Facing Level Line Tighten Belt Place your hand in the car seat and firmly push the car seat down and back towards the vehicle seat. Pull the belt towards you and parallel (in line) with the belt path as shown.
  • Page 20 If the car seat moves more than 1 in. (2.5 cm), you can try: • Pulling the belt tighter; OR • Reinstalling the car seat; OR • Changing to a different seating location; OR • Switching to a different install method (LATCH or vehicle belt). Secure Child in Car Seat See pages 27-29.
  • Page 21 FINISHED! Lap/Shoulder Lap Belt LATCH: Lower Belt Anchor Belt Vehicle Belt Install: Is the vehicle belt locked? See step 5. LATCH: Lower Anchor Belt Install: Are the hooks securely attached to the vehicle’s lower anchors? See step 5. Is the belt tightened enough so that the car seat does not move more than 1 in.

  • Page 22: Forward-Facing Section

    Forward-Facing Section 22-65 lb (10.1-29 kg) and 29-49 in. (73.6-125 cm) and at least 1 year old Children MUST be at least 1 year of age to ride Forward-Facing. In this car seat, your child can remain harnessed Forward- Facing until they outgrow any one of the following: •...
  • Page 23 WARNING: DO NOT use the lower anchors of the child restraint anchorage system (LATCH system) to attach this child restraint when restraining a child weighing more than 55 lbs (24.9 kg). The vehicle belt MUST be used for installation if your child weighs more than 55 lbs (24.9 kg).

  • Page 24: Forward-Facing Child Fit

    Forward-Facing Child Fit Fully Loosen Harness Straps Push down on the harness release lever (through the opening in the pad) while pulling out on the harness straps as shown. Undo Chest Clip & Buckle It may be easier to undo the buckle by pressing in towards the top of the button.
  • Page 25 Head Position The tops of your child’s ears MUST be below the top of the car seat’s headrest. Harness Strap Position The harness strap MUST be at or slightly above shoulders; never below. Buckle Position • Use the slot closest Buckle to your child.

  • Page 26: Forward-Facing Vehicle Install

    Forward-Facing Vehicle Install There are 2 different methods for install. Use only one: Vehicle Belt + LATCH: Lower Anchor Belt + Tether Tether Do not install by this method for children up to 65 lb (29 kg) for children weighing more than 55 lb (24.9 kg).
  • Page 27 Put Car Seat Upright into Position 1 & Place Car Seat Forward-Facing Back Seat The vehicle seat back MUST be upright. Only use semi-reclined Position 2 if necessary to install the car seat flush against the vehicle seat back. The base of the car seat should be flat against the vehicle seat bottom.
  • Page 28 Locate Vehicle Top Tether Anchors Review your vehicle owner’s manual for top tether anchor locations and how to route the tether strap when there are vehicle headrests. Loosely Attach Tether Hook to Vehicle’s Top Tether Anchor Locate Forward-Facing Belt Path &...
  • Page 29 Vehicle Belt or Lower Anchor Belt Goes: • under the car seat pad; • across the car seat; • out the other Forward- Facing Belt Path opening. DO NOT twist the belt. Finished Lower Anchor Belt Routing The lower anchor belt adjuster can be on either side of the car seat.
  • Page 30 Tighten Belt Place your hand in the car seat and firmly push the car seat down and back towards the vehicle seat. Pull the belt towards you and parallel (in line) with the belt path as shown. For the LATCH belt or Lap Only Vehicle Belt: it may be easier to tighten if you route the free end of the belt back...
  • Page 31 Check Belt Tightness Forward-Facing Hold the Belt Path with your non- dominant hand. Push and pull from side to side. The car seat should not move more than 1 in. (2.5 cm) at the belt path. If the car seat moves more than 1 in. (2.5 cm), you can try: •...
  • Page 32 FINISHED! Lap/Shoulder Lap Belt + LATCH: Lower Anchor Belt + Belt + Tether Tether Tether for children up to for children up to Do not install by this 65 lb (29 kg) 65 lb (29 kg) method for children weighing more than 55 lb (24.9 kg).

  • Page 33: Securing Child In Car Seat

    Securing Child in Car Seat Place Child in Car Seat Your child’s bottom and back should be flat against the car seat. Buckle Harness Pull the harness straps up to make sure the buckle is locked. Fasten Chest Clip Insert right half of the chest clip into the left half and snap together.
  • Page 34 Position Chest Clip Slide the chest clip up the harness straps and position it at mid-chest (even with armpits) and away from your child’s neck. Check Harness Tightness Unfasten the harness covers. Try to pinch the harness at the shoulders vertically between index finger and thumb as shown.
  • Page 35 FINISHED! Your child is now secured in the car seat. Check your child’s fit often and make any needed adjustments to the car seat as they grow. To Remove Child from Car Clean with warm water and/ Seat: or remove the object with tweezers.

  • Page 36: Booster Seat Section

    Booster Seat Section 40-100 lb (18.1-45.4 kg) and 43-52 in. (110.1-132.1 cm) In this car seat, your child can remain in a Booster Seat until they outgrow any one of the following: • Weight Limit: 100 lb (45.4 kg); OR •...
  • Page 37 WARNING: DO NOT use the harness system when using as a booster seat. DO NOT use LATCH when using as a booster seat. Secure the lower anchor belt and the tether strap to their storage attachments. Use ONLY the vehicle’s lap and shoulder belt system when restraining the child in this booster seat.

  • Page 38: Storing Harness System

    Storing Harness System To remove accessories, see page 3. Fully Loosen Harness Straps Remove harness covers. From Back of Car Seat, Remove Harness Strap Loops from Splitter Plate Pull Harness Straps Out of Shoulder Harness Slots Unthread Harness Straps from Chest Clip &...
  • Page 39 Adjust Headrest to Highest Position Rethread Harness Straps Through Shoulder Slots To install harness straps, see pages 49-52. From Back of Car Seat, Attach Harness Strap Loops To Splitter Plate Undo Fasteners on Headrest Pad & Seat Pad Place harness straps completely behind seat pad as shown.
  • Page 40 Tighten Harness Recline Car Seat Remove Buckle & Buckle Cover Reach under the car seat. Rotate the buckle’s metal retainer and push it up through the car seat. From Top of Car Seat, Pull Buckle & Buckle Cover Out of Shell and Pad FINISHED! The car seat has been converted to the Booster Seat...

  • Page 41: Booster Seat Use In Vehicle

    Booster Seat Use in Vehicle Put Booster Seat Upright into Position 1 To make seat upright, pull the recline handle out and pull the top of the car seat forward. For car seat positions, see info box below. Make Booster Seat Flush Against Vehicle Seat The vehicle seat back...
  • Page 42 Have Child Sit in Booster Seat The tops of your child’s ears should never be above the top of the booster seat’s headrest. Position Lap Belt on Child Route the lap belt portion of the vehicle belt through the Booster Seat Belt Path as shown.
  • Page 43 Position Shoulder Belt on Child Thread the shoulder belt through the belt- positioning guide in the headrest. Pull the shoulder belt up to tighten so that it lies snugly across the center of your child’s shoulder and across their chest. FINISHED! Check periodically to make sure your child has not...

  • Page 44: Booster Seat Child Fit

    Booster Seat Child Fit Head Position The tops of your child’s ears should never be above the top of the booster 5 in. (12.7 cm) seat’s headrest. Car Position DO NOT use the booster seat if your 5 in. (12.7 cm) child’s head is less than 5 in.

  • Page 45: Changing Headrest/Harness Height

    Changing Headrest/ Harness Height Fully Loosen Harness Straps Push down on the harness release lever (through the opening in the pad) while pulling out on the harness straps as shown. Adjust Headrest/ Harness Height 1. Squeeze the adjustment handle lever up. 2.

  • Page 46: Changing Buckle Position

    Changing Buckle Position WARNING: Failure to place buckle’s metal retainer completely through pad and child restraint can result in serious injury or death. Undo Buckle It may be easier to undo the buckle by pressing in towards the top of the button.
  • Page 47 Insert Buckle’s Metal Retainer into Buckle Slot Closest to Child The buckle must face out. Tuck the ends of the buckle cover into the same pad slot as the buckle. Rear-Facing Mode: You must use the 1st or 2nd buckle slot. Forward-Facing Mode: Any slot can be used.

  • Page 48: Buckle Adjustments For Smaller Infants

    Buckle Adjustments for Smaller Infants If you cannot achieve a snug harness fit for your child, you may need to adjust the buckle strap and location as shown in this section. WARNING: Failure to place buckle’s metal retainer completely through pad and child restraint can result in serious injury or death.
  • Page 49 Reach Under Car Seat Pull the buckle’s metal retainer down and then push it up into the middle slot as shown. From Top of Car Seat, Lay Metal Retainer Flat Against Car Seat Tuck Car Seat Pad Around Front of Car Seat &...

  • Page 50: Reclining Car Seat

    Reclining Car Seat This car seat has 3 positions. Rear-Facing Mode - 3 Reclined or 2 Semi-reclined For children who cannot sit up unassisted, the Rear-Facing Level Line on the car seat MUST be parallel with the ground using either Position 3 or 2.

  • Page 51: Removing Seat Pad Set

    Removing Seat Pad Set You do not need to remove the harness system to remove the pad from the car seat. DO NOT fully pull the harness strap out of the car seat. Leave it threaded in the hip harness slots. If removed, you will not be able to rethread it.
  • Page 52 Gently Pull Headrest Pad Off Bottom of Headrest Pull Seat Pad Off Sides & Front of Car Seat Lower Headrest & Pull Seat Pad Around Headrest & Off of Car Seat If harness straps have been removed from chest clip & buckle, rethread them: The harness strap ends go through the back of the buckle tongues &...

  • Page 53: Cleaning Parts Of Car Seat & Installing Seat Pad Set

    Cleaning Parts of Car Seat & Installing Seat Pad Set Cleaning Pad & Accessories Machine wash separately with cold water on a gentle cycle. Make sure the harness covers are closed so the fastening strips are not exposed. DO NOT use bleach. Tumble dry separately for 10-12 minutes on low heat.

  • Page 54: Installing Harness System

    Installing Harness System Installing Buckle WARNING: Failure to place buckle’s metal retainer completely through pad and child restraint can result in serious injury or death. Recline Car Seat Insert Buckle’s Metal Retainer into Buckle Slot Closest to Child The buckle must face out. Rear-Facing Mode: You must use the 1st or...
  • Page 55 Check Buckle Pull up on the buckle to make sure it is secured. The buckle must not pull out. WARNING: The harness system MUST be installed correctly. DO NOT use a child restraint with damaged harness straps. Installing Harness Straps Undo Seat Pad Fasteners Pull harness straps in front...
  • Page 56 From Back of Seat, Remove Harness Strap from Splitter Plate Thread Buckle and Chest Clip The harness strap ends go through the back of the buckle tongues and through the chest clip front to back as shown. Raise Headrest to Highest Position continued on next page...
  • Page 57 Make Harness Strap Ends Even The sewn end of the harness strap loops must face toward you. Thread Harness Straps into Shoulder Harness Slots From Back of Car Seat, Harness Straps Go Over Metal Bar Do not twist the harness straps.
  • Page 58 Attach Harness Strap Loops to Splitter Plate As Shown The sewn ends of the harness strap loops must face towards you. Do not twist the harness strap or the harness adjustment strap. Make sure the harness strap loops are fitted completely on both sides of the splitter plate.

  • Page 59: Latch: Lower Anchor Belt

    LATCH: Lower Anchor Belt Seat Bight Your vehicle’s features may be considerably different than those pictured here. The lower anchors of LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) is a universal system for installing car seats without using vehicle seat belts. The LATCH: lower anchor belt can ONLY be used in vehicles that have the lower anchor bars installed in designated seating positions.
  • Page 60 To Remove Lower Anchor Belt from Vehicle’s Lower Anchor Bars Remove the tension from the belt by pushing down on the side of the car seat with the adjuster. Then press the adjuster’s button to loosen the belt. Squeeze the spring lever on the hooks, push the hooks back into the vehicle seat, and rotate the hooks to the side.

  • Page 61: Vehicle Belts

    Vehicle Belts Your vehicle’s features may be considerably different than those pictured here. If LATCH: lower anchors are not an option or if your child weighs more than 55 lb (24.9 kg), you MUST use the vehicle seat belt system to install the car seat.
  • Page 62 Check How This Car Seat Will Be Locked Into Place The vehicle belt MUST NOT loosen after tightening. This means there needs to be a way to lock the vehicle belt. The ways this can be done are: • By using the seat belt’s retractor (see step 3); OR •...
  • Page 63 Types of Retractors Switchable Retractor (most vehicles have this type) This retractor can be switched to a locking mode. You MUST have the retractor in the locking mode to use the seat belt with this car seat. Switching to locking mode: Slowly pull the shoulder belt all the way out, then let it go back in 1-2 in.
  • Page 64 Emergency Locking Locking Latch Retractor with Plate a Sliding Latch Plate Check Latch Plates Latch plates are the part of the seat belt that goes into the buckle. To see if the latch plate locks: 1. Buckle Vehicle Belt 2. Firmly Tug Lap Portion of Seat Belt While Pulling It Up If the vehicle belt does not slide through the latch plate, it’s locked.

  • Page 65: Top Tether

    Top Tether Your vehicle’s features may be considerably different than those pictured here. When anchors are available, you MUST always attach, adjust, and secure the tether (top anchorage) strap when installing the car seat Forward-Facing Mode in the with internal harness. Tethers improve the installation and stability of car seats and reduce the risk of injury.

  • Page 66: Child Restraint Use

    Child Restraint Use WARNING: NEVER take your child out of the child restraint while the vehicle is moving. NEVER leave your child unattended. Placing your child in a hot child restraint may result in burns. DO NOT use a child restraint with damaged or missing parts.

  • Page 67: Vehicle Seating Position

    Vehicle Seating Position WARNING: NEVER place a child rear-facing in a seating position with an active frontal air bag. Check the vehicle owner’s manual for more information about air bag/child restraint use. Use the child restraint only on vehicle seats that face forward. DO NOT use on seats that face the sides or rear of the vehicle.

  • Page 68: Installation In Vehicle

    To avoid your child being seriously burned, take the following precautions: • Park in the shade or where the sun does not directly hit the car seat. • Cover the car seat with a sheet or blanket when not in use.

  • Page 69: Replacement & Expiration

    Replacement & Expiration DO NOT risk your child’s safety. To keep your child as safe as possible, Dorel Juvenile Group strongly recommends replacing the car seat even after a minor crash; even if it was not occupied at the time. Replacement After a Minor Crash The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration states that for a crash to be considered minor ALL of the following MUST be true:...

  • Page 70: Registration & Safety Notices

    Registration & Safety Notices BRAND CARSEAT 05/16/2015 BRAND CARSEAT 05/16/2015 Example of model number, manufacture date, and line code. If you don’t have the card or if your address changes, you will find the model number, manufacture date, and line code on the label located on the side of the car seat.

  • Page 71: Aircraft Information

    Aircraft Information This restraint is certified for aircraft use when used with the internal harness. Install the car seat in a window seat to avoid blocking the aisle. If the aircraft lap belt is too short, ask the flight attendant for a belt extender. Use only on forward-facing aircraft seats.

  • Page 72: Warranty

    Warranty Dorel Juvenile Group, Inc. (DJG) warrants this product to the original retail purchaser as follows: This product is warranted against defective materials or workmanship for one year from the date of original purchase. An original receipt is required to validate your warranty. DJG will, at its option, provide replacement parts or replace this product.

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