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79053pr-0920 01-17 JT
12/11/2000
1:20 PM
Page FC1
Stay-in-View
™
Infant
Car Seat
with 5-Point Restraint
OWNER'S MANUAL
Model 79053

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  • Page 1 79053pr-0920 01-17 JT 12/11/2000 1:20 PM Page FC1 Stay-in-View ™ Infant Car Seat with 5-Point Restraint OWNER’S MANUAL Model 79053...
  • Page 2 79053pr-0920 01-17 JT 12/11/2000 1:20 PM Page IFC1...

  • Page 3: Message To Parents

    79053pr-0920 01-17 JT 12/11/2000 1:20 PM Page 1 Message to Parents Thank you for choosing the Fisher-Price ® Stay-in-View Infant Car Seat. Before you use ™ your car seat, please take time to read and understand this manual completely. It includes...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    79053pr-0920 01-17 JT 12/11/2000 1:20 PM Page 2 Table of Contents WARNING ......... . .4 IMPORTANT! .
  • Page 5 79053pr-0920 01-17 JT 12/11/2000 1:20 PM Page 3 Table of Contents Assembly and Setup ........18 Securing Your Child .

  • Page 6: Warning

    79053pr-0920 01-17 JT 12/11/2000 1:20 PM Page 4 WARNING Proper installation and use depends on you! If you do not follow the instructions in this manual and the labels on the car seat, paying particular attention to the warn- ing statements, your child could be at risk of striking the vehicle’s interior during a sudden stop or crash, resulting in serious injury or death.
  • Page 7 79053pr-0920 01-17 JT 12/11/2000 1:20 PM Page 5 WARNING NEVER install this rear-facing car seat in a vehicle seating location equipped with an airbag. The airbag impact can cause severe head injury or death. If your vehicle is equipped with a passenger airbag, please refer to your vehicle owner’s manual for child restraint installation instructions.
  • Page 8 79053pr-0920 01-17 JT 12/11/2000 1:20 PM Page 6 WARNING NEVER dress your child in clothing that interferes with position- ing the crotch strap between your child’s legs. If the crotch strap is not positioned between your child’s legs, your child could eject from the car seat in a crash.

  • Page 9: Important

    79053pr-0920 01-17 JT 12/11/2000 1:20 PM Page 7 IMPORTANT! • Please read this entire manual carefully before using this car seat. Keep this manual under the car seat, using the clips provided. • This child restraint system conforms to all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS 213) and is certified for use in motor vehicles and aircraft.
  • Page 10 • If you have any questions about proper use of your car seat or would like to order replacement parts, please call Fisher-Price ® Consumer Relations, toll-free at 1-800-432-KIDS, between 8 AM and 6 PM EST, Monday through Friday.

  • Page 11: Aircraft Use

    Send your name, address, and the restraint’s model number and manufacturing date (located on the side of the seat) to: Fisher-Price, Inc., 636 Girard Avenue, East Aurora, New York 14052, or call 1-800-432-5437. For recall information, call the U.S.

  • Page 12: All About Your Car Seat

    BASE WITH BUILT-IN MIRROR FIVE-POINT HARNESS CORRECT POSITION INDICATOR A SAFER RIDE FOR BABY The safety features of this Fisher-Price car seat ® will reduce the risk of injury to your child in a crash; however, no car seat can prevent serious injury or death in all crashes.
  • Page 13 79053pr-0920 01-17 JT 12/11/2000 1:20 PM Page 11 All About Your Car Seat Carry Handle – Convenient handle makes it easy to carry baby and converts to a shoulder strap. Base with Built-in Mirror – Helps you keep your rear-facing infant in full view at all times.

  • Page 14: Selecting A Vehicle Seating Location For Your Car Seat

    79053pr-0920 01-17 JT 12/11/2000 1:20 PM Page 12 Selecting a Vehicle Seating Location for Your Car Seat WARNING NEVER install this rear-facing car seat in a vehicle seating location equipped with an airbag. The airbag impact can cause severe head injury or death. If your vehicle is equipped with a passenger airbag, please refer to your vehicle owner’s manual for child restraint installation instructions.
  • Page 15 79053pr-0920 01-17 JT 12/11/2000 1:20 PM Page 13 Selecting a Vehicle Seating Location for Your Car Seat Front of Vehicle Front of Vehicle ALWAYS use vehicle seats that The rear seating locations face the front of the vehicle. are ALWAYS preferred. Front of Vehicle NEVER use vehicle seats that NEVER use vehicle seats that...

  • Page 16: What Kind Of Vehicle Belt System Do You Have

    79053pr-0920 01-17 JT 12/11/2000 1:20 PM Page 14 What Kind of Vehicle Belt System Do You Have? WARNING ALWAYS secure this car seat with your vehicle belt system exactly as described in this manual. Refer also to your vehicle owner’s manual for specific information on your vehicle belt system and specific instructions on how to install a car seat in your vehicle.
  • Page 17 79053pr-0920 01-17 JT 12/11/2000 1:20 PM Page 15 What Kind of Vehicle Belt System Do You Have? There are many different types of vehicle belt systems. Some vehicle belt systems can never be used to install this car seat. Check your vehicle to determine which type of vehicle belt system or systems it has.

  • Page 18: Never Use These Vehicle Belt Systems

    79053pr-0920 01-17 JT 12/11/2000 1:20 PM Page 16 NEVER USE These Vehicle Belt Systems NEVER USE Door Mounted Lap and Shoulder Belt Explanation – This lap and shoulder belt system is attached to the vehicle’s door and moves when the door is opened. The system will not keep the car seat secure.

  • Page 19: Ok To Use These Vehicle Belt Systems

    79053pr-0920 01-17 JT 12/11/2000 1:20 PM Page 17 OK to USE These Vehicle Belt Systems Manual Lap Belt Automatic Locking Lap and Shoulder Lap and Shoulder Retractor Lap Belt Belt with Sliding Belt with Locking Explanation Latch Plate Latch Plate Explanation Pulling the free Explanation...

  • Page 20: Assembly And Setup

    79053pr-0920 18-39 JT 12/11/2000 1:25 PM Page 18 Assembly and Setup Carefully place your child in the car seat shell to select the appropriate shoulder strap slots. - If your child’s shoulders are even with or below the lower strap slots, you will position the shoulder straps in the lower strap ®...
  • Page 21 79053pr-0920 18-39 JT 12/11/2000 1:25 PM Page 19 Assembly and Setup Remove your child from the shell. From the front of the car seat, press the button on the buckle and remove one of the shoulder strap latch plates from the buckle. Turn the shell over.
  • Page 22 79053pr-0920 18-39 JT 12/11/2000 1:25 PM Page 20 Assembly and Setup Fit the shoulder strap latch plate and lap strap end back through the slot in the shell. Stay-in-View™ Infant Car Seat...
  • Page 23 79053pr-0920 18-39 JT 12/11/2000 1:25 PM Page 21 Assembly and Setup From the back of the shell, fit the lap strap end and shoulder strap latch plate through the upper slot in the shell. Make sure the strap is not twisted. Repeat steps 2 -5 to re-position the other shoulder strap in the upper slot in the shell.
  • Page 24 79053pr-0920 18-39 JT 12/11/2000 1:25 PM Page 22 Assembly and Setup Turn the shell over. Place the pad onto the shell. Fit the shoulder straps through the slots in the pad as shown. Make sure the shoulder straps are not twisted. Stay-in-View™...
  • Page 25 79053pr-0920 18-39 JT 12/11/2000 1:25 PM Page 23 Assembly and Setup Lift the bottom of the pad. Insert the pad’s elastic loops through the holes in the shell, as shown. Stay-in-View™ Infant Car Seat...
  • Page 26 79053pr-0920 18-39 JT 12/11/2000 1:25 PM Page 24 Assembly and Setup While holding the elastic loops in place, turn the shell over. Attach the pad’s elastic loops to the pegs on the shell, as shown. BOTTOM VIEW Stay-in-View™ Infant Car Seat...
  • Page 27 79053pr-0920 18-39 JT 12/11/2000 1:25 PM Page 25 Assembly and Setup Turn the shell over. Wrap the pad’s elastic loops around the edges of the shell. Stay-in-View™ Infant Car Seat...
  • Page 28 79053pr-0920 18-39 JT 12/11/2000 1:25 PM Page 26 Assembly and Setup Turn the shell over. Attach all four of the pad’s elastic loops to the pegs on the shell, as shown. Stay-in-View™ Infant Car Seat...
  • Page 29 79053pr-0920 18-39 JT 12/11/2000 1:25 PM Page 27 Assembly and Setup Turn the shell over. Insert the shoulder strap latch plates into the crotch strap buckle. Make sure the shoulder straps are not twisted. Fit the lap strap ends through the slots in the pad and the shell.
  • Page 30 79053pr-0920 18-39 JT 12/11/2000 1:25 PM Page 28 Assembly and Setup Insert both canopy stays into the sleeves in the inside of the canopy. Turn the shell over. Place the canopy under the fabric handle. Insert the ends of the exposed canopy stay into the canopy retainers on each side of the shell.
  • Page 31 79053pr-0920 18-39 JT 12/11/2000 1:25 PM Page 29 Assembly and Setup Peel and remove the protective film from the mirror on the base. Discard the protective film properly. Stay-in-View™ Infant Car Seat...

  • Page 32: Securing Your Child

    79053pr-0920 18-39 JT 12/11/2000 1:25 PM Page 30 Securing Your Child Press the button on the buckle and remove the shoulder straps from the buckle. Place your child in the car seat. Make sure your child’s lower back is against the car seat. This will allow you to snugly position the five-point harness around your child properly.
  • Page 33 79053pr-0920 18-39 JT 12/11/2000 1:25 PM Page 31 Securing Your Child WARNING NEVER dress your child in clothing that interferes with position- ing the crotch strap between your child’s legs. If the crotch strap is not positioned between your child’s legs, your child could eject from the car seat in a crash.
  • Page 34 79053pr-0920 18-39 JT 12/11/2000 1:25 PM Page 32 Securing Your Child To tighten the shoulder straps every time you place your child in the car seat: Pull both shoulder straps up to tighten the lap straps. Then, pull the harness adjustment strap to tighten the 5-point harness.
  • Page 35 79053pr-0920 18-39 JT 12/11/2000 1:25 PM Page 33 Securing Your Child Check to be sure the shoulder strap latch plates are locked into the buckle and securing your child prop- erly. Pull the shoulder straps up and away from your child firmly. The shoulder strap latch plates should remain locked in the buckle and the shoulder straps should not pull more...
  • Page 36 79053pr-0920 18-39 JT 12/11/2000 1:25 PM Page 34 Securing Your Child WARNING NEVER allow the shoulder straps to be loose around your child. If the shoulder straps are not snug against your child, your child will not be properly restrained. Stay-in-View™...

  • Page 37: Removing Your Child From The Car Seat

    79053pr-0920 18-39 JT 12/11/2000 1:25 PM Page 35 Removing Your Child To remove your child from the car seat: Open the pad fastener. Press the harness release tab and pull the shoulder straps up to loosen the 5-point harness. Press the button on the buckle and remove the shoulder strap latch plates from the buckle.

  • Page 38: Car Seat Installation With Base

    79053pr-0920 18-39 JT 12/11/2000 1:25 PM Page 36 Car Seat Installation with Base WARNING ALWAYS secure this car seat with your vehicle belt system exactly as described in this manual. Refer also to your vehicle owner’s manual for specific information on your vehicle belt system and specific instructions on how to install a car seat in your vehicle.
  • Page 39 79053pr-0920 18-39 JT 12/11/2000 1:25 PM Page 37 Car Seat Installation with Base Once you have selected an Front of Vehicle acceptable seating location, place the base on the vehicle seat so that the mirror faces the front of the vehicle. Route the vehicle belt across the indents in the base.
  • Page 40 79053pr-0920 18-39 JT 12/11/2000 1:25 PM Page 38 Car Seat Installation with Base For a manual lap belt system: With the vehicle belt buckled, push down on the base with your knee and pull the free end of the vehicle belt for the tightest possible fit.
  • Page 41 79053pr-0920 18-39 JT 12/11/2000 1:25 PM Page 39 Car Seat Installation with Base For a lap and shoulder belt system: With the vehicle belt buckled, push down on the base with your knee and pull the shoulder belt for the tightest possible fit. HINT Some vehicle belt systems have labels with instructions for use with car...
  • Page 42 79053pr-0920 40-66 JT 12/11/2000 1:29 PM Page 40 Car Seat Installation with Base Check to see if the lap portion of the vehicle lap and shoulder belt system loosens. Move the base from side to side. If you can loosen the lap portion of the vehicle lap and shoulder belt system, the lap portion probably does...
  • Page 43 79053pr-0920 40-66 JT 12/11/2000 1:29 PM Page 41 Car Seat Installation with Base To install the locking clip: Re-tighten the vehicle lap and shoulder belt system (see page 39). Hold the lap and shoulder belts together just behind the tongue and unbuckle the vehicle belt.
  • Page 44 79053pr-0920 40-66 JT 12/11/2000 1:29 PM Page 42 Car Seat Installation with Base While holding the belts together, tuck the edges of the vehicle belts under the arms of the locking clip. Make sure the locking clip is posi- tioned approximately "...
  • Page 45 79053pr-0920 40-66 JT 12/11/2000 1:29 PM Page 43 Car Seat Installation with Base Test your installation of the base again, by moving the base from side to side. You should NOT be able to move the base easily and loosen the vehicle belt system. Note: Regularly check to be sure your base installation is secure.
  • Page 46 79053pr-0920 40-66 JT 12/11/2000 1:29 PM Page 44 Car Seat Installation with Base Firmly hold the car seat so that it faces Rear of Vehicle the rear of the vehicle. At an angle, fit the foot of the car seat into the opening below the mirror on the base.
  • Page 47 79053pr-0920 40-66 JT 12/11/2000 1:29 PM Page 45 Car Seat Installation with Base Pull up at the head and foot of the car seat to be sure it is secure in the base. PULL UP PULL UP PULL UP PULL UP Stay-in-View™...
  • Page 48 79053pr-0920 40-66 JT 12/11/2000 1:29 PM Page 46 Car Seat Installation with Base CORRECT INCORRECT Check to be sure the car seat correct position indicator is parallel with the floor of your vehicle. If the car seat is too inclined, your child will be too upright, allowing your child’s head to droop forward.
  • Page 49 79053pr-0920 40-66 JT 12/11/2000 1:29 PM Page 47 Car Seat Installation with Base If the correct position indicator is not parallel with the floor of your vehicle, try inserting a rolled bath towel between the vehicle seat and the bottom, back side of the base. This will raise the back of the base and car seat so that the correct position indicator is parallel with...
  • Page 50 79053pr-0920 40-66 JT 12/11/2000 1:29 PM Page 48 Car Seat Installation with Base To remove the car seat: On the back side of the car seat, pull the car seat release up. Lift to remove the car seat from the base. Stay-in-View™...

  • Page 51: Car Seat Installation Without Base

    79053pr-0920 40-66 JT 12/11/2000 1:29 PM Page 49 Car Seat Installation without Base WARNING ALWAYS secure this car seat with your vehicle belt system exactly as described in this manual. Refer also to your vehicle owner’s manual for specific information on your vehicle belt system and specific instructions on how to install a car seat in your vehicle.
  • Page 52 79053pr-0920 40-66 JT 12/11/2000 1:29 PM Page 50 Car Seat Installation without Base Once you have selected an acceptable Rear of Vehicle seating location, place the car seat so that it is facing the rear of the vehicle. Fit the vehicle belt through the belt path slots in the top sides of the car seat.
  • Page 53 79053pr-0920 40-66 JT 12/11/2000 1:29 PM Page 51 Car Seat Installation without Base For a manual lap belt system: With the vehicle belt buckled, pull the free end of the vehicle belt just until the back of the car seat begins to rise. Stay-in-View™...
  • Page 54 79053pr-0920 40-66 JT 12/11/2000 1:29 PM Page 52 Car Seat Installation without Base For a lap and shoulder belt system: With the vehicle belt buckled, pull the vehicle shoulder belt just until the back of the car seat begins to rise. HINT Some vehicle belt systems have labels with instructions for use with car seats.
  • Page 55 79053pr-0920 40-66 JT 12/11/2000 1:29 PM Page 53 Car Seat Installation without Base CORRECT INCORRECT After tightening the vehicle belt system, make sure the car seat correct position indicator is parallel with the floor of your vehicle. If the car seat is too inclined, your child will be too upright, allowing your child’s head to droop forward.
  • Page 56 79053pr-0920 40-66 JT 12/11/2000 1:29 PM Page 54 Car Seat Installation without Base Check to see if the lap portion of the vehicle lap and shoulder belt system loosens. Lightly push down on the head of the car seat. If you can loosen the lap portion of the vehicle lap and shoulder belt system, the lap portion probably...
  • Page 57 79053pr-0920 40-66 JT 12/11/2000 1:29 PM Page 55 Car Seat Installation without Base To install the locking clip: Re-tighten the vehicle lap and shoulder belt system (see page 52). Hold the lap and shoulder belts together just behind the tongue and unbuckle the vehicle belt.
  • Page 58 79053pr-0920 40-66 JT 12/11/2000 1:29 PM Page 56 Car Seat Installation without Base While holding the belts together, tuck the edges of the vehicle belts under the arms of the locking clip. Make sure the locking clip is posi- tioned approximately "...
  • Page 59 79053pr-0920 40-66 JT 12/11/2000 1:30 PM Page 57 Car Seat Installation without Base Test your car seat installation again by lightly pushing on the head of the car seat. The car seat should NOT easily rotate down. CORRECT IMPORTANT! If, after following these installation instructions, you cannot firmly install the car seat, choose a different rear vehicle seating location to install the car seat.

  • Page 60: Carry Handle

    79053pr-0920 40-66 JT 12/11/2000 1:30 PM Page 58 Carry Handle To carry baby, simply lift using the padded handle grip. Stay-in-View™ Infant Car Seat...

  • Page 61: Carry Strap

    79053pr-0920 40-66 JT 12/11/2000 1:30 PM Page 59 Carry Strap Unfasten the padded grip on the handle. Unfasten the strap from the hook. Stay-in-View™ Infant Car Seat...
  • Page 62 79053pr-0920 40-66 JT 12/11/2000 1:30 PM Page 60 Carry Strap Extend the carry strap to the desired length, to fit you properly. Stay-in-View™ Infant Car Seat...
  • Page 63 79053pr-0920 40-66 JT 12/11/2000 1:30 PM Page 61 Carry Strap To Shorten the Carry Strap: - Roll the end of the carry strap to the desired length and fit it into the slot in the base. To Lengthen the Carry Strap: - Un-roll the end of the carry strap and fit it into the slot in the base.
  • Page 64 79053pr-0920 40-66 JT 12/11/2000 1:30 PM Page 62 Carry Strap Place the carry strap over your head and around one shoulder. Stay-in-View™ Infant Car Seat...

  • Page 65: Cleaning And Washing

    79053pr-0920 40-66 JT 12/11/2000 1:30 PM Page 63 Cleaning and Washing • Machine wash the pad in cold water and a mild detergent. Do not use bleach. Tumble dry on low heat. • To clean the shell, shoulder/lap straps, crotch strap, canopy and strap, use a mild cleaning agent and damp cloth.
  • Page 66 79053pr-0920 40-66 JT 12/11/2000 1:30 PM Page 64 Cleaning and Washing To remove the pad: • Position the seat face down on a flat surface. • Unfasten all six of the pad’s elastic loops from the pegs on the back and bottom of the shell.
  • Page 67 79053pr-0920 40-66 JT 12/11/2000 1:30 PM Page 65...
  • Page 68 … to be sure 5-point harness is snug against child 1-800-432-KIDS Fisher-Price, Inc., a subsidiary of Mattel, Inc., East Aurora, New York 14052, U.S.A. ©2000 Mattel, Inc. All Rights Reserved. ® ™...

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