Maxi-Cosi Pria 85 Max Instructions Manual

Maxi-Cosi Pria 85 Max Instructions Manual

Convertible car seat

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© 2016 Dorel Juvenile. All Rights Reserved.
4358-7153
1.20.17
Pria 85 Max
Convertible Car Seat
Rear Facing
5-40 lb (2.3-18 kg) and 40 in. (101.6 cm) or less
Forward Facing
22-85 lb (10.1-38 kg) and 29-52 in. (73.6-132.1 cm)
At least 1 year old
KEEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE.
Read all instructions before using this child restraint.
Failure to follow the warnings on the labels
and in the instruction manual can result in
serious injury or death to your child.

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  • Page 1 Pria 85 Max Convertible Car Seat Rear Facing 5-40 lb (2.3-18 kg) and 40 in. (101.6 cm) or less Forward Facing 22-85 lb (10.1-38 kg) and 29-52 in. (73.6-132.1 cm) At least 1 year old KEEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE.
  • Page 2 Choosing Rear or Forward Facing WARNING: Verify your child’s weight and height (do not guess) before choosing the child restraint’s Your child’s height, weight, and age determine how your child placement. restraint should be placed in the vehicle. Please talk to your doctor about the best option for your child. REAR FACING 5-40 lb (2.3-18 kg) Lower Anchor Belt...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Rear Facing............30 Getting Started ..........1 Lower Anchor Belt Installation ........31 Parts of the Child Restraint ..........1 Prepare Child Restraint to Fit Your Child ......3 Vehicle Belt Installation ...........36 How Does Your Child Fit? ..........5 Forward Facing ..........40 Changing Position of Buckle ...........7 Tether Use ..............42 Adjusting Headrest/Harness Height ........9...
  • Page 4 Parts of Your Child Restraint Side View Front View Back View Headrest/Harness Harness System Detail Adjustment Handle (on back of headrest) Adjustable Headrest Harness Covers (see page 19) Body Pillow Instruction Manual Storage Lower Anchor Belt Cup Holder (in pocket on side of pad) (see page 24) Harness Release Lever Harness Covers for...
  • Page 5: Prepare Child Restraint To Fit Your Child

    Prepare Child Restraint to Fit Your Child Release Chest Clip WARNING: Do not use this chest Hold the chest clip with one hand clip with children who have an IMPLANTED and press in on the button with your implanted electronic medical device. ELECTRONIC thumb as shown.
  • Page 6: How Does Your Child Fit

    How Does Your Child Fit? Use the guidelines below to determine if the buckle and harness strap are in the right place for your child. REAR FACING FORWARD FACING Buckle Position Buckle Position Start in the 1st slot and adjust outward as Start in the 1st slot and adjust outward as your child grows.
  • Page 7: Changing Position Of Buckle

    Changing Position of Buckle Slide Buckle Cover into Slot in Pad Unbuckle Harness MUST use the 1st or 2nd buckle slots when child restraint is Press in towards the top of the red used rear facing. Any slot can be button.
  • Page 8: Adjusting Headrest/Harness Height

    Adjusting Headrest/Harness Height Securing Child in Child Restraint Place Child in Child Restraint Fully Loosen Harness Straps The child’s bottom and back should Push down on harness release lever be flat against the child restraint. (through opening in pad) while pulling out on harness straps as Position harness strap over child’s shown.
  • Page 9 Tighten Harness WARNINGS: Failure to fasten and tighten the harness system correctly may allow the child to be ejected from the Pull on harness adjustment strap child restraint in a crash or sudden stop causing serious to tighten harness snugly. injury or death.
  • Page 10: Reclining Child Restraint

    Reclining Child Restraint Removing Seat Pad for Cleaning This child restraint has 3 positions. You DO NOT need to remove the harness system to remove the pad from the shell. To remove accessories, see pages 19-20. REAR FACING Fully Loosen Harness Straps The level-to-ground line on the side of shell MUST be level with the...
  • Page 11: Installing Seat Pad

    Installing Seat Pad Undo Fasteners on Seat Pad Slip Seat Pad Over and Behind Headrest Lay pad in child restraint and slip pad over and behind the headrest. Lower Headrest to Lowest Gently slide harness holders through Position slots in pad. Pull buckle through slot in pad.
  • Page 12 If you have removed the harness straps from the splitter plate Adjust the Headrest and the buckle tongues and chest clip have been unthreaded to the Highest Position from the harness straps, follow the steps below to rethread them. Thread Buckle and Chest Clip Harness strap ends go through the back of buckle tongues and...
  • Page 13: Accessories On Select Models

    Accessories on Select Models Harness Covers Body Pillow Harness covers help provide comfort to Remove the body pillow when using the neck. If harness covers will not allow the child restraint forward-facing. proper positioning of the chest clip or To remove body pillow, loosen harness interfere with getting a tight enough fi...
  • Page 14: Child Restraint Use

    Vehicle Seating Position Child Restraint Use Never place a child rear facing in a seating Never take your child out of the child restraint while the position with an active frontal air bag. vehicle is moving. Check the vehicle owner’s manual for more Never leave child unattended.
  • Page 15: Choosing Lower Anchor Belt Or Vehicle Belts

    Choosing Lower Anchor Belt or Vehicle Belts When installing with vehicle belts, the lower anchor belt MUST be properly stored. Your vehicle’s features may be considerably different than Storing Lower Anchor Belt: those pictured here. When installing rear facing with vehicle belts, thread lower anchor belt through forward-facing belt path.
  • Page 16: Knowing Your Vehicle Belts

    Knowing Your Vehicle Belts Your vehicle’s features may be considerably different than those pictured here. Not all vehicle belts and seating positions will work with child restraints. Please follow the following steps to under- stand how to lock a child restraint with a vehicle belt. You MUST Review Your Vehicle Owner’s Manual Your vehicle owner’s manual...
  • Page 17 Types of Retractors Check the Latch Plates Latch plates are the part of Switchable Retractor the seat belt that goes into the (most vehicles have this type) buckle. Hold the lap belt with one hand This retractor can be switched to a locking mode. and with your other hand grasp the MUST have the retractor in the locking mode to use the...
  • Page 18: Aircraft Information

    Aircraft Information Rear Facing This restraint is certifi ed for aircraft use. Install the child restraint 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.
  • Page 19: Lower Anchor Belt Installation

    Reach Under Pad and Lower Anchor Belt Installation Pull Connector Across to Opposite Side WARNINGS: Do not use the lower anchor belt along Do not twist belt. with the vehicle lap or lap/shoulder belt. Belt MUST be in front of buckle Check the lower anchor belt before each use.
  • Page 20 Tighten Belt Place Child Restraint Rear Facing in Back Seat Place hand in child restraint. The level line on shell MUST Firmly push child restraint down parallel with the ground. and back towards the vehicle seat back while pulling free end of belt If needed, you may use position 2 to tighten.
  • Page 21: Vehicle Belt Installation

    Vehicle Belt Installation Secure Child in Child Restraint See pages 10-12. WARNINGS: Do not use the lower anchor belt along with the vehicle lap or lap/shoulder belt. Secure the lower anchor connectors to storage attachments as shown when installing with vehicle belts. Recheck Level Line Store the tether hook when used Repeat steps 6-12 if not reclined...
  • Page 22 Place Child Restraint Reach Under Pad and Rear Facing in Back Pull Vehicle Belt Across Seat the Shell The level line on shell MUST Do not twist belt. Belt MUST parallel with the ground. in front of buckle strap. If needed, you may use position 2 MUST use the 1st or 2nd to help achieve the correct recline...
  • Page 23: Forward Facing

    Forward Facing Check Belt Tightness Hold child restraint at the belt path with your weakest hand. Push and pull from side to side. It should not move more than 1 in. (2.5 cm). If it moves more than 1 in. (2.5 cm), you can try: For Children You MUST Use Position...
  • Page 24: Tether Use

    Forward Facing Tether Use MUST always attach, adjust, and secure the top anchorage For Children (tether) strap when installing the child restraint forward facing 40-85 lb (18.1-38 kg) with internal harness. Tethers improve the installation and stability of child restraints and reduce the risk of injury. 43-52 in.
  • Page 25: Lower Anchor Belt Installation

    Route the Connector with Lower Anchor Belt Installation the Adjuster Closest to it Through the Forward- Facing Belt Path As Shown WARNINGS: 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 40 lbs (18 kg).
  • Page 26 Loosely Attach Tether Tighten Tether Hook to Vehicle’s Tether Push firmly on the back of the seat Anchor and pull the tether strap to remove Check vehicle owner’s manual for all slack and create tension on the specific location. strap. Attach Lower Anchor Connector to Vehicle’s Lower Anchor...
  • Page 27: Vehicle Belt Installation

    Vehicle Belt Installation Place Child Restraint Forward Facing Against Vehicle Seat Back WARNINGS: Do not use the lower anchor belt along with the vehicle lap Vehicle seat back must be upright. or lap/shoulder belt. Secure the lower anchor connectors to storage attachments as shown when installing with vehicle belts.
  • Page 28: Using A Locking Clip

    Using a Locking Clip Buckle Vehicle Belt You will rarely need to use a locking clip except in some older vehicles. Built-in child restraint locking systems have been required in vehicles since 1996, and many vehicles had these features even earlier. Review pages 26-28 and your vehicle owner’s manual to Tighten Belt determine if your vehicle belts require a locking clip.
  • Page 29 Determine Locking Clip Position Check Belt Tightness Grasp both vehicle belts together just Hold child restraint at the belt path behind the latch plate to mark the with your weakest hand. position for locking clip. Push and pull from side to side. Unbuckle the belt.
  • Page 30: Registration And Safety Notices

    Registration and Safety Notices Warranty Please complete the postage-paid registration card that came Dorel Juvenile Group, Inc. (DJG) warrants this product to the with your child restraint, and send it to us. Child restraints could original retail purchaser as follows: be recalled for safety reasons.
  • Page 31: Replacement Parts Order Form

    Please note: Our product warranty only applies when parts. The codes can be found on a label on side of child restraint. purchased from an authorized Maxi-Cosi retailer. The origin of Payment in U.S. dollars must accompany your order. Choose parts products not purchased through these authorized retailers is needed from the list on the next page.
  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    After reading, if you still have questions or have any concerns with this child restraint, please contact our Consumer Care Card Exp. Date: Department at: ___________________________________________ Cardholder’s Name: Website: www.maxi-cosi.com Mailing Address: ___________________________________________ Telephone: 1-800-951-4113 Dorel Juvenile Group, Inc. Card Number:...

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