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Drive On
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All-in-One Car Seat
www.centurybaby.com
READ THIS INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
Do not install or use this
child restraint until you
read, understand and
follow the instructions in
this manual and the
warnings on the car seat.
FAILURE TO
PROPERLY USE THIS
CHILD RESTRAINT
INCREASES THE RISK
OF SERIOUS INJURY
OR DEATH IN A
SUDDEN STOP OR
CRASH.
KEEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE.
© Century Children's Products 2021 NWL0001209481D 2.21

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  • Page 1 FAILURE TO PROPERLY USE THIS CHILD RESTRAINT INCREASES THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH IN A SUDDEN STOP OR CRASH. KEEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE. © Century Children’s Products 2021 NWL0001209481D 2.21...
  • Page 2 1 Important Pages 5-23 1-A Quick Guide to Your Manual 1-B Welcome to the Century Family! 1-C Right Mode of Use 1-D Before You Begin 1-E Safety Warnings 2 Features Pages 24-29 3 Rear-Facing Pages 30-45 3-A Rear-Facing Use 3-B Install Rear-Facing With Lower Anchor...

  • Page 3: Securing Child

    4 Forward-Facing Pages 46-60 4-A Forward-Facing Use 4-B Install Forward-Facing With LATCH 4-C Install Forward-Facing With Vehicle Seat Belt 5 Securing Child Pages 61-72 5-A Securing Child 5-Point Harness 5-B Removing Child 6 Booster Pages 73-90 6-A Booster Use 6-B Install Highback Booster 6-C Securing Child Highback Booster...

  • Page 4: Vehicle Information

    7 Moving Lower Anchor Attachment Pages 91-96 8 Accessories Page 97 9 Vehicle Information Pages 98-109 9-A How to Uninstall Lower Anchor Connectors and Tether 9-B Choosing Vehicle Seat Location 9-C Unsafe Vehicle Seat Locations 9-D Vehicle Seat Belts 10 Care & Cleaning Pages 110-117 10-A Cleaning Seat Pad 10-B Cleaning Buckle...
  • Page 5 According to the AAP, these infants may suffer breathing issues if improperly reclined in a car seat. When rear-facing, use the corrected age for preemies. Century advises that you have your physician or hospital staff evaluate your infant and recommend the proper car seat or car bed before you and your infant leave the hospital.
  • Page 6 Install Cup Holders Adult Assembly Required The cup holders must be installed. To attach the cup holders, match the right cup holder to the right side of the seat and the left to the left. Slide the hook on the cup holder into the slot in the seat, then rotate the bottom of the cup holder down until you hear a...
  • Page 7 Get to Know Your Car Seat Review section 2-A to see all of the features of this car seat. What Seating Location Should I Use? The best seating location for this car seat is one that: • Is recommended by your vehicle owner’s manual. •...
  • Page 8 This car seat can be installed in your vehicle using either the vehicle seat belt OR the lower anchor attachment. Both are equally safe to use. INSTALL USING ONLY ONE METHOD. Century allows the securing of the car seat with the LATCH system in the booster mode, only if the vehicle manufacturer allows it.
  • Page 9 What is LATCH? LATCH consists of lower anchors and a tether anchor, which are built into your vehicle, and a lower anchor attachment and tether that are built into your car seat. The lower anchor attachment is used INSTEAD of the vehicle’s seat belt to secure the child seat to the vehicle.
  • Page 10 When Installing Rear-Facing or Forward-Facing Lower Anchor Attachment The Lower Anchor Attachment consists of lower anchors, which are built into your vehicle, and lower anchor connectors that are built in your car seat. Review section 3-B & 4-B of this manual AND your vehicle owner’s manual before installing.
  • Page 11 Does Your Car Seat Fit Your Child Correctly? To make sure your child is secured properly, review section 3, 4, 5 & 6 to understand all of the actions you need to take to properly adjust the car seat to fit your child. For Rear-Facing and Forward-Facing, You Need to Adjust: Harness Height, Rear-Facing (A) Harness straps at or just below...
  • Page 12 For Booster, You Need to Adjust: Use Lap/Shoulder Belt Only Position Lap Belt Lap belt must go behind armrest and lie low across your child’s hips and thighs. Position Shoulder Belt Shoulder belt lies across shoulder between neck and edge of shoulder.
  • Page 13 Did You Do Everything Correctly? Rear-Facing Installation Car Seat Does Not Move More than 1” (2.5 cm) at the Belt Path (A) Review section 3 Check Level Line (B) Review section 3 Harness Straps at or Just Below Child’s Shoulders (C) Review section 5 Chest Clip Even With Armpits (D)
  • Page 14 Forward-Facing Installation Use the tether strap when using forward- facing (A) When used properly, the tether helps reduce injury in a sudden stop or crash. Review section 4 Car Seat Does Not Move More than 1” (2.5 cm) at the Belt Path (B) Review section 4 Harness Straps at or Just Above Child’s...
  • Page 15 Booster Installation Never Use Lap Belt Only Review section 6 Lap Belt Behind Armrest and Lies Low Across Hips and Thighs Review section 6 Shoulder Belt Lies On the Shoulder, Between the Neck and Edge of Shoulder Review section 6...
  • Page 16 1-B | Welcome to the Century Family! Your child’s safety depends on you. No car seat can guarantee protection from injury in every situation, but proper use helps reduce the risk of serious injury or death. Even if this car seat seems easy to figure out on your own, you must follow the detailed instructions in this instruction manual to ensure all steps are preformed correctly.
  • Page 17 1-C | Right Mode of Use 40 lb 5 lb 22 lb 65 lb 100 lb (2.2 kg) (10 kg) (18 kg) (30 kg) (45 kg) Rear-Facing with 5-Point Harness Must be 49” (125 cm) or less: 5-22 lb (2.2-10 kg) less than 1 year old MUST be rear-facing.
  • Page 18 Child restraints could be recalled for safety reasons. You must register this restraint to be reached in a recall. Send your name, address, and the restraint’s model number and manufacturing date Century Children’s Products Attn: Customer Service P.O. Box 169, Elverson, PA 19520-9901...
  • Page 19 For future reference or if you change addresses, record the model name, model number, date of manufacture, and purchase date of this car seat below. You can find this information either on the registration card if you still have it or on the date label located on the back of the car seat.
  • Page 20 Look for date of manufacture label on back of the car seat. Century Children’s Products advises against loaning or passing along a car seat unless you know the complete history of the product. We also advise against purchasing a car seat second hand.
  • Page 21 1-E | Safety Warnings No car seat can guarantee protection from injury in every situation, but proper use helps reduce the risk of serious injury or death. READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY. Failure to follow these instructions and child restraint’s labels can result in child striking the vehicle’s interior during a sudden stop or crash.
  • Page 22 If vehicle seat belt does not hold car seat securely, read “Vehicle Seat Belts” section 9-D and your vehicle owner’s manual. *Century Supports the American Academy of Pediatrics and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Car Seat Guidelines. Visit www.centurybaby.com/safety for information on car...
  • Page 23 DO NOT use car seat if it is damaged or missing parts. DO NOT use accessories or parts other than those provided by Century except for a thin towel or mat to protect your vehicle seat or rolled towels or pool noodles to help get your car seat level.
  • Page 24 2-A | Car Seat Features...
  • Page 25 A Headrest/Harness Height Adjustment Lever B Headrest C Booster Shoulder Belt Guide D Harness Covers E Chest Clip F Body Support G Buckle H Cup Holders I Harness Adjustment Lever (under seat pad) J Harness Adjustment Strap K Recline Handle L Recline Foot M Harness Storage Compartment N Harness Straps...
  • Page 27 A Tether Strap B Forward-Facing Belt Path C Lower Anchor Attachment D Level Line E Flip Foot F Booster Lap Belt Path G Rear-Facing Belt Path H Recline Foot...
  • Page 29 A Tether Strap B Tether Storage Bar C Tether Hook D Tether Adjuster E Lower Anchor Connector Storage F Lower Anchor Strap G Lower Anchor Adjuster H Instruction Manual Storage (Inside flip foot)
  • Page 30 • Harness straps need to be at Visit www.centurybaby.com or just below the top of child’s and the Century™ Drive shoulders and chest clip is at On™ car seat product page armpit level. to view installation videos.
  • Page 31 According to the AAP, these infants may suffer breathing issues if improperly reclined in a car seat. Century advises that NEVER you have your physician or place this hospital staff evaluate your child restraint...
  • Page 32 3-B | Install Rear-Facing With Lower Anchor Attachment Review your vehicle owner’s manual for lower anchor location and use. 1. Store Tether Attach tether hook to the plastic bar on right side of the car seat. 2. Remove Lower Anchor Connectors from Storage Location Unhook the lower anchor...
  • Page 33 4. Rotate The Flip Foot Rotate the flip foot on the bottom of the car seat into the rear-facing position marked with a blue label. The blue arrow must be pointing up. The flip foot is secure when it “clicks” into place.
  • Page 34 6. Place Car Seat Rear- Facing in Back Seat of the Vehicle Place rear-facing in vehicle seat and center the car seat between the lower anchors. The bottom of the seat and flip foot should sit as flat as possible on the vehicle seat. 7.
  • Page 35 9. Check the Harness Position Check the harness position in the back of seat. It should be positioned in the center of the seat, and not shifted to one side 10. Extend the Lower Anchor Strap For easier installation, extend the lower anchor strap to its maximum length by pressing the grey button and pulling on the strap.
  • Page 36 11. Connect the Lower Anchor Connectors to the Vehicle’s Lower Anchors Lower anchor strap should lay as flat as possible and not be twisted. If the strap is twisted, you will not be able to tighten the strap. Do not attach the hook upside down.
  • Page 37 13. Test For Tightness Grab the sides of the seat where the lower anchor strap is and slide the car seat side-to-side and front-to-back. If the seat moves less than 1” (2.5 cm), it is tight enough. 14. Check the Level Line The level line on the side of the seat MUST BE LEVEL with the ground.
  • Page 38 Is Everything Correct? Car Seat Does Not Move More than 1” (2.5 cm) at the Belt Path Harness Straps at or Just Below the Child’s Shoulders Review section 5 Level Line is Level with the Ground Cannot Pinch Harness Straps at the Shoulder Review section 5 Chest Clip Even With Armpits...
  • Page 39 3-C | Install Rear-Facing With Vehicle Seat Belt See section 9-D for additional vehicle seat belt installation information 1. Store Tether Strap and Lower Anchor Connectors Attach tether hook and lower anchor connectors to the plastic bars as shown. 2. Rotate The Flip Foot Rotate the flip foot on the bottom of the car seat into the rear-facing position...
  • Page 40 3. Recline the Car Seat Squeeze the lever on front of car seat and adjust to one of the three rear-fac- ing positions. 4. Place Car Seat Rear- Facing in Back Seat of the Vehicle Place rear-facing in vehicle seat. The bottom of the seat and flip foot should sit as flat as possible on the vehicle seat.
  • Page 41 6. Check the Level Line The level line on the side of the seat MUST BE LEVEL with the ground. If needed, rolled towels may be placed under the car seat at the vehicle seat crease, until the level line is level with the ground.
  • Page 42 Review your vehicle’s owner manual for vehicle seat belt use 8. Route the Vehicle Seat Belt Through the Rear- facing Belt Path Thread vehicle seat belt through the rear-facing belt path (marked with a blue label) and out the other side. Buckle the seat belt.
  • Page 43 9. Lock Vehicle Seat Belt In most vehicles today, slowly pull the shoulder belt all the way out and then let it go back in. You will hear a clicking sound. Slowly pull out on the belt and it should be locked. If not, review your car’s owner manual and section 9-D.
  • Page 44 11. Test For Tightness Grab the sides of the seat where the vehicle seat belt is and slide the car seat side-to-side and front-to- back. If the seat moves less than 1” (2.5 cm), it is tight enough. 12. Check the Level Line The level line on the side of the seat MUST BE LEVEL with the ground.
  • Page 45 Is Everything Correct? Car Seat Does Not Move More than 1” (2.5 cm) at the Belt Path Harness Straps at or Just Below the Child’s Shoulders Review section 5 Level Line is Level with the Ground Cannot Pinch Harness Straps at the Shoulder Review section 5 Chest Clip Even With Armpits...
  • Page 46 4-A | Forward-Facing Use Forward- Facing: 22-65 lb (10- 30 kg) 49 inches (125 cm) or less • Place car seat forward- facing in the vehicle back seat. • Make sure lower anchor LATCH strap or vehicle seat belt is routed through the forward-facing belt path Do not install by this method marked with an orange...
  • Page 47 • Harness straps need to be at or just above the top of child’s shoulders and chest clip at armpit level. • Children are safer riding rear-facing and should ride rear-facing as long as possible, until they reach the maximum rear-facing height or weight rating for their car seat.

  • Page 48: With Latch

    4-B | Install Forward-Facing With LATCH Review your vehicle’s owner manual for LATCH location and use. Do not install by this method for a child weighing more than 55 lb (25 kg) 1. Remove Lower Anchor Connectors from Storage Location 2.
  • Page 49 4. Check the Harness Position Check the harness position in the back of seat. It should be positioned in the center of the seat, and not shifted to one side 5. Recline the Car Seat Squeeze the lever on front of car seat and place the car seat in one of the three recline positions.
  • Page 50 7. Place Car Seat Forward- Facing in Back Seat of the Vehicle Place forward-facing in vehicle seat and center the car seat between the lower anchors. The bottom of the seat and flip foot should sit as flat as possible on the vehicle seat.
  • Page 51 9. Extend the Lower Anchor Strap For easier installation, extend the lower anchor strap to its maximum length by pressing the grey button and pulling on the strap. 10. Connect Lower Anchor Connectors to the Vehicle’s Lower Anchors Lower anchor strap should lay as flat as possible and not be twisted.
  • Page 52 11. Tighten the Lower Anchor Strap Press down firmly in the center of the car seat while tightening the lower anchor strap to remove all the slack. 12. Attach Tether Hook Extend the tether by lifting up on the tether lock and attach.
  • Page 53 13. Tighten Tether Strap Remove all the slack. 14. Test For Tightness Grab the sides of the seat where the lower anchor strap is and slide the car seat side-to-side and front- to-back. If the seat moves less than 1” (2.5 cm), it is tight enough.
  • Page 54 Is Everything Correct? Car Seat Does Not Move More than 1” (2.5 cm) at the Belt Path Harness Straps at or Just Above the Child’s Shoulders Review section 5 Chest Clip Even With Armpits Review section 5 Cannot Pinch Harness Straps at the Shoulder Review section 5...
  • Page 55 4-C | Install Forward-Facing with Vehicle Seat Belt 1. Store Lower Anchor Connectors Attach lower anchor connectors to the plastic bars as shown. 2. Rotate The Flip Foot Rotate the flip foot on the bottom of the car seat into the forward- facing position marked with a orange label.
  • Page 56 4. Recline the Car Seat Squeeze the lever on front of car seat and place the car seat in one of the three recline positions. For children under 40 lb (18 kg) you MUST use recline positions 2 or 3. 5.
  • Page 57 6. Place Car Seat Forward- Facing in Back Seat of the Vehicle Place forward-facing in vehicle seat. The bottom of the seat and flip foot should sit as flat as possible on the vehicle seat. 7. Make Sure Base is a minimum of 80% on Vehicle Seat.
  • Page 58 9. Lock the Vehicle Seat Belt In most vehicles today, slowly pull the shoulder belt all the way out and then let it go back in. You will hear a clicking sound. Slowly pull out on the belt and it should be locked. If not, review your car’s owner manual and section 9-D.
  • Page 59 11. Attach Tether Hook Extend tether by lifting up on the tether lock and attach. Consult vehicle’s owner manual for specific location. 12. Tighten the Tether Strap Push the car seat back while tightening the tether strap to remove all the slack.
  • Page 60 Is Everything Correct? Car Seat Does Not Move More than 1” (2.5 cm) at the Belt Path Harness Straps at or Just Above the Child’s Shoulders Review section 5 Chest Clip Even With Armpits Review section 5 Cannot Pinch Harness Straps at the Shoulder Review section 5...
  • Page 61 5-A | Securing Child 5-point Harness WARNING! In cold weather, do not put snowsuits or bulky garments on your child when placing them in the car seat. Bulky clothing can prevent the harness straps from being tightened properly. To keep child warm, buckle your child in the car seat and place a blanket around the child or place the child’s coat on backwards after buckling in.
  • Page 62 2. Release the Chest Clip Press the chest clip release button and pull apart. 3. Unbuckle the Buckle Press the red button and pull buckle tongues out. Place harness straps off to the sides. 4. Place Your Child in the Seat Make sure their back is flat against the car seat back.
  • Page 63 5. Place Harness Straps Over Child’s Shoulders and Buckle You will hear a “CLICK” when buckle tongues are securely attached. Pull up on each buckle tongue to CLICK! make sure it is securely attached. 6. Be Sure the Harness Straps Are at the Proper Height 1”...
  • Page 64 7. To Raise or Lower Headrest/ Harness Height Pull up on the adjustment handle and move headrest for the proper harness height. 8. Check the Buckle Position The correct slot is the one that is closest to your child without being underneath them.
  • Page 65 9. To Change Buckle Position Remove child from the seat. Recline the car seat fully and rotate the flip foot on the bottom of the car seat into the forward-facing position with the orange arrow pointing up to locate the metal retainer under the car seat shell.
  • Page 66 From the bottom of car seat, insert the buckle’s metal clip up through shell and pad. From the front, pull buckle out of the pad and shell.
  • Page 67 Insert Metal Clip Into New Location Push metal clip down through the pad and shell. Make sure the buckle’s red button is facing out. Pull Up On Buckle To Check It Is Secured Make sure buckle’s metal clip is completely through pad and shell.
  • Page 68 Rear-Facing With Lower Anchor Attachment Make sure the lower anchor strap is (A) in front of the buckle strap when the buckle is in the inner-most position, and (B) behind when in the outermost position and that it is flat and is not twisted.
  • Page 69 10. Buckle the Chest Clip You will hear a “click” when the chest clip is securely buckled attached. CLICK!
  • Page 70 11. Pull All the Slack Out From Around the Waist Pull up on the harness strap while pushing the chest clip down. Do this to both sides. 12. Tighten the Harness by Pulling the Harness Adjustment Strap When you are not able to pinch any of the harness webbing at your child’s shoulder, the harness is...
  • Page 71 13. Raise the Chest Clip to Child’s Armpit Level 14. Check Tightness Tighten more if needed.
  • Page 72 5-B | Removing Child 1. Loosen Harness Straps Push down on the harness release lever under the seat pad while pulling out on the harness straps at the chest clip. 2. Release the Chest Clip Press the chest clip release button and pull apart.
  • Page 73 6-A | Booster Use Highback Booster: 40-100 lb (18.1-45 kg) 43-57” (110.1- 145 cm) at least 4 years old • Place car seat forward- facing in the vehicle back seat. • Make sure vehicle seat’s lap belt is adjusted snugly and lays low on the child’s hip Vehicle Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt and is routed behind the...
  • Page 74 • DO NOT position vehicle belt over top of armrests. • Vehicle’s seat headrest SHOULD NOT create a gap between vehicle seat and booster seat. • The front of booster seat MUST NOT hang over front of vehicle seat. • If child will not keep vehicle belt properly positioned, DO NOT use this booster seat.
  • Page 75 6-B | Install Highback Booster 1. Raise The Headrest To The Highest Position Pull up on the adjustment handle and lift headrest to the highest position. 2. Store The Harness System A. Loosen The Shoulder Straps Push down on the harness adjustment lever while pulling out on the harness straps at the chest clip.
  • Page 76 D. Unbuckle the buckle E. Remove Harness Covers and Store for Future Use To remove, undo the fastening strips and remove. F. Lift the headrest pad flap up out of the way...
  • Page 77 G. Unsnap Seat Pad Undo the 2 snaps. H. Pull Bottom Seat Pad Forward To Expose the Plastic Shell I. To Remove the Buckle Strap: Rotate the flip foot on the bottom of the car seat into the forward-facing position. The orange arrow must be pointing up.
  • Page 78 Recline the car seat fully and locate the metal retainer under the car seat shell. From the bottom of car seat, insert the buckle’s metal clip up through shell and pad.
  • Page 79 From the front, pull buckle out of the pad and shell. J. Open the Harness Storage Door K. Place Harness, Chest Clip, Buckle Tongues and Buckle Inside Storage Compartment and Close the Door CLICK!
  • Page 80 L. Replace Seat Pad Move the headrest back to its proper position for your child. 3. Recline the Car Seat Squeeze the lever on front of car seat and place the car seat in the most upright position. Booster mode MUST use recline position 1 4.
  • Page 81 5. Place Car Seat Forward- Facing in Back Seat of the Vehicle Touch the back of the booster seat firmly against the vehicle seat back. Make sure the booster seat back is flat against the vehicle seat back. Slide the booster seat down along the vehicle seat back until the bottom of the booster seat and flip...
  • Page 82 Skip to Step 14 on page 87 if Not Using LATCH Century allows the securing of the car seat with LATCH system in the booster mode only if the vehicle manufacturer allows it. The child still MUST BE SECURED with the vehicle lap/shoulder seat belt.
  • Page 83 6. Remove Lower Anchor Connectors from Storage Location 7. Make Sure Lower Anchor Strap is in the Forward- Facing Belt Path Marked with Orange Label If not, see section 7 to move lower anchor attachment. Make sure the lower anchor attachment is routed in front of the harness straps, is flat, and is not twisted.
  • Page 84 8. Unhook Tether From Storage Location and Lay it in the Seat 9. Extend the Lower Anchor Strap For easier installation, extend the lower anchor strap to its maximum length by pressing the grey button and pulling on the strap.
  • Page 85 10. Connect Lower Anchor Connectors to the Vehicle’s Lower Anchors Lower anchor strap should lay as flat as possible and not be twisted. If the strap is twisted, you will not be able to tighten the strap. Do not attach the hook upside down.
  • Page 86 11. Remove All The Slack From The Lower Anchor Strap 12. Attach Tether Hook Extend the tether by lifting up on the tether lock and attach. Consult vehicle’s owner manual for specific location.
  • Page 87 13. Tighten Tether Strap Remove all the slack. 14. Thread the Vehicle Seat Shoulder Belt Through Seat Belt Guide on the Headrest See section 6-C to secure your child.
  • Page 88 6-C | Securing Child Highback Booster Use only the vehicle lap and shoulder belt system when restraining the child in the booster seat. 1. Place Child In Seat Have your child sit in the booster seat, with his/her back flat against the back of the booster seat.
  • Page 89 3. Buckle the Vehicle Lap/ Shoulder Seat Belt Be sure the lap portion of the vehicle seat belt goes behind the armrests. Be sure the lap portion of the vehicle seat belt lies low across your child’s hips. Be sure the shoulder belt lies across your child’s shoulder, between the neck and edge of shoulder.
  • Page 90 Is Everything Correct? Never Use Lap Belt Only Lap Belt Behind Armrest and Lies Low Across Hips and Thighs Shoulder Belt Lies On the Shoulder, Between the Neck and Edge of Shoulder...
  • Page 91 7-A | Moving Lower Anchor Attachment 1. For Ease of Moving the Lower Anchor Attachment A. Loosen the harness straps. B. Raise the headrest to the highest position. C. Unbuckle the chest clip. D. Unbuckle the buckle.
  • Page 92 E. Lift the headrest pad flap up out of the way. F. Unsnap Seat Pad Undo the 2 snaps. G. Pull Bottom Seat Pad Forward To Expose the Plastic Shell...
  • Page 93 H. On the child’s left- hand side, undo the fabric below the cup holder. I. On the child’s left-hand side, undo the 3 seat pad hooks. J. On the child’s left-hand side, undo the loops on the front of the seat below the cup holder.
  • Page 94 2. Pull the Lower Anchor Connectors Out of the Belt Path Openings Move the seat pad on the child’s left-hand side out of the way. Then pull the lower anchor connectors out of the belt path openings, so that the lower anchor connectors lay in the seat.
  • Page 95 4. Push the Lower Anchor Hooks Out Through the Desired Belt Path Openings on Each Side of Car Seat Rear-Facing: Make sure the Lower Anchor strap is in front of the buckle strap when the buckle is in the inner-most position (A), and behind when in the outer-most position (B) and that it is flat and is not...
  • Page 96 Forward-Facing: Make sure the lower anchor attachment is routed behind the harness strap, is flat, and is not twisted. 5. Replace the Seat Pad Move the headrest back to its proper position for your child.
  • Page 97 8-A | Accessories To prevent ejection in sudden stop or crash: The body support can ONLY be used in Rear-Facing mode. Harness Covers Make sure that harness covers do not interfere with placement of the chest clip at armpit level. To remove, undo the fastening strips and remove.
  • Page 98 9-A | How to Uninstall Lower Anchor Connectors and Tether Lower Anchor Connectors: 1. Push Gray Button In While Pulling on Lower Anchor Attachment Strap to Loosen 2. Press and Hold Lower Anchor Connector Release Hinge 3. Push Hook In, Lift Hook Up and Pull Out Away From Anchor Point...
  • Page 99 Tether: 1. To remove, lift up on the tether lock to release the tension. 2. Press and Hold Tether Release Hinge 3. Push Hook In, Lift Hook Up and Pull Out Away From Anchor Point...
  • Page 100 9-B | Choosing Vehicle Seat Location Review your vehicle owner’s manual for seating locations. The best seating location for this car seat is one that: • Is recommended by your vehicle owner’s manual, and • Results in a secure installation of this car seat In the event there is no available back seat and / or you have no other option than to place a child in a front passenger seating position (other than rear-facing), the National Highway Traffic...
  • Page 101 9-C | Unsafe Vehicle Seat Locations Never install this car seat in any of the following vehicle seating locations: rear-facing with an rear-facing or side-facing active front air bag vehicle seats booster mode with vehicle lap belt only seat belt 9-D | Vehicle Seat Belts Review your vehicle owner’s manual for vehicle seat belt use...
  • Page 102 Vehicle Seat Belt Terms Retractor A device that winds up the unused vehicle seat belt. It is often hidden inside the panels on the walls of the vehicle or in the vehicle seat back. Latch Plate The male end of the seat belt with the silver tongue.
  • Page 103 The following types of vehicle seat belts CANNOT be used safely with this car seat: Belts Forward of the Seat Crease Lap Belt with Motorized Shoulder Belt Some vehicles you may not get a secure fit. Read both your vehicle and car seat manuals.
  • Page 104 ELR. Review the following pages to properly install your car seat. Note: Most vehicles manufactured after 1996 will have Switchable retractors in the back seat. If you have any questions about your retractor type, consult your vehicle owner’s manual or call Century for assistance at: 1-844-385-0249...
  • Page 105 How to Lock Your Lap/Shoulder Vehicle Seat Belt Sliding Latch Plate and Switchable Retractor A latch plate that slides freely on the belt webbing and cannot, by itself, hold the belt snug around a car seat. When installing the car seat, route the vehicle seat belt through the proper belt path and buckle it in.
  • Page 106 Locking Latch Plate and ELR Retractor A latch plate that holds the lap belt snug after it has been adjusted; contains a metal bar on the underside of the hardware that “locks” the belt in position. When installing the car seat, route the vehicle seat belt through the proper belt path and buckle it in.
  • Page 107 Sliding Latch Plate and ALR Retractor A latch plate that slides freely on the belt webbing and cannot, by itself, hold the belt snug around a car seat. Slowly pull the shoulder belt all the way out. Route the vehicle seat belt through the proper belt path and buckle it in.
  • Page 108 Sliding Latch Plate and ELR Retractor A latch plate that slides freely on the belt webbing and cannot, by itself, hold the belt snug around a car seat. With this retractor, you will need to use the locking clip to lock the vehicle seat belt.
  • Page 109 Lap Belt Installation - DO NOT use in Booster Mode Always review your vehicle owner’s manual for specific information about your vehicle seat belts. Locking Latch Plate and No Retractor When installing the car seat, route the lap seat belt through the proper path and buckle it in.
  • Page 110 10-A | Cleaning Seat Pad Refer to seat pad care tag for washing instructions. Head Support Cover Clean with a damp sponge using mild soap and cool water. If needed, pad may be removed for cleaning. To remove head support cover raise the headrest to the highest position.
  • Page 111 Undo the two snaps below the head support. Undo elastic loops inside each shoulder belt guide. Peel cover off head support.
  • Page 112 Unhook plastic tab below the Headrest Height Adjustment Lever. Machine wash pad in cold water on delicate cycle and drip-dry. DO NOT USE BLEACH. To put the head support cover back on, reverse preceding steps. Seat Pad Clean with a damp sponge using mild soap and cool water.
  • Page 113 Undo the 3 seat pad hooks on both sides of the car seat. From the back of the car seat, undo the clips on each side. Undo elastic loops on the back of the seat.
  • Page 114 Undo the loops on the front of the seat below the cup holders. Machine wash pad in cold water with gentle soap on delicate cycle and drip-dry. DO NOT USE BLEACH. Reverse the steps to reattach the pad to the shell. Make sure harness straps are not twisted.
  • Page 115 10-B | Cleaning Buckle Remove Buckle to Clean From the bottom of car seat, insert the buckle’s metal clip up through shell and pad. From the front, pull buckle out of the pad and shell. To clean, place in a cup of warm water and gently agitate the buckle.
  • Page 116 Shake out excess water and allow to air dry. Repeat steps as needed until it fastens with a click. Re- insert the buckle into the same slot it was removed. Pull up on crotch buckle to make sure it is secured. WARNING! Inspect and clean buckle from time to time to remove any...
  • Page 117 10-C | Cleaning Harness, Lower Anchor Attachment and Tether Surface wash only with mild soap and damp cloth. DO NOT IMMERSE THE HARNESS STRAPS, LOWER ANCHOR STRAP or TETHER STRAP IN WATER. Doing so may weaken the straps. If harness straps, lower anchor strap or tether strap are frayed or heavily soiled, contact Customer Service at: www.centurybaby.com or 1-844-385-0249.
  • Page 118 Notes...
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  • Page 120: Replacement Parts

    Replacement Parts To purchase parts or accessories in the United States, please contact us at the following: www.centurybaby.com 1-844-385-0249 Store instruction manual in the slots in the base flip foot where the instruction book icon is shown. As part of our Do More promise, we encourage everyone to recycle or reuse their cartons and packaging.