Placing Child In Car Seat - Century 1000 STETM Instruction Manual

PLACING CHILD IN CAR SEAT

WARNING
To prevent serious injury or death:
• Keep harness straps snug and
positioned on shoulders.
• Do not use strap covers, blankets
cushions, or padding under harness
straps or child unless provided by
Century or Graco.
• Child must be dressed in clothing with
arms and legs that will not interfere
with buckling harness.
Check harness system:
• Rear-facing
through bottom or middle slots at or
below shoulders.
• Forward-facing - Harness straps must be
through top slots.
5-Point Models Only:
• Crotch strap must be in opening closest to
but not under child.
T-Shield Models Only:
• Latch tongue must be in opening closest
to but not under child.
Overhead Shield Models Only:
• Harness tongue must be in opening closest
to but not under child.
8
- Harness straps must be
1
Place child in car seat with child's back flat
against back of car seat.
2
Place harness straps over child's shoulders and
insert tongue(s) into buckle.
Pull up on tongue(s) to be sure they are locked.
3
Close harness tie:
Position harness tie at arm pit level.
4
Adjust harness straps to be snug with just
enough room to insert one finger between
child's chest and harness straps (fig. a).
For 5-Point models, check that harness straps
on chest and thighs are snug.
5
A rolled towel can be used on each side to
support small children (fig. b). Be sure towels
do not interfere with harness system.