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Instruction Manual Para instrucciones en Español, llamar al: 1-800-837-4044 www.centuryproducts.com Keep instructions for future use. 5009-11-010 11/01 Avoid injury or death - Read and understand this manual! rear-facing only!
Important Information... Warnings... Basic Information... Car Seat Use Height & Weight Limits... Installation With Base... Installation Without Placing Child in Car Seat... Operations and Adjustments... • Buckle • Harness Tie • Adjustable Handle • Removing Car Seat from Base •...
Child restraints (car seats) could be recalled for safety reasons. You must register this restraint to be reached in a recall. Fill out the registration card attached to car seat and mail today or send your name, address, and the restraint’s model number and manufacturing...
If car seat is in a crash, it must be replaced. DO NOT use it again! A crash can cause unseen damage and using it again could result in serious injury or...
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DO NOT use accessories or parts other than those provided by Century or Graco. Their use could alter the performance of the car seat. Car seat must be properly leveled: • Too reclined can result in injury or ejection.
Protect vehicle seat. Use a car seat mat, towel or thin blanket under and behind car seat. Warm Weather Car seat parts can get very hot in the sun or warm weather. To avoid burns, always check before putting child in car seat.
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, these infants may suffer breathing difficulties if improperly reclined in a car seat. 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.
(fig. b). Vehicle lap belt MUST stay tight. If not secure, see “Vehicle Seat Belts” section. Put car seat in base and pull up on car seat to be sure it is locked in base. Place child in car seat and check for secure installation (see Adjust handle to a position behind car seat.
INSTALLATION Place car seat rear-facing (Refer to illustration on Page 9) Thread vehicle lap belt through car seat Slots and buckle belt. NOTE: Vehicle shoulder belt must NOT be placed through car seat Slots. Press down firmly on car seat to compress vehicle seat cushion while tightening vehicle lap belt (fig.
3-Point Models Only: • Buckle tongue must be in slot closest to but not under child. Place child in car seat with child’s back flat against back of car seat. Place harness straps over child’s shoulders and insert tongue(s) into buckle to lock.
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PLACING CHILD IN CAR SEAT (continued) (fig. a) (fig. b)
• Push in red buttons on each side of handle, rotate and release red buttons. Continue rotating handle to desired position until you hear a “click” sound. • IMPORTANT: Before lifting car seat, place handle in “locked” upright carrying position. Removing Car Seat from Base: •...
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OPERATIONS and ADJUSTMENTS Handle Foot (fig. a) (continued) (fig. b)
5-Point Models Only • From bottom of car seat, remove crotch strap Clip. • From top of car seat, rethread crotch strap through desired Opening. • Re-attach crotch strap Clip exactly as shown. Pull on buckle to make sure it is held...
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OPERATIONS and ADJUSTMENTS (continued) Loops Pockets Slots Openings Clip (fig. d) (fig. c)
(or lap belt portion of a lap/shoulder belt) that will not change length while driving. To provide the best installation of the car seat: • Read the vehicle owner’s manual regarding car seat installation and seat belt use with car seat.
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Check vehicle owner’s manual or see vehicle dealer for car seat installation requirements. • If approved for use with car seat, install car seat and check for secure installation by pulling car seat front to back. If car seat slides forward, DO NOT use these seat belts.
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Lap Belts - Manually Adjustable The locking latch plate on some seat belts may slip and loosen after being buckled on car seat if positioned at a certain angle. If this happens, flip latch plate over (fig. a) and re-buckle. Test installation again to see if this works.
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Passive Restraint - Lap Belt with Motorized Shoulder Belt DO NOT use with any car seat. Passive Restraint Shoulder Belt Mounted on Door DO NOT use with any car seat. Belts will not stay tight while driving. (continued) Lap or...
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Locking Latch Plate The locking latch plate on some seat belts may slip and loosen after being buckled on car seat if positioned at a certain angle. If this happens, flip the latch plate over (fig. b) and re-buckle.
• Buckle vehicle seat belt. HINT: Press car seat further down into vehicle seat cushion to help buckle vehicle seat belt. Test installation to see if car seat is secure. If not secure, repeat above step until secure. (fig. a)
• Make sure car seat locks onto stroller. • Avoid tip over of stroller. Use caution on turns and irregular and ramped surfaces. • Never leave child unattended. Using the Car Seat with a Graco ® Century Stroller Use only with strollers that are part of the ®...
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Care & Cleaning Seat Pad: Machine-wash separately on gentle cycle and machine-dry on cool air setting or line dry. Harness Straps: Surface wash only with mild soap and damp cloth. If harness straps are frayed or heavily soiled, they MUST be replaced.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Aircraft Use This car seat is certified for use on aircraft (see label on car seat). Contact airline about their policy. Use this car seat only on forward-facing aircraft seats. Install car seat carrier (without base) on an aircraft the same way it is installed in a vehicle.
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Century Products PO Box 100 Elverson, PA 19520-9974 Attention: Customer Service Department Store Locking Clip Behind Instruction Manual (fig. a). (fig. a) (Location may vary slightly.) Century Products Graco Children’s Products Inc. A Division of Newell Rubbermaid Macedonia, Ohio 44056-2096...
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