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The First Years B500 Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Folding, Adjustable, Booster Seat
•
Failure to use this Booster Seat properly increases the
risk of serious injury or death in a sudden stop or
crash.
•
Do not install or use this Booster Seat until you have
read and understand the instructions in this manual.
/
Compass
W ARNING
This Booster Seat is for use
by children who meet ALL
the requirements below:
Age is:
3 years or over
W eight is :
30 to 100 pounds
(13.6 to 45 kg)
Height is:
38 to 57 inches
(96 to 145 cm)

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  • Page 1 Folding, Adjustable, Booster Seat • Failure to use this Booster Seat properly increases the risk of serious injury or death in a sudden stop or crash. • Do not install or use this Booster Seat until you have read and understand the instructions in this manual. Compass This Booster Seat is for use by children who meet ALL...

  • Page 2: Section 1 Introduction

    We hope that it will make your child’s travel safer, easier, and more pleasant. We believe the B500/5 is the easiest Booster Seat to use. We do more testing than other companies to make it as safe as possible. And, we use the latest methods to assure the highest quality.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Section 2 - Table Of Contents Section 1 Introduction...1 Section 2 Table Of Contents...2 Section 3 Warnings...3 Section 4 Use Recommendations...5 Section 5 Booster Seat parts...6 Section 6 Selecting A Vehicle Seating Location...7 Section 7 Installation and Use...11 Section 8 Safety Checklist/Safe Practices...16 Section 9 Additional Information...19 Section 10 Care and Cleaning...21 Section 11 Replacement Parts...22...

  • Page 4: Section 3 Warnings

    Section 3 - Warnings DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur • Failure to follow these instructions and Booster Seat labels can result in injury or death to a child from striking the vehicle’s interior during a sudden stop or crash. - Even if the Booster Seat seems easy to figure out on your own, it is important to read these instructions and the vehicle owner’s manual for...
  • Page 5 DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur • DO NOT modify or attach any toys, padding, or other items to this Booster Seat. Untested modifications or padding could result in injury in a crash. • Secure this Booster Seat with the vehicle seat belt at all times (even when there is no child in it).

  • Page 6: Section 4 Use Recommendations

    B500 / B505 Booster Seat Use Requirements: This child restraint is designed for use by children whose: - Age is 3 years or older, and - Weight is between 30 and 100 lbs (13.6 and 45 kg), and...

  • Page 7: Section 5 Booster Seat Parts

    Section 5 - Booster Seat Parts Adjustable Headrest Vehicle Shoulder Belt Guide Seat Back Armrest Cup Holder Instruction Manual Headrest Handle Instruction Manual Pocket Carry Handle Shoulder Belt Guide • Failure to use this car seat properly increases the risk of serious injury or death in a sudden stop or crash.

  • Page 8: Section 6 Selecting A Vehicle Seating Location

    Section 6 - Selecting A Vehicle Seating Location DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur • Use only the vehicle’s lap and shoulder belt system when restraining a child in this Booster Seat. • NEVER use the Booster Seat with only a vehicle lap belt.
  • Page 9 Compass Policy Statement Use Of B500 / B505 Booster Child Restraint In Conjunction To determine the types of side impact air bag(s) your vehicle may have for individual seating positions, please refer to your owner’s manual.
  • Page 10 Section 6 - Selecting A Vehicle Seating Location Side Air Bags Continued- impact airbags that are roof mounted with “curtain”type deployment. For all other vehicles with other types of side impact airbags, please refer to the specfic vehicles owner’s manual for appropriate use of child restraints , or call the automobile manufacturer for more information.

  • Page 11: Vehicle Seat Belt Systems

    Section 6 - Selecting A Vehicle Seating Location Vehicle Seat Belt Systems: Use only the vehicle’s lap and shoulder belt system when restraining the child in this booster seat. Design and operation of vehicle seat belt systems vary from vehicle to vehicle and from seating location to seating same vehicle.

  • Page 12: Section 7 Installation And Use

    Section 7 - Installation and Use DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur • Use only a vehicle lap and shoulder belt system when restraining the child in this Booster Seat. • NEVER use just a lap belt. Always use a combination lap and shoulder belt.
  • Page 13 Section 7 - Installation and Use . Open the Booster Seat from its folded position until seat back locks in place: - Grasp seat back and seat bottom and pull to unfold Booster Seat. - Continue to move seat back until it locks in place.
  • Page 14 Section 7 - Installation and Use . Place child in Booster Seat. - Child MUST sit upright with back contacting seat back, NOT slouching or sliding down. . Adjust headrest so that the top of shoulder belt guides are at or just above child’s shoulders.
  • Page 15 Section 7 - Installation and Use . Place lap and shoulder belt across front of child and buckle seat belt. - Position lap belt under both armrests. - Place shoulder belt over child’s chest and into shoulder belt guide. NOTE: Armrest may be raised to make getting in Booster easier.
  • Page 16 Section 7 - Installation and Use Cup Holders: To Use: - Rotate cup holder out into use position. • DO NOT place pencils or other sharp or pointed objects in cup holder. To Store: - Rotate cup holder back into stored position. Storage &...

  • Page 17: Section 8 Safety Checklist/Safe Practices

    Section 8 - Safety Checklist/Safe Practices √ Did you read and understand these instructions and labels on the Booster Seat? √ Is the child the proper weight and height for the Booster Seat? √ Is the child secured in the rear seat? √...

  • Page 18: Safe Practices

    Section 8 - Safety Checklist/Safe Practices For assistance with installation or use, contact one of the following sources: - Compass at: Phone: 1-888-899-2229 Email: cs@learningcurve.com - A certified Child Passenger Safety (CPS) Technician in your area. To locate a CPS Technician in your area, log onto www .nhtsa.dot.gov and select “Child Passenger Safety”...
  • Page 19 Section 8 - Safety Checklist/Safe Practices Safe Practices (Continued) EVERYONE rides buckled up or the vehicle DOES NOT GO! Make NO EXCEPTIONS for adults or children! - If someone unbuckles, the vehicle STOPS! Being firm and consistent will result in fewer discipline problems as children grow older.

  • Page 20: Section 9 Additional Information

    Section 9 - Additional Information Certification: This child restraint system conforms to all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards for use in motor vehicles. This Booster Seat is certified for use in motor vehicles. Aircraft Use: This restraint is NOT Certified for Aircraft Use. An aircraft does not have a combination lap and shoulder belt required to use this Booster Seat.

  • Page 21: Registration Information

    Section 9 - Additional Information Registration Information: “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 to Learning Curve Brands Attn: Consumer Services 2021 9th St.

  • Page 22: Section 10 Care And Cleaning

    Section 10 - Care and Cleaning Removing Seat Pad, Back Pad and Headrest Pad: Gently unhook elastic and snaps. Remove pads from Booster Seat. Cleaning Seat Pad, Back Pad and Headrest Pad: Machine wash gentle cycle in cool water and mild soap. - Air dry.

  • Page 23: Section 11 Replacement Parts

    Section 11 - Replacement Parts We know pads get worn or damaged. Some companies charge outrageous prices when their parts wear out. At Compass, we will sell you replacement parts at or near our cost plus what it costs us to handle and ship them. They are still expensive, but we promise they are fair prices.
  • Page 24 Keep this instruction manual for future use. Store in pocket on back of Booster Seat. © 2008 Learning Curve Learning Curve Brands Attn: Consumer Services 2021 9th St. SE Dyersville, IA 52040 or call 1-888-899-2229 or log onto www.learningcurve.com 4000000417 02 08...

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