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- Page 1 Instruction Manual Para instrucciones en Español, llamar al: 1-800-837-4044 www.centuryproducts.com Avoid injury or death - Read and understand this manual! PM-1435AB 6/01...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS This instruction manual is for: • Breverra Contour Booster Car Seat • Breverra Countour SE Booster Car Seat Instructions for these models are the same unless otherwise noted. Before You Begin Important Information... Warnings... Basic Information... Height and Weight Limits... Installation with harness system... -
Page 3: Important Information
• Call the U.S Government’s Auto Safety Hotline at 1-800-424-9393 (202-366-0123 in D.C. area) • www.nhtsa.dot.gov • Call Century Products at 1-800-837-4044 Safety First Check List Read and understand instruction manual and car seat labels. A vehicle combination lap/shoulder belt MUST be used when using car seat without harness system. -
Page 4: Warnings
WARNINGS Failure to follow these instructions and car seat labels can result in child striking the vehicle’s interior during a sudden stop or accident. Secure child restraint with a vehicle seat belt as shown in this manual. Not all vehicle seat belts can be used with car seat. - Page 5 DO NOT use car seat if it is damaged or has missing parts. DO NOT use accessories or parts other than those provided by Century or Graco. Their use could alter the function of the car seat. Never leave child unattended, even when sleeping.
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Page 6: Basic Information
BASIC INFORMATION Certification With Harness System: Car seat meets or exceeds all applicable requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards for use in motor vehicles and aircraft. Without Harness System: Booster seat is certified for use in motor vehicles. Booster seat is NOT certified for use in aircraft. Car Seat Useful Life DO NOT use after date shown on back of car seat due to changing requirements and... -
Page 7: Height And Weight Limits
HEIGHT and WEIGHT LIMITS With Harness System Child MUST meet all of the following requirements: • Weight is 30 - 40 lbs. (13.6 - 18.1 kg). • Height is 35 - 43 inches (89 - 109.2 cm) tall. • Child is able to sit upright unassisted •... -
Page 8: Installation With Harness System
INSTALLATION Place forward-facing on vehicle seat. Lift seat pad flap, thread vehicle seat belt through openings and buckle belt (fig. a). Press down firmly in center of car seat to compress vehicle seat cushion while tightening vehicle seat belt. HINT: Use your knee to press down in center of car seat (fig. -
Page 9: Without Harness System
INSTALLATION Place forward-facing on vehicle seating position with a vehicle lap/shoulder belt. See “Vehicle Seat Belts” section. Tether may be used to stabilize booster seat: Attach tether hook (A) to anchor hardware (B) and tighten strap to remove any slack (fig. -
Page 10: Placing Child In Car Seat
• Do not use strap covers, blankets, cushions, or padding under harness straps or child unless provided by Century or Graco. • Do not use harness straps that are loose or unbuckled. They must be snug and positioned over shoulders and thighs. - Page 11 PLACING CHILD IN CAR SEAT with harness system (continued) (fig. a) (fig. b)
- Page 12 PLACING CHILD IN CAR SEAT WARNING To prevent serious injury or death: • Shoulder belt MUST be properly positioned over shoulder (NOT touching child’s neck and NOT low off shoulder). • Lap/shoulder belt MUST be properly positioned exactly as shown in illustration.
- Page 13 PLACING CHILD IN CAR SEAT without harness system (continued) Loops (fig. a) (fig. b) (fig. c)
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Page 14: Operations And Adjustments
OPERATIONS and ADJUSTMENTS Harness Tie: • To open: Press tab and pull apart (fig. a). • To close: Snap halves together. Make sure harness tie is locked by pulling out on each half. Buckle: • To lock: Insert both tongues into buckle. Pull up on tongues to be sure they are locked. - Page 15 OPERATIONS and ADJUSTMENTS (continued) Loosen Tighten Adjuster (fig. b) (fig. a)
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Page 16: Changing Harness Strap Slots
OPERATIONS and ADJUSTMENTS Harness Straps (fig. c): A To loosen: Lift adjuster bar and pull harness straps from front of car seat to desired length. To tighten: Lift adjuster bar and pull ends of harness straps down until all slack is removed. B Pull harness straps on front side to lock adjuster bar. - Page 17 OPERATIONS and ADJUSTMENTS (continued) Adjuster Loosen Tighten (fig. c) (fig. d) Metal Plate Minimum 2 inches (fig. f) (fig. e)
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Page 18: Harness System
HARNESS SYSTEM Removal: • Lift adjuster bar and pull both harness straps out of current slots. • Pull harness strap out of car seat, harness tie, and tongues. Store all parts for future use. • Push buckle and crotch strap down into crotch strap opening. - Page 19 HARNESS SYSTEM - removal and re-assembly (continued) Clip Clip (With Shield on some models)
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Page 20: Vehicle Seat Belts
VEHICLE SEAT BELTS WARNING Not all vehicle seat belts can be used with a car seat: • Car seat with harness system MUST be held securely at all times by a lap belt (or lap belt portion of a lap/shoulder belt) that will not change length while driving. - Page 21 VEHICLE SEAT BELTS Lap Belts - Manually Adjustable With Harness System: 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.
- Page 22 VEHICLE SEAT BELTS Lap Belts - With Retractor With Harness System: Lap belts with retractors may or may not hold a car seat securely. Follow these steps to determine if you have a retractor system that will hold car seat securely: a.
- Page 23 VEHICLE SEAT BELTS Passive Restraint - Lap Belt with Motorized Shoulder Belt With or Without Harness System: DO NOT use with any car seat. Passive Restraint Shoulder Belt Mounted on Door With or Without Harness System: DO NOT use with any car seat. Belts will not stay tight while driving.
- Page 24 VEHICLE SEAT BELTS Belts Forward of Seat Crease With Harness System: Vehicle seat belts located forward of seat crease may not securely hold car seat. Check vehicle owner’s manual or see vehicle dealer for car seat installation requirements. If approved for use with car seat by vehicle manufacturer, install car seat and check for secure installation by pulling car seat front to back.
- Page 25 VEHICLE SEAT BELTS Combination Lap/Shoulder Belt with Locking Latch Plate With Harness System: OK to use. Follow vehicle owner’s manual for specific instructions on how to use vehicle seat belts. The locking latch plate on some seat belts may slip and loosen after being buckled on car seat if positioned at a certain angle.
- Page 26 VEHICLE SEAT BELTS Combination Lap/Shoulder Belt with Sliding Latch Plate With Harness System: Pull on latch plate (fig. a). If belt slides freely through latch plate, a locking clip MUST be used. (See “Locking Clip”section.) Without Harness System: This vehicle seat belt system is OK to use with booster car seat.
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Page 27: Locking Clip
VEHICLE SEAT BELTS Locking Clip WARNING Avoid serious injury or death: • Failure to use locking clip where required will result in car seat not being securely held in place. • Remove locking clip from seat belts when not being used with car seat. •... -
Page 28: Additional Information
If tether anchor hardware kit is not available at your vehicle dealership, one may be purchased at a local retailer or call Century at 1-800-837-4044. WARNING Avoid serious injury or death: • Be sure anchor hole is properly sealed to prevent exhaust fumes and water from entering the vehicle. -
Page 29: Tether Storage
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Tether Storage For storage of tether hook if not used with a belt position booster: • Adjust tether strap length so hook end is as short as possible. • Roll loose end of strap up. • Place rolled up strap on top of adjuster and place rubber band around bundle. -
Page 30: Care And Cleaning
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Care & Cleaning Removing Seat Pads: If using harness system, remove harness system (see “Harness System - removing and re-assembly” section). Turn car seat upside down: Using a screwdriver, pry metal rod loose from car seat shell and slide elastic off. CAUTION: Be careful not to damage webbing with screwdriver. -
Page 31: Aircraft Use
When used without harness system as a belt positioning booster seat, this restraint is not certified for use in aircraft because there is no shoulder belt available. Second Hand Car Seat Century advises against loaning or passing along car seat. - Page 32 CALL US FIRST Call toll-free 1-800-837-4044 from anywhere in the U.S. or Canada or fax at 1-610-286-4555. Store in pocket. or write us at: Century Products P.O. Box 100 Elverson, PA 19520-9974 Attention: Customer Service Pocket Department Century Products Graco Children’s Products Inc.