Summary of Contents for Combi Centre DX 8074 Series
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Combi USA, Inc. Keep this instruction manual for future use. Store in the pocket at the back of the car seat Centre Infant Car Seat CEICS10/05 Centre ST 8065 Series Centre DX 8074 Series Centre EX 8086 Series INSTRUCTION MANUAL 5 to 22 lbs.
Section 6. Securing Infant in Car Seat...11 - 18 Section 7. Installing the Car Seat - General Information... 19 - 24 Section 8. Installing the Car Seat Base with LATCH ... 25 - 28 Section 9. Installing the Car Seat Base with Vehicle Belts... 29 - 34 Section 10.
Use only with children who weigh between 5 and 22 pounds (2.3 and 10 kg) and whose height is 29 inches or less (74 cm). Do not use the car seat if the top of the infant's head is above the top of the car seat backrest.
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur WARNING: AIRBAGS Do not use the car seat in a vehicle front seating location with an air bag. Child's head and back may be seriously injured when an inflating air bag hits back of car seat.
Section 5 - Car Seat Parts Carry Handle Harness Buckle and Tongues Optional Rebound Bar (not all models) Crotch Pad Harness Adjuster Button Harness Adjuster Strap Section 5 - Car Seat Parts Adjustable Headrest (not all models) Shoulder Strap Canopy...
Child must be dressed in clothing with arms and legs that will not interfere with buckling, snugly adjusting or positioning harness. DO NOT use accessories other than those provided by Combi USA Inc. Use of accessories from other manufacturers may alter the performance of the car seat.
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SHOULDER STRAPS HEIGHT IS IMPORTANT. Non-Adjustable Headrest Models The shoulder straps must pass through slots in the car seat backrest that are closest to the top of the infant's shoulders. Adjustable Headrest Models Adjust the height of the Headrest until you get a position that is closest to the top of the infant's shoulders.
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Section 6 - Securing Infant in Car Seat Non-Adjustable Headrest Models If the height of the shoulder straps needs adjusting, turn the car seat over and detach the straps from the steel connector plate. Reposition the straps as required and reattach the straps.
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Have your physician or hospital staff evaluate your infant in this car seat before you and your infant leave the hospital. If your infant is not able to travel in a reclined...
Section 7 -Installing the Car Seat WHERE IS THE SAFEST PLACE TO INSTALL THIS CAR SEAT? DO NOT place the car seat in front of an airbag The safest place in the car for your car seat is in the back seat.
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After installing car seat into base, lift car seat to ensure it is securely locked into the base. DO NOT use car seat in base if it is not securely locked into place. Section 7 - Installing the Car Seat DO NOT use car seat on vehicle seats that face the side or the rear of the vehicle.
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Section 11 for more information on suitable vehicle belts. Lap only Belt Section 7 - Installing the Car Seat Base - General INSTALLATION USING THE BASE. Place the vehicle on a level surface. Decide where in the vehicle the car seat is to be installed.
Section 8 - Installing the Car Seat Base with LATCH The LATCH strap is stored in the base foot. To remove the LATCH strap, swing the base foot open by adjusting it to the maximum downwards position and then pressing the release catch.
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Section 8 - Installing the Car Seat Base with LATCH Check that the base is securely held. If the base moves easily more than 1" (25mm) to either side, try another position, or do not use the car seat in the vehicle.
Section 9 - Installing the Car Seat Base with Vehicle Belts LAP ONLY BELT Pull Belt Press down firmly on base tight Select the best position in the vehicle and position the base at the correct angle. (See pages 19,20,21 and 24)
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Section 9 - Installing the Car Seat Base with Vehicle Belts BUILT-IN LOCKING CLIP Locking Clip Always pass the belt holding the Base through the Locking Clip even when only one belt is used, e.g. a LATCH or Lap only belt.
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Section 9 - Installing the Car Seat Base with Vehicle Belts Some vehicle seats do not provide enough support to hold the base up at the required angle. If extra support iis required a tightly rolled towel or a firm foam roll (pool noodle) can be used.
Section 10 - Installing the Car Seat without the Base Decide where in the vehicle to install the car seat. Check that the carseat will sit firmly in that position. To position the car seat at the correct angle adjust it until the line on the side labels is level.
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SECTION 10 - Installing the Car Seat without the Base LAP ONLY BELT To install with a Lap only belt pass the belt from one side of the carseat to the other. Fit the belt under the lugs in front of the handle.
WARNING DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur Not all vehicle seat belts can be used with a car seat. The car seat must be held tight at all times by a lap belt (or the lap portion of a lap/shoulder belt) that will not loosen while driving.
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Section 11 Vehicle Belt Systems LAP BELTS - Manually Adjustable Manually adjustable lap belts normally hold a car seat tightly. However in some cases the locking latch plate on some seat belts may slip and loosen if positioned at a certain angle.
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DO NOT use with any car seat. PASSIVE RESTRAINTS Front Door Lap or Shoulder belt mounted on Front Door DO NOT use a car seat in any front seating location that has belts mounted to the front doors. Belts will not stay tight when driving.
REBOUND BAR Some models have a Security Bar that installs to the front of the car seat. Always follow the instructions fully and test that the bar is firmly locked into place once installed.
STROLLER or TRAVEL SYSTEM (Also see Travel System Instructions for further information) This car seat will only fit into certain Combi stroller models. To connect the car seat to the stroller hold the carseat above the mounting points on the stroller and carefully push downwards.
WARNING: Adult supervision is required, do not leave unattended. DO NOT carry a child in the car seat by holding the front edge of the car seat and the handle in the position shown.
To avoid burns always check before putting the child in the car seat. VEHICLE SEAT PROTECTION Protect vehicle seat. Use a thin car seat mat, thin towel or thin blanket under and the behind car seat. CAR SEAT USEFUL LIFE DO NOT use after 7 years from date of manufacture on label.
Child restraints ( car seats) can be recalled for safety reasons. You must register this restraint to be reached in a recall. Fill out the registration card attached to the car seat or send your name, address, and the restraint's model number and manufacturing date to: Combi USA, Inc.
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