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® LiteClik 30 R / RX SafePlus ™ Infant Car Seat and Base Instruction Manual 4 - 30 lb (1.8 - 13.6 kg) Up to 30 in (76.2 cm) READ INSTRUCTION MANUAL before using this child restraint.
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WE LOVE TO HELP Hello there, Welcome to the Diono family! We’ve created Hello there, welcome to the Diono® family! We’ve created this lovingly this lovingly engineered car seat to help keep your child comfortable and safe with all of the goods and none of the engineered car seat to help keep your child comfortable and safe with all of gimmicks.
CONTENTS Base Parts Initial Setup 22-25 Anti-Rebound Bar Canopy Vehicle Seating Locations LATCH/UAS 27-31 Vehicle Seat Belt Types 32-38 80/20 Overhang Guidance Handle 40-42 Base Installation 43-55 Installation with LATCH/UAS Removal of LATCH/UAS Connectors Installation with Vehicle Seat Belt Securing and Removal Child Restraint to Base Securing Child 56-69 Buckle Strap Adjustment...
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CONTENTS SitRite® Comfort Insert Securing Child Infant Car Seat Installation 70-76 Aircraft Installation Care & Maintenance 78-90 LiteClik®30 RX Adapter* Buckle Strap Removal and Installation Harness Strap Removal and Installation Cover Removal and Installation Canopy Shade* Cleaning Warranty 91-94 * ONLY INCLUDED WITH SELECT MODELS...
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Diono® is proud to be Made of Seattle®, a city known for its pioneering spirit. We were born from a commitment to innovation and safety that began in 1999. Seattle‘s unique culture inspired us then, and continues to drive us today as we design revolutionary products that protect growing families and solve the challenges of a busy backseat.
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Our dedication to world-class engineering and technical innovation means that whether you’re on the road, out for a walk, or on-the-go with Diono, you can trust us to keep your family safe. We are honored that parents have been trusting us with their most precious cargo for over 25 years.
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Send your name, address, e-mail address if available, and the restraint’s model number and manufacturing date to: Diono® U.S., PO Box 77129, Seattle, WA 98177 or call 1-855-463-4666 or register online at: http://www.Diono.com/product-registration/ For recall information, call the U.S.
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REGISTER THIS CAR SEAT AND BASE Diono® Canada ULC, 2139 Wyecroft Rd, Oakville, ON L6L 5L7 or call 1-866- 954-9786 or register online at: http://www.Diono.ca/product-registration/ For future reference, in the case of a change of address, please take a moment...
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WARNING! DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR! WARNING – Failure to follow these instructions and the product labels can result in serious injury or death to your child. Your child’s safety depends on you. DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur. ▶...
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WARNING! DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR! ▶ Check all installation configurations before discarding the box. Diono® cannot guarantee proper fit in all vehicles. ▶ According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions.
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For any questions or concerns or to find out if the damaged part(s) can be replaced, contact Diono® at: Diono® U.S.: 1-855-463-4666 or online at www.Diono.com Diono®...
The buckle of the aircraft seat belt interferes with the belt path of the base and cannot allow for proper installation. Diono® and the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) strongly urge you to secure your child in a child restraint system (CRS) or device for the duration of your flight.
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WARNING! DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR! • NEVER install it in a rear-facing or side-facing vehicle seat or on the back of a folded down vehicle seat. • DO NOT leave loose objects, such as books, bags, etc., in the back of the vehicle.
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• DO NOT use any accessories, inserts or products not included with this child restraint, unless approved by Diono®. Items not tested with this child restraint could injure your child. • DO NOT use child restraint without seat cover installed.
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WARNING! DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR! • NEVER leave a child unattended. Do not allow children to play in or around the child restraint. Child may become tangled in harness straps and suffocate or strangle. • ALWAYS secure harness snug and flat on your child. •...
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CAR SEAT USE AFTER A COLLISION UNITED STATES The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recommends that car seats be replaced following a MODERATE or SEVERE collision in order to ensure a continued high level of collision protection for child passengers. In the U.S., child restraints do not automatically need to be replaced following a MINOR collision.
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DO NOT USE THIS CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM IF IT HAS BEEN IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. • Diono® designates that you MUST replace this child restraint system if it has been involved in a collision. • You must dispose of your child restraint or base if the child seat or base was in a vehicle during a crash.
BASE PARTS Base Belt Guide Anti-Rebound Bar LATCH/UAS Connector LATCH/UAS Strap LATCH/UAS Red Release Button Five-Position Leveling Foot Bubble Level Indicator Carrier Attachment Hooks EasyPath™ Belt Lock-Off and LATCH/UAS Storage Compartment...
INITIAL SETUP ANTI-REBOUND BAR ATTACH Insert the anti-rebound bar into the slots located on the base with the SafePlus™ Engineering logo is facing away from the base. Push down firmly on the anti-rebound bar to securely attach it to the base. Pull up on the anti-rebound bar to make sure it is securely locked into place.
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INITIAL SETUP DETACH To detach the anti-rebound bar, push in the metal pins located on the anti-rebound bar pegs with a blunt object while you pull up on the anti-rebound bar. Note: you may need two people to remove the anti-rebound bar.
INITIAL SETUP CANOPY ▶ Make sure the canopy frame is securely attached before securing the child in the child restraint. ATTACH Insert both sides of the canopy frame into the canopy hinge bracket so that the hook and loop strips are located at the back of the child restraint.
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INITIAL SETUP DETACH Detach the canopy from the hook and loop strips located on the back of the child restraint cover. Pull each side of the canopy frame out of the canopy hinge brackets. ▶ Remove the canopy from the canopy frame before washing.
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), NHTSA, Transport Canada and Diono® RECOMMEND that children be rear-facing until they reach the maximum rear-facing height or weight of their car seat.
LATCH / UAS Rear-facing is the safest position for your child. Even if your provincial, territorial, or state regulations allow you to move to a forward-facing seat, your child should keep using a rear-facing seat as long as possible. WHAT IS LATCH/UAS? Most vehicles manufactured after September 1, 2002, are equipped with: U.S.: LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) Canada: UAS (Universal Anchorage System)
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LATCH / UAS VEHICLE LATCH/UAS ANCHORS The safest seating position is one that works best for your specific child restraint, family, and vehicle model. Before installing this child restraint, you must determine the method of installation and the best vehicle seating position for that method. According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the vehicle’s rear seating positions than in the front seating positions.
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LATCH / UAS When determining whether the child restraint can be used with vehicle LATCH/UAS anchors in the rear center seating position, it is critical that you refer to your vehicle owner’s manual. If the child restraint does not install best in the rear, center seating location, it is recommended to move to one of the...
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LATCH / UAS ATTACH When attaching the LATCH/UAS connector to the vehicle LATCH/UAS anchors, • Make sure there is only ONE connector per vehicle anchor. • Each LATCH/UAS connector strap is lying flat and not twisted. • You will hear an audible “click” to confirm engagement.
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LATCH / UAS REMOVE • Loosen the LATCH/UAS system by pushing the grey button and pulling down from the main LATCH/UAS strap • Remove the LATCH/UAS connectors from vehicle anchors by pushing the red release button on the connectors. ▶ Store the connectors in the LATCH/UAS storage area on the top of the base.
VEHICLE SEAT BELT TYPES The following types of vehicle belts CANNOT BE USED with your child restraint. If any of the belt types listed below are in the chosen seating position, you MUST choose another seating position or use LATCH/ UAS if available.
VEHICLE SEAT BELT TYPES TYPES OF SEAT BELT LATCH PLATES SAFE TO USE WHILE SECURING YOUR CAR SEAT Lap Belt with Locking Latch Plate. • Once buckled, the vehicle belt is tightened by pulling on the free end of the strap until the belt is tight. TIP: A way to tell if the lap belt has a locking latch plate is to sit in the vehicle and buckle yourself in.
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VEHICLE SEAT BELT TYPES Lap/Shoulder Belt with Locking Latch Plate. The lap portion of this belt does not loosen once the belt is buckled. • The vehicle belt is tightened by pulling up hard on shoulder belt and feeding the extra webbing into the retractor.
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VEHICLE SEAT BELT TYPES DO NOT use Non-Locking Latch Plates to secure your car seat. Types of non- locking latch plates are: • Sliding Latch Plate with an Emergency Locking Retractor. • Dynamic Latch Plate • Sewn-On Latch Plate NOTE: LATCH/UAS can be used IN PLACE of these vehicle belt types. Please refer to your vehicle owner’s manual for further information on which type of LATCH PLATES are located in your vehicle.
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VEHICLE SEAT BELT TYPES Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) • Found in older vehicle and can be used to install this child restraint system. Switchable Retractor Most common type of retractor and is switchable from (ELR) to (ALR). MUST switch to (ALR) mode when installing this child restraint •...
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VEHICLE SEAT BELT TYPES SWITCHING YOUR RETRACTOR FROM (ELR) TO (ALR) MODE Feed the latch plate/seat belt into the belt path. Be sure the belt is flat and not twisted. Click the latch plate into the vehicle’s seat belt buckle. Locate the retractor then gently pull the seat belt out of the retractor until it stops, then slowly...
80/20 OVERHANG GUIDANCE To follow 80/20 overhang guidance, ensure that no more than 20% of the car seat base overhangs beyond the front edge of the vehicle seat cushion. ESTIMATING METHOD Estimate the halfway point of the car seat base. Then halve the outer half (the half farthest from the seat bight) to mark the spot that would be about 75%.
HANDLE HANDLE POSITIONS ▶ DO NOT place the child restraint on an elevated surface The handle has four positions. Stationary Position • Stabilizes the child restraint. Resting Position Carry Position Anti-Rebound Position ▶ Handle must be in position 4 when your child restraint is installed in your vehicle without the base.
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HANDLE IMPORTANT! ▶ When the carrier is installed with the base you may use handle position 2 or 3. DO NOT use position 1 or 4. ▶ When the carrier is installed without the base you must use handle position 4 only. DO NOT use any other handle positions.
HANDLE ADJUSTING HANDLE When using the child restraint with a child, it is important to always ensure that the handle is securely locked in one of the designated positions. To adjust the Handle, press both of the Handle Release Buttons and rotate the handle.
BASE INSTALLATION ▶ Only use this base with the LiteClik®30 R and RX SafePlus™ Infant Car Seats. ▶ Before installing a child restraint base, make sure your vehicle is on level ground. Place the child restraint base on selected vehicle seat. Make sure it does not block the vehicle seat belt buckle or LATCH/UAS anchors.
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BASE INSTALLATION Locate the bubble indicator on either side of the base. The indicator must be within the check marks for proper recline angle. If needed, use the Five-Position Leveling Foot to help adjust base to proper level. • Adjust the height of the leveling foot by pulling up on the tab located at the bottom of the foot.
BASE INSTALLATION INSTALLATION WITH LATCH/UAS ▶ Make sure you check installation before every use! Place the base flat on the vehicle seat. • Push the base firmly to the vehicle seat back. • Center the base between the LATCH/ UAS anchors. •...
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BASE INSTALLATION Attach each LATCH/UAS connector to the vehicle’s LATCH/UAS anchors: Only ONE LATCH/UAS connector per LATCH/UAS vehicle anchor. • • Make sure each LATCH/UAS connector strap is lying flat and not twisted. Listen for audible “click” to confirm • engagement.
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BASE INSTALLATION Tighten the LATCH/UAS strap by pulling up on the strap while pressing the base in the middle firmly into the vehicle seat. Lock the LATCH/UAS strap inside the belt lock-off by closing each Listen for audible “click” to confirm panel and pushing down.
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Test for tightness, • Grab the base at the belt path only and try to move it side-to-side and front-to-back with the force of a firm handshake. If the base moves less than 1 in (2.5 cm), it is tight enough. •...
BASE INSTALLATION INSTALLATION WITH VEHICLE SEAT BELT ▶ Make sure you check the installation before every use! Locate the EasyPath™ belt lock-off, open then thread the vehicle seat belt up and through the belt path on the side of the base. •...
BASE INSTALLATION Tighten Belt, LAP/SHOULDER BELT Press down firmly in the center of the seat while pulling on the shoulder belt nearest to the buckle. Keep tension on the shoulder belt while feeding the slack back into the retractor. 2 A A...
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BASE INSTALLATION LAP BELT To tighten, press down firmly in the center of the car seat with one hand while tightening the lap belt strap with the other hand. You may need to tighten further by pulling in-line with the belt path. Make sure seat belt adjustment strap does not interfere with the child restraint attachment to base and is not routed through the belt...
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BASE INSTALLATION Lock the vehicle seat belt inside the belt lock-off by closing each panel Listen for audible “click” to confirm and pushing down. engagement. When using the lap/shoulder belt, • The vehicle seat belt is now locked and does not need to have its retractor locked.
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BASE INSTALLATION Test for tightness, • Hold the base at the belt path only and try to move it side-to- side and front-to-back with the force of a firm handshake. If the base moves less than 1 in (2.5 cm), it is tight enough. •...
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BASE INSTALLATION SECURING CHILD RESTRAINT TO BASE Only use base with the LiteClik®30 R and RX SafePlus™ Infant Car Seats. First, make sure your base is securely attached to the vehicle. Secure the child restraint rear-facing onto the base, by firmly pushing the child restraint onto the attachment hooks located on the base.
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BASE INSTALLATION REMOVAL OF CHILD RESTRAINT FROM BASE Squeeze the child restraint release lever to disengage the hooks while pulling up on the handle to remove from the base.
SECURING CHILD This child restraint is designed for use only with children who weigh 4–30 lb (1.8–13.6 kg) and whose height is 30 in (81.3 cm) or less. The car seat can be used with a vehicle safety belt or the base. ▶...
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SECURING CHILD The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), NHTSA, Transport Canada and Diono® RECOMMEND that children be rear-facing until they reach the maximum rear-facing height or weight of their car seat. This car seat is rear-facing only and can be used for children up to 30 lb (13.6 kg) or 30 in (76.2 cm) tall.
SECURING CHILD BUCKLE STRAP ADJUSTMENT ▶ Make sure the child is NOT sitting directly on top of the buckle. ▶ There should not be a gap between the child and the buckle strap. ▶ Ensure the harness is not too high on the hips and adjust the buckle strap height as needed.
SECURING CHILD J-ROUTING METHOD If your buckle is too long to achieve the proper fit for your child, you can shorten your buckle strap by using the J-Routing method. There are two different ways to shorten the buckle strap using the J-Routing Method: ▶...
SECURING CHILD ▶ Before removal or installation, have your phone handy to take photos of the process for future reference. HARNESS STRAP ADJUSTMENT This child restraint is equipped with two harness loops. Both harness loops can be used for children weighing 4 - 30 lbs (1.8 - 13.6 kg) •...
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SECURING CHILD To loosen harness, push down on the harness strap release button and pull the shoulder straps forward. Locate the metal plate on the back of the seat and remove the straps from the metal plate. Gently pull the straps out of the front of the child restraint.
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SECURING CHILD Relocate the harness straps to the appropriate harness slot that fits your child and push straps through to the back of the child restraint. • The harness needs to be snugly positioned at or below the child’s shoulders. The top of head must be at least 1 in (2.5 cm) below the top of the car seat shell.
SECURING CHILD SITRITE® COMFORT INSERT Adjust the insert so that the child’s head is fully surrounded by the headrest insert. The top of the head must be 1 in (2.5 cm) below the top of the car seat shell. Secure the headrest insert by inserting •...
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SECURING CHILD SECURING CHILD The harness needs to be snugly positioned at or below the child’s shoulders. The top of head must be at least 1 in (2.5 cm) below the top of the car seat shell. ▶ Consult a doctor before use, especially with premature infants as they could have difficulty breathing in a seated position.
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SECURING CHILD Loosen harness. • Push down on the harness strap release button and pull the shoulder straps forward. • Unfasten the chest clip and the buckle and move the harness straps to the sides. Properly position the child in child restraint so they are seated against the back and bottom of the seat and not slouched front-to-back or side-to-side.
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SECURING CHILD Position harness straps around the child. • Make sure the harness straps are at or just below the child’s shoulders. Buckle the harness. • Insert the buckle tongues into the buckle until an audible “click” is heard. • Gently pull the harness straps upwards to snugly fit the lap portion of the harness across the body and...
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SECURING CHILD Slowly pull the harness adjuster strap to tighten the harness for a comfortable and snug fit around the child. • Confirm that the harness is not twisted and lays flat against the child’s shoulders, chest, and hips. Properly position the chest clip level with the child’s armpits then fasten the chest clip.
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SECURING CHILD Finally, do the PINCH TEST. Take the thumb and index finger and ‘glide’ your fingers along the harness at the collar bone. If you are able to pinch any of the webbing of the harness strap, tighten it again. If you can’t pinch the harness, then it’s properly tightened.
INFANT CAR SEAT INSTALLATION WITHOUT THE BASE This child restraint is designed for use only with children who weigh 4–30 lb (1.8–13.6 kg) and whose height is 30 in (76.2 cm) or less. Consult a doctor before use, especially with premature infants as they could have difficulty breathing in a seated position.
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INFANT CAR SEAT INSTALLATION WITHOUT THE BASE Position the child restraint so that the level line indicator is LEVEL with the ground. The child restraint must fully be on vehicle seat. The bottom of the child restraint cannot overhang.
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INFANT CAR SEAT INSTALLATION WITHOUT THE BASE ▶ Make sure the level line is level with ground. ▶ Never install child restraint using a non-locking retractor without a belt locking clip. It will not be secure and may endanger the safety of your child in the case of a vehicle accident.
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INFANT CAR SEAT INSTALLATION WITHOUT THE BASE Thread the lap portion of the vehicle seat belt up and through both belt guides on the sides of the child restraint. • Make sure the vehicle seat belt is flat and not twisted. •...
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INFANT CAR SEAT INSTALLATION WITHOUT THE BASE Tighten Belt. LAP/SHOULDER BELT Lock your vehicle seat belt retractor. Once the retractor is locked, press down firmly with your forearm placed on top of the car seat while pulling on the shoulder belt nearest to the buckle. Keep tension on the shoulder belt while feeding the slack back into the retractor 2 A A...
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INFANT CAR SEAT INSTALLATION WITHOUT THE BASE LAP BELT To tighten, press down firmly with your forearm placed on top of the car seat while tightening the lap belt strap with the other hand. You may need to tighten further by pulling in-line with the belt path. 2 B B...
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INFANT CAR SEAT INSTALLATION WITHOUT THE BASE Test for tightness, • Hold the car seat at the belt path only and try to move it side- to-side and front-to-back with the force of a firm handshake. If it moves less than 1 in (2.5 cm), it is tight enough. •...
This child restraint is certified for use in aircraft only when installed without the base. Diono® and the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) strongly urge you to secure your child in a child restraint system (CRS) or device for the duration of your flight.
CARE & MAINTENANCE LITECLIK®30 RX SAFEPLUS™ ADAPTER (Only included with select models) The LiteClik®30 RX SafePlus™ adapter is compatible with most Maxi-Cosi®, Britax® and Chicco® strollers. ▶ Review your stroller manual for compatibility.
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CARE & MAINTENANCE ▶ Before removal or installation, have your phone handy to take photos of the process for future reference. BUCKLE STRAP REMOVAL Remove buckle pad. Locate the buckle’s metal retainer from the back of the seat and push it up and out of the buckle’s belt slot.
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CARE & MAINTENANCE BUCKLE STRAP INSTALLATION Make sure the red release button faces towards the front of the car seat and the buckle strap is not twisted. Slide the buckle’s metal retainer down through the correct buckle belt slot that best fits your child taking care to keep the strap flat and not twisted.
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CARE & MAINTENANCE Attach the buckle pad to the buckle. Pull up on the buckle strap to confirm the buckle is secured. ▶ If the buckle strap is too long to achieve the proper fit for your child, you can shorten the buckle strap by using the J-Routing method.
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CARE & MAINTENANCE HARNESS STRAP REMOVAL Locate the metal plate on the back of the seat and remove the straps from the metal plate. Gently pull the straps out of the front of the child restraint. Remove harness pads, chest clip, and buckle tongues.
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CARE & MAINTENANCE HARNESS STRAP INSTALLATION Attach one side of the harness strap to the metal plate that is located on the back of the seat. Feed the strap all the way through the correct harness slot on the top of the seat.
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CARE & MAINTENANCE Feed the strap into the harness slot located on the side of seat and out the harness slot located on bottom of the seat. Loop harness through to the adjacent harness slot. Reach under the cover and feed the strap into the other harness slot.
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CARE & MAINTENANCE Attach the other buckle tongue and then feed through the other side of the chest clip. Feed the strap through the correct upper harness slot. Attach the strap to the metal plate located on the back of the seat.
CARE & MAINTENANCE COVER REMOVAL Remove the SitRite® Comfort Insert, buckle pad and harness system. Remove the plastic tabs from the sides of the child restraint. Push the canopy forward towards the carry handle. Remove the cover from the outer edge of the child restraint shell and work your way inwards.
CARE & MAINTENANCE COVER INSTALLATION Make sure the cover is securely attached in place before securing your child. Fit the cover around the shell of the child restraint. Insert plastic tabs into the side of the child restraint shell. Assemble harness system and attach buckle pad.
CARE & MAINTENANCE CANOPY SHADE (Only included with select models) Locate the zipper on canopy. Unzip the pouch and pull out the canopy shade. Feed the J-shaped hook through the buttonhole on the seat cover and hook it onto the seat shell. Then, attach the elastic loop on the canopy to the corner of the seat shell.
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CARE & MAINTENANCE ▶ Remove the manual from the child restraint cover before washing. CLEANING FABRICS: Seat cover, infant support pads, center buckle pad and harness pads. Machine wash separately in cold water on gentle cycle with mild detergent or hand wash fabrics in cold water. Dry flat and away from direct sunlight before re-use or storage.
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CARE & MAINTENANCE CLEANING PLASTICS: Spot clean using a damp cloth and warm water with mild detergent. Towel dry completely before re-use or storage. DO NOT bleach. CLEANING CENTER BUCKLE: Remove the center buckle from the car seat. Gently rinse ONLY the buckle mechanism in warm water or soak overnight. DO NOT soak or submerge the buckle strap.
(1) year from the date of original purchase (the Canadian Warranty Period). During the Canadian Warranty Period, Diono® Canada will, at its option, repair or replace a Product if it is found by Diono® Canada to be defective in material or workmanship.
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Purchaser, if it is found by Diono® E.U. to be defective in material or workmanship respectively, unless this is impossible or disproportionately burdensome. When repair or replacement of a Product are impossible...
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As such, such implied warranty limitations may not apply. Notwithstanding, neither Diono®, nor any retailer selling any Product, authorizes any person to create for it any other warranty, obligation, or liability in connection with any Product not otherwise detailed in this Policy.
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(collectively, Outside Products) in any Product is not approved by Diono®. The use of any Outside Product in conjunction with a Product could cause the Product to fail U.S., Canadian, U.K., and/or European safety standards. As a result, use of any Outside Product with a Product automatically voids any warranties granted under this Policy.
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