Diono Radian SafePlus Series Instructional Manual

All-in-one convertible 4-120 lb (1.8-54 kg)

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Page 1 Radian® SafePlus™ Series Radian® 3R® SafePlus ™ Radian® 3RXT® SafePlus ™ Radian® 3RXT® SafePlus ™ Car Seat Instructional Manual All-In-One Convertible 4-120 lb (1.8-54 kg) READ INSTRUCTION MANUAL before using this car seat...
Page 2 The Radian® SafePlus™ Series allows for interchangeable accessory parts. These parts are available this lovingly engineered car seat to help keep your child for purchase at Diono.com or by calling customer service. We look forward to lending a helping comfortable and safe with all of the goods and none of the hand each and every day.
Page 3 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.
Page 4: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS REGISTER THIS CAR SEAT Car Seat Use After Collision Warning 10-18 Expiration Safe Practices Safe Use Checklist Certification Parts 19-21 Vehicle Seating Locations LATCH/UAS 23-25 Vehicle Seat Belt Types 26-31 Latch Plates Retractors Switching the Retractor from (ELR) to (ALR) Mode Belt Locking Clip* First Setup...
Page 5 CONTENTS Changing Harness Position Buckle Strap Slot Change Adjusting Headrest Anti-Rebound Panel (ARP)* Side Impact Management Pod* REAR-FACING INSTALLATION 44-55 Anti-Rebound Bar (ARB)* Recline Level Indicator Line Detachable Rear-Facing Base Seat Bight Comfort Insert* LATCH/UAS Installation Lap/Shoulder Belt Installation Lap Belt Installation FORWARD-FACING INSTALLATION 56-71 SafeStop™...
Page 6 Cup Holder Expandable Side Wings Harness Strap Removal and Installation 82-85 Folding Car Seat 86-87 Cover 88-99 Diono® Cover Assistant Cover Tool Car Seat Cover Removal and Installation Anti-Rebound Panel Cover* Care and maintenance 100-101 Warranty 102-104 * ONLY INCLUDED WITH SELECT MODELS...
Page 7: Register This Car Seat
U.S. For recall information, call the U.S. Government’s Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.NHTSA.gov. 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/ Canada For future reference, in the case of a change of address, please take a moment to fi ll out the...
Page 8: Car Seat Use After Collision
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., car seats do not automatically need to be replaced following a MINOR collision.
Page 9 CAR SEAT USE AFTER A COLLISION CANADA • DO NOT USE THIS CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM IF IT HAS BEEN IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. • Transport Canada designates that you MUST replace this child restraint if it has been involved in a collision. •...
Page 10: Warning
!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. ▶...
Page 11 Check all installation configurations before discarding the box. Diono® cannot guarantee proper fit in all vehicles. ▶ Diono® recommends that you install this child restraint in the back seat. The back seat is the safest place for children 12 and under. ▶...
Page 12: Expiration
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 Diono® Canada: 1-866-954-9786...
Page 13: Safe Practices
• 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. • NEVER remove harness from child restraint without following the proper removal and installation instructions.
Page 14 !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 your child in the harness while using the child restraint for rear and forward-facing installations.
Page 15 !WARNING! DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR! • DO NOT use the LATCH/UAS system to attach this child restraint rear-facing when restraining a child weighing more than 35 lb (15.8 kg) or forward-facing when restraining a child weighing more than 40 lb (18 kg).
Page 16: Safe Use Checklist
!WARNING! DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR! SAFE USE CHECKLIST Choose a suitable seating location and the proper belt path for this car seat in your vehicle. Review your vehicle seating locations. Install this car seat tightly in your vehicle. Secure harness snug and flat around your child.
Page 17: Installation Chart
!WARNING! DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR! INSTALLATION CHART REAR FACING 4–50 lb / 1.8–22.7 kg 4-26.5 lb / 1.8-12 kg 4-35 lb LATCH / UAS 1.8-15.8 kg 4-50 lb LAP / SHOULDER BELT 1.8-22.7 kg LAP BELT FORWARD FACING 26.5 65 lb / 12 29.5 kg 26.5-35 lb LATCH / UAS...
Page 18: Certification
Aircraft seats do not have shoulder belts which are required for use with this booster. 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. Please contact the airline for...
Page 19: Parts
PARTS Headrest Height Adjuster Shoulder Belt Guide Harness Straps Chest Clip Buckle Buckle Pad Buckle Strap Expandable Side Wings Lap Belt Guide 10. Memory Foam Cushion Located under the seat cover. 11. Rear-Facing Belt Path 12. Anti-Rebound Bar/Panel Release Button 13.
Page 20 PARTS...
Page 21 18. Harness Straps Anti-Rebound Panel (ARP) 19. Harness Strap Metal Plate Comfort Insert 20. Forward-Facing Belt Path Side Impact Management (SIM) Pod 21. Cup Holder 22. SafeStop™ 23. Lap Belt Cushion U.S. Only 24. Rear-Facing Base 25. Diono® Cover Tool...
Page 22: Vehicle Seating Locations
VEHICLE SEATING LOCATIONS NEVER place this child restraint rear-facing in a vehicle seating location with an active frontal air bag. If the airbag inflates, it can cause serious injury or death to your child. For vehicles with side air bags, refer to your vehicle owner’s manual for information on your child restraint installation.
Page 23: Latch/Uas
LATCH / UAS 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) Check your vehicle owner’s manual to determine LATCH/UAS lower anchor compatible seating positions.
Page 24 LATCH / UAS Before installing this child restraint, you must determine the method of installation and the best vehicle seating position for that method. This child restraint can be installed either using LATCH/ UAS or the Vehicle Seat Belt. DO NOT install using both methods at the same time. 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...
Page 25 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. •...
Page 26: Vehicle Seat Belt Types
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. Motorized (Automatic) Vehicle Belts Dual Retractor Lap/Shoulder Belts Lap Belt Only Inflatable Seat Belts...
Page 27 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 seat lap belt is a locking latch plate is to sit in the vehicle and buckle yourself in.
Page 28: Latch Plates
VEHICLE SEAT BELT TYPES Lap/Shoulder Belt with Sliding Latch Plate with Locking Retractor. The latch plate slides freely along the lap/shoulder belt. • Vehicle belts with sliding latch plates are typically locked at the shoulder belt retractor by pulling all of the webbing out slowly until it stops to switch the retractor.
Page 29 VEHICLE SEAT BELT TYPES TYPES OF RETRACTORS Emergency Locking Retractors (ELR) • Only locks with sudden stops, accelerations, turns or if involved in an accident. • For Rear-Facing and Forward-Facing installations you MUST use LATCH/UAS or a locking clip if your vehicle is only equipped with ELR retractors. Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) •...
Page 30: Switching The Retractor From (Elr) To (Alr) Mode
VEHICLE SEAT BELT TYPES Switchable Retractor • Most common type of retractor and is switchable from (ELR) to (ALR). • MUST switch to (ALR) mode for Rear-Facing and Forward-Facing installations only. • Leave in (ELR) mode for Booster use only. SWITCHING THE RETRACTOR FROM (ELR) TO (ALR) MODE Feed latch plate into the proper belt path.
Page 31: Belt Locking Clip
VEHICLE SEAT BELT TYPES BELT LOCKING CLIP (Only included with select models) WARNING: If your vehicle lap/shoulder belt is equipped with an ELR (Emergency Locking Retractor) that does not switch to function as an ALR (Automatic Locking Retractor), you MUST use a locking clip to secure lap portion of vehicle seat belt.
Page 32: First Setup
FIRST SETUP UNFOLDING CAR SEAT Place the car seat on its back on a flat surface and unfasten the red carry strap from the bottom. Be sure the harness adjuster strap moves freely and is not locked within the bottom of the seat.
Page 33 FIRST SETUP Fasten both of the fabric side panels on the inside of the cover. Tuck the red strap through the center slot between the upper harness slots. IMPORTANT: Before securing your child, make sure the car seat is locked in the open position. If not, repeat the instructions from step one.
Page 34: Harness Strap Placement
FIRST SETUP ▶ IMPORTANT! Setup harness before installing car seat in vehicle. HARNESS STRAP PLACEMENT Rear-Facing: Harness straps MUST be at or just below the child’s shoulders. The top of the head must be at least 1.5 in (3.8 cm) below the top of the car seat shell. Forward-Facing: Harness straps MUST be above the child’s shoulders.
Page 35: Changing Harness Position
FIRST SETUP CHANGING HARNESS POSITION Unbuckle the chest clip and harness buckle. Push down on silver lever and pull shoulder straps forward to loosen harness. Detach harness straps from metal harness strap hook on back of seat. Pull each harness strap through to the front of the seat. Re-locate each shoulder strap to the correct slot determined.
Page 36: Buckle Strap Slot Change
FIRST SETUP BUCKLE STRAP SLOT CHANGE Buckle Strap Removal Look through the rear-facing belt path for a better view of the buckle strap metal retainer. To create slack, locate buckle and push buckle strap into the bottom of the car seat base.
Page 37 FIRST SETUP Partially fold the seat. Reach into the bottom of the seat. You will feel the buckle strap metal retainer. Rotate the metal retainer vertical and insert it up through the shell and pad. From the top of the car seat, pull the buckle strap out.
Page 38 FIRST SETUP Buckle Strap Insert Find the appropriate buckle slot. Make sure the red release button faces towards the front of the car seat and the buckle strap is not twisted. Hold the metal retainer vertically and firmly push it through the appropriate slot and all the way through the bottom of the seat.
Page 39: Adjusting Headrest
FIRST SETUP ADJUSTING HEADREST Press lever on the headrest and slide it up or down to adjust. Listen for audible “click” to confirm the headrest is in locked position. IMPORTANT! When using the bottom harness slot, position the headrest level with the top of the seat. When using the top four harness slots, position the headrest so that the bottom edge is above the shoulders and about level with the jaw.
Page 40: Anti-Rebound Panel (Arp)
FIRST SETUP ANTI-REBOUND PANEL (ARP) (Only included with select models) ▶ Diono® RECOMMENDS using the anti-rebound panel for rear and forward-facing installations. ▶ NEVER use in the up position for forward- facing installations The Anti-Rebound Panel has two positions; UP for rear-facing installations only, as an anti- rebound bar.
Page 41 FIRST SETUP To Install: If included, place the ARP into the slots on the front of the car seat until an audible “click” is heard. Pull the panel outwards to confirm it is locked. Push the buttons on the outside hinge of the ARP and rotate the board up or down until an audible “click”...
Page 42: Side Impact Management Pod
FIRST SETUP SIDE IMPACT MANAGEMENT (SIM) POD (Only included with select models) The SIM Pod is an additional layer for side impact protection. ▶ ONLY place your SIM pod on the side of the car seat adjacent to the vehicle door.
Page 43 FIRST SETUP Insert the front hook into the slot on the side of the seat. Insert the back hooks into the slots on the back of the seat. An audible "click" should be heard when attached to the slots correctly. To remove the SIM pod, lift the pod tab release from the back of the seat, then gently remove the front hook from the side of the seat.
Page 44: Rear-Facing Installation
▶ Do not use adjustable bottom in rear-facing mode. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), NHTSA, Transport Canada and Diono® RECOMMENDS that children be rear-facing until two years of age, or they reach the maximum rear-facing height or weight of their car seat. This car seat can remain rear-facing up to 50 lb (22.7 kg) or 44 in (112 cm) tall.
Page 45: Anti-Rebound Bar (Arb)
REAR-FACING ANTI-REBOUND BAR (ARB) (Only included with select models) ▶ Diono® RECOMMENDS using the anti-rebound bar with rear-facing installs. ▶ DO NOT use the ARB in any other configuration than noted for rear-facing installations. ▶ DO NOT use forward-facing. If included, place the ARB into the slots on the front of the car seat until hearing an audible "click".
Page 46: Recline Level Indicator Line
REAR-FACING RECLINE LEVEL INDICATOR LINE If installing without the rear-facing base, use the blue recline level indicator line on the warning label on your car seat to make sure the car seat is at the appropriate angle for your child. ▶...
Page 47: Detachable Rear-Facing Base
REAR-FACING DETACHABLE REAR-FACING BASE Diono® RECOMMENDS using the rear-facing base. ▶ ONLY use rear-facing base on rear-facing installs. Confirm car seat is locked in its unfolded position. Insert hooks into the aligned slots and rotate the an audible “click” is heard.
Page 48: Seat Bight
REAR-FACING SEAT BIGHT Non-Elevated Seat Bight Place the car seat on the vehicle seat making sure the feet of the rear-facing base are securely tucked in the seat bight and flat on the vehicle seat bottom. The front of the car seat will also be touching the vehicle seat back Elevated Seat Bight For vehicles with an elevated seat bight, make sure the feet of the...
Page 49: Comfort Insert
REAR-FACING COMFORT INSERT (Only included with select models) To ensure a better fit for smaller infants, we recommend using the comfort insert included with your car seat. The comfort insert also includes a removable travel high wedge for better positioning of infants. The use of these cushions and the wedge is optional and does not affect the safety of the seat.
Page 50 ▶ Before installing the child restraint, make sure your vehicle is on level ground. ▶ Diono® recommends the install of the rear-facing base and anti-rebound bar or panel depending on child restraint model. Remove the LATCH/UAS strap from the storage location on the back of seat.
Page 51 REAR-FACING Place the car seat rear-facing in the back seat of the vehicle. Center the car seat between the vehicle LATCH/UAS anchors. The seat bottom and feet of the rear-facing base should sit flat on the vehicle seat with no overhang. Slide the LATCH/UAS strap through the rear-facing belt path and out the other side.
Page 52 REAR-FACING Tighten the LATCH/UAS strap. With one hand press down firmly in the center of the car seat while tightening the LATCH/UAS strap with the other hand. You may need to tighten further by pulling upwards in line with the belt path. Test for tightness.
Page 53 Before installing child restraint, make sure your vehicle is on level ground. ▶ Diono® recommends the installation of the rear-facing base and anti-rebound bar or panel depending on child restraint model. Place the car seat rear-facing in the back seat of the vehicle.
Page 54 REAR-FACING Tighten the belt strap, LAP/SHOULDER BELT Switch your vehicle seat belt to ALR mode. Once the retractor is locked, 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.
Page 55 REAR-FACING Test for tightness. Grab the seat at the rear-facing belt path. Try to move the car seat side-to-side and front-to-back with the force of a firm handshake. If the seat moves less than 1 in (2.5 cm), it is tight enough. ▶...
Page 56 ▶ If a top tether anchor is available, Diono® recommends the use of the top tether. • While using only the lap belt with no available top tether, you must use the 5th harness slot with the lap belt cushion.
Page 57 FOWARD-FACING SAFESTOP™ ▶ SafeStop™ is for use ONLY in forward-facing installations with children weighing 26.5–40 lb (12–18 kg). ▶ DO NOT use rear-facing. DO NOT use in booster mode. ▶ IMPORTANT: The SafeStop™ will need to be removed once the child reaches 40 lb (18 kg).
Page 58 FOWARD-FACING ADJUSTABLE BOTTOM ▶ WARNING! Use adjustable bottom for forward-facing installs only. ▶ DO NOT use rear-facing. DO NOT use in booster mode. ▶ ALWAYS needs to be lowered in forward-facing installations. On the bottom of the car seat, near the front, locate the two metal bars.
Page 59 FOWARD-FACING TOP TETHER ▶ If your vehicle allows, Diono® recommends all forward- facing installations be used with a top tether. ▶ A top tether is designed to reduce the movement of a child restraint in a collision. ▶ The top tether can be found on the back of your child restraint inside the storage compartment.
Page 60 FOWARD-FACING Tighten the top tether strap to remove the slack. There should not be any extra tension on the top tether. Do not push on the back of the car seat while tightening. Compressing the car seat into the vehicle seat might result in a top tether that is too tight.
Page 61 FOWARD-FACING 80/20 OVERHANG GUIDANCE ▶ IMPORTANT: 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 vehicle seat bight) to mark the spot that would be about 75%.
Page 62 DO NOT install this method for a child weighing more than 40 lb (18 kg). Reinstall with lap/shoulder belt for weights between 40–65 lb (18–29.5 kg). ▶ If your vehicle allows, Diono® recommends all forward-facing installations be used with a top tether. ▶...
Page 63 FOWARD-FACING Extend the LATCH/UAS strap. For easier installation, extend the LATCH/UAS strap to its maximum length by pressing the gray button and pulling on the strap. If your vehicle allows, unhook and remove the top tether strap from storage location on the back of seat. Loosely attach the top tether strap.
Page 64 FOWARD-FACING Feed the LATCH/UAS connectors into the forward-facing belt path. The red release loops on the connectors should be facing up and the tightening mechanism should be on the child’s right side of seat. • For easier access to the belt path, open fabric side panels and reach behind cover.
Page 65 FOWARD-FACING Attach the LATCH/UAS connectors to the vehicle’s LATCH/ UAS anchors and listen for an audible “click” to confirm engagement. The LATCH/UAS strap should lie flat and not be twisted. Tighten the LATCH/UAS strap. With one hand, press down firmly in the center of the car seat while tightening the LATCH/UAS strap with the other hand.
Page 66 FOWARD-FACING Test for tightness. Grab the seat at the forward-facing belt path. Try to move the car seat side-to-side and front-to-back with the force of a firm handshake. If the seat moves less than 1 in (2.5 cm), it is tight enough.
Page 67 26.5–65 lb / 12–29.5 kg INSTALLATION WITH LAP BELT; 26.5–65 lb / 12–29.5 kg ▶ If your vehicle allows, Diono® recommends all forward-facing installations be used with a top tether. ▶ Ensure adjustable bottom has been lowered. If your vehicle allows, unhook and remove the top tether strap from storage location on the back of seat.
Page 68 FOWARD-FACING Slide the vehicle seat belt through the forward-facing belt path and out the other side. Buckle it. The seat belt should lie as flat as possible and not be twisted. • For easier access to the belt path, open fabric side panels and reach behind cover.
Page 69: Lap/Shoulder Belt Installation
FOWARD-FACING Tighten the belt strap, LAP/SHOULDER BELT Switch your vehicle seat belt to ALR mode. Once the retractor is locked 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.
Page 70 FOWARD-FACING Test for tightness. Grab the seat at the forward-facing belt path. Try to move the car seat side-to-side and front-to-back with the force of a firm handshake. If the seat moves less than 1 in (2.5 cm), it is tight enough. ▶...
Page 71: Lap Belt Cushion
FOWARD-FACING LAP BELT CUSHION (Use in U.S. ONLY) *IMPORTANT! FOR FORWARD-FACING INSTALLATIONS USING A LAP BELT ONLY WITH NO TOP TETHER ANCHOR AVAILABLE FROM 26.5–65 LB (12–29.5 KG). DO NOT USE REAR-FACING. *MUST USE 5TH HARNESS SLOT. Remove the center buckle pad by pulling it carefully up and over the buckle.
Page 72: Securing Child
SECURING CHILD To loosen the harness, push down on the silver harness release and pull the shoulder straps forward. Unfasten the chest clip and the harness buckle and move the harness straps to the side. Properly position the child in the car seat, all the way back and sitting upright.
Page 73 SECURING CHILD Slowly pull harness adjuster strap downwards (forward- facing) or straight up (rear-facing), using a pull-tug motion, to tighten harness for a comfortable and snug fit around child. Confirm the harness is not twisted and lays flat against child’s chest. Properly position the harness chest clip level with the child’s armpits then fasten the chest clip together.
Page 74 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.
Page 75: Booster Mode Installation
The entire booster seat bottom should sit as flat as possible on the vehicle seat. ▶ Diono® recommends all booster mode installations be used with a top tether. ALWAYS secure the child restraint when it is unoccupied using the vehicle lap/shoulder belt or LATCH/UAS connectors.
Page 76 BOOSTER MODE INSTALLATION WITH LAP/SHOULDER BELT; 40–120 lb / 18–54 kg, 40-57 in / 101-145 cm Remove the 5-Point harness. Place the child in the car seat with their back flat against the back of the seat. Adjust the head support to the proper height. The bottom of the headrest should be even with the child’s jaw.
Page 77 BOOSTER MODE Feed the shoulder belt through the shoulder belt guide and over booster seat. • Be sure the shoulder belt lays across your child’s shoulders, between the neck and the edge of the shoulder. The shoulder belt should NOT hover over the shoulder or touch the child’s neck.
Page 78 BOOSTER MODE Buckle the vehicle seat belt making sure the lap portion of the belt goes under both lap belt guides and lays across your child’s hips. DO NOT lay the belt high over the child’s belly. • Make sure the shoulder belt is under the lap belt guide and closest to the buckle.
Page 79: Aircraft Installation
AIRCRAFT INSTALLATION ▶ If needed, ask the flight attendant for a “seat belt extender” and then use this extender to adjust the seat belt length. Adjust the seat belt buckle to its shortest length to ensure the buckle is not in the belt path and is accessible for release.
Page 80: Features
FEATURES CUP HOLDER To attach, locate the cup holder icon on the seat cover on either side of the seat and insert the peg into the slot. Always check to make sure the cup holder is secure and pushed all the way down into the slot on the car seat side wing.
Page 81: Expandable Side Wings
FEATURES EXPANDABLE SIDE WINGS The side wings can be adjusted for comfort. This will not impact on the safety of the car seat in any manner. Simply push the side wings outward as shown to extend. ▶ Do not step on or put excess weight which could cause them to break...
Page 82: Harness Straps
HARNESS STRAPS ▶ HINT: Before removing or installing your harness straps have your phone handy and take photos of the process for future reference. HARNESS STRAP REMOVAL Loosen the harness straps by pressing the harness release button and while pulling the straps outwards. Locate the metal plate on the back of the seat and remove the straps from metal plate.
Page 83 HARNESS STRAPS Using a standard screwdriver, locate the notches in the harness access panel near the lower belt guides and pull the panel away from the seat shell. Locate the metal retainer inside the strap compartment and remove the straps from each side of the seat.
Page 84 HARNESS STRAPS HARNESS STRAP INSTALLATION Insert the harness straps through the harness panel slots on each side of the seat and pull the strap up and out of the harness slot. Pull the strap up until the metal retainer is fully contained in the compartment. Fasten and close the access panel by pushing into the panel slots on the seat shell until an audible “click”...
Page 85 HARNESS STRAPS Slide the new harness straps through the buckle tongues, re-attach the chest clip and reinstall the harness pads. Making sure the harness straps are oriented correctly and not twisted. Re-secure the harness straps to the metal plate. Make sure to secure the left strap onto the metal hook first then secure the right strap second.
Page 86: Folding Car Seat
FOLDING CAR SEAT Unbuckle the harness and take out the red carry strap from behind the cover. Unfasten both fabric panels and open them fully. Adjust both expandable side wings to their inward position. Press down on the silver harness release button to loosen the harness straps.
Page 87 FOLDING CAR SEAT Place the car seat on its back, pull on the red release levers while pushing the car seat forward in on itself. Fasten the red carry strap on the first metal bar on the bottom of the seat. ▶...
Page 88: Cover
COVER DIONO® COVER TOOL The Diono® Cover Tool was designed to help you re-attach DIONO® COVER TOOL the cover to your car seat after you remove it for cleaning or OUTIL DE COUVERTURE / HERRAMIENTA DE CUBIERTA replace it for a color change. WARNING: This is not a toy.
Page 89 COVER ▶ HINT: Before removal, have your phone handy and take photos of the process for future reference. ▶ Tip: Use the cover tool to help with the installation of the seat cover. REMOVAL Headrest Pull out the plastic tabs located at the top and bottom of the headrest cover.
Page 90 COVER Seat Cover Remove the harness system, buckle, and buckle pad. Push the headrest up to the highest position. Unfasten the snaps under the flap located under the headrest and pull down the fabric panel. Push the headrest to lowest position. •...
Page 91 COVER Pull the top flap up from behind the headrest. Underneath the seat bottom, remove the four plastic tabs. Then pull the seat cover bottom free from the seat shell. Gently pull the seat cover fabric out of the plastic channel around the shell and pull the seat cover over the headrest shell.
Page 92: Installation
COVER INSTALLATION Cover Insert the memory foam cushion into slots underneath the seat cover bottom. Pull the car seat cover over the headrest and align it with the car seat shell.
Page 93 Tuck the elastic edge of the car seat cover into the car seat shell channel located along the edge of the car seat. ▶ Tip: Use the Diono® Cover Replacement Assistant Cover Tool to help with the installation of the seat cover.
Page 94 Pull the elastic band down and around the hook located on both sides of the car seat shell near the lower booster belt guides. ▶ Tip: Use the Diono® Cover Replacement Assistant Cover Tool to help with the installation of the seat cover.
Page 95 COVER On the seat bottom insert the four plastic tabs into the dedicated slots and pull the seat cover over the side wings and base. Move the headrest to the lowest position.
Page 96 COVER Gently guide the plastic flap attached to the top fabric flap underneath the headrest, making sure the fabric flap is not twisted and lays flat. Raise the headrest to the highest position making sure the top fabric flap stays in place. Tuck the plastic flap up and under top the fabric flap.
Page 97 COVER Pull the bottom fabric flap up, making sure it is flat and not twisted. Insert the snaps through the holes of the top fabric flap and then into shell. You will hear an audible “click”. Reattach the buckle and harness system. Headrest Pull headrest cover over headrest and insert plastic tabs into top and bottom of headrest.
Page 98 COVER Attach the elastic loops located on each side of the bottom of the headrest cover over the hooks located in the headrest shell. NOTE: It may be easier to feel around on the headrest shell and find the hooks before attaching the elastic loops.
Page 99: Anti-Rebound Panel Cover
COVER ANTI-REBOUND PANEL (ARP) COVER (Only included with select models) To remove, open the hook and loop strip located on the underside of the panel, then slide the ARP out of the cover. When installing, carefully slide the ARP arms into the designated slots on the cover, and then position the cover onto the panel to ensure proper alignment.
Page 100: Care And Maintenance
CARE AND MAINTENANCE CLEANING FABRICS: Seat cover, comfort insert, center buckle pad and harness pads. ▶ REMOVE the memory foam insert from the seat pad, harness pads, and newborn travel wedge (for select models) prior to washing. DO NOT wash memory foam. Machine or hand wash fabrics in cold water on gentle cycle with mild detergent.
Page 101 CARE AND 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 center buckle from car seat. Gently rinse ONLY the buckle mechanism in mildly hot water, or soak overnight.
Page 102: Warranty
(1) year from the date of original purchase (the U.S. Warranty Period). During the U.S. Warranty Period, Diono U.S.A. will, at its option, repair or replace a Product if it is found by Diono U.S.A. to be defective in material or workmanship.
Page 103 Purchaser’s option, repair or replace a Product free of charge, within a reasonable time and without any signifi cant inconvenience to the Purchaser, if it is found by Diono E.U. to be defective in material or workmanship respectively, unless this is impossible or disproportionately burdensome.
Page 104 6. RESERVED RIGHTS Diono reserves the right to: (a) discontinue any Product; (b) change a Product’s parts, fabrics, or design; (c) substitute a Product with a comparable model or Product; or (d) apply a divergent manufacturer’s guarantee for a Product in any specifi c geographical region.
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