Cosco MIGHTY FIT 65 / DX / LX - Car Seat Manual

Parts of the Child Restraint

Front View

1. Adjustable Headrest
2. Shoulder Harness Slots
3. Chest Clip
4. Harness Strap
5. Buckle
6. Hip Harness Slots

7. Harness Release Lever (through opening in pad)
8. Harness Adjustment Strap
9. Cup Holder
10. Lower Anchor Belt

11. Rear-Facing Belt Path
12. Lower Anchor Belt Attachment for Storage (under side of shell)
13. Rear-Facing Level Lines
14. Forward-Facing Belt Path

15. Shell (child restraint)
16. Recline Stand
17. Headrest Adjustment Bar
18. Splitter Plate
19. Instruction Manual Storage (in recline stand)
20. Tether
21. Tether Attachment for Storage

Prepare Child Restraint to Fit Your Child

1. Adjust the Headrest to the Highest Position
   Squeeze the headrest adjustment bar on the back of the seat towards you.
   Slide the headrest all the way up to expose all of the shoulder harness slots.
   Make sure it locks into place.
   
2. Fully Loosen Harness Straps
   Push down on harness release lever (through opening in pad) while pulling out on harness straps as shown.
   
3. Unbuckle Harness
   Press in on the red button.
   Pull buckle tongues out.
   
4. Release Chest Clip
   Press on chest clip release button and pull apart.
   Place harness straps out of the way.
   
5. Place Child in Child Restraint to Determine Proper Harness Fit
   The child's bottom and back should be flat against the child restraint.
   See fit guidelines.
   

Use the guidelines below to determine if the buckle and harness straps are in the right place for your child.

REAR FACING
Buckle Position

Start in the 1st slot and adjust outward as your child grows. Buckle should be used in slot closest to your child. The buckle should not be underneath or behind your child. 1st or 2nd slot MUST be used.

Harness Strap Position

Always choose the shoulder harness slots that are closest to your child's shoulder height. Harness strap MUST be at or slightly below shoulders.
If the lowest shoulder harness slots are above your child's shoulders, do not use this child restraint.

FORWARD FACING
Buckle Position

Start in the 1st slot and adjust outward as your child grows. Buckle should be used in slot closest to your child. The buckle should not be underneath or behind your child. Any slot can be used.

Harness Strap Position

Always choose the shoulder harness slots that are closest to your child's shoulder height. Harness strap MUST be at or slightly above shoulders.
If the highest shoulder harness slots are below your child's shoulders, do not use this child restraint.

Changing Position of Buckle

1. Unbuckle Harness
   Press in on the red button. Pull buckle tongues out.
   
2. Turn Seat Over
   Locate buckle's metal retainer on bottom of shell.
   
3. Rotate Metal Retainer and Push It Up Through Shell and Pad
   
4. From Top of Seat, Pull Buckle Out of Shell and Pad
   

5. Insert Buckle's Metal Retainer into Slot Closest to Child
   Buckle MUST face out.
   You MUST use the 1st or 2nd buckle slots when child restraint is used rear facing. Any slot can be used when forward facing.
   
6. Pull Metal Retainer Completely Through Pad and Shell
   
7. Check Buckle
   Pull up on buckle to make sure it is secured. The buckle MUST not pull out.
   

Failure to place buckle's metal retainer completely through pad and shell can result in serious injury or death.

Adjusting Headrest/Harness Height

1. Fully Loosen Harness Straps
   Push down on harness release lever (through opening in pad) while pulling out on harness straps as shown.
   
2. From Back, Remove Harness Strap Loops From Splitter Plate
   
3. Pull Harness Strap Out of Shoulder Harness Slots
   
4. Rethread Harness Strap Into Correct Shoulder Harness Slots For Your Child
   See for fit guidelines.
   
5. From the Back, Pull Harness Strap Through Pad and Shell
   Harness strap MUST be under the headrest adjustment bar as shown.
   DO NOT twist harness strap.
   
6. Attach Harness Strap Loops to Splitter Plate
   Sewn ends of the harness strap loops MUST face towards you.
   DO NOT twist harness strap or harness adjustment strap.
   Make sure the harness strap loops are fitted COMPLETELY ON both sides of the splitter plate.
   
7. Place Child in Child Restraint to Determine Headrest Position
   
8. Adjust the Headrest
   Squeeze the headrest adjustment bar on the back of the seat towards you.
   Raise or lower the headrest to position it behind your child's head.
   Make sure the metal bar is locked into position and above the harness strap.
   

Make sure that the harness height is correct for your child's size.
Do not use this child restraint rear facing if the top of your child's head is above the top of the child restraint's headrest.
Do not use this child restraint forward facing if the tops of your child's ears are above the top of the child restraint's headrest.
Failure to follow these steps can result in serious injury or death.

Securing Child in Child Restraint

1. Place Child in Child Restraint
   The child's bottom and back should be fl at against the child restraint.
   Position harness straps over child's shoulders and upper thighs.
   
2. Buckle Harness
   Push buckle tongues into buckle until you hear a "click."
   Pull up on harness straps to make sure buckle is locked.
   
3. Close Chest Clip
   Insert right half of chest clip into left half and snap together.
   
4. Tighten Harness
   Pull on harness adjustment strap to tighten harness snugly.
   
5. Position Chest Clip
   The chest clip must be placed at mid-chest (even with armpits) and away from the child's neck.
   
6. Check Harness Tightness
   Try to pinch the harness at the shoulders vertically between index finger and thumb as shown.
   If your fingers slip off, the harness is tight enough.
   If you can pinch the harness strap, tighten more.
   The harness strap should be snug throughout its length.
   

A snug harness strap should not allow any slack. It lies in a relatively straight line without sagging. It does not press on the child's flesh or push the child's body into an unnatural position.

Failure to fasten and tighten the harness system correctly may allow the child to be ejected from the child restraint in a crash or sudden stop causing serious injury or death.
Do not mistake comfort for safety. Harness system must be snugly adjusted.

DO NOT put snowsuits or bulky garments on your child when placing them in the child restraint.
Bulky clothing can prevent the harness straps from being tightened properly.
To keep child warm, buckle your child in the child restraint and place a blanket around the child or place the child's coat on backwards after buckling in.

To Remove Child From Child Restraint:

1. Loosen Harness Strap
2. Unbuckle Harness
3. Release Chest Clip
4. Remove Child

Reclining Child Restraint

This child restraint has 2 positions:
Rear Facing - 1
For children between 5-22 lb (2.3-10 kg), the bottom level line on shell MUST be parallel with the ground.
For children 22-40 lb (10.1-18 kg) who can sit up unassisted, rotate the child restraint between the 2 level lines.

Forward Facing - 2 Upright

How to Change Positions
Upright
Rotate recline stand out and push upward to lock in position.

To Recline
Pull recline stand down and rotate under child restraint.

Removing Harness System

Only remove the harness system to clean the seat pad.

1. Fully Loosen Harness Straps
   Push down on harness release lever (through opening in pad) while pulling out on harness straps as shown.
   
2. From Back, Remove Harness Strap Loops From Splitter Plate
   
3. Pull Harness Strap Out of Shoulder Harness Slots
   

4. Unthread Chest Clip
   
5. Unthread Buckle
   Do not unbuckle.
   
6. Pull Harness Strap Out of Seat
   
7. Turn Seat Over Locate buckle's metal retainer on bottom of shell.
   

8. Rotate Metal Retainer and Push It Up Through Shell and Pad
   
9. From Top of Seat, Pull Buckle Out of Shell and Pad
   

Removing Seat Pad for Cleaning

You must remove the harness system to remove the pad from the shell.

1. Pull Headrest Pad Off Bottom of Headrest As Shown
   Remove headrest pad from shell.
   
2. Release Elastic Straps from Tabs on Back and Bottom of Shell As Shown
   
3. Adjust the Headrest to the Lowest Position
   Squeeze the headrest adjustment bar on the back of the seat towards you.
   Slide the headrest all the way down. Make sure it locks into place.
   
4. Undo Fastening Strip Behind Headrest
   
5. Remove Pad
   Pull pad off the top of child restraint, around the headrest, and remove pad.
   

Do not use child restraint without the seat pad. Failure to do this can result in serious injury or death.

Cleaning Pad and Accessories
Machine wash all pieces separately with cold water on a gentle cycle. Do not use bleach. Tumble dry separately for 10-12 minutes on low heat. Remove immediately.

Cleaning Harness Straps
Spot clean using warm sudsy water and damp cloth.

Replace Pad
Adjust the headrest to the highest position. Starting from the bottom, gently pull headrest pad onto headrest.
Starting from bottom of child restraint, slip pad on shell. Pull harness adjustment strap through pad. Wrap pad around the top of shell. Attach fastening strip. Attach elastic straps. Install harness system.

Installing Harness System

1. Insert Buckle's Metal Retainer into Slot Closest to Child
   Buckle MUST face out.
   You MUST use the 1st or 2nd buckle slot when child restraint is used rear facing.
   Any slot can be used when forward facing.
   
2. Pull Metal Retainer Completely Through Pad and Shell
   
3. Check Buckle
   Pull up on buckle to make sure it is secured. The buckle MUST not pull out.
   
4. Thread Harness Strap
   With sewn end of harness strap loop facing the buckle, thread harness strap down through hip harness slot.
   

5. Pull Harness Strap Across Bottom of Shell
   Push harness strap up through other hip harness slot.
   
6. Make Harness Strap Even
   Sewn ends of harness strap loops MUST face each other.
   
7. Thread Buckle and Chest Clip
   Harness strap ends go through the back of buckle tongues and through the chest clip front to back as shown.
   
8. Thread Harness Straps into Correct Shoulder Harness Slots for Your Child
   See fit guidelines.
   
9. From the Back, Pull Harness Strap Through Pad and Shell
   Harness strap MUST be under the headrest adjustment bar as shown.
   DO NOT twist harness strap.
   
10. Attach Harness Strap Loops to Splitter Plate
    Sewn ends of the harness strap loops MUST face towards you.
    Harness adjustment strap and splittler plate MUST be behind the harness strap as shown.
    Harness strap loop ends MUST go through the recline stand as shown.
    DO NOT twist harness straps or harness adjustment strap.
    Make sure the harness strap loops are fitted COMPLETELY ON both sides of the splitter plate.
    

Harness system must be installed correctly.
Failure to follow these warnings can result in serious injury or death.

Understanding Your Vehicle

Your vehicle's features may be considerably different than those pictured here.

Review your vehicle owner's manual to help identify your vehicle's specific features and locations.

	Air Bags
	Lower Anchors For Lower Anchor Belt Located in the seat bight.
	Tether Anchors For Tether Strap (Forward Facing with Internal Harness Only)
	Vehicle Seat Belts

The LATCH System

The lower anchors of LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) is a universal system for installing child restraints without using vehicle seat belts.
The lower anchor system can ONLY be used in vehicles that have the lower anchor bars installed in designated LATCH seating positions. Most vehicles manufactured after September 2002 are equipped with lower anchor bars. Check your vehicle owner's manual to see which seating positions may be equipped with the LATCH system.
When installing with vehicle belts, the lower anchor hooks and belt MUST be properly stored.
To store the lower anchor belt on this child restraint: Thread lower anchor belt through forward-facing belt path. Then attach hooks to attachments behind pad as shown. Gently pull free end of belt to remove slack.

Vehicle Belts

If lower anchors are not an option or your child weighs more than 40 lb (18 kg), you must use the vehicle seat belt system to install the child restraint.
There are some vehicle belts that will not work with a child restraint or will require special attention. Check your vehicle owner's manual for specific instructions.

When used correctly the lower anchor belt or vehicle belts are equally safe. Do not use both the lower anchor belt and vehicle belt at the same time.

Knowing Your Vehicle Belts

Review your vehicle owner's manual for vehicle seat belt use with child restraints. This is your best source for information concerning your vehicle.
Not all vehicle belts will work with this child restraint. This child restraint must be tightly locked in place at all times.
You must determine if your vehicle's belts are compatible with this child restraint.

Vehicle Belts

• Automatic/Passive vehicle seat belts
  You MUST have a lap belt to install any child restraint. An automatic (passive) shoulder belt may or may not have a separate lap belt.
  
• Do not use with inflatable seat belts
  You may need to move the child restraint to another seating location or use lower anchor belts only.
• Vehicle belts in center of the door or side panel
  You must move the child restraint to another seating location.
• Vehicle belts that are in front of the seat bight
  You may need to move the child restraint to another seating location.
  
• ELR (Emergency Locking Retractor) vehicle belts
  These belts only lock in a sudden stop or crash, and do not properly secure a child restraint alone.
  To determine if you have this type of belt, gently pull the belt all the way out of the retractor (spool), let it return several inches, then pull on it again. If it moves freely, it is an ELR belt. If it is locked and will not allow any more belt to come out, it is a switchable retractor.
  If you have an ELR lap and shoulder belt, review the "Vehicle Latch Plate" section to see if you need a locking clip.
  
  ELR lap-only belts MUST NOT be used with this child restraint.
  
• Switchable Retractor
  These belts switch from ELR to ALR (Automatic Locking Retractor). You MUST have the vehicle belts in the locking mode to use them.
  With a switchable retractor, pull the shoulder belt all the way out to switch the retractor into the ALR mode before tightening.
  Feed the slack back into the retractor while tightening.
• ALR (Automatic Locking Retractor)
  These belts lock after pulling the webbing out and letting the belt go back into the retractor an inch or two.
  With an ALR belt, pull the belt all the way out before threading through the child restraint.

Vehicle Latch Plates

• Check Latch Plates
  Grasp the tongue portion of the latch plate (the part that goes inside the buckle) and pull straight out, in line with the lap belt.
  If the latch plate does not slide up and down the vehicle belt, you have a locking latch plate. You should not need to use a locking clip.
  Check your vehicle owner's manual to determine the best way to lock a child restraint in place and whether the latch plate or retractor will accomplish this. If the latch plate slides up and down on the belt, and you have an ELR retractor, you MUST use a locking clip to install the child restraint.
  You may not need to use the locking clip with a switchable or ALR retractor.

Aircraft Information

This restraint is certified for aircraft use.
There is an airplane certification label located on the side of this child restraint as shown.

Install the child restraint in a window seat to avoid blocking the aisle. If the aircraft lap belt is too short, ask the flight attendant for a belt extender.
Use only on forward facing aircraft seats.
Contact the airline for their specific policies.
Some airlines may ask to see a label stating that this child restraint is certified for aircraft use.

Store the lower anchor belt and tether strap when using the aircraft belts.

Rear Facing Aircraft Installation

Forward Facing Aircraft Installation

Rear Facing

	5-40 lb (2.3-18 kg) 19-40 in. (48-101.6 cm)
	Lower Anchor Belt
	Lap Belt
	Lap/Shoulder Belt

Never place a child rear facing in a seating position with an active frontal air bag. This can result in serious injury or death. This child restraint MUST always face the rear of the vehicle when the child is less than 1 year old.

Lower Anchor Belt Installation

Safety Tips
Make sure harness and buckle fit your child correctly before installing the child restraint. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children should remain rear facing until they are at least 2 years old. In this child restraint, your child can remain rear facing up to 40 lb (18 kg) and up to 40 in. (101.6 cm).

Do not use the lower anchor belt along with the vehicle lap or lap/shoulder belt. Check the lower anchor belt before each use. Use only if the belt can be tightened properly and securely. Do not fasten both lower anchor hooks on the same lower anchor bar in the vehicle.

Secure the tether hook when used rear facing. Attach the tether hook to storage attachment as shown. Failure to follow these warnings can result in serious injury or death.

1. Remove Lower Anchor Belt from Storage Location
   Pull the lower anchor belt out of the forward-facing belt path so both hooks are on the same side of the seat as shown.
   

2. Pull Down Recline Stand to Unlock and Fold It Under Child Restraint
   NOTE: Loosely attach the tether hook to the storage location before folding recline stand. Fold recline stand and then gently tighten tether strap to remove slack.
   
3. Release Elastic Straps From Tabs on Bottom of Shell and Pull Seat Pad Off the Front of the Shell
   
4. Route Lower Anchor Belt Through Rear- Facing Belt Path
   The lower anchor belt adjuster can be on either side.
   

5. Pull Lower Anchor Belt Across to Opposite Side
   Do not twist belt. Belt MUST be in front of buckle strap and under seat pad. You MUST use the 1st or 2nd buckle slot.
   
6. Finished Lower Anchor Belt Routing
   Replace pad around front of shell and attach elastic straps to tabs on bottom of shell.
   
7. Place Child Restraint Rear Facing in Back Seat For children between 5-22 lb (2.3-10 kg), the bottom level line on shell MUST be parallel with the ground. For children 22-40 lb (10.1-18 kg) who can sit up unassisted, rotate the child restraint between the 2 level lines. Start by making the bottom level line parallel with the ground, then rotate seat up. Do not rotate past the top level line.
   

8. Attach Lower Anchor Hooks to Vehicle's Lower Anchors
   Review your vehicle owner's manual for lower anchor locations and lower anchor belt use.
   
9. Tighten Belt
   Place hand in child restraint. Firmly push the child restraint down and towards the vehicle seat back while pulling the free end of the belt to tighten. It may be easier to pull back the pad and pull the free end of the belt parallel with the belt path as shown.
   
10. Check Belt Tightness
    Hold child restraint at the belt path with your weakest hand. Push and pull from side to side. It should not move more than 1 in. (2.5 cm).
    

If it moves more than 1 in. (2.5 cm), you can try:

1. Pulling the belt tighter.
2. Reinstalling the child restraint.
3. Changing to a different seating location.
4. Switching to vehicle belt installation.

To Release Lower Anchor Belt

Remove child from child restraint.
Remove tension from the lower anchor belt by pushing down on side of child restraint with the lower anchor belt adjuster. Then press the adjuster button to loosen belt.

Unhook from anchor by squeezing spring lever on hook, pushing hook back into the seat bight, and twisting. Then pull it out of the vehicle seat.
Store lower anchor belt when not in use.

Vehicle Belt Installation

Safety Tips
Make sure harness and buckle fit your child correctly before installing the child restraint.
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children should remain rear facing until they are at least 2 years old. In this child restraint, your child can remain rear facing up to 40 lb (18 kg) and up to 40 in. (101.6 cm).

Do not use the lower anchor belt along with the vehicle lap or lap/shoulder belt. Secure the lower anchor hooks to storage attachments as shown when installing with vehicle belts.
Secure the tether hook when used rear facing. Attach the tether hook to storage attachment as shown.
Check the vehicle belt before each use. Use only if the belt can be tightened properly and locked securely in place.
Failure to follow these warnings can result in serious injury or death.

1. Pull Down Recline Stand to Unlock and Fold It Under Child Restraint
   NOTE: Loosely attach the tether hook to storage location before folding recline stand. Fold recline stand and then gently tighten tether strap to remove slack.
   

2. Place Child Restraint Rear Facing in Back Seat
   For children between 5-22 lb (2.3-10 kg), the bottom level line on shell MUST be parallel with the ground. For children 22-40 lb (10.1-18 kg) who can sit up unassisted, rotate the child restraint between the 2 level lines. Start by making the bottom level line parallel with the ground, then rotate seat up. Do not rotate past the top level line.
   
3. Check if Your Vehicle Belts Will Work With This Child Restraint
   This is very important because not all vehicle belts will work with child restraints. Review your vehicle owner's manual to determine what kind of vehicle belt you have and how to lock a child restraint in place.
   

4. Route Vehicle Lap or Lap/Shoulder Belt Through Rear-Facing Belt Path
   
5. Pull Vehicle Belt Across to Opposite Side Do not twist belt. Belt MUST be in front of buckle strap and under seat pad. You MUST use the 1st or 2nd buckle slot.
   
6. Buckle Vehicle Belt
   

7. Tighten Belt
   Place hand in child restraint. Firmly push the child restraint down and towards the vehicle seat back while pulling the shoulder belt or the free end of lap belt down and towards you as shown.
   
8. Check Belt Tightness
   Hold child restraint at the belt path with your weakest hand. Push and pull from side to side. It should not move more than 1 in. (2.5 cm).
   

If it moves more than 1 in. (2.5 cm), you can try:

1. Pulling the belt tighter.
2. Reinstalling the child restraint.
3. Changing to a different seating location.
4. Switching to the lower anchor belt installation if lower anchors are available in your vehicle.

Forward Facing

In this child restraint your child MUST be at least 1 year old before they sit forward facing.

Safety Tip
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children should remain rear facing until they are at least 2 years old. In this child restraint, your child can remain rear facing up to 40 lb (18 kg) and up to 40 in. (101.6 cm).

Tether Use

You MUST always attach, adjust, and secure the top anchorage (tether) strap when installing the child restraint forward facing with internal harness. Tethers improve the installation and stability of child restraints and reduce the risk of injury. Attach the tether hook to the tether anchor designated by your vehicle manufacturer for that seating position. Check your vehicle owner's manual for more information. If the seating position does not have a tether anchor, use a different seating position or see your dealer or a qualified mechanic and have one installed. The tether can greatly improve the performance of this child restraint.

Adjusting Tether Strap
To tighten: After the child restraint is locked into place with lower anchor belt or vehicle belt, push down on child restraint and gently pull on free end of tether.
To loosen: Lift up on tether lock adjuster and push it towards tether hook.

Storing Tether Strap
When installing rear facing or when not in use, attach the tether hook to its storage attachment on the recline stand as shown. Gently tighten to remove slack.

Lower Anchor Belt Installation

Safety Tips
Make sure harness and buckle fit your child correctly before installing the child restraint.
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children should remain rear facing until they are at least 2 years old. In this child restraint, your child can remain rear facing up to 40 lb (18 kg) and up to 40 in. (101.6 cm).

Do not use the lower anchors of the child restraint anchorage system (LATCH system) to attach this child restraint when restraining a child weighing more than 40 lbs (18 kg) with the internal harnesses of the child restraint.
The vehicle belt must be used for installation if your child weighs more than 40 lb (18 kg).
Do not use the lower anchor belt along with the vehicle lap or lap/shoulder belt.
Check the lower anchor belt before each use. Use only if the belt can be tightened properly and securely.
Do not fasten both lower anchor hooks on the same lower anchor bar in the vehicle.
Failure to follow these warnings can result in serious injury or death.

1. Remove Lower Anchor Belt from Storage Location
   Or if the lower anchor belt was used rear facing, pull it out of the rear-facing belt path so both hooks are on the same side of the seat as shown.
   
2. Route Lower Anchor Belt Through ForwardFacing Belt Path
   Do not twist belt.
   The lower anchor belt adjuster can be on either side.
   
3. Finished Lower Anchor Belt Routing
   

10. Check Belt Tightness
    Hold child restraint at the belt path with your weakest hand. Push and pull from side to side. It should not move more than 1 in. (2.5 cm).
    

If it moves more than 1 in. (2.5 cm), you can try:

1. Reinstalling the child restraint.
2. Putting your knee in the seat and pulling the belt tighter.
3. Changing to a different seating location.
4. Switching to vehicle belt installation.

To Release Lower Anchor Belt
Remove child from child restraint.
Remove tension from the lower anchor belt by pushing down on side of child restraint with the lower anchor belt adjuster. Then press the adjuster button to loosen belt.
Unhook from anchor by squeezing spring lever on hook, pushing hook back into the seat bight, and twisting. Then pull it out of the vehicle seat.
Store lower anchor belt when not in use.

Vehicle Belt Installation

Safety Tips
Make sure harness and buckle fit your child correctly before installing the child restraint. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children should remain rear facing until they are at least 2 years old. In this child restraint, your child can remain rear facing up to 40 lb (18 kg) and up to 40 in. (101.6 cm).

Do not use the lower anchor belt along with the vehicle lap or lap/shoulder belt. Secure the lower anchor hooks to storage attachments as shown when installing with vehicle belts. Check the vehicle belt before each use. Use only if the belt can be tightened properly and securely. Failure to follow these warnings can result in serious injury or death.

1. Rotate Recline Stand Out and Push Upward to Lock
   
2. Place Child Restraint Forward Facing Flush Against Vehicle Seat Back
   

3. Loosely Attach Tether Hook to Vehicle's Tether Anchor
   Check vehicle owner's manual for specific location.
   
4. Check if Your Vehicle Belts Will Work With This Child Restraint
   This is very important because not all vehicle belts will work with child restraints.
   

Review your vehicle owner's manual to determine what kind of vehicle belt you have and how to lock a child restraint in place.

5. Route Vehicle Lap or Lap/Shoulder Belt Through Forward- Facing Belt Path
   
6. Buckle Vehicle Belt
   

7. Tighten Belt
   Place hand in child restraint. Firmly push the child restraint down while pulling the shoulder belt or the free end of lap belt towards you as shown.
   
8. Tighten Tether
   Push firmly on the back of the seat and pull the tether strap to remove all slack and create tension on the strap.
   
9. Check Belt Tightness
   Hold child restraint at the belt path with your weakest hand. Push and pull from side to side. It should not move more than 1 in. (2.5 cm).
   

If it moves more than 1 in. (2.5 cm), you can try:

1. Reinstalling the child restraint.
2. Putting your knee in the seat and pulling the belt tighter.
3. Changing to a different seating location.
4. Switching to the lower anchor belt installation if lower anchors are available in your vehicle.

Using a Locking Clip

You will rarely need to use a locking clip except in some older vehicles. Built-in child restraint locking systems have been required in vehicles since 1996, and many vehicles had these features even earlier. Review your vehicle owner's manual to determine if your vehicle belts require a locking clip.
If you need a locking clip immediately, they are likely available at an auto dealership, an auto store, or where you purchased this child restraint. You can also call us at 1-800-544-1108 for one.
A locking clip will not fix all types of seat belt problems. You MUST have a lap and shoulder belt to use a locking clip.
For Rear Facing installation, follow Warnings and Steps 1-7 before starting locking clip installation.
For Forward Facing installation, follow Warnings and Steps 1-7 before starting locking clip installation.

1. Determine Locking Clip Position
   Grasp both vehicle belts together just behind the latch plate to mark the position for locking clip.
   Unbuckle the belt.
   NOTE: If the latch plate ends up just at the belt path opening so you cannot grasp the vehicle belt at the latch plate, grasp the vehicle belts on the opposite side of the child restraint, as close to the latch plate as possible.
   
2. Attach Locking Clip
   Thread both portions of the vehicle belt onto the locking clip, as close to the latch plate as possible.
   
3. Position Locking Clip
   It should be about 1 in. (2.5 cm) from vehicle belt's latch plate.
   
4. Rebuckle Vehicle Belt
   
5. Check Belt Tightness
   Hold child restraint at the belt path with your weakest hand. Push and pull from side to side.
   It should not move more than 1 in. (2.5 cm). If it moves more than 1 in. (2.5 cm), you can try:
   
   1. Reinstalling the child restraint.
   2. Changing to a different seating location.
      When installed rear facing,
      recheck the level lines to make sure it is reclined according to your child's weight.
      
      When installed forward facing,
      make sure to tighten the tether strap.
      Remove the locking clip when the seat belt is not being used with a child restraint.
      

Dorel Juvenile Group Information

The DJG family is committed to creating child restraints with the most comfort and convenience available today.
Remember, parents are a child's first teachers and examples. If you always buckle your seat belt, your child will think it is the natural thing to do. Make it a firm rule that the vehicle does not go until everyone is buckled up. Make no exceptions.
No one can predict if use of a child restraint will prevent injury or death in a particular crash. However, when combined with careful driving, proper use of a child restraint can lower a child's risk of injury or death in most crashes.
Your child's safety is worth the time it will take to read and follow these instructions. After reading, if you still have questions or have any concerns with this child restraint, please contact our Consumer Care Department at:
Website: www.coscokids.com
Telephone: 1-800-544-1108
M-TH from 8 A.M. to 6 P.M. EST FRI from 8 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. EST
Mailing Address:
Dorel Juvenile Group, Inc.
Consumer Care Department
P.O. Box 2609
Columbus, IN 47202-2609
Fax: 1-800-207-8182

Registration and Safety Notices

Please complete the postage-paid registration card that came with your child restraint, and send it to us. Child restraints could be recalled for safety reasons. You must register this restraint to be reached in a recall. Send your name, address, email address if available, and the restraint's model number and manufacturing date to:
Dorel Juvenile Group, Inc.
Consumer Care Department P.O. Box 2609, Columbus, IN 47202-2609 or call 1-800-544-1108 or register online at www.djgusa.com/registration/carseat/us.
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.

Example of model number, manufacture date, and line code.

If you don't have the card or if your address changes, you will find the model number, manufacture date, and line code on the label located on side of shell.

Troubleshooting

1. Locate a Child Safety Seat Inspection Station for hands on training on how to use your child restraint:
   Visit your local Child Passenger Inspection Station or go to http://www.safercar.gov/cpsApp/cps/index.htm to find your closest station.
2. If the child restraint buckle or harness release lever sticks or you cannot get the straps tight enough around child:
   DO NOT LUBRICATE. Check around lever and retractor for dropped food, sticky spilled drinks, dirt, leaves, etc. Clean with warm water and/or remove object with tweezers. If you cannot get the harness to adjust and remain tight with the buckle securely locked, do not use the child restraint.
3. If you cannot insert the buckle tongues into buckle, switch sides and try again.

If your harness twists

Straighten the harness each time you put your child in the child restraint to help prevent twisting. Lock the buckle and tighten harness and it will be ready for next use.

Replacement Parts Order Form

Complete the form. Your model number and manufacturer date code MUST be included on the form to ensure proper replacement parts. The codes can be found on a label on side of child restraint. Payment in U.S. dollars must accompany your order. Choose parts needed from the list. Return the form with payment to:
Dorel Juvenile Group, Inc.
Consumer Care Department
P.O. Box 2609
Columbus, IN 47202-2609
Fax orders to: 1-800-207-8182
Please make money orders payable to Dorel Juvenile Group, Inc. Fill in the area to charge credit card. (Visa or MasterCard only). We do not accept cash, personal checks, or other credit cards. All outside of U.S. and Canada MUST use credit card.
Ship To: (Please Print)
Name:
Address:
City:
State/Province: Zip:
Telephone:
Email Address:
We MUST have this information:
Model Number (8 to 9 characters):
Manufacture Date (mm/dd/yyyy):

Replacement Parts List

NOTE: If requested color is not available, similar color will be substituted. Prices are subject to change.

No shipping and handling on instructions for quantities under 6.
Add $.50 for each instruction over 6, then add applicable shipping and handling.
Fill Out For Credit Card:
Visa
MasterCard
Card Exp. Date:
Cardholder's Name:
Card Number:
Signature:

Safety information

Important Symbols

	Vehicle Belts See vehicle belt information.		Tether See Tether information.
			Instruction Manual Storage See storage location.
	Lower Anchor See lower anchor information and storage location.		To help you recognize instructions which are most critical to your child's safety, we use this symbol. Failure to follow these warnings can result in the serious injury or death of your child.

Choosing Rear or Forward Facing
Your child's height, weight, and age determine how your child restraint should be placed in the vehicle.

Verify your child's weight and height (do not guess) before choosing the child restraint's position.