Maxi-Cosi Emme 360 (CC268FZA) Manual

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Manual (36 pages)

Table of Contents

Contents

1 Replacement Parts List
2 Welcome to the Maxi-Cosi Family!
3 Parts of Car Seat
4 Accessory Use
5 Installing Base with Vehicle Belt
6 Installing Base with LATCH: Lower Anchor Belt
7 Choosing Car Seat Mode
8 Rotating & Reclining Car Seat on Base
9 Rear-Facing Section
10 Rear-Facing Child Fit
11 Forward-Facing Section
12 Forward-Facing Child Fit
13 Securing Child in Car Seat
14 Booster Seat Section
15 Storing Harness System
16 Booster Seat Use in Vehicle
17 Changing Headrest/ Harness Height
18 Changing Buckle Position
19 Removing Seat Pad Set
20 Cleaning Parts of Car Seat & Installing Seat Pad Set
21 LATCH: Lower Anchor Belt
22 Vehicle Belts
23 Top Tether
24 Child Restraint Use
25 Vehicle Seating Position
26 Installation in Vehicle
27 Replacement & Expiration
28 Registration & Safety Notices
29 Aircraft Information
30 Documents / Resources
- 30.1 References
- 30.2 Download manual

Maxi-Cosi Emme 360 (CC268FZA) Manual

Replacement Parts List

(on select models)

Seat Pad Set
Removable Cup Holder(s)
Lower Anchor Belt
Locking Clip
Instructions

For parts availability and questions, call, text, or chat. If requested color is not available, similar color will be substituted. Applicable tax and shipping & handling will also be added.
Read all instructions BEFORE USING this car seat. KEEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE.
danger Failure to follow the warnings on the labels and in the instruction manual can result in serious injury or death to your child.

Welcome to the Maxi-Cosi Family!

To help you get started using your child's new car seat, here are the 4 main tasks you'll need to complete.

Measure Your Child
Adjust Car Seat to Fit Your Child
Install Car Seat into Your Vehicle
Secure Your Child in Car Seat

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Parts of Car Seat

Parts of Car Seat - Part 1
Your model may look different than one shown.

Parts of Car Seat - Part 2
Parts of Car Seat - Part 3

Accessory Use

Head Pillow (on select models)

Only For Use in Rear-Facing Mode
To remove head pillow, from the back of the head pillow gently pull the fabric tabs out of from around the harness straps.

Wedge Pillow (on select models)

Only For Use in Rear-Facing Mode
To remove wedge pillow, undo the buckle and pull it through the slot in the pillow. Slide the pillow out from behind the harness straps.

Body Pillow (on select models)

MUST Use in Rear-Facing Mode and Forward-Facing Mode up to 30 lbs
To remove body pillow, slide the pillow out from behind the harness straps.

Toddler Pad (on select models)

For Use in Rear-Facing Mode or Forward-Facing Mode up to 40 lbs
To remove toddler pillow, undo the buckle and fasteners on pad. Then pull it through the slot in the pillow.

Removable Cup Holder(s) (on select models)

For Use in All Modes
The cup holder(s) is toprack dishwasher safe.
To remove cup holder, twist the cup holder counterclockwise. Pull it out of the slot in the car seat.
For a larger cup, twist the cup holder insert counterclockwise as shown.

Buckle Cover (on select models)

For Use in Rear-Facing Mode or Forward-Facing Mode
To remove, undo the buckle and pull the buckle cover off the buckle.

Harness Covers (on select models)

For Use in All Modes
The harness covers help provide comfort to your child's neck.
To remove, undo the harness, pull the fastening strips apart and pull the harness covers off of the top part of the harness cover. The bottom part is not removable.

Installing Base with Vehicle Belt

DO NOT use both the LATCH: lower anchor belt and vehicle belt at the same time to install the car seat. The car seat is attached to the base via cable wires and should NOT be removed.
When top tether anchors are available, you MUST ALWAYS attach, adjust, and secure the tether (top anchorage) strap when installing the car seat in all modes. DO NOT leave child restraint in Side-Facing mode while vehicle in is motion. Even when unoccupied, this child restraint MUST be firmly secured to the vehicle with the lower anchor belt or with the vehicle seat belt in Rear-Facing or Forward-Facing mode.

information Before installing the car seat in your vehicle, check if the buckle position needs to be adjusted for your child.
See Rear-Facing buckle positions.
See Forward-Facing buckle positions.
Review Vehicle Owner's Manual
Determine what kind of vehicle belts your car has and how to use them to lock a car seat in place
OR
where LATCH: lower anchor seating positions are located in your vehicle.

Place Base in Vehicle Seat
Squeeze the rotation handle and swivel the seat to face you in side view. Squeeze the release handle located on the front of the car seat while lifting the car seat off the base and flipping it over to the opposite side.
Lay Top Tether Strap Over the Vehicle Seat
You will be installing the top tether strap in steps 7 & 8. Review the vehicle owner's manual for the tether anchor locations.

For LATCH Belt, go to bypass the lock off.
For Lap Belt only, skip Step 3 and leave lock off closed.

Open Belt Lock Off
Squeeze the lever to open the belt lock off & pull it forward.
Weave Vehicle Seat Belt In and Out of Belt Path As Shown
Buckle the vehicle belt.
Tighten Belt & Gently Remove Slack
Place your hand in the base and firmly push the base down and back toward the vehicle seat. Pull the belt parallel (in line) with the belt path as shown.
Close Belt Lock Off
Both indicators will turn completely green when vehicle belt is properly installed.

information If your car has a vehicle belt that can switch to locking mode, you MUST use it to lock the belt.
Switching vehicle belt to locking mode: Slowly pull the shoulder belt all the way out, then let it go back in 1-2 in. (2.5-5 cm). As it goes back in, you will most likely hear a ratcheting sound. Gently pull the belt to see if it has locked. You will not be able to pull any more belt out if the lock has engaged.

Locate Vehicle Tether Anchors
Locations vary by vehicle. Review your vehicle owner's manual for top tether anchor locations and how to route the tether belt when there are vehicle headrests.
Attach and Tighten Top Tether Strap Until Tether Door Is Flush With Base As Shown

information If the base moves more than 1 in. (2.5 cm) side to side at the belt path, you can try:

Pulling the belt tighter; OR
Reinstalling the base; OR
Changing to a different seating location; OR
Switching to a different install method (LATCH: Lower Anchor Belt).

FINISHED!

Tether Installed? If it is not installed, see steps 7 & 8.
Belt Tension Indicators Completely Green? If they are not green, see steps 3-6.
Car Seat Cradle Side-Facing As Shown? If it is not side-facing, squeeze the rotation handle and move it into side-facing position. Rear-Facing Child Fit.
Forward-Facing Child Fit.
Booster Seat into Base Install.

Flip Car Seat Over
Push down on the front of the car seat to lock into place.

Installing Base with LATCH: Lower Anchor Belt

DO NOT use both the LATCH: lower anchor belt and vehicle belt at the same time to install the car seat. The car seat is attached to the base via cable wires and should NOT be removed. When top tether anchors are available, you MUST ALWAYS attach, adjust, and secure the tether (top anchorage) strap when installing the car seat in all modes. DO NOT leave child restraint in Side-Facing mode while vehicle in is motion. Even when unoccupied, this child restraint MUST be firmly secured to the vehicle with the lower anchor belt or with the vehicle seat belt in Rear- Facing or Forward-Facing mode.

information Before installing the car seat in your vehicle, check to see if you need to adjust the buckle position for your child.
See Rear-Facing buckle positions.
See Forward-Facing buckle positions.
If LATCH: lower anchors are not an option or if your child weighs more than 25 lb (11 kg), in Rear-Facing Mode or 30 lb (14 kg) in Forward-Facing Mode you MUST use the vehicle seat belt system to install the car seat.
Review Vehicle Owner's Manual
Determine what kind of vehicle belts your car has and how to use them to lock a car seat in place OR where LATCH: lower anchor seating positions are located in your vehicle.

Place Base in Vehicle Seat
Squeeze the rotation handle and swivel the seat to face you in side view. Squeeze the release handle located on the front of the car seat while lifting the car seat off the base and flipping it over to the opposite side.
Lay Top Tether Strap Over the Vehicle Seat
You will be installing the top tether strap in steps 6 & 7.
Review the vehicle owner's manual for the tether anchor locations.
Take Lower Anchor Belt Out of Storage Location

Vehicle Belt Lock Off MUST BE Closed BEFORE Routing Lower Anchor Belt

Weave Lower Anchor Belt In & Out of Belt Path
Then attach lower anchor hooks to the vehicle's lower anchor.
Tighten Belt & Gently Remove Slack
Place your hand in the base and firmly push the base down and back toward the vehicle seat. Pull the belt parallel (in line) with the belt path as shown. Tension indicators will begin to turn green. Both indicators will turn completely green when the LATCH is properly installed.

information If the base moves more than 1 in. (2.5 cm) side to side at the belt path, you can try:

Pulling the belt tighter; OR
Reinstalling the base; OR
Changing to a different seating location; OR
Switching to a different install method (vehicle belt).

Locate Vehicle Tether Anchors
Locations vary by vehicle. Review your vehicle owner's manual for top tether anchor locations and how to route the belt when there are vehicle headrests.
Attach and Tighten Top Tether Strap Until Tether Door Is Flush With Base As Shown

FINISHED!

Tether Installed? If it is not installed, see steps 6 & 7.
Belt Tension Indicators Completely Green? If they are not green, see steps 4 & 5.
Car Seat Cradle Side-Facing As Shown? If it is not side-facing, squeeze the rotation handle and it move into side-facing position.
Rear-Facing Child Fit.
Forward-Facing Child Fit.
Booster Seat into Base Install.

Flip Car Seat Over
Push down on the front of the car seat to lock into place.

Choosing Car Seat Mode

Measure your child's weight and height (DO NOT guess) before choosing this car seat's mode.

Your child's height, weight, and age determine how the car seat should be placed in the vehicle.
Children vary widely in body size, shape, and temperament—please consult your doctor before switching between any modes within the limits and fit requirements of the car seat.

State Laws
Please be certain to follow your state's laws regarding car seat use.

American Academy of Pediatrics Recommendations
Infants and Toddlers
Should ride in a rear-facing car seat as long as possible, until they reach the highest weight or height allowed by their car seat.

Toddlers and Preschoolers
Once they are facing forward, children should use a forward-facing car seat with a harness for as long as possible, until they reach the height and weight limits for their car seats.

School-Aged Children
Once they have outgrown their forward-facing car seat, children should use a belt-positioning booster seat until the vehicle's lap and shoulder seat belt fits properly. This is often when they have reached at least 4 feet 9 inches in height and are 8 to 12 years old.

Older Children
All children younger than 13 years should be restrained in the rear seats of vehicles for optimal protection.

Rear-Facing Mode

5-40 lb (2.3-18 kg) and 19-40 in. (48-101.6 cm)
Rear-Facing Section
Rear-Facing Child Fit

Forward-Facing Mode

22-65 lb (10.1-29 kg) and 29-49 in. (73.6-125 cm) and at least 1 year old
Forward-Facing Section
Forward-Facing Child Fit

Booster Seat Mode

40-100 lb (18.1-45.4 kg) and 43-52 in. (110.1-132.1 cm)
Booster Seat Section
Storing Harness System
Booster Seat Use in Vehicle

Rotating & Reclining Car Seat on Base

You must squeeze the Rotation Handle on the front of the base to move the seat out of Rear-Facing or Forward-Facing modes.

Rotation Handle

Rotation Lock Indicator will show the locked symbol when car seat is locked in place.

SIDE-FACING Position ONLY for use when:

Placing child into car seat.
Removing child from car seat.

Side-Facing Position
(Towards Parent)
To rotate the car seat from Side-Facing for all modes, firmly rotate the seat towards the back or front of the base.

Rear-Facing Mode

Reclining Car Seat
There are 5 Recline positions in Rear-Facing Mode.

For children who cannot sit up unassisted, the Rear-Facing Level Line on the car seat MUST be parallel with the ground using any position. For children who can sit up unassisted, you may make the car seat more upright in any position.
To Recline: Squeeze the recline handle and push the top of the car seat back.
For More Upright: Squeeze the recline handle and pull the top of the car seat forward.

Forward-Facing and Booster Seat Mode

The car seat must be fully reclined in Position 5 BEFORE rotating it to Forward-Facing. Rotation Lock Indicator will show the locked symbol when car seat is locked in place.

Rear-Facing Section

5-40 lb (2.3-18 kg) and 19-40 in. (48-101.6 cm)
Children under 1 year of age MUST ride Rear-Facing.

In this car seat, your child can remain Rear-Facing until they outgrow any one of the following:

Weight Limit: 40 lb (18 kg); OR
Height Limit: 40 in. (101.6 cm); OR
Rear-Facing Child Fit requirements.
Please see accessory use.

NEVER install a rear-facing child restraint in the front seat of a vehicle equipped with an active frontal airbag. 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 25 lb (11 kg). The vehicle belt MUST be used for installation if your child weighs more than 25 lb (11 kg). DO NOT use the lower anchor belt along with the vehicle lap or lap/shoulder belt. DO NOT fasten multiple lower anchor hooks on the same lower anchor bar in the vehicle. Check the vehicle belt or the lower anchor belt before each use. Use ONLY if the belt can be tightened properly and locked securely in place. DO NOT leave child restraint in Side-Facing mode while vehicle in is motion. Even when unoccupied, this child restraint MUST be firmly secured to the vehicle with the lower anchor belt or with the vehicle seat belt in Rear-Facing or Forward-Facing mode. This child restraint MUST ALWAYS face the rear of the vehicle until the child is at least 1 year old and weighs 22 lb (10 kg).

Do not use this chest clip with children IMPLANTED who have an implanted electronic ELECTRONIC medical device. MEDICAL A magnet is used to help secure the DEVICES chest clip locking mechanism together which may interfere with the proper function of an implanted electronic medical device. Parents or caregivers who have an implanted electronic device should keep their device away from the chest clip and consult their doctor and medical device manufacturer for specific information before using this chest clip.

Rear-Facing Child Fit

The car seat is attached to the base via cable wires and should NOT be removed

Rotate Car Seat in Side-Facing Position on Base
Squeeze the rotaion handle and swivel the seat to face you in side view.
Fully Loosen Harness Straps
Push down on the harness release lever (through the opening in the pad) while pulling at or below the harness covers as shown.
Undo Buckle
Undo Chest Clip
Hold the chest clip with both hands and press in on the top and bottom buttons with your index finger and thumb as shown. While holding the buttons in, pull the right (top) half of the clip apart from the left (bottom) half to release the magnet and separate the chest clip.
Place Child in Car Seat
On select models: You may use the In and Out Harness Holders to place the harness straps out of the way. Your child's bottom and back should be flat against the car seat.
Check Headrest Position
The top of your child's head MUST be at least 1 in. (2.5 cm) below the top of the car seat's headrest.
Check Harness Strap Position
The harness strap MUST be at or slightly below the shoulders; never above.
Check Buckle Position

Use the slot closest to your child.
The buckle should not be underneath or behind your child.
The buckle can be used in any buckle slot.

Rotate Car Seat Towards Rear- Facing Position
Rotation Lock Indicator will show the locked symbol when car seat is locked in place.
Check Rear-Facing Level Line.

information Only if necessary, you may place a tightly rolled towel(s) or foam pool noodle(s) under the front of the car seat base to help make the Rear- Facing Level Line parallel with the ground. Check often to make sure padding is still in place and the belt is tight.

FINISHED!

Headrest Position: Is your child's headrest in the correct position? See step 6.
Harness Strap Position: Is your child's harness strap in the correct position? See step 7.
Buckle Position: Is your child's buckle in the correct position? See step 8.
Vehicle Belt Install.
LATCH: Lower Anchor Belt Install.

Forward-Facing Section

22-65 lb (10.1-29 kg) and 29-49 in. (73.6-125 cm) and at least 1 year old
Children MUST be at least 1 year of age to ride Forward-Facing.
In this car seat, your child can remain harnessed Forward-Facing until they outgrow any one of the following:

Weight Limit: 65 lb (29 kg); OR
Height Limit: 49 in. (125 cm); OR
Forward-Facing Child Fit requirements.
Please see accessory use.

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 30 lb (14 kg).
The vehicle belt MUST be used for installation if your child weighs more than 30 lb (14 kg).
When anchors are available, you MUST ALWAYS attach, adjust, and secure the tether (top anchorage) strap when installing the car seat in the Forward-Facing Mode with internal harness.
DO NOT use the lower anchor belt along with the vehicle lap or lap/shoulder belt.
DO NOT use back pillow if your child weighs more than 30 lb (14 kg).
DO NOT use toddler pad if your child weighs more than 40 lb (19 kg).
Check the vehicle belt or the lower anchor belt before each use.
Use ONLY if the belt can be tightened properly and locked securely in place.
DO NOT fasten multiple lower anchor hooks on the same lower anchor bar in the vehicle.
DO NOT leave child restraint in Side-Facing mode while vehicle in is motion.
Even when unoccupied, this child restraint MUST be firmly secured to the vehicle with the lower anchor belt or with the vehicle seat belt in Rear-Facing or Forward-Facing mode.
In this child restraint your child MUST be at least 1 year old and weigh 22 lb (10.1 kg) before they sit forward-facing.

Do not use this chest clip with children IMPLANTED who have an implanted electronic ELECTRONIC medical device. MEDICAL A magnet is used to help secure the DEVICES chest clip locking mechanism together which may interfere with the proper function of an implanted electronic medical device.
Parents or caregivers who have an implanted electronic device should keep their device away from the chest clip and consult their doctor and medical device manufacturer for specific information before using this chest clip.

Forward-Facing Child Fit

The car seat is attached to the base via cable wires and should NOT be removed

Rotate Car Seat in Side-Facing Position on Base
Squeeze the rotation handle and swivel the seat to face you in side view.
Fully Loosen Harness Straps
Push down on the harness release lever (through the opening in the pad) while pulling at or below the harness covers as shown.
Undo Buckle
Undo Chest Clip
Hold the chest clip with both hands and press in on the top and bottom buttons with your index finger and thumb as shown. While holding the buttons in, pull the right (top) half of the clip apart from the left (bottom) half to release the magnet and separate the chest clip.
Place Child in Car Seat
On select models: You may use the In and Out Harness Holders to place the harness straps out of the way. Your child's bottom and back should be flat against the car seat.
Headrest Position
The tops of your child's ears MUST be below the top of the car seat's headrest.
Harness Strap Position
The harness strap MUST be at or slightly above the shoulders; never 1 below.
Buckle Position

Use the slot closest to your child.
The buckle should not be underneath or behind your child.
The buckle can be used in any buckle slot.

Rotate Car Seat towards to Forward- Facing position
The car seat must be fully reclined to rotate it Forward-Facing. Rotation Lock Indicator will show the locked symbol when car seat is locked in place.

FINISHED!

Headrest Position: Is your child's head in the correct position? See step 6.
Harness Strap Position: Is your child's harness strap in the correct position? See step 7.
Buckle Position: Is your child's buckle in the correct position? See step 8.
Vehicle Belt Install
LATCH: Lower Anchor Install

Securing Child in Car Seat

Do not use this chest clip with children who have an implanted electronic medical device. A magnet is used to help secure the chest clip locking mechanism together which may interfere with the proper function of an implanted electronic medical device. Parents or caregivers who have an implanted electronic device should keep their device away from the chest clip and consult their doctor and medical device manufacturer for specific information before using this chest clip.

Place Child in Car Seat
Position harness straps over your child's shoulders and upper thighs. Push buckle tongues into buckles until you hear them "click". Your child's bottom and back should be flat against the car seat.
Buckle Harness
Pull the harness straps up to make sure the buckle is locked.
Fasten Chest Clip
Lay the right (top) half of the chest clip over the left (bottom) half and it will automatically snap together and lock. Pull gently on each half of the chest clip together to make sure it is locked.
Tighten Harness
Pull the harness adjustment strap straight out to snugly tighten the harness.
Position Chest Clip
Pull the harness covers down on the child. Place the chest clip on the lower part on the harness cover so that the harness covers are between your child and the chest clip. Position it at mid-chest (even with armpits) and away from your child's neck.
Check Harness Tightness
Unfasten the harness covers. 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. Fasten the harness covers.

information A snug 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.

Rotate Car Seat towards to desired position
Rotation Lock Indicator will show the locked symbol when car seat is locked in place.

FINISHED!
Your child is now secured in the car seat.
Check your child's fit often and make any needed adjustments to the car seat as they grow.

To Remove Child from Car Seat:

Loosen Harness Strap
Unbuckle Harness
Release Chest Clip
Remove Child

Clean with warm water and/ or remove the object with tweezers. If you cannot get the harness to adjust and remain tight with the buckle securely locked, DO NOT use this car seat.

Troubleshooting

If the buckle or harness release lever sticks: DO NOT lubricate. Check for dropped food, sticky spilled drinks, dirt, leaves, etc.

If your harness twists: Straighten the harness each time you put your child in the car seat. Lock the buckle and tighten the harness so it will be ready for next use.

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. The 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.

Booster Seat Section

40-100 lb (18.1-45.4 kg) and 43-52 in. (110.1-132.1 cm)
In this car seat, your child can remain in a Booster Seat until they outgrow any one of the following:

Weight Limit: 100 lb (45.4 kg); OR
Height Limit: 52 in. (132.1 cm); OR
Booster Seat Use in Vehicle requirements.

You MUST store the harness system and remove the accessories, except the cup holder(s), when using the Booster Seat Mode. To remove accessories.
Storing Harness System
Booster Seat Use in Vehicle:

DO NOT use the harness system when using as a booster seat.

Use ONLY the vehicle's lap and shoulder belt system when restraining the child in this booster seat. DO NOT use only the lap belt when using this seat as a booster seat. The shoulder belt MUST always be adjusted snugly across the child's chest. NEVER place shoulder belt under the child's arms or behind their back. DO NOT use the lower anchor belt along with the vehicle lap or lap/shoulder belt. DO NOT leave child restraint in Side-Facing mode while vehicle in is motion. Even when unoccupied, this child restraint MUST be firmly secured to the vehicle with the vehicle seat belt or Forward-Facing mode. DO NOT use this booster seat if the tops of your child's ears are above the top of the booster seat's headrest.

This restraint is NOT certified for aircraft use when used as a booster seat because aircraft seats do not have shoulder belts.

Storing Harness System

Fully Loosen Harness Straps
Push down on the harness release lever (through the opening in the pad) while pulling at or below the harness covers as shown.
Undo Buckle
Remove Cup Holders
Twist the cup holder counterclockwise. Pull it out of the slot in the car seat.
Lift Seat Pad from Front of Car Seat
Push Buckle Strap Down & Pull One Side of Buckle Strap to Center
Place part of buckle strap into desired buckle slot. Part of strap will still be in the center. Push the other side of buckle strap into the buckle slot.
Pull Buckle & Buckle Cover Out of Car Seat
Store the buckle and buckle cover in a safe place for future use.
Adjust Headrest to Highest Position
Undo Fasteners on Headrest Pad & Seat Pad
Pull Headrest Pad Off Top of Headrest
Place Chest Clip, Harness Straps, & Buckle Tongues at the Bottom of headrest
Tighten Harness
Remove any slack from the harness system.
Wrap Headrest Pad Around Top of Headrest
Attach the fasteners on the headrest pad and the seat pad.
Replace Cupholders
Put it in of the slot in the car seat. Twist the cup holder clockwise.

FINISHED!
The car seat has been converted to the Booster Seat Mode. See next page for Booster Seat Use in Vehicle.

Booster Seat Use in Vehicle

The car seat is attached to the base via cable wires and should NOT be removed

Rotate Booster Seat in Forward-Facing Position on Base
Rotation Lock Indicator will show the locked symbol when car seat is locked in place.
Have Child Sit in Booster Seat
The tops of your child's ears should never be above the top of the booster seat's headrest.

If your vehicle has a headrest that interferes with a flush car seat fit, check your vehicle owner's manual to see if it can be removed, adjusted, or if there are other possible seating locations for you to install.
Car Position
DO NOT use the booster seat if your child's head is less than 5 in. (12.7 cm) below the roof of the car. Consult your vehicle manual for proper seat belt usage.
Shoulder Belt Position
The shoulder belt should lay snugly across the center of your child's shoulder and across their chest.
Position Lap Belt on Child
Route ONLY the lap belt portion of the vehicle belt through the Booster Seat Belt Path as shown. The lap belt should lay snugly across your child's hips; not on their stomach.
Buckle Vehicle Belt
Pull the shoulder belt up to tighten.
Position Shoulder Belt on Child
Thread the shoulder belt through the beltpositioning guide in the headrest.
Pull the shoulder belt up to tighten so that it lies snugly across the center of your child's shoulder and across their chest.

FINISHED!

Check periodically to make sure your child has not moved out of position and loosened the shoulder belt.

Keep the booster seat securely belted through the belt-positioning guide in Forward-Facing position even when unoccupied.

Changing Headrest/ Harness Height

Fully Loosen Harness Straps
Push down on the harness release lever (through the opening in the pad) while pulling at or below the harness covers as shown.
Adjust Headrest/ Harness Height

Squeeze the adjustment handle lever up.
Move the headrest up or down to the proper height for your child.

Release the handle to lock in place.
Make sure it is locked securely.

information For Rear-Facing Child Fit.
For Forward-Facing Child Fit.
To learn how to check harness tightness.
Check the harness straps often for any wear or damage.

Changing Buckle Position

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

Undo Buckle
Remove Cup Holders
Twist the cup holder counterclockwise. Pull it out of the slot in the car seat.
Lift up Seat Pad
Push Buckle Strap Down & Pull One Side of Buckle Strap to Center
Place part of buckle strap into desired buckle slot. Part of strap will still be in the center. Push the other side of buckle strap into the buckle slot.
Replace Seat Pad Around Bottom & Sides of Seat
Replace Buckle Cover and Check Buckle
Pull the buckle up to make sure it is secured. The buckle MUST NOT pull out.

Removing Seat Pad Set

information You do not need to remove the harness system to remove the pad from the car seat. DO NOT fully pull the harness strap out of the car seat. Leave it threaded in the hip harness slots. If removed, you will not be able to rethread it.

Fully Loosen Harness Straps
Push down on the harness release lever (through the opening in the pad) while pulling at or below the harness straps as shown.
Adjust Headrest to Highest Position and On Select Models: Undo Fasteners on Headrest Pad
Gently Pull Headrest Pad Off Top of Headrest
Undo Fasteners on Seat Pad
Remove the Cup Holders
Twist the cup holder counterclockwise.
Pull it out of the slot in the car seat.
Pull Seat Pad Off Sides & Bottom of Car Seat
Lower Headrest to Middle of Car Seat
Pull Seat Pad Around Headrest & Off of Car Seat

Cleaning Parts of Car Seat & Installing Seat Pad Set

Cleaning Pad & Top Harness Covers & Accessories
Top harness covers ONLY can be machine washed. MUST turn car seat pad inside-out before machine washing. Machine wash separately with cold water on a gentle cycle. DO NOT use bleach. Tumble dry separately for 10-12 minutes on low heat. Remove immediately.
Toddler Pad: Place inside pillow case. DO NOT use bleach. Tumble dry separately for 10-12 minutes on low heat. Remove immediately.
Wedge Pillow & Body Pillow: Remove wedge from pocket on the back of pillow before you machine wash.

Cleaning Harness Strap & Bottom Harness Cover
Check the harness straps often for any wear or damage.
Spot clean using warm sudsy water and damp cloth. Spilled food and liquids on the car seat may result in mold or bacterial growth over time. These spills could also attract insects or rodents.

Cleaning Buckle & Car Seat
Spot clean using warm sudsy water and damp cloth. DO NOT submerge into water.

Installing Seat Pad Set

Lower Headrest to Middle of Car Seat
Pull Seat Pad Around Headrest
Pull Seat Pad around Sides & Front of Car Seat
Adjust Headrest to Highest Position
Pull Headrest Pad onto Headrest
On Select Models: Attach All Pad Fasteners
Replace Cup Holders

DO NOT use the child restraint without the seat pad or with damaged harness straps.

LATCH: Lower Anchor Belt

Your vehicle's features may be considerably different than those pictured here.
The lower anchors of LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) is a universal system for installing car seats without using vehicle seat belts. The LATCH: lower anchor belt can ONLY be used in vehicles that have the lower anchor bars installed in designated seating positions. Most vehicles manufactured after September 2002 are equipped with LATCH: lower anchor bars. Check your vehicle owner's manual to see which seating positions may be equipped with LATCH: lower anchor bars.

Lower Anchor Belt Parts

Lower Anchor Belt Storage Location

To Remove Lower Anchor Belt from Vehicle's Lower Anchor Bars

Remove the tension from the belt by pushing down on the side of the base with the adjuster.
Press the adjuster's button to loosen the belt.
Squeeze the spring lever on the hooks, push the hooks back into the vehicle seat, and rotate the hooks to the side.
Pull the hooks off of the vehicle's lower anchor bars.

To Store Lower Anchor Belt
The lower anchor belt MUST be properly stored in its storage location when:

using the vehicle belts to install the base; OR
the base is not installed in a vehicle.
Gather the lower anchor belt and place it into the storage location as shown.

DO NOT use both the lower anchor belt and vehicle belt at the same time.

Vehicle Belts

Vehicle Belts
Your vehicle's features may be considerably different than those pictured here.
If LATCH: lower anchors are not an option or if your child weighs more than 25 lb (11 kg), in Rear-Facing Mode or 30 lb (14 kg) in Forward-Facing Mode you MUST use the vehicle seat belt system to install the car seat.
Not all vehicle belts and seating positions will work with car seats. Please go through the following steps to understand how to lock a car seat in Rear-Facing Mode or Forward-Facing Mode with a vehicle belt.

You MUST Review Your Vehicle Owner's Manual
Your vehicle owner's manual will let you know which vehicle belts and seating positions car seats can be installed in.
Check How This Car Seat Will Be Locked Into Place
The vehicle belt MUST NOT loosen after tightening.
This means there needs to be a way to lock the vehicle belt.
The ways this can be done are:

By using the seat belt's retractor (see step 3); OR
By using the seat belt's latch plate (see step 4).

Lock Off
The vehicle belt retractor MUST be locked after closing the lock off.
Please go to the vehicle belt with base installation section of the manual to see how to properly use this feature.
Base Install with Vehicle Belt
Check Retractor
Retractors pull seat belts into stored positions and lock the belt to hold passengers in place.
See the next page for some common types of vehicle belt retractors that will work with this car seat.

Types of Retractors
Switchable Retractor
(most vehicles have this type)
This retractor can be switched to a locking mode.
You MUST have the retractor in the locking mode to use the seat belt with this car seat.
Switching to locking mode: Slowly pull the shoulder belt all the way out, then let it go back in 1-2 in. (2.5-5 cm).
As it goes back in, you will most likely hear a ratcheting sound.
Gently pull the belt to see if it has locked. You will not be able to pull any more belt out if the lock has engaged.

Automatic Locking Retractor

This retractor always locks.

It will automatically lock after slowly pulling the seat belt out at least halfway and letting the belt go back into the retractor 1-2 in. (2.5-5 cm).

Emergency Locking Retractor
See Step 5 "Check Latch Plates"
If the retractor does not lock, it is most likely an Emergency Locking Retractor. These retractors only lock during a sudden stop or collision.
You will need to determine if your seat belt's latch plate can lock the belt. See step 5, "Check Latch Plates".

Check Latch Plates

Latch plates are the part of the seat belt that goes into the buckle.
To see if the latch plate locks:

Buckle Vehicle Belt
Firmly Tug Lap Portion of Seat Belt While Pulling It Up
If the vehicle belt does not slide through the latch plate, it's locked. If the latch plate slides up and down the vehicle belt, it is a sliding latch plate. Sliding latch plates easily slip between the lap and shoulder portions of the belt.

information Never Use the Following With This Car Seat:

Emergency Locking Retractor Lap Only Belt
Inflatable Seat Belts

Top Tether

Top Tether
Your vehicle's features may be considerably different than those pictured here.
When anchors are available, you MUST always attach, adjust, and secure the tether (top anchorage) strap when installing the car seat. Tethers improve the installation and stability of car seats 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.

Tighten Top Tether Strap Until Tether Door Is Flush With Base As Shown

Using this child restraint without the tether strap anchored as required by the manufacturer would be a misuse of the child restraint and, in a sudden stop or crash, could result in serious injury or death. DO NOT fasten multiple tether hooks on the same tether anchor in the vehicle.

Child Restraint Use

NEVER take your child out of the child restraint while the vehicle is moving.
NEVER leave your child unattended. Placing your child in a hot child restraint may result in burns.
DO NOT use a child restraint with damaged or missing parts.
DO NOT use a child restraint with cut, frayed, or damaged harnesses.
DO NOT substitute parts or try to modify the child restraint in any way. DO NOT lubricate buckles and fasteners.
DO NOT use any child restraint accessory except those approved by Dorel Juvenile Group.
NEVER allow any child to play with this child restraint; it is not a toy.
DO NOT remove or cover up any of the warning labels or other labels on the child restraint.
This child restraint has been certified for use in passenger vehicles. DO NOT use in a boat, on a motorcycle or in a cargo van or bus where there are no seat belts or tether anchors.
Read all instructions for additional warnings.

Vehicle Seating Position

NEVER place a child rear-facing in a seating position with an active frontal air bag.
Check the vehicle owner's manual for more information about air bag/child restraint use.

Use the child restraint only on vehicle seats that face forward.
DO NOT use on seats that face the sides or rear of the vehicle.

For vehicles without a back seat, refer to your vehicle owner's manual.

Children are safer when properly restrained in rear seating positions than in the front seating positions.
According to accident statistics, children in rear seating positions are statistically safer, whether you have air bags, advanced air bags, or no air bags at all.
If you are not sure where to place the car seat in your vehicle:

Consult your vehicle owner's manual; OR
Contact Dorel Juvenile Group Consumer Care Department; OR
Visit your local Child Passenger Inspection Station. Go to https://www.nhtsa.gov/equipment/car-seats-and-boosterseats to find your closest station.

Installation in Vehicle

To avoid your child being seriously burned, take the following precautions:

Park in the shade or where the sun does not directly hit the car seat.
Cover the car seat with a sheet or blanket when not in use.
Check for hot seat and buckles before placing child in car seat.

To help protect your vehicle seat's upholstery from damage: you may use an accessory approved by Dorel Juvenile Group or a single layer towel underneath and behind car seat.

Check the vehicle belt or lower anchor belt before each use. Use only if the belt can be tightened properly and locked securely in place. Even when unoccupied, this child restraint MUST be firmly secured to the vehicle with the lower anchor belt or with the vehicle seat belt. Even when unoccupied, this booster seat MUST be firmly secured to the vehicle with the vehicle seat belt. In a crash or sudden stop, an unsecured child restraint or booster seat could injure occupants.

Replacement & Expiration

DO NOT risk your child's safety.
To keep your child as safe as possible, Dorel Juvenile Group strongly recommends replacing the car seat even after a minor crash, even if it was not occupied at the time.

Replacement After a Minor Crash
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration states that for a crash to be considered minor ALL of the following MUST be true:

Vehicle able to drive away from the crash site; AND
Vehicle door nearest the car seat was not damaged; AND
No passengers were injured; AND
Airbags did not deploy; AND
There is no visible damage to the car seat.

If the crash your car seat was involved in meets ALL the criteria, you may not need to replace the car seat.
If one or more of these criteria are not true or if you are uncertain of any of your answers, replace the car seat immediately.

Replacement After a Moderate to Severe Crash
You MUST replace this car seat if it has been in a moderate to severe car crash.
This car seat is intended to protect a child in a single crash.
During a crash, the car seat and all of its parts absorb crash energy which can deform or weaken it. Damage is not always visible. A Brand Car Seat 05/16/2015 damaged car seat MUST be replaced immediately.

Expiration

On the bottom of the car seat there is a date of manufacture label as shown.
DO NOT use this car seat more than 10 years after the date of manufacture.

Registration & 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, e-mail address if available and the restraint's model number and manufacturing date to:

Dorel Juvenile Group
2525 State Street Columbus, IN 47201
or call 1-800-951-4113 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 www.NHTSA.gov.

Aircraft Information

This restraint is not certified for aircraft use. This restraint is NOT certified for aircraft use when used as a booster seat because aircraft seats do not have shoulder belts.

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