Cosco EASY ELITE Manual

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Table of Contents

Contents

1 Replacement Parts List
2 Introduction
3 Getting Started
4 Rear-Facing Section
- 4.1 Rear-Facing Child Fit
- 4.2 Rear-Facing Vehicle Install
5 Forward-Facing Section
- 5.1 Forward-Facing Child Fit
- 5.2 Forward-Facing Vehicle Install
6 Securing Child in Car Seat
7 Booster Seat Section
8 Making Adjustments to Car Seat
9 Wash & Car
10 LATCH & Vehicle Belt Information
11 Safety Information
12 Documents / Resources
- 12.1 References
- 12.2 Download manual

Cosco EASY ELITE Manual

Replacement Parts List

(on select models)

Buckle Assembly
Chest Clip
Seat Pad Set
Removable Cup Holder(s)
Lower Anchor Belt
Top Tether
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.

Introduction

Thank you for choosing this car seat, also known as a child restraint!
To help you get started using your child's new car seat, here are the 4 main tasks you'll need to complete.

Getting Started

Parts of Car Seat

Parts Overview

Accessory Use

Body Pillow
(on select models)
For Use in Rear-Facing Mode Only
To remove, slide it out from behind the harness straps.

Removable Cup Holder(s)
(on select models)
For Use in All Modes
The cup holder(s) is top-rack dishwasher safe.

To remove cup holder, twist the cup holder counterclockwise. Pull it out of the slot in the car seat.

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 Rear-Facing Vehicle Install
	Forward-Facing Mode 22-50 lb (10.1-22.6 kg) and 29-43 in. (73.6-110 cm) and at least 1 year old Forward-Facing Section Forward-Facing Child Fit Forward-Facing Vehicle Install
	Booster Seat Mode 40-80 lb (18.1-36.3 kg) and 43-52 in. (110.1-132.1 cm) Booster Seat Section Storing Harness System Booster Seat Use in Vehicle Booster Seat Child Fit

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.

Before installing the car seat in your vehicle, check your child's fit in the car seat.
This way you won't have to redo the vehicle installation to make adjustments to the car seat.

NEVER install a rear-facing child restraint in the front seat of a vehicle equipped with an active frontal airbag.

DO NOT use the tether for rear-facing mode. Secure the tether strap hook to its storage attachment.
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.
Even when unoccupied, this child restraint MUST be firmly secured to the vehicle with the lower anchor belt or with the vehicle seat belt.
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).

Rear-Facing Child Fit

Fully Loosen Harness Straps
Push down on the harness release lever (through the opening in the pad) while pulling out on the harness straps as shown.
Undo Chest Clip & Buckle
It may be easier to undo the buckle by pressing in towards the top of the button.
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 Head 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.
DO NOT use the 3rd buckle slot in Rear-Facing Mode.

Rear-Facing Vehicle Install

There are 2 different methods for install.
Use only one:

DO NOT use both the LATCH: lower anchor belt and vehicle belt at the same time to install the car seat.

information Before installing the car seat in your vehicle, check to see if you need to adjust the buckle position for your child.
Once the car seat is installed, you will not be able to adjust the buckle position.
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.

Recline Car Seat
Pull down the recline stand to unlock and fold it under the car seat.
Pull Seat Pad Off Front of Car Seat & Place Car Seat Rear-Facing in Back Seat
Locate Rear-Facing Belt Path & Route Vehicle Belt or Lower Anchor Belt Through It

For the LATCH belt: You may need to fully lengthen the belt before routing it into the belt path. Squeeze the adjuster button and pull the belt out as shown.
Vehicle Belt or Lower Anchor Belt Goes:
- under the car seat pad; AND
- across the car seat; AND
- in front of the buckle; AND
- out the other Rear-Facing Belt Path opening.
DO NOT twist the belt.
Finished Lower Anchor Belt Routing
The lower anchor belt 2 adjuster can be on either side of the car seat.
Buckle Vehicle Belt
If your car has a switchable retractor, use it to lock the vehicle belt.
Attach Lower Anchor Belt Hooks to Vehicle's Lower Anchors
Tuck Car Seat Pad Around Front of Car Seat & Check Rear-Facing Level Line
For children between 5-22 lb (2.3-10 kg), the bottom level line on the shell must be parallel with the ground.
For children 22-40 lb (10.1-18 kg) who can sit up unassisted, rotate the car seat 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.
Tighten Belt
Place your hand in the car seat and firmly push the car seat down and back towards the vehicle seat. Pull the belt towards you and parallel (in line) with the belt path as shown.
For the LATCH belt or Lap Only Vehicle Belt: it may be easier to tighten if you route the free end of the belt back into the Rear- Facing Belt Path, reach into the Rear-Facing Belt Path, and pull the free end of the belt towards you.
Check Belt Tightness
Hold the Rear-Facing Belt Path with your non-dominant hand. Push and pull the car seat from side to side.
The car seat should not move more than 1 in. (2.5 cm).

If the car seat moves more than 1 in. (2.5 cm), you can try:
- Pulling the belt tighter; OR
- Reinstalling the car seat; OR
- Changing to a different seating location; OR
- Switching to a different install method (LATCH or vehicle belt).
Secure Child in Car Seat
Recheck Rear-Facing Level Line
Redo the installation if the car seat is not reclined correctly for your child. See step 2 and step 4 > info box.

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!

Vehicle Belt Install: Is the vehicle belt locked? See step 5.
LATCH: Lower Anchor Belt Install: Are the hooks securely attached to the vehicle's lower anchors? See step 5.
Is the belt tightened enough so that the car seat does not move more than 1 in (2.5 cm) from side to side? Check the tightness of the install often to make sure it has not loosened. See steps 6 and 7.
If your child cannot sit up unassisted, is the Rear-Facing Level Line parallel with the ground? See steps 6 and 10, and info boxes.

Forward-Facing Section

22-50 lb (10.1-22.6 kg) and 29-43 in. (73.6-110 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: 50 lb (22.6 kg); OR
Height Limit: 43 in. (110 cm); OR
Forward-Facing Child Fit requirements.

Before installing the car seat in your vehicle, check your child's fit in the car seat.
This way you won't have to redo the vehicle installation to make adjustments to the car seat.

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).
The vehicle belt MUST be used for installation if your child weighs more than 40 lb (18 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.
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.
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 this child restraint your child MUST be at least 1 year old and weigh 22 lbs (10.1 kg) before they sit forward-facing.

Forward-Facing Child Fit

Fully Loosen Harness Straps
Push down on the harness release lever (through the opening in the pad) while pulling out on the harness straps as shown.
Undo Chest Clip & Buckle
It may be easier to undo the buckle by pressing in towards the top of the button.
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.
Head 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 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.

Forward-Facing Vehicle Install

There are 2 different methods for install.
Use only one:

DO NOT use both the LATCH: lower anchor belt and vehicle belt at the same time to install the car seat.
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.
information Before installing the car seat in your vehicle, check to see if you need to adjust the buckle position for your child.
Once the car seat is installed, you will not be able to adjust the buckle position.
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.

Put Car Seat into Position 2 & Place Car Seat Forward-Facing in Back Seat
The vehicle seat back MUST be upright.

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.
Remove Lower Anchor Belt from Storage Location
Or if the lower anchor belt was used Rear-Facing, remove the belt from the Rear-Facing Belt Path so both hooks are on the same side of the car seat as shown.
Locate Vehicle Top Tether Anchors
Review your vehicle owner's manual for top tether anchor locations and how to route the tether strap when there are vehicle headrests.
Loosely Attach Tether Hook to Vehicle's Top Tether Anchor
Locate Forward-Facing Belt Path Route Vehicle Belt or Lower Anchor Belt Through It

For the LATCH belt: You may need to fully lengthen the belt before routing it into the belt path. Squeeze the adjuster button and pull the belt out as shown.
Vehicle Belt or Lower Anchor Belt Goes:
- under the car seat pad; AND
- across the car seat; AND
- out the other Forward-Facing Belt Path opening.
DO NOT twist the belt.
Finished Lower Anchor Belt Routing
The lower anchor belt adjuster can be on either side of the car seat.
Buckle Vehicle Belt
If your car has a switchable retractor, use it to lock the vehicle belt.
Attach Lower Anchor Belt Hooks to Vehicle's Lower Anchors
Tighten Belt
Place your hand in the car seat and firmly push the car seat down and back towards the vehicle seat. Pull the belt towards you and parallel (in line) with the belt path as shown.
For the LATCH belt or Lap Only Vehicle Belt: it may be easier to tighten if you route the free end of the belt back into the Forward-Facing Belt Path, reach into the Forward-Facing Belt Path, and pull the free end of the belt towards you.
Tighten Tether
Push firmly on the back of the car seat and pull the free end of the tether strap to remove all of the slack.
Check Belt Tightness
Hold the Forward-Facing Belt Path with your non-dominant hand. Push and pull from side to side.
The car seat should not move more than 1 in. (2.5 cm).

If the car seat moves more than 1 in. (2.5 cm), you can try:
- Pulling the belt tighter; OR
- Reinstalling the car seat; OR
- Changing to a different seating location; OR
- Switching to a different install method (LATCH or vehicle belt).

FINISHED!

Vehicle Belt Install: Is the vehicle belt locked? See step 7.
LATCH: Lower Anchor Belt Install: Are the hooks securely attached to the vehicle's lower anchors? See step 7.
Is the belt tightened enough so the car seat does not move more than 1 in (2.5 cm) from side to side? Check the tightness of the install often to make sure it has not loosened. See steps 8 and 10.
Has the tether been installed and tightened? See steps 4 and 9.

Securing Child in Car Seat

Place Child in Car Seat
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
Insert right half of the chest clip into the left half and snap together.
Tighten Harness
Pull the harness adjustment strap straight out to snugly tighten the harness.
Position Chest Clip
Slide the chest clip up the harness straps and 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.

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

Troubleshooting

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

40-80 lb (18.1-36.3 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: 80 lb (36.3 kg); OR
Height Limit: 52 in. (132.1 cm); OR
Booster Seat Child Fit requirements.

You MUST store the harness system and remove the accessories, except the cup holder(s), when using the Booster Seat Mode.

DO NOT use the harness system when using as a booster seat.
DO NOT use LATCH when using as a booster seat. Secure the lower anchor belt and the tether strap to their storage attachments.
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 this booster seat if the tops of your child's ears are above the top of the booster seat's headrest.

Storing Harness System

Fully Loosen Harness Straps
From Back of Car Seat, Remove Harness Strap Loops from Splitter Plate
Pull Harness Straps Out of Shoulder Harness Slots
Unthread Chest Clip from Harness Straps
Unthread Buckle from Harness Straps
Do not undo the buckle.
Pull Harness Strap Out of Car Seat
Turn Car Seat Over
Locate the buckle's metal retainer on the bottom of the shell.
Rotate Metal Retainer and Push It Up Through Buckle Slot in Shell
From Top of Car Seat, Pull Buckle Out of Shell and Pad

information For Booster Seat Use
Store the harness strap, chest clip, and buckle for future use.
Pull the harness adjustment strap so the splitter plate is flush against the shell as shown.

FINISHED!
The car seat has been converted to the Booster Seat Mode.

Booster Seat Use in Vehicle

Put Booster Seat into Position 2
Rotate the recline stand out and push it up to lock it into place.

Make Booster Seat Flush Against Vehicle Seat
The vehicle seat back must be upright.

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.
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.
Position Lap Belt on Child
Route 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 lap 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.

For models with In and Out Harness Holders: The shoulder belt should lay under the In and Out Harness Holder.
For models without In and Out Harness Holders: The shoulder belt will fall naturally into place.

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 even when unoccupied.

Booster Seat Child Fit

Head Position
The tops of your child's ears should never be above the top of the booster seat's headrest.

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 seatbelt usage.

Shoulder Belt Position
The shoulder belt should lay snugly across the center of your child's shoulder and across their chest.

Lap Belt Position
The lap belt should lay snugly across your child's hips; not on their stomach.

Making Adjustments to Car Seat

Changing Headrest/Harness Height

Fully Loosen Harness Straps
Push down on the harness release lever (through the opening in the pad) while pulling out on the harness straps as shown.
Adjust Headrest/Harness Height
1. Squeeze the adjustment handle lever up.
2. Move the headrest up or down to the proper height for your child.
3. Release the handle to lock in place.
4. Make sure it is locked securely.

information 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
It may be easier to undo the buckle by pressing in towards the top of the button.
Turn Car Seat Over
Locate the buckle's metal retainer on the bottom of the shell.
Rotate Metal Retainer and Push It Up Through Buckle Slot in Shell
From Top of Car Seat, Pull Buckle Out of Shell and Pad
Insert Buckle's Metal Retainer into Buckle Slot Closest to Child
The buckle must face out.
Rear-Facing Mode: You must use the 1st or 2nd buckle slot.
Forward-Facing Mode: Any slot can be used.
Pull Metal Retainer Completely Through Pad and Shell
Check Buckle
Pull the buckle up to make sure it is secured.
The buckle MUST NOT pull out.

Harness System Adjustments for Smaller Infants

information If you cannot achieve a snug harness fit for your child, you may need to adjust the buckle strap and/or harness strap length and location as shown in this section.

The harness system MUST be installed correctly.
DO NOT use a child restraint with damaged harness straps.

Adjusting Buckle

With Buckle in 1st Slot, Fully Recline Car Seat
If you need to move the buckle to the 1st slot.
Pull Front of Car Seat Pad Up
Reach Under Car Seat
Pull the buckle's metal retainer down and then push it up into the middle slot as shown.
From Top of Car Seat, Lay Metal Retainer Flat Against Car Seat
Tuck Car Seat Pad Around Front of Car Seat & Check Buckle
Pull the buckle up to make sure it is secured.
The buckle MUST NOT pull out.

information When using the lower shoulder harness slots for smaller children, you MUST use the head and body pillow and the headrest MUST be in the lowest position.

Adjusting Harness Straps

Adjust Headrest to Lowest Position & Fully Loosen Harness Straps
From Back of Car Seat, Remove Harness Strap Loops From Splitter Plate
Pull Harness Straps Out of Upper Shoulder Harness Slots
Pull Body Pillow Forward Away from Car Seat
Thread the harness straps through the slots in the pillow, the lower shoulder harness slots in the seat pad, and the car seat.
From Back of Car Seat, Pull Harness Straps Through Car Seat
The harness straps MUST be in the shoulder harness slots below the metal bar.
Attach 2nd Harness Strap Loops to Splitter Plate

information The sewn ends of the harness strap loops MUST face towards you.
DO NOT twist the harness strap or the harness adjustment strap.
Make sure the same harness strap loops are fitted completely on both sides of the splitter plate.

Reclining Car Seat

This car seat has 2 positions.

Rear-Facing Mode - 1 Reclined
For children between 5-22 lb (2.3-10 kg), the bottom level line on the shell must be parallel with the ground.
For children 22-40 lb (10.1-18 kg) who can sit up unassisted, end rotate the car seat between the 2 level lines.
Forward-Facing Mode - 2 Upright
Booster Seat Mode - 2 Upright

To Recline: Pull the recline stand down and rotate it under the car seat.

For Upright: Rotate the recline stand out and push it upward to lock it into position.

Wash & Car

Removing Seat Pad Set

information You do not need to remove the harness system to remove the pad from the car seat.

Adjust Headrest to Highest Position
Locate Pad Fabric Tab Slot in Headrest
Pull the fabric tab out of the slot in the headrest as shown.
On Select Models: Undo Fasteners on Headrest Pad & Seat Pad
Gently Pull Headrest Pad Off Bottom of Headrest
Release Elastic Straps from Tabs on Both Sides of Shell As Shown
Pull Seat Pad Off Sides & Front of Car Seat
Pull Seat Pad Around Headrest & Off of Car Seat

Cleaning Parts of Car Seat & Installing Seat Pad Set

Cleaning Pad & Accessories
Machine wash separately with cold water on a gentle cycle. Make sure the harness covers are closed so the fastening strips are not exposed. DO NOT use bleach. Tumble dry separately for 10-12 minutes on low heat. Remove immediately.

Cleaning Harness Strap
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 and onto Car Seat
Pull Headrest Pad onto Headrest
Push Headrest Pad Fabric Tab into Slot in Headrest
On Select Models: Attach All Pad Fasteners

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

Installing Harness System

Installing Buckle

Insert Buckle's Metal Retainer into Buckle Slot Closest to Child
The buckle must face out.
Rear-Facing Mode: You must use the 1st or 2nd buckle slot.
Forward-Facing Mode: Any slot can be used.
Pull Metal Retainer Completely Through Pad and Shell
Check Buckle
Pull up on the buckle to make sure it is secured.
The buckle must not pull out.

The harness system must be installed correctly.
DO NOT use a child restraint with damaged harness straps.

Installing Harness Straps

Thread Harness Strap into Hip Harness Slot
With the sewn end of the harness strap loop facing the buckle, thread the harness strap down through the hip harness slot as shown.
Turn Car Seat Over and Pull Harness Strap Across Bottom of Shell
Push the harness strap up through the other hip harness slot.
Make Harness Strap Even
The sewn end of the harness strap loops must face each other.
Thread Buckle and Chest Clip
The harness strap ends go through the back of the buckle tongues and through the chest clip front to back as shown.
Thread Harness Straps into Shoulder Harness Slot
From Back of Car Seat, Thread Harness Straps Over Metal Bar
Do not twist the harness straps.
The harness adjustment strap and the splitter plate must be behind the harness strap as shown.
The harness strap loop ends must go through the recline stand as shown.
Attach 1st Harness Strap Loops to Splitter Plate As Shown
The sewn ends of the harness strap loops must face towards you.
Do not twist the harness strap or the harness adjustment strap.
Make sure the harness strap loops are fitted completely on both sides of the splitter plate.

information Check your child's fit often.
Check the harness straps often for any wear or damage.

LATCH & Vehicle Belt Information

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.

To Remove Lower Anchor Belt from Storage Location on Car Seat
Squeeze the spring lever on the hooks and remove the hooks from the attachments in the 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 car seat with the adjuster.
Then 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 out of the vehicle seat.

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 car seat; OR
using the Booster Seat Mode; OR
the car seat is not installed in a vehicle.

Secure the hooks to the attachments in the storage location as shown. Gently tighten the belt to remove slack.

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

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 40 lb (18 kg), 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).
Check Retractor
Retractors pull seat belts into stored positions and lock the belt to hold passengers in place.

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 4 "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 4, "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:
1. Buckle Vehicle Belt
2. 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 If you have an Emergency Locking Retractor with a Sliding Latch Plate, you MUST use a locking clip.
Please contact us for one.
Never Use the Following With This Car Seat:

Emergency Locking Retractor Lap Only Belt
Inflatable Seat Belts

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 in the Forward-Facing Mode with internal harness. 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.

Storing Top Tether Strap
The tether strap MUST be properly stored in its storage location when:

installing in Rear-Facing Mode; OR
using the Booster Seat Mode; OR
the car seat is not installed in a vehicle.

Attach the tether hook to its storage location as shown. Gently tighten to remove slack.

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.

Safety Information

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 damaged car seat MUST be replaced immediately.

Expiration
On the side 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.

Aircraft Information

information This restraint is certified for aircraft use when used with the internal harness.
Install the car seat 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 car seat is certified for aircraft use.
There is an airplane certification label located on the side of this car seat as shown.

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

Rear-Facing Aircraft Installation
Follow the vehicle belt install steps.

Forward-Facing Aircraft Installation
Follow the vehicle belt install steps, skipping the tether strap steps.

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

Registration & Safety Notices

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 the side of the car seat.

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 1-800-544-1108
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 www.NHTSA.gov.

Send Us a Text: 1-812-652-2525
(US and Canada Only. Carrier Fees May Apply)
Find Us Online: www.coscokids.com
Email Us: support@djgusa.com
Give Us a Call: 1-800-544-1108
(Toll Free, US and Canada Only)