Product Information Cup Holder Use Registration Rear-Facing and Forward-Facing Installation Certification LATCH Setup Child Usage Requirements LATCH Use and Storage Start Here Multi Directional Tether Use and Storage The Right Fit Recline Adjustment Rear-Facing Installation Warnings + General Safety Information Setup Vehicle Seat Recline Vehicle Compatibility...
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Forward-Facing Installation Setup Lap/Shoulder Belt Use Lap Belt Only Use LATCH Setup LATCH Use Forward-Facing Tether Use Aircraft Use Safety Check Cleaning and Maintenance Removing Seat Pad Removing Headrest Fabric Removing Seat Fabric Installing Seat Fabric Installing Headrest Fabric Installing Seat Pad Cleaning Read all instructions before use of this Child Restraint.
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Product Information – Child Use Recommendations Children should remain rear-facing for as long as possible. UPPAbaby recommends that children ride rear-facing in the Rove as long as possible, until they reach the maximum weight 50 lbs (22.7 kg) or height allowed in this mode.
Product Information – Start Here Size Requirements Recline Position Indicator Seat Recline Adjustments Rear-Facing Installation Follow BLUE recline position From 14 – 50 lbs indicator REAR-FACING seat (6.4 – 22.7 kg) tilt adjustments. See page 40 and 49" (124.5 cm) or less for installation instructions.
Product Information – The Right Fit Harness Placement Harness Adjustments Rear-Facing Installation Add Slack Tighten 1" 1" Rear facing: Minimum 1" (2.5 cm) gap between the child’s head and top of headrest . Harness should be at the shoulders or 1-2 positions below Forward-Facing Installation Forward facing: Harness...
Warnings + General Safety Information WARNINGS + GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR According to accident statistics, children are statistically safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions, whether there are airbags, advanced airbags or no airbags at all. To ensure your child’s safety refer to approved seating positions on page 12 in this manual or your Vehicle’s Owner Manual.
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Warnings + General Safety Information Snugly adjust the belts provided with this Child Restraint around your child. 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.
Warnings + General Safety Information SAFETY WARNINGS Failure to follow these instructions could result in serious injury to your child or other vehicle occupants. • NEVER leave child unattended. • ALWAYS keep child properly harnessed when child is in Child Restraint. •...
Warnings + General Safety Information • DO NOT use this Child Restraint system if the top of the child’s head is less than 1 in (2.54 cm) from the top of the headrest when in its highest position. • DO NOT use this Child Restraint system in a vehicle seating position where it cannot be tightly secured.
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• DO NOT use any accessories, pads, or products supplied by other manufacturers with this Child Restraint, unless approved and tested by UPPAbaby. Items not tested with this restraint could injure your child. • DO NOT lubricate buckles and fasteners.
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Warnings + General Safety Information • Check the vehicle owner’s manual for more information about airbag/Child Restraint use. • For vehicles without a back seat, refer to your vehicle owner’s manual. • Check the vehicle belt before each use. Use only if the belt is tightened properly and securely.
Vehicle Compatibility The safest seating position is one that works best for your specific car seat, family and vehicle where you Vehicle Seat Belt are able to achieve the tightest install every time. Before installing this Child Restraint you MUST determine the method of installation and the best vehicle seating position for that method.
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Vehicle Compatibility This Child Restraint can only be installed on vehicle seats that face forward. DO NOT install in seats that face to the sides or rear of the vehicle. ALWAYS park on a level surface when installing a Child Restraint.
Vehicle Compatibility – LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) Vehicle Top Tether Most vehicles manufactured after September 1, 2002 are Anchor Points equipped with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren). Check your vehicle owner’s instruction book to determine lower anchor compatible seating positions. NOTE: In order to use the rear center seating position with lower anchor, the distance between the lower anchors may be up to 22 in (55.9 cm) and the seating position...
Vehicle Compatibility – Overview of Vehicle Seat Belt Systems DO NOT use this Child Restraint with the following seat belt systems: WARNING: DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR. CHECK YOUR Vehicle instruction book for information regarding your vehicle seat belt system(s). Not all vehicle seat belts work with this Child Restraint.
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If the LOCKING LATCH PLATE LOCKING LATCH PLATE belt cannot be locked using one of these methods, contact UPPAbaby Customer Experience Team for a locking clip.
Features Overview – Harness Use Loosen Harness 1 Loosen Harness by pressing Harness Release Button on front of Child Restraint and pulling forward on both Harness Straps 2 Unbuckle Harness Straps by pushing on Harness Buckle and pull out buckle tongues. 3 Open Chest Clip by pressing button on clip and pulling apart.
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Features Overview – Harness Use Tighten Harness 1 Place harness over child and insert buckle tongues into the buckle until a “click” is heard. Pull up on the buckle tongues to make sure they are locked . 2 Pull up on the harness to remove excess slack around the child’s legs.
Features Overview – Harness Buckle Use The crotch belt has three use positions. Always position the buckle strap in the slot closest to the child. If the child is on top of the buckle in the inner position, then adjust the buckle to next outer position. 1 Remove Comfort Inlay and buckle pad.
Features Overview – Active Support Headrest Adjustment The Active Support Headrest and harness provide advanced Side Impact Protection that grows with the child. 1 Loosen Harness (page 22). 2 Squeeze the Headrest Adjuster and move the headrest up or down to the desired position by pushing down and pulling up on handle .
Features Overview – Comfort Inlay The Comfort Inlay should be used Rear-Facing for a child between 14 and 20 lbs (6.4 kg–9 kg) approximately. 1 Place Comfort Inlay in seat and pull harness buckle and cover through slot in bottom of the inlay. 2 Push Comfort Inlay firmly into Child Restraint.
Features Overview – Securing the Child Loosen and unbuckle harness. Place child in Child Restraint making sure their body is making full contact with the seating surface. Adjust Active Response Headrest by pushing down and pulling up on handle so the harness slots are at or one to two positions below the shoulders for REAR-FACING OR at or one to two positions above...
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Features Overview – Securing the Child REAR-FACING FORWARD-FACING 1" 1" Rear-facing: Minimum 1" (2.5 cm) gap between the child’s head and top of headrest . Harness should be at the shoulders or 1-2 positions below . Forward-facing: Harness should be at the shoulders or 1-2 positions above...
Features Overview – Cup Holder Use To Attach the Cup Holder: Push cup holder stem into designated slot in side of Child Restraint. To Remove the Cup Holder: Tilt cup holder upward and pull firmly. WARNING: DO NOT place glass, metal containers or hard sharp objects in cup holder as they could become a projectile in a...
Features Overview – Rear-Facing and Forward-Facing Installation This Child Restraint features a BLUE BELT PATH with a lock-off door and clear indicators to ensure a secure and proper install for REAR-FACING INSTALLATION. It also has a RED BELT PATH with a lock-off door and clear indicators to ensure a secure and proper install for FORWARD-FACING INSTALLATION.
Features Overview – LATCH Setup To Access Lower Anchor Connectors To access Lower Anchor Connectors unsnap fabric over front panel of Child Restraint. Open the storage compartment and pull out the Lower Anchor webbing and release the Connector by pressing the red button on the connector and pull to detach.
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Features Overview – LATCH Setup Note: Slide Belt tether loop to side to not interfere with LATCH installation. REAR-FACING Latch Installation (page 50) FORWARD-FACING Latch Installation (page 66) 14–50 lbs (6.4–22.7 kg) Not preferred method for forward-facing installation 30–65 lbs (13.6–29.5 kg) WARNING: DO NOT use the Lower Anchorage System (LATCH) to attach this Child Restraint when restraining a child weighing more than 40 lbs (18.1 kg) for Rear-Facing installation and 45 lbs (20.4 kg) for Forward-Facing installation.
Features Overview – LATCH Use and Storage 1 Lock To connect Lower Anchor Connectors to Lower Anchors in vehicle, push connector onto lower anchor until you hear a click. Pull to confirm attachment. Note: DO NOT push the red button. 2 Release To release Lower Anchor Connectors, press red button at end of connector and pull to detach.
Features Overview – Multi Directional Tether Use and Storage ATTENTION: IT IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED to utilize the Multi-Directional Tether for FORWARD-FACING REAR-FACING installation if vehicle is equipped with a Tether Anchor point and vehicle requirements are met. The tether will improve the stability of your Child Restraint and help to reduce the potential for injury.
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Features Overview – Multi Directional Tether Use and Storage Using the Multi-directional Tether Unhook the Multi-Directional Tether located on the back side of the Child Restraint. To lengthen the strap, push the Multi-Directional Tether Adjuster button and pull downward Note: Maximize length of tether before Rear and Forward-Facing installations.
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Features Overview – Multi Directional Tether Use and Storage Storing the Multi-directional Tether When Not in Use Attach Multi-Directional Tether to storage anchor. Remove slack in strap by pulling on free end of strap. Note: Make sure the webbing is not twisted. Loose strap MUST be rolled around the fabric closure and secured.
FEATURES OVERVIEW – Recline Adjustment Features Overview – Recline Adjustment This Child Restraint has 5 recline positions. Recline can be changed to improve installation of this Child Restraint and for child comfort. When first using the seat in REAR-FACING mode, ensure proper child positioning by reclining the child restraint to the maximum recline position.
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Features Overview – Recline Adjustment FORWARD-FACING Installation REAR-FACING Installation 14–50 lbs (6.4–22.7 kg) 30–65 lbs (13.6–29.5 kg) ALWAYS check the Recline Position Indicator and adjust ALWAYS check the Recline Position Indicator and adjust the recline so that the bubble is between the correct BLUE the recline so that the bubble is between the correct area for...
Vehicle belt: 14–50 lbs (page 46) LATCH: 14–40 lbs (page 50) Comfort Inlay: 14–20 lbs (page 27) Vehicle belt LATCH Comfort Inlay 14 lbs 20 lbs 30 lbs 35 lbs 40 lbs 50 lbs 65 lbs (6.4 kg) (9 kg) (13.6 kg) (15.9 kg) (18.1 kg)
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Rear-Facing Installation – Setup This Child Restraint has 3 recline positions. Recline can be changed to improve installation of this Child Restraint and for child comfort. The Comfort Inlay should be used with children 14-20 lbs (6.4–9 kg) approximately. When first using the seat in REAR-FACING mode, ensure proper child positioning by reclining the...
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Rear-Facing Installation – Setup Slide Child Restraint towards the back of the vehicle seat until it makes contact with the vehicle seat back. Unbuckle and loosen harness Remove buckle pad and unzip fabric panel to expose the BLUE REAR-FACING Belt Path. (page 29) To complete REAR-FACING installation,...
Set up your Rove Note: Place a folded hand towel under the Rove against the seat bight (crease of seat). You may need to adjust number of folds to achieve the proper recline. Once the bead is in the correct...
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Rear-Facing Installation – Vehicle Seat Recline This Child Restraint has 3 recline in REAR-FACING mode. positions. For infants aged 0-4 months, use the most reclined position for optimal comfort and support.
Rear-Facing Installation – Lap/Shoulder Belt Use Open the lock-off door. Ensuring there is no twisting in the vehicle belt, route seat belt through the lock-off and through the BLUE-REAR-FACING belt path. Buckle. While applying pressure into seating surface, as shown, pull up on the vehicle shoulder belt to tighten the belt.
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Rear-Facing Installation – Lap/Shoulder Belt Use Using non-dominant hand, check the belt path to ensure no more than 1" (2.5 cm) movement side-to-side and front-to-back. Proceed to page 54 for Multi-Directional Tether usage.
Rear-Facing Installation – Lap Belt Only Use Open the lock-off door. Route the vehicle lap belt through the lock-off and through the REAR- FACING BLUE belt path. Ensure there is no twisting. Buckle. Apply pressure into seating surface, as shown, and pull up on excess belt webbing to remove slack from the lap belt.
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Rear-Facing Installation – Lap Belt Only Use Using non-dominant hand, check the belt path to ensure no more than 1" (2.5 cm) movement side-to-side and front-to-back. Proceed to page 54 for Multi-Directional Tether usage.
Rear-Facing Installation – LATCH Setup ATTENTION: This Child Restraint cannot be installed using lower anchors (LATCH) for REAR-FACING installation when your child exceeds 40 lbs (18.1 kg). If your child weights over 40 lbs (18.1kg) the vehicle belt MUST be used for installation. Installation with LATCH and vehicle seat belt are not permitted together.
Rear-Facing Installation – LATCH Use Unsnap the front section of fabric and slide Lower Anchor Connectors under the fabric. Unzip fabric panel on the seat. Remove and feed through the BLUE REAR-FACING Belt Path. Close lower anchor connector storage compartment and snap fabric.
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Rear-Facing Installation – LATCH Use Apply pressure into seating surface, as shown, and pull up on the excess lower anchor connector webbing to remove any slack. Close the top section of the lock-off door over the lap/shoulder belt. Second, close the bottom section of the lock-off door over the belt.
Rear-Facing Installation – Rear-Facing Tether Use ATTENTION: IT IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED to utilize the Multi-Directional Tether for REAR-FACING installation if vehicle is equipped with a Tether Anchor point and vehicle requirements are met. The tether will improve the stability of your Child Restraint and reduce the risk of injury. See your vehicle owner’s manual for approved anchor locations. Route the Multi-Directional Tether through the guide located on the back of the seat as shown.
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Rear-Facing Installation – Rear-Facing Tether Use If you choose not to use the Multi-Directional Tether in Rear-Facing mode, then store the tether as outlined on page 36. Review safety check on page 57. All steps must be achieved before moving forward.
Rear-Facing Installation – Aircraft Use Certified for Aircraft Travel: This child seat is certified for aircraft use. The FAA recommends that a child weighing up to 40 lbs (18.1 kg) use a certified, harnessed child seat while traveling on an aircraft. Contact the airline about their policy prior to traveling.
Rear-Facing Installation – Safety Check Tightness Indicator window is GREEN. Occasionally check Child Restraint for tightness in the belt path and lift the fabric panel to ensure Tightness Indicator remains GREEN. It is possible to achieve a tight installation even if the indicator is not fully green. Always check belt path for no more than 1"...
Forward-Facing Installation – Setup Place Child Restraint on vehicle seat in FORWARD-FACING direction as shown. Ensure the bottom surface is in full contact with the vehicle seating surface. Confirm for FORWARD-FACING that the seat is reclined so the indicator sits in the red zone. Slide Child Restraint towards back of vehicle seat until contact is made with vehicle seat back.
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Forward-Facing Installation – Setup Adjuster by pushing down and pulling up on handle as shown then pull upward to allow access to the RED FORWARD-FACING belt path. Unfasten the fabric panel and pull forward. Remove Multi-Directional Tether from storage, lengthen webbing and place on front side of the seat prior to installation (page 70).
Forward-Facing Installation – Lap/Shoulder Belt Use Place Multi-Directional Tether on front side of the seat prior to installation. Open lock-off door. Ensuring there is no twisting in the belt, route vehicle lap/shoulder through the lock-off door and through the RED FORWARD-FACING belt path.
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Forward-Facing Installation – Lap/Shoulder Belt Use Using non-dominant hand, check the belt path to ensure no more than 1" movement side-to-side and front-to-back. Fasten back fabric panel closed. Proceed to page 70 for Multi-Directional Tether usage. Review Safety Check on page 73.
Forward-Facing Installation – Lap Belt Only Use Open lock-off door. Ensuring there is no twisting in the vehicle belt, route the lap belt through the lock-off door and along the RED FORWARD- FACING path. Buckle. Apply pressure into seating surface, as shown, and pull up on excess belt webbing to remove slack from the lap belt.
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Forward-Facing Installation – Lap Belt Only Use Using non-dominant hand, check the belt path to ensure no more than 1" (2.5 cm) movement side-to-side and front-to-back. Fasten back fabric panel closed. Proceed to page 70 for multi-directional tether usage. Review safety check on page 73.
Forward-Facing Installation – LATCH Setup ATTENTION: This Child Restraint cannot be installed using lower anchors LATCH) for FORWARD-FACING installation when your child exceeds 45 lbs (20.4 kg). If your child weighs over 45 lbs (20.4 kg) the vehicle belt must be used for installation. To Access Lower Anchor Connectors (Steps 1-4 - illustrations on next page) To access Lower Anchor Connectors unsnap fabric over front panel of Child Restraint.
Forward-Facing Installation – LATCH Use ATTENTION: This Child Restraint cannot be installed using lower anchors (LATCH) for FORWARD-FACING installation when your child exceeds 45 lbs (20.4 kg). If your child weighs over 45 lbs (20.4 kg) the vehicle belt must be used for installation.
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Forward-Facing Installation – LATCH Use 5 Close the bottom section of the lock-off door over the lap/shoulder belt. Second, close the top section of the lock-off door over the belt. Make sure you push the bottom of the lock-off door all the way down until you hear an audible click .
Forward-Facing Installation – Forward-Facing Tether Use ATTENTION: IT IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED to utilize the multi-directional tether for FORWARD-FACING installation if vehicle is equipped with a tether anchor point and vehicle requirements are met. The tether will improve the stability of your child restraint and reduce the risk of injury.
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Forward-Facing Installation – Forward-Facing Tether Use Pull up on the strap as shown until webbing is taut. Excess webbing MUST be rolled around the fabric sleeve and secured with closure provided. Route the webbing either through the vehicle headrest posts or, if an integrated headrest exists, over the top of the headrest.
Forward-Facing Installation – Aircraft Use Certified for Aircraft Travel: This child seat is certified for aircraft use. The FAA recommends that a child weighing up to 45 lbs (20.4 kg) use a certified, harnessed child seat while traveling on an aircraft. Contact the airline about their policy prior to traveling.
Forward-Facing Installation – Safety Check Tightness Indicator window is GREEN. Occasionally check Child Restraint for tightness in the belt path and lift the fabric panel to ensure Tightness Indicator remains GREEN. It is possible to achieve a tight installation even if the indicator is not fully green. Always check belt path for no more than 1"...
Fabric Care – Removing Headrest Fabric Raise headrest to highest position. Note: If headrest will not raise, the internal harness may need to be loosened. Unfasten headrest fabric from structure Unhook pocket from lower portion of headrest. Pull headrest fabric upward from spine structure and remove from seat.
Fabric Care – Removing Seat Fabric Pull seat fabric up around top of seat to loosen. Pull body fabric from channel along side of seat. Unsnap seat base fabric. (Steps 3-5 illustrations on next page) Feed harness adjustment strap through hole of bottom of seat fabric.
Fabric Care – Installing Seat Fabric Place seat fabric over seat. Moving from the top down, press fabric into channel along side of seat. Snap seat base fabric. Pull fabric out and remove from around the seat.
Fabric Care – Installing Headrest Fabric Raise headrest to highest position. Note: If headrest will not raise, the internal harness may need to be loosened. Pull headrest fabric over spine structure and secure onto seat. Place fabric over lower portion of headrest.
Fabric Care – Installing Seat Pad 1 Raise headrest to highest position. 2 Slip buckle through slit in bottom fabric panel. Attach crotch buckle cover. 3 Fully zip seat base fabric and fasten back panel fabric.
Cleaning and Maintenance CLEANING FABRICS — Fabrics include: seat and headrest covers, harness covers, comfort inlay and crotch buckle cover. Machine wash in warm water Secure all hook and Tumble Dry Low. DO NOT iron on gentle cycle with mild loop fasteners or dry clean.
Lifetime Warranty, you MUST register your car seat within three months of purchase and provide a valid purchase receipt from an authorized UPPAbaby retailer. The “lifetime” of the product is defined as the period of use by the registrant for use with his/her children up to 7 years from date of manufacture.
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• Defects caused by misuse or poor maintenance. (Please refer to the product instruction booklet for guidance on item use and maintenance). • Damage caused by improper installation of UPPAbaby parts and/or accessories. (Please refer to product instruction booklet for guidance on item assembly and use).
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