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Joie rue Instruction Manual

Joie rue Instruction Manual

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Height: less than 30 in. (76 cm)
Weight: 4 to 30 lb. (1.8 to 13.6 kg)
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IMPORTANT!
Read the instructions in this manual before use of the product.
Keep this manual for future use.
IS-2024-07-11

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  • Page 1 ™ with Base Instruction Manual Height: less than 30 in. (76 cm) Weight: 4 to 30 lb. (1.8 to 13.6 kg) installation videos IMPORTANT! Read the instructions in this manual before use of the product. Keep this manual for future use. IS-2024-07-11...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents: Important Welcome to the Joie Family! If You Need Help Register Your Child Restraint Child Requirements Warnings Best Practices Vehicle Compatibility Vehicle Belts Choose Your Installation Parts List Canopy Handle Adjustment Head Support Infant Insert Adjusting Harness Height Crotch Buckle Adjustment...

  • Page 3: Important

    To ensure a speedy response, please have your child restraint’s model number and date of manufacture ready. You can find the information on the manufacturer label on the child restraint. Joie Baby USA Consumer Service Contact Info Address: 70 Thousand Oaks Blvd, Morgantown, PA 19543 Email: info.us@joiebaby.com...
  • Page 4 Important: Register this Child Restraint 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 70 Thousand Oaks Blvd Morgantown, PA 19543, call 1-866-798-7866, or register online at: www.joiebaby.com/carseatregistration...

  • Page 5: Child Requirements

    Preterm or Low Birth Weight Infants To ensure the safety of your preterm or low birth weight infant (born before 37 weeks or weighing less than 5 lb. (2.3 kg), Joie recommends following the AAP’s guidelines and consulting your doctor or hospital staff before the child’s first car or airplane trip.

  • Page 6: Warnings

    WARNING! DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY can occur if you fail to follow the warnings, instructions, and labels on the child restraint. Read ALL INSTRUCTIONS before use of the • child restraint. • Read the vehicle owner’s manual for information on child restraint installation. KEEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE.
  • Page 7 WARNING! DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY can occur if you fail to follow the warnings, instructions, and labels on the child restraint. • If an air bag inflates, it can hit the child and child restraint with great force and cause serious injury or death to your child.
  • Page 8 WARNING! DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY can occur if you fail to follow the warnings, instructions, and labels on the child restraint. NEVER secure this child restraint using an • inflatable seat belt. Move to a vehicle seat that does not have an inflatable seat belt or install using LATCH.
  • Page 9 WARNING! DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY can occur if you fail to follow the warnings, instructions, and labels on the child restraint. • Select a suitable location for the child restraint in your vehicle. Secure child restraint with a vehicle seat belt or lower anchor attachment that is properly routed as shown in this manual.
  • Page 10 WARNING! DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY can occur if you fail to follow the warnings, instructions, and labels on the child restraint. STRANGULATION HAZARD Children have • STRANGLED in loose or partially buckled har- ness straps. Fully restrain the child even when child restraint is used outside the vehicle.
  • Page 11 NEVER modify any part of the child restraint. • DO NOT attach additional padding, toys, or • other devices unless made by Joie and described in these instructions. Use only approved accessories. Unapproved items can injure your child and may void the warranty.
  • Page 12 Place blankets over child AFTER harness has • been properly tightened. • Only use with Joie strollers or appropriate Joie adapters designed for use with other strollers. This child restraint system conforms to all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
  • Page 13 4) If the vehicle has air bags, the air bags did not deploy during the crash; and 5) There is no visible damage to the child restraint. Contact Joie Consumer Service with any questions or concerns.

  • Page 14: Best Practices

    Best Practices: Expiration: DO NOT USE THIS CHILD RESTRAINT 7 YEARS AFTER ORIGINAL PURCHASE. Stop using it after that date and dispose of it. Check the label on the child restraint for the manufacture date. Hot Weather Warning: Child restraints can become extremely hot in the sun or warm weather.

  • Page 15: Vehicle Compatibility

    Vehicle Compatibility: You MUST read and understand ALL child restraint-related instructions and warnings in your vehicle owner’s manual to correctly and safely use this child restraint in your vehicle. This child restraint can ONLY be installed on vehicle seats that face forward. DO NOT install on seats that face to the sides or rear of the vehicle.

  • Page 16: Vehicle Belts

    Vehicle Belts: The following vehicle belts CANNOT BE USED with your child restraint. Install with lower anchors instead. 1 - Motorized Belts (Automatic) These should not be used unless the shoulder belt can be removed, the lap belt is locked, and use is allowed by the vehicle manufacturer.

  • Page 18: Choose Your Installation

    Choose Your Installation: This child restraint can be installed in your vehicle using either the vehicle seat belt OR the lower anchor attachment (LATCH). Both are equally safe to use. INSTALL USING ONLY ONE METHOD. LATCH Install: Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children: The LATCH system, or lower anchor attachment and top tether, allow you to securely attach your child restraint in your car without using the vehicle seat belt.
  • Page 19 Vehicle Belt Install: Vehicle Seat Belt: Refer to your vehicle owner’s manual to determine if the belts in your vehicle lock by switching the seat belt’s retractor OR have a locking latch plate that locks the vehicle’s seat belt. Vehicle Seat Belt Terms: Retractor A device that winds up the unused vehicle seat belt.
  • Page 20 Choose Your Installation: Installation Method Suitable For WITH BASE Install pg. 42 Child height less than 30 in. LATCH (76 cm) Install Install Child weight pg. 48 pg. 52 4 - 30 lb. (1.8 - 13.6 kg) Lap/Shoulder Belt Lap Belt Only...
  • Page 21 Choose Your Installation: Installation Method Suitable For WITHOUT BASE Install Install pg. 58 pg. 58 Child height less than 30 in. (76 cm) Lap/Shoulder Belt Lap/Shoulder Belt Child weight Option 1 (suggested) Option 2 4 - 30 lb. Install pg. 60 (1.8 - 13.6 kg) Lap Belt Only...

  • Page 22: Parts List

    Parts List: Please make sure there are no missing parts. Please contact Joie Customer Service if anything is missing. Head Support Instruction Storage Seat Pad Lower Anchor Stroller Release Connectors Button Base Recline Lever Lap Belt Guide Base Recline Foot...
  • Page 23 Parts List:...

  • Page 24: Canopy

    An unlocked handle could move unexpectedly, causing injury to the child. Joie recommends to have the handle in the carry position when in the vehicle. This allows space between front/rear seats and easier install/removal of the child restraint.
  • Page 25 a - Carry Position...

  • Page 26: Head Support

    Head Support: The head support can be used, as needed, to provide a snug fit for small babies. The head support can be removed when your child has outgrown it. To Remove Head Support: Locate the hook and loop fasteners behind the seat fabric. Carefully pull apart the fastener to detach the head support.

  • Page 28: Infant Insert

    Infant Insert: The infant insert can be used, as needed, to provide a snug fit for small babies. The low birth weight pillow located inside the infant insert can be used for even smaller babies. To Remove Infant Insert: Unbuckle the harness by pressing the release buttons on the crotch buckle and chest clip.

  • Page 30: Adjusting Harness Height

    Check Harness Height Fit: For safety and comfort, ensure the harness straps fit snugly on your child’s shoulders and are positioned at or just below their shoulders. Have your child sit in the child restraint with the harness buckled. The harness straps should be at or just below the child’s shoulders.
  • Page 32 Adjusting Harness Height: (cont.) Re-thread the harness straps through the correct slot on the front of the child restraint. Turn the child restraint over and ensure the harness straps pass under the cross bars. WARNING: Make sure harness straps are not twisted before attaching to the splitter plate.

  • Page 34: Crotch Buckle Adjustment

    Crotch Buckle Adjustment: For safety and comfort, the crotch buckle can be adjusted when it is underneath your child and no longer in front of them. Unbuckle the harness by pressing the release buttons on the crotch buckle and chest clip. Flip the child restraint over and locate the D-Ring on the crotch buckle strap.
  • Page 36 Securing Child in Seat: The top of child’s head MUST be at least 1 in. (2.5 cm) below the top of the child restraint. Loosen the harness straps by pressing the harness adjustment button (a) and pulling on the straps (b). Press the release button on the chest clip to separate.
  • Page 37 1 inch (2.5 cm)

  • Page 38: Check Setup

    Securing Child in Seat: (cont.) Pull on the adjustment strap to tighten the harness. Slide any excess strap length from the child’s waist up through the buckle towards the shoulders, and repeat this step until the harness is secure. TIP: The harness should be snug around your child’s waist and shoulders.
  • Page 39 WARNING! Make sure that nothing interferes with the harness. Make sure harness straps are snug around the child and lay flat. Serious injury or death could occur to a child that is not secured properly. If not secured properly, the child could be ejected in a sudden stop or crash, resulting in serious injury or death.

  • Page 40: Adjusting Recline 46 42

    Adjusting Recline: Make sure the vehicle is on a flat and LEVEL surface. NEVER adjust the recline when vehicle is on an incline. The recline can be adjusted by pulling the recline adjustment lever (a) and pulling or pushing the base into the desired position (b).
  • Page 41 0–3 months 0–3 months 3+ months 3+ months...

  • Page 42: Base Install Latch

    Base Install LATCH: INSTALL USING ONLY ONE METHOD. NEVER install using BOTH vehicle belt and LATCH. BEFORE INSTALLING refer to Adjusting Recline on pg. 40. Press the red LATCH release buttons to unhook the LATCH anchors from the storage positions on the base. Make sure the LATCH straps are threaded through the belt path, as shown.
  • Page 44 Base Install LATCH: (cont.) Attach BOTH LATCH connectors to the correct lower anchor points in your vehicle. Press down firmly on the base while pulling on the free end of the LATCH strap to remove all the slack out of the LATCH strap. IMPORTANT: DO NOT over tighten the LATCH strap or lock-off will not close.
  • Page 46 Removing and Storing LATCH: Press the gray button on the LATCH anchor and pull to extend the LATCH strap to the full length. Press the red LATCH release button to unhook the LATCH anchors and remove from the vehicle seat. Clip the LATCH anchors to the storage positions on the base.

  • Page 48: Base Install Lap/Shoulder Belt

    Base Install Lap/Shoulder Belt: INSTALL USING ONLY ONE METHOD. NEVER install using BOTH vehicle belt and LATCH. Only install in a forward facing vehicle seat. BEFORE INSTALLING refer to Adjusting Recline on pg. 40. Place the base on the vehicle seat. Lift up on the lock-off release lever and open the lock-off.
  • Page 50 Base Install Lap/Shoulder Belt: (cont.) Close the lock-off until you hear a CLICK. Keep your hands clear of the lock-off area while closing it. Grab both sides of the base at the belt path and push and pull in all directions. The base should NOT MOVE in any direction MORE THAN 1 in.
  • Page 52 Base Install Lap Belt ONLY: INSTALL USING ONLY ONE METHOD. NEVER install using BOTH vehicle belt and LATCH. Only install in a forward facing vehicle seat. BEFORE INSTALLING refer to Adjusting Recline on pg. 40. Place the base on the vehicle seat. Lift up on the lock-off release lever and open the lock-off.
  • Page 54 Base Install Lap Belt ONLY: (cont.) Close the lock-off until you hear a CLICK. Keep your hands clear of the lock-off area while closing it. Grab both sides of the base at the belt path and push and pull in all directions. The base should NOT MOVE in any direction MORE THAN 1 in.
  • Page 56 Attaching Carrier to Base: Place the child restraint onto the base. Push down on the front of the child restraint until you hear a CLICK. Check that the child restraint is secured by pulling up on the carry handle. Removing Carrier from Base: Squeeze the carrier release button and pull the child restraint up by the carry handle...

  • Page 58: Carrier Install Lap/Shoulder Belt

    Carrier Install Lap/Shoulder Belt: Only install in a forward-facing vehicle seat. Place the child restraint in the vehicle facing the back of the car. Make sure the LEVEL LINE on the restraint label is LEVEL WITH THE GROUND. A rolled-up towel or pool noodle may be used to adjust the recline.
  • Page 60 Carrier Install Lap Belt ONLY: Only install in a forward-facing vehicle seat. Place the child restraint in the vehicle facing the back of the car. Make sure the LEVEL LINE on the restraint label is LEVEL WITH THE GROUND. A rolled-up towel or pool noodle may be used to adjust the recline.

  • Page 62: Install In An Aircraft

    Install in an Aircraft: This child restraint is certified for airplane use. Contact your airline about their policy before traveling. Place the child restraint in the seat facing the back of the aircraft. Make sure the LEVEL LINE on the restraint label is LEVEL WITH THE FLOOR OF THE AIRCRAFT.
  • Page 64 Attaching Carrier to Stroller: There are two different ways to attach your child restraint to your Joie stroller. 1 - Using Adapters: (included with most Joie strollers) Refer to your stroller’s instruction manual for specific instructions. 2 - Using Stroller Arm Bar: (included on some Joie strollers) Refer to your stroller’s instruction manual for specific instructions.
  • Page 66 Removing Canopy & Softgoods: WARNING! NEVER use the child restraint without the softgoods in place. Unfasten the snaps under the canopy fabric on the sides of the child restraint. Press the round plastic tab on the canopy support and pull it upwards to disconnect it from the hinge.
  • Page 68 Removing Canopy & Softgoods: (cont.) To disconnect the harness straps refer to Adjusting Harness Height on pg. 30. Unhook two plastic tabs from BOTH SIDES of the child restraint shell. Next to the canopy hinge, pull down and unhook metal sliders from BOTH SIDES, located on underside of softgoods.

  • Page 70: Care And Maintenance

    Care and Maintenance: Washing: Refer to the care label attached to the fabrics for washing and drying instructions. DO NOT attempt to remove the foam or tape under the seat pad. Cleaning: Use only mild detergent, water, and a soft cloth to clean the child restraint shell, base, handle, and harness straps.
  • Page 71 Regular Checks: Regularly check if everything functions properly. If any parts are torn, broken, or missing, stop using immediately and contact Joie Consumer Service for replacement parts. Joie Baby USA Consumer Service Contact Info...
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