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4-in-1 car seat
Instruction Manual
Height: up to 60 in. (152 cm)
Weight: 4 to 120 lb. (1.8 to 54 kg)
installation
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IMPORTANT!
Read all instructions before assembling and using the car seat.
Keep instructions for future use.

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  • Page 1 saffron ™ 4-in-1 car seat Instruction Manual Height: up to 60 in. (152 cm) Weight: 4 to 120 lb. (1.8 to 54 kg) installation videos IMPORTANT! Read all instructions before assembling and using the car seat. Keep instructions for future use.

  • 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 Rear-Facing and Forward-Facing Requirements Highback and Backless Booster Requirements Parts List Headrest Height Adjustment Crotch Buckle Adjustment Recline Adjustment Routing LATCH Straps...

  • Page 3: Important

    Important: Welcome to the Joie Family! Ensure your child’s safety – READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY! Although no child restraint can promise to protect in every situation, using it correctly reduces the chance of serious injury. Even if the child restraint seems easy, follow the step-by-step instructions in this book.
  • 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: https://joiebaby.com/us/register-car-seat...

  • Page 5: Child Requirements

    Child Requirements: This child restraint is for a child that meets BOTH of the following requirements: Height: up to 60 in. (152 cm) Weight: 4 to 120 lb. (1.8 to 54 kg) STOP using this child restraint as soon as the child reaches the max.
  • Page 6 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. • Your child’s safety is your responsibility. NEVER leave your child unattended. • If an air bag inflates, it can hit the child and the 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. Vehicle seat belt system MUST hold the child • restraint securely. Not all vehicle seat belts can be used with this child restraint. NEVER modify any part of the child restraint.
  • Page 10 WARNING! DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY can occur if you fail to follow the warnings, instructions, and labels on the child restraint. DO NOT remove the LATCH system from • the child restraint. If using the vehicle seat belt to secure the child restraint, the LATCH connectors must be properly stored.
  • Page 11 WARNING! DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY can occur if you fail to follow the warnings, instructions, and labels on the child restraint. The side impact bolster MUST be used with • children weighing under 40 lb. (18 kg). DO NOT use the tether when installing rear-facing. •...
  • Page 12 WARNING! DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY can occur if you fail to follow the warnings, instructions, and labels on the child restraint. NEVER use clothing or blankets that interfere • with providing a properly tightened harness. An unsecured or improperly harnessed child can come out of the restraint during a crash.
  • Page 13 WARNING! NEVER use a child restraint that has been involved in a MODERATE or SEVERE crash. Even if there is no visible damage, the child restraint’s internal structure may be compromised and may not protect your child in a future crash. The child restraint is still usable after a minor incident in which all of the following apply: 1) The vehicle was able to be driven away from...

  • Page 14: Best Practices

    Best Practices: Expiration: DO NOT USE THIS CHILD RESTRAINT 10 YEARS AFTER ORIGINAL PURCHASE. Stop using it after that date and dispose of it. If the original purchase date is unknown, the manufacture date located on the child restraint should be used. 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 the 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 Overview: LATCH (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 Overview: 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 Rear-Facing Requirements: Lower Anchor Attachment + Tether Figure for Installation Child's Weight Installation Method Suitable For LATCH RECOMMENDED 5-40 lbs (2.26-18 kg) Height: less than Figure for Installation Child's Weight 43 in. (110 cm) Install pg. 44 Weight: 4 - 40 lb. Lap Belt Only + Tether (1.8 - 18 kg) Lower Anchor Attachment...
  • Page 21 Forward-Facing Requirements: Lower Anchor Attachment + Tether Figure for Installation Child's Weight Installation Method Suitable For LATCH and Tether 30-65 lbs (13.6-30 kg) Figure for Installation Child's Weight Install Height: less than pg. 62 49 in. (125 cm) Lap Belt Only + Tether Lower Anchor Attachment Lap/Shoulder Belt Weight: 30 - 65 lb.
  • Page 22 Highback Booster Requirements: Installation Method Suitable For Lap/Shoulder Belt Height: less than 57 in. (145 cm) Weight: 40 - 100 lb. (18 - 45 kg) Children over 65 lb. (30 kg) who are at least 4 years old MUST be in booster mode. Install Check your local and state pg.
  • Page 23 Backless Booster Requirements: Installation Method Suitable For Lap/Shoulder Belt Height: 43 - 60 in. (110 - 152 cm) Weight: 50 - 120 lb. (23 - 54 kg) Install Children over 65 lb. (30 kg) pg. 90 who are at least 4 years old MUST be in booster mode.

  • Page 24: Parts List

    Parts List: Please make sure there are no missing parts. Please contact Joie Consumer Service if anything is missing. Headrest Harness Buckle Holder (x2) Seat Pad Harness Adjustment Button Harness Adjustment Strap Harness Cover (x2) Magnetic Chest Clip Buckle Cup Holder Infant Insert Side Impact Bolster Rear-Facing Lock-Off...
  • Page 25 Parts List: 15 16...

  • Page 26: Headrest Height Adjustment

    Headrest Height Adjustment: For safety and comfort, ensure the harness straps fit snugly on your child’s shoulders and are adjusted to the proper height stated below. Loosen the harness straps by pressing the harness adjustment button (a) and pulling on the straps (b). Locate the headrest adjustment lever and squeeze it while moving the headrest up or down until it locks into one of the 10 available positions.
  • Page 27 1 in. (2.5 cm)
  • Page 28 Headrest Height Adjustment: (cont.) Insert the buckle tongues into the crotch buckle. Listen for a CLICK. Pull on the crotch buckle to ensure that it is properly latched. Snap the chest clip together and temporarily slide it down towards the buckle for tightening of the harness straps. Pull on the adjustment strap to tighten the harness.

  • Page 30: Crotch Buckle Adjustment

    Crotch Buckle Adjustment: The harness buckle has two positions. Use the position that is closest to (but not under) your child. Unbuckle the harness by pressing the release buttons on the chest clip. Press the release buttons on the crotch buckle and remove both buckle tongues.
  • Page 32 Crotch Buckle Adjustment: (cont.) Undo the snaps on the back of the seat pad and pull forward. Locate the crotch buckle adjustment slots in the seat shell and squeeze/pinch the sides of the strap together. Twist and slide the crotch buckle strap forward or backwards into the desired slot to best fit your child.

  • Page 34: Recline Adjustment

    Recline Adjustment: Ensure that the vehicle is on a flat and LEVEL surface. NEVER adjust the recline when the vehicle is on an incline. The recline foot must be adjusted to either position (a) or position (b) based on your installation. Rear-Facing Forward-Facing Booster...
  • Page 35 Position 1 Position 2 Position 3...

  • Page 36: Routing Latch Straps

    Routing LATCH Straps: Unbuckle the harness by pressing the release buttons on the chest clip. Press the release buttons on the crotch buckle and remove both buckle tongues. Lift the back headrest fabric up and out of the way. Undo the snaps on the back of the seat pad and pull forward. Push in on the red buttons on the LATCH connectors and remove them from the storage position.
  • Page 38 Routing LATCH Straps: (cont.) Press the gray button on the LATCH strap adjuster and pull to extend the LATCH strap completely. Route the LATCH straps through the correct openings on Rear-Facing Forward-Facing the child restraint for either mode , as shown. IMPORTANT: Ensure that the harness straps are out of the way and are NOT tangled with the LATCH straps.

  • Page 40: Removing Infant Insert

    Removing Infant Insert: The infant insert can be used, as needed, to provide a snug fit for small babies. Unbuckle the harness by pressing the release buttons on the chest clip. Press the release buttons on the crotch buckle and remove both buckle tongues.

  • Page 42: Removing Side Impact Bolster

    Removing Side Impact Bolster: IMPORTANT: The side impact bolster MUST be used with children weighing under 40 lb. (18 kg). Unbuckle the harness by pressing the release buttons on the chest clip. Press the release buttons on the crotch buckle and remove both buckle tongues.

  • Page 44: 52 Rf - Install Using Latch

    RF - Install Using LATCH: For easier installation, Joie recommends using LATCH when rear-facing. However, either LATCH or the seat belt are safe installation methods when used correctly. Please refer to your vehicle owner’s manual to confirm LATCH seating positions. WARNING! DO NOT use the tether when installing rear-facing.
  • Page 46 RF - Install Using LATCH: (cont.) Attach BOTH LATCH connectors to the correct lower anchor points in your vehicle. Press down firmly on the child restraint while pulling on the free end of the LATCH strap to remove all the slack out of the LATCH strap.

  • Page 48: Rf - Install Lap/Shoulder Belt

    RF - Install Lap/Shoulder Belt: WARNING! DO NOT use the tether when installing rear-facing. INSTALL USING ONLY ONE METHOD. NEVER install using BOTH vehicle belt and LATCH. ONLY install in a forward-facing vehicle seat. Before installing: Adjust the recline base and foot (see pg. 34). Properly store the LATCH and tether (see pg.
  • Page 50 RF - Install Lap/Shoulder Belt: (cont.) Slide the shoulder belt between the lock-off and seat. Grab both sides of the child restraint at the belt path and push and pull in all directions. The child restraint should be snug and should NOT MOVE in any direction MORE THAN 1 in.

  • Page 52: Rf - Install Lap Belt Only

    RF - Install Lap Belt ONLY: WARNING! DO NOT use the tether when installing rear-facing. INSTALL USING ONLY ONE METHOD. NEVER install using BOTH vehicle belt and LATCH. ONLY install in a forward-facing vehicle seat. Before installing: Adjust the recline base and foot (see pg. 34). Properly store the LATCH and tether (see pg.
  • Page 54 RF - Install Lap Belt ONLY: (cont.) Press down firmly on the child restraint while pulling on the vehicle lap belt to remove all the slack. Grab both sides of the child restraint at the belt path and push and pull in all directions.

  • Page 56: Rf - Securing Child In Seat

    RF - Securing Child in Seat: Loosen the harness straps by pressing the harness adjustment button (a) and pulling on the straps (b). Press the release buttons on the chest clip to separate. Press the release button to remove the buckle tongues from the crotch buckle.
  • Page 58 RF - Securing Child in Seat: (cont.) The top of child’s head MUST be at least 1 in. (2.5 cm) below the top of the child restraint and the harness straps should be at or just BELOW the child’s shoulders. If NOT, please refer to Headrest Height Adjustment on pg.
  • Page 59 1 in. (2.5 cm)
  • Page 60 RF - Securing Child in Seat: (cont.) Position the chest clip at the child’s armpit level and ensure that the shoulder pads are on TOP of the child’s shoulders. WARNING! Ensure that nothing interferes with the harness. Ensure that the harness straps are snug around the child and lay flat. Serious injury or death could occur to a child that is not secured properly.
  • Page 62 FF - Install Using LATCH: WARNING! DO NOT install by this method for a child weighing more than 45 lb. (20 kg). INSTALL USING ONLY ONE METHOD. NEVER install using BOTH vehicle belt and LATCH. ONLY install in a forward-facing vehicle seat. Before installing: Adjust the recline base and foot (see pg.
  • Page 64 FF - Install Using LATCH: (cont.) Unhook the tether strap from storage. Loosen the tether strap fully by pulling on the release tab (a). Place the child restraint on the vehicle seat and lay the tether strap across the back of the vehicle seat.
  • Page 66 FF - Install Using LATCH: (cont.) 10 - Attach the tether strap to your vehicle’s tether attachment point. Pull the loose end of the webbing on the top tether strap to tighten it. There should be no slack in the strap. 11 - Grab both sides of the child restraint at the belt path and push and pull in all directions.
  • Page 68 FF - 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: Adjust the recline base and foot (see pg. 34). Properly store the LATCH (see pg. 82). Loosen the harness straps fully, then squeeze the headrest adjustment lever and move the headrest into the highest position.
  • Page 70 FF - Install Lap/Shoulder Belt: (cont.) Once the lap/shoulder belt is tight, close the lock-off bar until it clicks into place. Keep your hands clear of the lock-off area when closing. Fold the headrest back fabric back into place. Attach the tether strap to your vehicle’s tether attachment point.
  • Page 72 FF - 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: The seat must be reclined to POSITION 3 (see pg. 34). Properly store the LATCH (see pg. 82). Loosen the harness straps fully, then squeeze the headrest adjustment lever and move the headrest into the highest position.
  • Page 74 FF - Install Lap Belt ONLY: (cont.) Once the lap belt is tight, close the lock-off bar until it clicks into place. Keep your hands clear of the lock-off area when closing. Fold the headrest back fabric back into place. Attach the tether strap to your vehicle’s tether attachment point.

  • Page 76: Ff - Securing Child In Seat

    FF - Securing Child in Seat: WARNING! NEVER use the harness pads for children weighing more than 40 lb. (18 kg). IMPORTANT: NEVER use the infant insert when forward-facing. Loosen the harness straps by pressing the harness adjustment button (a) and pulling on the straps (b). Press the release buttons on the chest clip to separate.
  • Page 78 FF - Securing Child in Seat: (cont.) Insert the buckle tongues into the crotch buckle. Listen for a CLICK. Pull on the crotch buckle to ensure that it is properly latched. Snap the chest clip together and temporarily slide it down towards the buckle for tightening of the harness straps.
  • Page 80 FF - Securing Child in Seat: (cont.) Position the chest clip at the child’s armpit level. WARNING! Ensure that nothing interferes with the harness. Ensure that the harness straps are snug around the child and lay flat. Serious injury or death could occur to a child that is not secured properly.

  • Page 82: Removing Latch And Tether

    Removing LATCH and Tether: Loosen the harness straps fully and raise the headrest into the highest position. Lift up on the headrest back fabric and open the lock-off bar. Press the red buttons on both LATCH connectors and pull to remove them from the lower anchor points in your vehicle.

  • Page 84: Highback Booster - Install

    Highback Booster - Install: Before installing: Adjust the recline to POSITION 1 (see pg. 34). Remove the side impact bolster (see pg. 42). Properly store the LATCH and tether (see pg. 82). Loosen the harness straps by pressing the harness adjustment button (a) and pulling on the straps (b).
  • Page 86 Highback Booster - Install: (cont.) Undo the two snaps on the back of the seat pad and pull forward. Store the crotch buckle in the seat shell. Open the harness storage door and place the harness, chest clip, buckle tongues, and harness covers inside the storage compartment and close the door.

  • Page 88: Highback Booster - Securing Child In Seat

    Highback Booster Securing Child: WARNING! Use only the vehicle’s lap and shoulder belt system when restraining the child in the booster seat. NEVER USE A LAP-ONLY BELT. Your child must be able to sit upright and keep the vehicle lap/shoulder belt properly secured over their chest and lap throughout the car ride.

  • Page 90: Backless Booster - Install/Use

    Backless Booster - Install/Use: WARNING! Use only the vehicle’s lap and shoulder belt system when restraining the child in the booster seat. NEVER USE A LAP-ONLY BELT. Your child must be able to sit upright and keep the vehicle lap/shoulder belt properly secured over their chest and lap throughout the car ride.
  • Page 92 Backless Booster - Install/Use: (cont.) Keep the back panel of the seat pad out and hook the two elastic loops to the pegs on the underside of the seat. Insert the loop end of the belt positioning strap through the slot on the back of the booster base (a). Then, push the clip through the loop to secure (b).

  • Page 94: Reattaching Backless Booster

    Reattaching Backless Booster: Unhook the two elastic loops on the seat pad from the pegs on the underside of the seat. Flip the seat pad towards the front of the seat. Place the booster base on the child restraint back. Thread the harness straps through the slots on either side of the backless booster release handle in the booster base.

  • Page 96: Removing Softgoods

    Removing Softgoods: WARNING! NEVER use the child restraint without the softgoods in place. 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. Press the release buttons to remove the buckle tongues from the crotch buckle.
  • Page 98 Removing Softgoods: (cont.) Remove the side impact bolster by threading the crotch buckle through the pad. Undo the hooks on both sides of the back of the headrest. Remove the headrest fabric. Then pull firmly straight up on the cup holders to remove. 10 - Undo the snaps on both sides of the child restraint.
  • Page 100 Removing Softgoods: (cont.) 13 - Unhook the tether and feed it through the fabric slot. 14 - Undo the clips near the headrest and remove the back softgoods. 15 - Undo the snaps on the inside of the seat shell. 16 - Undo the snaps on both sides of the child restraint base.

  • Page 102: Removing Cup Holders

    Removing Cup Holders: To remove, pull straight up on the cup holders. IMPORTANT: Cup holders MUST be installed when using the car seat. IMPORTANT: NEVER put hot liquids in the cup holders. IMPORTANT: The maximum recommended weight in each cup holder is 1 lb. (0.5 kg).

  • Page 104: 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 and harness straps.
  • Page 105 Care and Maintenance: Storage: When not in use for a long period, remove the child restraint from the vehicle. Store the child restraint in a cool, dry place that your child does not have access to. Normal Wear and Tear: It is normal for the fabric to fade from sunlight and show wear and tear over time, even when used normally.
  • Page 106 IM-001512E...

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