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- Page 1 You can also: Send Us a Text: 1-812-652-2525 (US and Canada Only. Carrier Fees May Apply) Find Us Online: www.safety1st.com Email Us: support@djgusa.com Give Us a Call: 1-800-544-1108 (Toll Free, US and Canada Only) Replacement Parts List (on select models) For parts availability •...
- Page 2 Grow and Go Sprint All-in-One Convertible Car Seat Your model may look different than one shown on cover. KEEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE. Read all instructions before using this car seat base. WARNING Failure to follow the warnings on the labels and in the...
- Page 3 Welcome to the Safety 1st Family! 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.
- Page 4 Install Car Seat Secure Your Child into Your Vehicle in Car Seat Your child’s safety is worth the time it will take to read and follow these instructions. Ready? Let’s go! Pages 1-5 will introduce you to the parts of the car seat. The Back Cover of this Manual has our contact information.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents Getting Started Parts of Car Seat Accessory Use Choosing Car Seat Mode Rear-Facing Section Rear-Facing Child Fit Rear-Facing Vehicle Install Forward-Facing Section Forward-Facing Child Fit Forward-Facing Vehicle Install Securing Child in Car Seat Booster Seat Section Storing Harness System Booster Seat Use in Vehicle Booster Seat Child Fit Making Adjustments to Car Seat... - Page 6 Warranty ©2023 Dorel Juvenile Group, Inc. Safety 1st and the Safety 1st logo and design are trademarks of Dorel Juvenile Group, Inc. (800) 544-1108 www.safety1st.com. Styles and colors may vary. Los estilos y los colores pueden variar. Made in CHINA. Hecho en CHINE.
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Page 7: Parts Of Car Seat
Parts of Car Seat Headrest/Harness Adjustment Handle (button on back of handle) Head Pillow * Adjustable Headrest Harness Covers * Removable In and Out Holders * Harness Body Pillow * Holders (on select models) Harness Release Storage Lever (through Holder * opening in pad) Recline Handle Harness... - Page 8 Rear- Facing Belt Path Rear-Facing Level Line Forward- Facing Belt Path Base Tether Strap LATCH: Lower Anchor Belt Storage Attachments Harness Strap Splitter Plate Tether Strap Adjuster Instruction Manual Storage Tether Storage Attachment...
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Page 9: Accessory Use
Accessory Use Buckle Cover (on select models) For Use in Rear-Facing Mode Forward-Facing Mode To remove, undo the buckle and pull the buckle cover off the buckle. Head & Body Pillows (on select models) Only For Use in Rear-Facing Mode The head and body pillows MUST be used together. - Page 10 Harness Covers (on select models) For Use in Rear-Facing Mode Forward-Facing Mode The harness covers help provide comfort to your child’s neck. If the harness covers will not allow proper positioning of the chest clip or interfere with getting a tight enough harness fit for a smaller infant, remove and do not use.
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Page 11: Choosing Car Seat Mode
Choosing Car Seat Mode WARNING: 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. - Page 12 Rear-Facing Mode 5-40 lb (2.3-18 kg) and 19-40 in. (48-101.6 cm) Rear-Facing Section PAGE 7 Rear-Facing Child Fit PAGE 9 Rear-Facing Vehicle Install PAGE 11 Forward-Facing Mode 22-65 lb (10.1-29 kg) and 29-49 in. (73.6-125 cm) and at least 1 year old Forward-Facing Section PAGE 18 Forward-Facing Child Fit...
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Page 13: Rear-Facing Section
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 •... - Page 14 WARNING: 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.
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Page 15: Rear-Facing Child Fit
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 toward the top of the button. - Page 16 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 at or slightly below the shoulders; never above. Check Buckle Position Buckle •...
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Page 17: Rear-Facing Vehicle Install
Rear-Facing Vehicle Install There are 2 different methods for install. Use only one: Vehicle Belt LATCH: Lower Anchor Belt WARNING: DO NOT use both the LATCH: lower anchor belt and vehicle belt at the same time to install the car seat. Before installing the car seat in your vehicle, check to see if you need to adjust the buckle position for your child. - Page 18 Place Car Seat Rear-Facing Back Seat The car seat base MUST be flat on the vehicle seat. Recline Car Seat & Check Rear-Facing Level Line Recline handle is at front of car seat. For children who cannot sit up unassisted, the Rear-Facing Level Line on the car seat MUST be...
- Page 19 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: •...
- Page 20 Finished Lower Anchor Belt Routing The lower anchor belt adjuster can be on either side of the car seat. Adjuster Buckle Vehicle Belt If your car has a switchable retractor, use it to lock the vehicle belt. Review page 57 of this manual or your vehicle owner’s manual.
- Page 21 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...
- Page 22 Secure Child in Car Seat See pages 29-31. Recheck Rear- Facing Level Line Redo the installation if the car seat is not reclined correctly for your child. See step 2 and info box on page 12. 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 Rear-Facing Level Line...
- Page 23 FINISHED! Lap/Shoulder Lap Belt LATCH: Lower Belt Anchor Belt 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.
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Page 24: Forward-Facing Section
Forward-Facing Section 22-65 lb (10.1-29 kg) and 29-49 in. (73.6-125 cm) and at least 1 year old Children MUST be at least 1 year of Forward-Facing. age to ride In this car seat, your child can remain harnessed Forward- Facing until they outgrow any one of the following: •... - Page 25 WARNING: 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).
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Page 26: Forward-Facing Child Fit
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. - Page 27 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 shoulders; never below. Buckle Position • Use the slot closest Buckle to your child.
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Page 28: Forward-Facing Vehicle Install
Forward-Facing Vehicle Install There are 2 different methods for install. Use only one: Vehicle Belt LATCH: Lower Anchor Belt DO NOT INSTALL by this for children up to 65 lb method for a child weighing (29 kg) more than 40 lb (18 kg) WARNING: DO NOT use both the LATCH: lower anchor belt and vehicle belt at the same time to install the car seat. - Page 29 Put Car Seat into Position 1 & Place Car Seat Forward- Facing in Back Seat The vehicle seat back Recline handle is at MUST be upright. front of car seat. Only use semi-reclined Position 2 if necessary to install the car seat flush against the vehicle seat back.
- Page 30 Lift Tether Adjuster to Loosen Tether Strap 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.
- Page 31 Vehicle Belt or Lower Anchor Belt Goes: • under the car seat pad; • across the car seat; Forward- • out the other 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.
- Page 32 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...
- Page 33 Check Belt Tightness Forward- Hold the 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: •...
- Page 34 FINISHED! LATCH: Lower Anchor Lap/Shoulder Lap Belt + Belt + Tether Belt + Tether Tether DO NOT INSTALL by for children up to for children up to this method for a child 65 lb (29 kg) 65 lb (29 kg) weighing more than 40 lb (18 kg) Vehicle Belt Install: Is the vehicle belt locked?
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Page 35: Securing Child In Car Seat
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. - Page 36 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.
- Page 37 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: 1. Loosen Harness Strap 3. Release Chest Clip 2.
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Page 38: Booster Seat Section
Booster Seat Section 40-100 lb (18.1-45.4 kg) and 43-52 in. (110.1-132.1 cm) In this car seat, your child can remain in a Booster Seat until they outgrow any one of the following: • Weight Limit: 100 lb (45.4 kg); OR •... - Page 39 WARNING: 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.
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Page 40: Storing Harness System
Storing Harness System Fully Loosen Harness Straps Undo Buckle Recline Car Seat Reach under the car seat. Rotate the buckle’s metal retainer and push it up through the car seat. Pull Buckle & Buckle Cover Out of Car Seat Store the buckle and buckle cover in a safe place for future use. - Page 41 Adjust Headrest to Highest Position On Select Models: Undo Fasteners on Headrest Pad & Seat Pad Pull Headrest Pad Off Bottom of Headrest Thread Harness Straps into Slots on Sides of Headrest...
- Page 42 Place Chest Clip, Harness Straps, & Buckle Tongues Behind Headrest Tighten Harness Remove any slack from the harness system. Wrap Headrest Pad Around Bottom of Headrest On select models: Attach the fasteners on the headrest pad and the seat pad. FINISHED! The car seat has been converted to the Booster Seat...
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Page 43: Booster Seat Use In Vehicle
Booster Seat Use in Vehicle Put Booster Seat into Position 1 The vehicle seat back MUST be upright. Recline handle is at front of car seat. Only use semi-reclined Position 2 if necessary to install the booster seat flush against the vehicle seat back. - Page 44 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.
- Page 45 Position Shoulder Belt on Child Thread the shoulder belt through the belt- positioning 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.
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Page 46: Booster Seat Child Fit
Booster Seat Child Fit Head Position 5 in. ( The tops of your child’s ears should never be above the top of the booster seat’s headrest. Car Position 5 in. (12.7 cm) 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. -
Page 47: Changing Headrest/Harness Height
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 on the back of the handle. -
Page 48: Changing Buckle Position
Changing Buckle Position WARNING: 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. - Page 49 Insert Buckle’s Metal Retainer into Buckle Slot Closest to Child Tuck the ends of the buckle cover into the same pad slot as the buckle. Reach Under Car Seat Between Base & Car Seat Pull the buckle’s metal retainer completely through the seat pad and car seat.
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Page 50: Harness System Adjustments For Smaller Infants
Harness System Adjustments for Smaller Infants 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. WARNING: The harness system MUST be installed correctly. DO NOT use a child restraint with damaged harness straps. - Page 51 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 &...
- Page 52 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...
- Page 53 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 The sewn ends of the harness strap loops MUST face towards you.
- Page 54 To return the harness straps to upper shoulder harness slots, follow the steps below to rethread them. 1. Remove harness strap loops from splitter plate & pull harness straps out of lower shoulder harness slots in back body pillow & car seat 2.
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Page 55: Reclining Car Seat
Reclining Car Seat This car seat has 3 positions. Rear-Facing Mode - 3 Reclined or 2 Semi-reclined For children who cannot sit up unassisted, the Rear-Facing Level Line on the car seat MUST be parallel with the ground using either Position 3 or 2. -
Page 56: Removing Seat Pad Set
Removing Seat Pad Set You do not need to remove the harness system to remove the pad from the car seat. DO NOT fully pull the harness strap out of the car seat. Leave it threaded in the hip harness slots. If removed, you will not be able to rethread it. - Page 57 Lower Headrest to Middle of Car Seat Locate Seat Pad Tabs on Bottom & Sides of Seat Release elastic straps from tabs. Pull Seat Pad Off Sides & Front of Car Seat Pull Seat Pad Around Headrest & Off of Car Seat...
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Page 58: Cleaning Parts Of Car Seat & Installing Seat Pad Set
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. -
Page 59: Latch: Lower Anchor Belt
LATCH: Lower Anchor Belt Seat Bight 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. - Page 60 To Remove Lower Anchor Belt from Vehicle’s Lower Anchor Bars 1. Remove the tension from the belt by pushing down on the side of the car seat with the adjuster. 2. Then press the adjuster’s button to loosen the belt. 3.
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Page 61: Vehicle Belts
Vehicle Belts Your vehicle’s features may be considerably different than those pictured here. If LATCH: lower anchors are not an option or if your child weighs more than 40 lb (18 kg), you MUST use the vehicle seat belt system to install the car seat. - Page 62 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 •...
- Page 63 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.
- Page 64 Emergency Locking Locking Latch Retractor with Plate a Sliding Latch Plate 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.
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Page 65: Top Tether
Top Tether Your vehicle’s features may be considerably different than those pictured here. When anchors are available you MUST always attach, adjust, and secure the tether (top anchorage) strap when installing the car seat Forward-Facing Mode in the with internal harness. Tethers improve the installation and stability of car seats and reduce the risk of injury. -
Page 66: Child Restraint Use
Child Restraint Use WARNING: 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. -
Page 67: Vehicle Seating Position
Vehicle Seating Position WARNING: 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. -
Page 68: Installation In Vehicle
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. •... -
Page 69: Replacement & Expiration
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:... -
Page 70: Registration & Safety Notices
Registration & Safety Notices Brand Car Seat 05/16/2015 Brand Car Seat 05/16/2015 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. -
Page 71: Aircraft Information
Aircraft 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. -
Page 72: Warranty
Warranty Dorel Juvenile Group, Inc. (DJG) warrants this product to the original retail purchaser as follows: This product is warranted against defective materials or workmanship for one year from the date of original purchase. An original receipt is required to validate your warranty. DJG will, at its option, provide replacement parts or replace this product.
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