Dorel Juvenile Group 4358-3832A Instruction Manual

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4358-3832A US Prospect
2/23/06
Replacement Parts List
NOTE: If requested color is not available, similar color will
be substituted.
Part
Cost
Complete Harness
Assembly . . . . . . . .$14.99 X______= $ ______________
Seat Pad . . . . . . . .$39.99 X______= $ ______________
Harness Retainer . . .$1.50 X______= $ ______________
Locking Clip . . . . . . .$2.50 X______= $ ______________
Top Anchorage (Tether)
Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9.99 X______= $ ______________
Latch Kit . . . . . . . .$24.99 X______= $ ______________
Instructions . . . . . . .$0.00 X______= $ ______________
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This child
restraint is
designed for
use by children
whose:
Weight:
22-100 pounds
(10.1-45.4 kg)
Height:
34-57 inches
(85.1-144.8 cm)
Read all instructions
BEFORE USING this child restraint.
KEEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE.
IMPORTANT!
Failure to follow the warnings on the labels
and in the instruction manual can result in
the death or serious injury of your child.
Para recibir las instrucciones en español, llame al
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Eng. 4358-3832A

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  • Page 1 4358-3832A US Prospect 2/23/06 10:18 AM Replacement Parts List NOTE: If requested color is not available, similar color will be substituted. Part Cost Quantity Total Cost Complete Harness Assembly ..$14.99 X______= $ ______________ Seat Pad .
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    4358-3832A US Prospect 2/23/06 10:18 AM Before You Begin... Thank you for choosing this car seat, referred to throughout this manual as a child restraint.The DJG family is committed to creating a child restraint with the most comfort and convenience available today.
  • Page 3: Warnings

    4358-3832A US Prospect 2/23/06 10:18 AM WARNING Failure to follow these warnings can result in the serious injury or death of your child. To help you recognize those instructions which are most critical for your child’s safety, we use this symbol...
  • Page 4: General And Warm Weather Use

    Do not use this child restraint if the top of your child's head is above the top of the restraint’s headrest. Dorel Juvenile Group does not recommend the use of any child restraint accessories except those recommended by DJG.
  • Page 5: Understanding Your Vehicle

    4358-3832A US Prospect 2/23/06 10:18 AM Understanding Your Vehicle Your vehicle’s features may be considerably different than those pictured here. Consult your vehicle owner’s manual to help identify your vehicle’s specific features. A.Anchor Bracket LATCH Anchors For Top Anchorage Strap...
  • Page 6: Child Restraint Parts

    4358-3832A US Prospect 2/23/06 10:18 AM Child Restraint Parts Headrest Armrests Pillow Buckle Plates (on select models) Buckle Cup/Snack Holder Harness Slots Harness Release Seat Back Lever Harness Covers Harness (on select models) Adjustment Strap Harness Retainer Page 11 Front...
  • Page 7: Choosing Restraint And Position

    4358-3832A US Prospect 2/23/06 10:18 AM Choosing Restraint and Position Your child’s height, weight and age determine how your child restraint should be placed in the vehicle and which restraint should be used. 22-40 lbs (10.1-18 kg) 34-43 in. (85.1-110 cm)
  • Page 8: Preparing Child Restraint

    4358-3832A US Prospect 2/23/06 10:18 AM Preparing Child Restraint Set headrest aside. Pull seat pad over both cup holders. Backrest to Seat Base Assembly Place child restraint on the floor. Rotate seat back to the upright position with one hand while holding the...
  • Page 9 4358-3832A US Prospect 2/23/06 10:18 AM Turn child restraint over and check underneath seat to make sure the seat back locks are locked in place. Tuck base pad behind backrest pad. Headrest to Seat Back Assembly Align headrest to seat back.
  • Page 10: Preparing Child Restraint To Fit Your Child

    4358-3832A US Prospect 2/23/06 10:18 AM Preparing Child Restraint to Fit Your Child If you are going to use this child restraint with the restraint’s internal harness system, you MUST make these adjustments with your child before you install the child restraint in the vehicle.
  • Page 11 4358-3832A US Prospect 2/23/06 10:18 AM Check Harness Height Forward-Facing Position: Harness slots Harness must be Guide just above If the top harness slots are below the child’s shoulders, the child weighs at least 40 lbs. (18.1 kg) and is over 1...
  • Page 12 4358-3832A US Prospect 2/23/06 10:18 AM Refasten harness to splitter plate. Make sure harness does not twist. WARNING Failure to reattach the harness correctly, can result in serious injury or death. Determine which of the three available buckle slots is both comfortable and snug.
  • Page 13 4358-3832A US Prospect 2/23/06 10:18 AM Fit the buckle strap down through the slot that is both comfortable and snug. Make sure buckle faces out. From the bottom of seat, pull buckle's metal clip completely through pad and shell. Pull up on buckle to make sure buckle’s metal plate is...
  • Page 14: Securing Your Child In The Child Restraint

    4358-3832A US Prospect 2/23/06 10:18 AM Securing Your Child in the Child Restraint Position harness straps over the child’s shoulders. WARNING Failure to use the headrest when using the internal harness system can result in serious injury or death. Push each buckle plate into buckle until you hear a “click”.
  • Page 15: Removing Your Child From The Child Restraint

    4358-3832A US Prospect 2/23/06 10:18 AM Position the harness retainer at mid-chest (even with arm pits), away from the child’s neck. WARNING: Failure to fasten and tighten the harness system correctly can result in serious injury or death. The top of the child’s head should never be above the top of the child restraint’s...
  • Page 16: Choosing Latch Or Vehicle Belts

    4358-3832A US Prospect 2/23/06 10:18 AM Choosing LATCH or Vehicle Belts The LATCH System LATCH means Lower Anchor bars Anchors and Tethers for CHildren. Not all vehicles manufactured before September 2002 were equipped with LATCH. The LATCH system allows a child restraint to be...
  • Page 17: Knowing Your Vehicle Belts

    4358-3832A US Prospect 2/23/06 10:18 AM Knowing Your Vehicle Belts Not all vehicle belts will work with this child restraint. You must determine if your vehicles belts are compatible with this child restraint. If you will use the LATCH system, refer to the LATCH section.
  • Page 18 4358-3832A US Prospect 2/23/06 10:18 AM Manual Belts Manual lap belts are common in the center rear seat and can allow the child restraint to loosen when it is tilted or jarred. After tightening the lap belt securely, tilt and push the child restraint forward and to both sides.
  • Page 19: Locking Clip

    4358-3832A US Prospect 2/23/06 10:18 AM Locking Clip NOTE: The locking clip is located on the bottom of the seat.You do not need a locking clip when using this seat as a belt-positioning booster. Remove the locking clip when the vehicle seat belt is not being used with the child restraint.
  • Page 20: Forward-Facing Use

    4358-3832A US Prospect 2/23/06 10:18 AM Forward-Facing Use Lap/Shoulder Belt Refer to the “Choosing Restraint and Position” section to make sure your child is at the proper weight and height. LATCH Belt Page 39 Using this child restraint in any vehicle...
  • Page 21: Forward-Facing Installation With Vehicle Belts

    4358-3832A US Prospect 2/23/06 10:18 AM Forward-Facing Installation with Vehicle Belts: After deciding whether to use your Vehicle Belts or LATCH, be sure to read the warnings below as they pertain to both systems. When LATCH is not being used, fasten belt hooks on the sides of the child restraint as shown.
  • Page 22 4358-3832A US Prospect 2/23/06 10:18 AM With knee still in child restraint, attach hook to anchor in vehicle. Push down firmly and tighten top anchorage strap. To adjust top anchorage strap: See “Adjusting Top Anchorage Strap” section. NOTE: If your vehicle does not have an anchor bracket, tuck the top anchorage strap’s hook under the...
  • Page 23: Forward-Facing Installation With Latch Belts

    4358-3832A US Prospect 2/23/06 10:18 AM Forward-Facing Installation with LATCH Belt: Install LATCH Belts NOTE: LATCH system along with the adult lap or lap/shoulder belt. Route LATCH belt through upper slot in side of shell. Pull one LATCH hook across the back and out the other side.
  • Page 24 4358-3832A US Prospect 2/23/06 10:18 AM With knee still in child restraint, attach hook to anchor in vehicle. Push down firmly and tighten top anchorage strap. To adjust top anchorage strap: See “Adjusting Top Anchorage Strap” section. With weakest hand at belt...
  • Page 25: Adjusting The Top Anchorage Strap (Tether)

    4358-3832A US Prospect 2/23/06 10:18 AM Adjusting the Top Anchorage Strap The top anchorage strap is used for the forward-facing position only. Most vehicles made after 9/1/99 already have the anchor hardware for a top anchorage strap. Refer to your owner’s manual or call your dealer.
  • Page 26: Belt-Positioning Booster Use

    4358-3832A US Prospect 2/23/06 10:18 AM Belt-Positioning Booster Use Make sure your child is at the proper weight and height to use the belt-positioning booster or backless belt- positioning booster. Belt-Positioning Booster 40-100 lbs (18.1-45.4 kg) 43-48 in. (110.1-121.9 cm) and Over 1 Year Old.
  • Page 27 4358-3832A US Prospect 2/23/06 10:18 AM Under the seat, place finger under metal clip on the side harness and lift off harness guide. Do the same for the other side harness. From the front, pull both harness guides free from shell and pad.
  • Page 28: Belt-Positioning Booster Installation

    4358-3832A US Prospect 2/23/06 10:18 AM Belt-Positioning Booster Installation Do not use LATCH when using the belt-positioning booster. You MUST fasten LATCH belt hooks on the sides of the child restraint as shown. WARNING: Loose LATCH hooks can result in serious injury or death.
  • Page 29: Remove Backrest For Backless Belt-Positioning Booster Use

    4358-3832A US Prospect 2/23/06 10:18 AM Secure the shoulder belt behind the headrest. Make sure the bottom of headrest is above to top of the child’s shoulders. The belt should cross the base of the child's neck and lie across the chest (not the face or neck).
  • Page 30 4358-3832A US Prospect 2/23/06 10:18 AM Push in both outside backrest locks and push backrest out of base. Rotate backrest forward. Push out on one armrest and pull backrest’s locking tab out of armrest. Page 59 Pull the other backrest locking tab out of other armrest.
  • Page 31: Backless Belt-Positioning Booster Installation

    4358-3832A US Prospect 2/23/06 10:18 AM Backless Belt-Positioning Booster Installation Place booster seat against the back of the vehicle seat. Have child sit in seat with his or her back and bottom fully in the seat. WARNING: Do not use the base as a belt- positioning booster if the midpoint of your child’s head is above the top...
  • Page 32: Reinstall Backrest

    4358-3832A US Prospect 2/23/06 10:18 AM Reinstall Backrest Release the elastic strap that is sewn to the back edge of seat base pad. Push in one backrest locking tab into armrest. Make sure back of backrest is at the back of seat base.
  • Page 33: Reinstall Harness System

    4358-3832A US Prospect 2/23/06 10:18 AM Reinstall Harness System Insert metal clip of the buckle down through the pad and shell. From under seat, pull metal clip down through slot in bottom of seat. From the front, pull buckle tight.
  • Page 34: Removing Seat Pad For Cleaning

    4358-3832A US Prospect 2/23/06 10:18 AM Removing Seat Pad for Cleaning Remove harness as described in the “Belt-Positioning Booster” section. Remove headrest and backrest as described in the “Remove Backrest for Backless Belt-Positioning Booster Use” section. Remove the elastic straps from back of headrest.
  • Page 35: Replace Seat Pad

    4358-3832A US Prospect 2/23/06 10:18 AM Pull pad off around cup/snack holder and remove pad. If your model has armrest pads, undo the elastic straps from tops of armrests and pull armrest pads off. Hand wash with warm sudsy water, rinse clean and air dry.
  • Page 36: Warranty

    4358-3832A US Prospect 2/23/06 10:18 AM 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.
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  • Page 38: Replacement Parts Order Form

    P .O. Box 2609 Columbus, IN 47202-2609 Fax orders to: 1-800-207-8182 Please make money orders payable to Dorel Juvenile Group, Inc. Fill in the area below to charge to Visa or Mastercard. We do not accept personal checks or Discover Card. All outside of U.S.

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