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Para instrucciones en Español,
llamar al: 1-800-837-4044
www.centuryproducts.com
Avoid injury or death -
Read and understand this manual!
PM-1863AB
6/01

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  • Page 1 Instruction Manual Para instrucciones en Español, llamar al: 1-800-837-4044 www.centuryproducts.com Avoid injury or death - Read and understand this manual! PM-1863AB 6/01...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Before You Begin Special Information Vehicle Seat Belts........... Important Information........• Locking Clip.......... Warnings............Basic Information..........Additional Information........• Installation of Anchor Hardware • Tether Storage • Cup Holder Car Seat Use • Care and Cleaning • Aircraft Use Height and Weight Limits.........

  • Page 3: Important Information

    Do not allow anyone (babysitter, relatives, etc.) For recall information: to use car seat without first understanding all instructions. • Call the U.S Government’s Auto Safety Hotline at 1-800-424-9393 (202-366-0123 in D.C. area) • www.nhtsa.dot.gov • Call Century Products at 1-800-837-4044...

  • Page 4: Warnings

    WARNINGS - Prevent serious injury or death: Never use a vehicle “lap-only” belt Failure to follow these instructions across front of child. and car seat labels can result in child striking the vehicle’s interior during a sudden stop or crash. Secure child Never put a car seat in a front restraint with a vehicle seat belt as vehicle seat unless recommended by...
  • Page 5 DO NOT use car seat if it is damaged or has missing parts. DO NOT use accessories or parts other than those provided by Century or Graco. Their use could alter the function of the car seat. Never leave child unattended, even when sleeping.

  • Page 6: Basic Information

    BASIC INFORMATION Certification Unoccupied Car Seat With Harness System: Always secure car seat with a vehicle seat belt, even when unoccupied. An unsecured car seat Car seat meets or exceeds all applicable can injure passengers. requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards for use in motor vehicles and aircraft.

  • Page 7: Height And Weight Limits

    HEIGHT and WEIGHT LIMITS With Harness System Outgrowing Car Seat Child MUST meet all of the following requirements: WARNING • Weight is 30 - 40 lbs. (13.6 - 18.1 kg). • Height is 35 - 43 inches (89 - 109.2 cm) tall. To avoid injuries from whiplash, top of •...

  • Page 8: Installation With Harness System

    INSTALLATION with harness system Place forward-facing on vehicle seat. Thread vehicle seat belt through openings (fig. a) (pad cut out for illustration purposes only) and buckle belt. Press down firmly in center of car seat to compress vehicle seat cushion while tightening vehicle seat belt.

  • Page 9: Installation Without Harness System

    INSTALLATION without harness system Place forward-facing on vehicle seating position with a vehicle lap/shoulder belt. See “Vehicle Seat Belts” section. Tether may be used to stabilize booster seat: Attach tether hook (A) to anchor hardware (B) and tighten strap to remove any slack (fig.

  • Page 10: Placing Child In Car Seat

    Pull up on tongues to be sure they are locked. Century or Graco. • Do not use harness straps that are loose or unbuckled. They must be snug and positioned over shoulders Close harness tie: and thighs.

  • Page 11: Placing Child In Car Seat

    PLACING CHILD IN CAR SEAT with harness system (continued) (fig. a) (fig. b)

  • Page 12: Without Harness System

    PLACING CHILD IN CAR SEAT without harness system Remove harness system (see “Harness System - WARNING removal and re-assembly” section). To prevent serious injury or death: Place child in car seat with child’s back flat • Shoulder belt MUST be properly against back of car seat.
  • Page 13 PLACING CHILD IN CAR SEAT without harness system (continued) (fig. a) (fig. b) (fig. c)

  • Page 14: Operations And Adjustments

    OPERATIONS and ADJUSTMENTS Harness Tie: • To open: Unhook harness tie from harness strap on child’s left (fig. a). • To close: From back of harness tie, slide harness strap over harness tie tab. Buckle: • To lock: Insert both tongues into buckle. Pull up on tongues to be sure they are locked.
  • Page 15 OPERATIONS and ADJUSTMENTS (continued) Loosen Tighten Adjuster (fig. a) (fig. b)

  • Page 16: Changing Harness Strap Slots

    OPERATIONS and ADJUSTMENTS (continued) Harness Straps (fig. c): Changing Harness Strap Slots: A To loosen: Lift adjuster bar and pull MUST use slots at or just above shoulders. harness straps from front of car seat to A Lift adjuster bar and pull harness straps desired length.
  • Page 17 OPERATIONS and ADJUSTMENTS (continued) Adjuster Loosen Tighten (fig. c) Metal Plate Minimum 2 inches (fig. d) (fig. e) (fig. f)

  • Page 18: Harness System

    HARNESS SYSTEM - removal and re-assembly Removal: Re-assembly: • Lift adjuster bar and pull both harness straps When re-assembling harness system, be sure out of current slots. harness straps are not twisted. Thread end of harness strap down through slot •...
  • Page 19 HARNESS SYSTEM - removal and re-assembly (continued) (Clip) (Clip) (With Shield on some models)

  • Page 20: Vehicle Seat Belts

    VEHICLE SEAT BELTS If car seat with harness system is not held WARNING securely after following instructions in this manual, vehicle seat belt labels, and vehicle Not all vehicle seat belts can be used owner’s manual: with a car seat: •...
  • Page 21 VEHICLE SEAT BELTS (continued) Lap Belts - Manually Adjustable With Harness System: The locking latch plate on some seat belts may slip and loosen after being buckled on car seat if positioned at a certain angle. If this happens, flip latch plate over (fig. a) and re-buckle. Test installation again to see if this works.
  • Page 22 VEHICLE SEAT BELTS (continued) Lap Belts - With Retractor With Harness System: Lap belts with retractors may or may not hold a car seat securely. Follow these steps to determine if you have a retractor system that will hold car seat securely: a.
  • Page 23 VEHICLE SEAT BELTS (continued) Passive Restraint - Lap Belt with Motorized Shoulder Belt With or Without Harness System: DO NOT use with any car seat. Passive Restraint Lap or Shoulder Belt Mounted on Door With or Without Harness System: DO NOT use with any car seat. Belts will not stay tight while driving.
  • Page 24 VEHICLE SEAT BELTS (continued) Belts Forward of Seat Crease With Harness System: Seat Crease Vehicle seat belts located forward of seat crease may not securely hold car seat. Check vehicle owner’s manual or see vehicle dealer for car seat installation requirements. If approved for use with car seat by vehicle manufacturer, install car seat and check for secure installation by pulling car seat front to...
  • Page 25 VEHICLE SEAT BELTS (continued) Combination Lap/Shoulder Belt with Locking Latch Plate Flip With Harness System: OK to use. Follow vehicle owner’s manual for specific instructions on how to use vehicle seat belts. (fig. b) The locking latch plate on some seat belts may slip and loosen after being buckled on car seat if positioned at a certain angle.
  • Page 26 VEHICLE SEAT BELTS (continued) Combination Lap/Shoulder Belt with Sliding Latch Plate With Harness System: Pull Pull on latch plate (fig. a). If belt slides freely through latch plate, a locking clip MUST be used. (See “Locking Clip”section.) (fig. a) Without Harness System: This vehicle seat belt system is OK to use with booster car seat.

  • Page 27: Locking Clip

    VEHICLE SEAT BELTS (continued) Test installation to see if car seat is secure. Locking Clip If not secure, additional belt tightening may be required: • Unbuckle vehicle seat belt. WARNING • Hold belts together and remove locking Avoid serious injury or death: clip.

  • Page 28: Additional Information

    If not, move car seat to another seating position. If tether anchor hardware kit is not available at your vehicle dealership, one may be purchased at a local retailer or call Century at 1-800-837-4044.

  • Page 29: Tether Storage

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (continued) Tether Storage For storage of tether hook if not used with a belt position booster: • Adjust tether strap length so hook end is as short as possible. • Roll loose end of strap up. • Place rolled up strap on top of adjuster and place rubber band around bundle.
  • Page 30 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (continued) Care & Cleaning Removing Seat Pads: If using harness system, remove harness system (see “Harness System - removing and re-assembly” section). Turn car seat upside down: Using a screwdriver, pry metal rod loose from car seat shell and slide elastic off. CAUTION: Be careful not to damage webbing with screwdriver.

  • Page 31: Aircraft Use

    WARNING Second Hand Car Seat Prevent serious injury or death: • Buckle must be properly latched. Century advises against loaning or passing along car seat. • Periodically inspect and clean buckle to remove objects or debris that could prevent latching.
  • Page 32 CALL US FIRST Call toll-free 1-800-837-4044 from anywhere in the U.S. or Canada or fax at 1-610-286-4555. or write us at: Century Products P.O. Box 100 Elverson, PA 19520-9974 Attention: Customer Service Department Century Products Graco Children’s Products Inc.

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