Century Next Step Deluxe Series Instruction Manual
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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-1707AB 6/01...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS This instruction manual is for: Operations and Adjustments ......• Harness Straps • NextStep DX Booster Car Seat • Harness Tie • NextStep MX Booster Car Seat • Buckle Instructions for these models are the same • Recline unless otherwise noted. -
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 put a car seat in a front Failure to follow these instructions vehicle seat unless recommended by and car seat labels can result in child vehicle owner’s manual. National striking the vehicle’s interior during Highway Traffic Safety a sudden stop or accident. - 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 and cause serious injury or death. Never leave child unattended, even...
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Page 6: Basic Information
BASIC INFORMATION Certification Unoccupied Car Seat Always secure car seat with a vehicle seat belt, With Harness System: 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: • Weight is 20 - 40 lbs. (9.1 - 18.1 kg). WARNING • Height is 27 - 43 inches (68.6 - 109.2 cm) tall. -
Page 8: Installation With Harness System
INSTALLATION with harness system Adjust car seat to semi-upright position and armrests to up position. Place forward-facing on vehicle seat. Lift seat pad flap, thread vehicle seat belt through openings and buckle belt (fig. a). Press down firmly in center of car seat to compress vehicle seat cushion while tightening vehicle seat belt. - Page 9 INSTALLATION without harness system Adjust car seat to upright or semi-upright position and armrests to up or down position Place forward-facing on vehicle seating position with a vehicle lap/shoulder belt. Tether may be used to help stabilize booster seat: Attach tether hook (A) to anchor hardware (B) and tighten strap to remove any slack (fig.
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Page 10: With Harness System
Pull up on tongues to be sure buckle is locked. cushions, or padding under harness straps or child unless provided by Century or Graco. Close harness tie: • Do not use harness straps that are Position harness tie at arm pit level. -
Page 11: Placing Child In Car Seat With Harness System
PLACING CHILD IN CAR SEAT with harness system (continued) (fig. a) (fig. b) (fig. c) - Page 12 PLACING CHILD IN CAR SEAT without harness system Remove harness system (see “Harness System - removal and re-assembly” section). WARNING Place child in car seat with child’s back flat To prevent serious injury or death: against back of car seat. •...
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Page 13: Placing Child In Car Seat Without Harness System
PLACING CHILD IN CAR SEAT without harness system (continued) Loops (fig. b) (fig. c) (fig. a) (fig. d) -
Page 14: Operations And Adjustments
OPERATIONS and ADJUSTMENTS Harness Straps (fig. a): Recline (fig. c): • To tighten: Pull lower belt tab. • Recline: Slide tab on front of car seat to allow recline foot to drop down. • To loosen: Pull upper belt tab while pulling harness straps. - Page 15 OPERATIONS and ADJUSTMENTS (continued) Loosen Upper Belt Tighten Lower Belt Adjuster (fig. a) (fig. e) (fig. d) (fig. b) (fig. c)
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Page 16: Changing Harness Strap Slots
OPERATIONS and ADJUSTMENTS (continued) Changing Harness Strap Slots: MUST use slots at or just above shoulders. A Loosen harness straps. B Remove both harness strap loops from Splitter Plate on back of car seat (fig. f). C Change harness strap slots. Make sure harness straps are threaded through matching slot of seat pad and car seat. -
Page 17: Changing Crotch Strap Slots
OPERATIONS and ADJUSTMENTS (continued) Changing Crotch Strap Slots: MUST be in slot closest to but not under child. A Turn car seat upside down, pry metal rod loose using screwdriver and pull rod out of crotch strap end (fig. g). B Turn car seat upright and pull crotch strap and buckle out. -
Page 18: Harness System
HARNESS SYSTEM - removal and re-assembly Re-assembly: Removal: When re-assembling harness system, be sure Harness with Breast Plates: harness straps are not twisted. • Remove harness strap loops from Splitter Plates on back and bottom of car seat. Harness with Breast Plates: Thread Splitter Plate and looped end of harness •... - Page 19 HARNESS SYSTEM - removal and re-assembly (continued) (Harness with (Harness without Breast Plates) Breast Plates) Splitter Plate (Bottom) Splitter Plate (Back)
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Page 20: Vehicle Seat Belts
VEHICLE SEAT BELTS If car seat is not held securely after following instructions in this manual, vehicle seat belt WARNING labels, and vehicle owner’s manual: Not all vehicle seat belts can be used • Move car seat to another seating location with a car seat: and try again, or •... - 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 Seat Crease With Harness System: 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.
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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 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 Tether strap may be used with car seats when used as a belt positioning booster (without harness) to help keep the upper portion of the car seat stabilized. Read and follow instruction manual for use of car seat as a belt positioning booster. -
Page 30: Care And Cleaning
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (continued) Care & Cleaning Removing Seat Pads: If using harness system, remove harness system (see Harness System - removing and re-assembly” section). Slide “J” hooks out of front slots. Unhook elastic from “J” hooks. Pull two button clips out (located on inside of seat pad) and pull pad off. -
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 • Periodically inspect and clean buckle along car seat. to remove objects or debris that could prevent latching. - Page 32 CALL US FIRST Call toll-free 1-800-837-4044 Store in pocket. 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 Pocket Century Products Graco Children’s Products Inc.
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