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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-1373AD 6/01...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Warnings... Basic Information... Height and Weight Limits... Installation with harness system... Installation without harness system... Placing Child In Car Seat - with harness system... Placing Child In Car Seat - without harness system... Operations and Adjustments ... • Harness Straps •... -
Page 3: Important Information
Child restraints (car seats) could be recalled for safety reasons. You must register this restraint to be reached in a recall. Fill out the registration card attached to car seat and mail today or send your name, address, and the restraint’s model number and manufacturing... -
Page 4: Warnings
For vehicle’s with air bags, refer to vehicle owner’s manual for child restraint installation information. If car seat is in a crash, it must be replaced. DO NOT use it again! A crash can cause unseen damage and using it again could result in serious... - 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.
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Page 6: Basic Information
Always secure car seat with a vehicle seat belt, even when unoccupied. An unsecured car seat can injure passengers. Warm Weather Car seat parts can get very hot in the sun or warm weather. To avoid burns, always check before putting child in car seat. -
Page 7: Height And Weight Limits
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children should be at least one year of age before being positioned forward facing. Outgrowing Car Seat WARNING To avoid injuries from whiplash, top of child’s ears must be below top edge of headrest. -
Page 8: Installation With Harness System
HINT: Use your knee to press down in center of car seat (fig. b). Vehicle lap belt MUST stay tight. Pull front to back and left to right to check for secure installation (fig. -
Page 9: Installation Without Harness System
INSTALLATION 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
Adjust harness system: Harness straps must be through slots at or just above shoulders. Place child in car seat with child’s back flat against back of car seat. Place harness straps over child’s shoulders and insert tongues into buckle. -
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
Remove harness system (see “Harness System - removal and re-assembly” section). Place child in car seat with child’s back flat against back of car seat. Place shoulder belt across child’s chest and lap belt under both armrests. - Page 13 PLACING CHILD IN CAR SEAT without harness system (continued) (fig. a) (fig. b) (fig. c)
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Page 14: Operations And Adjustments
OPERATIONS and ADJUSTMENTS Harness Tie: • To open: Press tab and pull apart (fig. a). • To close: Snap halves together. Make sure harness tie is locked by pulling out on each half. 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)
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Page 16: Changing Harness Strap Slots
OPERATIONS and ADJUSTMENTS Harness Straps (fig. c): A To loosen: Lift adjuster bar and pull harness straps from front of car seat to desired length. To tighten: Lift adjuster bar and pull ends of harness straps down until all slack is removed. - Page 17 OPERATIONS and ADJUSTMENTS (continued) Adjuster Loosen Tighten (fig. c) Metal Plate Minimum 2 inches (fig. d) (fig. e) (fig. f)
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Page 18: Harness System
Removal: • Lift adjuster bar and pull both harness straps out of current slots. • Pull harness strap out of car seat, harness tie, and tongues. Store all parts for future use. • Push buckle and crotch strap down into crotch strap opening. - Page 19 HARNESS SYSTEM - removal and re-assembly (continued) (Clip) (Clip) (With Shield on some models)
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Page 20: Vehicle Seat Belts
• Car seat without harness system MUST be used with a lap/shoulder belt. To provide the best installation of the car seat: • Read the vehicle owner’s manual regarding car seat installation and seat belt use with car seat. - Page 21 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 If belt is locked and you cannot pull the belt out any further, you have an Automatic Locking Retractor which may be used with a car seat. Remember, when installing a car seat, pull belt all the way out, buckle belt, and then tighten.
- Page 23 With or Without Harness System: DO NOT use with any car seat. Passive Restraint Shoulder Belt Mounted on Door With or Without Harness System: DO NOT use with any car seat. Belts will not stay tight while driving. (continued) Lap or...
- Page 24 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 back.
- Page 25 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 the latch plate over (fig. b) and re-buckle.
- Page 26 Movement of the seat belt through the latch plate can allow an active toddler to slide down in car seat and re-position lap belt over abdomen and shoulder belt over neck or face which is dangerous. A Locking Clip may be used on this type of vehicle seat belt to prevent movement of seat belt through latch plate limiting toddler’s...
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Page 27: Locking Clip
• Buckle vehicle seat belt. HINT: Press car seat further down into vehicle seat cushion to help buckle vehicle seat belt. Test installation to see if car seat is secure. If not secure, repeat above steps until secure. (fig. b) -
Page 28: Additional Information
• Contact vehicle dealership for proper anchor location and installation. • Before installing anchor, install car seat with harness system on a vehicle seat and check that the lap belt portion of the vehicle belt will hold car seat securely. If not, move car seat to another seating position. -
Page 29: Tether Storage
• Place rolled up strap on top of adjuster and place rubber band around bundle. Cup Holder Available on some models: • Locate slot in armrest and armrest pad on either side of car seat. • Snap cup holder into slot of armrest. (continued) -
Page 30: Care And Cleaning
(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. Rod can be re-installed by pressing firmly or tapping with hammer. - Page 31 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Removing Cup Holder: • Feel bottom of armrest and locate tab on bottom edge of cup holder. • Press tab in while lifting cup holder up. (continued)
- Page 32 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Seat Pad and Armrest Pads: Machine-wash separately on gentle cycle and drip dry. Harness Straps: Surface wash only with mild soap and damp cloth. If harness straps are frayed or heavily soiled, they MUST be replaced. Shell: Wipe with mild solution of soap and water. Avoid wetting labels.
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Page 33: Aircraft Use
Contact airline about their policy. Use this car seat only on forward-facing aircraft seats. Install car seat on an aircraft the same way it is installed in a vehicle except DO NOT use tether strap. Without Harness System:... - Page 36 Store behind headrest pad. Fold instruction manual. If a part is damaged, missing, or you need help or replacement parts, DO NOT return car seat to the store. 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.