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- Page 1 Instruction Manual Para instrucciones en Español, llamar al: 1-800-837-4044 Avoid injury or death - Read and understand this manual! www.centuryproducts.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Instruction manual is for: Operations and Adjustments......• Harness Straps • SmartMove 5-Point Infant/Toddler Car Seat ® • Harness Tie • SmartMove ® Overhead Infant/Toddler • Buckle Car Seat • Recline / Upright Positions Instructions for these models are the same unless •... -
Page 3: Car Seat
Do not allow anyone (babysitter, relatives, For recall information: etc.) 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: DO NOT use rear-facing child Failure to follow these instructions restraint in a vehicle seating and car seat labels can result in child position equipped with an air bag. striking the vehicle’s interior during Child’s head and neck may be a sudden stop or accident. - Page 5 DO NOT use accessories or parts other than those provided by Century or Graco. Their use could alter the performance of the car seat. Rear-facing car seat must be properly leveled: •...
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Page 6: Basic Information
BASIC INFORMATION Certification Unoccupied Car Seat Always secure car seat with a vehicle seat belt, This car seat meets or exceeds all applicable even when unoccupied. An unsecured car seat requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety can injure passengers. Standard 213 for use in motor vehicles and aircraft. -
Page 7: Height & Weight Limits
However, some children approaching 30 lbs. {13.6 kg} may be too tall to fit comfortably Century advises that you have your physician or rear-facing. When child can no longer hospital staff evaluate your infant and... -
Page 8: Rear-Facing Installation
REAR-FACING INSTALLATION Pull front to back and left to right to check for secure installation (fig. d). Vehicle lap belt WARNING MUST stay tight. To prevent serious injury or death: If not secure, see “Vehicle Seat Belts” section. Do not allow anything in vehicle Check level indicator on car seat. - Page 9 REAR-FACING INSTALLATION (continued) Openings Towels (fig. e) (fig. a) (fig. b) (fig. c) (fig. d)
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Page 10: Forward-Facing Installation
FORWARD-FACING INSTALLATION Adjust car seat to upright or semi-upright position and place forward-facing on vehicle seat. Thread vehicle seat belt through openings and behind harness straps (fig. a). Buckle belt. Press down firmly in center of car seat to compress vehicle seat cushion while tightening vehicle seat belt. - Page 11 FORWARD-FACING INSTALLATION (continued) Openings Pull to tighten (fig. a) (fig. b) (fig. c) (fig. d)
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Page 12: Placing Child In Car Seat
Pull up on tongues to be sure they are locked. • Do not use strap covers, blankets cushions, or padding under harness straps or child unless provided by Century or Graco. Close harness tie: • Child must be dressed in clothing with Position harness tie at arm pit level. - Page 13 PLACING CHILD IN CAR SEAT (continued) (fig. b) (fig. c)
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Page 14: Operations And Adjustments
OPERATIONS and ADJUSTMENTS Harness Straps (fig. a): Recline / Upright Positions: Rear-facing - MUST use Reclined (#!) or • To tighten: Pull lower belt tab. Semi-reclined (#2) position. • To loosen: Pull and hold upper belt tab Forward-facing - MUST use Semi-upright (#3) while pulling harness straps out. - Page 15 OPERATIONS and ADJUSTMENTS (continued) Upper Lower (fig. a) (fig. b) (fig. c)
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Page 16: Changing Harness Strap Slots
OPERATIONS and ADJUSTMENTS (continued) Changing Harness Strap Slots: D Re-attach harness strap loops to Splitter Plate (fig. e): A Loosen harness straps: • For Infants or Small Toddlers: Pull and hold upper belt tab. Pull harness straps out. Put Top right strap loop on Splitter Plate first, then attach Top left strap loop. - Page 17 OPERATIONS and ADJUSTMENTS (continued) Loop Splitter Plate Bottom Loop (fig. e) Lever (fig. f)
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Page 18: Vehicle Seat Belts
VEHICLE SEAT BELTS WARNING Not all vehicle seat belts can be used with a car seat. The car seat must be held securely at all times by a lap belt (or lap belt portion of a lap/shoulder belt) that will not change length while driving. - Page 19 VEHICLE SEAT BELTS (continued) Belts Forward of Seat Crease Vehicle seat belts located forward of seat crease may not securely hold car seat. Check Seat Crease vehicle owner’s manual or see vehicle dealer for car seat installation requirements. • If approved for use with car seat, install car seat and check for secure installation by pulling car seat front to back.
- Page 20 VEHICLE SEAT BELTS (continued) Lap Belts - Manually Adjustable 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 21 VEHICLE SEAT BELTS (continued) Passive Restraint - Lap Belt with Motorized Shoulder Belt DO NOT use with any car seat. Passive Restraint Lap or Shoulder Belt Mounted on Door DO NOT use with any car seat. Belts will not stay tight while driving.
- Page 22 VEHICLE SEAT BELTS (continued) Combination Lap/Shoulder Belt with Sliding Latch Plate Pull on latch plate (fig. a). If belt slides freely Pull through latch plate, a locking clip MUST be used (see Locking Clip section). Some combination lap/shoulder belts with (fig.
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Page 23: 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 24: Additional Information
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Installation of Anchor Hardware WARNING Vehicle may already be equipped with a tether Avoid serious injury or death: anchor (top strap anchor). See vehicle owner’s • Be sure anchor hole is properly sealed manual for location. to prevent exhaust fumes and water from entering the vehicle. - Page 25 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (continued) Bolt Anchor Ring Washer Vehicle Frame Washer Lock Washer Anchor hole may require drilling.
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Page 26: Tether Storage
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (continued) Tether Storage Tether Hook DO NOT anchor tether strap to the vehicle when using car seat rear-facing. Tether hook must be attached to car seat for rear-facing use. For storage of tether hook: • Attach tether hook to back of car seat using one of the locations shown. -
Page 27: Care And Cleaning
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (continued) Care & Cleaning Removing Seat Pad: Remove both harness strap loops from Splitter Plate on back of car seat and remove harness system from car seat. Unhook “J” hooks from car seat shell. Remove harness straps from splitter plate (see page 12 &... - Page 28 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (continued) Seat Pad: WARNING Machine-wash separately on gentle cycle and machine-dry on cool air setting or line dry. Prevent serious injury or death: • Buckle must be properly latched. • Periodically inspect and clean buckle Harness Straps: to remove objects or debris that could Surface wash only with mild soap and damp prevent latching.
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Page 29: 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. Second Hand Car Seat Century advises against loaning or passing along car seat. - Page 30 CALL US FIRST Call toll-free 1-800-837-4044 from anywhere in the U.S. or Canada Store Locking Clip or fax at 1-610-286-4555. on bottom of car seat or write us at: Century Products P.O.Box 100 Elverson, PA 19520-9974 Attention: Customer Service Department PM-1634AA 3/00...