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- Page 1 ™ N E W B O R N / I N FA N T C A R S E AT series Instruction Manual Para instrucciones en Español, llamar al: 1-800-837-4044 Avoid injury or death - www.centuryproducts.com Read and understand this manual! rear-facing only! PM-1692AB...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS This instruction manual is for: Car Seat Use • Celestia Newborn/Infant Car Seats With Height & Weight Limits........3-Point Harness • Celestia Newborn/Infant Car Seats With Installation With Base........5-Point Harness Installation Without Base........ Instructions for these models are the same unless otherwise noted. -
Page 3: Important Information
For recall information: Do not allow anyone (babysitter, relatives, etc.) to use car seat without first • Call the U.S Government’s Auto Safety understanding all instructions. Hotline at 1-800-424-9393 (202-366-0123 in D.C. area) • www.nhtsa.dot.gov • Call Century Products 1-800-837-4044... -
Page 4: Warnings
WARNINGS - Prevent serious injury or death: DO NOT use rear-facing child restraint in Failure to follow these instructions and a vehicle seating position equipped with car seat labels can result in child striking an air bag. Child’s head and neck may the vehicle’s interior during a sudden be seriously injured when an stop or crash. - Page 5 Never leave child in carrier when straps are loose or undone. DO NOT use accessories or parts other than those provided by Century or Fall Hazard: Child’s movement can slide Graco. Their use could alter the carrier. Never place carrier near edges performance of the car seat.
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Page 6: Basic Information
BASIC INFORMATION Certification Car Seat Useful Life DO NOT use after date shown on back of This car seat meets or exceeds all applicable car seat due to changing requirements and requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety normal wear and tear. Standard 213 for use in motor vehicles and aircraft. -
Page 7: Height & Weight Limits
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, these infants may suffer breathing difficulties if improperly reclined in a car seat. Century advises that you have your physician or hospital staff evaluate your infant and recommend the proper car seat or car bed... -
Page 8: Installation With Base
INSTALLATION WITH BASE Place base rear-facing on vehicle seat. Check level indicator on base. Ball MUST be entirely in green zone (fig. c). If necessary adjust Foot. Thread vehicle lap belt through base belt Tabs and buckle belt. NOTE: Vehicle must be on level ground and child in car seat when leveling. -
Page 9: Installation With Base
INSTALLATION WITH BASE (continued) Tabs Foot (fig. a) (fig. b) (fig. c) -
Page 10: Installation Without Base
INSTALLATION WITHOUT BASE Place car seat rear-facing on vehicle seat. Adjust handle to a position behind car seat. Thread vehicle lap belt through car seat Slots and buckle belt. NOTE: Vehicle shoulder belt must NOT be placed through car seat Slots. Press down firmly on car seat to compress vehicle seat cushion while tightening vehicle lap belt (fig. -
Page 11: Installation Without Base
INSTALLATION WITHOUT BASE (continued) Slots Towels (fig. a) (fig. b) (fig. c) -
Page 12: Placing Child In Car Seat
• Crotch strap must be through opening support small children (fig. b). Be sure towels closest to but not under child. do not interfere with harness system. 3-Point Models Only: • Buckle tongue must be in slot closest to but not under child. - Page 13 PLACING CHILD IN CAR SEAT (continued) (fig. a) (fig. b)
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Page 14: Operations And Adjustments
OPERATIONS and ADJUSTMENTS Buckle: Adjustable Handle: 3-Point Models • Handle has three adjustment positions. • To buckle: Push tongue down into slot. • Push in red buttons on each side of Pull up on tongue to be sure it is locked. - Page 15 OPERATIONS and ADJUSTMENTS (continued) Handle Foot (fig. b) (fig. a)
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Page 16: Buckle
OPERATIONS and ADJUSTMENTS (continued) Adjusting or Changing Harness Straps (fig. c): Changing Crotch Strap Positions (fig. d): Harness straps must be through slots at or below Buckle tongue must be in slot closest to but shoulders. not under child. • Press Tab to release metal Rod and lift Rod 5-Point Models Only out of side Pockets. - Page 17 OPERATIONS and ADJUSTMENTS (continued) Loops Pockets Slots Openings Clip (fig. d) (fig. c)
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Page 18: 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 Car seat must be held securely at all... - Page 19 VEHICLE SEAT BELTS (continued) Belts Forward of Seat Crease Vehicle seat belts located forward of seat Seat Crease 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, 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.
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Page 22: Locking Clip
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. -
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: Shopping Cart Use
SHOPPING CART USE WARNING Prevent injuries from falls: • Make sure car seat locks onto cart. • Avoid tip over of cart. Use caution on turns and irregular and ramped surfaces. • Never leave child unattended. Car seat may not fit all shopping carts. DO NOT use if it will not lock onto cart. -
Page 25: Additional Information
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Care & Cleaning WARNING Prevent serious injury or death: Seat Pad: • Buckle must be properly latched. Machine-wash separately on gentle cycle and drip dry. • Periodically inspect and clean buckle to remove objects or debris that could prevent latching. -
Page 26: Aircraft Use
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (continued) Second Hand Car Seat Aircraft Use Century advises against loaning or passing This car seat is certified for use on aircraft (see along car seat. label on car seat). Contact airline about their policy. Use this car seat only on forward-facing aircraft seats. - Page 28 Store instruction manual Call toll-free 1-800-837-4044 from behind tabs. anywhere in the U.S. or Canada or fax at 1-610-286-4555. or write us at: Century Products PO Box 100 Elverson, PA 19520-9974 Attention: Customer Service Department Store Locking Clip Behind Instruction Manual (fig.