Contents Page Warnings Safety Information Cup Holders ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENT Assembly Illustration Attaching and Removing the Backrest Headrest Adjustment Backrest Width Adjustment BOOSTER SEAT USE ISOFAST Installation Proper Positioning on Vehicle Seat Adjusting Recline Angle Securing the Child Proper Buckle Position CARE AND MAINTENANCE WARRANTY...
(see page 8) • Diono advises that any child seat not be purchased secondhand. Please safely dispose of, or recycle, your child seat. Do NOT sell it or pass it on.
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• use booster seat without the original fabric cover or a DO NOT replacement cover made by Diono. The cover is integral to the safety and performance of the booster seat. • let a child play with this child seat. It is not a toy.
• While every care has been taken to design IMPORTANT: this child safety seat with smooth and rounded contacting surfaces, Diono is not responsible for any damage occurring to vehicle seats or seat belts.
CUP HOLDERS Cup holders are located on both sides of seat bottom: swivel outward to the locked position for use. Swivel inward to the recessed and locked position when not in use. Do not step on or put IMPORTANT: excess weight on cup holder which could cause it to break. DO NOT use with hot liquids as this could burn a child.
Assembly Illustration Head support adjuster Upper belt guide ISOFAST adjuster straps Adjuster for seat back width holder ISOFAST Lower connectors belt guide...
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Assembly and Adjustments ATTACHING THE BACKREST Lay backrest on flat surface with front facing down. Slide seat bottom at 90 angle onto backrest hooks. Rotate seat bottom downwards and under back rest until a ‘click’ is heard and the seat shape is formed. Fasten screws tightly for permanent attachment.
WARNING: Unsecured objects can become flying hazards and can cause serious injury in an accident. Diono always recommends utilizing ISOFAST installation in vehicles equipped with lower anchors. Disengage ISOFAST anchors from storage position.
DISENGAGING ISOFAST INSTALLATION Follow above instructions in reverse: 1) Depress the cam lock lever while pulling child seat away from the vehicle seat back until the ISOFAST straps are extended all the way. 2) Disconnect ISOFAST connectors from vehicle anchors. 3) Pull ISOFAST adjuster straps to recess the ISOFAST connectors into the back of the booster seat bottom for safe storage.
Securing the Child 1) Make sure booster seat is properly positioned and installed on vehicle seat as per the instructions in pages 6 and 9. 2) Properly position child, sitting upright and all the way back in the booster seat. 3) Make sure booster seat backrest width is adjusted to narrowest width setting that comfortably fits child (see page 9).
7) Make sure seat belt is not twisted and lays flat across child’s lap, torso and shoulder. 8) Tighten the seatbelt by pulling the diagonal shoulder belt portion in the direction of the arrows. 9) Confirm seatbelt buckle is in correct position (see below).
Care & Maintenance CLEANING THE COVER Read all labels attached to cover for washing instructions. Hand wash cover in cold water with mild detergent only. Line dry to prevent shrinkage. DO NOT use hot water, bleach, machine wash or machine dry. CLEANING THE SHELL Sponge clean ONLY using warm water and mild soap.
Warranty The manufacturer of this child restraint, Diono, warrants this product only to the original retail purchaser. Visit www.diono.com for complete warranty information and details.
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