Grow and Go
3-in-1 Car Seat
rear-facing child restraint
5-40 lb (2.3-18 kg) and 19-40 in. (48-101.6 cm)
forward-facing child restraint
22-65 lb (10.1-29 kg) and 29-49 in. (73.6-125 cm)
and at least 1 year old
booster seat
40-100 lb (18.1-45.4 kg) and 43-52 in.
(110.1-132.1 cm)
KEEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR
FUTURE USE.
Read all instructions
before using this
child restraint.
™
4358-7097B
01.19.17
Failure to follow the warnings on the labels and in the
instruction manual can result in serious injury or death
to your child.
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©2016 Dorel Juvenile.
Choosing Rear Facing, Forward Facing, or
Booster Seat
Your child’s height, weight, and age determine how your child
restraint should be placed in the vehicle.
Please talk to your doctor about the best option for your child.
Lower Anchor Belt
Install Page 45
Do not install by this
method for a child weighing
more than 40 lbs (18 kg).
See page 3 to
adjust internal
harness system
See page 3 to
adjust internal
harness system
See page 15 to
store internal
harness system
WARNING: Verify your child’s weight and height
(do not guess) before choosing the child restraint’s
placement.
Children up to 1 year of age must ride rear facing.
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends
that children remain rear facing until they are at least
2 years old.
In this child restraint, your child can remain rear facing
up to 40 lb (18 kg) and up to 40 in. (101.6 cm).
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that
children remain in a fi ve-point harness until they outgrow
their forward-facing harnessed child restraint.
This typically occurs around age 4, but some children
outgrow them sooner and others not until later.
REAR FACING
5-40 lb (2.3-18 kg)
19-40 in. (48-101.6 cm)
FORWARD FACING
22-65 lb (10.1-29 kg)
29-49 in. (73.6-125 cm)
At least 1 year old
BOOSTER SEAT
40-100 lb (18.1-45.4 kg)
43-52 in. (110.1-132.1 cm)
Lower Anchor Belt
Install Page 34
Vehicle Belt Install Page 39
+
Vehicle Belt Install Page 49
+
Lap and Shoulder Belt
Install Page 53
Table of Contents
Getting Started ..................................... 1
Parts of the Child Restraint .......................................1
Prepare Child Restraint to Fit Your Child ....................3
How Does Your Child Fit? .........................................5
Changing Position of Buckle .....................................6
Adjusting Headrest/Harness Height ............................8
Harness System Adjustments for Smaller Infants ........9
Securing Child in Child Restraint ...............................12
General Use ........................................... 14
Reclining Child Restraint ..........................................14
Storing Harness System ...........................................15
Removing Seat Pad for Cleaning ...............................18
Installing Harness System ........................................21
Accessories on Select Models ..................................24
Safety Information ............................... 25
Child Restraint Use ..................................................25
Installation in Vehicle ...............................................25
Vehicle Seating Position ...........................................26
Vehicle Information ............................. 27
Choosing Lower Anchor or Vehicle Belts ....................27
Knowing Your Vehicle Belts .......................................29
Aircraft Information .................................................32
Rear Facing ........................................... 33
Lower Anchor Belt Installation ............................34
Vehicle Belt Installation .....................................39
Forward Facing .................................... 43
Tether Use ........................................................44
Lower Anchor Belt Installation ............................45
Vehicle Belt Installation .....................................49
Booster Seat ......................................... 52
Lap and Shoulder Belt Installation ......................53
Important Information ........................ 55
Using a Locking Clip ................................................55
Dorel Juvenile Group Information... ...........................57
Registration and Safety Notices ................................58
Troubleshooting... ....................................................59
Replacement Parts Order Form .................................60
Warranty .................................................................62
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Parts of the Child Restraint
1 2
A. Headrest/Harness
Adjustment Levers
B. Adjustable Headrest
C. Head Pillow (see page 24)
D. Harness Covers
(see page 24)
E. Cup Holders
F. Body Pillows (see page 24)
G. Recline Handle
H. Shoulder Belt-Positioning
Guide (behind headrest pad)
I. Easy Out Harness Holders
J. Buckle Cover
K. Harness Release Lever
(under fl ap)
L. Lower Anchor Belt
(see page 27)
M.
Harness Adjustment Strap
Side ViewFront View
Back ViewHarness System Detail
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N. Rear-Facing Belt Path
O. Rear-Facing Level Line
P. Forward-Facing Belt
Path
Q. Lower Anchor Belt
Attachment for Storage
R. Shell (child restraint)
S. Base
T. Upper Shoulder Harness
Slots
U. Chest Clip
V. Lower Shoulder Harness
Slots for Smaller Infants
W. Harness Straps
X. Buckle
Y. Tether (see page 44)
Z. Tether Attachment for
Storage
AA. Splitter Plate
BB. Instruction Manual Storage
(in bottom of base)
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Prepare Child Restraint to Fit Your Child
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1. Fully Loosen Harness
Straps
Push down on harness release
lever (under fl ap on front of seat
pad) while pulling out on harness
straps as shown.
3. Release Chest Clip
Press on chest clip release button
and pull apart.
2. Unbuckle Harness
Press in towards the top of the red
button.
Pull buckle tongues out.
2. Or
the buckle tongues can be
placed into the slots in the harness
holders as shown.
5. Place Child in
Child Restraint to
Determine Proper
Harness Fit
The child’s bottom and back
should be fl at against the child
restraint.
See page 5 for fi t guidelines.
4. Place Harness Straps
Out of Way
The Easy Out Harness Holders can
be used two ways.
1. You can secure the harness
straps around them as shown.
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2
How Does Your Child Fit? Changing Position of Buckle
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2. Fully Recline the Child
Restraint
Pull out on recline handle and push
top of child restraint back.
1. Unbuckle Harness
Press in towards the top of the red
button.
Pull buckle tongues out.
3. Locate Buckle’s Metal
Retainer
Reach under the seat between the
base and shell and through the
recline handle.
4. Rotate Metal Retainer
and Push It Up Through
Shell and Pad
To change buckle position, see pages 6-7.
To adjust headrest/harness height, see page 8.
To make adjustments for smaller infants, see pages 9-11.
Use the guidelines below to determine if the buckle and harness strap
are in the right place for your child.
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REAR FACING
Buckle Position
Start in the 1st slot and adjust outward as your child
grows. Buckle should be used in slot closest to your
child. The buckle should not be underneath or behind
your child. 1st or 2nd slot MUST be used.
Harness Strap Position
Harness strap MUST be at or slightly below shoul-
ders. Always choose the shoulder harness slot posi-
tion that is closest to your child’s shoulder height.
If the lower shoulder harness slots for smaller infants
are above the child’s shoulders with the headrest in
the lowest position, do not use this child restraint.
FORWARD FACING
Buckle Position
Start in the 1st slot and adjust outward as your child
grows. Buckle should be used in slot closest to your
child. The buckle should not be underneath or behind
your child. Any slot can be used.
Harness Strap Position
Harness strap MUST be at or slightly above shoul-
ders. Always choose the shoulder harness slot posi-
tion that is closest to your child’s shoulder height.
If the upper shoulder harness slots are below the
child’s shoulders with the headrest in the highest
position and the child weighs at least 40 lb (18 kg), you must convert
the child restraint to a booster seat.
1
2
3
1
2
Adjusting Headrest/Harness Height
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6. Insert Buckle’s Metal
Retainer into Slot
Closest to Child
Buckle
MUST face out. You MUST
use the 1st or 2nd buckle slots
when child restraint is used rear
facing. Any slot can be used when
forward facing.
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2
3
7. Reach Under the Seat
Between Base and Shell
and Through Recline
Handle
Pull metal retainer completely
through pad and shell.
8. Check Buckle
Pull up on buckle to make sure it
is secured. The buckle
MUST not
pull out.
WARNING: Failure to place buckle’s metal retainer
completely through pad and shell can result in serious
injury or death.
WARNINGS: Make sure that the harness height is
correct for your child’s size.
Do not use this child restraint rear facing
unless the top of your child’s head is at least
1 in. (2.5 cm) below the top of the child
restraint’s headrest.
Do not use this child restraint forward facing if
the tops of your child’s ears are above the top
of the child restraint’s headrest.
Failure to follow these steps can result in
serious injury or death.
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1. Fully Loosen Harness
Straps
Push down on harness release
lever (under fl ap on front of seat
pad) while pulling out on harness
straps as shown.
2. To Adjust Headrest/
Harness Height
Rotate headrest/harness
adjustment levers inward.
Move the headrest up or down to
the proper height for your child.
See page 5 for fi t guidelines.
Release it into slot to lock. Make
sure it is securely locked into
place.
5. From Top of Seat,
Pull Buckle Out of Shell
and Pad
Harness System Adjustments for
Smaller Infants
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7. Fully Loosen Harness
Straps
Push down on harness release lever
(under fl ap on front of seat pad) while
pulling out on harness straps as shown.
6. Adjust the Headrest to the
Lowest Position
The headrest MUST be in the lowest
position.
8. From Back, Remove Harness
Strap Loops From Splitter
Plate
9. Pull Harness Straps Out of
Upper Shoulder Harness
Slots
10. Pull Body Pillow Forward
Away from Seat
Thread harness straps through slots in
pillow.
You MUST use the body pillow.
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1. With Buckle in the 1st Slot,
Fully Recline the Seat
If you need to move the buckle to the 1st
slot, see page 6.
5. Replace Pad and Check
Buckle
Pull up on buckle to make sure it is
secured. The buckle MUST not pull out.
2. Lift Pad Off of Front of
Child Restraint
4. From Top of Seat, Lay the
Metal Retainer Flat Against
the Shell As Shown
3. From Bottom of Seat, Pull
Metal Retainer Down and
Push It Up into Middle Slot
As Shown
When using the lower shoulder harness slots for smaller infants,
you MUST use the body pillow and the headrest MUST be in the
lowest position.
Securing Child in Child Restraint
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12. From the Back, Pull
Harness Straps Through
Shell
Harness straps MUST be in shoulder
harness slots BELOW the metal bar as
shown. DO NOT twist harness straps.
13. Attach 2nd Harness Strap
Loops to Splitter Plate As
Shown
Sewn ends of the harness strap loops
MUST face towards you.
DO NOT twist harness straps or harness
adjustment strap.
Make sure the same harness strap loops
are fitted COMPLETELY ON both sides
of the splitter plate.
Replace headrest pad around bottom
of headrest.
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1. Place Child in Child
Restraint
The child’s bottom and back should
be flat against the child restraint.
Position harness strap over child’s
shoulders and upper thighs.
3. Close Chest Clip
Insert right half of chest clip into
left half and snap together.
2. Buckle Harness
Push buckle tongues into buckle
until you hear them “click.”
Pull up on harness strap to make
sure buckle is locked.
4. Tighten Harness
Pull on harness adjustment strap
to tighten harness snugly.
continued on next page
Correct
WARNINGS: Harness system must be installed correctly.
The harness strap must be returned to the upper shoulder
harness slots as your child grows.
Failure to follow these steps can result in serious injury or
death.
11. Pull Bottom of Headrest
Pad Off of Headrest
Thread harness straps through slots in
headrest pad.
Thread harness straps through lower
shoulder harness slots in headrest and
through the slots in seat back (shell).
5. Position Chest Clip
The chest clip must be placed at
mid-chest (even with armpits) and
away from the child’s neck.
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Reclining Child Restraint
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6. Check Harness Tightness
Try to pinch the harness at the
shoulders vertically between index
finger and thumb as shown.
If your fingers slip off, the
harness is tight enough.
If you can pinch the harness strap, tighten more. The harness
straps should be snug throughout their length.
A snug strap should not allow any slack. It lies in a relatively
straight line without sagging. It does not press on the child’s
flesh or push the child’s body into an unnatural position.
WARNINGS: Failure to fasten and tighten the harness
system correctly may allow the child to be ejected from
the child restraint in a crash or sudden stop causing
serious injury or death.
Do not mistake comfort for safety.
Harness system must be snugly
adjusted.
DO NOT put snowsuits or bulky
garments on your child when
placing them in the child restraint.
Bulky clothing can prevent the
harness straps from being tight-
ened properly.
To Remove Child From Child Restraint:
1. Loosen Harness Strap
2. Unbuckle Harness
3. Release Chest Clip
4. Remove Child
How to Change Positions
To recline, pull out on recline handle
and push top of child restraint back.
For upright, pull out on recline
handle and pull top of child restraint
forward.
This child restraint has 3 positions:
Rear Facing -
3 or 2
For children who cannot sit up
unassisted, the level line on shell
MUST be parallel with the ground
using either position
3 or 2.
For children who can sit up
unassisted, you may rotate the child
restraint to be more upright.
Forward Facing -
1 Upright
Booster Seat - 1 Upright
3
2
1
NOTE: When forward facing, the reclined positions are to be
used only to install the child restraint and booster seat flush
against the vehicle seat back. Vehicle seat back must be
upright.
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Storing Harness System
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Only store the harness system when converting child
restraint into a booster seat.
To remove accessories, see page 24.
1. Fully Loosen Harness
Straps
Push down on harness release
lever (under fl ap on front of seat
pad) while pulling out on harness
straps as shown.
2. Unbuckle Harness
Press in towards the top of the red
button.
Pull buckle tongues out.
3. Locate Buckle’s Metal
Retainer
Fully recline the child restraint and
reach under the seat between the
base and shell and through the re-
cline handle. Rotate metal retainer
and push it up through shell and
pad.
4. From Top of Seat,
Pull Buckle Out of Shell
and Pad
Store the buckle in a safe place for
future use.
5. Adjust Headrest to
Highest Position
7. Pull Headrest Pad Off
Bottom of Headrest
As Shown
continued on next page
6. Undo Fasteners on
Headrest Pad As Shown
8. Undo Fasteners on Seat
Pad As Shown
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9. Thread Harness Straps
into Slots on Sides of
Headrest As Shown
10. Place Chest Clip, Harness
Straps, and Buckle
Tongues Behind the
Headrest and Seat Pad
As Shown
Push chest clip up so it is behind
the headrest.
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11. Tighten Harness
Pull on harness adjustment strap
to remove any slack from the
harness system.
12. Pull Headrest Pad Down
and Wrap Around
Bottom of Headrest
Attach fasteners on seat pad.
Removing Seat Pad for Cleaning
You DO NOT need to remove the harness system to remove
the pad from the shell.
To remove accessories, see page 24.
continued on next page
3. Undo Fasteners on
Headrest Pad As Shown
4. Pull Elastic Straps
on Headrest Pad Over
Headrest/Harness
Adjustment Levers As
Shown
2. Adjust the Headrest
to the Highest Position
1. Unbuckle Harness
Press in towards the top of the red
button.
Pull buckle tongues out.
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Cleaning Pad and Accessories
Machine wash separately with cold water on a gentle cycle.
Make sure harness covers are closed so fastening strips are
not exposed. Do not use bleach. Tumble dry separately for 10-
12 minutes on low heat. Remove immediately.
Cleaning Harness Strap
Spot clean using warm sudsy water and damp cloth.
Replacing Pad
Adjust the headrest to the highest position. Starting from the
bottom, gently pull headrest pad onto headrest. Place elastic
straps on headrest pad around headrest/harness adjustment
levers. Slide harness straps into slots in pad. Attach fasteners.
Starting from bottom of child restraint, slip pad on shell. Pull
harness adjustment strap through pad. Wrap pad around bot-
tom and sides of shell. Push harness holders through slots in
pad. Push pad behind headrest. Wrap around the top of shell.
Slide harness straps into slots in pad. Attach fasteners.
WARNINGS: Do not use child restraint without the
seat pad. Failure to do this can result in serious injury or
death.
5. Pull Headrest Pad Off
Bottom of Headrest
As Shown
Remove headrest pad from shell.
6. Undo Fasteners on Seat
Pad As Shown
7. Pull Pad Off Sides and
Bottom of Shell
8. Pull Pad Down and
Off of Bottom of
Harness Holders
Pull up to remove completely.
9. From the Top, Pull Pad
Off of Shell
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Installing Harness System
2. Insert Buckle’s Metal
Retainer into Slot
Closest to Child
Buckle
MUST face out. You MUST
use the 1st or 2nd buckle slots
when child restraint is used rear
facing. Any slot can be used when
forward facing.
1. Fully Recline the Child
Restraint
Pull out on recline handle and push
top of child restraint back.
4. Check Buckle
Pull up on buckle to make sure it
is secured. The buckle
MUST not
pull out.
3. Reach Under Seat
Between Base and Shell
and Through Recline
Handle
Pull metal retainer completely
through pad and shell.
1
2
3
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If you have removed the harness straps from the
splitter plate, and the buckle tongues and chest
clip have been unthreaded from the harness
straps, follow the steps below to rethread them.
1. Thread Buckle and
Chest Clip
Harness strap ends go through
the back of buckle tongues and
through the chest clip front to
back as shown.
5. Adjust Headrest to
Highest Position
6. Undo Fasteners on Seat
Pad and Pull Headrest
Pad Off Bottom of
Headrest
Unthread harness straps from slots
on side of headrest.
Loosen harness straps.
Pull chest clip, harness straps, and
buckle tongues out from behind
the headrest and seat pad.
Slide harness straps into slots in
headrest pad.
Attach seat pad fasteners.
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4. Attach 1st Harness Strap
Loops to Splitter Plate
As Shown
Sewn ends of the harness strap
loops
MUST face towards you.
DO NOT twist harness strap or
harness adjustment strap.
Make sure the same harness strap
loops are fitted COMPLETELY ON
both sides of the splitter plate.
Correct
2. Thread Harness Straps
into Shoulder Harness
Slots
If you will be using the lower
shoulder harness slots for smaller
infants, see pages 9-11.
WARNINGS: Harness system must be installed
correctly. Failure to follow these steps can result in serious
injury or death.
3. From Back, Thread
Harness Straps OVER
Metal Bar
DO NOT twist harness straps.
Accessories on Select Models
Body Pillow
When using the lower shoulder harness
slots for smaller infants, you MUST use the
body pillow.
To remove body pillow, pull buckle through
the slot in pillow and slide pillow out from
behind the harness straps.
Or from the back of seat, remove harness strap loops from splitter
plate. From the front, pull harness straps out of shell and body pillow.
Pull buckle through slot in pillow. Rethread harness straps: For lower
shoulder harness slots for smaller infants, see pages 9-11. For
upper shoulder harness slots, see page 23.
Buckle Cover
To remove buckle cover, slide the ends
out of the slot in pad. Pull up and off of the
buckle.
Harness Covers
Harness covers help provide comfort to the
neck. If harness covers will not allow proper
positioning of the chest clip or interfere with
getting a tight enough fi t for a smaller baby,
remove and do not use.
Store until child is large enough to use these
harness covers while maintaining a properly fi tting harness.
To remove harness covers, pull the fastening strips apart and remove
harness covers.
Head Pillow
To remove head pillow, gently pull tabs on
back of head pillow out of headrest pad.
To attach the head pillow, slide the tabs
on back of head pillow into headrest pad.
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Child Restraint Use
Never take your child out of the child restraint while the
vehicle is moving.
Never leave child unattended.
Placing your child in a hot child restraint may result in
burns.
Do not use a child restraint with damaged or missing parts.
Do not use cut, frayed or damaged harnesses.
Do not substitute parts or try to modify the child restraint
in any way.
Do not lubricate buckles and fasteners.
Do not use any child restraint accessory except those
approved by Dorel Juvenile Group.
Never allow any child to play with this child restraint; it is
not a toy.
Do not remove or cover up any of the warning labels or
other labels on the child restraint.
Read all instructions for additional warnings.
On the side of the child restraint there is a date of manu-
facture label. Do not use this child restraint more than 10
years after the date of manufacture.
Installation in Vehicle
Check the vehicle belt or lower anchor belt before each
use. Use only if the belt is tightened properly and locked
securely in place.
This child restraint should be securely belted in the vehicle
even when not in use. In a crash or sudden stop, an unse-
cured child restraint could injure occupants.
Do not use a child restraint that has been in a crash. You
must get a new child restraint.
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Vehicle Seating Position
Never place a child rear facing in a seating
position with an active frontal air bag.
Check the vehicle owner’s manual for more infor-
mation about air bag/child restraint use.
Use the child restraint only on vehicle seats
that face forward.
Do not use on seats that face the sides or
rear of the vehicle.
Use the center seating position if possible.
For vehicles without a back seat, refer to
your vehicle owner’s manual.
If you are not sure where to place the child restraint in your vehicle,
consult your vehicle owner’s manual, contact Dorel Juvenile Group
Consumer Care Department, or visit your local Child Passenger
Inspection Station. Go to http://www.safercar.gov/cpsApp/cps/index.
htm to find your closest station.
Children are safer when properly
restrained in rear seating
positions than in the front
seating positions.
According to National Highway Traffi c Safety Administration
information, children in rear seating positions are statisti-
cally safer, whether you have air bags, advanced air bags, or
no air bags at all.
To avoid your child being seriously burned, take the follow-
ing precautions:
1. Park in the shade or where sun does not directly hit the child
restraint.
2. Cover the child restraint with a sheet or blanket when not in use.
3. Check for hot seat and buckles before placing child in child
restraint.
To help protect your vehicle seat’s upholstery from damage, use a
single layer towel underneath and behind child restraint.
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Choosing Lower Anchor or
Vehicle Belts
The LATCH System
The lower anchors of LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) is a universal system for installing child restraints with-
out using vehicle seat belts. The lower anchor system can ONLY
be used in vehicles that have the lower anchor bars installed and
designated LATCH seating positions. Most vehicles manufactured
after September 2002 are equipped with lower anchor bars.
Check your vehicle owner’s manual to
see which seating positions may be
equipped with the LATCH system.
When installing this child restraint
with vehicle belts or when using
as a booster seat, the lower anchor
hooks and belt MUST be properly
stored.
To store the lower anchor belt on
this child restraint: Thread lower an-
chor belt through rear-facing belt path.
Then attach hooks to storage attach-
ments as shown. Gently pull free end of
belt to remove slack.
Lower Anchor Bars
Seat Bight
Your vehicle’s features may be considerably different than
those pictured here.
Vehicle Belts
If lower anchors are not an option or if your child weighs more
than 40 lb (18 kg), you must use the vehicle seat belt system to
install the child restraint.
There are some vehicle belts that will not work with a child
restraint or will require special attention.
Check your vehicle owner’s manual for specific instructions.
WARNINGS: When used correctly the lower anchor belt
or vehicle belts are equally safe. Do not use both the lower
anchor belt and vehicle belt at the same time.
Lower Anchor Hooks
Adjuster
Your vehicle’s features may be considerably different than
those pictured here.
Lower Anchor Belt
Storage
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continued on next page
Knowing Your Vehicle Belts
Switchable Retractor
(most vehicles have this type)
Automatic Locking Retractor
Emergency Locking Retractor
This retractor can be switched to a locking mode.
You MUST have the retractor in the locking mode to use the
seat belt with this child restraint.
Switching to locking mode: Slowly pull the shoulder belt all
the way out, then let it go back in an inch or two.
As it goes back in, you will most likely hear a ratcheting sound.
Gently pull the belt to see if it has locked. You will not be able to
pull any more belt out if the lock has engaged.
This retractor always locks.
It will automatically lock after slowly pulling the seat belt out at
least halfway and letting the belt go back into the retractor an
inch or two.
If the retractor does not lock, it is most likely an Emergency Lock-
ing Retractor. These retractors only lock during a sudden stop or
collision.
You will need to determine if your seat belt’s latch plate can lock
the belt. See Step 4, “Check the Latch Plates,” on next page.
Types of Retractors
See Step 4, “Check the
Latch Plates,” on next
page.
1. You MUST Review Your
Vehicle Owner’s Manual
Your vehicle owner’s manual
will let you know what vehicle
belts and seating positions child
restraints can be installed in.
2. Determine How the Child
Restraint Will Be Locked Into
Place
The vehicle belt MUST NOT loosen
after tightening.
This means there needs to be a
way to lock the vehicle belt.
3. Check the Retractor
Retractors pull seat belts into
stored positions and lock the belt
to hold passengers in place.
A retractor is most likely how you
will be locking a child restraint into
place.
The ways this can be done are:
• By using the seat belt’s retractor; or
• By using the seat belt’s latch plate.
Not all vehicle belts and seating positions will work with
child restraints. Please follow the following steps to under-
stand how to lock a child restraint with a vehicle belt.
See the next page for some common types of vehicle belt retrac-
tors that will work with this child restraint.
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Aircraft Information
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This restraint is certifi ed for aircraft use when used with the
internal harness.
This child restraint is not certifi ed for aircraft use when
used as a booster seat because aircraft seats do not have
shoulder belts.
Install the child restraint in a window seat to avoid blocking the
aisle. If the aircraft lap belt is too short, ask the flight attendant for
a belt extender.
Use only on forward facing aircraft seats.
Contact the airline for their specific policies.
Some airlines may ask to see a label stating
that this child restraint is certified for aircraft
use.
There is an airplane certification label located
on the side of this child restraint as shown.
WARNING: Store the lower anchor belt and tether
strap when using the aircraft belts.
Forward Facing Aircraft Installation
For forward facing installation follow
pages 49-51.
Rear Facing Aircraft Installation
For rear facing installation follow pages
39-42.
Locking Latch Plate
Emergency Locking
Retractor with a
Sliding Latch Plate
4. Check the Latch Plates
Latch plates are the part of
the seat belt that goes into the
buckle.
Hold the lap belt with one hand
and with your other hand grasp the
tongue of the latch plate (the part
that goes inside the buckle). Pull
the latch plate straight out in line
with the lap belt.
If the latch plate does not slide up
and down the vehicle belt, it is a
locking latch plate.
If the latch plate slides up and
down the vehicle belt, it is a sliding
latch plate.
Sliding latch plates easily slip
between the lap and shoulder por-
tions of the belt.
If you have an Emergency Lock-
ing Retractor with a Sliding Latch
Plate, you
MUST use a locking clip
to install the child restraint. See
pages 55-56
.
Emergency Locking Retractor Lap Only Belt
Infl atable Seat Belts
Never Use With This Child Restraint
34
Rear Facing
Lower Anchor Belt
Lap/Shoulder Belt
Lap Belt
5-40 lb (2.3-18 kg)
19-40 in. (48-101.6 cm)
Lower Anchor Belt Installation
33
1. Remove Lower Anchor
Belt from Storage
Location
Or if the lower anchor belt was
used forward facing, remove it
from the forward-facing belt path so
both hooks are on the same side of
the seat.
WARNINGS: Do not use the lower anchor belt along
with the vehicle lap or lap/shoulder belt.
Check lower anchor belt before each use. Use only if
the belt can be tightened properly and securely.
Do not fasten multiple lower anchor hooks on the
same lower anchor bar in the vehicle.
Store the tether hook when used
rear facing. Attach the tether hook
to storage attachment as shown
and gently tighten to remove slack.
Failure to follow these warnings
can result in serious injury or
death.
continued on next page
WARNINGS: Never install a rear facing child
restraint in the front seat of a vehicle equipped with an
active frontal airbag.
This child restraint MUST always face the rear of the
vehicle when the child is less than 1 year old.
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children
remain rear facing until they are at least 2 years old.
Please talk to your doctor about the best option for your child.
XXXXX
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2. Route Lower Anchor
Belt Through Rear-
Facing Belt Path
Do not twist belt.
The lower anchor belt adjuster
can be on either side.
3. Pull Lower Anchor Belt
Across to Opposite Side
Do not twist belt.
Belt MUST be in front of buckle
strap. You
MUST use the 1st or
2nd buckle slot. Do not place belt
over child’s legs.
continued on next page
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4. Finished Lower Anchor
Belt Routing
1
2
5. Recline the Child
Restraint
Pull out on recline handle and push
top of child restraint back.
6. Place Child Restraint
Rear Facing in Back
Seat
For children who cannot sit up
unassisted, the level line on shell
MUST be parallel with the ground.
For children who can sit up
unassisted, you may rotate the
child restraint to be more upright
in position 2.
7. Attach Lower Anchor
Hooks to Vehicle’s
Lower Anchors
Review your vehicle owner’s
manual for lower anchor locations
and lower anchor belt use.
8. Tighten Belt
Place hand in child restraint.
Firmly push child restraint down
and back towards the vehicle seat
back while pulling free end of belt
to tighten.
It may be easier to pull pad away
from shell and tighten the belt
through the belt path opening as
shown.
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9. Check Belt Tightness
Hold child restraint at the belt
path with your weakest hand.
Push and pull from side to side.
It should not move more than
1 in. (2.5 cm).
If it moves more than 1 in. (2.5 cm), you can try:
A. Pulling the belt tighter.
B. Reinstalling the child restraint.
C. Changing to a different seating location.
D. Switching to vehicle belt installation.
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10. Secure Child in Child
Restraint
Recheck level line.
Repeat steps 6-10 if not reclined
correctly.
NOTE: You may need to place
a large rolled towel(s) or foam
pool noodle(s) under front of
child restraint to help achieve the
correct recline angle.
Check often to be sure padding
is still in place and the belt is
tight.
To Release Lower Anchor
Belt
Remove child from child restraint.
Remove tension from the lower anchor
belt by pushing down on side of child
restraint with the lower anchor belt
adjuster. Then press the adjuster but-
ton to loosen belt.
Unhook from anchor by squeezing
spring lever on hook, pushing hook
back into the seat bight, and twisting.
Then pull it out of the vehicle seat.
Store lower anchor belt when not
in use. See page 27.
40
Vehicle Belt Installation
WARNINGS: Do not use the lower
anchor belt along with the vehicle
lap or lap/shoulder belt. Secure
lower anchor hooks to storage
attachments as shown when install-
ing with vehicle belts.
Store the tether hook when used
rear facing. Attach the tether hook to
storage attachment as shown and
gently tighten to remove slack.
Check vehicle belt before each use.
Use only if the belt can be tightened
properly and locked securely in
place.
Failure to follow these warnings can
result in serious injury or death.
39
continued on next page
1. Recline the Child
Restraint
Pull out on recline handle and
push top of child restraint back.
3. Check if Your Vehicle
Belts Will Work With This
Child Restraint
This is very important because
not all vehicle belts will work
with child restraints.
Review pages 29-31 and your
vehicle owner’s manual to
determine what kind of vehicle
belt you have and how to lock a
child restraint in place.
2. Place Child Restraint
Rear Facing in Back
Seat
For children who cannot sit up
unassisted, the level line on shell
MUST be parallel with the ground.
For children who can sit up
unassisted, you may rotate the
child restraint to be more upright
in position 2.
41
4. Route Vehicle Lap or
Lap/Shoulder Belt
Through Rear-Facing
Belt Path
42
5. Pull Vehicle Belt Across
to Opposite Side
Do not twist belt. Belt
MUST be
in front of buckle strap.
You
MUST use the 1st or 2nd
buckle slot. Do not place belt
over child’s legs. Buckle vehicle
belt.
6. Tighten Belt
Place hand in child restraint.
Firmly push child restraint down
and back towards the vehicle
seat back while pulling shoulder
belt or the free end of lap belt to
tighten.
7. Check Belt Tightness
Hold child restraint at the belt path
with your weakest hand.
Push and pull from side to side.
It should not move more than 1 in.
(2.5 cm).
8. Secure Child in Child
Restraint
Recheck the level line. Repeat
steps 2-8 if not reclined correctly.
NOTE: You may need to place
a large rolled towel(s) or foam
pool noodle(s) under front of child
restraint to help achieve the correct
recline angle. Check often to be
sure padding is still in place and the
belt is tight.
If it moves more than 1 in. (2.5 cm), you can try:
A. Pulling the belt tighter.
B. Reinstalling the child restraint.
C. Changing to a different seating location.
D. Switching to the lower anchor belt installation if lower
anchors are available in your vehicle.
1
2
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Forward Facing Tether Use
22-65 lb (10.1-29 kg)
29-49 in. (73.6-125 cm)
At least 1 year old
Lower Anchor Belt
with Tether
Lap/Shoulder Belt
with Tether
up to 65 lb (29 kg)
Lap Belt with
Tether
up to 65 lb (29 kg)
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You MUST always attach, adjust, and secure the top anchorage
(tether) strap when installing the child restraint forward facing with
internal harness. Tethers improve the installation and stability of
child restraints and reduce the risk of injury.
Attach the tether hook to the tether anchor designated by your
vehicle manufacturer for that seating position. Check your vehicle
owner’s manual for more information.
If the seating position does not have a tether anchor, use a
different seating position or see your dealer or a qualified mechanic
and have one installed.
WARNING: Do not fasten multiple tether hooks on the
same tether anchor in the vehicle.
Adjusting Tether Strap
To tighten: After the child restraint is
locked into place with lower anchor
belt or vehicle belt, push down on
child restraint and gently pull on free
end of tether.
To loosen: Lift up on tether lock
adjuster and push it towards tether
hook.
Pull free end
to tighten
Lift up to loosen
Storing Tether Strap
When installing rear facing, using
as a booster, or when not in use,
attach the tether hook to its storage
attachment on the base as shown.
Gently tighten to remove slack.
Do not install by this method
for a child weighing more
than 40 lbs (18 kg).
WARNINGS: In this child restraint your child MUST be
at least 1 year old before they sit forward facing.
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children
remain rear facing until they are at least 2 years old and remain
in a fi ve-point harness until they outgrow their forward-facing
harnessed child restraint.
Please talk to your doctor about the best option for your child.
46
Lower Anchor Belt Installation
1. Remove Lower Anchor
Belt from Storage
Location
Remove it from the rear-facing
belt path so both hooks are on the
same side of the seat.
WARNINGS: Do not use the lower anchors of the child
restraint anchorage system (LATCH system) to attach this
child restraint when restraining a child weighing more
than 40 lbs (18 kg).
The vehicle belt must be used for installation if your child
weighs more than 40 lb (18 kg).
Do not use the lower anchor belt along with the vehicle lap
or lap/shoulder belt.
Check the lower anchor belt before each use. Use only if
the belt can be tightened properly and securely.
Do not fasten multiple lower anchor hooks on the same
lower anchor bar in the vehicle.
Failure to follow these warnings can result in serious
injury or death.
continued on next page
45
2. Route Lower Anchor
Belt Through Forward-
Facing Belt Path
Do not twist belt.
The lower anchor belt adjuster can
be on either side.
3. Finished Lower Anchor
Belt Routing
4. Place Child Restraint
Forward Facing Flush
Against Vehicle Seat
Back
Put the child restraint into position
1.
NOTE: Do not use any recline
positions except to make the child
restraint flush against the vehicle
seat back.
Vehicle seat back must be upright.
5. Loosely Attach Tether
Hook to Vehicle’s
Tether Anchor
Check vehicle owner’s manual for
specific location.
48
6. Attach Lower Anchor
Hooks to Vehicle’s
Lower Anchors
Review your vehicle owner’s
manual for lower anchor locations
and lower anchor belt use.
7. Tighten Belt
Place hand in child restraint.
Firmly push down while pulling
free end of belt to tighten.
It may be easier to pull pull the
free end of the belt parallel with
the belt path through the Easy
Access Belt Path panel in pad as
shown.
8. Tighten Tether
Push firmly on the back of the
seat and pull the tether strap to
remove all slack and create ten-
sion on the strap.
47
9. Check Belt Tightness
Hold child restraint at the belt
path with your weakest hand.
Push and pull from side to side.
It should not move more than
1 in. (2.5 cm).
To Release Lower Anchor
Belt
Remove child from child restraint.
Remove tension from the lower an-
chor belt by pushing down on side of
child restraint with the lower anchor
belt adjuster. Then press the adjuster
button to loosen belt.
Unhook from anchor by squeezing
spring lever on hook, pushing hook
back into the seat bight, and twisting.
Then pull it out of the vehicle seat.
Store lower anchor belt when not
in use. See page 27.
If it moves more than 1 in. (2.5 cm),
you can try:
A. Putting your knee in the seat and pulling the belt tighter.
B. Reinstalling the child restraint.
C. Changing to a different seating location.
D. Switching to vehicle belt installation.
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Vehicle Belt Installation
WARNINGS: Do not use the lower
anchor belt along with the vehicle lap
or lap/shoulder belt. Secure lower
anchor hooks to storage attachments
as shown when installing with vehicle
belts.
Check vehicle belt before each use.
Use only if the belt can be tightened
properly and securely.
Failure to follow these warnings can result in serious injury
or death.
2. Loosely Attach Tether
Hook to Vehicle’s
Tether Anchor
Check vehicle owner’s manual for
specific location.
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4. Route Vehicle Lap
or Lap/Shoulder Belt
Through Forward-
Facing Belt Path
Do not twist belt. Buckle vehicle
belt.
1. Place Child Restraint
Forward Facing Flush
Against Vehicle Seat
Back
Put the child restraint into position
1.
NOTE: Do not use any recline
positions except to make the child
restraint flush against the vehicle
seat back.
Vehicle seat back must be upright.
continued on next page
3. Check if Your Vehicle
Belts Will Work With
This Child Restraint
This is very important because
not all vehicle belts will work
with child restraints.
Review pages 29-31 and your
vehicle owner’s manual to
determine what kind of vehicle
belt you have and how to lock a
child restraint in place.
5. Tighten Belt
Place hand in child restraint.
Firmly push down while pulling
shoulder belt or the free end of lap
belt to tighten.
XXXXX
51
52
7. Check Belt Tightness
Hold child restraint at the belt path
with your weakest hand.
Push and pull from side to side.
It should not move more than 1 in.
(2.5 cm).
6. Tighten Tether
Push firmly on the back of the seat
and pull the tether strap to remove
all slack and create tension on the
strap.
Booster Seat
40-100 lb (18.1-45.4 kg)
43-52 in. (110.1-132.1 cm)
Lap/Shoulder Belt
You MUST store the harness system (see pages 15-17) and
remove accessories (see page 24) to use as a booster seat.
WARNINGS: Do not use the harness
system when using as a booster seat.
Do not use this booster seat if the tops of
your child’s ears are above the top of the
booster seat’s headrest.
Use only the vehicle’s lap and shoulder belt
system when restraining the child in this
booster seat.
Do not use only the lap belt when using this
seat as a booster seat.
The shoulder belt must always be adjusted
snugly across the child’s chest. NEVER place
the shoulder belt under the child’s arms.
Do not use the LATCH system when using as
a booster seat. Secure lower anchor belt and
tether strap to their storage locations.
Failure to follow these warnings can result in
serious injury or death.
If it moves more than 1 in. (2.5 cm), you can try:
A. Putting your knee in the seat and pulling the belt tighter.
B. Reinstalling the child restraint.
C. Changing to a different seating location.
D. Switching to the lower anchor belt installation if lower
anchors are available in your vehicle.
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends
that children remain in a fi ve-point harness until they outgrow their
forward-facing harnessed child restraint.
This typically occurs around age 4, but some children outgrow them
sooner and others not until later.
Please talk to your doctor about the best option for your child.
53 54
Lap and Shoulder Belt Installation
1. Place Booster Seat
Forward Facing Flush
Against Vehicle Seat
Back
Put the booster seat into position
1.
2. Place Child in Booster
Seat
Tops of the child’s ears should
never be above the top of the
headrest.
Adjust headrest if needed, see
page 8.
3. Position Lap Belt on
Child
Route the lap belt portion of
vehicle belt through the booster
belt path as shown.
The lap belt should lay snugly
across the child’s upper thighs and
not on the stomach.
4. Buckle Vehicle Belt
5. Position Shoulder Belt
on Child
Slide the shoulder belt under
bottom of the Easy Out Harness
Holder as shown.
Pull up on shoulder belt to tighten.
The shoulder belt should lay
snugly across the center of the
child’s shoulder and across the
chest and not on their face or
neck.
To help position the shoulder
belt, you may need to secure the
shoulder belt in one of the two
shoulder belt-positioning guides
behind headrest pad.
NOTE: Use the shoulder belt
positioning guide only if necessary
to correctly position the shoulder
belt on the child.
Check periodically to make sure
your child has not moved out of
position and loosened the shoulder
belt.
NOTE: Do not use any recline positions except to make the
booster seat flush against the vehicle seat back. Vehicle seat
back must be upright.
55 56
Using a Locking Clip
You will rarely need to use a locking clip except in some older
vehicles. Built-in child restraint locking systems have been required
in vehicles since 1996, and many vehicles had these features even
earlier. Review pages 29-31 and your vehicle owner’s manual to
determine if your vehicle belts require a locking clip.
If you need a locking clip immediately, they are likely available at an
auto dealership, an auto store, or where you purchased this child
restraint. You can also call us at 1-800-544-1108 for one.
A locking clip will not fix all types of seat belt problems. You
MUST
have a lap and shoulder belt to use a locking clip.
Do not use the
locking clip when using this seat as a booster seat.
For Rear Facing installation, follow pages 39-41 Warnings and
Steps 1-6 before starting locking clip installation.
For Forward Facing installation, follow pages 49-51 Warnings
and Steps 1-5 before starting locking clip installation.
1. Determine Locking Clip Position
Grasp both vehicle belts together just
behind the latch plate to mark the
position for locking clip.
Unbuckle the belt.
NOTE: If the latch plate ends up just
at the belt path opening so you
cannot grasp the vehicle belt at the latch plate, grasp the vehicle
belts on the opposite side of the child restraint, as close to the
latch plate as possible.
2. Attach Locking Clip
Thread both portions of the vehicle
belt onto the locking clip, as close
to the latch plate as possible.
3. Position Locking Clip
It should be about 1 in. (2.5 cm)
from vehicle belt’s latch plate.
1 in.
(2.5 cm)
4. Rebuckle Vehicle Belt
5. Check Belt Tightness
Hold child restraint at the belt path
with your weakest hand.
Push and pull from side to side.
If it moves more than 1 in. (2.5 cm),
try reinstalling the child restraint or
try another seating location.
When installed rear facing,
recheck the level line.
When installed forward facing,
make sure to tighten the tether
strap.
Remove the locking clip when
the seat belt is not being used
with a child restraint.
Dorel Juvenile Group Information
Thank you for choosing this child restraint. The DJG family is
committed to creating child restraints with the most comfort and
convenience available today.
Remember, parents are a child’s first teachers and examples.
If you always buckle your seat belt, your child will think it is the
natural thing to do. Make it a firm rule that the vehicle does not
go until everyone is buckled up. Make no exceptions.
No one can predict if use of a child restraint will prevent injury or
death in a particular crash. However, when combined with care-
ful driving, proper use of a child restraint can lower a child’s risk
of injury or death in most crashes.
Your child’s safety is worth the time it will take to read and fol-
low these instructions. After reading, if you still have questions
or have any concerns with this child restraint, please contact our
Consumer Care Department at:
Website: www.safety1st.com
Telephone: 1-800-544-1108
M-TH from 8 A.M. to 6 P.M. EST
FRI from 8 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. EST
Mailing Address:
Dorel Juvenile Group, Inc.
Consumer Care Department
P.O. Box 2609
Columbus, IN 47202-2609
Registration and Safety Notices
57 58
If you don’t have the card or if your
address changes, you will find the model
number, manufacture date, and line code
on the label located on side of shell.
Example of model number, manufacture date, and line code.
Please complete the postage-paid registration card that came
with your child restraint, and send it to us. Child restraints could
be recalled for safety reasons. You must register this restraint to
be reached in a recall. Send your name, address, email address
if available and the restraint’s model number and manufactur-
ing date to:
Dorel Juvenile Group, Inc.
Consumer Care Department
PO Box 2609
Columbus, IN 47202-2609
or call 1-800-544-1108 or register online at www.djgusa.com/
registration/carseat/us.
For recall information, call the U.S. Government’s Vehicle Safety
Hotline at 1–888–327–4236 (TTY: 1–800–424–9153), or go
to http://www.NHTSA.gov.
Model
Number
Line
Code
Manufacture
Date
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Replacement Parts Order Form
Complete the form. Your model number and manufacturer date
code
MUST be included on the form to ensure proper replace-
ment parts. The codes can be found on a label on side of child
restraint. Payment in U.S. dollars must accompany your order.
Choose parts needed from the list on the next page. Return the
form with payment to:
Dorel Juvenile Group, Inc.
Consumer Care Department
P.O. Box 2609
Columbus, IN 47202-2609
Please make money orders payable to Dorel Juvenile Group, Inc.
Fill in the area on the next page to charge credit card. (Visa or
MasterCard
only
). We do not accept cash, personal checks, or
other credit cards. All outside of U.S. and Canada MUST use
credit card.
Ship To:
(Please Print)
Name:_______________________________________
Address:_____________________________________
City:_________________________________________
State/Province:_______________Zip:_______________
Telephone: ___________________________________
Email Address: ________________________________
We MUST have this information:
Model Number (8 to 9 characters):_________________
Manufacture Date (mm/dd/yyyy):__________________
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Troubleshooting
1. Locate a Child Safety Seat Inspection Station for
hands on training on how to use your child restraint:
Visit your local Child Passenger Inspection Station or go to
http://www.safercar.gov/cpsApp/cps/index.htm to fi nd your
closest station.
2. If the child restraint buckle or harness release lever
sticks or you cannot get the straps tight enough around
child:
DO NOT LUBRICATE. Check around lever and retractor for
dropped food, sticky spilled drinks, dirt, leaves, etc. Clean with
warm water and/or remove object with tweezers. If you can-
not get the harness to adjust and remain tight with the buckle
securely locked, do not use the child restraint.
3. If your harness twists:
Straighten the harness each time you put your child in the child
restraint to help prevent twisting. Lock the buckle and tighten
harness so it will be ready for next use.
Replacement Parts List
6261
CUT ON DOTTED LINE
Warranty
Dorel Juvenile Group, Inc. (DJG) warrants this product to the original
retail purchaser as follows:
This product is warranted against defective materials or workman-
ship for one year from the date of original purchase.
An original
receipt is required to validate your warranty.
DJG will, at
its option, provide replacement parts or replace this product.
DJG reserves the right to substitute if the part or model has been
discontinued.
To make a claim under this warranty you may write to DJG, Con-
sumer Care Department, P. O. Box 2609, Columbus, IN 47202-
2609; or call 1-800-544-1108 from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. EST
Monday through Thursday and from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on
Friday.
Proof of purchase is required and shipping charges are the
responsibility of the consumer.
Warranty Limitations:
This warranty does not include damages
which arise from misuse or abuse of this product.
Limitation of Damages:
The warranty and remedies as set forth
are exclusive and in lieu of all others, oral or written, expressed or
implied. In no event will DJG or the dealer selling this product be
liable to you for any damages, including incidental or consequential
damages, arising out of the use or inability to use this product.
Limitation of warranties and other warranty terms and state
law rights:
Any implied warranties, including implied warranties of the
merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, shall be limited
to the duration and terms of the express written warranty. Some
states do not allow limitations as to how long an implied warranty
lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have
other rights, which vary from state to state. Neither DJG nor the
dealer selling this product authorized any person to create for it any
other warranty, obligation, or liability in connection with this product.
NOTE: If requested color is not available, similar color will be
substituted. Prices are subject to change.
Part Cost Qty Total Cost
Buckle Assembly .............................. $7.99 ....___ ........ $_______
Seat Pad Set .............................$99.00 ....___ ........$_______
Chest Clip ...................................$1.50 ....___ ........$_______
Tether ......................................... $6.00 .... ___ ........ $_______
Lower Anchor Belt ....................$17.99 ....___ ........$_______
Instructions .................................$0.00 ....___ ........$_______
Locking Clip ................................$2.50 ....___ ........$_______
Merchandise Total: ..............................................$_______
Shipping and handling: ........................................$_______
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