To see installation videos, scan the QR Code
or visit www.coscokids.com
Rear-Facing Mode: 5-40 lb (2.3-18 kg)
and 19-40 in. (48-101.6 cm)
Forward-Facing Mode: 22-40 lb
(10.1-18 kg) and 29-43 in. (73.6-110 cm)
and at least 1 year old
Max Seated Shoulder Height:
13.5 in. (34.3 cm)
KEEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE
USE. Read all instructions before
using this car seat.
WARNING
Failure to follow the
warnings on the labels and in the
instruction manual can result in
serious injury or death to your child.
4358-7687 6.3.19
Welcome to the Cosco family and thank you for choosing
this car seat, also known as a child restraint!
To help you get started using your child’s new car seat,
here are the 4 main tasks you’ll need to complete:
Your child’s safety is worth the time it will take for you to read
and follow these instructions.
Ready? Let’s go!
Pages 1-3 will introduce you to the parts of the car seat.
Page 68 has our contact information. If at any point you would like assistance,
please feel free to reach out to us.
Adjust the Car Seat to Fit Your Child
Measure Your Child
Install the Car Seat into Your Vehicle
Secure Your Child in the Car Seat
Welcome to the Cosco family and thank you for choosing
this car seat, also known as a child restraint!
To help you get started using your child’s new car seat,
here are the 4 main tasks you’ll need to complete:
Your child’s safety is worth the time it will take for you to read
and follow these instructions.
Ready? Let’s go!
Pages 1-3 will introduce you to the parts of the car seat.
Page 68 has our contact information. If at any point you would like assistance,
please feel free to reach out to us.
Adjust the Car Seat to Fit Your Child
Measure Your Child
Install the Car Seat into Your Vehicle
Secure Your Child in the Car Seat
REAR-FACING
5-40 lb (2.3-18 kg)
and 19-40 in.
(48-101.6 cm)
PAGE 5
Rear-Facing
Child Fit
PAGE 7
Forward-Facing
Child Fit
PAGE 8
Adjusting
Car Seat
PAGES 9-16
Securing
Child
PAGE 46
Vehicle Belt
PAGE 29
Lower Anchor
PAGE 33
Vehicle Belt + Tether
PAGE 39
LATCH + Tether
PAGE 42
FORWARD-FACING
22-40 lb
(10.1-18 kg)
and 29-43 in.
(73.6-110 cm)
And at least
1 year old
PAGE 5
REAR-FACING
5-40 lb (2.3-18 kg)
and 19-40 in.
(48-101.6 cm)
PAGE 5
Rear-Facing
Child Fit
PAGE 7
Forward-Facing
Child Fit
PAGE 8
Adjusting
Car Seat
PAGES 9-16
Securing
Child
PAGE 46
Vehicle Belt
PAGE 29
Lower Anchor
PAGE 33
Vehicle Belt + Tether
PAGE 39
LATCH + Tether
PAGE 42
FORWARD-FACING
22-40 lb
(10.1-18 kg)
and 29-43 in.
(73.6-110 cm)
And at least
1 year old
PAGE 5
Getting Started
Parts of the Car Seat ....................... 1
Accessory Use ............................... 3
Choosing Car Seat Mode ............... 4
Preparing Car Seat for Child Fit .......... 6
Rear-Facing Child Fit ...................... 7
Forward-Facing Child Fit .................. 8
Making Adjustments to Car Seat
Changing Buckle Position ............... 9
Changing Shoulder Harness Strap
Position .......................................... 11
Harness System Adjustments for Smaller
Infants ............................................. 13
Choosing LATCH or Vehicle Belt
LATCH: Lower Anchor Use .............. 17
Vehicle Belts .................................. 20
Tether Use ...................................... 25
Installation in Vehicle
Rear-Facing Mode .......................... 27
Rear-Facing Vehicle Belt Install ........ 29
Rear-Facing LATCH: Lower Anchor
Install .............................................. 33
Forward-Facing Mode ................... 37
Forward-Facing Vehicle Belt + Tether
Install .............................................. 39
Forward-Facing LATCH: Lower Anchor
+ Tether Install ................................ 42
Securing Child in Car Seat ........ 46
Car Seat Pad Use and Care
Removing Seat Pad for Cleaning ....... 50
Removing Harness System ............... 51
Installing Harness System ................. 53
Safety Information
Aircraft Information ....................... 57
Replacement and Expiration of Car
Seat ................................................ 58
Child Restraint Use ........................... 60
Installation in Vehicle ........................ 61
Vehicle Seating Position ................... 61
Registration and Safety Notices ......... 63
Additional Information
Troubleshooting ............................... 64
Warranty ......................................... 65
Replacement Parts List ..................... 67
Dorel Juvenile Group Information ...... 68
©2019 Dorel Juvenile. All Rights Reserved.
Getting Started
Parts of the Car Seat ....................... 1
Accessory Use ............................... 3
Choosing Car Seat Mode ............... 4
Preparing Car Seat for Child Fit .......... 6
Rear-Facing Child Fit ...................... 7
Forward-Facing Child Fit .................. 8
Making Adjustments to Car Seat
Changing Buckle Position ............... 9
Changing Shoulder Harness Strap
Position .......................................... 11
Harness System Adjustments for Smaller
Infants ............................................. 13
Choosing LATCH or Vehicle Belt
LATCH: Lower Anchor Use .............. 17
Vehicle Belts .................................. 20
Tether Use ...................................... 25
Installation in Vehicle
Rear-Facing Mode .......................... 27
Rear-Facing Vehicle Belt Install ........ 29
Rear-Facing LATCH: Lower Anchor
Install .............................................. 33
Forward-Facing Mode ................... 37
Forward-Facing Vehicle Belt + Tether
Install .............................................. 39
Forward-Facing LATCH: Lower Anchor
+ Tether Install ................................ 42
Securing Child in Car Seat ........ 46
Car Seat Pad Use and Care
Removing Seat Pad for Cleaning ....... 50
Removing Harness System ............... 51
Installing Harness System ................. 53
Safety Information
Aircraft Information ....................... 57
Replacement and Expiration of Car
Seat ................................................ 58
Child Restraint Use ........................... 60
Installation in Vehicle ........................ 61
Vehicle Seating Position ................... 61
Registration and Safety Notices ......... 63
Additional Information
Troubleshooting ............................... 64
Warranty ......................................... 65
Replacement Parts List ..................... 67
Dorel Juvenile Group Information ...... 68
©2019 Dorel Juvenile. All Rights Reserved.
1 2
Harness Strap
Chest Clip
Buckle
Removable Cup Holder*
(attachment under pad)
Hip Harness Slots
Harness
Release Lever
(under fl ap)
Harness
Adjustment
Strap
Lower Anchor Belt
Shoulder
Harness
Slots
Forward-Facing
Belt Path
Rear-Facing
Level Line
Shell
(child restraint)
Lower Anchor
Belt Attachment
for Storage
(under side of
shell)
Rear-Facing Belt
Path
Tether
Instruction
Manual
Storage
Splitter
Plate
Harness
Adjustment Strap
Tether
Attachment
for Storage
*
See page 3 for Accessory Use.
1 2
Harness Strap
Chest Clip
Buckle
Removable Cup Holder*
(attachment under pad)
Hip Harness Slots
Harness
Release Lever
(under fl ap)
Harness
Adjustment
Strap
Lower Anchor Belt
Shoulder
Harness
Slots
Forward-Facing
Belt Path
Rear-Facing
Level Line
Shell
(child restraint)
Lower Anchor
Belt Attachment
for Storage
(under side of
shell)
Rear-Facing Belt
Path
Tether
Instruction
Manual
Storage
Splitter
Plate
Harness
Adjustment Strap
Tether
Attachment
for Storage
*
See page 3 for Accessory Use.
3 4
Cup Holder
The cup holder can be
attached to either side of
the shell.
Pull pad off corner of
shell. Align symbol on cup
holder with symbol on
shell.
Hook bottom of cup holder
under edge of shell. Snap
top of cup holder over
edge of shell.
Replace pad.
The cup holder is
dishwasher safe.
Head Pillow
(on select
models)
To remove,
from the back
of the head
pillow gently pull the fabric
tabs out from the shoulder
harness slots.
To attach, slide the fabric tabs
into shoulder harness slots.
Measure your child’s weight and
height (do not guess) before choosing
the car seat’s mode.
Your child’s height, weight, and age
determine how the car seat should be
placed in the vehicle.
Children vary widely in body size, shape,
and temperament—please consult
your doctor before switching between
any of these modes within the limits
and fi t requirements of the seat.
State Laws: Please be certain to follow
your state’s laws regarding car seat use.
American Academy of Pediatrics
Recommendations
Infants and Toddlers: Should ride in a
rear-facing car seat as long as possible,
until they reach the highest weight or
height allowed by their seat.
Toddlers and Preschoolers: Once they
are facing forward, children should use
a forward-facing car seat with a harness
for as long as possible, until they reach
the height and weight limits for their
seats.
School-Aged Children: Once they have
outgrown their forward-facing car seat,
children should use a belt-positioning
booster seat until the vehicle’s lap and
shoulder seat belt fi ts properly. This is
often when they have reached at least 4
feet 9 inches in height and are 8 to 12
years old.
continued on next page
3 4
Cup Holder
The cup holder can be
attached to either side of
the shell.
Pull pad off corner of
shell. Align symbol on cup
holder with symbol on
shell.
Hook bottom of cup holder
under edge of shell. Snap
top of cup holder over
edge of shell.
Replace pad.
The cup holder is
dishwasher safe.
Head Pillow
(on select
models)
To remove,
from the back
of the head
pillow gently pull the fabric
tabs out from the shoulder
harness slots.
To attach, slide the fabric tabs
into shoulder harness slots.
Measure your child’s weight and
height (do not guess) before choosing
the car seat’s mode.
Your child’s height, weight, and age
determine how the car seat should be
placed in the vehicle.
Children vary widely in body size, shape,
and temperament—please consult
your doctor before switching between
any of these modes within the limits
and fi t requirements of the seat.
State Laws: Please be certain to follow
your state’s laws regarding car seat use.
American Academy of Pediatrics
Recommendations
Infants and Toddlers: Should ride in a
rear-facing car seat as long as possible,
until they reach the highest weight or
height allowed by their seat.
Toddlers and Preschoolers: Once they
are facing forward, children should use
a forward-facing car seat with a harness
for as long as possible, until they reach
the height and weight limits for their
seats.
School-Aged Children: Once they have
outgrown their forward-facing car seat,
children should use a belt-positioning
booster seat until the vehicle’s lap and
shoulder seat belt fi ts properly. This is
often when they have reached at least 4
feet 9 inches in height and are 8 to 12
years old.
continued on next page
5 6
Place Child in Car
Seat to Determine
Proper Harness Fit
The child’s bottom
and back should be
flat against the car
seat.
For Rear-Facing child fi t, see page 7
For Forward-Facing child fi t, see page 8.
Fully Loosen
Harness Straps
Push down on
harness release
lever (through
opening in pad)
while pulling out on harness straps
as shown.
Release Chest Clip
Hold each side of the
chest clip and press
on the release button
with your thumb and
pull apart.
Unbuckle
Harness
Press in towards
the top of the
red button to
release the buckle
tongues.
1
3
4
2
Older Children: All children younger than
13 years should be restrained in the rear
seats of vehicles for optimal protection.
REAR-FACING MODE
5-40 lb (2.3-18 kg) and 19-40 in.
(48-101.6 cm)
Children under 1 year of age must ride
Rear-Facing. In this car seat, your
child can remain Rear-Facing until
they outgrow any one of the follow-
ing:
• Weight Limit: 40 lb (18 kg); OR
• Height Limit: 40 in. (101.6 cm); OR
• Rear-Facing Child Fit requirements,
see page 7
FORWARD-FACING MODE
22-40 lb (10.1-18 kg) and 29-43 in.
(73.6-110 cm)
Children must be at least 1 year of age
to ride Forward-Facing.
In this car seat, your child can remain
harnessed Forward-Facing until they
outgrow any one of the following:
• Weight Limit: 40 lb (18 kg); OR
• Height Limit: 43 in. (110 cm); OR
• Forward-Facing Child Fit
requirements, see page 8
5 6
Place Child in Car
Seat to Determine
Proper Harness Fit
The child’s bottom
and back should be
flat against the car
seat.
For Rear-Facing child fi t, see page 7
For Forward-Facing child fi t, see page 8.
Fully Loosen
Harness Straps
Push down on
harness release
lever (through
opening in pad)
while pulling out on harness straps
as shown.
Release Chest Clip
Hold each side of the
chest clip and press
on the release button
with your thumb and
pull apart.
Unbuckle
Harness
Press in towards
the top of the
red button to
release the buckle
tongues.
1
3
4
2
Older Children: All children younger than
13 years should be restrained in the rear
seats of vehicles for optimal protection.
REAR-FACING MODE
5-40 lb (2.3-18 kg) and 19-40 in.
(48-101.6 cm)
Children under 1 year of age must ride
Rear-Facing. In this car seat, your
child can remain Rear-Facing until
they outgrow any one of the follow-
ing:
• Weight Limit: 40 lb (18 kg); OR
• Height Limit: 40 in. (101.6 cm); OR
• Rear-Facing Child Fit requirements,
see page 7
FORWARD-FACING MODE
22-40 lb (10.1-18 kg) and 29-43 in.
(73.6-110 cm)
Children must be at least 1 year of age
to ride Forward-Facing.
In this car seat, your child can remain
harnessed Forward-Facing until they
outgrow any one of the following:
• Weight Limit: 40 lb (18 kg); OR
• Height Limit: 43 in. (110 cm); OR
• Forward-Facing Child Fit
requirements, see page 8
7 8
Head Position
The tops of your child’s
ears must be below the
top of the car seat.
Buckle Position
Buckle can be used in
any slot. Choose the slot
closest to your child.
The buckle should not be underneath
or behind your child.
Harness Strap Position
The harness strap must
be at or slightly above
the shoulders; never
below.
Max Seated
Shoulder Height
In this car seat, the
maximum seated shoulder
height is 13.5 in.
(34.3 cm).
To measure your child’s seated
shoulder height: have them sit on the
fl oor with their back fl at against a wall.
Then measure from the fl oor up to the
top of their shoulder.
Need to make adjustments?
To change the buckle position,
see pages 9-10.
To change harness strap position,
see pages 11-12.
Head Position
The top of your child’s
head must be at least
1 in. (2.5 cm) below the
top of the car seat.
Buckle Position
Buckle must be used in
either the 1st or 2nd slot.
Choose the slot closest to
your child.
The buckle should not be
underneath or behind
your child.
Harness Strap
Position
The harness strap must
be at or slightly below
shoulders; never above.
Need to make adjustments?
To change the buckle position,
see pages 9-10.
To change harness strap position,
see pages 11-12.
1
2
Do not use
3rd slot in
Rear-Facing
mode.
7 8
Head Position
The tops of your child’s
ears must be below the
top of the car seat.
Buckle Position
Buckle can be used in
any slot. Choose the slot
closest to your child.
The buckle should not be underneath
or behind your child.
Harness Strap Position
The harness strap must
be at or slightly above
the shoulders; never
below.
Max Seated
Shoulder Height
In this car seat, the
maximum seated shoulder
height is 13.5 in.
(34.3 cm).
To measure your child’s seated
shoulder height: have them sit on the
fl oor with their back fl at against a wall.
Then measure from the fl oor up to the
top of their shoulder.
Need to make adjustments?
To change the buckle position,
see pages 9-10.
To change harness strap position,
see pages 11-12.
Head Position
The top of your child’s
head must be at least
1 in. (2.5 cm) below the
top of the car seat.
Buckle Position
Buckle must be used in
either the 1st or 2nd slot.
Choose the slot closest to
your child.
The buckle should not be
underneath or behind
your child.
Harness Strap
Position
The harness strap must
be at or slightly below
shoulders; never above.
Need to make adjustments?
To change the buckle position,
see pages 9-10.
To change harness strap position,
see pages 11-12.
1
2
Do not use
3rd slot in
Rear-Facing
mode.
9 10
Pull Buckle’s
Metal Retainer
Completely
Through Pad
and Shell
Check Buckle
Pull up on buckle
to make sure it is
secured.
The buckle
must
not pull out.
Check your child’s fit often.
If you cannot achieve a snug harness
fi t for your child, see pages 13-16.
To learn how to check harness
tightness, see pages 46-49.
Failure to place buckle’s metal
retainer completely through pad
and shell can result in serious
injury or death.
Turn Seat Over
Locate buckle’s
metal retainer on
bottom of shell.
Rotate Metal
Retainer and
Push It Up
Through Buckle
Slot in Shell
From Top of Seat,
Pull Buckle Out of
Shell and Pad
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
2
3
1 3 5
6
4
2
9 10
Pull Buckle’s
Metal Retainer
Completely
Through Pad
and Shell
Check Buckle
Pull up on buckle
to make sure it is
secured.
The buckle
must
not pull out.
Check your child’s fit often.
If you cannot achieve a snug harness
fi t for your child, see pages 13-16.
To learn how to check harness
tightness, see pages 46-49.
Failure to place buckle’s metal
retainer completely through pad
and shell can result in serious
injury or death.
Turn Seat Over
Locate buckle’s
metal retainer on
bottom of shell.
Rotate Metal
Retainer and
Push It Up
Through Buckle
Slot in Shell
From Top of Seat,
Pull Buckle Out of
Shell and Pad
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
2
3
1 3 5
6
4
2
11 12
Attach Harness
Strap Loops to
Splitter Plate
Sewn ends of the
harness strap loops
must face towards
you.
Do not twist harness straps or
harness adjustment strap. Make sure
the harness strap loops are fitted
completely on both sides of the
splitter plate.
Check your child’s fit often.
sewn
end
If you cannot achieve a snug harness
fi t for your child, see pages 13-16.
To learn how to check harness
tightness, see pages 46-49.
Check the harness straps often for
any wear or damage.
Make sure the harness height is
correct for your child’s size.
Harness system must be installed
correctly. Do not use a child restraint
with damaged harness straps.
Failure to follow these warnings can
result in serious injury or death.
Fully Loosen
Harness Straps
Push down on
harness release
lever (through
opening in pad)
while pulling out on harness straps
as shown.
From Back of
Seat, Remove
Harness Straps
Loops From
Splitter Plate
Pull Harness
Straps Out of
Shoulder Harness
Slots
Rethread
Harness Straps
into Correct
Shoulder Harness
Slots For Your
Child
For Rear-Facing child fi t, see page
7.
For Forward-Facing child fi t, see
page 8.
1
2
3
5
4
11 12
Attach Harness
Strap Loops to
Splitter Plate
Sewn ends of the
harness strap loops
must face towards
you.
Do not twist harness straps or
harness adjustment strap. Make sure
the harness strap loops are fitted
completely on both sides of the
splitter plate.
Check your child’s fit often.
sewn
end
If you cannot achieve a snug harness
fi t for your child, see pages 13-16.
To learn how to check harness
tightness, see pages 46-49.
Check the harness straps often for
any wear or damage.
Make sure the harness height is
correct for your child’s size.
Harness system must be installed
correctly. Do not use a child restraint
with damaged harness straps.
Failure to follow these warnings can
result in serious injury or death.
Fully Loosen
Harness Straps
Push down on
harness release
lever (through
opening in pad)
while pulling out on harness straps
as shown.
From Back of
Seat, Remove
Harness Straps
Loops From
Splitter Plate
Pull Harness
Straps Out of
Shoulder Harness
Slots
Rethread
Harness Straps
into Correct
Shoulder Harness
Slots For Your
Child
For Rear-Facing child fi t, see page
7.
For Forward-Facing child fi t, see
page 8.
1
2
3
5
4
13 14
continued on next page
From Back of
Seat, Remove
Harness Strap
Loops From
Splitter Plate
Fully Loosen
Harness Straps
Check Buckle
Pull up on buckle
to make sure it is
secured. The buckle
must not pull out.
Check your child’s fit often.
To learn how to check harness
tightness, see pages 46-49.
Adjusting Harness Strap
If you cannot achieve a snug harness fit for your child, you may need to adjust the
buckle strap and/or harness strap length as shown in this section.
With Buckle in the
1st Slot As Shown,
Turn the Seat Over
If you need to move
the buckle to the
1st slot, see pages
9-10.
From Bottom of
Seat, Pull Metal
Retainer Towards
You and Push It Up
into Middle Slot As
Shown
Pull Up Front of
Seat Pad
Adjusting Buckle Strap
From Top of
Seat, Lay the
Metal Retainer
Flat Against the
Shell As Shown
1 3
1
5 2
4
2
Unthread Chest
Clip
Pull Harness
Straps Out of
Shoulder Harness
Slots
3
4
13 14
continued on next page
From Back of
Seat, Remove
Harness Strap
Loops From
Splitter Plate
Fully Loosen
Harness Straps
Check Buckle
Pull up on buckle
to make sure it is
secured. The buckle
must not pull out.
Check your child’s fit often.
To learn how to check harness
tightness, see pages 46-49.
Adjusting Harness Strap
If you cannot achieve a snug harness fit for your child, you may need to adjust the
buckle strap and/or harness strap length as shown in this section.
With Buckle in the
1st Slot As Shown,
Turn the Seat Over
If you need to move
the buckle to the
1st slot, see pages
9-10.
From Bottom of
Seat, Pull Metal
Retainer Towards
You and Push It Up
into Middle Slot As
Shown
Pull Up Front of
Seat Pad
Adjusting Buckle Strap
From Top of
Seat, Lay the
Metal Retainer
Flat Against the
Shell As Shown
1 3
1
5 2
4
2
Unthread Chest
Clip
Pull Harness
Straps Out of
Shoulder Harness
Slots
3
4
15 16
Thread Buckle and
Chest Clip
Harness strap end goes
through the back of
buckle tongues and
through the chest clip
front to back as shown.
Thread Harness
Strap Up Through
Slot in Seat Pad
Replace seat pad
around front of shell.
Make Harness
Strap Even
Sewn ends of
harness strap loops
must face each other.
front of seat bottom of seat
Weave Harness
Strap In and Out of
Shell as Shown
Harness strap goes
behind buckle strap.
Thread Harness Strap
Into Correct Shoulder
Harness Slots for Your
Child
Attach Harness Strap
Loops to Splitter Plate
Sewn ends of the
harness strap loops
must face towards you.
sewn
end
Unthread Buckle
Do not unbuckle
the buckle.
Lift Up Front of Seat
Pad,Turn Seat Over
and Pull Harness
Strap Down and Out
of Hip Harness Slot
6
8
10
11
12
9
7
5
Do not twist harness
strap or harness
adjustment strap.
Make sure the
harness strap loops
are fitted completely
on both sides of the splitter plate.
Check your child’s fit often.
Check the harness straps often for
any wear or damage.
WARNINGS:
Harness system
must be installed correctly. Do not
use a child restraint with damaged
harness straps.
Failure to follow these warnings
can result in serious injury or death.
15 16
Thread Buckle and
Chest Clip
Harness strap end goes
through the back of
buckle tongues and
through the chest clip
front to back as shown.
Thread Harness
Strap Up Through
Slot in Seat Pad
Replace seat pad
around front of shell.
Make Harness
Strap Even
Sewn ends of
harness strap loops
must face each other.
front of seat bottom of seat
Weave Harness
Strap In and Out of
Shell as Shown
Harness strap goes
behind buckle strap.
Thread Harness Strap
Into Correct Shoulder
Harness Slots for Your
Child
Attach Harness Strap
Loops to Splitter Plate
Sewn ends of the
harness strap loops
must face towards you.
sewn
end
Unthread Buckle
Do not unbuckle
the buckle.
Lift Up Front of Seat
Pad,Turn Seat Over
and Pull Harness
Strap Down and Out
of Hip Harness Slot
6
8
10
11
12
9
7
5
Do not twist harness
strap or harness
adjustment strap.
Make sure the
harness strap loops
are fitted completely
on both sides of the splitter plate.
Check your child’s fit often.
Check the harness straps often for
any wear or damage.
WARNINGS:
Harness system
must be installed correctly. Do not
use a child restraint with damaged
harness straps.
Failure to follow these warnings
can result in serious injury or death.
17 18
Your vehicle’s features may be considerably different than those pictured here.
The lower anchors of LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) is a universal
system for installing child restraints without using vehicle seat belts.
The lower anchor can ONLY be used in vehicles that have the lower anchor bars in-
stalled in designated 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 LATCH: lower anchor bars.
Seat Bight
continued on next page
Lower Anchor Bars
For Use in Rear-Facing
or Forward-Facing Mode
Lower Anchor
Hooks
Adjuster
To Remove Lower Anchor Belt from
Storage Location on Car Seat:
Squeeze spring lever on hooks and
remove hooks from storage attachments.
When installing this child restraint with
vehicle belts, the lower anchor hooks and
belt MUST be properly stored.
WARNINGS
Do not use both the lower anchor belt and vehicle belt at the same time.
When used correctly the lower anchor belt or vehicle belts are equally safe.
17 18
Your vehicle’s features may be considerably different than those pictured here.
The lower anchors of LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) is a universal
system for installing child restraints without using vehicle seat belts.
The lower anchor can ONLY be used in vehicles that have the lower anchor bars in-
stalled in designated 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 LATCH: lower anchor bars.
Seat Bight
continued on next page
Lower Anchor Bars
For Use in Rear-Facing
or Forward-Facing Mode
Lower Anchor
Hooks
Adjuster
To Remove Lower Anchor Belt from
Storage Location on Car Seat:
Squeeze spring lever on hooks and
remove hooks from storage attachments.
When installing this child restraint with
vehicle belts, the lower anchor hooks and
belt MUST be properly stored.
WARNINGS
Do not use both the lower anchor belt and vehicle belt at the same time.
When used correctly the lower anchor belt or vehicle belts are equally safe.
19 20
Storing Lower Anchor Belt:
When used Rear-Facing, thread lower anchor belt through
Forward-Facing Belt Path as shown. Then attach hooks to
attachments near Rear-Facing Belt Path as shown. Gently pull
free end of belt to
remove slack.
When used Forward-Facing, thread lower anchor belt through
Rear-Facing Belt Path. Then attach hooks to attachments near
Rear-Facing Belt Path as shown. Gently pull free end of belt to
remove slack.
To Remove Lower Anchor Belt from
Vehicle Lower Anchor Bars:
Remove tension from the belt by pushing down
on side of child restraint with the 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.
Your vehicle’s features may be considerably different than those pictured here.
If lower anchors are not an option you must use the vehicle seat belt system to
install the child restraint.
Not all vehicle belts and seating positions will work with child restraints.
Please go through the following steps to understand how to lock a child
restraint in Rear-Facing or Forward-Facing mode with a vehicle belt.
Vehicle Belts
continued on next page
19 20
Storing Lower Anchor Belt:
When used Rear-Facing, thread lower anchor belt through
Forward-Facing Belt Path as shown. Then attach hooks to
attachments near Rear-Facing Belt Path as shown. Gently pull
free end of belt to
remove slack.
When used Forward-Facing, thread lower anchor belt through
Rear-Facing Belt Path. Then attach hooks to attachments near
Rear-Facing Belt Path as shown. Gently pull free end of belt to
remove slack.
To Remove Lower Anchor Belt from
Vehicle Lower Anchor Bars:
Remove tension from the belt by pushing down
on side of child restraint with the 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.
Your vehicle’s features may be considerably different than those pictured here.
If lower anchors are not an option you must use the vehicle seat belt system to
install the child restraint.
Not all vehicle belts and seating positions will work with child restraints.
Please go through the following steps to understand how to lock a child
restraint in Rear-Facing or Forward-Facing mode with a vehicle belt.
Vehicle Belts
continued on next page
21 22
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.
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.
The ways this can be done are:
• By using the seat belt’s retractor; or
• By using the seat belt’s latch plate.
continued on next page
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.
See the following “Types of
Retractors” section for some
common types of vehicle belt
retractors that will work with this
child restraint.
Switchable Retractor
(most vehicles have this type)
This retractor can be switched to a lock-
ing 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.
Types of Retractors
1 2 3
21 22
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.
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.
The ways this can be done are:
• By using the seat belt’s retractor; or
• By using the seat belt’s latch plate.
continued on next page
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.
See the following “Types of
Retractors” section for some
common types of vehicle belt
retractors that will work with this
child restraint.
Switchable Retractor
(most vehicles have this type)
This retractor can be switched to a lock-
ing 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.
Types of Retractors
1 2 3
23 24
This retractor always locks.
It will automatically lock after slowly pull-
ing 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 Locking Retractor.
These retractors only lock during a
sudden stop or collision.
Automatic Locking
Retractor
Emergency Locking
Retractor
See Step 4
“Check the
Latch Plates”
Locking Latch
Plate
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).
You will need to determine if your seat
belt’s latch plate can lock the belt. See
Step 4, “Check the Latch Plates”.
Emergency Locking
Retractor Lap Only Belt
Infl atable Seat Belts
Never Use With This Child
Restraint
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
portions of the belt.
Emergency
Locking
Retractor with
a Sliding Latch
Plate
If you have an Emergency Locking
Retractor with a Sliding Latch Plate,
you must use a locking clip.
Please contact us for one. See page 67.
4
23 24
This retractor always locks.
It will automatically lock after slowly pull-
ing 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 Locking Retractor.
These retractors only lock during a
sudden stop or collision.
Automatic Locking
Retractor
Emergency Locking
Retractor
See Step 4
“Check the
Latch Plates”
Locking Latch
Plate
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).
You will need to determine if your seat
belt’s latch plate can lock the belt. See
Step 4, “Check the Latch Plates”.
Emergency Locking
Retractor Lap Only Belt
Infl atable Seat Belts
Never Use With This Child
Restraint
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
portions of the belt.
Emergency
Locking
Retractor with
a Sliding Latch
Plate
If you have an Emergency Locking
Retractor with a Sliding Latch Plate,
you must use a locking clip.
Please contact us for one. See page 67.
4
25 26
Your vehicle’s features may be
considerably different than those
pictured here.
Tether Anchors
For Forward-Facing
Mode Only
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.
Using this child restraint without the tether strap anchored as required by
the manufacturer would be a misuse of the child restraint and, in a sudden stop
or crash, could result in serious injury or death. Do not fasten multiple tether
hooks on the same tether anchor in the vehicle.
Storing Tether Strap
When installing rear facing or when not in use,
attach the tether hook to its storage attachment on
the back of the shell as shown.
Gently tighten to remove slack.
Adjuster
Strap
Hook
Storage
Location
Tether Storage and Parts
Adjusting Tether Strap
To tighten: After the child restraint is locked into
place with the lower anchor belt or vehicle belt,
push down on child restraint and gently pull on
free end of tether strap.
To loosen: Lift up on tether adjuster and push it
towards tether hook.
Pull free end of
belt to tighten
Lift adjuster up to
loosen
25 26
Your vehicle’s features may be
considerably different than those
pictured here.
Tether Anchors
For Forward-Facing
Mode Only
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.
Using this child restraint without the tether strap anchored as required by
the manufacturer would be a misuse of the child restraint and, in a sudden stop
or crash, could result in serious injury or death. Do not fasten multiple tether
hooks on the same tether anchor in the vehicle.
Storing Tether Strap
When installing rear facing or when not in use,
attach the tether hook to its storage attachment on
the back of the shell as shown.
Gently tighten to remove slack.
Adjuster
Strap
Hook
Storage
Location
Tether Storage and Parts
Adjusting Tether Strap
To tighten: After the child restraint is locked into
place with the lower anchor belt or vehicle belt,
push down on child restraint and gently pull on
free end of tether strap.
To loosen: Lift up on tether adjuster and push it
towards tether hook.
Pull free end of
belt to tighten
Lift adjuster up to
loosen
27 28
5-40 lb (2.3-18 kg) and 19-40 in. (48-101.6 cm)
Lower Anchor Belt Lap/Shoulder BeltLap Belt
Never install a rear-facing child restraint in the front seat of a
vehicle equipped with an active frontal airbag.
Do not use the tether for rear-facing mode. Secure the tether
strap hook to its storage attachment.
Do not use the lower anchor belt along with the vehicle lap or lap/
shoulder belt.
Check the vehicle belt or the lower anchor belt before each use. Use
only if the belt can be tightened properly and locked securely in place.
Do not fasten multiple lower anchor hooks on the same lower anchor
bar in the vehicle.
This child restraint must always face the rear of the vehicle until the
child is at least 1 year old and weighs 22 lb (10 kg).
27 28
5-40 lb (2.3-18 kg) and 19-40 in. (48-101.6 cm)
Lower Anchor Belt Lap/Shoulder BeltLap Belt
Never install a rear-facing child restraint in the front seat of a
vehicle equipped with an active frontal airbag.
Do not use the tether for rear-facing mode. Secure the tether
strap hook to its storage attachment.
Do not use the lower anchor belt along with the vehicle lap or lap/
shoulder belt.
Check the vehicle belt or the lower anchor belt before each use. Use
only if the belt can be tightened properly and locked securely in place.
Do not fasten multiple lower anchor hooks on the same lower anchor
bar in the vehicle.
This child restraint must always face the rear of the vehicle until the
child is at least 1 year old and weighs 22 lb (10 kg).
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.
29 30
Check Level Line
The level line on
shell must be
parallel with the
ground.
Place Child
Restraint Rear
Facing in Back
Seat
continued on next page
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 20-24 and your vehicle
owner’s manual to determine what
kind of vehicle belt you have and how
to lock a child restraint in place.
Route the
Vehicle Belt
Thread the vehicle
belt into the Rear-
Facing Belt Path
opening.
Pull it across the seat,
under the seat pad,
in front of the buckle,
and out through the
other Rear-Facing
Belt Path opening.
Do not twist belt.
1
2
Buckle the Vehicle
Belt
1
2
3
4 5
6
Before you begin installing the seat
into your vehicle, did you check:
Your child’s weight and height?
5-40 lb (2.3-18 kg) and
19-40 in. (48-101.6 cm)
Your child’s fi t? See page 7.
Do you need to make adjustments to the
harness height or the buckle position?
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.
29 30
Check Level Line
The level line on
shell must be
parallel with the
ground.
Place Child
Restraint Rear
Facing in Back
Seat
continued on next page
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 20-24 and your vehicle
owner’s manual to determine what
kind of vehicle belt you have and how
to lock a child restraint in place.
Route the
Vehicle Belt
Thread the vehicle
belt into the Rear-
Facing Belt Path
opening.
Pull it across the seat,
under the seat pad,
in front of the buckle,
and out through the
other Rear-Facing
Belt Path opening.
Do not twist belt.
1
2
Buckle the Vehicle
Belt
1
2
3
4 5
6
Before you begin installing the seat
into your vehicle, did you check:
Your child’s weight and height?
5-40 lb (2.3-18 kg) and
19-40 in. (48-101.6 cm)
Your child’s fi t? See page 7.
Do you need to make adjustments to the
harness height or the buckle position?
31 32
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 the lower anchor
belt installation if lower anchors are
available in your vehicle.
Secure Child in
Child Restraint
See pages 46-49.
NOTE: You may need
to place a tightly 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.
Recheck Level Line
Redo the installation
if the level line is
not parallel with the
ground.
Finished!
Check the tightness of the
install often to make sure it
has not loosened.
7 8
9
31 32
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 the lower anchor
belt installation if lower anchors are
available in your vehicle.
Secure Child in
Child Restraint
See pages 46-49.
NOTE: You may need
to place a tightly 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.
Recheck Level Line
Redo the installation
if the level line is
not parallel with the
ground.
Finished!
Check the tightness of the
install often to make sure it
has not loosened.
7 8
9
33 34
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 as shown.
Locate Rear-
Facing Belt Path
and Route Lower
Anchor Belt
Through It
The lower anchor
belt adjuster can be on either side.
continued on next page
Reach Under
Pad and Pull
Hook Across to
Opposite Side
Pull it across the
seat, under the seat
pad, in front of the buckle, and out
through the other Rear-Facing Belt
Path opening. Do not twist belt.
1
2
Check Level Line
The level line on
shell must be
parallel with the
ground.
Place Child
Restraint Rear
Facing in Back
Seat
Finished Lower
Anchor Belt
Routing
Attach Lower
Anchor Hooks to
Vehicle’s Lower
Anchors
Review your vehicle
owner’s manual
for lower anchor locations and lower
anchor belt use.
Repeat for other side the car seat.
1
3
5
7
642
Before you begin installing the seat
into your vehicle, did you check:
Your child’s weight and height?
5-40 lb (2.3-18 kg) and
19-40 in. (48-101.6 cm)
Your child’s fi t? See page 7.
Do you need to make adjustments to the
harness height or the buckle position?
33 34
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 as shown.
Locate Rear-
Facing Belt Path
and Route Lower
Anchor Belt
Through It
The lower anchor
belt adjuster can be on either side.
continued on next page
Reach Under
Pad and Pull
Hook Across to
Opposite Side
Pull it across the
seat, under the seat
pad, in front of the buckle, and out
through the other Rear-Facing Belt
Path opening. Do not twist belt.
1
2
Check Level Line
The level line on
shell must be
parallel with the
ground.
Place Child
Restraint Rear
Facing in Back
Seat
Finished Lower
Anchor Belt
Routing
Attach Lower
Anchor Hooks to
Vehicle’s Lower
Anchors
Review your vehicle
owner’s manual
for lower anchor locations and lower
anchor belt use.
Repeat for other side the car seat.
1
3
5
7
642
Before you begin installing the seat
into your vehicle, did you check:
Your child’s weight and height?
5-40 lb (2.3-18 kg) and
19-40 in. (48-101.6 cm)
Your child’s fi t? See page 7.
Do you need to make adjustments to the
harness height or the buckle position?
35 36
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.
Recheck Level
Line
Redo the installation
if the level line is
not parallel with the
ground.
Secure Child in
Child Restraint
See pages
46-49.
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.
NOTE: You may need
to place a tightly rolled
towel(s) or foam pool
noodle(s) under front of
child restraint to help
make level line parallel
with the ground.
Check often to be sure padding is still in
place and the belt is tight.
Finished!
Check the tightness
of the install often to
make sure it has not
loosened.
8
9 10
11
35 36
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.
Recheck Level
Line
Redo the installation
if the level line is
not parallel with the
ground.
Secure Child in
Child Restraint
See pages
46-49.
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.
NOTE: You may need
to place a tightly rolled
towel(s) or foam pool
noodle(s) under front of
child restraint to help
make level line parallel
with the ground.
Check often to be sure padding is still in
place and the belt is tight.
Finished!
Check the tightness
of the install often to
make sure it has not
loosened.
8
9 10
11
37 38
Lower Anchor
Belt with Tether
22-40 lb (10.1-18 kg) and 29-43 in. (73.6-110 cm)
and at least 1 year old
Lap/Shoulder
Belt with Tether
Lap Belt
with Tether
Do not use the lower anchor belt along with the vehicle lap or lap/
shoulder belt.
Check the vehicle belt or the lower anchor belt before each use. Use
only if the belt can be tightened properly and locked securely in place.
Do not fasten multiple lower anchor connectors on the same lower
anchor bar in the vehicle.
In this child restraint your child must be at least 1 year old and weigh
22 lb (10 kg) before they sit forward-facing.
37 38
Lower Anchor
Belt with Tether
22-40 lb (10.1-18 kg) and 29-43 in. (73.6-110 cm)
and at least 1 year old
Lap/Shoulder
Belt with Tether
Lap Belt
with Tether
Do not use the lower anchor belt along with the vehicle lap or lap/
shoulder belt.
Check the vehicle belt or the lower anchor belt before each use. Use
only if the belt can be tightened properly and locked securely in place.
Do not fasten multiple lower anchor connectors on the same lower
anchor bar in the vehicle.
In this child restraint your child must be at least 1 year old and weigh
22 lb (10 kg) before they sit forward-facing.
39 40
Check if Your
Vehicle Belts Will
Work With This
Child Restraint
This is very im-
portant because
not all vehicle belts will work
with child restraints. Review pag-
es 20-24 and your vehicle owner’s
manual to determine what kind of
vehicle belt you have and how to
lock a child restraint in place.
Loosely Attach
Tether Hook
Check vehicle
owner’s manual for
specific location.
Place Child
Restraint
Forward-Facing
Flush Against
Vehicle Seat
Back
continued on next page
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.
Buckle the
Vehicle Belt
Locate the For-
ward-Facing Belt
Path and Route
the Vehicle Belt
Through It
Thread the vehicle
belt through the Forward-Facing
Belt Path opening. Pull it across
the seat. Then thread it through the
other Forward-Facing Belt Path
opening. Do not twist belt.
Tighten Belt
Place hand in child
restraint.
Firmly push down
while pulling shoulder
belt or the free end of
lap belt to tighten.
Before you begin installing the seat
into your vehicle, did you check:
Your child’s weight and height?
22-40 lb (10.1-18 kg) and
29-43 in. (73.6-110 cm)
Your child’s fi t? See page 8.
Do you need to make adjustments to the
harness height or the buckle position?
2
1
3
4 6
5
7
39 40
Check if Your
Vehicle Belts Will
Work With This
Child Restraint
This is very im-
portant because
not all vehicle belts will work
with child restraints. Review pag-
es 20-24 and your vehicle owner’s
manual to determine what kind of
vehicle belt you have and how to
lock a child restraint in place.
Loosely Attach
Tether Hook
Check vehicle
owner’s manual for
specific location.
Place Child
Restraint
Forward-Facing
Flush Against
Vehicle Seat
Back
continued on next page
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.
Buckle the
Vehicle Belt
Locate the For-
ward-Facing Belt
Path and Route
the Vehicle Belt
Through It
Thread the vehicle
belt through the Forward-Facing
Belt Path opening. Pull it across
the seat. Then thread it through the
other Forward-Facing Belt Path
opening. Do not twist belt.
Tighten Belt
Place hand in child
restraint.
Firmly push down
while pulling shoulder
belt or the free end of
lap belt to tighten.
Before you begin installing the seat
into your vehicle, did you check:
Your child’s weight and height?
22-40 lb (10.1-18 kg) and
29-43 in. (73.6-110 cm)
Your child’s fi t? See page 8.
Do you need to make adjustments to the
harness height or the buckle position?
2
1
3
4 6
5
7
41 42
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. 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.
Finished!
Check the tight-
ness of the install
often to make
sure it has not
loosened.
Securing
Child in Car
Seat
To properly
secure your child
in the car seat,
see pages 46-49.
Check your child’s fi t often and make
any needed adjustments to the car
seat as they grow.
continued on next page
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 as shown.
Locate the
Forward-Facing
Belt Path and
Route the Lower
Anchor Belt
Through It
Pull it across the seat. Then thread it
through the other Forward-Facing
Belt Path opening.
Do not twist belt.
The lower anchor belt adjuster can
be on either side of the car seat.
Before you begin installing the seat
into your vehicle, did you check:
Your child’s weight and height?
22-40 lb (10.1-18 kg) and
29-43 in. (73.6-110 cm)
Your child’s fi t? See page 8.
Do you need to make adjustments to the
harness height or the buckle position?
2
1
8
41 42
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. 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.
Finished!
Check the tight-
ness of the install
often to make
sure it has not
loosened.
Securing
Child in Car
Seat
To properly
secure your child
in the car seat,
see pages 46-49.
Check your child’s fi t often and make
any needed adjustments to the car
seat as they grow.
continued on next page
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 as shown.
Locate the
Forward-Facing
Belt Path and
Route the Lower
Anchor Belt
Through It
Pull it across the seat. Then thread it
through the other Forward-Facing
Belt Path opening.
Do not twist belt.
The lower anchor belt adjuster can
be on either side of the car seat.
Before you begin installing the seat
into your vehicle, did you check:
Your child’s weight and height?
22-40 lb (10.1-18 kg) and
29-43 in. (73.6-110 cm)
Your child’s fi t? See page 8.
Do you need to make adjustments to the
harness height or the buckle position?
2
1
8
43 44
It may be easier to
pull back the pad
and pull the free
end of the belt
parallel with the belt
path as shown.
Tighten Belt
Place hand in child
restraint.
Firmly push down
while pulling free end
of belt to tighten.
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.
Loosely Attach
Tether Hook
Check vehicle
owner’s manual for
specific location.
Attach Lower
Anchor Hooks to
Vehicle’s Lower
Anchors
Review your vehicle
owner’s manual
for lower anchor locations and lower
anchor belt use.
Repeat for other side the car seat.
Place Child
Restraint
Forward Facing
Flush Against
Vehicle Seat
Back
8
4
6
75
continued on next page
Finished Lower
Anchor Belt
Routing
3
43 44
It may be easier to
pull back the pad
and pull the free
end of the belt
parallel with the belt
path as shown.
Tighten Belt
Place hand in child
restraint.
Firmly push down
while pulling free end
of belt to tighten.
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.
Loosely Attach
Tether Hook
Check vehicle
owner’s manual for
specific location.
Attach Lower
Anchor Hooks to
Vehicle’s Lower
Anchors
Review your vehicle
owner’s manual
for lower anchor locations and lower
anchor belt use.
Repeat for other side the car seat.
Place Child
Restraint
Forward Facing
Flush Against
Vehicle Seat
Back
8
4
6
75
continued on next page
Finished Lower
Anchor Belt
Routing
3
45 46
Place Child in Car
Seat
The child’s bottom
and back should be
flat against the car
seat.
Position harness strap over child’s
shoulders and upper thighs.
Buckle Harness
Push buckle tongues
into buckle until you
hear a “click”.
Pull up on harness
strap to make sure
buckle is locked.
Close Chest Clip
Insert right half
of chest clip into
left half and snap
together.
Tighten Harness
Pull on harness
adjustment strap
to tighten harness
snugly.
Finished!
Check the tight-
ness of the install
often to make
sure it has not
loosened.
Securing Child
in Car Seat
To properly secure
your child in the
car seat, see pages
46-49.
Check your child’s fi t often and make
any needed adjustments to the car
seat as they grow.
continued on next page
1 3
4
2
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. 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.
9
45 46
Place Child in Car
Seat
The child’s bottom
and back should be
flat against the car
seat.
Position harness strap over child’s
shoulders and upper thighs.
Buckle Harness
Push buckle tongues
into buckle until you
hear a “click”.
Pull up on harness
strap to make sure
buckle is locked.
Close Chest Clip
Insert right half
of chest clip into
left half and snap
together.
Tighten Harness
Pull on harness
adjustment strap
to tighten harness
snugly.
Finished!
Check the tight-
ness of the install
often to make
sure it has not
loosened.
Securing Child
in Car Seat
To properly secure
your child in the
car seat, see pages
46-49.
Check your child’s fi t often and make
any needed adjustments to the car
seat as they grow.
continued on next page
1 3
4
2
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. 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.
9
47 48
1. Loosen Harness Strap
2. Unbuckle Harness
3. Release Chest Clip
4. Remove Child
To Remove Child from Car Seat:
continued on next page
Position Chest
Clip
Slide the chest clip
up the harness
straps and position
it at mid-chest
(even with armpits)
and away from the
child’s neck.
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 strap should
be snug throughout its 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.
Finished!
The child is now secured in the car seat.
Check your child’s fi t often and make any needed
adjustments to the car seat as they grow.
5 6
47 48
1. Loosen Harness Strap
2. Unbuckle Harness
3. Release Chest Clip
4. Remove Child
To Remove Child from Car Seat:
continued on next page
Position Chest
Clip
Slide the chest clip
up the harness
straps and position
it at mid-chest
(even with armpits)
and away from the
child’s neck.
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 strap should
be snug throughout its 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.
Finished!
The child is now secured in the car seat.
Check your child’s fi t often and make any needed
adjustments to the car seat as they grow.
5 6
49 50
Remove Pad
Pull pad off the
bottom of child
restraint and
remove pad.
You must remove the harness system to remove the pad from the shell.
See pages 51-52.
Cleaning Pad
Machine wash separately with cold water
on a gentle cycle. Do not use bleach.
Tumble dry separately for 10-12 minutes
on low heat. Remove immediately.
Cleaning Harness Strap
Check the harness straps often for any
wear or damage.
WARNINGS:
F
ailure 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
tightened properly.
Spot clean using warm sudsy water and
damp cloth. Spilled food and liquids on the
child restraint may result in mold or bacterial
growth over time. These spills could also
attract insects or rodents.
Replacing Pad
Starting from bottom of child restraint, slip
pad on shell. Pull harness adjustment strap
through pad. Wrap pad around the top of
shell. Install harness system, see pages
53-56.
WARNINGS:
Do not use child
restraint without the seat pad or with
damaged harness straps. Failure to do
this can result in serious injury or
death.
49 50
Remove Pad
Pull pad off the
bottom of child
restraint and
remove pad.
You must remove the harness system to remove the pad from the shell.
See pages 51-52.
Cleaning Pad
Machine wash separately with cold water
on a gentle cycle. Do not use bleach.
Tumble dry separately for 10-12 minutes
on low heat. Remove immediately.
Cleaning Harness Strap
Check the harness straps often for any
wear or damage.
WARNINGS:
F
ailure 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
tightened properly.
Spot clean using warm sudsy water and
damp cloth. Spilled food and liquids on the
child restraint may result in mold or bacterial
growth over time. These spills could also
attract insects or rodents.
Replacing Pad
Starting from bottom of child restraint, slip
pad on shell. Pull harness adjustment strap
through pad. Wrap pad around the top of
shell. Install harness system, see pages
53-56.
WARNINGS:
Do not use child
restraint without the seat pad or with
damaged harness straps. Failure to do
this can result in serious injury or
death.
51 52
From Back of
Seat, Remove
Harness Strap
Loops From
Splitter Plate
Unthread
Chest Clip
Pull Harness
Strap Out
of Shoulder
Harness Slots
Fully Loosen
Harness Straps
Only remove the harness system to clean the seat pad.
Pull Harness
Strap Out of Seat
Turn Seat Over
Locate buckle’s
metal retainer on
bottom of shell.
Unthread Buckle
Do not unbuckle
the buckle.
1 3
5
7
6
42
Rotate Metal
Retainer and
Push It Up
Through Shell
and Pad
8
From Top of Seat,
Pull Buckle Out
of Shell
9
51 52
From Back of
Seat, Remove
Harness Strap
Loops From
Splitter Plate
Unthread
Chest Clip
Pull Harness
Strap Out
of Shoulder
Harness Slots
Fully Loosen
Harness Straps
Only remove the harness system to clean the seat pad.
Pull Harness
Strap Out of Seat
Turn Seat Over
Locate buckle’s
metal retainer on
bottom of shell.
Unthread Buckle
Do not unbuckle
the buckle.
1 3
5
7
6
42
Rotate Metal
Retainer and
Push It Up
Through Shell
and Pad
8
From Top of Seat,
Pull Buckle Out
of Shell
9
53 54
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.
Check Buckle
Pull up on buckle
to make sure it is
secured.
The buckle must
not pull out.
Pull Metal Retainer
Completely
Through Pad
and Shell
1
2
3
continued on next page
Rethread Harness
Strap
With sewn end of
harness strap loop
facing the buckle,
thread harness strap
down through hip harness slot.
1 3
2 4
Thread Harness
Straps Into Correct
Shoulder Harness
Slots For Your Child
For Rear-Facing
child fi t, see page 7.
For Forward-Facing child fi t, see
page 8.
Make Harness
Strap Even
Sewn ends of
harness strap loops
must face each
other.
Pull Harness Strap
Across Bottom of
Shell
Harness strap
must lie in front of
harness adjustment
strap as shown. Push harness strap up
through other hip harness slot.
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.
75
6
8
53 54
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.
Check Buckle
Pull up on buckle
to make sure it is
secured.
The buckle must
not pull out.
Pull Metal Retainer
Completely
Through Pad
and Shell
1
2
3
continued on next page
Rethread Harness
Strap
With sewn end of
harness strap loop
facing the buckle,
thread harness strap
down through hip harness slot.
1 3
2 4
Thread Harness
Straps Into Correct
Shoulder Harness
Slots For Your Child
For Rear-Facing
child fi t, see page 7.
For Forward-Facing child fi t, see
page 8.
Make Harness
Strap Even
Sewn ends of
harness strap loops
must face each
other.
Pull Harness Strap
Across Bottom of
Shell
Harness strap
must lie in front of
harness adjustment
strap as shown. Push harness strap up
through other hip harness slot.
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.
75
6
8
55 56
Attach Harness
Strap Loops to
Splitter Plate
Sewn ends of the
harness strap loops
must face towards
you.
Do not twist
harness strap or
harness adjustment
strap.
Make sure the harness strap loops
are fitted completely on both sides
of the splitter plate.
WARNINGS:
Failure to place harness adjust-
ment strap behind the harness strap as shown can
result in serious injury or death.
Harness system must be installed correctly.
Do not use a child restraint with damaged harness
straps.
Failure to follow these warnings can result in
serious injury or death.
sewn
end
9
Check your child’s fit often.
If you cannot achieve a snug harness
fi t for your child, you may need to
adjust the harness system.
See pages 13-16.
To learn how to check harness
tightness, see pages 46-49.
Check the harness straps often for
any wear or damage.
55 56
Attach Harness
Strap Loops to
Splitter Plate
Sewn ends of the
harness strap loops
must face towards
you.
Do not twist
harness strap or
harness adjustment
strap.
Make sure the harness strap loops
are fitted completely on both sides
of the splitter plate.
WARNINGS:
Failure to place harness adjust-
ment strap behind the harness strap as shown can
result in serious injury or death.
Harness system must be installed correctly.
Do not use a child restraint with damaged harness
straps.
Failure to follow these warnings can result in
serious injury or death.
sewn
end
9
Check your child’s fit often.
If you cannot achieve a snug harness
fi t for your child, you may need to
adjust the harness system.
See pages 13-16.
To learn how to check harness
tightness, see pages 46-49.
Check the harness straps often for
any wear or damage.
57 58
Do not risk your child’s safety.
To keep your child as safe as possible, Dorel Juvenile Group strongly recommends
replacing the car seat even after a minor crash;
even if it was not occupied at the time.
Replacement After a Minor Crash
The National Highway Traffi c Safety Administration states that for a crash to be
considered minor ALL of the following must be true:
• Vehicle able to drive away from the crash site; AND
• Vehicle door nearest the car seat was not damaged; AND
• No passengers were injured; AND
• Airbags did not deploy; AND
• There is no visible damage to the car seat.
This restraint is certifi ed for aircraft use.
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 lower anchor
belt and tether strap when installing
with aircraft belts.
Rear Facing
Aircraft
Installation
Follow the steps on
pages 29-32.
Forward Facing
Aircraft Installation
Follow the steps on
pages 39-41, skipping
the tether strap steps.
continued on next page
57 58
Do not risk your child’s safety.
To keep your child as safe as possible, Dorel Juvenile Group strongly recommends
replacing the car seat even after a minor crash;
even if it was not occupied at the time.
Replacement After a Minor Crash
The National Highway Traffi c Safety Administration states that for a crash to be
considered minor ALL of the following must be true:
• Vehicle able to drive away from the crash site; AND
• Vehicle door nearest the car seat was not damaged; AND
• No passengers were injured; AND
• Airbags did not deploy; AND
• There is no visible damage to the car seat.
This restraint is certifi ed for aircraft use.
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 lower anchor
belt and tether strap when installing
with aircraft belts.
Rear Facing
Aircraft
Installation
Follow the steps on
pages 29-32.
Forward Facing
Aircraft Installation
Follow the steps on
pages 39-41, skipping
the tether strap steps.
continued on next page
59 60
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 a child restraint with 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.
This child restraint has been certifi ed
for use in passenger vehicles. Do not
use in a boat, on a motorcycle or in a
cargo van or bus where there are no
seat belts or tether anchors.
Read all instructions for additional
warnings.
If the crash your car seat was involved in meets ALL the criteria,
you may not need to replace the car seat.
If one or more of these criteria are not true or if you are uncertain
of any of your answers, replace the car seat immediately.
Replacement After a Moderate to Severe Crash
You must replace this car seat if it has been in a moderate to severe car crash.
This car seat is intended to protect a child in a single crash. During a crash, the car
seat and all of its parts absorb crash energy which can deform or weaken it. Damage
is not always visible. A damaged car seat must be replaced immediately.
Expiration
On the side of the child restraint there is a date of manufacture
label as shown. Do not use this child restraint more than 8 years
after the date of manufacture.
59 60
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 a child restraint with 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.
This child restraint has been certifi ed
for use in passenger vehicles. Do not
use in a boat, on a motorcycle or in a
cargo van or bus where there are no
seat belts or tether anchors.
Read all instructions for additional
warnings.
If the crash your car seat was involved in meets ALL the criteria,
you may not need to replace the car seat.
If one or more of these criteria are not true or if you are uncertain
of any of your answers, replace the car seat immediately.
Replacement After a Moderate to Severe Crash
You must replace this car seat if it has been in a moderate to severe car crash.
This car seat is intended to protect a child in a single crash. During a crash, the car
seat and all of its parts absorb crash energy which can deform or weaken it. Damage
is not always visible. A damaged car seat must be replaced immediately.
Expiration
On the side of the child restraint there is a date of manufacture
label as shown. Do not use this child restraint more than 8 years
after the date of manufacture.
61 62
Children are saf-
er when properly
restrained in rear
seating positions than in the front
seating positions.
According to accident statistics,
children in rear seating positions are
statistically safer, whether you have
air bags, advanced air bags,
or no air bags at all.
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 Pas-
senger Inspection Station. Go to http://
www.safercar.gov/cpsApp/cps/index.htm
to find your closest station.
To avoid your child being seriously
burned, take the following precau-
tions:
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.
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
unsecured child restraint could injure
occupants.
Never place a child
rear-facing in a seating
position with an active
frontal air bag.
Check the vehicle owner’s manual for
more information 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.
For vehicles without a back seat, refer
to your vehicle owner’s manual.
61 62
Children are saf-
er when properly
restrained in rear
seating positions than in the front
seating positions.
According to accident statistics,
children in rear seating positions are
statistically safer, whether you have
air bags, advanced air bags,
or no air bags at all.
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 Pas-
senger Inspection Station. Go to http://
www.safercar.gov/cpsApp/cps/index.htm
to find your closest station.
To avoid your child being seriously
burned, take the following precau-
tions:
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.
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
unsecured child restraint could injure
occupants.
Never place a child
rear-facing in a seating
position with an active
frontal air bag.
Check the vehicle owner’s manual for
more information 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.
For vehicles without a back seat, refer
to your vehicle owner’s manual.
a
63 64
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, line
code and manufacture date.
Please complete the postage-paid reg-
istration 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, e-mail
address if available and the restraint’s
model number and manufacturing 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. Govern-
ment’s Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1–888–
327–4236 (TTY: 1–800–424–9153), or go
to http://www.NHTSA.gov.
COSCO SCENERA NEXT
Manufacture
Date
Line
Code
Model
Number
1. 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 cannot get the harness to adjust and remain tight with the buckle securely locked,
do not use the child restraint.
2. If your harness twists:
Straighten the harness each time you put your child in the child restraint to help pre-
vent twisting. Lock the buckle and tighten harness and it will be ready for next use.
a
63 64
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, line
code and manufacture date.
Please complete the postage-paid reg-
istration 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, e-mail
address if available and the restraint’s
model number and manufacturing 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. Govern-
ment’s Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1–888–
327–4236 (TTY: 1–800–424–9153), or go
to http://www.NHTSA.gov.
COSCO SCENERA NEXT
Manufacture
Date
Line
Code
Model
Number
1. 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 cannot get the harness to adjust and remain tight with the buckle securely locked,
do not use the child restraint.
2. If your harness twists:
Straighten the harness each time you put your child in the child restraint to help pre-
vent twisting. Lock the buckle and tighten harness and it will be ready for next use.
65 66
Dorel Juvenile Group, Inc. (DJG) warrants this product to the original retail purchaser as
follows:
This product is warranted against defective materials or workmanship 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, please contact our Consumer Care Department
by phone: 1-800-544-1108; text: 1-812-652-2525; or chat with us: www.coscokids.
com. Our hours of operation are 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.
65 66
Dorel Juvenile Group, Inc. (DJG) warrants this product to the original retail purchaser as
follows:
This product is warranted against defective materials or workmanship 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, please contact our Consumer Care Department
by phone: 1-800-544-1108; text: 1-812-652-2525; or chat with us: www.coscokids.
com. Our hours of operation are 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.
67 68
If requested color is not available,
similar color will be substituted.
Prices are subject to change.
Applicable tax and shipping &
handling will be added.
Part Cost
Buckle Assembly .................. $7.99
Harness Strap .................. $2.99
Seat Pad Set .................. $24.00
Chest Clip .................. $1.50
Tether Kit .................. $6.50
Lower Anchor Belt................. $17.99
Instructions .................. $0.00
Locking Clip .................. $2.50
For parts availability and questions,
please call:
1-800-544-1108; text:
1-812-652-2525; or chat with us:
www.coscokids.com
Hours of Operation:
M-TH from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM EST
FRI from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM EST
If you already know which parts you
need, you may complete your order with a
credit card by calling us at
1-800-544-1108.
See list for available parts. We accept
Visa or MasterCard.
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 com-
bined with careful 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 follow these instruc-
tions. After reading, if you still have ques-
tions or have any concerns with this child
restraint, please contact our Consumer
Care Department:
Call: 1-800-544-1108
Text:
1-812-652-2525
Chat: www.coscokids.com
Hours of Operation:
M-TH from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM EST
FRI from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM EST
67 68
If requested color is not available,
similar color will be substituted.
Prices are subject to change.
Applicable tax and shipping &
handling will be added.
Part Cost
Buckle Assembly .................. $7.99
Harness Strap .................. $2.99
Seat Pad Set .................. $24.00
Chest Clip .................. $1.50
Tether Kit .................. $6.50
Lower Anchor Belt................. $17.99
Instructions .................. $0.00
Locking Clip .................. $2.50
For parts availability and questions,
please call:
1-800-544-1108; text:
1-812-652-2525; or chat with us:
www.coscokids.com
Hours of Operation:
M-TH from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM EST
FRI from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM EST
If you already know which parts you
need, you may complete your order with a
credit card by calling us at
1-800-544-1108.
See list for available parts. We accept
Visa or MasterCard.
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 com-
bined with careful 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 follow these instruc-
tions. After reading, if you still have ques-
tions or have any concerns with this child
restraint, please contact our Consumer
Care Department:
Call: 1-800-544-1108
Text:
1-812-652-2525
Chat: www.coscokids.com
Hours of Operation:
M-TH from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM EST
FRI from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM EST
To see installation videos, scan the QR Code
or visit www.coscokids.com
Rear-Facing Mode: 5-40 lb (2.3-18 kg)
and 19-40 in. (48-101.6 cm)
Forward-Facing Mode: 22-40 lb
(10.1-18 kg) and 29-43 in. (73.6-110 cm)
and at least 1 year old
Max Seated Shoulder Height:
13.5 in. (34.3 cm)
KEEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE
USE. Read all instructions before
using this car seat.
WARNING
Failure to follow the
warnings on the labels and in the
instruction manual can result in
serious injury or death to your child.
4358-7687 6.3.19
