Ambra
Infant Car Seat
Your model may look different than the one shown.
Read all instructions before using this car seat.
KEEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE.
Failure to follow the warnings on the labels
and in the instruction manual can result in serious
injury or death to your child. Serious injury may
include paralysis and/or permanent brain injury.
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Getting Started .................................................................4
Parts of the Car Seat .................................................. 5
Accessory Use ..............................................................8
Car Seat Mode Information ...................................13
Using the Canopy .....................................................14
Carrier Use ..................................................................15
Using the Load Leg .................................................17
Vehicle Installation
with the Base .............................................................19
Installing the Base
with a Vehicle Belt ...................................................20
Installing the Base
with Rigid LATCH Connectors .............................26
Changing the
Headrest/Harness Height .....................................30
Changing the Buckle Position .............................32
Table of Contents
Using the Car Seat
with an Installed Base ............................................35
Securing Your Child
in the Car Seat ...........................................................38
Rear-Facing Mode ..................................................... 43
Rear-Facing Child Fit Requirements ............... 45
Rear-Facing Use
with an Installed Base ......................................... 49
Vehicle Installation
without the Base ................................................... 51
Adjusting the Buckle Strap
for Smaller Infants .......................................................56
Wash and Care..............................................................59
Removing the Canopy ............................................ 60
Removing the Seat Pad
Set for Cleaning ........................................................ 61
Cleaning the Seat Pad Set
and Parts of the Car Seat ......................................65
Removing and Installing
the Harness System ................................................66
Installing the Seat Pad Set ................................... 74
Installing the Canopy Hoop..................................78
Vehicle Belt and LATCH Information .................... 79
Vehicle Belts .............................................................. 80
LATCH: Lower Anchor Bars .................................84
Safety Information ........................................................86
Child Restraint Use ..................................................87
Vehicle Seating Position ........................................ 88
Installation in Vehicle ..............................................89
Replacement and Expiration ................................90
Registration and Safety Notices .........................91
Aircraft Information ..................................................92
Warranty ..................................................................... 93
Replacement Parts .................................................. 95
5
1
Install the car seat
in your vehicle.
2
Measure
your child.
3
Adjust the car seat
to fit your child.
4
Secure your child
in the car seat.
Getting Started
To help you get started using your child’s new car seat (also known as
a child restraint), these are the four main tasks you’ll need to complete.
Parts of the Car Seat
Side
Carry Handle
Adjustment Buttons
Canopy
Hoop (inside
the canopy)
Canopy
Posts
Your model may look different than the one shown. *See page 8 for accessory use.
Vehicle Belt Path
Guides (when used
without the base
Front
Carry
Handle
Headrest/Harness
Adjustment Handle
(on back of headrest)
Instruction Manual
Storage (in pocket on
back of headrest pad)
Adjustable Base
Headrest
Head Pillow*
Harness Covers*
Body Pillow*
Harness Release
Lever (under flap)
Harness
Adjustment
Strap
Rear-Facing
Level Line
Zippered
Canopy
Extension
Base
Release
Handle
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Bottom of the Car SeatHarness System
Buckle Cover*
Magnetic
Chest Clip
Hip Slots
Shoulder Slots
Buckle Tongues
Buckle
Stroller
Attachment
Hooks
Buckle Metal Retainer
Base
Lockoff
Tension Indicators
Base Belt Path
Lock Bars
Rigid LATCH Connector
Release Locks
Load Leg Adjustment
Button (behind load leg)
Recline Handle
Load Leg (stored
under the base)
Tension Indicator Buttons
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Accessory Use
When using the head pillow, make sure it does not cover your
infant’s face in any way. The head and body pillows MUST
be used together and MUST be used for infants who do
not have head control.
To remove the head and body pillows:
1. Pull the head pillow up from behind the body pillow.
2. Unfasten the chest clip and press the red button to unbuckle
the harness. Gently slide the body pillow out from behind the
harness straps.
To install the head and body pillows:
1. Unfasten the chest clip and press the red button to unbuckle
the harness. Place the center part of the body pillow, wedge
side down, in the car seat below the harness shoulder slots
and above the buckle strap. Route the harness straps around
the sides of the pillow.
2. Place the head pillow above the body pillow and tuck the
narrow center panel of the head pillow behind the upper part
of the body pillow.
Head Pillow Body Pillow Harness Covers
The harness covers help provide comfort to your
child’s neck. If the harness covers will not allow proper
positioning of the chest clip or interfere with getting a
tight-enough harness fit for a smaller infant, remove them
and DO NOT use. Store them until your child is large
enough to use the harness covers while maintaining a
properly fitting harness.
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Head and Body Pillows
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To remove the harness covers:
1. Pull apart the fastening strips and pull the harness straps out of both covers.
2. Pull back the headrest pad near the shoulder slot to access the bottom of
the harness covers. Pull apart the fastening strip attaching the bottom of the
harness cover to the car seat. Repeat on the other side.
3. Slide the harness covers out from behind the headrest pad.
To install the harness covers:
1. Hold the harness covers as shown (fastening strip side down) and slide them behind the bottom of the
headrest pad. Pull both sides of the harness covers through the shoulder slots.
2. Pull back the headrest pad near the shoulder slot and attach the fastening strip on the back of the
harness cover to the car seat. Repeat on the other side.
3. Place the upper part of the harness strap above the chest clip into both harness covers. Refasten both
sides of the fastening strip on each harness cover.
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To remove the buckle cover: Undo the buckle. Reach into either the left
or right edge of the buckle slot to lift the bottom part of the buckle cover
out of the slot. Repeat on the opposite side of the buckle slot and then pull
the buckle cover off the buckle.
To install the buckle cover: Undo the buckle. Slide the cover over the
buckle. Tuck either the left or right bottom part of the cover behind the
buckle strap into the same seat pad slot as the buckle. Repeat with the
opposite side.
Buckle Cover
Car Seat Mode Information
Failure to follow these instructions may result in
serious injury or death to your child. Serious injury
can include paralysis and/or permanent brain injury.
Be certain to measure your child’s weight and
height (do not guess) before using this car seat.
This car seat can only be used REAR-FACING.
WARNING
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
modes within the limits and fit requirements of the car seat.
Infants and Toddlers
Children must ride rear-facing and remain rear-facing until
they reach the maximum weight or height limits for rear-facing
mode. Rear-facing child restraints installed behind another
vehicle seat must be installed touching the back of the vehicle
seat in front of it, or be as close as possible.
This car seat can only be used Rear-Facing. In this
Rear-Facing only car seat, your child can use this
restraint until they outgrow any one of the above.
Rear-Facing Child Fit Requirements PAGE 45
Rear-Facing Use with an Installed Base PAGE 49
Vehicle Installation without the Base PAGE 51
Rear-Facing Mode
4–30 lb (1.8–13.6 kg) and
32 in. (81.3 cm) or less in height
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Using the Canopy
To adjust the canopy: Grasp both sides of the canopy
hoop and move it front to back to the desired position.
To extend the canopy: Unzip
the canopy to extend it and
open a mesh screen. To retract
the extended canopy, grasp
both sides of the canopy hoop
and move it slightly back, and
then zip it closed. To remove
the canopy hoop for cleaning,
see page 62.
To install the canopy: Make sure
the carrier handle is pushed all the
way back (see next page). Insert
the bottom of the canopy post into
the slot on the side of the car seat
through the opening on the side of
the seat pad. Repeat with the othe
canopy post.
To complete the installation:
Zip the canopy around the back
of the seat pad.
Carrier Use
To adjust the carry handle position:
Squeeze the adjustment buttons on both sides of
the carry handle.
Rotate the carry handle up or down to the desired
position and then release both buttons. Make sure
both adjustment buttons are in the locked position.
The carry handle MUST be upright AND locked
when carrying and when installed in the vehicle.
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WARNING
Read ALL instructions before using child restraint as a carrier.
NEVER use carrier unless child is properly secured.
Use only as a carrier by children weighing 4−30 pounds (1.8−13.6 kg) and 32 inches
(81.3 cm) or less in height.
NEVER leave child unattended. Always keep child within arm’s reach.
Suffocation Hazard: Infant carrier can roll over on soft surfaces and suffocate child.
NEVER place carrier on beds, sofas, or other soft surfaces.
Strangulation Hazard: Children have STRANGLED in loose or partially buckled harness
straps. Fully restrain the child even when carrier is used outside the vehicle.
Fall Hazard: Child’s activity can move carrier. NEVER place carrier on counter
tops, tables, or any other elevated surface.
The carrier can fall from the shopping cart. DO NOT use on shopping cart.
DO NOT use the carrier if it is damaged or broken, or if any parts are missing.
Using the Load Leg
The load leg is an optional feature when installing the base
with either a vehicle belt or rigid LATCH connectors. In a crash,
load legs reduce downward rotation, limit rebound, and provide
additional stability and energy absorption.
To extend the load leg:
1. Reach under the base and pull the load leg down from the
storage compartment.
2. Press and hold the top of the button on the back of the load
leg and pull the load leg down until it reaches the vehicle floor.
3. Release the button to lock the load leg in position.
When the base is installed, the load leg MUST BE
perpendicular to the vehicle floor. DO NOT fully extend the load
leg before installing the base with either a vehicle belt (see
page 20) or rigid LATCH connectors (see page 26).
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To close the load leg:
1. Press and hold the top of the button on the rear of
the load leg with one hand while pushing up the load
leg with the other. Release the button once the leg is
fully retracted.
2. Fold the leg under the base until it snaps into place
in the storage compartment.
DO NOT use the load leg on top of vehicle storage
compartments. Review your vehicle owner’s manual.
DO NOT use the load leg if it does not reach the floor
of your vehicle. When not in use, the load leg MUST be
stored under the base.
WARNING
Vehicle Installation with the Base
There are two methods for installing the car
seat base in your vehicle. Use only one:
Lap/Shoulder
Belt
Lap Belt
Vehicle Belt
Rigid LATCH Connectors
DO NOT use both the rigid LATCH connectors and vehicle
belt at the same time to install the base.
WARNING
Before installing the car seat base:
• Review your vehicle owner’s manual to determine the type of
vehicle belts in your car and how to use them to lock a car seat
base in place OR to locate the LATCH: lower anchor seating
positions. See also Vehicle Belts on page 80 and LATCH:
Lower Anchor Bars on page 84.
• Ensure the vehicle is on level ground when installing the base.
• See page 51 if you want to install the car seat without the base.
OR
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Installing the Base with a Vehicle Belt
Unfold the load leg
Reach under the base and pull
the load leg down from the
storage compartment to use this
optional feature. In a crash, load
legs reduce downward rotation,
limit rebound, and provide
additional stability and energy
absorption. See page 17 for
more details.
1
DO NOT fully extend to the vehicle floor yet. DO NOT use
the load leg to adjust the base angle.
Review your vehicle owner’s manual for load leg use.
WARNING
Place the base Rear-Facing in the back seat
Center the base in the chosen seating position and push it
backwards until contact is made with the vehicle seatback.
The car seat base MUST be as flat as possible on the
vehicle seat.
2
Lift the lockoff
release lever
Keep the lockoff open to
route the belt.
3
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Buckle the vehicle belt
If your vehicle belt has a
switchable retractor, wait to
put it in locking mode until
step 8.
5
Tighten the belt
Place your hand in the base.
Firmly push the base down
and back towards the vehicle
seatback while pulling the belt
towards you in line with the
belt path.
6
Route the vehicle belt through the base belt path
Insert the lap belt or the lap/shoulder belt into
the belt path opening on the base. Pull it across
the base and out through the belt path opening
on the other side.
DO NOT twist the belt.
4
If red is showing in one or both
indicators or the base moves more
than 1 in. (2.5 cm) side to side at the
belt path, try:
• Pulling the belt tighter; OR
• Making sure the shoulder belt portion
of the belt is tucked neatly over the lap
portion of the belt in the belt path; OR
• Wiggling the base to even out the
tension in the belt; OR
• Checking that the base is straight and
centered on the vehicle seat; OR
• Reinstalling the car seat; OR
• Changing to a different
seating location.
For help with installation, please call
Consumer Care at 1-800-544-1108.
If red is still showing or the lockoff
cannot close properly, then install the
base with the rigid LATCH connectors
(see page 26) or install the seat without
the base (see page 51).
Note: The tension indicators may not
function correctly if the rigid LATCH
connectors are not completely retracted.
If the indicators are red but you are
having trouble closing the lockoff, you
may need to loosen the belt slightly to
get the lockoff to completely close.
Push the release lever down to close the lockoff and check the tension indicators
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The red on both indicators will turn
completely green when the vehicle
belt is tightened correctly over both
buttons in the belt path. No red
should be showing and the base
should not move more than 1 in.
(2.5 cm) when holding the base
at the belt path with your non-
dominant hand and pushing and
pulling it side to side.
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Extend the load leg
Press and hold the top of the button on the
back of the load leg and pull the load leg down
until it reaches the vehicle floor.
Release the button to lock the load leg in
position. The load leg MUST be perpendicular
to the vehicle floor.
9
DO NOT use the load leg if
it does not reach the floor
of your vehicle. DO NOT
use the load leg on top of
vehicle storage com-
partments. Review your
vehicle owner’s manual.
WARNING
FINISHED!
When using the passenger and driver side
locations, the car seat MUST be touching the back
of the seat in front of it, or be as close as possible.
•
Is the vehicle belt locked? See step 5.
•
Is the belt tightened enough so that both tension
indicators are fully green? Check the tightness
of the install often to make sure it has not
loosened. See step 7.
To use a car seat with the base, see page 35.
Lap/Shoulder Belt
Lap Belt
8
Put the switchable
retractor in locking mode
If your vehicle belt has a
switchable retractor, make
sure it is in locking mode.
Refer to page 82 or your
vehicle owner’s manual.
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Installing the Base with Rigid LATCH Connectors
Unfold the load leg
Reach under the base and pull the load leg down from the storage compartment to use
this optional feature. In a crash, load legs reduce downward rotation, limit rebound, and
provide additional stability and energy absorption. See page 17 for more details.
1
DO NOT fully extend to the vehicle floor yet. DO NOT use the load leg to adjust the base angle.
Review your vehicle owner’s manual for load leg use.
WARNING
2
Extend the rigid LATCH connectors from the base
Push to tilt the release lock tab backwards and then push
in the release button on the other end to slide the release
lock and extend the connector (you may need to pull the
extender slightly toward the front of the base first before it
will slide freely and fully extend).
Repeat on the other side of
the base.
Release Button
Release lock tab
3
Attach the rigid LATCH connectors to the vehicle
Place the base on the vehicle seat so that both rigid LATCH
connectors are aligned with the lower anchors. Push both sides
of the base evenly towards the vehicle seatback until both
connectors are attached to the anchors AND the base is as flat as
possible against the vehicle seatback. The connectors will ratchet
into the base of car seat as you push it into the seat cushion.
The car seat base MUST be as flat as possible on the
vehicle seat.
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4
Check the rigid LATCH
connector installation
Verify the car seat is securely
attached to the lower anchors by
checking the green indicator on
both rigid LATCH connector release
locks AND pulling the base away
from the vehicle seatback.
Extend the load leg
Press and hold the top of the button on the back of the
load leg and pull the load leg down until it reaches the
vehicle floor.
Release the button to lock the load leg in position. The load leg
MUST be perpendicular to the vehicle floor.
5
If the green does not appear on either side or the rigid LATCH connectors are
not properly connected to the lower anchors when you pull the car seat away
from the vehicle seatback, then repeat steps 2 and 3.
For help with the installation, please call Consumer Care at 1-800-544-1108
or scan the QR code on the back cover of this manual.
FINISHED!
When using the passenger and driver
side locations, the car seat MUST be
touching the back of the seat in front
of it, or be as close as possible.
Are the rigid LATCH connectors
securely attached to the vehicle’s
lower anchors? See step 4.
To use a car seat with the base, see
page 35.
Rigid LATCH
Connectors
DO NOT use the load leg if it does not reach the floor of your
vehicle. DO NOT use the load leg on top of vehicle storage
compartments. Review your vehicle owner’s manual.
WARNING
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Changing the Headrest/Harness Height
Fully loosen the
harness straps
Push down on the harness
release lever (through the
opening in the seat pad) while
pulling the harness straps
away from the backrest.
1
Adjust the headrest/harness height
Squeeze the adjustment handle to move
the headrest up or down and adjust the
harness to the proper height for your child.
Release the handle to lock the headrest at
the chosen height.
2
Tighten the harness
adjustment strap
Pull the harness adjustment
strap straight out to tighten
the harness. Slide the chest
clip up or down as needed.
3
For Rear-Facing Child Fit
Requirements, see page 45.
To check harness tightness,
see pages 38–41.
Check the harness straps often for
any wear or damage.
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Changing the Buckle Position
WARNING
Failure to place buckle’s metal retainer completely
through pad and child restraint can result in serious
injury or death. Serious injury can include paralysis
and/or permanent brain injury.
Unbuckle the harness
Press the red button to
release the buckle tongues.
1
2
1
2
1
Turn the car seat over
Locate the buckle’s metal
retainer on the bottom of
the car seat.
1
2
1
2
2
Rotate the metal retainer
and push it through
the slot
Push the metal retainer
through the slot in both the
car seat and the seat pad.
1
2
1
2
3
Pull the buckle and
buckle cover out
From the top of the car
seat, pull the buckle cover
out if installed (see page 12
for more details). Pull the
buckle out from the slot.
1
2
1
2
4
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Insert the metal
retainer into the slot
closest to the child
The buckle MUST face out.
The buckle strap should not
be underneath or behind
your child.
1
2
1
2
5
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1
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
Pull the metal retainer
through the slot
Turn the car seat over and
pull the metal retainer
completely through the slot
in both the seat pad and
the car seat. Rotate the
metal retainer into position.
6
Check the buckle
Pull up on the buckle to
make sure it is secured.
The buckle MUST NOT
pull out.
7
For Rear-Facing Child Fit
Requirements, see page 45.
To check harness tightness, see
pages 38–41.
Using the Car Seat with an Installed Base
Attaching the Car Seat to the Base
Align the slots on the side of the car
seat with the lock bars on the base.
Push down firmly on the carry handle
and front of the car seat until it clicks,
locking it in place on the base.
Pull up on the front two corners of the
car seat by your child’s feet to make
sure it is locked to the base.
The carry handle MUST be upright and
locked when installed in the vehicle.
The base MUST be installed in the
vehicle before attaching the car
seat. For details on installing the
base with a vehicle belt, see page
20. For details on installing the
base with rigid LATCH connectors,
see page 26.
If you want to use the car seat
without the base, see page 51.
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2
3
4
5
1
2
3
4
5
See Rear-Facing Use with an Installed Base on page 49 for more details,
including checking that the Rear-Facing Level Line is parallel to the ground.
To remove the car seat from the base, see page 37.
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WARNING
When installing with a base, only
use this car seat with a compatible
Maxi-Cosi Infant Car Seat Base.
Failure to use a correct base can
cause serious injury or death.
DO NOT remove or damage the
foam on the base. Using a base
without foam or damaged foam can
result in serious injury or death.
Failure to securely attach child
restraint to base can result in
serious injury or death. Serious
injury can include paralysis and/or
permanent brain injury.
Reclining the Car Seat
1
2
3
4
5
Use the recline handle to
adjust the position of the car
seat if the Rear-Facing Level
Line is not parallel with the
ground when the carrier is
installed on the base.
Squeeze the recline handle
while sliding it forward or back
to adjust the angle of the car
seat to one of five positions.
1
2
3
4
5
For children who cannot sit up unassisted, the Rear-Facing Level Line MUST be
as close to parallel to the ground as possible using any position.
For children who can sit up unassisted, you may use any position to make the seat
more upright.
Removing the Car Seat from the Base
1
2
3
4
5
From the back of the car seat, slide the base release handle up
and back and then lift the car seat straight up out of the base.
1
2
3
4
5
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Securing Your Child in the Car Seat
DO NOT use the magnetic chest clip with
children who have an implanted electronic
medical device.
A magnet is used to help secure the chest
clip locking mechanism together which
may interfere with the proper function of an
implanted electronic medical device.
Parents or caregivers who have an implanted electronic device
should keep their device away from the chest clip and consult
their doctor and medical device manufacturer for specific
information before using this chest clip. If a parent/caregiver or child
has an implanted electronic medical device, please contact Dorel (see
back cover) for a replacement (non-magnetic) chest clip free of charge.
IMPLANTED
ELECTRONIC
MEDICAL
DEVICES
WARNING
Place your child
in the car seat
Your child’s bottom
and back should be flat
against the car seat.
click
1
Fasten the chest clip
Lay the right (top) half of the chest clip over the left (bottom)
half and it will automatically snap together and lock.
Gently pull on each half of the chest clip to make sure it
is locked.
click
2
click
Buckle the harness
Push the buckle tongues
into the buckle until they
click. Pull the harness
straps up to make sure the
buckle is locked.
click
3
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Tighten the harness
Pull the harness adjustment
strap straight out to snugly
tighten the harness system.
click
4
Position the chest clip
Slide the chest clip up the
harness straps and position
it at mid-chest (even with
the armpits) and away from
your child’s neck.
click
5
Check the
harness tightness
If harness covers are
installed, unfasten one
of them. Try to pinch the
harness at the shoulders
vertically between your
index finger and thumb
as shown.
If your fingers slip off, the harness is tight enough.
If you can pinch the harness strap, tighten it more
(see step 4).
Refasten the harness cover if applicable.
click
6
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 flesh
or push the child’s body into an
unnatural position.
If one side of the harness is
tighter than the other, check
to ensure that the clip in the
seating area is centered.
click
FINISHED!
Your child is now secured in
the car seat.
Check your child’s fit often and
make any needed adjustments
to the car seat as they grow.
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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. Serious
injury can include paralysis and/or permanent brain injury.
DO NOT mistake comfort for safety. The
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.
WARNING
To remove your child from the car seat:
1. Loosen the harness straps. Push down on the harness release
lever (through the opening in the seat pad) while pulling the
harness straps away from your child.
2. Unfasten the chest clip. While holding both sides of the chest clip,
press in on the top and bottom buttons and pull the chest clip apart.
3. Unbuckle the harness. Press the red button to release the
buckle tongues.
4. Remove your child.
Troubleshooting
• If the buckle or harness release lever sticks: DO NOT LUBRICATE
THEM. Check for dropped food, sticky spilled drinks, dirt, leaves, etc.
Clean the buckle or harness release lever with warm water and remove
any objects with tweezers. If you cannot adjust the harness to remain
tight with the buckle securely locked, DO NOT use this car seat.
• If the harness twists: Straighten the harness each time you put
your child in the car seat. When you remove your child, lock the
buckle and tighten the harness so it will be ready for the next use.
Rear-Facing Mode
4–30 lb (1.8–13.6 kg) and
32 in. (81.3 cm) or less in height
In this Rear-Facing only car seat, your
child can use this restraint until they
outgrow any one of the following:
• Weight limit: 30 lb (13.6 kg); OR
• Height limit: 32 in. (81.3 cm); OR
•
Rear-Facing Child Fit Requirements
PAGE 45
Rear-Facing Use with an Installed Base
PAGE 49
Vehicle Installation without the Base
PAGE 51
click
1 in. (2.5 cm)
1
2
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NEVER install a rear-facing child restraint in the front
seat of a vehicle equipped with an active frontal airbag.
DO NOT use the rigid LATCH connectors along with
the vehicle lap or lap/shoulder belt.
DO NOT fasten multiple lower anchor connectors on the same
lower anchor bar in the vehicle.
Check the vehicle belt or the rigid LATCH connectors before each use.
Use ONLY if the belt or rigid LATCH connectors can be tightened
properly and locked securely in place.
Even when unoccupied, this child restraint MUST be firmly secured to the
vehicle with the rigid LATCH connectors or with the vehicle seat belt.
This child restraint MUST ALWAYS face the rear of the vehicle.
WARNING
DO NOT use the magnetic chest clip with
children who have an implanted electronic
medical device.
A magnet is used to help secure the chest
clip locking mechanism together which
may interfere with the proper function of an
implanted electronic medical device.
Parents or caregivers who have an implanted electronic device
should keep their device away from the chest clip and consult
their doctor and medical device manufacturer for specific
information before using this chest clip. If a parent/caregiver or child
has an implanted electronic medical device, please contact Dorel (see
back cover) for a replacement (non-magnetic) chest clip free of charge.
IMPLANTED
ELECTRONIC
MEDICAL
DEVICES
WARNING
Fully loosen the
harness straps
Push down on the harness
release lever (through the
opening in the seat pad) while
pulling the harness straps
away from the backrest.
click
1 in. (2.5 cm)
1
2
1
Rear-Facing Child Fit Requirements
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Unfasten the chest clip
Press in on the top and
bottom buttons and pull the
chest clip apart.
click
1 in. (2.5 cm)
1
2
2
click
1 in. (2.5 cm)
1
2
Unbuckle the harness
Press the red button to
release the buckle tongues.
click
1 in. (2.5 cm)
1
2
3
Place your child in the
car seat to determine the
proper harness fit
Your child’s bottom and back
should be flat against the
car seat.
click
1 in. (2.5 cm)
1
2
4
click
1 in. (2.5 cm)
1
2
Fasten the chest clip and buckle the harness
Pull the harness adjustment strap straight out to snugly tighten the harness.
Position the chest clip mid-chest (even with the armpits) and away from your
child’s neck.
See Securing Your Child in the Car Seat on page 38 for details on chest clip
position and checking harness tightness.
click
1 in. (2.5 cm)
1
2
click
1 in. (2.5 cm)
1
2
5
click
1 in. (2.5 cm)
1
2
Check the 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’s headrest.
To change the headrest
position, see page 30.
click
1
2
1 in. (2.5 cm)
6
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Check the harness
strap position
The harness strap MUST be
placed at the shoulder when
possible, or slightly below;
never above.
To change the harness strap
height, see page 30.
click
1 in. (2.5 cm)
1
2
7
Check the buckle position
• Use the buckle slot closest
to your child.
• The buckle strap should
not be underneath or
behind your child.
To change the buckle position,
see page 32.
click
1 in. (2.5 cm)
1
2
8
For Rear-Facing Use with an
Installed Base, see page 49.
To install the car seat without the
base, see page 51.
Rear-Facing Use with an Installed Base
Secure your child
in the car seat
For complete details on
properly securing your child
in the car seat, including how
to position the chest clip and
check for harness tightness,
see pages 38–41.
1
Attach the car seat
to the base
Align the slots on the side of
the car seat with the lock bars
on the base. Push down firmly
on the carry handle and front
of the car seat until it clicks,
locking it in place on the base.
2
Pull up on the front two corners of the car seat by your child’s feet
to make sure it is locked to the base.
The carry handle MUST be upright and locked when installed in
the vehicle.
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2
3
4
5
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Check the Rear-Facing
Level Line
If the Rear-Facing Level Line
is not parallel to the ground,
use the Recline Handle to
adjust the angle of the car seat
on the base (see page 36).
3
FINISHED!
When using the passenger and driver side
locations, the car seat MUST be touching the
back of the seat in front of it, or be as close
as possible.
Is the level line on the car seat parallel to the
ground? See step 3.
Check your child’s fit often and make any
adjustments to the car seat as they grow.
Check the tightness of the installation often to
make sure it has not loosened.
To remove the car seat from the base,
see page 37.
Lap/Shoulder
Belt
Lap Belt
Rigid LATCH
Connectors
OR
Vehicle Installation Without the Base
There are two methods for installing the car seat
without the base in your vehicle. Use only one:
Lap/Shoulder Belt Lap Belt
NEVER install a rear-facing child
restraint in the front seat of a vehicle
equipped with an active frontal airbag.
Check the vehicle belt before each
use. Use only if the belt can be tightened properly and
locked securely in place.
Even when unoccupied, this child restraint MUST be
firmly secured to the vehicle with the vehicle seat belt.
This child restraint MUST ALWAYS face the rear of
the vehicle.
WARNING
Before installing the car seat without the base:
• Check whether your vehicle belts will work with
this car seat. Not all vehicle belts will work with
car seats. Review Vehicle Belts on page 80 and
your vehicle owner’s manual to determine the
type of vehicle belts in your car and how to use
them to lock a car seat in place.
• Ensure the vehicle is on level ground when
installing the base.
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Secure your child
in the car seat
For complete details on
properly securing your
child in the car seat,
including how to position
the chest clip and check
for harness tightness, see
pages 38–41.
1
Place the car seat
Rear-Facing in the back seat
Center the car seat in the chosen
seating position. Make sure the car
seat is flat on the vehicle seat and
pushed against the vehicle seatback.
The carry handle MUST be
upright and locked when installed
in the vehicle.
2
Check the Rear-Facing
Level Line
The level line MUST be
parallel with the ground.
3
Route the vehicle belt
through the belt path guide
on the car seat
Insert the lap belt or the lap
portion of the lap/shoulder belt
under the vehicle belt path
guides so that it stretches
across your child’s lap.
DO NOT twist the belt.
4
Buckle the vehicle belt
If your vehicle belt has a
switchable retractor, make
sure it is in locking mode.
Refer to page 82 or your
vehicle owner’s manual.
5
Tighten the vehicle belt
Lay your forearm across
the car seat at the belt
path while pulling up on
the belt to tighten it.
6
Check the belt tightness
Hold the car seat at the belt
path with your non-dominant
hand. Push and pull the car
seat from side to side. The
car seat should not move
more than 1 in. (2.5 cm) at
the belt path.
7
If the car seat moves more than 1 in. (2.5 cm), you can try:
• Pulling the belt tighter; OR
• Reinstalling the car seat; OR
• Changing to a different seating location
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Recheck the Rear-Facing
Level Line
The level line MUST be
parallel with the ground.
Redo the installation
if necessary.
8
Only if necessary, you may place
a tightly rolled towel(s) or foam
pool noodle(s) under the front of
the car seat base to help make
the Rear-Facing Level Line
parallel with the ground.
Check often to make sure
padding is still in place and the
belt is tight.
Lap Belt
Lap/Shoulder
Belt
When using the passenger or driver side locations, the
car seat MUST be touching the back of the vehicle seat in
front of it, or be as close as possible.
• Is the carry handle in the correct position? See step 2.
• Is the vehicle belt buckled and the switchable retractor
locked? See step 5.
• Is the belt tightened enough so that the car seat does
not move more than 1 in. (2.5 cm) from side to side at
the belt path? See steps 6 and 7.
• Is the level line parallel with the ground? See step 8.
Check your child’s fit often and make any adjustments to
the car seat as they grow.
FINISHED!
57
Adjusting the Buckle
Strap for Smaller Infants
Adjusting the Buckle Strap
for Smaller Infants ......................................... 57
Adjusting the Buckle Strap for Smaller Infants
The harness system MUST be installed correctly.
DO NOT use a child restraint with damaged
harness straps.
WARNING
The base MUST be installed in the
vehicle before attaching the car
seat. For details on installing the
base with a vehicle belt, see page
20. For details on installing the
base with rigid LATCH connectors,
see page 26.
If you want to use the car seat
without the base, see page 51.
Make sure the buckle
is in the first slot
To move the buckle to the
first slot, see page 32.
Remove the buckle
cover. See page 12.
Sewn
End
1
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58
Turn the car seat over to
move the metal retainer
While keeping the buckle in
the first slot, pull the metal
retainer towards you and
then push it up into the
second (front) slot.
Sewn
End
2
Lift up the front of the
car seat pad and lay
the metal retainer flat
against the car seat
Pull the seat pad up from
the front of the car seat
and around the belt path
guides to access the
buckle slots. The buckle
Sewn
End
3
strap should still be in the first slot while the metal
retainer is flat against the car seat in the second
slot as shown.
Tuck the car seat
pad around the front
of the car seat and
check the buckle
Pull up on the buckle to
make sure it is secured.
The buckle MUST NOT
pull out.
Sewn
End
4
Wash and Care
Removing the Canopy ................................... 62
Removing the Seat Pad Set
for Cleaning ....................................................... 63
Cleaning the Seat Pad Set
and Parts of the Car Seat ............................. 67
Removing and Installing
the Harness System ....................................... 68
Installing the Seat Pad Set .......................... 75
Installing the Canopy Hoop ......................... 78
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Removing the Canopy
Unzip the canopy from the
seat pad using the zipper at
the bottom of the canopy.
1
Pull back the canopy
fabric from the bottom
of the canopy hoop just
above one of the canopy
posts. While pressing the
tab on the inner side of
the canopy post with one
hand, pull the end of the
canopy hoop off the post
with the other hand.
Repeat on the other side.
2
Slide the canopy fabric off
the canopy hoop.
3
Removing the Seat Pad Set for Cleaning
DO NOT use the child restraint
without the seat pad or with
damaged harness straps.
WARNING
You MUST remove the canopy
before removing the seat pad set.
See the previous page.
To remove the head and body
pillows, harness covers, and
buckle cover, see page 8.
Fully loosen the harness
straps by pushing down on
the harness release lever
(through the opening in the
seat pad) while pulling the
harness straps away from
the backrest.
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Unfasten the chest clip and press the red button to
unbuckle the harness. Pull the harness straps out from
the shoulder slots.
2
Gently pull the headrest
pad off from one side of
the headrest and then lift
it off the other.
3
Press down on the peg
under the canopy post
to slide it out of the slot
underneath the seat pad.
Repeat with the peg under
the other canopy post.
5
Press down on the peg
on the back of the car
seat to slide it out of the
slot underneath the seat
pad. Repeat with the
other peg on the back of
the car seat.
6
Unfasten the snap
attaching the backrest
pad to the side of the seat
pad. Repeat on the other
side of the backrest pad.
7
Pull the seat pad down
from the top of the seat
around the headrest.
8
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Turn the headrest pad
over and remove the
foam from the pocket.
DO NOT wash the foam.
4
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Pull the side of the seat pad down and away from the front of the
vehicle belt path guide. Gently pull the remaining fabric from around
the back of the belt path guide. Repeat with the fabric around the
other belt path guide. Pull the buckle and the harness strap through
the seat pad as you pull the remainder of the seat pad off the seat.
10
Cleaning the Seat Pad Set and Parts of the Car Seat
To clean the seat pad set and accessories:
Machine wash separately with cold water on gentle cycle. Make sure the foam is removed from the headrest pad before washing the pad
(see step 4 on page 62 for how to remove the foam from the headrest pad). DO NOT wash the foam. Make sure the harness covers are closed
so the fastening strips are not exposed. DO NOT use bleach. Tumble dry separately for 10–12 minutes on low heat. Remove immediately.
To clean the harness straps:
Check the harness straps often for wear or damage. Spot clean using warm sudsy water and a damp cloth. Spilled food and
liquids on the car seat may result in mold or bacterial growth over time. These spills could also attract insects or rodents.
To clean the buckle and the car seat:
Spot clean using warm sudsy water and a damp cloth. DO NOT submerge into water.
To clean the canopy:
Hand wash only using warm sudsy water. Line dry.
ONLY remove the foam from the headrest pad when washing the headrest pad. The foam MUST be reinstalled in the headrest pad
after cleaning and ALWAYS used in the car seat. NEVER remove any other foam from the car seat or base from cleaning. The removal
of any other foam on the car seat or base may result in damage to the car seat or base and can result in serious injury or death to
your child. and can result in serious injury or death to your child. Serious injury can include paralysis and/or permanent brain injury.
WARNING
Lift the seat pad off the bottom
of the car seat to loosen it
around the front.
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Remove the harness
strap from the clip under
the seat pad. Unloop
one side of the harness
strap from the clip by
pulling it off through the
notch in the side on the
clip. Repeat to remove
the harness strap from
the other side of the clip. Set the clip aside for
reinstalling the harness straps.
Lift the seat pad off the
bottom of the car seat.
Gently pull the sides of
the seat pad down and
away from the front of
the vehicle belt path
guides to lift it up over
the belt path guides.
Pull the buckle and harness strap through the
seat pad as you lift the bottom of the seat pad off
the seat.
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
Sewn
End
Removing and Installing the Harness System
The harness system MUST be
installed correctly. DO NOT use
a child restraint with damaged
harness straps.
WARNING
You do not need to remove the harness
straps to remove the seat pad set.
However, you can partially remove the
harness system to spot clean it as
described on the previous page or to
replace the chest clip or buckle strap.
Fully loosen the harness
straps by pushing down
on the harness release
lever (through the opening
in the seat pad) while
pulling the harness straps
away from the backrest.
1
2
1
2
Sewn
End
1
Lift up the bottom of
the headrest pad and
unfasten the snap
attaching the backrest
pad to the side of the seat
pad. Repeat on the other
side of the backrest pad.
2 4
Removing the Harness System
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1
2
1
2
Sewn
End
Turn the car seat over. Rotate the
metal retainer and push it through
the slot in both the car seat and the
seat pad.
8
1
2
1
2
Sewn
End
From the top of the car seat, pull
the buckle cover out if installed (see
page 12 for more details). Pull the
buckle out from the slot.
9
1
2
1
2
Remove the harness straps from the
shoulder slots. Push them through
the slots from the front of the car
seat and then turn the car seat over
to pull them through.
7
1
2
1
2
Turn the car seat over. Pull both sides
of the harness strap in and out of the
bottom of the car seat, turning the car
seat back over as needed to pull both
sides of the strap through the slots.
5
continued on next page
1
2
1
2
Pull the harness straps out from the
buckle and chest clip. the harness
straps through the buckle and
chest clip. The harness strap ends
go through the back of the buckle
tongues and then through the chest
clip from front to back.
6
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1
2
1
2
Sewn
End
1
2
1
2
Sewn
End
1
2
1
2
Sewn
End
Installing the Harness System
Insert the metal retainer
into the slot closest to
the child. The buckle
MUST face out.
1
Turn the car seat over
and pull the metal
retainer completely
through the slot in both
the seat pad and car
seat. Rotate the metal
retainer into position.
2
Turn the car seat back
over. Pull up on the
buckle to make sure it
is secured. The buckle
MUST NOT pull out.
3
1
2
1
2
Thread the harness straps
through the appropriate
shoulder slots from the
back of the seat and pull
them through the front of
the car seat.
DO NOT twist the harness
straps as you insert them
into the shoulder slots.
4
1
2
1
2
Rethread the harness
straps through the
buckle and chest clip.
The harness strap ends
go through the chest clip
from front to back and
then through the front of
the buckle tongues.
6
1
2
1
2
Thread the harness
strap down through the
hip slot in the car seat.
Repeat with the other
harness strap
7
1
2
1
2
Make sure the harness
straps are even in length
coming through the
shoulder strap. Pull down
the shorter side of the
strap if needed until both
harness straps are the
same length.
5
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1
2
1
2
8
Turn the car seat over.
Weave both sides of the
harness strap in and out
of the bottom of the car
seat, turning the car seat
back over as needed to
pull both sides of the
strap through the hip slots
on the top of the seat.
1
2
1
2
From the front of the
car seat under the seat
pad, insert one harness
strap through the notch
on one side of the clip.
Repeat with the other
harness strap through the
opposite side of the clip.
9
1
2
1
2
Make sure the clip is
in the center of the
car seat. Both harness
straps should be pulled
evenly through the sides
of the clip so that the clip
lays flat on the car seat.
10
1
2
1
2
Sewn
End
Pull the harness adjustment
strap straight out to tighten
the harness. Slide the chest
clip up or down as needed.
12
For Rear-Facing Child Fit
Requirements, see page 45.
To check harness tightness,
see pages 38–41.
Pull the seat pad around
the vehicle belt path
guides and the front of
the seat, working from
front to back. Fasten the
snaps on the backrest
pad (see Installing the
Seat Pad Set on page 76
for more details).
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Installing the Seat Pad Set
DO NOT use the child restraint
without the seat pad or with
damaged harness straps.
WARNING
Pull the side of the seat
pad around the vehicle
belt path guide, working
from back to front. Tuck it
completely around the belt
path guide. Repeat with
the other belt path guide.
1
Pull the harness
adjustment strap through
the front of the seat pad
and the buckle through
same slot as the car seat.
Tuck the seat pad around
the front of the car seat.
2
Pull the openings on both
sides of the seat pad
around the canopy posts.
3
Gently pull the seat pad
up around the headrest
and tuck it around the
top of the car seat.
4
Fasten the snap on the
top of backrest pad to
the side of the seat pad.
Repeat with the snap
on the other side of the
backrest pad.
5
Slide both pegs on the
underside of the seat
pad into the slots on the
back of the car seat.
Press down on both pegs
to fasten.
6
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Slide both pegs on the
underside of the seat pad
into the slots below each
canopy post. Press down
on both pegs to fasten.
7
The foam MUST be used with the
headrest pad. ALWAYS reinstall the foam
properly after cleaning the headrest pad.
Using the headrest pad without the foam
can result in serious injury or death to
your child. Serious injury can include
paralysis and/or permanent brain injury.
WARNING
Insert the headrest foam into
the headrest pad as shown.
The flat side of the foam MUST
face the plastic portion of the
headrest once installed. The
thin section of the foam should
be positioned between the
harness slots. Close the pocket
over the foam.
8
Pull the headrest pad over the
headrest. Tuck it completely
around the sides and top of
the headrest. Make sure the
headrest pad is tucked around
the headrest adjustment handle.
9
Slide the harness straps into
both shoulder slots in the
headrest pad. To install the
canopy, see the next page. To
install accessories, see page 8.
10
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Installing the Canopy Hoop
Slide the canopy fabric onto the
canopy hoop oriented as shown
with the canopy visor pointed
up. Continue to slide the canopy
fabric around the hoop until the
hoop comes through the pocket
on the other end.
1
Insert the end of the
canopy hoop onto the
canopy post until the tab
pops out and it is secured
in place. Repeat on the
other side.
2
Zip the canopy around the back of the
seat pad.
3
Vehicle Belt and
LATCH Information
Vehicle Belts ..................................................... 80
LATCH: Lower Anchor Bars ........................ 84
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Your vehicle’s features may be considerably
different than those pictured here.
If LATCH: lower anchors are not an option in your vehicle, you MUST use
the vehicle seat belt system to install the car seat.
Not all vehicle belts and seating positions will work with car seats.
Follow the steps in this section to learn how to lock a car seat in
Rear-Facing Mode with a vehicle belt.
You MUST review your
vehicle owner’s manual.
Review your vehicle owner’s manual to determine
the type of vehicle belts in your car and the seating
positions available for installing a car seat.
1
Vehicle Belts
Check how this car seat can be
locked into place with the vehicle belt
The vehicle belt MUST NOT loosen after tightening
it. This requires locking it by using:
• The base lockoff (see step 3) AND
• The vehicle belt’s retractor (see step 4) OR
• The vehicle belt’s latch plate (see step 5)
Install the base with the lockoff
When used correctly, the lockoff on the base will lock the vehicle belt. However,
you MUST also lock the vehicle belt using the retractor or latch plate.
Refer to page 20 for installing the base with the lockoff and then use
either the retractor or latch plate as described in steps 4 and 5.
If you are installing the car seat without the base, you MUST lock the
vehicle belt using the retractor or latch plate. Continue to the next step.
2 3
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Check the retractor on your vehicle belts
Retractors pull vehicle belts into stored positions and lock
the belt to hold passengers in place. The following retractors
will work with this car seat:
• Switchable retractor (most vehicles have this type).
This retractor can be manually switched to a locking
mode. Your retractor MUST be in this locking mode to use
the vehicle belt with this car seat.
To switch to locking mode:
1. Slowly pull the shoulder belt all the way out and then let it
go back into the retractor 1–2 in. (2.5–5 cm).
2. As it retracts, you will likely hear a ratcheting sound.
3. Gently pull the belt to see if it has locked. You will not
be able to pull any more of the belt out once the lock
has engaged.
• Automatic locking retractor. This retractor always locks.
It will automatically lock after slowly pulling the shoulder belt
out at least halfway and letting it go back into the retractor
1–2 in. (2.5–5 cm).
Emergency locking retractor
If the retractor does not lock, it is likely an emergency locking
retractor. This retractor only locks during a sudden stop or collision.
Continue to step 5 to determine if your vehicle belt’s latch plate
can lock the belt.
Latch plates are the part of the vehicle belt that goes into the buckle.
To check if the latch plate locks:
1. Buckle the vehicle belt.
2. Slowly pull up on the lap portion of the vehicle belt.
Check the latch plates on your vehicle belts
a. If the vehicle belt does not slide through the latch plate, it’s
locked. You can use the locking latch plate with this car seat.
b. If the vehicle belt slides through the latch plate, it is a
sliding latch plate. Sliding latch plates easily slip between
the lap and shoulder portions of the belt.
4
5
a
b
NEVER use the following with this car seat:
• Emergency locking retractor lap-only belt
• Inflatable seat belts
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LATCH: Lower Anchor Bars
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 car seats without using vehicle seat
belts. The rigid LATCH connectors can ONLY be used in vehicles that
have the lower anchor bars installed in designated seating positions.
Most vehicles manufactured after September 2002 are equipped with
LATCH: lower anchor bars. Check your vehicle owner’s manual to see
which seating positions may be equipped with LATCH: lower anchor
bars. Rigid LATCH connectors cannot be used with raised LATCH
anchors in the vehicle seatback.
LATCH: Lower
Anchor Bars
To install the base with rigid LATCH
connectors, see page 26.
To remove rigid LATCH connectors
from the vehicle anchors:
Push to tilt the release lock tab
backwards and then push in the release
button on the other end to slide the
release lock toward the front of the base
until the connector fully retracts into the
base. Repeat on the other side.
DO NOT use both the rigid
LATCH connectors and vehicle
belt at the same time.
WARNING
Connectors
87
Safety Information
Child Restraint Use ......................................... 87
Vehicle Seating Position ............................... 88
Installation in Vehicle ..................................... 89
Replacement and Expiration ....................... 90
Registration and Safety Notices ................ 91
Aircraft Information ......................................... 92
Warranty ............................................................ 93
Replacement Parts ......................................... 95
Child Restraint Use
NEVER take your child out of the child restraint while the vehicle is moving.
NEVER leave your 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 certified 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.
When installing with a base, only use this car seat with a compatible Maxi-Cosi Infant Car Seat Base.
Read all instructions for additional warnings.
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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.
According to accident statistics,
children are safer when properly
restrained in the rear seating positions
than in the front seating positions.
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 car seat in your vehicle:
• Consult your vehicle owner’s manual; OR
• Contact Dorel Juvenile Group Consumer Care Department; OR
• Visit your local Child Passenger Inspection Station. Go to
https://www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle-safety/car-seats-and-booster-
seats to find your closest station.
WARNING
Check the vehicle belt or rigid LATCH before each use.
Use only if the belt can be tightened properly and locked
securely in place.
Even when unoccupied, this child restraint MUST be
firmly secured to the vehicle with the rigid LATCH or
with the vehicle seat belt.
In a crash or sudden stop, an unsecured child restraint
could injure occupants.
WARNING
To avoid your child being seriously burned, take
the following precautions:
• Park in the shade or where the sun does not directly
hit the car seat.
• Cover the car seat with a sheet or blanket when not
in use.
• Check for hot seat and buckles before placing child
in car seat.
To help protect your vehicle seat’s upholstery
from damage: You may use an accessory approved by
Dorel Juvenile Group or a single layer towel underneath
and behind car seat.
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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 Traffic 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.
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 car seat, there is a date
of manufacture label as shown.
DO NOT use this car seat more than
8 years after the date of manufacture.
Replacement and Expiration Registration and Safety Notices
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 manufacturing date to:
Dorel Juvenile Group
P.O. Box 2609
Columbus, IN 47202
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 www.NHTSA.gov.
Example of model number, manufacture date, and line code.
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 the side of the car seat.
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Aircraft Information Warranty
This restraint is certified for aircraft use.
Rear-Facing Aircraft Installation
Follow the steps for vehicle belt
installation without the base on
pages 51–55.
Install the car seat 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 car seat is certified for aircraft use.
There is an airplane certification label located
on the side of this car seat as shown.
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 contact our Consumer Care Department by phone at 1-800-544-1108; or text us at
1-812-652-2525. 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.
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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.
Please note: Our product warranty only applies when purchased from an authorized Maxi-Cosi retailer. The origin of products not
purchased through these authorized retailers is unknown and could be counterfeit.
We cannot support products from an unknown origin as we cannot verify the handling or condition of such merchandise. We
maintain a strong network of authorized retailers to ensure you are purchasing safe and complete products.
Fulfillment by a third party does not guarantee you are purchasing from one of these authorized retailers.
Pricing which is inconsistent with the majority of retailers is a strong indication that the retailer is not authorized, as we have a
consistent price offering across all authorized retailers.
If you are unsure of the authorization status of a retailer you are considering purchasing from, or have purchased from, you can check
www.maxicosi.com/us-en/shops.aspx; or call our Consumer Care Department at 1-800-544-1108; or text us at 1-812-652-2525.
• Chest Clip
• Buckle Assembly
• Seat Pad Set
• Canopy Hoop
• Base
• Instructions
For parts availability and questions, call, text, email, or chat. See the Consumer Care contact
information on the back cover of this manual.
If the requested color is not available, a similar color will be substituted.
Applicable tax and shipping & handling will also be added.
Replacement Parts
