Peri
™
180° Rotating Infant Car Seat
Your model may look different than one shown on cover.
Read all instructions BEFORE USING this child restraint.
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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Parts of Car Seat ...............................................
Accessory Use ...................................................
Rear-Facing Requirements ............................
Installing Base with Vehicle Belt ................
Installing Base with LATCH:
Lower Anchor Belt ...........................................
Rotating & Reclining Car Seat on Base ....
Load Leg ..............................................................
Removing & Installing Car Seat to Base...
Rear-Facing Infant Car Seat...........................
Rear-Facing Child Fit .......................................
Vehicle Install without Base .........................
Securing Child in Car Seat..............................
Changing Headrest/
Harness Height .................................................
Changing Buckle Position ..............................
Table of Contents
Harness System Adjustments
for Smaller Infants .................................................
Carrier Use.................................................................
Canopy Use .............................................................
Removing Seat Pads..............................................
Cleaning Parts of Car Seat &
Installing Seat Pads................................................
LATCH: Lower Anchor Belt .................................
Vehicle Belts..............................................................
Child Restraint Use ................................................
Vehicle Seating Position........................................
Installation in Vehicle.............................................
Replacement & Expiration....................................
Registration & Safety Notices.............................
Aircraft Information.................................................
Warranty.....................................................................
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Measure
Your Child
Adjust Car Seat to
Fit Your Child
Install Car Seat into
Your Vehicle
Secure Your Child
in Car Seat
See back cover for contact information and support.
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Getting Started
Parts of Car Seat .................................................................................
Accessory Use .....................................................................................
Rear-Facing Requirements ..............................................................
Installing Base with Vehicle Belt ..................................................
Installing Base with LATCH: Lower Anchor Belt ....................
Rotating & Reclining Car Seat on Base ......................................
Load Leg .................................................................................................
Removing & Installing Car Seat to Base.....................................
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Adjustable
Headrest
Harness
Release
Lever
Head
Pillow
*
Harness System
Buckle Cover
*
Instruction
Manual Storage
(Inside of pocket
on backside of
backrest pad)
Carry Handle
Chest Clip
Buckle
Harness Covers*
Your model may look dierent than one shown.
Car Seat Release Handle
(Underneath front of car seat)
Harness
Adjustment Strap
Recline Handle
Vehicle Belt Path
Guide (when used
without the base)
Harness Straps
Parts of Car Seat
Vehicle Belt &
LATCH: Lower
Anchor Belt Path
Rotation Lock
Indicator
Recline Handle
LATCH:
Lower Anchor
Belt Storage
Location
Load Leg
LATCH:
Lower Anchor
Belt Storage
Location
Carry Handle
Adjustment
Buttons
Vehicle Belt
Lock Off
Rotation Handle
Vehicle Belt
& LATCH:
Lower Anchor
Belt Tension
Indicator
Car Seat
Cradle
Rear View of Base
Side View of Base
Front View of Base
*See page 10 for Accessory Use.
Body Pillow*
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Harness Covers
(on select models)
The harness covers
help provide comfort
to your child’s neck.
To remove, undo
the harness, pull the
fastening strips apart
and pull the harness covers off of the top part of the harness
cover. The bottom part is not removable.
Buckle Cover
(on select models)
To remove, undo the
buckle and pull the buckle
cover off the buckle.
Body Pillow
(on select models)
To remove, undo
the buckle and pull it
through the slot in the
pillow. Slide the pillow
out from behind the
harness straps
Head Pillow
(on select models)
To remove head
pillow, from the back of
the head pillow gently
pull the fabric tabs out
from the harness straps.
Accessory Use
Your child’s height, weight, and age determine how a
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.
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.
Rear-Facing Requirements
WARNING
REAR-FACING
4-30 lb (1.8-13.6 kg) and
32 in. (81.3 cm) or less in height
Children under 1 year of age MUST ride Rear-Facing.
This car seat can only be used Rear-Facing.
• Rear-Facing Child Fit, see pages 32-36.
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.
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Installing Base with Vehicle Belt
Before installing the car seat in your vehicle,
check if the buckle position needs to be adjusted
for your child.
See page 34 for Rear-Facing
buckle positions.
Review Vehicle Owner’s Manual
Determine what kind of vehicle belts your car has
and how to use them to lock a car seat in place
OR where LATCH: lower anchor seating positions
are located in your vehicle.
For LATCH Belt Installation, go to page 17.
DO NOT use both the LATCH: lower anchor belt and vehicle belt at
the same time to install the car seat.
DO NOT leave child restraint in Side-Facing position while vehicle
is in motion.
Even when unoccupied, this child restraint MUST be firmly secured
to the vehicle with the lower anchor belt or with the vehicle seat
belt in Rear-Facing mode.
WARNING
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Place Base in
Vehicle Seat
The car seat base MUST be
flat on the vehicle seat.
Squeeze the rotation handle
and swivel the seat to face
you in side view.
Unfold Load Leg
When possible, utilize
the load leg.
In a crash, load legs
reduce downward
rotation, limit rebound
and provide additional
stability and energy
absorption.
DO NOT fully extend yet.
DO NOT use the load leg to
adjust the base angle.
Review your vehicle owner’s
manual for load leg use.
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WARNING
For Lap Belt only, skip
step 3 and leave lock off
closed. Go to step 4 on
the next page.
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Weave Vehicle Seat
Belt In and Out of
Belt Path As Shown
Buckle the vehicle belt.
Tighten Belt & Gently
Remove Slack
Place your hand in the base
and firmly push the base
down and back toward the
vehicle seat. Pull the belt
parallel (in line) with the belt
path as shown.
Open Belt Lock Off
Squeeze the lever to
open the belt lock off
and pull it forward.
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If your car has a vehicle belt
that can switch to locking
mode, you MUST use it to lock
the belt.
Switching vehicle belt to
locking mode: Slowly pull the
shoulder belt all the way out,
then let it go back in 1-2 in.
(2.5-5 cm).
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.
Close Belt Lock Off
Both indicators will turn
completely green
when vehicle belt is
properly installed. If not
completely green, repeat
steps 3-5 and make sure
to remove any additional
slack in step 5.
Extend Load Leg
Squeeze the button
(located at back of the leg)
on the load leg and pull
it down until it meets the
vehicle floor.
Release the button.
Lift the front of the base
while holding the load leg
in place as shown to lock it
into position.
It MUST BE perpendicular
to the vehicle floor.
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Belt Tension Indicators Completely Green?
If they are not green, see steps 3-6.
Car Seat Cradle Side-Facing As Shown? If it is
not side-facing, squeeze the rotation handle and
move it into side-facing position.
Rear-Facing Child Fit: See pages 32-36.
When using the passenger and driver side
locations, where possible, the car seat MUST be
touching the back of the seat in front of it.
If the base moves more than 1 in. (2.5 cm) side to side
at the belt path, you can try:
• Pulling the belt tighter; OR
• Reinstalling the base; OR
• Changing to a different seating location; OR
• Switching to a different install method (LATCH: Lower
Anchor Belt).
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
FINISHED!
Installing Base with LATCH: Lower Anchor Belt
DO NOT use both the LATCH: lower anchor belt
and vehicle belt at the same time to install the
car seat.
DO NOT leave child restraint in Side-Facing
position while vehicle is in motion.
Even when unoccupied, this child restraint
MUST be firmly secured to the vehicle with the
lower anchor belt or with the vehicle seat belt in
Rear-Facing mode.
Before installing the car seat in your vehicle, check
to see if you need to adjust the buckle position for
your child.
Review Vehicle Owner’s Manual
Determine what kind of vehicle belts your car has
and how to use them to lock a car seat in place OR
where LATCH: lower anchor seating positions are
located in your vehicle.
WARNING
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Take Lower
Anchor Belt Out of
Storage Location
Unfold Load Leg
When possible, utilize
the load leg.
In a crash, load legs
reduce downward
rotation, limit rebound,
provide additional stability,
and energy absorption.
DO NOT fully extend yet.
DO NOT use the load leg to
adjust the base angle.
Review your vehicle owner’s
manual for load leg use.
Place Base in
Vehicle Seat
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WARNING
Weave Lower Anchor Belt In
& Out of Belt Path
You may need to fully lengthen the
belt before routing it into the belt path.
Squeeze the adjuster button and pull the
belt out as shown.
Weave the connector without the adjuster
closest to it through the belt path.
Vehicle Belt Lock Off
MUST BE Closed
BEFORE Routing Lower
Anchor Belt
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Attach LATCH Connectors to
Vehicle’s LATCH Anchors
Review your vehicle owner’s manual for LATCH
anchor locations and LATCH belt use.
Make sure arrows on connectors are
facing up.
Fasten one LATCH belt connector to the anchor
located in the vehicle seat.
Repeat for the other side of the base.
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The car seat base MUST be
flat on the vehicle seat.
Squeeze the rotation handle
and swivel the seat to face
you in side view.
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Tighten Belt & Gently
Remove Slack
Place your hand in the base
and firmly push the base
down and back toward the
vehicle seat.
Pull the belt parallel (in line)
with the belt path as shown.
Tension indicators will begin
to turn green.
Both indicators will turn
completely green when the
LATCH is properly installed.
Extend Load Leg
Squeeze the button
(located on back of leg)
on the load leg and pull
it down until it meets the
vehicle floor.
Release the button.
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If the base moves more
than 1 in. (2.5 cm) side to
side at the belt path, you
can try:
• Pulling the belt tighter; OR
• Reinstalling the base; OR
• Changing to a different
seating location; OR
• Switching to a different
install method (vehicle belt).
Lift the front of the base
while holding the load leg
in place as shown to lock
it into position.
It must be perpendicular
to the vehicle floor.
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
Belt Tension Indicators Completely Green?
If they are not green, see steps 4-6.
Car Seat Cradle Side-Facing As Shown? If it is
not side-facing, squeeze the rotation handle and
move it into side-facing position.
Rear-Facing Child Fit: See pages 32-36.
When using the passenger and driver side
locations, where possible, the car seat MUST be
touching the back of the seat in front of it.
FINISHED!
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You must squeeze the Rotation Handle on the front of the base to
move the seat out of Rear-Facing position.
Rotation Lock Indicator will show the locked symbol when car seat
is locked in place.
Rotating & Reclining Car Seat on Base
Side-Facing Position (Towards Parent)
To rotate the car seat from Side-Facing position, firmly
rotate the seat towards the back of the base.
Rotation Lock Indicator
will show the locked
symbol when car seat
is locked in place.
SIDE-FACING Position ONLY for use when:
• Placing car seat shell onto the base.
• Placing child into car seat.
• Removing child from car seat.
Rotating Car Seat
WARNING
Rotation Handle
For children who cannot sit up unassisted, the
Rear-Facing Level Line on the car seat MUST be
parallel with the ground using any position.
For children who can sit up unassisted, you may
make the car seat more upright in any position.
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To Recline: Squeeze the recline handle and push the
top of the car seat back.
For More Upright: Squeeze the recline handle and pull
the top of the car seat forward.
Recline
Handle
(located on back
of Car Seat)
There are 5 recline positions.
Reclining Car Seat
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Load Leg
Fold the load leg out
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The load leg is stored under
the base. When possible,
utilize the load leg.
The base install is equally
safe with or without the use
of the load leg.
In a crash, load legs
reduce downward rotation,
limit rebound, provide
additional stability and
energy absorption.
Squeeze button
on load leg
The button is located
on the back of the
load leg.
Pull it down until
it meets the
vehicle floor.
Release the button.
Lift the front of the
base while holding
the load leg in place to
lock it into position.
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.
Check to see if
perpendicular
It MUST BE perpendicular
to the vehicle floor.
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WARNING
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Removing & Installing Car Seat to Base
Before installing the car seat in your vehicle, check to see
if you need to adjust the buckle position for your child.
Review Vehicle Owner’s Manual
The Car Seat Cradle MUST BE Side-Facing to
attach or remove the car seat from the base.
To rotate and recline car seat, see pages 22-23.
Determine what kind of vehicle belts your car has and
how to use them to lock a car seat in place OR where
LATCH: lower anchor seating positions are located in
your vehicle.
If you are having trouble installing the car seat to the
base, check the position of the switch on the cradle.
Make sure the switch is pushed to the right as shown.
Back of Car
Seat Goes Here
Front of Car
Seat Goes Here
Align
Bar on
Back
of Car
Seat into
Cradle
Push Down
on Front
of Car
Seat to
Lock into
Cradle
Installing Car Seat to Base
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The car seat has been
installed into the
Side-Facing position.
FINISHED!
To Remove Car Seat from Base
1. Squeeze the car seat release handle.
2. Pull car seat up from the base.
Rear-Facing
Infant Car Seat
Rear-Facing Infant Car Seat........................................................................
Rear-Facing Child Fit ...................................................................................
Vehicle Install without Base ......................................................................
Securing Child in Car Seat...........................................................................
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Children under 1 year of age MUST ride Rear-Facing.
This car seat can only be used Rear-Facing.
• Weight Limit: 30 lb (13.6 kg); OR
• Height Limit: 32 in. (81.3 cm); OR
• Rear-Facing Requirements, see page 11.
Please see page 10 for accessory use.
4-30 lb (1.8-13.6 kg) or
32 in. (81.3 cm) or less in height
Rear-Facing Infant Car Seat
NEVER install a rear-facing child restraint in
the front seat of a vehicle equipped with an
active frontal airbag.
DO NOT use the lower anchor belt 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 lower anchor belt before each
use. Use ONLY if the belt can be tightened properly and
locked securely in place.
DO NOT leave child restraint in Side-Facing position while
vehicle is in motion.
Even when unoccupied, this child restraint MUST be firmly
secured to the vehicle with the lower anchor belt or with the
vehicle seat belt.
This child restraint MUST ALWAYS face the rear of the vehicle.
WARNING
IMPLANTED
ELECTRONIC
MEDICAL
DEVICES
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.
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2
Rear-Facing Child Fit
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Fully Loosen
Harness Straps
Push down on the harness
release lever (through the
opening in the pad) while
pulling at or below the
harness covers as shown.
Attach Car Seat to Base
Align bar on back of car seat
into cradle.
Push down on front of car seat
to lock into cradle.
The car seat base MUST be flat
on the vehicle seat.
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Rotate Car Seat in
Side-Facing Position
on Base
Squeeze the rotation handle
and swivel the seat to face
you in side view.
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Undo Buckle Place Child in
Car Seat
Your child’s bottom
and back should be flat
against the car seat.
Undo Chest Clip
Press in on the top & bottom
buttons and pull apart.
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Another way to do this is tip the car seat towards you,
with the bar on the back of the seat slightly further
than the back of the cradle. Pull it towards you, using
the cradle as a guide, until it clicks into place.
Push down on front of car seat and pull up on the
carry handle to ensure it is locked into the cradle.
If you prefer to place your child in the car seat before
attaching the seat to the base, see Securing Child in
Car Seat on page 42.
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2
Check Buckle Position
• Use the slot closest to
your child.
• The buckle strap should
not be underneath or
behind your child.
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Check Harness
Strap Position
The harness strap MUST
be at or slightly below the
shoulders, never above.
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2
Check Headrest 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.
Buckle
Buckle
Strap
Rotate Car Seat
Towards Rear-Facing
Position
Rotation Lock Indicator
will show the locked
symbol when car seat is
locked in place.
Check Rear-Facing
Level Line.
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.
To secure child in car seat and learn how to check harness
tightness, see pages 42-45.
To change the harness strap height, see page 48.
To change the buckle position, see pages 49-51.
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Lap Belt Lap/Shoulder
Belt
LATCH: Lower
Anchor Belt
Headrest Position: Is your child’s headrest
in the correct position? See step 7.
Harness Strap Position: Is your child’s
harness strap in the correct position? See
step 8.
Buckle Position: Is your child’s buckle in the
correct position? See step 9.
Base Vehicle Belt Install: See page 12.
Base LATCH: Lower Anchor Belt Install:
See page 17.
When using the passenger and driver side
locations, where possible, the car seat MUST
be touching the back of the seat in front of it.
Lap/Shoulder
Belt
Lap Belt
OR
Review Vehicle Owner’s Manual
Determine what kind of vehicle belts your car has
and how to use them to lock a car seat in place.
Secure Child in Car Seat
To properly secure your child in the car seat, see
pages 42-45.
Check your child’s fit often and make any needed
adjustments to the car seat as they grow.
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Vehicle Install without Base
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FINISHED!
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Place Car Seat in Vehicle Rear-Facing
Center the car seat in the chosen seating position.
The carry handle must be upright and locked
when carrying and when installed
in the vehicle.
Check Level Line
Check the level line on
the side of shell to
see if it is parallel with
the ground.
Adjust if needed.
Check if Your Vehicle Belts Will
Work With This Car Seat
This is very important because not all
vehicle belts will work with
car seats.
Review pages 66-69 and your vehicle
owner’s manual to find out what kind
of vehicle belts you have and how to
lock a car seat in place.
Route Vehicle Lap or
Lap Portion of the Lap/
Shoulder Belt Through
Shell Belt Path on Both
Sides of Shell As Shown
Tighten Belt
Lay your forearm across
the car seat at the belt path
while pulling the shoulder
belt or the free end of the lap
belt to tighten.
Buckle Vehicle Belt
If your car’s vehicle belt has
a switchable retractor, use it
to lock the vehicle belt.
For information about
switchable retractors, see
page 68 or review your
vehicle owner’s manual.
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If it 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
Check Belt Tightness
Hold the car seat at
the belt path with your
non-dominant hand.
Push and pull from side
to side.
It should not move more
than 1 in. (2.5 cm).
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Recheck Level Line
Redo the installation if
level line is not parallel
with the ground.
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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
Carry Handle Position: Is your carry handle in the correct
position? See step 2.
Level Line: Is your child’s car seat level line parallel?
See step 3.
Rear-Facing Child Fit: See pages 32-36.
Base Vehicle Belt Install: See page 12.
When using the passenger and driver side locations, where
possible, the car seat MUST be touching the back of the
seat in front of it.
FINISHED!
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click
Securing Child in Car Seat
Place Child in Car Seat
Your child’s bottom and
back should be flat against
the car seat.
Position the harness straps
over your child’s shoulders and
upper thighs.
Buckle Harness
Push the buckle tongues
into the buckle until you
hear them “click”.
Pull up on the harness
straps to make sure the
buckle is locked.
click
click
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IMPLANTED
ELECTRONIC
MEDICAL
DEVICES
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.
WARNING
Tighten Harness
Pull the harness
adjustment strap
straight out to snugly
tighten the harness.
click
Position Chest Clip
Pull the harness covers down on the child.
Place the chest clip on the lower part of the
harness cover so that the harness covers are
between your child and the chest clip.
Position it at mid-chest (even with armpits)
and away from your child’s neck.
click
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click
Close Chest Clip
Lay the right (top) half of the chest clip
over the left (bottom) half and it will
automatically snap together and lock.
Pull gently on each half of the chest
clip together to make sure it is locked.
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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.
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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Rotate Car Seat
towards
Rear-Facing Position
Rotation lock indicator
will show the locked
symbol when car seat is
locked in place.
Unfasten the harness covers.
Try to pinch the harness at the
shoulders vertically between index
finger and thumb as shown.
Check Harness
Tightness
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If your fingers slip off, the harness is tight enough.
If you can pinch the harness strap, tighten more.
Fasten the harness covers.
To Remove Child from Car Seat:
1. Loosen harness strap.
2. Unbuckle harness.
3. Release chest clip.
4. Remove child.
Troubleshooting
1. If the buckle or harness release lever sticks: DO
NOT lubricate. Check for dropped food, sticky spilled
drinks, dirt, leaves, etc.
Clean with warm water and/or remove the object with
tweezers. If you cannot get the harness to adjust and
remain tight with the buckle securely locked, DO NOT
use this car seat.
2. If your harness twists: Straighten the harness each
time you put your child in the car seat. Lock the buckle
and tighten the harness so it will be ready for next use.
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 damage.
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.
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WARNING
Making Adjustments
to Car Seat
Changing Headrest/Harness Height ............
Changing Buckle Position ..................................
Harness System Adjustments
for Smaller Infants ................................................
Carrier Use................................................................
Canopy Use ............................................................
Removing Seat Pads..............................................
Cleaning Parts of Car Seat &
Installing Seat Pads...............................................
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Wash & Care
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54
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Fully Loosen
Harness Straps
Push down on the harness
release lever (through the
opening in the pad) while
pulling at or below the harness
covers as shown.
Adjust Headrest/
Harness Height
1. Squeeze the adjustment handle lever up.
2. Move the headrest up or down to the
proper height for your child.
3. Release the handle to lock in place.
4. Make sure it is locked securely.
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Changing Headrest/Harness Height
For Rear-Facing Child Fit,
see pages 32-36.
To learn how to check
harness tightness, see
pages 42-45.
Check the harness straps
often for any wear or
damage.
Changing Buckle Position
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 damage.
WARNING
Turn Car Seat Over
Locate the buckle’s metal retainer
on the bottom of the shell.
Undo Buckle
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Insert Buckle’s
Metal Retainer into
Buckle Slot Closest
to Your Child
The buckle must face out.
From Bottom of Car
Seat, Pull Buckle’s
Metal Retainer
Completely Through
Pad and Shell
From Top of Car
Seat, Pull Buckle Out
of Shell and Pad
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Check Buckle
Pull up on the buckle to make
sure it is secured.
The buckle must not pull out.
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For Rear-Facing Child Fit,
see pages 32-36.
Check your child’s fit
often.
If you cannot achieve a
snug harness fit for a
smaller infant, see pages
52-53.
To learn how to check
harness tightness, see
pages 42-45.
Rotate Metal
Retainer and Push It Up
Through Shell and Pad
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Locate Foam under
the Seat Pad
Undo the fastening
strips as shown.
If you cannot achieve a snug
harness fit for your child,
make these adjustments.
These adjustments should
only be in place until your
child is big enough to fit in
the car seat without them.
The buckle strap and harness
system should not press on
the child’s flesh or push the
child’s body into an unnatural
position. See page 44 for how
to check harness tightness.
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Undo Buckle & Undo
Chest Clip
Press in on the top
& bottom buttons and pull apart.
Undo Fasteners on
Seat Pad
Pull the car seat pad
towards you.
Remove Foam
from Car Seat Shell
Unloop Harness
Strap from Clip
Attach 2nd Harness
Strap Loops
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For Rear-Facing Child Fit, see pages 32-36.
To learn how to check harness tightness, see pages 42-45.
Replace Foam
and Seat Pad and
Check Buckle
Pull up on the buckle
to make sure it is
secured.
The buckle must not
pull out.
Place Clip in
Center Bar
on Shell
Push firmly until you
hear the clip “click”
into place.
Harness System Adjustments for Smaller Infants
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To Adjust Carry Handle
Squeeze both of the
adjustment buttons on each
side of the carry handle.
Rotate the carry handle
up or down to the
desired location.
Release the buttons.
Make sure both carry handle
adjustment buttons are in
the locked position.
The carry handle must
be upright AND locked
when carrying and when
installed in the vehicle.
Carrier Use
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.
WARNING
For wash and care instructions, see page 61.
Canopy Use
IMPLANTED
ELECTRONIC
MEDICAL
DEVICES
Do not use this canopy with
children who have an
implanted electronic
medical device.
A magnet is used to help
secure the canopy 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 canopy and consult their doctor
and medical device manufacturer for specific
information before using this canopy.
WARNING
Locate Canopy Post
There is one on either
side of the car seat. You
only need to undo one to
remove the canopy.
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Installing Canopy
Pull Canopy Over
Back of Shell
Over Edge
Attach Canopy
Hoop to
Canopy Post
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To Extend Canopy
Pull Extended Canopy
Out of Pocket
Attach Magnets to
Inside of Canopy
Attach Magnets to
Front of Car Seat
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Unzip pocket on
Front of Canopy
Pull Back
Canopy Fabric
to Locate Tab on
Canopy Post
Press Tab In With
Your Thumb &
Pull Canopy Hoop
Off Canopy Post
2 3
Removing Canopy
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You do not need to remove the harness system to remove the
pad from the car seat.
DO NOT fully pull the harness strap out of the car seat. Leave
it threaded in the hip harness slots. If removed, you will not be
able to rethread it.
To remove accessories, see page 10.
Fully Loosen Harness Straps
Push down on the harness release
lever (through the opening in the pad)
while pulling at or below the harness
straps as shown.
Undo Buckle & Undo
Chest Clip
Press in on the top & bottom
buttons and pull apart.
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Undo Fasteners on
Headrest Pad and
Gently Pull
Headrest Pad Off
Top of Headrest
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Removing Seat Pads
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Remove Canopy
See pages 55-56.
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Pull Seat Pad
Around Headrest &
Off of Car Seat
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Cleaning Pad & Accessories
You MUST turn car seat pad inside-out before
machine washing. 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.
Spot clean using warm sudsy water and 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.
Cleaning Buckle & Car Seat
Spot clean using warm sudsy water and damp
cloth. DO NOT submerge into water.
DO NOT use the child restraint without the
seat pad or with damaged harness straps.
WARNING
Installing Seat Pads
1. Lower headrest to middle of car seat.
2. Pull seat pad around headrest.
3. Pull seat pad around sides & front of car seat.
4. Adjust headrest to highest position.
5. Pull headrest pad onto headrest.
6. Attach all pad fasteners.
7. Reattach canopy to car seat.
Cleaning Parts of Car Seat & Installing Seat Pads
Pull Seat Pad Off
Sides & Bottom of
Car Seat
LATCH &
Vehicle Belt
Information
LATCH: Lower Anchor Belt .......................
Vehicle Belts.....................................................
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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 LATCH: lower anchor belt 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.
Lower
Anchor Belt
Storage Location
Lower
Anchor
Belt Parts
Adjuster
Connectors
LATCH: Lower Anchor Belt
To Remove Lower
Anchor Belt from
Vehicle’s Lower
Anchor Bars
1. Remove the tension from
the belt by pushing down
on the side of the car seat
with the adjuster.
2. Then press the adjuster’s
button to loosen the belt.
3. Press the release button
on each connector, then
pull the connectors out of
the vehicle seat.
To Store Lower Anchor Belt
The lower anchor belt MUST
be properly stored in its storage
location when:
• using the vehicle belts to install the
base; OR
• the base is not installed in a vehicle.
Gather the lower anchor belt and place
it into the storage location as shown.
DO NOT use both the lower anchor belt
and vehicle belt at the same time.
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You MUST Review Your
Vehicle Owner’s Manual
Your vehicle owner’s manual will
let you know which vehicle belts
and seating positions car seats
can be installed in.
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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 Rear-Facing Mode 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. Please go through the following steps to understand how
to lock a car seat in Rear-Facing Mode with a vehicle belt.
Vehicle Belts
Check Retractor
Retractors pull seat belts
into stored positions
and lock the belt to hold
passengers in place.
Check How This
Car Seat Will Be
Locked Into Place
The vehicle belt
MUST NOT loosen
after tightening.
Lock Off
The vehicle belt retractor MUST be
locked after closing the lock off.
Please go to the vehicle belt with base
installation section of the manual to see
how to properly use this feature.
Base Install with Vehicle Belt: Page 12
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
(see step 3); OR
• By using the seat belt’s latch plate
(see step 5).
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Types of Retractors
Automatic Locking Retractor
This retractor always locks.
It will automatically lock after slowly
pulling the seat belt out at least halfway
and letting the belt go back into the
retractor 1-2 in. (2.5-5 cm).
Emergency Locking Retractor
See Step 5,
Check Latch Plates
If the retractor does not lock, it is most
likely an Emergency Locking Retractor.
These retractors only lock during a
sudden stop or collision.
You will need to determine if your seat
belt’s latch plate can lock the belt. See
step 5, Check Latch Plates.
Switchable Retractor
(most vehicles have this type)
This retractor can be switched to a
locking mode.
You MUST have the retractor in the
locking mode to use the seat belt with
this car seat.
Switching to locking mode: Slowly pull
the shoulder belt all the way out, then let
it go back in 1-2 in. (2.5-5 cm).
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.
Latch plates are the part of the seat belt
that goes into the buckle.
To see if the latch plate locks:
1. Buckle vehicle belt.
2. Firmly tug lap portion of seat belt
while pulling it up.
If the vehicle belt does not slide through
the latch plate, it’s locked.
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.
Check Latch Plates
Locking
Latch Plate
Emergency Locking
Retractor with a
Sliding Latch Plate
Never Use the
Following With
This Car Seat:
• Emergency Locking
Retractor Lap Only Belt
• Inflatable Seat Belts
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Child Restraint Use ......................................................................................
Vehicle Seating Position..............................................................................
Installation in Vehicle...................................................................................
Replacement & Expiration..........................................................................
Registration & Safety Notices...................................................................
Aircraft Information.......................................................................................
Warranty...........................................................................................................
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Safety
Information
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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.
Read all instructions for additional warnings.
WARNING
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/equipment/car-seats-
and-booster-seats to find your closest station.
WARNING
Child Restraint Use Vehicle Seating Position
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Check the vehicle belt or lower anchor 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
lower anchor belt or with the vehicle seat belt.
In a crash or sudden stop, an unsecured child
restraint could injure occupants.
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.
WARNING
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.
Brand Car Seat
05/16/2015
Installation in Vehicle Replacement & Expiration
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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, e-mail address if available and the
restraint’s model number and manufacturing date to:
Dorel Juvenile Group
2525 State Street
Columbus, IN 47201
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.
Brand Car Seat
05/16/2015
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
bottom of the car seat.
Example of model number, manufacture date, and line code.
Rear-Facing Aircraft Installation
Follow the steps on pages 37-41.
You can only install this child restraint in an
aircraft without the base.
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 back of this car seat as shown.
You MUST store the LATCH belt when
installing with aircraft belts.
Brand Car Seat
05/16/2015
WARNING
Registration & Safety Notices Aircraft Information
Brand Car Seat
05/16/2015
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Warranty
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 1-800-951-4113; or text us at
1-812-652-2525. Our hours of operation are from 8:00 a.m. to
6:00 p.m. ET 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.
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 1-800-951-4113; or text us at 1-812-652-2525.
Replacement Parts List (on select models)
• Seat Pad Set
• Buckle
• Locking Clip
• Base
• Instructions
• Lower Anchor Belt
For parts availability and questions,
call, text, or chat.
If requested color is not available,
similar color will be substituted.
Applicable tax and shipping &
handling will also be added.
