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• Buckle Assembly
• Chest Clip
• Seat Pad Set
• Removable Cup Holder (1)
• Removeable Snack Lid
• Removeable Snack Tray
• Lower Anchor Belt
• Locking Clip
• Instructions
For parts availability and questions,
call, text, email, or chat.
If requested color is not available,
similar color will be substituted.
Applicable tax and shipping &
handling will also be added.
Replacement Parts List
(on select models)
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Pria
TM
All-in-One
Pria
TM
Max All-in-One
Pria
TM
Max
+
All-in-One
Convertible Car Seat
Your model may look different than one shown on cover.
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.
Welcome to the Maxi-Cosi Family!
Thank you for choosing this car seat, also known as a
child restraint!
To help you get started using your child’s new car seat,
here are the 4 main tasks you’ll need to complete.
Install Car Seat into
Your Vehicle
Secure Your Child
in Car Seat
Measure
Your Child
Adjust Car Seat to
Fit Your Child
Your child’s safety is worth the time it will take to read
and follow these instructions.
Ready? Let’s go!
Pages 1, 2, 5-7 will introduce you to the parts of the car seat.
The back cover of this manual and page 75 has our
contact information.
If at any point you would like assistance, please feel free to
reach out to us.
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labeling may vary. Les styles, les couleurs et l’étiquetage peuvent varier. Made in USA from
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américaines et importées (y compris le coussin de siège). Distributed by (distribué par) Dorel
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Tel. (55) 67199202
1 Getting Started
1 Parts of Car Seat
3 Choosing Car Seat Mode
5 Accessory Use
7 Making Adjustments to Car Seat
7 Changing Buckle Position
9 Harness System Adjustments for
Smaller Infants
14 Reclining Car Seat
15 Changing Headrest/Harness Height
16 Rear-Facing Section
18 Rear-Facing Child Fit
21 Rear-Facing Vehicle Install
28 Forward-Facing Section
30 Forward-Facing Child Fit
33 Forward-Facing Vehicle Install
39 Securing Child in Car Seat
Contents
43 Booster Seat Section
45 Storing Harness System
50 Booster Seat Use in Vehicle
53 Booster Seat Child Fit
54 Wash and Care
54 Removing Seat Pad Set
59 Cleaning Parts of Car Seat and
Installing Seat Pad Set
60 LATCH and Vehicle Belt Information
60 LATCH: Lower Anchor Belt
62 Vehicle Belts
66 Top Tether
67 Safety Information
67 Child Restraint Use
68 Vehicle Seating Position
69 Installation in Vehicle
70 Replacement and Expiration
71 Registration and Safety Notices
72 Aircraft Information
73 Warranty
Pria 3 in 1
Chest Clip
Harness Covers
*
Harness System
Buckle Cover
*
Pria 3 in 1
Buckle
Shoulder
Harness Slots
Your model may look different than one shown.
Harness Straps
*
See pages 5–7 for Accessory Use.
1 2
Parts of Car Seat
LATCH: Lower
Anchor Belt Storage
Attachments
Tether Strap
Tether Storage Attachment
Instruction
Manual
Storage
Harness Strap
Splitter Plate
Tether Strap Adjuster
Pria 3 in 1
Adjustable Headrest
Recline Handle
(under pad)
Harness
Adjustment Strap
Headrest/Harness
Adjustment Handle
LATCH: Lower Anchor Belt
(bag may be in the
Forward-Facing Belt Path)
Harness Holders
(side pocket on
select models)
Removable
Cup Holders
*
Head Pillow
*
Body Pillow
*
Harness Release
Lever (through
opening in pad)
Pria 3 in 1
Forward-
Facing
Belt Path
Rear-Facing
Level Lines
Base
Rear-Facing
Belt Path
Hip Slots
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.
Toddlers and Preschoolers
Children can only use a forward-facing car seat once they outgrow rear-
facing weight or height limits. Once they are forward-facing, children
must use their child restraint in forward-facing mode with a harness
until they reach the maximum weight or height limits for forward-facing
harness mode.
School-Aged Children
Children can only use a belt-positioning booster car seat once they
outgrow forward-facing harness weight or height limits. Children
must use the belt-positioning booster mode until the vehicle's lap and
shoulder seat belt fit them properly without the belt-positioning booster.
WARNING
Rear-Facing Mode
5-40 lb (2.3–18 kg) and
19-40 in. (48–101.6 cm)
In this car seat, your child MUST ride Rear-Facing
and remain in Rear-Facing mode until they
outgrow any one of the above.
Rear-Facing Section PAGE 16
Rear-Facing Child Fit PAGE 18
Rear-Facing Vehicle Install PAGE 21
Forward-Facing Mode
30-65 lb (13.7–29.5 kg) and
34.4-49 in. (87.1–125 cm)
In this car seat, your child MUST remain in
harnessed Forward-Facing mode until they
outgrow any one of the above.
Forward-Facing Section PAGE 28
Forward-Facing Child Fit PAGE 30
Forward-Facing Vehicle Install PAGE 33
Booster Seat Mode
40-100 lb (18.1–45.4 kg) and
43.4-52 in. (110.1–132.1 cm)
In this car seat, your child can use the Booster
Seat mode until they fit the vehicle's lap and
shoulder seat belt properly without a Booster Seat
OR outgrow any one of the above.
Booster Seat Section PAGE 43
Storing Harness System PAGE 45
Booster Seat Use in Vehicle PAGE 50
Booster Seat Child Fit PAGE 53
Choosing Car Seat Mode
3
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 choosing this car seat’s mode.
4
5
Head Pillow and Body Pillow
(on select models)
For Optional Use in
Rear-Facing Mode Only
The head and body pillows MUST be
used together.
To remove head pillow, pull it out from
behind the body pillow.
To remove body pillow, undo the
buckle and pull it through the slot in the
pillow. Slide the pillow out from behind
the harness straps.
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Harness Covers
(on select models)
For Optional Use in Rear-Facing
Mode or Forward-Facing Mode
To remove, pull the fastening strips
apart and pull the harness covers off
of the harness straps.
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Pria Max
Accessory Use
EZ Out Buckle Cover
(on select models)
For Optional Use in Rear-Facing
Mode or Forward-Facing Mode
To install, slide buckle into opening in
front of buckle cover.
NOTE: Slide buckle cover only through
slot in pad and not through buckle slot in shell. It lays flat underneath
the pad as shown.
To remove, pull up on buckle cover and slide it off of the buckle and
pull it out of the buckle slot in the seat pad.
Pria Max
continued on next page
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 and do not use.
Store until your child is large enough to use the harness covers
while maintaining a properly fitting harness.
6
Buckle Cover
(on select models)
For Optional Use in Rear-Facing
Mode or Forward-Facing Mode
To remove, undo the buckle and pull the
buckle cover off the buckle.
Front View
Back View
EZ Out Harness Covers
(on select models)
For Optional Use in Rear-Facing Mode
or Forward-Facing Mode
To remove, undo fasteners on headrest pad.
Pull the fastening strips on covers apart. Pull
harness straps out of covers. Slide covers out
from behind headrest pad.
To install, undo fasteners on headrest. With
the back of the harness covers facing you
slide covers behind headrest pad. Place
harness straps into covers. Fasten headrest
fasteners and harness covers.
Pria Max
Removable Snack Lid and Tray
(on select models)
The snack lid and tray are top-rack
dishwasher safe.
To remove snack lid, pull it off the top of the
cup holder.
To remove snack tray, locate the two tabs
underneath the snack tray. Squeeze them together
and lift the snack tray out of the slot in the car seat.
7
Removable Cup Holder(s)
(on select models)
For Use in All Modes
The cup holder is top-rack dishwasher safe.
To remove cup holder, twist the cup holder
counterclockwise. Pull it out of the slot in the car seat.
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Changing 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.
1
2
3
1
2
3
1
2
3
Undo Buckle
It may be easier to undo the
buckle by pressing in towards
the top of the button.
1
8
1
2
3
1
2
3
1
2
3
Recline Car Seat
to Push Up
Metal Retainer
Reach under between the base and
the car seat. Rotate the buckle’s
metal retainer and push it up
through the car seat.
To recline seat, see page 14.
From Top of Car
Seat, Pull Buckle and
Buckle Cover Out of
Car Seat and Pad
1
2
3
1
2
3
1
2
3
2
3
1
2
3
1
2
3
1
2
3
1
2
3
1
2
3
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
1
2
3
1
2
3
Insert Buckle’s
Metal Retainer
into Buckle Slot
Closest to Child
Tuck the ends of the buckle
cover into the same pad slot as
the buckle.
For EZ Out Style: Slide the
buckle cover into the seat pad
slot closest to the child and then
complete the rest of step 4 above.
Reach Under Car
Seat Between Base
and Car Seat
Pull the buckle’s metal
retainer completely through
the seat pad and car seat.
1
2
3
1
2
3
1
2
3
5
continued on next page
9 10
Check Buckle
Pull the buckle up to make
sure it is secured.
The buckle MUST NOT pull out.
1
2
3
1
2
3
1
2
3
6
For Rear-Facing Child Fit, see page 18.
For Forward-Facing Child Fit, see page 30.
To learn how to check harness tightness, see pages 39–42.
If you cannot achieve a snug harness fit for your child, see page 9.
Harness System Adjustments
for Smaller Infants
When using the lower shoulder harness slots for smaller children,
you MUST use the head and body pillow and the headrest MUST
be in the lowest position.
The harness system MUST be installed correctly.
DO NOT use a child restraint with damaged harness straps.
WARNING
Adjusting the Buckle Strap for Smaller Infants
continued on next page
With Buckle in
1st Slot, Fully
Recline Car Seat
If you need to move the
buckle to the 1st slot, see
pages 7–9.
Pull Front of
Car Seat Pad Up
1
2
From Top of Car
Seat, Lay Metal
Retainer Flat
Against Car Seat
Reach Under
Car Seat
Pull the buckle’s metal
retainer down and
then push it up into the
middle slot as shown.
4
3
Tuck Car Seat Pad
Around Front of Car
Seat and Check Buckle
Pull the buckle up to make
sure it is secured.
The buckle MUST NOT pull out.
5
11
continued on next page
12
Fully Loosen
Harness Straps and
Adjust Headrest to
Lowest Position
See page 15.
1
Pull Harness Straps
Out of Upper Shoulder
Harness Slots
3
Adjusting the Harness Straps
for Smaller Infants
From Back of Car Set,
Remove Harness Strap
Loops from Splitter Plate
2
Thread Harness Straps
through Lower Shoulder
Harness Slots
Pull the body pillow slightly away
from the backrest. Insert the
harness straps through the slots in
the body pillow and then through
the lower shoulder harness slots in
the seat pad and the car seat.
4
From Back of Car Seat,
Pull Harness Straps
through Car Seat
The harness straps MUST be in
the shoulder harness slots below
the metal bar.
5
Attach Second Harness
Strap Loops to
Splitter Plater
6
The sewn ends of the harness strap loops
MUST face towards you.
DO NOT twist the harness strap or the
harness adjustment strap.
Make sure the upper harness strap loops
(labeled “2”) are fitted completely on both sides
of the splitter plate. DO NOT use the lower
loops (labeled “1” above) for smaller infants.
13 14
To return the harness straps to upper shoulder harness
slots, follow the steps below to rethread them.
1. Remove the harness strap loops from the splitter plate and
pull the harness straps out of the lower shoulder slots in the
body pillow and car seat.
sewn
end
sewn
end
sewn
end
2. Thread the harness straps into the
upper shoulder slots in the seat
pad and car seat.
3. From the back of the car seat,
thread the harness straps OVER
the metal bar.
4. Attach the first harness strap loops
to the splitter plate.
The sewn ends of the harness strap
loops MUST face towards you.
DO NOT twist the harness strap or
the harness adjustment strap.
Make sure the lower harness
strap loops (labeled "1") are fitted
completely on both sides of the
splitter plate.
This car seat has 3 positions.
Rear-Facing Mode - 3 Reclined or 2 Semi-reclined
Use Position 3 or 2 to make sure the appropriate Rear-Facing Level
Line is parallel with the ground. To determine which level line to use
for your child's weight and height, see step 2 on page 22.
Forward-Facing Mode - Position 1 Fully upright
Booster Seat Mode - Position 1 Fully upright
To Recline: Pull the recline handle out and
push the top of the car seat back.
To Change to a More Upright Position:
Pull the recline handle out and pull the top
of the car seat forward.
Reclining Car Seat
In Forward-Facing Mode or Booster Seat Mode, the vehicle
seat back MUST be in the upright position, but you can adjust the
angle slightly to better match the angle of the car seat. Refer to the
vehicle owner's manual for how to adjust the vehicle seat back.
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.
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Fully Loosen
Harness Straps
Place your hand between the
harness cover and harness strap.
You may need to undo the
harness cover or move the chest
clip down.
Push down on the harness
release lever (through the
opening in the pad) while pulling
out on the harness straps
as shown.
Changing Headrest/Harness Height
1
2
For Rear-Facing Child Fit, see page 18.
For Forward-Facing Child Fit, see page 30.
To learn how to check harness tightness, see pages 39–42.
If you cannot achieve a snug harness fit for your child, see
page 9.
Check the harness straps often for any wear or damage.
In this car seat, your child MUST ride Rear-Facing and
remain in Rear-Facing mode until they outgrow any one of
the following:
• Weight Limit: 40 lb (18 kg); OR
• Height Limit: 40 in. (101.6 cm); OR
• Rear-Facing Child Fit requirements, see page 18.
Before installing the car seat in your vehicle, check your child’s fit
in the car seat.
This way you won’t have to redo the vehicle installation to make
adjustments to the car seat.
Rear-Facing Child Fit: Page 18
Rear-Facing Vehicle Install: Page 21
5-40 lb (2.3–18 kg) and
19-40 in. (48–101.6 cm)
Rear-Facing
Section
continued on next page
3. Release the handle to lock in place.
4. Make sure it is locked securely.
NEVER install a rear-facing child restraint
in the front seat of a vehicle equipped with
an active frontal airbag.
DO NOT use the tether for rear-facing mode. Secure
the tether strap hook to its storage attachment.
DO NOT use the lower anchor belt along with the
vehicle lap or lap/shoulder belt.
DO NOT fasten multiple lower anchor hooks 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.
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 until the child has reached the maximum
weight or height limit for the rear-facing mode.
WARNING
17 18
1
2
1in. (2.5cm)
1
2
1in. (2.5cm)
Undo Chest Clip
While holding both sides of the
chest clip, press the release
button with your thumb and pull
the chest clip apart.
For magnetic chest clip: Hold
the chest clip with both hands
and press in on the top and
bottom buttons with your index
finger and thumb as shown.
While pressing both buttons,
pull the right (top) half of the clip
apart from the left (bottom) half to
release the magnet and separate
the chest clip.
1
2
Rear-Facing
Child Fit
Rear-Facing
Child Fit
1
2
1
2
Fully Loosen
Harness Straps
Place your hand between the
harness cover and harness strap.
You may need to undo the
harness cover or move the chest
clip down.
Push down on the harness
release lever (through the opening
in the pad) while pulling out on
the harness straps as shown.
OR
continued on next page
1
2
1in. (2.5cm)
1
2
1in. (2.5cm)
Undo Buckle
Press the red button to release
the buckle tongues.
3
4
1
2
1in. (2.5cm)
19 20
5
Check 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.
Place Child in
Car Seat
Your child’s bottom and back
should be flat against the car seat.
On select models: You may use
the side pocket harness holders
to put the harness straps out of
the way while placing your child
in the seat.
Check Buckle Position
• Use the slot closest to
your child.
• The buckle strap should
not be underneath or
behind your child.
DO NOT use the 3rd buckle
slot in Rear-Facing Mode.
1
2
1in. (2.5cm)
1
2
1in. (2.5cm)
Check Harness
Strap Position
The harness strap MUST
be placed at the shoulder
when possible, or slightly
below; never above.
Buckle
Strap
Buckle
6
7
To change the harness strap height, see page 15.
To change the buckle position, see page 7.
To learn how to check harness tightness, see pages 39–42.
If you cannot achieve a snug harness fit for your child, see
page 9.
21 22
• Before installing the car seat in your vehicle, check to see if you
need to adjust the buckle position for your child. See step 7 on
page 20 for child fit. Once the car seat is installed, you will not
be able to adjust the buckle position.
• Review vehicle owner’s manual. Determine the type of
vehicle belts in your car 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 using a vehicle belt to install the seat, make sure the
lower anchor belt is stored away (see page 61).
• Make sure the tether strap is properly stored away (see page 66).
There are 2 different methods for install.
Use only one:
Vehicle Belt
DO NOT use both the LATCH: lower anchor belt and
vehicle belt at the same time to install the car seat.
LATCH: Lower
Anchor Belt
1
2
1
2
WARNING
OR
Rear-Facing
Vehicle Install
continued on next page
Recline Car Seat and
Check Rear-Facing
Level Lines
For children 5-30 lb (2.3-13.6 kg)
and 19-34.3 in. (48-87 cm), the
bottom level line on the car seat
MUST be parallel with the ground.
For children 30-40 lb (13.7-18 kg)
and 34.4-40 in. (87.1-101.6 cm)
AND can sit up unassisted, the top level line on the car
seat MUST be parallel with the ground.
1
2
2
Recline handle is at
front of car seat.
1
2
Use Position 2 or 3 to make sure the
appropriate level line for your child's weight
and height is parallel with the ground.
DO NOT use Position 1 for Rear-Facing
Mode. See Reclining Car Seat on page 14.
1
Place Car Seat Rear-
Facing in Back Seat
The car seat base MUST be flat
on the vehicle seat.
When using the passenger and
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.
1
2
continued on next page
23 24
3
Locate Rear-Facing Belt
Path and Route
Vehicle Belt or Lower
Anchor Belt through It
For the Lower Anchor Belt: 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.
Thread the connector without the
adjuster closest to it through the
Rear-Facing Belt Path opening
as shown.
1
2
1
2
1
2
OR
1
2
1
2
Vehicle Belt or Lower
Anchor Belt Goes:
• Under the car seat pad; AND
• Across the car seat; AND
• In front of the buckle; AND
• Out the other Rear-Facing
Belt Path opening.
DO NOT twist the belt.
1
2
4
Attach Lower Anchor Belt
Connectors to Vehicle’s
Lower Anchors
On select models: Make sure the
arrows on the connectors are
facing up.
Fasten one lower anchor belt
connector to the anchor located
in the vehicle seat.
Repeat for other side of car seat.
1
2
1
2
Buckle Vehicle Belt
If your car has a switchable
retractor, use it to lock the
vehicle belt. Review page 66
of this manual or your vehicle
owner’s manual.
1
2
OR
1
2
1
2
5
Finished Lower
Anchor Belt Routing
The lower anchor belt adjuster MUST
be on the child’s right.
1
2
Adjuster
continued on next page
25 26
Check Belt Tightness
Hold the Rear-Facing 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.
1
2
7
Tighten Belt
Place your hand in the car
seat and firmly push the car
seat down and back towards
the vehicle seat. Pull the belt
towards you and parallel (in line)
with the belt path as shown.
For the Lower Anchor Belt or
Lap Only Vehicle Belt: it may
be easier to tighten if you route
the free end of the belt back
into the Rear-Facing Belt Path,
reach into the Rear-Facing Belt
Path, and pull the free end of
the belt towards you.
6
1
2
1
2
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; OR
• Switching to a different install method (LATCH or vehicle belt).
8
9
Recheck Rear-
Facing Level Lines
Redo the installation if the car
seat is not reclined correctly
for your child. See step 2 and
the info box on page 22.
1
2
Secure Child in
Car Seat
See pages 39–42.
1
2
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 appropriate Rear-Facing Level Line
for your child's weight and height parallel
with the ground.
Check often to make sure padding is still
in place and the belt is tight.
1
2
27 28
FINISHED!
1
2
1
2
1
2
Lap/Shoulder Belt
Lap Belt
LATCH: Lower
Anchor Belt
Vehicle Belt Install: Is the vehicle belt locked?
See step 5.
LATCH: Lower Anchor Belt Install: Are the connectors
securely attached to the vehicle’s lower anchors?
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? Check the tightness of the install often to make
sure it has not loosened. See steps 6 and 7.
Is the appropriate level line for your child parallel with the
ground? See step 2 and the info box on page 22 and
step 9 and the info box on page 26.
When using the passenger and 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.
Forward-Facing
Section
In this car seat, your child MUST remain in harnessed
Forward-Facing mode until they outgrow any one of
the following:
• Weight Limit: 65 lb (29.5 kg); OR
• Height Limit: 49 in. (125 cm); OR
• Forward-Facing Child Fit requirements, see page 30.
Before installing the car seat in your vehicle, check your
child’s fit in the car seat.
This way you won’t have to redo the vehicle installation to
make adjustments to the car seat.
Forward-Facing Child Fit: Page 30
Forward-Facing Vehicle Install: Page 33
30-65 lb (13.7–29.5 kg) and
34.4-49 in. (87.1–125 cm)
continued on next page
29 30
DO NOT use the lower anchors of the child restraint
anchorage system (LATCH system) to attach this child
restraint when restraining a child weighing more than
50 lb (22.7 kg).
The vehicle belt MUST be used for installation if your
child weighs more than 50 lb (22.7 kg).
When anchors are available, you MUST ALWAYS
attach, adjust, and secure the tether (top anchorage)
strap when installing the car seat in the Forward-
Facing mode with internal harness.
DO NOT use the lower anchor belt along with the
vehicle lap or lap/shoulder belt.
Check the vehicle belt or the lower anchor belt before
each use.
Use ONLY if the belt can be tightened properly and
locked securely in place.
DO NOT fasten multiple lower anchor hooks on the
same lower anchor bar in the vehicle.
Even when unoccupied, this child restraint MUST be
firmly secured to the vehicle with the lower anchor belt
or with the vehicle seat belt.
Before using this seat in Forward-Facing mode, your
child must have outgrown the seat in Rear-Facing mode.
WARNING
Forward-Facing
Child Fit
1
2
1
2
3
Fully Loosen
Harness Straps
Place your hand between the
harness cover and harness strap.
You may need to undo the
harness cover or move the
chest clip down.
Push down on the harness
release lever (through the
opening in the pad) while
pulling out on the harness
straps as shown.
1
2
1in. (2.5cm)
Undo Chest Clip
While holding both sides of the
chest clip, press the release
button with your thumb and pull
the chest clip apart.
For magnetic chest clip: Hold
the chest clip with both hands
and press in on the top and
bottom buttons with your index
finger and thumb as shown.
While pressing both buttons,
pull the right (top) half of the
clip apart from the left (bottom)
half to release the magnet and
separate the chest clip.
1
2
1
2
OR
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1
2
3
3
4
Place Child in
Car Seat
Your child’s bottom and back
should be flat against the car seat.
On select models: You may use
the side pocket harness holders
to put the harness straps out of
the way while placing your child
in the seat.
1
2
1in. (2.5cm)
Undo Buckle
It may be easier to undo the
buckle by pressing in towards
the top of the button.
1
2
3
Check Head Position
The top of your child’s ears
MUST be below the top of the
car seat’s headrest.
5
Check Harness
Strap Position
The harness strap MUST
be placed at the shoulder
when possible, or slightly
above; never below.
Check Buckle Position
• Use the slot closest to
your child.
• The buckle strap should not
be underneath or behind
your child.
The buckle can be used in any
buckle slot.
6
7
1
2
3
1
2
3
Buckle
Strap
Buckle
To change the harness strap height, see page 15.
To change the buckle position, see page 7.
To learn how to check harness tightness, see pages 39–42.
33 34
Forward-Facing
Vehicle Install
There are 2 different methods for install.
Use only one:
LATCH: Lower
Anchor Belt + Tether
Do not install by this
method for a child
weighing more than
50 lb (22.7 kg).
continued on next page
WARNING
DO NOT use both the LATCH: lower anchor belt and vehicle
belt at the same time to install the car seat.
When anchors are available, you MUST ALWAYS attach,
adjust, and secure the tether (top anchorage) strap when
installing the car seat in the Forward-Facing Mode with
internal harness.
OR
• Before installing the car seat in your vehicle, check to see if you
need to adjust the buckle position for your child. See step 7 on
page 32 for child fit. Once the car seat is installed, you will not
be able to adjust the buckle position.
• 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.
• If you are using a vehicle belt to install the seat, make sure the
lower anchor belt is stored away (see page 61).
Vehicle Belt +
Tether
for a child up to
65 lb (29.5 kg)
If your vehicle has a headrest that
interferes with a flush car seat fit,
check your vehicle owner’s manual
to see if it can be removed, adjusted,
or if there are other possible seating
locations for you to install.
Put Car Seat Upright into
Position 1 and Place Car
Seat Forward-Facing in
Back Seat
The base of the car seat should
be flat against the vehicle
seat bottom. The vehicle seat
back MUST be in the upright
position, but you can adjust the
angle slightly to better match the
angle of the car seat. Refer to the
vehicle owner’s manual for how to
adjust the vehicle seat back.
1
Recline handle is at
front of car seat.
Locate Vehicle Top
Tether Anchors
Review your vehicle owner’s manual
for top tether anchor locations and
how to route the tether strap when
there are vehicle headrests.
2
Attach Tether Hook
to Vehicle’s Top
Tether Anchor
continued on next page
3
Loosen Tether Strap
Lift the tether adjuster to loosen
the strap. Or, if your car seat has
an adjuster with a button, then
squeeze the adjuster button and
pull the strap to loosen as shown.
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4
5
OR
Locate Forward-Facing
Belt Path and Route
Vehicle Belt or Lower
Anchor Belt through It
For the Lower Anchor Belt:
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.
Thread the connector with the
adjuster closest to it through
the Forward-Facing Belt Path
opening as shown.
1
2
Adjuster
Finished Lower Anchor
Belt Routing
The lower anchor belt adjuster
MUST be on the child’s left.
Attach Lower Anchor Belt
Connectors to Vehicle’s
Lower Anchors
On select models: Make sure
the arrows on the connectors
are facing up.
Fasten one lower anchor belt
connector to the anchor located
in the vehicle seat bight. Repeat
for other side of car seat.
Buckle Vehicle Belt
If your car has a switchable
retractor, use it to lock the
vehicle belt. Review page 68
of this manual or your vehicle
owner’s manual.
7
OR
Vehicle Belt or Lower
Anchor Belt Goes:
• Under the car seat pad; AND
• Across the car seat; AND
• Out the other Forward-
Facing Belt Path opening.
DO NOT twist the belt.
6
FINISHED!
Lap Belt + Tether
for a child up to 65 lb (29.5 kg)
Lap/Shoulder Belt + Tether
for a child up to 65 lb (29.5 kg)
LATCH: Lower Anchor Belt +
Tether
Do not install by this method
for a child weighing more
than 50 lb (22.7 kg).
Vehicle Belt Install: Is the vehicle belt locked?
See step 7.
LATCH: Lower Anchor Belt Install: Are the
connectors securely attached to the vehicle’s lower
anchors? See step 7.
Is the belt tightened enough so the car seat does not
move more than 1 in. (2.5 cm) from side to side at the
belt path? Check the tightness of the install often to
make sure it has not loosened. See steps 8 and 9.
Has the tether been installed and tightened? See
steps 4 and 10.
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Tighten Tether
Push firmly on the back of the
car seat and pull the free end of
the tether strap to remove all of
the slack.
10
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; OR
• Switching to a different install method (LATCH or vehicle belt).
9
Check Belt Tightness
Hold the Forward-Facing Belt
Path with your non-dominant hand.
Push and pull from side to side.
The car seat should not move more
than 1 in. (2.5 cm) at the belt path.
Tighten Belt
Place your hand in the car seat and
firmly push the car seat down and
back towards the vehicle seat. Pull
the belt towards you and parallel (in
line) with the belt path as shown.
For the Lower Anchor Belt or Lap
Only Vehicle Belt: it may be easier
to tighten if you route the free end
of the belt back into the Forward-
Facing Belt Path, reach into the
Forward-Facing Belt Path, and pull
the free end of the belt towards you.
8
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Fasten Chest Clip
Insert right half of the chest
clip into the left half and
snap together.
For Magnetic 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.
Buckle Harness
Pull the harness straps
up to make sure the buckle
is locked.
2
3
continued on next page
OR
Place Child in
Car Seat
Your child’s bottom and back
should be flat against the
car seat.
Securing Child in
Car Seat
1
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
41 42
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.
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.
WARNING
FINISHED!
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.
Position Chest Clip
Slide the chest clip up the
harness straps and position
it at mid-chest (even with
armpits) and away from
your child’s neck.
Check Harness
Tightness
Unfasten the harness covers.
Try to pinch the harness
at the shoulders vertically
between index finger and
thumb as shown.
If your fingers slip off, the harness is tight enough.
If you can pinch the harness strap, tighten more.
Fasten the harness covers.
5
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 body into an unnatural position.
If one side of the harness is tighter than the other, lengthen the
tighter side by pulling up the harness near the hip slot.
Tighten Harness
Pull the harness adjustment
strap straight out to snugly
tighten the harness.
4
DO NOT use the harness system when using as a
booster seat.
DO NOT use LATCH when using as a booster seat.
Secure the lower anchor belt and the tether strap to
their storage attachments.
Warning! Use only the vehicle’s lap and shoulder belt
system when restraining the child in this booster seat.
DO NOT use only the lap belt when using this seat
as a booster seat. The shoulder belt MUST always be
adjusted snugly across the child’s chest.
NEVER place shoulder belt under the child’s arms or
behind their back.
DO NOT use this booster seat if the top of your child’s
ears are above the top of the booster seat’s headrest.
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Booster Seat Section
In this car seat, your child can use the Booster Seat mode
until they fit the vehicle's lap and shoulder seat belt
properly without a Booster Seat OR outgrow any one of
the following:
• Weight Limit: 100 lb (45.4 kg); OR
• Height Limit: 52 in. (132.1 cm); OR
• Booster Seat Child Fit requirements, see page 53.
You MUST store the harness system and remove the
accessories, except the cup holders and/or snack tray, when
using the Booster Seat Mode.
To remove accessories, see pages 5–7.
Storing Harness System: Page 45
Booster Seat Use in Vehicle: Page 50
Booster Seat Child Fit: Page 53
40-100 lb (18.1–45.4 kg) and
43.4-52 in. (110.1–132.1 cm)
WARNING
sewn
end
Unthread Harness
Unthread the harness strap
from the harness slots, chest
clip and buckle.
sewn
end
Fully Loosen
Harness Straps
Place your hand between the
harness cover and harness strap.
You may need to undo the
harness cover or move the
chest clip down.
Push down on harness release
lever (through opening in pad)
while pulling out on harness
straps as shown.
sewn
end
sewn
end
1
Storing Harness
System
Adjust Headrest
to Highest Position
Undo Fasteners on
Headrest Pad
Pull the two fabric tabs out of
the slots on the headrest pad.
On select models: Unfasten
and remove the EZ Out
Harness Covers; see page 6.
5
6
7
sewn
end
sewn
end
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3
4
2
sewn
end
From Back of Seat,
Remove Harness
Strap Loops From
Splitter Plate
sewn
end
Recline Car Seat
and Remove Buckle
Reach under between the
base and the car seat.
Rotate the buckle’s metal
retainer and push it up
through the car seat.
sewn
end
Pull Buckle with
Buckle Tongues and
Buckle Cover Out
of Car Seat
Store the buckle with
buckle tongues, buckle
cover and chest clip in a
safe place for future use.
continued on next page
47
13
14
10
11
12
Thread Harness Straps
into Slots on
Sides of Headrest
sewn
end
From Back of Seat,
Thread Harness Straps
Over Metal Bar
DO NOT twist harness straps.
sewn
end
sewn
end
Rethread Harness Straps
into Top Shoulder
Harness Slots
DO NOT use the lower shoulder
harness slots.
sewn
end
Attach First Harness
Strap Loops to
Splitter Plate
sewn
end
Place Harness Straps
Behind Headrest
sewn
end
The sewn ends of the harness strap loops
MUST face towards you.
DO NOT twist the harness strap or the
harness adjustment strap.
Make sure the lower harness strap loops
(labeled "1") are fitted completely on both
sides of the splitter plate. The loops labeled
"2" are for smaller infants only (see page 11).
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8
sewn
end
Lift Bottom of
Headrest Pad Up
continued on next page
9
sewn
end
Undo Fasteners
on Seat Pad
Pull the two fabric tabs out of the
slots on the sides of the backrest
portion of the seat pad. Pull
down the backrest pad.
sewn
end
1
Put Booster Seat
into Position 1
Place the booster seat in the
back seat. The booster seat
MUST be flush against the
back of the vehicle seat.
The booster seat MUST be
upright. The vehicle seat
back MUST be in the upright
position, but you can adjust the
angle slightly to better match
the angle of the car seat. Refer
to the vehicle owner’s manual
for how to adjust the vehicle
seat back.
Recline handle is at
front of car seat.
If your vehicle has a headrest that
interferes with a flush car seat fit,
check your vehicle owner’s manual
to see if it can be removed, adjusted,
or if there are other possible seating
locations for you to install.
continued on next page
49 50
Booster Seat Use
in Vehicle
sewn
end
The car seat has been converted to
the Booster Seat Mode.
See next page for Booster Seat
Use in Vehicle.
FINISHED!
Redo Fasteners and
Pull Down Headrest
Pad
Reinsert the two tabs into the
slots to reattach the backrest
pad to the sides of the seat
pad. Pull down the headrest
pad and reinsert the two tabs
into the slots.
16
sewn
end
Tighten Harness
Remove any slack from the
harness system.
15
sewn
end
sewn
end
Have Child Sit in
Booster Seat
The top of your child’s ears
should never be above the top
of the booster seat’s headrest.
Position Lap Belt
on Child
Route the lap belt portion of
the vehicle belt through the
Booster Seat Belt Path as
shown. The lap belt should lay
snugly across your child’s hips;
not on their stomach.
Buckle Vehicle Belt
Pull the shoulder belt up
to tighten.
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5
Position Shoulder Belt
on Child
Thread the shoulder belt
through the belt-positioning
guide in the headrest.
Pull the shoulder belt up to
tighten so that it lies snugly
across the center of your child’s
shoulder and across their chest.
Check periodically to make
sure your child has not
moved out of position and
loosened the shoulder belt.
Keep the booster seat
securely belted even
when unoccupied.
4
3
2
5 in. (12.7 cm)
5 in. (12.7 cm)
Check Head Position
The top of your child’s ears should
never be above the top
of the booster seat’s headrest.
5 in. (12.7 cm)
Check Car Position
DO NOT use the booster seat if
your child’s head is less than 5 in.
(12.7 cm) below the roof of the car.
Consult your vehicle manual for
proper seatbelt usage.
5 in. (12.7 cm)
Check Shoulder
Belt Position
The shoulder belt should lay snugly
across the center of your child’s
shoulder and across their chest.
Check Lap Belt Position
The lap belt should lay snugly
across your child’s hips; not on
their stomach.
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Adjust Headrest to
Highest Position
Removing Seat
Pad Set
2
1
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 pages 5–7.
Booster Seat
Child Fit
Fully Loosen
Harness Straps
Place your hand between the
harness cover and harness strap.
You may need to undo the
harness cover or move the chest
clip down.
Push down on the harness
release lever (through the
opening in the pad) while
pulling out on the harness straps
as shown.
continued on next page
continued on next page
Gently Pull Headrest
Pad Off Top of
Headrest and around
Harness Straps
5655
4
5
6
Locate Pad
Fabric Tab Slots
in Headrest
Pull the fabric tabs out of
the slots in the headrest
as shown.
Undo Seat Pad Clips
Unfasten the two clips that
secure the front of the
seat pad to the bottom of
car seat.
7
8
3
Undo Fasteners on
Headrest Pad
Pull the two fabric tabs out of
the slots on the headrest pad.
On select models: Unfasten
and remove the EZ Out
Harness Covers; see page 6.
Undo Fasteners on
Seat Pad
Pull the two fabric tabs out
of the slots on the sides
of the backrest portion of
the seat pad. Pull down the
backrest pad.
Lower Headrest to
Middle Position
58
Rethread Harness
Thread the harness strap
into the buckle, chest clip,
and shoulder harness slots.
The harness strap ends go
through the back of the
buckle tongues and through
the chest clip front to back.
sewn
end
57
11
Attach Harness Strap
Loops to Splitter Plate
sewn
end
Make sure the lower harness strap loops
(labeled "1") are fitted completely on
both sides of the splitter plate. The loops
labeled "2" are for smaller infants only
(see page 11).
sewn
end
13
Pull Seat Pad
Around Headrest
and Off Car Seat
If the harness straps have been
removed from the splitter plate,
chest clip, and buckle, follow steps
11–13 and the info box on the next
page to rethread them.
ONLY use the lower shoulder slots if you cannot achieve a snug
harness fit for your child; see Harness System Adjustments for
Smaller Infants on pages 9–12.
sewn
end
10
From Back of Car
Seat, Thread Harness
Straps OVER
Metal Bar
sewn
end
12
Pull Seat Pad Off
Sides Car Seat
9
Cleaning Pad and Accessories
Machine wash separately with cold water on a gentle cycle. 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.
Cleaning Harness Strap
Check the harness straps often for any 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.
Cleaning Buckle and Car Seat
Spot clean using warm sudsy water and a damp cloth. DO NOT
submerge into water.
Installing Seat Pad Set
1. Lower headrest to middle of car seat.
2. Pull seat pad around headrest and onto car seat.
3. Secure the two clips at the bottom of the seat pad to the front of the
car seat. Reinsert the two fabric tabs near the top of the backrest
pad into the slots on the sides of the seat pad.
4. Pull headrest pad onto headrest.
5. Insert the two fabric tabs on the upper portion of the headrest pad
into the slots on lower portion.
6. To install accessories, see pages 5–7.
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
Connectors
Adjuster
To Remove Lower Anchor Belt from
Storage Location on Car Seat
Press the release button on each connector, then pull the connectors
off of storage attachments.
continued on next page
LATCH: Lower Anchor Belt
59 60
Cleaning Parts of Car Seat and
Installing Seat Pad Set
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.
DO NOT use the child restraint without the seat pad or
with damaged harness straps.
WARNING
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 car
seat; OR
• Using the Booster Seat Mode; OR
• The car seat is not installed in a vehicle.
Secure the connectors to the attachments
in the storage location as shown. Gently
tighten the belt to remove slack.
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.
Vehicle Belts
61 62
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.
1
Your vehicle’s features may be considerably different
than those pictured here.
If LATCH: lower anchors are not an option or if your child weighs more
than 50 lb (22.7 kg) in Forward-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 or Forward-Facing Mode
with a vehicle belt.
DO NOT use both the lower anchor belt and vehicle belt
at the same time.
continued on next page
WARNING
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 4
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 4, 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.
continued on next page
The vehicle belt MUST NOT
loosen after tightening.
This means there needs
to be a way to lock the
vehicle belt.
Retractors pull seat belts
into stored positions
and lock the belt to hold
passengers in place.
See the next page for some
common types of vehicle
belt retractors that will work
with this car seat.
Check How This
Car Seat Will Be
Locked Into Place
Check Retractor
2
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 4).
3
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Locking
Latch
Plate
Sliding
Latch
Plate
Top Tether
65 66
Your vehicle’s features may be considerably different
than those pictured here.
When anchors are available, you MUST always attach, adjust, and
secure the tether (top anchorage) strap when installing the car seat
in the Forward-Facing Mode with internal harness. Tethers improve
the installation and stability of car seats and reduce the risk of injury.
Attach the tether hook to the tether anchor designated by your vehicle
manufacturer for that seating position. Check your vehicle owner’s
manual for more information. If the seating position does not have a
tether anchor, use a different seating position or see your dealer or a
qualified mechanic and have one installed.
Storing Top Tether Strap
The tether strap MUST be properly stored in
its storage location when:
• Installing in Rear-Facing Mode; OR
• Using the Booster Seat Mode; OR
• The car seat is not installed in a vehicle.
Attach the tether hook to its storage location
as shown. Gently tighten to remove slack.
Using this child restraint without the tether strap anchored as required
by the manufacturer would be a misuse of the child restraint and, in a
sudden stop or crash, could result in serious injury or death. Serious
injury can include paralysis and/or permanent brain damage.
DO NOT fasten multiple tether hooks on the same tether anchor in
the vehicle.
WARNING
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If you have an Emergency Locking Retractor with a Sliding
Latch Plate, you MUST use a locking clip.
Please contact us for one, see the back cover of the manual.
Never Use the Following With
This Car Seat:
• Emergency Locking Retractor Lap Only Belt
• Inflatable Seat Belts
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. Slowly pull up on the lap portion of the vehicle belt.
If the vehicle belt does not slide through the latch plate,
it’s locked.
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.
Check Latch Plates
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.
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.
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.
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Vehicle Seating
Position
Child Restraint Use
WARNING
WARNING
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.
Even when unoccupied, this booster seat MUST be
firmly secured to the vehicle with the vehicle seat belt.
In a crash or sudden stop, an unsecured child
restraint or booster seat 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 10 years
after the date of manufacture.
Maxi-Cosi Car Seat
2024/05/16
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Replacement and Expiration
Installation in Vehicle
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
Attn: Consumer Care
P.O. Box 2609
Columbus, IN 47202
or call 1-800-951-4113 or register online at
http://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.
Maxi-Cosi Car Seat
2024/05/16
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.
Example of model number, manufacture date, and line code.
Brand Car Seat
2024/05/16
Forward-Facing Aircraft Installation
Follow the vehicle belt installation steps on
pages 33–38, skipping the tether strap steps.
Rear-Facing Aircraft Installation
Follow the vehicle belt installation steps
on pages 21–27.
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.
This restraint is certified for aircraft use when used with the
internal harness.
You MUST store the lower anchor belt and tether
strap when installing with aircraft belts.
Booster Seat
This restraint is not certified for aircraft use, when
used as a booster seat, because aircraft seats do
not have shoulder belts.
WARNING
Registration and
Safety Notices
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Aircraft Information
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Dorel Juvenile Group, Inc. (DJG) warrants this product to the original
retail purchaser as follows: This product is warranted against defective
materials or workmanship for one year from the date of original purchase.
An original receipt is required to validate your warranty.
DJG will, at its option, provide replacement parts or replace this
product. DJG reserves the right to substitute if the part or model has
been discontinued.
To make a claim under this warranty, please contact our Consumer Care
Department by phone: 1-800-544-1108 or text: 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.
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.
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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/find-a-retailer; or call our Consumer Care
Department at 1-800-544-1108; or text us at 1-812-652-2525.
