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Infant Car Seat and Carrier fro
Sales
Office W. 31 st Place Chicago, IL 60623
3455
IF YOU
NEED
HELP...
Please call us if you with your new Rock
have any ‘n Ride.
problems
Outside Illlnols call toll free 1-800-4537673. In llllnols call l-312-458-3800. Ask for Customer Assistance. Call between 8.30 am and 4:00 pm (Central Standard Time), Monday through Friday
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Basic Information
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The Rock ‘n Ride meets all requirements OF Federal Motor Vehicle SaFety Standard 213 and of the Federal Aviation Administration. It is certified for use in motor vehicles and airplanes. The Rock ‘n Ride is designed for use with to 20 Ibs and 26 inches in length.
babies
from
birth
No child car safety seat can guarantee absolute protection from injury in every possible situation. But iF used correctly, the Rock ‘n Ride will keep your baby comfortable and secure. To help your baby get can offer, you must:
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all the protection
the Rock
‘n Ride
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Use the Rock ‘n Ride facing the rear face the Rock ‘n Ride forward.
of the vehicle.
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Always buckle the harness snugly on your baby. Without the harness, baby has no protection when riding in the car. In the home, the harness is important to keep baby saFe and secure., :
0 lnslst that every your car always Any unbuckled danner- to vour _
Always anchor the Rock ‘n Ride with a vehicle seat belt, even when it’s empty.Aloose car seat could injure someone in a crash. Use the Rock ‘n Ride pulled tight and will
only stay
with tight.
a seat
belt
that
can
be
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Important
Reminders
passenger in buckles up. person is a babv.
. If the Rock ‘n Ride protects your baby In a serious crash. it should be replaced. Also reolace the seat belt that anchored the Rock ‘n Ride and the seat belts worn by other passengers A serious crash will dangerously weaken a safety seat or seat belt
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Use the Rock ‘n Ride with yourbabyinthebackseat.If an adult can ride there to supervIse. The center of the back IS considered thesafest posItIon in most vehicles
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Child car safety seats are deslgned for use on forwardfactng vehicle seats They may give less protectton If used on side- or rear-facrng vehicle seats
To Use
Your
Rock?
Ride
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Frayed or damaged seat belts should be replaced lrnmed!ately
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Putting baby in the seat 1 tom
Putting the Rock ‘n A The three most important things to remember:
Put baby in the seat, botfirst. Always keep baby’s
back flat against the seat pad. A baby who slouches is not comfortable.
2 over
Pull the baby’s
harness straps head and buckle.
DO NOT
1 Always Ride toward vehicle.
3
Make
sure
the
harness
is snug.
DO NOT
If you can just fit one or two fingers under the strap in front of baby’s shoulders. it’s OK.
4 To adjust the harness, adjustor slide at the seat needed. Put both ends
If you can put three or more fingers under the harness, it’s too loose.
pull the ends of the strap from the back. Move the adjustor up or down as of the strap back through the adjustor This
double-back
portant.
is very
Without
Keep harness high on shoulders.
straps This 15
very important. In a crash. it’s the harness that will keep yourbabysecure in theRock ‘n Ride. The seat belt only holds the Rock ‘n Ride. not the baby
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How
To Use
Your
Rock’n
Never
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Always use a seat belt to keep the Rock ‘n Ride in place. The belt must be under
it, thestrap
will be loose and your baby protection
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Never face the seat forward. In a crash or sudden stop. baby’s head would be thrown forward hard. This could cause serious injury.
face the Rock ‘n the rear of the
not
give in a crash.
the
belt
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Keep baby
baby ride in the Rock ‘n Ride with a loose harness, or with the straps off the shoulders Your baby could be thrown out of the seat head-hrst, even In a sudden stop or Swerve
Ride
Use
a seat
belt
‘n Ride from moving. use a belt that lets you the seat like this.
hooks.
slttlng
only
that
will
stay tight and keep the Rock
at an angle
Do not move
of 45O to 5!Y.
let your
TM Infant
Car
Seat
And
Carrier
___~ CAUTION When buckling or unbuckling the seat belt, keep a firm grip on the Rock ‘n Ride The rounded base may let It tip backwards off the vehicle seat .~... ~~~ ~~~
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ride in your car FRONT
BACK SEAT
SEAT
The back seat is considered the safest place for a baby to ride. If the only adult is the driver, a baby who needs supervision may need to ride in the front seat. Here is how to use the Rock seat belt systems.
‘n Ride with
different
back
seat
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Lap-shoulder locking latchplate. OK to
1
Lap belt latchplate.
with
locking
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Center positions. OK to use.
down on the Rock ‘n while pulling the belt through the latch-
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Put belt
use. the lap belt hooks and
under buckle
the it.
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Lap
belt
will
hold
tightly.
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Put belt
the lap belt under hooks and buckle
plate.
Put the seat belt under belt hooks and buckle
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Push Ride strap
0 While pushing down on the Rock ‘n Ride, pull the shoulder belt through the latchplate to tighten the lap belt.
belt with
the it.
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Belt will tightly.
hold
the
seat
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2 Lap belts with automaticlocking or belt-sensitive retractors. Side positions.(Some OK to use
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vehicles)
Pull
the strap all the way of the retractor. Put it under the belt hooks and buckle
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2 Lap-shoulder belt with non-locking latchplate. OK to use with locking clip. Do not use without locking
Push down on the Rock ‘n Rrde while feeding all the belt slack into the retractor. (When belt is tight, give it a tug to be sure it has locked.) When locked, will hold the
the it.
0 Pull on the shoulder belt to tighten the lap belt while pushing down on the Rock ‘n Ride.
clip.
the retractor seat securely.
Lap belt with
emergency-locking LOCKING
retractor. Srde posltions Do not use.
(Some
This seat belt stays loose in normal drtvlng. It will not hold a car seat tightly In place In a sudden stop or crash it will lock, but thecar seat may move much farther than is safe Use only a seat belt
that will lock it’s buckled.
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Lap
-shoulder
tightly
belt
CLIP
vehicles)
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when
with
Punch the lapand shoulder belts together behind the latchplate. Unbuckle the belt.
Put the locking clip on the belt as shown, about ‘12 inch behind the latchplate. Buckle the belt again.
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DO NOT USE non-locking
Only,, f(,w v~htcl?s now have these tt1r f roilI s?,lt SeCt,O,, for details
belts
latchplate. I,? thelrbacksrat$
See
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How
To Use
Your
Rock’n
Ride
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Car
Seat
And
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Over the next few years, more cars restraint systems for the driver and passenger. These systems include:
AUTOMATIC
SEAT BELTS
This may be a shoulder belt lap-shoulder belt. Both will passenger when the door is hold a carseat tightly in normal You must buy and install a lap to use a car seat in the Front
with knee cushions or a move into place around a closed. These belts will not driving. Do not use them. belt with lockinglatchplate seat.
AIRBAGS
DO NOT USE
Folded fabric bags are packed into the steering wheel and the dash board. They rapidly inRate iF there is a Frontal crash. Cars with airbags should have seat belts For Front seat passengers. They may or may not hold your car seat securely in the Front seat. Check your vehicle owner’s manual For more inFormation.
If the locking clip is on correctly, I[ will hold the lap belt tight and keep the Rock ‘n Ride secure. If the lap belt slips and the Rock ‘n Ride moves easily, repeat the previous steps.
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will have “automatic” right front seat
Use on Aircraft l
Use the Rock ‘n Ride only with seat belts, and aircraFt seats.
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Use only on Forward-Facing seats with seat belts that will hold the Rock ‘n Ride tightly. (The baby must face toward the rear OF the aircraFt.)
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Do not use the Rock ‘n Ride on an aircraf seat where it will block or limit access to an exit or emergency equipment.
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When making flight reservations, ask iFyourairlineallows car seat use or has special requirements, such as buying an extra ticket.
DO NOT USE
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Lap shoulder not use with
belt with sewn a car seat.
latchplate.
This lap-shoulder belt has an emergency-locking retractor for the shoulder belt and another for the lap belt. It stays loose In normal driving. It will not hold a car seat tightly in place. In a sudden stoporcrashitwilllock, butthecarseatmaymovemuchfarther forward than is safe. Use only
a seat
belt
that
What To Do With Seat Hold A Seat Tightly l
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will
Belts
lock
tightly
when
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Make ita Family rule that the cardoesn’tgo until everyone is buckled up. Make no exceptions For adults or children. Any unbuckled person is a danger to your baby.
That Won’t
0 BeFore driving anywhere, make sure baby A contented baby is a good passenger.
Buy;! seat beltwlth a lockinglatchplate from x! auto supply store or vehicle dealer (SlS-SZO). Install it at the seating position where your child will ride. You may remove the old belt or‘ leave it In place for use by adult passengers.
Failure to follow each of the instructions Rock ‘n Ride could result m your child the vehicle interior during a sudden stop wARN’NGI
How To Use Your Rock?
for the strlkmg or crash.
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equipment,
Travel Tips
it’s buckled.
Useyourchild’scarseatin another seating position which has a belt th
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Dlmettslon ‘8” rhould be the same or gmter than Dimension “A” (the bclght of the automobile seat).
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WARNING FOR MAXIMUM SAFETY PROTECTION, THIS CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTESI SHOULD BE INSTALLED IN THE BACK SEAT OF YOUR CAR USE THE CENTER SEATING POSITION IN VEHICLES WITH SUCH .A SEATING POSITION. REAR SEATING POSITIONS POSITIONS IN A CRASH.
ARE GENERALLY
MUCH
SAFER THAII
FRONT SEATING
1. FIND YOUR SEAT BELT TYPE A8D FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLING THE RESTRAINT IN THAT SEATING POSITION, LAP BELT WITH LOCKING LATCHPLATE =====zz= (-jKTOUSE======= This type of belt has a buckle assembly which is manually adjusted and does not slide easily across the belt. It does not have a retractor and will not spool back into the seat.
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Put the belt under belt hooks if using rear facing (fig. 1) or through belt path if using forward facing (fig. 2), and buckle it. Push down on the restraint while pulling the belt strap through the latchplate. Adjust the belt so that the restraint is secure. This type of belt will hold the restraint tightly and should not loosen during use. l
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LAP BELT WITH SEWN LATCHPLATE AND AUTOMATIC LOCKING OR BELT SENSITIVE RETRACTORS. (-jKTOUSE==~~==~ ==r=51= This type of belt has a buckle assembly which is sewn to the end of the belt. It has a retractor which will spool the belt back into the seatwhen the belt is not in use (fig. 3). Pull the strap all the way out of the retractor. Put it under the belt hooks if using rear facing or through the belt path in back if using forward facing, and buckle. Push down on the restraint while feeding all the belt slack into the retractor. When belt is tight, give it a tug to be sure it is locked. When locked, the retractor will not loosen and should hold the seat securely. l
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LAP-SHOULDER BELT WITH LOCKING ======= OKT(-JUSE===BS=X
LATCHPLATE.
This type of belt has a latchplate which is manually adjusted and does not slide across the belt easily. There are no retractors, and the belt will not spool back into the seat. F’ut the belt under belt hooks if using rear facing or through belt path if using fonvard facing, and buckle it. While pushing down on the restraint, pull the shoulder belt through the latchplate to tighten the lap belt. Latchplate should lock the length of the seat belt and the lap portion of the seaf belt should hold the restraint tightly. l
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LAP-SHOULDER BELT WITH NON-LOCKING ONLY USE WTTH A LOCKTNG CLIP
LATCHPLATE.
This belt slides freely through the latchplate, and has a retractor in the upper half of the belt which spools the belt back above the shoulder.
Do not use without lockinp cliD: VOW child will not be safe. * Put the lap belt under the restraint’s belt hooks if usiny rear facing and through the beit path if using forward facing, and buckle it. * Pull on the shoulder belt to tighten the lap belt while pushing down on the restraint.
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TO USE A LOCKING
CLIP:
Pinch the lap and shoulder belts together behind the latchplate. Unbuckle the belt, but hold the two portions of the belt together. 9 Put the locking clip on the belt as shown (fig. 1). about 1.3 cm. (l/2 in.) behind the latchplate (fig. 2). Buckle the belt again. The locking clip should clasp together two portions ofthe belt. If the locking clip is on correctly, it will hold the lap belt tight and keep the restraint secure. If the lap belt slips, or the restraint moves easily, remove the locking clip and repeat the two previous steps. l
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LAP BELT WITH EMERGENCY-LOCKING =P=====:J)()NOT~PPIPI=I
RETRACTOR
This type of belt has a buckle assembly which is sewn to the end of the seat, and has a retractor which spools the belt into the seat when the belt is not used: This seat belt stays loose in normal driving. It will not hold a child restraint tightly in place. In a sudden stop or crash, it will lock, but not soon enough to prevent the restraint from moving too far forward on the auto seat.
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LAP-SHOULDER BELT WITH ====z ==DON()TUSE=======
SEWN LATCHPLATE.
This lap-shoulder belt has a retractor for the shoulder belt and for the lap belt. The belt will spool back into two locations when not used. It stays loose in normal driving, and will not hold a restraint tightly in place. In a sudden stop or crash, it may lock; but not soon enough to prevent the child restraint from moving too far forward on the auto seat. kh~v.qys
USE A -BELT
STAY TIGHT
WHEN
WHICH
WILL
LOCK
TIGHT
,&Vp
BUCKLED,
PASSIVE RESTRAINT SYSTEMS ===-==-~ONOTUSEIPPOIPI Somenewcarscontain belt systemswhich automaticallysurroundpassenger anddriver whendoorsare closed,or which are attachedto the door. DO NOT USE the restraint in locations with t-e
of belt
It will notprovide enough stabilityfor child restraints, which wiN come loose during a crash or sudden stop, and injure your child. You must install the restraint in another location. E-II
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AL hJc&
AYS TEST BELT TIGHTNESS
AFTER LOCKING
SEAT NLI
Before putting child in the restraint, gently tilt the restraint sideways to check stabiliv. I/the restraint moves around on the automobile seat, move the infant restraint to another Searing position.
3r TIGHT
WHEN BUCKLED,
If the seat belt remains loose, the restraint wiil not be secure in an accident and your child could be inlured. Consult your auto owners ’ manual for more information on seat belts.
ALWAYS dress child in clothes with leg& PO NOT dress child in a babv baP. buntiny. or niphtshir? with drawstrinp bottom; These will not allaw the harness assembly to restrain your child, who couldfly out of the restraint dun’ng a sudden stop or crash and be sen’ously injured.
-WARM WEATHERMetal and plastic parts can get very hot. To prevent burns to baby’s delicate skin, always test buckle and seat surface with your hand, and don’t put child in restraint until it is cool. To keep seat cool, keep it out of direct sunlight, or place a light-colored blanket over it. ;reason while the car is moving. baby is a good passenger.
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AD ALL OF THE INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY
A
contented
.
PO NOT REJaY ON THm GUIDEALONE, If:
You should:
- Seat belt won’t lock tightly;
Press down firmly on restraint to sink it into the auto cushion. Tighten the seat belt as securely as possible. See page E-7 for more information.
- Infant Restraint tilts, wobbles, or slides across scat.
Check seat belt instructions on page E-7; You may need to change seating positions or use a locking clip.
- Lap/shoulder belt latch plate slides Freely up and down webbing.
You must use a locking clip to hold the latch plate and webbing in place. See page E-10 for more information.
- Your child can get out of the harness assembly.
Tighten the shoulder straps and use a harness clip. E-25
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LIMITED Kolcnft@
WARRANTY
I
warrants
this product to be free of defects in mat&& and workmanship, zs follows: For a Period of one year from the &ate of purchase, Kolmft@ will repair or replace, at its option, the defe&e product. To obtain warranty service, please contact Kolcraft’s@ Consumer Service Department at (910) 944-2355.
REPAlR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROYIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE EMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. KOLCRAFT@ SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTlAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT, EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT REQUIRED BY APPLICABLE LAW. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY.
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Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of warranties set forth above, so the above exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty giver you specific leml rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
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Replacement
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To order you wish
Parts
parts, call to purchase
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Description:
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indicating
the
&m-Spm
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items
number and description to provide the following
to receive information:
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information
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on a sticker
recommend
provided
Rcplacernerlt
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above Parts
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easy
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on Child
you
record
Restraint the
side
information
reference
You
Harness
Seat Pad
$22.00 $12.00
Clip
Heavy
$ 2.00
Duty
Metal
Locl(lng
Clip
$ 3.00
$ 9.00 $ 7.00
Pillow Bolster Plastic
Pad Fasteners
Instruction will
North
Carolina
in accident.
for use
by children
weighing
in back of Child Restraint. CONTENTS
Child Restraint Vehicle Safety It is certified
meets or exceeds all requirements of Standard 2 I3 and of the Federal Aviation for use in motor vehicles and airplanes. -_--
restraints must
could
register
this
Send your name, and manufacturing
be recalled restraint
address, and date to:
Kolcraft Enter rises, 3455 W. 31st 8 lace Chica o, IL 60623 or cal $: I-9 I O-944-2355
for
safe
to be
the
reac z ed reasons* m a recall.
restraint’s
model
number
Inc.
Free
Sheet
There
of vehicle.
if it is involved
No Child Restraint’cari‘ guarantee dbsolute 8:. ‘:. rotection from injury in every oss’ble’sittiation. Iti ut, if used correct1 , this Kolcra Rdl .C \ld Restraint will .keqp_your chil cr cqmfortable .and ‘seiure,’ and ca*n reduce @e risk of injury or dqath. Child
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item Kolcraft@ Child Restraint Harness Assembly
could result in serious vehicle occupants.
Why Infants Must be Seated Facing the Rear Safest Location for Child in Automobile Adjusting Child Restraint for a Custom Fit How to Fasten Child Restraint in Automobile How to Fasten Infant/Toddler in Child Restraint Caring for Child Restraint Warranty and Replacement Parts
This Kolcrafte Federal Motor Administration.
is located
label.
using.
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Date of Purchase:
warning
rear
this booklet
Number:
Date of Manufacture:
This
face
Restint
This Child Restraint is designed between7Ib(3kg)and4Olb(l8kg)andlessthan40 inches tall (I 02 cm).
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Lfi, before
all of the instructions to your child and other
always
Child
Store
if the Child or misused.
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or write:
Product
not
to follow
injury
DO NOT BUY SECONDHAND CHILD RESTRAINTS. You are putting your child at risk Restraint has been in an accident
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be a $4.00
Shipping/Handling
residents
must
add
fee 6%
sales
on all orders. tax
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Child
Restraint
Warning
Instructions
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4~ WARNING straps must be properly
Shoulder harness secureb to Insure stop 0; accident. Check the straps straps do not fit
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child’s first year, neck muscles are not strong enough to the weight of the head during sudden stops or accidents.
The rear facing seat shell provides sudden stops and frontal impact.
head support
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for a child during
Infants or toddlers 20 to 22 Ibs. (9 to IO kg) may face rear of vehicle as long as feet do not touch vehicle’s seat back. If feet touch vehicle seat back, use forward-facing. Toddlers 20 to 22 Ibs. (9 to IO kg) who upright unassisted may be forward-facing. unassisted, use mar-facing. Toddlers tall must
are capable If unable
Shoulder harness: ) There are three sets of harness
inch
below
re-thread next
(I 02 cm)
child’s
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AIR BAGS: Do not use this restraint in a seat equipped with an air bag. In an accident, an air bag will strike the Child Restraint and cause serious injuty or death to your child * Owners of vehicles with front passenger side air bags should refer to their vehicle owner’s manual for child restraint installation instructions. Most dashboard Air Bag covers are marked “SRS”. Most side impact Air Bag coverS are marked “SIPS”. Maintain adequate clearance for child’s safety. See diagram below. Unrestrained occupann and objects in car can injure child. l
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Side
to accident statistics, back seat position.
rear
seat
Use front
positions
seat position
- USE THIS
CHILD
children
are generally only
safer
as last resort,
RESTRAINT
are safest
ONLY
than
and
when
front
only
use for
higher
through
the
set of slots.
) Forward Facing voddler Use): Alw~fs use the top set of slots. Never use the lower or middle sets of slots.
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According in center
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shoulders,
the straps
se-threading
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m Rear-Facing (Infant Use): When straps are more than one, 4
of sitting to sit upright
22 to 40 Ibs. (I 0 to I8 kg) and up to 40 inches be forward-facing.
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threaded and adjusted child’s maximum safety during a sudden Improper adjustment may result in ejection. frequentty to make sure they fit properly. If snug, the child will not be fully protected.
restrained
seat
positions,
’ Remove
the equalizer
shoulder bar
located
harness: at the
rear
of the
Child
Restraint.
[A’
A
b Remove avoid
strap loops twisting.
from
equalizer
straps equalizer
through bar.
bar, one strap
at a time
to
(B)
1 Re-thread shoulder thread straps onto
proper
slot
in seat
pad
and
(
:>
if no air bag is present.
ON VEHICLE
SEATS WHICH
FACE FORWARD. Do
nor
place
child
x~tr:w~
JII re.a~ iacrr~g
or side
faring
vetllcle
seat\
,
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U,i,:t;
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Allow a mintmum of 32” clearance where Child Restraint will be used (see diagram).
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Measure your car and adjust your vehicle seating as required.
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an accident or hanging All occupants own safety Even belted Place loose
r loose
must
and
when not occupied, to the vehrcle.
seat
belts
for the
the
Child
Restraint
loose objects in trunk if possible. objects rernalnlng in vehicle
Child
Restraint
Warning
Chiid
Rc ‘SLI- ~iil-:
Restraint
‘I~I!z: be reclined
*Child facing
Restraint position.
‘1 ,?,, be
‘$1,
I< ,:.!I, when ‘or
<- F:~;?tl.~ using
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in rear when
facing
using
position,
in forward
Pull the plastic leg down and rotate up against the bottom of the restraint.
or sudden stop, unrestrained passengers, toys can fly dangerously in the car. wear
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Instructions
child’s
1!,,u:!
safety
should
their
be securely
Restr;un
securely
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Rotate plastic leg. Push leg up until the red cap is at the bottom of the slot as shown.
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WARNING
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A WARNING
If belted Child Restraint rock more than one inch, reinstall. Not all vehicle belt systems are safe with Child Restraints. Perform Vehicle Seat Belt Test below.
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Never use a Child Restraint that has been in an accident. Kolctaft Consumer Services regarding a free replacement. Replace frayed or worn belts (vehicle or Child Restraint).
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Child
Restraint
installation
for tightness
before
Call
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There are several types of vehicle work safely with this or any other
seat belts for adult
seat belt systems, Child Restraint!
some will not
The two general types of vehicle belt systems are: lap belt or combination lap/shoulder belts. A safe installation requires a tight and secure vehicle seat belt using either of the two systems listed above. Most new cars have combination lap/shoulder belt systems that may be OK to use if they pass the Vehicle Seat Belt Test
Slide lap belt under plastic hooks top sides of Child Restraint.
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Push vehicle
down on Child seat belt.
Make
sure
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2.
Buckle
seat where
Make the
sure
vehicle
you intend
to place your
Child
seat
Restraint
belt
/R 1
on both
while
buckling Lapfshoulder
is tight. if required.
Rebuckle
seat belt with
correctly
installed.
0 Test to make certain
no Atr Rag 1s present.
must be reclined
See
Belt
Vehicle
A correctly placed locking clip must be within l/2 inch of the seat belt latch.
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Restraint.
seat
Install locking clip Seat Belt Tesr
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I. Sit in the vehicle
Restraint
After you have chosen the safest seating location, place the Child Restraint in the vehicle.
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Vehicle manufactures specifically design vehicle passengers, not for children or Child Restraints.
In the rear facing positionchild
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each use.
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Infants under 2Olbs. (9 kg) must always face rear of vehicle. For children weighing less than 7 Ibs. (3 kg) or who have special medical needs, check with your pediatrician for additional instructions.
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held one
belt.
the locking
that Child
securely by the vehicle Inch. it musk be tighrened
clip
Restraint
seat
belt.
LapBeIt
is If I-estralnr
rocks
mole
thJn
3. Pull outward slowly on the lap portion of vehicle belt. Some belts lock with a sudden pull, but loosen with a slow pull. 4. If it remains lnstalkng
tight,
Child
this belt is OK to use. Go to ‘INFAN
Restra~nr
or “TODDLER
Insrxll~~~~
5. If the lap belt loosens, you must use the locking on the back of the Child Restraint.
6.
l.oclw~~
01,
Ch~lr!
I RY+
(I, 81
clip provided
(IF CLIP IS YISSING OR LOST CALL .(OLCmFI
1
CONSUMEK SERVICE’
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Remove
l
Buckle
locking
Grasp both buckle.
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* Unbuckle belt slip. * Attach
clip
yourself
from
back
lap and shoulder vehicle
locking
of Child
in the vehicle
seat clip
belt
as shown
Restraint,
A
AWARNING
1
This restmint
should
(I 8 kg) or taller
not be used by anyone
than
40 inches
larger
1 1
than 40 Ibs.
(I 02 cm).
seat. belt close to the
without
letting
Lxkq
either
in diagrams
Gill
below:
‘After you have location, place vehicle. *Thread openings
chosen the safest the Child Restraint
vehicle seat in restraint.
belt
Push down on Child buckling vehicle seat
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Make
l
sure
seat
through
Restraint belt.
belt
seating in the rear while lq/rhoulder
is tight.
Belt
* Install locking clip if required. I$j(,l See ‘1 .i~~b-lr >,. 1 ::. * A correctly placed locking within l/2 inch of the seat Rebuckle correctly
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Re-buckle
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Slowly
l
yourself pull
outward
with
the
on the
locking lap
poruon
clip
attached of the
to the
seat
belt.
If the belt remains tight, the vehicle seat belt is OK to use. However, the locking clip 1, .: 11c. lys be used when installlng Child Restraint.
II Ol(. ldp ,att.~rhc~d.
bl~ll yo,,
lot ,‘>“,l‘, wtll’i! (>lill,~d CbN NO1 ,>~1’ y:,,,,
T-y a different seating location, for a Child Restraint compatible
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wlttl Il,rl,l,l,~ Ii,, brslt ,,y,>t~~rrl’
or contact your local vehicle seat belt
vehicle
dealer
belt
seat belt installed.
with
the
clip belt
must latch.
locking
be clip
* Test to make certain that Child Restraint is Lap Belt held securely by the vehicle seat belt. Ii J’~I I 11111 I,( ‘s I 11101 ” f/l ,, <,1,1’ ,,I<‘, r f,,,,‘,’ i,e ‘l:J’II l’l’(l
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+ing
in erplanes
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only In airplane
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Ins&
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L&&g
seats that face the front
Child Restraint clip is,+
Kolcraft@
.
In airplane
required
Child
with
Restraint
exactly
of the airplane.
as in auto.
airplane
seat belts.
Warning
instructions
page
3 of 8
1
LL
WARNING
A
1
. NEVER LEAVE CHILD UNATTENDED. Always buckle shoulder harness when using Child Restraint. The shoulder harness MUST ALWAYS be buckled and the straps MUST be snug. The shield (on select models) alone is not sufficient to restrain the child. l
Never remove car is moving.
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child from Child Restraint If child needs tending, find
Harness A harness
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The
for any reason while a safe place to stop.
Cover blankets
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Do will
child strap
in bunting or sleeping to go between child’s
not not
place blankets fit tight enough
or thick padding to secure child.
child.
The
Infant/Toddler
in Child
SHIELD
swing-over
shield
by pressing
to
securely
the
child in Child Restraint. back flat against the
b Lower child’s “Click”.
swing-over
shield head,
5.POINT
and then
harness
in
Rotate desired
Always
keep
pull harness straps buckle. Listen for
over
the
How and
move
child in Child Restraint. back flat against the
not
Shield
be snug
shield, push of shield.
red
the adjustable position.
(SejectModejs)
against
buttons
shield
down
arms
into
shield place.
on the
arms
to either Always
lkeep
pad. ,,t-
Y-
to install
Shoulder
I-farnc\s
1-40~
(SelectModels)
t0
IIlStall
6olSt:er
(Select Models)
straps
should
not
be covered
Fir pad * Do
Tighten or loosen shoulder straps using adjuster dial on either side.
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l
Straps should be snug on child’s shoulders and close to the neck. If there IS any slack, the straps are not tight enough. You should only be able to ht two fqers under strap.
Warning
1
*Position the bolster on the Child Restraint with the cushion in an upright “U” shape.
. ! :(.I rdi)
Restraint
pillow
into Child Restraint make is held securely by the vehicle rocks, it must be reinstalled.
*Thread elastic loops on pillow bottom through the top set of belt slots. Hook them onto the bottom tabs. Pull top set of elastic loops over the top of the Child Restraint and hook them onto the top set of tabs on restraint back.
~The shoulder in any way.
Child
not
After child is fastened certain that restraint seat belt. If restraint
pad.
Lift each strap over child’s arm and shoulder, Buckle each strap into buckle stem. Listen for the “Click”. >li 2 . T,li-. 375 l,.,i,,‘?i’, i.,, a,,\ :(I \.I1 / ,,,,, /( II ,c, I,,, !c-.cI
Kolcraft’“’
shoulders.
cage.
to fit snug.
0 Make sure the adjustable lock and click firmly into
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child’s rib
shield.
Unbuckle both straps side of the seat.
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flat and
straps
should
To adjust each side
l
MODELS:
Adjusting
are
over child’s
of
to Use the Adjustable
The shield the child.
belted
PUSH button.
) Raise
, place in front side strap over
straps
together at the
* The adjustable shield adjusts to three positions to accommodate your child’s growth or winter clothing.
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b Place child’s
Place child’s
How
MODELS:
m Unbuckle on red
Adjust
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and
cli
straps
be located
harness
Restraint adjusted in restraint.
harness straps, in clip.
to hold
should
To unbuckle clip, slip one side of the harness strap out of harness clip.
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Direct sunlight and heat may make Child Restraint very hot. Check buckle and seat before putting child in Child Restraint. When not used, place a light colored blanket on Child Restraint help keep seat cool.
1 The Child Restraint must be properly into the vehicle before placing child See Section III and IV -
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under
used
clip
Make sure twisted.
must
child only after the harness is secure. Do not wrap around child before buckling child into harness assembly.
‘lacing
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bag. Clothing legs.
clip.is
harness
. To use shoulder fingers
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Do not dress allow crotch
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Clip
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Instructions
--
page
1 i*lAc
,.YP,
the
fasteners.
not
seat
or pad
soak
Spot clean seat pad, sponge, warm water To clean bleach-free
the
seat shell, detergent.
0 Harness straps See. I’, “,
4 of 8
t//I li
or break
must i
4 Removal
in water.
The
attempts foam
could
cushion
tear will
not
the dry.
harness assembly, pillow and bolster with and mild, bleach-free detergent. Air dry. wipe
with
be re-threaded I ,
a damp properly ,n”“,
cloth.
Use and
only securely.
a mild,
a
.
LIMITED WARRANTY K&raft@ warrants this product to be free of defects in materials and workmanship, as follows: For a period of one year from the date of purchase, Kolcra@ will repair or replace, at its option, the defective product. To obtain warranty service, please contact Kolcraft’s@ Consumer Service Department at (9 IO) 944-2355. REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. KOLCftAFl-@ SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTlAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT, EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT REQUIRED BY APPLICABLE LAW. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of warranties set forth above, so the above exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
DO NOT BUY SECOND HAND CHILD RESTRAINTS You are putting your child at risk if the Child Restraint has been in an accident or misused --__-.-______ - -l
Parts
Replacement
To order you wish
parts, call to purchase
(Do not use as order Consumer Services (9 IO) 944-2355 Monday through Friday,
Kolcraft at:
You must know the model correct parts. You will have Model
Product
Description:
Pattern
Description: of Manufacture:
Date
of Purchase: information
on a sticker
Parts
Kolcraft@ Child Restraint Harness Assembly Harness Clip Duty
Metal
Locking
on Child
that you record for easy reference.
Restraint the
Description
Seat Pad
$22.00 $12.00
Free Free
Sheet be a $4.00
Carolina
residents
Shipping/Handling must
add
fee on all orders. 6%
sales
tax
If ordering by mail, please enclose payment with order. Checks mu! be made payable to Kolcraft Enterprises. You may also pay by Visa ( Master Card. Include name, as It is on card, complete card number, and exptratlon date. Please
allow
Infant
must
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Replace
4-6
weeks
all of the instructions to your
always
Child
child
and other
face rear
of vehicle.
Restraint
could result in serious vehicle occupants.
if it is involved
in accident.
This Child Restraint is designed for use by children between 7 lb (3 kg) and 40 lb (I El kg) and less than inches tall (I 02 cm).
l
weighing 40
Store this booklet in back of Child Restraint. I. Why
Infants
CONTENTS be Seated
Must
Location
for
Adjusting
IV
How
to Fasten
Child
to Fasten
Infant/Toddler
V
How
VI.
Caring
VII.
Warranty
Child
Child
III.
for
Child and
Facing
the
Rear
in Automobile
Restraint
for
a Custom
Restraint
Fit
in Automobile in Child
Restraint
Restraint Replacement
This Kolcrafta Federal Motor Administration.
Child Restraint Vehicle Safety It is certified
No Child
Restraint
Parts
meets or exceeds all requirements of Standard 2 I3 and of the Federal Aviation for use in motor vehicles and airplanes.
can guarantee
the risk of injury
Child restraints could be recalled You must register this restraint Send your name, address, and and manufacturing date to:
absolute
or death.
for safety reasons. to be reached in a recall. the restraint’s model number
Kolcraft
Enter rises, W. 3 I st B lace Chica o, IL 60623 or cal P: I-9 I O-944-2355
$ 2.00 $ 3.00
Clip
$ 9.00
North
l
can reduce
$ 7.00
will
or death
side
information
Bolster Plastic Pad Fasteners
There
item
to receive information:
Pillow
InstructIon
injury
d
before using.
Kolcraft i
is located
Replacement
Heavy
EST
number and description to provide the following
warning label. We recommend in the space provided above l
Barn-Spm
Failure to follow
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Number:
Date
This
the
WARNING
II. Safest
Kolcraft Enterprises, Inc. IO832 NC Highway 2II Aberdeen, NC 283 I5
or write:
Product
form) indicating
d
Read these instructions
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inc.
3455
For recall
information
call:
U.S. Government I-800-424-9393 I -202-366-o I23
Auto
Safety
in D.C.
Hotline
area
El dlsposltlvo de resguardo para n~nos no puede proteger a su nlrio a menos que usted lo utlllce slguiendo estas Instrucclones No lo utlhce /lasta qlle haya leldo y entendldo estas Instrucclones SI le guscarla una version cr Espai~ol de IX ~n~rr~~~~ones del fabricante par-a este producto. sirv~se /lan~;li ,J r,,,est,-o Dep<~~~tmcllto do !XJI~V\CIO .I/ Coni~in~~dor\G’
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01 sudden stop, unt-estt-alned Ipassengers, toys ca11 fly dar1get-ously 111 the car InlIst
objects
Restraint
’
)
?
wear
seat
belts
when not occu~~~ecl, the Child to the vehicle loose
\
for
c/llld’i
Restracnt
,,I t~-~lnl< if pos~ble
Warning
the
Instructions
loose
safety
silould
bc
Restt-a111
tccut-ely
page
6 of 8
and
sec~lrely
all
[hc~r
\ A
0 ll,h IlllO i’o,il:i,lI Pull the $astlc leg do, and rotate u11 against ihe bottonl of the restlralnt
d If belted
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WARNING Child
Restraint
rocks
d
more
than
one
Not all vehicle belt systems are safe with Perform Vehicle Seat Belt Test below.
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Never Kolcraft
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Replace
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Check
use a Child Consumer frayed
Restraint Services
or worn
Child
Child
(vehicle
installation
There work
l
are several safely with
The two combination
l
general types lap/shoulder
A safe installation either of the two
l
of vehicle belts.
or Child
requires systems
each
seat
systems
belts
will
*After Child
not
lap belt
or
seat
belt
using
that
Sit in the vehicle Restraint. Make
2.
Buckle
3.
Pull outward slowly on the lap portion of vehicle belt. Some belts lock with a sudden pull, but loosen with a slow pull.
4.
If it remains tight, this belt is OK to use. Go to “INFANT: installing Child Restraint” or “TODDLER. lnscalllng Child Restraint.”
5.
If the lap belt loosens, you must use the on the back of the Child Restraint.
6.
Locking
the vehicle
seat
Clip,
your
Child
Remove
l
Buckle
l
l
l
Grasp buckle.
locking
both
Unbuckle belt slip. Attach
clip
from
back
in the vehicle lap and
vehicle
shoulder seat
belt
of Child
clip
as shown
Restraint.
belt
close
without
letting
to the
l
Slowly
l
pull
outward
the
on the
Locking
either
Clip
belt you
in diagrams
locking lap poruon
loosens when pulled CAN NOT use your
Tr/ a different seating locatlon, for a Child Restraint compatible
hooks
Restraint belt.
belt
rear
location,
on both
top
place sides
the
of Child
while
is tight.
locking clip must of the seat belt
This restraint should (I 8 kg) or taller than
*Thread
the
locking
d
not be used by anyone 40 inches (102 cm).
vehicle
clip
below:
attached of the
to the seat
belt.
Make
larger
than
1 ,
40 Ibs.
or contact your local vehicle seat belt.
vehicle
dealer
seat
the safest vehicle. belt
sure
seat
belt
seating
through
rear
location, openings
place
the
in restraint.
while
is tight
Install locking clip if required. See Vehicle Seat Belt Test A correctly be within latch.
placed I/2 inch
locking clip must of the seat belt
Rebuckle seat belt with clip correctly installed.
the
locking
Test to make certain that Child Restraint is held securely by the vehicle seat belt. If I-esti-;lfnt rocks I~KIIW Lhar one Inch,it mi~sr be rlghtellcd
l
belt
even with locking clip vehicle belt system!
chosen in the
Push down on Child Restraint buckling vehicle seat belt.
If the belt remains tight, the vehicle seat belt IS OK to use. However, the locking clip [must always be used when installing Child Restraint.
If the lap attached,
plastic
placed inch
you have Restraint
l
with
seat
*After Child
l
yourself
seating
in the
seat.
l
Re-buckle
chosen the safest in the vehicle.
using
have for
AWARNING
I
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when
under
l/2
I
l
locking
of vehicle.
provided
(IF CLIP IS MISSING OR LOST CALL KOLCRAFT CONSUMER SERVICE)
yourself
rear
Test to make certain that Child Restraint is held securely by the vehicle seat belt. If restraint rocks more than one Inch. It must be tlghtened
l l
be reclined
Rebuckle seat belt with clip correctly installed.
l
clip
sure
A correctly kc;ithin
l
belt.
locking
face
Install locking clip if required. See Vehicle Seat Belt Test
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I.
you have Restraint
Make
l
lap/shoulder belt systems the Vehicle Seat Belt Test.
you intend to place Bag is present
d
always
less than 7 Ibs. (3 kg) or who check with your pediatrician
must
Push down on Child buckling vehicle seat
l
seat where sure no Air
Restraint position.
Slide lap belt Restraint.
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vehicle
20 Ibs. (9 kg) must
for adult
some
are:
Child facing
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use.
under
For children weighing special medical needs, additional instructions.
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a tight and secure listed above.
Most new cars have combination may be OK to use if they pass
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Call
Restraint) before
seat belt systems, Child Restraint! belt
Infants
l
for tightness
types of vehicle this or any other
d WARNING
Restraints.
Vehicle manufactures specifically design vehicle passengers, not for children or Child Restraints.
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reinstall.
that has been in an accident. regarding a free replacement.
belts
Restraint
inch,
Using
in Airplanes
Use only
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Install
l
Locking
in airplane
Child clip
Kolcraft@’
Restraint
seats
that
in airplane
is not required
Child
Restraint
with
face
the front
exactly airplane
Warning
of the
airplane
as in auto. seat
belts.
Instructions
page
7 of 8
A
WARNING
l
NEVER LEAVE CHILD UNAlTENDED.
l
Always
buckle
shoulder
The shoulder straps MUST is not sufficient Never remove car IS moving.
l
harness
when
using
Child
harness MUST ALWAYS be snug. The shield (on to restrain the child. chdd If child
Harness
A be buckled and the select models) alone
from Chtld Restraint needs tending, find
for any reason whde a safe place to stop. l
Do not dress allow crotch
l
Cover blankets
l
l
l
Do will
child strap
in bunting or sleeping to go between child’s
child only after the harness around child before buckling
not not
place blankets fit tight enough
bag. legs.
Clothing
must l
is secure. Do not wrap child into harness assembly.
or thick padding to secure child.
under
child.
The
Infant/Toddler
in Child
l
adjusted in restraint.
to
MODELS.
Unbuckle on red
swing-over PUSH button.
Raise
the
Place child’s
child
swing-over
shield head,
S-POINT
and then
l
Place child’s
securely
belted
Always
’
lteep
pull harness straps buckle. Listen for
1~
shield
and
move
should
cage.
of
not
to fit snug.
Shield
(Select
Models)
not
be snug
against
shield, push of shield.
red
the adjustable position.
buttons
shield
down
arms
into
shield place.
on the
arms
to
ic,
,11.11~1:
install
to either
pad.
tc> i;i;:~/i
aaijtn?
(Select Models]
Positlon the bolster on the Child Restr-aunt with the cushion In an upright “U” shape.
l
Warning
(Select Models)
.lil.(l
* 10~: pad * Do l
\
,
Instructions
straps
should
not
be covet-ed
Ciea,,ii3g
/
* Stt-aps shcxild Ibe sl,ug or, cllild’s shouldet-s dnd close to the neclc If there IS any slack, the \tt-aps are not tight enough You should 01~1~ be able to fit two fingers UildCl 5WiljJ
Restraint
Pillow
into Child Restraint make is held securely by the vehicle rocks, it must be reinstalled.
*Thread elastic loops on pillow bottom through the top set of belt slots. Hook them onto the bottom tabs. Pull top set of elastic loops over the top of the Child Restraint and hook them onto the top set of tabs on restraint back.
.,I
TIghten or loosen shoulderstraps using adjusterdial on either side
Child
straps
child is fastened certain that restraint seat belt. If restraint
Ill/l, ,:m ,/‘/,I Ah’, ,I1,111,~ ’hIllI I(<~“1 liill /‘> U,,(~li
Kolcraft’“’
child’s rib
slip one side of the of harness clip.
should
*The shoulder111 any way.
l
and
over child’s
child.
HOW ,rl-l,li (I(
together at the
’
How
shoulder
,
fiat
After
MODELS:
,1,11J1’i,
are
Make sure the adjustable lock and click firmly into
over the
Lift each strap over child’s arm and Bucltle each strap Into buckle stem. Llsten for the “Click”. >,I
straps located
to Use the Adjustable
Rotate desired
pad.
child m Chdd Restraint. baclc flat against the
,Ub’,,
straps
harness
To adjust each side
l
l
lkeep
L/i
be
clip, place in front s Ide strap over
To unbuckle clip, harness strap out Adjust
to hold
should
harness straps, in clip.
Make sure twisted.
the
in
Always
j1,,;
is used clip
shield.
, l Unbuckle both straps side of the seat.
l
by pressing
in Child Restraint. back flat against the
Lower child’s “Click”.
l
shield
To use shoulder fingers
The
l
and
clip
harness
The adjustable shield adjusts to three positions to accommodate your child’s growth or winter clothing.
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l
SHIELD
The
How
Restraint
The Child Restraint must be properly into the vehicle before placing child See Sectron III and IV
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harness
Direct sunlight and heat may make Child Restraint very hot. Check buckle and seat before putting child In Child Restraint. When not used, place a light colored blanket on Child Restraint help keep seat cool.
‘lacing
A harness
l
Restralnc.
Clip
l
page
8 of 8
Removal
I( ,’ ; :- I,~(:I {li\ll~ OI- bt-eak
the
>/‘/I? ,I I fasteners.
not
seat
OI- pad
soal<
Spot clean seat pad, sponge, warm water
* To clear bleach~fl-ee
r.he seat shell, detergent
. Harness See
stl-aps ’ ,
must ,,j,
In water.
attempts
The
foarn
could
tear WIII not
cush1011
harness assembly, pillow and bolster with and mlld, bleach-free detet-gent AII- do-y wipe
v+lth
be re-tht-ended ,, ,,,,ic+
a tfanlp
,.
cloth
propel-ly rri ,,.
USC and
otlly
secul-ely
the dty a
.I I~IIcI,
LIMITED
WARRANTY
I
REPAlR OR REPlACEMENT AS PROVlOEO UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSM REMEDY Of THE CONSUMER. KOLCRAl7@ SHALL NOT BE LlARLE FOR ANY LNUOENTAL OR CONSEQUENTTAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPUEO WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT, EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT REQUIRE0 BY APPUCABLE LAW. ANY IMPLIEO WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTlCULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION Qf THIS WARRANTY Some states do not allow the exdusion or limitation of warranties set forth above, so the above exdusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other n&s which vary from state to state.
A
WARNING
Read all instructions
l
before
L!L using.
Failure to follow all of the instructions could result in serious injury or death for your child and other vehicle occupants.
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Infant must always face rear of vehicle. Replace Infant Car Seat if it is involved in accident. Do not use this Infant Car Seat if your infant is either over 20 Ibs. (9 kg) weight or over 26 inches (66 cm) length or height.
l l l
Store this booklet in back of Infant Car Seat shell. CONTENTS I. Why Infants Must be Seated Facing the Rear
DO NOT BUY SECOND HAND CHILD RESTRAINTS. You are putting your child at risk Restraint has been in an accident ) As Your
Child
or 26 inches suitable for use.
1 Kolcraft offers several Convertible Child Restraint Systems. They are called convertible because they can be used rear facing for infants or forward facing for toddlers. ’ Kolcraft
offers
the following
Kolcraft
models:
Convertible
Child
Safest Location for Infant in Automobile How to Fasten Infant in Infant Car Seat How to Fasten Infant Car Seat in Automobile General Use, Warranty and Replacement Parts
if the Child or misused.
Grows:
) When your infant reaches 20 lbs(9 kgs) weight (66cm) length, this Infant Car Seat is no longer
II. HI. IV. V.
Kokxaft .i This Kolcraft@ Federal Motor Administration.
No Infant Car Seat can guarantee absolute : protection from injury in every possible\ situation. 7 But, if used correctly, the Kolcraft@ Infant Car, S&t i will keep your child comfortable and secure, and can reduce
Restraints
Infant Car Seat meets or exceeds all requirements of Vehicle Safety Standard 2 I 3 and of the Federal Aviation It is certified for use in motor vehicles and airplanes.
the risk
Chrld
restraints
register
this
address,
of injury
or death.
could be recalled for safety reasons. You must restalnt to be reached In a recall. Send your name, restrarnt’s model number, and manufacture date to:
Kolcraft Enterprises, Inc. 3455 West 3 I st Place Chicago, IL 60623 or call: I-9 I O-944-2355 For information Secure-Fit’” Adlustable
Automate Shteld
5-Point
These Convertible taller children.You Child
Restramt
rM
Per-forma Over-Head
Harness
r” Shield
Child Restraints are designed for heavier, should switch to the rear facing Converttble when
your
child
outgrows
this
Infant
Car
Seat.
In general the rear facing position IS the safest, and children should ride in this posItion as long as they are willing to do so. You can switch to the forward facing posltlon when your child IS more than 20 pounds, older than one year, and you feel your child IS ready You must have a Convertible or Toddler Child Restraint for forward facing use.
call:
U.S. Government Auto Safety I-800424-9393 I -202-366-o I23 in D.C. area
Hotline
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Infant
Car Seat Warning
Instructions
page
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WARNING must
always
face rear
11
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During baby’s first year, neck muscles are not strong enough to support the weight of the head during sudden stops or accidents.
unattended. Car Seat if your infant is either over 26 inches (66 cm) length or height.
Always
secure
infant
with
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Check
harness
strap
threading.
Infant
Car
Seat harness
Adjust
properly
FAILURE TO PROPERLY SECURE INFANT SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. This applies is used as an Infant Car Seat, Carrier. Infant Plus 4/S Strollers.
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Use this Infant Car Seat only with strollers for which it was specifically
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The rear facing seat shell provides head support for baby during sudden stops and frontal impact.
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Do not use this Infant (9 kg) weight or over
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head
must
not
be above
system. for each
of Infant
use.
COULD RESULT IN when Infant Car Seat Seat, or on Kolctaft
Kolcraft Auto-Base designed.
top
20 Ibs.
Car
and
Seat. Y has t
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AIR BAGS: Do not use this restraint in a seat equipped with an air bag. In an accident, the air bag will strike the Infant Car Seat and cause serious injury or death to your child. Most
dashboard
Most
side
Double
check
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Maintain
The side positions.
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Bag
Air vehicle
and
clearance
rear
seat
During an accident can fly dangerously Securely restrain
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Do nor place
must
Infant
marked
are
safety. are safest safer
as a last resort
than and
front
only
seat
if there
seat
CAR
SEAT ONLY
belts
for infant’s ON
Sear on rear- facing
be adjusted shoulders
Always
keep
infant’s
with each use. Make and close to the neck.
bulky bunting, Cover infant
*Threading
Shoulder
Harness To thread
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facing
SEATS
WHICH
vehicle
seats
Check extra
Adjusting
hardware is located follow the diagrams
page
2 of 4
strap threading before each belt extends beyond adjuster
To adjust belts, position. Always infant side.
Carrying
* Always J
Instructions
and adjuster straps
or sleeping only after
bag the
Belt:
on the below.
back
of the
seat
shell.
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first.
safety.
VEHICLE
-
Seat
Restram
Seat: bottom
3. Do not wrap infant in a blanket, before buckling shoulder harness. harness is secured.
is
*When not occupied. the Infant Car Seat should be securely belted fo vehicle In an accident, an unsecured Infant Car Seat may Injure other passengers.
Car
Child
when
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Car Seat,
Conven~ble
child.
Allow a minimum of 32” clearance where Infant Car Seat will be used (see diagram). Measure your car and adjust your vehicle’s seating as required.
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See below.
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in Infant
Z.Shoulder harness straps must sure straps are snuE on infant’s
“SIPS”.
in car can injure
for infant’s
wear
Car
Infant
purchase
Manual.
objects
are generally only
rhls product.
I Put infant in the Infant Car back flat against the pad.
“SRS”.
marked
Placing
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or sudden stop, loose objects or hanging toys in car. Place loose objects in trunk if possible. all loose objects in vehicle.
USE THIS INFANT FACE FORWARD.
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are
covers
to accident statistics, children in center back seat position.
Use a front seat position no air bag present.
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covers
Bag
Owner’s
occupants adequate
According restrained
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impact
mfant outgrows
loosen adjuster slides to slip strap to correct re-tlghten strap on adjuster by pulling strap
Infant
carry
use. Make sure at least 2” of hardware on both straps.
by either
Car
from
Seat:
the carry handle ~___.-.-.-~
or the two handle ~- ~~ ..-.
grips.
1 A
WARNING
d
Infant must always face rear of vehicle. If belted Infant Car Seat slips or moves Not
all vehicle
belt systems
freely,
are safe with
reinstall
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Rotate behind
correctly.
Make sure your infant rear of your vehicle.
Vehicle manufacturers s ecifically desi n vehicle seat belts for adult passengers, not for chll‘1 ren or Infant Ear Seats. are several pes of vehicle seat belt systems, some of will not wor 2 safely with this or any other Infant Car Seat!
A safe installation either of the two
requires systems
are: lap belts
a tight and secure listed above.
vehicle
Most new cars have the combination lap/shoulder which may be OK to use if they pass the Vehicle
is facing
the
Slide lap belt under plastic hooks on both sides of Infant Car Seat. Push down on Infant Car Seat while buckling vehicle seat belt. Pull on vehicle seat belt to securely tighten Infant Car Seat. If Vehicle Seat Belt Test determines that locking clip is required, install with correct lap belt length. Correctly placed locking clip must be within l/2 inch of the seat belt latch.
Replace frayed or worn belts (vehicle or Infant Car Seat). Check tightness of Infant Car Seat or Infant Car Seat/Auto-Base installation before each use.
The two general types of belt systems combination lap/shoulder belts.
position
Place the Infant Car Seat in seating location. Be sure Vehicle Seat Belt Test was performed for this location.
child restraints.
Perform Vehicle Seat Belt Test below. Never use an Infant Car Seat that has been involved in an accident. Call Kolcraft Consumer Services regarding a replacement.
There which
carry handle to the locked and below infant’s head.
and seat belt using
Adjust Level of Installation. Re-check tightness.
belt system Seat Belt Test.
See Below.
2. Buckle the vehicle seat belt. 3. Pull slowly outward on the lap portion of vehicle seat belt. Some belts lock with a sudden pull, but loosen with a slow pull. 4. If it remains tight, this belt is OK to use. Go to Infant lnstallatlon or Auto-Base Installation instructions. 5. If the lap belt loosens, you must use the locking on the back of the Infant Car Seat.
Car Seat l
clip provided
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6. Locking
Clip:
Remove locking Infant Car Seat.
clip from
the back of the
Buckle
in the vehicle
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Graso both lao and shoulder to th’e buckle.’ Unbuckle
vehicle
seat again. belt close
seat belt without
\‘\
letting
\“S
either
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locking
clip as shown
in diagrams
any objects
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yourself pull outward
with
locking
clip attached
on the lap portion clip must
before
use.
Thread auto seat belt through both openings in Auto-Base and tighten.
side
Remove
Infant any objects
Car
Seat
from
Auto-Base.
w
on
Auto-Base
Align side pockets of Infant Car Seat with Auto-Base alignment posts. Push down
and lock into place. posts
. are visible,
on reinstall.
to the seat belt.
of the belt. l
If rt remains tight, the locking Infant Car Seat or Auto-Base.
Auto-Base
Be
*If -labels .* Auto-Base Re-buckle
from
Place the Auto-Base in seat location. sure Vehicle Seat Belt Test was performed for this location.
Installing
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Remove
Test installation of Auto-Base before each use. Infant Car Seat must be securely fastened to Auto-Base. Test to make sure Infant Car Seat is locked on base by pulling up on the Infant Car Seat.
be used when
installing l
If the lap belt loosens when pullin slowly with locking attached, you can not use your ve R, lcle belt system! TV a different seating position, or contact your local vehicle for an Infant Car Seat compatible vehicle seat belt.
Infant Car Seat performs best when installation This applies with or without Auto-Base. Adjust
installation
using
Infant
is level to ground.
Car Seat red “Level
Indicator”
label.
clip l
dealer
If necessary, installation.
place Never
a tightly rolled towel on vehicle seat to level place objects in base to level Infant Car- Sent
, Using in Airplanes Use only in airplane seats that‘face the front of the airplane. Install Infant Car Seat rear facing. infant must face rear of airplane. Install Infant Car Seat in airplane exactly as in auto. 1 Locking clip is not required with airplane seat belts. l
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Car Seat Warning
Instructtons
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WARNING
* Never
remove car is moving.
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DO
Seat for any reason while find a safe place to stop.
child from Infant Car If child needs tending,
Direct sunlight and heat may make Infant Car Seat very hot Check buckle and seat before putting baby in Infant Car Seat. A light colored blanket placed over car seat will help keep
Hand
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Infant
Rotate
handle
Car
Push red Auto-Base.
release
Lift infant Auto-Base.
Car
button Seat
only
dry.
Do
using
not
WASH
CANOPY,
PAD,
a mild
bleach-free
detergent.
use hot
from
Auto-Base
(S&G
Re-installing
Models)
1 Installing
Wrap
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wipe
with
on
down buttons.
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pad
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See:
buttons, hubs.
over
insert
Sun
“Threading
handle
to upright
ruffled back
edge
Car
and
over
loops
LI
around
seat
around
carry
hubs.
Canopy
pad
opening.
AdlustIng
Shoulder
Belt”
Parts
(Do
not use as an order
Product
Model
Product
Description:
Pattern
Description:
(Select
Date
of Manufacture:
Date
of Purchase:
of plastic canopy supports Into brackets. are properly installed, they WIII snap Into
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carry
Infant
Removing
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belt
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portjon Car
of canopy Seat
over
by canopy
one
side
push
of harness to front
crotch
buckle
strap
Replacement
Parts
seat
number and description to provide the following
Seat
Warning
latch.
pad
Instructions
in
Description
Cloth
Kotcraft@
Sun Shade
Shoulder
Harness
Duty
Metal
$20.00
Pad
$ 8.00
Canopy
$ 3.50
Strap Strap strap,
$ 7.00
Assembly (935032.CS) buckle and tongue
Lockq
Chp
(84019
$ 3.00
I -CS)
Free
Sheet
There
will
North
Carolina
Please
page
be a $4.00 residents
ShlpplngiHandling must
add
fee on all orders. 6%
sales
tax.
If ordering by mail, please enclose payment with order. Checks must be made payable to Kolcraft Enterprises You may also pay by Visa o Master Card Include name, as It IS on card, complete card number, and explratlon date
pad
Car
to receive information:
back.
side through
EST
Price
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support
from
earn-5pm
Kolcraft Enterprises, Inc. IO832 NC Highway 2II Aberdeen, NC 283 I5
place
Pad through
the
This Information is located on a sticker on Infant Car Seat side warning label. We recommend that you record the information the space provided above for your reference.
Models)
tnstructlon back
indicating
Number:
Crotch Harness Includes crotch
Pull
Ill
form)
Consumer Services (9 IO) 944-2355 Monday through Friday,
item
ends they
111 Section
handle
back handle
through
harness
please call Kolcraft to purchase at:
(Select Models)
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Seat.
buckle
or write:
posttion.
of canopy
portion
elastic
Insert When
cloth.
harness.
Replacement
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Infant crotch
the shoulder
. Adjust
Independent
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a damp
WARNING
You must know the model correct parts. You will have
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Seat shell, detergent.
Improper remounting of pad or safety harness may impair the ability of the Infant Car Seat to protect your child in an accident. See: “Threading and Adjusting Shoulder Belt” cn Sectlon Ill.
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Rotate
HARNESS.
pad
a
position.
Handle
For models without push in both handle
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to upright
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wash
To clean the Infant Car only a mild, bleach-free
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allow
4-6
weeks
for dellvery
LIMITED
WARRANTY
~wururuthirproduatobefrrcddefearlnnuterirlsurdworkmmrhip,a fdlows: For a period of one year from the date of purchase, Kok&@ will repair or replace, at its option, the defective product. To obtain wamnty service please contact K&aft’s@ Consumer Service Department at (9 IO) 944-2355.
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WARNING
Read all instructions
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before
using.
Failure injury
to follow all of the instructions could result in serious or death for your child and ocher vehicle occupants.
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must
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Infant
Car
face
rear
Seat
if it is involved
this booklet
jome states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of warranties set forth above, so :he above exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal ?ghts, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
of vehicle. m accident.
Do not use this Infant Car Seat if your 20 Ibs. (9 kg) weight or over 26 inches
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REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. KOLCRAFT@ SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT, EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT REQUIRED BY APPLICABLE LAW. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY.
in back
infant is either (66 cm) length
of Infant
over or height.
Car Seat shell. -
CONTENTS I. Why Infants Must be Seated Facing the Rear Il. Safest Location for Infant in Automobile Ill. How to Fasten Infant in Infant Car Seat IV. How to Fasten Infant Car Seat in Automobile V. General Use, Warranty and Replacement parts ---.----.-_
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Restraint
Infant Car Seat meets or exceeds all requirements of Vehicle Safety Standard 2 I3 and of the Federal Aviation It is certified for use in motor vehicles and airplanes.
No Infant Car Seat can guarantee absolute protection from injury in every possible situation. But, if used correctly, the Kolct-aftd Infant Car Seat will keep your child comfortable and secure, and can reduce the risk of injury or death. Child restraints could be recalled this Infant Car- Scat to be reached address, restramt’s model number,
for safety reasons in a recall Send and manufacture
DO NOT BUY SECOND HAND CHILD RESTRAINTS. You are putting your child at risk if the Child
You must your name date ro
has been in an accident or misused.
1 As Your Child When (66cm)
Grows:
your infant reaches length, this Infant
20 lbs.(9 Car Seat
kgs) weight is no longer
Kolcraft offers several Convertible Child They are called convertible because they for infants or forward facing for toddlers. Kolcraft
offers
the
Kolcraft
following
or 26 inches suitable for use.
Restraint Systems. can be used rear
facing
models:
Convertible
Child
Restraints
r-eg~ste
Kolcraft Enterprises, Inc. 3455 West 3 I st Place Chicago, IL 60623 or call: I-9 I O-944-2355 For
information
call:
U.S. Government
Auto
Safety
I-800-424-9393
I -202-366-o
I23
in
D.C. area
Hotline
Secure-Fit’” Adjustable Shield These Convertible taller children.You Child Restraint
Automate’” 5-Point Harness
Performa’” Over-Head
Shield
Child Restraints are designed for heavier, should switch to the rear facing Convertible when your child outgrows this Infant Car Seat.
In general, the rear facing position is the safest, and children should ride in this position as long as they are willing to do so. You can switch to the forward facing position when your child is more than 20 pounds, older than one year, and you feel your child is ready. You must have a Convertible or Toddler Child Restraint for forward facing use.
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Infant
Car
Seat
Warning
Instructions
page
1 of 4
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* Infant
must
always
face
rear
Do not use this Infant Car Seat if your infant is either over 20 Ibs. (9 kg) weight or over 26 inches (66 cm) length or height.
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secure
infant
with
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harness
strap
threading.
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Car
Seat
Adjust
harness
properly
system. for each
use
FAILURE TO PROPERLY SECURE IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. Seat is used as an Infant Car Seat, Kolcraft Plus 4/S Strollers.
INFANT COULD RESULT This applies when Infant Car Carrier, Infant Seat, or on
Use this Infant Car Seat only with strollers for which it was specifically
Kolcraft Auto-Base designed.
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The rear facing seat shell provides head support for baby during sudden stops and frontal impact.
Infant
Infant’s
head
must
not
be above
and
top
of Infant
Car
Seat.
purchase
a Kolcrafr
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AIR BAGS: Do with an air bag. Infant Car Seat child. Owners should restraint
of vehicles with front passenger side refer to their vehicle owner’s manual installation instructions.
Most
dashboard
Most
side
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Maintain
Air
impact
Air
rear
seat
During an accident can fly dangerously Securely restrain occupants
must
Infant
marked marked
and
objects
In car can injure
for infant’s
only
safer
as a last resort
bags child
seat SEAT
Car
Seat
belts
on rear
ON
facing
and
only
front
seat
if there
keep
infant’
with each use. Make and close to the neck.
bulky bunting, Cover infant
*Threading
Shoulder
facing
and
Adjusting
or sleeping only after
bag the
Belt:
Harness To thread
adjuster straps Front
hardware follow the
is located diagrams
on the below.
back
of the
seat
shel
Side View
‘Aew
I SEATS
WHICH
vehicle
seats
Allow a minimum of 32” clearance where Infant Car Seat will be used (see diagram).
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Check extra
strap threading before each belt extends beyond adjuster
To adjust belts, position. Always infant side.
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be adjusted shoulders
Always
3. Do not wrap infant in a blanket, before buckling shoulder harness. harness is secured.
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is
safety.
VEHICLE
or side
Seat: bottom
child.
when
than
for infant’s
ONLY
Car Seat,
Restm
Loose: ore than Fingers
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CAR
in Infant
2.Shoulder harness straps must sure straps are snug on infant’s
or sudden stop, loose objects or hanging toys in car. Place loose objects in trunk if possible. all loose objects in vehicle. wear
Infant
I .Put infant in the Infant Car back flat against the pad.
Child
See below.
are safest
are generally
Placing
thts product,
“SIPS”.
safety.
children position.
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mlant outgrows
“SRS”.
are
positions
USE THIS INFANT FACE FORWARD. place
are
covers
clearance
Use a front seat position no air bag present.
Do not
covers
air for
Bag
to accident statistics, in center back seat
The side positions.
All
Bag
occupants adequate
According restrained
When
not use this restraint in a seat equipped In an accident, the air bag will strike the and cause serious injury or death to your
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Carrying
use. Make sure at least 2” of hardware on both straps.
loosen adjuster slides to slip re-tighten strap on adjuster
Infant
Car
strap to correct by pulling strap
from
Seat:
Measure your car and adjust your vehicle’s seating as required.
*When not occupied, the Infant Car vehicle. In an accident, an unsecured passengers.
Seat
should be securely belted to Infant Car Seat may Injure other l
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Infant
Car
Seat
Warning
Instructions
page
2 of 4
Always
carry
by either
the
carry
handle
or the
two
handle
grips.
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Infant must always
face rear of vehicle.
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If belted
Car
Seat slips
belt
systems
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Infant
all vehicle
Perform
Vehicle
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use an Infant
Replace
are
Seat Belt
frayed
Car
freely,
safe with
child
correctly.
restraints.
belts
(vehicle Seat
Place the Infant Car Seat in seating location. Be sure Vehicle Seat Belt was performed for this location.
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Seat that has been
or worn
reinstall
Test below.
Check tightness of Infant Car installation before each use.
Rotate carry handle, as far as necessary to permit proper installation, to a locked position behind infant’s head.
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or moves
involved
or Infant or Infant
in an accident. Car
Car
Seat).
Make sure your infant rear of your vehicle.
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Slide both
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seat
belts
for
general types lap/shoulder
A safe installation either of the two Most which
of belt systems belts.
requires systems
:. Buckle
the
Pull slowly belts lock
seat
tight, this or Auto-Base
vehicle
lap/shoulder the Vehicle
seat
belt
your
Infant
belt
to use. Go to Infant instructions.
is OK lnstallatlon
clip
Buckle
in the vehicle
Unbuckle
locking
clip
Car
from
the
back seat
shoulder seat
belt
belt
again. close letting
either
in diagrams
any objects
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Test installation
* Infant make Infant
of the
without
as shown
Remove
provided
belt
slip.
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pull
with
outward
locking
on the
lap
clip
attached
portion
to the
of the
seat
If it remains Infant Car
tight, the locking Seat or Auto-Base.
If the lap attached,
belt you
TV a different for an Infant
loosens can not
seating Car Seat
See Below.
clip
must
or contact vehicle
A
Auto-Base
of Auto-Base
before
before
each
use. use.
Place the Auto-Base in seat location. sure Vehicle Seat Belt Test was performed for this location. Thread openings
auto seat belt in Auto-Base
Installing
Test to up on the
B
through both and tighten.
side
infant
Car Seat on Auto-
any
objects
from
Auto-Base.
Align with
side pockets of Infant Car Seat Auto-Base alignment posts.
Push
down
and
posts
lock
into
place.
are visible,
reinstall.
belt.
be used
when
installing
~~lowly with locking when pullin use your ve tcle belt system!
position, compatible
from
belt. l
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with
Car Seat must be securely fastened to Auto-Base. sure Infant Car Sear IS locked on base by pulling Cal- Seat.
Auto-Base Slowly
to securely
below: l
yourself
while
WARNING
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* Remove
Re-buckle
seat belt Car Seat.
A
Seat
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clip
Seat
Some
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vehicle locking
Car belt.
Car
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Attach
Infant seat
on
belt.
Remove locking Infant Car Seat.
and
plastic hooks Car Seat.
Adjust Level of lnstallatlon Re-check tightness.
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Clip
Grasp both lap to the buckle.
the
If Vehicle Seat Belt Test determines that locking clip is required, install correct lap belt length. Correctly placed locking clip must be within l/2 inch of the seat belt latch.
using
belt system Seat Belt Test.
to place
If the la belt loosens, you must use the on the Ii ack of the Infant Car Seat.
yourself
Pull on vehicle tighten Infant
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and
outward on the lap portion of vehicle seat belt. with a sudden pull, but loosen with a slow pull.
If it remains lnsfallation
Locking
belts
of which
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seat where you intend no Air Bag is present.
vehicle
lap
a tight and secure listed above.
new cars have the combination may be OK to use if they pass
. Sit in the vehicle Seat. Make sure
are:
lap belt under sides of Infant
Push down on buckling vehicle
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1 There are several types of vehicle seat belt systems, some will not work safely with this or any other infant Car Seat! The two combination
adult
is facing
Test
your local seat belt.
vehicle
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clip l
dealer
Infant Car Seat performs best when installation This applies with or without Auto-Base. Adjust
installation
If necessary, installation.
place Never
using
Infant
Car
a tightly rolled place objects
Seat towel in base
red
is level “Level
to ground.
Indicator”
label.
on vehicle seat to level to level Infant Car Seat
Using in Airplanes * Use only * Install * Install . Locking
in airplane
Infant Infant
seat5 that face the front
Car’Seat rear facing Infant Car Seat in airplane exactly
clip IS not required
with
airplane
of the airplane.
“lust face rear = in auto
of airplane
scat belts
Kolcraft”
Infant
Car
Seat
Warning
InstructIons
page
3 of 4
WARNING l
l
Never
d
DO
Seat for any reason while
remove car is moving.
child from Infant Car If child needs tending,
Direct Check A light cool.
and heat may make Infant Car Seat very hot. and seat before putting baby in Infant Car Seat. blanket placed over car seat will help keep seat
sunlight buckle colored
Washing
l
find
a safe place
to stop.
NOT
Hand
l
Line
l
MACHINE
wash
only
dry.
Do
not
Infant
Rotate
l
l
l
handle
to upright
Push red Auto-Base.
release
Lift Infant Auto-Base.
Car
Auto-Base
See-
down buttons.
buttons, hubs. l
l
Place
l
Gently
pad
l
Re-thread
l
See:
l
Adjust
Shade Canopy Handle Canopy
and
over
insert
Infant
l
Wrap
l
Pull
l
Wrap
handle
to upright
ruffled back
edge
portion
elastic
loops
seat
around
around
the
shoulder
‘Threadlrlg
and
carry
Parts
know the model parts. You will have
Product
Model
Product
Description:
Pattern
Description:
Pull
l
Never l
back
(Select
Models)
carry
Infant
Removing
l
Unthread
l
Pull
l
Gently
l
Remove
Kolcraft’“’
pornon Car
Seat
over
by canopy
side
through push
of harness to front
crotch
strap
of Manufacture:
Date
of Purchase:
Parts
seat
through
Cloth
Kolcraft@
Sun
Shoulder
Harness
Duty
Seat
Warning
latch.
pad
Instructions
(Do not use as an order form) Kolcraft Consumer Services indicating at: (9 IO) 944-2355 Monday through Friday, Earn-Spm
th ES
Kolcraft Enterprises, Inc. IO832 NC Highway 2I I Aberdeen, NC 283 I5
number and description to provide the following
to receive information:
in
Description $20.00
Pad Shade
Canopy Strap
Strap strap,
Metal
Assembly (935032.CS) buckle and tongue
Locking
Clip
(840
I9 I -CS)
$
8.00
$
3.50
$
7.00
$
3.00 Free
Sheet
There
will
North
Carolina
Please
Car
III
page
be a $4.00
ShipplngiHandltng
residents
must
add
fee on atI orders. 6%
sales
tax.
If ordering by mail, please enclose payment with order. Checks mus be made payable to Kolcraft Enterprises. You may also pay by Visa c Master Card. Include name, as It is on card, complete card number, and explratlon date.
pad.
Infant
I” Sectlorl
back.
side.
buckle
Belt”
&
Kolcraft@
Heavy
support.
from
‘+~,~lldet
place
Pad one
belt
of canopy
opening.
Ill.
This information is located on a sticker on Infant Car Seat side warning label. We recommend that you record the information the space provided above for your reference.
of plastic canopy supports into brackets. are properly installed, they will snap into elastic
pad
in Section
Number:
Date
Instruction l
Belt”
handle.
hubs.
Canopy
harness may impair the your child in an accident
Shoulder
through
Adjc!c:lng
please call to purchase
Crotch Harness includes crotch ends they
Use
harness.
* Replacement item
Insert When
cloth.
harness
or write:
back. handle
Independent
l
a damp
Seat.
buckle
(Select Models)
position.
of canopy over
with
of pad or safety Seat to protect
Car
crotch
Replacement
correct
Rotate
wipe
Adjusting
You must
l
iron.
Seat shell, detergent.
Car
“Threading
To order parts, items you wish
Sun
HARNESS
pad
Improper remounting ability of the Infant
l
Handle
m Installing
hot
OR
detergent.
(Select Model4
from
For models without push in both handle
l
from
on
Rotate handle by pushing both handle adjustment
l
Seat
use
PAD,
bleach-free
position.
button
Seat
Adjusting
l
Car
CANOPY,
a mild
To clean the Infant Car only a mild, bleach-free
l
* Re-installing Removing
l
WASH using
4 of 4
allow
4-6
weeks
for
delivery
* Infant
Read Store
and understand this booklet
all instructions in back of Infant
before Car Seat
* Failure to follow all of the instructions serious injury or death for your child occupants in a sudden stop or crash. * Infant
must
Replace
l
always
Infant
Car
face
rear
Seat
if it is involved
using. shell.
of vehicle. in accident.
Must
Il. Safest toution
be Seated
Facing
the
III. How
to Fasten
for Induct in Autonwbik Inf%nt in Infant Car Seat
IV.
to Fasten
In&t
How
V. General
Car
Seat
Rear
in Automobile
rear
of vehicle.
* AIR BAGS: Do not use this restraint in a seat eauiowd with an air bag. In an accident, the air bag will strike the Infant Car Seat and cause serious injury or death to your child. Check for front and side air bags. Most
dashboard
Most
side
Air
impact
* Look visors
l
Accord r2
Kolcraft L
covers
Bag
are
covers
are
* Refer to the vehicle owner’s manual your Infant Car Seat in any car. for and read labels on vehicle and follow instructions. must wear occupants
* Maintain adequate See below.
Parts
Bag
Air
l
marked
“SRS”.
marked
“SIPS”.
of vehicles with front passenger side air bags refer to their vehicle owner*s manual for child installation instructions.
* All occupants Unrestrained
Use
VI. Care and Maintenance VII. Know Your Car Seat VIII. Warranty and Replacement
face
forbsbyduliQgsuddmstops and flwd impact. - This Infant Car Seat k designed for infims up to 20 Ibs. weight and 26 inches he@. Should our child outgrow this product fore one year, you shoufd use a L cwverdble ii-&ant/toddler car seat. See Sectmn VIII C As Yo\ll- Child GKWS
* Owners should restraint
CONTENTS infants
always
could result in and other vehicle
* Do not use this Infant Car Seat if your infant is either over 20 Ibs. (9 kg) weight or over 26 inches (66 cm) length or height.
I. Why
must
seat
seat belts or objects
clearance
before
installing
belts
and
for infant’s can injure
for infant’s
sun
safety. a child.
safety.
to ctdcknt satktta. children are safest when k the canter back seat position.
The side war se& positrom stat.
are gene&y
safer than the front
This Kolcr-aft Infant Car Seat meets or exceeds all ~-equ~~-emerits of Fedel-al Motor V&i& Safety Standard 2 I3 and of the Federal Awarton Admminratton. R k cet+fied for use !n mmor vehrcles and air&nas.
No
Infant
Car Seat can guarantee absolute from injury in every possible situation. But if used correctly, this Kolcraft’ Infant Car Seat will keep your child comfortable and secure, and reduce the risk of injury or death. protection
Kolcraft
Enterprises,
ON-&lCLE
SEATS
Inc.
IO832
NC
Highway
Aberdeen, or call:
NC 283 I-800-453-7673
U.S. Government l-800-424-9393 (202-366-o I23
* IJSi +tilS INFANT CAR SEAT ONLY WHICH F&E FORWARD.
2I I t 5
Auto in D.C.
Safety
Hotline
area)
El dispositivo de resguardo para nitios no puede proteger a su nitio a menos quo usted lo utilice siguiendo estas instrucciones. No lo utilice hasta que haya leido y entendido estas instrucciones. Si le gustarla una versi&n en Espariol de lx instrucciones del fabricante para este producto. por favor llame a nuestro Department0 de Servicio al Consumidor al l-800-453-7673.
’ AJlow a minwnum of 32” clearance where be used (see diagram) * Measure your car .ud ad,usr you,- vehicles
Kolcraft@
Infant
Infant Car Seat will x~atr a~ I-ei,,,,r&
Car Seat Warning
Instructions
page
1 of 5
B. lnfad l
Infant
If belted reinstall
l
must always face rear of vehicle. Infant Car Seat slips or moves correctly.
Not all vehicle belt restraints. Perform
l
systems Vehicle
Never use an Infant Car involved in an accident.
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- Replace
frayed
Check tightness Seat/Auto-Base
l
* Always additional
refer
or worn
belts
of Infant installation
to vehicle installation
freely,
that
Seat before
owner’s instructions.
4. Slide lap belt under
plastic
hooki
con both sides of Infant Car Seat.
or Infant
Car Seat.
or Infant Car each use.
manual
for
manvfaawers c&ally desi n vehicle seat panengen. not for chiXn oc Infant t Seats. * Them am several types of vehicle seat bek systems. will not work safely wth this or any other Infant Car - The two general types of belt synemz are. lap belts combination lap/shoulder belts. * A safe installatwn requires a tight and secure vehtcle etther of the two systems Ilsted above. l
Auto-Base this
has been
on vehicle Car
without
2. Make sure there is not M air bag In this location. 3. Make sure the Infant Car Sat will face the rear of your vehicle.
are safe with child Seat Belt Test below.
Seat
Car Seat lnsiallation
I, Select ti sating position for tha infant Car Seat. Be wre l~tb,, hrr fxssed the Veh,cle Sear Belt Tr6 inches (66 length or height. l Premature infants may have difficulty breathing in a sitting position. Consult your doctor before this or any Child Restraint. - Always secure infant with Infant Car Seat harness * Never use without chest shield and always adjust to correct position. l
either cm) when using system. shield
- Check harness strap threading. Adjust properly for each use. . FAILURE TO PROPERLY SECURE INFANT COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. This applies whenever infant is in product, whether used as car seat. carrier, or stroller. * Use this Infant Car Seat only with K&raft Auto-Base and strollers for which it was specifically designed. Infant’s
head must not be above to1) of Infant Car Seat.
/hen an ,nlanc outgrow
A.
Placinz
tlx producr. purctw
an
Infant
in the
a Kolcrafr Converuble Child l7errr.w
Infant
Car
Seat
I. To frt straps over infant’s head. slfde chest shield down 1 Put Infant in the Infant Car Seat. bottom fu-st Always keep Infants back flat aganst the back of rhe car seat 3. Pull harness straps over Infant’s head. Loosen straps if necessary See. >ect,on III B “Thl-eadlng rl,~tl A~~~u~r~r~~ShouldrlSrrwr 4 Pull buckle up between Infant’s legs and nserf buckle tongue ,nro buckle Pull on straps to make sure buckle IS locked 5. Shoulder harness srraps must be adlusted wrh each “se Straps should be snug on child’s shoulders close to the necl( Use the ad,uster hardware co remove all slack I” rhe harness srraps T&ten the harness swaps as snugiy as possible Sioux &stng the straps to press no the child’s shoulders or restrict the ch,ld’s d,-eath;ng
Always
use
chest
6 Pos,t,on chest rhleld at middle at least 3” from their neck
of infants
shield ches[.
.-
i
7 Put fabric boot on Infant Car- Seat (select models) Ii!44/ &\8 Use of a head suppo!-r IS recommended fol new c 11~51\1~,1,/ 111 bo,-n ,nfantr unt,l they are able to 5,~ upr~ghr A I’r”()G’r r”4c1 : t,e5, ,>0lii,i0li I-oiled-up fowel or commercially avalable Ihead roll IS acceptable fo,- head suppo,-t WARNING: Secure the lnfal ,nto the ch,ld restrant first co ,nxur-e proper fit of the lhwness Then place the rolled-up rowel around rhe sides of the head, 01 tnstall the head roll accoi-ding to the manufacrurel-‘s ~nstr”ct!o”~ DO NOT use any head roll that reqwres looserung the straps la lnStall2tlOn
B. Threadinn
and
Adiustinn
Shoulder
Strap
I Ha,-ness ad,usrer hardwar-e is located on the back of rhc IC,I[ shell lo thread irraps follow Iho diagrams below
C. Thrcadmz
Chest
I Tti, cad h,,clcli& b
Buckle
m~rvng yourself
or lost call Kolcraft
11, the vehicle
Consumer
SWVIC~~
seat agan
c Grasp both lap and shoulder belt close to the buckle d Unbuckle vehicle seat belt wthout letting either belt 511~ e
Attach
locking
clip as shown
I” dugrams
below 8 Test for secure installation Pull the Infant Car Seat fronr and back Tw,sr the Infant Car Seat lelt to rlehr. If Infant Car Seat moves
I Re-buckle
yourself
with
locl<,ng
cl,p attached
to tile seat belt
i: Slowly pull outward on the lap portton of the belt If belt remans tlghr. the locking clip MUST be used when lnstalllng Infant Car Seat or Auto-Base If the lap belt loosens when pullmg slowly with lockmg cltp attached. or Infant Car Seat can be movrd around after It is installed A DIFFERENT METHOD OF INSTALLATION IS REQUIRED.
Recommendations:
3 Contact your local VetIlcle dealer comparable vehicle seat belt
for a11 Infant Cx
Sear
* Use only in Install Infant Install Infant Locking clip
airplane seats that face the front of the arplane. Car seat rear-faang. Infant must face rear of airplane. car seat in airplane exactly a5 in wto. Is not required with airplane seat belts.
Kolcraft@
Infant
Car Seat Warning
Instructions
page 3 of 6
C. Infant
Car
Seat
Installation
with
Auto-Base
(Select Models)
* Remove Test
any
installation
objects
from
Auto-Base
of Auto-Base
before
before
use.
each
use.
* Infant Car Seat must be securely fastened Auto-Base. Test to make sure Infant Car locked on base by pulling up on the Infant
to Seat Car
l
is Seat.
I. Select the seatng pos,t,on for the Infant Car Seat/Auto-Base. Be sure this location has passed the Vehicle Seat Belt Test. 2. Make sure there IS not M a,r bag I” this kxat~on. 3 Make sure the Inlant Car Seat/Auto-Base WIII face the rear 01 your vehicle 4 Install the Auto-Base by threading both srde cnen~nes I” Auto-Base
the vehicle
seat belt through
5 Buclde vehicle seat belt Push down on Auto-Base on vel~~cle seat belt to securely tlehten Auto-Base
wh,le
pull,,,g
6 If V&de Seat Belt Test determines that locking chp IS requred. install wth correct lap belt length Correctly placed locking clip must be wIthIn I/2 Inch of the seat belt buckle tongue 7 To a b. c.
install Infant Cal- Seat on Auto-Base. Remove oblects from Auto-Base Align side pockets of Infant Car Seat P&i tnlar* Car Seat down a-d bck seat m CI/CI< in place If “WARNING: on the Auto-Base posts are wble. d Pull up on Infant Car Seat to make
with Auto-Base posts onto Auto%ars. t&cell
Not
Latched”
reuxtall. sure it is locked
for label,
on base.
8 Adjust level of installation Infant Car SeatiAuto-Base performs best when tnstallat~on IS level to ground Adlw installation using Infant Car Seat red “Level Indicator” label If necessary. place a tightly rolled towel on vehicle seat to level
Kolcraft’“’
Infant
Car
Seat
Warning
Instructions
page
4 of 6
E. @wtallinn I.
Never remove child from Infant Car Seat reason while car is moving. If child needs find a safe place to stop.
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* Never leave may become
child unattended, tangled in straps
Place
back
Sun Shade edge
of canoPy
CanoDy
around
back
(w&~o~eh) of
car
rem.
for any tending,
even when sleeping. Child or pads and suffocate.
Direct sunlight and heat may make Infant Car Seat very hot. Check buckle and seat before putting baby in Infant Car Seat. When not using the Infant Car Seat, a light colored blanket placed over car seat will help keep seat cool.
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2 -
A mat or towel placed help $rotect the vehicle
&afnovinn
A.
(Select I
Rotate
1.
Push Car
Infant
handle
to
use
Infant infant
*
Make
-
Always
secure sure
handle
carry
by
D. Installing
3.
Auto-Base.
Car on
both
Seat
Pull plastic
w,ll
canopy clips
forward. to wwde
wrap edge
Note:
Hook
clrps
as close
3. Wrap
elamc
loops
around
campy of canopy to
around handle.
center
of
handle
handle
and
hook
the
a$ possible.
Auto-Base
hold
- then
Seat
Handle
handle
hubs
Place
boot Car
Seat
Car
Seat
infant
15 locl L
.L ,
USE
Use the infant restraint only with F.A.A. certified equipment, seat belts, and aircraft Non-cerh$ed equipment may not be safe. l
seats.
Position child facing the rear of the aircraft, in a forward-facing seat, with seat belts that will hold the infant restraint tightly. Install the infant restraint eractly as you would with an auto lap belt. You do not need to use a locking clip. l
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Kolcraft’“’
PerformaTMiAuto-Mate
TM 5.Point
Infant/Toddler
Restraint
Owner’s
Manual
page
10 of 12
Do not use the infant restraint on an emergency equipment or flight controls.
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aircraft
seat where it will block or limit access to an exit, Move child to another seating position.
Spot clean vinyl or cloth laminate pad with a sponge, warm water, and a mild, bleach-free detergent These pads are permanently attached with plastic buttons. Removal attempts could tear the pad or break the buttons. To clean under the pad, just lifr the sides and wipe. l
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Do not soak the seat or pad in water.
Thefoam cushion will not dry.
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Never machine wash the harness assembly.
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Hand wash and line dry cloth pads. Machine washing and dt+ng will destroy the pad.
Doing so will weaken or destroy the assembly.
To clean pillow and deluxe seat pad: Spot clean with a damp sponge and mild detergent. Air dry. Do not machine wash or dry. Do not use bleach. l
E-22
Immediately replace all the child restraints and seat belts which restrained passengers during the accident. A car crash is an extremely violent event, and the forces of the crash may diminish the restraint 3 abilities to protect passengers in a subsequent accident. (fa restraint is in your car but is not being used during an accident, it should not receive damaging stress and does not need to be replaced unless there is obvious smlctural damage.
DAMAGED
OR WORN SEAT BELTS
Frayed or damaged seat belts or buckles should be replaced. They may not withstand the force of a sudden stop or crash, and may not hold the restraint to the car during a subsequent accident or sudden stop.
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Use the restraint with your child in the center rear seat. The center of the back seat is the safest position in most vehicles. E-23
Kolcraft@
PerformaTM/Auto-Mate
TM !I-Point
Infanfloddler
Restraint
Owner’s
Manual
page
11 of 12
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Follow the fam4y rule that the car doesn’t start until everyone is buckled.
Make no exceptions; any unbuckledperson l
Never take child out of the restraint for any reason while the car is moving.
If child l
is a danger to your child.
neetis
tending, find a safe spot to pull off the road.
Never feed child items such as suckers or ice cream cones while driving.
In a sudden swerve, stop, or crash, these items may be jammed down child’s throat and present a choking hazard. l
Do not give child loose objects such as bottles or toys while driving.
l?~ey can fry dangerously about the interior during a crash or sudden stop. Use sojI toys only, and store other heavy items in the trunk of the car. l
Make sure child is fed and dry before leaving.
You should never take your child out of the seatfor any reason while the car is moving. A contented baby is a good passenger.
E-24
TNSTRUCTIONS CAR,EFULLY, GUIDE AT,ONL If:
You should:
- Seat belt won’t lock tightly;
Press down firmly on restraint to sink it into the auto cushion. Tighten the seat belt as securely as possible. See page E-7 for more information.
- Infant Restraint tilts, wobbles, or slides across seat.
Check seat belt instructions on page E-7; You may need to change seating positions or use a locking clip.
- Lap/shoulder belt latch plate slides freely up and down webbing.
You must use a locking clip to hold the latch plate and webbing in place. See page E- 10 for more information.
- Your child can get out of the harness assembly.
Tighten the shoulder straps and use a harness clip. E-25
Kolcraft@
PerformaTM/Auto-MateTM
5-Point
Infanmoddler
Restraint
Owner’s
Manual
page
12 of 12
’ Kolci-afti
Read instructions side
Store packet
and understand before using this booklet of Booster
this
all prodxt.
in the Car Seat.
El dlspositlvc de resguar-do par-n nirios no pc~e’de pr-oteger3 51.1 mrio d rnenos que ustcd IO tJtiltit2 51gi11er1cJo cams Ilisttrucctones. NC lo utlll( (3 tmt3 ~IIC hnya ICKIO y eritendldo csm In5tt.llccloncs 81 le gustn1-i,3 ul\a vcwon en Espariol de Lx, tnstl (Icciones ~Jel t-lbrlcmre para este pi oducto, por favorIlame a nuestl-0 Department-o de %I-VICIG al Consumidor al:
I 800.453 -7673 - --*----_- _--.
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Kolcraft@
ProdigyTM
Owner’s
Manual
page
1 of 9
wARNIN~,,____________----------_____-z IMPORTANT
KNOW
INFORMATION
SAFETY
YOUR
PRODIGY
SELECTING
THE SAFEST
CHOOSING
CORRECT
AIR
BAG
SAFETY
_ BOOSTER SEAT
____________
3
CAR
4
SEAT----
LOCATION-
VEHICLE
SEAT
_ _ _ _ __
BELT
TYPE.
SAFEMGUIDELINE~----------------~ IMPROVEMENT
OPTIONS
SECURING
YOUR
CARE
MAINTENANCE
AND
REPLACEMENT
CHILD-.. PARTS
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ -8
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___________
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CHEEK---_----..--
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No car scat cai! guarantee absolute protec:ion from injury in every possiblr situation. Belt ii used correctly. this Kslcrrfr Booster Car, Se21 wili heIF liery-j you!- child combos-tabie alld secure, and redlJc2 tt;r? i.isl: cf irij;!r-y Ci’ deatl;. Child restraints could be recalled for safety reasons. YCL illitsf t-egtst21- tht8 t-estflittlt t0 be : ~~,~ci~cc; ,,I I I Watt Send your name, address restraint’s model number, and manufacturing date to’
Kolcraft Enterprises, inc. 10832 NC Hi hway 21 I Aberdeen, N 8 283 15 or call: I-800-453-7573 Fat
I-ecA
IlIlOl
I~l,llli>~i
C‘lll
U.S. Government
Kolcraft”
ProdigyTM
Owner’s
C/IL’
Auto
I-800-424-9393 (I -202-366-O
Manual
I23
page
Safety Hotline: in D.C. area)
2 of 9
9
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WARRnNTY-__-__-__--------~-----------~4
SAFETY
5
-7
WARNING! FAILURE TO FOLLOW MANU, FACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS ON THE USE OF THIS CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM CAN RESULT IN YOUR CHILD STRIKING THE VEHICLE’S INTERIOR DURING A SUDDEN STOP OR CRASH. Read all instructions and labels on booster before using with your child.
cat- se;
WARNING! USE ONLY THE VEHICLE’S LAf AND SHOULDER BELT SYSTEM WHEN RESTRAINING THE CHILD IN THtS BOOSTER CAR SEAT Using only a lap belt will allow your child’s head to move forward In a sudden stop OI crash and possibly strike the vehicle’s Interior ot his/her knees hard enough to cause I~JUI~ or death. Not all lap/shoulder belt systems WIII WOIwith this seat. See “Choos~~~g Col-t-ecr V~~t~~ci~:St> Beer Tyi>c:: on page 7.
Never allow the shoulder
belt to be moved off o your child’s shoulder after you have correctly positioned it. When not occupied, the booster cx seat should be securely belted to vehicle. 111an accident, an unsecured booster cal- seat may lnture other passengers. Atl occupants must wear seat belts Unrestralnec occupants or obtects can Intut-e other- passengers, including your child, In an accident.
Always refel- to vehicle owner’s addiclonal
Installation
manual iol-
Instiructions
Never put anyThIng (,uch as a cushion) ori ille vehicle seat trndel the hoosrer- cx seat OI- on the booster- c;lr sex Thrs WI// ;reJte too muct1 sl,lck In the veMe belt systerll and nor pl-oper.ly Irestixtil yolit- c/iilil 111;i 511dclt-ri si12p 131 cl-2Li; Repl~e ~lle boosrel c.11.se<11it II 15 ~nvoI\,c~! Ill Jill accldenr 41 xcldellt c;ii~ c,li~ie iix-i~gi~ [c: III~ boc:sti?l l-,11 \P~I [/I.?[ ;O~I ~:;~~JIIc[jet2
This booster car seat is desi ned for use only by a child who weighs between 4 0 and 60 pounds ( 14 and 27 kg) and whose height is between 37 and 50 inches (94 and 127 cm).
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This Kolcraft” Booster Car all requirements of Federal Standard 2 I 3.
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/MBxk”” shoufde . h”$” e gu’
Seat meets or exceeds Motor Vehicle Safety
Sidewarning
Kolcraft recommends that child restraints be replaced after six years from the date of manufacture, as indicated on the label located on the back of the booster car seat. This provides the best assurance that the child restraint is in reliable working condition, is well suited to any changes in automobile interior design, and is in compliance with current Federal regulations. When you replace your booster car seat, for any reason, make sure that it can no longer be used by another child by disposing of ir properly
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-Minimum. shwkfe hguiT e
label
This restraint is not certified for aircraft use. Aircraft seats do not have lap/shoulder belt systems. This booster car seat requires the use of a lap/shoulder belt system to restrain your child.
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Fro&Ying
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Do not allow anyone to use this booster car sear without calling their attention to all instructions and labels. Make sure they know how to use this seat.
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You must register this booster car seat to be reached tn case of a recall. Please fill out and send in the registration card. If missin call Kolcraft Consumer Service: I-800-453-7 & 3. Check the entlre booster car seat to make sure there are no broken parts. Never use the booster car seat if any part IS missing or damaged.
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Owner’s Manual storage pocket with Owner’s Manual
-Rear -Model
I
warning
label
# and date manufacrure
of
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Make sure shoulder belt adjuster straps and vehicle lap and shoulder belts are not frayed. war-n CI~ damaged
4 Do not booster *
belt position
use substlture car sear.
Do not allow have a bortle. is moving
a child lollipop,
parts
or try
co play wch or similar
cc n:odrfy bar-d
Items
ths
CO s. or
w i Ile car
Durq an accldenr 01. sudden stop, loos? objects can fly dangerously II- a car Place loose oblects In crunh ri possible Sectlrely resr: JIG a11 IWW gb!ects ~1 ,vehl& -3
77 7f the labels of items are missijlg oc damaged. Contact Kolcraft Constimer Service for replacement. Do noc bl;y second YCL~ are ptiijtti;,g you:
hand child
restraints. child at risk if the chiic r2s;-a:yi: hzs \v?sy jr ai; accident or misusec ~--I_J
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Read and follow all WARNINGS in this instruction booklet on the Prodigy’” Booster Car Seat, inside your vehicle, and in your vehtcle owner’s manual to determine which seating position can and cannot be used in your vehtcle. This Information should be share, with anyone else who WIN transport your child with th product.
The
Prodigy’” Booster Car Seat muse only be used with the correct combination lap/shoulder vehicle belt system. Any other vehicle belt system will allow your child’s head to move forward in a sudden stop or crash and possibly strike the vehicle interior or his/her knees hard enough to cause injury or death!
Not with
all vehicle belt child restraints.
COHKE~!
\~E~~IcLE
systems Read SEAT
BELA
are safe “Ct-ioostb!c TYPE"
7 & 8 and your vehicle owner’s before using this product. Look belts
on
for
use
pages
manual
for and read the labels on vehicle and sun visors and follow instructions.
This booster car seat must only be used on a vehicle seat that faces forward. Do not use with rear or side facing vehicle seats.
ProdigyTM
Owner’s
Manual
page
4
of 9
Most vehrcles system at the rear seat does this is the best
seat
Owners of vehicles with air bags (Supplemental Inflatable Restraints) must read “‘/l,i< 5~; Sr!zcrr C!.;!D:~.I~.!IS” on page and refer to their vehicle owner’s manual for child restraint installation instructions.
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According to accident staustlcs, children are safer when properly Irestrained In the t-ear seating positrons than In the front seating positrons. The center rear seating posttion is the prefer-red location Unfortunately, many vehtcles do nor have the comblna non lap/shoulder belt system in this location. This IS the best location only if the vehicle seat belt system 1s correct.
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have the cornblnanon lap/shoulder belt stde rear seat locarlons. If the center not have the lap/shoulder belt system, location
Us2 any front seat position oilly as a last resort If youi vehicle has a passenger side air bag system, read and follow the “A;,: 3.1, 511-t 7 :;JJID~LI+ICS" on page 8, the vehtcle owner’s manual Instructions, and any warn ing labels in the vehicle Check the seat belt system “C~ioos~~c; Cow~c~351: 8 and In the vehicle owner’s
the lnstructlons in 3,;!.-1 T~r5”on pages 7 &
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III~LI;~~
The Prodigy’” Booster Car with the correct combination belt system. Some combination systems cannot be used with
Seat must only be used lap/shoulder lap/shoulder this product.
Check your vehicle to determine system(s) installed in your vehicle. than one type of seat belt system
Dpor
NEVER USE Door Mounted Lao/Shoulder
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See “SAFETY IMPROVEMENTOPTIONS” on page 8.
BELT SYSTEM ALWAYS USE
Lap/Shoulder Belt l
A lap/shoulder
belt is
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MEYERUSE THESETYPESOF BELT
~STEMS
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~JEVER USE LaD Belt Only
A lap/shoulder
~IEVER
Motorized
Belt
The lap/shoulder belt is attached to the vehicle door and moves when the door is opened.
the type of seat belt There may be more in the vehicle.
Make sure that the vehicle seat belt system is correct for this product at the location you have selected. If the seat belt system is not correct, go to the next safest location as described on page 6 and recheck belt system. If your vehicle does not have the correct belt system at any seating location, do not use this product.
CORRECT
Mount
vehicle belt
Air bag systems (Supplemental Inflatable Restraints) deploy with enough force to kill children. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recommends that seat locations equipped with these devices should NOT be used by children under the age of twelve. Some vehicles equipped with passenger side air bags do not have real- seats. If you have no choice but to use the front seat, you should move the vehicle seat as far back as possible. Look for walrnrng labels In your vehicle and [read the vehicle owner’s manual to determine If the vehicle has passenger- side air bags. Follow recommendations for child restraint use. You can contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to determine whether you are eligible for a passenger side air bag switch to disable the aitbag Call the U.S. Government Auto Safety Hot Line ac l-800-421-9393 ( l-202-366-0 123 In D C area).
belt IS requtred
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If your vehicle does not have the correct seat belt sys cem at any seatmg locaclon, Do NOT USE THIS
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You can check ,Nlth YOUI- vehicle COWecr :orr;blnatlon lap/shoulde~In your- vehicle
USE Shoulder
PRODUCT.
Belt
The shoulder- belt moves when rhe door IS opened ot- [he vehicle is stal-rr?d.
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Owner’s
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page
5 of 9
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Never put anything booster car seat to This will create too vehicle belt system condition.
on or under the change the height. much slack in the and create an unsafe
When traveling, periodically booster car seat to ensure installation.
check proper
the
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NOTE: between shoulder-
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Check that your the “Minimum” height guides
TM Owner’s
Manual
child’s shoulders and “Maximum”
page
fi cf 9
are
lap pot-tiorl belt.
of the
NCTE: The lap belt positlon snug across YOUI- chtld’s hips
belt should
by putllng be low
on and
8. Tighten vehicle belt. adjuster up or down to correctly position chtld’s shoulder.
Slide the shoulder belt on the pad mounted strap the vehicle belt over your
NOTE: Make sure the vehicle shoulder over your child’s shoulder. It should not child’s neck. face or arm.
belt is be on your
CORRECT
INCORRECT
Too
low Adjust up to corlrect
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To ol-detIndicating
I-800-153 01 WIW.
palrts. please call Kolcraft Consumetthe Items you wish to purchase at’
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Monday
Kolcraft
through
Enterprises,
IO832 NC Aberdeen,
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Model
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inc.
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You must lulow rhe model to receive co!-rect parts ct1e following lnfol-m~tloi~ Product
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Servlce
numberwill
and have
descl-lpcloll 10 pt-ov~de
lrlfol~n1.-itlull
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and
must
of the
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Allow a mInImum of 32” clearance where Child Resrl-aint wtll be used (see diagram).
an accident or hanging
rear
seats.
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at rhe
SEATS WHICH
Using
Measure your car adjust your vehicle seating as required
bar.located
Re-thread shoulder thread straps onto
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of no air bag IS present.
or side
Remove srrap avoid twisting.
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equalizer
below
restrained
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the shouldersharness:
Manual.
children
generally
or middle
“SRS”; “SIPS”;
Malntaln adequare clearance for child’s safer/. See diagram Unresrralned occupants and oblecrs 117car can Injure child.
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AIR BAGS, Do not this restraint in a seat equipped with an air bag. In an accident, an air bag will strike the Child Restraint and cause serious injury or death to your child. Most most
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use for
slots.
Facing (Toddler Use): use the top set of slots.
Re-threading
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Must
sets of harness
If
Rear-facing (Infant Use): When straps are more than one-half inch below child’s shoulders, re-thread the straps through the next higher set of slofs.
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In general, the rear facing posirion is the safest. and children should ride in this position as long as they are willing to do so. You can switch to the forward facing position when your child is more than 20 pounds, older than one year, and you feel your child is ready.
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Check the straps frequently to make sure they fit properly str-aps do not fit snug, the child WIII not be fully protected
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The rear facing seat shell provides head support for a child during sudden stops and frontal impact.
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Shoulder harness straps must be properly threaded and adjusted securely fo Insure child’s maximum safety during a sudden stop or accident. Improper adjustment may result m electIon.
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child’s
safety
should
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loose
securely
. lip!-i$r
and
rhelr-
be secu
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all
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Rotate plastic leg. Pus leg up unrll the red cz IS at the bottom of tll slot as shown.
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The two combination
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types of vehicle this or any other
general types lap/shoulder
A safe installation either of the two
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requires systems
seat
belts
seat belt systems, Child Restraint!
of vehicle belts.
belt
systems
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seat where sure no Air
will
lap belt
vehicle
seat
that
Sit in the Restraint.
2.
Buckle
3.
Pull outward slowly on the lap portion of vehicle belt. Some belts lock with a sudden pull, but loosen with a slow pull.
4.
If it remains tight, this belt is OK to use. Go to “INFANT: lnstalltng Chrld Restraint” or “TODDLER. Installing Child Restraint
seat
you intend to place Bag is present
Child
6.
Locktng
use the locking
clip
Remove l
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Buckle Grasp buckle.
yourself both
Unbuckle belt slip. Attach
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clip
from
back
in the vehicle lap and
vehicle
shoulder seat
belt
of Child
clip
as shown
check
must
be reclined
when
chosen the safest in the vehicle.
seating
Restraint.
under
plastic
seat belt
. Slowly l
pull
outward
the
on the
hooks
Restraint belt.
in the
rear
location,
on both
top
place sides
the
of Child
while
is tight.
placed I/2 inch
locking clip must of the seat belt the
locking
d
This restraint should not be used by anyone (I 8 kg) or taller than 40 inches (102 cm).
close
without
letting
to the either
Locking
Clip
*After Child
you have Restraint
*Thread
vehicle
in diagrams
chosen the safest in the vehicle. seat
belt
Push down on Child buckling vehicle seat
below:
Make
sure
seat
belt
lockrng lap pornon
clip
attached
to the
seat
of the belt.
belt.
seating
through
Restraint belt.
larger
than
40 Ibs.
rear
location, openings
place
the
in restraint.
while
is tight.
Install locking clipif required. See Vehicle Seat Belt Test A correctly kcw!thin
placed I/2 inch
locking of the
* Rebuckle seat belt with clip correctly cnstalled. with
using
for
seat. belt
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yourself
pediatrician
A WARNING
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Re-buckle
your
provided
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with
”
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locking
of vehicle.
Test to make certain that Child Restraint is held securely by the vehicle seat belt. If restraint rocks more than one Inch. It must be ttghtened
(IF CLIP IS MISSING OR LOST CALL KOLCRAFT CONSUMER SERVICE)
locking
rear
less than 7 Ibs. (3 kg) or who have
Rebuckle seat belt with clip correctly installed.
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sure
A correctly ‘tc4thin
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If the lap belt loosens, you must on the back of the Child Restraint.
face
Install locking clip if required. See Vehicle Seat Belt Test
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belt.
5.
Ckp:
your
you have Restraint
Make
always
position.
Push down on Child buckling vehicle seat
using l
lap/shoulder belt systems the Vehicle Seat Belt Test.
20 Ibs. (9 kg) must
Restraint
Slide lap belt Restraint.
or belt
Child
*After Child
not
I.
the vehicle
For children weighing
facing
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are:
under
special medical needs, additional instructions.
for adult
some
Infants
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a tight and secure listed above.
Most new cars have combination may be OK to use if they pass
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WARNING
If belted Child Restraint rocks more than one inch, reinstall. Not all vehicle belt systems are safe with Child Restraints. Perform Vehicle Seat Belt Test below. Never use a Child Restraint that has been in an accident. Call Kokraft Consumer Services regarding a free replacement. Replace frayed or worn belts (vehicle or Child Restraint). Check Child Restraint installation for tightness before each use.
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clip must seat belt the
locking
’ Test to make certain that Child Restraint is held securely by the vehicle seat belt. If lrestralrlt IO&
If the belt remains tight, the vehicle seat belt 1s OK to use. However, the locking clip ~nusr always be used when rnstalling Child Restrarnt.
If the lap attached,
belt you
loosens CAN
when pulled NOT use your
T-y a different seating locauon, for a Child Restraint compatible
even with locking clip vehicle belt system!
or contact your local vehrcle seat belt.
vehicle
dealer
Using
in Airplanes
o Use l
only
Install
* Locking
in airplane
Child clip
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Restraint
seats
is not required
Child
that
face
in airplane
Restraint
the front
exactly
with
alrplane
Warning
of the airplane.
as in auto. seat
belts.
Instructions
page
3 of 4
A
WARNING
Harness
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NEVER LEAVE CHILD UNATTENDED.
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. Always
buckle
shoulder
harness
when
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using Child Remaint.
The shoulder harness MUST ALWAYS be buckled and the sttaps MUST be snug. The shield (on select models) alone is not sufficient to restrain the child. Never remove child from Child Resttaint for any reason while car is moving. If child needs tending. find a safe place to stop. Do not dress child in bunting or sleeping bag. Clothing must allow crotch strap to go between child’s legs.
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Do not place blankets or thick padding under will not fit tight enough to secure child.
in Child
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? The shield the child.
and securely
belted
Raise Place child’s Lower child’s “Click”.
by pressing
in
b Place child in Child child’s
back
Restraint. flat agatnst the
to
*Thread bottom
to either
Always pad.
not
be snug
After child is fastened certain that restraint seat belt. If restraint
How and move
should
0 Make sure the adjustable shield lock and click firmly into place.
MODELS:
1 Unbuckle both straps side of the seat.
(sekt
Models)
against
shield, push red buttons down on each side of shield. Rotate the adjustable shield arms into the desired position.
the swing-over ihield. child in Child R&traint. Always keep back flat against the pad. shield and pull harness straps over head, then buckle. Listen for the
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Shield
To adjust
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shield
to Use the Adjustable
0 The adjustable shield adjusts to three positions to accommodate your child’s growth or winter clothing.
SHIELD MODELS: Unbuckle swing-over on red PUSH button.
are flat and not
To unbuckle clip, slip one side of the harness strap out oi harness clip. Adjust harness straps to fit snug.
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Restraint
The Child Restraint must be properly adjusted into the veliicle before placing child in restraint. See SectIon III and IV ’ -
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child. The harness
Direct sunlight and heat may make Child Restraint very hot. Check buckle and seat before putting child in Child Restraint. When not used, place a light colored blanket on Child Restraint help keep seat cool.
‘lacing.Infant/Toddler
Make sure straps twisted.
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Cover child only after the harness is secure. Do not wrap blankets around child before buckling child into harness assembly.
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Clip
A harness clip.is used to hold straps together over child’s should=. The harness clip should be located at the child’s rib cage. lb use harness cli , place in front of shoulder straps, &de strap over fingers in clip.
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install
Pillow
arms
into Child Restraint make is held securely by the vehicle rocks, it must be reinstalled.
(select Mod&)
elastic loops on pillow through the top set of belt
slots. Hook them onto the bottom tabs. Pull top set of elastic loops over the top of the Child Restraint and hook them onto the too set of tabs on restraint back.
keep
B Lift each strap over child’s arm and shoulder. Buckle each strap into buckle stl em. Listen for the “Click”. %+llcmwd . Ti~g on 1.,>11,s,i ‘,,a,~ t,, ~~al,a. 5~ L; hat-nws 1s lorl 1 .iili
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. I ,r ! 10~1 MA; t II’ !t~ 111 Jr ~‘1 pad or break the fasteners.
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Tighten or loosen shoulder straps using adjuster dial on either side.
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Straps should be snug on child’s shoulders and close to the neck. If there IS any slack, the straps are not tight enough You should only be able to fit two fingers under strap.
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Warning
Inslructions
not
To clean bleach-free 0 Harnezs See.
page
4 of 4
soak
seat
or pad
Spot clean seat pad, sponge, warm water the seat shell, detergent. straps : / ,,
must ;, ,,
Removal
in water.
The
attempts foam
could
cushion
tear will
not
the dry.
harness assembly, pillow and bolster with and mild, bleach-free detergent. Air dry. wipe
with
be rc-threaded / I / 1,
a damp
/,
cloth.
properly and ,n :f c ‘/,
Use
only securely I’
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a mild,
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