Dorel Juvenile Group 4358-3832A Manuel d'instructions

Read all instructions BEFORE USING this child restraint.KEEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE.PPrroossppeecctt,, AAddjjuussttaabbllee HHiigghhbbaacckk B

Preparing Child Restraint to Fit Your ChildIf you are going to use this child restraint withthe restraint’s internal harness system, youMUST make thes

Check Harness HeightForward-FacingPosition: Harness slotsmust be even with orjust above the shoulders.If the top harness slotsare below the child’ssho

12Determine which of thethree available buckle slotsis both comfortable andsnug.11Refasten harness tosplitter plate. Make sureharness does not twist.W

Fit the buckle strap downthrough the slot that isboth comfortable andsnug. Make sure bucklefaces out.16Check HeadrestHeightThe top of the child’s head

4Pull on harness adjustmentstrap to tighten harnesssnugly.NOTE: A snug strapshould not allow any slack.It lies in a relativelystraight line withoutsag

WARNING:Failure to fasten and tighten the harnesssystem correctly can result in serious injuryor death.Position the harnessretainer at mid-chest (even

Choosing LATCH or Vehicle Belts The LATCH SystemAnchor barsLATCH means LowerAnchors and Tethers forCHildren. Not all vehiclesmanufactured beforeSeptem

Knowing Your Vehicle Belts Vehicle belt too shortContact your vehicle dealer for a seat belt extender.Belts in center of the door or side panel (A) or

1Manual BeltsManual lap belts arecommon in the center rearseat and can allow the childrestraint to loosen when itis tilted or jarred. Aftertightening

Locking Clip NOTE: The locking clip is located on the bottom of theseat.You do not need a locking clip when using this seat asa belt-positioning boost

Before You Begin...Thank you for choosing this car seat, referred to throughoutthis manual as a child restraint.The DJG family is committedto creating

Forward-Facing UseLap/Shoulder BeltLATCH BeltLap BeltRefer to the “ChoosingRestraint and Position”section to make sure yourchild is at the properweigh

WARNING:!After deciding whether to use your Vehicle Belts orLATCH, be sure to read the warnings below as theypertain to both systems.Loose LATCH hooks

With knee still in childrestraint, attach hook toanchor in vehicle. Pushdown firmly and tightentop anchorage strap.To adjust top anchoragestrap: See “

Forward-Facing Installation with LATCH Belt: Install LATCH Belts1NOTE: Do not useLATCH system along withthe adult lap orlap/shoulder belt.Route LATCH

With knee still in childrestraint, attach hook toanchor in vehicle. Pushdown firmly and tightentop anchorage strap.To adjust top anchoragestrap: See “

The top anchorage strap is used for the forward-facingposition only.Most vehicles made after 9/1/99 already have the anchorhardware for a top anchorag

Belt-Positioning Booster UseLap/Shoulder BeltLap/Shoulder BeltMake sure your child is at the proper weight and heightto use the belt-positioning boost

4Under the seat, placefinger under metal clip onthe side harness and lift offharness guide. Do thesame for the other sideharness.6From under seat push

Belt-Positioning BoosterInstallationWARNING:!Loose LATCH hooks can result in seriousinjury or death.Do not use LATCH whenusing the belt-positioningboo

WARNING!Check vehicle instructions for moreinformation about air bag/child restraintuse.Do Not Use only the lapbelt when using this seat asa belt-posi

WARNING!Failure to follow these warnings can resultin the serious injury or death of yourchild. To help you recognize thoseinstructions which are most

3Push in both outsidebackrest locks and pushbackrest out of base.4Rotate backrest forward.5Push out on one armrestand pull backrest’s lockingtab out o

Place lap belt across child’sthighs. Lock buckle.Theshoulder belt should crossthe base of the child's neckand across the chest (notthe face or ne

Reinstall Backrest2Push in one backrestlocking tab into armrest.Make sure back ofbackrest is at the back ofseat base.3Push out on the otherarmrest to

Reinstall Harness System1Insert metal clip of thebuckle down through thepad and shell.2From under seat, pullmetal clip down throughslot in bottom of s

Removing Seat Pad for CleaningRemove harness as described in the “Belt-PositioningBooster” section.Remove headrest and backrest as described in the“Re

6Pull pad off aroundcup/snack holder andremove pad.7If your model has armrestpads, undo the elasticstraps from tops ofarmrests and pull armrestpads of

Warranty Dorel Juvenile Group, Inc. (DJG) warrants this product to theoriginal retail purchaser as follows:This product is warranted against defective

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Replacement Parts Order FormComplete the form below. Your model number with colorcode and manufacture date code MUST be included on theform to ensure

WARNING!This child restraint should be securelybelted in the vehicle even when not in use.In a crash or sudden stop, an unsecuredchild restraint could

Your vehicle’s features may be considerably differentthan those pictured here. Consult your vehicle owner’smanual to help identify your vehicle’s spec

Child Restraint PartsA. Headrest B. Pillow (on select models)C. Harness SlotsD. Seat BackE. Harness Covers(on select models) F. Harness Retainer G. Ar

This restraint is certified for aircraft use only when usedwith the internal harness. Do not use as a belt-positioningseat because aircraft seats do n

Preparing Child Restraint2Backrest to Seat BaseAssemblyPlace child restraint on thefloor.Rotate seat back to theupright position with onehand while ho

5Turn child restraint overand check underneath seatto make sure the seatback locks are locked inplace.6Tuck base pad behindbackrest pad.7Headrest to S