WARNING Carefully read and understand all instructions and warnings in this manual. Failure to properly use this Car Seat increases the risk of SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH in a sudden stop or crash. KEEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE. Store this manual in the pocket provided on the side of the car seat base. STOP If you experience any difficulty in using this product, please contact our customer service department at 1-800-328-7363 between the hours of 8:00am and 4:30pm Pacific Standard Time for assistance.
Table of Contents Table of Contents 1.0 General Warnings...................................................................................... 3 2.0 Registration Information........................................................................... 6 3.0 Features and Benefits............................................................................... 7 1 3.1 Carrier WITH Harness System................................................................................ 7 3.1.
1.0 General Warnings 1.0 General Warnings WARNINGS TO PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS WARNING Proper use is required! Even if using this car seat seems easy to figure out, it is very IMPORTANT TO FOLLOW THE INFANT CAR SEAT AND VEHICLE OWNER’S MANUALS! 3 • Failure to follow these instructions and Car Seat labels can result in a child striking the vehicle’s interior during a sudden stop or crash. - Your child’s safety depends on proper installation and use of this car seat.
1.0 General Warnings 2.0 Registration Information WARNING • Proper recline angle for seat back recline is required. Follow the instructions for adjusting recline angle using car seat with base and using without base. - Too upright can cause a young infant’s head to fall forward and restrict breathing. - Too reclined can cause ejection in a sudden stop or crash.
3.0 Features and Benefits 3.0 Features and Benefits 3.1 Carrier WITH Harness System 3.1.
3.0 Features and Benefits 3.0 Features and Benefits Carry Handle Build-in Safety Harness WARNING • Toys or other objects attached to carry handle can cause injury in a crash. Never attach toys or other objects to handle when in vehicle. The Carry Handle has four positions: the Carry position, a MidStorage position, a Storage position and the Non-Rocking position. Front adjust 5-point Safety Harness, adjust the harness straps with a push of a button.
3.0 Features and Benefits 3.0 Features and Benefits Seat Angle Indicator 3.2 Base The Seat Angle Indicator is used to ensure that the seat is installed at the proper degree of recline to adequately protect your child in a crash. (10 (10 to kg) 14.5 and kg) Use Seat Angle Indicator to adjust seat recline ONLY when installing car seat WITH and WITHOUT Base. For information on adjusting the seat angle for your child see Section 11.4 Adjusting Seat Recline Angle.
3.0 Features and Benefits 4.0 Preparing Car Seat for Use Your Car Seat base can be installed with either the LATCH attachment system or with a vehicle belt. When available, LATCH is the recommended method of securing the Car Seat in the vehicle. To properly install the Car Seat and protect your child, you must carefully follow the instructions that correspond with the installation method to be used and the model you have purchased. LATCH Connectors 13 4.
5.0 Freight and Weight Limitations WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur - Proper use is required Your child must meet ALL these requirements: • Weight between 5 and 35 lbs (2.2 and 15.8 kg) • Height is 32 inches (81.3 cm) or less • The Harness Straps must be at or just BELOW child’s shoulders when in highest adjustment position 15 Copyright © 2016, Baby Trend, Inc. 6.
6.0 Important Safety Information • DO NOT use accessories or parts other than those provided by Baby Trend, Inc. Use of accessories or parts from other manufacturers could alter the performance and safety of the Car Seat. • This Car Seat is certified for use in Motor Vehicles and Aircraft and conforms to all applicable Federal motor vehicle safety standards. • This Car Seat is certified for use on Aircraft WITHOUT the Base.
6.0 Important Safety Information • DO NOT use Car Seat if it is damaged or is missing parts. • Never combine this Car Seat or Base with any other Car Seat or Base from any other manufacturer. If you are in need of an additional Base, please contact your local dealer or Baby Trend to obtain one. • Never leave the Car Seat or Base unsecured in your vehicle even when not occupied. An unsecured seat or base can fly through the vehicle in the event of a crash.
6.0 Important Safety Information WARNING! To avoid death or serious injury from suffocation, falls and other hazards: • Always place the carrier on a firm and level surface. Never place the carrier on soft or plush surfaces such as a bed, comforter, couch, sofa, chair, etc. The carrier has a very high possibility of tipping over if placed on a soft or plush surface. • FALL HAZARD: - Child’s activity can move carrier. NEVER place carrier on counter tops, tables, or any other elevated surface.
8.0 Selecting a Vehicle Seat Location SELECTING THE BEST VEHICLE LOCATION WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur: • IMPROPER PLACEMENT OF THE CHILD RESTRAINT INCREASES THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. WARNING • Not every location within an automobile may be safe for the installation of this Car Seat. Car Seat must be tightly secured and remain tightly secured at all time. Some automobiles have no seating position installation of a Car Seat.
8.0 Selecting a Vehicle Seat Location 8.2 Check that the Vehicle Seat Meets the Following Requirements WARNING DO NOT place rear-facing child seat on front seat with active frontal air bag. DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY can occur. The back seat is the safest place for children 12 and under.
9.0 Vehicle Seat Belts 9.0 Vehicle Seat Belts is fastened, the latch plate prevents the lap belt from loosening. This combination seat belt does not require a Locking Clip. secure installation and all instructions provided by your vehicle owner’s manual, are followed. Lap Belts (Manually Adjusted) A lap belt that is manually adjusted and will remain tightly adjusted around the Car Seat while the vehicle is in motion is suitable for use with the Car Seat.
9.0 Vehicle Seat Belts 9.0 Vehicle Seat Belts 9.2 Locking Clip Installation 9.3 UNSAFE Vehicle Seat Belt Systems Locking Clip is stored under seat pad on the right side of the Car Seat. (Fig 29-1) 1. Route the lap portion of the vehicle combination lap shoulder belt through vehicle belt path on base or car seat and buckle vehicle seat belt. 2. Tighten the buckled seat belt around the Car Seat by pulling upward on the shoulder belt while pushing down hard on the Car Seat or base. 3.
9.0 Vehicle Seat Belts 10.0 Securing Car Seat in Your Vehicle 10.1 Preparation for Installation in Vehicle at one end. This type of seat belt system will not adequately restrain the Car Seat. (Fig 30-2) Passive Restraint – Lap or Shoulder Belt Mounted on Door DO NOT use a seat belt that is connected to the door in any way. These types of seat belts are designed to automatically surround the occupant when the door is closed. This type of seat belt will NOT adequately restrain the Car Seat.
10.0 Securing Car Seat in Your Vehicle 3. Check again for any Active Frontal Air bags. DO NOT use any location that has an active frontal air bag or is adjacent to an Active Air bag such that, when deployed, the Active Air bag may come into contact with the Car Seat. Many passenger side Frontal Air bags are designed to deploy to protect the passenger side as well as the center front seating position.
10.0 Securing Car Seat in Your Vehicle 10.2.2 Secure Base with LATCH Lower Connectors 1. Remove any toys or other objects attached to the carry handle before installing car seat in vehicle. 2. Snap car seat into base and place car seat and base in the rear-facing position onto the vehicle seat in the vehicle seating location selected. Check for the correct seat recline and adjust recline as necessary. (See Section 11.4 Adjust Seat Recline Angle) 10.0 Securing Car Seat in Your Vehicle 6.
10.0 Securing Car Seat in Your Vehicle 9. Check that the base is tightly installed and stays tightly installed by grasping the base near the belt path and trying to move side-toside. If LATCH belt loosens or that the or the base does not stay tightly secured, please see Section 8.0 Selecting the Best Location for the Car Seat to determine if the position you 37-1 have selected is adequate and check that you have completed all of the steps in the section entitled Securing the Car Seat or Base in the Vehicle.
10.0 Securing Car Seat in Your Vehicle 10.3.1 Initial Positioning 10.3.2 Secure Base WITH Vehicle Combination Lap/Shoulder Belt 1. Follow instructions in Section 10.1 Preparation for Installation in Vehicle. 2. Store LATCH Connectors in the storage location on the side of the base (Fig 39-1). 39-1 3. If vehicle seat back is adjustable, adjust into the upright position or the position or the position specified in the vehicle owner’s manual for use with a Car Seat. 4.
10.0 Securing Car Seat in Your Vehicle 3. Tighten the vehicle lap belt around the Base by pushing down hard with your hand or knee in the middle of the Base. Then pull the vehicle seat belt to tighten and close Lock Off (Fig. 41-1). Note: For more information on how to tighten the belt for your vehicle seat belt system, see Section 8.0 41-1 Selecting A Vehicle Seat Location and Section 9.1 SAFE Seat Belt Systems, or your vehicle owner’s manual. 4.
10.0 Securing Car Seat in Your Vehicle 10.6 Car Seat Only Installation without Base WARNING! • VEHICLE SEAT BELT MUST BE PROPERLY ROUTED AND REMAIN TIGHTLY ADJUSTED AROUND CAR SEAT AT ALL TIMES. IF VEHICLE BELT DOES NOT STAY TIGHT, READ VEHICLE OWNER’S MANUAL AND “VEHICLE SEAT BELT REQUIREMENTS” SECTION IN THIS MANUAL.” • PROPER RECLINE ANGLE FOR SEAT BACK RECLINE IS REQUIRED. FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR ADJUSTING RECLINE ANGLE USING SEAT ANGLE INDICATOR.
10.0 Securing Car Seat in Your Vehicle 10.6.3 Securing Car Seat WITH Vehicle Lap Belt only 1. To attach Car Seat with Vehicle Lap Belt only: Slide the vehicle lap belt into the Vehicle Belt Path openings and buckle vehicle seat belt. (Fig 45-1) 45-1 10.6.4 Tightening Vehicle Seat Belt 1. Check that lap belt is not twisted. 2. Proper installation of the Car Seat requires that the vehicle lap belt be very tight and stay tight. 3.
11.0 Harness System Use and Adjustment 11.1 Securing Your Child with Harness System WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur: PROPER INSTALLATION AND USE IS REQUIRED! FAILURE TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR CHILD IN THE CHILD RESTRAINT INCREASES THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH IN THE EVENT OF A SHARP TURN, SUDDEN STOP OR CRASH. • Failure to properly adjust the harness straps on your child increases the risk of death or serious injury in the event of a sudden stop or crash.
11.0 Harness System Use and Adjustment 3. Unbuckle Harness Buckle by pressing button and sliding buckle tongues up and out of buckle. (Fig 49-1) 4. Place your child in the Car Seat so that the child’s bottom is against the back and bottom of the seat. (Fig 49-2) Correct 49-2 6.
11.0 Harness System Use and Adjustment Removing Your Child from Harness System 1. Open Harness Clip by pressing button and sliding apart. 2. Unbuckle the Harness Buckle by pressing the red button. 3. Press the Harness Adjuster Button and pull outward on the straps to loosen. 4. Slide the harness straps off the child’s shoulders and arms. 5. Remove your child. 11.2 Adjusting Harness Strap Height 11.2.
11.0 Harness System Use and Adjustment 11.0 Harness System Use and Adjustment 3. If the Harness Straps require adjustment, remove your child from the Car Seat. Rotate the handle to the upright carry position. 4. Loosen the Harness Straps by depressing the Harness Adjuster Button located below the flap just ahead of the Harness Buckle and pulling on the harness straps. 5. Turn the seat over. Locate the Belt Adjuster Plate near the bottom of the seat.
11.0 Harness System Use and Adjustment 11.3 Adjusting the Crotch Strap Length The crotch strap length should be adjusted such that a gap of 1/2” to 1” is present between the ears of the buckle, and the top of the child’s thigh, disregarding any clothing or diaper (Fig 55-1). Your child will grow very quickly so always check that the buckle is the proper height whenever placing your child in the Car Seat. The crotch strap length is adjusted as follows: 11.0 Harness System Use and Adjustment 2.
11.0 Harness System Use and Adjustment 11.4 Adjust Seat Recline Angle WARNING! • FAILURE TO PROPERLY RECLINE THE CAR SEAT ON THE VEHICLE SEAT INCREASES THE RISK OF DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY. • PROPER RECLINE ANGLE FOR SEAT BACK RECLINE IS REQUIRED. FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR ADJUSTING RECLINE ANGLE USING SEAT ANGLE INDICATOR. - TOO UPRIGHT CAN CAUSE A YOUNG INFANT’S HEAD TO FALL FORWARD AND RESTRICT BREATHING.
11.0 Harness System Use and Adjustment Car Seat without Base: • Place car seat onto vehicle seat. Check that car seat is level side to side. (Fig 59-1) • Check the Seat Angle Indicator that matches the weight of your child. (Fig 59-2) • If the Seat Angle Indicator shows NO red, the seat is installed at the proper seat recline angle. • If the Seat Angle Indicator shows ANY red, the Car Seat is either too upright or too reclined.
13.0 Additional Information Seat Pad and Head Support Pad: For care and maintenance, read and follow instructions on fabric tags. To remove Seat Pad / Head Support Pad: 1. Remove the harness shoulder straps from the Car Seat. 2. Loosen the harness straps by depressing the Harness Adjuster Button located below the flap just ahead of the Harness Buckle and pulling on the harness straps. (Fig 61-1) 3. Move Head Support into highest position to remove and re-thread harness straps. 4. Turn the seat over.
13.0 Additional Information 13.0 Additional Information 13.2 Using Your Car Seat with a Baby Trend Stroller 6. Reassemble the Harness Straps to the Belt Adjuster Plate. Do the left Harness Strap first, followed by the right Harness Strap. Check that Harness Straps are completely within the Belt Adjuster Plate loop (Fig 63-1). You have two adjustment positions on the harness. Use Position A for a smaller child, and Position B for a larger child.
13.0 Additional Information 13.4 Replacement Parts 14.0 Warranty DO NOT RETURN YOUR PRODUCT TO THE STORE. PLEASE CONTACT BABY TREND FOR REPLACEMENT PARTS, SERVICE AND REPAIR. If You Need Help or Replacement Parts, please call our Customer Service Department at 1-800-328-7363 between the hours of 8:00am and 4:30pm, Pacific Standard Time, Monday through Friday or visit us online at www.babytrend.com The Baby Trend® warranty covers workmanship defects within the first 180 days of purchase.
