CCS0210G (EN) 061711.qxd:CCS0210G (EN) 061711 6/17/11 2:24 PM Page 1 Convertible Car Seat WARNING Compact & Colorful 3 to 40 lbs. (1.4 to 18 kg) • Correct installation and use can be a matter of Life or Death! • Read and understand these instructions and the labels on the car seat before using this car seat. • Certified for use in motor vehicles and aircraft. • Meets or exceeds all applicable requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213.
CCS0210G (EN) 061711.qxd:CCS0210G (EN) 061711 6/17/11 2:24 PM Page 2 Section 1 - Table of Contents Section 1. Table of Contents.............................................................................1 Section 2. Warnings..........................................................................................3 Section 3. Proper Use Check List.....................................................................5 Section 4. Section 5. Assistance.................................................
CCS0210G (EN) 061711.qxd:CCS0210G (EN) 061711 6/17/11 2:24 PM Page 3 Section 13. Operation and Adjustments 13a. Harness Use and Adjustment.....................................................52 13b. Changing Harness Slot Positions...............................................56 13c. Infant Inserts (Use with infants less than 25 lbs. (11.4 kg).........61 13d. Rear-facing Tether Attachment Strap Installation...................62 Section 14. Vehicle Seat Belts..........................................
CCS0210G (EN) 061711.qxd:CCS0210G (EN) 061711 6/17/11 2:24 PM Page 4 Section 2 - Warnings WARNING - DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur • Failure to follow these instructions and car seat labels can result in injury or death to a child from striking the vehicle’s interior during a sudden stop or crash. • Use only in a rear-facing position when using this car seat with an infant less than one year old and weighing less than 20 pounds (9 kg). • Use only with children who weigh between 3 and 40 pounds (1.
CCS0210G (EN) 061711.qxd:CCS0210G (EN) 061711 6/17/11 2:24 PM Page 5 • Secure this child restraint with the vehicle’s LATCH System if available or with a vehicle seat belt as shown in this manual. • LATCH System or vehicle seat belt MUST stay tightly adjusted around car seat at all times. • Secure the top tether strap provided with this child restraint as specified in this instruction manual. • Securely belt this car seat in vehicle, even when not occupied.
CCS0210G (EN) 061711.qxd:CCS0210G (EN) 061711 6/17/11 2:24 PM Page 6 Section 3 - Proper Use Check List • Proper use is required. Read and understand instructions and car seat labels. WARNING - DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur DO NOT place rear-facing child seat on front seat with air bag. DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY can occur. The back seat is the safest place for children 12 and under.
CCS0210G (EN) 061711.qxd:CCS0210G (EN) 061711 6/17/11 2:24 PM Page 7 Section 4 - Assistance NEED HELP? Contact Combi USA Customer Care at 1-800-992-6624, log onto Combi Customer Care at www.CombiUSA.com or one of the following resources: • Your vehicle dealer to locate a child safety seat Inspection station in your area. • Call 1-866-SEAT CHECK (1-866-732-8243). • Log onto www.nhtsa.dot.gov - Click on “Child Safety”. - For a car seat inspection station use “Child Safety Seat/Inspection Station Locator”.
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CCS0210G (EN) 061711.qxd:CCS0210G (EN) 061711 6/17/11 2:24 PM Page 12 Section 6 - Use Recommendations WARNING - DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur • Children less than one year old and 20 lbs. (9 kg) must use this car seat rear-facing. Serious crippling injury or death can result if infant faces front of vehicle. Height and Weight Limits: This child restraint is designed for use only by children whose: - Weight is between 3 and 40 pounds (1.
CCS0210G (EN) 061711.qxd:CCS0210G (EN) 061711 6/17/11 2:24 PM Page 13 Rear-facing Use: 3 to 33 lbs. (1.4 to 15 kg) • Shoulder harness slots MUST be at or below shoulder • • • and harness MUST be snugly adjusted. Recheck for small infants. All infants less than one year old and 20 lbs. (9 kg) MUST be rear-facing. Infant seat insert MUST be used for children less than 25 lbs. (11.4 kg). Children 20 to 33 lbs. (9 to 15 kg) and up to 36 inches (91 cm) tall can use car seat rear-facing.
CCS0210G (EN) 061711.qxd:CCS0210G (EN) 061711 6/17/11 2:24 PM Page 14 Section 7 - Preparing Car Seat For Use The Coccoro Car Seat is color coded to identify use information and vehicle belt path locations for both rear-facing and forward-facing use. - Rear-facing information on the car seat is highlighted in blue. - Forward-facing information on the car seat is highlighted in red. Rear-facing Use - Infants 33 lbs.
CCS0210G (EN) 061711.qxd:CCS0210G (EN) 061711 6/17/11 2:24 PM Page 15 Forward-facing Use - Toddlers over 20 lbs. (9 kg): WARNING - DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur • Discontinue use when child’s weight exceeds 40 pounds (18 kg) or shoulders are above the top harness slots. • Children less than one year old and 20 lbs. (9 kg) MUST use this car seat rear-facing. Serious crippling injury or death can result if infant faces front of vehicle.
CCS0210G (EN) 061711.qxd:CCS0210G (EN) 061711 6/17/11 2:24 PM Page 16 Section 8 - Selecting A Vehicle Seating Location WARNING - DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur • DO NOT use this child restraint rear-facing in a vehicle front seating location with an air bag. Child’s head and neck may be seriously injured when an inflating air bag hits back of child restraint. • Never put a car seat in a vehicle front seating location unless recommended in vehicle owner’s manual.
CCS0210G (EN) 061711.qxd:CCS0210G (EN) 061711 DO NOT use car seat rear-facing on front seat with an air bag. 2:24 PM Page 17 DO NOT place rear-facing child seat on front seat with air bag. DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY can occur. The back seat is the safest place for children 12 and under. NO coloque el asiento infantil para el automóvil orientado hacia atrás en el asiento delantero del vehículo que tenga una bolsa neumática de seguridad. El niño podría MORIR O SUFRIR LESIONES GRAVES.
CCS0210G (EN) 061711.qxd:CCS0210G (EN) 061711 6/17/11 2:24 PM Page 18 Options For Securing A Car Seat: This car seat can be secured to a vehicle using the LATCH System or a vehicle seat belt. 1. LATCH System: LATCH stands for Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren. Model year 2003 and newer vehicles are equipped with LATCH Anchorage Systems. Check vehicle owner’s manual to determine if your vehicle has the LATCH Anchorage System. Look for LATCH system symbol (fig.
CCS0210G (EN) 061711.qxd:CCS0210G (EN) 061711 6/17/11 2:24 PM Page 19 Top Tether Information: - If a top tether anchor is not available in your vehicle, the car seat MUST be secured with only the vehicle seat belt until a top tether anchor can be installed. - For those passenger vehicles or buses where top tether anchors are not available, the car seat may be used without the top tether provided a secure installation can be achieved.
CCS0210G (EN) 061711.qxd:CCS0210G (EN) 061711 6/17/11 2:24 PM Page 20 Section 9 - LATCH System LATCH System On This Car Seat: The LATCH System on the Coccoro Car Seat consists of a lower anchor belt 1 with push-on connectors 2 and a top tether strap with tether hook 3 (fig. a & b). 3 2 2 1 Securing Car Seat To Vehicle: (fig. a) 3 Forward-Facing: The lower anchor belt push-on connectors 2 and top tether hook 3 on the car seat connect to the LATCH Anchorage System in a vehicle. 2 (fig.
CCS0210G (EN) 061711.qxd:CCS0210G (EN) 061711 6/17/11 2:24 PM Page 21 LATCH Anchorage System In Vehicles: Child restraint anchorage system or LATCH System in the vehicle consists of two lower anchors 4 located at the vehicle seat bight 5 and a top tether anchor 6 (fig. d). Refer to vehicle owner’s manual for seating locations which have the LATCH Anchorage System. Information regarding the LATCH system may be identified by the LATCH System symbol (fig. e). 6 4 5 (fig.
CCS0210G (EN) 061711.qxd:CCS0210G (EN) 061711 6/17/11 2:24 PM Page 22 Section 10 - Rear-facing Installation WARNING - DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur • DO NOT use this car seat rear-facing in a vehicle front seating location with an air bag. • Rear-facing car seat must be properly reclined: - Too reclined can result in injury or ejection. - Too upright can result in breathing difficulties. • For proper harness fit and crash protection: - Infant seat insert MUST be used for children less than 25 lbs.
CCS0210G (EN) 061711.qxd:CCS0210G (EN) 061711 6/17/11 2:24 PM Page 23 10a. Rear-facing Installation With LATCH WARNING - DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur • LATCH or vehicle seat belt MUST be routed though rear-facing belt path when using car seat rear-facing. • LATCH belt MUST stay tightly adjusted around car seat at all times.
CCS0210G (EN) 061711.qxd:CCS0210G (EN) 061711 6/17/11 2:24 PM Page 24 2 After selecting a seating location, if vehicle seat back is adjustable, adjust seat back into most upright position or the position specified in the vehicle owner’s manual. 3 Remove LATCH lower anchor belt from Lower the LATCH storage pocket on right side of Anchor the seat pad. Belt - Lengthen lower anchor belt by pressing adjuster release button while pulling belt to extend the length of lower anchor belt (fig. c).
CCS0210G (EN) 061711.qxd:CCS0210G (EN) 061711 6/17/11 2:24 PM Page 25 5 Place car seat rear-facing in the vehicle seat location selected with rear-facing belt path toward vehicle seat back and Rear-facing Belt Path centered between the vehicle lower anchors (fig. e). 6 Connect lower anchor connectors to vehicle lower anchors. - Position red release button of Push-On Connector facing away from car seat and wording on back side of connector facing car seat.
CCS0210G (EN) 061711.qxd:CCS0210G (EN) 061711 6/17/11 2:24 PM Page 26 9 Check recline angle of car seat. Recline reference line on side of seat MUST be horizontal (fig. j). If recline reference Recline Reference line is not horizontal, readjust or place Line tightly rolled up towel, blanket or firm foam (pool noodle) under end of car seat base contacting vehicle seat back (fig. j). Towel or If car seat cannot be adjusted to make Pool Noodle line horizontal: (fig. j) 1.
CCS0210G (EN) 061711.qxd:CCS0210G (EN) 061711 6/17/11 2:24 PM Page 27 Removal Of Car Seat Installed With LATCH: 1 Unhook tether: - To loosen tether - tip tether strap adjuster and pull to loosen tether strap. - To remove tether hook - depress retainer spring and unhook tether hook from attachment strap (fig. l). 2 Loosen lower anchor belt by pressing adjuster (fig. l) button and pulling out lower anchor belt (fig. m).
CCS0210G (EN) 061711.qxd:CCS0210G (EN) 061711 6/17/11 2:24 PM Page 28 Storage Of Lower Anchor Belt And Connectors: When not using the LATCH System, store the lower anchor belt and push-on connectors by removing lower anchor belt and connectors from rear-facing belt path and store in pocket on right side of car seat underneath seat pad (fig. p). (fig. p) Top Tether Storage: When not using top tether, store top tether in pocket at top of seat back (fig. q). Storage Pocket (fig.
CCS0210G (EN) 061711.qxd:CCS0210G (EN) 061711 6/17/11 2:24 PM Page 29 10b. Rear-facing Installation With Vehicle Seat Belt WARNING - DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur • DO NOT use this car seat rear-facing in a vehicle front seating location with an air bag. • LATCH or vehicle seat belt MUST be routed though rear-facing belt path when using car seat rear-facing. Use tether when possible. • Rear-facing car seat must be properly reclined: - Too reclined can result in injury or ejection.
CCS0210G (EN) 061711.qxd:CCS0210G (EN) 061711 6/17/11 2:24 PM Page 30 1 Refer to vehicle owner’s manual to identify the seating locations which can be used with a car seat. Check for specific instructions for car seat use. 2 After selecting a seating location, if vehicle seat back is adjustable, adjust seat back into most upright position or position specified in vehicle owner’s manual.
CCS0210G (EN) 061711.qxd:CCS0210G (EN) 061711 6/17/11 2:24 PM Page 31 Front of Pad Folded Back 6 Place the vehicle lap belt into the rear-facing belt path. Rear-facing - Lift and fold front of seat pad back Belt Path into car seat to access belt path by unsnapping front and unhooking sides of pad (fig. c). - Place vehicle lap belt into rear-facing belt path under arms and make sure the lap belt is not twisted (fig. c).
CCS0210G (EN) 061711.qxd:CCS0210G (EN) 061711 8 6/17/11 2:24 PM For lap and shoulder belt, place the vehicle shoulder belt around back of Coccoro with the shoulder belt on the buckle side through the lower shoulder belt guide and through the upper shoulder belt guide on the opposite side of the car seat (fig. f and g). If shoulder belt is too short to go around back of Coccoro, position shoulder belt against vehicle seat back (fig. h). BELT HERE (fig. f) 9 Check recline angle of car seat.
CCS0210G (EN) 061711.qxd:CCS0210G (EN) 061711 6/17/11 2:24 PM Page 33 10 Secure tether attachment strap if possible. See “Tether Attachment Strap Installation” section. 11 Attach tether hook to tether attachment strap if possible and adjust tether to remove slack (fig. k). - If tether is not used, store tether in storage pocket on back of seat. See “Tether Storage” at end of this section. 12 Check for secure installation.
CCS0210G (EN) 061711.qxd:CCS0210G (EN) 061711 6/17/11 2:24 PM Page 34 Removal Of Car Seat Installed With Vehicle Seat Belt: 1 Unhook tether: - Loosen tether - tilt belt adjuster and pull tether belt to lengthen (fig. l). - To remove tether hook - unhook tether hook from tether attachment strap. - When not using top tether, store top tether in pocket at top of seat back (fig. m). (fig. l) 2 Unbuckle vehicle seat belt.
CCS0210G (EN) 061711.qxd:CCS0210G (EN) 061711 6/17/11 2:24 PM Page 35 Section 11 - Forward-facing Installation WARNING - DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur • For proper harness fit and crash protection: - Infant seat insert MUST be used for children less than 25 lbs. (11.4 kg). - Discontinue use of the infant inserts when shoulders are above the top shoulder strap slots forward-facing or shoulder straps become too short to fit child.
CCS0210G (EN) 061711.qxd:CCS0210G (EN) 061711 6/17/11 2:24 PM 1 Refer to vehicle owner’s manual to identify the seating locations with LATCH Anchorage System. Select the seating location to be used and locate the vehicle lower anchors at the seat bight (fig. a) for that seating location. Location of some vehicle lower anchors will be identified by the symbol in (fig. b). Page 36 Lower Anchors (fig. a) (fig.
CCS0210G (EN) 061711.qxd:CCS0210G (EN) 061711 6/17/11 2:24 PM Page 37 5 Route the lower anchor belt through the forward-facing belt path identified by red “Belt Here” arrows. - Check that LATCH belts are not wrapped around shoulder harness or harness adjuster strap. - Lengthen lower anchor belt by pressing adjuster release button while pulling belt to extend the length of lower anchor belt (fig. d). Pull Lower Anchor Belt Adjuster Release Button (fig.
CCS0210G (EN) 061711.qxd:CCS0210G (EN) 061711 6 Place car seat forward-facing in the vehicle seat location selected with forward-facing belt path toward vehicle seat back and centered between the vehicle lower anchors (fig. f). 7 Position car seat so forward-facing contact 8 zone is flat on vehicle seat bottom and seat back is in contact with vehicle seat back (fig. f).
CCS0210G (EN) 061711.qxd:CCS0210G (EN) 061711 6/17/11 2:24 PM 10 Attach tether hook (A) to vehicle top tether anchor Pull to tighten hardware (B) (fig. j) and pull strap to remove slack from top tether. Check that the tether strap is not twisted. Final tightening will occur in a later step. NOTE: 1. To lengthen the tether strap, tip the tether belt adjuster and pull the tether strap back through the adjuster. Page 39 (A) 2.
CCS0210G (EN) 061711.qxd:CCS0210G (EN) 061711 6/17/11 2:24 PM Page 40 14 Check for secure installation. Gripping car seat at the belt path, pull car seat front to back and left to right to check for secure installation (fig. l). LATCH belt MUST stay tight. If LATCH belt does not stay tight or car seat cannot be securely installed: 1. Try a different LATCH equipped seating position. 2. Try installing using the vehicle seat belt. See “Forward-facing Installation With Vehicle Seat Belt” section. 3.
CCS0210G (EN) 061711.qxd:CCS0210G (EN) 061711 6/17/11 2:24 PM Page 41 4 Remove push-on connectors from vehicle lower anchors. 2 - Press and hold the red release button 1 . - Pull the connector off the vehicle anchorage bar 2 (fig. p). 1 - Repeat to remove push-on connector on opposite side. (fig.
CCS0210G (EN) 061711.qxd:CCS0210G (EN) 061711 6/17/11 2:24 PM Page 42 11b. Forward-facing Installation With Vehicle Seat Belt WARNING - DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur • Vehicle seat belt MUST stay tightly adjusted around car seat at all times. • Top tether MUST be used if vehicle tether anchor is available. • Not all vehicle seat belts can be used with this car seat. Read vehicle owner’s manual and “Vehicle Seat Belts” section in this manual.
CCS0210G (EN) 061711.qxd:CCS0210G (EN) 061711 6/17/11 2:24 PM Page 43 5 Position car seat so forward-facing contact zone is B L LA elt ap He TCHor re flat on vehicle seat bottom and seat back is in contact with vehicle seat back (fig. c). Forward-facing Belt Path 6 Thread vehicle lap belt (fig. b) or vehicle lap and shoulder belt (fig. c) through the forward-facing belt path identified by the red “Belt Here” arrows and buckle seat belt. 7 Tighten lap belt to remove all slack (fig. c).
CCS0210G (EN) 061711.qxd:CCS0210G (EN) 061711 6/17/11 2:24 PM Page 44 9 Attach tether hook (A) to vehicle top tether anchor hardware (B) (fig. e) and pull strap to remove slack from top tether. Check that the tether strap is not twisted. Final tightening will occur in a later step. Pull to tighten NOTE: 1. To lengthen the tether strap, tip the tether belt adjuster and pull the tether strap back through the adjuster. (A) (B) 2.
CCS0210G (EN) 061711.qxd:CCS0210G (EN) 061711 6/17/11 2:24 PM Page 45 - While pressing down in center of car seat to compress the vehicle seat cushion (fig. g), pull on shoulder belt to tighten lap belt. Rocking the car seat from side to side will assist in getting the lap belt tightly adjusted. For vehicle lap belt only: - While pressing down in center of car seat to compress the vehicle seat cushion (fig. h), pull on free end of lap belt to tighten lap belt.
CCS0210G (EN) 061711.qxd:CCS0210G (EN) 061711 6/17/11 2:24 PM Page 46 Removal Of Car Seat Installed With Vehicle Seat Belt: 1 Tip tether strap adjuster to loosen tether strap (fig. k). 2 Depress retainer spring 1 and unhook tether hook 2 from vehicle tether anchor (fig. l). 3 Unbuckle vehicle seat belt. - Pressing down in center of car seat to reduce tension on vehicle seat belt will make it easier to unbuckle vehicle seat belt.
CCS0210G (EN) 061711.qxd:CCS0210G (EN) 061711 6/17/11 2:24 PM Page 47 Section 12 - Securing Child In Car Seat WARNING - DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur • Keep harness straps snug and positioned on shoulders and thighs. • For rear-facing, shoulder harness slots MUST be at or below shoulder and harness MUST be snugly adjusted. Recheck for small infants. • Infant seat insert MUST be used for children less than 25 lbs. (11.4 kg).
CCS0210G (EN) 061711.qxd:CCS0210G (EN) 061711 1 6/17/11 2:24 PM Page 48 Check position of harness: WARNING - DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur • DO NOT use this car seat if infant’s shoulders are below lowest slots when rear-facing. • Rear-facing - Shoulder harness straps must be through harness slots at or below child’s shoulders (fig. a). See “Changing Shoulder Harness Position” section to change position of shoulder harness straps. - Infant seat insert MUST be used for children less than 25 lbs.
CCS0210G (EN) 061711.qxd:CCS0210G (EN) 061711 6/17/11 2:24 PM Page 49 • Forward-facing - Shoulder harness straps must be at or above child’s shoulders (fig. b). - Only use the 3rd set or top set of harness slots forward-facing (fig. c). - Discontinue forward-facing use of car seat if shoulders of child are above top harness slots. See “Changing Shoulder Harness Position” section to change position of shoulder harness straps. (fig. b) Top Set of Harness Slots 3rd Set of Harness Slots (fig.
CCS0210G (EN) 061711.qxd:CCS0210G (EN) 061711 6/17/11 2:24 PM Page 50 2 Loosen harness: Harness Adjuster - While pressing on harness adjuster 1 , pull out on shoulder harness strap 2 (fig. d). 2 1 1 (fig. d) 3 Unbuckle harness and place buckle tongues in tongue storage loops on sides of seat (fig. e). Storage Loops (fig. e) 4 Place child in car seat with back and rump contacting seating surfaces (fig. f). 5 Place harness straps over child’s shoulders BELT HERE and thighs. 49 (fig.
CCS0210G (EN) 061711.qxd:CCS0210G (EN) 061711 6 6/17/11 2:24 PM Page 51 Buckle Harness: - Place top of buckle tongues together 1 and insert buckle tongues into buckle 2 (fig. g). You should hear a click. - Pull up on tongues to be sure they are locked. NOTE: A green indicator will appear in the window below the buckle release button when tongues are locked in the buckle and a red indicator will appear in the window below the buckle release button when the tongues are not locked in the buckle.
CCS0210G (EN) 061711.qxd:CCS0210G (EN) 061711 6/17/11 2:24 PM Page 52 7 Pull harness adjuster strap (fig. h) to snugly adjust harness straps so that shoulder belt webbing cannot be pinched with fingers to fold webbing (fig. j and k). - Check that harness straps are snug on shoulders and thighs. (fig. h) - A snug strap should not allow any slack. It lies in a relatively straight line without sagging. It does not press on the child’s flesh or push the child’s body into an unnatural position.
CCS0210G (EN) 061711.qxd:CCS0210G (EN) 061711 6/17/11 2:24 PM Page 53 Section 13 - Operation and Adjustments 13a. Harness Use and Adjustment WARNING - DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur • Harness MUST be snugly adjusted around child. 1 Tru-Safe Buckle Operation: • To buckle: - Place top of buckle tongues Buckle together 1 and insert buckle Tongues tongues into buckle 2 (fig. a). - Pull up on tongues to be sure they are locked. 1 1 NOTE: A green indicator will appear in the 2 window below the (fig.
CCS0210G (EN) 061711.qxd:CCS0210G (EN) 061711 6/17/11 2:24 PM Page 54 2 Harness Strap Adjustment • To tighten shoulder harness straps: - Pull harness adjuster strap (fig. b). - Check that straps are snug on shoulders and thighs. Shoulder belt webbing should not fold when pinched between fingers (fig. c and d). - Position chest clip at armpit level. If the harness cannot be adjusted small enough, switch the metal harness plate to the upper sewn loops on shoulder harness straps.
CCS0210G (EN) 061711.qxd:CCS0210G (EN) 061711 • To loosen shoulder harness straps: - Grasp shoulder harness strap. - While pressing on harness adjuster, pull down on shoulder harness straps (fig. e). If the harness cannot be adjusted large enough, switch the metal harness plate to the lower sewn loops on shoulder harness straps. See “Harness Use and Adjustment” section. 54 6/17/11 2:24 PM Page 55 Harness Adjuster (fig.
CCS0210G (EN) 061711.qxd:CCS0210G (EN) 061711 6/17/11 2:24 PM Page 56 3 Chest Clip Operation: • To open: - Press tabs 1 and pull apart 2 . • To close: - Snap halves together. - Make sure chest clip is locked by pulling out. - Position chest clip at arm pit level. 4 Harness Strap Covers: 1 2 1 Use of the included harness strap covers is optional. • To remove: - Remove the shoulder harness straps from the seat back. See “Removal of Shoulder Harness Straps” section.
CCS0210G (EN) 061711.qxd:CCS0210G (EN) 061711 6/17/11 2:24 PM Page 57 13b. Changing Harness Slot Positions •Rear-facing - Shoulder harness straps must be through harness slots at or just below child’s shoulders (fig. j). (fig. j) •Forward-facing - Shoulder harness straps must be at or above shoulders (fig. k). - Only use the 3rd set or top set of harness slots forward-facing (fig. l). - Discontinue use of car seat if child’s shoulders are above top harness slots. (fig.
CCS0210G (EN) 061711.qxd:CCS0210G (EN) 061711 6/17/11 2:24 PM Page 58 1 Removal of shoulder harness straps: 1. Release buckle and unbuckle chest clip. 2. Removal of shoulder harness straps. a. Lengthen shoulder harness straps to maximum length. - From front of car seat, grasp harness strap (fig. m). - While pressing down on harness adjuster (fig. m), pull harness straps out as far as possible. b. Remove harness shield from back Slot of car seat (fig. n).
CCS0210G (EN) 061711.qxd:CCS0210G (EN) 061711 6/17/11 2:24 PM Page 59 2 Reassembly of shoulder harness straps: WARNING - DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur • To prevent ejection in a crash, the sewn loops on the shoulder harness straps MUST be properly attached to the metal harness plate. • To prevent loose harness and risk of ejection, harness shield MUST be in place during use.
CCS0210G (EN) 061711.qxd:CCS0210G (EN) 061711 6/17/11 2:24 PM Page 60 4. Select loops on shoulder harness straps to be used. - Use the upper loops for smaller children. - Use the lower loops for larger children. Upper Loop 5. Connect loop on shoulder harness straps to metal harness plate. a. Pull metal harness plate out and make sure harness adjuster strap is not twisted. Sewn b. Pull right shoulder harness strap out and slide entire sewn loop nto slot on right side of metal harness plate (fig.
CCS0210G (EN) 061711.qxd:CCS0210G (EN) 061711 6/17/11 2:24 PM Page 61 6. Pull harness adjuster strap located at front of seat to tighten the harness. Verify proper operation, tightening, and that belts are not twisted. 7. Replace harness shield on back of car seat (fig. v). - Slide tabs on sides of harness cover into slots in back of car seat. Harness Cover (fig.
CCS0210G (EN) 061711.qxd:CCS0210G (EN) 061711 6/17/11 2:24 PM Page 62 13c. Infant Inserts WARNING - DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur • For proper harness fit and crash protection: - Infant seat insert MUST be used for children less than 25 lbs. (11.4 kg). - Discontinue use of the infant inserts when shoulders are above the top shoulder strap slots forward-facing or shoulder straps become too short to fit child. To remove infant head insert: Infant Seat 1.
CCS0210G (EN) 061711.qxd:CCS0210G (EN) 061711 6/17/11 2:24 PM Page 63 13d. Rear-facing Tether Attachment Strap Installation WARNING - DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur • Only use Tether Attachment Strap for rear-facing tether installation. • Always use rear-facing tether whenever possible. Use the Tether Attachment Strap to create a tether anchor point for use with the car seat rear-facing.
CCS0210G (EN) 061711.qxd:CCS0210G (EN) 061711 6/17/11 2:24 PM 3. Slide the metal plate 1 of the Tether Page 64 2 Attachment Strap under the vehicle seat track or structure 2 (fig. y). 1 (fig. y) 4. Slide the metal plate through the sewn loop 3 (fig. z). 3 (fig. z) 5. Pull on the metal plate 4 to tighten the Tether Attachment Strap in place (fig. aa). 5 6. Use round hole 5 in metal plate as the tether attachment point for rear-facing installation. 63 4 (fig.
CCS0210G (EN) 061711.qxd:CCS0210G (EN) 061711 6/17/11 2:24 PM Page 65 Section 14 - Vehicle Seat Belts Design and operation of vehicle seat belt systems vary from vehicle to vehicle and from seating location to seating location in the same vehicle. Not all vehicle seat belts can be used with a child restraint. Refer to this section for information on the various types of vehicle seat belt systems. WARNING - DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur • Not all vehicle seat belts can be used with a car seat.
CCS0210G (EN) 061711.qxd:CCS0210G (EN) 061711 6/17/11 2:25 PM Page 66 Belts Forward of Seat Bight Vehicle seat belts located forward of seat bight (fig. a & b) may not securely hold car seat. Check vehicle owner’s manual or see vehicle dealer for car seat installation requirements. • If seating position is approved for use with car seat, install car seat and Belt Forward check for secure of Seat Bight installation by pulling car seat front to back and side to side.
CCS0210G (EN) 061711.qxd:CCS0210G (EN) 061711 6/17/11 2:25 PM Page 67 Lap Belts - With Retractor Lap belts with retractors (fig. d) may or may not hold a car seat securely. Follow these steps to determine if you have a retractor system that will hold car seat securely: a. Pull belt all the way out. b. Allow belt to retract about 6 inches (15 cm). c. Pull out on belt again. (fig.
CCS0210G (EN) 061711.qxd:CCS0210G (EN) 061711 6/17/11 2:25 PM Page 68 Passive Restraints Lap or Shoulder Belt Mounted on Front Door (fig. f) DO NOT use with any car seat. Belts will not stay tight while driving. See your vehicle dealer for options for securing a child restraint in this location. (fig. f) Combination Lap/Shoulder Belt with Free Sliding Latch Plate Pull out on latch plate. If belt slides freely through latch plate (fig. g), a belt lock-off MUST be used.
CCS0210G (EN) 061711.qxd:CCS0210G (EN) 061711 6/17/11 2:25 PM Page 69 Combination Lap/Shoulder Belt with Locking Latch Plate Vehicle seat belts with locking latch plates (fig. j) normally hold a car seat tightly. However in some cases, the locking latch plate on some seat belts may slip and loosen after being buckled on car seat if positioned at a certain angle. If this happens, flip the latch plate over and re-buckle. Test installation again to see if this works.
CCS0210G (EN) 061711.qxd:CCS0210G (EN) 061711 6/17/11 2:25 PM Page 70 Rear-facing Belt Lock-off WARNING - DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur Avoid serious injury or death: • Failure to use the rear-facing belt lock-off where required will result in car seat not being securely held in place. • Remove rear-facing belt lock-off from vehicle seat belts when not being used with car seat. Rear-facing belt lock-off (fig.
CCS0210G (EN) 061711.qxd:CCS0210G (EN) 061711 6/17/11 2:25 PM 4 With arrow facing towards vehicle latch plate, position rear-facing belt lock-off around shoulder belt, close cover over shoulder belt 1 and lock in place by rotating locking tab up 2 (fig. c). 5 Slide belt lock-off down shoulder belt until it contacts the vehicle latch plate. Page 71 1 2 Latch Plate 6 Press down in center of car seat to depress the vehicle cushion and tighten the lap belt by pulling on the shoulder belt. (fig.
CCS0210G (EN) 061711.qxd:CCS0210G (EN) 061711 6/17/11 2:25 PM Page 72 Section 15 - Additional Information Certification This car seat meets or exceeds all applicable requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 for use in motor vehicles. Aircraft Use This restraint is Certified for Use in Motor Vehicles and Aircraft (see label on car seat). Contact airline about their policy on use of child restraints on the Aircraft. Use this car seat only on forward-facing aircraft seats.
CCS0210G (EN) 061711.qxd:CCS0210G (EN) 061711 6/17/11 2:25 PM Page 73 Section 16 - Care And Cleaning Remove Seat Pad and Infant Insert: - Remove infant insert, see “Infant Insert” section. - Remove harness straps from seat pad, see “Changing Shoulder Harness Position” section. - Remove seat pad - unsnap harness adjustment strap from front of pad, unhook pad retainers on each side and at front of car seat and lift pad off seat back and seat bottom.
CCS0210G (EN) 061711.qxd:CCS0210G (EN) 061711 6/17/11 2:25 PM Page 74 Section 17 - Registration Information Child restraints (car seats) could be recalled for safety reasons. You must register this restraint to be reached in a recall. Fill out the registration card or send your name, address, and the restraint’s model number and manufacturing date to: Combi USA, Inc. 3520 Westinghouse Blvd., Suite B Charlotte, NC 28273 or call Toll Free: 1-800-992-6624 or register online at http://www.Combi-intl.
CCS0210G (EN) 061711.qxd:CCS0210G (EN) 061711 6/17/11 2:25 PM Page 75 Section 18 - Re-use After A Crash WARNING - DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur • DO NOT allow any re-use of this car seat after a crash unless crash and car seat meet ALL conditions in “Re-use After A Crash” section of this manual. Do not sell or allow others to use a car seat that has been in a crash and does not comply with ALL of these conditions.
CCS0210G (EN) 061711.qxd:CCS0210G (EN) 061711 6/17/11 2:25 PM Page 76 Section 19 - Limited Warranty 1. Combi products, when purchased from an authorized retailer, are warranted to the original purchaser to be free of defect in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from date of purchase. Warranty is valid for products purchased and used in the U.S. only and used in compliance with the warrantor’s use and maintenance instructions.
CCS0210G (EN) 061711.qxd:CCS0210G (EN) 061711 6/17/11 2:25 PM Page 77 THE WARRANTY PROVIDED HEREIN IS EXCLUSIVE AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED. WARRANTOR’S OBLIGATIONS AND THE CONSUMER’S OR OTHER BUYERS REMEDIES UNDER THE LIMITED WARRANTY ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE AND ARE STRICTLY LIMITED TO REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS STATED.
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CCS0210G (EN) 061711.qxd:CCS0210G (EN) 061711 6/17/11 2:25 PM Page 80 Drilled Hole ONLY - DO NOT Print Lines Or These Words Storage Pocket Keep this instruction manual for future use. Store instruction manual in pocket on top of seat back. © 2011 Combi USA, Inc. CCS0210G - 06/11 Combi USA, Inc. • 3520 Westinghouse Blvd., Suite B • Charlotte, NC 28273 • For technical questions, call 1-800-992-6624 • Fax 1-704-697-1695 • www.CombiUSA.
