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4358-3832A US Prospect 2/23/06 10:18 AM Page 3 Before You Begin... Table of Contents Thank you for choosing this car seat, referred to throughout this manual as a child restraint.The DJG family is committed to creating a child restraint with the most comfort and convenience available today. Remember, parents are a child’s first teachers and examples. If you always buckle your seat belt, your child will think it is the natural thing to do.
4358-3832A US Prospect ! 2/23/06 10:18 AM Page 5 WARNING ! WARNING Failure to follow these warnings can result in the serious injury or death of your child. To help you recognize those instructions which are most critical for your child’s safety, we use this symbol : Never take your child out of the child restraint or try to tend to your child’s needs while the vehicle is moving. Never leave child unattended.
358-3832A US Prospect ! 2/23/06 10:18 AM Page 7 WARNING This child restraint should be securely belted in the vehicle even when not in use. In a crash or sudden stop, an unsecured child restraint could injure other occupants. Do not use this child restraint if the top of your child's head is above the top of the restraint’s headrest. Dorel Juvenile Group does not recommend the use of any child restraint accessories except those recommended by DJG.
4358-3832A US Prospect 2/23/06 10:18 AM Page 9 Understanding Your Vehicle Your vehicle’s features may be considerably different than those pictured here. Consult your vehicle owner’s manual to help identify your vehicle’s specific features. A B D C E A.Anchor Bracket B. LATCH Anchors For Top Anchorage Strap (Forward-facing only) (In seat bight) 6 C. Seat Buckles D.Air Bag E.
4358-3832A US Prospect 2/23/06 10:18 AM Page 11 Child Restraint Parts Front B C A D F N C D I L S G H K A S E G J Back R M Armrests Buckle Plates Buckle Cup/Snack Holder Harness Release Lever L. Harness Adjustment Strap 8 Q P G. H. I. J. K. A. Headrest B. Pillow (on select models) C. Harness Slots D. Seat Back E. Harness Covers (on select models) F. Harness Retainer O P. Splitter Plate Q. Instructions (on bottom of seat base) R. Locking Clip (on bottom of seat base) S.
4358-3832A US Prospect 2/23/06 10:18 AM Page 13 Choosing Restraint and Position Your child’s height, weight and age determine how your child restraint should be placed in the vehicle and which restraint should be used. 22-40 lbs (10.1-18 kg) 34-43 in. (85.1-110 cm) and Over 1 Year Old Forward-Facing using 5-point harness Child and child restraint face the front of the vehicle and are placed in the back seat. 40-100 lbs (18.1-45.4 kg) 43-48 in. (110.1-121.
4358-3832A US Prospect 2/23/06 10:18 AM Page 15 Preparing Child Restraint 3 Align the seat back locks with the holes in the seat base. 4 From the front of the child restraint, with one hand, make sure seat base pad is out of the way of the seat back locks. Grasp seat back with the other hand and push down evenly and firmly until it locks into place. Pull up on seat back to make sure it is locked. Set headrest aside. 1 Pull seat pad over both cup holders.
4358-3832A US Prospect 2/23/06 10:18 AM Page 17 5 Turn child restraint over and check underneath seat to make sure the seat back locks are locked in place. 6 Tuck base pad behind backrest pad. 8 Slide headrest over right headrest adjustment button. 9 Press in on the left headrest adjustment button. 10 Slide the headrest evenly down until the adjustment buttons lock into place. Headrest to Seat Back Assembly 7 Align headrest to seat back.
4358-3832A US Prospect 2/23/06 10:18 AM Page 19 Preparing Child Restraint to Fit Your Child 3 Press on harness retainer release button and pull apart. 4 Press red button on buckle to release the buckle plates. Place harness over sides of child restraint. 5 Place the child’s bottom and back flat against the child restraint.This will increase comfort and allow the harness to properly tighten.
4358-3832A US Prospect 2/23/06 10:18 AM Page 21 Check Harness Height 6 Harness Guide Forward-Facing Position: Harness slots must be even with or just above the shoulders. If the top harness slots are below the child’s shoulders, the child weighs at least 40 lbs. (18.1 kg) and is over 1 year old, convert the seat to a belt-positioning booster. Determine which set of harness slots works best for your child. Adjust if needed.
4358-3832A US Prospect 2/23/06 10:18 AM Page 23 Refasten harness to splitter plate. Make sure harness does not twist. 11 ! To change buckle location: 13 From bottom of seat, locate buckle’s metal clip. 14 Insert metal clip up through the shell and pad. 15 From the front, pull buckle free from shell and pad. WARNING Failure to reattach the harness correctly, can result in serious injury or death. 12 Determine which of the three available buckle slots is both comfortable and snug.
4358-3832A US Prospect 2/23/06 10:18 AM Page 25 Fit the buckle strap down through the slot that is both comfortable and snug. Make sure buckle faces out. 16 From the bottom of seat, pull buckle's metal clip completely through pad and shell. 17 Check Headrest Height 19 The top of the child’s head should never be above the top of the child restraint’s headrest. Adjust headrest if needed.
4358-3832A US Prospect 2/23/06 10:18 AM Page 27 Securing Your Child in the Child Restraint Snap the harness retainer together. 4 Pull on harness adjustment strap to tighten harness snugly. Position harness straps over the child’s shoulders. 1 ! WARNING Failure to use the headrest when using the internal harness system can result in serious injury or death. 2 3 Push each buckle plate into buckle until you hear a “click”.
4358-3832A US Prospect 2/23/06 10:18 AM Page 29 Position the harness retainer at mid-chest (even with arm pits), away from the child’s neck. 5 Removing Your Child from the Child Restraint 1 Press on release button and pull apart. 2 Press red button on buckle to release the buckle plates. Place harness over sides of child restraint. 3 Loosen harness by pushing down on the harness release lever while pulling out on the harness. Remove child.
4358-3832A US Prospect 2/23/06 10:18 AM Page 31 Choosing LATCH or Vehicle Belts Vehicle Belts If LATCH is not an option, you will use your vehicle’s belts. In most cases you will use the lap/shoulder belt combination. There are some vehicle belts that will not work with a child restraint or will require special attention. See next page for specific instructions. The LATCH System Anchor bars LATCH means Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren.
4358-3832A US Prospect 2/23/06 10:18 AM Page 33 Knowing Your Vehicle Belts Vehicle belt too short Contact your vehicle dealer for a seat belt extender. Not all vehicle belts will work with this child restraint. You must determine if your vehicles belts are compatible with this child restraint. If you will use the LATCH system, refer to the LATCH section. Belts in center of the door or side panel (A) or middle of the vehicle seat cushion (B).
4358-3832A US Prospect 2/23/06 Page 35 Manual Belts 1 2 10:18 AM Manual lap belts are common in the center rear seat and can allow the child restraint to loosen when it is tilted or jarred. After tightening the lap belt securely, tilt and push the child restraint forward and to both sides. If no loosening occurs, your child restraint should be secure.
4358-3832A US Prospect 2/23/06 10:18 AM Page 37 Locking Clip NOTE: The locking clip is located on the bottom of the seat.You do not need a locking clip when using this seat as a belt-positioning booster. Remove the locking clip when the vehicle seat belt is not being used with the child restraint. A locking clip will not fix all types of seat belt problems. Before you put your child restraint in the vehicle, buckle the lap/shoulder belt. Pull on the lap belt portion.
2/23/06 10:18 AM Page 39 Forward-Facing Use Lap/Shoulder Belt ! Lap Belt WARNING: Using this child restraint in any vehicle seat where the lap or LATCH belts cannot be tightened securely and properly or where it can be loosened by pulling on it can result in serious injury or death. Check vehicle instructions for more information about air bag/child restraint use. Failure to use the child restraint’s headrest when using the backrest can result in serious injury or death.
4358-3832A US Prospect 2/23/06 10:18 AM Page 41 1 Place child restraint flush against the back of the vehicle seat forwardfacing in the back seat. Thread the vehicle lap belt or lap/shoulder belt combination through the belt path and out other side. Buckle. 2 Place one knee in the child restraint and push down firmly while pulling up on belt to tighten. For a manual belt, refer to “Knowing your Vehicle Belt” section.
4358-3832A US Prospect 2/23/06 10:18 AM Page 43 To adjust top anchorage strap: See “Adjusting Top Anchorage Strap” section. ! WARNING Using this child restraint in any vehicle seat where the lap belt cannot be tightened securely and properly or where it can be loosened by pulling on it can result in serious injury or death. NOTE: If your vehicle does not have an anchor bracket, tuck the top anchorage strap’s hook under the child restraint.
4358-3832A US Prospect 2/23/06 10:18 AM Page 45 3 Place child restraint flush against the back of the vehicle seat forwardfacing in the back seat. 4 Fasten one LATCH belt hook to the anchor in the vehicle seat located in the vehicle seat bight. Repeat for other side of child restraint. See your vehicle owner’s manual for locations and more information. 5 Place one knee in the child restraint and push down firmly while pulling up on the loop to tighten belt.
4358-3832A US Prospect 2/23/06 10:18 AM Page 47 With weakest hand at belt path, tilt and push the child restraint forward and back, and from side to side. If the LATCH belts do not loosen, your child restraint should be secure. NOTE: Some “play” from front to back or about an inch from side to side is acceptable. If the child restraint does not remain tight, do not use the child restraint in this seating location with this LATCH system.
4358-3832A US Prospect 2/23/06 10:18 AM Page 49 The top anchorage strap is used for the forward-facing position only. To Adjust Top Anchorage Strap: Pull loose end to tighten To tighten; pull on free end of top anchorage strap. Most vehicles made after 9/1/99 already have the anchor hardware for a top anchorage strap. Refer to your owner’s manual or call your dealer.
4358-3832A US Prospect 2/23/06 10:18 AM Page 51 Remove Harness System Make sure your child is at the proper weight and height to use the belt-positioning booster or backless beltpositioning booster. Harness must be removed for use as a Belt-Positioning Booster. Belt-Positioning Booster 1 From the back of the restraint, remove harness from splitter plate. 2 Pull harness adjustment strap as far out as possible. 3 Pull harness through the harness slots from the front. 40-100 lbs (18.1-45.
4358-3832A US Prospect 2/23/06 10:18 AM Page 53 Under the seat, place finger under metal clip on the side harness and lift off harness guide. Do the same for the other side harness. 7 From under seat, push buckle metal clip up and out through slot in bottom of seat. 5 From the front, pull both harness guides free from shell and pad. 8 From the front, pull buckle free from shell and pad. Keep harness system for future use.
4358-3832A US Prospect 2/23/06 10:18 AM Page 55 Do not use LATCH when using the belt-positioning booster. You MUST fasten LATCH belt hooks on the sides of the child restraint as shown. ! WARNING: Loose LATCH hooks can result in serious injury or death. 1 Place booster seat against the back of the vehicle seat.Tuck the top anchorage hook under the child restraint. Have child sit in seat with his or her back and bottom fully in the seat. 52 Place lap belt across child’s thighs. Lock buckle.
4358-3832A US Prospect 2/23/06 10:18 AM Page 57 ! Remove Backrest for Backless Belt-Positioning Booster Use Remove harness system (see “Remove Harness System” section). 1 Remove Headrest 2 Remove Backrest Press in on both headrest adjustment buttons and remove headrest. WARNING Check vehicle instructions for more information about air bag/child restraint use. Do Not Use only the lap belt when using this seat as a belt-positioning booster without the internal harness.
4358-3832A US Prospect 2/23/06 10:18 AM Page 59 Push in both outside backrest locks and push backrest out of base. 4 Rotate backrest forward. 6 Pull the other backrest locking tab out of other armrest. Store headrest, backrest and harness system for future use. 7 Attach elastic straps to the back of the base. Push out on one armrest and pull backrest’s locking tab out of armrest. 5 56 57 Belt-Positioning Booster Use: 40-100 lbs. (18.1-45.4 kg), 48-57” (122-144.8 cm), Over 1 year of age.
4358-3832A US Prospect 2/23/06 10:18 AM Page 61 Place booster seat against the back of the vehicle seat. Have child sit in seat with his or her back and bottom fully in the seat. 1 ! WARNING: Do not use the base as a beltpositioning booster if the midpoint of your child’s head is above the top of the vehicle seat back. Place lap belt across child’s thighs. Lock buckle. The shoulder belt should cross the base of the child's neck and across the chest (not the face or neck).
4358-3832A US Prospect 2/23/06 10:18 AM Page 63 1 Release the elastic strap that is sewn to the back edge of seat base pad. 2 Push in one backrest locking tab into armrest. Make sure back of backrest is at the back of seat base. 3 Push out on the other armrest to slide in backrest’s locking tab into the slot in the armrest. 60 Rotate backrest backwards. 4 Reinstall Backrest Follow the steps in the “Preparing Child Restraint” section for complete backrest and headrest assembly.
4358-3832A US Prospect 2/23/06 10:18 AM Page 65 Reinstall Harness System 4 While pulling up on strap, slide harness guide into slot until it clicks in place. Do the same for the other side harness. 5 Rethread harness into harness slots. Make sure harness does not twist. 6 Refasten harness to splitter plate. Make sure harness does not twist. Insert metal clip of the buckle down through the pad and shell. 1 From under seat, pull metal clip down through slot in bottom of seat.
4358-3832A US Prospect 2/23/06 10:18 AM Page 67 Removing Seat Pad for Cleaning 3 Remove pad from backrest. Start by sliding pad off of backrest’s locking tab. 4 Slide pad off of top of backrest. 5 Remove pad from seat base. Start by unhooking the elastic on back of seat base. Remove harness as described in the “Belt-Positioning Booster” section. Remove headrest and backrest as described in the “Remove Backrest for Backless Belt-Positioning Booster Use” section.
4358-3832A US Prospect 2/23/06 10:18 AM Page 69 Pull pad off around cup/snack holder and remove pad. 6 If your model has armrest pads, undo the elastic straps from tops of armrests and pull armrest pads off. 7 Replace Seat Pad Replace seat pad by reversing order; Seat Base Pad: Starting from front of the child restraint, slip pad on seat base. Attach the elastic straps from middle of pad to back of seat base. Backrest Pad: Starting from the top, slide on narrow end of pad.
4358-3832A US Prospect 2/23/06 10:18 AM Page 71 Warranty Dorel Juvenile Group, Inc. (DJG) warrants this product to the original retail purchaser as follows: This product is warranted against defective materials or workmanship for one year from the date of original purchase. An original receipt is required to validate your warranty. DJG will, at its option, provide replacement parts or replace this product. DJG reserves the right to substitute if the part or model has been discontinued.
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4358-3832A US Prospect 2/23/06 10:18 AM Page 75 Replacement Parts Order Form Complete the form below. Your model number with color code and manufacture date code MUST be included on the form to ensure proper replacement parts. Your model number with color code and the date code can be found on a sticker on the side of child restraint. Payment in U.S. dollars must accompany your order. Choose parts needed from the list on the next page. Return the form with payment to: Dorel Juvenile Group, Inc.
