4358-6979B 2.3.17 Guide 65 convertible car seat rear-facing child restraint 5-40 lb (2.3-18 kg) and 19-40 in. (48-101.6 cm) forward-facing child restraint 22-65 lb (10.1-29 kg) and 29-49 in. (73.6-125 cm) and at least 1 year old KEEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE. Read all instructions before using this child restraint. www.safety1st.com ©2016 Dorel Juvenile. Failure to follow the warnings on the labels and in the instruction manual can result in serious injury or death to your child.
Choosing Rear or Forward Facing Your child’s height, weight, and age determine how your child restraint should be placed in the vehicle. Please talk to your doctor about the best option for your child. WARNING: Verify your child’s weight and height (do not guess) before choosing the child restraint’s placement. REAR FACING 5-40 lb (2.3-18 kg) 19-40 in. (48-101.6 cm) Children up to 1 year of age must ride rear facing.
Table of Contents Getting Started................................... 1 Parts of the Child Restraint.................................1 Prepare Child Restraint to Fit Your Child ..............3 How Does Your Child Fit? ...................................5 Changing Position of Buckle ...............................6 Adjusting Headrest/Harness Height ......................8 Securing Child in Child Restraint .........................11 General Use ........................................
Parts of the Child Restraint Front View Side View M A N O B C I D L P Q Back View E F J G R M K M U H S A. Adjustable Headrest B. Shoulder Harness Slots G. Harness Release Lever (through opening in pad) C. Chest Clip H. Harness Adjustment Strap D. Harness Strap I. E. Buckle J. Cup Holder (see page 23) F. Hip Harness Slots Body Pillows K. Lower Anchor Belt (see page 27) 1 T V Q L. Rear-Facing Belt Path M. Lower Anchor Belt Attachment for Storage (under side of shell) N.
Prepare Child Restraint to Fit Your Child 1. Adjust the Headrest to the Highest Position Squeeze the headrest adjustment bar on the back of the seat towards you. Slide the headrest all the way up to expose all of the shoulder harness slots. Make sure it locks into place. 4. Release Chest Clip Press on chest clip release button and pull apart. Place harness straps out of the way. 5.
How Does Your Child Fit? Use the guidelines below to determine if the buckle and harness straps are in the right place for your child. REAR FACING 1 2 1. Unbuckle Harness Press in on the red button. Pull buckle tongues out. Buckle Position Start in the 1st slot and adjust outward as your child grows. Buckle should be used in slot closest to your child. The buckle should not be underneath or behind your child. 1st or 2nd slot MUST be used.
Adjusting Headrest/Harness Height 5. Insert Buckle’s Metal Retainer into Slot Closest to Child 1 2 3 Buckle MUST face out. You MUST use the 1st or 2nd buckle slots when child restraint is used rear facing. Any slot can be used when forward facing. 6. Pull Metal Retainer Completely Through Pad and Shell 1. Fully Loosen Harness Straps Push down on harness release lever (through opening in pad) while pulling out on harness straps as shown. 2. From Back, Remove Harness Strap Loops From Splitter Plate 3.
5. From the Back, Pull Harness Strap Through Pad and Shell Harness strap MUST be under the headrest adjustment bar as shown. DO NOT twist harness strap. 6. Attach Harness Strap Loops to Splitter Plate 8. Adjust the Headrest Squeeze the headrest adjustment bar on the back of the seat towards you. Raise or lower the headrest to position it behind your child’s head. Make sure the metal bar is locked into position and above the harness strap. Sewn ends of the harness strap loops MUST face towards you.
Securing Child in Child Restraint 1. Place Child in Child Restraint The child’s bottom and back should be flat against the child restraint. Position harness straps over child’s shoulders and upper thighs. 2. Buckle Harness Push buckle tongues into buckle until you hear a “click.” Pull up on harness straps to make sure buckle is locked. 3. Close Chest Clip Insert right half of chest clip into left half and snap together. 4. Tighten Harness 5.
Reclining Child Restraint WARNINGS: Failure to fasten and tighten the harness system correctly may allow the child to be ejected from the child restraint in a crash or sudden stop causing serious injury or death. Do not mistake comfort for safety. Harness system must be snugly adjusted. This child restraint has 2 positions: Rear Facing - 1 1 For children between 5-22 lb (2.3-10 kg), the bottom level line on shell MUST be parallel with the ground. For children 22-40 lb (10.
Removing Harness System Only remove the harness system to clean the seat pad. 4. Unthread Chest Clip 1. Fully Loosen Harness Straps Push down on harness release lever (through opening in pad) while pulling out on harness straps as shown. 5. Unthread Buckle Do not unbuckle. 2. From Back, Remove Harness Strap Loops From Splitter Plate 3. Pull Harness Strap Out of Shoulder Harness Slots 15 6. Pull Harness Strap Out of Seat 7. Turn Seat Over Locate buckle’s metal retainer on bottom of shell.
Removing Seat Pad for Cleaning 8. Rotate Metal Retainer and Push It Up Through Shell and Pad You must remove the harness system to remove the pad from the shell. See pages 15-17. 1. Pull Headrest Pad Off Bottom of Headrest As Shown Remove headrest pad from shell. 9. From Top of Seat, Pull Buckle Out of Shell and Pad 2. Release Elastic Straps from Tabs on Back and Bottom of Shell As Shown 3.
Installing Harness System 1. Insert Buckle’s Metal Retainer into Slot Closest to Child 4. Undo Fastening Strip Behind Headrest 1 2 3 5. Remove Pad Pull pad off the top of child restraint, around the headrest, and remove pad. Buckle MUST face out. You MUST use the 1st or 2nd buckle slot when child restraint is used rear facing. Any slot can be used when forward facing. 2. Pull Metal Retainer Completely Through Pad and Shell WARNINGS: Do not use child restraint without the seat pad.
XXXXX 9. From the Back, Pull Harness Strap Through Pad and Shell 5. Pull Harness Strap Across Bottom of Shell Push harness strap up through other hip harness slot. Harness strap MUST be under the headrest adjustment bar as shown. DO NOT twist harness strap. 10. Attach Harness Strap Loops to Splitter Plate 6. Make Harness Strap Even Sewn ends of the harness strap loops MUST face towards you. Sewn ends of harness strap loops MUST face each other.
Accessories on Select Models Body Pillows To remove body pillows, slide out from behind the harness strap. Cup Holder Pull pad off corner. Hook bottom of cup holder to edge of shell. Rotate cup holder up until it snaps into the hole on the shell. Replace pad. Cup holder can be on either side. Child Restraint Use Never take your child out of the child restraint while the vehicle is moving. Never leave child unattended. Placing your child in a hot child restraint may result in burns.
Vehicle Seating Position Never place a child rear facing in a seating position with an active frontal air bag. Check the vehicle owner’s manual for more information about air bag/child restraint use. Use the child restraint only on vehicle seats that face forward. Do not use on seats that face the sides or rear of the vehicle. Children are safer when properly restrained in rear seating positions than in the front seating positions.
Choosing Lower Anchor or Vehicle Belts Your vehicle’s features may be considerably different than those pictured here. Your vehicle’s features may be considerably different than those pictured here. Lower Anchor Bars Vehicle Seat Bight The LATCH System Vehicle Belts The lower anchors of LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) is a universal system for installing child restraints without using vehicle seat belts.
Knowing Your Vehicle Belts Not all vehicle belts and seating positions will work with child restraints. Please follow the following steps to understand how to lock a child restraint with a vehicle belt. 1. You MUST Review Your Vehicle Owner’s Manual Your vehicle owner’s manual will let you know what vehicle belts and seating positions child restraints can be installed in. 2. Determine How the Child Restraint Will Be Locked Into Place The vehicle belt MUST NOT loosen after tightening.
Aircraft Information 4. Check the Latch Plates Locking Latch Plate Emergency Locking Retractor with a Sliding Latch Plate Latch plates are the part of the seat belt that goes into the buckle. Hold the lap belt with one hand and with your other hand grasp the tongue of the latch plate (the part that goes inside the buckle). Pull the latch plate straight out in line with the lap belt. If the latch plate does not slide up and down the vehicle belt, it is a locking latch plate.
Lower Anchor Belt Installation Rear Facing WARNINGS: Do not use the lower anchor belt along with the vehicle lap or lap/shoulder belt. Check the lower anchor belt before each use. Use only if the belt can be tightened properly and securely. 5-40 lb (2.3-18 kg) Lower Anchor Belt 19-40 in. (48-101.6 cm) Do not fasten multiple lower anchor hooks on the same lower anchor bar in the vehicle. Store the tether hook when used rear facing. Attach the tether hook to storage attachment as shown.
2. Pull Down Recline Stand to Unlock and Fold It Under Child Restraint NOTE: Loosely attach the tether hook to the storage location before folding recline stand. Fold recline stand and then gently tighten tether strap to remove slack. 3. Release Elastic Straps From Tabs on Bottom of Shell and Pull Seat Pad Off the Front of the Shell 5. Pull Lower Anchor Belt Across to Opposite Side 1 2 Do not twist belt. Belt MUST be in front of buckle strap and under seat pad. You MUST use the 1st or 2nd buckle slot.
8. Attach Lower Anchor Hooks to Vehicle’s Lower Anchors Review your vehicle owner’s manual for lower anchor locations and lower anchor belt use. 9. Tighten Belt Place hand in child restraint. Firmly push the child restraint down and towards the vehicle seat back while pulling the free end of the belt to tighten. It may be easier to pull back the pad and pull the free end of the belt parallel with the belt path as shown. 10. Check Belt Tightness Hold child restraint at the belt path with your weakest hand.
Vehicle Belt Installation To Release Lower Anchor Belt Remove child from child restraint. Remove tension from the lower anchor belt by pushing down on side of child restraint with the lower anchor belt adjuster. Then press the adjuster button to loosen belt. Unhook from anchor by squeezing spring lever on hook, pushing hook back into the seat bight, and twisting. Then pull it out of the vehicle seat. Store lower anchor belt when not in use. See page 27.
XXXXX 2. Place Child Restraint Rear Facing in Back Seat For children between 5-22 lb (2.3-10 kg), the bottom level line on shell MUST be parallel with the ground. For children 22-40 lb (10.1-18 kg) who can sit up unassisted, rotate the child restraint between the 2 level lines. Start by making the bottom level line parallel with the ground, then rotate seat up. Do not rotate past the top level line. 4. Route Vehicle Lap or Lap/Shoulder Belt Through Rear-Facing Belt Path 5.
7. Tighten Belt Place hand in child restraint. Firmly push the child restraint down and towards the vehicle seat back while pulling the shoulder belt or the free end of lap belt down and towards you as shown. 9. Secure Child in Child Restraint See pages 11-13. 10. Recheck Level Lines 8. Check Belt Tightness Hold child restraint at the belt path with your weakest hand. Push and pull from side to side. It should not move more than 1 in. (2.5 cm). If it moves more than 1 in. (2.5 cm), you can try: A.
XXXXX Forward Facing 22-65 lb (10.1-29 kg) 29-49 in. (73.6-125 cm) At least 1 year old Lower Anchor Belt with Tether Do not install by this method for a child weighing more than 40 lbs (18 kg). Tether Use You MUST always attach, adjust, and secure the top anchorage (tether) strap when installing the child restraint forward facing with internal harness. Tethers improve the installation and stability of child restraints and reduce the risk of injury.
Lower Anchor Belt Installation WARNINGS: Do not use the lower anchors of the child restraint anchorage system (LATCH system) to attach this child restraint when restraining a child weighing more than 40 lbs (18 kg). The vehicle belt must be used for installation if your child weighs more than 40 lb (18 kg). 1. Remove Lower Anchor Belt from Storage Location Or if the lower anchor belt was used rear facing, pull it out of the rear-facing belt path so both hooks are on the same side of the seat as shown.
4. Rotate Recline Stand Out and Push Upward to Lock 7. Attach Lower Anchor Hooks to Vehicle’s Lower Anchors Review your vehicle owner’s manual for lower anchor locations and lower anchor belt use. 8. Tighten Belt 5. Place Child Restraint Forward Facing Flush Against Vehicle Seat Back Place hand in child restraint. Firmly push the child restraint down while pulling the free end of belt to tighten. It may be easier to pull back the pad and pull the free end of the belt parallel with the belt path as shown.
Vehicle Belt Installation 10. Check Belt Tightness Hold child restraint at the belt path with your weakest hand. Push and pull from side to side. It should not move more than 1 in. (2.5 cm). If it moves more than 1 in. (2.5 cm), you can try: A. Putting your knee in the seat and pulling the belt tighter. B. Reinstalling the child restraint. C. Changing to a different seating location. D. Switching to vehicle belt installation.
3. Loosely Attach Tether Hook to Vehicle’s Tether Anchor Check vehicle owner’s manual for specific location. 7. Tighten Belt Place hand in child restraint. Firmly push the child restraint down while pulling the shoulder belt or the free end of lap belt towards you as shown. 4. Check if Your Vehicle Belts Will Work With This Child Restraint This is very important because not all vehicle belts will work with child restraints.
Using a Locking Clip You will rarely need to use a locking clip except in some older vehicles. Built-in child restraint locking systems have been required in vehicles since 1996, and many vehicles had these features even earlier. Review pages 29-31 and your vehicle owner’s manual to determine if your vehicle belts require a locking clip. If you need a locking clip immediately, they are likely available at an auto dealership, an auto store, or where you purchased this child restraint.
Dorel Juvenile Group Information Registration and Safety Notices Thank you for choosing this child restraint. The DJG family is committed to creating child restraints 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. Make it a firm rule that the vehicle does not go until everyone is buckled up. Make no exceptions.
Troubleshooting 1. Locate a Child Safety Seat Inspection Station for hands on training on how to use your child restraint: Visit your local Child Passenger Inspection Station or go to http://www.safercar.gov/cpsApp/cps/index.htm to find your closest station. 2. If the child restraint buckle or harness release lever sticks or you cannot get the straps tight enough around child: DO NOT LUBRICATE. Check around lever and retractor for dropped food, sticky spilled drinks, dirt, leaves, etc.
Replacement Parts List Warranty NOTE: If requested color is not available, similar color will be substituted. Prices are subject to change. Part Cost Qty Total Cost Buckle Assembly ............................... $7.99 .... ___ ........ $_______ Harness Strap .............................. $2.99 .... ___ ........ $_______ Seat Pad Set.............................. $30.00 .... ___ ........ $_______ Chest Clip.................................... $1.50 .... ___ ........ $_______ Tether ......................
