4358-7097B 01.19.17 Grow and Go™ 3-in-1 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 booster seat 40-100 lb (18.1-45.4 kg) and 43-52 in. (110.1-132.1 cm) KEEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE. Read all instructions before using this child restraint. To see installation videos, scan the QR Code or visit www.safety1st.com ©2016 Dorel Juvenile.
Choosing Rear Facing, Forward Facing, or Booster Seat 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 Harness System Adjustments for Smaller Infants ........ 9 Securing Child in Child Restraint ..........
Parts of the Child Restraint Front View Side View A O B C H D P Q R S N I E Harness System Detail F Back View J K L G M A. Headrest/Harness Adjustment Levers H C. Head Pillow (see page 24) E. Cup Holders F. Body Pillows (see page 24) G. Recline Handle H. Shoulder Belt-Positioning Guide (behind headrest pad) 1 Q AA Q Y BB Z B. Adjustable Headrest D. Harness Covers (see page 24) T U V W X I. Easy Out Harness Holders J. Buckle Cover K. Harness Release Lever (under flap) L.
Prepare Child Restraint to Fit Your Child 2. Or the buckle tongues can be placed into the slots in the harness holders as shown. 1. Fully Loosen Harness Straps Push down on harness release lever (under flap on front of seat pad) while pulling out on harness straps as shown. 2. Unbuckle Harness Press in towards the top of the red button. Pull buckle tongues out. 3. Release Chest Clip Press on chest clip release button and pull apart. 1 3 4.
How Does Your Child Fit? Use the guidelines below to determine if the buckle and harness strap are in the right place for your child. REAR FACING Buckle Position 1 2 Changing Position of Buckle 1. Unbuckle Harness Press in towards the top of the red button. Pull buckle tongues out. 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. From Top of Seat, Pull Buckle Out of Shell and Pad 1 2 3 6. Insert Buckle’s Metal Retainer into Slot Closest to Child 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. 7. Reach Under the Seat Between Base and Shell and Through Recline Handle Pull metal retainer completely through pad and shell. 8. Check Buckle Pull up on buckle to make sure it is secured.
Harness System Adjustments for Smaller Infants When using the lower shoulder harness slots for smaller infants, you MUST use the body pillow and the headrest MUST be in the lowest position. 1. With Buckle in the 1st Slot, Fully Recline the Seat If you need to move the buckle to the 1st slot, see page 6. 2. Lift Pad Off of Front of Child Restraint 3. From Bottom of Seat, Pull Metal Retainer Down and Push It Up into Middle Slot As Shown 4.
Securing Child in Child Restraint 11. Pull Bottom of Headrest Pad Off of Headrest Thread harness straps through slots in headrest pad. Thread harness straps through lower shoulder harness slots in headrest and through the slots in seat back (shell). 12. From the Back, Pull Harness Straps Through Shell Harness straps MUST be in shoulder harness slots BELOW the metal bar as shown. DO NOT twist harness straps. 13.
Reclining Child Restraint 6. Check Harness Tightness Try to pinch the harness at the shoulders vertically between index finger and thumb as shown. If your fingers slip off, the harness is tight enough. If you can pinch the harness strap, tighten more. The harness straps should be snug throughout their length. 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.
Storing Harness System Only store the harness system when converting child restraint into a booster seat. To remove accessories, see page 24. 1. Fully Loosen Harness Straps Push down on harness release lever (under flap on front of seat pad) while pulling out on harness straps as shown. 5. Adjust Headrest to Highest Position 6. Undo Fasteners on Headrest Pad As Shown 2. Unbuckle Harness Press in towards the top of the red button. Pull buckle tongues out. 15 3.
Removing Seat Pad for Cleaning 9. Thread Harness Straps into Slots on Sides of Headrest As Shown You DO NOT need to remove the harness system to remove the pad from the shell. To remove accessories, see page 24. 1. Unbuckle Harness Press in towards the top of the red button. Pull buckle tongues out. 10. Place Chest Clip, Harness Straps, and Buckle Tongues Behind the Headrest and Seat Pad As Shown Push chest clip up so it is behind the headrest. 2. Adjust the Headrest to the Highest Position 3.
5. Pull Headrest Pad Off Bottom of Headrest As Shown Remove headrest pad from shell. 9. From the Top, Pull Pad Off of Shell 6. Undo Fasteners on Seat Pad As Shown WARNINGS: Do not use child restraint without the seat pad. Failure to do this can result in serious injury or death. 7. Pull Pad Off Sides and Bottom of Shell 8. Pull Pad Down and Off of Bottom of Harness Holders Pull up to remove completely. 19 Cleaning Pad and Accessories Machine wash separately with cold water on a gentle cycle.
Installing Harness System 1. Fully Recline the Child Restraint Pull out on recline handle and push top of child restraint back. 1 2 3 2. Insert Buckle’s Metal Retainer into Slot Closest to Child 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. 3. Reach Under Seat Between Base and Shell and Through Recline Handle Pull metal retainer completely through pad and shell. 4.
XXXXX Accessories on Select Models 2. Thread Harness Straps into Shoulder Harness Slots If you will be using the lower shoulder harness slots for smaller infants, see pages 9-11. 3. From Back, Thread Harness Straps OVER Metal Bar DO NOT twist harness straps. 4. Attach 1st Harness Strap Loops to Splitter Plate As Shown Sewn ends of the harness strap loops MUST face towards you. DO NOT twist harness strap or harness adjustment strap.
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. Do not use a child restraint with damaged or missing parts. Do not use cut, frayed or damaged harnesses. Do not substitute parts or try to modify the child restraint in any way. Do not lubricate buckles and fasteners. Do not use any child restraint accessory except those approved by Dorel Juvenile Group.
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 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 Types of Retractors Switchable Retractor (most vehicles have this type) Your vehicle owner’s manual will let you know what vehicle belts and seating positions child restraints can be installed in. This retractor can be switched to a locking mode.
Aircraft XXXXXInformation 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.
Rear Facing Lower Anchor Belt Installation 5-40 lb (2.3-18 kg) 19-40 in. (48-101.6 cm) Lower Anchor Belt WARNINGS: Do not use the lower anchor belt along with the vehicle lap or lap/shoulder belt. Check lower anchor belt before each use. Use only if the belt can be tightened properly and securely. Do not fasten multiple lower anchor hooks on the same lower anchor bar in the vehicle. Store the tether hook when used rear facing.
XXXXX 2. Route Lower Anchor Belt Through RearFacing Belt Path Do not twist belt. The lower anchor belt adjuster can be on either side. 3. Pull Lower Anchor Belt Across to Opposite Side 1 2 Do not twist belt. Belt MUST be in front of buckle strap. You MUST use the 1st or 2nd buckle slot. Do not place belt over child’s legs. 4. Finished Lower Anchor Belt Routing 5. Recline the Child Restraint Pull out on recline handle and push top of child restraint back. 35 6.
9. 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. Pulling the belt tighter. B. Reinstalling the child restraint. C. Changing to a different seating location. D. Switching to vehicle belt installation. To Release Lower Anchor Belt Remove child from child restraint.
Vehicle Belt Installation WARNINGS: Do not use the lower anchor belt along with the vehicle lap or lap/shoulder belt. Secure lower anchor hooks to storage attachments as shown when installing with vehicle belts. Store the tether hook when used rear facing. Attach the tether hook to storage attachment as shown and gently tighten to remove slack. Check vehicle belt before each use. Use only if the belt can be tightened properly and locked securely in place.
4. Route Vehicle Lap or Lap/Shoulder Belt Through Rear-Facing Belt Path 1 2 5. Pull Vehicle Belt Across to Opposite Side Do not twist belt. Belt MUST be in front of buckle strap. You MUST use the 1st or 2nd buckle slot. Do not place belt over child’s legs. Buckle vehicle belt. 6. Tighten Belt Place hand in child restraint. Firmly push child restraint down and back towards the vehicle seat back while pulling shoulder belt or the free end of lap belt to tighten. 41 7.
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). 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.
6. 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. 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: 7. Tighten Belt Place hand in child restraint. Firmly push down while pulling free end of belt to tighten.
Vehicle Belt Installation WARNINGS: Do not use the lower anchor belt along with the vehicle lap or lap/shoulder belt. Secure lower anchor hooks to storage attachments as shown when installing with vehicle belts. Check vehicle belt before each use. Use only if the belt can be tightened properly and securely. Failure to follow these warnings can result in serious injury or death. 1. Place Child Restraint Forward Facing Flush Against Vehicle Seat Back Put the child restraint into position 1.
Booster XXXXXSeat 6. Tighten Tether Push firmly on the back of the seat and pull the tether strap to remove all slack and create tension on the strap. 40-100 lb (18.1-45.4 kg) 43-52 in. (110.1-132.1 cm) Lap/Shoulder Belt You MUST store the harness system (see pages 15-17) and remove accessories (see page 24) to use as a booster seat. 7. 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).
Lap and Shoulder Belt Installation 1. Place Booster Seat Forward Facing Flush Against Vehicle Seat Back Put the booster seat into position 1. NOTE: Do not use any recline positions except to make the booster seat flush against the vehicle seat back. Vehicle seat back must be upright. 2. Place Child in Booster Seat Tops of the child’s ears should never be above the top of the headrest. Adjust headrest if needed, see page 8. 3.
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 Replacement Parts Order Form 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. Complete the form. Your model number and manufacturer date code MUST be included on the form to ensure proper replacement parts. The codes can be found on a label on side of child restraint. Payment in U.S.
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 .... ___ ........ $_______ Seat Pad Set ............................. $99.00 .... ___ ........ $_______ Chest Clip ................................... $1.50 .... ___ ........ $_______ Tether ......................................... $6.00 .... ___ ........ $_______ Lower Anchor Belt ........
