4-22 lb and 29 in. or less
(1.8-10 kg and 74 cm or less)
KEEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE.
Read all instructions before using this child restraint.
LIGHT ‘N COMFY DX, LX
INFANT CAR SEAT
Failure to follow the warnings on the labels and in the
instruction manual can result in serious injury or death to
your child.
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Lower Anchor Belt
Install Page 39
Vehicle Belt Install
Page 43
Install with
Base
Install without
Base
Vehicle Belt Install
Page 48
REAR FACING
4-22 lb (1.8-10 kg)
29 in. (74 cm) or less
See page 4 to
adjust internal
harness system
Your child’s height, weight, and age determine how your child
restraint should be placed in the vehicle.
Children up to 1 year of age must ride rear facing.
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that
children should remain rear facing until they are at least
2 years old.
Please talk to your doctor about the best option for your child.
This child restraint must always be used rear facing.
WARNING: Verify your child’s weight and height
(do not guess) before using the child restraint.
Table of Contents
Getting Started ................................... 1
Parts of the Child Restraint .......................................1
Prepare Child Restraint to Fit Your Child ....................4
How Does Your Child Fit? .........................................5
Changing Position of Buckle .....................................6
Changing Position of Shoulder Harness Strap ............8
Buckle Placement for Smaller Infants ........................10
Securing Child in Child Restraint ...............................11
General Use ........................................ 16
Removing and Installing Child Restraint to Base .........16
Adjusting the Base (on select models) .......................17
Carrier Use .............................................................18
Removing Harness System .......................................19
Removing Seat Pad for Cleaning ...............................22
Installing Harness System ........................................24
Canopy Use and Removal .........................................27
Accessories on Select Models ..................................29
Safety Information .............................. 30
Child Restraint Use ..................................................30
Installation in Vehicle ...............................................30
Vehicle Seating Position ...........................................31
Vehicle Information ............................. 32
Choosing Lower Anchor Belt or Vehicle Belts .............32
Knowing Your Vehicle Belts .......................................34
Aircraft Information .................................................37
Rear Facing with Base ......................... 38
Lower Anchor Belt Installation with Base .............39
Vehicle Belt Installation with Base ......................43
Rear Facing without Base ................... 47
Vehicle Belt Installation without Base ..................48
Important Information ........................ 51
Using a Locking Clip ................................................51
Dorel Juvenile Group Information... ...........................53
Registration and Safety Notices ................................54
Troubleshooting... ....................................................55
Replacement Parts Order Form .................................56
Warranty .................................................................58
I. Carry Handle
Adjustment Button
J. Rear-Facing Level Line
K. Shell (child restraint)
L. Base Release Handle
Parts of the Child Restraint
1 2
A. Carry Handle
B. Canopy
C. Infant Insert
(see page 29)
D. Vehicle Belt Path Guide
(when used without the
base)
E. Adjustable Base
F. Harness Release Lever
(through opening in pad)
G. Harness Adjustment
Strap
H. Recline Foot Release
Button
Back ViewFront View
A
B
C
F
G
H
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I
J
K
D
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M
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Q
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Harness System Detail
M. Shoulder Harness
Slots
N. Chest Clip
O. Harness Strap
P. Buckle
Q. Hip Harness Slots
R. Buckle Slots
continued on next page
4
Prepare Child Restraint to Fit Your Child
3
1. Fully Loosen Harness
Straps
Push down on harness release
lever (through opening on front of
seat pad) while pulling out on har-
ness straps as shown.
3. Release Chest Clip
Press on chest clip release button
and pull apart.
2. Unbuckle Harness
Press in on the red button.
Pull buckle tongues out.
4. Place Child in Child
Restraint to Determine
Proper Harness Fit
The child’s bottom and back should
be fl at against the child restraint.
See page 5 for fi t guidelines.
A. Base Release Handle
B. Shoulder Harness Slots
C. Stroller Attachment Pins
D. Harness Strap
E. Splitter Plate
F. Harness Adjustment
Strap
G. Instruction Manual
Storage
H. Buckle’s Metal Retainer
Bottom of Child Restraint
B
G
F
E
C
D
C
H
A
Top of Base
I. Base Belt Path
J. Lock Bars
K. Lower Anchor Belt
L. Base Alignment Slots
M. Lower Anchor Belt
Storage
I
J
K
L
M
Buckle Position
Start in the 1st slot and adjust outward as
your child grows.
Buckle should be used in the slot closest to
your child. It should not be underneath or
behind your child.
Harness Strap Position
Always choose the shoulder harness slots
that are closest to your child’s shoulder
height.
Harness strap MUST be at or slightly
below shoulders.
If the lowest shoulder harness slots are
above the child’s shoulders, do not use
this child restraint.
How Does Your Child Fit? Changing Position of Buckle
6
1. Unbuckle Harness
Press in on the red button.
Pull buckle tongues out.
2. Turn Seat Over
Locate buckle’s metal retainer on
bottom of shell.
3. Rotate Metal Retainer
and Push It Up Through
Shell and Pad
REAR FACING
To change buckle position, see pages 6-7.
To change harness strap position, see pages 8-9.
To adjust buckle placement for smaller infants, see page 10.
Use the guidelines below to determine if the buckle and harness
strap are in the right place for your child.
1
2
3
continued on next page
4. From Top of Seat,
Pull Buckle Out of Shell
and Pad
7 8
Changing Position of Shoulder
Harness Strap
5. Insert Buckle’s Metal
Retainer into Slot
Closest to Child
Buckle
MUST face out.
6. Pull Metal Retainer
Completely Through
Pad and Shell
7. Check Buckle
Pull up on buckle to make sure it
is secured.
The buckle
MUST not pull out.
WARNING: Failure to place buckle’s metal retainer
completely through pad and shell can result in serious
injury or death.
1
2
3
1. Fully Loosen Harness
Straps
Push down on harness release lever
(through opening on front of seat
pad) while pulling out on harness
straps as shown.
2. From Back of Seat,
Remove Harness
Strap Loops From
Splitter Plate
3. Pull Harness Strap Out of
Shoulder Harness Slots
4. Rethread Harness Strap
Into Correct Shoulder
Harness Slots For Your
Child
continued on next page
9 10
Buckle Placement for Smaller Infants
sewn
end
4. Replace Pad and
Check Buckle
Pull up on buckle to make sure it
is secured.
The buckle
MUST not pull out.
2. From Bottom of Seat,
Pull Metal Retainer
Towards You and Push
It Up into 2nd Slot As
Shown
3. From Top of Seat,
Lift Pad Up and Lay
the Metal Retainer Flat
Against the Shell As
Shown
1. With Buckle in the
1st Slot As Shown,
Turn the Seat Over
If you need to move the buckle to
the 1st slot, see pages 6-7.
WARNINGS: Make sure that the harness height is
correct for your child’s size.
Do not use this child restraint unless the top
of your child’s head is at least 1 in. (2.5 cm)
below the top of the child restraint.
Failure to follow these steps can result in seri-
ous injury or death.
5. Attach Harness Strap
Loops to Splitter Plate
Sewn ends of the harness strap
loops
MUST face towards you.
DO NOT twist harness strap or har-
ness adjustment strap.
Make sure the harness strap loops
are fitted COMPLETELY ON both
sides of the splitter plate.
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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 strap over child’s
shoulders and upper thighs.
2. Buckle Harness
Push buckle tongues into buckle
until you hear them “click.”
Pull up on harness strap to make
sure buckle is locked.
T
OP
BOTT
OM
continued on next page
2A. Put Buckle Tongues
Together
Fit top buckle tongue over
bottom buckle tongue.
2B. Buckle Harness
While holding the buckle
tongues together, push buckle
tongues into the buckle until
you hear a “click.”
Pull on the harness straps just
above the buckle to make sure
the buckle tongues are locked
into place.
Depending on your model, you may have a puzzle buckle. If your
buckle is different from step 2, follow steps 2A and 2B.
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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.
5. Position Chest Clip
The chest clip must be placed at
mid-chest (even with armpits) and
away from the child’s neck.
4. Tighten Harness
Pull on harness adjustment strap
to tighten harness snugly.
3. Close Chest Clip
Insert right half of chest clip into
left half and snap together.
continued on next page
15 16
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.
DO NOT put snowsuits or bulky gar-
ments on your infant when placing
them in the child restraint.
Bulky clothing can prevent the har-
ness straps from being tightened
properly.
To Remove Child From Child Restraint:
1. Loosen Harness Strap
2. Unbuckle Harness
3. Release Chest Clip
4. Remove Child
Removing and Installing Child
Restraint to Base
To Remove Child
Restraint from Base
From the back of the child restraint,
slide the base release handle up and
lift the child restraint out of the base.
To Attach Child Restraint to
Base
Align the slots on the side of child re-
straint with the lock bars in the base.
Push down firmly on the carry handle
and front of the child restraint to lock
it to the base. You will hear a “click”
when it is locked.
Pull up on front two corners of child
restraint by infant’s feet to make sure
it is locked to the base.
WARNINGS: Failure to securely attach child restraint
to base can result in serious injury or death.
17 18
Adjusting the Base (on select models)
Carrier Use
To Lower the Base Foot
Push in on the foot release button and
pull the foot all the way down.
To Store Base Foot
Pull the foot down and press in on the
release button.
Push the foot up into the base to the
locked position.
Lock the foot on the release button as
shown.
To Adjust Carry Handle
Squeeze both adjustment buttons on
each side of the carry handle.
Rotate up or down to desired location.
Release buttons.
Make sure both carry handle adjuster
buttons are in the locked position.
Carry handle
MUST be upright AND
locked when carrying and when
installed in the vehicle.
WARNING: DO NOT use in the
seating area or across the top of
shopping carts.
WARNING:
Read ALL instructions before using child restraint as a carrier.
NEVER use carrier unless child is properly secured.
Use only as a carrier by children weighing 4-22 pounds (1.8-10 kg)
and 29 inches (74 cm) or less.
NEVER leave child unattended. Always keep child within arm’s
reach.
Suffocation Hazard: Infant carrier can roll over on soft surfaces
and suffocate child. NEVER place carrier on beds, sofas or other
soft surfaces.
Strangulation Hazard: Children have STRANGLED in loose or
partially buckled harness straps. Fully restrain the child even when
carrier is used outside the vehicle.
Fall Hazard: Child’s movement can slide carrier. NEVER place
carrier near edges of counter tops, tables or other elevated
surfaces.
Do not use the carrier if it is damaged or broken, or if any parts are
missing.
Depending on your model, the base may have a recline foot.
Follow the directions below if your model has the recline foot.
Removing Harness System
19 20
Only remove the harness system to clean the seat pad.
To remove accessories, see page 29.
1. Fully Loosen Harness
Strap
Push down on harness release
lever (through opening on front of
seat pad) while pulling out on
harness straps as shown.
2. From Back of Seat,
Remove Harness
Strap Loops From
Splitter Plate
continued on next page
4. Unthread Chest Clip
5. Unthread Buckle
Do not unbuckle the buckle.
6. Pull Harness Strap Out
of Seat
7. Turn Seat Over
Locate buckle’s metal retainer on
bottom of shell.
3. Pull Harness Strap Out
of Shoulder Harness
Slots
21 22
Removing Seat Pad for Cleaning
You must remove the harness system in order to remove
the pad. See pages 19-21.
1. Release the Pad Tabs
Pull down on the pad and pull the
tab out of the shell.
Repeat for other side.
2. Remove the Elastic
Straps
Pull the elastic strap off of the
belt path guide as shown on both
sides.
Repeat for other side.
8. Rotate Metal Retainer
and Push It Up Through
Shell and Pad
9. From Front of Seat,
Pull Buckle Out of Shell
and Pad
continued on next page
23 24
Installing Harness System
WARNINGS: Do not use child restraint without the seat
pad. Failure to do this can result in serious injury or death.
Cleaning Pad and Accessories
Machine wash separately with cold water on a gentle cycle. Do
not use bleach. Tumble dry separately for 10-12 minutes on low
heat. Remove immediately.
To clean canopy, hand wash using warm sudsy water. Line dry.
Cleaning Harness Strap
Spot clean using warm sudsy water and damp cloth.
Replacing Pad
Starting from top of child restraint, slip pad on shell. Push pad
tabs at top of shell through slots in pad. Pull harness adjustment
strap through slot in pad. Wrap pad around bottom of shell.
Attach the tabs on the sides to shell. Attach elastic straps to the
belt path guide.
Install harness system. See pages 24-26.
3. Pull Pad off Tabs from
Top of Shell
4. Remove Pad from the
Bottom of Shell
Remove pad from shell.
1. Insert Buckle’s Metal
Retainer into Slot
Closest to Child
Buckle
MUST face out.
2. Pull Metal Retainer
Completely Through
Pad and Shell
3. Check Buckle
Pull up on buckle to make sure it
is secured.
The buckle
MUST not pull out.
4. Rethread Harness Strap
With sewn end of harness strap
loop facing the buckle, thread
harness strap down through hip
harness slot.
continued on next page
6. Weave Harness Strap
In and Out of Shell As
Shown
5. Pull Up Front of Seat
Pad
25 26
WARNINGS: Harness system must be installed
correctly. Failure to follow these steps can result in serious
injury or death.
9. Thread Harness Strap
into Correct Shoulder
Harness Slots For Your
Child
7. Make Harness Strap Even
Sewn ends of harness strap loops
MUST face each other.
8. Thread Buckle and
Chest Clip
Harness strap ends go through
the back of buckle tongues and
through the chest clip front to
back as shown.
10. Attach Harness Strap
Loops to Splitter Plate
Sewn ends of the harness strap
loops
MUST face towards you.
DO NOT twist harness strap or har-
ness adjustment strap.
Make sure the harness strap loops
are fitted COMPLETELY ON both
sides of the splitter plate.
sewn
end
27 28
Canopy Use and Removal
To Remove Canopy
1. Undo Fastening Strip
on the Back of the Shell
2. Expose Canopy Hoop
Connection in the Middle
of the Hoop by Sliding
Canopy Fabric to One
Side of the Shell
3. Undo Canopy Hoop
Pull top of the canopy hoop up
and the bottom down where they
connect.
Then pull the hoop apart and pull
the canopy fabric off of the hoop.
Reverse to put back together.
To Adjust Canopy
Grasp the front or sides of the canopy
hoop and move it front to back to
desired location.
To Clean Canopy
Hand wash using warm sudsy water. Line dry.
Canopy
(fabric)
Canopy Hoop
(plastic strip)
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Accessories on Select Models
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.
Never allow any child to play with this child restraint; it is
not a toy.
Do not remove or cover up any of the warning labels or
other labels on the child restraint.
Read all instructions for additional warnings.
On the side of the child restraint there is a date of manufac-
ture label. Do not use this child restraint more than 8 years
after the date of manufacture.
Installation in Vehicle
Check the vehicle belt or lower anchor belt before each use.
Use only if the belt is tightened properly and locked securely
in place.
This child restraint should be securely belted in the vehicle
even when not in use. In a crash or sudden stop, an unse-
cured child restraint could injure occupants.
Do not use a child restraint that has been in a crash. You
must get a new child restraint.
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Basic Insert
When using the infant insert, make sure it
does not cover your infant’s face in any-
way. Remove the insert for older babies.
To remove infant insert, remove harness
straps from splitter plate.
Pull harness through the top slots and
remove the insert.
Attach harness strap loops to splitter plate.
See pages 8-9.
Reverse to install the infant insert.
Deluxe Insert
When using the infant insert, make sure it
does not cover your infant’s face in any-
way. Remove the insert for older babies.
To remove infant insert, undo the fasten-
ing strips and pull the infant insert out
from behind the harness straps.
To install infant insert, undo the fasten-
ing strips and fi t the head/hip roll behind
the harness straps. Refasten the fastening
strips.
Vehicle Seating Position
3231
Never place a child rear facing in a seating
position with an active frontal air bag.
Check the vehicle owner’s manual for more infor-
mation 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.
Use the center seating position if possible.
For vehicles without a back seat, refer to your vehicle
owner’s manual.
If you are not sure where to place the child restraint in your vehicle,
consult your vehicle owner’s manual, contact Dorel Juvenile Group
Consumer Care Department, or visit your local Child Passenger
Inspection Station. Go to http://www.safercar.gov/cpsApp/cps/index.
htm to find your closest station.
Children are safer when properly
restrained in rear seating
positions than in the front
seating positions.
According to National Highway Traffi c Safety Administration
information, children in rear seating positions are statisti-
cally safer, whether you have air bags, advanced air bags, or
no air bags at all.
To avoid your child being seriously burned, take the follow-
ing precautions:
1. Park in the shade or where sun does not directly hit the child
restraint.
2. Cover the child restraint with a sheet or blanket when not in use.
3. Check for hot seat and buckles before placing child in child
restraint.
To help protect your vehicle seat’s upholstery from damage, use a
single layer towel underneath and behind child restraint.
Choosing Lower Anchor Belt or
Vehicle Belts
The LATCH System
The lower anchors of LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
is a universal system for installing child restraints without using vehicle
seat belts.
The lower anchor system can ONLY be used in vehicles that have the
lower anchor bars installed and designated LATCH seating positions.
Most vehicles manufactured after September 2002 are equipped with
lower anchor bars.
Check your vehicle owner’s manual to see which seating positions may
be equipped with the LATCH system.
When installing this child restraint with vehicle belts, the lower
anchor hooks and belt MUST be properly stored.
To store the lower anchor belt on this child restraint:
Attach hooks to the storage attachments in base.
Lower Anchor Bars
Lower Anchor Hooks
Adjuster
Lower Anchor Belt Storage
Seat Bight
Your vehicle’s features may be considerably different than
those pictured here.
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Vehicle Belts
If lower anchors are not an option, you must use the vehicle seat
belt system to install the child restraint.
There are some vehicle belts that will not work with a child
restraint or will require special attention.
Check your vehicle owner’s manual for specific instructions.
WARNINGS: When used correctly the lower anchor belt
or vehicle belts are equally safe. Do not use both the lower
anchor belt and vehicle belt at the same time.
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.
This means there needs to be a
way to lock the vehicle belt.
3. Check the Retractor
Retractors pull seat belts into
stored positions and lock the belt
to hold passengers in place.
A retractor is most likely how you
will be locking a child restraint into
place.
The ways this can be done are:
• By using the seat belt’s retractor; or
• By using the seat belt’s latch plate.
Not all vehicle belts and seating positions will work with
child restraints. Please follow the following steps to under-
stand how to lock a child restraint with a vehicle belt.
See the next page for some common types of vehicle belt retrac-
tors that will work with this child restraint.
Knowing Your Vehicle Belts
Your vehicle’s features may be considerably different than
those pictured here.
35 36
Switchable Retractor
(most vehicles have this type)
Automatic Locking Retractor
Emergency Locking Retractor
This retractor can be switched to a locking mode.
You
MUST have the retractor in the locking mode to use the seat
belt with this child restraint.
Switching to locking mode: Slowly pull the shoulder belt all the
way out, then let it go back in an inch or two.
As it goes back, in you will most likely hear a ratcheting sound.
Gently pull the belt to see if it has locked. You will not be able to pull
any more belt out if the lock has engaged.
This retractor always locks.
It will automatically lock after slowly pulling the seat belt out at least
halfway and letting the belt go back into the retractor an inch or
two.
If the retractor does not lock, it is most likely an Emergency Lock-
ing Retractor. These retractors only lock during a sudden stop or
collision.
You will need to determine if your seat belt’s latch plate can lock the
belt. See Step 4, “Check the Latch Plates,” on next page.
Types of Retractors
See Step 4, “Check the
Latch Plates,” on next
page.
Locking Latch Plate
Emergency Locking
Retractor with a
Sliding Latch Plate
4. Check the Latch Plates
Latch plates are the part of
the seat belt that goes into the
buckle.
Grasp the tongue of the latch
plate (the part that goes inside the
buckle) and pull 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.
If the latch plate slides up and
down the vehicle belt, it is a sliding
latch plate.
Sliding latch plates easily slip
between the lap and shoulder por-
tions of the belt.
If you have an Emergency Lock-
ing Retractor with a Sliding Latch
Plate, you
MUST use a locking clip
to install the child restraint. See
pages 51-52.
Emergency Locking Retractor Lap Only Belt
Infl atable Seat Belts
Never Use With This Child Restraint
37 38
Aircraft Information
Rear Facing with Base
This restraint is certifi ed for aircraft use.
Install the child restraint in a window seat to avoid blocking the
aisle. If the aircraft lap belt is too short, ask the flight attendant for
a belt extender.
Use only on forward facing aircraft seats.
Contact the airline for their specific policies.
Some airlines may ask to see a label stating that this child
restraint is certified for aircraft use.
There is an airplane certification label
located on the side of this child restraint
as shown.
Rear Facing Aircraft Installation
For rear facing without base installation
follow pages 48-50.
WARNINGS: Never place a child rear facing in
a seating position with an active frontal airbag.
This can result in serious injury or death.
This child restraint must always face the rear of the
vehicle.
Lower Anchor Belt
Lap/Shoulder Belt
Lap Belt
4-22 lb (1.8-10 kg)
29 in. (74 cm) or less
39 40
1. Remove Lower Anchor
Belt from Storage
Location
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.
Failure to follow these warnings can result in serious
injury or death.
continued on next page
2. Route Lower Anchor
Belt Through Base Belt
Path
Lower anchor belt adjuster can be
on either side.
Do not twist belt.
5. Tighten Belt
Place hand in base. Firmly push
base down and back towards the
vehicle seat back while pulling
free end of belt to tighten.
4. Attach Lower Anchor
Hooks to Vehicle’s Lower
Anchors
3. Place Base in Vehicle
Rear Facing
Center the base between the
vehicle’s lower anchors in the
chosen seating position.
Review your vehicle owner’s
manual for lower anchor locations
and lower anchor belt use.
Lower Anchor Belt Installation
with Base
41 42
6. Check Belt Tightness
Hold base 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).
7. Secure Child in Child
Restraint
See pages 11-15.
8. Attach Child Restraint
to Base
To attach to base, see page 16.
Pull up on front two corners of
child restraint by infant’s feet to
make sure it is locked to the base.
Carry handle
MUST be upright
AND locked when installed in
the vehicle.
If it moves more than 1 in. (2.5 cm), you can try:
A. Pulling the belt tighter.
B. Reinstalling the base.
C. Changing to a different seating location.
D. Switching to vehicle belt installation.
To Release Lower Anchor
Belt
Remove shell from base.
Remove tension from the lower anchor
belt by pushing down on side of base
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 32.
9. Check Level Line
Repeat steps 3-8 if level line is
not parallel with the ground.
Adjust the base if needed. See
page 17 on how to use the
base adjustment.
NOTE: You may need to place a
large rolled towel(s) or foam pool
noodle(s) under front of base to
help make level line parallel with
the ground.
Check often to be sure padding is
still in place and the belt is tight.
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Vehicle Belt Installation with Base
WARNINGS: Do not use the lower anchor belt along
with the vehicle lap or lap/shoulder belt. Secure lower
anchor belts to storage attachments in base when
using the vehicle belts.
Check vehicle belt before each use. Use only if the
belt can be tightened properly and locked securely in
place.
Failure to follow these warnings can result in serious
injury or death.
1. Store Lower Anchor
Belt
2. Place Base in Vehicle
Rear Facing
Center the base in the chosen
seating position.
4. Route Vehicle Lap or
Lap/Shoulder Belt
Through Base Belt Path
5. Buckle Vehicle Belt
continued on next page
3. 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.
Review pages 34-36 and your
vehicle owner’s manual to
determine what kind of vehicle
belt you have and how to lock a
child restraint in place.
45 46
7. Check Belt Tightness
Hold base 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 base.
C. Changing to a different seating location.
D. Switching to the lower anchor belt installation if lower anchors
are available in your vehicle.
9. Attach Child Restraint
to Base
To attach to base, see page 16.
Pull up on front two corners of
child restraint by infant’s feet to
make sure it is locked to the base.
Carry handle
MUST be upright
AND locked when installed in
the vehicle.
8. Secure Child in Child
Restraint
See pages 11-15.
10. Check Level Line
Repeat steps 2-8 if level line is
not parallel with the ground.
Adjust the base if needed. See
page 17 on how to use the
base adjustment.
NOTE: You may need to place
a large rolled towel(s) or foam
pool noodle(s) under front of
base to help make the level line
parallel with the ground.
Check often to be sure padding
is still in place and the belt is
tight.
6. Tighten Belt
Place hand in base. Firmly push
base down and back towards the
vehicle seat back while pulling
free end of belt to tighten.
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WARNINGS: Never place a child rear facing
in a seating position with an active frontal
airbag. This can result in serious injury or death.
This child restraint must always face the rear of the
vehicle.
Lap/Shoulder Belt
Lap Belt
4-22 lb (1.8-10 kg)
29 in. (74 cm) or less
1. Secure Child in Child
Restraint
See pages 11-15.
2. Place Child Restraint in
Vehicle Rear Facing
Center the child restraint in the
chosen seating position.
Check the level line to see if it is
parallel with the ground.
Adjust if needed.
continued on next page
Carry handle MUST be upright AND locked when installed
in the vehicle.
3. 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.
Review pages 34-36 and your
vehicle owner’s manual to
determine what kind of vehicle
belt you have and how to lock a
child restraint in place.
Rear Facing without Base Vehicle Belt Installation without Base
49 50
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).
6. Tighten Vehicle Belt
Lay your forearm across child
restraint at the belt path while
pulling up on belt to tighten.
8. Recheck Level Line
Repeat steps 2-6 if level line is not
parallel with the ground.
NOTE: You may need to place a
large rolled towel(s) or foam pool
noodle(s) under front of child re-
straint to help make the level line
parallel with the ground.
Check often to be sure padding is
still in place and the belt is tight.
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.
5. Buckle Vehicle Belt
4. Route Vehicle Lap or
Lap Portion of the Lap/
Shoulder Belt Through
Shell Belt Path As Shown
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Using a Locking Clip
3.
Position Locking Clip
It should be about 1 in. (2.5 cm)
from vehicle belt’s latch plate.
1 in.
(2.5 cm)
4. Rebuckle Vehicle Belt
5. Check Belt Tightness
Hold base or 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. Reinstalling the base or child
restraint.
B. Changing to a different seating
location.
Recheck the level line.
Remove the locking clip when
the seat belt is not being used
with a child restraint.
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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 34-36 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. You can also call us at 1-800-544-1108 for one.
A locking clip will not fix all types of seat belt problems. You
MUST
have a lap and shoulder belt to use a locking clip.
For Rear Facing installation with Base, follow pages 43-44
Warnings and Steps 1-5 before starting locking clip installation.
For Rear Facing installation without Base, follow pages 48-49
Warnings and Steps 1-5 before starting locking clip installation.
1. Determine Locking Clip Position
Grasp both vehicle belts together just
behind the latch plate to mark the
position for locking clip.
Unbuckle the belt.
NOTE: If the latch plate ends up just
at the belt path opening so you
cannot grasp the vehicle belt at the latch plate, grasp the vehicle
belts on the opposite side of the child restraint, as close to the
latch plate as possible.
2. Attach Locking Clip
Thread both portions of the vehicle
belt onto the locking clip, as close
to the latch plate as possible.
Using a Locking Clip
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If you don’t have the card or if your
address changes, you will find the model
number, manufacture date, and line code
on the label located on side of shell.
Example of model number, manufacture date, and line code.
Registration and Safety Notices
Please complete the postage-paid registration card that came
with your child restraint, and send it to us. Child restraints could
be recalled for safety reasons. You must register this restraint to
be reached in a recall. Send your name, address, email address
if available, the restraint’s model number, and manufacturing
date to:
Dorel Juvenile Group, Inc.
Consumer Care Department
P.O. Box 2609
Columbus, IN 47202-2609
or call 1-800-544-1108 or register online at www.djgusa.com/
registration/carseat/us.
For recall information, call the U.S. Government’s Vehicle Safety
Hotline at 1–888–327–4236 (TTY: 1–800–424–9153), or go
to http://www.NHTSA.gov.
Model
Number
Line
Code
Manufacture
Date
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Dorel Juvenile Group Information
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.
No one can predict if use of a child restraint will prevent injury
or death in a particular crash. However, when combined with
careful driving, proper use of a child restraint can lower a child’s
risk of injury or death in most crashes.
Your child’s safety is worth the time it will take to read and fol-
low these instructions. After reading, if you still have questions
or have any concerns with this child restraint, please contact our
Consumer Care Department at:
Website: www.coscokids.com
Telephone: 1-800-544-1108
M-TH from 8 A.M. to 6 P.M. EST
FRI from 8 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. EST
Mailing Address:
Dorel Juvenile Group, Inc.
Consumer Care Department
P.O. Box 2609
Columbus, IN 47202-2609
5655
Replacement Parts Order Form
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. dollars must accompany your order. Choose parts
needed from the list on the next page. Return the form with pay-
ment to:
Dorel Juvenile Group, Inc.
Consumer Care Department
P.O. Box 2609
Columbus, IN 47202-2609
Please make money orders payable to Dorel Juvenile Group, Inc. Fill
in the area on the next page to charge credit card. (Visa or Master-
Card
only
). We do not accept cash, personal checks, or other credit
cards. All outside of U.S. and Canada MUST use credit card.
Ship To:
(Please Print)
Name:_______________________________________
Address:_____________________________________
City:_________________________________________
State/Province:_______________Zip:_______________
Telephone: ___________________________________
Email Address: ________________________________
We MUST have this information:
Model Number (8 to 9 characters):_________________
Manufacture Date (mm/dd/yyyy):__________________
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 fi nd 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. Clean with
warm water and/or remove object with tweezers. If you can-
not get the harness to adjust and remain tight with the buckle
securely locked, do not use the child restraint.
3. If your harness twists:
Straighten the harness each time you put your child in the child
restraint to help prevent twisting. Lock the buckle and tighten
harness so it will be ready for next use.
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Replacement Parts List
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 .............................$19.99 ....___ ........$_______
Chest Clip ...................................$1.50 ....___ ........$_______
Lower Anchor Belt ....................$17.99 ....___ ........$_______
Instructions .................................$0.00 ....___ ........$_______
Locking Clip ................................$2.50 ....___ ........$_______
Merchandise Total: ..............................................$_______
Shipping and handling: ........................................$_______
Sales Tax ............................................................... $_______
(Arizona, California, Georgia, Indiana, Missouri, South Carolina, and Texas
residents add applicable sales tax.)
Grand Total ............................................................$_______
No shipping and handling on instructions for quantities under 6. Add $.50 for each
instruction over 6, then add applicable shipping and handling.
Fill Out For Credit Card
q
Visa q MasterCard
Card Exp. Date:
___________________________________________
Cardholder’s Name:
___________________________________________
Card Number:
___________________________________________
Signature:
___________________________________________
Up to $25.00 ..................... $5.95
$25.01 to $50.00 .............. $6.95
$50.01 to $75.00 .............. $8.95
$75.01 to $100.00 ............ $9.95
$100.01 to $150.00 .......... $10.95
$150.01 to $200.00 .......... $11.95
$200.01 and up................. $13.95
Outside Continental USA.....$10.00
Warranty
Dorel Juvenile Group, Inc. (DJG) warrants this product to the original
retail purchaser as follows:
This product is warranted against defective materials or workman-
ship 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.
To make a claim under this warranty you may write to DJG, Con-
sumer Care Department, P. O. Box 2609, Columbus, IN 47202-
2609; or call 1-800-544-1108 from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. EST
Monday through Thursday and from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on
Friday.
Proof of purchase is required and shipping charges are the
responsibility of the consumer.
Warranty Limitations:
This warranty does not include damages
which arise from misuse or abuse of this product.
Limitation of Damages:
The warranty and remedies as set forth
are exclusive and in lieu of all others, oral or written, expressed or
implied. In no event will DJG or the dealer selling this product be
liable to you for any damages, including incidental or consequential
damages, arising out of the use or inability to use this product.
Limitation of warranties and other warranty terms and state
law rights:
Any implied warranties, including implied warranties of the
merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, shall be limited
to the duration and terms of the express written warranty. Some
states do not allow limitations as to how long an implied warranty
lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have
other rights, which vary from state to state. Neither DJG nor the
dealer selling this product authorized any person to create for it any
other warranty, obligation, or liability in connection with this product.
