Owner's Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARNINGS TO ALERT YOU TO POSSIBLE DANGERS ............................... 3
HOW TO REGISTER YOUR SAFETY SEAT ................................................... 4
SAFETY INFORMATION .................................................................................. 5
3.1 About your child ................................................................................... 5
3.2 About your vehicle ................................................................................. 5
3.3 About Active Air Bags ............................................................................ 7
3.4 About an unoccupied Safety Seat ......................................................... 7
3.5 About this Safety Seat ........................................................................... 8
3.6 About use as a carrier ........................................................................... 8
SELECTING THE BEST LOCATION FOR THE SAFETY SEAT ................... 11
4.1 Overall Considerations in Selecting a Location ...................................11
4.2 Check that the Vehicle Seat Meets the Following Requirements ....... 12
4.3 Check that the Vehicle Seat Belt is Safe to Use ................................. 13
SAFETY SEAT FEATURES AND THEIR PROPER USE ............................... 19
5.1 5-Point Harness .................................................................................. 19
5.2 Rear View of Car Seat ........................................................................ 20
5.3 Rear View of Component Locations ................................................... 21
5.4 Base .................................................................................................... 22
5.5 Use of the Safety Seat with the Base ................................................. 24
5.6 Other Features .................................................................................... 24
5.7 Operation of the Carry Handle ............................................................ 26
5.8 Attaching the Canopy .......................................................................... 27
5.9 Ergonomic Carry Grip ......................................................................... 27
5.10 Insert Use .......................................................................................... 27
5.11 Adjustment of the Shoulder Straps .................................................... 29
5.12 Adjustment of Crotch Buckle Length ................................................. 33
USING INFANT RESTRAINT .......................................................................... 35
6.1 Securing your Child in the Safety Seat / Carrier ................................. 35
6.2 For the 5-Point Harness ...................................................................... 37
SECURING THE SAFETY SEAT OR BASE IN THE VEHICLE ..................... 38
7.1 Preparation ......................................................................................... 39
7.2 Installation of the Safety Seat / Vehicle Belt Installation of Base: ....... 40
7.3 Installation of the Base using LATCH ................................................. 46
7.4 Setting Proper Recline of the Safety Seat / Base ............................... 50
7.5 Elevation Aids .................................................................................... 53
7.6 Elevation Aids Base Use ..................................................................... 54
7.7 Pool Noodle and Towel Examples ...................................................... 53
FINAL SAFETY CHECKS ............................................................................... 55
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ........................................................................ 56
9.1 Using the Safety Seat in an Airplane .................................................. 56
9.2 Using your Baby Trend Safety Seat with a Baby Trend Stroller .......... 56
9.3 Cleaning and Maintenance ................................................................. 56
9.4 Replacement Parts ............................................................................. 58
WARRANTY .................................................................................................... 59