CCS0262F (35#) 032311.qxd:CCS0262F 032211 3/23/11 Shuttle™ Infant Car Seat 11:25 AM Page 1 Instruction Manual 35 lbs. or less (16 kg o menos) WARNING • Correct installation and use can be a matter of Life or Death! • Read and understand these instructions before using this car seat. Shuttle™ 8035 Series • Certified for use in motor vehicles and aircraft. • Meets or exceeds all applicable requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213.
CCS0262F (35#) 032311.qxd:CCS0262F 032211 1 3/23/11 11:25 AM Section 1 - Table of Contents Page 2 Section 1. Table of Contents.............................................................................1 Section 2. Warnings..........................................................................................3 Section 3. Shuttle™ Infant Car Seat and Base Parts.........................................5 Section 4. Proper Use Check List.................................................................
CCS0262F (35#) 032311.qxd:CCS0262F 032211 3/23/11 11:25 AM Page 3 Section 1 - Table of Contents (continued) 2 Section 13. Operation and Adjustments...........................................................52 13a. Harness Use and Adjustment.................................................52 13b. Harness - Changing Length, Shoulder Harness Slots and Removal..........................................................................54 13c. Carry Handle Operation............................................
CCS0262F (35#) 032311.qxd:CCS0262F 032211 3 3/23/11 11:25 AM Page 4 Section 2 - Warnings WARNING - DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur • Failure to follow these instructions and car seat labels can result in injury or death to a child from striking the vehicle’s interior during a sudden stop or crash. • Use only in a rear-facing position when using this infant car seat in a vehicle. Serious crippling injury or death can result if infant faces front of vehicle.
CCS0262F (35#) 032311.qxd:CCS0262F 032211 3/23/11 11:25 AM Section 2 - Warnings (continued) Page 5 4 • For proper harness fit: - Shoulder harness slots MUST be positioned at or just below top of shoulders. Maximum 1 inch (25 mm) below shoulders. - Use seat cushion for small infants to position shoulders above shoulder harness slots. • Fall Hazard: - Handle must be locked in carry position before lifting or carrying car seat. - DO NOT lift or carry car seat by anti-rebound bar.
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CCS0262F (35#) 032311.qxd:CCS0262F 032211 9 3/23/11 11:25 AM Page 10 Section 4 - Proper Use Check List • Proper use is required. Read and understand the instructions and car seat labels. • Use this infant car seat rear-facing only when installed in a vehicle. • Snugly adjust harness straps around infant. • Base MUST be used with car seat for infant over 22 pounds (10 kg). • Shoulder harness slots are at or just below top of infant’s shoulder. Maximum 1 inch (25 mm) below top of shoulders.
CCS0262F (35#) 032311.qxd:CCS0262F 032211 3/23/11 11:25 AM Section 5 - Assistance Page 11 10 NEED HELP? Contact Combi CARE Line at 1-800-992-6624 or one of the following sources: • Your vehicle dealer to locate a child safety seat Inspection station in your area. • Call 1-866-SEAT CHECK (1-866-732-8243). • Log onto www.nhtsa.dot.gov - For a car seat inspection station select “Locate a Child Safety Seat Inspection Station By State or Zip Code”.
CCS0262F (35#) 032311.qxd:CCS0262F 032211 11 3/23/11 11:26 AM Page 12 Section 6 - Use Recommendations WARNING - DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur • Base MUST be used with car seat for infant over 22 pounds (10 kg). Height and Weight Limits: This infant car seat is designed for rear-facing use only when installed in a vehicle. Use with base - for infants whose: - Weight is 35 pounds (16 kg) or less and - Height is 33 inches (84 cm) or less.
CCS0262F (35#) 032311.qxd:CCS0262F 032211 3/23/11 11:26 AM Section 7 - Securing Infant In Car Seat Page 13 12 WARNING - DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur • Keep harness straps snug and positioned on shoulders and thighs. Infant MUST be secured by harness system at all times, when infant seat is used in vehicle or outside of vehicle. • For proper harness fit: - Shoulder harness slots MUST be positioned at or just below top of shoulders. Maximum 1 inch (25 mm) below shoulders.
CCS0262F (35#) 032311.qxd:CCS0262F 032211 13 3/23/11 11:26 AM Page 14 Section 7 - Securing Infant In Car Seat (continued) WARNING - DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur • DO NOT use accessories or parts other than those provided by Combi USA or Strolee. Use of accessories or parts from other manufacturers could alter the performance of the car seat. • Suffocation Hazard: - Infant car seat can roll over on soft surfaces and suffocate child.
CCS0262F (35#) 032311.qxd:CCS0262F 032211 3/23/11 11:26 AM Page 15 Section 7 - Securing Infant In Car Seat 14 7a. Shoulder Harness Adjustment for Proper Fit: Shoulder harness slot height is important. Adjust by moving the adjustable headrest up or down or by changing shoulder harness slot location in headrest. - Shoulder harness slots MUST be positioned at or just below top of infant’s shoulders (fig. a). Maximum 1 inch (25 mm) below top of shoulders.
CCS0262F (35#) 032311.qxd:CCS0262F 032211 15 3/23/11 11:26 AM Page 16 Section 7 - Securing Infant In Car Seat (continued) To Adjust Headrest and Shoulder Belt Height: 1. Turn Headrest Adjustment Knob clockwise (right) 1 until it stops. DO NOT overturn. 2. While holding knob, slide knob and headrest up or down to desired position 2 . 3. Release knob, check to make sure headrest is locked in place by Headrest pushing headrest up Adjustment and down. Knob 2 1 (fig.
CCS0262F (35#) 032311.qxd:CCS0262F 032211 3/23/11 11:26 AM Page 17 Section 7 - Securing Infant In Car Seat (continued) 7b. Securing Infant in Car Seat: 1 Loosen harness - Press Harness Adjuster Lever by pushing on seat pad where it says “Press Here” and pull harness straps out (fig. a). 2 Open Chest Clip and unbuckle harness - press red release button on Harness Buckle and pull tongues out of buckle. Harness 3 Place infant in car seat with back and rump Adjuster contacting seating surfaces (fig. b).
CCS0262F (35#) 032311.qxd:CCS0262F 032211 17 3/23/11 11:26 AM Page 18 Section 7 - Securing Infant In Car Seat (continued) 6 Place Buckle Tongues together and insert into buckle (fig. c). You should hear a click. 7 Pull up on tongues to be sure they are locked. 8 Pull Harness Adjuster Strap (fig. d) to snugly adjust harness straps onto child. (fig. c) - Check that Harness Straps are snug on shoulders and thighs. Straps should not allow one finger to pass between the belt and the child’s shoulder.
CCS0262F (35#) 032311.qxd:CCS0262F 032211 3/23/11 11:26 AM Page 19 Section 7 - Securing Infant In Car Seat (continued) 9 Close Chest Clip 1 and position Chest Clip at arm pit level 2 (fig. e). Small infants: Chest Clip Seat cushion may be used to raise small infant up so Shoulder Harness Slots are at or just below top of infant’s shoulders (fig. f). For a small infant, a rolled towel can be used on each side for support (fig. f).
CCS0262F (35#) 032311.qxd:CCS0262F 032211 19 3/23/11 11:26 AM Page 20 Section 8 - Selecting A Vehicle Seating Location WARNING - DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur • Do not use this car seat in a vehicle front seating location with an air bag. Child's head and back may be seriously injured when an inflating air bag hits back of car seat. • Never put a car seat in a vehicle front seating location unless recommended in vehicle owner’s manual.
CCS0262F (35#) 032311.qxd:CCS0262F 032211 2 11:26 AM Page 21 Section 8 - Selecting A Vehicle Seating Location (continued) 20 WARNING ! Refer to vehicle owner’s manual for car seat installation instructions for your vehicle. - Use car seat in a rear vehicle seat location whenever possible. - Never put a car seat in a front seat location unless recommended by vehicle owner’s manual. DO NOT place rear-facing child seat on front seat with air bag.
CCS0262F (35#) 032311.qxd:CCS0262F 032211 21 3/23/11 11:26 AM Page 22 Section 8 - Selecting A Vehicle Seating Location (continued) Options For Securing A Car Seat: This car seat can be secured to a vehicle using the LATCH System or a vehicle seat belt. 1. LATCH System: LATCH stands for Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren. Model year 2003 and newer vehicles are equipped with LATCH Anchorage Systems. Check vehicle owner’s manual to determine if your vehicle has the LATCH Anchorage System.
CCS0262F (35#) 032311.qxd:CCS0262F 032211 3/23/11 11:26 AM Page 23 Section 8 - Selecting A Vehicle Seating Location (continued) 22 2. Vehicle Seat Belt: The car seat with the base or without the base can be secured using vehicle seat belts. If your vehicle does not have the LATCH System, the car seat MUST be secured to the vehicle using a vehicle seat belt. Check vehicle owner’s manual for seating locations recommended for car seat use.
CCS0262F (35#) 032311.qxd:CCS0262F 032211 23 3/23/11 11:26 AM Page 24 Section 9 - LATCH System LATCH System On This Car Seat: The LATCH System on the Shuttle™ Infant Car Seat Base consists of a lower anchor belt 1 with push-on connectors 2 (fig. a) 2 2 1 (fig. a) The lower anchor belt push-on connectors 2 on the car seat connect to the vehicle LATCH Lower Anchorages 3 in a vehicle. 3 2 (fig.
CCS0262F (35#) 032311.qxd:CCS0262F 032211 3/23/11 11:26 AM Page 25 Section 9 - LATCH System (continued) LATCH Anchorage System In Vehicles: Child restraint anchorage system or LATCH System in the vehicle consists of two lower anchors 3 located at the vehicle seat bight 4 and a top tether anchor 5 (fig. c). Refer to vehicle owner’s manual for seating locations which have the LATCH Anchorage System. 4 Information regarding the LATCH system may be identified by the LATCH System symbol (fig. d).
CCS0262F (35#) 032311.qxd:CCS0262F 032211 25 11:26 AM Page 26 Section 10 - Attachment of Car Seat to Base Removal Of Car Seat From Base: 1 3/23/11 Pull Car Seat Release Handle 1 and lift car seat from base 2 (fig. a). Attaching Car Seat To Base: 2 (fig. a) 1 Car Seat Release Handle WARNING - DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur 1 • Base MUST be used with car seat for infant over 22 pounds (10 kg). • Always lift car seat to be sure it is securely locked into base.
CCS0262F (35#) 032311.qxd:CCS0262F 032211 3/23/11 11:26 AM Page 27 Section 10 - Attachment of Car Seat to Base (continued) 26 2 With child facing the rear of the vehicle, lower car seat into base and push down on car seat to lock car seat into base (fig. b). 3 Test to be sure car seat is locked in base. Lift on car seat at top of seat back 1 and at child’s feet 2 (fig. c). 4 Carry Handle MUST be kept in the carry position (see “Carry Handle Operation” section) (fig. c).
CCS0262F (35#) 032311.qxd:CCS0262F 032211 27 3/23/11 11:26 AM Page 28 Section 11 - Installation of Car Seat in Vehicle WARNING - DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur • Use only in a rear-facing position when using this infant car seat in a vehicle. • Secure this child restraint with the LATCH System or a vehicle seat belt as shown in this manual. - DO NOT use car seat without base for infant over 22 pounds (10 kg). Death or serious injury can occur. - Base MUST be used for infant over 22 pounds (10 kg).
CCS0262F (35#) 032311.qxd:CCS0262F 032211 3/23/11 11:26 AM Page 29 Section 11 - Installation of Car Seat in Vehicle (continued) 28 11a. Adjusting Base for Proper Car Seat Recline: Base installation angle and car seat recline: The Shuttle Base has a Recline Adjustment Foot with four height adjustment positions to help adjust the base installation angle and provide the proper seat back recline for the car seat (fig. a).
CCS0262F (35#) 032311.qxd:CCS0262F 032211 29 3/23/11 11:26 AM Page 30 Section 11 - Installation of Car Seat in Vehicle (continued) 35 Using Recline Indicators: 22 Line for 22 lbs. The recline indicators use a liquid bubble or less and two printed black lines marked “22” and “35” to measure and indicate proper base recline angle (fig. c).
CCS0262F (35#) 032311.qxd:CCS0262F 032211 3/23/11 11:26 AM Page 31 Section 11 - Installation of Car Seat in Vehicle (continued) 30 Proper installation and car seat recline depends on infant’s weight. The bubble in the Recline Indicator MUST be centered on the black line for infant’s weight. • For infants 22 lbs. (10 kg) or less, bubble must be centered on line marked “22” (fig. d and e). • For infants 20 to 35 lbs. (9 to 16 kg), bubble must be centered on line marked “35” (fig. f and g).
CCS0262F (35#) 032311.qxd:CCS0262F 032211 3/23/11 11:26 AM Page 32 31 Section 11 - Installation of Car Seat in Vehicle (continued) 1 Identify the black line on Recline Indicator that will provide the proper recline for infant. To adjust the base installation angle and car seat recline: 2 Place base on vehicle seat and check position of Bubble in Recline Indicator. Bubble NOT centered on line. 35 • If Bubble is not centered on the proper line for infant’s weight (fig.
CCS0262F (35#) 032311.qxd:CCS0262F 032211 3 4 5 6 3/23/11 11:26 AM Page 33 Section 11 - Installation of Car Seat in Vehicle (continued) 32 With bottom of Base and Recline Adjustment Foot in contact with vehicle seat, grasp front corner of Base at the belt path opening (fig. j). Recline Pull back on Recline Adjustment Adjustment Foot Lever and lift front of Base Foot Lever allowing Recline Adjustment Foot to rotate down (fig. j). (fig.
CCS0262F (35#) 032311.qxd:CCS0262F 032211 33 3/23/11 11:26 AM Page 34 Section 11 - Installation of Car Seat in Vehicle (continued) 11b. Securing Base with LATCH System - 35 lbs. (16 kg) or less: 1 WARNING - DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur • Only use the car seat LATCH System in vehicle seating locations recommended by the vehicle manufacturer for use with LATCH and that have an anchor spacing of 11 inches (280 mm). • LATCH connectors must be secured to the vehicle LATCH anchorages only.
CCS0262F (35#) 032311.qxd:CCS0262F 032211 2 3 4 5 3/23/11 11:26 AM Page 35 Section 11 - Installation of Car Seat in Vehicle (continued) 34 If vehicle seat back is adjustable, adjust vehicle seat back into most upright position. Remove car seat from base. LATCH Storage Compartment Cover Open LATCH Storage Compartment Cover and remove LATCH Lower Anchor Belt and Connectors (fig. a and b). LATCH Lower Lengthen lower anchor belt.
CCS0262F (35#) 032311.qxd:CCS0262F 032211 35 6 3/23/11 11:26 AM Page 36 Section 11 - Installation of Car Seat in Vehicle (continued) Route LATCH Belt in Base Belt Path: - Slide end of Lower Anchor Belt with Push-On Connector and Lower Anchor Belt Adjuster down through Vehicle Belt Path Opening on right side of Base. Adjuster Release Button should face away from Base (fig. d).
CCS0262F (35#) 032311.qxd:CCS0262F 032211 7 8 3/23/11 11:26 AM Page 37 Section 11 - Installation of Car Seat in Vehicle (continued) 36 Place base rear-facing in the vehicle seat location selected with the Adjustable Recline Foot against vehicle seat back and centered between the vehicle lower anchors (fig. f). 22 Check Base installation angle. Bubble in Recline Indicator must be centered on the black line marked with “22” or “35” based on (fig. f) infant’s weight (fig. g or fig. h).
CCS0262F (35#) 032311.qxd:CCS0262F 032211 37 9 3/23/11 11:26 AM Page 38 Section 11 - Installation of Car Seat in Vehicle (continued) Adjust Base installation angle to center Bubble on the black line for infant’s weight. To adjust see “Adjusting Base for Proper Car Seat Recline” section. Once Bubble is centered on the black line for infant’s weight, proceed with installation.
CCS0262F (35#) 032311.qxd:CCS0262F 032211 3/23/11 11:26 AM Page 39 Section 11 - Installation of Car Seat in Vehicle (continued) 38 11 Tighten lower anchorage belt to secure the base. Press down in center of Base to depress the vehicle cushion and pull free end of Lower Anchor Belt to tighten belt around Base (fig. k). Check for secure installation. Pull Base front to back and left to right to check for secure installation (fig. m). LATCH belt MUST stay tight.
CCS0262F (35#) 032311.qxd:CCS0262F 032211 39 3/23/11 11:26 AM Page 40 Section 11 - Installation of Car Seat in Vehicle (continued) Removal Of Base Installed With LATCH: 1 Loosen Lower Anchor Belt: - While pressing down in center of base to reduce tension on Lower Anchor Belt, push adjuster release button and loosen belt. 2 Remove lower anchor connector: - Press and hold the red release button 1 . - Pull the connector off the vehicle anchorage bar 2 (fig. a).
CCS0262F (35#) 032311.qxd:CCS0262F 032211 3/23/11 11:26 AM Page 41 Section 11 - Installation of Car Seat in Vehicle (continued) 40 Storage Of Lower Anchorage Belt And Lower Anchor Connectors: To store the LATCH lower anchor belt and connectors, lift LATCH Storage Compartment Cover (fig. a). Fold LATCH belt and connectors and place in storage position (fig. b). - Belts and lower anchor connectors MUST be properly stored in base to allow secure attachment of car seat to base.
CCS0262F (35#) 032311.qxd:CCS0262F 032211 41 3/23/11 11:26 AM Page 42 Section 11 - Installation of Car Seat in Vehicle (continued) 11c. Securing Base With Vehicle Seat Belt - 35 lbs. (16 kg) or less: WARNING - DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur 1 2 3 4 5 • Not all vehicle seat belts can be used with a car seat. Read vehicle owner’s manual and “Vehicle Seat Belts” section in this manual. Refer to vehicle owner’s manual to identify the seating locations which can be used with a car seat.
CCS0262F (35#) 032311.qxd:CCS0262F 032211 6 3/23/11 11:26 AM Page 43 Section 11 - Installation of Car Seat in Vehicle (continued) 42 Check Base installation angle (car seat recline). • Infants over one year of age and between 20 and 22 lbs.(9 and 10 kg), either black line can be used for installing the base. 35 • For infants 20 to 35 lbs. (9 to 16 kg), bubble must be centered on line marked “35” (fig. c). (fig. b) 22 • For infants 22 lbs.
CCS0262F (35#) 032311.qxd:CCS0262F 032211 43 7 3/23/11 11:26 AM Page 44 Section 11 - Installation of Car Seat in Vehicle (continued) Secure Base with Vehicle Lap Belt. To secure Base with Vehicle Lap and Shoulder Belt, go to step 8. To secure Base with Vehicle Lap Belt: Vehicle Belt Guide Vehicle Belt Path Opening - Route vehicle lap belt up through Vehicle Belt Path Opening, over top of base, down through Vehicle Belt Path Opening on opposite side (fig. d) and buckle seat belt.
CCS0262F (35#) 032311.qxd:CCS0262F 032211 8 3/23/11 11:26 AM Page 45 Section 11 - Installation of Car Seat in Vehicle (continued) 44 To secure Base with Vehicle Vehicle Vehicle Lap and Shoulder Belt: Belt Guide Belt Path Opening - Route vehicle lap and shoulder Vehicle belt up through Vehicle Belt Path Belt Path Opening, over top of base, down Opening through Vehicle Belt Path Opening on opposite side (fig. f) and buckle seat belt.
CCS0262F (35#) 032311.qxd:CCS0262F 032211 45 3/23/11 11:26 AM Page 46 Section 11 - Installation of Car Seat in Vehicle (continued) 9 Check for secure installation. Pull base front to back and left to right to check for secure installation (fig. j). Vehicle lap belt MUST stay tight.
CCS0262F (35#) 032311.qxd:CCS0262F 032211 3/23/11 11:26 AM Page 47 Section 11 - Installation of Car Seat in Vehicle (continued) 46 11d. Securing Infant Car Seat Without Base - 22 lbs. (10 kg) or less: WARNING - DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur • DO NOT use car seat without base for infant over 22 pounds (10 kg). Death or serious injury can occur. • Base MUST be used for infant over 22 pounds (10 kg). • Vehicle seat belt MUST stay tightly adjusted around car seat at all times.
CCS0262F (35#) 032311.qxd:CCS0262F 032211 47 4 5 6 3/23/11 11:26 AM Page 48 Section 11 - Installation of Car Seat in Vehicle (continued) To secure car seat with Vehicle Lap Belt: To secure car seat with Vehicle Lap and Shoulder Belt, go to step 5. Vehicle Slide belt into Vehicle Belt Guides on Belt Guide car seat (fig. a) and buckle lap belt. Be sure lap belt is not twisted. Recline Proceed to Step 6. Reference (fig.
CCS0262F (35#) 032311.qxd:CCS0262F 032211 3/23/11 11:26 AM Page 49 Section 11 - Installation of Car Seat in Vehicle (continued) 48 7 Tighten the vehicle lap belt around car seat. Press down firmly on car seat to compress vehicle seat cushion while tightening vehicle lap belt (fig. c). 8 Check for secure installation. Pull front to back and left to right to check for secure installation (fig. d). Vehicle lap belt MUST stay tight.
CCS0262F (35#) 032311.qxd:CCS0262F 032211 49 3/23/11 11:26 AM Page 50 Section 11 - Installation of Car Seat in Vehicle (continued) 10 Recheck car seat recline. Verify reference line is horizontal (fig. f). Carry handle should be kept in the carry position. Handle Carry Position Recline Reference Line (fig. f) WARNING - DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur • DO NOT use car seat without base for infant over 22 pounds (10 kg). Death or serious injury can occur.
CCS0262F (35#) 032311.qxd:CCS0262F 032211 3/23/11 11:26 AM Page 51 Section 12 - Stroller or Travel System Use 50 WARNING - DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur • Infant car seat MUST be secured to stroller. After installation, lift car seat to verify it is securely locked onto stroller. • DO NOT use this infant car seat with any strollers unless approved by Combi USA, Inc. • DO NOT lift or carry car seat by anti-rebound bar.
CCS0262F (35#) 032311.qxd:CCS0262F 032211 51 3/23/11 11:26 AM Page 52 Section 12 - Stroller or Travel System Use To attach car seat to Stroller: 1 2 3 4 Lock stroller wheels to prevent stroller movement. Hold car seat above the mounting points on stroller. Push car seat downward onto the mounting points on stroller. Listen for the “click” to indicate the car seat is secured to stroller (fig. a). Pull upwards on car seat to be sure car seat is secured to stroller.
CCS0262F (35#) 032311.qxd:CCS0262F 032211 3/23/11 11:26 AM Page 53 Section 13 - Operation and Adjustments 13a. Harness Use and Adjustment: 52 WARNING - DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur • Harness must be snugly adjusted around child. Harness Strap Adjustment: • To tighten: Pull front adjuster strap (fig. a). Seat Cushion If the harness cannot be adjusted to properly fit child: - Check shoulder harness slot height (see “Shoulder Harness Adjustment for Proper Fit” section).
CCS0262F (35#) 032311.qxd:CCS0262F 032211 53 3/23/11 11:26 AM Page 54 Section 13 - Operation and Adjustments (continued) • To loosen: Press harness adjuster lever 1 , and pull harness straps out 2 (fig. b). 2 Harness Adjuster Lever ESS HERE PR 1 (fig. b) Chest Clip Operation: • To open: Press tab 1 and pull apart 2 (fig. c). • To close: Snap halves together. Make sure chest clip is locked by pulling out. 1 2 2 (fig.
CCS0262F (35#) 032311.qxd:CCS0262F 032211 3/23/11 11:26 AM Page 55 Section 13 - Operation and Adjustments (continued) 54 13b. Harness - Changing Length, Shoulder Harness Slots and Removal: WARNING - DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur • Shoulder harness MUST snugly adjust around infant. • Shoulder harness slots MUST be positioned at or just below top of infants shoulders. • Headrest MUST be securely locked in position. 1. Buckle harness and chest clip. 2.
CCS0262F (35#) 032311.qxd:CCS0262F 032211 55 3/23/11 11:26 AM Page 56 Section 13 - Operation and Adjustments (continued) To change Harness Strap length: Each shoulder harness strap has two sewn loops at the end (fig. c). - Use the lower loops at the end for larger infant (longer harness). - Use upper loops spaced away from the end of the strap for smaller infant (shorter harness). Removing seat pad: Upper Loop (fig. c) Lower Loop 1.
CCS0262F (35#) 032311.qxd:CCS0262F 032211 3/23/11 11:26 AM Page 57 Section 13 - Operation and Adjustments (continued) 56 To change Shoulder Harness Slot height: Shoulder harness slots MUST be positioned at or just below top of infant’s shoulders. See “Shoulder Harness Adjustment for Proper Fit” section 7a. The Shuttle headrest has 2 sets of shoulder harness slots. Either set of shoulder harness slots may be used provided the harness slots are at or just below top of infant’s shoulders. 1.
CCS0262F (35#) 032311.qxd:CCS0262F 032211 57 3/23/11 11:26 AM Page 58 Section 13 - Operation and Adjustments (continued) To reattach harness: 1. Adjust headrest so Shoulder Harness Slots in headrest line up with Shoulder Harness Slots in seat back (see “Shoulder Harness Shoulder Adjustment for Proper Fit” section). Harness 2. From front of car seat, thread Loops harness straps through harness strap covers, seat pad, and seat back.
CCS0262F (35#) 032311.qxd:CCS0262F 032211 3/23/11 11:26 AM Page 59 Section 13 - Operation and Adjustments (continued) 58 13c. Carry Handle Operation: WARNING - DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur • Prevent serious neck injury or death from ejection. Top of headrest must be at least 1 inch (25 mm) above top of infant’s head at all times when installed in a vehicle. • DO NOT lift or carry car seat by anti-rebound bar. Carry handle has three positions (fig. a): A.
CCS0262F (35#) 032311.qxd:CCS0262F 032211 59 3/23/11 11:26 AM Page 60 Section 13 - Operation and Adjustments (continued) To change carrying handle position: • Push in handle adjustment buttons on each side of handle 1 (fig. b). • Rotate handle forward or backward 2 until it locks into a use position. IMPORTANT: Check to be sure carry handle is locked before lifting car seat. 1 2 1 Handle (fig.
CCS0262F (35#) 032311.qxd:CCS0262F 032211 3/23/11 11:26 AM Page 61 Section 13 - Operation and Adjustments (continued) 60 13d. Canopy Removal and Assembly: Some models have a canopy with plastic stays that connect to the infant car seat. When the canopy is used make sure it is always connected securely to the infant car seat. To remove canopy: Tools required: straight-blade screwdriver 1. Place thumb on Canopy Stay just above the canopy Pivot Slot and fingers on back side of Canopy Stay. 2.
CCS0262F (35#) 032311.qxd:CCS0262F 032211 61 3/23/11 11:26 AM Page 62 Section 13 - Operation and Adjustments (continued) 3. Rotate Canopy Stay outward and slide out of Canopy Pivot Slot (fig. b). To attach canopy: 1. Slide end of Canopy Stay into Canopy Pivot Slot until it tops against the slot (fig. c). Canopy Stay Canopy Stay Canopy Pivot Slot Canopy Pivot Slot (fig. b) (fig.
CCS0262F (35#) 032311.qxd:CCS0262F 032211 3/23/11 11:26 AM Page 63 Section 13 - Operation and Adjustments (continued) 62 2. Rotate up into position parallel to the Canopy Pivot and press down on Canopy Stay above Canopy Pivot Slot to snap in place (fig. d). 3. Check that Canopy Stay is snapped in place. (fig.
CCS0262F (35#) 032311.qxd:CCS0262F 032211 63 3/23/11 11:26 AM Page 64 Section 13 - Operation and Adjustments (continued) 13e. Seat Cushion: WARNING - DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur • Lap belts must be through belt slots in seat cushion. • Discontinue use of seat cushion when: - Shoulder belts become too short to fit infant.
CCS0262F (35#) 032311.qxd:CCS0262F 032211 3/23/11 11:26 AM Section 14 - Vehicle Seat Belts Page 65 Design and operation of vehicle seat belt systems vary from vehicle to vehicle and from seating location to seating location in the same vehicle. Not all vehicle seat belts can be used with a child restraint. Refer to the information in this section for information on the various types of vehicle seat belt systems.
CCS0262F (35#) 032311.qxd:CCS0262F 032211 65 3/23/11 11:26 AM Page 66 Section 14 - Vehicle Seat Belts (continued) Belts Forward of Seat Bight Vehicle seat belts located forward of seat bight (fig. a & b) may not securely hold car seat. Check vehicle owner’s manual or see vehicle dealer for car seat installation requirements. • If vehicle owner’s manual approves seating position for use with car seat, install car seat and check for secure installation by pulling car seat front to back.
CCS0262F (35#) 032311.qxd:CCS0262F 032211 3/23/11 11:26 AM Page 67 Section 14 - Vehicle Seat Belts (continued) 66 Combination Lap/Shoulder Belt with Free Sliding Latch Plate Pull out on latch plate. If belt slides freely through latch plate (fig. g), a belt locking device MUST be used to secure the lap belt when tightly secured around the base. For use with Base: Pull lap belt tight around base and slide shoulder belt into Shoulder Belt Lock-off at front corner of Base (fig. h). (fig.
CCS0262F (35#) 032311.qxd:CCS0262F 032211 67 3/23/11 11:26 AM Page 68 Section 14 - Vehicle Seat Belts (continued) Combination Lap and Shoulder Belt with Locking Latch Plate Vehicle seat belts with locking latch plates (fig. j) normally hold a car seat tightly. However in some cases, the locking latch plate on some seat belts may slip and loosen after being buckled on car seat if positioned at a certain angle. If this happens, flip the latch plate over and re-buckle.
CCS0262F (35#) 032311.qxd:CCS0262F 032211 3/23/11 11:26 AM Page 69 Section 14 - Vehicle Seat Belts (continued) 68 Passive Restraints Lap Belt with Motorized Shoulder Belt (fig. k) DO NOT use with any car seat. See your vehicle dealer for available hardware or options for securing a child restraint in this location. Lap or Shoulder Belt Mounted on Front Door (fig. m) (fig. k) Front Door DO NOT use a car seat in any front seating location that has belts mounted to the front door.
CCS0262F (35#) 032311.qxd:CCS0262F 032211 69 3/23/11 11:26 AM Page 70 Section 14 - Vehicle Seat Belts (continued) Lap Belts - Manually Adjustable Manually adjustable lap belts (fig. n) normally will hold a car seat tightly. However, in some cases, the locking latch plate on some seat belts may slip and loosen if positioned at a certain angle. If this happens, flip latch plate over (fig. n) and re-buckle. Test installation again to see if lap belt stays tight.
CCS0262F (35#) 032311.qxd:CCS0262F 032211 3/23/11 11:26 AM Page 71 Section 14 - Vehicle Seat Belt Systems (continued) Lap Belts - With Retractor 70 Lap belts with retractors (fig. p) may or may not hold a car seat securely. Follow these steps to determine if you have a retractor system that will hold car seat securely: a. Pull belt all the way out. b. Allow belt to retract about 6 inches (15 cm). c. Pull out on belt again. (fig.
CCS0262F (35#) 032311.qxd:CCS0262F 032211 71 3/23/11 11:26 AM Page 72 Section 14 - Vehicle Seat Belts (continued) 14a. Locking Clip (stored on back of car seat): You MUST use locking clip provided with this car seat with a vehicle belt that slides freely through the latch plate or if the lap portion of the lap/shoulder belt cannot be tightly secured.
CCS0262F (35#) 032311.qxd:CCS0262F 032211 3/23/11 11:26 AM Page 73 Section 14 - Vehicle Seat Belts (continued) 4 Slide locking clip onto vehicle seat belts approximately 1/2 inch (1 cm) away from latch plate (fig. b). 5 Slide vehicle belt back into vehicle lap belt guide or belt path opening in base. 1/2 inch (1 cm) - Check to be sure vehicle lap belt is still correctly routed throughout entire belt path. 6 Re-buckle vehicle seat belt. 7 Test installation to see if car seat or base is secure. (fig.
CCS0262F (35#) 032311.qxd:CCS0262F 032211 73 3/23/11 11:26 AM Page 74 Section 15 - Additional Information 15a. CERTIFICATION - This car seat meets or exceeds all applicable requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 for use in motor vehicles and aircraft. 15b. AIRCRAFT USE - This restraint is Certified for Use in Motor Vehicles and Aircraft (see label on car seat). - Contact airline about their policy on use of child restraints on the Aircraft.
CCS0262F (35#) 032311.qxd:CCS0262F 032211 3/23/11 11:26 AM Page 75 Section 16 - Care and Cleaning CLEANING SEAT PAD AND HEADREST PAD - To remove seat pad first detach shoulder straps (see “Harness Changing Length, Shoulder Harness Slots and Removal” section). - To remove headrest pad, slide pad off sides of headrest. - Wash according to the instructions on the back of the seat pad or headrest pad.
CCS0262F (35#) 032311.qxd:CCS0262F 032211 75 3/23/11 11:26 AM Page 76 Section 17 - Re-Use After A Crash WARNING - DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur • DO NOT allow any re-use of this car seat after a crash unless crash and car seat meet ALL conditions in “Re-use After A Crash” section of this manual. Do not sell or allow others to use a car seat that has been in a crash and does not comply with ALL of these conditions.
CCS0262F (35#) 032311.qxd:CCS0262F 032211 3/23/11 11:26 AM Page 77 Section 18 - Registration Information Child restraints (car seats) can be recalled for safety reasons. You must register this restraint to be reached in a recall. Fill out the registration card attached to the car seat or send your name, address, and the restraint's model number and manufacturing date to: Combi USA, Inc. 3520 Westinghouse Blvd.
CCS0262F (35#) 032311.qxd:CCS0262F 032211 77 3/23/11 11:26 AM Page 78 Section 19 - Limited Warranty 1. Combi products, when purchased from an authorized retailer, are warranted to the original purchaser to be free of defect in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from date of purchase. Warranty is valid for products purchased and used in the U.S. only and used in compliance with the warrantor’s use and maintenance instructions.
CCS0262F (35#) 032311.qxd:CCS0262F 032211 3/23/11 11:26 AM Page 79 Section 19 - Limited Warranty (continued) THE WARRANTY PROVIDED HEREIN IS EXCLUSIVE AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED.
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