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Product: Model: Mfg. by: Monterey child booster seat 15000 Diono LLC 418 Valley Avenue NW Puyallup, WA 98371 CUSTOMER SERVICE Tel: 855 GO DIONO Email: us-sales@diono.com diono.
Contents Page 4 Warnings 7 Safety Information ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENT 10 11 11 11 Parts for Assembly & Installation Booster Seat Assembly Headrest Adjustment Backrest Width Adjustment USING THE BOOSTER SEAT 12 13 13 14 15 16 17 18 LATCH Installation Booster Seat Positioning Adjusting Recline Angle Securing the Child Seat Belt Buckle Position Backless Booster Use CARE AND MAINTENANCE WARRANTY INFORMATION 3
WARNING ! Death or SERIOUS INJURY can occur. Failure to follow all written instructions and product labels can result in death or serious injury in a crash. Carefully read and understand this instruction manual prior to using this restraint. If you have any questions visit diono.com or contact Diono LLC. To insure proper long-term use, store this manual under the bottom of the base. • Use only with children whose height is between 38” and 63” and whose weight is between 30 lbs and 120 lbs.
WARNING ! Death or SERIOUS INJURY can occur. • DO NOT use this booster seat with any other backrest or cushions. • To prevent injury due to product deterioration, do not use this booster seat if it has been involved in a severe accident or if it is older than six years. • Never leave a child alone in a vehicle, even for a short time. • Always secure this booster seat using vehicle seat belt or LATCH anchors even when not occupied.
WARNING ! Death or SERIOUS INJURY can occur. • According to accident statistics, the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) recommends that parents select the rear seat as the safest location to properly install a booster seat. Please read carefully the section concerning vehicle seat belts in this guide to insure the child’s safety. If in doubt about installing this booster seat, please consult the vehicle owner’s manual.
Safety Information GENERAL • Cover this booster seat if vehicle is left in direct sunlight. Portions of the booster seat can become hot enough to burn a child and cover fabric can become faded. • Store this booster seat in a safe place when not in use. Do not store near direct heat source or place heavy objects on top of it. • Always make sure vehicle seat is locked in its upright position. Reclining the vehicle seat will adversely affect the safety and performance of the child seat in an accident.
Safety Information (continued) VEHICLE SEAT BELT SYSTEMS IMPORTANT: Some vehicles have no seating positions compatible with booster seats. If in doubt, please contact the vehicle manufacturer for assistance. WARNING: ONLY use this booster seat with a 3-point (lap-and-shoulder) vehicle seat belt that is NOT motorized or anchored to the vehicle door. In order to protect a child in an accident, this booster must be used with a compatible vehicle seat belt.
VEHICLE SEATING POSITIONS Diono and the U.S. Department of Transportation warn that children under 12 must ride in the rear seats and away from front airbags. The only exception is if the airbag is turned off. When using a vehicle with airbags, refer to the vehicle owner’s manual for additional booster seat installation instructions and precautions. WARNING: Only use this booster seat in forwardfacing vehicle seats. DO NOT use this booster seat in side-facing or rear-facing seats in vans or station wagons.
Parts for Assembly & Installation Head support adjuster Upper belt guide LATCH adjuster straps Adjuster for seat back width Cup holder LATCH connectors Lower belt guide 10
Booster Seat Assembly ATTACHING THE BACKREST 1 Lay backrest on flat surface with front facing down. 2 Hold seat bottom facing down. Align seat bottom pivot bar at 90o angle with backrest hooks. Push in to attach seat bottom to backrest. 3 Rotate seat bottom downwards and under back rest until a ‘click’ is heard and the seat shape is formed. REMOVING THE BACKREST Follow above instructions in reverse.
LATCH Installation To improve safety and performance, this booster seat is equipped with a unique, LATCH system that allows secure attachment to a vehicle’s lower LATCH anchor locations. WARNING: Unsecured objects can become flying hazards and can cause serious injury in an accident. Diono always recommends utilizing LATCH installation in vehicles equipped with lower anchors. Disengage LATCH connectors from storage slots and lay booster seat on its side.
DISENGAGING LATCH INSTALLATION Follow above instructions in reverse: 1) Depress the cam lock lever while pulling child seat away from the vehicle seat back until the LATCH straps are extended all the way. 2) Disconnect LATCH connectors from vehicle anchors. 3) Pull LATCH adjuster straps to recess the LATCH connectors into the back of the booster seat bottom for safe storage.
Securing the Child 1) Make sure booster seat is properly positioned and installed on vehicle seat as per the instructions in pages 12–13. 2) Properly position child: sitting upright and all the way back in the booster seat. 3) Make sure booster seat backrest width is adjusted to narrowest width setting that comfortably fits child (see page 11). 4) Raise the headrest to access red upper belt guides. A Feed the diagonal portion of the seatbelt through the guide on the side opposite the seatbelt buckle.
7) Make sure seat belt is not twisted and lays flat across child’s lap, torso and shoulder. 8) Tighten the seatbelt by pulling the diagonal shoulder belt portion in the direction of the arrows. 9) Confirm seatbelt buckle is in correct position (see below). WARNING: If lap portion and diagonal portion of seatbelt are not positioned correctly, the booster seat is not properly installed: • Diagonal portion of seatbelt should lay over the shoulder and NOT touching the neck.
Backless Booster Seat While this booster seat is designed to offer advanced sideimpact protection with its backrest section attached, the seat bottom can also be used alone as a backless booster. 1) Remove seat bottom from backrest section (see page 11). 2) Disengage the two middle elastic straps and unfold padded fabric flap on back of seat bottom. A 3) Make sure booster seat is correctly installed (pages 12–13) and properly positioned on vehicle seat.
WARNING: If the diagonal seat belt portion does not correctly fit the child, then the seat must only be used with the seatback portion attached and properly adjusted to fit the child. Care & Maintenance CLEANING THE COVER Read all labels attached to cover for washing instructions. Hand wash cover in cold water with mild detergent only. Line dry to prevent shrinkage. Do NOT wash cover in hot water. Do NOT bleach, machine wash or machine dry.
Warranty Information The manufacturer of this child restraint, Diono LLC, warrants this product only to the original retail purchaser. Visit www.diono.com for complete warranty information and details.
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