Instruction Manual ENGLISH
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 40 lbs and 120 lbs.
WARNING ! Death or SERIOUS INJURY can occur. • 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. In a crash, an unsecured item may cause injury to other vehicle occupants. • Except as described in this manual, do not dissemble or modify any part of this booster seat or vehicle seat belt. • Register your child restraint with the manufacturer.
WARNING ! Death or SERIOUS INJURY can occur. • According to accident statistics, the National Highway Transportation Safety Adminis- tration (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 Cup and snack holder 8 LATCH adjuster straps Cup and snack holder
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.
LATCH Installation (continued) 3 Attach both LATCH connectors to the vehicle anchors, starting with the connector that is furthest from you. For ease of use, make sure open end of hooks face upward during use. 4 While pushing booster against vehicle seat, 5 pull one adjuster strap tight and then the other. NOTE: Even with LATCH properly attached and adjusted, child seat will still have movement against the vehicle seat back and bottom.
Proper Positioning on Vehicle Seat Place booster seat on vehicle seat so it is resting firmly on vehicle seat bottom and touching the vehicle seat back. IMPORTANT: When using booster seat in center seating position, make sure it is stable and does not rock from side to side. IMPORTANT: Do not use LATCH if installation interferes with vehicle seat belt.
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) Fasten seatbelt across child: Lap portion of seatbelt should rest within both red lower belt guides. Diagonal shoulder portion should rest over child’s shoulder. 4) Make sure seat belt is not twisted and lays flat across child’s lap, torso and shoulder.
PROPER BUCKLE POSITION IMPORTANT: After booster seat is installed and seatbelt is fastened around child, it is important to confirm correct seatbelt buckle position to ensure secure installation. Correct seatbelt buckle position: Buckle is on the outside of lower belt guide. Incorrect seat belt buckle position. If buckle is being pulled across the lower belt guide and into the seat, choose another seating position within the vehicle.
Using the Shoulder Belt Guide Strap Remove shoulder belt guide strap from storage area underneath seat. Position child correctly in seat as per the instructions in the manual, making sure lap and shoulder belts are positioned properly across child. Attach the red shoulder belt guide strap onto the diagonal shoulder belt. Adjust strap to correct length, so that red guide is just above shoulder.
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. CLEANING THE SHELL Sponge clean ONLY using warm water and mild soap. Towel dry when finished. Do NOT use solvents, detergents or any other chemical or cleaning agent. Do NOT lubricate any part of the seat.
Product: Solana child booster seat Model: 320000 Mfg. by: Diono LLC 418 Valley Avenue NW Puyallup, WA 98371 CUSTOMER SERVICE Tel: 855.463.4666 Email: dionoUSA@diono.com us.diono.
