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TABLE OF CONTENTS Read all instructions before use of the rear-facing car seat. Keep instruction book for future use. (Storage pocket located on underside of base.) BEFORE YOU BEGIN CERTIFICATION USE RECOMMENDATIONS REGISTRATION NOTICE OF EXPIRATION WARNINGS + GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 0225_MESA_INS_V4.
CARRIER INSTALLATION WITH VEHICLE SEAT BELT LEVELING THE CARRIER DETERMINING BEST INSTALLATION METHOD LAP/SHOULDER BELT STANDARD ROUTING METHOD INSTALLATION WITH LOCKING CLIP LAP BELT ONLY ROUTING METHOD SAFETY CHECK AIRCRAFT INSTALLATION 26 26 26 27 28 29 29 30 GENERAL USE HARNESS BUCKLE POSITIONING INFANT INSERT (RECOMMENDED 4-8 LBS) SIP CARRIAGE + HARNESS POSITIONING SECURING YOUR CHILD PINCH TEST ATTACHING CARRIER TO BASE RELEASING CARRIER FROM BASE HIDE-AWAY CANOPY CARRY HANDLE IMPORTANT CHECKS 31 3
BEFORE YOU BEGIN WARNINGS + GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION Please register your child restraint by filling out and sending the postage-paid registration card that came with your child restraint OR register online at: www.uppababy.com/registration/carseat Child restraints can be recalled for a variety of safety reasons. You must register this restraint to be reached in a recall. For recall information, call the U.S.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN Snugly adjust the belts provided with this child restraint around your child. 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. SUFFOCATION HAZARD: Infant carrier can roll over on soft surfaces and suffocate child. NEVER place carrier on beds, sofas, or other soft surfaces. WARNING Children have STRANGLED in loose or partially buckled harness straps.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN WARNINGS + GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION SAFETY WARNINGS: SAFETY WARNINGS: • DO NOT use this child restraint if the top of the child’s head is less than 1 in from the top of the headrest when in its highest position. • DO NOT use any accessories, pads or products supplied by other manufacturers with this child restraint, unless approved and tested by UPPAbaby. Items not tested with this restraint could injure your child.
REAR-FACING SEAT FEATURES LOWER ANCHOR CONNECTOR RELEASE BUTTONS (2) OVERVIEW OF BASE LEVEL ADJUST BUTTON REAR-FACING SEAT FEATURES OVERVIEW OF BASE MANUFACTURED/ EXPIRATION DATE TIGHTNESS INDICATOR VEHICLE BELT GUIDES (2) LOWER ANCHOR CONNECTORS INSTRUCTION BOOK STORAGE VEHICLE BELT LOCK OFF (OPEN) REFER TO INSTRUCTION BOOK CONSULTAR EL MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES To view installation videos, visit: Para ver los vídeos de instalación, visite: http://uppababy.
REAR-FACING SEAT FEATURES OVERVIEW OF CARRIER (SIP) ADJUSTER TAB CARRIER RELEASE FROM STROLLER SIDE IMPACT PROTECTION (SIP) HIDE-AWAY CANOPY CARRY HANDLE ADJUSTMENT BUTTONS (2) MANUFACTURED/ EXPIRATION DATE RETAINER CLIP HARNESS COVERS (2) HARNESS STRAPS CARRIER RELEASE FROM BASE HARNESS HOLDER POCKETS (2) BUCKLE BUCKLE LATCH PLATES (2) STROLLER ATTACHMENT HARNESS ANCHORS (2) INFANT INSERT (RECOMMENDED BETWEEN 4-8 LBS) HARNESS ADJUSTER STRAP 12 REAR-FACING SEAT FEATURES OVERVIEW OF CARRIE
VEHICLE COMPATIBILITY PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION BEFORE INSTALLING THIS CHILD RESTRAINT! Always park on a level surface when installing a child restraint. The safest seating position is one that works best for your specific car seat, family and vehicle. When determining whether the MESA Rear-Facing Car Seat can be used with lower anchors in the rear center seating position, it is critical that you refer to your vehicle owner's instruction book.
VEHICLE COMPATIBILITY OVERVIEW OF VEHICLE SEAT BELT SYSTEMS Most vehicles manufactured after September 1, 2002 are equipped with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren). Check your vehicle owner’s instruction book to determine lower anchor compatible seating positions. NOTE: No tether is required with this rear-facing carrier. Only lower anchors are used. If you do not use lower anchor to properly secure the child restraint you must use the Vehicle Seat Belt System.
VEHICLE COMPATIBILITY LEVELING BASE WARNING DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR CHECK YOUR VEHICLE INSTRUCTION BOOK for information regarding your vehicle seat belt system(s). Not all vehicle seat belts work with this child restraint.
BASE INSTALLATION WITH LOWER ANCHORS 3 BASE INSTALLATION WITH LOWER ANCHORS BASE INSTALLATION WITH LOWER ANCHORS SAFETY CHECK 4 STEP 3: Locate the lower anchor connectors on either side of the base and remove by pushing the corresponding orange button on the top of the base while pulling the connector out of the lower anchor storage pocket . STEP 4: Attach the lower anchor connectors to the vehicle lower anchors located in the vehicle seat bight (crease of seat).
BASE INSTALLATION WITH VEHICLE SEAT BELT SECURING THE BASE (LAP AND SHOULDER BELT INSTALLATION) 4A 1 LEVEL WHEN NO RED VISIBLE LEVEL WHEN NO RED VISIBLE LEVEL WHEN NO RED VISIBLE 5A 5A STEP 4A: Route the vehicle belt through the vehicle belt path while guiding the lap portion of the belt as close as possible to the top of the lock-off where the door hinges. Buckle the vehicle belt. 2 STEP 1: Place the base on the vehicle seat with the adjustment foot toward the vehicle seat back.
BASE INSTALLATION WITH VEHICLE SEAT BELT WHEN LEVEL NO RED VISIBLE 4B STEP 4B: Route the vehicle belt through the belt path while guiding the lap portion of the belt as close as possible to the topside of the lock-off where the door hinges. Buckle the vehicle belt. STEP 5B: With one hand push down base and hold firm as you pull lap belt to tighten and remove any slack. SAFETY CHECK • Lock-off must be used at all times when installing with a vehicle seat belt.
CARRIER INSTALLATION WITH VEHICLE SEAT BELT LAP/SHOULDER BELT STANDARD ROUTING METHOD STEP 1: Route the lap portion of the seat belt through both lap belt guides on the carrier, and buckle the seat belt. Lap/Shoulder Belt Lap Only Belt 1 2 STEP 1: Place the carrier rear-facing on the vehicle seat. STEP 2: Make sure the vehicle is parked on level ground and the red line on the carrier is level to the vehicle floor. NOTE: For a more stable installation, a pool noodle or rolled towel may be used.
CARRIER INSTALLATION WITH VEHICLE SEAT BELT WARNING! Vehicle seat belt must lock; otherwise a locking clip must be used. See instructions below. INSTALLATION WITH LOCKING CLIP NOTE: The locking clip can be found on the underside of the base (pg. 11). The locking clip can be used FOR CARRIER AND BASE installation with Lap/Shoulder belt combination when the seat belt does not lock.
CARRIER INSTALLATION WITH VEHICLE SEAT BELT THIS CHILD RESTRAINT IS CERTIFIED FOR AIRCRAFT USE. UPPAbaby and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) strongly recommend that children up to 40 lbs (18 kg) use a certified harnessed child restraint or other device approved for aircraft travel. The crotch belt and buckle has two use positions. Always position the buckle and crotch strap in the slot closest to the child.
GENERAL USE SECURING YOUR CHILD To ensure a better fit for smaller infants, we recommend using the infant insert (included) between 4 and 8 lbs. Remove infant insert when infant begins growing on top of the buckle making it difficult to buckle harness. NOTE: Never use non-regulated products with this child restraint, unless approved by UPPAbaby. SIP CARRIAGE + HARNESS POSITIONING STEP 1: Loosen the harness by pressing on the harness adjuster release button and pulling out the shoulder straps.
GENERAL USE ATTACHING CARRIER TO BASE GENERAL USE SECURING YOUR CHILD STEP 1: Place carrier on base until a click is heard . STEP 2: Check for a secure connection by pulling up on carry handle . 4 6 5 STEP 4: Pull up on the harness to remove excess slack around the child’s legs. STEP 5: Pull the harness adjuster strap to snugly adjust the harness straps around your child. STEP 6: Close retainer clip and position at armpit level.
GENERAL USE Hide-away canopy easily adjusts to one of three (3) positions. TO EXTEND CANOPY: Slowly pull forward on main canopy frame until resting in desired position. TO RETRACT/STOW CANOPY: Gently push downward on main canopy frame allowing the center support and canopy fabric to guide into the storage compartment in carrier. CARRY HANDLE The carry handle must be locked in any three (3) positions when in use: carry, store and stand.
STROLLER COMPATIBILITY FITTING ADAPTERS TO VISTA 2014 AND EARLIER FRAME Prior to fitting MESA carrier to stroller frame, engage brake on stroller and remove toddler seat from frame. Prior to fitting adapter to VISTA 2014 and earlier frame, engage brake on stroller and remove toddler seat or bassinet from frame. NOTE: VISTA 2014 and earlier stroller models require adapters for use with the MESA. Please contact UPPAbaby Customer Service at 781.413.3030 for your free adapter.
SIP PADDING REMOVAL STEP 1: With carrier facing stroller handle, align carrier stroller hubs with adapters on stroller. STEP 2: Let carrier slide onto adapter posts. STEP 3: Lift up on carrier handle to check attachment. CARE + MAINTENANCE STROLLER COMPATIBILITY FITTING CARRIER TO VISTA 2014 AND EARLIER FRAME ADAPTERS Following are fabric removal instructions for cleaning. 2 RELEASING CARRIER FROM VISTA 2014 AND EARLIER FRAME ADAPTERS 1 1 STEP 1: Unbuckle retainer clip and harness.
CARE + MAINTENANCE 1 SEAT PADDING REMOVAL 2 6 3 5 42 4 STEP 1: Remove buckle cover. STEP 2: Unhook harness adjuster strap from underside of carrier. STEP 3: Remove (4) plastic tabs from front sides of carrier. STEP 4: Loosen padding from front end of carrier and free padding from around harness adjuster release button housing. STEP 5: Raise SIP to highest position and pull back padding panel. UPPAbaby MESA Instruction Book 0225_MESA_INS_V4.
CARE + MAINTENANCE 1 SEAT PADDING INSTALLATION CARE + MAINTENANCE SEAT PADDING INSTALLATION 2 7 3 8 4 10 5 STEP 1: With the SIP in the lowest position install seat padding behind SIP. STEP 2: Thread SIP adjuster tab through buttonhole located on top of seat padding. STEP 3: Insert the (6) upper plastic tabs into slots in carrier. STEP 4: Feed buckle through buttonhole in seat padding. STEP 5: Install buckle cover tucking tabs through buttonhole.
CARE + MAINTENANCE CLEANING CLEANING FABRICS Fabrics include: seat pad, infant inserts, buckle pads and shoulder pad. 30C Machine wash in cold Dry flat and away water on gentle cycle from direct sunlight with mild detergent. before re-use or storage. CARE + MAINTENANCE SIP PADDING INSTALLATION DO NOT bleach, iron or dry clean. CLEANING HARNESS WEBBING + CANOPY 1 2 STEP 1: Insert lower part of SIP carriage into pocket on the back of SIP padding.
CARE + MAINTENANCE LIMITED WARRANTY Your UPPAbaby Rear-Facing Car Seat is warranted to be free from any manufacturing defects for a period of 2 years from the date of purchase under normal use and in compliance with the operating instructions. This warranty cannot be extended and an extended warranty cannot be purchased. This warranty is not transferable and extends only to the original retail purchaser and is only valid when supplied with proof of purchase.
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