onBoard 35, onBoard 35 Air

onBoard 35 Air +
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Infant Car Seat

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Read all instructions before
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warnings on the labels and in the
instruction manual can result in
serious injury or death
to your child.
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Welcome to the Safety 1st family and thank you for choosing
this car seat, also known as a child restraint! REAR-FACING
To help you get started using your child’s new car seat, 4-35 lb (1.8-15.9 kg) and
here are the 4 main tasks you’ll need to complete: 32 in. (81.3 cm) or less in height
PAGE 6

Measure Your Child

Rear-Facing Child Fit PAGE 8

Adjust Car Seat to Fit Your Child Adjusting Car Seat PAGES 9-18

Securing Child PAGES 19-20

Install Car Seat into Your Vehicle

Install Install
with without
Base Base
Snugly Secure Your Child in Car Seat

Your child’s safety is worth the time it will take

for you to read and follow these instructions. Vehicle Belt Lower Vehicle Belt
Ready? Let’s go! PAGE 28 Anchor Belt PAGE 38
Pages 1-3 will introduce you to the parts of the car seat. PAGE 32
Page 58 has our contact information. If at any point you would like
assistance, please feel free to reach out to us.
 Contents
Getting Started Wash & Care of Car Seat Parts
Parts of Car Seat ................................................................. 1 Removing Harness System ................................................... 41
Accessory Use ................................................................... 3 Removing Seat Pad Set for Cleaning ..................................... 44
Rear-Facing Use Requirements ......................................... 6 Cleaning Parts of Car Seat and Installing Seat Pad Set ..... 46
Preparing Car Seat for Child Fit ............................................. 7 Installing Harness System ................................................. 47
Rear-Facing Child Fit ......................................................... 8
Safety Information
Making Adjustments to Car Seat Aircraft Information .......................................................... 50
Changing Harness Strap Position ....................................... 9 Replacement and Expiration of Car Seat ............................ 51
Changing Buckle Position ................................................... 11 Child Restraint Use............................................................... 52
Harness System Adjustments for Smaller Infants ............. 13 Installation in Vehicle ............................................................ 52
Removing and Installing Car Seat to Base......................... 15 Vehicle Seating Position ....................................................... 53
Base Use ............................................................................. 16 Registration and Safety Notices............................................. 54
Canopy Use ......................................................................... 16
Carrier Use .......................................................................... 18 Additional Information
Warranty ............................................................................. 55
Securing Child in Car Seat ........................................ 19
Troubleshooting ................................................................... 56
Replacement Parts List ........................................................ 57
Choosing LATCH or Vehicle Belt
Dorel Juvenile Group Information........................................... 58
LATCH: Lower Anchor Use .................................................. 21
Vehicle Belts ...................................................................... 23

Installation in Vehicle
Rear-Facing Use with Base ............................................... 27
Vehicle Belt Install .............................................................. 28
LATCH: Lower Anchor Belt Install ........................................ 32
Rear-Facing Use Without Base .......................................... 37
Vehicle Belt Install .............................................................. 38
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1 Parts of Car Seat 2

Base
Carry Release
Handle Handle Shoulder
Harness
Canopy Slots
Head Pillow*
(On Select Harness
Models) Strap
Vehicle Belt Base
Path Guide Body Pillow* Attachment
(when used (On Select Hooks Splitter
without the Models) Plate
Harness
base) Harness Ajustment Instruction
Release Strap Manual
Harness Lever Storage
Adjustment (under flap)
Strap
Base Belt
Path
Lock Bars
LATCH:
Base Lower
Base Anchor
Alignment Belt
Slots Lower
Anchor Belt
Storage
Carry Handle
Adjustment Base Harness System Detail
Button Release
Handle Shoulder
Harness
Adjustable Shell Slots
Base (car seat)
(On Select Chest Clip
Harness
Models) Straps
Buckle
*See pages 3-5 for Accessory Use.
Model shown may be different than model purchased. Buckle Slot
3 Accessory Use 4

Harness Covers (On Select Models) Infant Insert (On Select Models)
Harness covers help provide comfort to The infant insert must not cover your
the neck. child’s face in any way.
If harness covers will not allow proper Remove the infant insert when your child’s
positioning of the chest clip or interfere head has reached the top inside part of the
insert.
with getting a tight enough fit for a smaller
baby, remove and do not use.
Store until child is large enough to use
these harness covers while maintaining a
properly fitting harness.
To remove harness covers, pull the Upper Infant Insert
fastening strips apart and remove harness (On Select Models)
covers. To remove, loosen the harness straps.
Unthread the harness straps from the
splitter plate. Pull the harness straps

PUSH
Head Pillow (On Select Models) through the shoulder harness slots and
remove the insert. Rethread the harness
Loosen the harness straps. straps and attach them to the splitter plate.
To remove, pull it up from behind the Reverse to install the infant insert.
body pillow.
Make sure the slots in the insert are aligned with the shoulder
You must use the body pillow in order to harness slots in the shell that are in use.
use the head pillow. Lower Infant Insert
(On Select Models)
To remove, loosen the harness straps
and unbuckle the buckle and chest clip.
Body Pillow (On Select Models) Unthread the harness straps from the
splitter plate. Pull the harness straps
PUSH
To remove, pull buckle through the slot in through the shoulder harness slots. Push
bottom pillow and slide the pillow out from the buckle, chest clip, and harness strap
behind the harness straps. through the slots in lower infant insert.
Remove buckle by inserting the buckle’s metal retainer up through the
car seat and pad.
Remove the insert.
Replace the buckle.
Rethread the harness straps and attach them to the splitter plate.
Reverse to install the infant insert.
5 Rear-Facing Use Requirements 6

Infant Insert (On Select Models) Measure your child’s weight and height
The infant insert must not cover your (do not guess) before choosing the car seat’s mode.
child’s face in any way. Your child’s height, weight, and age determine how the car seat should
Remove the infant insert when your child’s be placed in the vehicle. Children vary widely in body size, shape,
head has reached the top inside part of the and temperament—please consult your doctor before switching
insert. between any types or modes of car seats within the limits and fit
requirements of the seat.
To remove, undo the fastening strips and
slide the infant insert out of the car seat. State Laws
Please be certain to follow your state’s laws regarding car seat use.
American Academy of Pediatrics Recommendations
Head and Hip Roll/Pillows Infants and Toddlers: Should ride in a rear-facing car seat as long as
(On Select Models) possible, until they reach the highest weight or height allowed by their
The head and hip roll must not cover your seat.
child’s face in any way. Toddlers and Preschoolers: Once they are facing forward, children
To remove, undo the fastening strips should use a forward-facing car seat with a harness for as long as
and pull the head and hip roll out of from possible, until they reach the height and weight limits for their seats.
behind the harness straps. School-Aged Children: Once they have outgrown their forward-facing
To attach, undo the fastening strips and car seat, children should use a belt-positioning booster seat until the
fit the head and hip roll behind the harness vehicle’s lap and shoulder seat belt fits properly. This is often when
straps. they have reached at least 4 feet 9 inches in height and are 8 to 12
years old.
For Smaller Infants
Older Children: All children younger than 13 years should be
Place the head roll on the outside of the restrained in the rear seats of vehicles for optimal protection.
pillows. This will provide a snug fit for your
infant. REAR-FACING
4-35 lb (1.8-15.9 kg) and 32 in. (81.3 cm) or less in
height
Children under 1 year of age must ride Rear-Facing.
As your child grows, remove the pillows.
This car seat can only be used Rear-Facing.
For larger infants, the hip and head roll/
pillows can be removed. Your child can remain in this car seat until they outgrow
any one of the following:
• Weight Limit: 35 lb (15.9 kg); OR
• Height Limit: 32 in. (81.3 cm); OR
• Rear-Facing Child Fit requirements, see page 8
7 Preparing Car Seat for Child Fit Rear-Facing Child Fit 8

1 Remove Carrier from Base

Head Position
From the back of the carrier, pull
the base release handle out and The top of your child’s head must be
lift the carrier out of the base. at least 1 in. (2.5 cm) below the top
of the car seat.

2 Fully Loosen Harness Straps

Push down on the harness release
lever (through the opening in the
pad) while pulling out on the harness
straps as shown. Harness Strap Position
The harness strap must be at or
slightly below your child’s shoulders;
3 Unbuckle Harness
never above.
Buckle Press in on the red button and pull
Tongue out buckle tongues.

4 Release Chest Clip

Buckle Position
Hold each side of the chest clip.
Choose the slot closest to your child.
Press on the release button with your
thumb and pull the chest clip apart. The buckle should not be
Release 1 underneath or behind your child.
Button 2

5 Place Child in Car Seat

to Determine Proper
Harness Fit
Your child’s bottom and back should
be flat against the car seat. Need to make adjustments?
To change harness strap position, see page 9-10.
For Rear-Facing Child Fit, see page 8. To change buckle position, see pages 11-12.
9 Changing Harness Strap Position 10

1 Fully Loosen Harness Straps 4 Rethread Harness Straps into

Correct Shoulder Harness Slots
Push down on the harness release for Your Child
lever (through the opening in the
For Rear-Facing Child Fit, see page 8.
pad) while pulling out on the harness
straps as shown.

5 From Back of Car Seat,

Attach Harness Strap Loops to
Splitter Plate As Shown
2 From Back of Car Seat,
Remove Harness Strap Loops The sewn ends of the harness strap
From Splitter Plate loops must face towards you.
Do not twist the harness strap or the
harness adjustment strap.
Make sure the harness strap loops are
fitted completely on both sides of the
splitter plate.

sewn
end

3 Pull Harness Straps Out of

Shoulder Harness Slots
Check your child’s fit often.
If you cannot achieve a snug harness fit for your child,
see pages 13-14.
To learn how to check harness tightness, see pages 19-20.
Check the harness straps often for any wear or damage.
11 Changing Buckle Position 12

1 Unbuckle Harness 5 Insert Buckle’s Metal Retainer

into Buckle Slot Closest to
Press in on the red button and pull Child
Buckle out buckle tongues.
Tongue 1
The buckle must face out.
2
3

6 From Bottom of Car Seat, Pull

2 Turn Car Seat Over Metal Retainer Completely
Locate the buckle’s metal retainer Through Pad and Shell
on the bottom of the shell.

7 Check Buckle
3 Rotate Metal Retainer and Push
It Up Through Shell and Pad
Pull up on the buckle to make sure it
is secured.
The buckle must not pull out.

Check your child’s fit often.

4 From Top of Car Seat, Pull
Buckle Out of Shell and Pad
If you cannot achieve a snug harness fit for your child,
see pages 13-14.
To learn how to check harness tightness, see pages 19-20.

Failure to place buckle’s metal retainer completely

through pad and shell can result in serious injury or death.
 Harness System Adjustments 14
13
for Smaller Infants

If you cannot achieve a snug harness fit for your child, 4 From Top of Car Seat,
Lay Metal Retainer Flat
you may need to adjust the buckle strap length
Against Shell As Shown
as shown in this section.

Adjusting Buckle Strap Length

1 With Buckle in 1st Slot,

Turn Car Seat Over
If you need to move the buckle to
the 1st slot, see pages 10-11.
5 Replace Pad and Check Buckle
Pull up on the buckle to make sure it
is secured.
The buckle must not pull out.

2 Pull Buckle’s Metal Retainer

Towards You, Then Push It up
into Middle Buckle Slot As
Shown
Check your child’s fit often.
To learn how to check harness tightness, see pages 19-20.

Failure to place buckle’s metal retainer completely

3 Pull Up Front of Car Seat Pad through pad and shell can result in serious injury or death.
 Removing and Installing Base Use 16
15
Car Seat to Base
On select models, this base has multiple positions.
To Remove Car Seat from Base Use any of these to help you get the correct
From the back of the car seat, slide the right recline for your child.
base release handle up and lift the car
seat out of the base. To Lower Base Foot
Push in on the base adjustment button
and either lift or lower the base.

To Attach Car Seat to Base

Align the slots on the side of car seat Canopy Use
with the lock bars in the base.
Push down firmly on the carry handle and
front of the car seat to lock it to the base. Canopy
You will hear a “click” when it is locked. (fabric)
Pull up on the front two corners of the Canopy Hoop
car seat by infant’s feet to make sure it is (plastic strip)
locked to the base.

To Adjust Canopy
Grasp the front or sides of the
canopy hoop and move it front to
back to desired location.

Failure to securely attach child restraint to base can

result in serious injury or death.
To Clean Canopy
Hand wash using warm sudsy water. Line dry.
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17 Carrier Use 18

To Adjust Carry Handle

Squeeze both adjustment buttons on each
side of the carry handle.
To Remove Canopy Rotate up or down to desired location.
With a flathead screw driver, press Release buttons.
on the canopy tab locks on the Make sure both carry handle adjuster
canopy posts. Pull the canopy hoop buttons are in the locked position.
off of the posts. Remove the plastic Carry handle must be upright and locked
strips from the canopy fabric. when carrying and when installed in the
vehicle.

WARNINGS
To Install Canopy Read ALL instructions before using child restraint as a carrier.
NEVER use carrier unless child is properly secured.
Use only as a carrier by children weighing 4-35 pounds (1.8-
Thread Canopy Hoop Through
1 Tunnel at Front Edge of Canopy
15.9 kg) and 32 inches (81.3 cm) or less in height.
NEVER leave child unattended. Always keep child within arm’s
reach.
Suffocation Hazard: Infant carrier can roll over on soft surfaces
and suffocate child. NEVER place carrier on beds, sofas or other
soft surfaces.
Strangulation Hazard: Children have STRANGLED in loose or
partially buckled harness straps. Fully restrain the child even
when carrier is used outside the vehicle.
Attach Canopy Hoop to Carrier Fall Hazard: Child’s movement can slide
2 carrier. NEVER place carrier on counter tops,
tables, or any other elevated surface.
Fit the back of the canopy over the
back of the carrier. Snap each canopy The carrier can fall from the shopping cart.
hoop end into each canopy post. Do not use on shopping cart.
Do not use the carrier if it is damaged or
broken, or if any parts are missing.
19 Securing Child in Car Seat 20

6 Check Harness Tightness

1 Place Child in Car Seat
Try to pinch the harness strap at the
Your child’s bottom and back should
shoulder vertically between your index
be flat against the car seat. finger and thumb as shown.
Position the harness straps over your If your fingers slip off, the harness
child’s shoulders and upper thighs. system is tight enough.
If you can pinch the harness strap,
tighten more.
2 Buckle Harness
A snug strap should not allow any slack.
Push the buckle tongues into the It lies in a relatively straight line without sagging.
buckle until you hear them “click”.
It does not press on the child’s flesh or push the child’s body
Pull up on the harness straps to into an unnatural position.
make sure the buckle is locked.
Finished!
3 Fasten Chest Clip Your child is now secured in the
car seat.
Insert right half of the chest clip into
the left half and snap together. Check your child’s fit often and
make any needed adjustments to
the car seat as they grow.

To Remove Child from Car Seat:

1. Loosen Harness Strap
4 Tighten Harness 2. Unbuckle Harness
Pull the harness adjustment strap 3. Release Chest Clip
straight out to snugly tighten the 4. Remove Child
harness system.

Failure to fasten and tighten the harness system correctly may

allow the child to be ejected from the child restraint in a crash or
sudden stop causing serious injury or death.
5 Position Chest Clip
Do not mistake comfort for safety.
Slide the chest clip up the harness The harness system must be snugly adjusted.
straps and position it at mid-chest
Do not put snowsuits or bulky garments on
(even with armpits) and away from your child when placing them in the child
your child’s neck. restraint. Bulky clothing can prevent the
harness straps from being tightened properly.
21 LATCH: Lower Anchor Use 22

Adjuster

Lower Anchor
Hooks
LATCH: Lower Anchor Bars Lower Anchor Belt Lower Anchor
Storage Attachments Belt Parts

Vehicle To Remove Lower Anchor Belt from Storage

Seat Bight Attachment on Base
Squeeze the spring lever on the hooks and remove the hooks from the
Your vehicle’s features may be considerably different storage attachments.
than those pictured here. To Remove Lower Anchor Belt from
Vehicle’s Lower Anchor Bars
The lower anchors of LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Remove the tension from the belt by
CHildren) is a universal system for installing car seats without using
pushing down on the side of the base with
vehicle seat belts.
the adjuster. Then press the adjuster’s
The LATCH: lower anchor belt can only be used in vehicles that have button to loosen the belt.
the lower anchor bars installed in designated seating positions. Most
vehicles manufactured after September 2002 are equipped with Remove the hook from the anchor by squeezing the spring lever on
LATCH: lower anchor bars. the hook, pushing the hook back into the seat bight, and rotating the
hook to the side. Then pull the hook out of the vehicle seat bight.
Check your vehicle owner’s manual to see which seating positions
may be equipped with LATCH: lower anchor bars. To Store Lower Anchor Belt
When using the vehicle belts to install
Do not use both the lower anchor belt and vehicle belt or when the base is not installed in a
at the same time. When used correctly the lower anchor vehicle, the lower anchor belt must be
belt or the vehicle belts are equally safe. properly stored.
Attach the hooks to the storage
attachments in the base.
Lower Anchor Belt
Storage Attachments
23 Vehicle Belts 24

1 You Must Review Your

Vehicle Owner’s Manual
Your vehicle owner’s manual will let
you know which vehicle belts and
seating positions car seats can be
installed in.
Lap/Shoulder Belts

2 Check How This Car Seat Will

Your vehicle’s features may be considerably different Be Locked Into Place
than those pictured here. The vehicle belt must not loosen
after tightening. This means there
If LATCH: lower anchors are not an option, you must use the vehicle needs to be a way to lock the vehicle
seat belt system to install the car seat. belt.
The ways this can be done are:
Not all vehicle belts and seating positions will work with
car seats. • By using the seat belt’s retractor,
see step 3; OR
Please go through the following steps to understand how to • By using the seat belt’s latch plate,
lock a car seat with a vehicle belt. see step 4.

3 Check Retractor
Retractors pull seat belts into stored
positions and lock the belt to hold
passengers in place.
See the next page for some common
types of vehicle belt retractors that
will work with this car seat.
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Types of Retractors
4 Check Latch Plates
Latch plates are the part of
Switchable Retractor the seat belt that goes into the
(most vehicles have this type) buckle.

To see if the latch plate locks:

This retractor can be switched to a locking mode.
1. Buckle Vehicle Belt
You must have the retractor in the locking mode to use the seat
belt with this car seat. 2. Firmly Tug Lap Portion of Seat Belt
While Pulling It Up
Switching to locking mode: Slowly pull the shoulder belt all the way
out, then let it go back in 1-2 in. (2.5-5 cm). If the vehicle belt does not slide
As it goes back in, you will most likely hear a ratcheting sound. through the latch plate, it’s locked.
Gently pull the belt to see if it has locked. You will not be able to pull If the latch plate slides up and down
any more belt out if the lock has engaged. the vehicle belt, it is a sliding latch
plate.
Locking Latch Plate Sliding latch plates easily slip
between the lap and shoulder
Automatic Locking Retractor portions of the belt.

If you have an Emergency Locking

This retractor always locks. Retractor with a Sliding Latch
It will automatically lock after slowly pulling the seat belt out at least Plate, you must use a locking clip.
halfway and letting the belt go back into the retractor 1-2 in. (2.5- Please contact us for one,
5 cm). see page 57.
Emergency Locking
Retractor with a
Sliding Latch Plate
See Step 4, “Check
Emergency Locking Retractor Latch Plates”.
Never Use With This Car Seat
If the retractor does not lock, it is most likely an Emergency Locking
Emergency Locking Retractor Lap Only Belt
Retractor. These retractors only lock during a sudden stop or collision.
You will need to determine if your seat belt’s latch plate can lock the
belt. See step 4, “Check Latch Plates”.
Inflatable Seat Belts
27 Rear-Facing Use with Base Vehicle Belt Install 28

4-35 lb (1.8-15.9 kg) and 32 in. (81.3 cm) Before you begin installing the car seat
or less in height into your vehicle, did you check:

Your child’s weight and height? See page 6.

Your child’s fit? See page 8.

Do you need to make adjustments to the
harness strap position or the buckle position?
Lap/Shoulder Lap Belt LATCH: Lower
Belt Anchor Belt

1 Store Lower Anchor Belt

Never install a rear-facing child restraint in the
front seat of a vehicle equipped with an active
frontal airbag.
Do not use the lower anchor belt along with the vehicle lap
or lap/shoulder belt.
Check the vehicle belt or the lower anchor belt before each
use. Use only if the belt can be tightened properly and
locked securely in place.
Do not fasten multiple lower anchor hooks on the same 2 Place Base Rear-Facing in
Vehicle
lower anchor bar in the vehicle.
The child restraint must be securely attached to the base. Center the base in the chosen
seating position.
Even when unoccupied, this child restraint must be firmly
secured to the vehicle with a lower anchor belt or with the
vehicle seat belt.
This child restraint must always face the rear of the
vehicle.
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3 Check if Your Vehicle Belts Will 7 Check Belt Tightness

Work With This Car Seat Hold the base at the Rear-Facing
Belt Path with your weaker hand.
This is very important because not
all vehicle belts will work with car Push and pull the base from side to
seats. side. It should not move more than
1 in. (2.5 cm).
Review pages 23-26 and your
vehicle owner’s manual to find out
what kind of vehicle belts you have If it moves more than 1 in. (2.5 cm), you can try:
and how to lock a car seat in place.
• Pulling the belt tighter; OR
4 Route Vehicle Lap or Lap/
Shoulder Belt Through Base
• Reinstalling the base; OR
• Changing to a different seating location; OR
Belt Path • Switching to LATCH: lower anchor belt installation if lower
anchors are available in your vehicle

8 Secure Child in Car Seat

To properly secure your child in the
car seat, see pages 19-20.
5 Buckle Vehicle Belt
Check your child’s fit often and make
If your car’s vehicle belt has a
switchable retractor, use it to lock the any needed adjustments to the car
vehicle belt. seat as they grow.
For information about switchable
retractors, see page 25 or review
your vehicle owner’s manual.
9 Attach Car Seat to Base
To attach to the base, see page 15.
6 Tighten Belt Pull up on the front two corners of
the car seat by your child’s feet to
Place your hand in the base. Firmly
push the base down and back make sure it is locked to the base.
towards the vehicle seat back while The carry handle must be upright
pulling the shoulder belt or the free and locked when installed in the
end of the lap belt to tighten. vehicle.

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10 Check Angle Indicator

Before you begin installing the car seat
With your vehicle parked on level
ground, check the angle indicator. into your vehicle, did you check:
The ball must be in the zone that
matches your child’s weight.
Redo the installation if the base is Your child’s weight and height? See page 6.
not reclined correctly.
On select models: adjust the base if
(1.8-4.9 kg) needed, see page 16. Your child’s fit? See page 8.
4-11 lb
Do you need to make adjustments to the
harness strap position or the buckle position?
11-35 lb
(4.9-15.9 kg)

Only if necessary, you may need

1 Remove Lower Anchor Belt
from Storage Attachments
to place a tightly rolled towel(s) or
foam pool noodle(s) under the front
of the base to help get the correct
recline.
Check often to make sure padding
is still in place and the belt is tight.

Finished!
Check the tightness of the
install often to make sure it
has not loosened.

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33 LATCH: Lower Anchor Install 34

2 Route Lower Anchor Belt 4 Attach Lower Anchor

Hooks to Vehicle’s Lower
Through Base Belt Path
Anchors in Seat Bight
The adjuster can be on either side of
the car seat. Review your vehicle owner’s manual
for LATCH: lower anchor locations
Do not twist belt.
1 and lower anchor belt use.
Fasten one hook to one vehicle lower
anchor bar.
Then repeat for the second hook on
the other side of the base.

5 Tighten Belt
Place your hand in the base.
3 Place Base Rear-Facing
Firmly push the base down and back
in Back Seat
towards the vehicle seat back while
Center the base between the pulling the free end of the belt
vehicle’s lower anchors in the chosen parallel with the Rear-Facing Belt
seating position. Path.

6 Tuck Loose End of Belt

You must tuck the loose end of the
lower anchor belt back through the
belt path opening.

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7 Check Belt Tightness

10 Check Angle Indicator
Hold the base at the Rear-Facing With your vehicle parked on level
Belt Path with your weaker hand. ground, check the angle indicator.
Push and pull the base from side to The ball must be in the zone that
side. It should not move more than matches your child’s weight.
1 in. (2.5 cm).
Redo the installation if the base is
not reclined correctly.
On select models: adjust the base if
If it moves more than 1 in. (2.5 cm), you can try: needed, see page 16.
(1.8-4.9 kg)
• Pulling the belt tighter; OR 4-11 lb
• Reinstalling the base; OR
• Changing to a different seating location; OR 11-35 lb
(4.9-15.9 kg)

• Switching to vehicle belt installation

8 Secure Child in Car Seat

Only if necessary, you may need
To properly secure your child in the
to place a tightly rolled towel(s) or
car seat, see pages 19-20.
foam pool noodle(s) under the front
Check your child’s fit often and make of the base to help get the correct
any needed adjustments to the car recline.
seat as they grow.
Check often to make sure padding
is still in place and the belt is tight.

9 Attach Car Seat to Base

To attach to the base, see page 15.
Pull up on the front two corners of
the car seat by your child’s feet to Finished!
make sure it is locked to the base. Check the tightness of the
The carry handle must be upright install often to make sure it
and locked when installed in the has not loosened.
vehicle.
37 Rear-Facing Use without Base Vehicle Belt Install 38

Before you begin installing the car seat

4-35 lb (1.8-15.9 kg) and 32 in. (81.3 cm) into your vehicle, did you check:
or less in height
Your child’s weight and height? See page 6.

Your child’s fit? See page 8.

Do you need to make adjustments to the
harness strap position or the buckle position?

1 Secure Child in Car Seat

Lap/Shoulder Lap Belt To properly secure your child in the
car seat, see pages 19-20.
Belt
Check your child’s fit often and make
any needed adjustments to the car
seat as they grow.

2 Place Car Seat Rear Facing in

Back Seat
Never install a rear-facing child restraint in the
front seat of a vehicle equipped with an active Center the car seat in the chosen
seating position.
frontal airbag.
The carry handle must be upright
Check the vehicle belt before each use. Use only if the belt and locked when installed in
can be tightened properly and locked securely in place. the vehicle.
Even when unoccupied, this child restraint must be firmly 3 Check Angle Indicator
secured to the vehicle with the vehicle seat belt. With your vehicle parked on level
This child restraint must always face the rear of the ground, check the angle indicator.
vehicle. The ball must be in the zone that
matches your child’s weight.
Redo the installation if the car seat
is not reclined correctly.
(1.8-4.9 kg)
4-11 lb

11-35 lb
(4.9-15.9 kg)

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39 40

4 Check if Your Vehicle Belts Will 8 Check Belt Tightness

Hold the car seat at the belt path with
Work With This Car Seat your weaker hand.
This is very important because not Push and pull from side to side.
all vehicle belts will work with car It should not move more than
seats. 1 in. (2.5 cm).
Review pages 23-26 and your
vehicle owner’s manual to find out
what kind of vehicle belts you have If it moves more than 1 in. (2.5 cm), you can try:
and how to lock a car seat in place. • Pulling the belt tighter; OR
• Reinstalling the car seat; OR
5 Route Vehicle Lap or
Lap Portion of the Lap/
• Changing to a different seating location

Shoulder Belt Through

Shell Belt Path As Shown 9 Recheck Angle Indicator
Redo the installation if the car
seat is not reclined correctly.

6 Buckle Vehicle Belt

If your car’s vehicle belt has a Only if necessary, you may need to
switchable retractor, use it to lock the place a tightly rolled towel(s) or foam
vehicle belt. pool noodle(s) under the front of
For information about switchable the car seat to help get the correct
retractors, see page 25 or review recline.
your vehicle owner’s manual. Check often to make sure padding is
still in place and the belt is tight.

7 Tighten Vehicle Belt

Lay your forearm across the car seat
at the belt path while pulling up on
Finished!
the belt to tighten. Check the tightness of the
install often to make sure it
has not loosened.
41 Removing Harness System 42

4 Unthread Chest Clip

Only remove the harness system to clean the seat pad.
To remove accessories, see pages 3-5.

1 Fully Loosen Harness Straps

5 Unthread Buckle
Do not unbuckle.

2 From Back of Car Seat,

Remove Harness Strap Pull Harness Strap Out
Loops From Splitter Plate
6 of Seat

7 Turn Car Seat Over

3 Pull Harness Strap Out
of Shoulder Harness Locate the buckle’s metal retainer on
Slots the bottom of the shell.

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43 Removing Seat Pad Set for Cleaning 44

8 Rotate Metal Retainer and

Push It Up Through Shell and You must remove the harness system and
Pad As Shown the accessories in order to remove the seat pad for cleaning.
To remove accessories, see pages 3-5.
To remove the harness system, see pages 41-43.

1 Release Pad Tabs

Pull down on the pad and pull the tab
out of the shell.

Repeat for the other side.

9 From Top of Car Seat,
Pull Buckle Out of Shell

Depending on your model unhook the

pad from the top of the shell.

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 Cleaning Parts of Car Seat
45 and Installing Seat Pad Set 46

2 Remove Pad from Top

and Bottom of Car Seat Cleaning Pad and Accessories
Machine wash separately with cold water on a gentle cycle. Do not
use bleach. Tumble dry separately for 10-12 minutes on low heat.
Remove immediately.

Cleaning Harness Strap

Check the harness straps often for any wear or damage.
Spot clean using warm sudsy water and damp cloth.
Spilled food and liquids on the car seat may result in mold or
bacterial growth over time. These spills could also attract insects or
rodents.

Cleaning Buckle & Car Seat Shell

Spot clean using warm sudsy water and damp cloth.
Do not submerge into water.
3 Pull Buckle Through Pad
Remove the pad from the shell. Do not use the child restraint without the seat pad or
with damaged harness straps.

Installing Seat Pad

Starting from the top of the car seat, slip the pad on the shell.
Pull the buckle and the harness adjustment strap through the pad.
Slip the pad over the front of the shell.
Attach the pad to all of the tabs on the sides of shell.
Install the harness system. See pages 47-49.
47 Installing Harness System 48

1 Insert Buckle’s Metal

Retainer into Buckle 6 Weave Harness Strap In and
Out of Shell As Shown
Slot Closest to Child
The buckle must face out.

2 From Bottom of Car Seat, Pull

Metal Retainer Completely
Through Pad and Shell

3 Check Buckle
Pull up on the buckle to make sure it
is secured.
The buckle must not pull out.

7 Make Harness Strap Even

4 Thread Harness Strap The sewn ends of the harness strap
loops must face each other.
With the sewn end of the harness
strap loop facing the buckle, thread
the harness strap down through the
hip harness slot.

8 Thread Buckle and Chest Clip

5 Pull Up Front of Seat Pad The harness strap ends go through
the back of the buckle on tongues
and through the chest clip front to
back as shown.

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49 Aircraft Information 50

This restraint is certified for aircraft use.

9 Thread Harness Straps into
Correct Shoulder Harness Slots
for Your Child
For Rear-Facing Child Fit, see page Install the car seat in a window seat to avoid blocking the aisle. If the
8. aircraft lap belt is too short, ask the flight attendant for a belt extender.
Use only on forward-facing aircraft seats.
Contact the airline for their specific policies.
Some airlines may ask to see a label stating
that this car seat is certified for aircraft use.
10 From Back of Car Seat,
Attach Harness Strap Loops to There is an airplane certification label
Splitter Plate As Shown located on the side of this car seat as
shown.
The sewn ends of the harness strap
loops must face towards you.
Do not twist the harness strap or the
harness adjustment strap.
Make sure the harness strap loops
are fitted completely on both sides
of the splitter plate. Rear-Facing Aircraft Installation
sewn
end
Follow the steps on pages 38-40.
You can only install this child restraint in the
aircraft without the base.

Check your child’s fit often.

If you cannot achieve a snug harness fit for your child,
see pages 13-14.
To learn how to check harness tightness, see pages 19-20.
Check the harness straps often for any wear or damage.

The harness system must be installed correctly. Do not

use a child restraint with damaged harness straps.
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51
of Car Seat

Do not risk your child’s safety.

Child Restraint Use
To keep your child as safe as possible, Dorel Juvenile Group strongly
recommends replacing the car seat even after a minor crash; Never take your child out of the child restraint while the vehicle
even if it was not occupied at the time. is moving.
Never leave your child unattended. Placing your child in a hot
Replacement After a Minor Crash child restraint may result in burns.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration states that for a Do not use a child restraint with damaged or missing parts.
crash to be considered minor ALL of the following must be true: Do not use a child restraint with cut, frayed or damaged
harnesses.
• Vehicle able to drive away from the crash site; AND
Do not substitute parts or try to modify the child restraint in any
• Vehicle door nearest the car seat was not damaged; AND
way. Do not lubricate buckles and fasteners.
• No passengers were injured; AND
Do not use any child restraint accessory except those
• Airbags did not deploy; AND approved by Dorel Juvenile Group.
• There is no visible damage to the car seat. Never allow any child to play with this child restraint;
it is not a toy.
If the crash your car seat was involved in meets ALL the criteria,
you may not need to replace the car seat. Do not remove or cover up any of the warning labels or other
labels on the child restraint.
If one or more of these criteria are not true or if you are uncertain
of any of your answers, replace the car seat immediately. This child restraint has been certified for use in passenger
vehicles. Do not use in a boat, on a motorcycle or in a cargo van
Replacement After a Moderate to Severe Crash or bus where there are no seat belts.

You must replace this car seat if it has been in a Read all instructions for additional warnings.
moderate to severe car crash.
Installation in Vehicle
This car seat is intended to protect a child in a single crash.
During a crash, the car seat and all of its parts absorb crash energy Check the vehicle belt or lower anchor belt before each use. Use
which can deform or weaken it. Damage is not always visible. only if the belt can be tightened properly and locked securely in
A damaged car seat must be replaced immediately. place.
Even when unoccupied, this child restraint must be firmly se-
Expiration cured to the vehicle with a lower anchor belt or with the vehicle
On the side of the car seat there is a date of seat belt. In a crash or sudden stop, an unsecured child restraint
manufacture label as shown. could injure occupants.

Do not use this car seat more than 8 years after the
date of manufacture.
53 Registration and Safety Notices 54

Vehicle Seating Position Please complete the postage-paid registration card that came with
your child restraint, and send it to us. Child restraints could be recalled
Never place a child rear-facing in a seating
for safety reasons. You must register this restraint to be reached in a
position with an active frontal air bag.
recall. Send your name, address, e-mail address if available and the
Check the vehicle owner’s manual for more restraint’s model number and manufacturing date to:
information about air bag/child restraint use.
Dorel Juvenile Group
Use the child restraint only on vehicle seats that 2525 State Street
face forward. Columbus, IN 47201
Do not use on seats that face the sides or rear of or call 1-800-544-1108 or register online at
the vehicle. www.djgusa.com/registration/carseat/us.
For vehicles without a back seat, refer to your vehicle owner’s For recall information, call the U.S. Government’s Vehicle
manual. Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153),
or go to www.NHTSA.gov.
Children are safer when properly restrained
in rear seating positions than in the front
seating positions.
According to accident statistics, children in rear seating
positions are statistically safer, whether you have air bags,
advanced air bags, or no air bags at all.

If you are not sure where to place the car seat in your
vehicle: consult your vehicle owner’s manual, contact Dorel
Juvenile Group Consumer Care Department or visit your local Child
Passenger Inspection Station.
Go to http://www.safercar.gov/cpsApp/cps/index.htm to find your
closest station.
To avoid your child being seriously burned, take the following
Example of model number, line code, and manufacture date.
precautions:
• Park in the shade or where sun does not directly hit the car seat.
• Cover the car seat with a sheet or blanket when not in use. If you don’t have the card or if your
address changes, you will find the model
• Check for hot seat and buckles before placing child in car seat. number, manufacture date, and line code on
To help protect your vehicle seat’s upholstery from damage, use a the label located on side of shell.
single layer towel underneath and behind car seat.
55 Warranty Troubleshooting 56

Dorel Juvenile Group, Inc. (DJG) warrants this product to the original 1. If the car seat’s buckle or harness release lever sticks or you
retail purchaser as follows: This product is warranted against cannot get the straps tight enough around your child:
defective materials or workmanship for one year from the date of Do not lubricate. Check around the lever and the retractor for
original purchase. dropped food, sticky spilled drinks, dirt, leaves, etc. Clean with warm
An original receipt is required to validate your warranty. water and/or remove the object with tweezers. If you cannot get the
DJG will, at its option, provide replacement parts or replace this harness to adjust and remain tight with the buckle securely locked,
product. DJG reserves the right to substitute if the part or model has do not use this car seat.
been discontinued. 2. If your harness twists:
To make a claim under this warranty, please contact our Consumer Straighten the harness each time you put your child in the car seat to
Care Department by phone: 1-800-544-1108 or text: 1-812-652- help prevent twisting. Lock the buckle and tighten the harness so it
2525. Our hours of operation are from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. EST will be ready for next use.
Monday through Thursday and from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
Proof of purchase is required and shipping charges are the
responsibility of the consumer.
Warranty Limitations: This warranty does not include damages which
arise from misuse or abuse of this product.
Limitation of Damages: The warranty and remedies as set forth are
exclusive and in lieu of all others, oral or written, expressed or implied.
In no event will DJG or the dealer selling this product be liable to you
for any damages, including incidental or consequential damages,
arising out of the use or inability to use this product.
Limitation of warranties and other warranty terms and state law
rights: Any implied warranties, including implied warranties of the
merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, shall be limited to
the duration and terms of the express written warranty.
Some states do not allow limitations as to how long an implied
warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other
rights, which vary from state to state. Neither DJG nor the dealer
selling this product authorized any person to create for it any other
warranty, obligation, or liability in connection with this product.
57 Replacement Parts List Dorel Juvenile Group Information 58

Thank you for choosing this car seat, also known as a child
restraint. The DJG family is committed to creating car seats
Chest Clip Lower Anchor Belt with the most comfort and convenience available today.
Buckle Assembly Harness Straps Remember, parents are a child’s first teachers and
Seat Pad Set Instructions examples. If you always buckle your seat belt, your child
will think it is the natural thing to do. Make it a firm rule
Base Locking Clip
that the vehicle does not go until everyone is buckled up.
Make no exceptions.
If requested color is not available, No one can predict if use of a car seat will prevent injury or
similar color will be substituted.
death in a particular crash. However, when combined with
Applicable tax and shipping & careful driving, proper use of a car seat can lower a child’s
handling will also be added. risk of injury or death in most crashes.
If you have questions or any concerns with this car seat,
For parts availability and questions, please contact our Consumer Care Department:
Call: 1-800-544-1108
Text: 1-812-652-2525
Call: 1-800-544-1108
Chat: www.safety1st.com

If you already know which parts you need,

you may complete your order with a credit card Text: 1-812-652-2525
by calling us at 1-800-544-1108.

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