Graco Baby Seat manuale d’uso

Instruction Manual Para instrucciones en Español, llamar al: 1-800-837-4044 www .centuryproducts.com Keep instructions for future use. 5009-11-010 11/01 A void injury or death - Read and understand this manual! Use rear-facing only![...]

T ABLE OF CONTENTS Important Information..................................... 1 W arnings ...................................................... 2 Basic Information............................................. 4 V ehicle Seat Belts............................................ 16 Locking Clip ................................................. .. 21 Us[...]

IMPORT ANT INFORMA TION No car seat can guarantee protection fr om injury in every situation, but proper use helps reduce the risk of serious injury or death. Child restraints (car seats) could be recalled for safety reasons. Y ou must register this restraint to be reached in a recall. Fill out the registration card attached to car seat and mail to[...]

W ARNINGS - Prevent serious injur y or death: DO NOT use rear-facing child restraint in a vehicle seating position equipped with an air bag. Child’ s head and neck may be seriously injured when an inflating air bag hits back of child restraint. Never put a car seat in a front vehicle seat unless recommended by vehicle owner’ s manual. National [...]

3 DO NOT use car seat if it is damaged or missing parts. DO NOT use accessories or parts other than those provided by Century or Graco. Their use could alter the performance of the car seat. Car seat must be properly leveled: • T oo reclined can result in injury or ejection. • T oo upright can result in breathing difficulties. Never leave infan[...]

DO NOT use after date shown on back of car seat due to changing requirements and normal wear and tear . Look for: BASIC INFORMA TION This car seat meets or exceeds all applicable requirements of Federal Motor V ehicle Safety Standard 213 for use in motor vehicles and aircraft. Always secure car seat with a vehicle seat belt, even when unoccupied. A[...]

This car seat is designed for rear-facing use only by an infant whose: • W eight is less than 22 lbs (10 kg) and; • Height is less than 29 inches (73.7 cm) HEIGHT & WEIGHT LIMITS A preterm or low birth weight infant may be at special risk in a vehicle or aircraft. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, these infants may suffer bre[...]

INST ALLA TION WITH BASE Place base rear-facing on vehicle seat. (Refer to illustration on Page 7) Thread vehicle lap belt through base belt T abs and buckle belt. NOTE: V ehicle shoulder belt must NOT be placed under belt T abs . Press down firmly on base to compress vehicle seat cushion while tightening vehicle lap belt (fig. a) . Pull front to b[...]

(fig. a) (fig. b) (fig. c) T abs Foot INST ALLA TION WITH BASE (continued) 7[...]

Place car seat rear-facing on vehicle seat. (Refer to illustration on Page 9) Thread vehicle lap belt through car seat Slots and buckle belt. NOTE: V ehicle shoulder belt must NOT be placed through car seat Slots . Press down firmly on car seat to compress vehicle seat cushion while tightening vehicle lap belt (fig. a) . Pull front to back and left[...]

9 (fig. a) (fig. b) T owels Slots INST ALLA TION WITHOUT BASE (continued) (fig. c)[...]

Place child in car seat with child’ s back flat against back of car seat. Place harness straps over child’ s shoulders and insert tongue(s) into buckle to lock. Pull up on tongue(s) to be sure they are locked. Close harness tie: Position harness tie at arm pit level. Adjust harness straps to be snug with just enough room to insert one finger be[...]

11 2 3 2 3 3-Point Models 5-Point Models (fig. a) (fig. b) PLACING CHILD IN CAR SEA T (continued)[...]

OPERA TIONS and ADJUSTMENTS 12 Adjustable Handle: • Handle has three adjustment positions. • Push in red buttons on each side of handle, rotate and release red buttons. Continue rotating handle to desired position until you hear a “click” sound. • IMPORT ANT : Before lifting car seat, place handle in “locked” upright carrying position[...]

13 3-Point Models 5-Point Models (fig. b) 1 2 5 (fig. a) Handle Foot 3 4 1 2 3 4 OPERA TIONS and ADJUSTMENTS (continued) 5[...]

OPERA TIONS and ADJUSTMENTS (continued) 14 Adjusting or Changing Harness Straps (fig. c) : Harness straps must be through slots at or below shoulders. • Press Ta b to release metal Rod and lift Rod out of side Pockets . • Slide metal Rod out of Loops of harness straps. • If necessary to change slots, pull harness strap out of current Slots an[...]

15 OPERA TIONS and ADJUSTMENTS (continued) Loops Ta b Rod Openings Clip Pockets 5-Point Models (fig. c) (fig. d) Slots[...]

VEHICLE SEA T BEL TS 16 If car seat is not held securely after following instructions in this manual, vehicle seat belt labels, and vehicle owner’ s manual: • Move car seat to another seating location and try again, or • Contact vehicle dealer for possible seat belt modification parts. Not all vehicle seat belts can be used with a car seat: C[...]

V ehicle seat belts located for ward of seat crease may not securely hold car seat. Check vehicle owner’ s manual or see vehicle dealer for car seat installation requirements. • If approved for use with car seat, install car seat and check for secure installation by pulling car seat front to back. If car seat slides forward, DO NOT use these se[...]

Lap belts with retractors 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. If belt is locked and you cannot pull the belt out any further , you have an Au[...]

19 DO NOT use with any car seat. F Passive Restraint - Lap Belt with Motorized Shoulder Belt DO NOT use with any car seat. Belts will not stay tight while driving. F Passive Restraint - Lap or Shoulder Belt Mounted on Door VEHICLE SEA T BEL TS (continued)[...]

20 VEHICLE SEA T BEL TS (continued) Pull on latch plate (fig. a) . If belt slides freely through latch plate, a locking clip MUST be used (see Locking Clip section). Some combination lap/shoulder belts with sliding latch plates may be converted into an “automatic locking mode” that will allow use without a locking clip. See vehicle owner’ s m[...]

1/2 inch (1 cm) Avoid serious injury or death: • Failure to use locking clip where required will result in car seat not being securely held in place. • Remove locking clip from seat belts when not being used with car seat. • DO NOT use locking clip as a vehicle seat belt shortener . W ARNING F Locking Clip (fig. a) 21 T est installation to se[...]

22 STROLLER USE Prevent injuries from falls: • Make sure child is securely buckled into car seat. • Make sure car seat locks onto stroller . • Avoid tip over of stroller . Use caution on turns and irregular and ramped surfaces. • Never leave child unattended. W ARNING Using the Car Seat with a Graco ® or Century ® Stroller Use only with s[...]

23 ADDITIONAL INFORMA TION Prevent serious injury or death: • Buckle must be properly latched. • Periodically inspect and clean buckle to remove objects or debris that could prevent latching. W ARNING Seat Pad: Machine-wash separately on gentle cycle and machine-dry on cool air setting or line dry . Harness Straps: Surface wash only with mild s[...]

24 ADDITIONAL INFORMA TION (continued) Century advises against loaning or passing along car seat. This car seat is certified for use on aircraft (see label on car seat). Contact airline about their policy . Use this car seat only on forward-facing aircraft seats. Install car seat carrier (without base) on an aircraft the same way it is installed in[...]

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If a part is damaged, missing, or you need help or replacement parts, DO NOT return car seat to the store. CALL US FIRST Call toll-free 1-800-837-4044 from anywhere in the U.S. or Canada or fax at 1-610-286-4555. or write us at: Century Products PO Box 100 Elverson, P A 19520-9974 Attention: Customer Service Department Century Products Graco Childr[...]