Century 2000 STE T-Shield, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...Instruction Manual Avoid injury or death Read and understand this manual Para instrucciones en Espa ol llamar al 1 800 837 4044 www centuryproducts com PM 1663AB 6 01...

Page 2: ...1000 STE 5 Point Newborn Toddler Car Seat 2000 STE T Shield Newborn Toddler Car Seat Room to Grow Overhead Shield Newborn Toddler Car Seat Instructions for these models are the same unless otherwise n...

Page 3: ...or call 1 888 224 6549 For recall information Call the U S Government s Auto Safety Hotline at 1 800 424 9393 202 366 0123 in D C area www nhtsa dot gov Call Century Products at 1 800 837 4044 Read an...

Page 4: ...child restraint installation information If car seat is in a crash it must be replaced DO NOT use it again A A crash can cause unseen damage and using it again could result in serious injury or death...

Page 5: ...use could alter the performance of the car seat Rear facing car seat must be properly leveled Too reclined can result in injury or ejection Too upright can result in breathing difficulties Never leave...

Page 6: ...mat towel or thin blanket under and behind car seat Car seat parts can get very hot in the sun or warm weather To avoid burns always check before putting child in car seat 4 Do not use car seat on rea...

Page 7: ...d s ears must be below top edge of car seat Child s shoulders MUST not be above top harness slots WARNING Rear facing Birth to 22 lbs 10 kg Infants from birth to 20 lbs 9 1 kg MUST be rear facing Infa...

Page 8: ...check for secure installation fig b Vehicle lap belt MUST stay tight If not secure see Vehicle Seat Belts section Check level indicator on car seat Ball MUST be entirely in green zone fig c If necessa...

Page 9: ...to press down in center of car seat fig b Pull front to back and left to right to check for secure installation fig c Vehicle lap belt MUST stay tight If not secure see Vehicle Seat Belts section Att...

Page 10: ...prevent serious injury or death Keep harness straps snug and positioned on shoulders Do not use strap covers blankets cushions or padding under harness straps or child unless provided by Century or G...

Page 11: ...9 5 Point M odels O verhead Shield M odels fig a fig b PLACING CHILD IN CAR SEAT continued 4 T Shield M odels 3 2 3 3 4 4 2 2...

Page 12: ...child From bottom of car seat re attach clip to crotch strap loop exactly as shown Harness Straps fig a To tighten Pull lower belt To loosen Lift adjuster lever and pull harness straps out Harness Tie...

Page 13: ...11 fig a fig b fig c 2 3 2 3 Adjuster Lever Lower Belt fig d 4 Upright Recline OPERATIONS and ADJUSTMENTS continued Clip 5 Point M odels O verhead Shield M odels 2 3 4 T Shield M odels 4 1 1 1...

Page 14: ...nd pull harness straps out see B Remove both harness strap loops from Splitter Plate on back of car seat C Change harness strap slots Make sure harness straps are threaded through matching slot of sea...

Page 15: ...13 A ll M odels Loop Splitter Plate OPERATIONS and ADJUSTMENTS continued fig f Stand Loop fig e...

Page 16: ...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 f...

Page 17: ...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 for...

Page 18: ...t Remember when installing a car seat pull belt all the way out buckle belt and then tighten If you can pull the belt out again step c you have an Emergency Locking Retractor which must not be used wi...

Page 19: ...ny car seat Passive Restraint Lap Belt with Motorized Shoulder Belt DO NOT use with any car seat Belts will not stay tight while driving Passive Restraint Lap or Shoulder Belt Mounted on Door VEHICLE...

Page 20: ...manual and label on vehicle belts for instructions fig a Combination Lap Shoulder Belt with Sliding Latch Plate fig b Combination Lap Shoulder Belt with Locking Latch Plate The locking latch plate on...

Page 21: ...g clip Shorten length of lap belt portion slightly by pulling belt through latch plate Re attach locking clip Buckle vehicle seat belt HINT Press car seat further down into vehicle seat cushion to hel...

Page 22: ...the vehicle belt will hold car seat securely If not move car seat to another seating position If tether anchor hardware kit is not available at your vehicle dealership one may be purchased at a local...

Page 23: ...eat rear facing Tether hook must be stored on car seat for rear facing use For storage of tether hook Attach tether hook to back of car seat as shown Pull loose end of strap to remove any slack Roll l...

Page 24: ...ess tie and remove from harness straps Pull seat pad up over harness straps leaving harness straps in car seat For T Shield Model Remove T Shield Pull seat pad off For Overhead shield model Pull seat...

Page 25: ...or heavily soiled they MUST be replaced Shell Wipe with mild solution of soap and water Avoid wetting labels Never use household detergents they can weaken plastic Buckle Rinse buckle with warm water...

Page 26: ...tified 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 on an aircraft the same way it is installed...

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Page 28: ...ts 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 P O Box 100 Elverson PA 1...