Century Accel 5-Point, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...Instruction Manual Para instrucciones en Espa ol llamar al 1 800 837 4044 www centuryproducts com PM 1421AB 6 01 Avoid injury or death Read and understand this manual...

Page 2: ...ck Cover Instruction manual is for Accel 5 Point Newborn Toddler Car Seat Accel Overhead Newborn Toddler Car Seat Instructions for these models are the same unless otherwise noted Before You Begin Use...

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: ...hild 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 F...

Page 5: ...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 child unattended even when sleeping C...

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: ...rear facing Infants or toddlers 20 to 30 lbs 9 1 to 13 6 kg may be rear facing Forward facing 20 to 40 lbs 9 1 to 18 1 kg Toddlers 20 to 30 lbs 9 1 to 13 6 kg who are capable of sitting upright unass...

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: ...T Use your knee 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 Be...

Page 10: ...ren fig c Be sure towels do not interfere with harness system To prevent serious injury or death Keep harness straps snug and positioned on shoulders Do not use strap covers blankets cushions or paddi...

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

Page 12: ...adjust Press button down and slide shield to desired position closest to child Release button to lock shield into one of 5 positions NOTE Shield does not need to contact child when in closest positio...

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

Page 14: ...Splitter Plate 5 Point Models fig e For Infants or Small Toddlers Put Top right strap loop on Splitter Plate first then attach Top left strap loop NOTE Make sure ends of straps are behind Splitter Pla...

Page 15: ...13 5 Point M odels O verhead Shield M odels fig e fig f Bottom Loop Loop Splitter Plate Top Loop OPERATIONS and ADJUSTMENTS continued fig g Stand...

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: ...at rear facing Tether hook must be attached to 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...

Page 24: ...2 button clips out of lower front edge of car seat and car seat shell Remove harness straps from splitter plate see page 12 13 Removing Overhead Shield Pad Pull 2 button clips out of shield and unwra...

Page 25: ...hey MUST be replaced Shell and Overhead Shield Cup Holder Wipe with mild solution of soap and water Avoid wetting labels Never use household detergents they can weaken plastic Buckle Rinse buckle with...

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: ...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...