Century assura series, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...Instruction Manual Avoid injury or death Read and understand this manual Use rear facing only Para instrucciones en Espa ol llamar al 1 800 837 4044 www centuryproducts com...

Page 2: ...se 20 Additional Information 21 Care and Cleaning Aircraft Use Second Hand Car Seat Before You Begin Special Information Height Weight Limits 5 Installation 6 Placing Child in Car Seat 8 Operations an...

Page 3: ...551 Elverson PA 19520 9973 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 Produc...

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

Page 5: ...en sleeping Infant may become tangled in harness straps and suffocate Avoid serious injury due to falls Always keep infant buckled with harness straps Be sure handle locks into carrying position and h...

Page 6: ...seat belt even when unoccupied An unsecured car seat can injure passengers Protect vehicle seat Use a car seat mat towel or thin blanket under and behind car seat Car seat parts can get very hot in th...

Page 7: ...nt may be at special risk in a vehicle or aircraft According to the American Academy of Pediatrics these infants may suffer breathing difficulties if improperly reclined in a car seat Century advises...

Page 8: ...ghtening vehicle lap belt fig a Pull front to back and left to right to check for secure installation fig b Vehicle lap belt MUST stay tight If not secure see Vehicle Seat Belts section Check level in...

Page 9: ...7 fig a fig b fig c Towels Slots INSTALLATION continued...

Page 10: ...t small children fig b Be sure towels do not interfere with harness system To prevent serious injury or death Keep harness straps snug and positioned on shoulders Periodically check adjustments Do not...

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

Page 12: ...3 Point Models To buckle Push tongue down into slot Pull up on tongue to be sure it is locked To unbuckle Press red button and pull tongue out 5 Point Models To buckle Insert both tongues into buckle...

Page 13: ...11 3 Point M odels 5 Point M odels 2 1 3 1 2 3 OPERATIONS and ADJUSTMENTS continued...

Page 14: ...d car seat Adjust strap length by inserting metal Rod into any Loop that will provide proper snugness Replace metal Rod into side Pockets and slide Rod down below Tab Make sure Tab holds metal Rod sec...

Page 15: ...Loops Tab 13 Rod Openings Clip Pockets 5 Point M odels fig c fig d Slots OPERATIONS and ADJUSTMENTS continued...

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: ...e 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 forwar...

Page 18: ...emember 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 with...

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: ...ling belt through latch plate Re attach locking clip Buckle vehicle seat belt HINT Press car seat further down into vehicle seat cushion to help buckle vehicle seat belt Test installation to see if ca...

Page 22: ...ay not fit all shopping carts DO NOT use if it will not lock onto cart Press Deep Basket Shopping Cart Lower car seat into child seat area of shopping cart and position hook to lock over cart wire fig...

Page 23: ...on gentle cycle and machine dry on cool air setting or line dry Harness Straps Surface wash only with mild soap and damp cloth If harness straps are frayed or heavily soiled they MUST be replaced Shel...

Page 24: ...ong 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 on an airc...

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Page 28: ...oll 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 19520 9974 Attention Customer Service Department Store Locki...