Century Avanta, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...Instruction Manual Para instrucciones en Espa ol llamar al 1 800 837 4044 www centuryproducts com PM 1415AD 7 01 Avoid injury or death Read and understand this manual Use rear facing only...

Page 2: ...ar Seat Series Avanta LX Infant Car Seat Series Avanta EX Infant Car Seat Series Instructions for these models are the same unless otherwise noted Before You Begin Special Information Height Weight Li...

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 1 800 837 4044 Read and u...

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 seriou...

Page 5: ...leave child in carrier when straps are loose or undone Fall Hazard Child s movement can slide carrier Never place carrier near edges of countertops tables or other elevated surfaces Suffocation Hazard...

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: ...fant 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 advise...

Page 8: ...nd left to right to check for secure installation fig b Vehicle lap belt MUST stay tight If not secure see Vehicle Seat Belts section Put car seat in base and pull up on car seat to be sure it is lock...

Page 9: ...fig a fig b fig c Tabs Foot INSTALLATION WITH BASE continued 7...

Page 10: ...elt 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 indicator on car seat Ba...

Page 11: ...9 fig a fig b Towels Slots INSTALLATION WITHOUT BASE continued fig c...

Page 12: ...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 13: ...11 2 3 2 3 3 Point M odels 5 Point M odels fig a fig b PLACING CHILD IN CAR SEAT continued...

Page 14: ...andle Adjustable Base Pull Level Adjuster Handle out fig d Adjust Foot to desired position Release adjustment handle Be sure it retracts into slot Harness Straps fig a To tighten Pull lower belt tab T...

Page 15: ...13 3 Point M odels 5 Point M odels fig d 1 2 3 6 fig a Lower 7 fig b Handle Foot fig c 4 5 1 2 3 6 4 5 Upper OPERATIONS and ADJUSTMENTS continued 7...

Page 16: ...re threaded through matching slot of seat pad and car seat It may be necessary to remove seat pad from top of car seat E Re install metal Rod Lift harness straps up over car seat top Slide metal Rod i...

Page 17: ...15 fig e Splitter Plate Loop Loop OPERATIONS and ADJUSTMENTS continued Rod Pockets Tab...

Page 18: ...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 19: ...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 20: ...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 21: ...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 22: ...king clip See vehicle owner s 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 Pla...

Page 23: ...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 help buckle vehicle seat belt Te...

Page 24: ...seat into child seat area of shopping cart and position hook to lock over cart wire fig a Press down firmly on car seat back to lock Pull up on car seat to be sure it is locked Shallow Basket Shoppin...

Page 25: ...e wash separately on gentle cycle and drip dry Harness Straps Surface wash only with mild soap and damp cloth If harness straps are frayed or heavily soiled they MUST be replaced Shell Wipe with mild...

Page 26: ...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 a vehicle CAUTION DO NOT use ca...

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Page 28: ...r 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 locking clip behind instruction manual fig a Location may vary sl...