Combi Centre DX 8074 Series, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...al 1 800 992 6624 or log onto www combi intl com Centre ST 8065 Series Centre DX 8074 Series Centre EX 8086 Series 5 to 22 lbs 2 3 to 10 kg Keep this instruction manual for future use Store in the po...

Page 2: ...de of vehicle Fall Hazard Handle MUST be locked in carry position before lifting or carrying car seat DO NOT lift or carry car seat by anti rebound bar If used with car seat base secure base with the...

Page 3: ...Base with Vehicle Belts 29 33 Section 12 Attaching Infant Car Seat to Base 34 Section 13 Installing the Infant Car Seat without the Base 35 38 3 4 Section 2 Contents Section 14 Vehicle Belt Systems 39...

Page 4: ...der Strap Slot Crotch Pad Optional Anti Rebound Bar not all models Release Handle for Stroller and Base Locking Clip Storage Position Metal Harness Plate Base Latch Instruction Storage Pocket Canopy A...

Page 5: ...TCH Connector Vehicle Belt Path Vehicle Belt Locking Clip Level Indicator Car Seat Latching Points Vehicle Belt Routing Tabs LATCH Connector Recline Foot retaining catch behind flap 7 Section 3 Centre...

Page 6: ...r leave child unattended Do not allow anyone babysitters relatives etc to use the car seat without first reading and understanding all the instructions and car seat labels WARNING DEATH or SERIOUS INJ...

Page 7: ...evaluate your infant in this car seat before you and your infant leave the hospital If your infant is not able to travel in a reclined position DO NOT use this car seat Use a car bed for your infant S...

Page 8: ...and suffocate child NEVER place infant car seats on beds sofas and other soft surfaces Strangulation Hazard Child can strangle in loose harness straps NEVER leave child in car seat with straps that a...

Page 9: ...e Headrest Models To change the height of the shoulder straps turn the car seat over and detach the straps from the metal harness plate Reposition the shoulder straps as required and reattach the shou...

Page 10: ...ness pull the harness adjuster strap IMPORTANT You should hear a click as the buckle tongues engage Pull up on tongues to be sure they are locked CLICK The Chect Clip increases the safety of the harne...

Page 11: ...IS THE SAFEST PLACE TO INSTALL THIS INFANT CAR SEAT The safest place in the car for your infant car seat is in the back seat Lap Shoulder Belt Lap only Belt or LATCH Lower Anchor Belt Buckle Tongue La...

Page 12: ...ctions and on the labels too reclined can result in injury or ejection too upright can result in breathing difficulties Never put a car seat in a front vehicle seat unless recommended by the vehicle o...

Page 13: ...ustable Recline Foot at the back of the vehicle seat to properly level base see page 33 Adjust recline foot Pull flap forward WARNING Read the information on page 22 about having the infant car seat t...

Page 14: ...nstallation See Section 14 for more information on suitable vehicle belts LATCH symbol Lap and Shoulder Belt Lap only Belt The LATCH Lower Anchor Strap is stored in the base foot To remove the Lower A...

Page 15: ...ion on page 33 about putting extra support under the front of the base Press down firmly on base Pull Lower Anchor Strap tight ATTACHING THE INFANT CAR SEAT INTO THE BASE Before putting the infant car...

Page 16: ...elts WARNING Read the information on page 22 about having the infant car seat too upright or too reclined If it is not possible to install the base at the correct angle try a different position or do...

Page 17: ...lip will improve the overall performance of the car seat in a crash When the Base is secured with a Lap Shoulder Belt both the Lap and Shoulder belts need to pass through the Locking Clip Locking Clip...

Page 18: ...used Any extra support used to hold the car seat up must not interfere with the Vehicle Belts CLICK ATTACHING INFANT CAR SEAT INTO THE BASE Before putting the infant car seat into the base make sure...

Page 19: ...ehicle MUST be parked on level surface If it is not possible to get the infant car seat sitting firmly and level move it to another position in the vehicle or do not install in that vehicle Some model...

Page 20: ...e latch plate or if the lap portion of the lap and shoulder belt will not stay tightly secured LOCKING CLIP stored on back of seat Install car seat with lap shoulder belt Tighten lap belt and while ho...

Page 21: ...fter following instructions Move car seat to another location in the vehicle or Contact vehicle dealer for assistance or See page 10 of this manual for other sources of assistance WARNING DEATH or SER...

Page 22: ...that vehicle Flipping latch plate over in some cases improves locking LAP BELTS With Retractor Some lap belts with a retractor will not hold a car seat securely Follow these steps to determine if you...

Page 23: ...ate Vehicle seat belts with locking latch plates normally hold a car seat tightly However in some cases the locking latch plate on some seat belts may slip and loosen after being buckled on car seat i...

Page 24: ...engaged then pull upwards to test for secure engagement NEVER use the infant car seat in a stroller if it is not securely engaged CLICK To remove the infant car seat from the stroller pull firmly upw...

Page 25: ...Swing the canopy stay inwards until the stay locks in place When removing take care not to bend the mounting 1 2 ANTI REBOUND BAR Some models have an Anti Rebound Bar that installs to the front of th...

Page 26: ...edge of the car seat or anti rebound bar and the handle in either position shown Infants should not be left in this position for long periods of time ROCKER POSITION When the carry handle is back the...

Page 27: ...LL Wipe with a mild solution of soap and water Avoid wetting labels CLEANING BUCKLE Rinse buckle with warm water DO NOT use household detergents Never lubricate buckle CERTIFICATION This child restrai...

Page 28: ...risk your child s safety WARNING DO NOT allow any re use of this car seat after a crash unless crash and car seat meet ALL conditions in Re use After A Crash section of this manual Do not sell or allo...