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Section 12 - Re-use After A Crash

Car seats are damaged in vehicle crashes and 
in many cases, the car seat must be destroyed 
and replaced. However, the National Highway 
Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) advises 
that if a child restraint (car seat) has been used 
in a minor crash that the child restraint can 
continue to be used with your child.

For information on car seat re-use after a crash, 
check the NHTSA website at:

www.nhtsa.dot.gov/people/injury/childps,

select “Child Restraint Re-use After Minor 

Crashes” and then “NHTSA Position”.

Damage to car seats may be difficult to see or it 
may be difficult to verify the damage to the car 
seat. For those situations where any of the 
NHTSA Child Restraint Re-use criteria has not 
been met, or if there is uncertainty whether 
damage to the seat has occurred, NHTSA and 
Combi USA advise parents or caregivers to 
contact their automobile insurance company 
regarding its policy on replacement of seats.

DO NOT risk your child’s safety.

WARNING

DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur

• 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 allow others to 
use a car seat that has been in a crash and it 
does not comply with ALL of these conditions.

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Summary of Contents for Kobuk Air-Thru 8970 Series

Page 1: ...f Life or Death Read and understand these instructions before using this car seat Certified for use in motor vehicles Meets or exceeds all applicable requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 Para instrucciones en Español llamar al 1 800 992 6624 WARNING High Back Booster Car Seat Booster Car Seat 8970 EN 030305 qxd 3 3 05 4 21 PM Page 1 ...

Page 2: ...djust the vehicle lap and shoulder belt around child according to the instructions in the vehicle owner s manual Vehicle lap belt MUST be positioned low on the hips contacting the thighs Shoulder belt must be properly positioned over shoulder NOT touching child s neck and NOT off shoulder Never use shoulder belt loose positioned under child s arms or behind child A snug belt should not allow any s...

Page 3: ...r Seat Read vehicle owner s manual and Vehicle Seat Belt Systems section in this manual Never use this Booster Car Seat with the vehicle s LATCH System Never use Booster Car Seat in a front vehicle seat location unless recommended by vehicle owner s manual To avoid injury this restraint should be installed and adjusted by an adult NEVER allow child to buckle themselves in this Booster Car Seat Dis...

Page 4: ...Secure this child restraint to the vehicle even when not occupied Unsecured items may injure other occupants in a crash DO NOT use accessories or parts other than those provided by Combi Select or Combi USA Use of accessories or parts from other manufacturers could alter the performance of the car seat DO NOT allow any re use of this car seat after a crash unless crash and car seat meet ALL condit...

Page 5: ... Car Seat Use Without Seat Back 19 Section 9 Seat Back Assembly 24 Section 10 Additional Information Certification 25 Aircraft Use 25 Warm Weather 25 Vehicle Seat Protection 25 Instruction Manual Storage 25 Car Seat Useful Life 25 Section 11 Care and Cleaning 26 Section 12 Re Use After A Crash 27 Section 13 Registration Information 28 Section 14 Limited Warranty 29 Section 2 Table of Contents Keep...

Page 6: ...ST be under armrests A vehicle combination lap and shoulder belt MUST be used when using Booster Car Seat Do not use only a vehicle lap belt with this Booster Car Seat Secure children in back seat whenever possible Never leave child unattended Do not allow anyone babysitter relatives etc to use Booster Car Seat without first reading and understanding all instructions and car seat labels Section 3 ...

Page 7: ...tion by State or Zip Visit www seatcheck org Contact a certified child passenger safety technician in your area To locate a certified Child Passenger Safety Technician in your area visit www nhtsa dot gov select Vehicles Equipment tab select Child Seats topic and then select Child Passenger Safety Contact Locator or Child Safety Seat Inspection Station Locator Proper Use Is Required No car seat ca...

Page 8: ... to 100 lbs 15 to 45 kg Correct installation and use can be a matter of Life or Death Read and understand these instructions before using this car seat Certified for use in motor vehicles Meets or exceeds all applicable requirements of Federal MotorVehicle Safety Standard 213 Para instrucciones en Español llamar al 1 800 992 6624 WARNING High Back Booster Car Seat Booster Car Seat Front Bottom Air...

Page 9: ...ITHOUT SEAT BACK Armrest Armrest Shoulder Belt Positioner Webbing Headrest Adjustment Handle Shoulder Belt Guide Knob Seat Base Air Circulation Vents Back Air Circulation Vent Air Circulation Vent Front HIGH BACK BOOSTER CAR SEAT 8970 EN 030305 qxd 3 3 05 4 21 PM Page 9 ...

Page 10: ...the seat back The booster car seat should be used with the seat back as long as possible before removing the seat back and using the seat base only HIGH BACK BOOSTER CAR SEAT USE Child MUST meet all of the following requirements Child MUST be at least 3 years old and Child weight is between 33 and 100 pounds 15 and 45 kg and Child s height is between 33 and 57 inches 84 and 145 cm and Top of child...

Page 11: ...dge of vehicle seat back or headrest NOTE If top of child s ears are below top of vehicle seat use Booster Car Seat back provided top of ears are below top of Booster Car Seat Back WARNING DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur Discontinue use of the Booster Car Seat if top of child s ears are above the top edge of seat back or headrest Severe head or neck injuries could result without the proper head ...

Page 12: ...n provided in vehicle owner s manual If a vehicle front seat location with an air bag must be used follow the vehicle manufacturer s instructions for child restraint use and move the vehicle seat back as far as possible 11 1 2 Section 6 Selecting A Vehicle Seating Location DO NOT place rear facing child seat on front seat with air bag DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY can occur The back seat is the safest p...

Page 13: ... Selecting A Vehicle Seating Location continued DO NOT use this Booster Car Seat with the vehicle s Child Restraint Anchorage System or LATCH System Vehicle seats DO NOT use this Booster Car Seat on the following types of vehicle seats 3 4 8970 EN 030305 qxd 3 3 05 4 21 PM Page 13 ...

Page 14: ...hild restraint Refer to this section for information on the various types of vehicle seat belt systems Vehicle Seat Belt Systems WARNING DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur Use only the vehicle s lap and shoulder belt system when restraining the child in this Booster Car Seat Never use the Booster Car Seat with only a vehicle lap belt Do not allow child to slide down in Booster Car Seat which could ...

Page 15: ...h the following types of vehicle seat belts Lap Belt Only Passive Restraints Motorized Shoulder Belt Passive Restraints Lap Or Shoulder Belt Mounted On Front Door Vehicle Seat Belt Systems continued 8970 EN 030305 qxd 3 3 05 4 21 PM Page 15 ...

Page 16: ... a seating location if vehicle seat back is adjustable adjust seat back into upright position Assemble seat back see Seat Back Assembly section Place Booster Car Seat forward facing on vehicle seat making sure both top and bottom of seat back are contacting vehicle seat back fig a DO NOT place the Booster Car Seat in a seating position that has only a vehicle lap belt fig b fig b fig a 1 2 3 4 Sec...

Page 17: ... shoulder fig c To raise or lower headrest Lift gray headrest adjustment handle on rear of headrest and raise or lower headrest into one of the 7 positions fig d NOTE Make sure headrest is locked into position 16 fig c Headrest Vehicle Shoulder Belt Guide 5 6 Section 7 High Back Booster Car Seat Use continued fig d 1 1 2 2 8970 EN 030305 qxd 3 3 05 4 21 PM Page 17 ...

Page 18: ...d adjustment of the vehicle lap and shoulder belt Adjust vehicle shoulder belt guide so that shoulder belt is centered on the child s shoulder fig f To adjust vehicle shoulder belt guide Pull out gray knob on back of headrest and slide vehicle shoulder belt guide left or right centering shoulder belt over child s shoulder fig g NOTE Check that vehicle shoulder belt guide is locked into position fi...

Page 19: ...ered on the shoulder fig h NOTE Some active children may pull belt out or change position of belts Do not allow child to slide down under lap belt moving lap belt onto stomach or abdomen Do not allow child to place shoulder belt under arm or behind back fig j 9 Section 7 High Back Booster Car Seat Use continued fig j fig h 8970 EN 030305 qxd 3 3 05 4 21 PM Page 19 ...

Page 20: ... Child With Lap And Shoulder Belt Remove seat back from High Back Booster Car Seat see Seat Back Assembly section Select a vehicle seat position which has a lap and shoulder belt After selecting a seating location if vehicle seat back is adjustable adjust seat back into upright position Place Booster Car Seat forward facing on vehicle seat and contacting vehicle seat back fig a DO NOT place the Bo...

Page 21: ...elt across front of child and buckle seat belt fig c Position vehicle lap belt under both armrests and snugly adjust lap belt Place the vehicle shoulder belt over child s chest onto shoulder NOTE Refer to vehicle owner s manual for instructions on proper use placement and adjustment of the vehicle lap and shoulder belt 5 6 1 1 1 fig c 2 2 8970 EN 030305 qxd 3 3 05 4 21 PM Page 21 ...

Page 22: ...fig d If the vehicle shoulder belt contacts the child s neck or face or is off child s shoulder Use adjustable shoulder belt anchorage in your vehicle if available to reposition shoulder belt If adjustable shoulder belt anchorage is not available or does not properly position shoulder belt use shoulder belt positioner provided with the Booster Car Seat fig e 7 fig d 21 fig e Shoulder Belt Position...

Page 23: ...lder belt into shoulder belt positioner fig g Adjust the height of the shoulder belt positioner to center the vehicle shoulder belt over the child s shoulder fig h To adjust the height pull the webbing up or down through the web adjuster slot in the shoulder belt positioner 22 fig h fig f Shoulder Belt Positioner Storage fig g Shoulder Belt Positioner 8 8970 EN 030305 qxd 3 3 05 4 21 PM Page 23 ...

Page 24: ...tion of belt Use of shoulder belt positioner helps maintain proper position of shoulder belt Some active children may pull belt out or change position of belts Do not allow child to slide down under lap belt moving lap belt onto stomach or abdomen Do not allow child to place shoulder belt under arm or behind back fig j 23 fig j 8970 EN 030305 qxd 3 3 05 4 21 PM Page 24 ...

Page 25: ...bottom of seat back down into slots of seat base rotate seat back upright To remove seat back Place High Back Booster Car Seat on the floor or other firm surface While holding the base down rotate seat back past plastic locking tabs so back is parallel to the floor Pull tabs on lower seat back out of seat base 24 2 1 Seat Back Seat Base Tab Slot 1 2 Section 9 Seat Back Assembly fig a 1 2 8970 EN 0...

Page 26: ...s restraint is NOT certified for aircraft use An aircraft does not have lap and shoulder belt systems required to use Booster Car Seats Aircraft Use DO NOT use after 7 years from date of manufacture on label Car Seat Useful Life Protect vehicle seat Use a thin car seat mat thin towel or thin blanket under and behind car seat Vehicle Seat Protection Store under seat base Instruction Manual Storage ...

Page 27: ...st Unhook elastic tabs on pad from back of headrest Gently slide and pull pad off of headrest Remove egg shock from pocket inside headrest pad before washing pad Reverse above steps for replacing pads NOTE Openings in front of seat base pad MUST be placed behind flange of air circulation vents Cleaning Seat Base Pad Seat Back Pad and Headrest Pad Hand wash in cool water and mild soap Roll in towel...

Page 28: ...ifficult to see or it may be difficult to verify the damage to the car seat For those situations where any of the NHTSA Child Restraint Re use criteria has not been met or if there is uncertainty whether damage to the seat has occurred NHTSA and Combi USA advise parents or caregivers to contact their automobile insurance company regarding its policy on replacement of seats DO NOT risk your child s...

Page 29: ...2 Hwy 160 West Suite 100 Fort Mill SC 29708 or call 1 800 992 6624 or fax 1 803 548 3663 or log onto www combi intl com For recall information Call the U S Government s Auto Safety Hotline at 1 800 424 9393 202 366 0123 in D C area Log onto the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall website at www odi nhtsa dot gov cars problems recalls childseat cfm Contact Combi USA see contact in...

Page 30: ...aced at the warrantor s discretion without charge if it is purchased from an authorized Combi dealer and is found to be defective in workmanship or materials For service call 1 800 99 COMBI The warrantor shall not be responsible for any costs incurred by the consumer in returning a defective product for repair This limited warranty shall not apply to normal wear to the product or if the product ha...

Page 31: ...TAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ON THE PART OF THE WARRANTOR AND ANY SUPPLIER OR DEALER ARE HERBY ALSO EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED Some states limit or do not allow exclusions or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations may not apply to you Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitations of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations or exclusion may no...

Page 32: ...er Seat Base Kobuk 8970 Series Instruction Manual Kobuk Booster Car Seat 33 to 100 lbs 15 to 45 kg Correct installation and use can be a matter of Life or Death Read and understand these instructions before using this car seat Certified for use in motor vehicles Meets or exceeds all applicable requirements of Federal MotorVehicle Safety Standard 213 Para instrucciones en Español llamar al 1 800 99...

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