Diono 16900, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...Instruction Manual US English Version Please read carefully Store manual behind cover Scan QR codes inside for installation videos Meijer com...

Page 2: ...20 to 80 lbs 25 Checking Restraint Stability 26 Booster 50 to 120 lbs 28 Aircraft Installation 28 SafeStopTM Instructions 29 Forward facing Recline Adjustment 30 Top Tether 31 Tether Connecting Strap...

Page 3: ...r 5 Locking clip 6 Top tether 7 Lap belt guide 8 Harness adjuster 9 Shoulder belt guide 10 Rear facing base 11 Backpack strap anchor 12 SafeStopTM 13 Shoulder carry strap anchor 14 Locking bolts 15 Re...

Page 4: ...th 5 point harness 80 lbs 36 kg Booster mode 120 lbs 54 kg Maximum heights Rear facing 44 112cm Front facing 57 144 cm This restraint features the SuperLATCH installation system Vehicle s lower anchor...

Page 5: ...nt secured in the vehicle even when it is unoccupied In a crash an unsecured child restraint system may injure other occupants In the event of an accident the vehicle body itself provides the most sig...

Page 6: ...U S Government s Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 or go to http www nhtsa gov WARNING DO NOT place a child restraint in the front seat of a vehicle with a passenger air bag...

Page 7: ...d spring back immediately and completely Do not use restraint if release levers and or locking bolts wither bind or do not move freely When not in use store restraint properly and avoid placing heavy...

Page 8: ...restraint Read owner s manual to determine child specific seating Contact the vehicle manufacturer if you have any doubts or questions Some vehicle seat belts that are NOT compatible with this restra...

Page 9: ...use with this restraint There are four ways to carry restraint 1 Red carry strap Fig 1 2 Plastic side Fig 2 3 Shoulder strap Connect shoulder strap to webbing anchors on side of restraint Fig 3 4 Bac...

Page 10: ...ns prior to use Foreign objects and debris can interfere with proper operation of locking mechanism Before installation confirm both locking bolt and release lever areas are free of any debris see pag...

Page 11: ...carry strap into bottom slot in center of cover when not in use Fig 5 Folding Restraint 1 Remove red carry strap from behind cover and unbuckle harness Unfasten both fabric side panels and tuck them i...

Page 12: ...ompletely Loosen harness sufficiently Unfasten and tuck fabric side panels into the sides Pull harness buckle toward top of restraint Make sure cover fabric or harness webbing is not caught in the ste...

Page 13: ...s locked in its raised position see page 29 3 Align posts with holes and insert base into restraint bottom Fig 1 4 Slide base back until it reaches alignment mark on restraint bottom and secures into...

Page 14: ...location has its own LATCH anchors see vehicle owner s manual If it does not you must use vehicle seat belt for installation see pages 16 and 18 3 Locate LATCH belt secured in storage compartment on r...

Page 15: ...elt Fig 4 Vehicle cushions should compress where there is contact with restraint CHECK LIST Confirm restraint is properly positioned Confirm LATCH belt is tight and that connections to approved LATCH...

Page 16: ...a lap shoulder vehicle seat belt 1 Confirm detachable base is securely attached to restraint bottom see page 13 2 Place restraint in proper rear facing position Restraint bottom and base are both flat...

Page 17: ...njury or death to the child in an accident Carefully read vehicle owner s manual to determine seat belt locking requirements or contact vehicle manufac turer See page 39 for instructions on using a lo...

Page 18: ...n with a lap vehicle seat belt 1 Confirm detachable base is securely attached to restraint bottom see page 13 2 Place restraint in proper rear facing position Restraint bottom and base are both flat o...

Page 19: ...re is contact with restraint CHECK LIST Confirm restraint is properly positioned Confirm seat belt is tight and buckle is properly fastened Confirm restraint installation is stable see page 25 Stabili...

Page 20: ...e page 42 for LATCH connector instructions Fig 1 shows a typical forward facing installation with LATCH If forward facing recline is desired adjust it prior to installation see page 29 1 Confirm vehic...

Page 21: ...straint at the very back and leaning left shoulder against restraint seat back to force restraint into vehicle seat pull strap upwards with both hands towards vehicle ceiling until tight Fig 6 8 Try t...

Page 22: ...acing installation with Lap Shoulder belt If forward facing recline is desired adjust it prior to installation see page 29 1 Place restraint in forward facing position Stability of installation can be...

Page 23: ...tion that will greatly increase the potential for injury or death to the child in an accident Carefully read vehicle owner s manual to determine seat belt locking requirements or contact vehicle manuf...

Page 24: ...nstallation with a lap vehicle seat belt If forward facing recline is desired adjust it prior to installation see page 29 1 Place restraint in forward facing position Stability of installation can be...

Page 25: ...will greatly increase the potential for injury or death to the child in an accident Confirm stability of restraint after installation and before each use Grasp restraint near belt path being used Atte...

Page 26: ...osition Do NOT use as a booster unless harness straps and buckle are removed Do NOT use as a booster with only a vehicle lap belt Use as a booster ONLY with lap shoulder seat belt 1 Remove buckle page...

Page 27: ...be chosen 7 Place shoulder portion into the upper belt guide on the headrest so that belt lays properly across child on collar bone interior to the shoulder Fig 2 8 Make sure seat belt is not twisted...

Page 28: ...ns on page 18 Forward facing aircraft installation Fig 2 Follow installation instruc tions on page 24 SafeStop is a load limiting device designed to absorb energy and reduce impact to a smaller forwar...

Page 29: ...ed before installation of restraint Restraint must be locked in its unfolded position before operating adjustable bottom Lowering adjustable bottom 1 Pull bar upward Fig 2 2 Pull adjustable bottom out...

Page 30: ...stallations attach top tether to approved vehicle tether anchorage points ONLY as labeled by vehicle manufacturer Using Top Tether 1 Before installing restraint remove top tether from storage compartm...

Page 31: ...at or there may not be a suitable anchorage point for top tether hook It may be necessary to use the tether connecting strap to create a tether anchorage point 1 Locate attachment point where a vehicl...

Page 32: ...he top three harness slots position head rest so that bottom edge is above the shoulder and about level with the jaw Fig 4 When using the bottom two harness slots position head rest at its highest loc...

Page 33: ...confirms proper engagement To Unfasten Squeeze middle tabs together Fig 2 A and separate clip Fig 2 B 1 Restraint Harness Buckle To Fasten Insert one buckle tongue at a time into buckle A click confi...

Page 34: ...ion see page 32 and place child in restraint 5 Position harness straps around child and fasten buckle and harness clip Figs 2 3 Confirm harness clip and buckle are properly fastened by gently tugging...

Page 35: ...rrect center buckle position WARNING ONLY use top three shoulder harness positions for forward facing child 1 Confirm correct harness height Rear facing Fig 1 Straps should be in nearest slot at or be...

Page 36: ...ig 2 2 From back of restraint remove shoulder straps from metal harness yoke Fig 3 3 From front of restraint pull shoulder straps out and re thread them through the correct height harness slots Fig 4...

Page 37: ...ly back towards child Fig C move buckle to a rear buckle location See below For children over 30 lbs Always use forward most buckle location Installing harness buckle 1 Locate correct harness buckle s...

Page 38: ...down 2 inches into rear facing belt path tunnel 4 Position metal buckle strap retainer so that it is vertical Fig 2 5 Guide buckle strap and metal retainer upward and rotate it slightly to fit throug...

Page 39: ...ehicle and its operation consult vehicle owner s manual or contact vehicle manufacturer 1 Remove locking clip from storage location on restraint back 2 Begin restraint installation as per instructions...

Page 40: ...aint bottom Fig 1 A 3 Unhook fasteners securing cover to front of restraint Fig 1 B 4 Carefully remove upper portion of cover from restraint taking care not to damage the white EPS foam panels and the...

Page 41: ...ward position Fig 1A 1A 1B Cup Holder Cup holders can be purchased as added accessories and attached to armrests on either side Fig 3 Each armrest has slots for two cup holders Figs 3A 3B Adjust armre...

Page 42: ...erLATCH Connector 1 Press red button to set connector to open position for use Fig 2 2 Attach connector to vehicle anchor audible click confirms attachment see pages 14 and 20 for complete instruction...

Page 43: ...and remove access panels Fig 1 3 Remove old harness straps from seat 4 Insert new harness strap through slot in metal frame Fig 2 pull strap until metal end is inside the cavity Fig 3 5 Fasten access...

Page 44: ...ould prevent safe functioning Do NOT oil or lubricate any part of the restraint Cleaning and Maintenance 1 Do NOT use restraint if there is any appearance of rust on any metal surface Remove debris fr...

Page 45: ...e excess water Towel dry Do NOT use solvents or abrasive cleaners 1 Cleaning harness buckle If child eats or drinks in restraint periodically clean harness buckle to insure proper functioning 1 Remove...

Page 46: ...ster should spring back immediately Use a soft bristle brush to remove loose debris or clean more thoroughly if necessary Clean with damp cloth only wet cloth with warm water and wring cloth thoroughl...

Page 47: ...7 Warranty Information The manufacturer of this child restraint warrants this product only to the original retail purchaser Visit www diono com for complete warranty information and details Meijer com...

Page 48: ...t RadianRXT convertible car seat Model 16900 Mfg by Diono LLC 418 Valley Avenue NW Puyallup WA 98371 Customer Service Tel 1 855 GO DIONO Email us sales diono com www diono com Visit us at Facebook or...