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Connect and tighten
harness straps prior to
installing in vehicle.
Place child restraint flush
against the back of the
vehicle seat forward-
facing 
in the back seat.
The recline position is to be
used only to install the child
restraint flush against the

back of the vehicle seat back, if needed.
Thread the vehicle lap belt or lap/shoulder belt
combination through the belt path and out other side.
Buckle.

Forwar

d-Facing Use:

22-40 lbs.

(10.1-18 kg),

34-43” (85.1-110 cm),

Ov
er 1 y

ear of age

.

Forward-Facing Installation with
Vehicle Belts:

1

2

Place one knee in the child
restraint and push down
firmly while pulling up on
belt to tighten. For a
manual belt, refer to
“Knowing your Vehicle Belt”
section.

With knee still in child
restraint, attach hook to
anchor in vehicle. Push
down firmly and tighten
top anchorage strap.

To Adjust and other top

anchorage strap
information: See “Adjusting
Top Anchorage  Strap”
section.

3

33

32

NOTE:

If your vehicle

does not have an anchor
bracket, attach the top
anchorage hook (tether)
to the recline stand as
shown. Tighten to
remove slack.

With weakest hand at
the belt path, tilt and
push the child restraint
from side to side. If the
LATCH belts do not
loosen, your child
restraint should be
secure.

NOTE:

Some “play”

from front to back or
about an inch from side
to side is acceptable. If it
moves more, review
“Knowing Your Vehicle
Belts” and “The Locking
Clip” sections.

4

WARNING

!

Using this child restraint in any vehicle
seat where the lap belt cannot be
tightened securely and properly or where
it can be loosened by pulling on it can
result in serious injury or death.

NOTE:

Locking clip is

shown installed.

After checking for hot
seat and buckles, place
your child in the child
restraint as described in
the “Securing Your Child
in the Child Restraint”
section.

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Summary of Contents for Alpha Omega Elite

Page 1: ...____ Harness Retainer 1 50 X______ ______________ Locking Clip 2 50 X______ ______________ Tether Kit 9 99 X______ ______________ Latch Kit 24 99 X______ ______________ Instructions 0 00 X______ _____...

Page 2: ...Vehicle 6 7 Child Restraint Parts 8 9 Choosing Restraint and Position 10 Preparing the Child Restraint to Fit Your Child 11 Check Harness Headrest Height 12 13 Securing Your Child in the Child Restra...

Page 3: ...p you recognize those instructions which are most critical for your child s safety we use this symbol 2 WARNING The vehicle or LATCH belt must stay tight at the belt path When you switch from one mode...

Page 4: ...on call the U S Government s Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 or go to http www NHTSA gov Registration and Recall Information This restraint is certified for aircraft use on...

Page 5: ...your vehicle s specific features Understanding Your Vehicle A B C E 7 D A Anchor Bracket For Top Anchorage Strap Forward Facing Only B LATCH Anchors In seat bight C Seat Buckles D Air Bag Consult you...

Page 6: ...e I Side Pad on select models J Harness Release Lever under flap K Recline Lever L Harness Adjustment Strap Front F G B A C D E H J K L M 9 M Removable Base N Shoulder Belt Positioning Guide O Top Anc...

Page 7: ...43 in 85 1 110 cm and Over 1Year Old Forward Facing using 5 point harness Child and child restraint face the front of the vehicle and are placed in the back seat 11 10 Preparing Child Restraint to Fit...

Page 8: ...ure insert does not cover your infant s face in any way Remove the insert for older babies and toddlers To remove the insert unthread the harness from splitter plate remove harness guides see belt pos...

Page 9: ...arness snugly NOTE A snug strap should not allow any slack It lies in a relatively straight line without sagging It does not press on the child s flesh or push the child s body into an unnatural posit...

Page 10: ...aint has 3 recline positions when used with the base Upright and Semi reclined forward facing only and Reclined Rear facing Must be fully reclined Forward Facing Semi reclined or upright Reclining the...

Page 11: ...e this type of belt pull on the lap belt let it return part way then pull on it again If it moves freely it is an ELR belt and the child restraint could work loose during normal driving Refer to your...

Page 12: ...manual 1 2 Thread both vehicle lap and shoulder belts through the slot as shown and out other side Buckle Pull up on shoulder belt until all slack is out and lap belt is tight Grasp both vehicle belt...

Page 13: ...r of the vehicle and be in the fully reclined position when the child weighs between 5 35 lbs 2 3 16 kg and is less than one year old Never place a child rear facing in a seating position with an acti...

Page 14: ...t reclined position make sure level lines on shoulder belt positioning guide are level with ground Adjust child restraint if needed NOTE Attach top anchorage hook tether to the recline stand 1 Thread...

Page 15: ...pull up on belt to tighten For a manual belt refer to Knowing yourVehicle Belt section Pull up on shoulder strap to remove any slack Do not use the LATCH system along with the adult lap or lap should...

Page 16: ...belt through belt path slot Replace pad on corner LEVEL TO GROUND 1 With weakest hand at belt path tilt and push the child restraint forward and back and from side to side If the LATCH belts do not lo...

Page 17: ...at the proper weight and height to face forward 31 30 After deciding whether to use yourVehicle Belts or LATCH be sure to read the warnings below as they pertain to both systems Forward Facing Instal...

Page 18: ...To Adjust and other top anchorage strap information See Adjusting Top Anchorage Strap section 3 33 32 NOTE If your vehicle does not have an anchor bracket attach the top anchorage hook tether to the r...

Page 19: ...forward facing in the back seat The recline position is to be used only to install the child restraint flush against the back of the vehicle seat back if needed 3 continued on next page 35 34 5 Place...

Page 20: ...lever and twist hook 9 After checking for hot seat and buckles place child in child restraint See SecuringYour Child in the Child Restraint section 8 37 36 The top anchorage strap tether is used for t...

Page 21: ...together behind seat When your child is over 40 lbs 18 1 kg or 43 110 1 cm and over 1 year old you must remove the harness and the base and use this seat as a belt positioning booster Loose LATCH hoo...

Page 22: ...2 Pull harness through the slots from the front Unthread harness from the harness retainer Unthread harness from the buckle plates Pull harness out of shell 3 Harness must be removed for use as a Bel...

Page 23: ...ve child sit in seat with his back and bottom fully in the seat Child restraint must be in the full upright position Rotate recline stand out and push upward to lock in position Attach the top anchora...

Page 24: ...r child Reinstall Harness and Base continued on next page 1 Reinstall Harness Fit the buckle strap down through the slot in the seat Make sure buckle faces out You MUST use the 1st or 2nd buckle strap...

Page 25: ...re to place harness over the metal bar between bar and plastic handle of the harness headrest adjuster in back can result in serious injury or death Thread the harness down through slot on left side o...

Page 26: ...per belt guides Make sure pad is under headrest and replace lower harness guides Rethread harness see belt positioning booster section From bottom of shell release the elastic straps at the bottom of...

Page 27: ...gal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state Neither DJG nor the dealer selling this product authorized any person to create for it any other warranty obligation or liabilit...

Page 28: ...money orders payable to Dorel Juvenile Group Inc Fill in the area below to charge toVisa or Mastercard We do not accept personal checks or Discover Card All outside of U S and Canada MUST use credit...

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