background image

36

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.

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.

5

37

Forwar

d-Facing Use:

20-40 lbs.

(9-18 kg),

29-40” (73-102 cm),

Ov
er 1 y

ear of age

.

Forward-Facing Installation with 
LATCH Belt: Install LATCH Belts

1

NOTE:

Do not use

LATCH system along
with the adult lap or
lap/shoulder belt.

Route LATCH belt
through upper slot in side
of shell.

2

Pull one LATCH hook
across the back and out
the other side.

The LATCH adjuster can
be on either side, but the
belt should not be
twisted.

3

Fasten one LATCH belt
hook to the anchor in
the vehicle seat located in
the vehicle seat bight.
Repeat for other side of
child restraint. See your
vehicle owner’s manual
for locations and more
information.

continued on next page.

4358-3340A Instrctions  11/15/04  9:18 AM  Page 39

Summary of Contents for ALPHA OMEGA ELITE 4358-3340A

Page 1: ...Pad 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: ...nt Features 8 9 Choosing Restraint and Position 10 Weight and Height Chart 11 Preparing the Child Restraint 12 Harness Headrest Height 13 14 Securing Your Child in Child Restraint Puzzle Buckle Plates...

Page 3: ...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 to th...

Page 4: ...visit www djgusa com or call 1 800 544 1108 For recall information call the U S Government s Auto Safety Hotline at 1 800 424 9393 202 366 0123 in the Washington D C area Registration and Recall Info...

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 your...

Page 6: ...arness Release Lever J Recline Lever K Harness Adjustment Strap L Removable Base Front F G B A C D E H I J K L 9 M Shoulder Belt Guide N Top Anchorage Tether Strap Hook O Locking Clip behind harness P...

Page 7: ...ward Facing using 5 point harness Child and child restraint face the front of the vehicle and are placed in the back seat Rear Facing Less than 1 year old AND 5 35 lbs 2 3 16 kg AND 19 36 tall 48 91 c...

Page 8: ...d Facing Position Harness guide must be even with or just above the shoulders If the harness is below the child s shoulders with the headrest in the 4th highest position the child weighs at least 30 l...

Page 9: ...ion Failure to do this can result in serious injury or death 8 Rotate headrest harness adjusting levers in Move headrest up or down to adjust Make sure headrest is locked into place NOTE The highest p...

Page 10: ...nnatural position Securing Your Child in the Child Restraint Dual Buckle Plates NOTE Depending on your model follow the unbuckling and buckling steps that matches your buckle plates 1 Position harness...

Page 11: ...Remove child WARNING Failure to fasten and tighten the harness system correctly and snugly can result in serious injury or death Position the harness retainer at mid chest even with arm pits away fro...

Page 12: ...System LATCH means Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren Not all vehicles manufactured before September 2002 were equipped with LATCH The LATCH system allows a child restraint to be secured in the ve...

Page 13: ...king clip will not correct this problem Vehicle belt too short Contact your vehicle dealer for a seat belt extender Belts in center of the door or side panel A or middle of the vehicle seat cushion B...

Page 14: ...t Chart to determine if your child should be in the rear facing position 25 NOTE The locking clip is located on the back of the seat You do not need a locking clip when using this seat as a belt posit...

Page 15: ...the child restraint When LATCH is not available fasten belt hooks together behind the child restraint as shown WARNING Rear Facing Use 5 35 lbs 2 3 16 kg 19 36 48 91 cm NOTE Tuck top anchorage strap...

Page 16: ...down firmly on the child restraint and 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 29 Rear Facing Use 5 35 lbs...

Page 17: ...cle seat located in the vehicle seat bight Repeat for other side of child restraint See your vehicle owner s manual for more information Push down firmly on the child restraint and pull up on the loop...

Page 18: ...ing your child in the child restraint section 4 Loose LATCH hooks could cause serious injury or death Using this child restraint in any vehicle seat where the LATCH belts cannot be tightened securely...

Page 19: ...40 73 102 cm Over 1 year of age Forward Facing Installation with Vehicle Belts Face child restraint forward in the vehicle seat either in the reclined or upright position Thread the vehicle lap belt...

Page 20: ...ld in the child restraint as described in the SecuringYour Child in the Child Restraint section 5 37 Forward Facing Use 20 40 lbs 9 18 kg 29 40 73 102 cm Over 1 year of age Forward Facing Installation...

Page 21: ...child restraint does not remain tight do not use the child restraint in this seating location with this LATCH system 6 WARNING LATCH hooks MUST be securely fastened Failure to do this can result in in...

Page 22: ...ition only See weight and height chart Most vehicles made after 9 1 99 already have the anchor hardware for a top anchorage strap Refer to your owner s manual or call your dealer Storage ofTop Anchora...

Page 23: ...r 1 year of age Removal of Harness From the back of the seat unfasten harness from harness bracket Store the bracket by inserting into hole in back of shell 1 2 Pull harness through the slots from the...

Page 24: ...hicle seat Tuck the top anchorage strap hook under the recline stand Have child sit in seat with his back and bottom fully in the seat 1 2 3 Place BOTH shoulder and lap belt across child s thighs Lock...

Page 25: ...ensure your child has not moved out of position and loosened the shoulder belt 4 47 Thread the harness down through slot on left side of shell 1 across bottom of seat 2 and up through slot on right s...

Page 26: ...bottom of seat and the large elastic straps on the side of seat Adjust backrest to lowest position Remove both lower harness guides A in bottom of seat under recline stand Push harness guide lip towar...

Page 27: ...the child restraint tightly move it to another seating location 2 If the child restraint buckle or harness adjustment lever sticks or you cannot get the straps tight enough around child DO NOT LUBRICA...

Page 28: ...itation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state...

Reviews: