Dorel Juvenile Group Commuter, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...rom splitter plate thread through desired slots and re attach to splitter plate Crotch strap The crotch strap is sewn to a metal slide which must lie flat against plastic shell under child It is non adjustable Angle adjustment None Belt path With harness The vehicle belt is routed through the sides of the seat behind the child diagram 2 Without harness Remove the harness from the seat and secure t...

Page 2: ...n not in use including as a belt positioning booster secure the hook under the seat or remove tether from seat completely See full manufacturer s instructions for additional guidelines on adjusting tether strap snugly and storing when not in use Other On some models the two parts of the buckle prongs must be joined together before inserting in buckle diagram 9 DOREL brands include COSCO EDDIE BAUE...

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Page 4: ...Aircraft Installation 5 Understanding Your Vehicle 6 7 Child Restraint Parts 8 9 Choosing Restraint and Position 10 Preparing Child Restraint to Fit Your Child 11 13 Harness Height 12 13 Install Cup Holder on select models 13 Securing Your Child in Child Restraint 14 15 Removing Child From Child Restraint 16 Choosing LATCH or Vehicle Belts 17 Knowing Your Vehicle Belts 18 19 Locking Clip 20 21 For...

Page 5: ...tions which are most critical for your child s safety we use this symbol 2 WARNING Do not use cut frayed or damaged harnesses Do not lubricate buckles and fasteners Do not substitute parts or try to modify the child restraint in any way Do not use a child restraint that has been in a crash You must get a new child restraint Use the child restraint only on vehicle seats that face forward Do not use...

Page 6: ... help protect your vehicle seat s upholstery from damage use a towel underneath and behind child restraint To avoid your child being seriously burned take the following precautions 1 Park in the shade or where sun does not directly hit the child restraint 2 Cover the child restraint with a sheet or blanket when not in use 3 Check for hot seat and buckles before placing child in child restraint Chi...

Page 7: ...es 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 vehicle owner s manual for all air bag locations E Seat Bight Where seat cushions meet 4358 3502C Notch Commuter 5 30 06 12 49 PM Page 9 Page 5 of 23 Dorel Commuter Ventura High Back Booster 5 06 ...

Page 8: ... Lever H Cup Holder on select models I Harness Adjustment Strap Front G H A B C E I 9 J Top Anchorage Tether Strap Hook K Instructions L Locking Clip behind harness M Splitter Plate N LATCH Belt may be between pad and shell O Shell Back J K L M N D O F 4358 3502C Notch Commuter 5 30 06 12 49 PM Page 11 Page 6 of 23 Dorel Commuter Ventura High Back Booster 5 06 ...

Page 9: ...ed in the back seat 5 point harness is removed 11 2 Loosen harness by pushing down on the harness release lever while pulling out on the harness Depending on your model the harness release lever may be under a flap on the pad in the front of restraint Preparing Child Restraint to Fit Your Child You MUST make these adjustments with your child before you install the child restraint in the vehicle Ma...

Page 10: ...arness location From the back of the seat remove harness from splitter plate Pull harness through the harness guides from the front Rethread harness into new harness guide location Refasten harness to splitter plate Make sure harness does not twist WARNING Failure to reattach the harness correctly can result in serious injury or death 8 9 Pull pad off corner Hook bottom of cup holder on bottom edg...

Page 11: ...ld 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 position 15 WARNING Failure to fasten and tighten the harness system correctly with each use can result in serious injury or death Position the harness retainer at mid chest even with arm pits away from the child s neck 3 Snap the harness re...

Page 12: ... belt combination There are some vehicle belts that will not work with a child restraint or will require special attention See next page for specific instructions 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 vehicle without using the vehicle belt system ...

Page 13: ...rrect 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 You must move the child restraint to another seating location A locking clip will not fix this problem See Locking Clip section Knowing Your Vehicle Belts A B Buckle Twist vehicle seat belt and latch plate or buckle Buckl...

Page 14: ...locking clip Locking Clip 21 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 positioning booster Remove the locking clip when the vehicle seat belt is not being used with the child restraint A locking clip will not fix all types of seat belt problems Before you put your child restraint in the vehicle buckle the lap shoulder bel...

Page 15: ...estraint use Refer to the Choosing Restraint and Position section to make sure your child is at the proper weight and height Forward Facing Installation WARNING After deciding whether to use yourVehicle Belts or LATCH be sure to read the warnings below as they pertain to both systems Loose LATCH hooks can result in serious injury or death When LATCH is not being used fasten belt hooks together beh...

Page 16: ... manual belt refer to Knowing yourVehicle Belt section With weakest hand at belt path tilt and push the child restraint forward and back and from side to side If the seat 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 KnowingYourVehicle Belts and The Locking Clip sections 4 WARNING...

Page 17: ...r locations and more information 26 Forward Facing Use 22 40 lbs 10 1 18 kg 34 43 85 1 110 cm Over 1 year of age 5 Place one knee in the child restraint and push down firmly while pulling up on the loop to tighten belt 6 continued on next page With knee still in child restraint attach hook to anchor in vehicle Push down firmly and tighten top anchorage strap To adjust top anchorage strap See Adjus...

Page 18: ...p Anchorage Strap To AttachTop Anchorage Strap Put knee in child restraint and push down attach hook to anchor in vehicle To AdjustTop Anchorage Strap To tighten pull on free end of top anchorage strap To loosen lift up on top anchorage lock and push lock toward top anchorage hook Forward Facing Use 22 40 lbs 10 1 18 kg 34 43 85 1 110 cm Over 1 year of age Pull loose end to tighten Lift up to loos...

Page 19: ...e how much you need then unhook 2 To loosen top anchorage strap With adjuster in hand pull the top strap 3 between adjuster and child restraint to desired length Attach hook to anchor check fit repeat steps if necessary You must rethread the free end of strap back down through the right slot 5 or the tether will not hold Tighten strap so loops are gone and there is no slack or play To tighten teth...

Page 20: ...arness out of shell 3 Harness must be removed for use as a Belt Positioning Booster Belt Positioning Booster Use 40 80 lbs 18 1 36 3 kg 43 52 110 1 132 1 cm Over 1 year of age 4 5 From bottom of seat locate buckle s metal clip Insert metal clip up through the shell and pad From the front pull buckle free from shell and pad Lock buckle plates into buckle for future use 4358 3502C Notch Commuter 5 3...

Page 21: ...r child has not moved out of position and loosened the shoulder belt 3 WARNING Check vehicle instructions for more information about air bag child restraint use Do Not Use only the lap belt when using this seat as a belt positioning booster without the internal harness The shoulder belt must always be adjusted snugly across the child s chest NEVER place the shoulder belt under the child s arms Fai...

Page 22: ... upper slots in shell 6 WARNING Failure to reattach the harness correctly can result in serious injury or death 1 2 3 4 5 6 Fit loops on harness ends onto the splitter plate 5 From the front of child restraint push buckle s metal plate through pad and shell Make sure buckle faces out WARNING Failure to place buckle s metal plate completely through pad and shell can result in serious injury or deat...

Page 23: ...the elastic straps shown in red 2 3 Pull pad off shell Clean with warm sudsy water rinse clean and air dry Do not use bleach or other harsh cleaners 4 Replace seat pad by reversing order lay pad on shell replace all harness guides turn shell over to expose the back rehook elastic straps and replace armrest covers Rethread harness see belt positioning booster section 1 WARNING Do not use this child...

Page 24: ...ase An original receipt is required to validate your warranty DJG will at its option provide replacement parts or replace this product DJG reserves the right to substitute if the part or model has been discontinued To make a claim under this warranty you may contact us at www djgusa com fax us at 1 800 207 8182 24 hours a day write to DJG Consumer Relations Department P O Box 2609 Columbus IN 4720...

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