Dorel TRIOFIT, Manual

Page 1: ...er sides of the headrest and lifting or lowering headrest diagram 6 Make sure the headrest and metal bar at rear of seat are locked into position Crotch strap There are three positions Middle or inner...

Page 2: ...houlder belt unless necessary for correct fit on child LATCH straps are not used in booster mode LATCH Comes with a single attached lower connector strap Lower connector strap is not used in belt posi...

Page 3: ...9 18 KEEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE Read all instructions before using this car seat WARNING Failure to follow the warnings on the labels and in the instruction manual can result in serious injury o...

Page 4: ...rear facing until they are at least 2 years old In this child restraint your child can remain rear facing up to 40 lb 18 kg and up to 40 in 101 6 cm The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that...

Page 5: ...elect Models 25 Safety Information 26 Child Restraint Use 26 Installation in Vehicle 26 Vehicle Seating Position 27 Vehicle Information 28 Choosing Lower Anchor or Vehicle Belts 28 Knowing Your Vehicl...

Page 6: ...J Harness Adjustment Strap Side View Front View Back View Harness System Detail L M N O P X N K V N K Rear Facing Belt Path L Rear Facing Level Line M Forward Facing Belt Path N Lower Anchor Belt Att...

Page 7: ...rness Press in towards the top of the red button Pull buckle tongues out 2 Or the buckle tongues can be placed into the slots in the harness holders as shown 5 Place Child in Child Restraint to Determ...

Page 8: ...ust be below the top of the car seat s headrest Max Seated Shoulder Height 17 in 43 2 cm Rear Facing Child Fit Need to make adjustments To change buckle position see pages 7 8 To adjust headrest harne...

Page 9: ...red The buckle MUST not pull out WARNING Failure to place buckle s metal retainer completely through pad and shell can result in serious injury or death 8 5 From Top of Seat Pull Buckle Out of Shell a...

Page 10: ...st Harness Height WARNINGS Make sure that the harness height is correct for your child s size Failure to follow these steps can result in serious injury or death 1 Fully Loosen Harness Straps Push dow...

Page 11: ...upper shoulder harness slots as your child grows Failure to follow these steps can result in serious injury or death 11 Pull Bottom of Headrest Pad Off of Headrest Thread harness straps through slots...

Page 12: ...e snugly adjusted DO NOT put snowsuits or bulky garments on your child when placing them in the child restraint Bulky clothing can prevent the harness straps from being tight ened properly To Remove C...

Page 13: ...Out of Shell and Pad Store the buckle in a safe place for future use continued on next page Reclining Child Restraint How to Change Positions To recline pull out on recline handle and push top of chil...

Page 14: ...is behind the headrest 17 11 Tighten Harness Pull on harness adjustment strap to remove any slack from the harness system 12 Pull Headrest Pad Down and Wrap Around Bottom of Headrest Attach fasteners...

Page 15: ...Pad for Cleaning You DO NOT need to remove the harness system to remove the pad from the shell To remove accessories see page 25 3 Undo Fasteners on Headrest Pad As Shown 4 Pull Elastic Straps on Head...

Page 16: ...and Accessories Machine wash separately with cold water on a gentle cycle Do not use bleach Tumble dry separately for 10 12 minutes on low heat Remove immediately Cleaning Harness Strap Spot clean us...

Page 17: ...th 3 From Back Thread Harness Straps OVER Metal Bar DO NOT twist harness straps If you have removed the harness straps from the splitter plate and the buckle tongues and chest clip have been unthreade...

Page 18: ...le belt or lower anchor belt before each use Use only if the belt is tightened properly and locked securely in place This child restraint should be securely belted in the vehicle even when not in use...

Page 19: ...l air bag Check the vehicle owner s manual for more infor mation about air bag child restraint use Use the child restraint only on vehicle seats that face forward Do not use on seats that face the sid...

Page 20: ...seat belt s latch plate Not all vehicle belts and seating positions will work with child restraints Please follow the following steps to under stand how to lock a child restraint with a vehicle belt S...

Page 21: ...ild Restraint Switchable Retractor most vehicles have this type Automatic Locking Retractor Emergency Locking Retractor This retractor can be switched to a locking mode You MUST have the retractor in...

Page 22: ...ss This child restraint is not certified for aircraft use when used as a booster seat because aircraft seats do not have shoulder belts Install the child restraint in a window seat to avoid blocking t...

Page 23: ...move Lower Anchor Belt from Storage Location Or if the lower anchor belt was used forward facing remove it from the forward facing belt path so both hooks are on the same side of the seat WARNINGS Do...

Page 24: ...orrect recline angle Check often to be sure padding is still in place and the belt is tight 6 Place Child Restraint Rear Facing in Back Seat For children who cannot sit up unassisted the level line on...

Page 25: ...ed securely in place Failure to follow these warnings can result in serious injury or death 39 continued on next page 1 Recline the Child Restraint Pull out on recline handle and push top of child res...

Page 26: ...shoulder belt or the free end of lap belt to tighten 1 2 3 Check if Your Vehicle Belts Will Work With This Child Restraint This is very important because not all vehicle belts will work with child res...

Page 27: ...ssed child restraint Please talk to your doctor about the best option for your child 7 Check Belt Tightness Hold child restraint at the belt path with your weakest hand Push and pull from side to side...

Page 28: ...r Use You MUST always attach adjust and secure the top anchorage tether strap when installing the child restraint forward facing with internal harness Tethers improve the installation and stability of...

Page 29: ...g as shown 8 Tighten Tether Push firmly on the back of the seat and pull the tether strap to remove all slack and create ten sion on the strap 47 3 Finished Lower Anchor Belt Routing 4 Place Child Res...

Page 30: ...ecause not all vehicle belts will work with child restraints Review pages 29 32 and your vehicle owner s manual to determine what kind of vehicle belt you have and how to lock a child restraint in pla...

Page 31: ...y of Pediatrics recommends that children remain in a five point harness until they outgrow their forward facing harnessed child restraint This typically occurs around age 4 but some children outgrow t...

Page 32: ...k Vehicle seat back must be upright Shoulder Belt Position The shoulder belt should lay snugly across the center of the child s shoulder and across the chest and not on their face or neck Lap Belt Pos...

Page 33: ...ne Locking Clip Position Grasp both vehicle belts together just behind the latch plate to mark the position for locking clip Unbuckle the belt NOTE If the latch plate ends up just at the belt path ope...

Page 34: ...h the time it will take to read and follow these instructions After reading if you still have questions or have any concerns with this child restraint please contact our Consumer Care Department 57 58...

Page 35: ...g Lock the buckle and tighten harness so it will be ready for next use Registration and Safety Notices If you don t have the card or if your address changes you will find the model number manufacture...

Page 36: ...ability to use this product Limitation of warranties and other warranty terms and state law rights Any implied warranties including implied warranties of the merchantability and fitness for a particul...