Safety 1st Advance SE 65 air+, Instructions For Use Manual

Page 1: ...Inc All Rights Reserved 4358 6464 rear facing 5 40 lbs 2 3 18 kg and 19 40 in 48 101 6 cm forward facing 22 65 lbs 10 1 29 kg and 29 49 in 73 6 125 cm and at least 1 year old advance SE 65 air hex foam inside m inside hex foa ...

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Page 3: ...D General Vehicle Installation Pages 31 37 D 1 Understanding Your Vehicle D 2 Vehicle Seating Position D 3 Choosing LATCH or Vehicle Belts D 4 Knowing Your Vehicle Belts D 5 Aircraft Information E 1 Preparing to Install Rear Facing E 2 Preparing to Install LATCH Rear Facing E 3 Installing Rear Facing with LATCH E 4 Installing Rear Facing with Vehicle Belts E Installing Rear Facing Pages 38 48 F In...

Page 4: ...nual as a child restraint The DJG family is committed to creating a child restraint with the most comfort and convenience available today Remember parents are a child s first teachers and examples If you always buckle your seat belt your child will think it is the natural thing to do Make it a firm rule that the vehicle does not go until everyone is buckled up Make no exceptions No one can predict...

Page 5: ...rap N Buckle Strap Slots continued on next page 6 A 3 UnderstandingYour Child Restraint A E D G B F 5 A Adjustable Headrest B Headrest Adjustment Lever on back of headrest C Upper Harness Slots D Body Pillow on select models E Cup Holder F Harness Release Lever under flap G Harness Tightening Strap Front View C A Before You Begin ...

Page 6: ...juster G LATCH Storage H Top Anchorage Strap Tether Storage I Side View L M J K I Forward Facing Belt Path J Rear Facing Belt Path K Level to Ground Lines on side of plastic shell L Recline Base M Instruction Storage between headrest pad and headrest E 8 Back View B C H G D A G 7 A Before You Begin E F ...

Page 7: ...m of the base there is an expiration date for use of this child restraint Do not use this child restraint after the expiration date 10 B 1 Vehicle Seating Position Never place a child rear facing in a seating position with an active frontal airbag Check the vehicle owner s manual for more information about airbag child restraint use For vehicles without a back seat refer to your vehicle owner s ma...

Page 8: ...s out Place harness straps out of the way 1 2 3 12 continued on next page C 1 Choosing Position forYour Child Your child s height weight and age determine how your child restraint should be placed in the vehicle 5 40 lbs 2 3 18 kg and 19 40 in 48 101 6 cm Rear Facing using 5 point harness Child and child restraint are placed in the back seat facing the back of the vehicle 22 65 lbs 10 1 29 kg and ...

Page 9: ...ontinued on next page Place Child in Child Restraint Place the child s bottom and back flat against the child restraint This will allow the harness straps to be properly tightened 4 Check Buckle Position Determine which of the three slots is closest to the child 5 You MUST use the 1st or 2nd buckle strap slots when rear facing Any slot can be used for forward facing 1 2 3 To Change Buckle Position...

Page 10: ...t page Pull up on buckle to make sure it is secured The buckle must not pull out f Failure to place buckle s metal retainer completely through pad and shell can result in serious injury or death Check Harness Headrest Height With child in the child restraint check the location of the harness slot Follow the guidelines below to determine the correct harness headrest height 7 Rear Facing Position Up...

Page 11: ...ip into left half and snap together 3 18 continued on next page Do not use this child restraint rear facing if the top of your child s head is above the top of the child restraint s headrest Do not use this child restraint forward facing if the midpoint of your child s head is above the top of the child restraint s headrest Make sure the harness height is correct for your child s size Failure to f...

Page 12: ... A snug strap should not allow any slack It lies in a relatively straight line without sagging It does 5 Check Harness Tightness Try to pinch the harness at the shoulders If you can pinch the harness strap tighten more If your fingers slip off the harness is tight enough 6 Position Chest Clip The chest clip must be placed at mid chest even with armpits and away from the child s neck Failure to fas...

Page 13: ...ckle Fully recline the child restraint and locate the buckle s metal retainer 3 22 continued on next page C 5 Reclining Child Restraint This child restraint has 4 recline positions Rear Facing For children 5 22 lbs 2 3 10 kg recline so that the bottom most recline level to ground line is level to the ground when installed For children 22 40 lbs 10 1 18 kg rotate the restraint so the recline angle ...

Page 14: ...ff shell and around the cup holder a continued on next page C Basic Use 24 Rotate metal retainer then insert retainer up through the shell and pad a From the top pull buckle free from shell and pad b Adjust Headrest in the Middle of Seat Back 4 23 Pull the harness straps out of the pad and then pull the pad out from behind the headrest b ...

Page 15: ...child restraint without the seat pad Do not use child restraint without the seat pad Cleaning Seat Pad Pad Care Hand wash pad with warm sudsy water rinse clean and air dry Spot clean the harness straps and headrest Do not use bleach or use other harsh cleaners Do not dry clean Gently pull the pad off the headrest by starting at the top and pull the pad down and off c DO NOT remove the Air Protect ...

Page 16: ...trap up through the pad c Pull both harness straps through the lower harness slots b Fit the pad around the shell and tuck the pad under the cup holder d C Basic Use 28 27 continued on next page Install Buckle Insert the buckle s metal retainer through the slot closest to child Make sure that the buckle is facing out 3 With child restraint fully reclined reach under seat between base and shell Pul...

Page 17: ...ce buckle s metal retainer completely through pad and shell can result in serious injury or death Thread Harness Straps The sewn end of the harness strap loops MUST face towards you 1 Thread left harness strap through the back of the left buckle tongue Repeat for right harness strap 2 Thread the chest clip from front to back as shown 3 Push harness ends through upper harness slots at the same heig...

Page 18: ...ntact Dorel Juvenile Group Consumer Relations Dept Never place a child rear facing in a seating position with an active frontal airbag This can result in serious injury or death Your vehicle s features may be considerably different than those pictured here Consult your vehicle owner s manual to help identify your vehicle s specific features and locations D 1 UnderstandingYourVehicle Anchor Bracket...

Page 19: ...ns Most vehicles manufactured after September 2002 are equipped with LATCH Check your vehicle owner s manual to see which seating positions may be equipped with the LATCH system D 3 Choosing LATCH orVehicle Belts LATCH Anchor Bars Use the child restraint only on vehicle seats that face forward Do not use on seats that face the sides or rear of the vehicle Safety Tip Children are safer when properl...

Page 20: ...belts will work with this child restraint This child restraint must be tightly locked in place at all times during travel You must determine if your vehicles belts are compatible with this child restraint Vehicle Belts Automatic Passive vehicle seat belts You MUST have a vehicle lap belt to install any child restraint An automatic passive shoulder vehicle belt may or may not have a separate vehicl...

Page 21: ...switchable or ALR retractor Consult your vehicle owner s manual 37 This restraint is certified for aircraft use Use only on forward facing aircraft seats Follow instructions for vehicle installation Contact the airline for their specific policies D 5 Aircraft Information LATCH Belt Lap Belt Lap Shoulder Belt 5 40 lbs 2 3 18 kg and 19 40 in 48 101 6 cm Rear Facing using 5 point harness E 1 Preparin...

Page 22: ...d from Side of Shell Slide the pad attachment tab down and out of the slot on both sides of the shell 1 40 Routing LATCH Belt Insert the LATCH hook that has the adjuster closest to it through the rear facing belt path 3 Thread LATCH Across Reach under pad and pull the LATCH hook across the shell LATCH belt MUST be under pad and in front of buckle strap You must use the 1st or 2nd buckle strap slot...

Page 23: ...past the top most upright level to ground line Adjust child restraint if needed You may need to place large rolled towel s or foam pool noodle s A under the front of the child restraint to achieve the correct recline Check often to be sure padding is still in place and the LATCH belt is tight 1 Fully Recline and Place Child Restraint in the Back Seat Rear Facing For children between 5 22 lbs 2 3 1...

Page 24: ...acing belt path opening as shown E Installing Rear Facing 43 continued on next page E 4 Installing Rear Facing with Vehicle Belts Do not use the LATCH system along with the vehicle lap or lap shoulder belt Store LATCH belts when using the vehicle belts Check the vehicle belt before each use Use only if the belt is tightened properly and securely Attach the top anchorage strap tether to the back of...

Page 25: ...OTE You may need to raise the headrest to thread the LATCH belt 1 E Installing Rear Facing 45 continued on next page Thread Vehicle Belt Thread the vehicle lap or lap shoulder belt combination through the rear facing belt path With an ALR belt pull the belt all the way out before threading the child restraint 4 You may need to place a large rolled towel s or foam pool noodle s A under the front of...

Page 26: ...nt and pull on the shoulder belt or lap belt adjuster to tighten 6 Do not place vehicle belt over child s legs You must use the 1st or 2nd buckle strap slots when rear facing E Installing Rear Facing 47 7 Check Belt Tightness Grasp the child restraint at the belt path with one hand Push and pull the child restraint from side to side forward and back The child restraint should not move more than 1 ...

Page 27: ...your child can remain rear facing up to 40 lbs 18 kg and up to 40 in 101 6 cm The top anchorage strap tether is used for the forward facing position only NOTE We strongly recommend that you use the top anchorage strap tether in the forward facing position If your vehicle does not have an anchor bracket please see your dealer or a qualified mechanic and have one installed The top anchorage strap te...

Page 28: ...cline position F 3 Preparing to Install LATCH Forward Facing Routing LATCH Belt Insert the LATCH hook that has the adjuster closest to it through the forward facing belt path NOTE You may need to raise the headrest to thread the LATCH belt 1 Thread LATCH Across Pull the LATCH hook across the back and out the other side as shown Make sure the belt is not twisted 2 NOTE Pull the LATCH belt out of th...

Page 29: ...in 101 6 cm 1 Place Child Restraint in the Back Seat Forward Facing Place child restraint flush against the vehicle seat back forward facing Only use the 1st recline position to install the child restraint flush against the back of the vehicle seat if needed continued on next page Hook LATCH to Vehicle Anchor Fasten one LATCH belt hook to the anchor in the vehicle seat bight Repeat for other side ...

Page 30: ... to release tension Unhook LATCH from bar by squeezing spring lever and twist hook 55 F Installing Forward Facing F 5 Installing Forward Facing With Vehicle Belts Store LATCH NOTE You may need to raise the headrest to thread the LATCH belt 1 NOTE Review the section D 4 and your vehicle owner s manual to determine what kind of vehicle belts you have 56 Safety Tip Experts agree that children should ...

Page 31: ...ion Tip Loosely attach the tether hook before threading the vehicle belt Consult vehicle owner s manual for specific location continued on next page Tighten Vehicle Belt Push down firmly on the child restraint and pull on the shoulder belt or lap belt adjuster to tighten It may be easier to tighten the belt through the belt path opening as shown With a switchable retractor pull the shoulder belt a...

Page 32: ...lip 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 Refer to section D 4 to determine if your vehicle belts require a locking clip Using the Locking Clip Do not use both the LATCH belt and vehicle belt at the same time Place Child Restraint in Vehicle Rear Facing NOTE Store top anchorage hook tether on the base See s...

Page 33: ...lot can be used for forward facing Thread Vehicle Belt Thread the vehicle lap shoulder belt combination through the rear facing belt slot 2 Locate Locking Clip Location Grasp both vehicle belts together just behind the latch plate and unbuckle NOTE If the latch plate ends up just at the belt path opening so you cannot grasp the vehicle belt at the latch plate grasp the vehicle belts on the opposit...

Page 34: ...ill 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 47202 2609 or call 1 800 544 1108 from 8 00 a m to 6 00 p m EST Monday ...

Page 35: ...____________ Replacement Parts Order Form Return the form with payment to Dorel Juvenile Group Inc Consumer Relations Department P O Box 2609 Columbus IN 47202 2609 Fax orders to 1 800 207 8182 Please make money orders payable to Dorel Juvenile Group Inc Fill in the area below to charge to Visa or Mastercard We do not accept cash personal checks or Discover Card All outside of U S and Canada MUST ...

Page 36: ...01 and up 13 95 Outside Continental USA 10 00 Fill Out For Credit Card p Visa p Mastercard Card Exp Date ________________________________ Cardholder s Name ____________________________ Card Number _________________________________ Signature_____________________________________ 1 If the child restraint buckle or harness release lever sticks or you cannot get the straps tight enough around child DO ...