Safety 1st Continuum, Instructions Manual

Page 1: ... 1 132 1 cm and at least 4 years old KEEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE Read all instructions before using this child restraint 4358 6840 10 16 15 Failure to follow the warnings on the labels and in the instruction manual can result in serious injury or death to your child To see installation videos scan the QR Code or visit www safety1st com 2015 Dorel Juvenile 4358 6840 Continuum indd 1 2 4358 684...

Page 2: ...rnings can result in the serious injury or death of your child LATCH Install up to 40 lb 18 1 kg Page 43 Vehicle Belt Install Page 47 LATCH Install Page 33 Vehicle Belt Install Page 38 Lap and Shoulder Belt Install Page 50 FORWARD FACING 22 50 lb 10 1 22 6 kg 29 45 in 73 6 114 3 cm At least 2 years old REAR FACING 5 40 lb 2 3 18 kg 19 40 in 48 101 6 cm BOOSTER SEAT 40 80 lb 18 1 36 3 kg 43 52 in 1...

Page 3: ...raint Use 25 Installation in Vehicle 25 Vehicle Seating Position 26 Vehicle Information 27 Understanding Your Vehicle 27 Choosing LATCH or Vehicle Belts 28 Knowing Your Vehicle Belts 29 Aircraft Information 31 Rear Facing 32 LATCH Installation 33 Vehicle Belt Installation 38 Forward Facing 41 Tether Use 42 LATCH Installation 43 Vehicle Belt Installation 47 Booster Seat 49 Lap and Shoulder Belt Ins...

Page 4: ...iew Back View Harness System Detail A B D E F G C K I L M N O L P I X L H J K Rear Facing Level Line L Forward Facing Belt Path M LATCH Attachment for Storage N Shell child restraint O Base P Rear Facing Belt Path Q Upper Shoulder Harness Slots R Chest Clip S Lower Shoulder Harness Slots for Smaller Infants T Harness Straps U Buckle V Splitter Plate W Instruction Manual Storage in bottom of base X...

Page 5: ...tton 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 Determine Proper Harness Fit The child s bottom and back should be flat against the child restraint See page 5 for fit guidelines 4 Place Harness Straps Out of Way The Easy Out Harness Holders can be used two ways 1 You can secure the harness straps ...

Page 6: ...above the child s shoulders with the headrest in the lowest position do not use this child restraint Start in the 1st slot and adjust outward as your child grows Buckle should be used in the slot closest to your child The buckle should not be underneath or behind your child Any slot can be used Always choose the shoulder harness slots that are closest to your child s shoulder height Harness strap ...

Page 7: ... 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 tops of your child s ears are above the top of the child restraint s headrest Failure to follow these steps can result in serious injury or death 8 1 Fully Loosen Harness Straps Push down on harness release lever under flap o...

Page 8: ... the 1st Slot Fully Recline the Seat If you need to move the buckle to the 1st slot see page 6 5 Replace Pad and Check Buckle Pull up on buckle to make sure it is secured The buckle MUST not pull out 2 Lift Pad Off of Front of Child Restraint 4 From Top of Seat Lay the Metal Retainer Flat Against the Shell As Shown 3 From Bottom of Seat Pull Metal Retainer Down and Push It Up into Middle Slot As S...

Page 9: ...d s shoulders and thighs 3 Close Chest Clip Insert right half of chest clip into left half and snap together 2 Buckle Harness Push buckle tongues into buckle until you hear them click Pull up on harness strap to make sure buckle is locked 4 Tighten Harness Pull on harness adjustment strap to tighten harness snugly continued on next page Correct WARNINGS Harness system must be installed correctly T...

Page 10: ...line without sagging It does not press on the child s flesh or push the child s body into an unnatural position To Remove Child From Child Restraint 1 Loosen Harness Strap 2 Unbuckle Harness 3 Release Chest Clip 4 Remove Child To recline pull out on recline handle and push top of child restraint back For upright pull out on recline handle and pull top of child restraint forward This child restrain...

Page 11: ...rs on Headrest Pad As Shown 3 Locate Buckle s Metal Retainer Fully recline the child restraint and reach under the seat between the base and shell and through the re cline handle Rotate metal retainer and push it up through shell and pad 4 From Top of Seat Pull Buckle of Shell and Pad Store the buckle in a safe place for future use 5 Adjust the Headrest to the Highest Position 8 Undo Fasteners on ...

Page 12: ...rness 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 on headrest pad and seat pad 3 Undo Fasteners on Headrest Pad As Shown 4 Pull Elastic Straps on Headrest Pad Over Headrest Harness Adjustment Levers As Shown 2 Adjust the Headrest to the Highest Position 1 Unbuckle Harness Press in towards...

Page 13: ...ad Attach fasteners Starting from bottom of child restraint slip pad on shell Pull har ness adjustment strap through pad Wrap pad around bottom and sides of shell Push harness holders through slots in pad Push pad behind headrest Wrap around the top of shell Slide harness straps into slots in pad Attach fasteners Attach elastic straps Attach cup holder 5 Pull Headrest Pad Off Bottom of Headrest As...

Page 14: ...ow to rethread them 3 Reach Under Seat Between Base and Shell and Through Recline Handle Pull metal retainer completely through pad and shell 1 2 3 21 1 Thread Buckle and Chest Clip Harness strap ends go through the back of buckle tongues and through the chest clip front to back as shown 5 Adjust the Headrest to the Highest Position 6 Undo Fasteners on Seat and Headrest Pad and Pull Headrest Pad O...

Page 15: ...Strap Loops to Splitter Plate As Shown Sewn ends of the harness strap loops MUST face towards you DO NOT twist harness strap or harness adjustment strap Make sure the same harness strap loops are fitted COMPLETELY ON both sides of the splitter plate Correct 2 Thread Harness Straps into Shoulder Harness Slots If you will be using the lower shoulder harness slots for smaller infants see pages 9 11 W...

Page 16: ...et a new child restraint 25 Never place a child rear facing in a seating position with an active frontal 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 sides or rear of the vehicle Use the center seating position if possible For vehicles without a back...

Page 17: ...er s manual to see which seating positions may be equipped with the LATCH system When installing this child restraint with vehicle belts or when using as a booster seat the LATCH hooks and belt MUST be properly stored To store LATCH on this child restraint Thread LATCH belt through rear facing belt path Then attach hooks to storage attachments as shown Gently pull free end of belt to remove slack ...

Page 18: ...LR lap and shoulder belt review the Vehicle Latch Plate section on page 30 to see if you need a locking clip WARNING ELR lap only belts MUST NOT be used with this child restraint 29 Switchable Retractor These belts switch from ELR to ALR Automatic Locking Retractor You MUST have the vehicle belts in the locking mode to use them With a switchable retractor pull the shoulder belt all the way out to ...

Page 19: ...he child restraint in a window seat to avoid blocking the aisle If the aircraft lap belt is too short ask the flight attendant for a belt extender Use only on forward facing aircraft seats Contact the airline for their specific policies Some airlines may ask to see a label stating that this child restraint is certified for aircraft use There is an airplane certification label located on the side o...

Page 20: ...posite Side Do not twist belt Belt MUST be in front of buckle strap You MUST use the 1st or 2nd buckle slot Do not place belt over child s legs 1 2 4 Finished LATCH Routing continued on next page WARNINGS Do not use LATCH belt along with the vehicle lap or lap shoulder belt Check LATCH belt before each use Use only if the belt can be tightened properly and securely Do not fasten both LATCH hooks o...

Page 21: ...ush and pull from side to side It should not move more than 1 in 2 5 cm 7 Attach LATCH Hook to Vehicle s Lower Anchor Repeat for other side Review your vehicle owner s manual for LATCH anchor locations and LATCH belt use 10 Secure Child in Child Restraint Recheck level line Repeat steps 6 9 if not reclined correctly NOTE You may need to place a large rolled towel s or foam pool noodle s under fron...

Page 22: ...ushing down on side of child restraint with LATCH adjuster Then press adjuster button to loosen belt Unhook LATCH from bar by squeezing spring lever pushing hook back into the seat bight and twisting Then pull it out of the vehicle seat Store LATCH when not in use See page 28 37 continued on next page Safety Tips Make sure harness and buckle fit your child correctly before installing the child res...

Page 23: ...y push child restraint down and back towards the vehicle seat back while pulling free end of belt to tighten 6 Check Belt Tightness Hold child restraint at the belt path with your weakest hand Push and pull from side to side It should not move more than 1 in 2 5 cm If it moves more than 1 in 2 5 cm you can try A Pulling the belt tighter B Reinstalling the child restraint C Changing to a different ...

Page 24: ... Attach the tether hook to the tether anchor designated by your vehicle manufacturer for that seating position Check your vehicle owner s manual for more information If the seating position does not have a tether anchor use a different seating position or see your dealer or a qualified mechanic and have one installed The tether can greatly improve the performance of this child restraint To loosen ...

Page 25: ...hicle Failure to follow these warnings can result in serious injury or death continued on next page 43 2 Route LATCH Belt Through Forward Facing Belt Path Do not twist belt LATCH adjuster can be on either side 4 Place Child Restraint Forward Facing Flush Against Vehicle Seat Back Do not use any recline positions except to make the child restraint flush against the vehicle seat back Vehicle seat ba...

Page 26: ...raint at the belt path with your weakest hand Push and pull from side to side It should not move more than 1 in 2 5 cm To Release LATCH Remove child from child restraint Remove tension from LATCH belt by pushing down on side of child restraint with LATCH adjuster Then press adjuster button to loosen belt Unhook LATCH from bar by squeezing spring lever pushing hook back into the seat bight and twis...

Page 27: ...lt Buckle vehicle belt 5 Tighten Tether With knee still in child restraint push firmly on the back of the seat and pull the tether strap to remove all slack and create tension on the strap 4 Tighten Belt Place knee in child restraint Firmly push down while pulling shoulder belt or free end of lap belt to tighten 6 Check Belt Tightness Hold child restraint at the belt path with your weakest hand Pu...

Page 28: ... the child s arms Do not use the LATCH belts or tether strap when using as a booster seat Secure both LATCH and tether strap to their storage locations Failure to follow these warnings can result in serious injury or death 49 1 Place Booster Seat Forward Facing Flush Against Vehicle Seat Back Do not use any recline position except to make the booster seat flush against the vehicle seat back Vehicl...

Page 29: ...mmediately they are likely available at an auto dealership an auto store or where you purchased this child restraint You can also email us at consumer djgusa com or call us at 1 800 544 1108 for one A locking clip will not fix all types of seat belt problems You MUST have a lap and shoulder belt to use a locking clip Do not use the locking clip when using this seat as a booster seat For Rear Facin...

Page 30: ...it will take to read and follow these instructions After reading if you still have questions or have any con cerns with this child restraint please contact our Consumer Relations Department at Website www safety1st com Email consumer djgusa com Telephone 1 800 544 1108 M TH from 8 A M to 6 P M EST FRI from 8 A M to 4 30 P M EST Mailing Address Dorel Juvenile Group Inc Consumer Relations Department...

Page 31: ...er and manufacturer date code MUST be included on the form to ensure proper replacement parts The codes can be found on a label on side of child restraint Payment in U S dollars must accompany your order Choose parts needed from the list on the next page Return the form with pay ment to Dorel Juvenile Group Inc Consumer Relations Department P O Box 2609 Columbus IN 47202 2609 Fax orders to 1 800 2...

Page 32: ...he duration and terms of the express written warranty Some states do not allow limitations as to how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation 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 Neither DJG nor the dealer selling this produ...