Summit Deluxe Highback Booster 4358-3412E, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...Top Anchorage Tether Kit 9 99 X______ ______________ Latch Kit 24 99 X______ ______________ Instructions 0 00 X______ ______________ Merchandise Total ______________ Shipping and handling ______________ Sales Tax ____________ Indiana California Arkansas and Massachusetts residents add applicable sales tax Grand Total ______________ No shipping and handling on instructions for quantities under 6 Ad...

Page 2: ...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 if use of a child restrai...

Page 3: ...those instructions which are most critical for your child s safety we use this symbol 2 WARNING Do not use a child restraint with damaged or missing parts 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 Us...

Page 4: ...ions Aircraft Installation 5 Child restraints could be recalled for safety reasons You must register this restraint to be reached in a recall Fill out the registration card attached to the child restraint or send your name address and the restraint s model number and manufacturing date to Dorel Juvenile Group Inc P O Box 2609 Columbus IN 47202 2609 Attn Consumer Relations or call 1 800 544 1108 Yo...

Page 5: ...ify 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 vehicle owner s manual for all air bag locations E Seat Bight Where seat cushions meet 4358 3412E Summit 3 2 07 2 55 PM Page 9 ...

Page 6: ...er F Harness Straps G Buckle Plate H Buckle I Armrests J Harness Release Lever Front G J I A B D E F 9 K Harness Adjustment Strap L Base M Cup Holder N Top Anchorage Tether Strap Hook O Locking Clip behind harness P Splitter Plate Q Instructions R LATCH Belt may be between pad and shell Back N C O P Q L K L M H C R 4358 3412E Summit 3 2 07 2 55 PM Page 11 ...

Page 7: ...int face the front of the vehicle and are placed in the back seat 5 point harness is removed 11 2 Preparing Child Restraint to Fit Your Child You MUST make these adjustments with your child before you install the child restraint in the vehicle Make sure LATCH belt packaging is pulled free of child restraint shell 1 3 Press on harness retainer release button and pull apart 4 Press red button on buc...

Page 8: ... Removal of Harness to adjust buckle 6 Harness Covers on select models Harness covers help provide comfort to the neck For Harness Covers to fit correctly you may have to fit the upper ends of the covers through the harness slots To remove the covers unthread the harness from harness bracket see belt positioning booster section remove covers and rethread harness Reverse to replace insert WARNING M...

Page 9: ...ts Depending on your model your child restraint may have a red button which will lock the armrest in either the upright or down position To rotate locking armrests push in on red button and rotate Make sure armrests lock into place continued on next page 1 Position harness straps over the child s shoulders Securing Your Child in the Child Restraint Push each buckle plate into buckle until you hear...

Page 10: ...rious injury or death Position the harness retainer at mid chest even with arm pits away from the child s neck 5 Removing Your Child From the Child Restraint Press on release button and pull apart Place harness over sides of child restraint Remove child 3 1 2 Press red button on buckle to release the buckle plates Loosen harness by pushing down on the harness release lever while pulling out on the...

Page 11: ... have this type of belt pull on the lap belt let it return part way then pull on it again If it moves freely it is an ELR belt and the child restraint could work loose during normal driving Refer to your vehicle owner s manual ELR shoulder belts either require a locking clip or cannot be used with any child restraint Note You may use an ELR lap and shoulder belt when using this child restraint as ...

Page 12: ...see your vehicle owner s manual Locking Clip 1 2 3 Thread both vehicle lap and shoulder belts through the slot as shown and out other side Buckle Pull up on shoulder belt until all slack is out and lap belt is tight Grasp both vehicle belts together just behind the buckle plate and unbuckle NOTE If the buckle plate ends up behind the child restraint grasp the belts to the outside of the child rest...

Page 13: ...cle seat where the lap or LATCH belts cannot be tightened securely and properly or where it can be loosened by pulling on it can result in serious injury or death Check vehicle instructions for more information about air bag child restraint use Refer to the Choosing Restraint and Position section to make sure your child is at the proper weight and height to face forward Position locking clip about...

Page 14: ...rap section NOTE If your vehicle does not have an anchor bracket tuck the top anchorage strap s hook under the child restraint 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 b...

Page 15: ...e loosened by pulling on it can result in serious injury or death Forward Facing Use 22 40 lbs 10 1 18 kg 34 43 85 1 110 cm Over 1 year of age Forward Facing Installation with LATCH Belt Install LATCH Belts 1 2 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 Pull one LATCH hook across the back and out the other side Th...

Page 16: ...34 43 85 1 110 cm Over 1 year of age After checking for hot seat and buckles place your child in the child restraint as described in the SecuringYour Child in the Child Restraint section 8 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 Adjusting Top Anchorage Strap section To release LATCH Remov...

Page 17: ...l the top strap 3 between adjuster and child restriant 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 tether With adjuster in hand pull the top strap 4 between adjuster and hook to the desired le...

Page 18: ... this seat as a belt positioning booster Belt Positioning Booster Use 40 100 lbs 18 1 45 4 kg 43 52 110 1 132 1 cm Over 1 year of age Style 3 To AttachTop Anchorage Strap Put knee in child restraint and push down attach hook to anchor in vehicle Pull loose end to tighten To AdjustTop Anchorage Strap To tighten pull on free end of top anchorage strap Lift up to loosen To loosen lift up on top ancho...

Page 19: ...ness From the back of the seat unfasten harness from splitter plate 1 Harness must be removed for use as a Belt Positioning Booster Pull harness through the slots from the front Unthread harness from the harness retainer Unthread harness from the buckle plates Pull harness out of shell 2 3 With seat reclined all the way back reach under seat between base and shell and locate buckle s metal clip It...

Page 20: ...cross the chest not the face or neck Pull up on the vehicle shoulder belt to tighten Check periodically to ensure your child has not moved out of position and loosened the vehicle shoulder belt 3 Belt Positioning Booster Use 40 100 lbs 18 1 45 4 kg 43 52 110 1 132 1 cm Over 1 year of age Belt Positioning Booster Installation Child restraint must be in the full upright position Pull out on recline ...

Page 21: ... loops on harness ends onto the splitter plate 5 Pull harness through the back Make sure the harness goes OVER the metal bar BETWEEN metal bar and plastic handle of the harness headrest adjuster 4 Reinstall Harness 1 2 Reinstall Harness Fit the buckle strap down through the slot in the seat Make sure buckle faces out WARNING Failure to place buckle s metal plate completely through pad and shell ca...

Page 22: ... harness guide lip toward outside of shell with one hand while pulling harness guide from the front with the other 3 Back of shell Back of base continued on next page Removing Seat Pad for Cleaning From back of shell release the elastic straps shown in red 1 Adjust backrest to lowest position Locate harness guides Upper Harness Guides Lower Harness Guides 2 WARNING Do not use this child restraint ...

Page 23: ... Lock the buckle and tighten harness and it will be ready for next use Troubleshooting Installation Tips When using the interal harness the harness must be positioned at or above the child s shoulders When using the internal harness make sure the vehicle lap belt is locked When you grasp the the child restraint at the belt path it should not move more than about an inch side to side From the back ...

Page 24: ...ves 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 7 00 a m to 6 00 p m EST Monday through Thursday and from 7 00 a m to 4 30 p m on Friday Proof of purchase is...