Century 44164, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...Instruction Manual 44164 44339 Avoid injury or death Read and understand this manual www centuryproducts com 445 5 02 4450502...

Page 2: ...Newborn Toddler Car Seat Instructions for these models are the same unless otherwise noted F Before You Begin F Special Information Operations and Adjustments 18 Harness Straps Harness Tie Buckle Rec...

Page 3: ...3 202 366 0123 in D C area www nhtsa dot gov Call Century Products at 1 800 837 4044 www centuryproducts com Read and understand instruction manual and car seat labels Infants less than 20 lbs 9 1 kg...

Page 4: ...ldren should be at least one year of age before being positioned forward facing Vehicle seat belt system MUST hold car seat securely Not all vehicle seat belts can be used with a car seat If vehicle s...

Page 5: ...r facing car seat must be properly leveled Too reclined can result in injury or ejection Too upright can result in breathing difficulties Insert the harness straps in the proper slots for your child N...

Page 6: ...seat Car seat parts can get very hot in the sun or warm weather To avoid burns always check before putting child in car seat Do not use car seat on rear facing or side facing vehicle seats F Certifica...

Page 7: ...er manuals use the term ISOFIX to identify the new car seat anchorage system LATCH can also be used in vehicle seating positions equipped with ISOFIX Newer vehicles may have one or more seating positi...

Page 8: ...ower anchorage belt and a top tether strap Fig a ONLY use LATCH in a seating position recommended by vehicle manufacturer Vehicle Lower Anchor Points Car Seat Lower Anchorage Belt LATCH Fig a LATCH SY...

Page 9: ...below top edge of car seat Child s shoulders MUST not be above top harness slots WARNING Rear facing 5 to 22 lbs 2 3 10 kg Infants from 5 to 20 lbs 2 3 to 9 kg MUST be rear facing Infants or toddlers...

Page 10: ...Tether must be stored see Tether Storage page 31 Periodically check that car seat is securely installed and properly leveled adjust if necessary Store LATCH belt by attaching to openings in top of car...

Page 11: ...9 REAR FACING INSTALLATION WITH VEHICLE SEAT BELTS Openings Towels fig a fig d fig b fig c LATCH storage under pad...

Page 12: ...at to compress vehicle seat cushion while tightening vehicle seat belt Use your knee to press down in center of car seat fig c 1 2 3 4 LATCH belt MUST be stored when using vehicle seat belt to install...

Page 13: ...11 FORWARD FACING INSTALLATION WITH VEHICLE SEAT BELTS Openings Stand Tether Strap fig b fig c fig d fig a fig e B A Pull to tighten LATCH storage under pad...

Page 14: ...by pulling adjustment belt fig c 1 3 4 5 2 Pull front to back and left to right to check for secure installation fig d Check that the lower anchorage belt stays tight and does not slip from the tighte...

Page 15: ...13 REAR FACING INSTALLATION WITH LATCH Openings Towels fig b fig c fig a fig e fig d...

Page 16: ...er of car seat to compress vehicle seat cushion while tightening LATCH belt by pulling adjustment belt fig c Use your knee to press down in center of car seat fig c FORWARD FACING INSTALLATION WITH LA...

Page 17: ...15 FORWARD FACING INSTALLATION WITH LATCH Openings Stand Tether Strap fig b fig c fig a fig e fig d B A Pull to tighten...

Page 18: ...re towels do not interfere with harness system To prevent serious injury or death Keep harness straps snug and positioned on shoulders Do not use strap covers blankets cushions or padding under harnes...

Page 19: ...17 5 Point M odels Overhead Shield M odels fig a fig b PLACING CHILD IN CAR SEAT continued 3 2 3 2...

Page 20: ...own Harness Straps fig a To tighten Slide harness lock open to lift adjuster bar Pull harness straps down until all slack is removed page 21 fig a e To loosen Slide harness lock closed to remove strap...

Page 21: ...19 fig a fig b PUSH fig c 2 3 2 3 fig d 4 Upright Recline OPERATIONS and ADJUSTMENTS continued Clip 5 Point M odels O verhead Shield M odels 4 Adjuster Bar 5 Harness Lock...

Page 22: ...r bar exactly as shown fig c D Push adjuster bar down fig d E Rotate lock down fig e NOTE Make sure both harness straps are securely attached within Harness Plate and Adjuster bar and locked into plac...

Page 23: ...21 A ll M odels OPERATIONS and ADJUSTMENTS continued fig f Tether fig e Harness Plate Adjuster Bar fig a fig b fig c fig d Harness Lock...

Page 24: ...facing openings for LATCH Rear facing use B Route LATCH belt through Forward facing openings for LATCH Forward facing use Rotate LATCH belt so that the belt routes through the proper openings fig h an...

Page 25: ...ase tension fig j HINT Press down on car seat compressing vehicle seat cushion to reduce tension on lower anchorage belt B Press and hold LATCH release hinge lower hinge fig k C Push connector in lift...

Page 26: ...inued LATCH storage Locate LATCH storage openings on top of infant restraint fig m Fasten LATCH into storage opening as shown fig n Reinstall seat pad over top of carseat Repeat for other connector 10...

Page 27: ...is not held securely after following instructions in this manual vehicle seat belt labels and vehicle owner s manual Move car seat to another seating location and try again or Contact vehicle dealer f...

Page 28: ...vehicle dealer for car seat installation requirements If approved for use with car seat install car seat and check for secure installation by pulling car seat front to back If car seat slides forward...

Page 29: ...er when installing a car seat pull belt all the way out buckle belt and then tighten If you can pull the belt out again Step c above you have an Emergency Locking Retractor which MUST NOT be used with...

Page 30: ...r seat F Passive Restraint Lap Belt with Motorized Shoulder Belt DO NOT use with any car seat Belts will not stay tight while driving F Passive Restraint Lap or Shoulder Belt Mounted on Door VEHICLE S...

Page 31: ...anual and label on vehicle belts for instructions fig a F Combination Lap Shoulder Belt with Sliding Latch Plate F Combination Lap Shoulder Belt with Locking Latch Plate The locking latch plate on som...

Page 32: ...ng clip Shorten length of lap belt portion slightly by pulling belt through latch plate Re attach locking clip Buckle vehicle seat belt Press car seat further down into vehicle seat cushion to help bu...

Page 33: ...be attached to car seat for rear facing use or if vehicle is not equipped with tether anchors For storage of tether hook Attach tether hook to back of car seat as shown Pull loose end of strap to rem...

Page 34: ...harness straps Pull seat pad up over harness straps leaving harness straps in car seat Pull the 3 2 button clips out of shield and remove pad For Overhead shield model Pull seat pad off Removing Overh...

Page 35: ...r heavily soiled they MUST be replaced Shell Wipe with mild solution of soap and water Avoid wetting labels Never use household detergents they can weaken plastic Buckle Clean with a damp cloth DO NOT...

Page 36: ...d for use on aircraft see label on car seat Contact airline about their policy Use this car seat only on forward facing aircraft seats Install car seat on an aircraft the same way it is installed in a...

Page 37: ...35 NOTES...

Page 38: ...arts may also be ordered from Century s web site at www centuryproducts com Fabric Seat Pad All Models 35 00 Fabric Shield Pad Overhead Shield 10 00 Harness Strap 5 Point 5 00 Harness Strap Overhead S...

Page 39: ...Fabric Seat Pad All Models 35 00 Fabric Shield Pad Overhead Shield 10 00 Harness Strap 5 Point 5 00 Harness Strap Overhead Shield 5 00 Buckle Crotch Strap and Tongues 5 Point 10 00 1 Piece Harness Tie...

Page 40: ...ent parts DO NOT return car seat to the store CALL US FIRST Call toll free 1 800 837 4044 from anywhere in the U S or Canada or fax at 1 610 286 4555 or write us at Century Products P O Box 100 Elvers...