Cosco Apt 40RF, Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...Meijer com wa 111111 0 Failure to follow the warnings on the labels and in the instruction manual can result in serious injury or death to your child ...

Page 2: ...e B 3 Child Restraint Use A Before You Begin Pages 3 8 C Basic Use Pages 11 25 C 1 Choose Position for Your Child C 2 Preparing Child Restraint to Fit Your Child C 3 Securing Child in Child Restraint C 4 Removing Child From Child Restraint C 5 Remove Pad for Cleaning C 6 Rethreading Harness System A 1 Thank You A 2 Registration and Safety Notices A 3 Understanding Your Child Restraint G Additional...

Page 3: ...02 2609 Telephone 1 800 544 1108 7 A M to 6 P M EST M TH 7 A M to 4 30 P M EST FRI On the back of the plastic shell there is an expiration date for use of this child restraint Do not use this child restraint after the expiration date A 1 Thank You Please complete the postage paid registration card that came with your child restraint and send it to us Child restraints could be recalled for safety r...

Page 4: ...ess Tightening Strap G Instruction Manual Storage under pad A 3 Understanding Your Child Restraint continued on next page 6 A C H Chest Clip I Harness Straps J Buckle Tongue K Buckle L Lower Harness Slots M Buckle Strap N Buckle Strap Slots E F H J M L I K D Front View Harness System Detail A Before You Begin N B G G Meijer com ...

Page 5: ...behind harness D Splitter Plate E Top Anchorage Hook Tether Storage F LATCH Storage under pad on side of shell B G Forward Facing Belt Path H Rear Facing Belt Path I Level to Ground Lines on side of plastic shell C Side View 7 8 A Before You Begin E D I F A F H F G F Meijer com ...

Page 6: ...ional warnings 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 air bag child restraint use For vehicles without a back seat refer to your vehicle owner s manual B Safety Information Failure to follow these warnings can result in the serious injury or death of your child To h...

Page 7: ...cle C 2 Preparing Child Restraint to Fit Your Child Release Chest Clip Press on chest clip release button and pull apart Loosen Harness Push down on the harness release lever under flap on the front of child restraint while pulling out on the harness straps Make these adjustments with your child in the child restraint before you install in the vehicle Unbuckle Harness Press red button Pull buckle ...

Page 8: ...rd Failure to place buckle s metal retainer completely through pad and plastic shell can result in serious injury or death c d continued on next page Rotate metal retainer then insert retainer up through the shell and pad b To Change Buckle Position Turn the child restraint over and locate the buckle s metal retainer a Reach under seat between base and shell Pull buckle s metal retainer completely...

Page 9: ...ers do not use this child restraint To Change Harness Location With harness system loose from the back remove harness from the splitter plate 7 From the front of child restraint pull harness straps out a Rethread harness into new harness slot location Make sure harness straps do not twist b Fit loops on harness ends completely on the splitter plate NOTE Make sure sewn end of the harness strap loop...

Page 10: ... Pull harness and metal retainer out of the outside harness storage location Insert the metal retainer into the closest slot as shown From the front pull on the harness straps to make sure they do not pull out Repeat for other side d Do not use this child restraint rear facing if the top of your child s head is above the top of the child restraint Do not use this child restraint forward facing if ...

Page 11: ...rness snugly NOTE A snug strap should not allow any slack It lies in a relatively straight line without sagging It does not press on the child s flesh or push the child s body into an unnatural position 4 Position Chest Clip The chest clip must be placed at mid chest even with armpits and away from the child s neck 6 Check Harness Tightness Try to pinch the harness at the shoulders If you can pinc...

Page 12: ...al retainer then insert retainer up through the shell and pad Locate Buckle s Metal Retainer continued on next page Remove Pad Pull pad off the top of child restraint and remove pad 6 Cleaning Pad Hand wash pad with warm sudsy water rinse clean and air dry Spot clean the harness straps Do not use bleach or use other harsh cleaners Do not dry clean Remove Harness s Metal Retainer From Shell Turn th...

Page 13: ...ugh the slot in the child restraint Red button must face out Pull buckle s metal retainer completely through pad and shell from bottom of seat 1 Check Buckle Pull up on buckle to make sure it is secured The buckle must not pull out 2 continued on next page Do not use child restraint without the pad Thread Harness s Metal Retainer Into Shell Push the harness s metal retaining into the lower harness...

Page 14: ...on information children in rear seating positions are statistically safer whether you have air bags advanced air bags or no air bags at all 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 Understanding Your Vehicle Anchor Brackets For Top Anchorage Strap Tether For...

Page 15: ... that face the sides or rear of the vehicle Vehicle Belts If LATCH is not an option you must use the vehicle seat belt system to install the child restraint There are some vehicle belts that will not work with a child restraint or will require special attention See next page and check your vehicle s owner s manual for specific instructions The LATCH System LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHild...

Page 16: ...l not allow any more vehicle belt to come out it is a switchable retractor 30 29 ELR lap only vehicle belts MUST NOT be used with this child restraint Switchable retractor These vehicle belts switch from ELR to ALR Automatic Locking Retractor You must have the vehicle belts in the locking mode to use them Follow the instructions in the installation sections ALR Automatic Locking Retractor These ve...

Page 17: ...ned position when the child is less than one year old E 2 Preparing to Install LATCH Rear Facing Unhook LATCH from Side of Shell Remove the LATCH from the forward facing belt path 1 Routing LATCH Belt Insert the LATCH hook with adjuster through the rear facing belt path 2 Pull Connector Across to Opposite Side Reach under pad and pull the LATCH connector across the plastic shell LATCH belt MUST be...

Page 18: ... ground lines Start by making the bottom level to ground line level then rotate seat up DO NOT rotate past the top most upright level to ground line Adjust child restraint if needed You may need to place a large rolled towel s or foam pool noodle s A under the front of the child restraint to help achieve the correct recline Check often to be sure padding is still in place and the LATCH belt is tig...

Page 19: ...r by squeezing spring lever and twist hook 8 It maybe easier to tighten the LATCH belt through the belt path opening as shown Rear Facing For Children 5 22 lbs 2 3 10 kg Top Line MUST Be Level with the Ground 4360 2155 Rear Facing For Children 22 40 lbs 10 1 18 kg AND can sit up unassisted Recline range is between the 2 level to ground lines Review instruction manual 4360 2154 E 4 Install Rear Fac...

Page 20: ...assisted Recline range is between the 2 level to ground lines Review instruction manual 4360 2154 3 Rear Facing For Children 5 22 lbs 2 3 10 kg Top Line MUST Be Level with the Ground 4360 2155 Rear Facing For Children 22 40 lbs 10 1 18 kg AND can sit up unassisted Recline range is between the 2 level to ground lines Review instruction manual 4360 2154 Rear Facin g For Children 5 22 lbs 2 3 10 kg T...

Page 21: ...ne angle to make sure it is reclined according to your child s weight Repeat steps if not reclined correctly 6 Rear Facing For Children 5 22 lbs 2 3 10 kg Top Line MUST Be Level with the Ground 4360 2155 Rear Facing For Children 22 40 lbs 10 1 18 kg AND can sit up unassisted Recline range is between the 2 level to ground lines Review instruction manual 4360 2154 F Installing Forward Facing F 1 Pre...

Page 22: ...remove the slack F 2 Adjusting Top Anchorage Strap Tether Lift up to loosen To loosen Lift up on top anchorage lock and push lock toward top anchorage hook tether To tighten After the child restraint is locked into place with LATCH or vehicle belt put knee in child restraint and push down Pull on free end of top anchorage strap tether Pull loose end to tighten To Adjust Top Anchorage Strap tether ...

Page 23: ...ard facing Installation Tip Loosely attach the tether hook before attaching the LATCH belt Consult vehicle s owner manual for specific location 2 Hook LATCH to Vehicle Anchor Fasten one LATCH belt hook to the anchor in the vehicle seat located in the vehicle seat bight Repeat for other side of child restraint continued on next page Tighten Top Anchorage Strap Tether Push firmly on the back of the ...

Page 24: ... by squeezing spring lever and twist hook 6 F 5 Install Forward Facing With Vehicle Belts Secure LATCH Belts You MUST fasten the LATCH belt hooks to the side of plastic shells as shown when using the vehicle seat belts 1 Do not use the LATCH system along with the vehicle belt Secure LATCH belts when using the vehicle belts Check the vehicle belt before each use Use only if the belt is tightened pr...

Page 25: ...for specific location 7 Check Vehicle 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 inch NOTE If it moves more than an 1 inch try reinstalling the child restraint or try another seating location Secure your child in the child restraint It maybe easier to ti...

Page 26: ...bs 2 3 10 kg the top level to ground line MUST be level to the ground Rotate the child restraint to make the line level Rear Facing For Children 5 22 lbs 2 3 10 kg Top Line MUST Be Level with the Ground 4360 2155 Rear Facing For Children 22 40 lbs 10 1 18 kg AND can sit up unassisted Recline range is between the 2 level to ground lines Review instruction manual 4360 2154 1 Rear Facing For Children...

Page 27: ...n 2 5 cm from vehicle belt s latch plate 7 Rebuckle Vehicle Belt 8 9 Check Vehicle Belt Tightness Grasp the child restraint at the vehicle 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 inch NOTE If it moves more than an inch redo the steps 5 through 9 again or try another seating location Secure your chi...

Page 28: ...ability and fitness for a particular purpose shall be limited to the 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...

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