Model Number Series 8836
• Certified for use in motor vehicles.
• Meets or exceeds all applicable
requirements of Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard 213.
Para instrucciones en Español,
llamar al: 1-800-992-6624
or log onto www.combi-intl.com.
Instruction Manual
5 to 40 lbs.
(2.3 to 18 kg)
• Correct installation and use
can be a matter of Life or
Death!
• Read and understand these
instructions and the labels on
the car seat before using this
car seat.
WARNING
Convertible Car Seat
Combi USA, Inc.
• 1962 Hwy 160 West, Suite #100 • Fort Mill, SC 29708-8027
• For technical questions, call 1-800-992-6624
• Fax 1-803-548-3663 • www.combi-intl.com
© 2009 Combi USA, Inc. CCS0294 - 04/09
Keep this instruction manual for future use.
Store instruction manual in pocket on back of seat pad.
Pocket
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Section 1 - Table of Contents
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ection 1. Table of Contents..............................................................................................................................
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ection 2. Warnings...........................................................................................................................................
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ection 3. Proper Use Check List......................................................................................................................
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ection 4. Assistance.........................................................................................................................................
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Section 5. Car Seat Parts...................................................................................................................................7
Section 6. Use Recommendations....................................................................................................................9
Section 7. Preparing Car Seat For Use...........................................................................................................11
- Rear-Facing - Less Than 33 lbs. (15 Kg).................................................................................11
- Forward-Facing - Over 20 lbs. (9 Kg)......................................................................................11
Section 8. Installation - General Information...................................................................................................12
Section 9. Changing Car Seat Use Position (Rear-facing and Forward-facing).............................................13
Section 10. Selecting A Vehicle Seating Location..........................................................................................15
Section 11. LATCH System...............................................................................................................................18
Section 12. Installation - With LATCH...............................................................................................................19
Section 13. Installation - With Vehicle Seat Belts...........................................................................................25
Section 14. Rear-facing Use..............................................................................................................................31
Section 15. Forward-facing Use........................................................................................................................33
Section 16. Securing Child In Car Seat.............................................................................................................35
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Keep this instruction manual for future use.
Store instruction manual in pocket on back of seat pad.
Section 17. Operation and Adjustments
17a. Harness Use and Adjustment.................................................................................................39
17b. Changing Shoulder Harness Positions...................................................................................41
17c. Head Pillow.............................................................................................................................47
17d. Infant Inserts (Use with infants less than 25 lbs. (11.4 kg)..........................................................48
Section 18. Vehicle Seat Belts...........................................................................................................................49
Section 19. Additional Information
• Certification...............................................................................................................................54
• Aircraft Use..............................................................................................................................54
• Warm Weather.....................................................................................................................54
• Vehicle Seat Protection........................................................................................................54
• Car Seat Useful Life.................................................................................................................54
• Instructions Manual Storage.....................................................................................................54
Section 20. Care and Cleaning.........................................................................................................................55
Section 21. Registration Information.................................................................................................................56
Section 22. Re-Use After A Crash.....................................................................................................................57
Section 23. Limited Warranty.............................................................................................................................58
Section 2 - Warnings
• Failure to follow these instructions and car seat labels can result in injury or death to a child
from striking the vehicle’s interior during a sudden stop or crash.
• Use only in a rear-facing position when using this car seat with an infant less than one year old
and weighing less than 20 pounds (9 kg).
• Use only with children who weigh between 5 and 40 pounds (2.3 and 18 kg) and whose height
is 40 inches (102 cm) or less.
• Discontinue use when child’s weight exceeds 40 pounds (18 kg) or forward-facing child’s
shoulders are above the top shoulder belt slots.
• Snugly adjust harness provided with the car seat around child.
• For proper harness fit and to prevent ejection:
- Infant seat insert MUST be used for infants less than 25 lbs. (11.4 kg).
- Discontinue use of the infant inserts when shoulder belts become too short to fit infant
or when forward-facing, child’s shoulders are above top harness slots.
• To prevent loose harness and risk of ejection, harness shield must be in place during use.
• Secure this child restraint with the vehicle’s LATCH System if available or with a vehicle seat
belt as shown in this manual.
WARNING -
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur
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• LATCH System or vehicle seat belt MUST stay tightly adjusted around car seat at all times.
• Secure the top anchor strap provided with this child restraint as specified in this instruction
manual.
• Securely belt this car seat in vehicle, even when not occupied. An unsecured car seat can
injure other occupants in a crash.
• Never leave child unattended, even when sleeping.
• Strangulation Hazard: Child can strangle in loose harness straps. Never leave child in car seat
when straps are loose or undone.
• DO NOT use accessories or parts other than those provided by Combi USA, Inc. Use of
accessories or parts from other manufacturers could alter the performance of the car seat.
• DO NOT allow any re-use of this car seat after a crash unless crash and car seat meet ALL
conditions in “Re-use After A Crash” section of this manual.
• DO NOT use this car seat if it is damaged, missing instructions, or missing parts.
• Register your child restraint with the manufacturer.
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Section 3 - Proper Use Check List
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Proper use is required. Read and understand instructions and car seat labels.
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Securely install car seat with LATCH System or vehicle seat belt and top tether strap.
•
All infants less than one year old and 20 lbs. (9 kg) must use car seat rear-facing.
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Do not use car seat rear-facing in vehicle front seating location with an air bag.
•
Snugly adjust harness around child.
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Infant seat insert is being used for children less than 25 lbs. (11.4 kg).
•
Secure children in back seat whenever possible.
•
Never leave child unattended.
•
Do not allow anyone (babysitter, relatives, etc.) to use car seat without first reading and
understanding all instructions and car seat labels.
WARNING: AIR BAGS
• Do not use this car seat rear-facing in a vehicle front seating location with an air bag. Child's
head and back may be seriously injured when an inflating air bag hits back of car seat.
• Owners of vehicles with front passenger side air bags should refer to their vehicle
owner’s manual for child restraint installation instructions.
WARNING -
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur
Proper Use Is Required:
No car seat can guarantee protection from injury in every situation, but proper use helps reduce
the risk of serious injury or death.
NEED HELP?
Contact Combi CARE Line at 1-800-992-6624 or one of the following sources:
• Your vehicle dealer to locate a child safety seat Inspection station in your area.
• Call 1-866-SEAT CHECK (1-866-732-8243).
• Log onto www.nhtsa.dot.gov
-For a car seat inspection station select “Locate a Child Safety Seat Inspection Station By State
or Zip Code”.
-To locate a certified “Child Passenger Safety” Technician in your area, select tab “Vehicles &
Equipment”, select topic “Child Seats’ and then select link “Child Passenger Safety Contact
Locator” or “Child Passenger Safety Seat Inspection Station Locator”.
• Visit www.seatcheck.org.
Section 4 - Assistance
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Section 5 - Car Seat Parts
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Seat Pad
Buckle
Tongues
Shoulder
Harness Strap
Chest Clip
Shoulder
Harness
Cover
Harness
Adjuster
Strap
Tru-Safe Buckle
with Crotch Strap
Harness
Slots
Recline
Lever
Rotation
Lever
Tummy
Pad
Harness Adjuster
(Under Fabric Pad)
Head Pillow
T
op
T
ether
S
trap
Tether
Hook
LATCH
Lower
Anchor Belt
LATCH
Connector
Storage
Bar
LATCH
Lower
Anchor Belt
LATCH
Connector
Storage
Bar
S
eat
Tether
Strap
Adjuster
LATCH
Hook-on
Connector
LATCH
Hook-on
Connector
LATCH
Lower
Anchor Belt
Adjuster
Base
Tether Hook
Storage
Bar
Shoulder
Harness Cover
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Rotation
Lever
Base
Infant
Seat Insert
Infant
Head Insert
Seat
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Instruction Manual
(Store In Seat Pad
Pocket)
Harness
Slots
Metal
Harness
Plate
Shoulder
Harness
Straps
Harness
Shield
Steel
Pin
Recline
Adjustment Pad
Steel
Pin
Shoulder
Belt
Lock-off
Child Identification
Label
(Fill out and place on
car seat as shown)
Belt Path
Channel
Height and Weight Limits:
This child restraint is designed for use only by children whose:
- Weight is between 5 and 40 pounds (2.3 and 18 kg) and,
- Height is between 19 and 40 inches (48 and 102 cm).
Infants With Special Needs
A preterm infant or low birth weight infant may be at special risk traveling reclined in a vehicle or aircraft.
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, these infants may be at increased risk of suffering
breathing or other difficulties if improperly reclined or positioned in a car seat.
Have your physician or hospital staff evaluate your infant in this car seat before you and your infant
leave the hospital. If your infant is not able to travel in a reclined position, DO NOT use this car seat.
Use a car bed for your infant.
Section 6 - Use Recommendations
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• All children less than one year old and 20 lbs. (9 kg) must use this car seat rear-facing.
Serious crippling injury or death can result if infant faces front of vehicle.
WARNING -
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur
• To avoid injuries from whiplash, top of child’s ears must be below top edge
of car seat.
• Child’s shoulders MUST not be above top harness slots when
forward-facing.
WARNING -
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur
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Rear-facing Use: 5 to 33 lbs. (2.3 to 15 kg)
• All infants less than one year old and 20 lbs. (9 kg) MUST be rear-facing.
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends keeping children over
1 year of age rear-facing as long as possible.
• Infants 20 to 33 lbs. (9 to 15 kg) and up to 36 inches (91 cm) tall can
continue to use car seat rear-facing.
• Infant seat insert MUST be used for rear-facing use for infants
up to 25 lbs. (11.4 kg).
Forward-facing Use: 20 to 40 lbs. (9 to 18 kg)
• Toddlers 20 to 33 lbs. (9 to 15 kg), over one year of age, and who are capable
of sitting upright unassisted may be forward-facing. If unable to sit unassisted,
use rear-facing.
• Toddlers 33 to 40 lbs. (15 to 18 kg) and up to 40 inches (102 cm) tall MUST be
forward-facing.
• Infant seat insert MUST be used for forward-facing use for children less than
25 lbs. (11.4 kg) and whose shoulders are at or below top harness slots.
Section 7 - Preparing Car Seat For Use
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Rear-facing Use - Infants less the 33 lbs. (15 kg)
and 36 inches (91 cm):
- Infant seat insert must be used for rear-facing use for infants less
than 25 lbs. (11.4 kg). To install infant insert, see “Infant Insert” section.
- Shoulder harness position:
a. Shoulder harness straps MUST be through harness slots
at or below the shoulders of the infant.
b. Use the top, middle or lowest sets of harness slots rear-facing (fig. a).
To change shoulder harness slots, see”Changing Harness
Position” section.
Forward-facing Use - Toddlers over 20 lbs. (9 kg)
and 1 year old:
- Infant seat insert MUST be used for forward-facing use for children
weighing less than 25 lbs. (11.4 kg) and whose shoulders are at
or below top harness slots.
- Shoulder harness position:
a. Shoulder harness MUST be through slots at or above shoulders of child.
b. Use only the middle or top sets of harness slots forward-facing (fig. b).
To change shoulder harness slots, see “Changing Harness
Position” section.
• For proper harness fit and crash protection:
- Infant seat insert MUST be used for infants less than 25 lbs. (11.4 kg).
WARNING -
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur
(fig. a)
Rear-facing
Lowest
Harness
Slots
(fig. b)
Top Harness
Slots
Middle
Harness
Slots
Middle
Harness
Slots
Top Harness
Slots
Forward-facing
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• DO NOT use this car seat rear-facing in a vehicle front seating location with an air bag.
• Proper installation is required. LATCH lower anchor belt MUST be properly routed through
LATCH belt path channel or vehicle lap belt MUST be properly routed under lap belt tabs
with base facing front of vehicle.
• Rear-facing car seat must be properly reclined:
- Too reclined can result in injury or ejection.
- Too upright can result in breathing difficulties.
• For proper harness fit:
- Infant seat insert must be used with small infants less than 25 lbs. (11.4 Kg).
- Discontinue use of the infant inserts when shoulder belts become too short to fit
infant or when forward-facing, child’s shoulders are above top harness slots.
• Never put car seat in a front vehicle seat unless recommended by the vehicle owner’s
manual.
WARNING -
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur
Zeus 360º - Seat Rotation
The Zeus 360º Convertible Car Seat is a unique design that rotates from forward-facing position to rear-facing
position and back to the forward-facing position without having to release the LATCH or vehicle seat belts.
Correct use of this car seat is extremely important. Death or serious injury can occur from incorrect use.
Follow all instructions in this manual and on car seat labels at all times.
Section 8 - Installation - General Information
Section 9 - Changing Car Seat Use Position (Rear-facing and Forward-facing)
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To change to rear-facing position:
1. Move rotation lever into unlocked position (fig. a).
2. Lift and hold recline lever up .
3. Slide seat back and up .
4. Rotate and lock seat into rear-facing position (fig. b).
NOTE: Arrows on sides of seat MUST point
toward rear of vehicle when rear-facing.
If seat does not rotate into rear-facing position,
check that:
• Seat back is not contacting vehicle headrest.
• Harness shield is properly secured and shoulder
harness straps are properly stored.
• Vehicle seat belt or LATCH is routed through
belt path channel in base.
• Car seat MUST be locked in position when vehicle is in motion.
• NEVER travel with seat facing to the side. Seat MUST always be locked in the rear-facing
or forward-facing position.
• When rear-facing, infant MUST face the rear of the vehicle.
WARNING -
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur
(fig. b)
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2
3
(fig. a)
1
2
3
4
Recline
Lever
Rotation
Lever
4
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To change to forward-facing position:
1. Lift and hold recline lever (fig. c).
2. Rotate seat into the forward-facing position (fig. d).
3. Slide seat down and lock into position (fig. e).
4. Check that seat is locked in position (fig. e).
(fig. c)
2
3
1
2
3
(fig. d)
(fig. e)
4
4
1
Recline
Lever
• Steel pins in base MUST be through slots in seat
and fully engaged when seat is forward-facing.
WARNING -
DEATH or SERIOUS
INJURY can occur
Steel
Pins
Slot
If seat does not rotate into forward-facing position,
check that:
• Seat back is not contacting vehicle headrest.
• Harness shield is properly secured and shoulder
harness straps are properly stored.
• Vehicle seat belt or LATCH is routed through
belt path channel in base.
Steel
Pins
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) alerts vehicle owners that according
to accident statistics, children 12 and under are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating
positions rather than the front seating positions.
Refer to vehicle owner’s manual for car seat installation instructions for your vehicle.
- Use car seat in a rear vehicle seat location whenever possible.
- Never use a car seat in a front seat location unless recommended in vehicle owner’s manual.
- For vehicles with air bags, always follow child restraint
installation information provided in vehicle owner’s manual.
DO NOT use car seat rear-facing on front seat with an air bag.
For a toddler over one year old and forward-facing, if a vehicle
front seat location with an air bag must be used, follow the
vehicle manufacturer’s instructions for child restraint use and
move the vehicle seat back as far as possible.
Section 10 - Selecting A Vehicle Seating Location
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• DO NOT use this child restraint rear-facing in a vehicle front seating location with an
air bag. Child’s head and neck may be seriously injured when an inflating air bag hits
back of child restraint.
• Never put a car seat in a vehicle front seating location unless recommended in vehicle
owner’s manual.
WARNING -
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur
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DO NOT place rear-facing child seat
o
n front seat with air bag. DEATH OR
SERIOUS INJURY can occur.
The back seat is the safest place for
children 12 and under.
NO coloque el asiento infantil para el automóvil orientado hacia
a
trás en el asiento delantero del vehículo que tenga una bolsa
n
eumática de seguridad. El niño podría MORIR O SUFRIR
L
ESIONES GRAVES. El asiento trasero es el lugar más seguro
p
ara los niños de 12 años o menores.
WARNING
Options For Securing A Car Seat:
This car seat can be secured to a vehicle using the new LATCH System or a vehicle seat belt.
1. LATCH System:
LATCH stands for Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren.
Starting with model year 2003 vehicles are equipped with LATCH Systems.
See “LATCH System” section for more information. Check vehicle owner’s
manual to determine if your vehicle has the LATCH System that may be
identified with the symbol in fig. c.
Some vehicle owner’s manuals may identify the LATCH System as “ISOFIX”. An ISOFIX System
can be used in the same way as the LATCH System.
If your vehicle has the LATCH System, the LATCH System should be used whenever possible.
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Vehicle seats:
DO NOT use this Car Seat on the following types of vehicle seats:
3
Seats Which Face
Sides Of Vehicle
Seats Which Face
Rear Of Vehicle
(fig. c)
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Options For Securing A Car Seat, continued:
2. Vehicle Seat Belt and Top Tether Strap:
If your vehicle does not have the LATCH System, the car seat MUST be secured to the vehicle
using a vehicle seat belt and top tether strap as required.
Check vehicle owner’s manual for seating locations recommended for car seat use and location
of top tether anchorages.
NOTE: Tether strap should always be used when a tether anchor is available.
The tether is used for both rear-facing and forward-facing use.
Top Tether Information:
If a top tether anchor is not available in your vehicle, the car seat MUST
be secured with only the vehicle seat belt until a top tether anchor can be
installed. For those passenger vehicles or buses where top tether anchors
are not available, the car seat may be used without the top tether
provided a secure installation can be achieved.
When not in use, store top tether and LATCH lower anchor belt by
snapping onto back of base (fig. d).
(fig. d)
LATCH
Connector
Storage
Bar
Tether Hook
Storage
Bar
Section 11 -
LATCH System
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LATCH System On This Car Seat:
The LATCH System on the Zeus 360º Car Seat consists of a lower anchor
belt with hook-on connectors and a top tether strap with tether hook
(fig. a).
Securing Car Seat To Vehicle:
The hook-on connectors and top tether hook on the car seat
connect to the LATCH System in a vehicle.
LATCH System In Vehicles:
Child restraint anchorage system or LATCH System in the vehicle consists
of two lower anchors located at the vehicle seat bight and a top tether
anchor (fig. b). Refer to vehicle owner’s manual for seating locations
which have the LATCH System.
Lower anchors may not be visible in some vehicles. Lower anchors that are not
visible are located below a solid color round dot on the vehicle upholstery
or a round dot with a picture of a car seat in the center as shown in fig. c.
The vehicle manufacturer may provide funnel guides to separate the
vehicle seat cushions providing easier access to the lower anchorage.
See vehicle owner’s manual.
2
3
1
1
2
3
2
3
(fig. b)
6
4
5
(fig. c)
5
6
4
(fig. a)
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Refer to vehicle owner’s manual to identify the seating locations with
LATCH System. Select the seating location to be used and locate the
vehicle lower anchors at the seat bight (fig. a) and tether anchor for
that seating location.
LATCH Anchorages with 11 inch (280 mm) spacing may not be
available in your vehicle in the rear center seating position. If use
of the rear center position is preferred, use the vehicle seat belt to
secure the car seat. See “Rear-facing Installation With Vehicle
Seat Belt” section.
After selecting a seating location, if vehicle seat back is adjustable,
adjust seat back into most upright position.
1
(fig. a)
2
Lower
Anchors
• LATCH belt MUST stay tightly adjusted around car seat at all times.
• Only use the car seat LATCH System in vehicle seating locations designated by the vehicle
manufacturer for use with LATCH and that have an anchor spacing of 11 inches (280 mm).
• LATCH connectors must be secured to the vehicle LATCH anchors only. Connection to other
vehicle anchors or vehicle components could result in the anchor tearing free in a crash.
• Never attach more than one hook-on connector to a vehicle lower anchor unless
recommended by the vehicle owner’s manual for that vehicle.
WARNING -
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur
Tether
Anchors
Section 12 - Installation - With LATCH
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Remove LATCH Hook-on connectors and tether hook from their
storage locations on back of base (fig. b).
To remove hook-on connectors and tether hook from storage
location, depress connector retainer spring and unhook the
connectors from storage bar.
Place tether hook and tether belt in seating area of car seat.
Place car seat in seating location selected with back
of base contacting the vehicle seat back (fig. c) and
centered between the vehicle lower anchors.
Rotate the seat into the rear-facing use position for
installation in car. See “Changing Car Seat Use Position”
section.
- For rear-facing use, rear-facing recline MUST be adjusted
before securing car seat with LATCH belt, go to step 7.
- For forward-facing use, go to step 8.
Rear-facing recline adjustment:
- For rear-facing use, the car seat must be properly reclined.
Check recline angle of car seat. Rear-facing reference line on side of seat
MUST be horizontal (fig. d). If reference line is not horizontal, place recline
adjustment pad, tightly rolled up towel, blanket or firm foam (pool noodle)
under end of car seat base contacting vehicle seat back (fig. d).
If car seat can not be adjusted to make reference line horizontal:
1. Try a different seating position.
2. Do not use this car seat.
NOTE: Vehicle must be parked on horizontal surface and
child in car seat when checking angle of car seat.
- For forward-facing, recline adjustment is not required. Do not
use recline adjustment pad or any other padding under the base.
Remove padding if it was used for rear-facing.
3
(fig. b)
4
5
6
(fig. d)
Recline
Adjustment
Pad, Towel or
Pool Noodle
Rear-facing
Reference
Line
(fig. c)
LATCH
Hook-on
Connectors
Tether
Hook
LATCH
Connector
Storage
Bar
Back of
base
contacting
vehicle
seat back.
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• LATCH Lower Anchor Belt must be properly routed through the red
belt path channel. DO NOT route LATCH belt below red belt path
channel.
• DO NOT route
LATCH belt
through
shoulder
belt
lock-off.
WARNING -
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur
Position the lower anchor belt into the red belt path channel (fig. e).
NOTE: The lower anchor belt will roll or fold over and will not lay
flat in the belt channel. This is normal and will not affect
performance.
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8
(fig. e)
B
elt Path
C
hannel
Connect LATCH hook-on connectors to vehicle lower anchors.
- With hook-on connector opening facing down, position the opening
of the connector over the vehicle lower anchor. Push down and then
pull out on the connector to lock it onto the vehicle anchor
(fig. f). You should hear a click.
- Pull on connector to be sure it is locked onto the anchor.
- Repeat for connector on opposite side.
NOTE: To lengthen the lower anchor belt, tip the lower anchor
belt adjuster and pull the lower anchor belt back through
the adjuster (fig. g).
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(fig. f)
(fig. g)
Lower
Anchor Belt
Belt
Adjuster
Pull
Hook-on
Connector
Belt Path
Channel
Correct Routing
Wrong Routing
Tighten the lower anchor belt to remove all slack by pulling on free end
of lower anchor belt (fig. h).
Rotate the seat into the forward-facing use position for tightening.
See “Changing Car Seat Use Position” Section.
Tighten lower anchor belt to secure car seat.
Place knee on car seat. While pressing down in center of car seat,
to compress the vehicle seat cushion, pull on free end of the lower
anchor belt to tighten lower anchor belt (fig. j). Rocking the car seat
from side to side will assist in getting the LATCH belt tightly adjusted.
Locate the tether anchor for the seating location being used.
NOTE: Check vehicle owners manual for tether anchor location.
DO NOT use cargo tie downs or other attachment points
not intended for use with car seats.
Attach tether hook (A) to vehicle top tether anchor hardware (B) (fig. k)
and pull strap to tighten top tether strap removing any slack. Check that
the tether strap is not twisted and tighten the tether strap to remove all
slack.
NOTE: 1. To lengthen the tether strap, tip the tether belt adjuster and
pull the tether strap back through the adjuster.
2. If top tether anchor (B) is not available in vehicle, see vehicle
owner’s manual or Top Tether Information in “Selecting A
Vehicle Seating Location” section.
3. Tether strap should always be used when a tether anchor is
available. The top tether is used for both rear-facing and
forward-facing use.
22
11
(fig. h)
(B)
(A)
Pull to
tighten
(fig. k)
10
12
13
(fig.j)
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Snugly adjust tether strap by pulling on free end.
Check for secure installation. Gripping side of base, pull car seat
front to back and left to right to check for secure installation (fig. l).
LATCH belt MUST stay tight.
- If LATCH belt does not stay tight or car seat cannot be
s
ecurely installed, try a different LATCH location or use
the vehicle’s seat belt to secure the car seat.
For rear-facing use, rotate the seat into the rear-facing use position.
See “Changing Car Seat Use position” Section and check for proper
recline – Reference Line must be horizontal.
If reference line is not horizontal, loosen LATCH lower anchor belt,
adjust padding per step 7 above, and retighten LATCH lower anchor belt.
14
16
(
fig. l)
15
Removal Of Car Seat Installed With LATCH:
Tip tether strap adjuster to loosen tether strap (fig. m).
Depress retainer spring and unhook tether hook from vehicle
tether anchor (fig. n).
Loosen lower anchor belt by tipping adjuster and pulling out lower anchor belt.
- Pressing down in center of car seat to reduce tension on lower anchor belt
will make it easier to loosen lower anchor belt.
Remove hook-on connectors from vehicle lower anchors.
- Press and hold the connector retainer spring .
- Push connector in, then rotate connector , and pull out to unhook
from the vehicle anchor (fig. p). If the connector can’t be rotated, push
in and lift the connector to unhook from the vehicle anchor.
- Repeat to remove hook-on connector on opposite side.
Storage Of Lower Anchor Belt And Connectors:
When not using the LATCH System, store the
lower anchor belt and hook-on connectors by
snapping hook-on connectors onto LATCH
connector storage bars on back of base
(fig. r). Pull on free end of lower anchor belt
to adjust length of belt.
If not using top tether, snap tether hook onto
tether storage bar on back of base.
1
2
Tether
Hook
Retainer
Spring
(fig. n)
1
2
1
2
3
(fig. m)
Belt
Adjuster
(fig. p)
2
1
3
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2
3
4
1
(fig. r)
LATCH
Connector
Storage
Bar
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• Not all vehicle seat belts can be used with this car seat. Read vehicle owner’s manual and
“Vehicle Seat Belts” section in this manual.
• Vehicle seat belt MUST stay tightly adjusted around car seat at all times. If vehicle seat belt
does not stay tight, read the vehicle owner’s manual and “Vehicle Seat Belts” section in
this manual.
WARNING -
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur
Refer to vehicle owner’s manual to identify the seating locations which can be used with a car seat.
Check for specific instructions for car seat use and tether anchor location.
After selecting a seating location, if vehicle seat back is adjustable, adjust seat back into most upright
position.
Remove tether hook from storage location on back of seat and place
tether hook and tether belt into seating area of car seat.
Place car seat in the vehicle seat location selected with back of base
contacting vehicle seat back (fig. a).
Rotate the seat into the rear-facing use position (fig. a) for installation in car.
See “Changing Car Seat Use Position” section.
- For rear-facing use, rear-facing recline MUST be adjusted before securing
car seat with a vehicle seat belt, go to step 6.
- For forward-facing use, go to step 7 for installing with lap and shoulder belt
or step 9 for installing with lap belt only.
1
2
3
Section 13 - Installation - With Vehicle Seat Belts
4
(fig. a)
5
Rear-facing recline adjustment:
- For rear-facing use, the car seat must be properly reclined.
Check recline angle of car seat. Rear-facing reference line on
side of seat MUST be horizontal (fig. b). If reference line is not
horizontal, place recline adjustment pad, tightly rolled up towel,
blanket or firm foam (pool noodle) under end of car seat base
contacting vehicle seat back (fig. b).
If car seat can not be adjusted to make reference line horizontal:
1. Try a different seating position.
2. Do not use this car seat.
NOTE: Vehicle must be parked on horizontal surface and child
in car seat when checking angle of car seat.
- For forward-facing, recline adjustment is not required.
Do not use recline adjustment pad or any other padding under
the base. Remove padding if it was used for rear-facing.
Installation with a vehicle lap and shoulder belt:
- Position the lap portion of the vehicle lap and shoulder
belt into the red belt path channel (fig. c).
NOTE: The vehicle lap belt will roll or fold over and
will not lay flat in the belt channel. This is
normal and will not affect performance.
- Hold shoulder belt down into red belt path channel and
rotate car seat into forward-facing position making sure
shoulder belt does not get caught by rotating seat.
See “Changing Car Seat Use Position” section.
NOTE: For lap and shoulder belt systems with shoulder belt that is switchable from an emergency
locking shoulder belt to a locking shoulder belt, DO NOT switch the shoulder belt into the
locking mode at this time.
6
(fig. b)
Recline
Adjustment
Pad, Towel or
Pool Noodle
Reference
Line
7
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(fig. c)
Belt Path
Channel
- Open shoulder belt lock-off on side of base opposite
vehicle seat belt buckle. Rotate locking tab down and
lift lock-off cover (fig. d).
- Position shoulder belt in shoulder belt lock-off and close
shoulder belt lock-off onto shoulder belt (fig. d). Push
lock-off cover down and rotate locking tab up.
- Buckle vehicle seat belt and tighten lap belt
to remove all slack.
- Tighten vehicle seat belt to secure the car seat.
- Rotate the seat into the forward-facing use position for tightening.
See “Changing Car Seat Use Position” section.
- Place knee on car seat (fig. e). While pressing down in center of car seat to
compress the vehicle seat cushion, pull on shoulder belt to tighten lap belt.
Rocking the car seat from side to side will assist in getting the lap belt tightly adjusted.
NOTE: For lap and shoulder belt with shoulder belt that is switchable from
an emergency locking shoulder belt to a locking shoulder belt, you
may switch the shoulder belt into the locking mode at this time
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(fig. d)
Locking
Tab
Lock-off
Cover
Shoulder Belt
Lock-off
• Lap belt must be properly routed
through the red belt path channel.
DO NOT route lap belt below red
belt path channel.
• Shoulder belt MUST be routed through
red belt path channel and lock-off.
• DO NOT route lap belt through
shoulder belt lock-off.
WARNING -
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur
B
elt Path
Channel
Correct Routing
Wrong Routing
(fig. e)
Go to step 10.
Installation with a vehicle lap belt only:
- Position the vehicle lap belt into the red belt path
channel (fig. c).
NOTE: The vehicle lap belt will roll or fold over and
will not lay flat in the belt channel. This is
normal and will not affect performance.
- Buckle vehicle seat belt and tighten lap belt to remove all slack.
- Tighten vehicle seat belt to secure the car seat.
- Rotate the seat into the forward-facing use position for tightening.
See “Changing Car Seat Use Position” section.
- Place knee on car seat (fig. d). While pressing down in center of car seat
to compress the vehicle seat cushion, pull on free end of lap belt to tighten
lap belt. Rocking the car seat from side to side will assist in getting the lap
belt tightly adjusted.
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8
9
(fig. c)
Belt Path
Channel
• Lap belt must be properly routed
through the red belt path channel.
DO NOT route lap belt below red
belt path channel.
• DO NOT route lap belt through
shoulder belt lock-off.
WARNING -
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur
Belt Path
Channel
Correct Routing
Wrong Routing
(fig. d)
L
ocate the tether anchor for the seating location being used.
NOTE: Check vehicle owners manual for tether anchor location.
DO NOT use cargo tie downs or other attachment points
not intended for use with car seats.
- Attach top tether hook (A) to vehicle top tether anchor hardware (B)
(fig. e) and pull strap to tighten top tether removing any slack. Check
that the tether strap is not twisted and tighten the tether strap to
remove all slack.
NOTE: 1. To lengthen the tether strap, tip the tether belt adjuster
and pull the tether strap back through the adjuster.
2. If top tether anchor (B) is not available in vehicle, see vehicle
owner’s manual or Top Tether Information in “Selecting A
Vehicle Seating Location” section.
3. Tether strap should always be used when a tether anchor is available.
The top tether is used for both rear-facing and forward-facing use.
Snugly adjust Top Tether Strap by pulling on free end.
Check for secure installation. Gripping side of base, pull car seat front
to back and left to right to check for secure installation (fig. h). Vehicle
lap belt MUST stay tight.
- If vehicle lap belt does not stay tight or car seat can not be securely
installed, try a different seating location.
For rear-facing use, rotate the seat into the rear-facing use position. See
“Changing Car Seat Use position” Section and check for proper recline –
Reference Line must be horizontal.
- If reference line is not horizontal, loosen vehicle seat belt, adjust padding
per step 6 on page 26, and retighten vehicle seat belt.
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10
12
(fig. h)
(B)
(A)
Pull to
tighten
(fig. e)
11
13
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Removal Of Car Seat Installed With Vehicle Seat Belt:
Tip tether strap adjuster to loosen tether strap (fig. j).
Depress retainer spring and unhook tether hook from vehicle
top tether anchor (fig. k)
Unbuckle vehicle seat belt.
- Pressing down in center of car seat to reduce tension on vehicle
seat belt will make it easier to unbuckle vehicle seat belt.
For lap and shoulder belt installation, open belt lock-off and
remove vehicle seat belt.
Storage Of Lower Anchor Belt And Connectors:
When not using the LATCH System, store the
lower anchor belt and hook-on connectors by
snapping hook-on connectors onto LATCH
connector storage bars on back of base
(fig. l). Pull on free end of lower anchor belt
to adjust length of belt.
If not using top tether, snap tether hook onto
tether storage bar on back of base.
(fig. l)
LATCH
Connector
Storage
Bar
1
2
Tether
Hook
Retainer
Spring
(fig. k)
1
2
3
4
1
2
(fig. j)
Belt
Adjuster
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Section 14 - Rear-facing Use
•
DO NOT use this child restraint rear-facing in a vehicle front seating location with an
air bag. Child’s head and neck may be seriously injured when an inflating air bag hits
back of child restraint.
• Car seat MUST be locked in position whenever vehicle is in motion.
• NEVER travel with seat facing the side. Seat MUST always be locked in the rear-facing
position.
• Rear-facing car seat must be properly reclined:
- Too reclined can result in injury or ejection.
- Too upright can result in breathing difficulties.
• For proper harness fit:
- Shoulder harness straps MUST be through harness slots at or below infant shoulders.
- Infant seat insert must be used with small infants less than 25 lbs. (11.4 kg).
- Discontinue use of the infant inserts when shoulder belts become too short to fit
infant or when forward-facing, child’s shoulders are above top harness slots.
• Never put a car seat in a vehicle front seating location unless recommended by vehicle
owner’s manual.
WARNING -
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur
Rear-facing use for 5 to 33 lbs. (2.3 to 15 kg) and up to 36 inches (91 cm) tall
1. All infants less than one year old and 20 lbs. (9 kg) MUST be rear-facing.
2. Harness straps MUST be at or below child’s shoulders. To change,
see “Changing Shoulder Harness Position” section.
3. Adjust the seat into the rear-facing position (fig. a). See “Changing
Car Seat Use Position” section.
- Arrow on side of car seat MUST point toward rear of vehicle.
- Seat MUST be locked in position.
4. Check recline angle of car seat. Reference line on side of seat MUST
be horizontal (fig. b). If reference line is not horizontal, place recline
adjustment pad, tightly rolled up towel, blanket or firm foam (pool
noodle) under end of car seat base contacting vehicle seat back
(fig. b).
If car seat can not be adjusted to make reference line horizontal:
1. Try a different seating position.
2. Do not use this car seat.
NOTE: Vehicle must be parked on horizontal surface and
child in car seat when checking angle of car seat.
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(fig. b)
Recline
Adjustment
Pad, Towel or
Pool Noodle
Reference
Line
(fig. a)
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4. Seat recline:
a. Use only recline positions #2 or #3 when using car seat
forward-facing.
b. Seat positions can be adjusted between positions
#2 or #3 without unsecuring and resecuring car seat
(fig. a).
To change recline position, lift and hold recline lever
while moving into position #2 or #3. Release recline
lever to lock into desired recline position.
(fig. a)
CCS0148
3
2
Turn
1
Forward-facing
Recline Positions
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Section 15 - Forward-facing Use
• All children less than one year old and 20 lbs. (9 kg) MUST use this car seat rear-facing.
Serious crippling injury or death can result if infant faces front of vehicle.
• NEVER travel with seat facing the side. Seat MUST always be locked in the
forward-facing position.
• For proper harness fit:
- Shoulder harness straps MUST be through harness slots at or above child’s shoulders.
- Infant seat insert MUST be used for children less than 25 lbs. (11.4 kg) and whose
shoulders are at or below top harness slots.
- Discontinue use of the infant inserts when shoulder belts become too short to fit infant
or when forward-facing, child’s shoulders are above top harness slots.
- Use only the top or middle slots for forward-facing.
WARNING -
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur
Forward-facing use for 20 to 40 lbs. (9 to 18 kg)
1. Infants MUST be at least one year old and 20 lbs. (9 kg) to be forward-facing.
2. Harness straps MUST be in middle or top harness slots and at or above child’s shoulders.
To change, see “Changing Shoulder Harness Position” section.
3. Remove recline adjustment pad or any other padding from under base.
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Section 16 -
Securing Child In Car Seat
• Keep harness straps snug and positioned on shoulders and thighs.
• For proper harness fit:
- Infant seat insert MUST be used with small infants less than 25 lbs. (11.4 kg).
- Discontinue use of the infant inserts when shoulder belts become too short to fit infant
or when forward-facing, child’s shoulders are above top harness slots.
• Child must be dressed in clothing with arms and legs that will not interfere with buckling and
snugly adjusting harness.
• Do not use accessories or parts other than those provided by Combi USA. Use of accessories
or parts from other manufacturers could alter the performance of the car seat.
• Never leave child unattended, even when sleeping.
• Strangulation Hazard: Child can strangle in loose harness straps. Never leave child in car seat
when straps are loose or undone.
WARNING -
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur
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Check position of harness:
• Rear-facing - Shoulder harness straps must be through
harness slots at or below child’s shoulders.
- Use the top, middle or lowest sets of
harness slots for rear-facing (fig. a).
See “Changing Shoulder Harness Position”
section to change position of shoulder
harness straps.
- Infant seat insert must be used rear-facing
up to 25 lbs. (11.4 kg).
• Forward-facing - Shoulder harness straps must be at or
above child’s shoulders.
- Use only the middle or top sets of
harness slots for forward-facing (fig. b).
- Infant seat insert MUST be used for
children less than 25 lbs. (11.4 kg) and
whose shoulders are at or below top
harness slots.
- Discontinue use of car seat if shoulders
of child are above top harness slots.
See “Changing Shoulder Harness
Position” section to change position
of shoulder harness straps.
Loosen harness:
- While pressing on harness adjuster , pull out on shoulder
harness strap (fig. c).
1
Middle Harness
Slots
Top Harness
Slots
(fig. b)
Forward-facing
Middle Harness
Slots
(fig. a)
Rear-facing
Lowest Harness
Slots
2
(fig. c)
Harness
Adjuster
1
2
1
2
Top Harness
Slots
Place child in car seat with back and rump contacting seating surfaces (fig. d).
For rear-facing use, seat may be rotated toward side of vehicle (fig. e)
to assist in securing and removing infant.
- Lift recline lever and rotate seat to side.
- Place child in seat or remove child.
- Rotate back and lock into the rear-facing position.
If seat does not rotate, check that:
• Harness shield is properly secured and shoulder harness straps
are properly stored.
• Seat back is not contacting vehicle headrest.
• Vehicle seat belt and LATCH belt is routed through belt
path channel in base.
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3
• Car seat MUST be locked in position when vehicle is in motion.
• NEVER travel with seat facing to the side. Seat MUST always be
locked in the rear-facing or forward-facing position.
• When rear-facing, infant MUST face the rear of the vehicle.
WARNING -
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur
(fig. e)
(fig. d)
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Place harness straps over child’s shoulders and thighs.
Buckle Harness:
- Place top of buckle tongues together and insert
buckle tongues into buckle (fig. f). You should
hear a click.
- Pull up on tongues to be sure they are locked.
NOTE: A green indicator will appear in the window below
the buckle release button when tongues are locked
in the buckle and a red indicator will appear in the
window below the buckle release button when the
tongues are not locked in the buckle.
Pull harness adjuster strap (fig. g) to snugly adjust shoulder harness
straps.
- Check that shoulder harness straps are snug on shoulder and thighs.
Straps should not allow a finger to pass between the belt and the
child’s shoulder.
- 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.
NOTE: If harness can not be snugly adjusted as described above,
do not use this car seat.
Close chest clip and position chest clip at arm pit level (fig. h).
(fig. f)
(fig. g)
4
5
1
2
1
1
2
6
7
(fig. h)
Window
(Green = Locked
Red = Unlocked)
Buckle
Release
Button
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