Remember, 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), you have an Emergency Locking Retractor which must not be used with a car seat. Retractor VEHICLE SEAT BELTS (continued) DO NOT use with any car seat. . Passive Restraint -Lap Belt with Motorized Shoulder Belt DO NOT use with any car seat. Belts will not stay tight while driving. . Passive Restraint -Lap or Shoulder Belt Mounted on Door VEHICLE SEAT BELTS (continued) . Combination Lap/Shoulder Belt with Sliding Latch Plate Pull on latch plate (fig. a). If belt slides freely through latch plate, a locking clip MUST be used (see Locking Clip section). Some combination lap/shoulder belts with sliding latch plates may be converted into an “automatic locking mode” that will allow use without a locking clip. See vehicle owner’s manual and label on vehicle belts for instructions. . Combination Lap/Shoulder Belt with Locking Latch Plate The locking latch plate on some seat belts may slip and loosen after being buckled on car seat if positioned at a certain angle. If this happens, flip the latch plate over (fig. b) and re-buckle. Test installation again to see if this works. If not, move car seat to another seating position. (fig. a) (fig. b) Pull Flip VEHICLE SEAT BELTS (continued) Avoid serious injury or death: • Failure to use locking clip where required will result in car seat not being securely held in place. • Remove locking clip from seat belts when not being used with car seat. • DO NOT use locking clip as a vehicle seat belt shortener. WARNING . Locking Clip 5 1 2 3 4 You MUST use locking clip provided with car seat with a vehicle seat belt that slides freely through the latch plate or the lap belt cannot be tightly secured. Install car seat and tighten vehicle seat belt. Hold seat belts together at latch plate (fig. a) then unbuckle. Slide locking clip on seat belts approximately 1/2 inch (1 cm) away from latch plate. Re-buckle seat belt. Test installation to see if car seat is secure. If not secure, additional belt tightening may be required: • Unbuckle vehicle seat belt. • Hold belts together and remove locking clip. • Shorten length of lap belt portion slightly by pulling belt through latch plate. • Re-attach locking clip. • Buckle vehicle seat belt. HINT: Press car seat further down into vehicle seat cushion to help buckle vehicle seat belt. Test installation to see if car seat is secure. If not secure, repeat above step until secure. 1/2 inch (1 cm) (fig. a) SHOPPING CART USE Prevent injuries from falls: • Make sure car seat locks onto cart. • Avoid tip over of cart. Use caution on turns and irregular and ramped surfaces. • Never leave child unattended. WARNING Car seat may not fit all shopping carts. DO NOT use if it will not lock onto cart. Deep Basket Shopping Cart: Lower car seat into child seat area of shopping cart and position hook to lock over cart wire (fig. a). Press down firmly on car seat back to lock. Pull up on car seat to be sure it is locked. Shallow Basket Shopping Cart: Lower car seat into large basket area of shopping cart and position hook to lock over front cross wire (fig. b). Press down firmly on car seat back to lock. Pull up on car seat to be sure it is locked. To remove car seat, press in hook on back of car seat and remove from shopping cart (fig. c). (fig. a) (fig. b) (fig. c) Press ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Prevent serious injury or death: • Buckle must be properly latched. • Periodically inspect and clean buckle to remove objects or debris that could prevent latching. WARNING Seat Pad: Machine-wash separately on gentle cycle and drip dry. . Care & Cleaning Harness Straps: Surface wash only with mild soap and damp cloth. If harness straps are frayed or 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: Rinse buckle with warm water. DO NOT use household detergents. Never lubricate buckle. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (continued) . Aircraft Use . Second Hand Car Seat Century advises against loaning or passing This car seat is certified for use on aircraft (see along car seat. label on car seat). Contact airline about their policy. Use this car seat only on forward-facing aircraft seats. Install car seat carrier (without base) on an aircraft the same way it is installed in a vehicle. CAUTION: DO NOT use car seat base on an aircraft seat because aircraft seat belt buckle may interfere with the secure fit of the car seat carrier in the base. Fold instruction manual. If a part is damaged, missing, or you need help or replacement parts, DO NOT return car seat to the store. 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