Summary of Contents for Dorel Juvenile Group COSCO
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TETHER Page 24 LOWER ANCHOR Page 17 SIMPLE SMART HIGHBACK 2-in-1 BOOSTER CAR SEAT Forward Facing: 22-40 lb and 34-43 in. And at least 1 year old (10.1-18 kg and 85.1-110 cm) Belt-Positioning Booster: 40-80 lb and 43-52 in. (18.1-36.3 kg and 110.1-132.1 cm) KEEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE.
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Choosing Forward Facing or Booster Seat Your child’s height, weight, and age determine how your child restraint should be placed in the vehicle. Please talk to your doctor about the best option for your child. This child restraint must always be used forward facing with the internal harness system or as a booster seat.
Removing Seat Pad for Cleaning ......11 Important Information ......32 Installing Harness System ........12 Accessories ............14 Using a Locking Clip ..........32 Dorel Juvenile Group Information......35 Safety Information ......... 15 Troubleshooting ..........36 Child Restraint Use ..........15 Registration and Safety Notices ......37 Installation in Vehicle .........15...
Parts of the Child Restraint Side View Front View Back View Shoulder Harness Harness Release Slots Lever (under fl ap) Harness Strap Harness Adjustment Strap Belt-Positioning Tether (see page 24) Chest Clip Guide Cup Holder Instruction Manual Buckle (see page 14) Shell (child restraint) Storage Hip Harness Slots...
Prepare Child Restraint to Fit Your Child How Does Your Child Fit? Fully Loosen Harness Use the guidelines below to determine if the harness strap Strap is in the right place for your child. Push down on harness release lever (under fl...
Changing Position of Shoulder Harness Strap Attach Harness Strap Fully Loosen Harness Loops to Splitter Plate Strap As Shown Push down on harness release lever Sewn ends of the harness strap (under fl ap on front of seat pad) sewn loops MUST face towards you.
Securing Child in Child Restraint Check Harness Tightness Place Child in Child Try to pinch the harness at the shoulders Restraint vertically between index finger and thumb as shown. The child’s bottom and back should be flat against the child restraint. If your fingers slip off, the harness is tight enough.
Removing Harness System Unthread Buckle Only remove the harness system to clean seat pad or when Do not unbuckle the buckle. changing child restraint to a booster seat. Fully Loosen Harness Straps Push down on harness release lever Pull Harness Strap Out of (under fl...
Removing Seat Pad for Cleaning Installing Harness System You must remove the harness system to remove the pad Insert Buckle’s Metal from the shell. See pages 9-10. Retainer into Slot Release Elastic Straps on Buckle MUST face out. Back and Bottom of the Shell Pull Metal Retainer Completely Through...
Accessories Make Harness Strap Even Cup Holder Sewn ends of harness strap loops The cup holder can be attached to MUST face each other. either side of the shell. Pull pad off corner of shell. Align symbol on cup holder with symbol on shell.
If you are not sure where to place the child restraint in your vehicle, approved by Dorel Juvenile Group. consult your vehicle owner’s manual, contact Dorel Juvenile Group Consumer Care Department, or visit your local Child Passenger Inspec- Never allow any child to play with this child restraint; it is tion Station.
Choosing Lower Anchor or Vehicle Belts Your vehicle’s features may be considerably different than Your vehicle’s features may be considerably different than those pictured here. those pictured here. Lower Anchor Bars Seat Bight Vehicle Belts The LATCH System If lower anchors are not an option, you must use the The lower anchors of LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for vehicle seat belt system to install the child restraint.
Knowing Your Vehicle Belts Types of Retractors Not all vehicle belts and seating positions will work with child restraints. Please follow the following steps to understand how to lock a child restraint with a vehicle belt. Switchable Retractor (most vehicles have this type) You MUST Review Your Vehicle Owner’s Manual This retractor can be switched to a locking mode.
XXXXXX Aircraft Information Check the Latch Plates Latch plates are the part of This restraint is certifi ed for aircraft use when used with the the seat belt that goes into the internal harness. buckle. This child restraint is not certifi ed for aircraft use when Hold the lap belt with one hand used as a booster seat because aircraft seats do not have and with your other hand grasp...
Forward Facing Tether Use MUST always attach, adjust, and secure the top anchorage 22-40 lb (10.1-18 kg) (tether) strap when installing the child restraint forward facing with internal harness. Tethers improve the installation and 34-43 in. (85.1-110 cm) stability of child restraints and reduce the risk of injury. At least 1 year old Attach the tether hook to the tether anchor designated by your vehicle manufacturer for that seating position.
Lower Anchor Installation Place Child Restraint WARNINGS: Check the lower anchor belt before Forward Facing Flush each use. Use only if the belt can be tightened Against Vehicle Seat Back properly and securely. Do not fasten multiple lower anchor hooks on the same lower anchor bar in the vehicle.
Vehicle Belt Installation Tighten Tether Push fi rmly on the back of the seat WARNINGS: Do not use the lower anchor belt along and pull the tether strap to remove all with the vehicle lap or lap/shoulder belt. slack and create tension on the strap. Store lower anchor hooks and belt as shown when installing with vehicle belts.
XXXXXX Booster Seat 40-80 lb (18.1-36.3 kg) Route Vehicle Lap or Lap/Shoulder Belt 43-52 in. (110.1-132.1 cm) Through Forward-Facing Lap/Shoulder Belt Belt Path Do not twist belt. MUST remove the harness system to use as a booster Buckle vehicle belt. seat.
XXXXXX Using a Locking Clip Lap and Shoulder Belt Installation Place Booster Seat You will rarely need to use a locking clip except in some older Forward Facing Flush vehicles. Against Vehicle Seat Built-in child restraint locking systems have been required in Back vehicles since 1996, and many vehicles had these features Tuck the tether hook and strap under...
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Check Belt Tightness Attach Locking Clip Hold child restraint at the belt path Thread both portions of the vehicle with your weakest hand. belt onto the locking clip, as close to the latch plate as possible. Push and pull from side to side. If it moves more than 1 in.
Dorel Juvenile Group Information Troubleshooting Locate a Child Safety Seat Inspection Station for Thank you for choosing this child restraint. The DJG family hands on training on how to use your child restraint: is committed to creating child restraints with the most comfort and convenience available today.
Code Send your name, address, email address if available and the restraint’s model number and manufacturing date to: AB123CDE COSCO HIGHBACK 2-in-1 Dorel Juvenile Group, Inc. Consumer Care Department PO Box 2609 Example of model number, manufacture date, and line code.
Warranty Replacement Parts Order Form Dorel Juvenile Group, Inc. (DJG) warrants this product to the original Complete the form. Your model number with color code and retail purchaser as follows: manufacturer date code MUST be included on the form to ensure proper replacement parts.
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Replacement Parts List NOTE: If requested color is not available, similar color will be substituted. Prices are subject to change. Part Cost Total Cost Buckle Assembly ......$7.99 ..___ ..$_______ Harness Strap ......$2.99 ..___ ..$_______ Seat Pad ........
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