All-in-one convertible 4-120 lb (1.8-54 kg) (98 pages)
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Radian 3RXT Safe+ ® ® all-in-one convertible from birth up to 120 lb / 54 kg car seat instruction manual READ INSTRUCTION MANUAL before using this child restraint...
WE LOVE TO HELP REAR-FACING INSTALLATION 28–40 Rear-Facing Checklist 29–30 Anti-Rebound Bar, Rear-Facing Base & Infant Support 31–33 Hello there, Welcome to the Diono family! LATCH/UAS Installation 34–36 Lap/Shoulder Belt Installation 37–38 We’ve created this lovingly engineered car seat Lap Belt Installation 39–40...
People who own Diono products can be found in all four corners of the big blue green ball, we all call home. Some are For future reference, in the case of a change of address.
Choose the correct mode of use for your child, depending on their weight. Diono and the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) strongly urge you to secure your child in a child restraint This child restraint is designed for use only with children system (CRS) or device for the duration of your flight.
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40–65 lb (18–29.5 kg) WITHOUT SafeStop information on proper installation. Booster Mode with Lap/Shoulder ONLY 40–120 lb (18–54 kg) Check all installation configurations before discarding the box. Diono cannot guarantee proper fit in all vehicles. Radian 3RXT Safe+ diono.com...
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It could injure other properly seated for the entire ride. occupants in a sudden stop or collision. If needed, adjust the headrest by positioning it accordingly by sliding it up or down. Radian 3RXT Safe+ diono.com...
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NEVER install in rear-facing, side-facing or on the not included with this child restraint, unless approved back of a folded down vehicle seat. by Diono. Items not tested with this child restraint could injure your child. • ALWAYS secure this child restraint with the vehicle’s child restraint anchorage system (LATCH/UAS) if •...
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Call to find out if the damaged part or • Contact us by visiting the Diono website at parts can be replaced. diono.com or call : Diono U.S.: 1-855-463-4666 Diono U.S.: 1-855-463-4666...
No vehicle occupants were injured; AND There is no visible damage to the car seat; AND • • The airbags (if present) did not deploy. NEVER use a car seat that has been involved in a MODERATE or SEVERE collision. Radian 3RXT Safe+ diono.com...
For vehicles with seating positions. side air bags, refer to your vehicle owner’s manual for information on your child restraint installation. Vehicle LATCH/UAS Anchors Radian 3RXT Safe+ diono.com...
Install using the vehicle seat belt. restraint in all configurations. No other inflatable seat belts have been tested DO NOT install using both LATCH/UAS connectors with this child restraint. and the vehicle seat belt at the same time. Radian 3RXT Safe+ diono.com...
4. Tuck the red strap through the harness slot and store behind the cover. 5. To fold, push lever shown and secure with red strap. US & CA EN Rear-Facing (harness AT or just below shoulders) Radian 3RXT Safe+ diono.com...
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Listen for audible "click" to confirm headrest is in locked position. FORWARD-FACING Children 22–30 lb Children above 30 lb (10–13.6 kg) (13.6 kg) MUST use the MUST use the middle forward most buckle buckle slot ONLY! slot ONLY! Radian 3RXT Safe+ diono.com...
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Place the chest clip at armpit level. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and NHTSA recommend that children be rear-facing until they reach the maximum rear-facing height and weight. This car seat can remain rear-facing up to 50 lb (22.7 kg). Radian 3RXT Safe+ diono.com...
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Diono RECOMMENDS that children be rear-facing ANTI–REBOUND BAR until they reach the maximum rear-facing height and weight. This car seat can remain rear-facing up WARNING! ALWAYS use anti-rebound bar on rear- to 50 lb (22.7 kg). facing installs. DO NOT USE forward-facing.
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CLICK does not move. on the seat. To remove, press release buttons and pull top end outwards to remove top section. Gently detach base lower hooks from seat bottom. Radian 3RXT Safe+ diono.com...
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2. Extend the LATCH/UAS strap. to vehicle LATCH/UAS anchors For easier installation, extend and listen for audible "click" to the LATCH/UAS strap to its confirm engagement. maximum length by pressing the grey button and pulling on the strap. Radian 3RXT Safe+ diono.com...
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8. To remove LATCH/UAS strap Buckle it. The seat belt should from vehicle — Use LATCH/ UAS release on the LATCH/ lie flat and not be twisted. UAS connectors and pull them off the anchor bars. Radian 3RXT Safe+ diono.com...
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If the seat Buckle it. The seat belt should moves less than 1 in. (2.5 cm), lie flat and not be twisted. it is tight enough. Do not test by grasping the top or back of the seat. Radian 3RXT Safe+ diono.com...
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If the seat moves less than 1 in. (2.5 cm), it is tight enough. Do not test by grasping the top or back of the seat. Radian 3RXT Safe+ diono.com...
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1 year old and weigh 22 lb location by more than 1 in. (2.5 cm) from side–to– (10 kg). Diono recommends keeping children side, front–to–back. If using a lap belt only, refer to rear-facing until they are at least 2 years old.
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To store adjustable bottom, lift the lower bar up while Take care to ensure harness grasping the top bar and push the bottom back into straps are not twisted and are the seat base. clear from any obstructions. Radian 3RXT Safe+ diono.com...
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REAR SHELF BACK WALL 2. Extend the LATCH/UAS strap. For easier installation, extend the LATCH/UAS strap to its BACK OF maximum length by pressing SEAT FLOOR OF VEHICLE the grey button and pulling on the strap. Radian 3RXT Safe+ diono.com...
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6. Loosely attach tether strap. less than 1 in. (2.5 cm), it is Do not tighten. Consult tight enough. Do not test by vehicle’s owner manual for grasping the top or front of the specific location. seat. Radian 3RXT Safe+ diono.com...
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3. Loosely attach top tether strap. Do not tighten. Consult vehicle’s owner manual for Top Tether specific location. Radian 3RXT Safe+ diono.com...
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6. Press down firmly in the center of the car seat. To tighten, pull from the lap/ shoulder belt on the side nearest to the buckle while feeding the slack back into the retractor. Radian 3RXT Safe+ diono.com...
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4. Guide buckle through seat cover bottom and memory foam cushion. Reattach cover to seat bottom. 5. Reinstall the center buckle pad. Should you need a longer buckle, these are available by calling Customer Care. Radian 3RXT Safe+ diono.com...
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ONLY with NO top tether anchor lap belt to tighten it. point available, you MUST install the Diono Lap Belt Cushion. 6. Tighten the top tether strap. Push the car seat back while 1. Unhook and remove top...
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It could injure other occupants in a sudden stop or collision. NOTE: If 5-Point harness is installed, please review the harness removal section. The 5-Point harness MUST be removed to use this seat in booster mode. Radian 3RXT Safe+ diono.com...
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The vehicle shoulder belt should lay of the vehicle seat belt over over the shoulder and should NOT be touching the child’s neck. booster seat and between inside of car seat shell and the belt guide behind the headrest. Radian 3RXT Safe+ diono.com...
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NOTE: The addition or removal of clothing will change the fit of the harness, especially bulky winter jackets. Diono recommends harnessing your child first and placing a blanket over them or putting their jacket on backwards. Rear-Facing...
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4. Buckle the chest clip. You will hear a “click” when seat cover clips. Reach into the rear-facing belt the chest clip is securely buckled. path. You will feel the buckle strap metal retainer. 5. Place the chest clip at armpit level. Radian 3RXT Safe+ diono.com...
3. Attach locking clip to lap/ shoulder belt as shown. Rebuckle belt. Check that lap 1 in. belt does not move by pulling hard. If belt loosens or lengthens, repeat procedure. Radian 3RXT Safe+ diono.com...
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Remove old harness harness pads. straps from each side of the seat. Slide the harness straps through to the back of the seat and re-install them to the metal hook in Step 1. Radian 3RXT Safe+ diono.com...
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ADJUSTING EXPANDABLE SIDE WINGS The side wings can be adjusted for comfort as shown. These will not impact the safety of the car seat in any manner. Simply push the side wings outward as shown to extend. Radian 3RXT Safe+ diono.com...
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8. Remove buckle from memory flap of cover to detach plastic foam cushion and seat cover fasteners from seat shell. bottom and pull seat cover free from seat shell. 9. Wash per instructions on page 76. Radian 3RXT Safe+ diono.com...
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Make sure the harness straps lay flat against the seat cover and are not twisted. Radian 3RXT Safe+ diono.com...
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DO NOT saturate buckle strap. detergent. re-use. NOTE: Buckle should fasten with a “click” if not, rinse under warm running water. Towel dry completely before re-use or storage. DO NOT use detergents or lubricants. Radian 3RXT Safe+ diono.com...
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In no event will Diono or the retailer selling the product be liable to you for any LIMITATIONS OF WARRANTIES AND OTHER WARRANTY TERMS AND STATE LAWS...
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Instruction Manual. In no event will Diono ULC or the retailer selling this product be liable to you for any damages, including incidental or consequential damages, arising out of the use or inability to use this product.
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