Century Avanta manual

 Instruction Manual Para instrucciones en Español, llamar al: 1-800-837-4044 www .centuryproducts.com PM-1415AD 7/01 A void injury or death - Read and understand this manual! Use rear-facing only![...]

T ABLE OF CONTENTS Important Information..................................... 1 W arnings......................................................... 2 Basic Information............................................ . 4 V ehicle Seat Belts........................................... . 16 Locking Clip........................................... . 21 Shoppi[...]

IMPORT ANT INFORMA TION No car seat can guarantee protection fr om injury in every situation, but proper use helps reduce the risk of serious injury or death. Child restraints (car seats) could be recalled for safety reasons. Y ou must register this restraint to be reached in a recall. Fill out the registration card attached to car seat and mail to[...]

W ARNINGS - Prevent serious injur y or death: DO NOT use rear-facing child restraint in a vehicle seating position equipped 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 front vehicle seat unless recommended by vehicle owner’ s manual. National [...]

3 DO NOT use car seat if it is damaged or missing parts. DO NOT use accessories or parts other than those provided by Century or Graco. Their use could alter the perfor- mance of the car seat. Car seat must be properly leveled: • T oo reclined can result in injury or ejection. • T oo upright can result in breathing difficulties. Never leave inf[...]

DO NOT use after date shown on back of car seat due to changing requirements and normal wear and tear . Look for: BASIC INFORMA TION This car seat meets or exceeds all applicable requirements of Federal Motor V ehicle Safety Standard 213 for use in motor vehicles and aircraft. Always secure car seat with a vehicle seat belt, even when unoccupied. A[...]

This car seat is designed for rear-facing use only by an infant whose: • W eight is less than 22 lbs (10 kg) and; • Height is less than 29 inches (73.6 cm) HEIGHT & WEIGHT LIMITS A preterm or low birth weight infant may be at special risk in a vehicle or aircraft. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, these infants may suffer bre[...]

INST ALLA TION WITH BASE Place base rear-facing on vehicle seat. Thread vehicle lap belt through base belt T abs and buckle belt. NOTE: V ehicle shoulder belt must NOT be placed under belt T abs . Press down firmly on base to compress vehicle seat cushion while tightening vehicle lap belt (fig. a) . Pull front to back and left to right to check for[...]

(fig. a) (fig. b) (fig. c) T abs Foot INST ALLA TION WITH BASE (continued) 7[...]

Place car seat rear-facing on vehicle seat. Thread vehicle lap belt through car seat Slots and buckle belt. NOTE: V ehicle shoulder belt must NOT be placed through car seat Slots . Press down firmly on car seat to compress vehicle seat cushion while tightening vehicle lap belt (fig. a) . Pull front to back and left to right to check for secure inst[...]

9 (fig. a) (fig. b) T owels Slots INST ALLA TION WITHOUT BASE (continued) (fig. c)[...]

Place child in car seat with child’ s back flat against back of car seat. Place harness straps over child’ s shoulders and insert tongue(s) into buckle to lock. Pull up on tongue(s) to be sure they are locked. Close harness tie: Position harness tie at arm pit level. Adjust that harness straps to be snug with just enough room to insert one fing[...]

11 2 3 2 3 3-Point Models 5-Point Models (fig. a) (fig. b) PLACING CHILD IN CAR SEA T (continued)[...]

Adjustable Handle: • Handle has three adjustment positions. • Push in red buttons on each side of handle, rotate and release red buttons. Continue rotating handle to desired position until you hear a “click” sound. • IMPORT ANT : Before lifting car seat, place handle in “locked” upright carrying position. Removing Car Seat from Base: [...]

13 3-Point Models 5-Point Models (fig. d) 1 2 3 6 (fig. a) Lower 7 (fig. b) Handle Foot (fig. c) 4 5 1 2 3 6 4 5 Upper OPERA TIONS and ADJUSTMENTS (continued) 7[...]

OPERA TIONS and ADJUSTMENTS (continued) 14 Changing Harness Strap Slots: Harness straps must be through slots at or just below shoulders. A Loosen harness straps: • Pull and hold upper belt tab. • Pull harness straps out. B Remove both harness strap loops from Splitter Plate on back of car seat. C Press Ta b to release metal Rod and lift Rod ou[...]

15 (fig. e) Splitter Plate Loop Loop OPERA TIONS and ADJUSTMENTS (continued) Rod Pockets Ta b[...]

VEHICLE SEA T BEL TS 16 T o provide the most secure installation of the car seat: • Read the vehicle owner’ s manual regarding car seat installation and seat belt use with car seat. • Follow all instruction labels on vehicle seat belt and car seat. If car seat is not held securely after following instructions in this manual, vehicle seat belt[...]

V ehicle seat belts located for ward of seat crease may not securely hold car seat. Check vehicle owner’ s manual or see vehicle dealer for car seat installation requirements. • If approved for use with car seat, install car seat and check for secure installation by pulling car seat front to back. If car seat slides forward, DO NOT use these se[...]

Lap belts with retractors may or may not hold a car seat securely . Follow these steps to determine if you have a retractor system that will hold car seat securely: a. Pull belt all the way out. b. Allow belt to retract about 6 inches (15 cm). c. Pull out on belt again. If belt is locked and you cannot pull the belt out any further , you have an Au[...]

19 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 SEA T BEL TS (continued)[...]

20 VEHICLE SEA T BEL TS (continued) 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 m[...]

1/2 inch (1 cm) 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 . W ARNING ❃ Locking Clip (fig. a) 21 T est installation to [...]

22 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. W ARNING 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 chi[...]

23 ADDITIONAL INFORMA TION Prevent serious injury or death: • Buckle must be properly latched. • Periodically inspect and clean buckle to remove objects or debris that could prevent latching. W ARNING Seat Pad: Machine-wash separately on gentle cycle and drip dry . Harness Straps: Surface wash only with mild soap and damp cloth. If harness stra[...]

24 ADDITIONAL INFORMA TION (continued) Century advises against loaning or passing along car seat. This car seat is certified for use on aircraft (see 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[...]

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If a part is damaged, missing, or you need help or replacement parts, DO NOT return car seat to the store. CALL US FIRST Call toll-free 1-800-837-4044 from anywhere in the U.S. or Canada or fax at 1-610-286-4555. or write us at: Century Products P .O. Box 100 Elverson, P A 19520-9974 Attention: Customer Service Department Store locking clip behind [...]