Fisher-Price 79701 manual

Owner ’ s Manual Model 79701 F i sh er - Pri ce ® Sa fe Embrace ® Con v er t i bl e Car Seat Pages evens 12/15/99 2:32 AM Page 1[...]

Rear-Facing Position Birth to 1 Y ear (6 - 30 lbs.)……………….….. 14 Message to Parents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 W ARNINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 For Y our Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 All About Y our Car Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Selecting a V ehicle Seating Locati[...]

Thank you for choosing the Fisher-Price ® Safe Embrace ® Convertible Car Seat. Before you use this car seat, please take time to read and understand this manual completely . It includes impor tant step-by-step instructions on how to properly install this car seat and restrain your child. DO NOT allow others to use this car seat until they underst[...]

W ARNING Proper installation and use depends on you! If you do not follow the instructions in this manual and the labels on the car seat, paying particular attention to the warning statements, your child could be at risk of striking the vehicle’ s interior during a sudden stop or crash, resulting in serious injury or death. AL W A YS secure this [...]

W ARNING AL W A YS use the tether strap in the forwar d-facing position. Y our child’ s safety is significantly enhanced in the event of a crash if the tether strap is used. The tether strap significantly reduces forwar d motion of your child’ s head during a crash, greatly reducing the likelihood of head injury . NEVER use the chest c lip with[...]

W ARNING NEVER dress your c hild in clothing that interferes with positioning the cr otch strap between your c hild’ s legs. If the crotc h strap is not positioned between your c hild’ s legs, your c hild could eject from the car seat in a crash. NEVER leave an unsecured car seat in your vehic le . If left unsecured, the car seat could injure o[...]

• Please read this entire manual carefully before using this car seat. Keep this manual in the pocket on the car seat for easy reference. • This child restraint system conforms to all applicable Federal Motor V ehicle Safety Standards and is certified for use in motor vehicles and aircraft. • The rear-facing position is the safest position fr[...]

Safer Fit In Y our V ehicle Built-in Locking Clips Five-Point Harness Steel Frame Construction Color-Coded Installation Energy Absorbing Foam T ether Strap Attachment This car seat will kee Surrounds your child with an extra layer of protection. Adds greater strength than car seats with all plastic frames. Make it easier and more convenient to firm[...]

The safety features of this Fisher-Price ® car seat will reduce the risk of injury to your child in an accident; however , no car seat can prevent serious injury or death in all accidents. eep your child safer . 8 Pages evens 12/15/99 2:36 AM Page 9[...]

Selecting a V ehicle Seating Location for Y our Car Seat Front of V ehicle IMPORT ANT! W ARNING NEVER install the car seat in the rear- facing position in a vehicle seating loca- tion equipped with an airbag. The airbag impact can cause severe head injury or death. If y our vehicle is equipped with a front passenger side airbag, please refer to you[...]

The rear seating locations are AL W A YS preferred. NEVER use vehicle seats that face the side of the vehicle. AL W A YS use vehicle seats that face the front of the vehicle. NEVER use vehicle seats that face the rear of the vehicle. Front of V ehicle Selecting a V ehicle Seating Location for Y our Car Seat Front of V ehicle Front of V ehicle 10 Pa[...]

There are many different types of vehicle belt systems. Some vehicle belt systems can never be used to install this car seat. Check to determine which type of vehicle belt system or systems you have. Many vehicles have more than one type of vehicle belt system. For example, you may find lap only belts in the center seating location and lap and shou[...]

Door Mounted Lap and Shoulder Belt Explanation The lap and shoulder belt system is attached to the vehicle’ s door and moves when the door is opened. Y ou will not be able to keep the car seat secure. Motorized Shoulder Belt Explanation The shoulder belt moves along a track when the door is opened or when the vehicle is started. Y ou will not be [...]

Manual Lap Belt Explanation The lap belt is tightened by pulling on its free end. Automatic Locking Retractor Lap Belt Explanation The lap belt slack retracts automatically and locks. It can be further tightened by pushing the belt in near the retractor . Lap and Shoulder Belt with Locking Latch Plate Explanation Pull on the shoulder portion of the[...]

Y our Safe Embrace ® Conver tible Car Seat is color-coded for easy setup, installation and use. Use blue areas on the car seat for the rear-facing position. Rear-Facing Position Bir th to 1 Y ear (6 - 30 l bs.) 14 Pages evens 12/15/99 2:39 AM Page 15[...]

5 5 REAR-F ACING POSITION BIRTH TO 1 YEAR (6 - 30 LBS.) Rear-Facing Position Locking Clip Rear-Facing Blue Shoulder Strap Slots Seat Position Adjuster – Recline for Rear-Facing Position 5-Point Harness – Shoulder Straps* – Lap Straps – Crotch Strap with Buckle Harness Release Lever Harness Adjustment Strap Rear-Facing Position V ehicle Belt[...]

REAR-F ACING POSITION BIRTH TO 1 YEAR (6 - 30 LBS.) Make sure both shoulder straps are inserted into the buckle. Lift the harness release lever and pull the shoulder straps out as far as you can on the front of the car seat. NEVER use the upper bur gundy shoulder strap slots with a child in the rear-facing position. The shoulder straps will not be [...]

REAR-F ACING POSITION BIRTH TO 1 YEAR (6 - 30 LBS.) Open the connector bar cover on the back of the car seat. Pull the connector bar up. Remove each shoulder strap from each end of the connector bar , as shown. Setup 5-Point Harness 3 4 5 3 4 5 17 Pages odds 12/15/99 3:21 AM Page 18[...]

REAR-F ACING POSITION BIRTH TO 1 YEAR (6 - 30 LBS.) Place your child in the car seat to select the appropriate lower or middle blue shoulder strap slots. If your child’ s shoulders are above the lower blue shoulder strap slots, use the middle blue shoulder strap slots. Setup 5-Point Harness 6 6 6 Middle Blue Slots Lower Blue Slots 18 Pages evens [...]

REAR-F ACING POSITION BIRTH TO 1 YEAR (6 - 30 LBS.) Remove the shoulder straps from the shoulder strap slots (and the chest clip if previously used) on the front of the car seat. Re-insert the shoul- der straps through either the lower or middle blue shoulder strap slots. Make sure the shoulder straps are not twisted. Setup 5-Point Harness 7 7 IMPO[...]

REAR-F ACING POSITION BIRTH TO 1 YEAR (6 - 30 LBS.) Pull the connector bar up on the back of the car seat. Re-attach the shoulder straps to the connec- tor bar . Make sure the shoulder straps are not twisted. Make sure the connector bar strap is not twisted. Setup 5-Point Harness 8 8 9 9 10 10 20 Pages evens 12/15/99 2:41 AM Page 21[...]

Pull the seat position adjuster down . Rotate the seat position adjuster toward the bottom of the car seat . Make sure the seat position adjuster is flat against the bottom of the car seat. DO NOT use the tether strap to install the car seat rear-facing. Store the tether strap by folding it and fastening it to the back of the car seat. Store the te[...]

REAR-F ACING POSITION BIRTH TO 1 YEAR (6 - 30 LBS.) AL W A YS secure this car seat with your vehic le belt system exactly as described in this manual. Refer also to your vehic le owner’ s manual for specific inf ormation on your vehicle belt system and specific instructions on how to install a car seat in your vehic le . NEVER install the car sea[...]

Once you have selected an acceptable seating location, place the car seat on the vehicle seat facing the rear of the vehicle. Insert the vehicle belt through the blue vehicle belt opening in the side of the car seat. INF ANT REAR-F ACING POSITION (6 - 22 LBS.) INF ANT REAR-F ACING POSITION (6 - 22 LBS.) REAR-F ACING POSITION BIRTH TO 1 YEAR (6 - 30[...]

REAR-F ACING POSITION BIRTH TO 1 YEAR (6 - 30 LBS.) Route the vehicle belt out through the blue vehicle belt opening in the other side of the car seat. Buckle the vehicle belt. 3 4 3 4 Installing Y our Car Seat in a V ehicle REAR OF VEHICLE 24 Pages evens 12/15/99 2:42 AM Page 25[...]

REAR-F ACING POSITION BIRTH TO 1 YEAR (6 - 30 LBS.) For a lap and shoulder belt system: With the vehicle belt buckled, pull the shoul- der belt just until the back of the car seat begins to rise. 5 A 5 A Installing Y our Car Seat in a V ehicle REAR OF VEHICLE 25 Pages odds 12/15/99 3:26 AM Page 26[...]

REAR-F ACING POSITION BIRTH TO 1 YEAR (6 - 30 LBS.) For a manual lap belt system: With the vehicle belt buckled, pull the free end of the vehicle belt just until the back of the car seat begins to rise. Installing Y our Car Seat in a V ehicle 5 B 5 B REAR OF VEHICLE Some vehicle belt systems have labels with instructions for use with car seats. Rea[...]

REAR-F ACING POSITION BIRTH TO 1 YEAR (6 - 30 LBS.) CORRECT INCORRECT Base After tightening the vehicle belt system, make sure the base of the car seat is flat on the vehicle seat. If the car seat is sloped toward the vehicle seat back, your child will be too upright, allowing your child’ s head to droop for ward. Base Installing Y our Car Seat i[...]

REAR-F ACING POSITION BIRTH TO 1 YEAR (6 - 30 LBS.) Base If the base of the car seat is not flat on the vehicle seat, tr y inser ting a rolled bath towel between the vehicle seat and the foot of the car seat. This will raise the foot of the car seat so that the base is flat on the vehicle seat. Installing Y our Car Seat in a V ehicle 7 7 REAR OF VE[...]

REAR-F ACING POSITION BIRTH TO 1 YEAR (6 - 30 LBS.) If you are using a vehicle seating location equipped with a shoulder belt, you must use only one rear-facing position locking clip on the car seat to prevent the vehicle belt system from loosening during use. With the vehicle belt system tight, fit the shoulder belt into the rear-facing position l[...]

REAR-F ACING POSITION BIRTH TO 1 YEAR (6 - 30 LBS.) CORRECT T est your installation by pushing on the top of the car seat. The car seat should NOT easily rotate down. Regularly check to ensure your car seat installation is secure. Installing Y our Car Seat in a V ehicle 9 9 9 INCORRECT IMPORT ANT! If, after following the instructions “Installing [...]

REAR-F ACING POSITION BIRTH TO 1 YEAR (6 - 30 LBS.) Lift the harness release lever and pull the shoulder straps out to loosen the 5-point harness. Press the button on the buckle and remove the shoulder straps from the buckle. Restraining Y our Child 1 2 1 2 The metal and plastic parts of the car seat may become ver y hot when exposed to the sun. Wh[...]

REAR-F ACING POSITION BIRTH TO 1 YEAR (6 - 30 LBS.) Place your child in the car seat. Make sure your child’ s lower back is against the car seat back. This will allow you to position the 5-point harness around your child properly . Position the crotch strap between your child’ s legs. Position the shoulder straps over your child’ s shoulders.[...]

REAR-F ACING POSITION BIRTH TO 1 YEAR (6 - 30 LBS.) Pull the shoulder straps up to tighten the lap straps. Pull the harness adjustment strap to tighten the 5-point harness. Restraining Y our Child 8 7 7 8 33 NEVER dress your c hild in clothing that interferes with positioning the crotc h strap between your c hild’ s legs. If the crotc h strap is [...]

Check to be sure the shoulder straps are locked into the buckle and securing your child properly . Pull the shoulder straps up and away from your child firmly . The shoulder straps should remain locked in the buckle and should not pull more than one inch (two fingers) away from your child’ s chest. If the shoulder straps are too loose or unbuckle[...]

REAR-F ACING POSITION BIRTH TO 1 YEAR (6 - 30 LBS.) T o remove your child from the car seat: Press the button on the buckle and remove the shoulder straps from the buckle. Slide the shoulder straps off your child’ s shoulders and remove your child from the car seat. Insert both shoulder straps into the buckle. Restraining Y our Child 10 10 35 Pag[...]

Y our Safe Embrace ® Conver tible Car Seat is color-coded for easy setup, installation and use. Use bur gundy areas on the car seat for the for ward-facing position. For ward-Facing Position 1 Y ear and Up (22- 40 l bs.) 36 Pages evens 12/15/99 2:47 AM Page 36[...]

For ward-Facing Position V ehicle Belt Path Seat Position Adjuster – Upright for For ward-Facing Position Harness Adjustment Strap Harness Release Lever Chest Clip FORW ARD-F ACING POSITION 1 YEAR AND UP (22 - 40 LBS.) 5-Point Harness – Shoulder Straps* – Lap Straps – Crotch Strap with Buckle For ward-Facing Burgundy Shoulder Strap Slots T [...]

USE WITH A TETHER STRAP FORW ARD-F ACING POSITION 1 YEAR AND UP (22 - 40 LBS.) The most common life-threatening injuries that children sustain in vehicle accidents are head injuries. Even when a child is restrained in a properly installed for ward-facing car seat, that child is susceptible to head injuries in vehicle collisions if the head moves fo[...]

FORW ARD-F ACING POSITION 1 YEAR AND UP (22 - 40 LBS.) • If your vehicle was manufactured in or after 1985 , Fisher-Price ® recommends that you contact your vehicle dealer to obtain a tether anchor kit that is specifically designed for your vehicle. Most vehicle manufacturers supply these kits free of charge. When requesting a tether anchor kit,[...]

FORW ARD-F ACING POSITION 1 YEAR AND UP (22 - 40 LBS.) Choose an acceptable vehicle seating loca- tion for your car seat. Follow the instructions, “Selecting a V ehicle Seating Location for Y our Car Seat” , pages 9 and 10, for general infor- mation on choosing a vehicle seating location. T o deter mine the seating location that provides a tigh[...]

FORW ARD-F ACING POSITION 1 YEAR AND UP (22 - 40 LBS.) 3" 3" If a pre-drilled hole does not exist, you will have to drill a 5 / 16 " hole. (Be sure to wear appropriate eye protection when drilling.) Make sure the hole is at least 8" away from the top and no more than 3" from the center line of the Safe Embrace ® Convertibl[...]

FORW ARD-F ACING POSITION 1 YEAR AND UP (22 - 40 LBS.) 4" 4" If a pre-drilled hole does not exist, you will have to drill a 5 / 16 " hole. (Be sure to wear appropriate eye protection when drilling.) Make sure the hole is behind the vehicle seat and still accessible by the tether strap; and no more than 4" from the center line of[...]

If a pre-drilled hole does not exist, you will have to drill a 5 / 16 " hole. (Be sure to wear appropriate eye protection when drilling.) Make sure the hole is at least 8" from the top of the vehicle seat and no more than 3" from the center line of the Safe Embrace ® Convertible Car Seat. Insert the bolt through the anchor . Insert [...]

Make sure both shoulder straps are inserted into the buckle. Lift the harness release lever and pull the shoulder straps out as far as you can on the front of the car seat. FORW ARD-F ACING POSITION 1 YEAR AND UP (22 - 40 LBS.) NEVER use the lower or middle b lue shoulder strap slots with a child in the forwar d-facing position. The shoulder straps[...]

FORW ARD-F ACING POSITION 1 YEAR AND UP (22 - 40 LBS.) Open the connector bar cover on the back of the car seat. Pull the connector bar up. Remove each shoulder strap from each end of the connector bar , as shown. Remove the shoulder straps from the front of the car seat. 3 4 5 3 4 5 Setup 5-Point Harness 45 Pages odds 12/15/99 3:26 AM Page 27[...]

Position the chest clip pieces so that the buckle and tongue face each other . Fasten the chest clip. Thread a shoulder strap through one side of the chest clip, as shown. Make sure the shoulder strap is not twisted. Repeat this procedure to thread the other shoulder strap through the other side of the chest clip. FORW ARD-F ACING POSITION 1 YEAR A[...]

Re-insert the shoulder straps into the upper burgundy shoulder strap slots. Unfasten the chest clip. FORW ARD-F ACING POSITION 1 YEAR AND UP (22 - 40 LBS.) Setup 5-Point Harness 8 8 47 IMPORT ANT! If you are converting the car seat from rear- facing use to for ward-facing use, REPOSI- TION THE SHOULDER STRAPS IN THE UPPER BURGUNDY SHOULDER STRAP SL[...]

FORW ARD-F ACING POSITION 1 YEAR AND UP (22 - 40 LBS.) Setup 5-Point Harness Pull the connector bar up on the back of the car seat. Re-attach the shoulder straps to the connec- tor bar . Make sure the shoulder straps are not twisted. Make sure the connector bar strap is not twisted. Close the connector bar cover . 10 10 11 12 11 12 48 It is easier [...]

Pull the seat position adjuster down . Rotate the seat position adjuster toward you . Make sure the seat position adjuster is in the upright position. FORW ARD-F ACING POSITION 1 YEAR AND UP (22 - 40 LBS.) FORW ARD- F ACING UPRIGHT Setup Seat-Position – Upright 14 A B 14 A B 49 13 13 Pages odds 12/15/99 3:24 AM Page 23[...]

W ARNING FORW ARD-F ACING POSITION 1 YEAR AND UP (22 - 40 LBS.) Installing Y our Car Seat in a V ehicle AL W A YS secure this car seat with your vehic le belt system exactly as described in this manual. Refer also to your vehic le owner’ s manu- al for specific inf ormation on your vehicle belt system and specific instructions on how to install a[...]

FORW ARD-F ACING POSITION 1 YEAR AND UP (22 - 40 LBS.) Once you have selected an acceptable seat- ing location and have installed the tether anchor , place the car seat on the vehicle seat facing the front of the vehicle. Route the vehicle belt over the bend in the burgundy tube, against the connector bar cover on the back of the car seat and then [...]

FORW ARD-F ACING POSITION 1 YEAR AND UP (22 - 40 LBS.) Installing Y our Car Seat in a V ehicle Buckle the vehicle belt. 3 3 FRONT OF VEHICLE 52[...]

FORW ARD-F ACING POSITION 1 YEAR AND UP (22 - 40 LBS.) For a lap and shoulder belt system: With the vehicle belt buckled, push down on the car seat with your knee and pull the shoulder belt for the tightest possible fit. Installing Y our Car Seat in a V ehicle 4 A 4 A FRONT OF VEHICLE 53 Pages odds 12/15/99 3:22 AM Page 19[...]

FORW ARD-F ACING POSITION 1 YEAR AND UP (22 - 40 LBS.) Installing Y our Car Seat in a V ehicle For a manual lap belt system: With the vehicle belt buckled, push down on the car seat with your knee and pull the free end of the vehicle belt for the tightest possible fit. 4 B 4 B FRONT OF VEHICLE Some vehicle belt systems have labels with instructions[...]

FORW ARD-F ACING POSITION 1 YEAR AND UP (22 - 40 LBS.) If you are using a vehicle seating location equipped with a shoulder belt, you must use only one for ward-facing position locking clip on the car seat to prevent the vehicle belt system from loosening during use. With the vehicle belt system tight, fit the shoulder belt into the for ward-facing[...]

FORW ARD-F ACING POSITION 1 YEAR AND UP (22 - 40 LBS.) Installing Y our Car Seat in a V ehicle Attach the tether strap hook to the tether anchor . Pull the free end of the tether strap to tighten. Fold or roll the excess tether strap and tuck it between the car seat and the vehicle seat. Note: T o remove the tether strap from the tether anchor , li[...]

FORW ARD-F ACING POSITION 1 YEAR AND UP (22 - 40 LBS.) T est your installation of the car seat by rocking the car seat for ward and backward. Y ou should NOT be able to pull the back of the car seat away from the vehicle seat more than one inch. Regularly check to ensure your car seat installation is secure. CORRECT Installing Y our Car Seat in a V[...]

FORW ARD-F ACING POSITION 1 YEAR AND UP (22 - 40 LBS.) Lift the harness release lever and pull the shoulder straps out to loosen the 5-point harness. Press the button on the buckle and remove the shoulder straps from the buckle. 1 1 Restraining Y our Child 2 2 58 The metal and plastic parts of the car seat may become very hot when exposed to the su[...]

Place your child in the car seat. Make sure your child’ s lower back is against the car seat back. This will allow you to position the 5-point harness around your child properly . Position the crotch strap between your child’ s legs. Position the shoulder straps over your child’ s shoulders. Make sure the shoulder straps are not twisted. Inse[...]

FORW ARD-F ACING POSITION 1 YEAR AND UP (22 - 40 LBS.) Pull the shoulder straps up to tighten the lap straps. Pull the harness adjustment strap to tighten the 5-point harness. 8 7 Restraining Y our Child W ARNING NEVER dress your c hild in clothing that interferes with positioning the crotc h strap between your c hild’ s legs. If the crotc h stra[...]

TODDLER FORW ARD-F ACING POSITION (22 - 40 LBS.) FORW ARD-F ACING POSITION 1 YEAR AND UP (22 - 40 LBS.) Buckle the chest clip. Restraining Y our Child 9 9 61 Pages odds 12/15/99 3:17 AM Page 11[...]

FORW ARD-F ACING POSITION 1 YEAR AND UP (22 - 40 LBS.) Restraining Y our Child Position the chest clip so that it is in line with your child’ s armpits. 10 10 62 Pages evens 12/15/99 2:36 AM Page 10[...]

63 Check to be sure the shoulder straps are locked into the buckle and securing your child properly . Pull the shoulder straps up and away from your child firmly . The shoulder straps should remain locked in the buckle and should not pull more than one inch (two fingers) away from your child’ s chest. If the shoulder straps are too loose or unbuc[...]

The safety features of this Fisher-Price ® car seat will reduce the risk of injury to your child in an accident; however , no car seat can prevent serious injury or death in all accidents. 8 FORW ARD-F ACING POSITION 1 YEAR AND UP (22 - 40 LBS.) Restraining Y our Child T o remove your child from the car seat: Unbuckle the chest clip. Press the but[...]

Consumer Information • If you have any questions about installation or proper use, or would like to order replacement parts for the Safe Embrace ® Convertible Car Seat, please call Fisher-Price ® Consumer Affairs toll-free at 1-800-432-KIDS , between 8 AM and 5 PM EST , Monday through Friday . Hearing-impaired con- sumers using TTY/TDD equipmen[...]

Y ou can install this car seat in aircraft seats that face for ward. Before bringing the car seat on board: • Notify the airline of your intent to bring this car seat on board. The airline may have restrictions regard- ing its use. • The width of this car seat is 18". Y ou may need to lift the armrest out of the way to provide added room f[...]

Child restraints could be recalled for safety rea- sons. Y ou must register this restraint to be reached in a recall. Send your name, address, and the restraint’ s model number and manufacturing date (located on the back of the seat back) to: Fisher-Price, Inc., 636 Girard A venue, East Aurora, New Y ork 14052, or call 1-800-432-KIDS. For recall [...]

From the front of the car seat, lift the harness release lever and pull the shoulder straps out as far as you can. From the back of the car seat, open the connector bar cover . Pull the connector bar out and up. Remove each shoulder strap from each end of the connector bar . From the front of the car seat, pull the shoulder straps out to remove the[...]

T o clean the car seat shell and 5-point har ness, use a mild cleaning agent and damp cloth. Rinse with clean water to remove soap residue. Clean the inside of the buckle with a mild soap and water solution. Run warm water into the buckle to remove residue. DO NOT use deter- gents. DO NOT lubricate the buckle. Replace the car seat pad onto the car [...]

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Safe Check Rear-Facing (Birth - 1 Y ear) S HOULDER STRAPS …inser ted in upper burgundy slots A DJUST …seat position adjuster to upright …car seat for ward-facing F ASTEN …vehicle belt system after properly routing it over both burgundy belt path metal tubes …tether strap to tether anchor …5-point har ness and adjust it to fit child snug[...]