INSTRUCTION MANUAL 5 to 22 lbs. (2.3 to 10 kg) Centre Infant Car Seat TM rC H h or Combi USA, Inc. a n d T eth er WARNING Correct installation and use can be a matter of life or death! Read and understand these instructions before using this car seat. Store these instructions in the pocket provided at the back of the car seat. Certified for use in motor vehicles and aircraft. Meets or exceeds all applicable requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213.
Section 1 - Contents 1 Section 1 - Contents 2 Section 1. Contents....................................................................................1 Section 11. Vehicle Belt Systems.......................................................39 - 44 Section 2. Warnings.............................................................................3 & 4 Section 12. Accessories...................................................................45 & 46 Section 3. Proper Use ....................................
Section 2 - Warnings WARNING 3 DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur Failure to follow the information in these instructions, and on the car seat labels, can result in injury or death to a child due to the child striking the vehicle's interior during a sudden stop or crash. Warnings concerning use with an infant: Use only with children who weigh between 5 and 22 pounds (2.3 and 10 kg) and whose height is 29 inches or less (74 cm).
Section 3 - Proper Use Check List WARNING DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur WARNING: AIRBAGS Do not use the car seat in a vehicle front seating location with an air bag. Child's head and back may be seriously injured when an inflating air bag hits back of car seat. Owners of vehicles with front passenger side air bags should refer to their vehicle ownerís manual for child restraint installation instructions. . .. .. .. 5 Proper Use is required. Read and understand the instructions and car seat labels.
Section 5 - Car Seat Parts Carry Handle 7 Section 5 - Car Seat Parts Adjustable Headrest (not all models) Instruction Storage Pocket Harness Buckle and Tongues Optional Rebound Bar (not all models) Shoulder Strap Slots Canopy Attachment Points Chest Clip Crotch Pad Handle Release Button Harness Adjuster Button Vehicle Lap Belt Slots Harness Adjuster Strap Stroller Latch 8 Release Handle for Stroller and Base Locking Clip Storage Position Headrest Adjuster Knob Harness Connector Plate Base La
Section 5 - Base Parts 9 Recline Foot Adjustment Section 5 - Base Parts Vehicle Belt Routing Tabs Recline Foot retaining catch (behind flap) LATCH strap (stored in pocket in Recline Foot).
Section 6 - Securing Infant in Car Seat 11 Section 6 - Securing Infant in Car Seat 12 OVERVIEW WARNING DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur When the infant is in the car seat, ALWAYS secure with the harness and adjust the harness to a snug ( not loose) fit. Child must be dressed in clothing with arms and legs that will not interfere with buckling, snugly adjusting or positioning harness. DO NOT use accessories other than those provided by Combi USA Inc.
Section 6 - Securing Infant in Car Seat PULL PRESS 13 Loosen harness by pressing Harness Adjuster Button and pulling the shoulder straps outwards. To open harness press red button on buckle NOTE: On some models the Harness Adjuster Button is under the cover, or under a flap. Section 6 - Securing Infant in Car Seat 14 CORRECT POSITIONING OF THE SHOULDER STRAPS HEIGHT IS IMPORTANT.
Section 6 - Securing Infant in Car Seat 15 Section 6 - Securing Infant in Car Seat Non-Adjustable Headrest Models 16 Place harness straps over infants shoulders and thighs, and secure the Harness Buckle. If the height of the shoulder straps needs adjusting, turn the car seat over and detach the straps from the steel connector plate. Reposition the straps as required and reattach the straps. The harness must be a snug (not loose) fit on the infant. A snug strap should not allow any slack.
Section 6 - Securing Infant in Car Seat Press to release 17 The Chect Clip increases the safety of the harness by holding the shoulder straps together. Position the Harness Tie at arm pit level Always use the Chest Clip when the Infant is secured by the harness. For a small infant a rolled towel can be used on each side for support. Towels must not prevent the harness from being adjusted to a secure fit on the infant.
Section 7 -Installing the Car Seat WHERE IS THE SAFEST PLACE TO INSTALL THIS CAR SEAT? Lap/Shoulder Belt DO NOT place the car seat in front of an airbag 19 Section 7 - Installing the Car Seat If your car has a lap only or lap shoulder seat belt in the CENTRE of the back seat, install the car seat in that position. The safest place in the car for your car seat is in the back seat. Otherwise use the outside position closest to the side of the road.
Section 7 - Installing the Car Seat WARNING ! 21 DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur Section 7 - Installing the Car Seat 22 DO NOT use car seat on vehicle seats that face the side or the rear of the vehicle. See page 5 for important information about use of this car seat in a vehicle with an airbag. Car seat must be reclined as shown in these instructions, and on the labels : - too reclined can result in injury or ejection, - too upright can result in breathing difficulties.
Section 7 - Installing the Car Seat 23 Section 7 - Installing the Car Seat Base - General TWO DIFFERENT METHODS OF INSTALLING THE CAR SEAT IN THE VEHICLE. LATCH symbol Lap/Shoulder Belt LATCH. This is a new system (since 2003) that provides anchor points specifically intended for car seats. Check your vehicles Owners Manual to see if your vehicle is fitted with LATCH. The mounting points may also be identified in your vehicle by the LATCH symbol.
Section 8 - Installing the Car Seat Base with LATCH 25 Section 8 - Installing the Car Seat Base with LATCH The LATCH strap is stored in the base foot. To remove the LATCH strap, swing the base foot open by adjusting it to the maximum downwards position and then pressing the release catch. LATCH strap stored in base foot Remove the LATCH strap from its storage position. WARNING:LATCH connectors must be secured to the vehicle LATCH anchorages only.
Section 8 - Installing the Car Seat Base with LATCH 27 Section 8 - Installing the Car Seat Base with LATCH 28 Check that the base is securely held. FITTING THE CAR SEAT INTO THE BASE. If the base moves easily more than 1" (25mm) to either side, try another position, or do not use the car seat in the vehicle. Before putting the car seat into the base make sure there are no objects on or in the base. "CLICK" Connect the car seat to the base.
Section 9 - Installing the Car Seat Base with Vehicle Belts Pull Belt tight Press down firmly on base 29 LAP ONLY BELT Select the best position in the vehicle and position the base at the correct angle. (See pages 19,20,21 and 24) Section 9 - Installing the Car Seat Base with Vehicle Belts Pull Belt tight Press down firmly on base 30 LAP/SHOULDER BELT Select the best position in the vehicle and position the base at the correct angle.
Section 9 - Installing the Car Seat Base with Vehicle Belts Locking Clip 31 Section 9 - Installing the Car Seat Base with Vehicle Belts 32 BUILT-IN LOCKING CLIP Check that the base is securely held. Always pass the belt holding the Base through the Locking Clip even when only one belt is used, e.g. a LATCH or Lap only belt. If the base moves easily more than 1" (25mm) to either side, try another position, or do not use the car seat in the vehicle.
Section 9 - Installing the Car Seat Base with Vehicle Belts 33 Section 9 - Installing the Car Seat Base with Vehicle Belts FITTING THE CAR SEAT INTO THE BASE. Some vehicle seats do not provide enough support to hold the base up at the required angle. If extra support iis required a tightly rolled towel or a firm foam roll (pool noodle) can be used. 34 Before putting the car seat into the base make sure there are no objects on or in the base. "CLICK" Connect the car seat to the base.
Section 10 - Installing the Car Seat without the Base 35 Section 10 - Installing the Car Seat without the Base ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FOR THE CAR SEAT Decide where in the vehicle to install the car seat. Check that the carseat will sit firmly in that position. Some vehicle seats do not provide enough support to hold the car seat up at the required angle. To position the car seat at the correct angle adjust it until the line on the side labels is level.
SECTION 10 - Installing the Car Seat without the Base 37 38 LAP ONLY BELT LOCKING CLIP To install with a Lap only belt pass the belt from one side of the carseat to the other. Fit the belt under the lugs in front of the handle. A Locking Clip is supplied with the car seat and is stored at the back of the carseat. Pull the belt tight! LAP/SHOULDER BELT To install with a Lap/shoulder belt pass the Lap belt from one side of the carseat to the other. Fit the belt under the lugs in front of the handle.
Section 11 Vehicle Belt Systems WARNING 39 DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur Section 11 Vehicle Belt Systems Seat Bight Not all vehicle seat belts can be used with a car seat. The car seat must be held tight at all times by a lap belt (or the lap portion of a lap/shoulder belt) that will not loosen while driving. . . . . . Follow all instruction labels on vehicle seat belt and car seat.
Section 11 Vehicle Belt Systems Flipping latch plate over in some cases improves locking 41 Section 11 Vehicle Belt Systems 42 LAP BELTS - Manually Adjustable LAP BELTS - With Retractor Manually adjustable lap belts normally hold a car seat tightly. However in some cases the locking latch plate on some seat belts may slip and loosen if positioned at a certain angle. If this happens flip the latch plate over and rebuckle. Install car seat and test installation again to see if lap belt stays tight.
Section 11 Vehicle Belt Systems 43 Section 11 Vehicle Belt Systems Combination Lap/Shoulder Belt with Free Sliding Latch Plate Pull out on latch plate. If belt slides freely through latch plate, the Locking Clip MUST be used . Some combination lap/shoulder belts with free sliding latch plates may be converted into an ìautomatic locking modeî. Always use the Locking Clip with these belt systems.
Section 12 Accessories 45 INFANT IINSERT Some models have a canopy with plastic stays that connect to the car seat. Some models have a separate infant insert inside the car seat for greater comfort. When the canopy is used make sure it is always connected securely to the car seat. WARNING: Shoulder straps must pass through slots in insert. Failure to do this might result in the shoulder straps not holding the infant securely. TO CONNECT: REBOUND BAR 1. Feed the canopy stay into the mounting.
Section 13 Stroller or Travel System and Airplane use 47 STROLLER or TRAVEL SYSTEM (Also see Travel System Instructions for further information) Section 13 Stroller or Travel System and Airplane use To remove the car seat from the stroller, pull firmly upwards on the release lever at the rear of the car seat, and lift the car seat upwards. This car seat will only fit into certain Combi stroller models.
Section 14 Other Uses 49 Section 14 Other Uses 50 ROCKER POSITION FEEDER POSITION When the carry handle is back, the car seat can be used as a rocker. When the carry handle is fully rotated, the car seat can be used as a feeder. WARNING: Adult supervision is required, do not leave unattended. WARNING: Adult supervision is required, do not leave unattended. DO NOT carry a child in the car seat by holding the front edge of the car seat and the handle in the position shown.
Section 15 Care and Cleaning 51 CLEANING COVER To remove cover first detach shoulder straps by disconnecting the splitter plate at the rear of the seat. Then withdraw the shoulder straps and pull them through the cover. Lift the cover off. Wash according to the instructions on the back of the cover. CAUTION: When replacing the cover always check that the shoulder straps are correctly secured to the splitter plate. See page 15. CLEANING HARNESS Surface wash with mild soap and damp cloth.
Registration Information 53 Child restraints ( car seats) can be recalled for safety reasons. You must register this restraint to be reached in a recall. Fill out the registration card attached to the car seat or send your name, address, and the restraint's model number and manufacturing date to: Combi USA, Inc. 1962 Highway 160 W.