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Eddie Bauer surefit User Manual

Manual is about: 4-35 lb (1.8-15.9 kg) 32 in. (81.2 cm) or less

Summary of surefit

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    © 2014 dorel juvenile. All rights reserved. 4358-6720 user guide surefit infant car seat 4-35 lb (1.8-15.9 kg) 32 in. (81.2 cm) or less.

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    1 2 b. Safety information ........................... Pages 9-10 b-1 vehicle seating position b-2 installation in vehicle b-3 child restraint use a. Before you begin .................................Pages 3-8 a-1 thank you... A-2 registration and safety notices a-3 understanding your child restraint...

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    3 4 a. Before you begin thank you for choosing this car seat, referred to throughout this manual as a child restraint. The djg family is committed to creating a child restraint with the most comfort and convenience available today. Remember, parents are a child’s first teachers and examples. If you ...

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    5 6 a. Before you begin a-3 understanding your child restraint front view harness system detail b. C. C. G. A. E. D. A. Canopy b. Carry handle c. Handle adjustment button d. Infant insert (on select models) e. Harness release lever (under flap) f. Harness adjustment strap g. Base adjustment button f...

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    7 8 a. Before you begin a. Base release lever b. Harness slots c. Harness straps d. Base attachment hooks e. Splitter plate f. Instruction manual storage g. Harness adjustment strap bottom of carrier top of base h. H. Base belt path openings i. Base/carrier lock bar j. Latch belt i. J. A. B. C. D. D...

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    9 10 b-3 child restraint use this child restraint must only be used when the child weighs between 4-35 lb (1.8-15.9 kg). Never take your child out of the child restraint while the vehicle is moving. Never leave child unattended. Placing your child in a hot child restraint may result in burns. Do not...

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    To remove carrier from base from the back of the carrier, pull the base release handle out and lift the carrier out of the base. To install canopy completely thread the plastic strip through the tunnel in front edge of the canopy. To attach carrier to base align the notches in the front of carrier w...

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    13 14 c. Basic use warning: read all instructions before using child restraint as a carrier. Never use carrier unless child is properly secured. Use only as a carrier by children weighing 4-35 pounds (1.8-15.9 kg) and 32 inches (81.3 cm) or less. Never leave child unattended. Always keep child withi...

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    To remove carrier from base from the back of the carrier, pull the base release handle out and lift the carrier out of the base. Loosen harness push down on the harness release lever (under flap on the front of restraint) while pulling out on the harness as shown. Release chest clip press on chest c...

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    Unbuckle harness press red button. Pull buckle tongues out. Place harness straps out of the way. For small infants, skip to step c. Insert the buckle’s metal retainer through the desired slot. Make sure that the buckle is facing out. Place child in child restraint place the child’s bottom and back f...

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    From the bottom, pull the metal retainer through the carrier and insert it into the middle slot. Check harness height with child in the child restraint, check the location of the harness slot. Follow the guidelines below to determine the correct harness height. From the front, lift pad up and place ...

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    Rethread harness into new harness slot location. Make sure harness straps do not twist. Attach harness straps to splitter plate from the back of the child restraint, fit the harness strap loops onto the splitter plate. The sewn end of the harness strap loops must face towards you. Do not twist harne...

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    Close chest clip insert right half of chest clip into left half and snap together. Tighten harness pull on harness adjustment strap to tighten harness snugly. Note: a snug strap should not allow any slack. It lies in a relatively straight line without sagging. It does not press on the child’s flesh ...

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    Remove harness straps (1) pull harness through the upper harness slots from the front. (2) unthread harness from the chest clip. (3) do not unbuckle the buckle. Unthread harness from the buckle tongues. You do not need to fully remove the harness strap from the shell. Release chest clip press on che...

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    27 c. Basic use 28 c-10 removing pad for cleaning you must remove the harness system to remove the pad from the shell. See section c-9. Replace child restraint pad by reversing order: starting from top of the child restraint, slip pad on shell. Pull buckle and harness adjustment strap through pad. S...

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    29 c. Basic use thread harness strap if you have fully removed the harness strap from the child restraint, (1) with sewn end of the harness strap loop facing the buckle, thread the harness strap down through lower harness slot on left side of shell. (2) weave the harness in and out of the shell, bet...

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    32 d. General vehicle information your vehicle’s features may be considerably different than those pictured here. Consult your vehicle owner’s manual to help identify your vehicle’s specific features and locations. D-1 understanding your vehicle latch anchors located in the seat bight. Air bags cons...

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    33 34 d. General vehicle information d-2 vehicle seating position some seating positions in your vehicle may not be safe for this child restraint. Some vehicles do not have a seating position that can be used safely with this child restraint. If you are not sure where to place the child restraint in...

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    35 36 d. General vehicle information review your vehicle owner’s manual for vehicle seat belt use with child restraints. This is your best source for information concerning your vehicle. Not all vehicle belts will work with this child restraint. This child restraint must be tightly locked in place a...

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    37 attach latch hooks to bars in storage location d-6 storing latch d-5 aircraft information failure to securely store the latch belts can result in serious injury or death. 38 latch belt lap belt lap/shoulder belt e-1 rear facing installation with base never place a child rear facing in a seating p...

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    Xx 39 40 e. Installing rear facing e-2 installing base with latch continued on next page. Do not use latch along with the vehicle lap or lap/shoulder belt. Check latch belt before each use. Use only if the belt can be tightened properly and securely. Failure to follow these warnings can result in se...

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    Xx e. Installing rear facing tuck loose end of belt you must tuck loose end of the latch belt back through the belt path hole. 6. Check belt tightness grasp the base at the belt path with one hand. Push and pull the child restraint from side to side, forward and back. The child restraint should not ...

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    43 e. Installing rear facing to remove latch belt from vehicle anchor press down firmly on latch adjuster side of base and press the latch adjuster release button to release the tension in the belt. (1) unhook the latch hooks from vehicle anchor bar by squeezing the spring lever, push latch hook int...

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    45 e. Installing rear facing thread vehicle belt thread the vehicle lap or lap/shoulder belt combination through belt path as shown. With an alr belt, pull the belt all the way out before threading the base. 3. Tighten belt push base down firmly on the base and towards the vehicle seat while pulling...

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    47 48 e. Installing rear facing lap belt lap/shoulder belt e-4 rear facing installation without base never place a child rear facing in a seating position with an active frontal airbag. This can result in serious injury or death. This child restraint must always face the rear of the vehicle. Do not ...

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    49 50 reheck angle indicator check the angle indicator while parked on level ground. The ball should be in the zone that matches the weight of your child. Repeat steps 1-4 if not reclined correctly. You may need to place a large rolled towel or foam pool noodles under the front of the base to achiev...

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    51 52 reheck angle indicator check the angle indicator while parked on level ground. The ball should be in the zone that matches the weight of your child. Repeat steps 1-7 if not reclined correctly. You may need to place a large rolled towel or foam pool noodles under the front of the base to achiev...

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    54 53 1. If the child restraint buckle or harness release lever sticks or you cannot get the straps tight enough around child: do not lubricate. Check around lever and retractor for dropped food, sticky spilled drinks, dirt, leaves, etc. Clean with warm water and/or remove object with tweezers. If y...

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    55 56 replacement parts list note: if requested color is not available, similar color will be substituted. Part cost quantity total cost buckle ........................$6.99 x ______ = $ ______________ harness strap .............$2.00 x ______ = $ ______________ pad set ....................$27.50 x ...