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Safety 1st advance EX 65 air+ Instructions Manual

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Summary of advance EX 65 air+

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    Advance ex 65 air convertible car seat rear-facing child restraint 5-50 lb (2.3-22.6 kg) and 19-49 in. (48-125 cm) forward-facing child restraint 22-65 lb (10.1-29 kg) and 29-49 in. (73.6-125 cm) and at least 1 year old keep instructions for future use. Read all instructions before using this child ...

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    Choosing rear or forward facing your child’s height, weight, and age determine how your child restraint should be placed in the vehicle. Please talk to your doctor about the best option for your child. Lower anchor belt install page 42 do not install by this method for a child weighing more than 40 ...

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    Table of contents getting started ..................................... 1 parts of the child restraint ....................................... 1 prepare child restraint to fit your child .................... 3 how does your child fit? ......................................... 5 changing position of ...

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    1 2 xxxxxx xxxxx t v u s parts of the child restraint a. Headrest/harness adjustment handle (on back of headrest) b. Adjustable headrest c. Cup holders d. Harness release lever (under fl ap) e. Harness adjustment strap f. Body pillow (see page 22) side view front view back view harness system detail...

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    3 4 xxxxxx xxxxx prepare child restraint to fit your child 1. Fully loosen harness straps push down on harness release lever (under fl ap on front of seat pad) while pulling out on harness straps as shown. 3. Release chest clip press on chest clip release button and pull apart. 2. Unbuckle harness p...

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    5 6 xxxxxx xxxxx how does your child fit? Rear facing forward facing buckle position start in the 1st slot and adjust outward as your child grows. Buckle should be used in the slot closest to your child. The buckle should not be underneath or behind your child. 1st or 2nd slot must be used. Buckle p...

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    7 8 changing position of buckle 6. Insert buckle’s metal retainer into slot closest to child buckle must face out. You must use the 1st or 2nd buckle slots when child restraint is used rear facing. Any slot can be used when forward facing. 1 2 3 7. Pull metal retainer completely through pad and shel...

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    9 10 adjusting headrest/harness height securing child in child restraint continued on next page warnings: make sure that the harness height is correct for your child’s size. Do not use this child restraint rear facing unless the top of your child’s head is at least 1 in. (2.5 cm) below the top of th...

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    12 11 5. Position chest clip the chest clip must be placed at mid-chest (even with armpits) and away from the child’s neck. 6. Check harness tightness try to pinch the harness at the shoulders vertically between index finger and thumb as shown. If your fingers slip off, the harness is tight enough. ...

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    13 reclining child restraint how to change positions to recline, squeeze up and then pull out on recline handle and push top of child restraint back. For upright, squeeze up and then pull out on recline handle and pull top of child restraint forward. This child restraint has 4 positions: rear facing...

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    15 16 11. Remove pad from shell 12. Gently pull headrest pad off of headrest make sure headrest airbags stay in place. Continued on next page 6. From back, remove harness strap loops from splitter plate 7. Pull harness strap out of shoulder harness slots 10. Pull pad off shell and around cup holder ...

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    17 18 installing harness system warnings: do not use child restraint without the seat pad. Failure to do this can result in serious injury or death. Cleaning pad and accessories machine wash separately with cold water on a gentle cycle. Do not use bleach. Tumble dry separately for 10-12 minutes on l...

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    19 20 5. Remove harness straps from storage pull seat pad panel forward as shown. Pull harness straps and chest clip pieces out of slots in shell. Put seat pad panel back into place. 6. Thread harness straps into shoulder harness slots and pull through pad and shell do not twist harness straps. Sewn...

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    21 22 accessories body pillow to remove the body pillow, recline the child restraint and rotate the buckle’s metal retainer up through the shell, pad and pillow. Remove pillow. Replace the buckle. Pull up on the buckle to make sure it cannot be pulled out. See pages 7-8. 2. Thread harness straps int...

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    23 24 child restraint use vehicle seating position 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 use a child restraint with damaged or missing parts. Do not use cut, ...

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    25 26 choosing lower anchor or vehicle belts the latch system the lower anchors of latch (lower anchors and tethers for children) is a universal system for installing child restraints without using vehicle seat belts. The lower anchor system can only be used in vehicles that have the lower anchor ba...

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    27 28 knowing your vehicle belts switchable retractor (most vehicles have this type) automatic locking retractor emergency locking retractor this retractor can be switched to a locking mode. You must have the retractor in the locking mode to use the seat belt with this child restraint. Switching to ...

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    29 30 aircraft information this restraint is certifi ed for aircraft use. Install the child restraint in a window seat to avoid blocking the aisle. If the aircraft lap belt is too short, ask the flight attendant for a belt extender. Use only on forward facing aircraft seats. Contact the airline for ...

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    31 32 lower anchor belt installation continued on next page warnings: do not use the lower anchors of the child restraint anchorage system (latch system) to attach this child restraint when restraining a child weighing more than 40 lbs (18 kg). The vehicle belt must be used for installation if your ...

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    33 34 6. Place child restraint rear facing in back seat for children between 5-22 lb (2.3-10 kg), the bottom level line on shell must be parallel with the ground. For children 22-50 lb (10.1- 22.6 kg) who can sit up unassisted, rotate the child restraint between the 2 level lines. Start by making th...

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    35 36 to release lower anchor belt remove child from child restraint. Remove tension from the lower anchor belt by pushing down on side of child restraint with the lower anchor belt adjuster. Then press the adjuster button to loosen belt. Unhook from anchor by squeezing spring lever on hook, pushing...

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    38 37 2. Place child restraint rear facing in back seat for children between 5-22 lb (2.3- 10 kg), the bottom level line on shell must be parallel with the ground. For children 22-50 lb (10.1-22.6 kg) who can sit up unassisted, rotate the child restraint between the 2 level lines. Start by making th...

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    39 40 forward facing 10. Recheck level line make sure the child restraint is reclined according to your child’s weight. Repeat steps 2-10 if not reclined correctly. Note: you may need to place a large rolled towel(s) or foam pool noodle(s) under front of child restraint to help achieve the correct r...

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    42 41 you must always attach, adjust, and secure the top anchorage (tether) strap when installing the child restraint forward facing with internal harness. Tethers improve the installation and stability of child restraints and reduce the risk of injury. Attach the tether hook to the tether anchor de...

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    44 continued on next page 2. Route lower anchor belt through forward-facing belt path you may need to raise the headrest up to thread the lower anchor belt. The lower anchor belt adjuster can be on either side. Do not twist belt. 4. Place child restraint forward facing flush against vehicle seat bac...

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    46 xxxxx 9. Check belt tightness hold child restraint at the belt path with your weakest hand. Push and pull from side to side. It should not move more than 1 in. (2.5 cm). To release lower anchor belt remove child from child restraint. Remove tension from the lower an- chor belt by pushing down on ...

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    47 48 4. Route vehicle lap or lap/shoulder belt through forward-facing belt path you may need to raise the headrest up to thread the vehicle belt. Do not twist belt. 3. Check if your vehicle belts will work with this child restraint this is very important because not all vehicle belts will work with...

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    49 50 you will rarely need to use a locking clip except in some older vehicles. Built-in child restraint locking systems have been required in vehicles since 1996, and many vehicles had these features even earlier. Review pages 27-29 and your vehicle owner’s manual to determine if your vehicle belts...

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    51 52 dorel juvenile group information thank you for choosing this child restraint. The djg family is committed to creating child restraints with the most comfort and convenience available today. Remember, parents are a child’s first teachers and ex- amples. If you always buckle your seat belt, your...

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    53 54 warranty dorel juvenile group, inc. (djg) warrants this product to the original retail purchaser as follows: this product is warranted against defective materials or workman- ship for one year from the date of original purchase. An original receipt is required to validate your warranty. Djg wi...

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    55 56 replacement parts order form complete the form. Your model number and manufacturer date code must be included on the form to ensure proper replacement parts. The codes can be found on a label on side of child restraint. Payment in u.S. Dollars must accompany your order. Choose parts needed fro...

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    57 58 replacement parts list cut on dotted line note: if requested color is not available, similar color will be substituted. Prices are subject to change. Part cost qty total cost buckle assembly .............................. $7.99 .... ___ ........ $_______ seat pad set .............................