Century 4261, PM-1663AB, 1000 Placing Child in CAR Seat, Point Models Only, Shield Models Only

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PLACING CHILD IN CAR SEAT

WARNING

To prevent serious injury or death:

•Keep harness straps snug and positioned on shoulders.

•Do not use strap covers, blankets cushions, or padding under harness straps or child unless provided by Century or Graco.

•Child must be dressed in clothing with arms and legs that will not interfere with buckling harness.

Check harness system:

•Rear-facing- Harness straps must be through bottom or middle slots at or below shoulders.

•Forward-facing- Harness straps must be through top slots.

5-Point Models Only:

•Crotch strap must be in opening closest to but not under child.

T-Shield Models Only:

•Latch tongue must be in opening closest to but not under child.

Overhead Shield Models Only:

•Harness tongue must be in opening closest

8 to but not under child.

1Place child in car seat with child’s back flat against back of car seat.

2Place harness straps over child’s shoulders and insert tongue(s) into buckle.

Pull up on tongue(s) to be sure they are locked.

3Close harness tie:

Position harness tie at arm pit level.

4Adjust harness straps to be snug with just enough room to insert one finger between child’s chest and harness straps (fig. a).

For 5-Point models, check that harness straps on chest and thighs are snug.

5A rolled towel can be used on each side to support small children (fig. b). Be sure towels do not interfere with harness system.

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Contents Avoid injury or death Read and understand this manual Table of Contents Important Information Registration InformationPage Page Basic Information Outgrowing Car Seat Height & Weight LimitsPreterm or Low Birth Weight Infants Rear-facing Birth to 22 lbs kgFig. a Fig. bFORWARD-FACING Installation Tether Strap Openings Stand Pull to tightenShield Models Only Placing Child in CAR SeatPoint Models Only Overhead Shield Models OnlyPlacing Child in CAR Seat Harness Tie fig. b Point Crotch Strap Adjustment fig. dHarness Straps fig. a Shield & Overhead Shield ModelsAdjuster Lever Lower Belt ReclineOverhead Shield Adjustment fig. e Fig. e Fig. fVehicle Seat Belts Belts Forward of Seat Crease Seat CreaseLap Belts With Retractor Lap Belts Manually AdjustableFlip Passive Restraint Lap Belt with Motorized Shoulder Belt Passive Restraint Lap or Shoulder Belt Mounted on DoorCombination Lap/Shoulder Belt with Locking Latch Plate Combination Lap/Shoulder Belt with Sliding Latch PlatePull Locking Clip Installation of Anchor Hardware Additional InformationTether Storage Tether Hook Back of Car SeatCare & Cleaning Removing Overhead Shield PadShell Seat Pad and Overhead Shield PadHarness Straps & T-Shield BuckleAircraft Use Second Hand Car SeatPage Call US First
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