Combi 8100 instruction manual Proper Use Is Required

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Section 2 - Warnings

WARNING

DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur

Failure to follow these instructions and car seat labels can result in injury or death to a child from striking the vehicle’s interior during a sudden stop or crash.

Use only in a rear-facing position when using this car seat with an infant less than one year old and weighing less than 20 pounds (9 kg).

Use only with children who weigh between 5 and 40 pounds (2.3 and 18 kg) and whose height is between 19 and 40 inches (48 and 102 cm).

Discontinue use when child’s weight exceeds 40 pounds

(18 kg) or shoulders are above the top shoulder belt slots.

Snugly adjust harness provided with the car seat around child.

For proper harness fit, infant insert MUST be used with small infants.

Secure this child restraint with the vehicle’s LATCH System if available or with a vehicle seat belt as shown in this manual.

LATCH System or vehicle seat belt MUST stay tightly adjusted around car seat at all times.

Secure the top anchor strap provided with this child restraint as specified in this instruction manual.

Securely belt this car seat in vehicle, even when not occupied. An unsecured car seat can injure other occupants in a crash.

Never leave child unattended, even when sleeping.

Strangulation Hazard: Child can strangle in loose harness straps. Never leave child in car seat when straps are loose or undone.

DO NOT use accessories or parts other than those provided by COMBI International Corporation. Use of accessories or parts from other manufacturers could alter the performance of the car seat.

DO NOT use car seat if it has been in a crash, it must be replaced. A crash can cause unseen damage and using it again could result in serious injury or death.

DO NOT use car seat if it is damaged, missing instructions, or missing parts.

Register your child restraint with the manufacturer.

Proper Use Is Required:

No car seat can guarantee protection from injury in every situation, but proper use helps reduce the risk of serious injury or death.

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Contents Avatar Convertible Car Seat Table of Contents Proper Use Is Required Proper Use Check List Need help installing your infant car seat?Belt Path Avatar Car Seat PartsRear-facing Use 5 to 30 lbs .3 to 13.6 kg Use RecommendationsForward-facing Use 20 to 40 lbs to 18 kg Selecting a Vehicle Seating LocationTop Tether Information Options For Securing a Car SeatLatch System In Vehicles Latch SystemLatch System On This Car Seat Securing Car Seat To VehicleRear-facing Installation Rear-facing Installation With LatchRear-facing For Use 5 to 30 Pounds 2.3 to 13.6 kg Remove the lower anchor connectors Fig. h Storage Of Lower Anchor Belt And Connectors Removal Of Car Seat Installed With LatchFig. a Rear-facing Belt Path Rear-facing Installation With Vehicle Seat BeltFig. e Removal Of Car Seat Installed With Vehicle Seat BeltForward-facing Installation Forward-facing Installation With LatchForward-facing For Use 20 to 40 Pounds 9 to 18 kg Seat back and centered between Vehicle lower anchors fig. d Fig. g Pull to tighten Storage Of Lower Anchor Belt And Connectors Forward-facing Installation With Vehicle Seat BeltFig. b Fig. j Securing Child In Car Seat Click Operation and Adjustments Harness Use and AdjustmentChanging Harness Positions To Re-secure Shoulder Harness Straps To change harness strap slotsInfant Insert Changing Crotch Strap PositionTo change use position Recline Position AdjustmentChanging Forward-Facing/Rear-Facing Use Position To change recline positionTo provide a secure installation of the car seat Vehicle Seat BeltsLatch Changing Belt Path Location Flip Belts Forward of Seat BightLap or Shoulder Belt Mounted on Front Door fig. f Care and Cleaning Additional InformationRemoving Harness Covers, Seat Pad and Infant Insert Registration Information Cleaning Harness StrapsCleaning Shell Cleaning BuckleAvatar Convertible Car Seat