Century 44339 User Manual

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8REAR-FACING INSTALLATION WITH VEHICLE SEAT BELTSPull front to back and left to right to check for secure installation (fig. c). Vehicle lap belt MUST

9REAR-FACING INSTALLATION WITH VEHICLE SEAT BELTSOpeningsTowels(fig. a)(fig. d)(fig. b) (fig. c)LATCH storage(under pad)

10FORWARD-FACING INSTALLATION WITH VEHICLE SEAT BELTSStore LATCH belt by attaching to openings in top of car seat. (see page 24 fig. m).• Hook connect

11FORWARD-FACING INSTALLATION WITH VEHICLE SEAT BELTSOpeningsStandTether Strap(fig. b)(fig. c) (fig. d)(fig. a)(fig. e)(B)(A)Pull totightenLATCH stora

12REAR-FACING INSTALLATION WITH LATCHLATCH belt must be routed through opening in car seat for rear-facing mode.(see page 22, fig. h )Belt must lay fl

13REAR-FACING INSTALLATION WITH LATCHOpeningsTowels(fig. b)(fig. c)(fig. a)(fig. e)(fig. d)

14LATCH belt must be routed through opening in car seat for forward-facing(see page 22, fig. i). Belt must lay flat and not be twisted. Adjust car sea

15FORWARD-FACING INSTALLATION WITH LATCHOpeningsStandTether Strap(fig. b)(fig. c)(fig. a)(fig. e)(fig. d)(B)(A)Pull totighten

16Place child in car seat with child’s back flat against back of car seat.Place harness straps over child’s shoulders and insert tongue(s) into buckle

175-PointModelsOverheadShieldModels(fig. a) (fig. b)PLACING CHILD IN CAR SEAT (continued)3232

TABLE OF CONTENTSImportant Information...1Warnings...2Basic Info

18OPERATIONS and ADJUSTMENTSRecline / Upright Positions (fig. c:):Rear-facing - MUST use Recline position.Forward-facing - MUST use Upright position•

19(fig. a)(fig. b)PUSH(fig. c)2323(fig. d)4UprightReclineOPERATIONS and ADJUSTMENTS (continued)Clip5-PointModelsOverheadShieldModels4Adjuster Bar5Harn

20Changing Harness Strap Slots:6OPERATIONS and ADJUSTMENTS (continued)7The harness straps must go into the slots even with or just above the shoulders

21AllModelsOPERATIONS and ADJUSTMENTS (continued)(fig. f)Tether(fig. e)Harness PlateAdjuster Bar(fig. a)(fig. b)(fig. c)(fig. d)Harness Lock

LATCH Belt Routing:LATCH belt MUST be routed through the proper openings depending on direction of car seat use.A Route LATCH belt through Rear-facing

23OPERATIONS and ADJUSTMENTS (continued)Removing LATCH from Vehicle Anchor Points:A Tilt metal tab of adjuster to release tension (fig. j).HINT: Press

24OPERATIONS and ADJUSTMENTS (continued)LATCH storage:• Locate LATCH storage openings on top of infant restraint (fig. m).• Fasten LATCH into storage

25VEHICLE SEAT BELTSTo provide the most secure installation of the car seat:• Read the vehicle owner’s manual regardingcar seat installation and seat

Vehicle seat belts located forward of seat crease may not securely hold car seat. Check vehicle owner’s manual or see vehicle dealer forcar seat insta

Lap belts with retractors may or may not hold a car seat securely.Follow these steps to determine if you have a retractor system that will hold car se

IMPORTANT INFORMATIONNo car seat can guarantee protection from injury in every situation, but proper use helps reduce the risk of serious injury or de

DO NOT use with any car seat.FPassive Restraint - Lap Belt with Motorized Shoulder BeltDO NOT use with any car seat. Belts will not stay tight while d

Pull on latch plate (fig. a). If belt slides freelythrough latch plate, a locking clip MUSTbe used (see Pg. 30 “Locking Clip” section).Some combinatio

1/2 inch (1 cm)(fig. a)VEHICLE SEAT BELTS (continued)Avoid serious injury or death:• Failure to use locking clip whererequired will result in car seat

31ADDITIONAL INFORMATION DO NOT anchor tether strap to the vehicle when using car seat rear-facing. Tether hook must be attached to car seat for rear-

Unhook “J” hooks from car seat shell.Remove harness straps from Harness plate.Pull harness straps out of harness slots.Press red button to release ton

33ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (continued)Seat Pad and Overhead Shield Pad:Machine-wash separately on gentle cycle anddrip dry.Harness Straps Surface wash o

Century advises against loaning or passing along car seat.This car seat is certified for use on aircraft (see label on car seat). Contact airline abou

35NOTES

36PARTS LISTNOTE: Prices subject to change.How to Order:Complete the form on the reverse side of this page. Your infant restraint model and serial num

37Subtotal:Shipping & handling*: $5.00Sales tax**:Total:* $15.00 outside thecontinental U.S.**CA 7.25%, IL 6.25%, IN 5%, NY 8.25%, OH 5.75%, PA 6%

WARNINGS - Prevent serious injury or death:2Failure to follow these instructionsand car seat labels can result in childstriking the vehicle’s interior

Store instruction manual behindthese tabs on underside of seat.Store locking clipas indicated above. If a part is damaged, missing, or you need help o

3WARNINGS - Prevent serious injury or death (continued):If car seat is in a crash, it must bereplaced. DO NOT use it again! Acrash can cause unseen d

BASIC INFORMATION4This car seat meets or exceeds all applicable requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 for use in motor vehicles an

5VehicleTop Tether AnchorPointsVehicle Lower AnchorPointsVehicleSeat CreaseTypical seat in a passenger vehicle.Other vehicle types may have different

6LATCH System:LATCH consists of a permanently attached lower anchorage belt and a top tether strap (Fig. a).ONLY use LATCHin a seating position recomm

7HEIGHT & WEIGHT LIMITSA preterm infant or low birth weight infant may be at special risk in a vehicle or aircraft.According to the American Acade