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KIDDY USA EVOLUTION PRO

Type: Rear-facing-only

Last date made: Current

First made: 2014

Weight limits: 4 to 35 lbs.

Harness: 3-point harness

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Harness: Shoulder straps are attached to a splitter plate behind seat.

There are no lap straps. Press button at front of seat and grasp both

harness straps to loosen harness. Pull on harness adjuster strap at front

of seat to tighten harness.

Harness slots: There is one set of slots. Adjust harness strap height by

opening access panel on back of restraint to access adjustment

mechanism. Turn harness adjustment knob clockwise and pull outward,

moving headrest to one of five locked positions (diagram 1). Return

adjustment knob to locked position (diagram 1, figure 2), and close

access panel.

Crotch strap: Not adjustable.

Angle adjustment: There are seven recline positions. To adjust, press

recline adjustment button on base (diagram 2), and move base up or

down to desired position. Ball on level indicator in center of base

(diagram 3) must be in blue section for kids 0—9 months and in orange

section for kids older than nine months.

Belt path: If LATCH is not in use, secure hooks to locations provided at

sides of base (diagram 4). Do not install restraint using inflatable

safety belt.

With base: Vehicle belt is

routed through base.

Without base: Vehicle lap belt

is routed through slots across front of

seat, over baby. Do not place shoulder

portion of belt (if present) in slots;

allow it to rest against vehicle seatback. Use level lines on side of restraint (diagram 5). Blue

line is for kids 0—9 months; orange line is for kids over 9 months. SEE PAGE 2

Important: This information sheet is not a substitute for complete manufacturer’s directions and current recall list.

SafetyBeltSafe U.S.A., P.O. Box 553, Altadena CA 91003 (310) 222-6860 (800) 745-SAFE ©SafetyBeltSafe U.S.A. #450 01/15

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LATCH: Seat has a single LATCH strap. Remove connectors

from storage location in base (diagram 4, pg. 1) and attach to

lower anchors. Release ratcheting device by pushing on

locking tab (diagram 6, fig. 1). Tighten LATCH strap by moving

ratcheting lever back and forth (diagram 7). Secure ratcheting

device with locking tab when LATCH strap is fully tightened.

Lower LATCH bars may be used in center seating position

when the position is designated as a LATCH location in vehicle

owner's manual or when vehicle manufacturer permits the use

of the outboard bars (refer to Safe Ride News LATCH manual).

Handle: There are two positions. Only the “carry” position may

be used in vehicle (diagram 8).

Other: Discontinue use of body support when child is six

months old.

Restraint expires 10 years after date of manufacture.

Base is not certified for use on aircraft.

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BRITAX ADVOCATE CLICKTIGHT

Type: Convertible


First made: 2014

Weight limits: 5 to 40 lbs. rear-facing,

20 to 65 lbs. forward-facing

Harness: 5-point harness

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Harness: Shoulder straps are attached to a splitter plate behind seat. Both

strap ends are attached to one hook on splitter plate. Pull slack out of lap

straps up toward shoulders and pull adjuster strap end in front of seat to

tighten harness. Restraint has Click & Safe™ audible harness snugness

indicator. Indicator may click prematurely, indicating harness is tight; check

harness for tightness. Lift adjuster lever at lower front of seat and pull on

harness retainer clip to loosen. Lap straps are threaded through slots near

child’s hips to anchors underneath seat. Open CLICKTIGHT system (pg. 2,

diagram 6) to confirm webbing is attached to anchors (diagram 1).

Length of strap must be shortened for child under two. To

shorten length, disconnect strap from anchor at hip (diagram 1).

Route strap around bar (diagram 2) and re-attach to anchor. Impact

absorbing pads on shoulder straps may be removed when

rear-facing if desired, but their use is “highly recommended” by

manufacturer when child is forward-facing.

Harness slots: There is one set of slots, which may be raised or

lowered by squeezing handle at top of headrest and sliding into

one of fourteen locked positions.

Crotch strap: There are two positions. Outer slot must be used

when child is forward-facing. To change position, open

CLICKTIGHT (pg. 2, diagram 6), peel back seat cover and turn

buckle webbing, sliding it to desired position (diagram 3). Position

buckle in slot closest to, but not under, child for rear-facing.

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Angle adjustment: There are seven recline positions.

To adjust recline, pull handle under front of restraint and

rotate restraint until ball is in appropriate section for child

(diagram 4). Light blue area is for infants with no head or

neck control, dark blue is for larger babies with head and

neck control, and green is for forward-facing kids.

Belt path: When LATCH is not in use, store LATCH

connectors in compartment behind seat (diagram 5). Do not install

restraint using inflatable safety belt.

Rear-facing:

Lap and shoulder belt installation: CLICKTIGHT dial is located a

few inches above the harness adjustment strap. Press dimple in

CLICKTIGHT dial and rotate clockwise (diagram 6) until CLICKTIGHT

releases; then, lift to open. Insert lap and shoulder portions through rear-

facing belt path (diagram 7) and remove slack from lap portion of belt. Do

not over tighten, or CLICKTIGHT will not close. Close CLICKTIGHT,

making sure the dial has rotated back to its original position.

Lap-only belt: CLICKTIGHT system does not function as

a lock-off with a lap-only belt, so lap-only belt MUST lock

pre-crash. Open CLICKTIGHT as above, route lap-only belt

through rear-facing belt path (diagram 6), buckle safety belt,

remove slack, and close CLICKTIGHT.

Forward-facing:

Lap and shoulder belt installation: CLICKTIGHT dial is

located a few inches above the harness adjustment strap. Press

dimple in CLICKTIGHT dial and rotate clockwise (diagram 6) until

CLICKTIGHT releases; then, lift to open. Insert lap and shoulder

portions through forward-facing belt path (diagram 8) and remove

slack from lap portion of belt. Do not over tighten, or CLICKTIGHT

will not close. Close CLICKTIGHT, making sure the dial has rotated

back to its original position.

Lap-only belt: CLICKTIGHT system does not function

as a lock-off with a lap-only belt, so lap-only belt MUST lock pre-crash. Open Clicktight as

above, route lap-only belt through forward-facing belt path (diagram 8), buckle safety belt,

remove slack, and close Clicktight.

SEE PAGE 3

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Britax Advocate CLICKTIGHT

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Britax Advocate CLICKTIGHT

LATCH: Discontinue use of lower anchors in rear-facing mode when child

is 30 lbs. Discontinue use of lower anchors in forward-facing mode when

child is 35 lbs. Open CLICKTIGHT (pg. 2, diagram 6), then open LATCH

storage compartment at back of restraint (pg. 2, diagram 4). Pull LATCH

strap to its full length, route LATCH strap through appropriate belt path,

remove slack in LATCH strap by pulling on adjuster, and close

CLICKTIGHT. Lower LATCH bars may be used in center seating

position when position is designated as a LATCH location in vehicle

owner's manual and when distance between bars is between 11

and 20 inches (refer to LATCH manual).

Tether: Yes. Store tether in compartment at top of seat (diagram 9)

when not in use. Seat has a rip-stitch tether. A

loop of webbing is sewn with colored stitching

into each end of tether; if stitching is broken

and/or loops pulled through backside of

restraint (diagram 10), discontinue use of

restraint.

Rear-facing use:

Models produced through January, 2015: Tether may be used to help

stability of installation (diagram 11). To anchor, loop tether connector strap

provided (diagram 12) around a fixed vehicle belt anchor or vehicle seat leg and

attach tether hook to fabric loop (diagram 13). These anchor locations do not

need to be designated as tether anchors by vehicle manufacturer. Do not attach

connector strap to any location where it will be disturbed if front seat passenger

slides vehicle seat forward or back. Test by adjusting vehicle seat as far

as possible in both directions after installation. Tether strap may also be

routed toward back of vehicle and attached to tether anchor

(diagram 10, b). Do not over tighten tether.

Models produced after January, 2015: Do not tether rear-

facing. Optional anti-rebound bar for rear-facing mode (diagram 14)

may be purchased from Britax.

Forward-facing use: Tether must be attached to vehicle

manufacturer’s specified tether anchor point. Do not use tether

connector strap.

Other: Do not carry seat by its adjuster strap or harness, as adjuster

and/or webbing could be damaged.

Infant insert/body pillow may be used until child can sit

unassisted.

Restraint expires ten years from date of manufacture.



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GRACO -NAUTILUS

-NAUTILUS ELITE

-NAUTILUS WITH SAFETY SURROUND

-NAUTILUS PLUS

Type: Combination child seat/booster with removable back


First made: 2007

Weight limits: 20 to 65 lbs. with harness. Forward-facing only,

not recommended for children under two. 30 to 100 lbs. as belt-

positioning booster with vehicle lap-shoulder belt on child, 40 to

100 lbs. as backless booster

Harness: 5-point harness (removable)

Harness: The shoulder straps are attached

to a splitter plate behind the seat. The lap

straps are threaded through t-slots on

“arms” (not armrests) which are snapped into

“gutters” in base of seat, under pad (diagram 1). Pull strap end in front of

seat to tighten harness. Lift the lever at lower front of seat and pull on

shoulder straps to loosen. It is important to be sure straps are properly

secured in t-slots and “gutters” are clear of objects and padding before

snapping them into place. To check threading, lift seat pad and press

red buttons to fully recline seat back, supporting it so that it doesn’t fall

backwards when released (diagram 2).

Harness slots: There are four sets of shoulder slots. To change

shoulder slot height, remove straps from splitter plate behind seat and

rethread through desired slots. At rear of seat, straps must be routed upward

from slots, behind plastic guides, and over red rollers (diagram 3). Reattach

straps to splitter plate as before. Adjust headrest, using red release button at

top of seat, to one of 5 positions behind child’s head; check to be sure

headrest is locked into place.

Crotch strap: There are two crotch strap positions. Use the one closest

to, but not under, child. Crotch strap is sewn to a metal anchor, which must

lie flat against underside of seat. To change position, feed anchor up

through slot to top of seat and re-thread through desired slot (diagram 4).

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Angle adjustment: To adjust recline, pull handle under front of

seat and lower or raise foot into one of three positions.

Belt Path: If LATCH is not in use, secure hooks to locations on

sides of seat. Do not install restraint in harness mode using

inflatable safety belt.

With harness: Vehicle belt is threaded through slots behind

seat (diagram 6). Some older models have a shoulder belt lock-off. Open lock-

off. Pull shoulder belt tight through lock-off and press lock-off closed over belt

(diagram 7). If no lock-off is present, lock safety belt or, if necessary, use

locking clip.

Without harness: Remove harness from seat and pull harness adjuster

strap out fully to secure metal splitter plate under seat. Use vehicle lap-shoulder

belt on child. Thread lap portion of belt through guide on lower side of seat

before buckling (diagram 8). Adjust headrest to one of 5 positions behind child’s

head, placing shoulder belt guides even with or just above child’s shoulders.

Check to be sure headrest is locked into place. When used without back, an

adjustable shoulder belt positioner strap is provided. Angle of shoulder belt may

be adjusted with this positioner if needed. Place clip on vehicle

shoulder belt just above child’s shoulder. Adjust length of strap

until vehicle shoulder belt is centered on child’s shoulder and

chest (diagram 9).

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Backrest: Removable. To remove, support back of seat and press red

buttons to fully recline seat back, supporting it so that it doesn’t fall

backwards when released (diagram 10). Squeeze red release buttons

together (diagram 11) and pull backrest away from seat.

LATCH: Harness mode only. A single LATCH strap is attached to shell

through standard belt path. Depending on date of manufacture, lower

anchor weight limit is 42, 45, or 48 lbs. Check labels on restraint, or

instructions that came with CR. If vehicle manufacturer states lower

weight limit for LATCH anchors, use vehicle belt. Lower LATCH bars

may be used in center seating position only when spacing between

anchors is eleven inches or greater and position is designated as a

LATCH location in vehicle owner's manual or when vehicle manufacturer

permits use of outboard bars (refer to Safe Ride News LATCH manual).

Tether: Yes, in harness mode only. When not in use, hook to storage bar on

rear of seat.

Other: When in booster mode, no portion of child restraint may extend

beyond edge of vehicle seat (diagram 12).

Some models may include a body support cushion, which may only be

used when harness is in lowest set of slots..

Some models have adjustable head wings. Press down on the red

buttons on either side of the wings and rotate them to desired position

(diagram 13).

Expiration date is molded into plastic on underside of restraint

(diagram 14).

A very small number of consumers have experienced

difficulty with the harness buckle on older models. If this is the case,

consumer should clean buckle following directions in manufacturer's

instructions. If cleaning buckle does not correct the problem,

consumer should contact Graco customer service.

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DOREL COSCO TOP SIDE BOOSTER

Type: Backless booster


First made: 2011

Weight limits: 40 to 100 lbs.

Harness: No harness. Vehicle lap and shoulder belt are

required.

Backrest: N/A

Belt Path: Do not install restraint using inflatable safety belt. Use

vehicle lap shoulder belt to restrain child. Route lap portion of belt under

both armrests. Shoulder portion of belt must go OVER armrest nearest

vehicle buckle (diagram 1). Restraint does not come with a shoulder belt

adjustment strap.

Tether and LATCH: N/A

Other: DOREL brands include: COSCO, EDDIE BAUER, SAFETY 1st, MAXI COSI, ALPHA

ELITE and ALPHA SPORT. Model names may apply to any one or more of these brands. Some

model names may be discontinued.


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