Century Avanta Manuel d'utilisateur

InstructionManualPara instrucciones en Español,llamar al: 1-800-837-4044www.centuryproducts.comPM-1415AD 7/01Avoid injury or death -Read and unde

Place car seat rear-facing on vehicle seat.Thread vehicle lap belt through car seat Slotsand buckle belt.NOTE: Vehicle shoulder belt must NOT be place

9(fig. a) (fig. b)TowelsSlotsINSTALLATION WITHOUT BASE (continued)(fig. c)

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

1123233-PointModels5-PointModels(fig. a) (fig. b)PLACING CHILD IN CAR SEAT (continued)

Adjustable Handle:• Handle has three adjustment positions.• Push in red buttons on each side of handle, rotate and release red buttons. Continue rot

133-PointModels5-PointModels(fig. d)1236(fig. a)Lower7(fig. b)HandleFoot(fig. c)45123645UpperOPERATIONS and ADJUSTMENTS (continued)7

OPERATIONS and ADJUSTMENTS (continued)14Changing Harness Strap Slots:Harness straps must be through slots at or just below shoulders.A Loosen harness

15(fig. e)Splitter PlateLoopLoopOPERATIONS and ADJUSTMENTS (continued)RodPocketsTab

VEHICLE SEAT BELTS16To 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 inst

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

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

19DO NOT use with any car seat.❃Passive Restraint - Lap Belt with Motorized Shoulder BeltDO NOT use with any car seat. Belts will not stay tight whil

20VEHICLE SEAT BELTS (continued)Pull on latch plate (fig. a). If belt slides freelythrough latch plate, a locking clip MUSTbe used (see Locking Clip

1/2 inch (1 cm)Avoid serious injury or death:• Failure to use locking clip whererequired will result in car seat not being securely held in place.• Re

22SHOPPING CART USEPrevent injuries from falls:• Make sure car seat locks onto cart.• Avoid tip over of cart. Use caution on turns and irregular and

23ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Prevent serious injury or death:• Buckle must be properly latched.• Periodically inspect and clean buckleto remove objects or

24ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (continued)Century advises against loaning or passing along car seat.This car seat is certified for use on aircraft (see labe

If a part is damaged, missing, or you need help or replacement parts, DO NOT return car seat to the store.CALL US FIRSTCall toll-free 1-800-837-4044 f

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

WARNINGS - Prevent serious injury or death:DO NOT use rear-facing child restraint ina vehicle seating position equipped withan air bag. Child’s head

3DO NOT use car seat if it is damaged ormissing parts. DO NOT use accessories or parts otherthan those provided by Century orGraco. Their use could

DO NOT use after date shown on back of car seat due to changing requirements and normal wear and tear.Look for:BASIC INFORMATIONThis car seat meets or

This car seat is designed for rear-facing use only by an infant whose:• Weight is less than 22 lbs (10 kg) and;• Height is less than 29 inches (73.6 c

INSTALLATION WITH BASEPlace base rear-facing on vehicle seat.Thread vehicle lap belt through base belt Tabsand buckle belt.NOTE: Vehicle shoulder belt

(fig. a) (fig. b) (fig. c)TabsFootINSTALLATION WITH BASE (continued)7