Section 3 - Proper Use Check List
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Proper use is required. Read and understand instructions and car seat labels.
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Securely install car seat with LATCH System or vehicle seat belt and top tether strap.
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All infants less than one year old and 20 lbs. (9 kg) must use car seat rear-facing.
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Do not use car seat rear-facing in vehicle front seating location with an air bag.
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Snugly adjust harness around child.
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Infant seat insert is being used for children less than 25 lbs. (11.4 kg).
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Secure children in back seat whenever possible.
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Never leave child unattended.
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Do not allow anyone (babysitter, relatives, etc.) to use car seat without first reading and
understanding all instructions and car seat labels.
WARNING: AIR BAGS
• Do not use this car seat rear-facing in a vehicle front seating location with an air bag. Child's
head and back may be seriously injured when an inflating air bag hits back of car seat.
• Owners of vehicles with front passenger side air bags should refer to their vehicle
owner’s manual for child restraint installation instructions.
WARNING -
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur
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.
NEED HELP?
Contact Combi CARE Line at 1-800-992-6624 or one of the following sources:
• Your vehicle dealer to locate a child safety seat Inspection station in your area.
• Call 1-866-SEAT CHECK (1-866-732-8243).
• Log onto www.nhtsa.dot.gov
-For a car seat inspection station select “Locate a Child Safety Seat Inspection Station By State
or Zip Code”.
-To locate a certified “Child Passenger Safety” Technician in your area, select tab “Vehicles &
Equipment”, select topic “Child Seats’ and then select link “Child Passenger Safety Contact
Locator” or “Child Passenger Safety Seat Inspection Station Locator”.
• Visit www.seatcheck.org.
Section 4 - Assistance
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