Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product B505 The First Years
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL This Booster Seat is for use by children who meet ALL the requirements below: Age is: 3 years or over W eight is : 30 to 100 pounds (13.
Dear Parents, Thank you for purchasing the Compass B500/5 Booster Seat. We hope that it will make your child’s travel safer , easier , and more pleasant. We believe the B500/5 is the easiest Booster Seat to use. We do more testing than other companies to make it as safe as possible.
2 Section 2 - T able Of Contents Section 1 Introduction ................................................ 1 Section 2 T able Of Contents ..................................... 2 Section 9 Additional Information ............................ 19 Section 8 Safety Checklist/Safe Practices .
• Failure to follow these instructions and Booster Seat labels can result in injury or death to a child from striking the vehicle’ s interior during a sudden stop or crash. - Even if the Booster Seat seems easy to figure out on your own, it is important to read these instructions and the vehicle owner ’s manual for details you might miss.
4 • DO NOT modify or attach any toys, padding, or other items to this Booster Seat. Untested modifications or padding could result in injury in a crash. • Secure this Booster Seat with the vehicle seat belt at all times (even when there is no child in it).
• DO NOT use this Booster Seat when top of child’ s ears are above the top edge of seat back. Severe head or neck injuries can result without proper head support. • DO NOT use Booster Seat when the child’ s shoulders are above the shoulder belt guide with headrest in highest position.
Instruction Manual Pocket Headrest Handle Headrest Handle Seat Back Fold Lock • Failure to use this car seat properly increases the risk of serious injury or death in a sudden stop or crash. • Do not install or use this car seat until you have read and understand the instructions in this manual.
S e c t i o n 6 - S e l e c t i n g A V e h i c l e S e a t i n g L o c a t i o n 7 • Use only the vehicle’ s lap and shoulder belt system when restraining a child in this Booster Seat.
8 S e c t i o n 6 - S e l e c t i n g A V e h i c l e S e a t i n g L o c a t i o n 1 . National Highway Traf fic Safety Administration (NHTSA) alerts vehicle owners that, according to accident statistics, children under age 13 are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions rather than in front seating positions.
9 S e c t i o n 6 - S e l e c t i n g A V e h i c l e S e a t i n g L o c a t i o n 3 . V ehicle Seats: DO NOT use this Booster Seat with the following vehicle seats: Seats Which Face Sides Of V ehicle Seats Which Face Rear Of V ehicle Rear Seats Of Small Extended Cab Pickup Trucks NO NO NO 4000000014 (EN).
4 . V ehicle Seat Belt Systems: Use only the vehicle’s lap and shoulder belt system when restraining the child in this booster seat. Design and operation of vehicle seat belt systems vary from vehicle to vehicle and from seating location to seating location in the same vehicle.
Section 7 - Installation and Use • Use only a vehicle lap and shoulder belt system when restraining the child in this Booster Seat. • NEVER use just a lap belt. Always use a combination lap and shoulder belt. • Snugly adjust the vehicle lap and shoulder belt around your child according to the instructions in the vehicle owner ’s manual.
12 Section 7 - Installation and Use 1 . Open the Booster Seat from its folded position until seat back locks in place: - Grasp seat back and seat bottom and pull to unfold Booster Seat. - Continue to move seat back until it locks in place. - Check that back is locked .
Section 7 - Installation and Use 3 . Place child in Booster Seat. - Child MUST sit upright with back contacting seat back, NOT slouching or sliding down. 4 . Adjust headrest so that the top of shoulder belt guides are at or just above child’s shoulders.
Section 7 - Installation and Use 5 . Place lap and shoulder belt across front of child and buckle seat belt. - Po si ti on la p b el t u nd er bo th a rmr est s. - Place shoulder belt over child’s chest and into shoulder belt guide. NOTE : Armrest may be raised to make getting in Booster easier .
Cup Holders: T o Use: - Rotate cup holder out into use position. T o Store: - Rotate cup holder back into stored position. Storage & T ransport Of Booster Seat: T o Fold Booster Seat: - Pull lower edge of green seat back fold lock out and fold seat back forward toward seat bottom.
Section 8 - Safety Checklist/Safe Practices √ Did you read and understand these instructions and labels on the Booster Seat? √ Is the child the proper weight and height for the Booster Seat? √ I.
Section 8 - Safety Checklist/Safe Practices For assistance with installation or use, contact one of the following sources: - Compass at: Phone: 1-888-899-2229 Email: cs@learningcurve.com - A certified Child Passenger Safety (CPS) T echnician in your area.
Section 8 - Safety Checklist/Safe Practices * EVER YONE rides buckled up or the vehicle DOES NOT GO! Make NO EXCEPTIONS for adults or children! - If someone unbuckles, the vehicle STOPS! Being firm and consistent will result in fewer discipline problems as children grow older .
Section 9 - Additional Information Certification: This child restraint system conforms to all applicable Federal Motor V ehicle Safety Standards for use in motor vehicles. This Booster Seat is certified for use in motor vehicles. Aircraft Use: This restraint is NOT Certified for Aircraft Use.
20 Section 9 - Additional Information Registration Information: - Log onto the National Highway T raffic Safety Administration recall website at: h t tp : // ww w -o d i. nh t sa . do t. g ov / ca rs / pr o bl e ms /r e ca ll s /c h il ds e at . cf m - - www.
21 Section 10 - Care and Cleaning Removing Seat Pad, Back Pad and Headrest Pad: - Gently unhook elastic and snaps. Remove pads from Booster Seat. Cleaning Seat Pad, Back Pad and Headrest Pad: - Machine wash gentle cycle in cool water and mild soap. - Air dry .
Section 1 1 - Replacement Parts We know pads get worn or damaged. Some companies charge outrageous prices when their parts wear out. At Compass, we will sell you replacement parts at or near our cost plus what it costs us to handle and ship them. They are still expensive, but we promise they are fair prices.
Keep this instruction manual for future use. Store in pocket on back of Booster Seat. © 2008 Learning Curve 4000000417 02 08 or call 1-888-899-2229 or log onto www .
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