Century Baby Accessories 1000 User Manual

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Man ual  
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION  
No car seat can guarantee protection from  
injury in every situation, but proper use helps  
reduce the risk of serious injury or death.  
Safet y First Ch eck List  
Read and understand instruction manual  
and car seat labels.  
Infants less than 20 lbs. (9.1 kg) must use  
car seat rear-facing.  
Reg ist rat ion In form at ion  
Child restraints (car seats) could be recalled for  
safety reasons. You must register this restraint  
to be reached in a recall. Fill out the  
registration card attached to car seat and mail  
today or send your name, address, and the  
restraints model number and manufacturing  
date to:  
Do not use car seat rear-facing in vehicle seat  
with air bag.  
Secure children in back seat whenever  
possible.  
Never leave child unattended.  
Install car seat securely.  
Century Products  
P.O. Box 551  
Elverson, PA 19520-9973  
Do not use after date shown on back of  
car seat.  
or call 1-888-224-6549  
For recall information:  
Do not allow anyone (babysitter, relatives,  
etc.) to use car seat without first  
understanding all instructions.  
Call the U.S Governments Auto Safety  
Hotline at 1-800-424-9393  
(202-366-0123 in D.C. area)  
Call Century Products at 1-800-837-4044  
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WARNINGS - Prevent serious injury or death:  
DO NOT use rear-facin g ch ild  
Failure t o follow t h ese in st ruct ion s  
an d car seat lab els can result in ch ild  
st rikin g t h e veh icles in t erior d urin g  
a sud d en st op or crash . Secure ch ild  
rest rain t w it h a veh icle seat b elt as  
sh ow n in t h is m an ual.  
rest rain t in a veh icle seat in g  
p osit ion eq uip p ed w it h an air b ag .  
Ch ild s h ead an d n eck m ay b e  
seriously in jured w h en an in flat in g  
air b ag h it s b ack of ch ild rest rain t .  
Never p ut a car seat in a fron t  
veh icle seat un less recom m en d ed b y  
veh icle ow n ers m an ual. Nat ion al  
Hig h w ay Traffic Safet y  
Ad m in ist rat ion (NHTSA) alert s  
veh icle ow n ers t h at accord in g t o  
accid en t st at ist ics, ch ild ren up t o  
ag e 12 are safer in t h e b ack seat .  
For veh icles w it h air b ag s, refer t o  
veh icle ow n ers m an ual for ch ild  
rest rain t in st allat ion in form at ion .  
In fan t s less t h an 20 lb s. (9.1 kg )  
m ust use t h is car seat rear-facin g .  
Serious crip p lin g in jury or d eat h can  
result if in fan t faces fron t of veh icle.  
Veh icle seat b elt syst em MUST h old  
car seat securely. Not all veh icle seat  
b elt s can b e used w it h a car seat . If  
veh icle seat b elt d oes n ot h old car  
seat securely, read “Veh icle Seat  
Belt s” sect ion .  
If car seat is in a crash , it m ust b e  
rep laced . DO NOT use it a ga in! A  
A crash can cause un seen d am ag e  
an d usin g it ag ain could result in  
serious in jury or d eat h .  
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WARNINGS - Prevent serious injury or death (con t in ued ):  
DO NOT use car seat if it is d am ag ed  
or h as m issin g p art s.  
DO NOT use accessories or p art s  
ot h er t h an t h ose p rovid ed b y  
Cen t ury or Graco. Th eir use could  
alt er t h e p erform an ce of t h e  
car seat .  
Rear-facin g car seat m ust b e  
p rop erly leveled :  
• Too reclin ed can result in in jury  
or eject ion .  
• Too up rig h t can result in  
b reat h in g d ifficult ies.  
Never leave ch ild un at t en d ed , even  
w h en sleep in g . Ch ild m ay b ecom e  
t an g led in h arn ess st rap s an d  
suffocat e.  
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BASIC INFORMATION  
Cert ificat ion  
Un occup ied Car Seat  
Always secure car seat with a vehicle seat belt,  
even when unoccupied. An unsecured car seat  
can injure passengers.  
This car seat meets or exceeds all applicable  
requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety  
Standard 213 for use in motor vehicles and  
aircraft.  
Warm Weat h er  
Car Seat Useful Life  
Car seat parts can get very hot in the sun or  
warm weather.  
DO NOT use after date shown on back of  
car seat due to changing requirements and  
normal wear and tear.  
To avoid burns, always check before putting  
child in car seat.  
Do not use this car  
Look for:  
Year  
seat after December  
Dan g erous Veh icle Seat s  
Veh icle Seat Prot ect ion  
Protect vehicle seat. Use a car seat mat, towel  
or thin blanket under and behind car seat.  
Do not use car seat on rear-facing or  
side-facing vehicle seats.  
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HEIGHT & W EIGHT LIMITS  
Rear-facing: Birth to 22 lbs. (10 kg)  
Pret erm or Low Birt h Weig h t  
• Infants from birth to 20 lbs. (9.1 kg) MUST  
be rear-facing.  
In fan t s  
• Infants or toddlers 20 to 22 lbs. (9.1 to  
10 kg) may be rear-facing.  
A preterm infant or low birth weight infant may  
be at special risk in a vehicle or aircraft.  
According to the American Academy of  
Pediatrics, these infants may suffer breathing  
difficulties if improperly reclined in a car seat.  
Rear-facin g  
22 lb s. 40 lb s.  
20 lb s.  
(9.1 kg )  
Birt h  
(10 kg ) (18.1 kg )  
Century advises that you have your physician or  
hospital staff evaluate your infant and  
recommend the proper car seat or car bed  
before you and your infant leave the hospital.  
Forw ard -facin g  
Forward-facing: 20 to 40 lbs. (9.1 to 18.1 kg)  
Out g row in g Car Seat  
Toddlers 20 to 22 lbs. (9.1 to 10 kg) who  
are capable of sitting upright unassisted  
may be forward-facing  
. If unable to sit  
unassisted, use rear-facing.  
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WARNING  
Toddlers 22 to 40 lbs. (10 to 18.1 kg)  
and up to 40 inches (101.6 cm) tall MUST  
be forward-facing.  
Preven t serious in jury or d eat h :  
• Top of ch ild s ears m ust b e b elow t op  
ed g e of car seat .  
The American Academy of Pediatrics  
recommends that children should be at least  
• Ch ild s sh ould ers MUST n ot b e ab ove  
t op h arn ess slot s.  
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one year of age before being positioned  
forward facing.  
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REAR-FACING INSTALLATION  
1
Adjust car seat to recline position and place  
rear-facing on vehicle seat.  
2
Thread vehicle seat belt through openings and  
buckle belt.  
Press down firmly in center of car seat to  
compress vehicle seat cushion while tightening  
vehicle seat belt (fig. a).  
3
4
Pull front to back and left to right to check for  
secure installation (fig. b). Vehicle lap belt  
MUST stay tight.  
Openings  
Towels  
If not secure, see “Vehicle Seat Belts” section.  
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Check level indicator on car seat.  
Ball MUST be entirely in green zone (fig. c). If  
necessary, place rolled towels under car seat, at  
vehicle seat crease, until entire ball is in green  
zone. Then re-check level indicator.  
NOTE: Vehicle must be on level  
ground and child in car seat  
when checking level indicator.  
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(fig. a)  
(fig. b)  
(fig. c)  
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FORWARD-FACING INSTALLATION  
1
Adjust car seat to upright position and place  
forward-facing on vehicle seat.  
Tether  
Strap  
2
3
Thread vehicle seat belt through openings and  
behind harness straps (fig. a).  
Buckle belt.  
Press down firmly in center of car seat to compress  
vehicle seat cushion while tightening vehicle seat  
belt.  
HINT: Use your knee to press down in center of  
car seat (fig. b).  
Openings  
4
5
Pull front to back and left to right to check for  
secure installation (fig. c). Vehicle lap belt  
MUST stay tight.  
If not secure, see “Vehicle Seat Belts” section.  
Attach tether strap hook (A) to anchor hardware (B)  
and tighten strap to remove any slack (fig. d).  
Stand  
If tether anchor hardware (B) is not available, see  
Installation of Anchor Hardware“ section.  
Pull to  
tighten  
(A)  
(B)  
(fig. d)  
(fig. a)  
(fig. b)  
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(fig. c)  
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PLACING CHILD IN CAR SEAT  
1
Place child in car seat with childs back flat  
against back of car seat.  
WARNING  
To p reven t serious in jury or d eat h :  
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Place harness straps over childs shoulders and  
insert tongue(s) into buckle.  
• Keep h arn ess st rap s sn ug an d  
p osit ion ed on sh ould ers.  
Pull up on tongue(s) to be sure they are locked.  
• Do n ot use st rap covers, b lan ket s  
cush ion s, or p ad d in g un d er h arn ess  
st rap s or ch ild un less p rovid ed b y  
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4
Cen t ury or Graco.  
Close harness tie:  
• Ch ild m ust b e d ressed in clot h in g w it h  
arm s an d leg s t h at w ill n ot in t erfere  
w it h b ucklin g h arn ess.  
Position harness tie at arm pit level.  
Adjust harness straps to be snug with just  
enough room to insert one finger between  
childs chest and harness straps (fig. a).  
Check harness system:  
Rear-facing - Harness straps must be  
through bottom or middle slots at or  
below shoulders.  
For 5-Point models, check that harness straps  
on chest and thighs are snug.  
Forward-facing - Harness straps must be  
through top slots.  
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A rolled towel can be used on each side to  
support small children (fig. b). Be sure towels  
do not interfere with harness system.  
5-Point Models Only:  
• Crotch strap must be in opening closest to  
but not under child.  
T-Shield Models Only:  
Latch tongue must be in opening closest  
to but not under child.  
Overhead Shield Models Only:  
• Harness tongue must be in opening closest  
to but not under child.  
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PLACING CHILD IN CAR SEAT (con t in ued )  
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3
3
2
2
2
4
4
4
(fig. a)  
(fig. b)  
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OPERATIONS an d ADJUSTMENTS  
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Harness Straps (fig. a):  
Recline / Upright Positions (fig. c:):  
Rear-facing - MUST use Recline position.  
Forward-facing - MUST use Upright position  
To tighten: Pull lower belt.  
To loosen: Lift adjuster lever and pull  
harness straps out.  
Upright Position: Rotate stand out and push  
into car seat.  
2
Harness Tie (fig. b):  
Recline Position: Pull stand out and rotate  
into car seat.  
To open: Unhook harness tie from childs  
left side of harness straps.  
Harness straps MUST move freely. Make sure  
harness straps are not pinched by recline stand.  
To close: From backside of harness tie,  
slide harness strap over harness tie tongue.  
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5-Point Crotch Strap Adjustment (fig. d):  
• From bottom of car seat, pull crotch strap  
clip out and remove clip from crotch  
strap loop.  
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Buckle:  
MUST be in opening closest to but not under  
child.  
• From top of car seat, pull crotch strap out  
and thread through desired slot. Make  
sure red button is facing away from child.  
5-Point Models  
To buckle: Insert both tongues into  
buckle. Pull up on tongues to be sure  
they are locked.  
• From bottom of car seat, re-attach clip to  
crotch strap loop exactly as shown.  
To unbuckle: Press red button and pull  
tongues out of buckle.  
T-Shield & Overhead Shield Models  
To buckle: Push tongue into opening.  
Pull up on tongue to be sure it is locked.  
To unbuckle: Press red button, pull  
tongue out of opening and lift shield  
over top of car seat.  
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OPERATIONS an d ADJUSTMENTS (con t in ued )  
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4
2
2
3
3
3
4
4
1
1
1
Clip  
Adjuster  
Lever  
Upright  
Lower  
Belt  
Recline  
(fig. c)  
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(fig. a)  
(fig. d)  
(fig. b)  
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OPERATIONS an d ADJUSTMENTS (con t in ued )  
Overhead Shield Adjustment (fig. e):  
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D Re-attach harness strap loops to Splitter  
Plate:  
To adjust: Press both buttons down and  
move shield to desired position closest to  
child. Release buttons to lock shield into  
place. Check by pulling out on shield.  
Slide each harness strap loop onto  
Splitter Plate.  
NOTE:  
NOTE: Shield does not need to contact  
child when in closest position; harness  
system restrains child.  
• Make sure both strap loops are securely  
attached within Splitter Plate hook.  
• Make sure straps are NOT twisted and  
are routed behind stand (fig. f).  
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Changing Harness Strap Slots:  
A Loosen harness straps:  
Lift adjuster lever and pull  
harness straps out (see  
).  
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B Remove both harness strap loops from  
Splitter Plate on back of car seat.  
C Change harness strap slots.  
Make sure harness straps are threaded  
through matching slot of seat pad and  
car seat.  
It may be necessary to remove seat pad  
from top of car seat.  
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OPERATIONS an d ADJUSTMENTS (con t in ued )  
Loop  
Loop  
Splitter Plate  
Stand  
(fig. e)  
(fig. f)  
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VEHICLE SEAT BELTS  
WARNING  
Not all veh icle seat b elt s can b e used  
w it h a car seat . Th e car seat m ust b e  
h eld securely at all t im es b y a lap b elt  
(or lap b elt p ort ion of a lap / sh ould er  
b elt ) t h at w ill n ot ch an g e len g t h w h ile  
d rivin g .  
To provide the most secure installation of the  
car seat:  
Read the vehicle owners manual regarding  
car seat installation and seat belt use with  
car seat.  
• Follow all instruction labels on vehicle seat  
belt and car seat.  
If car seat is not held securely after following  
instructions in this manual, vehicle seat belt  
labels, and vehicle owners manual:  
• Move car seat to another seating location  
and try again, or  
• Contact vehicle dealer for possible seat  
belt modification parts.  
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VEHICLE SEAT BELTS (con t in ued )  
Belt s Forw ard of Seat Crease  
Vehicle seat belts located forward of seat  
crease may not securely hold car seat. Check  
vehicle owners manual or see vehicle dealer for  
car seat installation requirements.  
Seat Crease  
• If approved for use with car seat, install  
car seat and check for secure installation by  
pulling car seat front to back. If car seat  
slides forward, DO NOT use these seat belts.  
Seat Crease  
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VEHICLE SEAT BELTS (con t in ued )  
Lap Belt s - Man ually Ad just ab le  
The locking latch plate on some seat belts may  
slip and loosen after being buckled on car seat if  
positioned at a certain angle. If this happens,  
flip latch plate over (fig. a) and re-buckle. Test  
installation again to see if this works. If not,  
move car seat to another seating position.  
Flip  
Lap Belt s - Wit h Ret ract or  
Lap belts with retractors may or may not hold  
a car seat securely.  
(fig. a)  
Follow these steps to determine if you have a  
retractor system that will hold car seat securely:  
a. Pull belt all the way out.  
b. Allow belt to retract about 6 inches (15 cm).  
c. Pull out on belt again.  
If belt is locked and you cannot pull the belt out  
any further, you have an Automatic Locking  
Retractor which may be used with a car seat.  
Remember, when installing a car seat, pull belt all  
the way out, buckle belt, and then tighten.  
If you can pull the belt out again (step c), you  
have an Emergency Locking Retractor which  
must not be used with a car seat.  
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Retractor  
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VEHICLE SEAT BELTS (con t in ued )  
Passive Rest rain t - Lap Belt  
w it h Mot orized Sh ould er Belt  
DO NOT use with any car seat.  
Passive Rest raint Lap or  
-
Shoulder Belt Mount ed on Door  
DO NOT use with any car seat. Belts will not  
stay tight while driving.  
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VEHICLE SEAT BELTS (con t in ued )  
Com b in at ion Lap / Sh ould er Belt  
w it h Slid in g Lat ch Plat e  
Pull on latch plate (fig. a). If belt slides freely  
through latch plate, a locking clip MUST  
be used (see Locking Clip section).  
Pull  
Some combination lap/shoulder belts with  
sliding latch plates may be converted into an  
“automatic locking mode” that will allow use  
without a locking clip. See vehicle owners  
manual and label on vehicle belts for  
instructions.  
(fig. a)  
Com b in at ion Lap / Sh ould er Belt  
w it h Lockin g Lat ch Plat e  
The locking latch plate on some seat belts may  
slip and loosen after being buckled on car seat if  
positioned at a certain angle. If this happens,  
flip the latch plate over (fig. b) and re-buckle.  
Test installation again to see if this works. If  
not, move car seat to another seating position.  
Flip  
(fig. b)  
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VEHICLE SEAT BELTS (con t in ued )  
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Test installation to see if car seat is secure.  
Lockin g Clip  
If not secure, additional belt tightening may be  
required:  
• Unbuckle vehicle seat belt.  
WARNING  
• Hold belts together and remove locking  
clip.  
Avoid serious in jury or d eat h :  
• Failure t o use lockin g clip w h ere  
req uired w ill result in car seat n ot  
b ein g securely h eld in p lace.  
• Shorten length of lap belt portion slightly  
by pulling belt through latch plate.  
Re-attach locking clip.  
Buckle vehicle seat belt.  
• Rem ove lockin g clip from seat b elt s  
w h en n ot b ein g used w it h car seat .  
HINT: Press car seat further down into vehicle  
seat cushion to help buckle vehicle seat belt.  
DO NOT use lockin g clip as a veh icle  
seat b elt sh ort en er.  
Test installation to see if car seat is secure. If  
not secure, repeat above step until secure.  
You MUST use locking clip provided with  
car seat with a vehicle seat belt that slides  
freely through the latch plate or the lap belt  
cannot be tightly secured.  
Install car seat and tighten vehicle seat belt.  
1
2
Hold seat belts together at latch plate (fig. a)  
then unbuckle.  
1/2 inch (1 cm)  
(fig. a)  
3
4
Slide locking clip on seat belts approximately  
1/2 inch (1 cm) away from latch plate.  
Re-buckle seat belt.  
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION  
Inst allat ion of Anchor Hardware  
WARNING  
• Be sure an ch or h ole is p rop erly sealed  
t o p reven t exh aust fum es an d w at er  
from en t erin g t h e veh icle.  
Vehicle may already be equipped with a tether  
anchor (top strap anchor). See vehicle owners  
manual for location.  
Avoid serious in jury or d eat h :  
If vehicle does not have a tether anchor, one  
must be installed:  
• If you w ish t o rem ove an ch or on ce ch ild  
out g row s car seat , m ake sure h ole is  
p rop erly p lug g ed or sealed t o p reven t  
exh aust fum es from en t erin g t h e  
veh icle.  
• Contact vehicle dealership for proper  
anchor location and installation.  
Before installing anchor, install car seat on  
a vehicle seat and check that the lap belt  
portion of the vehicle belt will hold car seat  
securely. If not, move car seat to another  
seating position.  
If tether anchor hardware kit is not available at  
your vehicle dealership, one may be purchased  
at a local retailer or call Century at  
1-800-837-4044.  
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (con t in ued )  
Tet her St orage  
Tether Hook  
DO NOT anchor tether strap to the vehicle  
when using car seat rear-facing.  
Tether hook must be stored on car seat for  
rear-facing use.  
For storage of tether hook:  
Attach tether hook to back of car seat  
as shown.  
Pull loose end of strap to remove any  
slack.  
Roll loose end of strap up and secure  
with a rubber band.  
Back of Car Seat  
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (con t in ued )  
Care & Clean in g  
1
Unhook “Jhooks from car seat shell.  
2
Unhook harness straps from splitter plate.  
3
Pull harness straps out of harness slots.  
4
Press red button to release tongue(s).  
5
For 5-Point harness system:  
• Unhook harness tie and remove from  
harness straps.  
• Pull seat pad up over harness straps leaving  
harness straps in car seat.  
For T-Shield Model:  
Remove T-Shield.  
• Pull seat pad off.  
For Overhead shield model:  
• Pull seat pad off.  
Removing Overhead Shield Pad:  
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Pull 2 button clips out of shield and remove  
pad (fig. a).  
(fig. a)  
Reverse above steps for replacing pads.  
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (con t in ued )  
Seat Pad and Overhead Shield Pad:  
Machine-wash separately on gentle cycle and  
drip dry.  
WARNING  
Preven t serious in jury or d eat h :  
• Buckle m ust b e p rop erly lat ch ed .  
Period ically in sp ect an d clean b uckle  
t o rem ove ob ject s or d eb ris t h at could  
p reven t lat ch in g .  
Harness Straps & T-Shield:  
Surface wash only with mild soap and damp  
cloth.  
If harness straps are frayed or heavily soiled,  
they MUST be replaced.  
Shell:  
Wipe with mild solution of soap and water.  
Avoid wetting labels.  
Never use “household detergents” they can  
weaken plastic.  
Buckle:  
Rinse buckle with warm water. DO NOT use  
household detergents. Never lubricate  
buckle.  
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (con t in ued )  
Aircraft Use  
This car seat is certified for use on aircraft (see  
label on car seat). Contact airline about their  
policy.  
Use this car seat only on forward-facing aircraft  
seats.  
Install car seat on an aircraft the same way it is  
installed in a vehicle.  
Secon d Han d Car Seat  
Century advises against loaning or passing  
along car seat.  
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St ore in st ruct ion m an ual  
b eh in d t h ese t ab s.  
If a part is damaged,  
missing, or you need help  
or replacement parts,  
DO NOT return car seat  
to the store.  
CALL US FIRST  
Call toll-free 1-800-837-4044  
from anywhere in the U.S. or Canada  
or fax at 1-610-286-4555.  
St ore lockin g clip  
b eh in d in st ruct ion  
m an ual.  
or w rit e us at :  
Century Products  
P.O.Box 100  
Elverson, PA 19520-9974  
Attention: Customer Service  
Department  
Century Products  
Graco Childrens Products Inc.  
A Division of Newell Rubbermaid  
Macedonia, Ohio 44-56-2096  
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