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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.
❃ A vehicle combination lap/shoulder belt MUST
be used when using car seat without harness
system.
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
restraint’s model number and manufacturing
date to:
❃ Do not use vehicle “lap-only” belt across front
of child.
❃ 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 Government’s 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:
x
Never use a veh icle “lap -on ly” b elt
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 icle’s in t erior d urin g
a sud d en st op or accid en t . 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.
across fron t of ch ild .
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 er’s 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 icle’s w it h air b ag s, refer t o
veh icle ow n er’s m an ual for ch ild
rest rain t in st allat ion in form at ion .
Not all veh icle seat b elt s can b e used
w it h car seat . Read “Veh icle Seat
Belt s” sect ion :
•
Car seat w it h h arn ess syst em
MUST 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 .
If car seat is in a crash , it m ust b e
rep laced . DO NOT use it a ga in! 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 .
•
Car seat w it h out h arn ess
syst em MUST b e used w it h a
lap / sh ould er b elt .
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WARNINGS - Prevent serious injury or death (cont inued):
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 fun ct ion of t h e car seat .
Never leave ch ild un at t en d ed , even
w h en sleep in g .
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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.
With Harness System:
Car seat meets or exceeds all applicable
requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards for use in motor vehicles and aircraft.
Without Harness System:
Booster seat is certified for use in motor vehicles.
Booster seat is NOT certified for use in aircraft.
Car Seat Useful Life
❃
Warm Weat h er
❃
DO NOT use after date shown on back of
car seat due to changing requirements and
normal wear and tear.
Car seat parts can get very hot in the sun or
warm weather.
To avoid burns, always check before putting
child in car seat.
DO NOT USE
Look for:
THIS CAR SEAT
AFTER DECEMBER
YEAR
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 an d W EIGHT LIMITS
Wit h Harn ess Syst em
Out g row in g Car Seat
❃
❃
Child MUST meet all of the following
requirements:
• Weight is 30 - 40 lbs. (13.6 - 18.1 kg).
• Height is 35 - 43 inches (89 - 109.2 cm) tall.
WARNING
To avoid in juries from w h ip lash , t op of
ch ild ’s ears m ust b e b elow t op ed g e of
h ead rest .
• Child is able to sit upright unassisted
.
*
• Child’s shoulders are not above top harness
slots.
With
Harness System
80 lb s.
(36.3 kg )
30 lb s.
40 lb s.
(13.6 kg ) (18.1 kg )
Without Harness System
Wit h out Harn ess Syst em
❃
Child MUST meet all of the following
requirements:
• Weight is 30 - 80 lbs. (13.6 - 36.3 kg).
• Height is 35 - 50 inches (89 - 127 cm) tall.
• Child is able to sit upright unassisted
.
*
• Top of child’s ears are not above top of
headrest.
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends
that children should be at least one year of age
*
before being positioned forward facing.
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INSTALLATION - with harness system
1
Place forward-facing on vehicle seat.
2
Lift seat pad flap, thread vehicle seat belt
through openings and buckle belt (fig. a).
3
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).
4
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.
5
Attach tether hook (A) to anchor hardware (B)
and tighten strap to remove any slack (fig. d).
If tether anchor hardware (B) is not available,
see “Installation of Anchor Hardware“ section.
Opening
Pull to
tighten
(A)
(B)
(fig. d)
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(fig. a)
(fig. b)
(fig. c)
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INSTALLATION - without harness system
1
Place forward-facing on vehicle seating position
with a vehicle lap/shoulder belt. See “Vehicle
Seat Belts” section.
2
Tether may be used to stabilize booster seat:
Attach tether hook (A) to anchor hardware
(B) and tighten strap to remove any slack
(fig. a).
If tether anchor hardware (B) is not available,
see “Installation of Anchor Hardware“ section.
If not using tether, see “Tether Storage” section.
Pull to
tighten
(A)
(B)
(fig. a)
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PLACING CHILD IN CAR SEAT - with harness system
Adjust harness system:
WARNING
Harness straps must be through slots at or
just above shoulders.
To p reven t serious in jury or d eat h :
• Veh icle seat b elt m ust b e rout ed
t h roug h b ack of car seat w h en usin g
h arn ess syst em .
1
2
Place child in car seat with child’s back flat
against back of car seat.
• Never p lace veh icle b elt in fron t of
ch ild w h en usin g h arn ess syst em .
Place harness straps over child’s shoulders and
insert tongues into buckle.
• 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
Cen t ury or Graco.
Pull up on tongues to be sure they are locked.
• Do n ot use h arn ess st rap s t h at are
loose or un b uckled . Th ey m ust b e
sn ug an d p osit ion ed over sh ould ers
an d t h ig h s.
3
4
Close harness tie:
Position harness tie at arm pit level.
Tighten harness straps so that they are snug
with just enough room to insert one finger
between child’s chest and harness straps (fig. a).
Thigh straps must also be snug (fig. b).
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PLACING CHILD IN CAR SEAT - with harness system (cont inued)
3
2
(fig. a)
(fig. b)
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PLACING CHILD IN CAR SEAT - without harness system
Remove harness system (see “Harness System -
removal and re-assembly” section).
WARNING
• Sh ould er b elt MUST b e p rop erly
p osit ion ed over sh ould er (NOT
t ouch in g ch ild ’s n eck an d NOT low
off sh ould er).
To p reven t serious in jury or d eat h :
1
Place child in car seat with child’s back flat
against back of car seat.
2
3
Place shoulder belt across child’s chest.
• Lap / sh ould er b elt MUST b e p rop erly
p osit ion ed exact ly as sh ow n in
illust rat ion .
Buckle belt and pull shoulder belt to adjust lap
belt snugly.
Shoulder belt MUST lay across child’s shoulder
in red zone as shown (fig. b). If outside of
red zone, see next steps for Comfort Clip use.
• DO NOT use sh ould er b elt loose or
p osit ion ed un d er ch ild ’s arm s (fig. a ).
• Never use a veh icle “lap -on ly” b elt
across fron t of ch ild .
CAUTION:
• DO NOT allow ch ild t o slid e d ow n in
car seat w h ich could p osit ion lap b elt
across ch ild ’s ab d om en an d sh ould er
b elt over n eck or face.
Some shoulder belts with (emergency
locking) retractors allow a child to pull belt
out and change position of belt. Use of
Comfort Clip helps prevent child from pulling
belt out.
•
If ch ild w ill n ot keep veh icle sh ould er
b elt p rop erly p osit ion ed , DO NOT use
t h is b oost er car seat . Use a d ifferen t
ch ild rest rain t syst em .
4
5
Thread shoulder belt through Comfort Clip
exactly as shown and hook end of Comfort Clip
through desired loop of webbing (fig. c).
• Veh icle b elt s MUST lay flat ag ain st ch ild
an d MUST n ot b e t w ist ed .
Check to be sure shoulder belt is properly
positioned over shoulder in red zone and snug
against child.
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PLACING CHILD IN CAR SEAT - without harness system (continued)
Loops
(fig. a)
(fig. b)
(fig. c)
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OPERATIONS an d ADJUSTMENTS
1
3
Harness Tie:
• To open: Press tab and pull apart (fig. a).
Tether Strap (fig. b):
• To tighten: Pull loose end of strap.
• To close: Snap halves together. Make
sure harness tie is locked by pulling out
on each half.
• To loosen: Lift adjuster.
2
Buckle:
• To lock: Insert both tongues into buckle.
Pull up on tongues to be sure they are
locked.
• To unlock: Press red button and pull
tongues out of buckle.
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OPERATIONS an d ADJUSTMENTS (cont inued)
1
2
Loosen
Tighten
Adjuster
(fig. b)
(fig. a)
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OPERATIONS an d ADJUSTMENTS (con t in ued )
5
4
Changing Harness Strap Slots:
Harness Straps (fig. c):
MUST use slots at or just above shoulders.
A To loosen: Lift adjuster bar and pull
harness straps from front of car seat to
desired length.
A Lift adjuster bar and pull harness straps
out of current slots.
or
B Change harness strap slots.
To tighten: Lift adjuster bar and pull
ends of harness straps down until all
slack is removed.
Make sure harness straps are threaded
through matching slot of seat pad and
car seat.
B Pull harness straps on front side to lock
adjuster bar.
It may be necessary to remove seat pad
from top of car seat.
C When adjusting harness straps, pull
harness straps through tongues in buckle
to remove all slack.
C Thread harness straps behind opening
in metal plate and adjuster bar (fig. d).
D Lift adjuster bar and thread straps over
adjuster bar, creating loop, and down
behind metal plate (fig. e).
WARNING
To p reven t serious in jury or d eat h :
E Pull ends of harness straps down (fig. f).
En d of each st rap m ust b e at least
2 in ch es (5 cm ) b elow m et al p lat e (fig. f).
F
Adjust harness straps to fit child (see 4 ).
NOTE: Make sure straps are NOT twisted.
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OPERATIONS an d ADJUSTMENTS (con t in ued )
Adjuster
Loosen
Bar
Tighten
(fig. c)
(fig. d)
Metal
Plate
Minimum
2 inches
(fig. f)
(fig. e)
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HARNESS SYSTEM - removal and re-assembly
Removal:
Re-assembly:
• Lift adjuster bar and pull both harness straps
out of current slots.
When re-assembling harness system, be sure
harness straps are not twisted.
1
2
Thread end of harness strap down through slot
in seat pad, under both clips on bottom and
back up through slot in opposite side of
car seat pad.
• Pull harness strap out of car seat, harness tie,
and tongues.
Store all parts for future use.
Thread ends through tongues or shields
(available on some models).
• Push buckle and crotch strap down into
crotch strap opening.
3
4
Thread ends through harness tie.
Thread ends through desired slots and adjuster
following instructions in “Operations and
Adjustments” section.
5
Pull buckle out of of buckle slot.
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HARNESS SYSTEM - removal and re-assembly (con t in ued )
3
4
2
5
1
Clip
Clip
(With Shield
on some models)
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VEHICLE SEAT BELTS
If car seat with harness system is not held
securely after following instructions in this
manual, vehicle seat belt labels, and vehicle
owner’s manual:
WARNING
Not all veh icle seat b elt s can b e used
w it h a car seat :
• Move car seat to another seating location
and try again, or
• Car seat w it h h arn ess syst em MUST
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 .
• Contact vehicle dealer for possible seat
belt modification parts.
• Car seat w it h out h arn ess syst em
MUST b e used w it h a lap / sh ould er
b elt .
To provide the best installation of the car seat:
• Read the vehicle owner’s manual regarding
car seat installation and seat belt use with
car seat.
• Follow all instruction labels on vehicle seat
belt and car seat.
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VEHICLE SEAT BELTS (con t in ued )
Lap Belt s - Man ually Ad just ab le
❃
With Harness System:
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
Without Harness System:
DO NOT use this type of vehicle seat belt to
secure child and booster car seat.
(fig. a)
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VEHICLE SEAT BELTS (con t in ued )
Lap Belt s - Wit h Ret ract or
❃
With Harness System:
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 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
Retractor
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.
Without Harness System:
DO NOT use this type of vehicle seat belt to
secure child and booster car seat.
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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
With or Without Harness System:
DO NOT use with any car seat.
Passive Rest raint Lap or
-
❃
Shoulder Belt Mount ed on Door
With or Without Harness System:
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 )
Belt s Forw ard of Seat Crease
❃
Seat Crease
With Harness System:
Vehicle seat belts located forward of seat
crease may not securely hold car seat. Check
vehicle owner’s manual or see vehicle dealer for
car seat installation requirements.
If approved for use with car seat by vehicle
manufacturer, 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.
Without Harness System:
Lap/shoulder belts forward of the seat crease
are OK to use. Follow vehicle owner’s manual
for specific instructions on how to use vehicle
seat belts.
Seat Crease
DO NOT use lap only belts.
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VEHICLE SEAT BELTS (con t in ued )
Com b in at ion Lap / Sh ould er Belt
❃
w it h Lockin g Lat ch Plat e
Flip
With Harness System:
OK to use. Follow vehicle owner’s manual for
specific instructions on how to use vehicle seat
belts.
(fig. b)
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.
Without Harness System:
OK to use. Follow vehicle owner’s manual for
specific instructions on how to use vehicle seat
belts.
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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
With Harness System:
Pull
Pull on latch plate (fig. a). If belt slides freely
through latch plate, a locking clip MUST be
used. (See “Locking Clip”section.)
(fig. a)
Without Harness System:
This vehicle seat belt system is OK to use with
booster car seat.
Movement of the seat belt through the latch
plate can allow an active toddler to slide down
in car seat and re-position lap belt over
abdomen and shoulder belt over neck or face
which is dangerous.
A Locking Clip may be used on this type of
vehicle seat belt to prevent movement of seat
belt through latch plate limiting toddler’s
movement:
3
4
1
2
Install car seat and adjust lap/shoulder belt
snugly around child.
Slide locking clip on seat belts approximately
1/2 inch (1 cm) away from latch plate (see
illustration page 25).
Hold seat belts together at latch plate
(fig. b - page 25) then unbuckle.
Re-buckle seat belt.
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VEHICLE SEAT BELTS (con t in ued )
5
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 :
• Shorten length of lap belt portion slightly
by pulling belt through latch plate.
• 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.
• 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.
When using car seat with harness system,
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.
1
Install car seat and tighten vehicle seat belt.
(fig. b)
2
Hold seat belts together at latch plate (fig. b)
then unbuckle.
1/2 inch (1 cm)
3
Slide locking clip on seat belts approximately
1/2 inch (1 cm) away from latch plate.
4
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.
Avoid serious in jury or d eat h :
Vehicle may already be equipped with a tether
anchor (top strap anchor). See vehicle owner’s
manual for location.
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 with
harness system 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
❃
For storage of tether hook if not used with a belt
position booster:
•
Adjust tether strap length so hook end is as
short as possible.
•
•
Roll loose end of strap up.
Place rolled up strap on top of adjuster and
place rubber band around bundle.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (con t in ued )
Care & Clean in g
❃
Removing Seat Pads:
If using harness system, remove harness system
(see “Harness System - removing and
re-assembly” section).
1
Turn car seat upside down:
1
Using a screwdriver, pry metal rod loose from
car seat shell and slide elastic off.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage webbing
with screwdriver.
2
Turn car seat upright:
Unhook elastic from “J” hooks and pull seat pad
off.
2
2
Reverse above steps for replacing seat pad, and
harness system.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (con t in ued )
Seat Pad:
Aircraft Use
❃
Machine-wash separately on gentle cycle and
drip dry.
With Harness System:
Harness Straps:
This car seat is certified for use on aircraft when
used with harness system (see label on
car seat). Contact airline about their policy.
Surface wash only with mild soap and damp
cloth.
If harness straps are frayed or heavily soiled,
they MUST be replaced.
Use this car seat only on forward-facing aircraft
seats.
Shell:
Install car seat on an aircraft the same way it is
installed in a vehicle except DO NOT use tether
strap.
Wipe with mild solution of soap and water.
Avoid wetting labels.
Never use “household detergents”: they can
weaken plastic.
Without Harness System:
When used without harness system as a belt
positioning booster seat, this restraint is not
certified for use in aircraft because there is
no shoulder belt available.
Buckle:
Rinse buckle with warm water. DO NOT use
household detergents. Never lubricate
buckle.
WARNING
Secon d Han d Car Seat
❃
Preven t serious in jury or d eat h :
• Buckle m ust b e p rop erly lat ch ed .
Century advises against loaning or passing
along car seat.
• 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 .
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Fold in st ruct ion m an ual.
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.
2
St ore in p ocket .
or w rit e us at :
Century Products
P.O. Box 100
Elverson, PA 19520-9974
Attention: Customer Service
Department
Pocket
Century Products
Graco Children’s Products Inc.
A Division of Newell Rubbermaid
Macedonia, Ohio 44-56-2096
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