Graco Car Seat 41413ZOL User Manual

Instruction  
Manual  
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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.  
Safety First Check List  
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Read and understand instruction manual  
and car seat labels.  
Use car seat rear-facing only.  
Registration Information  
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Do not use in vehicle seat with air bag.  
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:  
Secure children in back seat whenever  
possible.  
Never leave child unattended.  
Install car seat securely.  
Century Products  
P.O. Box 100  
Elverson, PA 19520-9973  
Only use a Vanté base when  
using car seat/carrier with a base.  
Do not use after date shown on back of  
car seat.  
or call 1-800-837-4044  
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 1-800-837-4044  
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WARNINGS - Prevent serious injury or death:  
Failure to follow these instructions and  
DO NOT use rear-facing child restraint in  
car seat labels can result in child striking  
the vehicle’s interior during a sudden  
stop or crash. Secure child restraint  
with a vehicle seat belt as shown in this  
manual.  
a vehicle seating position equipped with  
an air bag. Child’s head and neck may  
be seriously injured when an  
inflating air bag hits back of child  
restraint.  
Never put a car seat in a front vehicle  
seat unless recommended by vehicle  
owner’s manual. National Highway  
Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)  
alerts vehicle owners that, according  
to accident statistics, children up to  
age 12 are safer in the back seat. For  
vehicles with air bags, refer to vehicle  
owner’s manual for child restraint  
installation information.  
Use car seat rear-facing only. Serious  
crippling injury or death can result if  
infant faces front of vehicle.  
Vehicle seat belt system MUST hold  
car seat securely. Not all vehicle seat  
belts can be used with a car seat. If  
vehicle seat belt does not hold car seat  
securely, read “Vehicle Seat Belts”  
section.  
If car seat is in a crash, it must be  
replaced. DO NOT use it again! A crash  
can cause unseen damage and using it  
again could result in serious injury or  
death.  
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WARNINGS - Prevent serious injury or death (continued):  
Strangulation Hazard: Child can strangle  
in loose harness straps. Never leave child  
in carrier when straps are loose or  
undone.  
DO NOT use car seat if it is damaged or  
missing parts.  
DO NOT use accessories or parts other  
than those provided by Century or  
Graco. Their use could alter the  
performance of the car seat.  
Fall Hazard: Child’s movement can slide  
carrier. Never place carrier near edges  
of countertops, tables or other elevated  
surfaces.  
Suffocation Hazard: Infant carrier can  
roll over on soft surfaces and suffocate  
child. Never place carrier on beds, sofas  
or other soft surfaces.  
Car seat must be properly leveled:  
• Too reclined can result in injury or  
ejection.  
• Too upright can result in breathing  
difficulties.  
Avoid serious injury due to falls. Be sure  
handle “locks” into carrying position  
before carrying infant. If handle is not  
securely locked, car seat can flip forward  
causing infant to fall and be seriously  
injured.  
Never leave infant unattended, even  
when sleeping.  
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BASIC INFORMATION  
Certification  
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Car Seat Useful Life  
c
DO NOT use after date shown on back of  
car seat due to changing requirements and  
normal wear and tear.  
This car seat meets or exceeds all applicable  
requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety  
Standard 213 for use in motor vehicles and  
aircraft.  
Do not use this car  
Look for:  
Year  
seat after December  
Unoccupied Car Seat  
Vehicle Seat Protection  
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c
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Protect vehicle seat. Use a car seat mat, towel  
or thin blanket under and behind car seat.  
Always secure car seat with a vehicle seat belt,  
even when unoccupied. An unsecured car seat  
can injure passengers.  
Warm Weather  
Dangerous Vehicle Seats  
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Car seat parts can get very hot in the sun  
or warm weather.  
Do not use car seat on rear-facing or  
side-facing vehicle seats.  
To avoid burns, always check before putting  
child in car seat.  
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HEIGHT & WEIGHT LIMITS  
This car seat is designed for rear-facing use  
Preterm or Low Birth Weight  
Infants  
only by an infant whose:  
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• Weight is less than 22 lbs (10 kg) and;  
• Height is less than 29 inches (73.7 cm)  
A preterm 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.  
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.  
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INSTALLATION WITH BASE  
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Place base rear-facing on vehicle seat.  
(Refer to illustration on Page 7)  
Check level indicator on base.  
Ball MUST be entirely in green zone (fig. c).  
If necessary adjust Foot.  
2
Thread vehicle lap belt through base belt Tabs  
and buckle belt.  
NOTE: Vehicle must be on level ground and  
child in car seat when leveling.  
NOTE: Vehicle shoulder belt must NOT be  
placed under belt Tabs.  
3
4
Press down firmly on base to compress vehicle  
seat cushion while tightening vehicle lap belt  
(fig. a).  
Pull front to back and left to right to check for  
secure installation (fig. b). Vehicle lap belt  
MUST stay tight.  
If not secure, see “Vehicle Seat Belts” section.  
Put car seat in base and pull up on car seat to  
be sure it is locked in base.  
5
Place child in car seat and check for secure  
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installation (see  
).  
4
Adjust handle to a position behind car seat.  
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INSTALLATION WITH BASE (continued)  
Tabs  
Foot  
(fig. a)  
(fig. b)  
(fig. c)  
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INSTALLATION WITHOUT BASE  
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Place car seat rear-facing on vehicle seat.  
(Refer to illustration on Page 9)  
Adjust handle to a position behind car seat.  
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Thread vehicle lap belt through car seat Slots  
and buckle belt.  
2
NOTE: Vehicle shoulder belt must NOT be  
placed through car seat Slots.  
Press down firmly on car seat to compress  
vehicle seat cushion while tightening vehicle  
lap 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.  
If not secure, see “Vehicle Seat Belts” section.  
Check level indicator on car seat.  
5
Ball MUST be entirely in green zone (fig. c). If  
necessary place rolled Towels under car seat  
at vehicle seat crease.  
NOTE: Vehicle must be on level ground and  
child in car seat when leveling.  
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INSTALLATION WITHOUT BASE (continued)  
Slots  
Towels  
(fig. c)  
(fig. a)  
(fig. b)  
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PLACING CHILD IN CAR SEAT  
Place child in car seat with child’s back flat  
against back of car seat.  
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WARNING  
To prevent serious injury or death:  
Place harness straps over child’s shoulders and  
insert tongue(s) into buckle to lock.  
2
• Keep harness straps snug and  
positioned on shoulders. Periodically  
check adjustments.  
Pull up on tongue(s) to be sure they are  
locked.  
• Do not use strap covers, blankets  
cushions, or padding under harness  
straps or child unless provided by  
Century or Graco.  
Close harness tie:  
3
Position harness tie at arm pit level.  
• Baby must be dressed in clothing with  
arms and legs that will not interfere  
with buckling harness.  
Adjust harness straps to be snug with just  
enough room to insert one finger between  
child’s chest and harness straps (fig. a).  
4
Check harness system:  
For 5-Point models, check that harness straps  
on chest and thighs are snug.  
• Harness straps must be through slots at or  
just below shoulders.  
5-Point Models Only:  
A rolled towel can be used on each side to  
support small children (fig. b). Be sure towels  
do not interfere with harness system.  
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• Crotch strap must be through opening  
closest to but not under child.  
3-Point Models Only:  
• Buckle tongue must be in slot closest to  
but not under child.  
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PLACING CHILD IN CAR SEAT (continued)  
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3
2
2
(fig. a)  
(fig. b)  
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OPERATIONS and ADJUSTMENTS  
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3
Buckle:  
Adjustable Handle:  
3-Point Models  
• Handle has three adjustment positions.  
• To buckle: Push tongue down into slot.  
Pull up on tongue to be sure it is locked.  
• Push in red buttons on each side of  
handle, rotate and release red buttons.  
Continue rotating handle to desired  
position until you hear a “click” sound.  
• To unbuckle: Press red button and pull  
tongue out.  
IMPORTANT: Before lifting car seat, place  
handle in “locked” upright carrying  
position.  
5-Point Models  
• To buckle: Insert both tongues into  
buckle. Pull up on tongues to be sure  
they are locked.  
Removing Car Seat from Base:  
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5
• To unbuckle: Press red button and pull  
tongues out.  
• Place handle in “locked” upright carrying  
position.  
• Pull red release handle in base (fig. a).  
2-Piece Harness Tie:  
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• Lift car seat out of base.  
• To open: Squeeze tabs and pull apart.  
• To close: Snap halves together. Make  
sure harness tie is locked by pulling out  
on each half.  
Adjustable Base:  
• Pull Level Adjuster Handle out (fig. b).  
• Adjust Foot to desired position.  
• Release adjustment handle. Be sure it  
retracts into slot.  
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OPERATIONS and ADJUSTMENTS (continued)  
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2
3
3
4
1
1
4
5
5
Handle  
Foot  
(fig. b)  
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(fig. a)  
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OPERATIONS and ADJUSTMENTS (continued)  
Adjusting or Changing Harness Straps (fig. c):  
Changing Crotch Strap Positions (fig. d):  
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6
Harness straps must be through slots at or below  
shoulders.  
Buckle tongue must be in slot closest to but  
not under child.  
• Press Tab to release metal Rod and lift Rod  
out of side Pockets.  
5-Point Models Only  
• From bottom of car seat, remove crotch  
strap Clip.  
• Slide metal Rod out of Loops of harness  
straps.  
• From top of car seat, rethread crotch strap  
through desired Opening.  
• If necessary to change slots, pull harness  
strap out of current Slots and thread through  
desired Slots.  
• Re-attach crotch strap Clip exactly as  
shown.  
IMPORTANT: Straps MUST be through  
matching Slots of seat pad and car seat.  
Pull on buckle to make sure it is held  
securely.  
• Adjust strap length by inserting metal Rod  
into any Loop that will provide proper  
snugness.  
• Replace metal Rod into side Pockets and  
slide Rod down below Tab.  
Make sure Tab holds metal Rod securely.  
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OPERATIONS and ADJUSTMENTS (continued)  
Tab  
Loops  
Rod  
Pockets  
Slots  
Openings  
Clip  
(fig. d)  
(fig. c)  
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VEHICLE SEAT BELTS  
If car seat is not held securely after following  
instructions in this manual, vehicle seat belt  
labels, and vehicle owner’s manual:  
WARNING  
Not all vehicle seat belts can be used  
with a car seat:  
• Move car seat to another seating location  
and try again, or  
Car seat must be held securely at all  
times by a lap belt (or lap belt  
portion of a lap/shoulder belt) that  
will not change length while driving.  
• Contact vehicle dealer for possible seat  
belt modification parts.  
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 (continued)  
Belts Forward of Seat Crease  
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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.  
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 (continued)  
Lap Belts - Manually Adjustable  
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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 Belts - With Retractor  
c
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 (continued)  
Passive Restraint - Lap Belt  
with Motorized Shoulder Belt  
c
DO NOT use with any car seat.  
Passive Restraint - Lap or  
Shoulder Belt Mounted on Door  
c
DO NOT use with any car seat. Belts will not  
stay tight while driving.  
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VEHICLE SEAT BELTS (continued)  
Combination Lap/Shoulder Belt  
with Sliding Latch Plate  
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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 owner’s  
manual and label on vehicle belts for  
instructions.  
(fig. a)  
Combination Lap/Shoulder Belt  
with Locking Latch Plate  
c
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 (continued)  
5
Test installation to see if car seat is secure.  
Locking Clip  
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If not secure, additional belt tightening may be  
required:  
• Unbuckle vehicle seat belt.  
WARNING  
• Hold belts together and remove locking  
clip.  
Avoid serious injury or death:  
• Shorten length of lap belt portion slightly  
by pulling belt through latch plate.  
• Failure to use locking clip where  
required will result in car seat not  
being securely held in place.  
• Re-attach locking clip.  
• Buckle vehicle seat belt.  
• Remove locking clip from seat belts  
when not being used with car seat.  
HINT: Press car seat further down into vehicle  
seat cushion to help buckle vehicle seat belt.  
• DO NOT use locking clip as a vehicle  
seat belt shortener.  
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
Hold seat belts together at latch plate (fig. a)  
then unbuckle.  
2
1/2 inch (1 cm)  
(fig. a)  
Slide locking clip on seat belts approximately  
1/2 inch (1 cm) away from latch plate.  
3
Re-buckle seat belt.  
4
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STROLLER USE  
WARNING  
Prevent injuries from falls:  
• Make sure child is securely buckled into  
car seat.  
• Make sure car seat locks onto stroller.  
• Avoid tip over of stroller. Use caution  
on turns and irregular and ramped  
surfaces.  
• Never leave child unattended.  
Using the Car Seat with a Graco® or  
Century® Stroller  
Use only with strollers that are part of the  
Graco® Century® Travel System.  
Refer to stroller instruction sheet for details about  
how to attach the infant restraint to your stroller.  
If you do not have an instruction sheet, please call  
toll-free, 1-888-224-6549 to obtain one, or visit  
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION  
Care & Cleaning  
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WARNING  
Prevent serious injury or death:  
Seat Pad:  
• Buckle must be properly latched.  
Machine-wash separately on gentle cycle and  
machine-dry on cool air setting or line dry.  
• Periodically inspect and clean buckle  
to remove objects or debris that could  
prevent latching.  
Harness Straps:  
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 (continued)  
Aircraft Use  
Second Hand Car Seat  
c
c
Century advises against loaning or passing  
along car seat.  
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 carrier (without base) on an  
aircraft the same way it is installed in a vehicle.  
CAUTION: DO NOT use car seat base on an  
aircraft seat because aircraft seat belt buckle  
may interfere with the secure fit of the car seat  
carrier in the base.  
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Fold instruction manual.  
If a part is damaged,  
missing, or you need help  
or replacement parts,  
DO NOT return car seat  
to the store.  
CALL US FIRST  
2
Store instruction manual  
behind tabs.  
Call toll-free 1-800-837-4044 from  
anywhere in the U.S. or Canada  
or fax at 1-610-286-4555.  
or write us at:  
Century Products  
PO Box 100  
Elverson, PA 19520-9974  
Attention: Customer Service  
Department  
Store Locking Clip  
Behind Instruction  
Manual (fig. a).  
(Location may vary  
slightly.)  
(fig. a)  
Century Products  
Graco Children’s Products Inc.  
A Division of Newell Rubbermaid  
Macedonia, Ohio 44056-2096  
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Attaching Cover  
Pour attacher l'abri  
Instalación de la tapa  
To use cover, lift VELCRO® tab  
and remove cover.  
1
Pour utiliser l'abri, soulevez la  
languette de VELCRO® et enlevez  
l'abri.  
Para usar la tapa, levante la  
lengüeta de VELCRO® y saque la  
tapa.  
41413ZOL, 41313CRB  
2
Pull cover down over the front of the seat. Make  
sure the elastic part of cover is completely wrapped  
around foot of carrier.  
Abaissez l'abri sur l'avant du siège. Assurez-vous  
que la partie élastique de l'abri est complètement  
enveloppée autour du pied du porte -bébé.  
Tire la tapa hacia abajo sobre el frente del asiento.  
Asegúrese que la parte elástica de la tapa esté  
completamente alrededor del pie del transportador.  
WARNING: Prevent Suffocation: Cover must be  
attached at foot of carrier or stored in canopy pocket.  
When not in use you must fold  
cover and store in the pocket  
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Harness must be securely fastened at all times.  
located in the front of the canopy.  
Lorsque l'abri n'est pas utilisé,  
vous devez le plier et  
l'entreposer dans la pochette  
localisée à l'avant du baldaquin.  
MISE EN GARDE: Pour prévenir la suffocation:  
l’abri doit être attachée au pied du porte-bébé ou doit être  
entreposée dans la pochette du baldaquin.  
Le harnais doit être attaché solidement en tout temps.  
Cuando no lo usa debe plegar la  
tapa y guardarla en el bolsillo  
que se encuentra en el frente de  
la capota.  
ADVERTENCIA: Para prevenir la asfixia: La  
tapa debe estar conectada en el pie del transportador o  
guardada en el bolsillo de la capota.  
El arnés debe estar asegurado en todo momento.  
Car seat should look like this  
when cover is in storage pocket.  
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Le siège d'auto devrait avoir  
cette apparence lorsque l'abri est  
dans la pochette de rangement.  
El asiento para automóvil debe  
tener este aspecto cuando la  
tapa está en el bolsillo de  
almacenamiento.  
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