Combi 8100 Car Seat User Manual


 
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Section 10 - Securing Child In Car Seat
WARNING
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur
Keep harness straps snug and positioned on shoulders and
thighs.
Use only the middle or lowest shoulder harness slots when
used rear-facing.
• For proper harness fit, infant insert MUST be used with small
infants.
Discontinue use of the infant insert when:
- Child’s shoulders are above middle belt slots in seat back
of car seat.
- Shoulder belts become too short to fit infant (approximately
5 months of age).
Child must be dressed in clothing with arms and legs that will
not interfere with buckling and snugly adjusting harness.
Do not use accessories or parts other than those provided by
COMBI International Corporation. Use of accessories or parts
from other manufacturers could alter the performance of the
car seat.
Never leave child unattended, even when sleeping.
Strangulation Hazard: Child can strangle in loose harness
straps. Never leave child in car seat when straps are loose or
undone.
Position harness to fit infant:
Rear-facing - Shoulder harness straps must be through
shoulder harness slots which are at or below
shoulders.
- Use only the middle or lowest shoulder harness
slots when used rear-facing.
- Crotch strap must be in position closest to but
not under child.
See “Operations and Adjustments” section to change position of
harness and crotch strap.
Forward-facing - Shoulder harness straps must be at or above
shoulders.
- Crotch strap must be in front position.
- Discontinue use of car seat if shoulders of
child are above top shoulder harness slots.
See “Operations and Adjustments” section to change position of
harness and crotch strap.
Loosen harness:
-While pressing on harness adjustment lever,
pull harness straps out.
Place infant in car seat with back and rump
contacting seating surfaces (fig. a).
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(fig. a)
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