1. Eddie Bauer Car Seat 22-861-gdc

Eddie Bauer Deluxe Convertible 22-740 Child Seat Harness Buckle Child Seat Consumer Complaint #10229274.

Eddie Bauer Car Seat 22-861-gdc

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Summary of Contents for Safety 1st 3-In-1

• Page 1 Fill Out For Credit Card K Visa K Mastercard Card Exp. Date: ______________________________ Cardholder’s Name: __________________________ Card Number: ______________________________ Signature____________________________________ Alpha Omega ® Elite/Luxe Deluxe 3-In-1 Owner’s Manual www.djgusa.com This child restraint is designed for use by children whose: Weight: 5-100 pounds (2.3-45.4 kg)

• Page 2: Table Of Contents

  3:08 PM Page 3 Before You Begin... Thank you for choosing this car seat, referred to throughout this manual as a child restraint.The DJG family is committed to creating a child restraint with the most comfort and convenience available today.

• Page 3: Warnings

  4358-3340D Elite_Lux 3/13/06 3:08 PM Page 5 WARNING Failure to follow these warnings can result in the serious injury or death of your child. To help you recognize those instructions which are most critical for your child’s safety, we use this symbol According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front...

• Page 4: Registration And Recall

  4358-3340D Elite_Lux 3/13/06 3:08 PM Page 7 WARNING Do not use this child restraint if the midpoint of your child’s head is above the top of the child restraint’s headrest. Dorel Juvenile Group does not recommend the use of any child restraint accessories except those recommended by DJG.

• Page 5: Understanding Your Vehicle

  4358-3340D Elite_Lux 3/13/06 3:08 PM Page 9 Understanding Your Vehicle Your vehicle’s features may be considerably different than those pictured here. Consult your vehicle owner’s manual to help identify your vehicle’s specific features. A.Anchor Bracket For Top Anchorage Strap (Forward-Facing Only) LATCH Anchors (In seat bight) Seat Buckles...

• Page 6: Child Restraint Parts

  4358-3340D Elite_Lux 3/13/06 3:08 PM Page 11 Child Restraint Parts Headrest/Harness Harness Retainer Adjusting Levers Buckle Plate Pillow Buckle (on select models) Side Pad Adjustable (on select models) Headrest Harness Release Infant Insert Lever (under flap) (on select models) Recline Lever Harness Covers Harness (on select models)

• Page 7: Choosing Restraint And Position

  4358-3340D Elite_Lux 3/13/06 3:08 PM Page 13 Choosing Restraint and Position Your child’s height, weight and age determine how your child restraint should be placed in the vehicle and which restraint should be used. 5-35 lbs (2.3-16 kg) 19-36 in. (48-91 cm) Rear-Facing using 5-point harness Child and child restraint...

• Page 8: Check Harness/headrest Height

  4358-3340D Elite_Lux 3/13/06 3:08 PM Page 15 Place the child’s bottom and back flat against the child restraint.This will increase comfort and allow the harness to properly tighten. Determine which of the three available buckle slots is both comfortable and snug.

• Page 9: Securing Your Child In The Child Restraint

  4358-3340D Elite_Lux 3/13/06 3:08 PM Page 17 Securing Your Child in the Child Restraint Position harness straps over the child’s shoulders. Push each buckle plate into buckle until you hear a “click”. Remember to always pull up on harness straps to make sure buckle is locked tightly.

• Page 10: Removing Your Child From Child Restraint

  4358-3340D Elite_Lux 3/13/06 3:08 PM Page 19 Removing Your Child From the Child Restraint Press on release button and pull apart. Press red button on buckle to release the buckle plates. Push down on harness release button while pulling up on harness straps above the latch plates to loosen.

• Page 11: Choosing Latch Or Vehicle Belts

  4358-3340D Elite_Lux 3/13/06 3:08 PM Page 21 Choosing LATCH or Vehicle Belts The LATCH System LATCH means Lower Anchor bars Anchors and Tethers for CHildren. Not all vehicles manufactured before September 2002 were equipped with LATCH. The LATCH system allows a child restraint to be secured in the vehicle without using the vehicle...

• Page 12: Locking Clip

  4358-3340D Elite_Lux 3/13/06 3:08 PM Page 23 Manual Belts Manual lap belts are common in the center rear seat and can allow the child restraint to loosen when it is tilted or jarred. After tightening the lap belt securely, tilt and push the child restraint forward and to both sides.

• Page 13: Rear-facing Use

  4358-3340D Elite_Lux 3/13/06 3:08 PM Page 25 Position locking clip about 1 in. (2.5 cm) from vehicle belt’s buckle plate. Rebuckle belt. Lap belt portion should now be tight. If not, remove locking clip and repeat all steps. Rear-Facing Use Lap/Shoulder Belt Lap Belt Refer to the “Choosing...

• Page 14: Rear-facing Installation

  4358-3340D Elite_Lux 3/13/06 3:08 PM Page 27 Rear-Facing Installation After deciding whether to use your Vehicle Belts or LATCH, be sure to read the warnings below as they pertain to both systems. You may need to remove the base for narrow vehicle seats or airline use.

• Page 15: Latch

  4358-3340D Elite_Lux 3/13/06 3:08 PM Page 29 Push down firmly on the child restraint and pull up on belt to tighten. For a manual belt, refer to “Knowing your Vehicle Belt” section. Pull up on shoulder strap to remove any slack. NOTE: In some cases, you may need to pull the pad off...
• Page 16 4358-3340D Elite_Lux 3/13/06 3:08 PM Page 31 Push LATCH hook through the rear-facing belt path slot. Pull other end of LATCH hook under pad in front of crotch strap to the opposite side. Do not place LATCH belt over child’s legs. Push LATCH hook through the other rear- facing belt path slot.

• Page 17: Forward-facing Use

  4358-3340D Elite_Lux 3/13/06 3:08 PM Page 33 With weakest hand at belt path, tilt and push the child restraint forward and back, and from side to side. If the LATCH belts do not loosen, your child restraint should be secure. NOTE: Some “play”...

• Page 18: Forward-facing Installation

  4358-3340D Elite_Lux 3/13/06 3:08 PM Page 35 Forward-Facing Installation After deciding whether to use your Vehicle Belts or LATCH, be sure to read the warnings below as they pertain to both systems. You may need to remove the base for narrow vehicle seats or airline use.

• Page 19: Latch

  4358-3340D Elite_Lux 3/13/06 3:08 PM Page 37 With weakest hand at the belt path, tilt and push the child restraint from side to side. If the LATCH belts do not loosen, your child restraint should be secure. NOTE: Some “play” from front to back or about an inch from side to side is acceptable.
• Page 20 4358-3340D Elite_Lux 3/13/06 3:08 PM Page 39 Fasten one LATCH belt hook to the anchor in the vehicle seat located in the vehicle seat bight. Repeat for other side of child restraint. See your vehicle owner’s manual for locations and more information.

• Page 21: Adjusting The Top Anchorage (tether) Strap

  4358-3340D Elite_Lux 3/13/06 3:08 PM Page 41 Adjusting the Top Anchorage Strap The top anchorage strap (tether) is used for the forward-facing position only. Most vehicles made after 9/1/99 already have the anchor hardware for a top anchorage strap. Refer to your owner’s manual or call your dealer.

• Page 22: Removal Of Seat Base

  4358-3340D Elite_Lux 3/13/06 3:08 PM Page 43 Removal of Seat Base Base must be removed for use as Belt-Positioning Booster. Move seat to fully reclined position. Push down on tab on right side of base (A). From the other side, push on bar the bar completely out.

• Page 23: Belt-positioning Booster Installation

  4358-3340D Elite_Lux 3/13/06 3:08 PM Page 45 From bottom of seat, locate buckle’s metal clip. Insert metal clip up through the shell and pad. From the front, pull buckle free from shell and pad. Lock latch plates into buckle for future use. Belt-Positioning Booster Installation Child restraint must be...

• Page 24: Reinstall Harness And Base

  4358-3340D Elite_Lux 3/13/06 3:08 PM Page 47 Secure the shoulder belt through one of the notches in the shoulder belt positioning guide.The belt should cross the base of the child's neck and across the chest (not the face or neck). Pull up on the shoulder belt to tighten.

• Page 25: Remove Seat Pad For Cleaning

  4358-3340D Elite_Lux 3/13/06 3:08 PM Page 49 Pull harness through the back. Make sure the harness goes OVER the metal bar, BETWEEN metal bar and plastic handle of the harness/headrest adjuster. Fit loops on harness ends onto the splitter plate. WARNING Failure to place harness over the metal bar, between bar and plastic handle of the...

• Page 26: Trouble Shooting

  4358-3340D Elite_Lux 3/13/06 3:08 PM Page 51 Pull pad off the top of seat and off of headrest. Pull pad out from under buckle cover and work it off the shell. Slip off armrest pads. From the back, use a screwdriver to press in on lip of upper harness guides and pop guides through the...

• Page 27: Warranty

  4358-3340D Elite_Lux 3/13/06 3:08 PM Page 53 Warranty Dorel Juvenile Group, Inc. (DJG) warrants this product to the original retail purchaser as follows: This product is warranted against defective materials or workmanship for seven years from the date of original purchase.

• Page 28: Replacement Parts Order Form

  4358-3340D Elite_Lux 3/13/06 3:08 PM Page 55 Replacement Parts Order Form Complete the form below. Your model number with color code and manufacturer date code MUST be included on the form to ensure proper replacement parts. Your model number with color code and the date code can be found on a sticker on the side of child restraint.