This Booster seat is NOT for use on Aircrafts Meets or exceeds all applicable requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 WARNING!

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1 R Fits Children Between Backless Booster Weight is: lbs (18-45 kg) Height is: in. ( cm) Age is: At least four years old Belt-Positioning Booster Car Seat Instruction Manual This Booster seat is NOT for use on Aircrafts Meets or exceeds all applicable requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 WARNING! Failure to follow the warnings on booster seat labels and in the instruction manual can result in death or serious injury to your child. Para instrucciones en Espanol llamar al:

2 Table of Contents Table of Contents 2 About Us 3 Registration and Recall Information Warranty Warnings 6-8 Booster seat Features 9 Use Recommendations 10 Vehicle Seat Location 11 Selecting Vehicle Seating Location 12 Backless Booster Seat Installation and Use Cupholder Installation 15 Adjust Shoulder Belt Clip 16 Aircraft Use 17 Warm Weather Use 17 Vehicle Seat Protection 17 Booster seat Useful Life 17 Vehicle Seat Belts 18 Care And Cleaning 19 Instruction Manual Storage 20 2

3 About US / Registration About Us KidsEmbrace is driven to be different by offering products that Make Safety Fun. KidsEmbrace has been offering unique car seats that do just that since Our seats pass all the government safety requirements, but KidsEmbrace offers something that others can t Friendship. Kids want to stay in our seats, with their friend. At KidsEmbrace we take safety very seriously! Each product starts with a strict internal design evaluation to assure it is a premium product. Next we begin the extensive government compliance testing program to assure it meets/exceeds all regulatory standards. After the completion of this lengthy process we are proud to put the KidsEmbrace brand on the product along with the Global brands of our Key Partners (Disney-WB- Nick-Marvel logos). Registration and Recall Information Recall Information Child restraints could be recalled for safety reasons. You must register this restraint in order to be reached in a recall. Use the registration card or send your name, address, and the restraint s model number and the manufacturing date to: KidsEmbrace 6711 Odessa Ave Van Nuys, CA Or register online at: For recall information, call the U.S. government s Auto Safety Hotline at (TTY ) or go to 3

4 Warranty Information KIDSEmbrace warrants its products to the original retail purchaser as follows: LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY This product is warranted against defective materials or workmanship for one year from the date of original purchase. Proof of purchase is required. The exclusive remedy for this warranty is that KIDSEmbrace will at its option, provide repair or replacement components for this product or refund the original purchase price of the product. KIDSEmbrace reserves the right to discontinue or change fabrics, parts, or products, or to make substitutions. To make a claim under this warranty, contact KIDSEmbrace consumer Services at Proof of purchase is required. PLEASE COMPLETE AND MAIL THE OWNER REGISTRATION CARD WITHIN (30) DAYS OF PURCHASE. WARRANTY LIMITATIONS This warranty does not include damages which arise from negligence, misuse or use not in accordance with the product instruction. The use of non-kidsembrace covers, inserts, toys, accessories, or tightening devices is not approved by KIDSEmbrace. Their use could take this restraint out of compliance with Federal Safety Regulations or negatively affect the performance in a crash. Their use automatically voids the KIDSEmbrace warranty. LIMITATION OF DAMAGES The warranty and remedies as set forth above are exclusive and in lieu of all others, oral, or written, express or implied. In no event will KIDSEmbrace, or the retailer selling this product be liable for any damages, including incidental or consequential damages, arising out of the use or inability to use this product. 4

5 Warranty Information LIMITATIONS OF WARRANTIES AND OTHER WARRANTY TERMS AND PROVINCE LAWS Any implied warranties, including implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, shall be limited to the duration and terms of the express written warranty. Some provinces do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations may not apply. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights, which vary from province to province. Neither KIDSEmbrace nor the retailer selling this product authorizes any person to create for it any other warranty, obligation, or liability in connection with this product. 5

6 WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur Failure to follow these instructions and booster seat labels can result in injury or death to a child from striking the vehicles interior during a sudden stop or crash Proper use of this booster seat reduces the risk of serious injury or death to your child. No booster can guarantee protection from injury. DO NOT install or use this booster seat until you read and understand the instructions in this manual and in your vehicle owner s manual. Booster Seat Use Use only the vehicle s lap and shoulder belt system when restraining the child in this booster seat. Vehicle belts MUST lay flat against child and MUST NOT be twisted. Never use Booster Seat with only a lap belt. Using a Booster Seat with only a lap belt could result in serious injury or death to a child. Use this booster seat only on vehicle seats that face forward. Backless Booster Use only with children who are over 4 years old and who weigh between 40 and 100 lbs (18 and 45 kg) and whose height is between 40 and 57 inches (101 and 145 cm). Ears are below the top of vehicle seat headrest. 6

7 WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur KIDSEmbrace does not recommend the use of any car seat accessories except those manufactured by KIDSEmbrace. Use of accessories or parts from other manufacturers could alter the performance of the booster seat. Do not use a booster seat with damaged or missing parts. Do not substitute parts or try to modify the booster seat in any way. Never leave your child unattended. This booster seat should be securely belted in the vehicle even when not in use. In a crash or sudden stop, an unsecured child restraint could injure other occupants. DO NOT use this booster seat if it has been in a crash, it must be replaced. A crash can cause unseen damage, and continued use could result in serious injury or death. Avoid burns; booster seat surfaces can become hot inside a vehicle. Always check surfaces of booster seat before placing child in seat. Register your booster seat with the manufacturer. Booster seats are designed to raise the child up to properly position the vehicle lap and shoulder belt. How to determine if your child is ready to transition to a booster seat? Please consider the following conditions: The child is approaching the limit of their current car seat and meet the age, height, and weight of this booster seat. The child is mature to ride correctly and does not put the shoulder belt under their arm or behind their back. If Child will not keep vehicle shoulder belt properly positioned, DO NOT use this Booster Seat. 7

8 WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur Only use Booster Seat in seating location with lap and shoulder belt. Never use Booster Seat in seating location with only a lap belt. Never put a Booster Seat in a front vehicle seating location unless recommended by vehicle owners manual. Snugly adjust the vehicle lap and should belt around child according to the instructions in the vehicle owner s manual. Vehicle lap belt MUST be positioned low on the hips contacting the thighs. Shoulder belt must be properly positioned over shoulder (NOT touching child s neck and NOT off shoulder). Never use shoulder belt when loose, positioned under child s arm, or behind child. Do not allow child to slide down in Booster Seat. This could position vehicle lap belt across child s abdomen and shoulder belt over neck or face. NEVER PLACE THIS BOOSTER SEAT IN A VEHICLE SEATING LOCATION THAT HAS AN AIR BAG. If an air bag inflates, it can hit the child and booster seat with great force and cause serious injury or death to your child. Refer to your vehicle owner s manual for information about air bags and booster seat installation. 8

9 Booster Seat Features B D A E C A B C D E Belt-Positioning Booster Seat Shoulder Belt Clip Cup Holder (1 per base) (Can be used on either side of base) Armrests Instruction Manual Storage (Under Trim cover) 9

Use Recommendations This booster seat is designed for use by children who are at least 4 years old and weigh between 40 and 100 pounds (18 and 45 kg) and whose height is between 40 and 57 inches (101

10 Use Recommendations This booster seat is designed for use by children who are at least 4 years old and weigh between 40 and 100 pounds (18 and 45 kg) and whose height is between 40 and 57 inches (101 and 145 cm). Your child s height, weight and age determine how your booster seat should be used in the vehicle and how your child should be restrained. See information below: Booster Seat USE: MUST use vehicle lap and shoulder belt. Child MUST meet ALL of the following requirements: Child must be at least 4 years old and weigh between 40 and 100 pounds (18 and 45 kg) and Child s height is between 40 and 57 inches (101 and 145 cm). and Ears below the top of vehicle seat headrest WARNING! To avoid injuries from whiplash, mid-point of child s head must be below top edge of headrest on vehicle seat. 10

11 Vehicle Seat Locations National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) alerts vehicle owners that according to accident statistics, children up to age 12 are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions rather than in front seating positions. This seat can only be used in the following classes of vehicles: multi-purpose passenger vehicles, passenger cars or trucks. Refer to vehicle owners manual for booster seat installation instructions for your vehicle. Use booster seat in a rear vehicle seat location whenever possible. Never put a booster seat in a front seat location unless recommended by vehicle owners manual. For vehicles with air bags, refer to owners manual for child restraint installation information. If a front vehicle seat location with an air bag must be used, follow the vehicle manufacturer s instructions for child restraint use and move the vehicle seat back as far as possible. 11

12 Selecting Vehicle Seat Location DO NOT use Booster Seat in seat locations with: Lap belt only Side facing seats Rear facing seats Motorized shoulder belt Vehicle seat belts mounted to front door 12

Backless Installation and Use Securing Child with Lap and Shoulder Belt 1.

Place booster forward-facing in a rear seat location which has a vehicle lap and shoulder belt. (Fig. 8). Fig.

DO NOT place the Booster Seat in a seating position that has only a lap belt (Fig. 9). 3.

13 Backless Installation and Use Securing Child with Lap and Shoulder Belt 1. Remove the backrest for use as a backless booster (see Removing Backrest, page 19) 2. Place booster forward-facing in a rear seat location which has a vehicle lap and shoulder belt. (Fig. 8). Fig. 8 If vehicle seat back is adjustable, adjust into most upright position. DO NOT place the Booster Seat in a seating position that has only a lap belt (Fig. 9). 3. Position child in Booster Seat with child s back flat against vehicle seat back (Fig. 10). 4. Buckle vehicle seat belt placing the vehicle lap belt on thighs and shoulder belt across the center of their shoulder (Fig. 11). Fig. 9 Fig. 10 A Fig. 11 Note: Lap belt and shoulder belt near the vehicle buckle MUST be placed under the armrests and shoulder belt MUST be across child s shoulder in area noted A. 13

Backless Installation and Use 5. Place vehicle shoulder belt in shoulder belt clip (Fig 12). All slack should be removed from vehicle belt to ensure proper fit. 6.

12 The lap belt must be low and snugly adjusted on hips, contacting the thighs. The shoulder belt must be placed UNDER armrest.

14 Backless Installation and Use 5. Place vehicle shoulder belt in shoulder belt clip (Fig 12). All slack should be removed from vehicle belt to ensure proper fit. 6. Snugly adjust the lap and shoulder belt according to the instructions in the vehicle owners manual. 7. Check fit of vehicle belts (Fig. 13). Fig. 12 The lap belt must be low and snugly adjusted on hips, contacting the thighs. The shoulder belt must be placed UNDER armrest. The shoulder belt must contact the chest and be centered on the shoulder. Use shoulder Fig. 13 belt clip to locate the shoulder belt in the correct position. Do not place shoulder belt under child s arm or behind child (Fig. 14). Fig. 14 To Remove Child: 1. Unbuckle vehicle seat belt. 2. Remove child. Note: The booster should be securly belted in the vehicle even when not in use. 14

Select the side of base to install the cup holder lifting up the small flap B on the trim cover just in front of the

15 Cup Holder Installation 1. One cup holder A is provided with each booster seat which can be used on either side of the base. Select the side of base to install the cup holder lifting up the small flap B on the trim cover just in front of the armrest (Fig. 23). B A Fig Align the cup holder support with the base slot and push down until the cup holder is pressed into the the base (Fig. 24). 3. To remove cup holder, hold base pulling the cup holder upward. Fig

Continue holding the sides of the adjuster pulling the bottom web B (same side of red belt clip). The length from the base to shoulder belt clip should be longer (Fig. 11). 3.

16 Adjusting Shoulder Belt Clip Shoulder Belt Clip is used only in Backless Installation Lengthen Shoulder belt Adjuster: 1. Hold th black plastic adjuster with one hand and push the top web with the other hand to create a loop A in the middle of the adjuster (Fig. 10). 2. Continue holding the sides of the adjuster pulling the bottom web B (same side of red belt clip). The length from the base to shoulder belt clip should be longer (Fig. 11). 3. Adjust the shoulder belt clip length to the top of the child s shoulder. A The vehicle shoulder belt will lay across the child s chest midway B between their shoulder and Fig. 25 neck. Remove all slack in the web when complete. Shortening Shoulder belt Adjuster: 1. See step 1 above 2. Continue holding the sides of the adjuster pulling the bottom web C (opposite side of red belt clip) The length from the top of base to shoulder belt C clip should be 4 shorter (Fig. Fig ). 3. Adjust the shoulder belt clip length to the top of the child s shoulder. The vehicle shoulder belt will lay across the child s chest midway between their shoulder and neck. Remove all slack in the web when complete. 16

17 Additional Information Certification This booster seat meets or exceeds all applicable requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 for use in motor vehicles. Aircraft Use This Booster Seat is NOT certified for use on aircraft. Car seats without harness systems are NOT certified for use on aircraft because there is no shoulder belt available on aircraft. Warm Weather Use Booster seat parts can get very hot in the sun or warm weather. To avoid burns, always check booster seat before putting child in booster seat. Vehicle Seat Protection Protect vehicle seat. Use a thin booster seat mat, thin towel or thin blanket under booster seat. Booster seat Useful Life DO NOT use after 7 years from manufacturered date located on bottom of booster seat. Not all vehicle seat belts will work with this booster seat. You must determine if your vehicle seat belts are compatible with this booster seat. 17

Vehicle Seat Belts ELR - Emergency Locking Retractor Belts Definition: These belts only lock in a sudden stop or crash.

If it moves freely, it is an ELR belt. Use: ELR lap and shoulder belts can be used with Booster Seats.

18 Vehicle Seat Belts ELR - Emergency Locking Retractor Belts Definition: These belts only lock in a sudden stop or crash. To see if you have this type of belt, pull the belt all the way out, let it return part way, then pull on it again. If it moves freely, it is an ELR belt. Use: ELR lap and shoulder belts can be used with Booster Seats. Automatic/Passive Vehicle Seat Belts Do not use any booster seat with motorized seat belts or with seat belts mounted to the vehicle front door. Check your vehicle owners manual or contact your vehicle dealer to see if there are alternatives for securing a booster seat. Belts in center of the door or side panel A or middle of the vehicle seat bottom cushion B. These types of vehicle seat typically work with a Booster Seat. Check for proper vehicle belt fit on child. A B 18

Take care to not damage any labels Trim Cover Removal DO NOT use in Backless mode without the complete trim cover. Base 1.

19 Cleaning Trim Cover: Care and Cleaning Machine wash separately in cold water - delicate cycle. No bleach. Drip dry. Plastic base, cup holder, & shoulder belt clip: Can be wiped clean with mild soap and water and drip dry. Do not use abrasive cleaners or solvents. Take care to not damage any labels Trim Cover Removal DO NOT use in Backless mode without the complete trim cover. Base 1. Pull base trim cover off from the back corner A over the armrests of the base towards the front of the base. (Fig. 29). A Fig. 29 Trim Cover Attachment DO NOT use in Backless mode without the complete trim cover. Base 1. Wrap seat pad over front of the seat then fit over armrests (Fig. 30). Complete the installation of seat pad when the elastic of the back is under the lower back of the base. Fig

20 Keep this instruction manual for future use. Store under seat pad behind the left armrest. KidsEmbrace, LLC 6711 Odessa Ave Van Nuys, CA Questions or comments? Call:

Replacement Parts List

Replacement Parts List NOTE: If requested color is not available, similar color will be substituted. Part Cost Quantity Total Cost Seat Pad...$10.99... X = $ Instructions...$0.00... X = $ Merchandise Total:...$