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5-Point Series STE
Infant/Toddler
Car Seat
Instruction Manual
Do not use this car seat until you read and
understand these instructions!
Incorrect use can mean serious
injury or death to a child in a
sudden stop or accident!
ENGLISH PM-0712AA 3/98
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION ® Thank you for selecting the Century 5-Point Series ™ STE Infant/Toddler Car Seat. No car seat can guarantee protection from injury in every situation, but proper use helps reduce the risk of serious injury or death. ❃ Registration Information 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 re
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 1 Important Information 3 Warnings 4 Basic Information ❃ Use 6 Height & Weight Limits 8 Rear-facing Infant - Less Than 10 kg (22 lbs.) 13 Forward-facing Toddler - More Than 9 kg (20 lbs) 18 Changing Harness Strap Slots 19 Changing Crotch Strap Slots 20 Vehicle Seat Belts ❃ Special Information Aircraft Use 23 23 Second Hand Car Seats 23 Product Care & Cleaning 24 Inspection 24 Product Label Location 25 Need Help? 26 Installation of Tether Strap An
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WARNINGS Failure to follow the instructions in this manual and car seat labels can result in child striking the vehicle’s interior during a sudden stop or accident. Secure this child restraint with a vehicle seat belt as shown in this manual. Infants less than 9 kg (20 lbs.) must use this car seat rear-facing. Serious crippling injury or death can result if infant faces front of vehicle. DO NOT use rear-facing child restraint in a vehicle seating position equipped with an air bag. Child's head
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BASIC INFORMATION ❃ Certification This car seat meets or exceeds all applicable requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 and 213.1: • For use in motor vehicles • For use in air travel (see "Aircraft Use" section) ❃ Government Alert Transport Canada alerts vehicle owners that: • According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the back seat of a vehicle than in the front seat. • All children up to age 12 should ride in the back seat of a
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BASIC INFORMATION continued ❃ Useful Life Do not use car seat after date shown on back of car seat due to changing requirements and normal wear and tear. Do not use this car Example: Year seat after December ❃ Vehicle Seat Protection Continuous use of a car seat on a vehicle seat may cause damage. To protect vehicle seat, use a car seat mat, towel or thin blanket under car seat. Car Seat Mat, Towel or Blanket ❃ Warm Weather Hot parts can burn unprotected skin. Always check metal and plastic p
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HEIGHT & WEIGHT LIMITS WARNING Read this section carefully. Incorrect use can cause serious injury or death to child. This car seat can be used two different ways depending on the weight of child. Rear-facing (Birth to 10 kg [22 lbs.]): • Infants from birth to 9 kg (20 lbs.) must be rear-facing. • Infants or toddlers 9 to 10 kg (20 to 22 lbs.) may face rear of vehicle. Forward-facing (9 to 18 kg [20 to 40 lbs.]): • Toddlers 9 to 10 kg (20 to 22 lbs.) who are capable of sitting
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HEIGHT & WEIGHT LIMITS continued ❃ Preterm or Low Birth Weight Infant A preterm infant 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 while 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. 7
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REAR-FACING INFANT - LESS THAN 10 KG (22 LBS.) ❃ Tether Strap When using car seat rear-facing, the tether strap should be rolled up and secured with a rubber band. A loose tether strap may become deadly in a sudden stop or accident. ❃ Car Seat MUST Be In Reclined Position • Pull recline stand out (1). • Rotate recline stand to (1) recline position (2). • Push recline stand in. (2) Be sure stand locks into position. ❃ Level Car Seat WARNING Car seat must be properly leveled. • Too re
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REAR-FACING INFANT - LESS THAN 10 KG (22 LBS)continued ❃ Car Seat Installation Never put car seat in a front vehicle seat unless recommended in vehicle owner's manual. WARNING Infants less than 20 lbs. (9 kg) must use this car seat rear-facing. Serious crippling injury or death can result if infant faces front of vehicle. 1 Place car seat rear-facing on vehicle seat firmly against vehicle seat back. Belt here rear-facing 2 Thread vehicle seat belt through openings on armrests; then buckle
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REAR-FACING INFANT - LESS THAN 10 KG (22 LBS.) continued ❃ Placing Child In Car Seat WARNING Do not use strap covers (shown), blankets, thick cushions, or padding under harness straps or child. They interfere with proper fit of harness straps and child could be ejected on impact. 1 Harness straps must be in the bottom or middle slots which are at or just below child's shoulders when using car seat rear-facing. If harness straps must be moved to bottom or middle slots, see "C
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REAR-FACING INFANT - LESS THAN 10 KG (22 LBS.) continued 5 Place child in car seat. Child's bottom and back must be firmly against car seat back. 6 Place child's arms through harness straps and insert both tongues into buckle. Make sure harness straps are not twisted. WARNING Child must be dressed in clothing with arms and legs that will not interfere with buckling tongues. 7 Pull up on tongues to be sure buckle is locked. 8 From back of harness tie, slide harness strap over harness tie tab
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REAR-FACING INFANT - LESS THAN 10 KG (22 LBS.) continued WARNING Do not use harness straps that are loose or unbuckled. Harness straps must be snug and positioned over shoulders or child could be seriously injured. 10 Position harness tie at mid chest or 8 cm (3 inches) below child's chin. IMPORTANT: The harness tie keeps 8 cm the harness straps close and snug on child's shoulders to help prevent ejection. 11 Harness straps must be snug against child with jus
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FORWARD-FACING TODDLER - MORE THAN 9 KG (20 LBS.) ❃ Tether Strap Tether strap and anchor hardware have been supplied with car seat. Tether strap must always be used when car seat is in the forward-facing position. Tether strap is not a replacement for vehicle seat belt. Tether strap is to be used in addition to the vehicle seat belt to anchor back of child car seat to the vehicle. ❃ Car Seat MUST Be In Upright Position • Rotate recline stand to upright position (1). • Push recline stand in (2
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FORWARD-FACING TODDLER - MORE THAN 9 KG (20 LBS.) continued 2 Thread vehicle seat belt through openings and behind harness straps as shown; then buckle vehicle seat belt. 3 Press down firmly in center of car seat to compress vehicle's cushion as you tighten vehicle lap belt. HINT: Use your knee to press down in center of car seat. 4 Test for secure installation: • Pull front to back. • Pull left to right. If vehicle seat belt does not hold car seat securely, see "Vehicle Seat Belts" section or
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FORWARD-FACING TODDLER - MORE THAN 9 KG (20 LBS.) continued ❃ Placing Child In Car Seat WARNING Harness straps MUST be in the top slots for forward-facing use to prevent serious injury or death. Do not use strap covers (shown), blankets, thick cushions, or padding under harness straps or child. They interfere with proper fit of harness straps and child could be ejected on impact. 1 Harness straps must be in the top slots. If straps must be moved, see "Changing Harness
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FORWARD-FACING TODDLER - MORE THAN 9 KG (20 LBS.) continued 5 Place child in car seat. Child's bottom and back must be firmly against the car seat. 6 Place child's arms through harness srtaps and insert both tongues into buckle. Make sure harness straps are not twisted. 7 Pull up on tongues to be sure buckle is locked. 8 From back of harness tie, slide harness strap over harness tie tab. Harness Tie Tab 9 Pull lower belt in front of car seat to tighten harness straps. 16
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FORWARD-FACING TODDLER - MORE THAN 9 KG (20 LBS.) continued WARNING Do not use harness straps that are loose or unbuckled. Harness straps must be snug and positioned over shoulders or child could be seriously injured. 10 Position harness tie at mid chest or 8 cm (3 inches) below child's chin. IMPORTANT: The harness tie keeps the harness straps 8 cm close and snug on child's shoulders to help prevent ejection. 11 Harness straps must be snug against child with just
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CHANGING HARNESS STRAP SLOTS ❃ Use proper harness slots • Rear-facing - Use bottom or middle slots which are at or just below child's shoulders. • Forward-facing - Must use top slots only. (B) 1 Loosen harness straps: • Lift adjuster lever (A) to release harness straps. • Pull harness straps (B). (A) 2 Remove harness strap loops from Splitter Plate. Splitter Plate 3 Pull harness straps out of current slots and thread through desired slots. NOTE: For ease of threading harness straps, remove
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CHANGING CROTCH STRAP SLOT ❃ Use proper crotch strap slots For children under 13.6 kg (30 lbs.) move crotch strap and buckle to the opening closest to but not under child. For children over 13.6 kg (30 lbs.) move crotch strap and buckle to the forward opening. This will give a larger child more room and comfort. ❃ To Change Crotch Strap Slot Bellows not included on some models. 1 Remove seat pad from front of car seat and around bellow. Clip 2 Turn car seat upside down. 3 Pull crotch strap clip
