Instruction Manual Avoid injury or death - Read and understand this manual! Para instrucciones en Espanol, llamar al: 1-800-837-4044 TABLE OF CONTENTS This instruction manual is for: • Breverra Ascend DX Booster Car Seat • Breverra Ascend SE Booster Car Seat Instructions for these models are the same unless otherwise noted. . Before You Begin Important Information.....................................1 Warnings.........................................................2 Basic Information.............................................4 . Use Height and Weight Limits..................................5 Installation with harness system....................... 6 Installation without harness system.................. 7 Placing Child In Car Seat - with harness system...............................8 Placing Child In Car Seat without harness system.......................10 Operations and Adjustments ..............................12 • Harness Straps • Harness Tie • Buckle • Tether Strap • Changing Harness Strap Slots Harness System removal and re-assembly.....................14 . Special Information Vehicle Seat Belts........................................... 16 • Locking Clip.......................................... 23 Additional Information.................................. 24 • Installation of Anchor Hardware • Tether Storage • Care and Cleaning • Aircraft Use • Second Hand Car Seat 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. . 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 restraint’s model number and manufacturing date to: Century Products P.O. Box 551 Elverson, PA 19520-9973 or call 1-888-224-6549 For recall information: • Call the U.S Government’s Auto Safety Hotline at 1-800-424-9393 (202-366-0123 in D.C. area) • • Call Century Products at 1-800-837-4044 . Safety First Check List . Read and understand instruction manual and car seat labels. . A vehicle combination lap/shoulder belt MUST be used when using car seat without harness system. . Do not use vehicle “lap-only” belt across front of child. . Secure children in back seat whenever possible. . Never leave child unattended. . Install car seat securely. . Do not use after date shown on back of car seat. . Do not allow anyone (babysitter, relatives, etc.) to use car seat without first understanding all instructions. WARNINGS -Prevent serious injury or death: x Never use a vehicle “lap-only” belt across front of child. 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 vehicle’s with air bags, refer to vehicle owner’s manual for child restraint installation information. 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. Failure to follow these instructions and car seat labels can result in child striking the vehicle’s interior during a sudden stop or accident. Secure child restraint with a vehicle seat belt as shown in this manual. Not all vehicle seat belts can be used with car seat. Read “Vehicle Seat Belts” section: • Car seat with harness system 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. • Car seat without harness system MUST be used with a lap/shoulder belt. WARNINGS - Prevent serious injury or death (continued): DO NOT use car seat if it is damaged or has missing parts. DO NOT use accessories or parts other than those provided by Century or Graco. Their use could alter the function of the car seat. Never leave child unattended, even when sleeping. If car seat has a cup holder, DO NOT put hard or sharp objects in cup holder. BASIC INFORMATION . Certification . Unoccupied Car Seat With Harness System: Always secure car seat with a vehicle seat belt, Car seat meets or exceeds all applicable requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety even when unoccupied. An unsecured car seat can injure passengers. Standards for use in motor vehicles and aircraft. Without Harness System: Booster seat is certified for use in motor vehicles. Booster seat is NOT certified for use in aircraft. . Car Seat Useful Life . Warm Weather DO NOT use after date shown on back of Car seat parts can get very hot in the sun or car seat due to changing requirements and warm weather. normal wear and tear. To avoid burns, always check before putting child in car seat. Look for: DO NOT USE THIS CAR SEAT AFTER DECEMBER YEAR . Dangerous ...