Diono Rainier Shadow Instruction Manual

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Instruction

Manual

US English Version

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Convertible+Booster

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4 Warnings

5 Seating Position Information

6 Child Restraint Safety Information

8 Seat Belt Information

9 Carrying Restraint

10 Unfolding and Folding Restraint

13 Installing and Removing Detachable Base

14 Rear-facing LATCH Installation

16 Rear-facing Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation

18 Rear-facing Lap Belt Installation

20 Forward-facing LATCH Installation

22 Forward-facing Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation

24 Forward-facing Lap Belt Installation

25 Checking Restraint Stability

26 Booster

28 Aircraft Installation

28 SafeStopTM Instructions

29 Forward-facing Recline Adjustment

30 Top Tether

31 Tether Connecting Strap

32 Infant Support Cushion

32 Side Impact Head Support

33 Using Harness Clip

33 Restraint Harness Buckle

34 Properly Securing Child

35 Proper Harness Height and Child Height

36 Adjusting Harness Height

37 Harness Buckle Location

37 Harness Buckle Removal and Installation

39 Locking Vehicle Belt with Locking Clip

40 Restraint Cover

41 Expandable Sides

41 Cup Holder

42 Operating SuperLATCH® Connector

43 Replacing Harness Straps

44 Cleaning and Maintenance

47 Warranty Information

Table of Contents

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Rainier Features

1 Child information tag

2 LATCH strap

3 LATCH strap guide

4 Release lever

5 Locking clip

6 Top tether

7 Lap belt guide

8 Harness adjuster

9 Shoulder belt guide

10 Rear-facing base

11 Backpack strap anchor

12 SafeStopTM

13 Shoulder carry strap

anchor

14 Locking bolts

15 Rear-facing tether

connector strap

16 Infant Support Cusions

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• Follow all instructions labeled on this child restraint and

in the written instruction manual on the lanyard located

on back of restraint. For infants under 10 lbs, consult

pediatrician for recommended seat back angle before

installation.

• Failure to follow all instructions and product labels can

result in death or serious injury in a crash. Carefully read

and understand this instruction manual prior to using

restraint. If you have any questions, visit us.diono.com or

contact Diono at 855-463-4666.

• Use only with children weighing between 5 lbs to 120 lbs

(2.3 to 54 kg).

• With any infant weighing less than 20 lbs (9.1 kg), use

only rear-facing

• Maximum child weights:

Rear-facing 50 lbs (22.7 kg),

Forward-facing with 5-point harness 90 lbs (41 kg),

Booster mode 120 lbs (54 kg).

• Maximum heights:

Rear-facing 44" / 112cm,

Front-facing 57"/ 144 cm

• Secure the top anchorage strap provided with this child

restraint.

• Always use the SafeStop device according to manufac-

turer’s instructions.

• Always use a locking clip if it is required for proper

restraint installation. Consult vehicle owner’s manual.

• WARNING: Before installing restraint in a vehicle

equipped with front passenger airbags, carefully read

the vehicle owner’s manual for proper restraint installa-

tion instructions.

WARNING

DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR

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• Some vehicles have passenger seating in which the

passenger faces the side or rear of the vehicle. Do not

install this restraint in such passenger seating. Only use

this restraint in a vehicle seat which faces an adult

passenger toward the front of the vehicle.

• Always adjust restraint harness for a comfortable and

snug t around child. A snug harness strap should not

allow any slack. It lies in a relatively straight line without

sagging. It does not press on the child’s esh or push the

child’s body into an unnatural position.

• This restraint is not for use in homes, boats, on a motor-

cycle or in any other non-specied applications or

environments.

• Always keep this child restraint secured in the vehicle

even when it is unoccupied. In a crash, an unsecured

child restraint system may injure other occupants.

• In the event of an accident, the vehicle body itself

provides the most signicant passenger protection.

While a properly installed restraint will improve chances

for survival in most accidents, some crashes are unsur-

vivable regardless of what restraint is used.

• Based on accident statistics, the National Highway Trac

Safety Administration recommends the vehicle’s rear

seat as the safest location for all children under age 13.

• Register this restraint with the manufacturer using the

attached registration card.

Seating Position Information

WARNING:

• Use restraint ONLY with forward-facing vehicle seats.

• DO NOT use restraint with side-facing or rear-facing

vehicle seats in vans, trucks or station wagons.

WARNING

DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR

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Child Restraint Safety Information

• This restraint meets all applicable U.S. Federal Motor

Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.

• This restraint is certied for use in motor vehicles and

aircraft.

• Register this restraint with the manufacturer.

Child restraints can be recalled for various reasons. To be

reached directly in the event of a recall, you must register

your restraint with the manufacturer. Fill out the included

product registration card and mail it. You can register

online at us.diono.com. You can also register by sending

your name, address, the restraint’s model and serial

numbers to:

Diono LLC

PO BOX 77129

Seattle, WA 98177

For recall information, call the U.S. Government’s Vehicle

Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or

go to http://www.nhtsa.gov

WARNING: DO NOT place a child

restraint in the front seat of a

vehicle with a passenger air bag

unless the air bag is turned off.

DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can

occur. The back seat is the safest.

IMPORTANT:

• Before each use, always conrm restraint is securely

installed and harness is properly adjusted around the child.

Remember: The addition or removal of clothing (such as a

sweater or coat) will change the t of the harness.

• Always conrm before each use that restraint is securely

locked in its unfolded position.

• If the vehicle seat has an adjustable seat back angle, make

sure seat back is securely locked and in its most upright

position. An incorrect seat back angle or unsecured seat

back will impair the restraint installation and its ability to

protect the child occupant.

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• Cover restraint when vehicle is parked in direct sunlight.

Parts of the restraint can become hot and cause injury to a

child.

• Do not leave any child in a vehicle alone or unattended by

an adult.

• Secure all personal objects inside the vehicle. In an

accident loose objects can become ying hazards with the

potential for causing serious injury.

• Except per the instructions in this manual, do not

disassemble, attempt to disassemble or tamper with

any part of this restraint or change the way the restraint

harness or the vehicle restraint system is used.

• Do not use restraint if there is any appearance of rust on

any of the metal surfaces.

• Do not oil or lubricate any part of the restraint.

• Release levers and locking bolts should operate smoothly

and freely. When release levers are lifted, the release levers

and locking bolts should spring back immediately and

completely. Do not use restraint if release levers and/or

locking bolts wither bind or do not move freely.

• When not in use, store restraint properly and avoid placing

heavy objects on top of it.

To prevent injury to child:

• Do not use restraint in harness mode if it is older than

eight years from the date of original purchase or date

of manufacture. Do not use this restraint in booster

mode if it is older than 12 years from the date of origi-

nal purchase or date of manufacture. Manufacture

date is on side of restraint.

• Do not use restraint after is has been involved in any

accident. Damage to the restraint may have occurred

which could impair its ability to adequately protect a

child.

• This restraint is not a toy. Do not allow children to play

with it.

• Using any non-Diono product with this restraint, or any

product not specically approved by Diono for use with

this restraint, is not allowed. Use of such products voids

manufacturer’s warranty and may seriously impact this

product’s ability to perform properly in an accident.

• Fill out Emergency Child Information form stored in front

ap of restraint.

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Seat Belt Information

The information below applies only to installations using

vehicle seat belts.

IMPORTANT:

• This restraint can be installed securely in most vehicles

using the seat belt. However, some seat belts have an

anchoring position for the lap belt that may not allow a

secure restraint installation.

• Some vehicles do not have any seating positions that

are compatible with a child restraint. Read owner’s

manual to determine child-specic seating. Contact

the vehicle manufacturer if you have any doubts or

questions.

Some vehicle seat belts that are NOT compatible with this

restraint are:

• Seat belts with top or bottom anchorage points

attached to the front door.

• Motor driven automatic seat belts.

• Non-locking, (ELR) two-point vehicle seat belts.

If your seat belt is of a type listed above, choose another

seat within the vehicle or use LATCH connectors and

anchorage points. Information on the types of seat belts in

your vehicle are in the vehicle owner’s manual.

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Carrying Restraint

WARNING:

• Do not carry restraint by harness adjuster strap (see

diagram, page 3). This can damage the mechanism and

the webbing.

• Only the shoulder strap made by Diono is approved for

use with this restraint.

There are four ways to carry restraint:

1. Red carry strap (Fig. 1)

2. Plastic side (Fig. 2)

3. Shoulder strap: Connect shoulder strap* to webbing

anchors on side of restraint (Fig. 3)

4. Backpack:

Connect shoulder straps* to

lower webbing anchors on both

sides and upper webbing

anchors on back of restraint.

(Fig. 4)

* Padded shoulder strap(s) avail-

able as a separate accessory, not

included.

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WARNING:

• Do NOT use restraint if release levers or locking bolts

bind or do not move freely. When release levers are

lifted, release levers and locking bolts should spring back

immediately.

• Do NOT oil or lubricate any part of restraint.

• ALWAYS conrm restraint is locked securely in its unfold-

ed position before each use.

• To avoid risk of injury, keep others at a safe distance

during folding and unfolding.

• Familiarize yourself with restraint unfolding and folding

operations prior to use.

• Foreign objects and debris can interfere with proper

operation of locking mechanism. Before installation,

conrm both locking bolt and release lever areas are free

of any debris (see page 44 for cleaning of mechanisms).

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Unfolding and Folding Restraint

Unfolding Restraint

1. Place restraint on its

back on a at surface

and unfasten red

carry strap from

restraint bottom.

(Fig. 1)

2. Firmly rotate

restraint bottom

until a ‘click’ conrms

restraint is locked in

open position.

(Fig. 2)

IMPORTANT:

Conrm release levers are completely recessed inside their

housings. (See page 3 diagram.) Conrm restraint is locked

in the open position. If not, repeat step 2.

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3. Pull harness adjusting strap

until harness begins to

tighten. (Fig. 3) If strap

does not slide freely, fold

restraint, remove harness

adjusting strap from fold

joint and repeat step 3.

4. Fasten both fabric side

panels to center panel.

(Fig. 4)

5. Slide red carry strap into

bottom slot in center of

cover when not in use.

(Fig. 5)

Folding Restraint

1. Remove red carry strap

from behind cover and

unbuckle harness. Unfasten

both fabric side panels and

tuck them into the sides.

(Fig. 1)

2. Loosen harness: lift harness

adjuster while pulling the

harness straps all the way

forward. (Fig. 2)

3. Raise head support to its

top position (see page 32).

4. Adjust both expandable

sides to their inward

position (Fig. 2A)

(continued next page)

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Folding Restraint

(continued)

5. Place restraint on its back,

push either release lever

downward to release

locking bolts. (Fig. 3)

6. Pull harness straps rmly

toward top center restraint.

Keep buckle extended

toward top of restraint

while folding seat bottom

into back. (Fig. 4)

Folding Tips: to fold restraint completely:

• Loosen harness suciently.

• Unfasten and tuck fabric side panels into the sides.

• Pull harness buckle toward top of restraint.

• Make sure cover fabric or harness webbing is not caught

in the steel supports when folding.

IMPORTANT:

If restraint does not easily fold completely, do NOT force it

closed. See below: ‘Folding Tips’

7. Fasten red carry strap to

secure restraint in its folded

position. (Fig. 5)

WARNING:

Restraint can accidentally

unfold and cause injury if not

properly secured by carry

strap.

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Detachable Base

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WARNING:

• Detachable base must be used

when restraint is rear-facing.

• Do NOT use detachable base

when restraint is forward-facing.

Installing base (Rear-facing only)

1. Conrm restraint is locked in its unfolded position

(see page 10).

2. Conrm adjustable bottom is

locked in its raised position

(see page 29).

3. Align posts with holes and

insert base into restraint

bottom. (Fig. 1)

4. Slide base back until it

reaches alignment mark on

restraint bottom and secures

into place. (Fig. 2)

5. Push down metal tab to lock

base. (Fig. 3)

Removing Base

1. Lift metal tab to unlock base.

(Fig. 3)

2. Slide base forward (the

opposite direction as shown

in Fig. 2).

3. Pull base away from restraint

bottom.

Tip: To carry detachable base,

t it inside folded restraint.

(Fig. 4)

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Rear-Facing LATCH Installation

WARNING:

• You must use restraint rear-facing if child is less than 1

year and weighs less than 20 lbs.

• Detachable base must be used with rear-facing restraint.

• Do NOT use SafeStop with rear-facing child.

• Do not install by this method for a child weighing more

than 35 lbs.

• See page 42 for LATCH connector instructions.

Fig. 1 shows a typical rear-facing installation with LATCH.

1. Conrm detachable base is securely attached to

restraint bottom (see page 13).

2. Conrm vehicle seating location has its own LATCH

anchors (see vehicle owner’s manual). If it does not, you

must use vehicle seat belt for installation (see pages 16

and 18).

3. Locate LATCH belt secured in storage compartment on

restraint back. Press red release button to remove each

LATCH connector and

webbing. Slide the narrow

LATCH tethering strap out

of plastic strap guides on

side of the seat.

4. Place restraint in proper

rear-facing position:

Restraint bottom and base are both at on the vehicle

seat with front of restraint against the back of that

vehicle seat. (Fig. 1)

Note: It may be necessary to move vehicle front seats

slightly forward to properly t a rear-facing restraint.

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5. Route LATCH belt through

rear-facing belt path.

Conrm LATCH belt lays at

and is not twisted. Attach

each connector to the

LATCH anchor closest to

each side of the restraint.

(Figs. 2 & 3)

LATCH connector will ‘click’

to conrm attachment to

anchor.

6. Push restraint down rmly

into vehicle seat while

tightening LATCH belt.

(Fig. 4)

CHECK LIST:

Conrm restraint is properly positioned.

Conrm LATCH belt is tight and that connections to

approved LATCH anchors are secure.

Conrm restraint installation is stable (see page 25).

Stability of installation can be improved by using top

tether (see page 30 for tether instructions).

Removal:

• Press red release button on each LATCH connector to

release it.

• Disconnect top tether if in use.

• Properly store LATCH belt and top tether.

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Rear-Facing Lap-Shoulder Belt

Installation

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WARNING:

• You must use restraint rear-facing if child is less than

1 year and weighs less than 20 lbs.

• Detachable base must be used with rear-facing restraint.

• Do NOT use SafeStop with rear-facing child.

Fig. 1 shows a typical rear-facing installation with a

lap-shoulder vehicle seat belt.

1. Conrm detachable base is

securely attached to

restraint bottom (see page

13).

2. Place restraint in proper

rear-facing position:

Restraint bottom and base

are both at on the vehicle

seat with front of restraint

against the back of that

vehicle seat. (Fig. 1)

Note: It may be necessary to

move vehicle front seats

slightly forward to properly t

a rear-facing restraint.

3. Route seat belt through

rear-facing belt path and

buckle it. (Figs. 2 & 3)

Conrm seat belt lays at

and is not twisted.

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4. Push restraint down rmly

into vehicle seat while

pulling shoulder portion of

seat belt to remove slack

and tighten lap portion of

seat belt. (Fig. 4)

WARNING:

• Make sure vehicle seat belt is properly locked.

• Failure to properly lock seat belt will result in an unsafe

installation that will greatly increase the potential for

injury or death to the child in an accident.

• Carefully read vehicle owner’s manual to determine seat

belt locking requirements or contact vehicle manufac-

turer.

See page 39 for instructions on using a locking clip.

CHECK LIST:

Conrm restraint is properly positioned.

Conrm seat belt is tight and securely locked.

Conrm seat belt buckle is properly fastened.

Conrm restraint installation is stable.

Stability of installation can be improved by using top

tether (see page 30 for tether instructions).

Removal:

Release seat belt buckle and disconnect top tether if in

use. Properly store top tether.

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Rear-Facing Lap-Belt Installation

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WARNING:

• You must use restraint rear-facing if child is less than 1

year and weighs less than 20 lbs.

• Detachable base must be used with rear-facing restraint.

• Do NOT use SafeStop with rear-facing child.

Fig. 1 shows a typical rear-

facing installation with a lap

vehicle seat belt.

1. Conrm detachable base is

securely attached to restraint

bottom. (see page 13)

2. Place restraint in proper

rear-facing position:

Restraint bottom and base are both at on the vehicle

seat with front of restraint against the back of that

vehicle seat. (Fig. 1)

Note: It may be necessary to move vehicle front seats

slightly forward to properly t a rear-facing restraint.

3. Route seat belt through

rear-facing belt path. (Fig. 2)

Conrm seat belt lays at

and is not twisted.

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4. Push restraint down rmly

into vehicle seat while

adjusting seat belt length.

Tighten and lock seat belt

according to vehicle

owner’s manual. (Fig. 3)

CHECK LIST:

Conrm restraint is properly positioned.

Conrm seat belt is tight and buckle is properly

fastened.

Conrm restraint installation is stable (see page 25).

Stability of installation can be improved by using top

tether (see page 30 for tether instructions).

Removal:

Release seat belt buckle and disconnect top tether if in

use. Properly store top tether.

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WARNING:

• Remove detachable base when restraint is

forward-facing.

• Do NOT place infant in forward-facing restraint until 1

year and 20 lbs.

• ALWAYS use SafeStop installation for forward-facing

child below 40 lbs. (See page 28).

• Do not install with this method for a child weighing more

than 40 lbs.

• See page 42 for LATCH connector instructions.

Fig. 1 shows a typical forward-

facing installation with LATCH.

Stability of installation can

be improved by using top

tether shown in blue, Fig. 1

(see page 30 for top tether

instructions).

1. Conrm vehicle seating

location has its own LATCH

anchors. If it does not, you

must use vehicle seat belt installation

(see pages 22 and 24).

2. Locate LATCH belting secured in storage compartment

on restraint back. Press red release button to remove

each LATCH connector and webbing. Slide the narrow

LATCH tethering strap out of plastic strap guides on side

of the seat.

3. Place restraint in forward-facing position: Lower the

adjustable bottom (see page 29) for child over 25lbs,

but do not for child under 25lbs. Place restraint bottom

at on vehicle seat and slide back until top of restraint

rmly contacts vehicle seat

back.

4. Route LATCH belt through

forward-facing belt path and

behind restraint cover.

(Fig. 2)

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Forward-Facing LATCH Installation

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Installation Tip:

Unfasten fabric side panels and

reach behind restraint cover for

easy access to belt path. (Fig. 3)

5. Conrm LATCH belt lays at

and is not twisted. Attach

each connector to the

LATCH anchor closest to

each side of the restraint.

(Fig. 4)

LATCH connector will ‘click’

to conrm attachment to

anchor.

6. Position connector mecha-

nisms behind the restraint

(Fig. 5A).

7. Pull loose end of LATCH

strap through back of

restraint (Fig. 5 and Fig. 6).

Place your non-dominant

hand inside restraint at the

very back and push down.

Pull strap upwards with

your dominant hand until

tight. (Fig. 6)

CHECK LIST:

Conrm restraint is

properly positioned.

Conrm LATCH belt is tight

and that connections to

approved LATCH anchors are secure.

Conrm restraint is stable (see page 25).

Removal:

Press red release button on back of each LATCH connector.

Disconnect top tether. Properly store LATCH belt and top

tether.

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WARNING:

• Remove detachable base when restraint is forward-facing.

• Do NOT place infant in forward-facing restraint until 1

year and 20 lbs.

• Always use SafeStop with

forward-facing child under

40lbs. (see page 28).

Fig. 1 shows a typical forward-

facing installation with Lap-

Shoulder belt.

Stability of installation can be

improved by using top tether

shown in blue, Fig. 1 (see

page 30 for top tether

instructions).

1. Place restraint in forward-

facing position: Lower the

adjustable bottom (see page

29) for child over 25lbs, but

do not for child under 25lbs.

Place restraint bottom at on

vehicle seat and slide back

until top of restraint rmly

contacts vehicle seat back.

2. Route seat belt through

forward-facing belt path and

behind restraint cover and

buckle it. (Figs. 2 & 3)

Conrm seat belt lays at and

is not twisted.

Installation Tip:

Unfasten fabric side panels and

reach behind restraint cover for

easy access to belt path. (Fig. 4)

Forward-Facing Lap-Shoulder Belt

Installation

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3. Push on restraint to force it

into vehicle seat while

pulling loose end of seat

belt to remove slack and

tighten lap portion of seat

belt. (Fig. 5)

WARNING:

• Make sure vehicle seat belt is properly locked.

• Failure to properly lock seat belt will result in an unsafe

installation that will greatly increase the potential for

injury or death to the child in an accident.

• Carefully read vehicle owner’s manual to determine seat

belt locking requirements or contact vehicle manufac-

turer.

See page 39 for instructions on using a locking clip.

CHECK LIST:

Conrm restraint is properly positioned.

Conrm seat belt is tight and securely locked.

Conrm seat belt buckle is properly fastened.

Conrm restraint is stable (see page 25).

Removal:

Release seat belt buckle and disconnect top tether if in

use. Properly store top tether.

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WARNING:

• Do NOT place infant in forward-facing restraint until

1 year and 20 lbs.

• Always use SafeStop with

forward-facing child under

40lbs. (see page 28).

• Remove detachable base when

restraint is installed forward-

facing.

Fig. 1 shows a typical forward-

facing installation with a lap

vehicle seat belt.

Stability of installation can be

improved by using top tether

shown in blue, Fig. 1 (see page

30 for top tether instructions).

1. Place restraint in forward-

facing position: Lower the

adjustable bottom (see page

29) for child over 25lbs, but

do not for child under 25lbs.

Place restraint bottom at on

vehicle seat and slide back

until top of restraint rmly

contacts vehicle seat back.

2. Route seat belt through

forward-facing belt path and

behind restraint cover and

buckle it. (Figs. 2 & 3)

Conrm seat belt lays at and

is not twisted.

Installation Tip:

Unfasten fabric side panels and

reach behind restraint cover for

easy access to belt path. (Fig. 4)

Forward-Facing Lap-Belt

Installation

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Checking Restraint Stability

3. Push on restraint to force it

into vehicle seat while pulling

loose end of seat belt to

remove slack and tighten lap

portion of seat belt. (Fig. 5)

CHECK LIST:

Conrm restraint is properly positioned.

Conrm seat belt is tight and properly locked.

Conrm seat belt buckle is properly fastened.

Conrm restraint is stable (see page below).

Removal:

Press seat belt buckle and disconnect top tether is in use.

Properly store top tether.

WARNING:

An unstable installation is NOT safe and will greatly

increase the potential for injury or death to the child in

an accident.

Conrm stability of restraint after installation and before

each use:

• Grasp restraint near belt path being used. Attempt to

move restraint side-to-side and front to back: restraint

should not move more than 1” in any direction. Re-

straint should stay securely installed and the securing

belt (either LATCH belt or vehicle seat belt) must remain

tightly adjusted.

If restraint does not stay securely installed, restraint

installation is NOT safe. You MUST re-install restraint

according to the restraint instructions and the vehicle

owner’s manual. In order to achieve proper installation

you made need to choose an alternate installation

method or seating location within the vehicle.

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Booster

This restraint may also be congured for use as a belt

positioning booster.

WARNING:

• Unsecured objects can become ying hazards and can

cause serious injury in a accident. While not required, it is

strongly recommended to use LATCH and/or tether

anchors in vehicles equipped with such anchorages

• Do NOT use LATCH if installation interferes with vehicle

seat belt.

• Do NOT use as a booster with child under 50 lbs and

under 40" tall and if child’s shoulders are below the 4th

harness position.

• Do NOT use as a booster unless harness straps and

buckle are removed .

• Do NOT use as a booster with only a vehicle lap belt.

• Use as a booster ONLY with lap-shoulder seat belt.

1. Remove buckle (page 37) and both harness straps

(page 43)

2. Place restraint in proper seating location, at on vehicle

seat bottom and touching vehicle seat back.

3. If available, secure restraint with LATCH (page 20) and/

or top tether (page 30)

4. Properly position child in restraint: sitting upright and

all the way back in restraint.

5. Adjust head rest to proper height (page 32)

6. Fasten seatbelt across child: lap portion of seatbelt

should rest within both lower belt guides with buckle

located on the outside of the restraint (Fig. 1)

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Proper Buckle Position

Seat belt buckle should be correctly positioned on the

outside of the lower belt guide. If seat belt buckle is

pulled across lower belt guide and into the restraint, this is

incorrect and another seating position within the vehicle

should be chosen.

7. Place shoulder portion into the upper belt guide on the

headrest so that belt lays properly across child: on collar

bone, interior to the shoulder (Fig. 2).

8. Make sure seat belt is not twisted and remove slack

from seatbelt so it lays at, smooth and snug across

child in all locations.

WARNING: If lap and shoulder belt portions of seatbelt and

seatbelt buckle are not all correctly positioned, restraint is not

properly installed as a booster.

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Aircraft Installation

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2

SafeStopTM

2

1

This restraint is FAA certied for use

in an aircraft only as a harnessed

restraint. This restraint is NOT

certied for use in an aircraft as a

belt-positioning booster.

Rear-facing aircraft

installation (Fig. 1):

• Adjust seatbelt buckle to its

shortest length to ensure

buckle is accessible for release.

• Ask ight attendant for

‘seatbelt extender,’ and then

use this extender to adjust

seatbelt length.

• Follow remaining installation

instructions on page 18.

Forward-facing aircraft

installation (Fig. 2):

• Follow installation instruc-

tions on page 24.

SafeStop is a load-limiting device designed to absorb

energy and reduce impact to a smaller, forward-facing

child. Store SafeStop with top tether on back of restraint.

WARNING:

• Always use SafeStop with

forward-facing child under

40lbs.

• Do not use SafeStop with any

other installation conguration.

• Do not use with rear-facing child.

Instructions:

1. Remove harness straps from

metal yoke of harness adjuster.

(Fig. 1)

2. Thread bottom of SafeStop

onto metal yoke of harness

adjuster. (Fig. 2)

3. Thread both harness straps

onto metal arm of SafeStop.

(Fig. 2)

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WARNING:

• Do not operate adjustable bottom when using detach-

able base with rear-facing installation.

• Only use adjustable bottom to position forward-facing

restraint at a more reclined angle.

Fig. 1 shows operation of

adjustable base.

Adjustable bottom must be

operated before installation of

restraint.

Restraint must be locked in its

unfolded position before

operating adjustable bottom.

Lowering adjustable

bottom:

1. Pull bar upward. (Fig. 2)

2. Pull adjustable bottom out

to its lowered position, then

release bar. (Fig. 3)

3. Conrm adjustable bottom

is lock in its lowered posi-

tion.

Raising adjustable bottom:

1. Pull bar upward. (Fig. 2)

2. Push adjustable bottom

back into restraint bottom,

then release bar. (Fig. 4)

3. Conrm adjustable bottom

is locked in its raised

position.

Forward-Facing Recline Adjustment

1

2

3

4

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Top Tether

1

• If vehicle does not have tether anchorage points, consult

vehicle owner’s manual or contact vehicle manufacturer

with questions. Do NOT modify vehicle without

approval from vehicle manufacturer or authorized

vehicle dealer.

• Do NOT attach tether connecting strap to any movable

mechanism of a vehicle seat.

WARNING:

• In forward-facing installations, attach top tether to

approved vehicle tether anchorage points ONLY, as

labeled by vehicle manufacturer.

Using Top Tether:

1. Before installing restraint, remove top tether from

storage compartment and fully extent tether strap into

a ‘V’ shape.

2. Loosely attach top tether to approved anchorage point

in vehicle using the hook at end of top tether strap.

See Fig. 1 for forward-facing installations.

See Fig. 2 for rear-facing installations.

Note: Rear -facing installation may also require the use of tether

connecting strap (see page 31).

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3. Install restraint as shown in appropriate installation

sections (see pages 14 to 24 for restraint installation

instructions).

4. After installing restraint, pull top tether adjuster strap

to remove all slack.

Tether Connecting Strap

WARNING:

Tether connecting strap is ONLY to be used in rear facing

installations.

With some vehicle models, the top tether may not t

structural parts of vehicle seat or there may not be a

suitable anchorage point for top tether hook. It may be

necessary to use the tether connecting strap to create a

tether anchorage point:

1. Locate attachment point where a vehicle seat belt is

anchored directly to frame of vehicle, OR nd the leg of

a vehicle seat that is bolted to vehicle frame.

2. Wrap tether connecting

strap around vehicle leg

or seat belt anchorage

point, and thread metal

‘D’ ring through the loop

at end of tether connect-

ing strap. Pull strap to

form a tight knot. (Fig. 3)

3. Now, use metal ‘D’ ring as an anchorage point for top

tether metal hook.

3

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Infant Support

Cushion

1

This restraint features an alumi-

num reinforced head rest lined

with EPS foam for advanced side

impact safety and performance.

Raise head rest:

Position hands under the very

back of the head rest, lift-up

(Fig. 3) .

Lower head rest:

Position hands on top of the very

back of the head rest, push down

(Fig 4.)

Proper Height:

When using the top three

harness slots, position head rest

so that bottom edge is above the

shoulder and about level with

the jaw.

When using the bottom two

harness slots, position head rest

at its highest location.

Side Impact Head Support

3

4

Infant Support:

This restraint features a full infant

head and body support. (Fig. 1)

Fasten Velcro tabs through

harness slots to keep infant head

pillow in place. (Fig. 2)

2

Toddler Body Support:

Remove infant head pillow

and place body support

cushion in restraint for

toddlers. Body support lays in

seat and does not fasten.

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Using Harness Clip

1

2

IMPORTANT:

Position harness clip at proper

height for child: level with

child’s armpits. (Fig. 1) Two

sets of harness pads (Fig. 1A)

are included: for children

below 65 lbs and for children

above 65 lbs. Always utilize

harness pads and follow

instructions for proper use.

To Fasten:

Push both halves together

until a ‘click’ conrms proper

engagement.

To Unfasten:

Squeeze middle tabs together

(Fig. 2-A) and separate clip.

(Fig. 2-B)

1

Restraint Harness Buckle

To Fasten:

Insert one buckle tongue at a time into buckle. A ‘click’

conrms proper connection after each tongue is inserted.

(Fig. 1)

To Unfasten:

Press the red button on the face of buckle and both

buckle tongues will eject. (Fig. 2)

2

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1

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4

Properly Securing Child

WARNING:

Serious injury or death can result if child is not properly

secured in restraint.

Conrm harness is snug* before each use and after making

any restraint adjustments.

1. Conrm proper restraint installation.

2. To loosen harness: lift harness

adjuster and pull shoulder

straps forward. (Fig. 1)

3. Unfasten harness clip and

harness buckle, and move

harness straps to the sides.

4. Raise head support to its top

position (see page 32) and

place child in restraint.

5. Position harness straps around

child and fasten buckle and harness clip. (Figs. 2 & 3)

Conrm harness clip and buckle are properly fastened by

gently tugging on each.

6. Gently pull harness straps upward to snugly t lap portion

of harness which should t low on child’s body, across the

hips.

7. Slowly pull adjuster strap

downward to tighten harness

for a comfortable and snug t

around child. (Fig. 4)

*A snug harness strap should not

allow any slack. It lies in a relatively

straight line without sagging. It

does not press on the child’s esh or

push the child’s body into an

unnatural position.

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Proper Harness Height & Child Height

IMPORTANT:

Give a rm, upward tug on both harness straps behind the

child’s shoulders and close to the harness slots in the restraint,

to conrm there is no harness slack behind the restraint.

8. Conrm harness is not twisted and lays at against child.

9. Properly position harness clip so that it is level with child’s

armpits.

10. Conrm harness height is correct (see below for correct

Harness Height).

11. Conrm harness buckle location is correct (see page 37 for

correct center buckle position).

WARNING:

ONLY use top three shoulder harness positions for

forward-facing child.

1. Conrm correct harness height:

• Rear-facing (Fig. 1): Straps should be in nearest slot at

or below the level of child’s shoulders.

• Forward-facing (Fig. 2): Straps should be in nearest

slot above the level of child’s shoulders.

Note: When using uppermost harness position, level of

child’s shoulders can be above harness slot as long as child

is proper height (see page 36).

2. If harness height is not correct, you MUST adjust it

before using restraint with that child. (See page 36 for

adjusting harness height.)

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REAR-FACING:

Harness slot

below shoulders

FORWARD-FACING:

Harness slot

above shoulders

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Proper Harness Height & Child Height

(continued)

Adjusting Harness Height

2

3

4

Maximum Height:

Rear-facing child is too tall for

restraint if top of head is less

than 1.5” from top of restraint or

if child is more than 44” tall

(112 cm).

Forward-facing child is too tall

for restraint if tops of the ears are

above the back of the restraint or

1. Loosen harness: lift harness

adjuster and pull shoulder

straps forward. (Fig. 2)

2. From back of restraint,

remove shoulder straps

from metal harness yoke.

(Fig. 3)

3. From front of restraint, pull

shoulder straps out and

re-thread them through the

correct height harness slots.

(Fig. 4)

4. From the back of seat,

re-attach shoulder straps to

metal harness yoke. (Fig. 3)

IMPORTANT:

Make sure loop ends of BOTH

straps are threaded complete-

ly onto the arm of the metal

harness yoke.

5. Conrm harness straps are

not twisted and both

shoulder straps are thread-

ed through restraint at the

same height.

6. Pull harness adjuster strap

to re-tighten harness.

if child is more than 57” tall (144 cm). (Fig. 1)

1

37

Harness Buckle Location

AB C

1

Conrm location of harness buckle is correct, to insure

proper harness t:

1. Properly secure child in restraint (see page 34).

2. Check for correct position of harness buckle.

For children 5–30 lbs:

Harness buckle can be directly above its buckle slot (Fig. A)

or forward of its buckle slot. (Fig. B)

If harness buckle strap angles sharply back towards

child (Fig. C), move buckle to a rear buckle location.

(See below.)

For children over 30 lbs:

Always use forward-most buckle location.

Installing harness buckle:

1. Locate correct harness

buckle slot.

2. Hold buckle strap metal

retainer vertically and then

rotate it slightly to slide it

completely through slot in

restraint bottom. (Fig. 1)

3. Firmly pull buckle upward

to conrm it is secured by

restraint bottom.

4. Conrm buckle release

Harness Buckle Removal and

Installation

button faces toward front of restraint and buckle strap

is not twisted.

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Harness Buckle Removal and

Installation (continued)

2

3

Removing harness buckle:

1. Make sure restraint is

securely locked in its unfold-

ed position. (See page 10,

unfolding restraint.)

2. Unbuckle harness.

3. Push harness buckle strap

down 2 inches into rear-

facing belt path tunnel.

4. Position metal buckle strap retainer so that it is vertical.

(Fig. 2)

5. Guide buckle strap and metal retainer upward and

rotate it slightly to t through slot in the restraint

bottom. (See Fig. 1 on page 37.)

IMPORTANT:

For larger hands or if buckle is in position closest to child,

partially fold the restraint to access the metal retainer

through bottom of restraint. (Fig. 3)

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Locking a Vehicle Lap-Shoulder

Belt with a Locking Clip

2

1

Proper use of a locking clip maintains a tight, secure

installation by preventing the seat belt from becoming

loose over time.

WARNING:

• Failure to properly lock the seat belt will result in an

unsafe installation that will greatly increase the poten-

tial for injury or death to the child in an accident.

• If your vehicle lap shoulder seat belt is equipped with ELR

(Emergency Locking Retractor) that does not switch to

function as ALR (Automatic Locking Retractor), you

MUST use a locking clip to secure lap portion of vehicle

seat belt.

If you have any questions about the specic type of seat belt

system in your vehicle and its operation, consult vehicle

owner’s manual or contact vehicle manufacturer.

1. Remove locking clip from storage

location on restraint back.

2. Begin restraint installation as per

instructions (see pages 16 and 22

for lap-shoulder belt installation

instructions).

3. After seat belt is tightened, hold

the lap and shoulder portions

together with one hand. (Fig. 1)

This determines the correct seat

belt length to ‘lock’.

Using your other hand, release

the seat belt buckle.

4. While still holding the lap and

shoulder belts together, attach

locking clip to the lap and

shoulder belts. (Fig. 2)

5. Re-insert seat belt buckle tongue

into buckle. (Fig. 3)

6. If seat belt is not tight enough,

re-tighten seat belt and repeat

steps 3 through 5.

7. Once seat belt is tight and locked,

complete remaining instructions. 3

Note: To prevent loss, secure locking clip in its storage location after use.

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Restraint Cover

Note: It is not necessary to remove

buckle tongs or chest clip from

harness straps when removing and

replacing restraint cover.

Removing restraint cover:

1. Unthread harness shoulder straps from back of restraint

(see page 36, adjusting

harness height).

2. Remove fasteners securing

cover to inside of restraint

bottom. (Fig. 1-A)

3. Unhook fasteners securing

cover to front of restraint.

(Fig. 1-B)

4. Carefully remove upper

portion of cover from

restraint taking care not to

damage the white EPS foam

panels, and then remove

cover from bottom portion

of the restraint.

Replacing restraint cover:

To replace the cover, follow cover removal instructions in

reverse order. Make sure harness shoulder straps are

threaded through correct slots and that harness straps are

not twisted. (See page 36, for changing harness height.)

1

A

B

1

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Expandable Sides

Sides may be rotated either

inward (Fig. 1A) or

outward (Fig. 1B) during use.

Note: Before folding restraint,

both sides must be adjusted to

their inward position (Fig. 1A)

1A

1B

Cup Holder

Cup holders can be purchased as added accessories and

attached to either expandable side. (Fig. 3)

Each side has slots for two cup holders. (Figs. 3A, 3B)

Adjust side to its outward position (Fig. 1B), insert cup

holder stem into receiving slot in top of arm rest (Fig. 2)

and push down until it is securely engaged. (Fig. 3)

2 3

A

B

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SuperLATCH®

SuperLATCH is a high-capacity child restraint installation

system.

Using SuperLATCH® Connector:

1. Press red button to set connector to ‘open’ position for

use. (Fig. 2)

2. Attach connector to vehicle anchor (audible ‘click’

conrms attachment, see pages 14 and 20 for complete

instructions).

1 2

Removal: Press red

button to release

connector from

vehicle anchor.

(Fig. 1)

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Replacing Harness Straps

1

1. Remove harness clip and

buckle tongs from harness

straps.

2. Take out screws and remove

access panels. (Fig. 1)

3. Remove old harness straps

from seat.

4. Insert new harness strap

through slot in metal frame

(Fig. 2), pull strap until

metal end is inside the

cavity. (Fig. 3)

5. Fasten access panels in

place with screws. (Fig.1)

6. Slide buckle tongs and

harness clip into harness

straps.

2

3

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Cleaning / Maintenance of release mechanism

and locking bolts:

Periodically inspect release levers and locking bolts for

cleanliness and proper functioning: When release levers

are lifted, release levers and locking bolts should spring

back immediately and completely.

WARNING:

• Do NOT use restraint if release levers and locking bolts

do not function properly. There may be excessive

build-up of debris that cannot be removed or internal

damage to the locking mechanisms that could prevent

safe functioning.

• Do NOT oil or lubricate any part of the restraint.

Cleaning and Maintenance

1

• Do NOT use restraint if

there is any appearance

of rust on any metal

surface.

Remove debris from release

mechanism areas (Fig. 1)

with soft bristled brush.

Removing dried liquids or food requires more

thorough cleaning:

1. Secure restraint in its folded position (see page 11,

folding restraint).

2. Clean with damp cloth only: wet cloth with warm water

and wring thoroughly so it is NOT dripping water.

3. Towel dry.

4. Conrm areas are free of debris and release mecha-

nisms function properly.

• Use ONLY water.

• Do NOT use solvents, soap, abrasive cleaners or any

detergents.

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Cleaning the plastic shell:

• Clean with damp cloth only: wet cloth with warm

water and mild soap and wring thoroughly so it is NOT

dripping water.

• Towel dry.

• Do NOT use solvents or abrasive cleaners.

Washing the cover:

• Hand wash or machine wash only in front loading

machine.

• Line dry or tumble dry on low temperature setting .

• Do NOT bleach. Do NOT wash cover in hot water.

(See page 40 for cover removal and replacement.)

Cleaning harness straps:

• Clean only with warm water and mild soap, wring to

remove excess water.

• Towel dry.

• Do NOT use solvents or abrasive cleaners.

1

Cleaning harness buckle:

If child eats or drinks in restraint, periodically clean

harness buckle to insure proper functioning.

1. Remove center buckle from restraint. (see page 37)

2. Rinse thoroughly in mildly hot water or soak overnight

to loosen dried liquid or hardened food debris. (Fig. 1)

3. Towel dry.

4. Conrm proper buckle

functioning: repeatedly

fasten and un-fasten buckle

with both tongues. If no

‘click’ is heard conrming

proper engagement after

inserting each buckle

tongue, repeat cleaning

procedure.

• Use ONLY water to clean buckle.

• Do NOT use any solvents, soap, abrasive cleaners or

detergents.

• Do NOT lubricate.

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Cleaning and Maintenance (continued)

Cleaning harness adjuster:

Periodically inspect harness adjuster for cleanliness and

proper functioning: When lifted, harness adjuster should

spring back immediately.

• Use a soft bristle brush to remove loose debris or clean

more thoroughly if necessary.

• Clean with damp cloth only: wet cloth with warm

water and wring cloth thoroughly so it is NOT dripping

water.

• Towel dry.

• Do NOT use solvents or abrasive cleaners.

• Do NOT attempt to disassemble the harness or

unthread adjuster mechanism.

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Warranty Information

The manufacturer of this child restraint, warrants this

product only to the original retail purchaser.

Visit us.diono.com for complete warranty information

and details.

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Convertible+Booster

Product: Rainier Convertible+Booster

Model: 30300

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