Using The Seat Belt Lock-Off Clip; Cleaning And Maintenance - Diono radian 5 Manual De Instrucciones

Using the safety harness (cont.)
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5. Push the buckle tongues into the buckle, push down until the buckle locks with
a "CLICK" (Fig. 5).
6. When using the top two harness positions the bottom edge of the head support must
be aligned with the lower edge of the jaw but above the shoulders. When using the
lower three harness positions, raise the head support to its top position (Fig. 6).
7. Tighten the safety harness by pulling the harness adjustment strap at the bottom
of the car seat outwards. The harness must be a snug fit over the child's chest and
thighs. Check that the webbing of the harness has not become twisted (Fig. 7).
8. Checking the harness is snug enough: Place your thumb and index finger on the
harness near the child's collar bone. Pinch the webbing, if you are able to pinch
more the 3 cm of webbing the harness needs to be tightened (Fig. 8).

Using the seat belt lock-off clip

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WARNING:
• You must always remove the detachable base when the car seat is
fitted in the forward-facing position. Be sure lock off is fully fastened.
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Assembly instructions:
1. Unfasten the seat belt lock-off
clip by releasing the catch and
opening the jaws (Fig. 1, Fig. 2).
2. Pull slack out of belt so the
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lap portion is cinching down
tight on the belt path (tunnel)
and place both parts of the
seat belt into the jaws of the
lock off clip. Fasten the catch
to lock into place (see Fig. 3
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for rear-facing installation,
see Fig. 4 for forward-facing
installation).
IMPORTANT: Once fitted the lockoff
clip MUST lie next to/flush with the
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shell of the car seat.
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Cleaning and maintenance

Cleaning and maintenance of folding mechanisms and locking bolts:
Periodically inspect all folding levers and locking bolts for cleanliness and proper
function. When the folding levers are lifted, the levers and bolts should spring back
immediately when the lever is released.
WARNING:
• Do NOT use the car seat if the folding levers and locking bolts do not
function properly. There may be an excessive build-up of debris that
cannot be removed or internal damage to the locking mechanism that
could prevent the car seat functioning properly.
• Do NOT oil or lubricate any part of the car seat.
• Do NOT use the car seat if there is any sign of rust on any metal surfaces.
Remove debris from the folding
mechanism areas with a soft bristle brush
Removing dried liquids or food requires
more thorough cleaning:
1. Secure the car seat in its folded position
(see page 7).
2. Clean with a damp cloth only. Wet a
cloth with warm water and wring
thoroughly so it does not drip water.
Then wipe the areas you wish to clean.
3. After wiping, dry the area with a towel.
4. Check to ensure the folding levers and locking bolts now function correctly.
• Use ONLY water.
• Do NOT use solvents, soap, abrasive cleaning agents or any detergents.
Cleaning the plastic shell:
1. Clean with a damp cloth only. Wet the cloth with warm water and a mild soap
Wring the cloth out thoroughly so it is NOT dripping water.
2. After cleaning towel dry.
• Do NOT use solvents or abrasive cleaners.
Cleaning the harness straps:
1. Clean with a damp cloth only. Wet the cloth with warm water and a mild soap.
Wring the cloth out thoroughly so it is NOT dripping water before wiping the
straps. Do not get the harness straps wet.
2. After cleaning, towel dry.
• Do NOT use solvents or abrasive cleaners.
Locking
pins
Folding
lever
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