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1. Has the Complete air been tested at more upright angles?
Yes, we have tested the Complete Air up to 30-degrees rear facing and the child restraint passes crash testing at this angle. However, we feel the safest way to travel is at our recommended recline using the level-to-ground line.
2. Why is there a height limit on the Complete Air?
There is a height limit on the Complete Air and all other child restraints because the National Highway & Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) requires a weight and a height limit. The rear facing height limit of 40” on the Complete Air was determined based on testing results and test kinematics.
3. Can the Complete Air be installed more upright than 45 degrees?
The Complete Air child restraint instruction manual clearly defines proper installation using the level-to ground line engraved on the side of the shell. When the child restraint is level-to-ground, the BACK ANGLE forms a 45-degree angle.
4. Is the level-to-ground line at 45 degrees?
Yes, the level-to ground line reclines the child restraint to 45-degrees. Firstly, please ensure your vehicle is on level ground. If you are using a cell phone app to measure the level to ground, a good way to check is to measure the angle of the ground and match that angle to the level-to-ground-line molded on the shell. Once you achieve level-to-ground, the back of the child restraint will be at approximately 45 degrees, but please keep in mind that there are many variables in measuring the back. Finally, secure your child in his car seat and ensure that the level-to-ground line is still observed. If you have questions about the angle you are achieving, it is best to contact consumer relations at 800-544-1108 or a CPS Tech in your area.
5. Does the Complete Air have to be level to ground no matter the weight and age of the child? Per our instruction manual, when installing the Complete Air rear facing, the level to ground line must be observed.
6. Does the Complete Air pass crash tests when used in rear-facing position at normal (45-degree) installation angles?
The Complete Air, as well as all of our child restraints, undergoes vigorous testing at both our in-house testing facility as well as external testing facilities per NHTSA regulations. We crash test our seats to our recommended installations, including angles. We test beyond the standard both in severity of the crash and utilizing angles other than those we recommend. If the angles used in the installations approximate our recommendation, the seats will pass and exceed the requirements of the Child Restraint Standard, FMVSS213. We continually evaluate our restraints in many respects, including installation instructions. In the case of the Complete Air, we continue to recommend the rear-facing installation follow our instructions, which is to install utilizing the level to ground line, which will result in a back angle of approximately 45 degrees.
7. Is it safe for a child over 40 inches to use the car seat if their head is even or below the shell? After testing the Complete Air, we recommend that the child restraint cannot be used by children exceeding 40” in height. If your child is over 40” but still has clearance to the top of the headrest, please do not use the Complete Air to rear face your child. Once your child has reached 40 lbs or 40" or if the top of your child's head reaches the top of the headrest (any one of these criteria), please do not use the Complete Air rear facing. It can be used forward facing.
8. Do you use the line level embossed in the seat or the sticker?
The Complete Air has several stickers on either side of the shell to help aid in installation. We recommend you follow the level-to-ground line engraved in the shell, and not the line of the sticker.
1. Has the Complete air been tested at more upright angles?
Yes, we have tested the Complete Air up to 30-degrees rear facing and the child restraint passes crash testing at this angle. However, we feel the safest way to travel is at our recommended recline using the level-to-ground line.
2. Why is there a height limit on the Complete Air?
There is a height limit on the Complete Air and all other child restraints because the National Highway & Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) requires a weight and a height limit. The rear facing height limit of 40” on the Complete Air was determined based on testing results and test kinematics.
3. Can the Complete Air be installed more upright than 45 degrees?
The Complete Air child restraint instruction manual clearly defines proper installation using the level-to ground line engraved on the side of the shell. When the child restraint is level-to-ground, the BACK ANGLE forms a 45-degree angle.
4. Is the level-to-ground line at 45 degrees?
Yes, the level-to ground line reclines the child restraint to 45-degrees. Firstly, please ensure your vehicle is on level ground. If you are using a cell phone app to measure the level to ground, a good way to check is to measure the angle of the ground and match that angle to the level-to-ground-line molded on the shell. Once you achieve level-to-ground, the back of the child restraint will be at approximately 45 degrees, but please keep in mind that there are many variables in measuring the back. Finally, secure your child in his car seat and ensure that the level-to-ground line is still observed. If you have questions about the angle you are achieving, it is best to contact consumer relations at 800-544-1108 or a CPS Tech in your area.
5. Does the Complete Air have to be level to ground no matter the weight and age of the child? Per our instruction manual, when installing the Complete Air rear facing, the level to ground line must be observed.
6. Does the Complete Air pass crash tests when used in rear-facing position at normal (45-degree) installation angles?
The Complete Air, as well as all of our child restraints, undergoes vigorous testing at both our in-house testing facility as well as external testing facilities per NHTSA regulations. We crash test our seats to our recommended installations, including angles. We test beyond the standard both in severity of the crash and utilizing angles other than those we recommend. If the angles used in the installations approximate our recommendation, the seats will pass and exceed the requirements of the Child Restraint Standard, FMVSS213. We continually evaluate our restraints in many respects, including installation instructions. In the case of the Complete Air, we continue to recommend the rear-facing installation follow our instructions, which is to install utilizing the level to ground line, which will result in a back angle of approximately 45 degrees.
7. Is it safe for a child over 40 inches to use the car seat if their head is even or below the shell? After testing the Complete Air, we recommend that the child restraint cannot be used by children exceeding 40” in height. If your child is over 40” but still has clearance to the top of the headrest, please do not use the Complete Air to rear face your child. Once your child has reached 40 lbs or 40" or if the top of your child's head reaches the top of the headrest (any one of these criteria), please do not use the Complete Air rear facing. It can be used forward facing.
8. Do you use the line level embossed in the seat or the sticker?
The Complete Air has several stickers on either side of the shell to help aid in installation. We recommend you follow the level-to-ground line engraved in the shell, and not the line of the sticker.