Diono Solana 2 XL Booster Seat Instruction Manual

: June 14, 2024
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Solana®
2 LATCH
40–120 lb (18–54 kg)
38–63 in (97–160 cm)
Booster Seat
Instruction Manual

Solana 2 XL Booster Seat

Diono Solana 2 XL Booster Seat

READ INSTRUCTION MANUAL
before using this child restraint.

WE LOVE TO HELP
Hello there, Welcome to the Diono family! We’ve created this lovingly engineered car seat to help keep your child comfortable and safe with all of the goods and none of the gimmicks. We look forward to lending a helping hand each and every day.

Any questions?
Diono U.S.: 1-855-463-4666
Diono Canada: 1-866-954-9786

REGISTER THIS CAR SEAT

Please take a few moments to promptly fi ll out and return the attached card or register online using the direct link to the manufacturer’s registration website provided.
Child restraints could be recalled for safety reasons. You must register this restraint to be reached in a recall. Send your name, address, e-mail address if available, and the restraint’s model number and manufacturing date to:
Diono U.S., PO Box 77129, Seattle, WA 98177
or call 1-855-463-4666 or register online at: http://diono.com/productregistration/
Diono Canada ULC, 2139 Wyecroft Rd, Oakville, ON L6L 5L7 or call
1-866-954-9786 or register online at: http://diono.ca/product-registration/
For future reference, in the case of a change of address, please take a moment to fi ll out the following information:
Model Number:
Manufacture Date:
This information can be found either on the registration card or on the manufacturing label located on the seat.
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.

OUR STORY

Time. It goes so fast…
Who would have thought that over two decades have passed since we first stepped out into the world and started a business dedicated to family travel.
Well the world has changed a lot, but we’re proud to say that we haven’t (sure we’ve grown up), but we are still as passionate about what we do today as we were back then.
Our story is ‘made of Seattle’, a city like no other. This is a place where creative minds & innovators rub shoulders within a landscape of adventure; a place where being ‘a little different’, is the everyday norm.
With a love for design and an understanding of modern parenting, we strive to create amazing products, so that you and your little ones can celebrate the joy in every journey.
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WARNING
Never place this child restraint in a vehicle seating location with an active front air bag. Death or serious injury may occur. If an air bag inflates, it can hit the child or child restraint with enough force to cause serious injury or death to your child. For vehicles with side passenger air bags, refer to your vehicle owner’s manual for information on your child restraint installation.

Use only the vehicle’s lap and shoulder belt system to restrain the child in this booster seat.
For any questions or concerns please contact diono at:
Diono U.S.: 1-855-463-4666 or online at www.diono.com
Diono Canada: 1-866-954-9786 or online at www.diono.ca

DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR

EXPIRATION

DO NOT use the child restraint if any part is damaged or broken, expired (over eight years from date of purchase), missing instructions, missing parts, or if the straps are cut, frayed, or damaged in any way. Call to find out if the damaged part or parts can be replaced.
Diono U.S.: 1-855-463-4666
Diono Canada: 1-866-954-9786

SAFE PRACTICES

DO NOT leave loose objects, such as books, bags, etc., in the back of the vehicle. In the event of a sharp turn, sudden stop, or collision, loose objects can be thrown around and possibly cause serious injury to vehicle occupants.
ALWAYS check all surfaces of restraint before securing your child. In warm weather, child restraints can become very hot. Do not allow children to play with vehicle seat belts.

WARNING

Before installing this child restraint in a vehicle, be sure to also check the vehicle owner’s manual for information on proper installation. You can store these instructions in the pocket provided under the seat cover of your booster seat.
DO NOT use child restraint in any configuration not shown in the instructions.
Use ONLY with children who weigh 40–120 lb (18–54 kg) AND whose height is 38–63 in (97–160 cm).
ALWAYS make sure the vehicle seat belt can properly retract before each use.
NEVER leave your child unattended.
NEVER install in rear-facing, side-facing or on the back of a folded down vehicle seat.
ALWAYS install this child restraint in the rear vehicle seat.
DO NOT use this child restraint with any other backrest or cushions.

DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR! ****

ALWAYS secure the child restraint using the vehicle seat belt or LATCH/UAS (Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren/Universal Anchorage System) connectors even when it is unoccupied. It could injure other occupants in a sudden stop or collision.
DO NOT use any accessories, inserts or products not included with this child restraint, unless approved by Diono. Items not tested with this child restraint could injure your child.
DO NOT modify your child restraint.
NEVER provide this child restraint to another person without also providing them with the instruction manual.

PARTS

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Booster Seat Belt Guide
LATCH/UAS Connectors
LATCH/UAS Adjuster Straps
Shoulder Belt Guide Strap.
Located Under Seat Cover.
Instruction Manual Storage Pocket.
Located Under Seat Cover.
Cup Holder

CERTIFICATION

| This child restraint system conforms to all applicable requirements of U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) 213 and Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 213.2 and is certified for use in passenger cars, multi-purpose passenger vehicles, and trucks only.
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| THIS RESTRAINT IS NOT CERTIFIED FOR USE IN AIRCRAFT. Aircraft seats do not have shoulder belts which are required for use with this child restraint.

SAFE USE GUIDE

WARNING – failure to follow these instructions and the product labels can result in serious injury or death to your child.

Your child’s safety depends on you. Death or serious injury can occur.
No child restraint can guarantee protection from injury in every situation, but proper use helps to reduce the risk of serious injury or death.
Carefully read and understand all instructions and warnings in this manual. Your child’s safety depends on you knowing how to setup, install and use this child restraint properly.

This child restraint is designed for use only with children who weigh 40–120 lb (18–54 kg) and whose height is 38-63 in (97-160 cm).

WARNING! Use ONLY the vehicle’s lap and shoulder belt system when restraining the child in this booster seat. DO NOT use a lap belt only! This could result in serious injury or death.

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serious

Use Use ONLY with children whose ears with children whose ears are below the top of the fully raised are below the top of the fully raised vehicle seat or headrest. vehicle seat or headrest.

CAR SEAT USE AFTER A COLLISION

UNITED STATES
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recommends that car seats be replaced following a MODERATE or SEVERE collision in order to ensure a continued high level of collision protection for child passengers. In the U.S., car seats do not automatically need to be replaced following a MINOR collision.

NHTSA defines a MINOR crash as one in which ALL of the following apply:

The vehicle was able to be driven away from the crash site.
The vehicle door nearest the car seat was not damaged.
None of the passengers in the vehicle sustained any injuries in the crash.
If the vehicle has air bags, the air bags did not deploy during the crash; and
There is no visible damage to the car seat.

NEVER use a car seat that has been involved in a MODERATE or SEVERE collision.

CAR SEAT USE AFTER A COLLISION
CANADA

DO NOT USE THIS CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM IF IT HAS BEEN IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Transport Canada designates that you MUST replace this child restraint if it has been involved in a collision.
You must dispose of your child seat or booster seat if the child seat was in a vehicle during a crash. Even if the child seat was empty or was not directly hit, it may be damaged.
You must dispose of your child seat or booster seat if the shell is cracked or the webbing of the child car seat is frayed, torn or discolored.

VEHICLE SEATING LOCATIONS

According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions.
The safest seating position is one that works best for your specific child restraint, family and vehicle model.

Before installing this child restraint you must determine the method of installation and the best vehicle seating position for that method.
When determining whether the child restraint can be used with vehicle LATCH/UAS anchors in the rear center seating position, it is critical that you refer to your vehicle owner’s instruction manual.

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child

VEHICLE SEAT BELT TYPES

The following types of vehicle belts CANNOT BE USED with your child restraint.
If any of the belt types listed below are in the chosen seating position, you MUST choose another seating position.

Diono Solana 2 XL Booster Seat - VEHICLE SEAT BELT
TYPES

Motorized (Automatic) Vehicle Belts
Dual Retractor Lap/Shoulder Belts
Non-Locking (ELR) Lap Belts
Inflatable Seat Belts
Door Mounted Vehicle Belts

Please refer to your vehicle owner’s manual for specific information about seat belts and their use with child restraints.

TYPES OF RETRACTORS

Emergency Locking Retracors (ELR)
• Only locks with sudden stops, accelerations, turns or if involved in an accident.
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)
• Found in older vehicles.
Switchable Retractor

Most common type of retractor and is switchable from (ELR) to (ALR).

Leave in ELR mode for booster use.

FIRST SETUP

LATCH/UAS INSTALLATION
To improve safety and performance, this booster seat is equipped with a lower anchorage system that allows secure attachment to a vehicle’s lower anchor locations.
DO NOT use LATCH/UAS if installation interferes with vehicle seat belt.
IMPORTANT: When using booster seat in center seating position, make sure it is does not rock from side-toside, otherwise choose a different seating position.
WARNING! Unsecured objects can become flying hazards and can cause serious injury in an accident. If your vehicle is equipped with lower anchors, Diono always recommends installation utilizing the LATCH/ UAS connectors with this booster seat.

Disengage LATCH/UAS connectors from storage slots and lay booster seat on its side. While PRESSING the silver cam lock lever, pull LATCH/UAS connectors away from the booster seat and extend both straps. Do not overextend connector straps.
Attach both LATCH/UAS connectors to the vehicle anchors, starting with the connector that is furthest from you. For ease of use, make sure open end of hooks face upward during use.
While pushing booster against vehicle seat, pull one adjuster strap tight and then the other. Make sure that both LATCH/UAS connectors are securely attached to the vehicle’s lower anchors.
Booster seat should rest firmly on vehicle seat bottom and touching the vehicle seat back. The entire seat bottom should sit flat on the vehicle seat.

NOTE: Even with LATCH/UAS connectors properly attached and adjusted, the booster seat will still have movement against the vehicle seat back and bottom.
Disengage lower anchors by reaching under the bottom of the booster seat and depressing the cam lock lever while pulling the seat away from the vehicle seat back until the lower anchor straps are extended all the way. Unhook lower anchor connectors from car LATCH/UAS anchors.

SECURING THE CHILD

WARNING! Use ONLY the vehicle’s lap and shoulder belt system when restraining the child in this booster seat.

DO NOT use a lap belt only!
WARNING! ONLY use with children whose ears are below the top of the vehicle seat or headrest.

Attach LATCH/UAS connectors (see pg 19).
The booster seat should rest firmly on vehicle seat bottom and touching the vehicle seat back. The entire seat bottom should sit flat on the vehicle seat.
Fasten vehicle seat belt across child. The lap portion of the seat belt should rest within both lower belt guides. Make sure the vehicle seat belt is not twisted and lays flat across child’s hips, torso and shoulder.
DO NOT lay belt high over the child’s belly.
Tighten the seat belt by pulling the shoulder belt portion upwards.
Confirm seat belt buckle is in correct position. It should align with the RED belt path guides on the side of seat.

Diono Solana 2 XL Booster Seat - SECURING THE CHILD 2

INCORRECT SEAT BUCKLE POSTITION
IMPORTANT: After booster seat is installed and seat belt is fastened around child, it is important to confirm correct seat belt buckle position to ensure secure installation.

DO NOT position the vehicle shoulder belt over the armrest.
It MUST pass through the lower belt guide.
If the buckle is being pulled across the lower belt guide and into the seat choose another seating position within the vehicle.

Diono Solana 2 XL Booster Seat - DO NOT position

USING THE SHOULDER BELT GUIDE STRAP
WARNING! If the vehicle shoulder belt does not correctly fit the child, then the seat must be used with the shoulder belt guide strap.

Remove shoulder belt guide strap from storage area underneath seat.
Position child correctly in seat, making sure lap and shoulder belts are positioned properly across child.
Attach the RED shoulder belt guide strap onto the diagonal shoulder belt.
Adjust strap to correct length, so that the RED guide is just above shoulder. The shoulder belt should lay flat and across the child’s shoulder.

Diono Solana 2 XL Booster Seat - SECURING THE CHILD 4

COVER REMOVAL

Remove elastic tabs from the plastic tabs on the underside of the bottom of the booster seat.
Pull cover over the bottom section of the booster seat.

To install booster seat cover pull bottom cover over the booster seat and attach elastic band over plastic tabs.

COMFORT FEATURES

CUP HOLDER

Swivel outward to the extended position for use.
Swivel inward to the recessed position when not in use.

WARNING: DO NOT use with hot liquids and foods as this could burn a child.
IMPORTANT: Do not step on or put excess weight on the cup holder which could cause it to break.

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CARE & MAINTENANCE

DO NOT use solvents, harsh detergents or any other chemical or cleaning agent. DO NOT lubricate any part of the seat.
CLEANING FABRICS: Seat Cover
Machine or hand wash fabrics in cold water on gentle cycle with mild detergent. Dry flat and away from direct sunlight before re-use or storage. DO NOT bleach, iron or dry clean.
Diono Solana 2 XL Booster Seat - Symbol 7 CLEANING PLASTICS: Seat Shell And Components

Spot clean using a damp cloth and warm water with mild detergent. Towel dry completely before re-use or storage DO NOT bleach.
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WARRANTY

As a part of this Diono Warranty Policy (Policy), Diono, L.L.C. dba Diono, a Washington limited liability company (Diono U.S.A.), and its foreign-related companies, Diono ULC, a Canadian unlimited liability company (Diono Canada), Diono Ltd. a United Kingdom limited company (Diono U.K.), and Diono GmbH, a German company with limited liability (Diono E.U.) (Diono U.S.A., Diono Canada, Diono U.K., and Diono E.U. shall be collectively referred to herein as Diono), warrants its products, namely its car seats, strollers, baby carriers, and accessories thereto (collectively, the Products) to their non-merchant original retail Product purchasers (collectively, the Purchasers) as follows:

1. REGISTRATION
To qualify for the warranties detailed in this Policy, Diono instructs all Purchasers to complete the online Product Registration form and mail the owner registration card included in the Product Purchase to Diono within (30) days of purchase. Failing to take such actions may prevent a Purchaser from qualify for the warranties detailed in this Policy. For more information about Product registration, Purchasers are recommended to refer to their Product’s Product Manual, the Diono Instruction Manual, and/or contact Diono as provided in Section 9 of this Policy. Such registration requirements detailed in this subsection of the Policy do not apply to warranties provided by Diono E.U. as detailed in Section 2.4 below.

2. GENERAL WARRANTY PERIOD
2.1 General U.S. Warranty Period. Diono U.S.A. warrants to Purchasers that its Products will be free from defects in material and workmanship for one (1) year from the date of original purchase (the U.S. Warranty Period). During the U.S. Warranty Period, Diono U.S.A. will, at its option, repair or replace a Product if it is found by Diono U.S.A. to be defective in material or workmanship.
2.2 General Canadian Warranty Period. Diono Canada warrants to Purchasers that its Products will be free from defects in material and workmanship for one (1) year from the date of original purchase (the Canadian Warranty Period). During the Canadian Warranty Period, Diono Canada will, at its option, repair or replace a Product if it is found by Diono Canada to be defective in material or workmanship.
2.3 General U.K. Warranty Period. Diono U.K. warrants to Purchasers that its Products will be free from defects in material and workmanship for one (1) year from the date of original purchase (the U.K. Warranty Period). During the U.K. Warranty Period, Diono U.K. will, at its option, repair or replace a Product if it is found by Diono U.K. to be defective in material or workmanship.
2.4 General European Warranty Period. Diono E.U. warrants to Purchaser that its Products are in conformity with their original contracts of sale (collectively, the Contracts), and notably will be free from defects in material and workmanship at the time the Products were delivered to Purchaser, for two (2) years from the date of original purchase (the European Warranty Period). The Products are presumed to be in conformity with the Contract if they are fi t for the purposes for which products of the same type are normally used, or show the quality and performance which are normal in products of the same type and which Purchaser can reasonably expect, given the nature of the Products and taking into account any public statements on the specific characteristics of the goods made about them by Diono, particularly in advertising or on labelling. Purchaser must inform Diono E.U. of the Lack of Conformity within a period of two (2) months from the date on which Purchaser detected such lack of conformity discovery. There shall be deemed to not be a Lack of Conformity at the time the Contract was concluded when Purchaser was aware, or could not reasonably be unaware, of the Lack of Conformity. During the European Warranty Period, Diono E.U. will, at the Purchaser’s option,
repair or replace a Product free of charge, within a reasonable time and without any significant

WARRANTY
inconvenience to the Purchaser, if it is found by Diono E.U. to be defective in material or workmanship respectively, unless this is impossible or disproportionately burdensome. When repair or replacement of a Product are impossible or disproportionately burdensome, the Purchaser may request a refund of the Product or a reduction of its price in proportion to the degree of non-conformity of the said Product, otherwise in accordance with the Diono Return Policy.

3. EXTENDED EXPRESS WARRANTIES
3.1 Qualifications. Diono warrants to Purchasers an extended warranty (Extended Warranty) for certain Products, namely (a) 2020 model year strollers and car seats (namely, Radian R and Q, Monterey, Cambria, Everett and Solana, and strollers (Flexa and Excurze)), and (b) Diono Canada car seats and strollers (collectively, Extended Warranty Products) that will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years after the general warranty periods detailed in Section 2 of this Policy (the Extended Warranty Period) has expired, provided that: (i) such Extended Warranty Product(s) were purchased new from the Website; (ii) its Purchasers have fully registered their Extended Warranty Products on the Website within two (2) months of purchase; and (iii) An original receipt of purchase for such Extended Warranty Product(s) are provided to Diono for verification. This Extended Warranty applies only in the U.S.A., the U.K. and Germany. During the Extended Warranty Period, Diono will, at its option, repair or replace a qualifying Extended Warranty Product if it is found by Diono to be defective in material or workmanship.

3.2 Extended Warranty Limitations. It is expressly agreed that Diono’s obligations and the Purchaser’s remedies under the limited extended warranty contained herein are exclusive and are strictly limited to the repair or replacement of the Extended Warranty Product. This limited extended warranty is conditional upon strict compliance with the provisions of the Instruction Manual for the Extended Warranty Product(s) in question. In no event will Diono be liable to Purchaser for any damages, including incidental or consequential damages, arising out of the use or inability to use any
Extended Warranty Product.

4. IMPLIED WARRANTIES
Any implied warranties applied to a Product, including without limitation implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, shall be limited to the duration and terms of the express written warranties detailed in this Policy. Such warranties give Purchasers specific legal rights, which vary from jurisdiction-to-jurisdiction. Some U.S. states and Canadian provinces do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. As such, such implied warranty limitations may not apply. Notwithstanding, neither Diono, nor any retailer selling any Product, authorizes any person to create for it any other warranty, obligation, or liability in connection with any Product not otherwise detailed in this Policy.

5. WARRANTY LIMITATIONS
5.1 Damage Limitations. The warranties identified in this Policy do not cover: (a) any Product purchased from a non-authorized Diono retailer; (b) the effects of normal wear and tear on a Product; (c) damage arising from Product repairs or modifications carried out by a third party; (d) a Product’s involvement in an accident; (e) dissatisfaction with a Product’s fi t, weight, functionality, color or style; (f ) Product damage resulting from negligence, modification, improper installation, accident, transport damage, incorrect washing of covers, corrosion, rust, mold, insufficient maintenance, misuse or abuse ; or (g) any Product defect that originated from material or design supplied by the Purchaser.

5.2 Remedy Limitations. It is expressly agreed that Diono’s obligations and a Purchaser’s remedies under the limited warranties provided in this Policy are exclusive and are strictly limited to the repair or replacement of a Product unless as otherwise detailed in Section 2 of this Policy. Such limited warranties are also conditional upon strict compliance with the provisions of the Instruction Manual for the Product(s) in question. In no event will Diono or any of their authorized manufacturers or retailers be liable to a Purchaser for any damages, including without limitation incidental or consequential damages, arising out of a Purchaser’s use or inability to use any Product.
5.3 Other Requirements and Limitations. The warranties detailed in this Policy: (a) are non-transferable by Purchaser; (b) are only valid when supplied with proof of purchase from an authorized retailer or the Website; and (c) are valid only in the original country of the Product’s purchase.
6. USE OF OUTSIDE PARTS AND ACCESSORIES
The use of covers, inserts, toys, accessories, or tightening devices produced by parties other than Diono or its authorized manufacturers (collectively, Outside Products) in any Product is not approved by Diono. The use of any Outside Product in conjunction with a Product could cause the Product to fail U.S., Canadian, U.K., and/or European safety standards. As a result, use of any Outside Product with a Product automatically voids any warranties granted under this Policy.

7. RESERVED RIGHTS
Diono reserves the right to: (a) discontinue any Product; (b) change a Product’s parts, fabrics, or design; (c) substitute a Product with a comparable model or Product; or (d) apply a divergent manufacturer’s guarantee for a Product in any specific geographical region.
8. SHIPPING CHARGES
Shipping charges for the replacement of any Product pursuant to a warranty granted under this Policy will be Purchaser’s sole responsibility. Diono will not be responsible for any delays or damage caused by the shipment of a replacement Product. More information about Diono’s shipping policies can be found in the Diono Shipping Policy.
9. QUESTIONS
Should any Purchaser have issues concerning a warranty or this Policy, Diono recommends contacting Diono Customer Service at 855-463-4666 (8:00 am to 3:00 pm PST) or support@diono.zendesk.com for help or assistance.