Product Description
Introducing the all-new Radian® 3R® SafePlus™️ car seat, an upgraded version of the beloved Radian® 3R®. This car seat is suitable for children as light as 4 lbs and is designed for extended rear-facing use up to 22.7 kg. The seat’s slim Fit3-Across Design, SafePlus™ Engineering, 5-Point Harness with improved pads, and advanced crash testing (including roll-over and side impact) ensure your child’s safety and comfort.
Notable new features include the SafePlus™ Easy-Adjust 12-Position Headrest, improved side impact protection, steel reinforced XL cup holder, easy-remove cover, and improved rear-facing base design. The car seat also folds for easy transportation and is FAA approved.
The SafePlus™ Engineering combines a unique set of engineering features and testing to the highest safety standards, making it the safest seat possible. The seat is subjected to the most rigorous crash tests to ensure safety, going over and above current federal standards.
In the box, you’ll find the all-new Radian® 3R® SafePlus™ Car Seat, Instruction Manual, a SafeStop, Cup Holder, Harness Pads, Rear Facing Base, and Rear-Facing Top Tether Strap.
Commonly Asked Questions:
- Does the car seat fold flat for storage? Yes, the bottom of the car seat can fold for more compact storage and is FAA approved for air travel.
- Is the use of harness pads necessary? The use of harness pads is optional but recommended for optimal comfort.
- Does the handle on the head support also adjust the harness? No, the handle only adjusts the height of the head support.
- How do I know if the harness is adjusted correctly for my rear-facing child? The top of the harness should be placed at or just below the child’s shoulder when they are rear-facing. The harness should be snug.
- Can I purchase the rebound bar separately? Yes, rebound bars are available for separate purchase on the Diono website.
- Does the rear-facing base need to be installed on my Diono car seat? Yes, the rear-facing base must be installed when the car seat is installed rear facing.
- When should I adjust the head wings when my child is rear-facing? If rear-facing using the first 2 harness slots, raise the head support to an even level with the top of the seat. When using the 3rd harness slot, lower the head support so the bottom is even with your child’s jaw.
- How can I tell if my child is too tall for the seat? A rear-facing child is too tall for the seat if any of the following are true: they are 44in or taller, there is 1 ½in or less between the top of their head and the top of the seat shell
- How long can I use my Radian® car seat rear-facing?
Your car seats can be used rear-facing up to 50 lbs or 44 inches height. We encourage rear-facing as long as possible, since it is the safest way for children to travel! - How much room do I need to rear-face with a Radian® 3R SafePlus?
A rear-facing Radian® uses 30-36 inches (76 – 91.4 cm) between the vehicle’s backseat and seat back of the front seat. This also depends on the vehicle’s seat shape and contour. - Is it better to use Latch or belt for front-facing? What about rear-facing?
Both installations are safe and have been approved for forward-facing and rear-facing installations. Neither is safer than the other, use the one that gives the best installation. - Can I use a 3rd party harness for my special needs child?
Diono seats have not been tested with harnessing systems that are not included with the car seat. Do not use any 3rd party or aftermarket harness system with your Diono car seat. - Do you use flame retardants?
Our car seat fabrics are tested to ensure they do not contain any legally restricted harmful flame retardants. In order to meet Federal and Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards for flammability, our car seat fabrics do contain flame retardants. - Do Diono Radian® car seats meet NHTSA standards?
Diono car seats and boosters are tested to meet or exceed Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) per NHTSA, and Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (CMVSS), per Transport Canada.
