How should I clean and maintain the car seat?

Plastic and metal parts may be wiped clean with mild soap and water and dried with a soft cloth—do not use abrasive cleaners or solvents. The harness can be wiped clean with mild soap and water and allowed to air dry. Machine wash the seat pad separately in cold water on a delicate cycle and tumble dry for 10 to 15 minutes on low heat. Never use the child restraint without the seat pad.