A. Before You Begin .................Pages 3-8 A-1 Thank You... A-2 Registration and Safety Notices A-3 Understanding Your Child Restraint B. Safety Information .............Pages 9-11 B-1 Vehicle Seating Position B-2 Installation in Vehicle B-3 Child Restraint Use C. Basic Use ...........................
A-2 Registration and Safety Notices Thank you for choosing this car seat, referred to throughout this manual as a child restraint. The Maxi-Cosi® brand is part of the DJG family and is committed to creating a child restraint with the most comfort and convenience available today. Remember, parents are a child’s first teachers and examples. If you always buckle your seat belt, your child will think it is the natural thing to do. Make it a firm rule that the vehicle does not go until everyone is buckled up.
A-3 Understanding Your Child Restraint Front View Back View A. B. B. C. H. D. J. I. L. K. E. F. G. A. Carry handle B. Canopy E. Harness Release Lever (under flap) C. Stroller Release Buttons F. Harness Tightening Strap D. Rear-Facing Belt Path (when used without the base) G. Removable Base H. Instruction Manual Storage (under the pad) 5 I. Handle Adjustment Button J. Base Release Handle K. Base Adjustment Handle L. Shell Harness System Detail M. N. L. M. N. O. P. Q. R.
Top of Base Bottom of Child Restraint B. H. G. J. C. D. F. I. E. G. Base Belt Path Openings A. Base Release Handle E. Harness Tightening Strap H. Locking Bars B. Harness Slots F. Buckle’s Metal Retainer I. Base Adjustment Handle C. Harness Straps J. J. LATCH Storage D. Splitter Plate 7 8 A. Before You Begin A.
Failure to follow these warnings can result in the serious injury or death of your child. To help you recognize instructions which are most critical to your child’s safety, we use this symbol: This child restraint should be securely belted in the vehicle even when not in use. In a crash or sudden stop, an unsecured child restraint could injure occupants. Do not use a child restraint that has been in a crash. You must get a new child restraint.
Do not lubricate buckles and fasteners. Do not substitute parts or try to modify the child restraint in any way. Do not use any child restraint accessory except those approved by Dorel Juvenile Group. Never allow any child to play with this child restraint; it is not a toy. Do not remove or cover up any of the warning labels or other labels on the child restraint. Read all instructions for additional warnings.
C-2 Reclining the Base C-3 Carrier Use To Adjust Carrying Handle Squeeze both adjustment buttons on each side of the carrying handle. Rotate up or down to desired location. Release buttons. To Adjust the Base From the back of the base, pull out on the base recline handle and either lift or lower front of base. The base has multiple recline positions. Make sure both carrying handle adjuster buttons are in the locked position. When carrying, handle must be upright.
WARNING: 15 This child restraint is to be used rear-facing with children weighing 5-22 lbs (2.3-10 kg) AND 19-29 inches tall (48-74 cm). NOTE: If your child does not meet the criteria for the Rear-Facing position, do not use this child restraint. 5-22 lbs (2.3-10 kg) and 19”-29” tall (4874cm) Rear-Facing with base: Child and child restraint with base face the back of the vehicle and are placed in the back seat. 5-22 lbs (2.
C-5 Preparing Child Restraint to Fit Your Child 3. Release Chest Clip Press on chest clip release button and pull apart. Make these adjustments with your child in the child restraint before you install in the vehicle. 1. To Remove Child Restraint From Base From the back of the child restraint, slide the base release handle up the back of the child restraint and lift the restraint out of the base. Press red button. Pull buckle tongues out. Place harness straps over sides of child restraint. 5.
Rear-Facing Position a. From the front of child restraint, pull harness straps out. Harness slot must be even with or just below the shoulders. If the bottom harness slots are above the child’s shoulders, do not use this child restraint. b. Rethread harness into new harness slot location. Make sure harness straps do not twist. 6. Check Harness Height Determine which set of harness slots works best for your child. Adjust if needed. c.
a. To Change Buckle 1” Position Do not use this child restraint if the top of your child’s head is within one inch from the top of the child restraint. Make sure the harness height is correct for your child’s size. Remove child. From under the seat, insert buckle’s metal retainer up through the child restraint and pad. b. Choose new location and push the metal retainer through pad and child restraint. Make sure the buckle is facing out. Make sure you have reinstalled the harness system correctly.
C-6 Securing Child in Child Restraint 1. Position Harness Straps Over the Child’s Shoulders. 2. Buckle Push each buckle plate into buckle until you hear a “click”. Remember to always pull up on harness straps to make sure buckle is locked tightly. 3. Close Chest Clip Insert right half of chest clip into left half and snap together. 23 24 C. Basic Use DO NOT put snowsuits or bulky garments on your infant when placing them in the child restraint.
4. Tighten Harness 7. Position Chest Clip The chest clip must be placed at mid-chest (even with armpits) and away from the child’s neck. Pull on harness tightening strap to tighten harness snugly. NOTE: A snug strap should not allow any slack. It lies in a relatively straight line without sagging. It does not press on the child’s flesh or push the child’s body into an unnatural position. Failure to fasten and tighten the harness system correctly and snugly can result in serious injury or death. 8.
C-7 Removing Child From Child Restraint C-8 Removing Harness System For Cleaning 1. Loosen Harness 1. Remove Harness Straps from Splitter Plate Pushing down on the harness release lever (under flap on the front of child restraint) while pulling on both harness straps above the buckle to loosen. Fully loosen harness straps. Locate splitter plate on the back of the child restraint and unfasten the harness straps. 2. Release Chest Clip 1 Press on release button and pull apart. 2.
C-9 Removing Pad for Cleaning 4. Remove Canopy Press in on canopy tab locks on canopy post and pull the canopy hoop off the posts. Remove canopy off of the hoop. You must follow the instructions on how to remove the harness system before you can remove the pad. 1. Pull Pad Off the Pad Tabs To release the tab, pull down on the pad and pull the tab out of the child restraint. Cleaning Pad Hand wash pad with warm sudsy water, rinse clean and air dry. Spot clean the harness straps.
C-10 Installing Canopy C-11 Installing Harness System 1. Check Canopy Hoop Angle The canopy hoop has an angle that will make the canopy lean forward when installed. Make sure when you thread the canopy hoop, the angle is correct. 3 1. From the front, make harness ends even with each other. Thread harness straps through each buckle tongue from the back to the front (1), thread through chest clip (2) and push harness ends through slots in the seat back (3). Do not twist the harness. 2 1 2.
D-1 Understanding Your Vehicle Infant Insert: When using insert, make sure insert does not cover your infant’s face in any way. To adjust the insert, slide the top together or apart for proper fit. Remove the insert for older babies. To remove insert: Unthread the harness from the splitter plate (see “Preparing Child Restraint to Fit Your Child” section), remove insert, and rethread harness. Reverse to replace insert. Harness Covers: Harness covers help provide comfort to the neck.
To avoid your child being seriously burned, take the following precautions: 1. Park in the shade or where sun does not directly hit the child restraint. 2. Cover the child restraint with a sheet or blanket when not in use. 3. Check for hot child restraint and buckles before placing child in child restraint. To help protect your vehicle seat’s upholstery from damage, use a single layered towel underneath and behind child restraint.
Vehicle Belts According to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration information, children in rear seating positions are statistically safer, whether you have air bags, advanced air bags, or no air bags at all. If LATCH is not an option, you must use the vehicle seat belt system to install the child restraint. There are some vehicle belts that will not work with a child restraint or will require special attention.
• Automatic/Passive vehicle seat belts You MUST have a vehicle lap belt to install any child restraint. An automatic (passive) shoulder vehicle belt may or may not have a separate vehicle lap belt. Consult your vehicle owner’s manual. • Vehicle belts in center of the door or side panel You must move the child restraint to another seating location. Consult your vehicle owner’s manual. • Vehicle belts that are in front of the seat bight You may need to move the child restraint to another seating location.
D-5 Using the Locking Clip • Check the Latch Locking Plates on Your Lap and Shoulder Belt Latch Plate Grasp the tongue portion of the latch plate (the part that goes Sliding inside the buckle) and Latch pull straight out, inline Plate with the vehicle lap belt. If the latch plate does not slide up and down the vehicle belt, you have a locking latch plate. You should not need to use a locking clip. Consult your vehicle owner’s manual.
Rear-Facing Thread vehicle lap belt through the belt path as shown. Buckle. 2. Tighten Vehicle Belt 4. Attach Locking Clip Thread both portions of the vehicle belt onto the locking clip, as close to the latch plate as possible. 5. Position Locking Clip Push down firmly on the base and pull up on the shoulder belt to tighten Position locking clip about 1 in. (2.5 cm) from vehicle belt’s latch plate. Rebuckle vehicle belt. 6. Check Vehicle Belt Tightness 3.
for use on the child restraint. See section E-6 for vehicle belt step by step installation. NOTE: The carrying handle can be in any position when installed in the vehicle. D-7 Storing LATCH System Failure to securely store the LATCH system can result in serious injury or death. Store LATCH By Connecting the LATCH Connectors to Side of Base as Shown D-6 Installing on Aircraft This restraint is certified for aircraft use. Use only on forwardfacing aircraft seats.
E-1 Rear-Facing Installation with Base Never place a child rear-facing in a seating position with an active frontal airbag. This can result in serious injury or death. This child restraint must always face the rear of the vehicle when installed. LATCH Belt Lap/Shoulder Belt 1. Remove LATCH from Storage To use LATCH, unhook LATCH connectors from base by pressing the red release button on each connector. 2. Thread the LATCH belt through belt path as shown.
E-3 Installing Base with LATCH 2. Connect LATCH to Vehicle LATCH Anchor Fasten one LATCH belt connector to the anchor in the vehicle seat located in the vehicle seat bight. Repeat for other side of base. See your vehicle owner’s manual for information on designated LATCH positions, anchor locations and anchor weights. Do not use the LATCH system along with the vehicle lap or lap/shoulder belt. Check LATCH belt before each use. Use only if the belt can be tightened properly and securely.
4. Check LATCH Belt Tightness 5. Attach Child Restraint to Base With child secured in child restraint, attach to base. Align the slots on the side of child restraint with the locking bars in the base. Push down firmly on the carrying handle and the front of the child restraint to lock child restraint to base. You will hear a “click” when it is locked. Pull up on child restraint’s front two corners to make sure the front of the child restraint is locked to the base.
E-4 Installing Base with Vehicle Belts NOTE: Review section D-4 to help determine what kind of vehicle seat belts you have. Review your vehicle’s owner manual for vehicle seat belt use. 1. Store LATCH Belts You MUST store the LATCH system when using the vehicle seat belts. See section D-7. 53 Rear-Facing Center the base in the chosen seating position. 3. Thread Vehicle Belt Thread the vehicle lap or lap/shoulder belt combination through belt path as shown.
5. Check Vehicle Belt Tightness Failure to securely attach child restraint to base can result in serious injury or death. 7. Check for Proper Recline Make sure level line on side of child restraint is level with the ground. Adjust base if needed. (see section C-2). You may need to place a large rolled towel(s) or foam pool noodle(s) under the front of the base to achieve correct recline angle. Check often to be sure padding is still in place, the level to ground line is level and the belt is tight. 6.
E-5 Rear-Facing Installation Without Base NOTE: Review section D-4 to help determine what kind of vehicle seat belts you have. Review your vehicle’s owner manual for vehicle seat belt use. 57 58 E. Installing Rear-Facing Lap/Shoulder Belt Lap Belt Never place a child rear-facing in a seating position with an active frontal airbag. This can result in serious injury or death. This child restraint must always face the rear of the vehicle when the child is between 5-22 lbs (2.
E-6 Installing Child Restraint with Vehicle Belts NOTE: The carrying handle can be in any position when installed in the vehicle. 1. Place Child Restraint in Vehicle RearFacing 2. Thread Vehicle Belt Thread the vehicle lap or lap/shoulder belt combination through shell’s belt path as shown. Buckle vehicle belt. 59 Belt Lay your forearm across child restraint at the belt path while pulling up on belt to tighten. With an ALR belt, pull the belt all the way out before tightening.
5. Check Vehicle Belt Tightness Grasp the child restraint at the belt path with one hand. Push and pull the child restraint from side to side, forward and back. The child restraint should not move more than 1 inch. NOTE: If child restraint moves more than 1 inch, try reinstalling the child restraint or try another seating location. 61 Warranty Dorel Juvenile Group, Inc.
Limitation of warranties and other warranty terms and state law rights: Any implied warranties, including implied warranties of the merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, shall be limited to the duration and terms of the express written warranty. Some states do not allow limitations as to how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you.
Replacement Parts List NOTE: If requested color is not available, similar color will be substituted. Pricing may vary per model. Part Cost Qty Total Cost Crotch Strap/Buckle .... $6.99 X _____ = $ _________ Full Wrap Seat Pad.... $45.99 X _____ = $ _________ (includes infant insert, harness covers and canopy) Harness Retainer......... $1.50 X _____ = $ _________ Locking Clip ................ $2.50 X _____ = $ _________ Latch Kit .................... $24.99 X _____ = $ _________ Base ........................
