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Dorel Juvenile Group GMA 2010 Instruction Manual

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InstructIon Manual
conVErtIBlE BoostEr sEat
MoDEl
GMA 2010 & GM 2010
For toddler use with built in
As a booster seat with
harness (6 months to 4 years
lap-sash seat belt (4 years to
approximately)
approximately 6 to 8 years)
Illustrations are representative only.
Design and style may vary.
IMPortant: KEEP tHIs BooKlEt In tHE PocKEt
ProVIDED at tHE rEar oF tHE cHIlD rEstraInt

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  • Page 1 InstructIon Manual conVErtIBlE BoostEr sEat MoDEl GMA 2010 & GM 2010 For toddler use with built in As a booster seat with harness (6 months to 4 years lap-sash seat belt (4 years to approximately) approximately 6 to 8 years) Illustrations are representative only.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Before You Start Thank you for purchasing this child seat. This product is suitable for toddlers and older children. We welcome you as a valued customer, and trust that your child will enjoy many years of comfort and safety. No child restraint can guarantee absolute protection from a crash. However proper use of this restraint may reduce the risk of injury or death! taBlE oF contEnts...

  • Page 3: Warnings

    WarnInG IMPortant: rEtaIn For FuturE rEFErEncE THESE INSTRUCTIONS DETAIL THE SAFE USE, FITMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF THE SEAT. PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND ENSURE THAT THEY ARE FOLLOWED AT ALL TIMES. NO SAFETY SEAT CAN GUARANTEE PROTECTION FROM INJURY HOWEVER, PROPER USE OF THIS SEAT REDUCES THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO YOUR CHILD.
  • Page 4 WarnInG GEnEral • Supervision of children is needed because they may be able to undo buckles. • Use the restraint exactly as shown in the instructions. • Do not alter or modify this restraint. • Repairs must only be done by the manufacturer or agent. •...
  • Page 5 WarnInG WHEn usED as a cHIlD rEstraInt (6 MontHs to 4 yEars aPProxIMatEly) • Fit the restraint firmly to the car seat. • Fit the harness firmly to the child. • A loose restraint or harness is dangerous. • Ensure the belt webbing is not twisted. WHEn usED as a BoostEr sEat (4 yEars to aPProxIMatEly 6 to 8 yEars) •...

  • Page 6: Warnings To Parents And Other Users

    WarnInG to ParEnts anD otHEr usErs • DO NOT MODIFY YOUR CONVERTIBLE BOOSTER SEAT or use any accessories or parts supplied by other manufacturer’s. • NEVER USE CONVERTIBLE BOOSTER SEAT IF IT HAS DAMAGED OR MISSING PARTS. • DO NOT use a cut, frayed or damaged vehicle seat belt. •...

  • Page 7: Anchorage Fitting Installation

    WarnInG ancHoraGE FIttInG InstallatIon Read and follow all of the installation instructions for maximum protection. If you have any questions regarding the installation or use of this restraint, please contact IGC Dorel or agent, or a child restraint fitting station authorised by the relevant transport authority, or in New Zealand, to consult the agent for the vehicle.
  • Page 8 IMPortant Child restraints must be used correctly to provide proper protection for your child. The new type of clip anchorage system on child restraint must be used in the correct way. Be especially careful to use the clip in the following way. rIGHt Make sure there is no slack in the top strap and the attachment clip is upright in the anchorage fitting.
  • Page 9 ancHoraGE FIttInG InstallatIon (continue) If the car is fitted with a child restraint anchorage point. Locate the anchorage points behind the rear seating position (consult the car owner’s handbook for the location of the anchorage point). Remove the thread plug from the parcel shelf / floor/ roof and install the at- tachment bolt as shown in Fig 1.

  • Page 10: Vehicle Seat Location

    Centre-line of seating position Attachment bolt A nchor Fitting S pacers (if required) Vehicle Metal V ehicle Trim Structure R einforcing Washer L ock Washer S ecuring Nut Fig 3 Front of vehicle Fig 2 Front of vehicle WarnInG VEHIclE sEat locatIon IMPROPER PLACEMENT OF THE SAFETY SEAT INCREASES THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

  • Page 11: Correct Vehicle Position

    corrEct VEHIclE PosItIon corrEct usE corrEct usE IncorrEct usE...

  • Page 12: Adjusting The Headrest

    tEtHEr straP anD HEaDrEst aDJustMEnt Adjust anchorage strap and remove slack. Pull loose end of strap to tighten. Press on the adjuster button Button with thumb and pull strap back through to loosen anchorage strap using strap which is attached to the seat. toP ancHoraGE straP anchor hook To attach the anchorage...

  • Page 13: Reclining Backrest

    rEclInInG BacKrEst to rEclInE BacKrEst Push the backrest of the seat to recline it backward for greater comfort if needed. For uPrIGHt PosItIon Pull the backrest of the seat forward in the upright position .

  • Page 14: Point Harness

    FEaturEs - toDDlEr rEstraInt WItH 6 PoInt HarnEss Front VIEW opening slit in trim 1. Headrest/trim 6. Harness adjuster strap 2. Forward Facing Belt 7. air Protect (If fitted) Path Indicators 8. Harness slot (yellow) 3. Belt Mates 9. armrest/cover (If fitted) (If fitted) 4.
  • Page 15 FEaturEs - toDDlEr rEstraInt WItH 6 PoInt HarnEss BacK VIEW Trim style and design may vary. 11. adjustable Headrest 16. adjuster (Tether Strap) Button 17. Pocket (5 positions) (Instruction manual) 12. tether strap 18. adjuster (Tether Strap) 13. Hook 14. splitter Plate 15.

  • Page 16: Toddler Shoulder Height Marker

    toDDlEr sHoulDEr HEIGHt MarKEr LABEL 3 LABEL 2 LABEL 1 sHoulDErs Must BE LABEL 1 aBoVE tHIs lInE cHanGE to BoostEr MoDE WHEn LABEL 2 sHoulDErs rEacH tHIs lInE To be used in forward-facing position by children whose shoulders are above the lower shoulder height marker laBEl 1 (approximately 6 months of age) until their laBEl 2...
  • Page 17 toDDlEr rEstraInt InstallatIon usInG laP-sasH only To be used with a lap sash belt only. The shoulder straps must be in the slots which are nearest to the child’s shoulders, but not more than 25 mm below the child’s shoulders. notE: If the baby’s neck muscles are unable to support their head, then the child should remain in a rear facing seat.
  • Page 18 PrEParInG sEat to FIt your cHIlD you Must make these adjustments with your child before you install the child restraint in the vehicle. Please adjust harness according to the infants shoulder height prior to installation. to aDJust sHoulDEr straP HEIGHt: Press the harness release lever at the front of seat.
  • Page 19 PrEParInG sEat to FIt your cHIlD stEP 1 stEP 2 stEP 3 step 1 : Insert one buckle tongue as shown above. step 2 : Insert the second buckle tongue as illustrated above. Listen for a ‘clIcK’. step 3 : Remember to always pull up on the harness straps to make sure buckle is locked properly.
  • Page 20 toDDlEr usE InstallatIon ForWarD FacInG sEat InstallatIon: Thread the vehicle lap-sash belt through the yellow belt path indicators. Position the lap part around the armrest as illustrated. Thread the lap-sash belt between the seat back and trim. Thread the lap sash belt through the opening. Refer to illustration.

  • Page 21: Child Shoulder Height Marker

    cHIlD sHoulDEr HEIGHt MarKEr LABEL LABEL cHanGE to BoostEr MoDE WHEn LABEL 2 sHoulDErs rEacH tHIs lInE sHoulDErs Must BE LABEL 3 BEloW tHIs lInE To be used as a booster mode when the child shoulders laBEl 2 are above the middle height marker until their laBEl 3 shoulders reach the upper height marker...

  • Page 22: Front View

    FEaturEs - cHIlD BoostEr sEat Front VIEW opening slit in trim 1. Headrest/trim 6. seat trim 2. car lap-sash Belt 7. Booster seatBelt Path 3. storage for buckle Indicators (red) 4. storage for Harness adjuster strap 5. air Protect (if fitted)
  • Page 23 FEaturEs - cHIlD BoostEr sEat BacK VIEW thread the straps for storage Trim style and design may vary. 8. adjustable Headrest 13. adjuster (Tether Strap) Button 14. Pocket (5 position) (Storage for 9. tether strap Instruction manual) 10. Hook 15. anchorage Fitting 11.

  • Page 24: Remove Harness System

    rEMoVE HarnEss systEM Undo the straps from the splitter plate on the back of the child SPLITTER PLATE restraint. Pull harness adjuster strap forward to the maximum. See feature (6) on page 14. Roll the harness adjuster strap and store in the opening area under trim.
  • Page 25 BoostEr sEat InstallatIon usInG laP-sasH only securing your child In Vehicle Place the Booster Seat firmly against the back of a forward facing vehicle seat equipped with lap-sash belt. Do not place the Booster seat in a vehicle without the tether strap attached to the vehicle’s anchor fitting.
  • Page 26 BoostEr sEat InstallatIon usInG laP-sasH only Correct Shoulder Position To ensure the correct head support is obtained, the bottom of the headrest MUST be even or slightly higher with the top of child’s shoulders as illustrated. notE : If the vehicle seat belt lays across child’s neck or face, then readjust the headrest height.

  • Page 27: The Next Seat For Your Child

    tHE nExt sEat For your cHIlD HEaDrEst at HIGHEst PosItIon sHoulDErs Must BE BEloW tHIs lInE The booster seat is unsuitable for the occupant when the shoulders are above the upper marker . The child (laBEl 3) needs to be moved into the next form of child restraint (a bigger booster seat or a child harness) when they reach the top shoulder height marker.

  • Page 28: Care And Maintenance

    carE anD MaIntEnancE notE: remove harness as described on page 24. Headrest cover: Adjust the booster seat headrest to its highest position. Separate velcro at the back of the headrest and remove cover. Main body cover: Separate velcro at the back of the seat. Pull off the elastics around the armrest and remove cover off the seat.
  • Page 29 carE anD MaIntEnancE VELCRO the insert is to be used from 6 months to approximately 1 year) to remove insert (If fitted) To remove the insert, separate the velcro 2 places. Refer to illustration above. Undo the buckle and pull the insert out.

  • Page 30: Shoulder Height Markers

    VERY IMPORTANT: Only use this child restraint with the cover supplied or a manufacturer-authorized replacement cover with identical shoulder height markers. carE anD MaIntEnancE • CLEANING METAL AND PLASTIC PARTS - Sponge clean with mild soap and cool water. NEVER clean with ammonia or bleach based, or spirit-type cleaners.
  • Page 31 Follow the manufacturer’s instructions at all times. Before removal, ensure you have carefully noted the way which the various parts are attached to the seat so as to facilitate reassembly. Your child car seat is equipped with a buckle designed to give your child maximum protection during proper use.
  • Page 32 Warranty IGc DorEl Pty ltD Warrants your nEW ProDuct to BE FrEE FroM DEFEcts In MatErIals anD WorKMansHIP For 6 yEars on tHE sEat & 2 yEars on tHE trIM, FroM tHE DatE oF PurcHasE, ProVIDED tHat tHE ProDuct Is usED In accorDancE WItH accoMPanyInG rEcoMMEnDatIons or InstructIons WHErE ProVIDED.

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