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Dorel Solo Quick Start Installation Manual

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Discover life safely
6m
8yrs
IMPORTANT: KEEP THIS BOOKLET IN THE
PLACE PROVIDED ON THE CHILD RESTRAINT.
Illustrations and designs may vary.

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  • Page 1 Discover life safely 8yrs IMPORTANT: KEEP THIS BOOKLET IN THE PLACE PROVIDED ON THE CHILD RESTRAINT. Illustrations and designs may vary.

  • Page 2: Quick Start Installation

    QUICK START INSTALLATION 6 MONTHS TO 4 YEARS HARNESSED MODE APPROXIMATELY LOOSEN TETHER PUSH BEHIND SEAT CLICK REMOVE SLACK...
  • Page 3 QUICK START INSTALLATION 6 MONTHS TO 4 YEARS HARNESSED MODE APPROXIMATELY REMOVE SLACK ATTACH TOP TETHER CORRECT INCORRECT For detailed step by step installation instructions, please refer to page 23.
  • Page 4 QUICK START INSTALLATION TRANSITIONING TO BOOSTER MODE REMOVING HARNESS FOLD LIFT FLAP ROLL TUCK INTO TRIM BOOSTER MODE ROLL PULL COVER OVER For detailed step by step installation instructions, please refer to page 25.

  • Page 5: Quick Start Installation

    QUICK START INSTALLATION 4 YEARS TO 6-8 YEARS BOOSTER MODE APPROXIMATELY LOOSEN TETHER PUSH ATTACH TOP TETHER CLICK INCORRECT CORRECT For detailed step by step installation instructions, please refer to page 29.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Quick start installation ................2 - 5 Introduction ..................... 7 Warnings ..................... 8 - 9 Next seat for your child ................. 10 HARNESSED MODE: PREPARING SEAT TO FIT CHILD Shoulder height markers ................11 Components list ................... 12 PREPARING VEHICLE FOR YOUR SEAT Anchorage fitting locations ................
  • Page 7 However proper use of this restraint may reduce the risk of injury or death! NEED ASSISTANCE? Call our Customer Service Team: 1300 809 526 Monday to Friday (8:30am - 5:00pm AEST) or send an email: customerservice@dorel.com.au ACCIDENT EXCHANGE www.Safety1st.com.au Safety1stAustralia...

  • Page 8: Warnings

    Before you begin Please read and follow all of the instructions outlined in this manual for maximum protection. If you have any questions regarding the installation or use of this child restraint in Australia or New Zealand, please contact our customer service numbers provided. An alternative option is to also contact any registered child fitting station authorised by your local transport authority.
  • Page 9 Warnings WARNINGS • Just using a seatbelt is not recommended for children that have outgrown this seat. Use a larger booster seat. • Use the restraint exactly as shown in the instructions. • Supervision of children is needed because they may be able to undo the buckles. •...

  • Page 10: Next Seat For Your Child

    Next seat for your child When your child has outgrown the seat, you can either use: A booster seat suitable for children up to 4-10 years of age until their shoulders reach the upper height marker of the booster seat. NOTE: This illustration is representative only.

  • Page 11: Harnessed Mode: Preparing Seat To Fit Child

    Harnessed mode: Preparing seat to fit your child SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKERS - HARNESSED Marker B Marker A IMPORTANT: FOLLOW THIS ADVICE MARKER B: OLDER CHILD Middle Shoulder Height Marker Convert to Booster Mode when the child’s shoulders reach this middle height marker.

  • Page 12: Shoulder Height Markers

    Harnessed mode: Components list Adjustable Headrest Shoulder Height Markers Harness Slots Belt Mates (x2) Harness Buckle Removable Insert Harness Release Lever (between trim) Forward-Facing Belt Path Markers Cup Holder (both sides) Adjuster Strap Headrest Lever Top Tether Strap Top Tether Adjuster O.

  • Page 13: Preparing Vehicle For Your Seat

    Preparing vehicle for your seat ANCHOR LOCATIONS • The anchor point can be found in different locations in different cars. The illustration above shows possible locations of anchor points. Sometimes it is on the parcel shelf in sedans, and on the floor area in station wagons, vans and hatchbacks. Make sure that you do not confuse the luggage hook in the back of a station wagon with anchor points.

  • Page 14: Anchorage Fitting Locations

    Preparing vehicle for your seat Child restraints must be used correctly to provide proper protection for your child. The anchorage system on child restraint must be used in the correct way. CORRECT Make sure there is no slack in the top strap and the attachment clip is upright in the anchorage fitting.
  • Page 15 Preparing vehicle for your seat FOR CARS FITTED WITH A CHILD RESTRAINT UPPER ANCHORAGE POINT Front of vehicle Locate the upper anchorage point behind the rear seating position (consult the car owner’s handbook Attachment bolt for the location of the upper anchorage point). Remove the thread plug from the parcel shelf/floor/ Anchor fitting roof and install the attachment bolt as shown in...
  • Page 16 Preparing vehicle for your seat WARNINGS CHILD RESTRAINTS MUST NOT BE ATTACHED TO UNSOUND METAL OR TO WOOD OR SYNTHETIC STRUCTURES. WHEN DRILLING THE 9mm HOLE DO NOT DRILL THROUGH FUEL LINES, FUEL TANKS, ELECTRICAL WIRING, OR RADIO SPEAKERS. WEBBING STRAPS MUST BE PROTECTED FROM SHARP CORNERS AND EDGES.
  • Page 17 Preparing vehicle for your seat CORRECT VEHICLE POSITION CORRECT USE CORRECT USE INCORRECT USE...

  • Page 18: Securing And Adjusting Top Tether Strap

    Preparing seat for your child SECURING AND ADJUSTING TOP TETHER STRAP 1. Press on the adjuster button and pull strap to loosen. PUSH 2. Attach top tether strap to vehicle anchor point. 3. Place one knee on child restraint, push down firmly and tighten top anchorage strap by pulling free end of strap.
  • Page 19 Preparing seat for your child You MUST make these adjustments to your child restraint before you install the seat in the vehicle. Please adjust harness according to the infants shoulder height marker prior to installation. Strap can FORWARD-FACING be next slot above (6 months to 4 years, approximately) Child...

  • Page 20: Preparing Child Restraint To Fit Your Child

    Preparing seat for your child PREPARING CHILD RESTRAINT TO FIT YOUR CHILD 1. Place thumb through cover opening and press the harness release lever at the front of seat. 2. Pull both shoulder straps simultaneously to loosen. LOOSEN 3. Press the red button to release the buckle. 4.
  • Page 21 Preparing seat for your child HEADREST ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTING THE HEADREST HEIGHT The booster seat is fitted with 6 height positions. Lift lever to raise or lower the headrest to the desired position. RECLINING BACKREST FOR VEHICLE FITMENT TO RECLINE BACKREST Push the backrest of the seat to recline it backward for vehicle fitment if needed.
  • Page 22 Preparing seat for your child TO FASTEN BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Release: Press the red button to release the buckle. 1. Insert one buckle tongue as shown above (you will not hear a click). 2. Insert the second buckle tongue as illustrated above. Now listen for a ‘CLICK’.

  • Page 23: Harnessed Mode: Installing The Seat

    Harnessed mode: Installing the seat in your vehicle LOOSEN TETHER NOTE: Before you start installation, adjust the shoulder straps to fit your child. Refer to page 19. 1. Loosen the top tether strap. Place restraint on PUSH back seat of vehicle in line with a top tether strap anchorage point.
  • Page 24 Harnessed mode: Installing the seat in your vehicle 7. Place one hand on seat and firmly press the child restraint down into the vehicle seat and pull on seatbelt to remove slack. REMOVE SLACK 8. Continue to remove slack, placing one hand on REMOVE seat and firmly pressing the child restraint down SLACK...

  • Page 25: Booster Mode Removing Harness

    Booster mode: Removing harness REMOVING HARNESS 1. Loosen the harness to gain easy access to the splitter plate located on the back of the child restraint. Undo the harness straps from the splitter plate, and pull the straps out through the harness slots.
  • Page 26 Booster mode: Preparing seat to fit your child SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKERS - UNHARNESSED Marker C IMPORTANT: FOLLOW THIS ADVICE MARKER C: OLDER CHILD Upper Shoulder Height Marker When the child’s shoulders reach this upper marker, or the child no longer fits in the child restraint (approximately 6 to 8 years of age), then the child must be moved to the next form of child restraint.

  • Page 27: Shoulder Height Markers

    Booster mode: Components list Sash Guide (both sides) Shoulder Height Marker Seat Back Booster Seat Belt Path Markers (both sides) Armrests (x2) Seat Base Booster Seat Belt Path Markers (both sides) Headrest Lever Top Tether Strap Top Tether Adjuster K. Top Tether / Instruction Manual Pocket Top Tether Hook...

  • Page 28: Correct Vehicle Positioning

    Booster mode: Installing the seat in your vehicle CORRECT POSITIONING CORRECT AND SAFE POSITIONING Use only the vehicle’s lap-sash seat belt when restraining the child in the booster seat. CORRECT INCORRECT POSITIONING NEVER use a vehicle’s lap-only belt across front of the child and booster seat.
  • Page 29 Booster mode: Installing the seat in your vehicle SECURING YOUR CHILD IN VEHICLE Place the booster seat firmly against the back of a forward facing vehicle seat equipped with a lap and shoulder belt only. DO NOT place the booster seat in a vehicle without the tether strap attached to the vehicle’s anchor fitting.

  • Page 30: Care And Maintenance

    Care and maintenance CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS FOR BUCKLE 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 (Figure 1).

  • Page 31: Cleaning Buckle

    Pull the buckle up to make sure that it is fitted properly and that the metal plates are secure. • If the buckle does not return to original working order, contact Dorel Australia Customer Service on 1300 809 526. •...
  • Page 32 Care and maintenance CLEANING COVERS AND HEADREST HEADREST COVER: Adjust the booster seat headrest to its highest position. Separate velcro from around sash guides and back of headrest to remove cover. MAIN BODY COVER: Separate velcro at the back of the seat. Pull around the armrest and remove cover off the seat.
  • Page 33 Care and maintenance TO REMOVE SEAT INSERT To remove the seat insert, undo the buckle and pull the insert out. TO REPLACE SEAT INSERT Feed the buckle through the opening slot in the seat insert and fasten buckle assembly. TO REMOVE BELT MATES To remove the belt mates, simply undo press studs and unwrap from harness straps.

  • Page 34: Cleaning Shell

    If damage is found, DO NOT try to modify the safety seat. Replace the safety seat. • IMPORTANT - Only genuine replacement parts supplied by Dorel Australia Pty Ltd can be used on the booster seat. • Use of aftermarket accessories (i.e. items not provided in the box with the child restraint) can reduce the safety provided by child restraint and may cause injury or death.

  • Page 35: Warranty

    Consumer Law and to other rights and remedies of the consumer under a Dorel Australia Pty Ltd will provide you with your choice of a refund, repair or law in relation to the goods or services to which the warranty relates.
  • Page 36 Specifications are subject to change without notice. Copy or reproduction without permission is prohibited. © 2016 Dorel Australia Pty Ltd. All Rights Reserved. www.dorel.com.au GMBE 2013 #017423 10/16...

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