Maxi-Cosi Moda User Manual

Maxi-Cosi Moda User Manual

Convertible car seat suitable from newborn until 4 years (approximately)

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Moda
Convertible Car Seat
Suitable from newborn until 4 years (approximately).
IMPORTANT: KEEP THIS BOOKLET IN THE PLACE
PROVIDED ON THE CHILD RESTRAINT.
Illustrations and designs may vary

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  • Page 1 Moda Convertible Car Seat Suitable from newborn until 4 years (approximately). IMPORTANT: KEEP THIS BOOKLET IN THE PLACE PROVIDED ON THE CHILD RESTRAINT. Illustrations and designs may vary...
  • Page 2: Quick Start Installation

    Rearward-facing using seatbelt (Newborn to 30 months approximately) NOTE: These images are for reference and illustration purposes only. We recommend the use of the stabilising bar cover and the seat mat when installing this product (if fitted). Moda Convertible Car Seat Maxi-Cosi...
  • Page 3 Front of vehicle ‘LOW’ ‘MID’ ‘HIGH’ PUSH NOTE: These images are for reference and illustration purposes only. We recommend the use of the stabilising bar cover and the seat mat when installing this product (if fitted). Moda Convertible Car Seat Maxi-Cosi...
  • Page 4 BOTH SIDES FEED THROUGH FEED THROUGH NOTE: These images are for reference and illustration purposes only. We recommend the use of the provided stabilising bar cover and the seat mat when installing this product (if fitted). Moda Convertible Car Seat Maxi-Cosi...
  • Page 5 Quick Start Installation Rearward-facing using ISOGO ( Newborn to 30 months approximately) Front of vehicle REMOVE tip: Always check for GREEN at eye level Attach top tether strap Moda Convertible Car Seat Maxi-Cosi...
  • Page 6 Front of vehicle Front of vehicle NOTE: These images are for reference and illustration purposes only. We recommend the use of the provided stabilising bar cover and the seat mat when installing this product (if fitted). Moda Convertible Car Seat Maxi-Cosi...
  • Page 7 Quick Start Installation tip: Always check for GREEN at eye level Attach top tether strap Moda Convertible Car Seat Maxi-Cosi...
  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Rearward-facing installation with vehicle belts Forward-facing installation with vehicle belts Rearward-facing installation using ISOGO Forward-facing installation using ISOGO Next seat for your child Care and maintenance Cleaning the buckle Removing the seat cover for cleaning Notes Guarantee Moda Convertible Car Seat Maxi-Cosi...
  • Page 9: Warranty Information

    Don’t forget to register within three months after purchase. Go to our website for full terms and conditions. In the event of a car accident, your Maxi-Cosi child restraint may have unseen damage from crash forces. The Maxi-Cosi Accident Exchange Service o ers new for old Maxi-Cosi child restraint replacement in the even of a serious accident (where a police report is required), giving you peace of mind knowing your child is correctly protected.
  • Page 10: Warnings

    • Do not use forward facing until child’s shoulders are above the lower shoulder height marker. • Infants are at risk of serious injury if they face forward too early. • Children are at risk of serious injury if they move to booster seats too early. • Children who have outgrown this restraint are safest in a larger child restraint with an in-built harness or a booster seat until their shoulders reach the upper shoulder height marker of the restraint. GENERAL • Use the restraint exactly as shown in the instructions. • Supervision of children is needed because they may be able to undo the buckles. • DO NOT LEAVE CHILDREN UNATTENDED IN THE CAR. • Do not alter or modify this restraint. • Repairs must only be done by the manufacturers or agent. • Do not allow the restraint to come into contact with polishes, oils, bleach and other chemicals. • Destroy the restraint if it has been in a severe crash, even if no damage is visible. • DO NOT USE THIS RESTRAINT WITHOUT THE COVER. • To ensure infant’s back is evenly supported, do not put more than one nappy on the baby and make sure the nappy is not thickly folded at the back. Moda Convertible Car Seat Maxi-Cosi...
  • Page 11 • Seatbelt extenders are not recommended to be used if the seatbelt is not long enough to secure the child restraint. If seatbelts are too short then advice should be sought from a child restraint fitter and their recommendation be considered before using a seatbelt extender. • Always secure the loose end of the top tether strap. Do not use the child restraint where this strap may fall into a split in the seat back or off the side of the seat. • Always secure the loose end of the top tether strap to prevent it hanging out of the car or being accessible by the child. • ALWAYS ATTACH HOOK AND REMOVE SLACK. • THIS RESTRAINT IS NOT SUITABLE FOR USE WHERE THE TOP TETHER STRAP MAY FALL INTO A SPLIT IN THE SEAT BACK OR OFF THE SIDE OF THE SEAT. • THIS RESTRAINT MUST BE ATTACHED TO A CHILD RESTRAINT UPPER ANCHORAGE POINT IN THE CAR. REFER TO CAR OWNER’S HANDBOOK FOR LOCATION OF UPPER ANCHORAGE POINTS. REFER TO A CHILD RESTRAINT FITTING STATION IF NO UPPER ANCHORAGE POINTS ARE IN THE MOTOR CAR. • Always check the measurements between the front of the seat back of the rear seat and all front seats in the car in which the child restraint is intended to be used, to ensure that the space is sufficient. • Care and attention be given to ventilation and shading of the occupant. • TO BE USED WITH A LAP-SASH/LAP-ONLY SEATBELT OR ISOFIX LOW ANCHORAGES IN THE FRONT/BACK OF MOST CARS WITH FORWARD FACING SEATS. Moda Convertible Car Seat Maxi-Cosi...
  • Page 12 WARNINGS • The use of child restraints in the front seat may be restricted for children of specific ages by local legislation. Please check with your local legislation regarding any restriction for child restraint. If a car has two or more rows of seats, children under four must not travel in the front seat. If all seats, other than the front seats, are being used by children under seven years, children aged between four and six years (inclusive) may travel in the front seat, provided they use an approved child restraint or 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. For approved aftermarket accessories please refer to page 15. • Please contact Dorel Australia Customer Service with any questions or concerns. Moda Convertible Car Seat Maxi-Cosi...
  • Page 13: Vehicle Information

    CORRECT USE CORRECT USE 450mm 600mm WARNING IMPROPER PLACEMENT OF THE SAFETY SEAT INCREASES THE • RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. Moda Convertible Car Seat Maxi-Cosi...
  • Page 14 Vehicle information Seat to vehicle positioning CORRECT USE CORRECT USE INCORRECT USE Moda Convertible Car Seat Maxi-Cosi...
  • Page 15: Location Of Anchor Positioning

    Refer to your owner’s manual. • An extension strap may be needed for vehicles without a fixed parcel shelf. Extension straps and extra fittings are available from various stores. Extension straps 300mm ref no. 014398 Extension straps 600mm ref no. 014399 Anchor bolt kit ref no. 014354 Locking clip ref no. 014401 Moda Convertible Car Seat Maxi-Cosi...
  • Page 16: Anchorage Fitment Check

    FIGURE 1 Anchorages in vertical panel at rear of vehicle FIGURE 2 Floor mounted anchorages Moda Convertible Car Seat Maxi-Cosi...
  • Page 17: Upper Anchorage Installation

    Spacer(s) bolt length and use of spacers. In New Zealand, (if required) consult the agent for the vehicle. Vehicle trim Vehicle metal structure Reinforcing washer Lock washer Moda Convertible Car Seat Maxi-Cosi...
  • Page 18 LINES, FUEL TANKS, ELECTRICAL WIRING, OR RADIO SPEAKERS. WEBBING STRAPS MUST BE PROTECTED FROM SHARP CORNERS AND EDGES. THE ANCHOR FITTING MUST BE USED ONLY AS DESCRIBED • ABOVE. IT MUST NOT BE HOOKED ONTO ANY OTHER OBJECT. Moda Convertible Car Seat Maxi-Cosi...
  • Page 19: Angle Configuration For The Seat

    Ensure that any blanket or other covering may only be placed over • the harness after the harness is adjusted firmly. The infant’s legs are not be bound or wrapped together and the • arms are not bound or wrapped together. Moda Convertible Car Seat Maxi-Cosi...
  • Page 20: Componenets List

    2. Height markers (x3) GCELL (x2 if fitted) 3. Stabilising arm 10. Belt mates (x2) 4. Harness release lever 11. Base (under flap) 5. Base adjustment button (three positions) 6. Harness tightening strap 7. Infant insert Moda Convertible Car Seat Maxi-Cosi...
  • Page 21 15. Hook 21. ISOGO lower connectors (x2 in mesh pocket) 16. Anchor kit 22. Rearward facing belt path 17. Storage pocket 23. Forward facing belt path (instruction manual & excess tether strap webbing) Moda Convertible Car Seat Maxi-Cosi...
  • Page 22: Operation And Adjustment

    SHOULDERS BELOW THIS LINE use rearwardfacing till the middle height marker or turn the car seat forward-facing. SHOULDERS BELOW THIS LINE WHEN Moda Convertible Car Seat Maxi-Cosi...
  • Page 23 • Infants are at risk of serious injury if they face forward too early. • Children are at risk of serious injury if they move to booster seats too early. • Children who have outgrown this restraint are safest in a larger child restraint with an in-built harness or a booster seat until their shoulders reach the upper shoulder height marker of the restraint. • The child restraint is unsuitable for the occupant when the shoulders are above the upper marker. The child needs to be moved into the next form of child restraint (booster seat) when they reach the top shoulder height marker. NOTE : If the baby’s neck muscles are unable to support their head, • then the child should remain rear facing. Moda Convertible Car Seat Maxi-Cosi...
  • Page 24: Preparing Harness For Child Fitment

    FORWARD-FACING (12 months to 4 years) 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. 25mm Moda Convertible Car Seat Maxi-Cosi...
  • Page 25: Headrest And Harness Height Adjustment

    ‘Low’, ‘Mid’, or ‘High’. PUSH WARNINGS Always adjust the height of the shoulder straps as the child grows. • Failure to fasten and tighten the harness system correctly can result • in serious injury or death. Moda Convertible Car Seat Maxi-Cosi...
  • Page 26: Fastening The Buckle Assembly

    3. Insert the second buckle tongue as illustrated above. Now listen for a ‘CLICK’. CLICK! 4. Remember to always pull up on the harness straps to make sure buckle is locked tightly. WARNING • DO NOT LEAVE CHILDREN UNATTENDED IN THE VEHICLE. Moda Convertible Car Seat Maxi-Cosi...
  • Page 27: Top Tether Adjustment

    Always secure the loose end of the top tether strap to prevent it • hanging out of the car or being accessible by the child. When not in use, fold hanging tether strap and place in storage • pocket provided. Moda Convertible Car Seat Maxi-Cosi...
  • Page 28: Installation

    (if fitted). NOTE: There is an option to install seat using seat belt with accessory locking clip. Please see instructions provided with locking clip for installation. WARNING • DO NOT LEAVE CHILDREN UNATTENDED IN THE VEHICLE. Moda Convertible Car Seat Maxi-Cosi...
  • Page 29: Forward-Facing Installation With Vehicle Belts

    (if fitted). NOTE: There is an option to install seat using seat belt with accessory locking clip. Please see instructions provided with locking clip for installation. Moda Convertible Car Seat Maxi-Cosi...
  • Page 30: Rearward-Facing Installation Using Isogo

    NOTE: These images are for reference and illustration purposes only. We recommend the use of the provided stabilising bar cover and the seat mat when installing this product (if fitted). Moda Convertible Car Seat Maxi-Cosi...
  • Page 31 Always attach the top tether strap to the child restraint upper anchorage in your car. Refer to your owner’s manual. Child restraint lower attachment connectors and the ISOFIX low anchorages in your car are designed to withstand only those loads imposed by a correctly fitted child restraint. Moda Convertible Car Seat Maxi-Cosi...
  • Page 32: Forward-Facing Installation Using Isogo

    (if fitted). NOTE: You can move the car seat out of the way to locate and attach the connectors, then place back into position before tightening. Moda Convertible Car Seat Maxi-Cosi...
  • Page 33 Always attach the top tether strap to the child restraint upper anchorage in your car. Refer to your owner’s manual. Child restraint lower attachment connectors and the ISOFIX low anchorages in your car are designed to withstand only those loads imposed by a correctly fitted child restraint. Moda Convertible Car Seat Maxi-Cosi...
  • Page 34: Next Seat For Your Child

    4 years of age) until the child’s shoulders reach the upper shoulder height marker (approximately 8 to 10 years of age). Can also be used with child harness that is approved for use with this booster seat. for more information, visit www.maxi-cosi.com.au Moda Convertible Car Seat Maxi-Cosi...
  • Page 35: Care And Maintenance

    9. Put the 2 metal rods back into the webbing loops and push into the slots. 10. Pull the buckle to make sure that it is fitted properly. 11. If the buckle does not return to original working order, contact Dorel Australia Customer Service on 1300 809 526. Moda Convertible Car Seat Maxi-Cosi...
  • Page 36: Removing The Seat Cover For Cleaning

    1. Put the seat trim back on to the seat. 2. Feed the shoulder straps through the cover and attach to splitter plate. 3. Attach the plastic J-clamps at the back. NOTE: Ensure harness is not twisted. Moda Convertible Car Seat Maxi-Cosi...
  • Page 37 To replace stabilising arm - soft cover: To replace, stretch one side of the cover over the stabilising arm, followed by the other. Check that the Maxi-cosi logo is facing up when stabilising bar is extended. VERY IMPORTANT: Only replace the cover with a manufacturer’s supplied replacement cover with identical shoulder height markers or a replacement cover meeting AS/NZS 8005.
  • Page 38: Notes

    Notes Moda Convertible Car Seat Maxi-Cosi...
  • Page 39: Guarantee

    IMPORTANT: KEEP THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL IN THE POCKET PROVIDED AT THE REAR OF THE SEAT. Australian Standard AS/NZS 1754 Lic 1491 SAI Global Moda Convertible Car Seat Maxi-Cosi...
  • Page 40 Dear Customer, Don’t forget to register your product within 3 months of purchase for the Lifetime Warranty offer Please visit to register now. www.maxi-cosi.com.au © 2018 Dorel Australia, Pty Ltd. All Rights Reserved. CCA4 2013L #017089 05/2018 * Terms and conditions apply.

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