Don’t forget to register within three months after purchase. 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 offers new...
Don’t forget to please register your product warranty by visiting : maxi-cosi.com.au/warranty-registration maxi-cosi.com.au/warranty-registration Always keep the original tax receipt for your product. Baby Capsule Maxi-Cosi...
We’re there from day one... and for every day that follows. We care about giving parents child mobility solutions they can trust - car seats and strollers that are safe, smart and easy to use. With Maxi-Cosi, parents know their children are in the best hands possible. So they can focus on the other things that matter, like living in the moment and seeing the joy and wonder of life in a whole new way.
• 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. Baby Capsule Maxi-Cosi...
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For approved aftermarket accessories please refer to page 30. • Please contact Dorel Australia Customer Service with any questions or concerns (see page 2 for contact details). Baby Capsule Maxi-Cosi...
Adjusting the Canopy .......... 25 Connecting The Capsule to the Stroller ....26 Disconnecting the Capsule to the Stroller ... 26 Compatible Strollers for Mico 12 Capsule ... 26 VEHICLE INFORMATION ........ 28 Correct Rearward-Facing Vehicle Position ..28 Vehicle Seat Location Requirements ....28 Correct Forward-Facing Vehicle Position ....
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Converting the Car Seat for Low-Birth Weight Suitability ......54-55 CARE & MAINTENANCE ........ 56 Cleaning the Buckle ..........56 Seat Fabrics ........... 57-61 Troubleshooting ..........62-63 The Next Seat tor your Child ....... 64 Guarantee ............65 Notes .............66-67 Baby Capsule Maxi-Cosi...
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What’s in the Box? Swing Tag What’s included: 1 Capsule 1 Base 1 Canopy 1 Instruction Manual 1 Swing Tag Capsule MICO 12 BABY CAPSULE Suitable for newborn up to 12months approx.. Base Images and designs may vary. Baby Capsule Maxi-Cosi Instruction Manual Canopy * Images and features correct at time of printing, however subject to change.
F. Air Protect cell x 2 B. Belt mates x 2 G. Stroller release buttons x 2 C. Low Birth Weight button (under cover) H. Harness D. Buckle I. Body insert E. Adjuster strap J. Harness release button Baby Capsule Maxi-Cosi...
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C. Storage pocket for instruction manual I. Capsule release handle and loop tether strap J. Tensioning clamp D. Magnetic harness holders x 2 K. Belt path indicator x2 E. Capsule shell L. Base angle adjustment knob F. Locking indicator x 2 Baby Capsule Maxi-Cosi...
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L. Top tether strap E. Handle adjustment buttons x 2 M. Air Protect cell x 2 F. Base N. Belt mates x 2 G. Loop tether strap O. Body insert H. Loop tether metal connector P. Adjuster strap Baby Capsule Maxi-Cosi...
Car Installation Installing the capsule with top tether strap NOTE Ensure headrest is in place when restraint is not in use.. Baby Capsule Maxi-Cosi...
Car Installation Removing and reattaching the capsule to the base Lift Pull Lift Lower HINT Check engagement indicators on BOTH sides of base Baby Capsule Maxi-Cosi...
(image3). 4. Connect canopy press stud onto canopy connector on both left and right side of the capsule (image4). 5. Open canopy to locate press stud at the back of canopy (image5). Baby Capsule Maxi-Cosi...
Children are safer when properly restrained in rear vehicle seating positions. Whenever possible, secure the infant seat in the centre position of the seat directly behind the front seats. 440mm 530mm IMPROPER PLACEMENT OF THE SAFETY SEAT INCREASES THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. Baby Capsule Maxi-Cosi...
The clip must The clip must not lie anchorages FIGURE 2 not lie flat on flat on the anchorage the anchorage fitting. Floor mounted fitting. Euro Slim Convertible Car Seat Maxi-Cosi anchorages Baby Capsule Maxi-Cosi uro Slim Convertible Car Seat Maxi-Cosi...
Figure 1. Attachment bolt Lock washer Anchor fitting Spacer(s) (if required) Vehicle trim Vehicle metal structure CAUTION: DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN THE ATTACHMENT BOLT. OVERTIGHTENING MAY FRACTURE OR BREAK BOLT. MAXIMUM TORQUE IS 20 Nm. Baby Capsule Maxi-Cosi...
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FOR CARS NOT FITTED WITH A CHILD RESTRAINT UPPER ANCHORAGE POINT FOR SEDANS ONLY: Drill a 9mm diameter hole in the parcel shelf on the centre-line of the seating position as shown in Figure 2. 200mm min. Centre line of seating position Baby Capsule Maxi-Cosi...
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In New Zealand, consult the agent for the vehicle. Baby Capsule Maxi-Cosi...
(inclusive) may travel in the front seat, provided they use an approved child restraint or booster seat. CAUTION: The restraint system shall not be used by more than one occupant at any one time Baby Capsule Maxi-Cosi...
Professional Child Restraint Installation Specialist. NOTE: These recommendations are specific only to the child restraint model(s) referenced in this instruction manual. Please check your specific manual closely for installation recommendations for alternative restraints. Baby Capsule Maxi-Cosi...
• 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. Baby Capsule Maxi-Cosi...
6. Pass the belt under the base’s nearest side wing, through the clamp’s slot and then back under the base’s side wing before then clipping the seatbelt in as shown in image C. Baby Capsule Maxi-Cosi...
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This can be seen in images F and G. 11. Loosen the top-tether strap so the adjuster is on top of the vehicle seat as seen in image G. Baby Capsule Maxi-Cosi...
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NOTE: If the car seatbelt is not long enough to secure the child restraint, do not use seatbelt extenders. IMPORTANT: Always attach the top tether strap to the child restraint upper anchorage in your car. Refer to owner’s manual. Baby Capsule Maxi-Cosi...
2. Once the desired angle is reached, stop winding to lock the position. The adjustment can be stopped at any point between retracted and maximum extension. The total adjustment is eight degrees. Baby Capsule Maxi-Cosi...
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. Baby Capsule Maxi-Cosi...
To fasten, insert one buckle tongue as shown in image. Insert the second buckle tongue as shown. Now listen for a “click”. Click Remember to always pull up on the harness straps to make sure buckle is locked tightly. Baby Capsule Maxi-Cosi...
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Preparing Harness for Child Fitment Rearward-facing (Newborn to approximately 12 months) Check harness height. The shoulder straps must be in the slots which are nearest to the child’s shoulders, but not lower than the child’s shoulders. Baby Capsule Maxi-Cosi...
• The child restraint is not suitable for the child when the child’s shoulders are above the shoulder height marker. NOTE: If the baby’s neck muscles are unable to support their head, then the child should remain rear facing. Baby Capsule Maxi-Cosi...
NOTE: Always adjust the height of the shoulder straps as the child grows. NOTE: Position child in seat and adjust headrest and harness to be level or in the closest position allowable for your installation mode. WARNING: DO NOT LEAVE CHILDREN UNATTENDED IN THE CAR. Baby Capsule Maxi-Cosi...
CAUTION: Tightening the harness. Tighten harness by pulling the adjuster strap up and straight as shown in image A. Avoid pulling the strap at an angle as this will accelerate the wear and Press decrease longevity of use. Pull Baby Capsule Maxi-Cosi...
Maximum buckle height is achieved just by threading the buckle’s anchor through any depth slot. To shorten the buckle’s length, re-thread the buckle’s anchor back through depth slot 1 or 2 after threading through the preferred depth slot. Bottom view Baby Capsule Maxi-Cosi...
(image A). 3. Pull each side wing of the insert through the harness straps as shown (image B). 4. Push buckle through the insert hole and insert will be released (image C). Baby Capsule Maxi-Cosi...
3. Whilst activating the release handle, the base will disconnect from the capsule and the indicator should turn red as shown in image A. At this moment lift the capsule off the base. Lift Lift Pull Baby Capsule Maxi-Cosi...
‘click’ into position to lock the handle. Note: The handle’s rotational adjustment is restricted between the first and third position so do not attempt to adjust beyond these positions. Baby Capsule Maxi-Cosi...
The canopy features a black out mode, a canopy position that completely covers the baby when in the capsule. Simply pull the canopy forward from the start position and it will softly lock into the black out position. Baby Capsule Maxi-Cosi...
For more information please visit the Maxi-Cosi website www.maxi-cosi.com.au NOTE: Maxi-Cosi recommends the following strollers for the Mico 12 capsule: • Maxi-Cosi Lila Comfort Stroller • Maxi-Cosi Lila CP2 Stroller • Maxi-Cosi Lila Zelia 2 Lift Stroller Baby Capsule Maxi-Cosi...
B and unthread them from the slot as shown in image C. 4. Once freed, slot the waist strap back through the low birth weight slot, as shown in image D. Pull straps to secure strap anchors in the slot. Baby Capsule Maxi-Cosi...
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8. Once achieved, thread the buckle anchor back through the middle slot to restrict the height, completing the transition to low-birth-weight mode as shown in image G. Baby Capsule Maxi-Cosi...
TIP: If the buckle does not return to original working order, contact Dorel Australia Customer Service on 1300 809 526. If you are a New Zealand customer, please contact IGC Dorel New Zealand Customer Service on 0800 628 000. Baby Capsule Maxi-Cosi...
All other surfaces should be cleaned with a mild soap and water 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. Baby Capsule Maxi-Cosi...
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1. Remove the harness pads by releasing press studs on the pads (image D). 2. Pull and weave the crotch buckle pad’s stem through the slots of the body trim (image E). 3. Remove the infant insert (image F). Baby Capsule Maxi-Cosi...
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(see detailed section on page 40). 4. Loosen rear of the trim from the shell and un-loop trim from side buttons (both sides) and front harness strap adjuster (image F). 5. Remove main body trim (image G). Baby Capsule Maxi-Cosi...
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1. Adjust the headrest to the highest position (image I). 2. Pull the elastics on the headrest cover around each side of the headrest and pull the cover onto the headrest (image J). 3. Tuck the cover around the headrest adjuster (image K). Baby Capsule Maxi-Cosi...
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(image T). 4. Connect the press stud at the back on the canopy to the trim cover and shell (image U). 5. Roll up the top tether and tuck it into the storage pocket (image V). Baby Capsule Maxi-Cosi...
C. Whilst keeping the twist at the headrest slot, pull the adjuster strap - tightening the harness and this will force the twist behind the backrest. This will fix the single twist. Baby Capsule Maxi-Cosi...
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• Ensure there are no cracks in moulding or the plastic moulding. • Check the Harness Adjuster is operating and is clamping the webbing. • If any part of the restraint is cracked or broken, seek repair immediately or replace the child restraint. Baby Capsule Maxi-Cosi...
(approximately 2-3 years of age). Then to be used in a forward-facing position until the child’s shoulders reach the upper shoulder height marker (approximately 4 years of age). For more information, visit maxi-cosi.com.au Baby Capsule Maxi-Cosi...
Please retain your receipt as proof of purchase or register your product with us within 3 months from point of purchase via our website www.maxi-cosi.com.au. If you Please retain your receipt as proof of purchase and contact our Customer...
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