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NEWBORN TO 4 YEARS Pria (approximately) Convertible car seat Instructions applicable for: Pria Pria G-CELL Pria LX Pria LX G-CELL Instruction Manual IMPORTANT KEEP THIS BOOKLET IN THE PLACE PROVIDED ON CHILD RESTRAINT Scan QR code to view video instructions...
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Rear Facing Mode Quick Setup with ISOGO (if fitted) Pull Pull Recline Indicator Press Recline seat for Loosen harness Raise headrest height Unbutton seat trim infant use Open installation door Lift SMART Lock Open ISOGO storage Unclip ISOGO connectors ® handle (use to hold compartment and close door...
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Scan QR code to view online video instructions Close SMART Lock Ensure the tension Close installation door ® indicators show green and restore seat fabric Engage Remove tether Slack Attach Attach the top tether Thread tether through Remove slack from top Store strap in storage strap SMART Guide...
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Rear Facing Mode Quick Setup with Seatbelt Pull Pull Recline Indicator Press Recline seat for Loosen harness Raise headrest height Unbutton seat trim infant use Open installation door Lift SMART Lock Thread seatbelt through belt path ® handle (use to hold Remove Slack from Seatbelt door open) Push...
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Engage tether Attach Scan QR code to view online video instructions Close installation door Attach the top tether Thread tether through and restore seat fabric strap SMART Guide ® Remove Slack Remove slack from top Store strap in storage Place child in the tether pocket restraint...
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Forward Facing Mode Quick Setup with ISOGO (if fitted) Remove paded inserts before installing in forward facing mode Pull Pull Recline Indicator Press Indicators change to yellow Convert seat to Loosen harness Raise headrest height Unbutton seat trim forward facing mode Open installation door Lift SMART Lock Open ISOGO storage...
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Scan QR code to view online video instructions Attach Close SMART Lock Ensure the tension Close installation door Attach the top tether ® indicators shows and restore seat fabric strap green on both sides Remove Slack Harness straps in green zone Remove slack from top Store strap in storage Place child in the...
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Forward Facing Mode Quick Setup with Seatbelt Pull Pull Recline Indicator Press Indicators change to yellow Convert seat to Loosen harness Raise headrest height Unbutton seat trim forward facing mode Open installation door Lift SMART Lock Thread seatbelt through belt path ®...
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Scan QR code to view online video instructions Remove Slack Attach Remove slack from top Store strap in storage Close installation door Attach the top tether tether pocket and restore seat fabric strap Harness straps in green zone The shoulder straps must be in the slots which are nearest to the child’s shoulders...
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Maxi-Cosi Car Seat. Please take the time to read through these instructions carefully. Our vision at Maxi-Cosi is to help parents as their families grow, and like an embrace that carries a child before they can walk, we’ve helped millions of families at the start of their new life.
Contents Warnings Shoulder Height Markers Padding and Inserts Rear Facing Mode Information Components Preparation before Install Install using ISOGO Install using Seatbelt How to use Forward Facing Mode Information Components Preparation before Install Install using ISOGO Install using Seatbelt How to use Additional Information Seat Guide Care and Maintenance...
WARNINGS DO NOT LEAVE CHILDREN Read and follow all of the installation instructions for maximum protection. If you UNATTENDED IN THE CAR. have any questions regarding the installation • Do not alter or modify this restraint. or use of this child restraint in Australia or New Zealand, please contact our customer •...
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WARNINGS WITH FORWARD FACING SEATS. tether strap. Do not use the child restraint where this strap may fall into a split in the SEAT BELT MODEL - RMT-B-13- seat back or off the side of the seat. A4B-A: TO BE USED WITH A LAP- •...
Shoulder Height Markers Marker C Marker B Marker A Newborn to 30 months (approx) Rear Facing The shoulder straps must be in the slots which are nearest the child’s shoulders, but not lower than the child’s shoulders. Marker B Marker A Infant Small child Child to sit in rear facing position while...
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When shoulders are between markers A and B, keep seat in rear facing position, or change to forward facing mode if child is uncomfortable. Between Maxi-Cosi recommends for toddler use up to approx 30 months old or Markers when the child’s shoulders reach the shoulder height marker at which point you must turn the seat Forward Facing.
Padding and Inserts Combination guide Setup Mode Padding / Inserts Instructions Age Suitability Newborn Rear to 30 months Facing page 21 (approximate) Remove Inserts for 12 months Forward Forward Facing to 4 years Facing page 41 mode (approximate) 1. Padding / Inserts Your newborn insert may be used until your child is approximately 6 months of age or 8kgs, when by they must be removed.
Rear Facing Mode Instructions Your Pria seat is suitable from newborn until approximately 4 years of age and provides your child with opportunity to extended rearward facing (ERF) for up to 30 months or as long as they reach the required rearward facing height markers.
Rear Facing Mode Preparation before install Convert seat to rear facing mode Pull Recline adjustment. As shown on the Recline Indicator Label, this seat is fitted with six recline positions. The sixth (6) position is the most reclined setting and is for rear facing mode only.
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Ensure your vehicle has an upper anchorage fitting Figure 1 shows possible locations where you might find the upper anchor point in your vehicle. The upper anchor point may be found in different locations in different vehicles, refer to your vehicle owner’s manual for more information if required.
Rear Facing Mode Install using ISOGO (if fitted) Open installation door Pull Step 1. Loosen and un-buckle harness and remove newborn insert (Figure 1). Step 2. Raise the height of the seat headrest (Figure 2). Step 3. Unbutton the seat trim on the Press Figure 1 Figure 2...
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Unclip the ISOGO connectors Step 1. Open ISOGO storage compartment door on the backrest portion of the seat to reveal the ISOGO connectors (Figure 7). Step 2. Unclip the ISOGO connectors from the storage rod by pushing the buckle button (Figure 8). Step 3.
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Rear Facing Mode Install using ISOGO (if fitted) Locate the ISOFIX lower anchorage points Locate the low anchorage points. You can find these by looking for the ISOFIX logo located on the vehicle seat. Refer to your vehicle owner’s manual for more information if required.
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Push Tighten ISOGO straps Press the restraint down firmly into the vehicle seat and pull on the ISOGO Tension Indicator straps (Figure 14) until the ISOGO strap tension indicators show full GREEN. Ensure the two strap adjusters are evenly spaced either side of the seat Push Pull and not hanging out of the seat belt...
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Rear Facing Mode Install using ISOGO (if fitted) Attach Attach the top tether strap Attach the top tether strap to the upper anchorage point in the vehicle. Engage tether Thread tether through SMART Guide ® Take the tether on the door side of the restraint and thread through the SMART Guide ®...
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Remove slack from top tether Step 1. Remove slack only. Do not over-tighten the top tether strap so that the restraint lifts up off the vehicle Remove seat (Figure 17). Slack Step 2. Ensure there are no twists and turns in the top tether strap and that the adjuster is positioned facing outwards, flat against the restraint.
Rear Facing Mode Install using Seatbelt Open installation door Pull Step 1. Loosen and un-buckle harness and remove newborn insert (Figure 1). Step 2. Raise the height of the seat headrest (Figure 2). Step 3. Unbutton the seat trim on the Press Figure 1 Figure 2...
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Rout Seatbelt through No twists Rearward Facing Belt Path Step 1. Fully lengthen the seatbelt and thread through the blue rearward facing belt path opening at the side of the seat (Figure 7). Step 2. Follow the installation path labels (Figure 8) and feed the seatbelt through the open SMART Lock ®...
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Remove Slack from Seatbelt Rear Facing Mode Install using Seatbelt Push Pull Remove Slack from Seatbelt Step 1. Press the restraint down firmly into the vehicle seat (Figure 12). Step 2. Remove belt slack by pulling on the sash portion of the belt so the lap portion is taught. Step 3.
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Attach Attach the top tether strap Attach the top tether strap to the top anchorage point in the vehicle. Engage Thread tether through tether SMART Guide ® Take the tether on the door side of the vehicle and thread through the SMART Guide on the side of the ®...
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Rear Facing Mode Install using Seatbelt Remove slack from top tether Step 1. Remove slack only. Do not over-tighten the top tether strap so that the restraint lifts up off the vehicle Remove seat (Figure 1). Slack Step 2. Ensure there are no twists and turns in the top tether strap and that the adjuster is positioned facing outwards, flat against the restraint...
How to use Release harness straps Step 1. Loosen harness straps by pushing down the harness release Pull button at the front of the restraint and simultaneously pulling the shoulder straps (Figure 1). Step 2. Release harness by pressing the red button on the buckle (Figure 2).
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Rear Facing Mode How to use Place child in the restraint Step 1. Place child in the restraint (Figure 3). Step 2. Place harness straps over child’s shoulders and position buckle between child’s legs (Figure 4). Step 3. Insert harness tongues into the harness buckle, listen for ‘click’...
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Tighten the harness Step 1. Before pulling on adjuster strap to tighten harness, pull on harness shoulder straps first to remove slack from the waist area (Figure 8). Step 2. Once slack is removed, pull on adjuster strap so that the harness over Pull the shoulders is firm (Figure 9).
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Forward Facing Mode Instructions Congratulations! Your child has reached their forward facing height markers. It is time to turn your seat around. Your child should now have the head and muscle strength to lift and hold their head up. Here’s a quick check list before you install your child restraint in forward facing mode: ...
Forward Facing Mode Components Inside installation door under the seat Air Protect Cell (x2) Seat Recline Lever ® Headrest Adjuster Base Harness Pads 10. ISOGO Storage Compartment Door Buckle 11. ISOGO Connectors (x2 - if fitted) Six-Point Harness 12. ISOGO Storage Rod 13.
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WARD-FACING REARWARD-FACING FORWARD-FACING REARWARD-FAC ELT PATH BELT PATH BELT PATH BELT PATH 15. G-Cell (x2 - if fitted) 21. Rearward-Facing Belt Path Indicator 16. Top Tether Strap Adjuster 22. ISOGO Connectors (x2 - if fitted) 17. Top Tether Strap 23. Recline Indicator 18.
Forward Facing Mode Preparation before install Convert seat to forward facing mode Recline adjustment The seat is fitted with five (5) forward facing recline positions. Position one is the most upright and position five is the most reclined angle. Pull Recline Indicator Step 1.
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Ensure your vehicle has an upper anchorage fitting Figure 1 shows possible locations where you might find the upper anchor point in your vehicle. The upper anchor point may be found in different locations in different vehicles, refer to your vehicle owner’s manual for more information if required.
Forward Facing Mode Install using ISOGO (if fitted) Open installation door Pull Step 1. Loosen and un-buckle harness (Figure 2). Step 2. Raise the height of the seat headrest (Figure 3). Step 3. Unbutton the seat trim at the backrest (Figure 4). Press Figure 2 Figure 3...
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Unclip the ISOGO connectors Step 1. Open ISOGO storage compartment door on the backrest portion of the seat to reveal the ISOGO connectors (Figure 8). Step 2. Unclip the ISOGO connectors from the storage rod by pushing the buckle button (Figure 9). Step 3.
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Forward Facing Mode Install using ISOGO (if fitted) Locate the ISOFIX low anchorage points Locate the low anchorage points. You can find these by looking for the ISOFIX logo located on the vehicle seat. Refer to your vehicle owner’s manual for more information if required.
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Push Tension Indicator Tighten ISOGO straps Step 1. Press the child restraint down firmly into the vehicle seat and pull Push on the ISOGO straps until the ISOGO strap tension indicators show full Pull green. Step 2. Ensure the two strap adjusters are evenly spaced either side of the seat and not hanging out of the seat belt route opening.
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Forward Facing Mode Install using ISOGO (if fitted) Attach Attach the top tether to vehicle Attach the top tether strap to the upper anchorage point in the vehicle. Tightening top tether Pull the loose and to tighten top tether; but not so that the restraint lifts up off the vehicle seat (Figure 18).
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Store ISOGO connectors away Ensure ISOGO connectors are secured and stored in their compartment under the restraint fabrics. Step 1. Open ISOGO storage compartment door and lock the ISOGO connectors to the rod provided inside (Figure 20). Ensure connectors face outwards for ease of storage.
Forward Facing Mode Install using Seatbelt Open installation door Pull Step 1. Loosen and un-buckle harness (Figure 1). Step 2. Raise the height of the seat headrest (Figure 2). Step 3. Unbutton the seat trim at the backrest (Figure 3). Press Figure 1 Figure 2...
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Route seatbelt through forward facing belt path Step 1. Fully lengthen the seatbelt and thread through the yellow forward facing belt path opening at the side of seat (Figure 7). Step 2. Follow the installation path labels (Figure 8) and feed the seatbelt Figure 7 over the open SMART Lock (Figure 9)
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Forward Facing Mode Install using Seatbelt Remove Slack from Seatbelt Remove slack from seatbelt Pull Step 1. Press the child restraint down firmly into Push the vehicle seat. Step 2. Remove belt slack by pulling on the sash portion of the belt so the lap portion is taught. Step 3.
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Attach Attach the top tether strap Attach the top tether strap to the upper anchorage point in the vehicle. Tightening Top Tether Store Strap Step 1. Ensure there are no twists and turns in the top tether strap and that the adjuster is positioned facing outwards (Figure 14).
Forward Facing Mode How to use Release harness straps Step 1. Loosen harness straps by pushing down the harness release Pull button at the front of the seat and simultaneously pulling the shoulder straps (Figure 16). Step 2. Release harness by pressing the red button on the buckle (Figure 17).
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No twists Place child in the restraint Step 1. Place child in the seat, fit harness straps over child’s shoulders and position buckle between child’s legs (Figure 18). Step 2. Insert harness tongues into the harness buckle, listen for ‘click’ (Figure 19).
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Forward Facing Mode Tighten the harness Step 1. Before pulling on adjuster strap to tighten harness, pull on harness shoulder straps first to remove slack from the waist area (Figure 22). Step 2. Once slack is removed, pull on Pull adjuster strap so that the harness over the shoulders is firm (Figure 23).
Additional Information Regularly checking and maintaining your seat will ensure your seat remains comfortable and safe for your child. This additional information section details information on: • Seat Guide • Care and maintenance • Anchorage fittings • Your Maxi-Cosi guarantee...
Additional Information Seat Guide Your Pria convertible car seat is suitable from newborn to approximately 4 years of age. Once your child has out grown this seat, it is time for you to move your child into either a harnessed booster or booster seat.
Additional Information Care and Maintenance Caring for the Restraint Buckle When caring for your restraint’s buckle, follow the manufacturer’s instructions at all times. Your child car seat is equipped with a buckle designed to give your child maximum protection during proper use. When working properly, your buckle should always fasten with an audible ‘CLICK’.
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Additional Information Care and Maintenance To remove fabric accessories Step 1. Remove the belt mates by unclipping the press-studs (Figure 1). Step 2. Remove the inserts. Removing the headrest fabrics Figure 1 Step 1. First, adjust the headrest into the highest position.
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To remove the lower body fabrics Step 1. Detach press studs (Figure 5) and lift up the center flap. Step 2. Detach press studs on the inner side panels and pull panels towards the front of the seat. Step 3. Pull plastic clip (x2) at the front of the trim.
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Step 3. From the bottom of the cover lift upwards to remove (Figure 10). Pria G-Cell Step 1. At the back of the seat detach the press studs (Figure 8). Step 2. Detach press studs (Figure 9)
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Pria Headrest install Step 1. Ensure headrest is in highest position and harness is loose. Step 2. Find tab on bottom of headrest cover, align and insert into the slot in hardware (Figure 12). Step 3. Recover headrest from bottom Figure 12 up.
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All other surfaces Never clean with bleach should be cleaned with or spirit-type cleaners. a mild soap and water. VERY IMPORTANT: Only replace the cover with a Maxi-Cosi supplied replacement cover with identical shoulder height markers or a replacement. cover meeting AS/NZS 8005.
Additional Information Install Upper Anchorage For cars fitted with a child restraint upper anchorage point Locate the upper anchorage point behind the rear seating position (consult the vehicle owner’s Attachment bolt handbook for the location of the upper Lock washer anchorage point).
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Additional Information Care and Maintenance For cars not fitted with a child restraint upper anchorage 200mm min. point For sedans only Drill a 9mm diameter hole in the parcel shelf on the centre-line of the seating Centre line of position as shown in Figure 2. seating position Install the anchor bolt as shown in Figure 3.
WARNING 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.
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10 years of age). Can also be used with child booster seat. approved for use with this booster seat. harness that is approved for use with this booster seat. For more information, visit maxi-cosi.com.au For more information, visit maxi-cosi.com.au For more information, Convertible Car Seat Maxi-Cosi visit maxi-cosi.com.au...
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 are having difficulties with your product contact our Customer Service Team on ph: 1300 809 526 or alternatively, via our website at www.dorel.com.au.
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