BRITAX RÖMER DUALFIX 5Z User Manual page 3

WARNING! Ensure that the shoulder straps are not twisted or reversed.
► Bring both buckle tongues together. 7
► Lock buckle tongues in harness buckle.
ª Buckle tongues audibly lock.
Pull adjustment belt out straight. 4
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) Do not pull adjustment belt upwards or downwards.
ª Place shoulder straps tight to the child's body.
WARNING! Ensure that the hip straps are positioned as low as possible
over your child's hips.
Unbuckle child
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► Press red button to open the belt lock.
► Remove child.
3. Intended use
This product has been designed, tested and approved according to the
requirementsof the European Standard for Child Safety Equipment R129/03
(i-Size universal ISOFIX).
This product may only be used in combination with an appropriate base
station for securing one child in the vehicle (see chapter "Use in the
vehicle", page 3).
Body height
Body weight
4. Safety information
Risk of injury from damaged child seat
In the event of an accident at a collision speed of more than 10 km/h, the
child seat may be damaged without the damage being immediately visible.
Serious injuries may result from another accident.
► Replace product following an accident.
► Have damaged product inspected (even if it has fallen onto the ground).
► Regularly check all important parts for damage.
► Ensure that all mechanical components work properly.
► Never lubricate or oil parts of the product.
► Properly dispose of the damaged product.
Risk of burns from hot components
Components of the product can become hot in direct sunlight. Children's skin
is sensitive and maybe harmed as a result.
► Protect the product against intensive direct sunlight when not in use.
Risk of injury if installed incorrectly
If the product is installed or used other than as described in the operating
instructions, serious or even fatal injuries may result.
► Only use on a car seat facing the direction of travel.
► Note and follow the instructions in the vehicle handbook.
Risk of injury from front airbag
Airbags are designed to protect adults. If the child seat is too close to the
front airbag, slight or serious injuries can arise.
► For rear-facing use, disable front airbag.
► If the child seat is secured on the passenger seat, slide the passenger
seat backwards.
► If the child seat is secured on the second or third row of seats, slide the
corresponding front seat forwards.
► Note and follow the instructions in the vehicle handbook.
Risk of injury during use
The temperature in a vehicle can rise dangerously quickly. In addition, it is
dangerous to leave the vehicle on the side facing the street.
IP10214 | V2 | 2000038986
Rear-facing Forward-facing
61 - 105 cm
76 - 105 cm
Maximum 18 kg
► Never leave a child unsupervised in the vehicle.
► Only fasten or remove seat module from the footpath-side.
Risk of injury from unsecured objects
In the case of an emergency stop or accident, unsecured objects or people
may cause injury to other occupants in the vehicle.
► Never secure your child by holding them tightly on your lap.
► Secure backrests of the vehicle find (e.g. engage foldable rear).
► Secure all heavy or sharp-edged objects in the vehicle (e.g. on the parcel
shelf).
► Do not place objects in the foot well.
► Ensure that everyone in the vehicle has their seatbelts fastened.
► Ensure that the product is always secured when it is in the car, even if no
baby is being transported.
Risk of injury due to missing seat cover
The seat cover is an integral safety component of the child seat. If the seat
cover is not used, this may lead to serious or even fatal injuries.
► Only use original BRITAX RÖMER replacement seat covers.
► Replacement seat covers are available from your retailer.
How to avoid damaging the product
► Never use product in a free-standing position, even for testing.
► Product is not a toy.
► Ensure that the product is not trapped between hard objects (car door,
seat rails, etc.).
► Keep product away from: Damp, moisture, liquids, dust and salt spray.
► Do not lean heavy objects on the product.
Risk of injury as a result of prohibited modification
This approval is invalidated if you make any modifications to this product.
Changes may only be made by the manufacturer. The stickers on the product
are an important component of the product.
► Do not make any changes.
► Do not remove stickers.
Avoid damaging the vehicle
► Sensitive car seat covers may be damaged.
► Use a BRITAX RÖMER child seat base. These are available separately.
5. Use in the vehicle
DANGER!
Risk of injury due to lack of compatibility.
This product has been designed and tested for securing to specific base
stations. If this product is secured to another base station, there is a risk to
life.
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This product is approved exclusively for use with the following
base stations
– VARIO BASE 5Z
– FLEX BASE 5Z
– FLEX BASE iSENSE
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Do not secure this product to another base station.
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Note and observe the base station user guide.
) Fastening this product to the base station is described in the
user guide for the base station.
6. Cleaning and care
► Clean plastic parts with soapy water.
► Do not use abrasive cleaning agents (e.g. solvents).
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