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InstructIon Manual conVErtIBlE BoostEr sEat MoDEl V9 2010 & V9 A 2010 For toddler use with built in As a booster seat with harness (6 months to 4 years lap-sash seat belt (4 years to approximately) approximately 6 to 8 years) Illustrations are representative only.
Before You Start Thank you for purchasing this child seat. This product is suitable for toddlers and older children. We welcome you as a valued customer, and trust that your child will enjoy many years of comfort and safety. No child restraint can guarantee absolute protection from a crash. However proper use of this restraint may reduce the risk of injury or death! taBlE oF contEnts...
WarnInG IMPortant: rEtaIn For FuturE rEFErEncE THESE INSTRUCTIONS DETAIL THE SAFE USE, FITMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF THE SEAT. PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND ENSURE THAT THEY ARE FOLLOWED AT ALL TIMES. NO SAFETY SEAT CAN GUARANTEE PROTECTION FROM INJURY HOWEVER, PROPER USE OF THIS SEAT REDUCES THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO YOUR CHILD.
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SEAT BACK (E.G. HATCHBACK OR WAGON). • DO NOT USE THIS RESTRAINT WITHOUT THE COVER. Contact Dorel Australia Pty Ltd for genuine replacement part on 1300 809 526 • Seat belt extenders should not be used if the seatbelt is not long enough to secure the child restraint.
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WarnInG WHEn usED as a cHIlD rEstraInt (6 MontHs to 4 yEars aPProxIMatEly) • Fit the restraint firmly to the car seat. • Fit the harness firmly to the child. • A loose restraint or harness is dangerous. • Ensure the belt webbing is not twisted. WHEn usED as a BoostEr sEat (4 yEars to aPProxIMatEly 6 to 8 yEars) •...
WarnInG to ParEnts anD otHEr usErs • DO NOT MODIFY YOUR CONVERTIBLE BOOSTER SEAT or use any accessories or parts supplied by other manufacturer’s. • NEVER USE CONVERTIBLE BOOSTER SEAT IF IT HAS DAMAGED OR MISSING PARTS. • DO NOT use a cut, frayed or damaged vehicle seat belt. •...
New Zealand, to consult the agent for the vehicle. Do not modify or alter this restraint in any way. Use only Dorel Australia recommended parts and accessories.
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IMPortant Child restraints must be used correctly to provide proper protection for your child. The new type of clip anchorage system on child restraint must be used in the correct way. Be especially careful to use the clip in the following way. rIGHt Make sure there is no slack in the top strap and the attachment clip is upright in the anchorage fitting.
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ancHoraGE FIttInG InstallatIon (continue) If the car is fitted with a child restraint anchorage point. Locate the anchorage points behind the rear seating position (consult the car owner’s handbook for the location of the anchorage point). Remove the thread plug from the parcel shelf / floor/ roof and install the attachment bolt as shown in Fig 1.
Centre-line of seating position Attachment bolt A nchor Fitting S pacers (if required) Vehicle Metal V ehicle Trim Structure R einforcing Washer L ock Washer S ecuring Nut Fig 3 Front of vehicle Fig 2 Front of vehicle WarnInG VEHIclE sEat locatIon IMPROPER PLACEMENT OF THE SAFETY SEAT INCREASES THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
tEtHEr straP anD HEaDrEst aDjustMEnt Adjust anchorage strap and remove slack. Pull loose end of strap to tighten. Press on the adjuster button with thumb Button and pull strap back through to loosen anchorage strap using strap which is attached to the seat.
toDDlEr sHoulDEr HEIGHt MarKEr LABEL 3 LABEL 2 LABEL 1 sHoulDErs Must BE LABEL 1 aBoVE tHIs lInE cHanGE to BoostEr MoDE WHEn LABEL 2 sHoulDErs rEacH tHIs lInE To be used in forward-facing position by children whose shoulders are above the lower shoulder height marker laBEl 1 (approximately 6 months of age) until their laBEl 2...
FEaturEs - toDDlEr rEstraInt WItH 6 PoInt HarnEss Front VIEW *opening slit in trim 1. Headrest/trim 6. Harness adjuster strap 2. Forward Facing Belt 7. air Protect (If fitted) Path Indicators 8. Harness slots (yellow) (4 positions) 3. Belt Mates 9.
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FEaturEs - toDDlEr rEstraInt WItH 6 PoInt HarnEss BacK VIEW Illustration are representative only. Trim Style and design may vary. 11. adjustable Headrest 16. Booster seatBelt Path Knob Indicators (6 positions) (red) 12. tether strap 17. adjuster (Tether Strap) 13. Hook 18.
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cHIlD rEstraInt InstallatIon usInG car sEat laP-sasH BElt Seat installation (See Page 19 and 20) 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. notE: If the baby’s neck muscles are unable to support their head, then the child should remain in a rear facing seat.
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PrEParInG sEat to FIt your cHIlD you Must make these adjustments with your child restraint before you install the seat in the vehicle. Please adjust harness according to the toddler shoulder height marker prior to installation. to aDjust sHoulDEr straP HEIGHt: Lift the center front adjuster lever at the front of seat (under flap).
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PrEParInG sEat to FIt your cHIlD stEP 1 stEP 2 stEP 3 step 1 : Insert one buckle tongue as shown above. step 2 : Insert the second buckle tongue as illustrated above. Listen for a ‘clIcK’. step 3 : Remember to always pull up on the harness straps to make sure buckle is locked properly.
InstallatIon For toDDlEr usE Front VIEW ForWarD FacInG sEat InstallatIon: Thread the vehicle lap-sash belt through the yellow belt path indicators. Position the lap part around the armrest as illustrated. Thread the lap-sash belt at the back of the seat and trim. Thread the lap-sash belt through the opposite opening.
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InstallatIon For toDDlEr usE BacK VIEW notE: Ensure that the tether strap is attached at all times. Refer to page 12 for fitment. Place one knee on the child restraint and push down firmly while pulling up on belt to tighten. Ensure all slack is taken out. With weakest hand, tilt and push the child restraint forward and back, and from side to side.
cHIlD sHoulDEr HEIGHt MarKEr LABEL 3 LABEL 2 LABEL 1 cHanGE to BoostEr MoDE WHEn LABEL 2 sHoulDErs rEacH tHIs lInE sHoulDErs Must BE LABEL 3 BEloW tHIs lInE To be used as a booster mode when the child shoulders laBEl 2 are above the middle height marker until their...
FEaturEs - cHIlD BoostEr sEat Front VIEW Sash Guide alWays usE tHIs sasH GuIDE *opening slit in trim 1. Headrest/trim 6. Height Marker 2. car lap-sash Belt 7. Booster seatBelt Path 3. storage for buckle Indicators (red) 4. storage for Harness adjuster strap 5.
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FEaturEs - cHIlD BoostEr sEat BacK VIEW *Slide Shoulder straps for storage Illustration are representative only. Trim Style and design may vary. 8. adjustable Headrest 12. Booster seatBelt Path Knob Indicators (6 position) (red) 9. tether strap 13. adjuster (Tether Strap) 10.
rEMoVE HarnEss systEM Undo the straps from the splitter plate on the back of the child SPLITTER PLATE restraint. Pull harness adjuster strap forward to the maximum. See feature (6) on page 14. Roll the harness adjuster strap and store in the opening area under trim.
InstallatIon For BoostEr MoDE usInG laP-sasH only securing your child In Vehicle Place the Booster Seat firmly against the back of a forward facing vehicle seat equipped with lap-sash belt. Do not place the Booster seat in a vehicle without the tether strap attached to the vehicle’s anchor fitting.
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BoostEr sEat InstallatIon usInG laP-sasH only Correct Shoulder Position To ensure the correct head support is obtained, the bottom of the headrest MUST be even or slightly higher with the top of child’s shoulders as illustrated. notE : If the vehicle seat belt lays across child’s neck or face, then readjust the headrest height.
tHE nExt sEat For your cHIlD LABEL 3 HEaDrEst at HIGHEst PosItIon sHoulDErs Must BE BEloW tHIs lInE The booster seat is unsuitable for the occupant when the shoulders are above the upper marker (laBEl 3) . The child needs to be moved into the next form of child restraint (a bigger booster seat or a child harness) when they reach the top shoulder height marker.
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 Convertible Booster Seat. notE: remove harness as described on page 24.
carE anD MaIntEnancE the insert is to be used from 6 months to approximately 1 year) to remove insert (If fitted) Undo the buckle and pull the insert out. to replace insert (If fitted) Place the insert on the base and feed the buckle through the opening slot in the trim.
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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.
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DO NOT oil any part of the buckle and allow buckle to dry. IMPORTANT - Only genuine replacement parts supplied by Dorel Australia Pty Ltd can be used on this child restraint. If the buckle does not work, contact Dorel Australia Pty Ltd Customer Service on 1300 809 526.
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GooDs or sErVIcEs to WHIcH tHE Warranty rElatEs. DorEl australIa Pty ltD WIll ProVIDE you WItH your cHoIcE oF a rEFunD, rEPaIr or ExcHanGE (WHErE PossIBlE) For tHIs ProDuct IF It BEcoMEs DEFEctIVE WItHIn tHE Warranty PErIoD.
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