Summary of Contents for IGC Dorel MAXI-Cosi MCM 2010
- Page 1 Instruction Manual MCM 2010 Infant Carrier Illustrations are representative only. Design and style may vary. IMPORTANT: KEEP THIS BOOKLET IN THE PLACE PROVIDED ON THE CHILD RESTRAINT...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Before You Start Thank you for purchasing this child restraint. We welcome you as a valued customer and trust that your child will enjoy many years of comfort and safety. Table of Contents Page 2 - 4 Warnings (General) Page 5 - 8 Anchorage fitting installation Page... - Page 3 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.
- Page 4 WARNING • DO NOT LEAVE CHILDREN UNATTENDED IN THE CAR. • Park in the shade or where sun does not directly hit the child restraint. • Cover the child restraint with a sheet or blanket when not in use. • Check for hot seat and buckles before placing child in child restraint.
- Page 5 WARNING • Straps may be damaged by unsecured cargo in a collision. Secure or remove hazardous cargo before using this strap. Hatch-back or wagon: Do not use the child restraint where this strap may fall into a split in the seat back. Always attach hook and remove slack. •...
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Page 6: Anchorage Fitting Installation
If you have any questions regarding the installation or use of this restraint, please contact IGC Dorel or agent, or a child restraint fitting station authorised by the relevant transport authority, or in New Zealand, to consult the agent for the vehicle. - Page 7 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.
- Page 8 ANCHORAGE FITTING INSTALLATION 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.
- Page 9 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. THE ANCHOR FITTINGS MUST BE USED ONLY AS DESCRIBED ABOVE.
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Page 10: Vehicle Seat Location
VEHICLE SEAT LOCATION WARNING IMPROPER PLACEMENT OF THE SAFETY SEAT INCREASES THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. Some seating positions in your vehicle may NOT be safe for this safety seat. Some vehicles do not have any seating positions that can be used safely with the seat. If you are not sure where to place the infant seat in your vehicle, consult your vehicle’s owner’s handbook. - Page 11 CORRECT VEHICLE POSITION CORRECT USE CORRECT USE INCORRECT USE ANGLE CONFIGURATION FOR SEAT Position seat ensuring that the angle is no greater than 40˚ from horizontal plane. 40˚ Angular adjustment is achieved by adjusting the base. Make sure the line indicator is level to ground.
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Page 12: Child Restraint Parts
CHILD RESTRAINT PARTS FRONT A. Air Protect Cells G. Harness Release Lever (under flap) B. Canopy H. Harness Adjuster C. Head Hugger Strap D. Shoulder Pads I. Base E. Harness Straps J. Stabilising bar F. Buckle K. Carrying Handle • 11 •... - Page 13 BACK style and design may vary Rearward - Facing belt path DO NOT REMOVE TETHER STRAP L. Handle Adjustment Q. Bracket Button (Both sides) R. Anchor Fitting M. Tether Strap S. Adjuster latch N. Tether loop section T. Locking Clip O.
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Page 14: Shoulder Height Marker Rearward Facing
Shoulder height marker rearward facing Shoulder strap: The shoulder straps must be in the slots which are nearest to the child’s shoulders, Shoulder strap but not lower than the child’s shoulders. LABEL 1 LABEL 1 SHOULDERS MUST BE BELOW THIS LINE •... -
Page 15: Preparing Infant Seat To Fit Your Child
Preparing Infant seat to Fit Your Child You MUST make these adjustments with your child before you install the child restraint in the vehicle. TO ADJUST HARNESS: To loosen: • Press and hold down the harness release lever (under flap on the front of Infant seat) •... - Page 16 Place the child’s bottom and back flat against the child restraint. This will increase comfort and allow the harness to properly tighten. Check Harness Height: Determine which set of harness slots works best for your child. Adjust if needed. Shoulder strap: The shoulder straps must be in the slots which are nearest to the child’s shoulders, but not lower than the child’s shoulders.
- Page 17 If adjustment is required, locate splitter plate at rear of seat. Splitter plate Remove harness straps from splitter plate at rear of seat. Pull harness through the harness slots from the front. Rethread harness into new harness guide locations. Do not use shoulder straps of unequal heights.
- Page 18 Refit harness to splitter plate. Make sure harness is securely on and there are no twists. WARNING Make sure harness straps are between the metal bars and plastic shell. Refer to illustration 9. • 17 •...
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Page 19: Securing Your Child In The Child Restraint
Securing Your Child in the Child Restraint Position harness straps over the child’s shoulders. Push buckle tongues into buckle until you hear a “click.” Pull up on harness to make sure buckle is locked. Pull on harness adjustment strap to tighten harness snugly. - Page 20 Adjustment Attaching Adjustment Strap Shell: End to Shell: Pull up the trim at the front of the seat. The end of the harness adjustment strap has loop. Slide one side of the loop onto one tab and the other on the other tab. Replace the pad over the front of the shell.
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Page 21: Carrier Use
Carrier use Car/carry position Rocking position Lock position The carrying handle has 3 positions. To adjust handle, press PRESS both adjustment levers on each side of handle. Rotate up or down to desired location. Release levers. Listen for “click” Make sure both sides are locked into place. -
Page 22: Installation Of Base And Seat
Rear - Facing Use Lap/ Shoulder belt path Lap belt path Placing a rear-facing child restraint in a front seat equipped with an air bag can result in serious injury or death. Installation of base and seat Install base facing backwards, with the stabilising bar against the back of the car... - Page 23 Locking Clip (Accessory) NOTE: Remove the locking clip when the seat belt is not being used with a child restraint. The locking clip is located on the back of the seat. Thread the vehicle lap or lap-sash seat belt through belt path as shown.
- Page 24 With child secured in the seat, attach to base. Align the 2 bars on the shell with the hooks in bottom of base. Push down to lock into place. You will hear a “click” when it is locked. Pull on handle to ensure it is locked in place.
- Page 25 Two Piece Tether Strap Fitment Style and design may vary. TETHER STRAP NOTE : The loop section of the tether strap must be inside the canopy DO NOT REMOVE TETHER STRAP Attaching tether strap to vehicle anchor Attach the hook to anchor in vehicle. Adjust tether strap to remove slack in strap (Pull on free end of webbing to tighten).
- Page 26 Storage for Loop section OPTION 1 WHEN CANOPY IS NOT IN USE: Pull the loop webbing to the back of the seat. Roll the webbing and tuck it between trim and seat shell. See illustration OPTION 2 WHEN CANOPY IN USE: Pull the loop webbing to the back of the seat.
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Page 27: Removing Canopy For Cleaning
Removing Canopy for cleaning To remove canopy, use a pen or any pointed object to push the small Tab as illustrated and simultaneously pull the plastic strip. Canopy Installation and use Thread plastic strip completely through channel in front of the canopy. -
Page 28: Removing Seat Trim For Cleaning
Removing seat trim for cleaning Do not use this child restraint without the seat trim. Failure to do this can result in serious injury Loosen harness by pushing down on the harness release lever (under flap on the front of child restraint) while pulling out on the harness. - Page 29 Release harness by pressing red button on buckle. Remove buckle pad as illustrated. Pull buckle pad From the back, undo the two elastic straps on sides of shell. From the top, Pull the trim off the seat. After cleaning the trim, replace by reversing order.
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Page 30: Removing Buckle For Cleaning
Removing buckle for cleaning From under seat shell, insert buckle’s metal clip up through the shell and trim. NOTE: For cleaning instructions, see page 30 “cleaning buckle section”. Assembling buckle after cleaning To assemble, ensure that the button on the buckle is facing out.Push metal clip through trim and shell. -
Page 31: Care And Maintenance
• DO NOT oil any part of the buckle. • Allow buckle to dry. • If the buckle does not work, contact IGC Dorel Customer Service on 1300 809 526 GENERAL MAINTENANCE • All other surface should be cleaned with a mild soap and water. -
Page 32: Accessories
Accessories (on select models) Infant Insert: When using insert, make sure insert does not cover your infant’s face in any way. Remove the insert for older babies. To Remove the insert: Unthread the harness from the splitter plate (see “Preparing Infant Seat to Fit Your Child” section), remove insert, and rethread harness. -
Page 33: Tips For Base Engagement
WARNING VERY IMPORTANT: Only use this child restraint with the cover supplied or a manufacturer-authorized replacement cover with identical shoulder height markers. Easy use tip for base engagement Label Make sure the base release handle is pulled all the way out and locked before installing the carrier •... - Page 34 WARNING Easy use tip for base engagement • Ensure the child restraint harnesses are tight and not dangling down below the child restraint rods located on the bottom of the child restraint. • Check the location of the tether stap to ensure it is not obstructing the attachment of the base.
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Page 35: The Next Seat For Your Child
The next seat for your child To be used only in a rearward- facing position until the infant’s shoulders reach the shoulder height marker (approximately 6 months of age). NOTE: If the baby’s neck muscles are unable to support their head, then the child should remain rear facing. - Page 36 GUARANTEE IGC Dorel Pty Ltd warrants your new product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for 2 years on the seat & 2 years on the trim, from the date of purchase, provided that the product is used in accordance with accompanying recommendations or instructions where provided.