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Euro & Hera
Convertible Car Seat
To be used only in a rearward facing position until
the infant's shoulders reach the lower shoulder
height marker (approx. 12 months of age).
Then to be used in a forward-facing position until
the child's shoulders reach the upper shoulder
height marker (approx. 4 years of age).
IMPORTANT: KEEP THIS BOOKLET IN THE PLACE
PROVIDED ON THE CHILD RESTRAINT.

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  • Page 1 Euro & Hera Convertible Car Seat To be used only in a rearward facing position until the infant’s shoulders reach the lower shoulder height marker (approx. 12 months of age). Then to be used in a forward-facing position until the child’s shoulders reach the upper shoulder height marker (approx.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Welcome letter ......................3 Warnings .......................... 4 Parts list ..........................8 Transition period from infant to toddler use ........... 10 Vehicle information ....................12 Upper anchorage fitting installation ................. 12 Anchorage fitting installation ................... 13 Location of anchor fitting ..................14 Upper anchorage fitting installation (for sedans only) ..........

  • Page 3: Welcome Letter

    6 year warranty on the seat and 3 year warranty on the trimming. 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 for old Maxi-Cosi child restraint replacement in the event of an accident, giving you peace of mind knowing your child is corectly protected.

  • Page 4: Warnings

    WARNINGS Read and follow all of the installation instructions for maximum protection. If you have any questions regarding the installation or use of this restraint, please contact Dorel Australia 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 5 WARNINGS • Fit the restraint firmly to the car seat. • Fit the harness firmly to the child. • A loose restraint or harness is dangerous. • Do not harness an infant wrapped in a blanket or swaddled. Any blanket or wrap must only be placed over the harness and infant. • Seatbelt extenders are not recommended to be used if the seatbelt is not long enough to secure the child restraint.
  • Page 6 WARNINGS • The use of child restraints in the front seat may be restricted for children of specific ages by local legislation. Please check with your local legislation regarding any restriction for child restraint. If a car has two or more rows of seats, children under four must not travel in the front seat. If all seats, other than the front seats, are being used by children under seven years, children aged between four and six years (inclusive) may travel in the front seat, provided they use an approved child restraint or...

  • Page 8: Parts List

    Parts list 1 Air protect cell (x2) 7 Base 2 Height marker 8 Mesh pocket for 3 Stabilising arm lower connector (x2) 4 Harness release lever 9 Buckle (under flap) 10 Belt mates (x2) 5 Harness tightening strap 11 Infant insert 6 Base adjustment button (two positions)
  • Page 9 Parts list 12 Adjustable headrest 18 Lower connectors (x2) 19 Tension indicator (x2) (5 positions) 13 Top tether strap 20 Rearward facing belt path 14 Hook 21 Storage pocket 15 Anchor kit (instruction manual & excess 16 Splitter plate tether strap webbing) 17 Forward facing belt path 22 Top tether strap adjuster...

  • Page 10: Transition Period From Infant To Toddler Use

    Transition period from infant to toddler use Lower height marker Rearward-facing MUST BE REAR FACING WHEN SHOULDERS BELOW THIS LINE NOTE: Turn the restraint from rearward- facing to forward-facing once your child’s shoulders reach the lower height marker. REARWARD-FACING BELT PATH Front of vehicle Figure 1 Forward-facing...
  • Page 11 Transition period from infant to toddler use (cont’d) WARNINGS • To be used only in a rearward-facing position until the infant’s shoulders reach the lower shoulder height marker (approximately 12 months 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.

  • Page 12: Vehicle Information

    Vehicle information Location of anchor fitting Figure 3 NOTE: • The anchor point can be found in different locations in different cars. The illustration above shows possible locations of anchor points. Sometimes it is on the parcel shelf in sedans, and on the floor area in station wagons, vans and hatchbacks. Make sure that you do not confuse the luggage hook in the back of a station wagon with anchor points.

  • Page 13: Anchorage Fitting Installation

    Vehicle information Anchorage fitting installation Child restraints must be used correctly to provide proper protection for your child. The anchorage system on child restraint must be used in the correct way. CORRECT Make sure there is no slack in the top strap and the attachment clip is upright in the anchorage fitting.

  • Page 14: Location Of Anchor Fitting

    Vehicle information Upper anchorage fitting installation FOR CARS FITTED WITH A CHILD RESTRAINT UPPER ANCHORAGE POINT Locate the upper anchorage point behind the rear seating position (consult the car owner’s handbook for the location of the upper anchorage point). Remove the thread plug from the parcel shelf/floor/roof and install the attachment bolt as shown in Figure 3.

  • Page 15: Upper Anchorage Fitting Installation (For Sedans Only)

    Vehicle information Upper anchorage fitting installation (for sedans only) Centre line of seating position Figure 5 Attachment bolt Anchor fitting Spacer(s) (if required) Vehicle trim Vehicle metal structure Reinforcing washer Lock washer Front of vehicle Figure 6...

  • Page 16: Correct Rearward-Facing Vehicle Position

    Vehicle information Correct rearward-facing vehicle position 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 17: Installation

    Installation Angle adjustment Position seat ensuring that the angle is no greater than 40˚ from horizontal plane. Angular adjustment is achieved by adjusting the base. Refer to page 19 for base adjustment. 40˚ Front of vehicle Figure 10 WARNINGS • DO NOT install convertible child restraints excessively reclined, ensure the angle is no greater than 40°.

  • Page 18: Preparing Infant Seat To Fit Your Child

    Installation Preparing infant seat to fit your child You MUST make these adjustments with your child before you install the child restraint in the vehicle. Please adjust harness according to the infants shoulder height prior to installation. Configuring the harness belt for shoulder height (air) (air)

  • Page 19: Base Adjustment

    Installation Preparing infant seat to fit your child (cont’d) Click! STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 2 STEP 1 Figure 13 To fasten buckle assembly Release: Press the red button to release the buckle. 1: Insert one buckle tongue as shown above (you will not hear a click). 2: Insert the second buckle tongue as illustrated above.
  • Page 20 Installation Preparing infant seat to fit your child (cont’d) PULL TO LOOSEN PULL BUTTON Figure 15 PULL TO TIGHTEN PULL BUTTON Figure 16 Adjusting top tether strap TO LOOSEN: Press on the adjuster button with thumb and pull strap back through to loosen anchorage strap using strap which is attached to the seat (Figure /).

  • Page 21: Shoulder Height Marker (Rearward-Facing)

    Installation Shoulder height marker (rearward-facing) REARWARD FACING (Newborn to 12 months) The shoulder straps must be in the slots which are nearest to the child’s Shoulder shoulders, but not lower than the strap child’s shoulders. Figure 17 MUST BE REAR FACING WHEN SHOULDERS BELOW THIS LINE Front of vehicle Figure 18...

  • Page 22: Rearward-Facing Installation Using Seatbelt

    Installation Rearward-facing installation using seatbelt NEWBORN TO 12 MONTHS 1. Set base in position 3 (High) 2. Swing stabilising arm into position. 3. Place restraint facing rearwards on back seat of vehicle in line with an anchorage strap anchorage point. 4.

  • Page 23: Correct Forward-Facing Vehicle Position

    Installation Correct forward-facing vehicle position CORRECT USE Figure 20 CORRECT USE Figure 21 INCORRECT USE Figure 22...

  • Page 24: Shoulder Height Marker (Forward-Facing)

    Installation Shoulder height marker (forward-facing) Strap can FORWARD FACING be next slot above (12 months to 4 years) Child The shoulder straps must be in the slots which Shoulders are nearest to the child’s shoulders, but not more than 25 mm below the child’s shoulders Strap cannot be more than 25mm below...

  • Page 25: Forward-Facing Installation Using Seatbelt

    Installation Forward-facing installation using seatbelt TODDLER 12 MONTHS TO 4 YEARS OLD NOTE: Before you start installation, adjust the shoulder straps and headrest to fit your child. Refer to page 14. 1. Adjust the child restraint to the forward facing position by placing restraint on back seat of vehicle in line with an anchorage point.

  • Page 26: Lower Connectors Installation

    Lower connectors installation LOOK FOR THESE SYMBOLS FOR ATTACHMENT IN VEHICLE ISOFIX Figure 26 WARNINGS IMPORTANT Do not attach the lower attachment connectors of two separate child restraints to the same ISOFIX low anchorages in your car. Always attach the top tether strap to the child restraint upper anchorage in your car. Child restraint lower attachment connectors and the ISOFIX low anchorages in your car are designed to withstand only those loads imposed by a correctly fitted child restraint.

  • Page 27: Rearward-Facing

    Lower connectors installation Rearward-facing 1. Set base in position 3 (High) 2. Swing stabilising arm into position. 3. Place restraint facing rearwards on back seat of vehicle in line with an anchorage strap anchorage point. 4. Fasten the lower attachment connectors to the anchor in the vehicle seat located in the vehicle seat bight.

  • Page 28: Installation

    Installation Installing locking clip (optional) Using the seat belt locking clip to convert a lap-sash belt to a lap only belt. NOTE: Locking clip can be fitted on either side depending on the vehicle seatbelt and child restraint configuration. 1. Using a locking clip (Figure A) to convert a lap-sash belt to a lap only belt. 2.

  • Page 29: Care And Maintenance

    Care and maintenance Cleaning instructions for buckle 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.

  • Page 30: Care Instructions

    Care and maintenance Care instructions • Seat trim may be removed for cleaning. Don’t forget to remove the instruction manual. • Tumble dry 10-15 minutes on low heat. • Do not dry clean. • All other surfaces should be cleaned with a mild soap and water. • Never clean with bleach or spirit-type cleaners. • Do not use the restraint without the cover. • Check the webbing for fraying. Remove trim for cleaning Elastic TO REMOVE HEADREST TRIM 1. Move headrest to highest position. 2. Remove the 2 elastic straps on the back of the headrest. 3.

  • Page 31: Removing Insert For Cleaning

    Care and maintenance Remove insert for cleaning To remove insert To remove the insert, separate the snaps in 2 places. Refer to illustrations. Undo the buckle and pull the insert out. To replace insert Feed the crotch part of the buckle through the opening slot in the insert.

  • Page 32: Accessories (If Supplied)

    Accessories (if supplied) Belt mates NOTE: Before fitting covers, remove harness from splitter plate (see page 19). • Fit belt mates to harness strap by threading the strap through the belt mate. Figure 38 • Repeat for both sides. • Thread harness straps back through harness slots. NOTE: Refit splitter plate before continuing. (see page 19). Figure 39...

  • Page 33: The Next Seat For Your Child

    (approximately 8 to 10 years of age). Can also be used with child harness that is approved for use with this booster seat.* for more information, visit www.maxi-cosi.com.au...

  • Page 34: Notes

    Notes...

  • Page 35: Guarantee

    Guarantee Dorel Australia Pty Ltd warrants your new product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for 6 years on the seat & 3 years on the trim, from the date of purchase, provided that the product is used in accordance with accompanying recommendations or instructions where provided. The benefit of this warranty is in addition to your rights under the Australian Consumer Law and to other rights and remedies of the consumer under a law in relation to the goods...
  • Page 36 Europe’s most popular and trusted car seat brand. Australia © 2014 Dorel Australia, Pty Ltd. All Rights Reserved. CCA 2013 L #015459 08/14...

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