Cosatto TROOP User Manual

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TROOP

TROOP CAR SEAT
MANUAL COVER

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IMPORTANT: RETAIN FOR FUTURE

REFERENCE. READ CAREFULLY.

YOUR CHILD’S SAFETY MAY BE
AFFECTED IF YOU DO NOT
FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS

user guide

Thank you for choosing a Cosatto product. Please take a little time to read the important
safety notes detailed below. This will ensure many years of happy, safe use.

The instruction manual should be kept safely with child car seat for its life period:

safety: take note

WARNING: A CHILDS SAFETY IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY

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This child car seat has been approved for mass group 1, 2 & 3 which is suitable for
transportation in cars of children from 9kg (approximately 9 months old) up to 36 kg
(approximately 11 years old).

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WARNING: After an accident the child car seat should be replaced.

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WARNING: NEVER use this child car seat on side facing vehicle seat.

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WARNING: NEVER use this child car seat on passenger seat fitted
with active airbag.

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WARNING: NEVER leave your child unattended, even for the
shortest time.

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WARNING: The impact shield MUST be used for group 1 (from 9
to 18 kg).

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WARNING: The child car seat MUST be used with a 3 point vehicle
seat belt when used with the impact shield.

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WARNING: DO NOT attempt to dismantle, modify or add to any
part of the child car seat or change the way your vehicle seat belts
are made or used.

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WARNING: Any rigid items and plastic parts of the child car seat
must be so located and installed that they are not liable, during
everyday use of the vehicle, to become trapped by a movable seat or
in a door of vehicle.

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WARNING: If any load bearing points other than those described in
the instructions are used, this can significantly reduce the protection
factor of the child car seat.

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WARNING: DO NOT use the child car seat in the home. It has not

been designed for home use and should only be used in your car.

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The child car seat must always be placed in a forward facing position.

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Never use replacement parts other than those approved by Cosatto.

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The lap belt must be worn in such a way as to properly secure the pelvis of the child.

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Never use the child car seat without its fabric cover because the seat cover constitutes as
an integral part of the child car seat performance. The seat cover should not be replaced
with any other than the ones recommended by Cosatto.

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Safely secure any luggage and other objects that might cause injury to the occupant of
the child car seat in the event of a crash.

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After an accident, replace your child car seat and the vehicle seat belts. Although they
may look undamaged, they may not protect your child as well as they should.

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Cosatto advise that child car seats should not be brought or sold second-hand. Many
seats sold through local advertising and car-boot sales have been found to be dangerous.

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Prevent the vehicle seat belt from getting trapped between car doors or rubbing against
sharp parts of the seat or body.

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If the vehicle seat belts becomes cut or frayed, replace them before travelling.

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If the vehicle has been left in the sun for a long time, check the seat cover and make sure
it is not too hot before placing the child in the child car seat.

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Security is only guaranteed if the child car seat is fitted in accordance with these
instructions.

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Failure to comply with the above instructions will automatically void the warranty and
exempt Cosatto from any liability.

notice:
”Universal” t in conjunction with 3 point safety belt only

1. This is a “Universal” child restraint. It is approved to Regulation No. 44-04 series of
amendments, for general use in vehicles and it will fit most, but not all, car seats.

2. A correct fit is likely if the vehicle manufacturer has declared in the vehicle handbook
that the vehicle is capable of accepting a “Universal” child restraint for this age group.

3. This child restraint has been classied as “Universal” under more stringent conditions than
those which applied to earlier designs which do not carry this notice.

4. Only suitable if the approved vehicles are fitted with lap / 3 point / static / with retractor
safety belt, in compliance with standard UN / ECE Regulation No.16 or other equivalent
standards.

5. lf in doubt, consult either the child restraint manufacturer or retailer.

”Semi-universal” t in conjunction with 3 point safety belt
with ISOt system

1. When fitted with 3 point safety belt & ISOfit system, this is a “Semi-universal” child
restraint. It is approved to Regulation No. 44-04 series of amendments, for general use
in vehicles and it will fit most, but not all, car seats with ISOfix attachment points as
specied in vehicle type list.

We recommend customer to check compatibility of the child restraint with the intended
vehicle prior to fitting. The compatibility list can be found on the back of the instruction
manual or our website:

http://www.cosatto.com/products/car-seats/troop-group-1-2-3-car-seat/fitting

2.

Only suitable if the approved vehicles are fitted with lap / 3 point / static / with

retractor

safety belt with ISOfix attachment points, in compliance with standard

UN / ECE Regulation No.16 or other equivalent standards.

3. lf in doubt, consult either the child restraint manufacturer or retailer.

storage of instruction manual

The instruction manual should be kept safely with child car seat for its life period: There is
a pocket in the back of the seat cover for storage of the instruction manual.

Lift the backrest to its highest position (a) and pull the top of the seat cover out (b). Slide
the instruction manual into the pocket then push the seat cover back in place. Lower the
backrest to its original position. See step 4 in the following instructions on how to raise
and lower the backrest.

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b

operation:
1 - getting to know your child car seat

1. Backrest cover

2. Headrest

3. Side support

4. ISOfix adaptor

5. Vehicle seat belt guide (lap belt)

2 - approved seatbelt requirement

WARNING: Your child car seat can only be installed forward facing using a three
point lap and diagonal belt in the front or rear passenger seats of the car.

ISOfit fitting: Refer to the vehicle list further on in these instructions for child car seat

location.
Non ISOfit fitting: Refer to illustration for child car seat location.

3 - adjusting the seat

There are 2 positions for the backrest. Push the adjustment levers on either side inwards
(a) and push the backrest back (b) to recline the backrest. Pull the levers outwards (c) and
push the backrest forwards (d) to put the backrest in the upright position.

Note: Ensure the adjustment levers are both locked in the same position before use.
To adjust the angle of the seat base, pull down and forward the support on the underside

of the seat (e) until the support fits to the front of the seat (f).
Note: Only use the seat base support for Group 1. Do not use for Group 2 or 3 applications.

4 - headrest adjustment

Squeeze the lever (a) at the back of the headrest and raise or lower the headrest to the
desired position (b & c).

The headrest has 5 height positions. The top 2 positions are only suitable for Group 2 & 3
modes.

As the headrest is raised the sides supports of the seat move outwards (d & e) to create
more space for an older child.

5 - extending the ISOfix legs

Pinch the adjustment buttons (a) on each side of the child car seat and slide out the legs
(b & c).

6 -

ISOfit installation of the child car seat with impact shield 9

to 18kg (group 1 - approx. 9 months to 4 years old) - part 1

Note: The design of the ISOfix can vary between vehicles. Please refer to your vehicle user
manual for information of the ISOfix mountings in your vehicle.

6. ISOfix leg

7. ISOfix adjustment button

8. Seat cover

9. Impact shield

10. Seat rear cover

11. Headrest adjuster lever

12. Vehicle seat belt guide
(diagonal belt)

13. Seat support

Some vehicle manufacturers pre-fit ISOfix guides to the rear seat. If your vehicle is not fitted
with ISOfix guides you will need to fit the ISOfix guides supplied with this child car seat. To
fit the ISOfix guides first locate the ISOfix hoops (a) which can found between the bottom of
the backrest and the vehicle seat. Push the ISOfix guides onto the ISOfix hoops (b) until they
lock into place.

Place the child car seat on the vehicle seat. Push the ISOfix legs into the ISOfix guides (c) until
the legs lock onto the ISOfix hoops (c).

7 -

ISOfit installation of the child car seat with impact shield 9

to 18kg (group 1 - approx. 9 months to 4 years old) - part 2

Check the security of both ISOfix attachments by pulling the child car seat back. (a).
Push the child car seat into the vehicle seat until the child car seat backrest is against the

back of the vehicle seat.
Place your child in the child car seat.
Place the impact shield onto the seat (c).

8 -

ISOfit installation of the child car seat with impact shield 9

to 18kg (group 1 - approx. 9 months to 4 years old) - part 3

Fit the vehicle seat belt around the impact shield and fasten the belt to the buckle (a).
Ensure the vehicle seat belt is located in the guides in the impact shield as shown (b & c).
Pull the vehicle seat belt upwards to take any slack out of the belt (d).

IMPORTANT: Check and ensure the ISOfix Connectors on both sides are locked
correctly. Check and ensure the impact shield has been installed into the child car
seat correctly and restrained by the 3 point vehicle seat belt.

How to take the child out of the restraint

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Unfasten the vehicle seat belt, and remove the impact shield.

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Take the child out of the child car seat.

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Refit the impact shield again and fasten the vehicle seat belt.

9 - ISOfit installation of the child car seat without impact shield,
15 to 36kg (group 2 and 3 approx. 4 to 11 years old)

Place the child car seat in the forward facing position on the vehicle seat.
Pull the vehicle seat belt and thread the diagonal belt through the slot in the side of the

backrest (a) and the lap belt under the seat belt guide (b). At the rear of the headrest fit the
vehicle seat belt to the belt guide (c).

Place the child in child car seat.
Adjust the headrest to suit the child. Squeeze the lever (d) at the back of the headrest and

raise or lower the headrest to the correct position (e). The diagonal belt should fit over the
centre of the child’s shoulder.

Fit the vehicle seat belt around the child and fasten the buckle. The diagonal and lap belts
should fit in the belt guide under the arm rest.

Fasten the vehicle seat belt (f).

10 - removing the child car seat

Release the vehicle seat belt and remove the impact shield (if fitted).
Pinch the ISOFix adjustment buttons (a) on each side of the child car seat and slide the legs

back (b & c) until the legs are clear of the vehicle seat.
Lift the child car seat off the vehicle seat.

11 -

non ISOfit installation of the child car seat with impact shield

9 to 18kg (group 1 - approx. 9 months to 4 years old) - part 1

Ensure the ISOfix legs are fully retracted back into the child car seat.
Push the child car seat into the vehicle seat until the child car seat backrest is against the

back of the vehicle seat.
Place your child in the child car seat.
Place the impact shield onto the seat (a).

12 -

non ISOfit installation of the child car seat with impact shield

9 to 18kg (group 1 - approx. 9 months to 4 years old) - part 2

Fit the vehicle seat belt around the impact shield and fasten the belt to the buckle (a).
Ensure the vehicle seat belt is located in the guides in the impact shield as shown (b & c).
Pull the vehicle seat belt upwards to take any slack out of the belt (d).

13 -

non ISOfit installation of the child car seat without impact

shield, 15 to 36kg (group 2 and 3 approx. 4 to 11 years old)

Ensure the ISOfix legs are fully retracted back into the child car seat.
Place the child car seat in the forward facing position on the vehicle seat.
Pull the vehicle seat belt and thread the diagonal belt through the slot in the side of the

backrest (a) and the lap belt under the seat belt guide (b). At the rear of the headrest fit the
vehicle seat belt to the belt guide (c).

Place the child in child car seat.
Adjust the headrest to suit the child. Squeeze the lever (d) at the back of the headrest and

raise or lower the headrest to the correct position (e). The diagonal belt should fit over the
centre of the child’s shoulder.

Fit the vehicle seat belt around the child and fasten the buckle. The diagonal and lap belts
should fit in the belt guide under the arm rest.

Fasten the vehicle seat belt (f).

14 - removing the covers for cleaning - backrest

Starting on one side carefully pull the cover off (a & b).
Release the clips (c) on both sides at (d, e & f).
Release the elastic loops at the bottom of the backrest cover on each side (g).

The backrest cover can now be removed from the backrest.

15 - removing the covers for cleaning - seat

Starting on one side carefully pull the cover off the child car seat (a).
Remove the elastic strap (b) from around the seat belt guide on both sides.
Release the clips at the rear of the armrests (c).
The seat cover can now be removed from the child car seat.

IMPORTANT: The covers are a safety feature. NEVER use the car seat without it.

16 - refitting the covers - seat

Lay the seat cover over the child car seat.
Fit the clips at the rear of the armrests (a).
Fit the elastic loops (b) around the seat belt guides.
Fit the beaded edge of the seat cover (c) into the groove all around the child car seat (d).
Ensure the beaded edge fits under the red seat belt guides.
Note: A flat edged screwdriver or a similar tool may be required to push the beaded edge of

the seat cover into the beaded slot in the child car seat.

17 - refitting the covers - backrest

Place the backrest cover over the backrest and headrest.
Fit the elastic loops at the bottom of the backrest cover (a).
Fit the clips (b) on both sides at (c, d & e).
Fit the beaded edge of the backrest cover into the groove all around the backrest (e) and the

headrest (g).

Check that the beaded edges of the seat cover and backrest cover are securely
fitted into the groove around all of the seat and backrest

care

Your child car seat has been designed to meet safety standards and with correct use and
maintenance will give many years of trouble free performance.

Storing a damp child car seat will encourage mildew to form.
After exposure to damp conditions, dry off with a soft cloth and allow to dry thoroughly

before storing.
Store your child car seat in a dry, safe place.

Do not leave the child car seat in sunlight for prolonged periods - some fabrics may fade.

maintenance

This child car seat requires regular maintenance by the user.
DO NOT take apart, or attempt to take apart, any of the harness when cleaning the harness

and seat. It is unnecessary and dangerous to do so.

Food and drink may find their way inside the buckle of the harness. This can stop it working
properly.

Clean the harness buckle with mild hand soap and water. Rinse thoroughly with warm water.
Latch and unlatch the tongues of the buckle several times until a strong click is heard. If you

cannot hear a strong click run it under warm water to rinse again.
If the harness/ vehicle seat belt becomes cut or frayed, replace it before travelling.

cleaning

The harness may be cleaned by sponging lightly using warm water and a mild detergent.
Plastic and metal parts may be sponged clean with warm water and a mild detergent.
Never clean with abrasive, ammonia based, bleach based or spirit type cleaners.

Cleaning the covers:

Please read the labels on the covers for washing instructions.
The seat covers can be removed easily for washing.
The seat covers can be machine-washed with a mild detergent, at 30oC.
Don’t wring, spin, or iron the seat covers.
Clean plastic shell of the child car seat by wiping it with, a damp cloth.

vehicle list for ISOfix child restraint systems

Under standard ECE R44/04 they can be used with all vehicles fitted with an ISOfix fastening
system.

The seat can be installed on all vehicle seats fitted with an ISOfix system (consult your vehicle
manual) regardless of the category of the child seat and the ISOfix group.

Do not position the child car seat on front seats fitted with an active front airbag.
De-activate the airbag before installing the child car seat.

ALFA ROMEO

From ISOfix positions

156 2004 3, 5
159 2005 3, 5
GT 2005 3, 5
BRERA 2006 3, 5
MITO 2008 3, 5
GIULETTA 2010 3, 5

AUDI

From ISOfix positions

A2 2000 2, 3
A3, S3 2003 3, 5

A4, S4, RS4 2000 3, 5
A4 2002 2, 3, 5
A4 2007 2, 3, 5
S4, RS4 2000 3, 5
A5 2007 2, 3, 5
S5 2007 2, 3, 5
A6, S6, RS6 1998 3, 5
A6, S6 2004 2, 3, 5
A8, S8 1998 2, 4
A8, S8 2002 3, 5
Q7 2006 2, 3, 5
R8 2007 2
A7 2010 2, 3
S5 2009 2, 3, 5
A1 2010 3, 5

BENTLEY

From ISOfix positions

CONTINENTAL GT

2003 2, 3, 5

CONTINENTAL GT

2006 2, 3, 5

CONTINENTAL

2005 2, 3, 5

FLYING SPUR

BMW

From ISOfix positions

1 SERIES 2005 3, 5
3 SERIES 1998 3, 5
3 SERIES 2000 3, 5
3 SERIES 2001 3, 5
3 SERIES 2009 2, 3, 5
X3 2004 3, 5
5 SERIES 2001 3, 5
5 SERIES 2004 3, 5
6 SERIES 3, 5
7 SERIES 2001 3, 5
X5 2000 3, 5
X5 2006 3, 5
X6 2008 3, 5
X1 2009 3, 5
MINI COOPER

2007 3, 5

CLUBMAN
MINI COOPER

2010 3, 5

MAN
MINI COOPER 2004 3, 5

CADILLAC

From ISOfix positions

SRX 2004 3, 5
STS 2005 3, 4, 5
ESCALADE 2006 3, 5
BLS 2006 3, 5
CTS 2007 3, 5
XLR 2004 2