Dorel COMPLETE AIRCA 2010 Instruction Manual

Instruction Manual

MODEL # CA 2010

COMPLETE AIR

FORWARD FACING

Illustrations are representative only.

Design and style may vary.

IMPORTANT: KEEP THIS BOOKLET IN THE PLACE

PROVIDED ON THE CHILD RESTRAINT

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.

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Table of Contents

Page 3 - 5 Warnings (General)

Page 6 - 9 Anchorage Fitting Installation

Page 9 Correct vehicle position

Page 10 - 11 Features (Child Restraint)

Page 12 - 15 Forward Facing Only Installation

Page 16 - 17 Preparing Child Restraint to Fit Your Child

Page 18 Locking Clip

Page 19 Securing Your Child in the Child Restraint

Page 20 Removing Your Child from the Child Restraint

Page 21 The next seat for your child

Page 22 - 23 Removing Trim for cleaning

Page 23 - 24 Removing buckle for cleaning

Page 25 Care and Maintenance

(Cleaning Instructions for Buckle)

Page 26 Assembling buckle after cleaning

Page 27 Care and Maintenance (General)

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.

Follow the manufacturer’s instructions at all times.

GENERAL

• Use the restraint exactly as shown in the instructions.

• DO NOT LEAVE CHILDREN UNATTENDED IN THE CAR.

• Never leave a safety seat unsecured in your vehicle.

• Never use this product if it has been in an accident,or
if it has become badly worn.

• Periodically inspect the harness for wear, paying particular
attention to attachment points, stitching and adjusting
devices.

• In the event of an emergency it is important that the child
can be released quickly. This means that the buckle is not
fully tamper proof and therefore your child should be
persuaded never to play with the buckle.

• In an emergency your child can be released quickly by
pressing the red button on the harness buckle

• Car interiors can become very hot when left standing in
direct sunlight. It is therefore recommended that the child
seat, when not in use, is covered by a towel etc. This
prevents components, particularly those attached to the
child seat, becoming hot and burning the child.

• Luggage and other heavy objects should be secured in the
car. Loose objects are liable to cause injury in the event of
an accident.

• Store this child seat in a safe place when it is not being
used. Avoid placing heavy objects on top of it.

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WARNING

• When the child seat is not in use, it is recommended that it
is fastened into the car with a seat belt plus tether strap to
avoid it being thrown about in the event of an accident.

• Do not use seat belt extenders, even if the car seat belt is
not long enough to secure the child restraint.

• THIS RESTRAINT MUST BE ATTACHED TO A CHILD
RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE POINT IN THE CAR. REFER
TO CAR OWNER’S HAND BOOK FOR LOCATION OF
ANCHORAGE POINTS. REFER TO A CHILD RESTRAINT
FITTING STATION IF NO ANCHORAGE POINTS ARE IN
THE MOTOR CAR.

• TOP ANCHORAGE TETHER STRAP MUST BE USED ALL
TIMES.

• Do not allow the restraint to come into contact with polishes,
oils, bleach and other chemicals.

• Repairs must only be done by the manufacturer or agent.

• To ensure baby’s back is evenly supported, do not put more
than one nappy on the baby and make sure the nappy is not
thickly folded at the back.

• Do not allow a child to have anything like a bottle, lollipop or
ice-cream on a stick. A bump or swerve could cause these
objects to injure your child.

• Protect all webbing from abrasion and cutting by sharp
corners and edges.

• The restraints should not be purchased or sold as a second
hand item. It is recommended not to use child restraints
older than 10years as the protection in an accident may be
reduced

• Use the child restraint only on vehicle seats that face forward.
Do not use on seats that face the sides or rear of the vehicles.

• Make sure that harness height is correct for your child’s size.

• Supervision of children is needed because they may be able
to undo buckles.

• Fit the restraint firmly to the car seat.

• Fit the harness firmly to the child.

• A loose restraint or harness is dangerous.

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WARNING

• Destroy the restraint if it has been in a severe crash, even if
no damage is visible.

• Do not alter or modify this restraint.

• Never take your child out of the child restraint or try to tend
to your child’s needs while the vehicle is moving.

• Use the child restraint exactly as shown in the instructions.

• TO BE USED WITH A LAP-SASH/LAP-ONLY *SEAT BELT
IN THE FRONT/BACK *OF MOST CARS WITH
FORWARD FACING SEATS.

• To be used in forward-facing position by children whose
shoulders are above the lower shoulder height marker
(approximately 6 months of age) until their shoulders reach
the upper shoulder height marker (approximately 4 years of
age).

• Continue to use this child restraint until the child reaches
this limit.

• Do not use this restraint until child’s shoulders are above
the lower shoulder height marker.

• Infants are at risk of serious injury if they face forward too
early.

• Children are at risk of serious injury if they move to booster
seats too early.

• Children that have outgrown this restraint are safest in a
booster seat until their shoulders reach the upper shoulder
height marker of the booster seat.

• Straps may be damaged by unsecured cargo in a collision.
Secure or remove hazardous cargo before using this strap.
Hatchback 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.

• NOTE: The child should not sit forward facing until the
baby’s neck muscles are able to support their head.

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WARNING

THIS RESTRAINT MUST BE USED IN CARS WITH
FORWARD FACING SEATS WITH A LAP-SASH SEAT
BELT OR LAP BELT.

Do not modify or alter this restraint in any way. Use only IGC
Dorel recommended parts and accessories.

Protect all webbing from possible damage by sharp edges
and corners.

Protect car seat from abrasion with a matt or towel.

Check your vehicle owner’s handbook for the location of
correct anchorage points and possible need for spacers.
If a suitable anchorage point cannot be found, contact a
child restraint fitting station for recommendations about
your vehicle.

Some vehicles may have anchor points which are recessed
below the vehicle trim, spacers are supplied to raise the
anchor point if required.

Extension straps and extra fittings are available from various
stores.

NOTE: An extension strap may be needed to fit this child restraint
into the vehicle. Extension straps 300mm ref no. 921 and 600mm
ref no. 922 and an anchor bolt kit, ref no. 525 are available from
various stores.

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 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.

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ANCHORAGE FITTING INSTALLATION

WARNING

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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.

WRONG

The clip must not lie flat on the anchorage fitting.

ANCHORAGES IN VERTICAL PANEL AT REAR OF VEHICLE

FLOOR MOUNTED ANCHORAGES

ANCHORAGE FITTING INSTALLATION

(cont)

For cars is fitted with a child restraint anchorage point. Locate
the anchorage point 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.

For cars not fitted with a child restraint anchorage point.

For sedans only – Drill a 9 mm diameter hole in the parcel
shelf on the centre – line of the seating position as shown
in Fig 2. Install the anchor bolt as shown in Fig 3.

For vehicles other than sedans – In Australia, consult your
nearest child restraint fitting station or traffic authority for
vehicle inspection to find the best, correct position for the
placement of anchorage point, and for the correct
attachment bolt length and use of spacers. In New Zealand,
consult the agent for the vehicle.

CHILD RESTRAINTS MUST NOT BE ATTACHED TO
UNSOUND METAL OR TO WOOD OR SYNTHETIC
STRUCTURES. WHEN DRILLING THE 9 MM 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 FITTING MUST BE USED ONLY AS
DESCRIBED ABOVE. IT MUST NOT BE HOOKED ONTO
ANY OTHER OBJECT.

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Attachment bolt

Lock Washer

Anchor Fitting

Spacers (if required)

Vehicle Trim

Upper Anchorage fittings

CAUTION: DO NOT OVER
TIGHTEN THE ATTACHMENT
BOLT. MAXIMUM
TORQUE 20 Newton Metre.

Fig 1

Front of vehicle

WARNING

WARNING

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Front of vehicle

Anchor Fitting

Spacers (if required)

Vehicle Trim

Lock Washer

Securing Nut

Reinforcing Washer

Vehicle Metal
Structure

Anchor Bolt

Fig 3

Fig 2

Front of vehicle

Centre-line of seating
position

CORRECT VEHICLE POSITION

CORRECT USE

CORRECT USE

INCORRECT USE