Joie Curve C 0925 Instruction Manual

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IMPORTANT: KEEP THIS INSTRUCTION BOOKLET IN THE PLACE

PROVIDED AT THE BACK OF THE CHILD RESTRAINT

MODEL C 0925

instruction manual

Curve

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CONTENTS

Welcome to Joie

™

Congratulations on becoming part of the Joie family. We are so excited to be part of your journey with your little one. While traveling with the Joie Curve™ Child Restraint you are using a high quality product suitable for use with children who are up to approximately 4 years of age. Please carefully read this manual and follow each step to ensure a comfortable ride and best protection for your child.

DO NOT USE THIS CHILD RESTRAINT UNTIL YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS USER GUIDE AND IN YOUR VEHICLE OWNERS MANUAL

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Quick Reference - Rearfacing .................................................................................. 4 & 5

Quick Reference - Forward facing ............................................................................ 6 & 7

WARNINGS .................................................................................................................... 8

ADDITIONAL WARNINGS ........................................................................................ 9 - 11

Features ................................................................................................................ 12 & 13

REARWARD FACING

Recline Angle ................................................................................................................14

Shoulder Strap Height ...................................................................................................15

Shoulder Strap Height Labels ........................................................................................16

Using the Harness ................................................................................................. 17 - 19

Installing the Restraint ......................................................................................... 20 - 21

Liner and Insert ............................................................................................................. 22

FORWARD FACING

Recline Angle .............................................................................................................. 23

Shoulder Strap Height ................................................................................................. 24

Shoulder Strap Height Labels ...................................................................................... 25

Using the Harness ................................................................................................. 26 - 28

Installing the Restraint ......................................................................................... 29 - 30

Cover Removal & Ret .......................................................................................... 31 & 32

The Next Restraint......................................................................................................... 33

TOP TETHER WARNINGS ............................................................................................ 34

Tether Strap Use ................................................................................................... 35 & 36

Tether Anchorage Installation ............................................................................... 37 & 38

Cleaning and Maintenance ............................................................................................ 39

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Quick Reference - Restraint Installation Rearward Facing

Quick Reference - Rearward Facing Use

IMPORTANT: After reading this Quick Reference read the following instructions carefully

Read the whole of these instructions carefully and if there is any doubt about the method of

installation, consult the child restraint manufacturer or agent, or a child restraint tting station

authorized by the relevant transport authority, or in New Zealand an agent for the vehicle.

This Child Restraint is suitable for children up to approximately 4 years of age. See page 8 for

more detailed information.

IMPORTANT: After reading this Quick Reference read the following instructions carefully

Shoulder Straps - must always be at correct height and pulled tight. See page 15

Harness Straps must not be twisted. See page 19

Quick Release Buckle - must

always be securely fastened. See page 18

Harness Tensionpull harness tight.

See page 19

Head Liners and Infant

Insert - only use for

smaller children who

require more support.

See page 20

Child position - child

must be in full contact

with back of restraint.

See page 18

Shoulder Height -

shoulders must not

be above the

marker line

See page 16

Vehicle Belts

- must always be secure and pulled tight.

See page 21

Tether Strap - must always be used when the restraint is installed in a vehicle. See page 35

Base Recline adjustment

- restraint must be reclined correctly See page 23

Vehicle Sash Belt

- must always be routed under steel lug.

See page 21

Suitable clothing - child’s clothing must al-

low the harness to securely grip the child.

See pages 8 & 19

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Quick Reference - Restraint Installation Forward Facing

Quick Reference - Forward Facing Use

Shoulder Straps - must always be at correct height and pulled tight. See page 24 - 25

Harness Straps must not be twisted. See page 27

Quick Release Buckle must always be securely fastened. See page 27

Harness Tension-

pull harness tight.

See page 28

Head Liners and Infant

Insert - only use for

smaller children who

require more support.

See page 22

Shoulder Height -

shoulders must not be

above the marker line

See page 25

Vehicle Belts - must always be secure and pulled tight. See page 30

Tether Strap - must always be used when the restraint is installed in a vehicle. See page 35

Base Recline adjustment - restraint

must be reclined correctly

See page 23

IMPORTANT: After reading this Quick Reference read the following instructions carefully

Sash Belt Lock-off - use

this to hold the restraint

more securely

See page 30

Suitable clothing - child’s clothing must al-

low the harness to securely grip the child.

See pages 8 & 28

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ADDITIONAL WARNINGS

WARNINGS

GENERAL WARNINGS

REAR FACING WARNINGS

• Use the restraint exactly as shown in the instructions.

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

undo buckles.

• Do not alter or modify this restraint.

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

• Do not allow the restraint to come into contact with polishes, oils,

bleach and other chemicals.

• Destroy the restraint if it has been in a severe crash, even if no

damage is visible.

• A loose harness or restraint is dangerous.

• Fit the restraint rmly to the car seat.

• Fit the harness rmly to the child.

• DO NOT USE THIS RESTRAINT WITHOUT THE COVER

• This child restraint is not approved for use with any connectors

that connect to the car’s ISOFIX low anchorages.

• DO NOT LEAVE CHILDREN UNATTEN DED IN THE CAR

• To ensure that baby's back is evenly supported, do not put more

than one nappy on the baby and make sure the nappy is not folded

thickly at the back.

• DO NOT USE A REAR FACING CHILD RESTRAINT WHERE AN

AIRBAG IS FITTED IN FRONT OF THE SEATING POSITION.

• Do not harness an infant wrapped in a blanket or swaddled. Any

blanket or wrap must only be placed over the harness and infant.

NOTE: The warnings on this page are required by the Australian and New Zealand Standard AS/ NZS 1754 for this type of child restraint. Other warnings speciﬁc to this particular child restraint

will be found on the following pages and throughout these instructions.

This Child Restraint is:

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).

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

Do not use forward facing 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 who have outgrown this restraint are safest in a larger child restraint with an in-built harness or a booster seat until their shoulders reach the upper shoulder height marker of the restraint.

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

When installed rearward facing this restraint is 750 mm long, 500 mm wide and 520 mm high. Check the measurement between the front of the seat back of the rear seat and all front seats in the car in which the restraint is intended to be used to ensure the space available is sufcient.

Ensure that children have adequate ventilation and shade when in the vehicle.

Do not use seat belt extenders if the car seat belt is not long enough to secure the child restraint. If the vehicle seat belt is not long enough to secure the restraint seek advice from a child restraint tter.

Read carefully the whole of the instructions for the installation, and in the event of doubt about the method of installation, consult the child restraint manufacturer or agent, or a child restraint tting station authorized by the relevant transport authority, or in New Zealand, consult the agent for the vehicle.

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ADDITIONAL WARNINGS

Only install child restraint in a forward facing vehicle seat. Never install in a seat that faces the rear or the side of the vehicle.

Never install the Child Restraint in a seat

with a front airbag. DEATH or SERIOUS

INJURY may occur. Refer to your vehicle

Owners Manual for airbag warnings and

information.

Aftermarket accessories (i.e. items not provided in the box with

the child restraint), may not have been tested for use with this

child restraint and if used, may lower the level of protection of-

fered possibly leading to injury or death.

Any aftermarket accessory used should be compliant with AS/

NZS 8005 (Accessories for child restraints for use in motor ve-

hicles) and stated as suitable for use with this child restraint.

VERY IMPORTANT: Only replace the cover with a Joie supplied replacement cover with identical shoulder height markers or a replacement cover meeting AS/NZS 8005.

Strangulation hazard: Child can strangle in loose restraint straps.

Always use harness. Never leave child in restraint when straps

are loose or undone.

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REAR FACING

Features

4 5

1 Adjustable Head Support 2 Seat Pad 3 Harness QR Buckle 4 Harness Adjuster Cover 5 Harness Adjuster (under cover) 6 Harness Adjuster Webbing

7 Recline Angle Adjustment Handle 8 Crotch Pad 9 Shoulder Harness Strap 10 Shoulder Harness Strap Covers 11 Infant Body Support

Features

12 Sash Belt Lock-off Device 13 Head Support Adjuster Handle

14 Top Tether Storage Bag

15 Top Tether 16 Top Tether Anchorage

17 Base 18 Rearward-Facing Vehicle Belt Slot 19 Forward-Facing Vehicle Belt Slot 20 Seat Shell 21 Instructions Storage

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REAR FACING

Securing a Child in the Restraint - Recline Angle

Correct Recline Angle

When used rear facing the restraint must always be fully reclined. The white arrow on the shell must be above the blue arrow on the base.

To Adjust:

1. Pull the release handle on the shell fully forward.

2. Rotate the shell until the white arrow is above the blue arrow.

IMPORTANT: A correct recline angle is essential for your baby’s safety.

Securing a Child in the Restraint - Shoulder Strap height

Requirement: The shoulder straps must be positioned near to the child's shoulders, but not lower than the child's shoulders. The straps should be in the next available adjustment position above your child's shoulders.

To Check:

With baby placed in the restraint, note where the shoulder straps are positioned relative to the shoulders.

To Adjust:

If adjustment is needed squeeze the headrest adjustor handle and raise or lower the headrest as required.

Correct positioning of the shoulder straps is essential for your baby's safety.

Headrest adjustor handle at back of headrest

IMPORTANT: Always adjust the

height of the shoulder straps as

the child grows

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REAR FACING

Securing a Child in the Restraint - Shoulder Strap height labels

This restraint has shoulder height level labels. Use these to gauge when your child is ready to move from rear facing to forward facing. Once your child's shoulders reach the dotted line on the lower label they can use the restraint forward facing.

IMPORTANT: Children are safer rear

facing. Joie recommends that they remain rear facing until they are 12

months of age.

Securing a Child in the Restraint - Securing the Harness

FIRST CHECK SHOULDER STRAP HEIGHT AND ADJUST IF NECESSARY. See page 15

1 Loosen harness by pressing on adjuster button while pulling on the harness straps.

2 Press button to open the quick release buckle. Spread harness straps apart.

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REAR FACING

3 Place child in restraint in seated position, rmly against both the back and bottom of the restraint. Child must be dressed in clothing that allows the harness to rmly secure them. See note on next page.

4 Place buckle tongues into the quick release buckle.

Securing a Child in the Restraint - Securing the Harness

Securing a Child in the Restraint - Adjusting the Harness

5 Tighten harness by pulling on the adjuster strap at the front of the restraint.

Note: you may need to pull excess shoulder strap webbing through the Quick Release Buckle Tongues upward towards the child’s shoulder and then pull on the adjuster strap. This may need to be repeated several times to get the webbing tting snugly.

IMPORTANT

Shoulder Straps must be a ﬁrm or

snug ﬁt and must not be twisted.

Infants need to be securely held by

the harness. An infant wrapped in

a blanket or swaddled will not be

securely held and may be ejected

and killed in an accident

Do not bind or wrap the infants

arms or legs together.

“CLICK”

IMPORTANT:

The buckle tongue pushed in last should “CLICK” when it locks into place. If it does not click, try again

or try cleaning the buckle.

See page 39.

WARNING

DO NOT LEAVE CHILDREN UNATTENDED IN THE CAR

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REAR FACING

Installing the Restraint - Using Vehicle Belts

Place the restraint on the vehicle seat rearward facing.

See page 11 for recommended positions in the vehicle.

Pull the vehicle lap/sash belt out and pass through the slot in the restraint.

Pass the vehicle belts across the restraint seating surface and out the other side.

Engage the vehicle belt buckle.

Pull the vehicle belts tight.

Connect the top tether strap. See page 36 for more information

Lap Belt

Sash Belt

NOTE: for clarity the illustrations show the vehicle belts on top of the cover. They

can also be passed under the cover i.e. between the cover and the shell.

The installed restraint should look like this:

A) Vehicle belts securely connected to the belt buckle and pulled tight,

B) Lap and sash belt threaded under the steel lugs.

Tether Strap connected to the anchorage and correctly tensioned. See page 36 for more information.

Installing the Restraint - Using Vehicle Belts

REARWARD FACING

BELT PATH

Look for this label showing the cor-

rect path for the vehicle belts

IMPORTANT: pass the vehicle belts underneath the steel lug

protruding into each slot. These

lugs are essential for holding the

sash belt in place.

Steel Lug

REARWARD

FACING BELT

PATH

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FORWARD FACING

REAR FACING

Rear Facing

This restraint has a soft padded liner for use with a baby or small child. Use this liner for more comfort or if they are not fully supported by the main cover.

In the back of the liner is an extra removeable foam insert intended for use with a low birth weight or very small baby. Its purpose is to increase comfort by increasing the recline angle of the baby.

This should be removed when the baby has grown to the size of a normal small baby.

Liner and Infant Insert

IMPORTANT: do not use the Infant Insert when the restraint is installed

forward facing.

Forward Facing

The Liner can be used for small children but should be removed when they grow older than about 6 months.

DO NOT use the Liner if the child is so big that it is preventing them having some movement.

Shoulder and Crotch pads.

These are for comfort only and can be removed at any time.

FORWARD FACING

Securing a Child in the Restraint - Recline Angle

Correct Recline Angle

When used forward facing the restraint must always be correctly reclined. The white arrow on the shell must be above one of the yellow arrows on the base.

Select a position that gives the most comfort for your child.

To Adjust:

1. Pull the release handle on the shell fully forward.

2. Rotate the shell until the white arrow is above one of the yellow arrows.

IMPORTANT A correct recline angle is essential for your child’s safety. DO NOT use the position marked by the blue arrow when the restraint is forward facing.

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FORWARD FACING

Securing a Child in the Restraint - Shoulder Strap height

Requirement: The shoulder straps must be positioned near to the child’s shoulders, but not more than 25 mm below the child’s shoulders.

To Check:

With child placed in the restraint, note where the shoulder straps are positioned relative to the shoulders.

To Adjust:

If adjustment is needed squeeze the headrest adjustor handle and raise or lower the headrest as required.

Correct positioning of the shoulder straps is essential for your child's safety.

Headrest adjustor handle at back of headrest

Securing a Child in the Restraint - Shoulder Strap height labels

This restraint has shoulder height level labels.

Use these to gauge when your child is too big for the restraint. Once your child’s shoulders reach the dotted line on the upper label on the moving headrest when it is fully up they can move to a booster seat.

See page 33 for more information.

IMPORTANT: Always adjust the

height of the shoulder straps as

the child grows

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FORWARD FACING

Securing a Child in the Restraint - Securing the Harness

FIRST CHECK SHOULDER STRAP HEIGHT AND ADJUST IF NECESSARY. See page 23

1 Loosen harness by pressing on adjuster button while pulling on the harness straps.

2 Press button to open the quick release buckle. Spread harness straps apart.

3 Place child in restraint in seated position rmly against both the back and bottom of the restraint.

4 Place buckle tongues into the quick release buckle.

Securing a Child in the Restraint - Securing the Harness

“CLICK”

IMPORTANT:

The buckle tongue pushed in last should “CLICK” when it locks into place. If it does not click, try again

or try cleaning the buckle.

See page 39.

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FORWARD FACING

RWA

Securing a Child in the Restraint - Adjusting the Harness

5 Tighten harness by pulling on the adjuster strap at the front of the restraint.

WARNING

DO NOT LEAVE CHILDREN UNATTENDED IN THE CAR

Installing the Restraint - Using Vehicle Belts

See page 11 for recommended positions in the vehicle.

Place the restraint on the vehicle seat forward facing.

Pull the vehicle lap/sash belt out and thread it through the two forward-facing vehicle belt slots at the back of the child restraint.

Engage the vehicle belt buckle.

“CLICK”

Pass the vehicle belt between the

cover and the plastic backrest.

FORWARD FACING BELT

PATH

Look for this marking showing the correct

path for the vehicle belts

IMPORTANT

Shoulder Straps must be a ﬁrm or

snug ﬁt and must not be twisted.

Children need to be securely held by the harness. Children must be

dressed in clothing that allows the

harness to ﬁrmly grip them. Do not wrap the child in a blanket or similar. Only place such cover-

ing over the child after they are

strapped in.

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FORWARD FACING

While pressing the child restraint down firmly into the vehicle seat, pull the vehicle sash belt until both lap and sash belts are tight.

Maintain tension on the vehicle sash belt and open the lock-off device and slide the sash belt into it.

Connect the top tether strap. See page 36 for more information

Installing the Restraint - Using Vehicle Belts

Cover Removal

To Remove

1. Remove the Infant Insert and Crotch Pad if fitted.

2. Press the red button down to disengage the QR buckle.

3. Detach press studs A on the head support and elastic loop fasteners B (one is inside the shell) and remove t he h ead support cover.

4. Detach the press studs C on sides of seat pad.

5. Pull the QR buckle through the slot in the seat pad and then remove seat pad from seat shell.

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FORWARD FACING

Reﬁt Cover

To Refit

1. Place the main cover into the seat and thread the QR buckle through the slot in the cover, and move the harness lap straps into the slots in the cover A.

2. Secure the press studs B & C.

3. Fit the headrest cover over the headrest and ensure that the shoulder straps are in the slots between headrest and upper backrest pad E.

4. Secure the press studs F and elastic loop fas teners G (one is inside the shell) .

A A

The Next Restraint

This restraint is suitable for a child of average size up to approximately four years of age.

When the child has outgrown this restraint, the next suitable type of restraint is a booster seat.

IMPORTANT: 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.

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THIS RESTRAINT MUST BE ATTACHED TO A CHILD RESTRAINT UPPER ANCHOR-

AGE POINT IN THE CAR.

REFER TO CAR OWNERS HANDBOOK FOR LOCATION OF ANCHORAGE POINTS.

REFER TO A CHILD RESTRAINT FITTING STATION IF NO ANCHORAGE POINTS ARE

IN THE MOTOR CAR.

THIS RESTRAINT IS NOT SUITABLE FOR USE WHERE THE TOP TETHER STRAP MAY

FALL INTO A SPLIT IN THE SEAT BACK OR OFF THE SIDE OF THE SEAT.

Always secure the loose end of the top tether strap to prevent it hanging out of the car

or being accessible by the child. Store it in the bag attached to the back of the cover.

Do not use the child restraint where this strap may fall into a split in the seat back or off

the side of the seat.

ALWAYS ATTACH HOOK AND REMOVE SLACK.

CAUTION: CHILDREN CAN BE INJURED OR RESTRAINTS AND TOP TETHER STRAP

DAMAGED BY UNSECURED CARGO IN A COLLISION.

SECURE OR REMOVE HAZARDOUS CARGO BEFORE USING THIS CHILD RE-

STRAINT.

Top Tether Use

This child restraint has a tether strap permanently attached to the back of the seat.

Always use this tether strap.

Connect the tether strap to the built-in anchorage tting in the vehicle, or if there is not one available, install the anchor tting supplied with this restraint by following the instructions on the next pages.

Adjust the tether tension until the webbing is pulled tight - but not so tight that it lifts the child restraint off the vehicle seat.

Top Tether Strap

Top Tether Snap

Hook

Tether

Anchorage

Tether

Adjustor

Top Tether End

Storage Bag

TOP TETHER WARNINGS

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centre-line of seating position

Pull to increase tension

Top Tether Use

Always connect the snap hook securely to the

anchorage tting.

Adjust the tether as shown.

The anchor tting must be aligned as shown

unless stated otherwise in the vehicle owners

handbook.

If drilling a new hole, select a position on the

centre line of the seating position, and no

closer than 100 mm from the front edge of the

parcel shelf.

In some vehicle s without a xed p arcel

shelf an exten sion tether st rap may be

required. Th ese are availab le in several

differen t lengths and c an be obtaine d

from child restraint retail outlets.

WARNING

Tether Anchorage Installation

If the car is ﬁtted with a child restraint an-

chorage point:

Locate the anchorage point behind the rear

seating position (consult the vehicle owners

handbook for location of the anchorage point).

Remove the thread plug from the parcel shelf/

oor/roof and install the attachment bolt as

shown opposite.

CAUTION:

DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN THE ATTACHMENT

BOLT. MAXIMUM TORQUE 20Nm.

CHILD RESTRAINTS MUST NOT BE ATTACHED TO UNSOUND METAL OR

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.

Attachment

Bolt

Lock

Washer

Spacers

(if

required)

Anchor

Fitting

Vehicle

Metal

Structure

Vehicle

Trim

FRONT OF VEHICLE

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Tether Anchorage Installation

If the car is not ﬁtted with a child restraint

anchorage point:

For sedans only - drill a 9 mm hole in the parcel

shelf on the centre line of the seating position

as shown on page 27.

Install the anchor bolt as shown opposite.

For vehicles other than sedans - In Australia,

consult your nearest child restraint tting sta-

tion or trafc authority for vehicle inspection to

nd the best, correct position for the placement

of the anchorage point, and for the correct at-

tachment bolt length and use of spacers.

In New Zealand, consult the agent for the

vehicle.

Attachment

Bolt

Spacers

(if required)

Anchor

Fitting

Vehicle

Metal

Structure

Vehicle Trim

FRONT OF VEHICLE

Lock Was her

Nut

Reinforcing

Washer

Maintenance

HARNESS BUCKLE

To clean the buckle: rinse using warm water. DO NOT use any soaps, solvents or lubricants. Using anything other than water can cause the buckle to malfunction. Air dry.

When the buckle is operating correctly the tongues will push in easily and the second tongue will CLICK when it latches into place.

If the buckle does not appear to be working correctly get it checked or replaced by contacting the retailer from where it was purchased, or by contacting Australia's Power Brands.

STORAGE

Remove the child restraint from the vehicle seat if not in use for a long period of time. Put the child restraint in a cool, dry place where your child cannot access it.

SEAT COVER

Wash with cold water at less than 30 degrees C.

Do not iron.

Do not bleach or dry clean.

Do not twist the soft goods to dry with great force. It may leave the seat cover with wrinkles.

Hang dry the seat cover in the shade. Do not tumble dry.

INFANT INSERT

Remove foam insert from Infant Insert before machine washing. See page 22 for instructions on re-inserting foam insert into the Infant Insert.

PLASTIC AND METAL PARTS

Use only mild detergent, water and a soft cloth to clean the car seat shell, handle and harness straps. Air dry.

Do not use undiluted detergent, or other solvents to clean - these may cause damage.

HARNESS STRAPS

Shoulder harness straps are not removable. Clean with mild detergent, water and a soft cloth only.

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P-IM0212A - Oct 15.

Australia Power Brands Pty Ltd

ACN 081952561

Bambino International Division

82 Bellingara Road, Miranda, NSW 2228

P.O. Box 2145, Taren Point, NSW 2229,

Australia.

Phone: (02) 8543 5570 Fax: (02) 8543 5571