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Read all instructions BEFORE USING this
child restraint.
KEEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE.
Para recibir las instrucciones en español, llame al 1-800-951-4113 o
solicitarse por escrito al dirección por arriba.
Weight:
30-100 pounds
(13.6-45.4 kg)
Height:
34-57 inches
(85.1-144.8 cm)
This child restraint is
designed for use by
children whose:
IMPORTANT!
Failure to follow the warnings on the labels and in the
instruction manual can result in the death or serious injury of
your child.
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Replacement Parts List
NOTE: If requested color is not available, similar color will be substituted.
Part Cost Quantity Total Cost
Seat Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$49.99 X________= $ ____________
Cup Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$14.99 X________= $ ____________
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$25.01 to $50.00 . . . . .$6.95
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$75.01 to $100.00 . . . .$9.95
$100.01 to $150.00 . . .$10.95
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Outside Continental USA $10.00
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Thank you for choosing this car seat, referred to throughout this manual as a child
restraint. The Maxi-Cosi®Brand is part of the Dorel Juvenile Group (DJG) family
that is committed to creating a child restraint with the most comfort and
convenience available today.
Remember, parents are a child’s first teachers and examples. If you always buckle
your seat belt, your child will think it is the natural thing to do. Make it a firm rule
that the vehicle does not go until everyone is buckled up. Make no exceptions.
No one can predict if use of a child restraint will prevent injury or death in a
particular crash. However, combined with careful driving, proper use of a child
restraint can lower a child’s risk of injury or death in most crashes.
Your child’s safety is worth the time it will take to read and follow these
instructions. After reading, if you still have questions or have any problems with
this child restraint, please contact our Consumer Relations Department at:
Dorel Juvenile Group, Inc.
Website: www.maxi-cosi.com
Fax: 1-800-207-8182
Mailing Address: Dorel Juvenile Group, Inc.
P.O. Box 2609
Columbus, IN 47202-2609
Telephone: 1-800-951-4113
7 A.M. to 6 P.M. EST M-TH
7 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. EST FRI
Dorel Juvenile Group does not recommend using this child restraint after 6 years
from the date of manufacturer. The date of manufacturing label is on the bottom
of the seat base.
Before You Begin...
Child restraints could be recalled for safety reasons. You must register this restraint
to be reached in a recall. Send your name, address and the restraint’s model
number and manufacturing date to:
Dorel Juvenile Group, Inc.
P.O. Box 2609, Columbus, IN 47202-2609
Attn: Consumer Relations or visit www.maxi-cosi.com
or call 1-800-951-4113.
You can now register your child restraint online at www .maxi-cosi.com. Please do
not send in your registration card if you registered your child restraint online
For recall information, call the U.S. Government's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.NHTSA.gov.
To help protect your vehicle seat’s upholstery from damage, use a seat protector
or a towel underneath and behind child restraint.
To avoid your child being seriously burned, take the following precautions:
1. Park in the shade or where sun does not directly hit the child restraint.
2. Cover the child restraint with a sheet or blanket when not in use.
3. Check for hot seat and buckles before placing child in child restraint.
General and Warm Weather Use ......................................................................2
Registration and Recall ....................................................................................2
Aircraft Installation ............................................................................................2
Warnings ..........................................................................................................3
Understanding Your Vehicle..............................................................................4
Child Restraint Features ................................................................................5-6
Preparing Child Restraint ................................................................................7
Headrest Adjustment........................................................................................8
Reclining the Child Restraint and Adjusting the Shoulder Support ....................9
Installing the Cup Holder ................................................................................10
Knowing Your Vehicle Belts ............................................................................11
Belt-Positioning Booster Use ........................................................................12
Belt-Positioning Booster Installation With Seat Back ................................13-14
Belt-Positioning Booster Installation Without Seat Back ............................15-16
Removing Seat Pad for Cleaning ..............................................................17-20
Warranty ........................................................................................................21
Replacement Parts Order Form ................................................................22-23
This restraint is not certified for aircraft use. Do not use this belt-positioning booster
because aircraft seats do not have shoulder belts.
General Information
Table of Contents
General and Warm Weather Use
Registration and Recall Information
Aircraft Installation
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WARNING
!
Failure to follow these warnings can result in the serious injury or death of
your child. To help you recognize those instructions which are most critical
for your child’s safety, we use this symbol :
Warnings
Understanding Your Vehicle
According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained
in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions.
Never place a child less than one-year old forward-facing.
Check vehicle instructions for more information about air bag/child restraint
use.
Never take your child out of the child restraint or try to tend to your child’s
needs while the vehicle is moving. Never leave child unattended.
Do not use a child restraint with damaged or missing parts.
Do not substitute parts or try to modify the child restraint in any way.
Do not use a child restraint that has been in a crash. You must get a new
child restraint.
Use the child restraint only on vehicle seats that face forward.Do not use on
seats that face the sides or rear of the vehicle.
Check the vehicle belt before each use.Use only if the belt can be tightened
properly and securely.
This child restraint should be securely belted in the vehicle even when not in
use. In a crash or sudden stop,an unsecured child restraint could injure other
occupants.
Never allow any child to play with this child restraint; it is not a toy.
Do not use this child restraint if the midpoint of your child's head is above the
top of the vehicle seat back or vehicle headrest.
Dorel Juvenile Group does not recommend the use of any child restraint
accessories except those provided by DJG.
Placing your child in a hot child restraint may result in burns.
Do not remove any of the warning labels or other labels on the child restraint.
Do not use this child restraint without the seat pad.
Read instructions for other warnings.
Your vehicle’s features may be considerably different than those pictured here. Consult
your vehicle owner’s manual to help identify your vehicle’s specific features.
A
C
B
A. Seat Buckles
B. Air Bag
(Consult your vehicle
owner’s manual for all air
bag locations)
C. Seat Bight
(Where seat cushions
meet)
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Child Restraint Parts: Front
Child Restraint Parts: Back
K
G
E
A
B
C
A. Shoulder Belt Guides
B. Headrest
C. Backrest
D. Adjustable Shoulder Support
E. Armrests
F. Lap Belt Guides
G. Seat Base
H. Recline Adjustment Handle
I. Recline Foot
J. Headrest Adjustment Handle
K. Instruction Storage
(under seat base)
D
F
H
I
J
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Preparing the Child Restraint
Headrest Adjustment
1 Attach Backrest to Seat
Base
2 Raise Backrest
Rotate the backrest up until it
locks into place.
NOTE: The hooks on the side
of the backrest lock into the
arms of the seat base.
1 To Adjust the Headrest
This child restraint has 8
headrest positions.
2 To Raise or Lower
Headrest
Squeeze the headrest
adjustment handle to raise or
lower the headrest to the
desired position. Release the
headrest adjustment handle.
Pull up and down on the
headrest to make sure it is
locked.
Place seat base close to an
edge of a table. Pull back the
flap cover to expose the
backrest connection holes.
Align the backrest hooks with
the holes on the base. The
backrest will need to be
below the seat base. Rotate
the backrest down and insert
the hooks into the seat base.
Make sure the cover does not
get caught between the
moving parts.
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Reclining the Child Restraint and Adjusting the Shoulder Support
Installing the Cup Holder
1 To Recline
To recline the child restraint,
with one hand, hold the
recline foot while lifting up the
recline handle with the other
hand.
Pull the seat base toward you
until the seat is reclined. Push
down on the seat base to
lock it in the recline position.
Reverse the steps to position
the child restraint upright.
1 To Adjust the Shoulder
Support
The shoulder supports can be
adjusted into 2 different
positions, depending on the
size of your child.
Grab hold of the shoulder
supports and push or pull
them from side to side to fit
your child.
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1 Install Cup Holder
The cup holder can be placed
on either side.
Locate the cup holder hole on
the bottom side of the seat
base.
Insert the cup holder handle
inside the cup holder hole.
Push up until it is locked into
place.
To remove, push down on the
cup holder handle and
remove.
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Knowing Your Vehicle Belts
Belt-Positioning Booster Use
This belt-positioning booster must only be used in vehicles with appropriate vehicle
belts that can be tightened securely. If the vehicle belt cannot be tightened securely, it must
be replaced. This booster MUST only be used with a lap/shoulder belt. Belt systems which
will not work with this child auto booster (or sometimes any child restraint) include, but
are not limited to, the following:
• Do not use with any automatic/passive vehicle seat belt. An automatic (passive) 2-point
belt has no lap belt. You must install a lap belt to secure a car seat. You may also need
to install an extra lap belt for an automatic (passive) 3-point belt. Refer to the vehicle
owner’s manual.
• If your vehicle belt is too short, contact your vehicle dealer for a seat belt extender. Do
not route the seat belt any way except as shown in the instructions.
• You must move the auto booster to another seating location if the belts come out of the
center of the door or side panel (A); or if the buckle is in the middle of the vehicle seat cushion
(so that they are forward of the bight) (B).
A
B
Booster with Backrest
30-100 lbs (13.6-45.4 kg)
34-57 in. (85.1-144.8 cm)
and Over 1 Year Old.
Vehicle lap/shoulder belt
combination.
Child and child restraint face
the front of the vehicle and are
placed in the back seat.
Booster without Backrest
40-100 lbs (18.1-45.4 kg)
43-57 in. (110.1-144.8 cm)
and Over 1 Year Old.
Vehicle lap/shoulder belt
combination.
Child and child restraint face
the front of the vehicle and are
placed in the back seat.
Know Your Vehicle Belts
Some vehicle belts will not
work with a child restraint.
See previous page for specific
instructions.
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Belt-Positioning Booster: With Seat Back Installation
Belt-Positioning Booster: With Seat Back Installation
WARNING
!
Do not use this child restraint if the midpoint of your child's
head is above the top of the vehicle seat back or vehicle
headrest.
1 Place Child in the
Child Restraint
Place child restraint against
the back of the vehicle seat.
Place the child’s bottom and
back flat against the child
restraint.
2 Buckle Child
Place lap belt across child’s
thighs. Lock buckle.
NOTE: Make sure the lap and
shoulder belt are placed under
armrests as shown.
WARNING
!
Check vehicle instructions for more information about air
bag/child restraint use.
Do Not Use only the lap belt when using this seat.
The shoulder belt must always be adjusted snugly across
the child’s chest.
Use only the vehicle’s lap and shoulder belt system when
restraining the child in this booster seat.
NEVER place the shoulder belt under the child’s arms.
Failure to follow these warnings could cause serious injury
or death to your child.
3 Secure Shoulder Belt
Secure the shoulder belt
through the notch in the
headrest. The belt should cross
the base of the child's neck
and across the chest (not the
face or neck). Adjust headrest
as needed (see “Headrest
Adjustment” section). Pull up
on the shoulder belt to tighten
belt snugly.
NOTE: A snug belt should not
allow any slack. It lies in a
relatively straight line without
sagging. It does not press on
the child’s flesh or push the
child’s body into an unnatural
position.
Check periodically to ensure
your child has not moved out
of position and loosened the
shoulder belt.
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Belt-Positioning Booster: Without Seat Back Installation
Belt-Positioning Booster: Without Seat Back Installation
1 Place Child in the
Child Restraint
Place child restraint against
the back of the vehicle seat.
Place the child’s bottom flat
against the child restraint and
their back against vehicle
seat.
2 Buckle Child
Place lap belt across child’s
thighs. Lock buckle. The
shoulder belt should cross the
base of the child's neck and
across the chest (not the face
or neck). Pull up on the
shoulder belt to tighten belt
snugly.
NOTE: Make sure the lap and
shoulder belt are placed under
armrests as shown.
NOTE: A snug belt should not
allow any slack. It lies in a
relatively straight line without
sagging. It does not press on
the child’s flesh or push the
child’s body into an unnatural
position.
2 Remove Backrest
Lift the backrest off the seat
base.
NOTE: Backrest needs to
rotate below the seat base.
1 Lower Backrest
Place seat base close to an
edge of a table. Rotate the
backrest down.
WARNING
!
Do not use this child restraint if the midpoint of your child's
head is above the top of the vehicle seat back or vehicle
headrest.
Use only the vehicle’s lap and shoulder belt system when
restraining the child in this booster seat.
Check vehicle instructions for more information about air
bag/child restraint use.
Do Not Use only the lap belt when using this seat.
The shoulder belt must always be adjusted snugly across
the child’s chest.
NEVER place the shoulder belt under the child’s arms or
behind child’s back.
Failure to follow these warnings could cause serious injury
or death to your child.
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Removing Seat Pad for Cleaning
Removing Seat Pad for Cleaning
WARNING
!
Do not use this child restraint without the seat pad. Failure to do this can result
in serious injury.
1 Remove Backrest
Place seat base close to an
edge of a table. Rotate the
backrest down.
Lift the backrest off the seat
base.
NOTE: Backrest needs to
rotate below the seat base.
2 Release Elastic Straps
on Seat Base
From the back of the seat
base, release the 2 elastic
straps.
3 Pull Pad Off Seat Base
From the front of the seat
base, pull the pad off the seat
base. Work the pad off of the
lap belt guides.
4 Release Elastic Straps
on Backrest
From the back of the
backrest, release the 4 elastic
straps.
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Removing Seat Pad for Cleaning
Removing Seat Pad for Cleaning
5 Pull Pad Off Backrest
From the front of the
backrest, pull the pad off the
seat base.
Clean pads and shell with warm sudsy water, rinse clean and air dry. Do not use
bleach or use other harsh cleaners.
6 Release Fastening Strip
From the back of the
headrest, unfasten the
fastening strip.
7 Pull Pad Off Headrest
From the front of the
headrest, pull the pad off the
headrest.
8 Replace the Seat Pad
Replace seat pad by
reversing order; put pad on
headrest and tuck pad under
the shoulder belt guides and
attach the fastening strips.
Slide backrest pad on
backrest and from the back,
attach the elastic straps.
Starting from the front of the
seat base, slide the pad onto
the base seat and over the
armrests. Tuck the pad under
and around the lap belt
guides and attach the elastic
straps on the back of the seat
base.
NOTE: Make sure to tuck the
pad around the shoulder belt
guides and lap belt guides.
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Dorel Juvenile Group, Inc. (DJG) warrants this product to the original retail purchaser as
follows:
This product is warranted against defective materials or workmanship for one year from the
date of original purchase. An original receipt is required to validate your warranty. DJG will, at
its option, provide replacement parts or replace this product. DJG reserves the right to
substitute if the part or model has been discontinued.
To make a claim under this warranty you may contact us at www.maxi-cosi.com, fax us at
1-800-207-8182 24 hours a day, write to DJG, Consumer Relations Department, P. O. Box
2609, Columbus, IN 47202-2609, or call 1-800-
951-4113
from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. EST
Monday through Thursday and from 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Proof of purchase is
required and shipping charges are the responsibility of the consumer.
Warranty Limitations:
This warranty does not include damages which arise from misuse or abuse of this product.
Limitation of Damages:
The warranty and remedies as set forth are exclusive and in lieu of all others, oral or written,
expressed or implied. In no event will DJG or the dealer selling this product be liable to you
for any damages, including incidental or consequential damages, arising out of the use or
inability to use this product.
Limitation of warranties and other warranty terms and state law rights:
Any implied warranties, including implied warranties of the merchantability and fitness for a
particular purpose, shall be limited to the duration and terms of the express written
warranty. Some states do not allow limitations as to how long an implied warranty lasts or
the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations
may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other
rights, which vary from state to state. Neither DJG nor the dealer selling this product
authorized any person to create for it any other warranty, obligation, or liability in connection
with this product.
PLEASE COMPLETE AND MAIL THE PRE-ADDRESSED OWNER REGISTRATION CARD
WITHIN (30) DAYS OF PURCHASE TO EXPEDITE
WARRANTY CLAIMS AND TO
VERIFY THE ORIGINAL DATE OF PURCHASE.
Complete the form below. Your model number with color code and manufacturer date
code MUST be included on the form to ensure proper replacement parts. Your model
number with color code and the date code can be found on a sticker on the bottom of the
child restraint. Payment in U.S. dollars must accompany your order. Choose parts
needed from the list on the next page.
Return the form with payment to:
Dorel Juvenile Group, Inc.
Consumer Relations Department
P.O. Box 2609
Columbus, IN 47202-2609
Fax orders to: 1-800-207-8182
Please make money orders payable to Dorel Juvenile Group, Inc. Fill in the area below to
charge to Visa or Mastercard. We do not accept personal checks or Discover Card. All
outside of U.S. and Canada MUST use credit card.
We MUST have this information to process your order:
Model Number
(5 digits & 3 letters): ______________
Manufacture Date (mm/dd/yyyy): __________________
Ship To (Please Print): ______________________________
Name: ____________________________________________
Address: __________________________________________
City:______________________________________________
State/Province: ______________________Zip __________
Telephone: ________________________________________
Email Address: ____________________________________
Warranty
Replacement Parts Order Form
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