Maxi-Cosi Mico Plus User Manual

Mico Plus

Baby Capsule

To be used only in rearward
facing position until the infant’s
shoulders reach marker
(approx. 6 months of age.)

IMPOR TAN T: KEEP THIS BOOKLET IN THE PLACE

PROVIDED ON THE CHILD RESTRAINT.

Table of Contents

Warranty Information
Warnings
Components list
Vehicle information

Location of anchor fitting
Anchorage fitment check
Upper anchorage installation
Seat to vehicle positioning
Vehicle seat location requirements
Angle configuration for the seat

Operation and adjustment

Shoulder height marker
Preparing infant seat to fit your child
Removing child from child restraint
Adjusting handle

Installation

Preparing to install base with vehicle belts
Installing base with vehicle belts
Two-piece top tether strap fitment

Removing seat and detaching top tether strap
Storing tether loop
Storing instruction manual

Lower connectors installation

Preparing to install base with lower connectors
Installing base with lower connectors

Aircraft Installation
Covers and accessories
Canopy use
Care and cleaning

Remove seat cover for cleaning

Cleaning buckle

General maintenance

The next seat for your child
Guarantee

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Need assistance?

Call our Customer Service Centre: 1300 809 526
Monday to Friday (8:30am-5:00pm AEST)
or send

an email: [e-mail]

www.maxi-cosi.com.au maxicosi.australia

Our car seats are so good, we’ve put them under a Lifetime Warranty – so you can enjoy
them for years to come. Don’t forget to register within three months after purchase.
Go to our website for full terms and conditions.

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 oers new for old Maxi-Cosi child
restraint replacement in the even of a serious accident (where a police report is required),
giving you peace of mind knowing your child is correctly protected.

Dear customer,
Congratulations on the purchase of your brand
new Maxi-Cosi car seat, we hope you and your little
one will have plenty of hours of fun together!

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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 tting station

authorised by the relevant transport authority, or in New Zealand, to
consult the agent for the vehicle.

GENERAL

• To be used only in a rearward-facing position until the infant’s shoulders
reach the shoulder height marker (approximately 6 months of age). Continue
to use this infant restraint until the child reaches this limit. Infants are at risk
of serious injury if they face forward too early.

• Use the restraint exactly as shown in the instructions.

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

buckles.

• DO NOT LEAVE CHILDREN UNATTENDED IN THE CAR.

• 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.

• DO NOT USE THIS RESTRAINT WITHOUT THE COVER.

• To ensure infant’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 USE A REAR-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT WHERE AN AIRBAG
IS FITTED IN FRONT OF THE SEATING POSITION.

• Fit the restraint firmly to the car seat.

• Fit the harness firmly to the child.

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• 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.

• Care and attention should always be given to ventilation and shading of the
child.

• Seatbelt extenders are not recommended to be used if the seatbelt is
not long enough to secure the child restraint. If seatbelts are too short
then advice should be sought from a child restraint fitter and their
recommendations be considered before using a seatbelt extender.

• Always secure the loose end of the top tether strap. 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.

• 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.

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

• Always check the measurements between the front of the seat back of the
rear seat and all front seats in the car in which the child restraint is intended
to be used, to ensure that the space is sufficient.

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

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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 booster seat.

• Use of aftermarket accessories (i.e. items not provided in the box with the child
restraint), can reduce the safety provided by the child restraint and may cause
injury or death. For approved aftermarket accessories please refer to page 12.

• Please contact Dorel Australia Customer Service with any questions or
concerns (see page 3 for contact details).

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For model MAP 2013LA (lower connectors) please note the following
additional warnings:

• TO BE USED WITH A LAP-SASH / LAP-ONLY SEATBELT OR ISOFIX LOW
ANCHORAGES IN THE FRONT / BACK OF MOST CARS WITH FORWARD
FACING SEATS.

• 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 tted child restraint.

For model MAP 2013A please note the following additional warning:

• This child restraint is not approved for use with any connectors that connect
to the car’s ISOFIX low anchorages.

WARNINGS

WARNING

IMPORTA N T:

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Components list

1. Carry handle

2. Canopy

3. Instruction manual storage (under the
upholstery)

4. Level to Ground Indicator (x2)

5. Lower connector strap (if fitted)

6. Lower connectors (x2, if fitted)

7. Tension adjuster (x2, if fitted)

8. Harness tightening strap

9. Harness release lever (under upholstery)

10. Stroller release buttons (x2)

11. Magnetic harness holders (x2)

12. Air protect cell (x2)

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Components list

13. Canopy window

14. Storage pocket

15. Seat release lever (behind storage pocket)

16. Seat shell

17. Base adjustment handle (2 positions)

18. Handle adjustment buttons (x2, 3 positions)

19. Canopy zip pull

20. Loop tether strap

21. Top tether metal connector

22. Top tether attachment hook

23. Top tether adjuster

24. Anchor kit

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25. Infant head insert

26. Harness covers (x2)

27. Harness straps (x2)

28. Buckle

29. Buckle cover

30. Buckle strap

31. Splitter plate

32. Harness slots (x8)

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33. Stabilising bar

34. Locking bar

35. Base

36. Base belt path opening (x2)

37. Tension indicators (x2, if fitted)

38. Connector strap (if fitted)

39. ISOGO lower connector storage point
(located under base x2)

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Vehicle information

Location of anchor fitting

NOTE :

• The anchor point can be found in dierent locations in dierent 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. Refer to your owner’s manual.

• An extension strap may be needed for vehicles without a fixed parcel shelf. Extension
straps and extra fittings are available from various stores.

Extension straps 300mm ref no. 014398 Extension straps 600mm ref no. 014399

Anchor bolt kit ref no. 014400 Locking clip ref no. 014401

POSSIBLE

ANCHOR

LOCATIONS

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Vehicle information

Anchorage fitment check

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.

Anchorages in
vertical panel at
rear of vehicle

Floor mounted
anchorages

INSTALLATION

Figure 1.

Figure 2.

CORRECTINCORRECT

Make sure there is no
slack in the top strap
and the attachment
clip is upright in the
anchorage fitting.

The clip must not
lie flat on the
anchorage fitting.

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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 1.

Vehicle information

Upper anchorage installation

CAUTION: DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN THE ATTACHMENT BOLT.
MAXIMUM TORQUE 20 Nm.

Front of vehicle

Figure 1

Attachment bolt

Anchor fitting

Vehicle trim

Vehicle metal
structure

Spacer(s)
(if required)

Lock washer

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Vehicle information

Upper anchorage installation for sedans only

Centre line of
seating position

Figure 2

Front of vehicle

Attachment bolt

Anchor fitting

Vehicle trim

Vehicle metal
structure

Spacer(s)
(if required)

Reinforcing
washer

Lock washer

Nut

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For sedans only

Drill a 9mm diameter hole in the parcel shelf on the centre-line of the seating position as
shown in Figure 2 (as shown on page 15). Install the anchor bolt as shown in Figure 3
(as shown on page 15). It is recommended that this installation be carried out by a child
restraint fitting station or licenced motor mechanic.

For vehicles other than sedans

In Australia, consult your nearest child restraint fitting station or trac authority for
vehicle inspection to find the best, correct position for the placement of the upper
anchorage point, and for the correct attachment bolt length and use of spacers. In New
Zealand, consult the agent for the vehicle.

Vehicle information

Upper anchorage fitting installation

CHILD RESTRAINTS MUST NOT BE ATTACHED TO UNSOUND METAL OR
TO WOOD, OR SYNTHETIC STRUCTURES. WHEN DRILLING THE
9mm 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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Vehicle information

Seat to vehicle positioning

CORRECT USE

CORRECT USE

INCORRECT USE

INCORRECT USE

CORRECT USE

CORRECT USE

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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.

Vehicle seat location requirements:

Children are safer when properly restrained in rear vehicle seating positions. Whenever
possible, secure the infant seat in the centre position of the seat directly behind the front
seats.

Vehicle information

Vehicle seat location requirements

Front of vehicle

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• IMPROPER PLACEMENT OF THE SAFETY SEAT INCREASES THE RISK
OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

WARNING

NOTE: Check the measurements between the front of the seat back of the rear seat
and all front seats in the car in which the child restraint is intended to be used, to ensure
that the space is sucient.

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Vehicle information

Angle configuration for the seat

• Position seat ensuring that the angle is no greater

than 40˚ from horizontal plane. This position is
necessary for the even distribution of forces
during possible impact.

• Angular adjustment is achieved by adjusting

the base. Make sure the line indicator is level to
ground (refer to page 21).

• DO NOT install convertible child restraints excessively reclined,

ensure the angle is no greater than 40°.

• DO NOT adjust harness or tether strap hardware such that it sits too

close to the occupant.

• Ensure that correct seatbelt path is used and that the restraint is

installed in the correct direction for rearward-facing application. Refer
to page 31.

• DO NOT wrap baby in a blanket or swaddled as infant can be ejected

and killed in an accident.

• Ensure the harness ts the baby rmly.

• Ensure that any blanket or other covering may only be placed over the

harness after the harness is adjusted rmly.

• The infant’s legs and arms are not to be bound or wrapped together.

• Always adjust the height of the shoulder straps as the child grows.

WARNINGS

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Operation and adjustment

Shoulder height marker

The child restraint is not suitable for the child

when the child’s shoulders are above the shoulder
height maker.

LABEL 1

• To be used only in a rearward-facing position until the infant’s shoulders reach
the shoulder height marker (approximately 6 months of age).

• Continue to use this infant restraint until the child reaches this limit. Infants are
at risk of serious injury if they face forward too early. For information regarding
the next seat for your child, refer to page 57.

• The child restraint is not suitable for the child when the child’s shoulders are
above the shoulder height marker.

NOTE: If the baby’s neck muscles are unable to support their head, then the
child should remain rear facing.

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• Place the child restraint in the car and see if seat is

level to ground.

• If the base needs adjusting, remove the seat from

the base by squeezing the seat release lever, then lift
the seat up and o the base.

NOTE: You MUST make these adjustments before you
install the child restraint in the vehicle.

• Squeeze the base adjustment handle and either lift

or lower front of base to the desired position.

Operation and adjustment

Preparing infant seat to fit your child

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• Align the slots on the side of child restraint with the

locking bars in the base.

• Push down firmly on the carrying handle and front of

the child restraint will lock to the base.

LISTEN FOR CLICK.

• To loosen harness, push down and hold on the

harness release lever (under flap - see page 8).

• Pull on one harness strap or both harness straps

simultaneously while pressing down on the harness
release lever.

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Operation and adjustment

Preparing infant seat to fit your child (cont’d)

• Press red button to undo buckle.

• Pull buckle tongues out.

• Stretch belt tongues to magnetic holders

on the left and right side of the capsule, to
snap them into place (figure a).

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Operation and adjustment

Preparing infant seat to fit your child (cont’d)

• Child should be in rearward position as shown in

figure b.

• Place the child’s bottom and back flat against the

child restraint. This will increase comfort and allow
the harness straps to be properly tightened.

• To change the harness height, determine which set

of harness slots works best for your child and adjust
if needed.

• Always adjust the height of the shoulder straps as

the child grows.

Check harness height. The shoulder
straps must be in the slots which are
nearest to the child’s shoulders, but
not lower than the child’s shoulders.

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NOTE: Do NOT use shoulder straps of unequal heights.
Straps must be threaded through the same slot level for
the trim and seat.

• Re-thread harness into new harness guide locations.

• If harness adjustment is required, locate splitter plate

at rear of seat.

• Remove harness straps from splitter plate at rear of

seat.

• Pull harness through the harness slots from the

front.

Operation and adjustment

Preparing infant seat to fit your child (cont’d)

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Operation and adjustment

Preparing infant seat to fit your child (cont’d)

• Refit harness to splitter plate.

• Place child in the restraint and position harness

straps over the child’s shoulders.

• The carrier is supplied with the buckle length in it’s

shortened state, which is suitable for smaller children.

• To extend, flip carrier over to expose the underside

and subsequent straps. They should appear as shown
in figures a and b.

NOTE: Make sure harness is securely on and there are no
twists.

Crotch buckle adjustment

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• From under the upholstery, turn and slide buckle’s

metal retainer back through the shell, extending the
buckle’s length.

• The metal retainer should now intersect with the

under surface of the shell (as show in figure c).

• From other side, pull on buckle to check to make sure

buckle’s metal retainer is correctly inserted through
the trim and shell.

Operation and adjustment

Preparing infant seat to fit your child (cont’d)

NOTE: It is recommended the buckle be extended when
the child’s shoulder’s reach harness slots, 3 or 4 as show
in figure d.

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Operation and adjustment

Preparing infant seat to fit your child (cont’d)

• To tighten the harness, fasten buckle and listen for

the click when the second tongue goes in.

• Pull the adjustment strap at the front of the seat

until the harness belt lies firmly against the child.

NOTE: When using the buckle please note that you will
not hear a click when the first tongue goes in, it is only on
the second tongue.

• DO NOT LEAVE CHILDREN UNATTENDED IN THE CAR.

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Operation and adjustment

Preparing infant seat to fit your child (cont’d)

Insert one buckle tongue as shown above.

Insert the second buckle tongue as illustrated above.

Press both tongues simultaneously. Listen for click.

A

B C

A

B

C

NOTE: Remember to always pull up on the harness straps
to make sure buckle is locked. Click will sound when both
clips are engaged.

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Operation and adjustment

Preparing infant seat to fit your child (cont’d)

• The end of the harness adjustment strap has a loop.

Slide one side of the loop onto one tab and the other
end on the other tab.

• Replace the trim cover over the front of the shell.

• To loosen, push down on the harness release lever

(under flap on the front of child restraint), while
pulling on both harness straps above the buckle.

• To unbuckle, press red button on buckle to release

the buckle tongues.

• Stretch belt tongues to magnetic holders on the left

and right side of the capsule, to snap them into place.

Removing child from child restraint

NOTE: A firm strap 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.

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Operation and adjustment

Adjusting handle

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C

CAR / CARRY

POSITION

PRESS

• The carrying handle has 3 positions. To adjust handle,

press both adjustment levers on each side of handle.
Rotate up or down to desired location.

• Release levers. Listen for click.

• Make sure both sides are locked into place.

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OPTION 2
LAP BELT PATH

OPTION 1
LAP SASH BELT PATH

REARWARD FACING BELT PATH

REARWARD-FACING (Newborn to 6 months)

NOTE: There is an option to install seat using a seatbelt with an accessory locking
clip. Please see instructions provided with locking cliup for installation.

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PREPARING TO INSTALL BASE WITH VEHICLE BELTS

• Do not use the lower connectors along with the vehicle lap or lap/
shoulder belt. Store lower connector strap when using the vehicle belts.

• Check the vehicle belt before each use. Use only if the belt is tightened
properly and securely.

• Failure to follow these warnings can result in serious injury or death.

• Failure to securely attach child restraint to base can result in serious

injury or death.

• Using level to ground line as a guide, select

the base recline which is best suited for your
vehicle. Refer to page 21 for base adjustment.

IF FITTED WITH LOWER CONNECTORS:

• You MUST store the lower connector strap

when using the vehicle seat belts. Store strap
by connecting the lower connectors to side
of base as shown.

Installation

Lap sash and lap base installation

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Installation

Lap sash and lap base installation

• Install base facing backwards, with the stabilising bar

against the back of the car seat.

• Thread the vehicle lap or lap/shoulder belt

combination through belt path as shown.

• Thread the vehicle lap or lap/shoulder belt

combination through belt path as shown.

• Buckle vehicle belt. Push down firmly on the base

and pull up on the belt to tighten. Pull up on shoulder
strap to remove any slack.

REARWARD FACING BELT PATH

REARWARD

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BELT PATH

INSTALLING BASE WITH VEHICLE BELTS

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Installation

Lap sash and lap base installation

• With weakest hand at belt path, tilt and push the

base forward and back, and from side to side.

• If the seat belts do not loosen, your child restraint

should be secure.

• With child secured in child restraint, attach to base.

• Align the slots on the side of child restraint with the

locking bars in the base.

• Push down firmly on the carrying handle and the

front of the child restraint to lock child restraint to
base. You will hear a click when it is locked.

• Pull up on child restraint’s front two corners to make

sure the front of the child restraint is locked to the
base.

NOTE: Some movement from front to back or from side to
side is acceptable.

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TOP TETHER INSTALLATION

REARWARD-FACING (Newborn to 6 months)

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Installation

Two-piece top tether strap fitment

• Attach the hook to anchor in vehicle.

• Adjust tether strap to remove slack in strap

(Pull on free end of webbing to tighten).

• Make sure the base is not lifted from the car 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.

• When not in use, fold hanging tether strap and place in the storage pocket
provided.

WARNINGS

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 RESTRAINT.

NOTE: Do not use canopy extension feature during
vehicle operation or when top tether is in use.

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• Loosen the top tether strap using the adjuster and

unhook the top tether strap from the loop section.

• Leave the tether attached to the anchor point in car.

• From the back of the child restraint, slide the base

release handle up the back of the child restraint and
lift the restraint out of the base.

Installation

Removing seat and detaching top tether strap

NOTE: When not in use, fold top tether strap and place in
the storage pocket provided.

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Installation

Storing tether strap

• After detaching the top tether strap, roll the loop

tether strap back towards the child restraint, and
store it in the storage pocket located at the rear of
the shell.

When removing the loop
tether strap from the
storage pocket, DO NOT
pull the strap directly
across the child restraint.
Instead, be sure to evenly
spread the loop tether
around the side, in line
with the shoulder height
markers.

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Installation

Storing instruction manual

• Unhook the cover form the two pins

moulded onto the seat as shown, then
repeat for alternative side.

• Unfold the trim from the front of the

capsule, folding it towards the back,
exposing the buckle strap.

• Place instruction manual in the plastic

pocket provided. Then slide both under the
trim in front of the buckle.

• Re-attach the trim in reverse order once

instruction manual is stored.

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Lower connectors installation

(if fitted)

LOOK FOR THESE SYMBOLS FOR

ATTACHMENT IN VEHICLE

ISOFIX

• Never place a child rear-facing in a seating position with an active
frontal airbag. This can result in serious injury or death.

• This child restraint must always face the rear of the vehicle when
installed.

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Lower connectors installation

(if fitted)

PREPARING TO INSTALL BASE WITH LOWER CONNECTORS

• Unhook lower connectors on both the right and left

side of the base by pressing the red release button
on each connector.

• Using level to ground line as a guide, select the base

recline which is best suited for your vehicle. Refer to
page 21 for base adjustment.

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Lower connectors installation

(if fitted)

See your vehicle owner’s manual for information on designated lower
connector positions, anchor locations and anchor weights.

• Centre the base between the vehicle anchors in the

chosen seating position.

• Fasten one lower connector to the anchor in the

vehicle seat located in the recess of the upholstery.
Repeat for the other side of base.

• Do not use the lower connectors along with the vehicle lap or lap/
shoulder belt.

• Check lower connector strap before each use. Use only if the strap can
be tightened properly and securely.

• Failure to follow these warnings can result in serious injury or death.

WARNINGS

PREPARING TO INSTALL BASE WITH LOWER CONNECTORS

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• Push down firmly on the base and pull up on the

free end of belt to tighten. The tension indicator will
display green when tight.

• Grasp the base at the belt path with one hand.

Push and pull the base from side to side, forward and
back. The base should be locked into a firm, snug fit
with little movement.

• With child secured in child restraint, attach to base.

• Align the slots on the side of child restraint with the

locking bars in the base.

• Push down firmly on the carrying handle and the

front of the child restraint to lock child restraint to
base. You will hear a click when it is locked.

• Pull up on child restraint’s front two corners to make

sure the front of the child restraint is locked to the
base.

• Attach top tether strap (page 35).

Lower connectors installation

(if fitted)

NOTE: Some movement from front to back or from side to
side is acceptable.

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AIRCRAFT INSTALLATION

This compliance label represents the products suitability for installation

into an aircraft using a rearward facing position.

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Please note before installation

• Never use this belt path in a car.

• Child restraint must be used in accordance with the air craft procedures

and any directions from crew.

• Inform air craft operator that a child restraint intends to be used as they
may not be suitable for specific air crafts.

• The infant carrier may not fit in smaller air crafts.

• If the use of carrier is intended for the use in countries other than AUS

and NZS, consult with local authorities, car hire companies, car insurance
companies etc. for advice. The child restraint may not be acceptable for
use in all cars.

• Infant carrier to be installed without base. It is recommended it be
checked in with baggage (for use after flight).

• The child restraint’s top tether strap is not required when used on board
an air craft.

• Do not use this restraint with an aircraft seat belt that contain air bags.
The aircraft operator may replace them.

Aircraft installation

Notes before install

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Aircraft installation

Fitting the carrier to the aircraft seat

As the top tether is not required in this installation process, please refer to page 38
for instructions on how to store your top tether strap.

a

• Remove top tether extension from car and clip each

end onto the ISOGO lower connector storage points
as shown in (figure a).

• Tighten top tether strap (as detailed on page 36) so

that the connecting strap is firm to the base.

• Tighten ISOGO lower connectors (as detailed on page

43) until the belt path is exhausted.

• Position the carrier rearward facing. Ensure the

carrier is aligned centrally with the seat position.
Folding the arm rests upwards could facilitate the
installation of your carrier.

• Pull back cover on the side (figure b). to reveal

AIRCRAFT SEATBELT PATH label marked in

green.

AIRCRAFT
REARWARD

FACING BELT

PATH

b

AIRCRAFT

SEATBELT

PATH

Never use this path in a car

Note: Never use this path in a car.

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Aircraft installation

Fitting the carrier to the aircraft seat

• Feed the lap belt into the AIRCRAFT

REARWARD-FACING BELT PATH ensuring

the lap part is threaded through the belt path as
shown (figure c). on each side. Engage lap belt buckle
and tongue.

• To fasten belt and secure capsule, press down on the

carrier firmly and pull aircraft belt strap to tighten.
Ensure the capsule is fastened correctly and firmly.

b

• Ensure handle is placed in the “non-rocking”

position (figure b). Refer to page 30 for a detailed
explanation regarding this function.

• Lengthen the lap belt to full capacity (it may be

necessary to use an extension strap to better
position the aircraft buckle). Make sure the belts are
not twisted.

c

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Fitting the carrier to the air craft seat

Image represents final state of installation

Aircraft installation

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• Thread harness straps through the harness pads.

• Place infant head insert over harness slots, aligned

with the appropriate slot for your child’s shoulder
height (see page 23).

• Fit end of infant head insert through band on other

side, securing the loop.

• Thread harness straps through slots on infant

head insert, and continue through harness slots on
capsule.

• Thread harness buckle through buckle cover, ensuring

that the largest side is facing the child’s crotch.

• Tuck end of buckle cover in through buckle slot,

securing the cover in place.

Covers and accessories

NOTE: Before fitting covers, remove harness from
splitter plate (see page 24).

NOTE: Refit splitter plate before continuing
(see page 25).

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• The canopy hoop has an angle that will make the

canopy lean forward when installed. Make sure when
you thread the canopy hoop, the angle is correct.

• Thread plastic strip completely through

channel on the front edge of canopy

• Snap each plastic strip end to each canopy post.

• Fit back of canopy over back of shell.

• Thread canopy hoop through canopy elastic loop.

• Stretch canopy loops over canopy posts.

Canopy use

PEN

• To remove canopy: Use a pen

or any pointed object to push
the small tab as illustrated and
simultaneously pull the plastic
strip.

Installation and removal of canopy

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Canopy use

• Unzip canopy to full extent.

• Pull forward canopy extension visor towards

the front of the capsule until the magnet
fasteners snap into place (figure a).

• For increased airflow, raise the canopy win-

dow at rear of capsule (figure b).

a

b

NOTE: Canopy extension MUST not be used
when vehicle is in operation.

Canopy hood extension

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Care and cleaning

Remove seat cover for cleaning

• Push down and hold on the on the harness release

lever (under flap - see page 8).

• Pull on one harness strap or both harness straps

simultaneously.

• Remove harness straps from splitter plate at rear of

seat.

• From the front, pull harness straps out of the shell

and trim. Remove the shoulder pads and insert.

2

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Care and cleaning

Remove seat cover for cleaning

Only replace the cover with a

manufacturer’s supplied replacement

cover with identical shoulder height

markers or a replacement cover

meeting AS/NZ 8005.

VERY IMPORTANT:

• Unhook the cover form the two pins moulded onto the

seat as shown. Repeat for alternative side.

• Unfold the trim from the back of the capsule, folding

it towards the front, peeling it away until completely
removed.

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• Push red button to release the buckle.

• From under seat shell, turn and slide buckle’s metal

retainer up through the shell and trim, removing the
buckle.

• To assemble, ensure that the red button on the buckle

is facing out. Push metal retainer clip through trim and
shell.

• From other side, pull on buckle to check to make sure

buckle’s metal retainer is correctly inserted through the
trim and shell.

Care and cleaning

Cleaning buckle

NOTE: For cleaning instructions, see page 55.

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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 restraint is equipped with a buckle designed to give your child maximum
protection during proper use. When working properly, your buckle should always fasten
with an audible click.

If sticky liquids (such as baby food, fruit juice, etc.) get into the buckle it may become
sluggish and you may not hear a click.

The buckle should be cleaned by following the steps below.

CLEANING BUCKLES

• Place the buckle unit under running water (40 degrees Celsius). Let the water flow

through the mouth of the buckle for one minute.

• Immediately latch and unlatch the tongues into the buckle several times until a strong

audible click is heard.

• Do not oil any part of the buckle.

• Allow buckle to dry.

• If the buckle does not work, contact Dorel Australia Customer Service

on 1300 809 526

Care and cleaning

Cleaning buckle

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Care and cleaning

General maintenance

• All other surface should be cleaned with a mild soap and water.

• Never clean with ammonia or bleach based, or spirit-type cleaners.

• Clean the frame with a damp cloth.

• Do not use the restraint without the cover.

• Check the webbing for fraying.

• Ensure there are no cracks in moulding or the plastic moulding.

• Check the Harness Adjuster is operating and is clamping the webbing.

• If any part of the restraint is cracked or broken, seek repair immediately or

replace the child restraint.

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OPTION 1: TYPE A4/B
CONVERTIBLE CAR SEAT

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) or reach the
middle height marker (approximately 2-3 years 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).

The next seat for your child

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Notes

Dorel Australia Pty Ltd warrants your new product to be free from defects in materials
and workmanship for 10 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 or services to which the warranty relates.

Dorel Australia Pty Ltd will provide you with your choice of a refund, repair, or exchange
(where possible) for this product if it becomes defective within the warranty period. Dorel
Australia Pty Ltd will bear the reasonable expense of claiming the warranty. This warranty
will no longer apply where the defect is a result of alteration, accident, misuse, abuse,
or neglect.

Please retain your receipt as proof of purchase and contact our Customer Service team on
Ph: 1300 809 526 or alternatively, via our website at www.dorel.com.au for any diculties
with your product. Warranty claims and claims for expense incurred in returning this product
can be addressed to our Consumer Service team at 655-685 Somerville Road, Sunshine
West, VIC, 3020. Hours: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday.

For New Zealand please contact Customer Service Centre, 14 Sir William Avenue, East
Tamaki, Auckland, 2013. Auckland: (0 9) 2741040 NZ wide: 0800 628 000 (Toll Free).
Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday.

Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian
Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure
and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You
are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be
of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.

IMPORTANT: KEEP THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL IN THE POCKET PROVIDED
ON THE HEADREST.

Australian

Standard

AS/NZS 1754 Lic 1491

SAI Global

Guarantee

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