Maxi-Cosi Vita DAU-13-A, Vita DAU-13-B Instruction Manual
CONVERTIBLE
CAR SEAT
Suitable for newborn up to 4 years approx.
Images and designs
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CONVERTIBLE CAR SEAT
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!
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.
In the event of a car accident, your Maxi-Cosi child restraint may have unseen
damage from crash forces. The Maxi-Cosi Accident Exchange Ser vice oers new
for old Maxi-Cosi child restraint replacement in the event of a serious accident
(where a police report is required), giving you peace of mind knowing your child
is correctly protected.
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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:
customerservice@dorel.com.au
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Lifetime
warranty
Don’t forget to please register your
product warranty by visiting :
warranty.dorelaustralia.com.au
Always keep the
original tax receipt
for your product.
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We Carry The Future
Life is one big adventure, and becoming a parent is the biggest adventure
of all.
And we would know. Because we’re parents too.
It’s a road full of milestones, moments and unforgettable journeys - starting
with the rst trip home from the hospital. We understand how important it
is for new parents to feel supported right from the start. That’s where MaxiCosi comes in.
We’re there from day one... and for every day that follows. We care about
giving parents child mobility solutions they can trust - car seats and
strollers that are safe, smart and easy to use. With Maxi-Cosi, parents
know their children are in the best hands possible. So they can focus on
the other things that matter, like living in the moment and seeing the joy
and wonder of life in a whole new way. That’s what being a parent is really
about.
We get it, and we care.
We always have.
It was thirty years ago that we launched Europe’s rst baby car seat
and since then, we’ve carried over 50 million babies home from the
hospital.
We were pioneers then, and we’re pioneers now. That’s why we’ll never
stop improving, designing, and perfecting the way new families move
around the world - wherever life’s adventures may take them.
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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 child restraint in Australia
or New Zealand, please contact our customer service
numbers provided. An alternative option is to also contact
any registered child tting station authorised by your local
transport authority.
• To be used only in a rearward-facing position until the infant’s
shoulders either reach the lower shoulder height marker
(approximately 12 months of age) or reach the middle height
marker (approximately 2 to 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).
• 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.
GENERAL
• 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 manufacturers or agent.
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• 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.
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• Fit the restraint rmly to the car seat.
• Fit the harness rmly to the child.
• 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.
• 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 tter and their recommendation 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 o 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.
• 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 sucient.
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• Care and attention be given to ventilation and shading of the
occupant.
• 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.
• The use of child restraints in the front seat may be restricted for
children of specic 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 child
restraint and may cause injury or death. For approved aftermarket
accessories please refer to page 36.
• Please contact Dorel Australia Customer Service with any questions
or concerns.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Welcome -----------------------------------------------2
Registration ---------------------------------------------3
Introduction --------------------------------------------4
WARNINGS-------------------------------------------6
What’s in the Box? -----------------------------------12
Components -----------------------------------------13
Suitability Guide -------------------------------------15
VISUAL GUIDE
REARWARD FACING
Rearward Facing ----------------------------------- 18
Removing Inserts ------------------------------------19
Recline Adjustment ---------------------------------20
Harness and Headrest Adjustment --------------21
Rearward Facing Using Seatbelt -----------------22
Rearward Facing Using ISOGO ------------------24
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FORWARD FACING
Forward Facing --------------------------------------26
Removing Inserts ------------------------------------27
Harness and Headrest Adjustment --------------28
Recline Adjustment ----------------------------------29
Forward Facing Using Seatbelt ------------------30
Forward Facing Using ISOGO -------------------31
DETAILED GUIDE
VEHICLE INFORMATION
Correct Rearward-Facing Vehicle Position ------34
Correct Forward-Facing Vehicle Position -------35
Location of Top Tether Anchorage Point --------36
Connecting the Top Tether --------------------------37
Anchorage Fitting Installation ---------------------38
Seat Angle --------------------------------------------42
OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENTS
Shoulder Height Markers --------------------------44
Fastening the Bucke Assembly ------------------ 46
Removing Inserts -----------------------------------47
Conguring the Harness Straps for Correct Child
Fitment------------------------------------------------48
Adjusting Headrest and Harness Height -------- 49
Correct Harness Use Guide ----------------------50
Recline Adjustment ---------------------------------51
Checklist Before Installation ----------------------- 52
To Adjust the Top Tether Strap -------------------- 53
Rearward-Facing Installation Using Seatbelt --- 54
Rearward-Facing Installation Using ISOGO ---- 56
Forward-Facing Installation Using Seatbelt ----- 60
Forward-Facing Installation Using ISOGO ------ 62
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Care and Maintenance - Buckle ------------------66
Care and Maintenance - Seat Fabrics -----------68
To Remove Fabric Accessories -----------------69
To Remove The Body Fabrics --------------------70
Caring for the Seat Fabrics -----------------------71
THE NEXT SEAT FOR YOUR CHILD
GUARANTEE
NOTES
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What’s in the Box?
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Instruction
Manual
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CHECK THAT THIS CHILD RESTRAINT
WILL FIT IN YOUR CAR
ISOFIX COMPATIBLE
Swing Tag
What’s included:
1 Car seat
1 Instruction Manual
1 Swing Tag
Components
A
B
C
D
E
F
K
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H
L
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M
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A. Air protect cell (x2)
B. Chinrest(2xiftted)
C. HeadrestAdjuster
D. InfantHeadrestInsert
E. Belt mates (x2)
F. InfantBodyInsert
G. 6-point harness
H. Buckle
L
I. Harnessreleaselever(underap)
J. Harness tightening strap
K. Built-inreboundbar
L. ISOGO storage compartment
(underfabrics)
M. Seat Recline Lever
N. Base
O. ShoulderHeightMarkers(x3)
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Components
Q
P
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V
T
W
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Y
Z
X
X
ReclineIndicatorlabel
FORWARD-FACING
Z
BELT PAT H
REARWARD-FACING
Y
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P.ChinSupportHandle(if tted)
Q. Top Tether Strap
R.Toptetherstrapadjuster
S. Top Tether Hook
T. Anchor Bolt Kit
U. Storage Pocket
(instruction manual & excess
tether strap webbing)
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V. G-Cell (2x)
W. ISOGO Belt Path
X.ReclineIndicator
Y. RearwardFacingBeltPath
Z. For wardFacingBeltPath
Rearward
Facing
Forward
Facing
Suitability Guide
Rearward Facing:
0 - 30 months old
see page 18 for visual guide
see page 54 for detailed guide
Between Modes:
12 - 30 months old
Choosing the best mode for your child
see page 16
Forward Facing:
12 months to 4 years old
see page 26 for visual guide
see page 60 for detailed guide
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Suitability Guide
Considerations for Rearward or Forward Facing:
• Extended rearward facing is the safest option for your
child, providing them with additional head, neck and
back support for long drives, whilst also removing more
force and trauma from the child in the unfortunate event
of an accident.
• Forward facing requires less depth in the car, allowing
the front passenger seat to sit further back.
• Forward facing can be more convenient for child removal
and tment.
• Rearward facing offers a superior recline angle than
forward facing, allowing for greater head and neck
support if the child falls asleep.
• Both modes can use either a belt or ISOGO installation.
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What do we recommend?
Maxi-Cosi recommends that children remain rearward
facing for as long as possible because it is the safest
option for them. If you have concerns or questions
about extended rearward facing give our Customer
Experience Team a call on 1300 809 526.
Rearward Facing :
Visual guide see page 18
Detailed guide see page 54
NOTE: If the baby’s neck muscles are unable to support their head,
then the child should remain rearward facing.
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Forward Facing :
Visual guide see page 26
Detailed guide see page 60
Visual Guide
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Car installation - Rearward Facing
0 - 6 months
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6 months - 30 months
Car installation - Rearward Facing
How to remove inserts:
Pull
Pull
Lift
Pull
NOTE: Body or headrest inserts can be used together or in isolation.
When rearward facing.
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Car installation - Rearward Facing
Recline adjustment:
Swing
Lift
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Lift
NOTE: Only use recline position 4 for rearward facing mode.
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Harness and headrest adjustment:
Pull
Lift
Pull
Press
Lift
If tted lift
NOTE: Position child in seat and adjust headrest and harness to be
level with shoulders or slightly above but not below.
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Car installation - Rearward Facing Using Seatbelt
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Click
Push out
slack
Push
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Attach top tether
TIP: Position adjuster facing
outwards.
Tighten till slack is removed
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Car installation - Rearward Facing Using ISOGO
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ISO Storage under the trim
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