Mother's Choice flair II Instruction Manual
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YEARS
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flair II
convertible
booster
IMPORTANT: KEEP THIS BOOKLET IN THE
PLACE PROVIDED ON THE CHILD RESTRAINT.
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convertible car seat
preparing vehicle for your seat
quick start guide
Harnessed mode:
6 months to 4 years approximately
Front of vehicle
BEHIND
SEAT
CLICK
LOOSEN TOP TETHER
PUSH
DOWN
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convertible car seat
preparing vehicle for your seat
quick start guide
Harnessed mode:
6 months to 4 years approximately
Front of vehicle
REMOVE
SLACK
ATTATCH TOP TETHER
CORRECT USE INCORRECT USE
For detailed step by step installation instructions, please refer to page 23.
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convertible car seat
preparing vehicle for your seat
quick start guide
Transitioning to Booster mode:
Removing harness
ROLL
For detailed step by step installation instructions, please refer to page 25.
PULL COVER OVER
TUCK INTO TRIM
BOOSTER MODE
LIFT
FLAP
ROLL
FOLD
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convertible car seat
preparing vehicle for your seat
quick start guide
Booster mode:
4 years to 8 years approximately
For detailed step by step installation instructions, please refer to page 29.
ATTATCH
TOP
TETHER
PUSH
DOWN
CLICK
Front of vehicle
LOOSEN TOP TETHER
CORRECT USE INCORRECT USE
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Quick start guide
Before you start
Warnings
preparing seat and vehicle
Next seat for your child
Harnessed shoulder height
markers
Components list for harnessed use
Anchor tting locations
Anchor tting installation
Forward-facing vehicle position
seat operation and adjustment
Adjusting top tether strap
Adjusting harness and seat conguration
Loosening and fastening harness straps
Adjusting the headrest, recline and cup holders
Buckle fastening and operation
installation
Forward-facing harness installation
Removing the harness for booster use
Booster shoulder height markers
Components list for booster use
Correct positioning of booster seat
Securing child and booster seat to vehicle
care and maintenance
Buckle maintenance
Fabric cleaning and care instructions
Removing and tting accessories
Hardware cleaning and care instructions
contacts
Warranty
Customer service
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Thank you for purchasing this child seat. This product is
suitable for newborns to children approximately 4 years old.
We welcome you as a valued customer, and trust that your
child will enjoy many years of comfort and safety.
No child restraint can guarantee absolute protection from a
crash. However proper use of this restraint may reduce the
risk of injury or death!
before you start:
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Monday to Friday (8:30am - 5:00pm AEST)
or send an email: customerservice@dorel.com.au
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IMPORTANT: RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
THESE INSTRUCTIONS DETAIL THE SAFE USE, FITMENT AND MAINTENANCE
OF THE SEAT.
PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND ENSURE THAT THEY
ARE FOLLOWED AT ALL TIMES.
NO SAFETY SEAT CAN GUARANTEE PROTECTION FROM INJURY HOWEVER,
PROPER USE OF THIS SEAT REDUCES THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR
DEATH TO YOUR CHILD.
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.
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions at all times.
• To be used in a forward-facing position with built-in harness by a child whose
shoulders are above the lower shoulder height marker (approximately 6 months of
age) until their shoulders reach the middle shoulder height marker (approximately
4 years of age). Then to be used with a lap-sash seatbelt until the child’s shoulders
reach the upper shoulder height marker (approximately 6 to 8 years of age).
• Continue to use this child restraint until the child reaches this limit. Children are
safest in a booster seat until their shoulders reach the upper shoulder height
marker of the booster seat.
• Do not use this child restraint until child’s shoulders are above the lower shoulder
height marker.
• THIS RESTRAINT MUST BE USED IN CARS WITH FORWARD-FACING SEATS
WITH A LAP-SASH SEATBELT. THIS BOOSTER SEAT IS NOT SUITABLE FOR
USE WITH A CHILD HARNESS.
• If the knees do not bend in front of the vehicle seat cushion continue to use a
Please read and follow all of the instructions outlined in this manual 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.
No child restraint can guarantee absolute protection from a crash. However proper
use of this restraint may reduce the risk of injury or death.
before you start...
WARNINGS
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booster seat.
• Just using a seatbelt is not recommended for children that have outgrown this
seat. Use a larger booster seat.
• 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.
• 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.
• DO NOT USE WITH JUST A LAP BELT. You must use with a lap-sash seatbelt.
• The lap part of the seatbelt must be rmly across the thighs and the sash belt tted
diagonally across the chest and on the shoulder.
• Fit the restraint rmly to the car seat.
• Fit the harness rmly to the child.
• A loose restraint or harness is dangerous.
• 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 ATTACH HOOK AND REMOVE SLACK.
• 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.
• This child restraint is not approved for use with any connectors that connect to the
car’s ISOFIX low anchorages.
• 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.
• Care and attention should always be given to ventilation and shading of the
occupant.
• 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 13.
• Ensure the belt webbing is not twisted.
• TO BE USED WITH A LAP-SASH SEATBELT IN THE FRONT/BACK
OF MOST CARS WITH FORWARD FACING SEATS.
WARNINGS
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If your child is transitioning out of a booster, try this simple three point test. You
may nd that your child is not yet ready to use an adult seatbelt without the booster.
1. Does the sash part of the seatbelt sit on the middle of the shoulder and
not touch the neck or face?
2. Does the lap part of the seatbelt sit low down on the hips and not on the
abdomen?
3. When you sit the child on the seat with their bottom all the way back, are
their thighs long enough for their knees to bend allowing the legs to hang
over the front of the seat?
If you answered “no” to any of these questions, your child needs to be in a booster
seat to make both the sash and the lap part of the seatbelt t right to ensure
maximum crash protection.
INCORRECT CORRECT
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Sash part across
neck and face
and not shoulder
Lap belt across
stomach and not
low on hips
Legs are not long
enough so child is
slumping in seat
Sash on shoulder
and not on neck
or face
Lap belt low
across hips and
not stomach
Legs long enough
to bend at knees
- no slumping
3 point test:
When your child has outgrown the seat, you can either use:
A booster seat suitable for children up to 8-10 years of age until
their shoulders reach the upper height marker of the booster seat.
NOTE: This illustration is representative only.
Or, follow the steps below to see if your child is ready to use
a vehicle seat belt.
PREPARING SEAT AND VEHICLE
The Next Seat for Your Child
information obtained from www.raa.com.au
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Marker A
The child’s shoulders must be in-line
or above this marker. If the child’s
shoulders are below then the child
should remain in their previous child
restraint.
Marker B
Convert to Booster Mode when the
child’s shoulders reach this middle
height marker. If the child’s shoulders
are below, then continue to use the
harness.
MARKER A: YOUNG TODDLER Lower Shoulder Height Marker
MARKER B: OLDER CHILD
Middle Shoulder Height Marker
The child restraint is unsuitable for the occupant when the shoulders are below the
lower marker (Marker A) or above the upper marker (Marker C, refer to page 26).
The child needs to be moved into the next form of restraint when they reach the
top shoulder height marker. For more information, refer to page 10.
PREPARING SEAT AND VEHICLE
Shoulder Height Markers for Harnessed Use
IMPORTANT: FOLLOW THIS ADVICE
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