TOBI - Car seat MAXI-COSI - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL TOBI MAXI-COSI

No. 23, lalan S$ 26/15

38 Sir S. Ramgoolam Street Por Louis

12 Kimberlite Road, Theta Ext 5 Booysens Reserve, Johannesburg, 2091

SOUTH KOREA YK Trading Co, Ltd.

UNITED STATES Dorel Juvenile Group, nc, 2525 State St, Columbus, IN47201-7494

CoLOMBIA Cangurus Mom's and babies Cra. 7A No. 121 -33

Dutchkid FZ Co. POBox 333741 Dubai,

Mirdamad Ave-Valiasr Ave. Eskan-shopping Center

42 Wiester Parkway. Business Park

Lower ballymount Road Dublin 12

Congratulations on your purchase of the Maxi-Cosi Tobi.

During the development of the Maxi-Cosi Tobi, we paid special attention to safety, ease of use, comfort and design. As a result of this, this product fulfils the strictest safety requirements.

Studies have shown that a large percentage of child car seats are not used correctly. It is therefore important that you take the time to read these instructions through carefully. The optimum safety of your child is only guaranteed if the Maxi-Cosi Tobi is used correctly.

Continuous research by our product development and marketing departments, both by intensive cooperation with test institutes and in consultation with consumers and customers, ensures that we remain at the forefront in the area of child safety in the car. If you have any questions or remarks concerning the use of the Maxi-Cosi Tobi, we will be happy to hear from you.

Dorel (address and telephone number on the back of this instruction manual)

1. Headrest 10. Frame

2. Fabric cover 11. Belt buckle

3. Belt pads 12. Red belt slot for shoulder part of seat belt 4. Shoulder belts - harness system 13. Belt clamp for car seat

5. Belt tension indicator 14. Red marks back of seat belt

6. Adjustment belt for belt system 15. Shell

7. Adjustment handle shell 16. Storage compartment for instruction manual 8. Red marks for hip part of seat belt 17. Release button belt tensioner(s)

9. Tensioner(s) for seat belt

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SPECIAL FEATURES To reduce the likelihood of incorrect use and to improve ease of use the Maxi-Cosi Tobi has the

following unique features:

+ À harness belt system that "springs" open itself as soon as the belt buckle is opened.

+ An indicator on the belt buckle that indicates by means of colour when the belts are properly tightened

+ À belt buckle that also acts as the control button for the belt system: i.e. when the buckle is opened, the control of the shoulder belts is automatically released and the belts can be made longer. When the buckle is closed, the shoulder belts can be tightened until the indicator is “GREEN”. No further operation of buttons is required!

CONTENTS IMPORTANT: READ FIRST! INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL OF THE MAX cos! TB | PLACING YOUR CHILD IN THE MAXI-COSI TOBI . 3.1 Using the harness system à 3.2 Seat positions (Adjusting the seat into Sitting and d'rining posa) . 3.3 Taking the child out noces 4. MAINTENANCE . 4.1 General . RARES: - puce c 42 Fabric cover 4.3 Belt buckle functioning and canne GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS . WASTE SEPARATION NEXT STAGE CHILD CAR SEATS WARRANTY . QUESTIONS .

1. IMPORTANT: READ FIRST!

Please read these user instructions carefully and keep them for future reference. If these instructions are not followed, the safety of a child may be severely endangered.

Only use original accessories and parts that have been endorsed by the manufacturer. Do not make any modifications to the product. Contact your supplier or importer if you have any complaints or problems.

Approved according to ECE R44/04

Group Body weight of child Age

Maxi-Cosi Tobi | 1 9-18 kg Approx. 9 months — 3.5 years

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2. INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL OF THE MAXI-COSI TOBI Installation with 3-point belt (follow red colour marks on product)

Only use the Maxi-Cosi Tobi on a front-facing seat that has been provided with an automatic 3-point belt, provided it has been approved according to the ECE R16 standard or similar.

Correct fitting of the car seat belt is essential for the safety of your child. The car seat must be attached in GB the correct sequence along the red marks on the Maxi-Cosi Tobi, for this see also the sticker on the side of the Maxi-Cosi Tobi. Never fit the seat belt in a way other than that described!

Remove the headrest of the seat where the Maxi-Cosi Tobi is to be used in the car if it is in the way. Do not forget to put the headrest back when the seat is used again.

+ NOTE! Lock fold-down rear seats before installing the Maxi-Cosi Tobi.

+ NOTE! In some cases, the seat belts are positioned too far forward. This will make proper installation impossible. Try à different seat in this case.

+ NOTE! Before the seat is installed, make sure that the belt tensioners are in the correct position by pressing the release button (1). The belt tensioners should be horizontal.

+ NOTE! Make sure that both seat belt clamps are open (2).

+ Place the Maxi-Cosi Tobi on the car seat.

+ Place the seat belt for the Maxi-Cosi Tobi along and over (4) the belt tensioners. Make sure that the hip belt passes under the shell, over the red belt marks (3,1).

+ Click the seat belt into the belt buckle of the car (3,2).

+ NOTE! It may be the case that the buckle part of the seat belt is so long that the buckle protrudes above the frame of the Maxi-Cosi Tobi. If this is so, the Maxi-Cosi Tobi cannot be secured properly. In that case, choose another position in the car (5). Moreover, it may break the buckle!

+ Slide the shoulder part of the seat belt, on the side where the belt buckle of the car is also located, through the red belt slot on the backrest (6)

+ Then pass the shoulder part along the red marks for the shoulder belt on the back of the Maxi-Cosi Tobi (7).

. LAS through the second red belt slot to the outside (7,2).

+ Push the Maxi-Cosi Tobi firmly into the car seat (8,1) while at the same time pulling the shoulder belt tight (8,2). The Maxi-Cosi Tobi is now securely in place in the car. Double-check this!

+ First shut the belt clamp on the belt buckle side and then that on the other side, in the direction of the roll-up mechanism (9).

+ Finally, tighten the belt properly by turning the belt tensioner(s) a quarter of a turn upwards in the vertical position (10). The seat belt is now fitted more tightly!

+ In many cases this will result in a kink in the hip belt. However, this does not involve any danger for your child and is part of the correct installation!

+ NOTE! Make sure that both belt clamps on top of the seat are closed.

+ NOTE! Make sure that the car seat belt is not twisted

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+ When the seat belt has been installed properly, the various “views” will look as follows:

Side view, Rear view Side view,

on the side of the roll-up on the side where the belt buckle mechanism. is located.

Opposite side belt buckle.

To ensure the optimum safety of the child, after installing the seat check once more that.

+ the seat belt is tight and that it is not twisted,

< the hip part of the seat belt passes over the red belt marks and belt tensioner(s),

<the (diagonal) shoulder part of the seat belt is attached properly and passes through the two belt slots, along the red marks on the rear of the Maxi-Cosi Tobi,

< both belt clamps are closed,

+ the belt tensioner(s) is in the tensioned, vertical position,

+ the entire Maxi-Cosi Tobi is installed securely and firmly in the car.

B. Removing the Maxi-Cosi Tobi

+ Open the belt buckle of the seat belt (11).

+ Next, open both belt clamps (12).

+ Release the belt tensioner by pressing the button (13). The belt tensioner will now move down, into the horizontal position.

+ Remove the seat belt from the belt slots (14).

+ Take the Maxi-Cosi Tobi out of the car.

3. PLACING YOUR CHILD IN THE MAXI-COSI TOBI 3.1 Using the harness system

A. Adjusting the height of the harness Before placing the child in the Maxi-Cosi Tobi and locking the harness belt, first determine the correct height of the shoulder belts and headrest.

+ Open the belt buckle (15) by pressing the red button of the belt buckle.

+ The shoulder belts are now automatically released and can be made longer without pressing any other buttons.

+ Loosen the shoulder belts by pulling them forwards as far as possible (16).

+ NOTE! Do not pull on the belt pads when doing so.

+ Place the child with his/her back straight in the Maxi-Cosi Tobi and check the belt height (17).

+ NOTE! The height of the shoulder belts is correct when the belt disappears into the shell slightly above your child's shoulders (18).

+ Adjust the height of the shoulder belts in combination with and by means of the headrest.

+ To move the shoulder belts and headrest to the required height, move the headrest by the handle on the top at the same time forwards and up or down (19). The shoulder belts including headrest can be set to 6 different heights.

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B. Placing the child in the Maxi-Cosi Tobi

+ Place the child with his/her back straight in the Maxi-Cosi Tobi:

+ Slide the buckle sections together (part À on part B) and insert them into the belt buckle with a clearly audible “click” (20). When the buckle is closed, the belt system is blocked and can only be pulled tighter. If you need to make the belts longer, the buckle must first be opened again.

+ Now pull the harness system tight by pulling on the adjustment belt (21,2). Pull until the indicator on the belt buckle turns green (21,2). If this is still silver the belt should be pulled tighter (22). Make sure that the indicator is green before driving. If it seems like the harness belt is still loose even though the indicator is on green, the belt can be pulled more tightly. This will ensure optimum safety. While driving, it is possible that the indicator reverts back to silver as a result of the child's movements. This is normal and will not affect the child's safety.

+ NOTE! The tighter the belts fit around a child, the better the protection.

+ NOTE! Make sure the textured (anti-slip) side of the belt pads are positioned properly on your child's Shoulders/chest.

+ NOTE! Make sure the belts are not twisted or folded double.

Always use the belt pads, as they are essential for your child's safety. Tell the child never to play with the belt buckle.

3.2 Seat positions (Adjusting the seat into sitting and reclining positions)

The Maxi-Cosi Tobi can be set in 5 positions.

+ Pull the positioning handle under the front of the seat upwards and then pull or push the seat forwards or backwards (23).

+ Release the positioning handle in the desired position and push until you hear a “click”.

+ NOTE! Check to make sure the Maxi-Cosi Tobi is securely locked in the desired position by pulling on it.

To ensure the optimal safety of the child, check before every trip to make sure that …

+ the entire Maxi-Cosi Tobi is installed securely and firmly in the car,

+ the height of the shoulder belts is suitable for your child,

«the belts are not twisted,

+ the textured (anti-slip) side of the belt pads is positioned properly on your child's shoulders/chest,

+ the child is secure in the belts, the belt buckle is shut and the indicator is on green,

+ the tether on the Maxi-Cosi Tobi is not damaged. If it is damaged, do not use the Maxi-Cosi Tobi in any circumstances and contact your retailer or importer immediately.

3.3 Taking the child out

+ Place the Maxi-Cosi Tobi in the sitting position (also see section 3.2 Seat positions). + Open the belt buckle by pressing the red button of the buckle (24).

+ Loosen the shoulder belts by pulling them forwards as far as possible (25)

+ Take the child out of the Maxi-Cosi Tobi

+ NOTE! Perform these actions only while the Maxi-Cosi Tobi is outside of the car.

+ Use lukewarm water, soap and a cloth to clean the plastic parts of the seat. Do not use any aggressive cleaning agents.

+ The fabric parts can be cleaned according to the instructions on the washing label; hand washing in luke- warm water and a mild detergent.

+ NOTE! Never use lubricants — not even for the moving parts of the Maxi-Cosi Tobi.

+ Open the belt buckle. Loosen the shoulder belts by pulling them forwards as far as possible (24, 25). Unhook the elastic loops from the hooks on both sides of the positioning handle.

+ Remove the elastic edge of the cover from the edges of the shell and then carefully loosen the cover at the front (26, 27).

+ Remove the belt buckle pad by pulling it carefully over the belt buckle sideways at an angle. Pass the cover over the belt buckle (from back to front).

- Loosen the cover from the side points on both sides of the shell (28).

+ Loosen the back flap of the cover and fold it forwards (29).

+ Remove the cover carefully from the sides (30).

+ Loosen the cover behind the belt clamps. The cover has been pushed behind the belt clamps here (31,1)

+ Now pull the cover carefully over the headrest (31,2).

+ Remove the belt pads of the shoulder belts by loosening the Velcro and the poppers on the outside (32).

+ Remove the belt behind the flap with the Velcro (33).

+ Slide the hook clasp out of the loop of the belt pad (34).

+ Remove the belt pad from the spring (35).

+ Do this with both belt pads.

+ Repeat the above, with the exception of the clasp, for the two hip belt pads. The hip belt pads are attached to the belt with Velcro.

+ Remove the headrest cover by removing the two elastic bands from the bottom flap under the plastic part (36,1).

+ Loosen the headrest cover on one side under a point and remove the cover carefully on this side of the headrest.

+ Carefully loosen the headrest cover at the edge under the handle at the top of the headrest.

+ Now remove the headrest cover carefully (36,2).

Cleaning the cover + Wash the cover and belt pads by hand (maximum of 30°C). Do not use a drier. Also see the care instructions on the cover.

Tip: It is wise to buy an extra cover when purchasing the Maxi-Cosi Tobi so that you can continue to use it even when the cover is being washed and dried

Reattaching the cover + Repeat the above steps in the reverse order!

+ NOTE! First attach the 4 belt pads and the headrest cover before reattaching the cover. + Slide the cover well into the cover edges of the shell all over.

+ Check that the cover is tight fitting all over and secured properly.

4.3 Belt buckle and belt adjustment system functioning and cleaning

The proper functioning of the belt buckle and belt adjustment system is very important for the safety of the child. The most common reason that the buckle and/or belt adjustment system does not function properly is because it is dirty (from dust, grime, food particles, etc.). Make sure that the belt buckle stays clean by vacuuming out all dirt. If the belt adjustment system is not functioning properly, contact your supplier or importer immediately (see back of instruction manual for contact details). Do not use the Maxi-Cosi Tobi under any circumstances!

The following is a list of possible causes of function failure and possible solutions.

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A. Malfunction to the belt buckle

+ When opening the belt buckle, the buckle sections are released slowly.

< The belt buckle can only be opened with considerable force.

+ Itis difficult to click the buckle sections into the buckle (too much resistance). + The buckle will no longer close, the buckle sections will not go together.

+ There is no “click” sound when closing the buckle.

B. Solving any problems GB

+ Check the buckle for any dirt and if necessary clean by knocking the dirt out, rinsing, blowing clean or vacuuming with à vacuum cleaner, for example.

+ NOTE! Never use lubricants!

If you are unable to close the belt buckle or if you are unsure whether you have solved the problem correctly, contact your retailer or importer immediately (see back of instruction manual). Under no circumstances Should the Maxi-Cosi Tobi be used.

5. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS Always pay attention to the following...

+ Always use the seat, even on short trips close to home, as this is when most accidents occur.

+ Only use the Maxi-Cosi Tobi in a car and not at home. Car seats are not designed for home use.

+ The Maxi-Cosi Tobi may be used in the front seat and in the back seat. Even if the car is equipped with an airbag! However, we recommend installing it on the back seat. If this is not possible, make sure that, if installing on a front seat equipped with an airbag, the seat is in the rearmost position. See the car manual, as more and more cars have the possibility to easily switch off the airbag.

+ The seat must always be secured with the seat belt, even when not in use. À loose seat could injure other passengers in an emergency stop.

+ Make sure that the Maxi-Cosi Tobi is not jammed or wedged by heavy luggage, adjustable seats or closing doors.

+ Never use the Maxi-Cosi Tobi without the cover. Do not replace the cover by a cover other than the original as the cover forms part of the total safety of the seat.

+ Always cover up the Maxi-Cosi Tobi when the car is parked in the full sun; plastic and metal parts may become extremely hot, this can cause burns and may discolour the cover unnecessarily.

+ To avoid damage to the fabric, do not remove the logos, etc. on the cover.

+ Make sure that there is no baggage or other loose objects (for example on the rear shelf) in the car.

In an emergency stop or crash these become dangerous projectiles!

+ When making long journeys, make sure to take frequent breaks in order to give your child some room to move.

+ Never leave your child alone in the car unattended.

+ Keep the user instructions for future reference in the appropriate place at the back of the Maxi-Cosi Tobi.

+ Never use second-hand products! You never know what may have happened with these. The safety of the seat can only be guaranteed by the manufacturer if it is used by its first owner.

The user should not make any modifications to the car seat or the belts. Also labels or warnings, etc. that form part of the seat should not be removed in any circumstances!

+ Always replace the Maxi-Cosi Tobi after an accident, as the seat may become unsafe due to damage that is not readily apparent.

+ The manufacturer knows that car seats may cause impressions in car upholstery or car seat belts. These cannot be avoided, since the safety standards demand powerful and firm fastening methods. That is why the manufacturer cannot be held liable for any damage as a result of these.

+ Always set a good example and wear your own safety belts!

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6. WASTE SEPARATION To ensure optimum and safe use of car safety seats, they should not be used for longer than 5 years after the date of purchase. Ageing of the plastic, for instance under the influence of sunlight (UV), may quite unnoticeably reduce the qualities of the product.

Once the child has grown out of the seat, we therefore advise you to no longer use the car seat and to dispose of it in the proper way.

As we care for the environment we request the user to separate the waste produced at the start (packaging)

GB and end (product parts) of the life of the Maxi-Cosi Tobi Make sure to keep plastic wrapping material out of reach of your child in order to avoid the risk of suffocation. Packaging Cardboard box Paper waste Plastic bag Residual waste Product parts Fabric cover Residual waste Plastic parts In accordance with the typification of the appropriate container Metal parts Container for metal Tether Container for polyester Belt buckle Residual waste 7. NEXT STAGE CHILD CAR SEATS Approved according to ECE R44/04 Type of child car seat N l Group Body Weight of child Age 2 N Ï 2+3 15-36kg Approx. 3,5 - 12 years Maxi-Cosi Rodi XR 8. WARRANTY We guarantee that this product was manufactured in accordance with the current European safety requirements and quality standards which are applicable to this product, and that this product is free from defects in workmanship and material at the time of purchase. During the production process the product was subjected to various quality checks. If this product, despite our efforts, shows a material/manufacturing fault within the warranty period of 24 months, (with normal use as described in the user instructions) we will comply with the warranty terms and conditions. In this case please contact your dealer. For extensive information on applying the warranty terms and conditions, you can contact the dealer or look on our website: www.maxi-cosi.com. 14

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The warranty is not valid in the following cases:

+ In case of a use or purpose other than described in the manual

+ Ifthe product is submitted for repair through a dealer that is not authorized by us.

+ Ifthe product is not supplied to the manufacturer with the original purchase receipt (via the retailer and/or importer)

+ If repairs were carried out by third parties or a dealer that is not authorized by us.

+ Ifthe defect is the result of improper or careless use or maintenance, negligence or impact damage to the fabric cover and/or frame.

+ Ifthe parts show normal wear and tear that may be expected from daily use of a product (wheels, rotating and moving parts etc.)

Date of effect: The warranty becomes effective on the date the product is purchased.

Warranty term: The warranty period applies for a period of 24 consecutive months. The warranty only applies for the first owner and is not transferable.

What to do in case of defects:

After purchasing the product, keep the purchase receipt. The date of purchase must be clearly visible on the receipt. Should problems or defects arise please contact your retailer. Exchanging or taking back the product cannot be requested. Repairs do not give entitlement to extension of the warranty. Products that are returned directly to the manufacturer are not eligible for warranty.

This Warranty Clause conforms to European Directive 99/44/EG of 25 May 1999.

9. QUESTIONS If you have any questions, please ring your supplier or importer (see back of the user instructions). Make sure you have the following information at hand:

+ Serial number at the bottom of the orange/white ECE sticker (at the back of the Maxi-Cosi Tobi). + Make, type and construction of the car and the seat on which the Maxi-Cosi Tobi is used. + Age (length) and weight of your child

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