IZI COMBI X3 - Car seat BESAFE - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Car seat
Brand	BeSafe
Model	IZI COMBI X3
Category	Group 0+ and 1 (rearward and forward facing)
Safety standard	ECE R44/04
Weight group	0 to 18 kg
Recommended age	6 months to 4 years
Seat weight	Approximately 7 kg
Dimensions (L x W x H)	Approximately 60 x 45 x 50 cm
Recline positions	4 positions (reclining seat)
Headrest and harness adjustment	Yes, continuous
Harness type	5-point
Rearward facing installation	Yes, from 0 to 18 kg with support leg and anchorages
Forward facing installation	Yes, from 9 to 18 kg without support leg
Fixation	Vehicle 3-point seat belt
Shell material	EPS foam and plastic
Removable and washable cover	Yes, machine washable according to label (similar colors)
Care	Do not use harsh products
Safety	Do not use with active airbag on front passenger seat
After an accident	Replace the seat
Warranty	24 months (excluding cover and harness)
Spare parts	Available from the retailer (covers, buckles, straps)
Manufacturer	HTS BeSafe, Norway
Recommended use	Rearward facing as long as possible

Frequently Asked Questions - IZI COMBI X3 BESAFE

How to install the seat in the rearward facing position?

To install the seat rearward facing, first attach the anchor straps to the vehicle (under the front seat rails or at the seat base). Place the seat against the backrest, deploy the support leg in contact with the floor. Route the vehicle 3-point belt through the belt guides, buckle and tighten it. Tighten the anchor straps and lock the support leg with the bolt. Finally, adjust the front strut against the front seat backrest.

How to install the seat in the forward facing position?

For forward facing installation, remove the support leg and front strut. Place the seat on the seat cushion, lower the headrest completely. Unclip the belt clips, route the 3-point belt around the base and buckle it. Place the strap under the belt guide hook. Route the diagonal strap through the belt clips on both sides. Tighten the belt by pulling upward, close the clips. Push the seat firmly against the backrest and adjust the headrest to the correct height.

Can I use this seat on the front passenger seat with an airbag?

No, it is strictly forbidden to install the seat on a front passenger seat with an active airbag. This could cause serious injury to the child in case of deployment.

What should be the tension of the harness?

The harness must be snug and without twists. You should not be able to fit more than one finger (1 cm) between the harness and the child's shoulder. Pull the central adjustment strap forward or upward until you get a comfortable but firm fit.

How to adjust the headrest and harness height?

To adjust the height, lift the release handle at the back of the headrest, then slide the headrest up or down while keeping it straight. The harness slots should be at shoulder level of the child. Release the handle to lock.

How to remove and wash the cover?

To remove the cover, first detach the harness if necessary (depending on version). Remove the lower part, then the headrest cover by unhooking the rear attachments. Machine wash the cover at 30°C with similar colors, without using harsh products. Do not tumble dry. Reassemble in reverse order.

How many recline positions does the seat offer?

The seat has 4 recline positions. To change them, pull the recline lever upward and tilt the seat to the desired position.

What to do after a car accident?

After an accident, even if the seat appears intact, you must replace it. The stresses may have weakened the structure and compromise protection in a future accident.

What are the weight limits for rearward and forward facing use?

The seat is approved for rearward facing use from 0 to 18 kg (group 0+) and forward facing use from 9 to 18 kg (group 1). For children under 1 year or under 10 kg, it is recommended to use the most reclined position, the reducer and the seat cushion.

Can I use this seat for a newborn?

The seat is designed for children who can sit up independently, from about 6 months. For younger infants, use a suitable seat (infant carrier). However, the seat can accommodate a child of 0 kg in the rearward facing position with the provided reducer and cushion.

USER MANUAL IZI COMBI X3 BESAFE

Thank you for choosing BeSafe iZi Combi.

BeSafe has developed this seat with much care, to protect your child during the next phase of her or his life.

It is important that you read this user manual BEFORE installing your seat. Incorrect installation could endanger your child.

Contents

Vital information 2

Preparing to install 4

Rearward-facing in the back or front seat: preparation 5

Rearward-facing in the back seat: installation 9

Rearward-facing in the front seat: installation 12

Removing the seat 14

Forward-facing belt installation 15

Removing the seat 16

Positioning of the child 17

Sleeping position 18

Removing and refitting the cover 19

Cleaning instructions 21

Warning: potential misuse 21

Important advice 22

Point of sale information 23

Guarantee 24

Vital information

It is NOT ALLOWED to mount the seat in a front passenger seat WITH AN ACTIVATED AIRBAG.

• iZi Combi can be installed rearward-facing with a 3-point car belt, approved to UN/ECE Regulation No. 16 or other equivalent standards.
• iZi Combi can be installed forward-facing with a 3-point car belt, approved to UN/ECE Regulation No. 16 or other equivalent standards.

• iZi Combi is approved in groups 0+ and 1, rearward-facing from 0-18 kg and group 1, forward-facing from 9-18 kg.
• Read the car list to find out whether your car model is approved to use the seat.
• The harness straps must always be locked when the child is in the seat.
• The harness straps must be tightened without slack and not twisted.
• The seat cover contains magnets in the areas with the orange indications. Magnets can influence electronic equipment like pacemakers.
• The floor support must always be used when it is installed rearward-facing. Make sure that the floor support is fully pushed down. When installing forward-facing the floor support and the front brace shall not be used.
• We recommend to use the seat as long as possible in the rearward-facing installation.
• We recommend that this seat is used only for children who can sit upright, so not younger than 6 months.
• For children under 1 year and/or under 10kg weight, we recommend that the most reclined sitting position and the body hugger and seat cushion are used.
• When the child weighs over 18kg or the shoulder height grows above the highest position of the shoulder straps, the child must change to a group 2/3 seat.
• After an accident, the seat must be replaced. Although it may look undamaged, if you were to have another accident, the seat may not be able to protect your child as well as it should.
• Prevent the seat from becoming trapped or weighed down by luggage, seats and/or slamming doors.
• Before every use, make sure the harness is not damaged or twisted.
• Make sure you can fit no more than one finger between the harness and your baby (1cm).
• If in doubt, consult either the child restraint manufacturer or the retailer.

Preparing to install

Crucial parts

Connector for anchor belt (2x)

Locking bolt floor support

Belt loop floor support

Anchor belt (2x)

Rearward-facing in the back or front seat: preparation

It is NOT ALLOWED to mount the seat in a front passenger seat WITH AN ACTIVATED AIRBAG.

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1- When mounting in the back seat of the vehicle, push the front seat of the vehicle forward as much as possible. When mounting in the front seat, adjust the back rest in an upright position.
2- Install the front brace by sliding the two pins in the holes of the belt guiding hook. Move the front brace inwards with the ratchet, not further than the stop sign. The ratchet is used to adjust the front brace in both directions. Slide the knobs (see red circle) on the ratchet up or down to change direction (1).

3- Assemble the floor support before you install the seat in your vehicle.

4- The floor support must go through the belt loop. The belt loop must also be led into the hook on the floor support (2).
5- Do not fasten the locking bolt yet.

6- Before you can install the seat in the vehicle, you have to mount 2 anchor belts which will be connected with the connectors at the backside of the child seat. The anchor belts have to be connected with the vehicle. This can be done in 4 different ways.

First alternative: using the rails of the front seat

a- Release the fixing bolts on the 2 rear/front fixing points of the rails of the front seat of the vehicle.
b- The attachment fittings have to go underneath the rail on the vehicle seat chassis. Reassemble the fixing bolts and tighten firmly (3).
c- Thread the belt loop of the anchor belt through the opening of the attachment fitting. Then bring the anchor belt locking device through the belt loop and pull hard (4).

Second alternative: using the rails of the front seat

a- Secure an anchor belt round each of the rails of the front seat of the vehicle by bringing the locking device of the anchor belt through the belt loop. Pull tight (5).
b- Cross the anchor belts under the front seat of the vehicle.

Third alternative: using the front seat

a- Insert the belt loop through the gap between the seat cushion and the seat back on the front seat of the vehicle. Then bring the locking device through the belt loop and tighten (6).
b- Cross the anchor belts under the front seat of the vehicle (6).

Fourth alternative: using the front seat

a- Join the 2 anchor belts together to make a single belt. Put the lock of belt 1 through the loop of the belt 2 and then through the loop of belt 1. Pull it firmly (7).
b- Put the middle part of the anchor belt over the inner part of the vehicle seat. Cross the two ends of the anchor belt under the front seat of the vehicle and bring them upwards to the seat (8).

To continue with rearward-facing installation in the back seat, go to page 9.
- To continue with rearward-facing installation in the front seat, go to page 12.

Rearward-facing in the back seat: installation

With the anchor belts in place the installation can continue:

7- Place the seat sideways into the car with the front brace towards you.
8- Turn the seat into the right position (with the front brace against the back rest).
9- To enlarge the space for the legs of the child, you can move the front brace outwards with the ratchet. Keep this space as small as possible.
10- Push the floor support down to the floor. The floor support must go through the belt loop and the belt loop must be led into the hook on the floor support.
11- Adjust the floor support so it is in contact with the floor of the vehicle.
12- Position the 3 point car belt. Place the hip belt over the base of the seat behind the belt guiding horns on each side (see green arrows 1 and 2 in fig. 9). Fasten the car belt, click.
13- Pull the hip belt forwards and over the belt guiding hook on the seat base (see green arrow 3 in fig. 9).

14- Pull the shoulder/diagonal belt round the belt guiding horn on the side of the base (see green arrow 4 in fig. 9). Tension the shoulder belt.

Rearward-facing in the back seat (11).

15- Pull out the shoulder belt and make it into a loop (10a).
16- Thread the loop through the metal part of the red belt block (10b).
17- Guide the loop into the red slit (10c).
18- Tighten the belt by pulling the top part down (10d).

19- Move the front brace outwards with the ratchet. Continue tightening until the brace is pressed well into the back rest of the vehicle seat (12).

20- Connect the anchor belts with the child seat. The anchor belts must be crossed over.
21- Tighten the anchor belts to their maximum (13).
22- Lock the floor support with the locking bolt (14).

23- Positioned in the back seat of the vehicle, you should, if possible, push the front seat of the vehicle backwards, so that it is in contact with the child seat. If it is not possible to obtain contact with the child seat, push the back rest of the front seat of the vehicle forward so that the distance between child seat and back rest of the front seat of the vehicle is minimum 25 cm.

Adjustments of the front seat might bring slack in the anchor belts; tighten the anchor belts again.

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Practical Advice

If the seat is standing too upright: Push the front seat forward, follow the described installation, by pulling the anchor belts as much as possible before you lock the height of the foot support, the car seat cushion will be compressed and you will achieve a more reclined position for your child. Finally lock the foot support.

Rearward-facing in the front seat: installation

With the anchor belts in place the installation can continue:

7- Place the seat sideways into the car with the front brace towards you.
8- Turn the seat into the right position (with the front brace against the back rest).
9- To enlarge the space for the legs of the child, you can move the front brace outwards with the ratchet. Keep this space as small as possible.
10- In the front seat of the vehicle, you should position the seat against the dashboard.
11- Push the floor support down to the floor. The floor support must go through the belt loop and the belt loop must be led into the hook on the floor support (15).

12- Position the 3 point car belt. Place the hip belt over the base of the seat behind the belt guiding horns on each side. Fasten the car belt, click (16). Tension the shoulder belt.

13- Pull out the shoulder belt and make it into a loop (17a).
14- Thread the loop through the metal part of the red belt block (17b).
15- Guide the loop into the red slit (17c).
16- Tighten the belt by pulling the top part down (17d).

17- Move the front brace outwards with the ratchet. Continue tightening until the brace is pressed well into the back rest of the vehicle seat (19).

18- Connect the anchor belts with the child seat. The anchor belts must be crossed over.
19-Tighten the anchor belts to their maximum (20).
20- Lock the floor support with the locking bolt (21).

Removing the seat

1- If the seat is installed in the back seat of the vehicle, push the front seat of the vehicle forward as much as possible.
2- Move the front brace inwards with the ratchet, not further than the stop sign.
3- Remove the locking bolt from the floor support, adjust the floor support in the highest position and lock again with the locking bolt.
4- Release the anchor belts.
5- Remove the car belt from the front brace and the seat base.
6- Pull the seat back towards the front. Turn the seat so you can easily remove the seat.
7- Remove the anchor belts from the vehicle.

It is NOT ALLOWED to mount the seat in a front passenger seat WITH AN ACTIVATED AIRBAG.

1- When mounting in the back seat of the vehicle, push the front seat of the vehicle forward as much as possible.
2- When mounting in the front seat of the vehicle, adjust the back rest in an upright position.
3- Remove the floor support and the front brace from the seat.
4- Put the child seat on the seat of the vehicle. Unlock the belt clamps (22).
5- Release the release handle at the back of the head rest and push the head rest down while keeping the head rest upright (23).

6- Pull the hip belt around the bottom base of the seat and click the car belt in the buckle (24).
7- Position the hip belt over the belt guiding hook (24).

8- Put the shoulder belt through the belt clamps. Make sure the belt is not twisted (25).
9- Push the seat firmly into the car seat.

10- Tight installation is most important for forward facing seats. Tension the belts as follows: Pull the shoulder belt upwards (A). Have a firm grip on the shoulder belt in the seat area (B). Close the clamp on the inner side (C). Pull upper belt part on the door side and close clamp D (25).
11- Adjust the belt guiding hook outwards with the ratchet (26). Continue tightening until the seat is pressed well into the back rest of the car seat. Push the head rest in the correct position (refer to 'Positioning of the child' on page 17). The seat is now ready to use.

Removing the seat

1- Loosen the tension in the car belt by moving the belt guiding hook inwards with the ratchet, not further than the stop sign.
2- If the seat is installed in the back seat of the vehicle, push the front seat of the vehicle forward as much as possible.
3- Unlock the belt clamps and unlock the car belt.
4- Remove the car belt and remove the seat from the vehicle.

Positioning of the child

1- Position of the shoulder straps: Check that the shoulder strap slots are levelled with your child's shoulders (27).
2- The height of the shoulder straps and the head rest can be adjusted by releasing the release handle at the back of the head rest and pulling the head rest up or down while keeping the head rest upright (28).

3- Pull the shoulder straps up while pressing the button of the central adjuster (29).
4- Open the harness buckle.

5- Position the shoulder straps over the orange marking at sides of the seat to keep the harness open while you position the child (30).

6- When the child is positioned, place the shoulder straps over the child's shoulders and close the buckle: CLICK! (31).

7- Pull the harness strap through the central adjuster in the direction of the green arrow straight up-/forwards. Continue pulling until the harness is a comfortable but firm fit (32).

Make sure that the harness straps are always locked and tightened when the child is in the seat.

Sleeping position

• The seat has 4 reclining positions
• By pulling the reclining lever upwards, the seat can be put in another position (33).

Removing and refitting the cover

• There are 2 versions of the fabric cover. If there are velcro squares (see green arrow (34/35)), follow the steps of alternative 1. If there are no velcro squares go to alternative 2.

Removing the cover: alternative 1

1- Pay attention when you remove the cover, as fitting the cover is done in the opposite way.
2- Start to take off the lower seat part (36).
3- The cover of the head rest can be taken off separately by disconnecting the hooks at the backside and pulling off the fabric to the front.

Refit the cover

1- Pull the head rest in the highest position. Mount the head rest cover and connect the hooks at the back side. Pull the harness straps through the holes. Connect the loose bottom part of the head rest fabric with the plastic part under the head rest.
2- Pull the harness straps through the opening of the seat cover and lock the harness buckle. Pull the crotch strap through the opening of the seat part.
3- Mount the top part and then the shoulder parts. Mount the seat part and bring the seat cover under the rear parts of the sidewalls.

Removing the cover: alternative 2

1- Pay attention when you remove the cover, as fitting the cover is done in the opposite way.
2- To remove the seat cover, the harness straps must be released at both sides. See red circle. Start to take off the lower seat part and unhook both harness straps from the metal belt hooks (37).
3- The cover of the head rest can be taken off separately by disconnecting the hooks at the backside and pulling off the fabric to the front.

Refit the cover

1- Pull the head rest in the highest position. Mount the head rest cover and connect the hooks at the back side. Pull the harness straps through the holes. Connect the loose bottom part of the head rest fabric with the plastic part under the head rest.
2- Pull the harness straps through the opening of the seat cover and lock the harness buckle. Pull the crotch strap through the opening of the seat part.
3- Pull the loops of the harness straps from the bottom of the seat part through the openings to the hooks in the bottom of the seat. Hook both harness straps on the metal belt hooks and pull the straps firmly to ensure that they are correctly installed.

Make sure that the harness straps are fixed in the right way, after fitting the cover.

Cleaning instructions

• The cover of the seat must be washed according to the instructions on the inside of the cover (38).

wash with similar colours

• DO NOT use any aggressive cleaning products; these may harm the construction material of the seat.

Warning: potential misuse

• It is NOT ALLOWED to mount the seat in a front passenger seat WITH AN ACTIVATED AIRBAG.
• Install only with 3-point car belts, approved to UN/ECE Regulation No. 16 or other equivalent standards (39).

• DO NOT use the seat without floor support when mounted rearward-facing.
• DO NOT use the seat without tightening the front brace when mounted rearward-facing.
• DO NOT use the seat without tightening the anchor belts when mounted rearward-facing.

Important advice

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• DO NOT attempt to dismantle, modify or add any part to the seat. Warranty will expire if non-original parts or accessories are used.
• DO NOT use anything, such as a cushion, to raise the child seat off the passenger seat of the vehicle. In an accident the seat will not be able to protect your child in the right way.
• Never leave your child unattended in the seat.
• Make sure all passengers are informed about how to release your child in case of emergency.
• An unoccupied child seat should always be fastened in the vehicle.
• Make sure luggage or other objects are properly secured. Unsecured luggage may cause severe injuries to children and adults in case of accidents.
• Never use the seat without the cover. The cover is a safety feature and may only be replaced by an original BeSafe cover.
• Under the fabric cover we use EPS foam. Do not push or pull too hard against the foam, since you might damage the foam.
• Do not use any aggressive cleaning products; these may harm the construction material of the seat.
• BeSafe advises that child seats should not be bought or sold second-hand.
• KEEP this user manual for later use with the seat.
• DO NOT use the seat for longer than 5 years. Due to ageing, the quality of the material may change.
• DO NOT use at home. It has not been designed for home use and can only be used in a vehicle.

Practical advice

When the child seat is mounted in the car check all the areas where the child seat might touch the interior. We recommend using a (BeSafe) protection cover in these places to avoid cuts, marks or discolouration on the interior of the vehicle, especially in vehicles with leather or wooden interior.

Point of sale information

Notice for REARWARD-FACING installation

• This is a semi-universal Child Restraint System. It is approved to regulation No. 44.04, series of amendments for general use in vehicles fitted with fitted with 3-point car belts, approved to UN/ECE Regulation No.16 or other equivalent standards.
• The seat is suitable for fixing into the seat positions of the vehicles listed in the separate 'car list'. Seat positions in other vehicles may also be suitable to accept this child restraint. If in doubt, consult either the child restraint manufacturer or the retailer. For updated car list see:

www.besafe.eu

Notice for FORWARD-FACING installation

• When installed with a 3-point car belt: Only suitable if the approved vehicles are fitted with 3-point car belts, approved to UN/ECE Regulation No. 16 or other equivalent standards.
• We recommend to use the seat as long as possible in the rearward-facing installation.

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• The BeSafe iZi Up is a group 2/3 seat which can be used for children from 15 till 36kg , which covers the age group from 4 till 12 years.

Guarantee

• All BeSafe products are carefully designed, manufactured and tested. All of our BeSafe child seats are tested periodically out of our continuous production in our test laboratory. Furthermore they are tested by independent test institutes.
• Should this product prove faulty within 24 months of purchase due to materials or manufacturing fault, except covers and harness straps, please return it to the original place of purchase.
• The guarantee is only valid when you use your seat appropriately and with care. Please contact your dealer, he will decide if the seat will be returned to the manufacturer for repair. Replacement or return cannot be claimed. The guarantee does not get extended through repair.
• The guarantee expires: when there is no receipt, when defects are caused by wrong and improper use, when defects are caused by abuse, misuse or negligence.

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