AxissFix Plus - Car seat BEBE CONFORT - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL AxissFix Plus BEBE CONFORT

Instructions for use / Warranty

Rearward facing position / Forward facing position

Position dos route / Position face route

Rearward facing position

Forward facing position

Accessories sold separately

R - TOP TETHER hook S - TOP TETHER storage T - Instruction leaflet storage U - Automatic safety belt V - Carrying W - Newborn inlay - exclusively for use with AxissFix Plus from 45 to 60 cm SAFETY

• All Bébé Confort products have been carefully designed and tested for your baby’s safety and comfort. Use only accessories sold or approved by Bébé Confort. Using other accessories may prove to be dangerous.

• You are personally responsible for the safety of your child at all times, please read these instructions carefully and make yourself familiar with the product before using it.

• Always keep the instructions for future reference; there is a storage compartment specifically provided on the child seat.

• The AxissFix Plus is intended for car use only.

• Do not use second-hand products whose history is unknown. Some parts could be broken, torn or missing.

• Replace the AxissFix Plus when it has been subject of violent stresses in an accident: it is not optimal safety for your child.

Do not make any changes to the car seat whatsoever, as this could lead to unsafe situations. The AxissFix Plus car seat in the car:

• Before buying this product make sure the car seat is compatible with the vehicle it is to be used in.

• Before using the ISOFIX anchorage system, you must IMPERATIVELY read the instruction manual of the vehicle, before installing your child car seat. This manual will indicate the places compatible with the class size of the car seat, i-size Universal ISOFIX approved.

• i-size Universal ISOFIX in rearward facing position, class size D.

• i-size Universal ISOFIX in forward facing position, class size B1.

• Before installing your child car seat with the ISOFIX anchorages system you must read the instruction manual of the vehicule. This manual will indicate the places compatibles with the class size of the car seats.

• Make sure the fold-down rear seat is locked into position.

• Install the AxissFix Plus in a rearward-facing position when your child is from 45 up to 87 cm in length.

• You may install the AxissFix Plus in a forward-facing

014802519_AxissFix Plus BBC_scenariomanual_StdExport_2017.indd 73 03/10/2016 10:5174 position when your child is from 76 up to 105 cm in length (older than 15 months). The maximum occupant mass for which the carseat is intended is 19 kg.

• Make sure that any luggage and other objects liable to cause injuries in the event of a collision shall be properly secure.

• Always cover the AxissFix Plus when exposed to direct sunlight in the car. Otherwise, the cover, metal and plastic parts could become too hot for your child’s skin.

• Make sure the straps holding the carseat to the vehicle are tight.

When the car seat is installed on the front passenger seat, you must switch off the front passenger airbag if your child is sitting in a rearward-facing position.

When the car seat is installed on the front passenger seat, we recommand to switch off the front pas- senger airbag if your child is sitting in a front-facing position and place the passenger seat in the rearmost position. Baby in the AxissFix Plus car seat :

• Never leave your child unattended.

• For your own safety and the one of your child always put the child in the car seat and fasten him however short your journey may be.

• Always secure your child with the 5-point harness. Ensure that the lap straps is worn low down, so that the pelvis is firmly engaged, shall be stressed.

• After putting the child in the car seat, ensure that the harness is sufficiently tight by pulling the belt. Before every use, make sure the harness is not damaged or twisted.

• Make sure you can fit no more than one finger between the harnesses and your child (1 cm). If there is more space than 1 cm, tighten the harness belt further.

• Check to make sure the headrest is adjusted to the proper height.

• Do not use the child restraint device without the cover. Do not replace the seat cover with any other than the one recommended by the manufacturer, because it will have a direct effect on the functioning of the car seat.

• The temperature inside a vehicle may become very high, particularly after a long period of exposure to the sun. It is strongly recommended, under such conditions, to cover the seat of the car with a piece of material or something equivalent to prevent the harness fixings, and in particular the metal parts, from becoming hot and burning the child.

The AxissFix Plus must be used rearward facing until your child is over 15 months or measures more than 87 cm.

Never combine two ISOFIX anchorage and car seat belt systems to install your child car seat. ATTENTION: In ISOFIX use the fitting clips for lower anchorage to the vehicle are not sufficient. It is essential to fix the “TOP TETHER” to the upper anchorage point recommended by the car manufacturer. Fitting the AxissFix Plus seat with additional tethers using the vehicle’s ISOFIX additional anchorage points.

014802519_AxissFix Plus BBC_scenariomanual_StdExport_2017.indd 74 03/10/2016 10:5175 The ISOFIX anchors have been developed to obtain a safe and easy fixation of the child safety systems inside the car. Not all cars are equipped with these anchors although they are standard on more recent models. Consult the attached list of cars for which the car seat can be installed correctly (you can also consult additional updates of this list on the website www.bebeconfort.com).

• In rear-facing position (45-87 cm), this product must not be installed to places equipped with a frontal air bag. You might be able to deactivate it (see your car manual). In this case, if you can deactivate the air bag, you can use the car seat on the front seat.

• In forward facing position (76-105 cm), the seat must be placed on the car rear seat or exceptionally on the front seat in accordance with the legislation in force in the country of use (In France: in accordance with the conditions stipulated in decree n° 91-1321 du 27-12-1991). If you use the AxissFix Plus on the front seat, it should be possible to deactivate the airbag of the seat in question or move the passenger seat back to a maximum (Please consult your car manual).

• When installing the seat in the rear-facing position, the belt of the TOP TETHER can turn one quarter turn according to the position of the anchorage point. This does not impair the proper operation of the product.

• When installing the car seat, it is necessary to remove the headrest in order to put the TOP TETHER through correctly.

• Warning: when installing the car seat, spaces between the base of the car seat and the vehicle seat are possible depending on the position of the anchorage points within the vehicle.

• It is essential that the car seat be replaced after an accident.

• The user must always check that any luggage and other objects likely to cause injury to the occupant of the car seat in the case of impact are properly secured.

• The rigid parts and the plastic sections of a child restraint device should be positioned and installed in such a way that they cannot, when the vehicle is be- ing used under normal conditions, become trapped under a moving seat or in the vehicle door.

• Never modify the construction or the materials of the car seat and the seat belt without consulting the manufacturer.

• Do not use the child restraint device without the cover. Do not replace the seat cover with a cover other than that recommended by the manufacturer, because it will have a direct effect on the functioning of the child restraint.

• This child restraint is effective only if the instruc- tions for use are respected.

• Always fasten the child restraint even when the child is not sitting in it.

• Never place heavy objects on the rear parcel shelf, to avoid the danger of projectiles in the event of an accident.

• Always check that no part of the seat or the harness is trapped under a seat or in the vehicle door.

• Folding seats must always be locked in place.

• If in any doubt about the correct installation or use of the system, the user is advised to contact the dis- tributor or the manufacturer of the child restraining device system. CARE Newborn inlay:

• The newborn inlay included in your AxissFix Plus

014802519_AxissFix Plus BBC_scenariomanual_StdExport_2017.indd 75 03/10/2016 10:5176 seat plays an integral part in the effi ciency of the re- straint system for your child from 45 to 60 cm. It can be removed and the cover taken off for washing, but it is essential to place it back again where it belongs and only use this offi cial Bébé Confort AxissFix Plus newborn inlay. This newborn inlay is exclusively for use with the AxissFix Plus seat. Fabric:

• The cover and the shoulder pads can be removed for washing. If the cover needs to be replaced at any time, only use offi cial Bébé Confort cover because it constitutes an integral part of the restraint performance.

• Before cleaning check the label sewn into the various parts of the fabric, you will fi nd the washing symbols indicating the method of washing each item.

• Keep the car seat clean. Do not use lubricants or aggressive cleaning agents. eodmU Shell:

• Clean the shell using a damp cloth. ENVIRONMENT Keep plastic covering away from children to avoid suffocation. For environmental reasons, when you have stopped using this product, we ask that you dispose of the product in the proper waste facilities in accordance with local legislation. QUESTIONS Please contact your local Bébé Confort distributor or on our website, www.bebeconfort.com in the part “Our services”. When doing so please have the following information at hand: - Serial number; - Make and type of car and seat on which the AxissFix Plus is used; - Age, height and weight of your child. WARRANTY Our 24 months warranty refl ects our confi dence in the high quality of our design, engineering, produc- tion and product performance. We confi rm 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 on materials and workmanship at the time of purchase. Under the conditions mentioned herein, this warranty may be invoked by consumers in the countries where this product has been sold by a subsidiary of the Dorel Group or by an authorized dealer or retailer. Our 24 months warranty covers all manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship when used in normal conditions and in accordance with our user manual for a period of 24 months from the date of the original retail purchase by the fi rst end-user cus- tomer. To request repairs or spare parts under our warranty for defects in materials and workmanship you must present your proof of purchase, made within the 24 months preceding the service request. Our 24 months warranty does not apply to defects caused by normal wear and tear, damage caused by accidents, abusive use, negligence, fi re, liquid contact or other external cause, damage which is the consequence of failing to comply with the

014802519_AxissFix Plus BBC_scenariomanual_StdExport_2017.indd 76 03/10/2016 10:5177 user manual, damage caused by use with another product, damage caused by service by anyone who is not authorized by us, or if the product is stolen or if any label or identification number has been removed from the product or has been changed. Examples of normal wear and tear include wheels and fabric worn down by regular use and the natural breakdown of colors and materials due to normal aging of the product. What to do in case of defects: Should problems or defects arise, your first point of contact is the authorized dealer or retailer recog- nized by us. Our 24 months warranty is recognized by them (1) . You must present your proof of purchase, made within the 24 months preceding the service request. It is easiest if you get your service request pre-approved by us. If you submit a valid claim under this warranty, we may request that you return your product to the authorized dealer or retailer recognized by us or that you ship the product to us in accordance with our instructions. We will pay for shipment andthat you return your product to the authorized dealer or retailer recognized by us or that you ship the product to us in accordance with our instructions. We will pay for shipment and for return freight if all instructions are followed. Damage and/or defects neither covered by our warranty nor by the legal rights of the consumer and/or damage and/or defects with respect to products that are not covered by our warranty can be handled at a reasonable fee. Rights of the consumer: A consumer has legal rights pursuant to applicable consumer legislation, which may vary from country to country. The rights of the consumer under applicable national legislation are not affected by this warranty. Lifetime Warranty: Under the terms and conditions published on our website www.bebeconfort.com/lifetimewarranty we offer a voluntary manufacturer’s Lifetime Warranty to first users. To claim this Lifetime Warranty you need to register on our website. This warranty is provided by Dorel Netherlands. We are registered in The Netherlands under company number 17060920. Our trading address is Korendijk 5, 5704 RD Helmond, The Netherlands, and our postal address is P.O. Box 6071, 5700 ET Helmond, The Netherlands. The names and address details of other subsidiaries of the Dorel group can be found on the last page of this manual and on our website for the brand concerned. (1) Products purchased from retailers or dealers that remove or change labels or identification numbers are considered unauthorized. Products purchased from unauthorized retailers are also considered unauthorized. No warranty applies to these products since the authenticity of these products cannot be ascertained.