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USER MANUAL Stages Fx Joie

ECE R44.04: Group 0+/1 /2(0–25kg) child restraint

Congratulations You have purchased a high quality﹐ fully certified child safety child restraint. This product is suitable for the use of children weighing UNDER 25kg (approximately 7 years old or under). Carefully read this Instruction Manual and follow the installing steps because this is the ONLY way to protect your child from serious injury or death in case of an accident﹐ and to provide comfort to your child while using this product. Keep this instruction manual for future reference. Please Confirm Make sure that your vehicle is equipped with 3-point retractor safety-belt. Seat belts may be different in design and length according to maker﹐ manufacturing date﹐ and type of the vehicle. This child restraint is only suitable for use in the listed vehicles fitted with 3-point retractor safety-belts﹐ approved to UN ECE regulation 16 or other equivalent standards. This child restraint is approved to UN ECE regulation 44﹐ 04 series of amendments. For warranty information﹐ please visit our website at joi- ebaby.com ! Please keep the instruction manual in the storage compartment of the rear cover for future reference. Parts List Make sure all parts are available before assembly. If any part is missing, please contact local retailer. No tools are required for assembly. Soft goods include Seat Pad, Crotch Pad, Shoulder Pad, Head Support and Infant Insert. Please make sure there are no missing parts. Please contact the retailer if anything is missing.1 Head Support 2 Seat Pad 3 Buckle 4 Webbing Adjuster5 ISOFIX Attachments Releasing Button 6 Recline Adjustment Handle 7 Crotch Pad 8 Shoulder Harness 9 Infant Insert10 Rear-Facing Vehicle Shoulder Belt Slot11 Lock-off Device12 Head Support Adjustment Lever13 Locking Clip14 Tether Strap Adjuster15 Tether Hook16 Top Tether Strap 17 Instruction Manual Storage Compartment 18 Base19 ISOFIX Attachments Connector20 Seat Belt Back Slot 21 Lap Belt Guiding22 ISOFIX Attachments Guides

NO child restraint can guarantee full protection from injury in an acci- dent. However﹐ proper use of this child restraint will reduce the risk of serious injury or death to your child.

This child restraint is designed ONLY for child weighing under 25kg (approximately 7 years old or under).

DO NOT use forward facing mode before the child’s weight exceeds 9kg.

Any straps holding the restraint to the vehicle should be tight﹐ that any straps restraining the child should be adjusted to the child's body﹐ and that straps should not be twisted.

DO NOT use or install this child restraint until you read and understand the instructions in this manual and in your vehicle owner's manual.

Concern the danger of making any alterations or additions to the device without the approval of the Type Approval Authority﹐ and a danger of not following closely the installation instructions provided by the child restraint manufacturer.

DO NOT make any modification to this child restraint or use it along with component parts from other manufacturers.

DO NOT use this child restraint if it has damaged or missing parts.

DO NOT have your child in unfitted clothes when use this child restraint in rearward facing or forward facing mode﹐ because this may prevent your child from being properly and securely fastened by the shoulder harnesses and the harnesses between thighs.

When use this child restraint in rearward facing or forward facing mode﹐ the safety belt must be used correctly﹐ and ensure that any lap strap is worn low down﹐ so that the pelvis is firmly engaged.

DO NOT leave this child restraint unbelted or unsecured in your vehicle because unsecured child restraint can be thrown around and may injure occupants in a sharp turn﹐ sudden stop﹐ or collision. Remove it if not in regular use.

Child is not left in the child restraint system unattended.

Do not place the child restraint in seating positions where an active frontal airbag is installed if your child is still in rear facing mode. WARNING

NEVER use a second-hand child restraint or a child restraint whose history you do not know because they may have structural damage that endangers your child's safety.

Please keep this child restraint away from sunlight﹐ otherwise it may be too hot for the child's skin.

NEVER use ropes or any other substitutes in place of seat belts in case of injuries from restraint.

DO NOT use this child restraint as a regular chair as it tends to fall down and injure the child.

The child restraint shall not be used without the soft goods.

The soft goods should not be replaced with any other than the one recommended by the manufacturer﹐ because the soft goods constiutes an integral part of the restraint performance.

DO NOT put anything other than the recommended inner cushions in this child restraint.

DO NOT carry this child restraint with a child in it.

Any luggage or other objects liable to cause injuries in the event of a collision shall be properly secured.

Do not allow the child restraint harness or buckles to become trapped or caught in the vehicle seat or door.

The device should be changed when it has been subject to violent stresses in an accident.

Remove this child restraint from the vehicle seat when it is not in use for a long period of time.

To avoid suffocation﹐ remove plastic bag and packaging materials before using this product. The plastic bag and packaging materials should then be kept away from babies and children.

Consult the distributor for issues concerning maintenance﹐ repair and part replacement.

DO NOT use any load bearing contact points other than those described in the instructions and marked in the child restraint.

Frequently check the ISOFIX attachments guides for dirt and clean them if necessary. Reliability can be effected by ingress of dirt﹐ dust﹐ food particles etc.5

DO NOT install this child restraint under the following conditions:

1. Vehicle seats with 2-point safety belts.

2. Vehicle seats facing sideward or rearward with respect to the

running direction of the vehicle.

3. Vehicle seats unstable during installation.

Emergency In case of emergency or accidents﹐ it is most important to have your child taken care of with first aid and medical treatment immediately. Product Information For Installation with 3-point-belt or with ISOFIX (ISOFIX attachments and top tether)

1. This is a ‘Universal’ child restraint. It is approved to

UN ECE regulation 44, 04 series of amendments, for general use in vehicles and it will fit most, but not all, car seats.

2. A correct fit is likely if the vehicle manufacturer has declared in the

handbook that the vehicle is capable of accepting a ‘Universal’ child restraint for this age group.

child restraint has been classified as ‘Universal’ under more stringent conditions than those which applied to earlier designs which do not carry this notice.

4. If in doubt, please consult the child restraint manufacturer or the retailer.

For Installation with ISOFIX (ISOFIX attachments and top tether)

1. This is an ISOFIX CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM. It is approved to

Regulation No. 44, 04 series of amendments for general use in vehicles fitted with ISOFIX anchorages systems. It is suitable for fixing into the seat positions of most cars.

2. It will fit vehicles with positions approved as ISOFIX positions (as detailed

in the vehicle handbook), depending on the category of the child restraint and of the fixture.

3. Seat positions in other cars may also be suitable to accept the child

restraint. If in doubt, consult either the child restraint manufacturer or vehicle manufacturer.

4. The ISOFIX size class for which this device is intended is B1.

For Installation with ISOFIX attachments and 3-point-belt 1.The child restraint is classified for “Semi-Universal” use.

2. Seat positions in other cars may also be suitable to accept the child

restraint. If in doubt, consult either the child restraint manufacturer or vehicle manufacturer. Product Child Restraint Model C1719 Suitable for Child weighing 0 - 25kg (approximately 0 - 7 years) Mass Group 0

Choose the Installation Mode When installing the child restraint In the forward facing mode, do not use the infant insert. Remove crotch pad and infant insert and store harness in proper storage locations Child's Weig ht Installation Mode Figure for Installation Reference Age Seat Infant Insert Position Instructions <18kg

Rearward Facing mode Forward Facing mode Booster mode <4 years 1 year 4 years3 years 7 years

Infant insert must be used from 0-9 months to help restrain the child tightly

1. DO NOT use forward facing mode before the child's weight exceeds 9kg.

2. When the child is suitable for both forward facing and rearward facing

modes﹐ it is recommended to install this child restraint in the rearward facing mode as it is relatively safer. Recline Adjustment see images

Squeeze the recline adjustment handle, and adjust the child restraint to the proper position.

The recline angles are shown as

There are two recline angles 5-6 for rearward facing mode, they are marked as blue triangles. There are four recline angles 1-4 for forward facing mode and booster mode, they are marked as red triangles. Angle indication: with top and bottom triangles aligned.

Make sure that vehicle seat belt will be retightend when adjusted in reclining position and vice versa if seat was already buckled up properly previously.

Height Adjustment for Head Support and Shoulder Harnessessee images

Please adjust the head support and shoulder harnesses to proper height according to the child's height.

When used in rearward facing mode, the shoulder harness height must be even with child’s shoulders.

When used in forward facing mode, the shoulder harness height must be even with child’s shoulders.

When used in booster mode, the shoulder belt guides must be even with child’s shoulders.

If the shoulder harnesses are not at proper height, the child may be thrown from the child restraint when there is an accident.Squeeze the head support adjustment lever -1 meanwhile pull up or push down the head support until it snaps into one of the 5 positions. The head support positions are shown as

Concerns on Installation see images

Rearward Facing Mode (for Child under 18kg /Newborn–4 years old) see images

Please install the child restraint on the rear vehicle seat, and then put the child in the child restraint.

i. Installation for Rearward Facing Mode

Please adjust the child restraint to proper angle (2 positions for rearward facing mode). Angle indication: With top triangle and blue triangle aligned.

Make sure the shoulder harness is adjusted to proper height before installing this child restraint.

When installing and adjusting the safety belts, make sure that both the shoulder belt and the waist belt are not twisted and will not stop the safety belts from functioning properly.1. Remove infant insert.

Vehicle waist belt must pass underneath infant insert.2. Pass the vehicle waist belt -1 over lap belt guidings, and then engage the vehicle buckle tongue into the buckle.

3. Install the vehicle shoulder belt in the two rear-facing vehicle shoulder belt slots at the back of the seat shell.

Vehicle shoulder belt must pass through the rear-facing vehicle shoulder belt slots.

The locking clip is used only when the child restraint is used in the rearward facing mode.

The locking clip will make the child restraint safer.

Please replace the locking clip and string in the bag when they are not in use.4. While pressing the child restraint, pull the belts to fasten the child restraint tightly and securely.

The child restraint can not be used if the vehicle safety belt buckle (female buckle end) is too long to anchor the child restraint securely.

Please check by moving the child restraint back and forth.5. Take the locking clip out of the bag.

When not in use, Top Tether MUST be properly stored. To make sure the top tether is properly stored away, remove any slack in strap to avoid the top tether swinging around when the vehicle is in progress.

Correctly assembled vehicle belt is shown as

Waist belt passes through the lap belt guidings , as

Shoulder belt must passes through the rear-facing vehicle shoulder belt slot, as

The vehicle buckle tongue is engaged with the buckle correctly, as

ii. Securing your Child in the Child Restraint

Detach the snaps on the head support toremove the head portion of the insert.We recommend using the fullinfant insert while the babyis 0-9 months or until theyoutgrow the insert. The infant insert increases side impactprotection.

6. Press button to open the locking clip.

7. Thread the diagonal belt through the locking clip, and then fasten the locking clip.

8. Refasten the locking clip.

Please check if child restraint is installed tightly by moving the child restraint back and forth at the vehicle belt path. Please reference vehicle owner's manual for more information. (Child restraint should not move more than 25mm/1").

5. Pull down the adjustment webbing

and adjust it to the proper length to make sure your child is snugly secured.

After the child is seated, recheck whether the shoulder harnesses are at the proper height.

Make sure the space between the child and the shoulder harness is about the thickness of one hand. Forward Facing Mode (for Child between 9-18kg / 1–4 years old) see images

Please install the child restraint on the vehicle seat, and then put the child in the child restraint.

i. Installation for Forward Facing Mode

! Please adjust the child restraint to proper angle (4 positions for forward facing mode). Angle indication: With top triangle and red triangle aligned. ! Please adjust the shoulder harnesses to proper height before installing the child restraint. ! When installing and adjusting the safety belts, make sure that both the shoulder belt and the waist belt are not twisted and will not keep the safety belts from being properly positioned.

1. While pressing the harness

adjustment button, pull completely the two shoulder harnesses of the child restraint.

2. Press the red button to disengage

3. Place the infant insert in the child

restraint, and then place the child in the child restraint and pass both arms through the harnesses.

4. Open the lock-off device and insert

the safety belt through it.

! Please check if the child restraint is installed tightly by moving the child restraint back and forth at the vehicle belt path. (child restraint should not move more than 25mm/1"). The assembled safety belt is shown as

! Shoulder belt passes through Lock-off Device, as

! Waist belt passes through the seat belt back slots, as

! The vehicle buckle tongue is engaged with the buckle correctly,

! When not in use, Top Tether MUST be properly stored. To make sure the top tether is properly stored away, remove any slack in strap to avoid the top tether swinging around when the vehicle is in progress.

a. For installation with 3-point-belt

1. Thread the safety belt through

two seat belt back slots at the back of the child restraint.

2. Buckle the safety belt.

3. While pressing the child restraint,

pull the belts to fasten the child restraint tightly and securely.

! The child restraint can not be used if the vehicle safety belt buckle (female buckle end) is too long to anchor the child restraint securely.

b. For installation with ISOFIX (ISOFIX attachments and top tether)

1. Fit the ISOFIX attachments guides

with the ISOFIX attachments anchor points. The ISOFIX attachments guides can protect the surface of the vehicle seat from being torn. They can also guide the ISOFIX attachments connectors.

connectors by activating the release button

whilst pulling on the connector

! Make sure that both ISOFIX attachments connectors are securely attached to their ISOFIX attachments anchor points. The colors of the indicators on both ISOFIX attachments connectors should be completely green.

! The ISOFIX attachments connectors must be attached and locked onto the ISOFIX attachments anchor points. ! Check to make sure the child restraint is securely installed by pulling on the both ISOFIX attachments connectors. ! Select the desired recline position before moving back against the vehicle seat, as once the top tether is attached and tensioned, the recline angle will not be able to change without adjustment to the top tether. ecurely installed by p

3. Press the ISOFIX attachments

release button and push the child restraint back against the vehicle seat until tight.

button on Tether Adjuster and pull to lengthen.

2. Then press and release the

! The ISOFIX attachments are retracted completely back into base.

! When not in use, Top Tether MUST be properly stored. To make sure the top tether is properly stored away, remove any slack in strap to avoid the top tether swinging around when the vehicle is in progress.

! When the pocket is not used, please store it properly.

5. Connect the tether hook

securely to the anchorage fitting.

USE Top Tether for forward facing mode installation if vehicle is equipped with a Tether anchorage fitting and vehicle requirements are met (see vehicle owner's manual).

6. Correctly assembled ISOFIX (ISOFIX

attachments and top tether) is shown

! Make sure that the tether hook is securely attached to the anchorage fitting. The colors of the indicators on tether strap adjuster should be completely green.

! If recline angle is adjusted, check the tension on the top tether, or loosen to adjust angle then re-tension. Removing the base

1. To remove from the vehicle press

the ISOFIX attachments release button

-1 and pull the base back from the seat.

ii. Securing your Child in the Child Restraint

! When installing the child restraint in the forward facing mode, do not use the infant insert.

1. While pressing the harness

adjustment button, pull completely the two shoulder harnesses of the child restraint.

2. Press the red button to disengage

3. Place the child in the child restraint

and engage the buckle.

4. Pull down the adjustment webbing

and adjust it to the proper length so that your child is snugly secured.

! After the child is seated, recheck whether the shoulder harnesses are at proper height. ! Make sure the space between the child and the shoulder harness is about the thickness of one hand.

Booster Mode ( for Child 15–25kg / 3–7 years old) see images

! Please use only the vehicle seat belt when installing the child restraint in the booster mode. Do not use the infant insert or 5 point harness. Please store the shoulder harnesses, buckle and buckle tongues in respective storage compartments. ! Please adjust the shoulder harnesses to proper length before storing the shoulder harnesses and buckle in their storage compartments. ! Please adjust the child restraint to proper angle (4 positions for booster mode). Angle indication: With top triangle and red triangle aligned. ! When installing and adjusting the safety belts, make sure that both the shoulder belt and the waist belt are not twisted and will not keep the safety belts from being properly positioned.

1. Press the red button to disengage

locate the elastic on the inside of the crotch pad. Pull both the elastic and the crotch pad over the buckle to remove.

7. Reattach the snaps

-1 and the hook and loop fastener

-2 to recover the seat shell.

! To convert back to forward facing mode from booster mode, please reverse the above steps.

ii. Securing your Child in the Child Restraint

a. For installation with 3-point-belt

1. Place the child in the child restraint

and check whether the shoulder belt guides are at proper height.

2. Position shoulder belt through

shoulder belt guide, pass waist belt through lap belt guidings. Fasten buckle and pull the vehicle belt to tighten.

! Shoulder belt must pass through shoulder belt guide.

! Waist belt must pass through lap belt guidings. ! The child restraint can not be used if the vehicle safety belt buckle (female buckle end) is too long to anchor the child restraint securely.

! Never use a vehicle waist-only belt across front of child. ! Do not use shoulder belt loose or positioned under arm. ! Do not use shoulder belt behind child’s back. ! Do not allow child to slide down in the child restraint in case of strangulation. ! When not in use, Top Tether MUST be properly stored. To make sure the top tether is properly stored away, remove any slack in strap to avoid the top tether swinging around when the vehicle is in progress.

-1 and the hook and loop fastener on the seat pad.

5. Lift the upper flap of seat pad upward and pull the lower flap forward. Then

store the shoulder straps

-3 and buckle tongues in their storage compartments.

6. Pull the buckle through the slot in the seat pad and then store the buckle in

its storage compartment.

b. For installation with 3-point-belt and ISOFIX attachments

1. Installation with ISOFIX attachments is show as

2. Place the child in the child restraint and check whether the shoulder belt

guides are at proper height.

3. Installation with 3-point-belt is show as

4. Correctly assembled 3-point-belt and ISOFIX attachments is shown as

! Make sure that both ISOFIX attachments connectors are securely attached to their ISOFIX attachments anchor points. The colors of the indicators on both ISOFIX attachments connectors should be completely green.

! Check to make sure the child restraint is securely installed by pulling on the both ISOFIX attachments connectors. ! Shoulder belt must pass through shoulder belt guide.

! Waist belt must pass through lap belt guidings. ! The child restraint can not be used if the vehicle safety belt buckle (female buckle end) is too long to anchor the child restraint securely.

! Never use a vehicle waist-only belt across front of child. ! Do not use shoulder belt loose or positioned under arm. ! Do not use shoulder belt behind child’s back. ! Do not allow child to slide down in the child restraint in case of strangulation. ! When not in use, Top Tether MUST be properly stored. To make sure the top tether is properly stored away, remove any slack in strap to avoid the top tether swinging around when the vehicle is in progress.

1. Press the red button to disengage the buckle.

! To re-attach the soft goods please repeat the above steps in the reverse order.

After removing the foam of infant insert, please store it somewhere that the child can not access it.

Please wash the soft goods with cold water under 30°C.

Do not iron the soft goods.

Do not bleach or dry clean the soft goods.

Do not use undiluted neutral detergent, gasoline or other organic solvent to wash the child restraint. It may cause damage to the child restraint.

Do not wring the soft goods out. It may leave the soft goods with wrinkles.

Please hang dry the soft goods in the shade.

Please remove the child restraint from the vehicle seat if not in use for a long period of time. Put the child restraint in the shade and somewhere your child can not access it.

Remove foam insert from infant insert before machine washing. Please reference the Illustration when re-inserting foam insert into infant insert.

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