Kit Auto Culla Elite - Car seat PEG PEREGO - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Kit Auto Culla Elite PEG PEREGO

• The Car bassinet unit is approved under regulation UN ECE R44/04 for children weighing from 0-10 kg. It is suitable for installation on the majority of vehicle seats, but not all.

• The Car bassinet unit can be properly installed if the vehicle's use and maintenance manual states that it is compatible with “Universal” Group 0 restraint systems.

• The Car bassinet unit is classified as “Universal” in compliance with stricter approval criteria than previous models that do not have this label.

• The device can only be used on vehicles with 2 or 3 rear seats fitted with 2- or 3-point safety belts, approved in compliance with UN ECE R16 or equivalent regulations.

• For any questions or further information on installing the Car bassinet unit in specific vehicles, contact the manufacturer or the retailer. IMPORTANT

• “Car bassinet unit” (Group 0) must be fitted perpendicular to the vehicle’s normal direction of travel.

• Do not fit Car bassinet unit on vehicle seats that face away or sideways with respect to the normal direction of travel of the vehicle.

• The item is given a serial number. WARNING IMPORTANT: Read these instructions carefully and store them in the holder provided throughout the lifecycle of the product. The child’s safety could be put at risk if these instructions are not followed.

• It could be dangerous to leave your child unattended.

• Assembly and preparation of the item must be carried out by adults.

• Do not use the product if there are missing or broken parts. EN_English13

• Before use make sure that all of the attachment mechanisms are connected properly.

• Do not insert fingers into the mechanisms.

• Do not use near heat sources, open flames or dangerous objects that are within reach of the child.

• It could be dangerous to use accessories which are not approved by the manufacturer.

• Make sure the belts fastening the Car bassinet unit to the vehicle are always taut and adjust the straps securing the child.

• Never twist the belts.

• Replace the item if it undergoes significant strain in an accident or shows clear signs of breakage or deformation.

• The safety device should not be modified by users in any circumstances.

• Do not use in vehicles with the backrest in the raised position.

• Carefully follow the instructions supplied by the manufacturer of the child restraint system.

• Never leave a child alone and unsupervised in a car, not even for a short time. The temperature inside the vehicle can change rapidly and become dangerous for the child inside.

• If using a second-hand product, make sure it is a recent model, comes with instructions, and is fully functional in all parts. An obsolete product may not conform to safety standards, due to natural ageing of materials and updating of regulations. If you have any doubts, contact the manufacturer’s customer service centre.

• Do not remove or change the white polystyrene part to the sides of the bassinet as this is an important safety element.

• Do not use the Culla Elite if it has broken or missing parts or if it has been subjected to violent stress in an accident, as it may have suffered structural damage that is not visible yet extremely dangerous.

• The Car bassinet unit must always be secured with the vehicle’s safety belts, even when the child is not present. In the event of sudden braking, it could injure the occupants of the vehicle.

• When travelling in vehicles, never hold the child in your arms and never put him/her anywhere but in the Car bassinet unit. In the event of sudden braking, even at low speeds, the child would be flung forward.

• Take particular care to make sure that luggage or other objects are not located where they may injure the child in the Car bassinet unit in the event of an accident.

• Do not leave the Car bassinet unit in vehicles exposed to the sun. Some parts might heat up and be harmful to the delicate skin of the child – check before placing the child in the seat.

• Make sure that the Car bassinet unit is not obstructed by any moving parts of the vehicle’s seat or by one of the doors.

• Do not use the Car bassinet unit without its fabric covering, which cannot be replaced with one not approved by the manufacturer since it is an integral part of the Car bassinet unit and the safety system. If replacing it, use an official spare part.

• Culla Elite was designed for use with the polystyrene shock absorber supplied with the "CULLA ELITE CAR KIT". For correct installation, follow the instructions in this user manual.

WARNING: do not remove when the Culla Elite is being

• Take care when adjusting the mechanisms (handle, backrest) with the child present. Instructions for use Car Kit How to fit the safety harness IMPORTANT: during car travel, our mattress with a 3-point harness can be used. IMPORTANT: In vehicles, always keep the backrest in the horizontal position. 1 Unbutton the hood and foot muff (if present) completely (fig_a) and remove them both (fig_b). Raise the backrest and pull out the mattress (fig_c). Open the two zips and remove the inner lining (fig_d). 2 Insert the 4 polystyrene sections inside the Culla Elite, and position them as shown in the figure.

WARNING: every piece must be inserted in its position

and cannot be replaced by another. Do not force the pieces into place to avoid breaking the polystyrene. 3 Place the inner lining back into position, fitting the base over the backrest. 4 Insert the mattress, which comes with 3 belt openings, and fit it over the backrest.14 5 3-POINT SAFETY HARNESS: Pass the leg divider straps through the slot in the mattress pad (fig_a) and the slots in the shell (fig_b) so that they come out on the other side (fig_c). 6 Place the straps side by side so as to be able to fasten them correctly to the shell (fig_a) Thread the two ends of the straps into the slots in the mattress and the shell (fig_b). 7 Hook them onto the clips on the back of the shell, as shown in the figure. 8 Straps correctly fastened under the shell (fig_a) To finish fastening the straps, overlap the tongues (fig_b) and insert them into the crotch strap buckle until you hear it click (fig_c). Attachment in vehicles with safety belts ATTACHING THE BASSINET UNIT IN VEHICLES: It is possible to install the bassinet unit in cars if there are 3 rear seats with 3 safety belts. The central one can be 3-point or a lap belt. We recommend positioning the bassinet unit on the vehicle’s rear seats with the end for the child’s head above the central seat. 9 Car bassinet unit fitted in a vehicle with a lap belt. 10 Car bassinet unit fitted in a vehicle with a 3-point belt. 11 The Car bassinet unit can also be positioned in the centre of a 3-person rear seat, using the two outer safety belts (fig_a). It cannot be positioned as in fig_b because it can only be secured in vehicles using safety belts that come from opposite sides. 12 Position of the Car bassinet unit on a 2-person rear seat. The Car bassinet unit can be positioned with the child’s feet on either side of the vehicle. If the seat of the vehicle inclines, towels can be used to provide a horizontal surface. 13 Take the rear seat belt, fold it as shown in the figure (arrow_a) and insert it in the slot of the car kit's metal fastener (arrow_b). 14 Insert the red lever on the metal fastener of the car kit inside the folded belt (arrow_c). Move the metal fastener as near as possible to the seat in order to enable it to be fastened to the Carrycot (arrow_d). 15 Hook the car kit connector to the ring on the Carrycot and pull firmly on the belt to ensure the Carrycot fits as well as possible to the seat. Repeat the same operations on the other side of the Carrycot. 16 Car Carrycot installed in the car. 17 UNFASTENING THE CARRYCOT FROM THE CAR: press the control button on the connector to loosen the belts, as shown in the figure. Unhook the fastener of the car kit connector from the ring on the Carrycot. IMPORTANT: the car kit can remain fastened to the seat belts of your car. The car kit fastener can easily be attached to or removed from the ring on the Carrycot (point 13). IMPORTANT: do not leave the car kit fastened onto the vehicle’s safety belt when this is being used by an adult. How to put the child in the Car bassinet unit 18 3-POINT SAFETY HARNESS: loosen the straps by pressing on the buckle (fig_a) and pulling them (fig_b). Repeat the operation for both straps. 19 Press the red button (fig_a) and release the straps from the leg divider (fig_b). 20 Place the baby in the bassinet. Overlap the tongues (fig_a) and insert them into the crotch strap buckle until you hear it click (fig_b). 21 The child must be securely fastened in the Car bassinet unit. If the straps are loose, tighten them by pulling on the end. The straps must be as tight as possible to protect the child in the event of an accident. Leave a minimal amount of play (the width of a finger between the harness and the child’s chest). 22 REMOVE THE STRAPS: To remove the straps from the shell of the Car bassinet unit, pass the buckles of the leg divider through the slots under the shell and pull them through (fig_a). To remove the strap fasteners from under the shell, release them from the clips and pass them through the slots (fig_b). 23 Store the instruction manual behind the mattress as shown. Serial numbers 24 Information about the production date of Car bassinet unit can be found under the base.15

• Harness production date (fig_c). In the event of problems with the product, these details will be of use to customers. Product cleaning

• This product requires a small amount of maintenance. Cleaning and maintenance must only be carried out by adults.

• Keep all moving parts clean and if necessary lubricate them with light oil.

• Clean the plastic parts periodically with a damp cloth. Do not use solvents or similar substances.

• Brush the fabric parts to remove dust.

• Do not clean the polystyrene shock absorbing device with solvents or other similar products.

• Protect the product from atmospheric agents: humidity, rain or snow. Extended exposure to sunshine can cause colour changes in many materials.

• Store the product in a dry environment. How to read the approval label

• This paragraph explains how to interpret the approval label (the orange one).

• The top of the label displays the trademark of the manufacturing company and the name of the product.

• 0-10 kg Y means that the product is approved for children from birth up to 10 kg in weight and that it is fitted with a 3-point safety harness.

• The letter E in a circle indicates the European approval mark and the number indicates the country that issued the approval (1: Germany, 2: France, 3: Italy, 4: Netherlands, 11: Great Britain and 24: Republic of Ireland).

• Approval number: if it starts with 04, this indicates the fourth amendment (the one currently in force) of Regulation R44.

• Reference standard: UN ECE R44/04.

• Production serial number: on issue of approval, each bassinet unit is given its own unique number. PegPerego S.p.A. PegPerego SpA adopts a quality management system certified by TÜV Italia Srl in accordance with the ISO 9001 standard. PegPerego can make changes at any time to the models described in this publication for technical or commercial reasons. PegPerego after-sales service If any parts of the item get lost or damaged, only use genuine PegPerego spare parts. For any repairs, replacements, information on the products and sales of genuine spare parts and accessories, contact the PegPerego Assistance Service and state the serial number of the product, if present. tel. 0039/039/60.88.213 e-mail assistenza@pegperego.com website www.pegperego.com All intellectual property rights on the contents of this manual are property of PegPerego S.p.A. and are protected by the laws in force.16 Merci d’avoir choisi un produit PegPerego. caractéristiques du produit Nacelle auto-auto, Groupe 0, catégorie d’homologation « Universelle »

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