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2.1 Installing the car seat in the vehicle

2.2 Checking the height of the straps

2.3 Using the buckle

2.4 Adjusting and using the harness

2.5 Adjusting the inclination of the car seat

2.6 Adjusting the height of the straps

2.7 Removing the protective crotch padding and the buckle

2.8 Using the locking device

3. Installing the car seat

4. Maintenance and cleaning

Conventional warranty

1. This is a “universal” child restraint system. It is approved under regulation

no.44, series of amendments 04, and is intended for general use on vehicles. It can be adapted to most vehicle seats, but not at all.

2. The restraint system can be installed correctly if the manufacturer has declared

in the vehicle manual that the vehicle can be equipped with a “universal” type restraint system for children in this age group.

3. The child restraint system has been classied as “universal” under more

stringent conditions than those applied to previous versions which do not have this notice.

4. If in doubt, contact the manufacturer of the restraint system, or the retailer.

Can only be installed in vehicles equipped with three-point seat belts, approved according to UN/ECE Regulation no.16 or other equivalent standards. SAFETY WARNINGS

WARNING: DO NOT install the car seat in the rear-facing

position on front passenger seats equipped with active airbags. This could result in SERIOUS INJURY OR EVEN DEATH. For the safety of the child, please read the instructions carefully before use and keep them for future reference. Failure to follow these warnings can result in serious injury to the child.

• This car seat can only be used for children weighing less than 18 kg (group 0+, weighing less than 13 kg; group 1, weighing between 9 and 18 kg).

• This car seat can be installed in a forward- or rear-facing position by using a 3-point lap and diagonal seat belt.

• Important: Do not install the car seat in the forward-facing position until the child has reached a weight exceeding 9 kg.

• These instructions can be stored in the special compartment on the car seat during the period of use.

• Do not use the car seat in the house. It has not been designed for domestic use and must only be used in the car.• ENGLISH •

• Do not leave your children unattended in the car seat.

• Do not install the car seat in the rear-facing position on front passenger seats equipped with active airbags. This can cause death or serious injury.

• If the car seat has been subjected to violent stresses following an accident, it must be replaced.

• For safety reasons, when inside the car, the car seat must be secured using the three-point seat belt, even if it is not being used.

• Always check that the belts on the child restraint are tight and the straps not twisted, and that they are properly adjusted according to the size of the child.

• Make sure that the lap belt is positioned as low as possible so that the sides are properly secured in the event of stress.

• Do not use anchoring points other than those listed in these instructions and shown on the child restraint system.

• Immobilise any luggage or objects that may cause injury in the event of an accident.

• The rigid and plastic components on the child restraint must be positioned and secured so as not to get trapped between the passenger seats or in a door during daily use of the product.

• Always fasten the seat belts to your child to prevent them from falling out of the car seat.

• Any alteration or modication to the device, without prior permission from the competent authority, or any improper use of the device, may cause hazards.

• This seat is designed for children from birth up to 18 kg. Never overload the car seat by making more than one child sit in it or by placing additional weights on it.

• Do not use the car seat without the lining.

• Do not replace the car seat lining with another one that has not been approved by the manufacturer, as the lining is an integral part of the child restraint system.

• Remove the child from the car seat before adjusting any of its mobile or adjustable parts.

• NEVER leave the child placed in the seat while the car is parked, particularly if it is exposed to direct sunlight or on a hot day.

• NEVER leave the car seat exposed to the sun for hours as this could be dangerous for your child: the metal and plastic parts may get hot. The fabric could fade. Cover the car seat with a towel if the car is parked in the sun.

• Never use the product second-hand because the details of its previous use are unknown.

Headrest reducer for large model (gr. 0+/1) and for small model (gr. 0+) Chest protectors Reducer Crotch protection Harness adjustment device (under the lining) Harness adjustment strap Diagonal belt loop for group 0+ Diagonal belt locking device (group 0+/1) Lap belt loop for group 1 Lap belt loop for group 0+ Base Instruction compartment Belt tension bracket Harness Strap height adjustment slots Lap belt loop for group 0+ Lap belt loop for group 1 Buckle Backrest Recline handle• ENGLISH •

This car seat is suitable for conventional use in all models equipped with three-point seat belts, installed in compliance with European standards (ECE 44 or equivalent standards). IMPORTANT: The car seat must only be installed using the three-point seat belt (both lap and diagonal belt) supplied with the vehicle. Installation allowed Installation not allowedDo not use on the passenger seat shown in the illustration if the front passenger’s airbag is active.Use on this passenger seat only if it is equipped with a 3-point seat belt (both lapand diagonal belt).

After adjusting the height of the straps, as shown in section 2.6, proceed as follows: Step1. Join the two metal parts of the buckle connectors together. Step 2. Insert the two buckle connectors into the buckle slot until you hear a “click”. Step 3. Check that the harness is correctly fastened by pulling on the straps upwards. To unclip the harness, press the red button on the buckle.

2.4 ADJUSTING AND USING THE HARNESS

Loosening the harness To loosen the harness, press the adjustment device lever (under the lining) located on the front part of the car seat. With one hand, hold the adjustment devise lever down and, with the other hand, pull on the straps (chest belts) by gripping them on the lower part, below the chest protector padding, to loosen them. IMPORTANT: Do not pull on the straps by gripping the chest protector padding.

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Tightening the harness Pull on the harness adjustment strap to tighten the harness correctly for your child. The harness is correctly tightened when you are able to insert one nger (1 cm) in the upper part above the shoulder. A loose harness can be dangerous. Check the harness and tighten it each time that your child is placed in the seat.

2.5 ADJUSTING THE INCLINATION OF THE CAR SEAT

The car seat can be placed in 4 different inclination positions. When the car seat is rear-facing (group 0+), you can only use it in position 4. Pull the tilt adjustment handle (located under the front part of the car seat) upwards and move the seat forwards or backwards to obtain the desired position. Release the adjustment handle and move the seat forwards or backwards until you hear a “click” which indicates that it is locked. IMPORTANT: Make sure that the car seat is properly locked in the desired position.

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Adjusting the position of the straps (chest belts), according to the height of the child’s shoulders, is a necessary step in order to adapt the car seat to the growth of the child. Make sure that the height of the straps is adapted to the height of the child before installing the car seat in the vehicle. In the backrest of the car seat there are pairs of slots, at different heights, intended for this purpose. The straps must be adjusted in the slots close to the child’s shoulders. If the height of the car seat straps is not in line with the height of the child, follow the steps below: Step 1. Loosen the chest belts (see point 2.4) and turn the car seat backwards. Unclip the harness straps on the back of the backrest, taking the chest protector straps off the hook (D) and removing the two straps from the belt tension bracket g.1, g.2, g.3. Step 2. Adjust one strap at a time, pulling the belt and the chest protector straps inwards, preventing them from getting twisted together. Repeat the same steps for the second strap. Step 3. Insert the chest belt and chest protector strap into the slot on the backrest at the desired height, inserting the belts into the headrest reducer slot rst, then into the lining slot and the corresponding slot in the backrest shell. Make sure that the chest belt is inserted inside the chest protector (A) and that the chest protector strap (B) is underneath the chest belt (C). Repeat the same steps for the second chest belt.

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USING THE CAR SEAT USING THE CAR SEAT IMPORTANT: The straps must be inserted into a respective pairs of slots aligned at the same height. IMPORTANT: Check that none of the belts are twisted. Reconnect the chest protector straps together through the hook (D) and thread the belts of the straps through the metal belt tension bracket (E).

2.7 REMOVING THE PROTECTIVE CROTCH PADDING AND THE BUCKLE

To remove the crotch strap, adjust the car seat into the most inclined position (4). From the seat side, push the strap downwards through the hole. Locate the locking clip from the underside and rotate it, passing it through the slot, while pulling the crotch belt upwards from the seat side.

2.8 USING THE LOCKING DEVICE

Press down the lever on the red locking device, insert the diagonal belt, and release it to activate the locking.

3.1 Installing the car seat in group 0+ (for children from 0 to 13 kg)

DO NOT USE THIS CAR SEAT ON A PASSENGER SEAT FITTED WITH A FRONT AIRBAG. The car seat can only be xed on passenger seats equipped with a 3-point seat belt (both diagonal and lap belt) with a deactivated airbag. The car seat, when in group 0+, must always be rear-facing i.e. with the child facing backwards. Step 1: Adjust the car seat in position 4. Position the car seat facing backwards on the seat, making sure that the front part rests rmly against the backrest of passenger seat. Step 2: Pull out the vehicle’s seat belt (diagonal and lap belt) and insert it through the belt loop in the backrest, then clip in the seat belt buckle. A “click” will indicate that it is attached correctly. Step 3: Insert the seat belt into red/blue locking device and over the blue loop, placed on the same side (see point 2.8). Insert the lap belt into the belt loop (group 0+).

INSTALLING THE CAR SEAT INSTALLING THE CAR SEAT Step 4: Insert the lap belt into the belt loop (group 0+) on the opposite side. Step 5: Tighten the belt to the maximum, by pulling it in the direction of the red arrow, rst on the lap area then on the diagonal area. If necessary, push down the locking device lever, let the belt slide, and then release the lever. Make sure that the belt is not twisted and that it ts tightly. Place your child in the car seat and fasten the harness, ensuring that it is not twisted.

3.2 INSTALLING THE CAR SEAT IN GROUP 1 (FOR CHILDREN FROM 9 TO

18 KG) The car seat can only be xed on passenger seats equipped with a 3-point seat belt. The car seat, when in group 1, must always be forward-facing i.e. with the child facing the front of the vehicle. Step 1: Adjust the car seat in the desired position: 1, 2 or 3. Place the car seat facing forwards on the passenger seat and make sure that the backrest of the car seat rests rmly against that of the passenger seat.

Step 2: Pull out the vehicle’s seat belt (diagonal and lap belt) and insert it through the belt loop in the backrest. Clip in the seat belt buckle. A “click” will indicate that it is attached correctly. Step 3: Insert the belt into the red and blue locking device (see point 2.8). Insert the lap belt into the belt loop (group 1). Step 4: Insert the lap belt into the belt loop (group

1) on the opposite side.

Tighten the belt to the maximum, by pulling it in the direction of the red arrow, rst on the lap area then on the diagonal area. If necessary, push down the locking device lever, let the belt slide, and then release the lever. Make sure that the belt is not twisted and that it ts tightly. Step 5: Place your child in the car seat and fasten the harness, ensuring that it is not twisted. IMPORTANT: The reclined positions (1, 2 and 3) are only suitable when the car seat is forward-facing. The adjustment can be carried out before or after installation.

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• In the case of daily use, check the conditions of the car seat periodically, making sure that it is replaced after an accident.

• Store the car seat in a dry and ed place to avoid mould.

• If the car seat gets dusty, clean the belt and the plastic components using a damp sponge and leave it to dry in the open air.

• If food or drink is accidentally spilled on the buckle, remove the belt from the car seat and rinse gently with warm water. Leave to dry in the open air.

• For more details on cleaning the entire fabric lining, see section 4.2. “Washing instructions”.

4.2 Washing instructions

Non utilizzare mai solventi, detergenti chimici o lubricanti, su nessuna parte del seggiolino auto.

4.3 Removing and replacing the fabric lining

• Take off the protective crotch padding and the car seat buckle (see page 12, point 2.7), and then remove the straps and the headrest reducer.

• Remove the fabric lining from the car seat. To replace the fabric lining, repeat the above steps in reverse order.

MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING

FORMAL GUARANTEE The contents of this document as stated below will come into effect as from 01.01.2005 and replace, on every account and in full, any previous message referring to the guarantee provided by Foppa Pedretti S.p.A. FORMAL GUARANTEE Foppa Pedretti S.p.A. the head office of which is located at n. 11 Via Volta, Grumello del Monte (Italy), guarantees directly to the Consumer that this brand new product is free of faults with regard to the materials, design and manufacture and that it complies with the characteristics as declared by the manufacturer. This formal guarantee is valid in all Member Countries of the European Union and it neither excludes nor limits the Consumer’s rights in accordance with mandatory measures provided for by the law with regard to the Retailer of the Product. To take advantage of this formal guarantee, the Consumer must return the faulty product to the Retailer, presenting to the same the proof of purchase of the Product which must clearly show the Retailer’s address, the date of purchase of the Product with the Retailer’s stamp and signature and an indication of the Product itself or, alternatively, the receipt which must not have been altered and which must clearly show the same information as that referred to above. The formal guarantee is valid for twelve (12) months from the date of purchase of the Product. During this period, Foppa Pedretti S.p.A. will repair or replace the faulty product, at its own discretion. The formal guarantee is granted to the end buyer of the Product (Consumer) and it neither excludes nor limits the mandatory rights of the Consumer as provided for by the law and/or the rights that the Consumer may have with regard to the Dealer/Retailer of the Product.

EXCLUSIONS TO THE FORMAL

GUARANTEE. The formal guarantee is excluded in the case of damage caused to the Product for the following reasons: if the product is used in a way that does not comply with the information contained in the use and assembly instruction sheet, if the product is knocked or dropped, if the Product is exposed to humidity or extreme heat or environmental conditions, or to sudden changes in the same, corrosion, oxidization, unauthorized alterations or repairs to the Product, repairs using unauthorised spare parts, improper use, improper maintenance or failure to carry out the same, improper maintenance compared to the information given on the use and assembly instruction sheet, incorrect assembly, accidents, damage caused by food or drink, damage caused by chemical products, cases of force majeure. In any case, Foppa Pedretti S.p.A. declines all responsibility for damage caused to persons or to property, other than the Product, when such damage is caused by a failure to comply with the instructions/advice/warnings cont a ined in the manua l or, alternatively, in the use and assembly instruction sheet provided with each Product for the owner/user. (Purely as an example, in the case of a cot : “Check your baby constantly. Make sure that the sheets and blankets do not cover the baby’s head…”). to property when the breakage of its products is due to a deterioration in the components of the Product that are subject to wear. All the components of the Product made of plastic are considered to be components subject to wear.

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