Maxim Access - Car seat Nania - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Child car seat
Brand	Nania
Model	Maxim Access
Group / Weight	Group 0/1, from birth to 18 kg (approx. 4 years)
Use	Rear-facing (0-10 kg) and forward-facing (9-18 kg)
Installation	Approved 3-point seat belt UN/ECE No. 16
Harness	5-point, height adjustable over 4 positions
Recline	Adjustable via lever under the front of the seat
Reduction cushion	Yes (depending on model)
Locking clip	Red clip for diagonal strap included
Power supply	None (mechanical device)
Maintenance	Removable cover, hand wash at 30°C, no bleach, no machine, no tumble dryer
Safety	Approved according to regulation UN/ECE No. 44/04, do not use on seat with frontal airbag
Included accessories	Harness, buckle, adjusters, strap guides, red clip, reduction cushion (depending on model)
Repairability	Contact consumer service; spare parts available (contact details on back of manual)

Frequently Asked Questions - Maxim Access Nania

How to install the Nania Maxim Access car seat rear-facing?

Place the seat in the most reclined position. Fully extend the 3-point belt, pass the straps through the opening between the shell and the base, then buckle. Pass the lap part into the front guides and the diagonal part into the rear guides. Tighten the belt and place the red clip against the buckle. Make sure the belt is not twisted.

How to install the seat forward-facing?

Set the seat to the most reclined position. Extend the belt, pass the straps through the opening, buckle. Pass the lap part into the guides under the seat. Press the seat against the backrest, tighten the belt by pulling in the indicated direction. Place the red clip on the diagonal part against the buckle. Check that the belt is not twisted.

What are the recommended weights and ages for the Nania Maxim Access seat?

The seat is intended for children from 0 to 18 kg (group 0/1), i.e. from birth to approximately 4 years. For children 0 to 10 kg, use the seat rear-facing. For children 9 to 18 kg, use the seat forward-facing.

How to adjust the harness height?

The harnesses can be adjusted to four levels. To change the height, remove a top strap by pivoting its metal lock at the back of the shell, then pull it through the slots. Replace it at the desired height. For rear-facing (0-10 kg), use the two lower positions; for forward-facing (9-18 kg), use the two upper positions. Ensure the locks are properly in place.

How to tighten or loosen the harness?

To tighten, pull on the adjustment straps located on each harness. Leave only one finger's width of slack between the harness and the child. To loosen, press the buttons on the adjusters and pull the lower part of the harness simultaneously.

Can I use this seat on a passenger seat with a frontal airbag?

No, never use this child seat on a passenger seat equipped with a frontal airbag. This can be extremely dangerous in case of deployment.

How to clean the seat cover?

The cover is removable. For light stains, clean with a damp sponge and soapy water. You can hand wash it at 30°C with mild soap. Do not use bleach, do not machine wash, do not iron, do not tumble dry.

What to do if the seat has been subjected to an accident?

It is recommended to replace the car seat if it has been subjected to violent stress due to an accident, even if it appears intact. The stresses may have damaged its internal structure.

Is the seat compatible with all vehicles?

This seat is a 'Universal' device approved according to regulation No. 44/04. It is suitable for general use on vehicle seats equipped with approved 3-point belts UN/ECE No. 16. However, if in doubt, contact the manufacturer or your retailer.

How to use the reduction cushion?

The reduction cushion (pillow) is provided depending on the model. It helps to better position a newborn in rear-facing mode. Place it in the seat to reduce the seat depth. Refer to the manual for proper installation.

USER MANUAL Maxim Access Nania

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0-10 kg ✓ OK

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AIRBAG

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Thank you for purchasing this Group 0-1 car seat. If you require assistance with this product or if you wish to change an accessory, please contact our customer service department (see details on reverse).

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE BEGINNING THE INSTALLATION. IF THE SEAT IS NOT INSTALLED CORRECTLY, YOUR CHILD'S SAFETY MAY BE AT RISK. DO NOT USE THIS CHILD SEAT ON A PASSENGER SEAT FITTED WITH AN AIR BAG!

The seat may be installed in a front-facing or rear-facing position with a 3-point safety belt to UN/ECE No.16 standard or equivalent. Do not use it on side-facing or rear-facing seats. Always remember to fasten and correctly adjust the child's harness and never start the car without first checking that the seat is properly fixed to the passenger seat as shown in these instructions. It is important to check that the straps of the seat belt are fully tightened and that the harness lap strap is positioned as low as possible to support your child's pelvis. Check that the seat belt and harness straps are not twisted. For maximum protection, there must be no slack between the car seat and the passenger seat. Please refer to the method recommended in these instructions. The seat must not be modified in any way and no elements should be added. It is recommended that you replace this car seat if it has been subjected to a severe impact following an accident or in case of wear. You should regularly check that the harness is not showing signs of wear; check in particular the harness points, the seams and the adjustment devices. Never leave your child unattended in the seat. Check that no part of the seat is trapped in the door or in a fold-down passenger seat. If your car has a fold-down rear seat, check that it is correctly locked in the vertical position. Direct exposure to the sun increases the temperature inside vehicles. For this reason, you are advised to cover the child's car seat when not in use in order to prevent the elements, in particular the fixations, from getting hot and burning the child. Do not use your car seat without its cover and only replace it with a cover that has been recommended by the manufacturer. In an emergency, the child must be able to be freed quickly. The buckle, which can be easily opened, must therefore not be covered. Teach your child not to play with the buckle. Always remember to check that there are no scraps of food or other remains in either the harness buckle or the central adjuster. Luggage and other heavy or sharp objects must be fixed down in the car. Objects that are not attached may injure a child in the event of an accident. In winter, make sure that the child is not wearing over-bulky clothes.

Your Gr. 0-1 car seat (1)

This seat is classified as group 0/1 for children from 0 to 18 kg (birth to 4 years approx.)

1. Shell + cover
2. Harness + shoulder pad (x2)
3. Adjuster (x2)
4. Adjustment strap (x2)
5. Harness buckle

6. Base

7. Red belt lock-off for diagonal belt

8. Pillow / Infant reducer cushion (some models only)
9. Diagonal belt guides (x2 - for rearward facing use only)
10. Lap belt guides (x2 - for forward facing use only)
11. Lap belt guides (x2 - for rearward facing use only)
12. Seat reclining lock

Adjusting the harnesses

Make sure that the harness of your car seat is adapted to the height of your child before starting to install the seat in your car. The harnesses can be adjusted to 4 different heights and must be positioned as close as possible to your child's shoulders (2).

• The two lower positions are ONLY intended for use in group 0, for a child weighing from 0 to 10kg in a rear-facing position. If your child's shoulders are between two levels in a rear-facing configuration, choose the lower of the two.
• The two upper positions are ONLY intended for use in group 1, for a child weighing from 9 to 18kg in a front-facing position. If your child's shoulders are between two levels in front-facing configuration, choose the higher of the two.

To adjust the height of the harnesses, remove the upper section of one of the harness straps by pivoting the metal anchor located behind the back rest and then pulling it through the slots of the shell and cover (3). Repeat the operation on the upper section of the second strap.

Feed the ends of the harness straps through the slots at identical level in both the cover and the shell, according to the chosen configuration:

- For a rear-facing configuration (Gr. 0, from 0 to 10kg ), the harnesses are fed through one of the two lower positions and then up to the third position to be secured inside the shell (4) (5). Make sure that the metal anchor is correctly positioned and that the ends of the harness straps are not twisted.

IMPORTANT: Whichever of the two lower positions you have chosen, make sure that the metal anchors of the harnesses are well secured through the slots of the third position of the shell.

- For a front-facing position (Gr. 1, from 9 to 18 kg), the harnesses are fed through one of the two upper positions and are secured directly behind the position chosen, at the back of the shell (6) (7). Make sure that the metal anchor is correctly positioned and that the ends of the harness straps are not twisted.

The correct type of safety belt to use with your car seat

Your car seat must ONLY be installed on a passenger seat fitted with a 3-point safety belt. NEVER install your car seat on a passenger seat fitted with a 2-point safety belt! (i - 0-10 kg) (i - 9-18kg)

Rearward facing use (0 - 10 kg)

DO NOT USE THIS CHILD SEAT ON A PASSENGER SEAT FITTED WITH AN AIR BAG!

When used rearward facing, the child seat must be in the fully reclined position.

Pull lap and diagonal sections of the car seat belt until fully extended and feed both through the space between the shell and the base. Fasten the seat belt.

Thread the lap section through the guides located at the front of the base (8).

Thread the diagonal strap through the two upper guides located on the back of the seat shell (9).

Tighten the seat belt by pulling first on the lap section, then on the diagonal one (10). Lock the diagonal section of the belt with the red lock-off clip. The lock-off should be positioned against the buckle of the seat belt (11). Check that there are no kinks or twists in the seat belt.

Always keep the seat in the most reclined position.

Forward facing use (9-18kg)

Fully recline the seat. Pull lap and diagonal sections of the car seat belt until fully extended and feed both through the space between the shell and the base. Fasten the seat belt (12).

Feed the waist strap of the seat belt through the guides located under the seat base of the car seat (13).

Push the child seat right down into the car seat, and tighten both sections of the seat belt by pulling the belt in the direction shown (14).

Lock the diagonal section of the belt with the red lock-off clip. The lock-off should be positioned against the buckle of the seat belt (15).

Check that there are no kinks or twists in the seat belt.

Harness buckle

To fasten the harness, bring the two shoulder straps together (16) (17) and insert them into the buckle; you should hear a “click” (18). To release the harness, press the buckle’s red button (19).

Fitting the harness

- To tighten the harness: Pull on the adjusting straps positioned on the harness. You do not need to press on the adjuster buttons (20). IMPORTANT: A correctly adjusted harness is essential for your child's protection. There should not be more than finger's width between the harness and your child.

- To loosen the harness: Press on the adjuster buttons positioned on the upper section of the harness, grasp the lower section and pull simultaneously (21).

Reclining your child seat

Push the adjustment lever located under the front of the seat upwards, then pull or push the base towards or away from you (22).

Storage of the instruction manual

Store this instruction manual, depending on the model of your vehicle, either in the pouch provided, or by slipping it into between the shell and the cover of the seat.

Maintenance advice

All the material parts can be removed. Slight stains can be removed using a damp sponge soaked in soapy water or it can be washed by hand at 30^ in soapy water. Do not use bleach, do not iron, do not machine wash, and do not tumble dry.

WARNING

• This car seat is a “Universal” child restraint system. It has been approved in accordance with regulation N°44/04, and is suitable for general use in vehicles and is compatible with the majority (some exceptions) of vehicle seats.
• It is more likely that the seat is perfectly compatible if the vehicle manufacturer states that its vehicles are suitable for taking “Universal” child restraint systems.
• This restraint system is classified as “Universal” in accordance with the strictest approval criteria, whereas earlier models do not correspond to these new provisions.
• It can only be adapted to vehicles with 3-point safety belts that are either fixed or have a roller mechanism and that have been approved compliant with the UN/ ECE N° 16 or other equivalent standards.
• If in doubt, contact the manufacturer or retailer of the restraint system.