Nimbus I-Size - Car seat Caretero - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Booster seat with ISOFIX and 3-point belt
Brand	Caretero
Model	Nimbus I-Size
Category	Car seat
Height Range	100 - 150 cm
Weight Range (approx.)	15 - 36 kg
Installation	Forward-facing with ISOFIX anchors and 3-point car safety belt
Safety Standard	ECE R129/03 (UN Regulation No. 129/03)
Airbag Restriction	Do not install with active frontal airbag; move passenger seat back if necessary
Seat Belt Type Required	Approved 3-point safety belt (ECE R16 or comparable)
ISOFIX Installation	Yes, with green indicators to confirm secure locking
Headrest Adjustment	Yes, adjustable to fit child's shoulder height (2-finger gap)
Recline Positions	2 positions (adjustable via fold-out handle from base)
Upholstery Care	Removable, machine washable at 30°C (delicate cycle); do not tumble dry or iron
Cleaning Instructions	Use mild detergent; do not use bleach or strong chemicals
Plastic Parts Cleaning	Wipe with damp cloth and mild soap
Warranty	Void if modifications made; only manufacturer may alter the seat
Proper Use	Only for securing child in car; not to be used as a chair or toy
Crash Replacement	Replace after a crash at speed >10 km/h even if no visible damage
Storage	Keep away from heat sources and direct sunlight; do not place heavy objects on top
Manufacturer	Caretero (Distributor: IKS 2, Poland)

Frequently Asked Questions - Nimbus I-Size Caretero

What is the height range for the Caretero Nimbus I-Size?

The seat is suitable for children with a height between 100 cm and 150 cm.

Can I install the Nimbus I-Size rearward-facing?

No, this seat is designed forward-facing only. Rearward-facing installation is not allowed.

How do I install the car seat using ISOFIX?

Extend the ISOFIX arms from the seat, attach them to the vehicle's ISOFIX anchors, and ensure the indicators turn green. Then buckle the 3-point vehicle belt through the shoulder belt guide.

What if my car has a passenger airbag?

If the airbag is active, do not install the seat in that position. If necessary, move the passenger seat as far back as possible.

Can I wash the seat upholstery?

Yes, the cover is removable and can be washed by hand or machine on a delicate cycle at 30°C. Do not tumble dry or iron.

What is the weight limit for this car seat?

The manual specifies a height range (100–150 cm), not a weight limit. Typically, this corresponds to approximately 15 to 36 kg.

How do I adjust the headrest?

Press the headrest adjustment mechanism and raise or lower it so that there is a two-finger gap between the lower edge of the headrest and your child's shoulder.

Can I use this seat with a 2-point seat belt?

No, the seat is only compatible with vehicles equipped with 3-point safety belts that meet ECE R16 standards. 2-point belts are forbidden.

What should I do after a car accident?

If the car was involved in a crash at a speed above 10 km/h, the car seat may be damaged internally even if it looks fine. Replace it with a new one.

How many recline positions does the Nimbus have?

The seat has 2 recline positions, which can be adjusted by pulling the fold-out handle located beneath the base.

USER MANUAL Nimbus I-Size Caretero

IMPORTANT! Please read these instructions carefully before the first use of the product. This manual should be kept for future use.

Specific Vehicle Booster seat

135-150 cm

E4*129R03/00*0042*00

UN Regulation No.129/03

Nimbus

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CARETERO

Nimbus

Thank you for choosing the Caretero NIMBUS car seat.

You purchased a modern and high-quality product.

We are sure that it will provide your child with safety and will ensure hir or her proper, harmonous growth.

We encourage you to learn about our full offer by visiting our website www.caretero.pl.

We are also eager to hear your opinions on our products. Should you have any remarks, feel free to share them with us.

Caretero brand Team.

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2 WSKAZÓWKI BEZPIECZEŃSTWA

PONIŻSZE INSTRUKCJE OBSŁUGI SĄ WAŻNE.

PRZED UŻYTKOWANIEM NALEŻY PRZECZYTAĆ NINIEJSZĄ INSTRUKCJĘ I ZACHOWAĆ JĄ NA PRZYSZŁOŚĆ. BEZPIECZEŃSTWO DZIECKA MOŻE BYĆ ZAGROŻONE, JEŚLI ZALECENIA NINIEJSZEJ INSTRUKCJI NIE BĘDA STOSOWANE.

PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTION CAREFULLY AND KEEP IT FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. THE SAFETY OF YOUR CHILD MAY BE IN DANGER IF THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL NOT BE COMPLIED WITH.

WARNING!

Only suitable for use in vehicles fitted with approved 3-point safety belts that conform with ECE Regulation No. 16 or comparable standards.

This is a seat for children of height from 100 up to 150 cm.

These Assembly and Usage Instructions must be given to the client.

Subject to printing errors, mistakes and technical changes.

WARNING! For the safety of the person installing the car seat:

• The shoulder belt pads are important in keeping the child safe. Please use them at all times.
• While installing or uninstalling the seat no object may be able to slide between the car seat and the child seat base. It could trap the person's fingers.
• In ordered to avoid damage, take care not to jam the seat between solid elements of the car (doors, seat guides etc.).
• Store the car seat in a safe place when not in use. Avoid putting heavy objects on the seat and do not store near heat sources or in direct sunlight.

WARNING! For the safety of the car:

- Some car seat covers are made of delicate fabrics (velour, leather etc.) and may become worn-out due to the child seat use. In order to protect the upholstery, we recommend using car seat covers available as accessories.

DANGER! For the safety of your child:

• Please use the Caretero Huggi seat only to secure your child in the car.
• The seat is to be installed forward-facing with a 3-point car safety belt or with a 3-point car safety belts and ISOFIX anchors only.
• It is forbidden to use the car seat as a chair or a toy.
• During a car crash at speed higher than 10km / h the car seat may become damaged without clear visual marks. In such case the car seat should be scrapped and replaced with a new one.
• Please remember to recycle the seat properly when it won't be used anymore.
• Commission a full check of the car seat after a possible damaging (eg. when the seat falls to the ground).
• Regularly check all vital elements of the car seat for signs of damage. Make sure all mechanical parts of the seat are functioning properly.

- It is forbidden to lubricate any parts of the seat.

- Check if the car seat is installed properly before each trip.

- Do not use or transport the car seat when it is not properly installed in the car.

- Do not use other fixing points other than those described in this manual and marked on the car seat itself.

- Regularly check the seat belts, especially the fixing points, stitchings and adjustment devices.

- Never leave the child in the car seat unattended.

- Make sure that the child enters and exits the car on the sidewalk side of the street.

- Protect the car seat against sunlight while it's not in use.

- The car seat may become very hot while under direct sunlight. The child's skin is very delicate and may become easily damaged during contact with a hot car seat.

- The closer the car seat belts are to the child's body, the higher the safety level. Therefore do not put thick clothes on the child.

- Make regular stops during longer trips, so the child may play and rest after removing it from the car seat.

- When using the car seat in the rear passenger seats: slide the front passenger seat to the front, so the child will not reach the backrest with its feet (this will prevent from damaging the legs during an accident).

- Not complying with these instruction may cause danger.

DANGER! For the safety of car passengers.

In case of an accident or emergency braking, persons or objects that are not secured properly, may damage other users of the car. Therefore it is important to ensure the following:

• The backrests of the seats are fixed (make sure the foldable rear seat backrests have been locked properly).
• All heavy objects or objects with sharp edges have been secured (eg. objects on the rear window shelf are not loose).
• All persons in the car have fastened their seat belts.
• The child seat is always secured, even when there is no child in the seat.

This car seat has been designed, tested and certified according to the European Norm for baby car seats (ECE R 129/03). The evaluation mark E (in a circle) and the certificate number are located on an orange sticker placed on the seat shell.

DANGER!

In case of any modifications done to the car seat, the warranty will become void. Only the manufacturer may apply any changes to the car seat.

DANGER!

Please comply with safety regulations present in your car manual.

The child seat may be installed in the following configurations:

Forward-facing Yes
Rearward-facing No
On car seats equipped with ISOFIX (found between the seating and backrest of a car seat) and 3-point car safety belts	Yes ^1)

Regulations obligatory in the territory of a given country must be obeyed.

^1) In case of presence of a frontal airbag - move the passenger car seat as far back as possible.

Proper placement

Forbidden placement

Installation of the child seat is not recommended if the passenger seat airbag is active.

Installation of the child seat is FORBIDDEN if the passenger seat is equipped with a 2-point seat belt only.

3 SEAT INSTALLATION

1. Familiarize yourself with the elements of the seat and check that the seat is equipped with all the mentioned parts.
2. Place the child seat in the car. Squeeze and pull the ISOFIX release buttons (h). The catches only lock when they are fully extended.
3. Install the ISOFIX attachments (g) in the vehicle mounts (j).
4. Make sure the ISOFIX indicators (i) are GREEN. Push the seat into the seat as much as possible.
5. Slide the vehicle belt into the shoulder belt guide (c). Make sure the belt is not twisted.

4 FITTING THE CHILD IN THE CAR SEAT

1. Adjust the headrest of the seat to the correct height by pressing the headrest adjustment mechanism (b).
2. The height of the headrest must be adjusted to allow 2 fingers to fit in the space between the lower edge of the headrest and the child's shoulder.
3. The seat can be adjusted in 2 positions by pulling the fold-out handle (f) from the bottom of the seat base.
4. Fasten the vehicle's 3-point belt so that it passes over the guides (c, d).

5 REMOVING THE SEAT FROM THE VEHICLE

1. Slide the belt out of the shoulder guide (c).
2. Squeeze the ISOFIX release buttons (h). Remove the seat from the vehicle.

6 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Remember to ONLY use the original upholstery for the Caretero Nimbus seat, as it is an integral part of the seat and plays an important role in its proper functioning.

The upholstery may be removed for washing (hand wash or machine wash - delicate fabrics programme, max 30°C). Do not tumble dry. Use only mild detergents. Plastic parts of the seat may be cleaned with a damp cloth with addition of soap. Never use strong detergenst such as bleaches etc. Never iron the upholstery.

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DISTRIBUTOR:

IKS 2 - Children's Goods Distribution Centre 9 Rybnicka Street, 43-190 Mikolow, Poland [phone]

e-mail: [e-mail], www.caretero.pl