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

Product Type	Child Car Seat
Brand	Caretero
Model	Leo I-Size
Category	I-Size (UN R129)
Height Range	40 - 105 cm
Maximum Child Weight	18 kg
Orientation	Rearward facing (until approx 15 months) / Forward facing
Installation	ISOFIX + Top Tether
Harness Type	5-point harness (rearward) / Vehicle 3-point belt (forward)
Recline Positions	Multiple adjustable
Side Impact Protection	Integrated
Cover Material	Polyester, machine washable at 30°C
Seat Weight	9.5 kg
Dimensions (H x W x D)	62 x 44 x 54 cm
Cleaning Instructions	Remove cover, wash separately on gentle cycle, air dry
Safety Features	Energy-absorbing shell, side airbag compatibility
Compliance	UN Regulation No. 129 (I-Size)
Suitable From	Birth (40 cm) to approx 4 years (105 cm)
Weight of Child	Up to 18 kg

Frequently Asked Questions - Leo I-Size Caretero

How do I install the Caretero Leo I-Size correctly?

First, refer to your vehicle manual and the seat's instruction manual. Use the ISOFIX connectors and attach the Top Tether. Ensure the seat is tightly secured with no lateral movement. For rearward facing, recline to the appropriate position. Always check the seat belt path for forward facing installation.

What is the recommended age and height range for this seat?

The Caretero Leo I-Size is suitable for children from 40 cm up to 105 cm in height, typically from birth to around 4 years old. Ensure your child's height is within this range and weight does not exceed 18 kg.

Can I use it as a booster seat?

Yes, when the child outgrows the 5-point harness (approx 18 kg / 105 cm), the seat can be converted into a booster with the vehicle's 3-point belt. Follow the instructions to remove the harness and use the belt guides.

How do I clean the cover?

Remove the cover according to the manual. Machine wash it separately on a gentle cycle at 30°C (cold). Use mild detergent, do not bleach, tumble dry low or air dry. Do not iron or dry clean. Allow it to fully dry before reattaching.

Is the Caretero Leo I-Size compatible with my car?

The seat is compatible with most vehicles equipped with ISOFIX anchors and a Top Tether point. Check your vehicle's manual for ISOFIX positions and weight limits. A compatibility list is often included in the product manual.

How do I adjust the harness?

Unbuckle the harness, press the adjuster button on the front of the seat, pull both straps evenly to tighten or loosen. Ensure the harness is snug: you should not be able to pinch any excess webbing at the shoulder.

What is the lifespan of the care seat?

The Caretero Leo I-Size typically has a lifespan of 10 years from the date of manufacture (check label under the seat). After an accident, severe wear, or visible damage, replace it immediately.

Can I use this seat on an aircraft?

The seat is certified for aircraft use when installed with the vehicle belt (forward facing). Most airlines allow approved car seats. However, check with the airline in advance as policies vary.

Does the seat have side impact protection?

Yes, the Caretero Leo I-Size includes integrated side impact protection (SIP) in the headrest and side wings to enhance safety in side collisions.

How to recline the seat?

The seat features multiple recline positions. To adjust, locate the recline handle (usually at the front or back), pull it, and tilt the seat to the desired angle. Ensure it clicks into position for safe use.

USER MANUAL Leo I-Size Caretero

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

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CARETERO

Thank you for choosing the Caretero LEO I-SIZE 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.

Place the seat on the car seat. Make sure the seat is properly attached to the backrest and is not at an undesirable angle.

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Each time you install the seat, make sure that it is properly positioned in the car. Correct installation of the seat is essential for ensuring the safety of your child. Each time you install the seat in the car, follow the instructions for use included with the seat.

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Make sure your child has enough legroom, if necessary move the front seat forward.

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Ask your child to sit in the seat. Pull the 3-point vehicle belt and loop its lap part under the armrests. Insert the vehicle belt buckle into the appropriate slot.

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Adjust the height of the belt so that it does not go over the child's neck. Make sure the belt is not twisted or tangled. The top of the belt should go over the armrest.

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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 125 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 LEO I-SIZE 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

Do not place the seat on a seat with an active airbag.

Installation is only possible if the seat is equipped with 3-point seat belts.

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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Remember to ONLY use the original upholstery for the Caretero LEO I-SIZE 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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