Maxi-Cosi Rodi, Instructions For Use Manual

Instructions for use

Fitting the backrest is very simple and is explained in the following section.

IMPORTANT: When using the Maxi-Cosi Rodi Side Protection System in the front passenger seat the car seat must
ALWAYS be placed in its most UPRIGHT POSITION. Remove the headrest of the passenger seat if it is in the way
when the Maxi-Cosi Rodi Side Protection System is placed in the car. Do not forget to replace the headrest when the
passenger seat is in use again.

Fitting the backrest

• Fold the U-shaped flaps on the rear of the booster seat double and tuck them under the cover, ensuring that the

openings in the cover are kept unrestricted.

• Insert the hooks of the backrest in the openings (1). Make sure that the backrest is lying flat (horizontal) on the

ground. Make sure that the cover does not get caught between the moving parts of the seat.

• Raise the backrest until you feel some resistance and hear a slight click engaging the backrest (Fig. B-2).

Raise the backrest further until the side lumbar supports come into contact with the armrests.

Removing the backrest

• Push the backrest downwards until you feel some resistance. Gently push the backrest further until it lies flat.

Remove the backrest by carefully lifting the hooks out of the openings in the booster seat.

Adjusting the height of the headrest

• Hold the headrest with one hand at the top. Use the other hand to operate the adjuster.
• Pull the headrest up until you feel some resistance (1).
• Tilt the adjuster on the rear of the backrest slightly upward (2).
• When the required height is reached, release the adjuster and click in the selected position. There are 6 positions.
• Push the headrest carefully down until it stops, so that it locks.
To ensure the correct headrest height is obtained, the red belt hooks should be located slightly above the shoulders of
your child. Make sure that the shoulder belt is positioned correctly over the shoulder of the child (B3) and does not
press against the child’s neck. (When the car seat belt height is adjustable, adjust the height so that the belt runs in a
straight line through the belt hooks of the Maxi-Cosi Rodi Side Protection System headrest).

Installing the Maxi-Cosi Rodi Side Protection System with backrest

Position the Maxi-Cosi Rodi Side Protection System with its backrest firmly against the backrest of the car seat (fig.
C). Make sure that the seat is not placed on the belt buckle. Sit your child on the Maxi-Cosi Rodi Side Protection
System (fig. D) with his/her back against the backrest.

Put the seat belt around the child. Thread the lap belt under both armrests (fig. D-1). If fitted correctly, the belt passes
over the red marking on the seat. Insert the buckle tongue in the belt buckle (fig. D-2) and pull the lap belt tight.
Thread the shoulder belt under the armrest and then through the red belt hook on the headrest (fig. D-3). Make sure
that the belt is not twisted and is positioned correctly over your child’s shoulder. Pull the shoulder belt tight.

When getting out of the seat, simply release the belt buckle and put the belt to one side. The shoulder belt then
remains positioned in the red belt hook. It is then easy to fit the belt again from this position. Make sure the seat belt
is also fastened when the Maxi-Cosi Rodi Side Protection System is not in use. 

Installing the Maxi-Cosi Rodi Side Protection System without backrest

Position the Maxi-Cosi Rodi Side Protection System with the rear of the seat firmly against the backrest of the car
seat. Make sure the seat is not placed on the belt buckle (fig. E). Sit your child on the Maxi-Cosi Rodi Side Protection
System (fig. F). Make sure that the child is sitting properly with his/her back against the backrest of the car seat.
Put the seat belt around the child. Thread the lap belt under both armrests (fig. F-1). If fitted correctly, the belt passes

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