Mother's Choice 19994, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...MBER 19994 20054 20026 CMYK PLEASE USE THIS HIGH RESOLUTION PROOF AS A GUIDE FOR HOW WE WANT THE COLOURS TO APPEAR THIS ARTWORK HAS NOT BEEN TRAPPED PRINTER IS REQUIRED TO CARRY OUT ANY NECESSARY TRAP...

Page 2: ...comfort and safety No child restraint can guarantee absolute protection from a crash However proper use of this restraint may reduce the risk of injury or death Need Assistance Call our Customer Serv...

Page 3: ...tions Confirmation of ownership provides a record in case of product loss or theft Improved product development helps us continue to design products that meet your needs mother s choice tip Visit us o...

Page 4: ...seat until their shoulders reach the upper shoulder height marker of the booster seat Use the restraint exactly as shown in the instructions Supervision of children is needed because they may be able...

Page 5: ...d for use with the car s ISOFIX low anchorages THIS RESTRAINT IS NOT SUITABLE FOR USE WHERE THE TOP TETHER STRAP MAY FALL INTO A SPLIT IN THE SEAT BACK OR OFF THE SIDE OF THE SEAT TO BE USED WITH A LA...

Page 6: ...uide 12 13 VISUAL GUIDE Rearward Facing 14 18 Removing the Inserts 15 Adjusting the Seat For Fitment 16 17 Rearward Facing Installation 18 Forward Facing 19 24 Removing the Inserts 20 Adjusting the Se...

Page 7: ...ild Fitment 38 42 Recline Adjustment 43 Pre Installation Fitment Checklist 44 Adjusting the Top Tether 45 Rearward Facing Installation 46 48 Forward Facing Installation 49 51 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Clea...

Page 8: ...15 minutes on low THIS CHILD RESTRAINT COMPLIES WITH AUSTRALIAN NEW ZEALAND STANDARD 1754 2013 THE MOST STRINGENT CHILD RESTRAINT STANDARDS IN THE WORLD ADAPTED DEVELOPED AND ASSEMBLED TO AUSTRALIAN...

Page 9: ...eight adjustment Elastic harness holders making quick work of child fitment Easy to use with in car adjustments Buckle height adjustment Innovative button action perfect for growth spurts The only car...

Page 10: ...s 6 Harness 7 Buckle 8 Body Insert 9 Belt Path Opening 10 Centre Front Adjuster under cover 11 Seat Base 12 Adjuster Strap 13 Base Recline Adjuster 14 Headrest Adjuster components list 1 14 3 7 10 12...

Page 11: ...anual Storage Pocket 19 Anchor Bolt Kit 20 Splitter Plate under cover 21 Recline Position Label 22 Rearward Facing Belt Path Label 23 Forward Facing Belt Path Label 24 Recline Indicator 9 22 23 24 21...

Page 12: ...d guide Forward Facing 12 months 8 years old See page 19 24 for visual guide See page 35 45 and 49 51 for detailed guide Between Mode 12 30 months old Choosing the best mode for your child See page 13...

Page 13: ...unassisted then it is highly recommended and encouraged they remain rearward facing Forward facing requires less depth in the car allowing the front seats to sit further back Rearward facing offers a...

Page 14: ...nvertible car seat 0 8 years rearward facing quick guide 0 12 months 12 30 months VISUAL GUIDE MCh_INFINITY_19994_20054_20026_IM_FA_2 indd 14 MCh_INFINITY_19994_20054_20026_IM_FA_2 indd 14 12 5 21 3 0...

Page 15: ...n be used in isolation to headrest insert Inserts can only be used when rearward facing removing the inserts VISUAL GUIDE PRESS PRESS PULL PULL MCh_INFINITY_19994_20054_20026_IM_FA_2 indd 15 MCh_INFIN...

Page 16: ...se recline position 4 for rearward facing mode recline adjustment SQUEEZE SQUEEZE LIFT LIFT SWING SWING SQUEEZE LIFT SWING VISUAL GUIDE MCh_INFINITY_19994_20054_20026_IM_FA_2 indd 16 MCh_INFINITY_1999...

Page 17: ...PULL SQUEEZE SQUEEZE SQUEEZE LIFT LIFT LIFT NOTE Position child in seat and adjust headrest and harness to be level with shoulders or slightly above but not below VISUAL GUIDE MCh_INFINITY_19994_2005...

Page 18: ...USH PUSH Thread Through to Opposing Side Pull Out Vehicle Belt Slack to Tighten Connect Top Tether And Pull Slack to Adjuster Side of Seat Twist Position Adjuster Facing Out No Twists Between Adjuster...

Page 19: ...e convertible car seat 0 8 years forward facing quick guide 12 months 8 years VISUAL GUIDE MCh_INFINITY_19994_20054_20026_IM_FA_2 indd 19 MCh_INFINITY_19994_20054_20026_IM_FA_2 indd 19 12 5 21 3 06 pm...

Page 20: ...8 years removing the inserts NOTE Inserts are not to be used when forward facing VISUAL GUIDE PRESS PRESS PULL PULL MCh_INFINITY_19994_20054_20026_IM_FA_2 indd 20 MCh_INFINITY_19994_20054_20026_IM_FA_...

Page 21: ...WING SWING SWING LIFT LIFT LIFT NOTE Recline position 1 2 or 3 can be used forward facing but never use position 4 VISUAL GUIDE SQUEEZE SQUEEZE MCh_INFINITY_19994_20054_20026_IM_FA_2 indd 21 MCh_INFIN...

Page 22: ...uster to loosen the harness adjusting the buckle height PUSH PUSH PUSH To Extend To Shorten PULL PULL PULL PULL PULL PULL Push Pull at the Same Time VISUAL GUIDE MCh_INFINITY_19994_20054_20026_IM_FA_2...

Page 23: ...at and adjust headrest and harness to be in the position closest to level with the childs shoulders SQUEEZE SQUEEZE PRESS PRESS PULL PULL LIFT LIFT PULL SQUEEZE LIFT VISUAL GUIDE MCh_INFINITY_19994_20...

Page 24: ...OWN DOWN Pull Out Vehicle Belt Slack to Tighten Thread through to opposing side PULL OUT PULL OUT SLACK SLACK PULL TO PULL TO TIGHTEN TIGHTEN Connect Top Tether and Pull Slack to Adjuster Side of Seat...

Page 25: ...r s handbook Vehicle Seat Location Requirements Children are safer when properly restrained in rear vehicle seating positions Whenever possible secure the infant seat in the centre position of the sea...

Page 26: ...rs Correct Forward Facing Vehicle Position CORRECT USE CORRECT USE INCORRECT USE DETAILED GUIDE correct in car positions MCh_INFINITY_19994_20054_20026_IM_FA_2 indd 26 MCh_INFINITY_19994_20054_20026_I...

Page 27: ...d on the floor area in station wagons vans and hatchbacks Make sure that you do not confuse the luggage hook in the back of a station wagon with anchor points Refer to your owner s manual An extension...

Page 28: ...t lie flat on the anchorage fitting Vehicle information Anchorage fitment check INCOR INSTALLATION CORRECT Make sure there is no slack in the top strap and the attachment clip is upright in the anchor...

Page 29: ...rear seating position consult the car owner s handbook for the location of the upper anchorage point Remove the thread plug from the parcel shelf floor roof and install the attachment bolt as shown i...

Page 30: ...a 9mm diameter hole in the parcel shelf on the centre line of the seating position as shown in Figure 2 CENTRE LINE OF SEATING POSITION 200mm min FOR SEDANS ONLY 2 DETAILED GUIDE anchorage fitting in...

Page 31: ...tion or traffic authority for vehicle inspection to find the best correct position for the placement of the upper anchorage point and for the correct attachment bolt length and use of spacers In New Z...

Page 32: ...be used to ensure that the space is sufficient Use of aftermarket accessories i e items not provided in the box with the child restraint can reduce the safety provided by child restraint and may cause...

Page 33: ...zontal plane when installed If in some rare instances you are unable to meet the installation recommendations as described above please consult with a Professional Child Restraint Installation Special...

Page 34: ...rap baby in a blanket or swaddled as infant can be ejected and killed in an accident Ensure the harness fits the baby firmly Ensure that any blanket or other covering may only be placed over the harne...

Page 35: ...ST POSITION SHOULDERS ABOVE THIS LINE WHEN HEADREST AT LOWEST POSITION NO BOOSTER USE IF SHOULDERS BELOW THIS LINE ZE ZE ZE ZE 3 4 1 2 5 6 2010 2013 SHOULDERS MUST BE ABOVE THIS LINE MUST BE REAR FACI...

Page 36: ...rious injury if they move to booster seats too early Children who have outgrown this restraint are safest in a larger child restraint with an in built harness or a booster seat until their shoulders r...

Page 37: ...hown in image You will not hear a click 3 Insert the second buckle tongue as shown Now listen for a click 4 Remember to always pull up on the harness straps to make sure buckle is locked tightly DO NO...

Page 38: ...ge 42 5 Squeeze the adjuster to release headrest mechanism pull or push simultaneously to adjust headrest up or down 6 Release adjuster when desired height is reached ensuring the headrest is locked i...

Page 39: ...ge C Removing the Head Insert 1 Undo the press studs located beside the shoulder strap slots and pull the headrest back panel refer to page 55 if needed in front of harness 2 Reach behind the back sup...

Page 40: ...h the straps near the top of the shoulder to check for desired tension this is achieved when you are unable to pinch any belt You may need to use a ratchet motion firm short pulls after tightening to...

Page 41: ...orward to expose the buckle s mounting points in the seat 2 Connected to the buckle strap is an adjuster press on the lever and pull on the buckle simultaneously to extend the height as shown in image...

Page 42: ...nearest to the child s shoulders but not more than 25 mm below the child s shoulders Strap can be next slot above Shoulder strap Strap cannot be more than 25mm below Child shoulders IMPORTANT Always...

Page 43: ...squeezing tilt the seat back gently to recline 3 Release the handle when desired mode is reached recline adjustment Always adjust the height of the shoulder straps as the child grows Failure to fasten...

Page 44: ...and if they are convert to rearward facing Refer to page 35 42 and 43 Check that your child s upper shoulders are NOT above the upper height marker and if they are convert into a seat for children ab...

Page 45: ...de on the side of the child restraint CAUTION CHILDREN CAN BE INJURED OR RESTRAINTS AND TOP TETHER STRAP DAMAGED BY UNSECURED CARGO IN A COLLISION SECURE OR REMOVE HAZARDOUS CARGO BEFORE USING THIS CH...

Page 46: ...through the BLUE belt path as labelled Start with the side of the restraint that is closest to the vehicle seatbelt retractor and continue across the seat through the alternative slot as labelled fin...

Page 47: ...rds as shown in image F for ease of adjustment when removing and placing the child in seat 7 With the top tether connected pull all the slack in the loop to the adjuster side of the eat as shown in im...

Page 48: ...ar seat with one hand using maximum force whilst simultaneously pulling up on the vehicle seatbelt feeding it back into the retractor as shown in image k Continue this step until the installation is a...

Page 49: ...lected and thread the belt through the YELLOW belt path as labelled Start with the side of the restraint that is closest to the vehicle seatbelt retractor and continue across the seat through the alte...

Page 50: ...Check to ensure there are no twists in the top tether belt path as shown in image F 8 With the top tether connected pull all the slack in the loop to the adjuster side of the eat as shown in image G...

Page 51: ...e the base is not lifted and is still flat sitting evenly across the vehicle seat 12 Once finished gather the excess webbing and store it in the tether bag provided as shown in image K NOTE If the car...

Page 52: ...are engaged If sticky liquids such as baby food fruit juice etc get into the buckle it may become sluggish and you will not hear a CLICK The buckle should be cleaned by following the steps below 1 St...

Page 53: ...heat Never clean with bleach or spirit type cleaners Do not dry clean WASHING INSTRUCTIONS seat fabrics VERY IMPORTANT Only replace the cover with a manufacturer s supplied replacement cover with iden...

Page 54: ...le hole as shown in image B Removing the Seat Fabrics 1 Adjust the headrest into the highest position see detailed section on page 38 2 Release the six exterior press studs connecting the trim to the...

Page 55: ...from the physical backrest to finally remove Removing the Headrest Fabrics 1 Adjust the headrest into the highest position see detailed section on page 38 2 Release the press studs around the top of t...

Page 56: ...a tighter appearance Seat Fabrics Pay close attention to the order of how the press studs are attached between the hard seat and the backrest fabrics on the sides and on the internal backrest support...

Page 57: ...the highest position see detailed section on page 38 2 Remove the inserts and backrest fabrics to expose the plastic seat see detailed sections on pages 38 39 and 54 3 Inspect the belt below the buck...

Page 58: ...this may take several attempts 3 Once part of the twist is through the buckle tongue slot continue feeding it through until the entire twist has been passed through This will fix the double twist NOT...

Page 59: ...ghs long enough for their knees to bend allowing the legs to hang over the front of the seat If you answered no to any of these questions your child needs to be in a booster seat to make both the sash...

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