Mother's Choice kin AP, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...ss from approx 6 months to approx 4 years of age or until the child s shoulders reach the middle shoulder height marker Booster Mode To be used with a lap sash seatbelt from approx 4 years of age to approx 8 years of age or until child s shoulders reach the upper shoulder height marker Blackened Sky Item 019030 Meteor Blue Item 019129 Moonlit Gr Item 0190 unharnessed mode 4 y e ars to 8 y e a r s ...

Page 2: ...2 Mother s Choice kin AP convertible booster seat QUICK START GUIDE LOOSEN TETHER PUSH BEHIND SEAT CLICK REMOVE SLACK HARNESSED MODE 6 MONTHS TO 4 YEARS APPROXIMATELY ...

Page 3: ... Choice kin AP convertible booster seat For detailed step by step installation instructions please refer to page 23 REMOVE SLACK CORRECT INCORRECT QUICK START GUIDE ATTACH TOP TETHER Tighten till slack is removed ...

Page 4: ...ertible booster seat QUICK START GUIDE FOLD LIFT FLAP TUCK INTO TRIM PULL COVER OVER ROLL BOOSTER MODE ROLL For detailed step by step installation instructions please refer to page 25 TRANSITIONING TO BOOSTER MODE REMOVING HARNESS ...

Page 5: ...UIDE BOOSTER MODE 4 years to 6 8 years approximately PUSH LOOSEN TETHER CLICK For detailed step by step installation instructions please refer to page 29 CORRECT INCORRECT BOOSTER MODE 4 YEARS TO 8 YEARS APPROXIMATELY ATTACH TOP TETHER Tighten till slack is removed ...

Page 6: ...icle Position 17 Securing and Adjusting Top Tether Strap 18 HARNESS MODE Adjusting the Harness Height 19 Fitting the Harness to your Child 20 Functional Adjustments 21 Fastening the Buckle Assembly 22 INSTALLATION Installation Harness Mode 23 24 BOOSTER MODE Converting to Booster Mode 25 Shoulder Height Markers Booster Mode 26 Components List Booster 27 Positioning Booster in the Vehicle 28 Securi...

Page 7: ...mother s choice Need assistance Thank you for purchasing this child seat This product is suitable for children approximately 6 months old to approximately 6 to 8 years old We welcome you as a valued customer and trust that your child will enjoy many years of comfort and safety No child restraint can guarantee absolute protection from a crash However proper use of this restraint may reduce the risk...

Page 8: ...STRAINT UPPER ANCHORAGE POINT IN THE CAR REFER TO CAR OWNER S HANDBOOK FOR LOCATION OF UPPER ANCHORAGE POINTS REFER TO A CHILD RESTRAINT FITTING STATION IF NO UPPER ANCHORAGE POINTS ARE IN THE MOTOR CAR Follow the manufacturer s instructions at all times To be used in a forward facing position with built in harness by a child whose shoulders are above the lower shoulder height marker approximately...

Page 9: ...se end of the top tether strap Do not use the child restraint where this strap may fall into a split in the seat back or off the side of the seat ALWAYS ATTACH HOOK AND REMOVE SLACK Seatbelt extenders are not recommended to be used if the seatbelt is not long enough to secure the child restraint If seatbelts are too short then advice should be sought from a child restraint fitter and their recomme...

Page 10: ...e of the shoulder and not touch the neck or face 2 Does the lap part of the seatbelt sit low down on the hips and not on the abdomen 3 When you sit the child on the seat with their bottom all the way back are their thighs long enough for their knees to bend allowing the legs to hang over the front of the seat INCORRECT 1 2 3 1 2 3 Sash part across neck and face and not shoulder Lap belt across sto...

Page 11: ... Convert to Booster Mode when the child s shoulders reach this middle height marker If the child s shoulders are below then continue to use the harness MARKER B MIDDLE HEIGHT MARKER Harnessed Mode The child restraint is unsuitable for the occupant when the shoulders are below the lower marker Marker A or above the upper marker Marker C refer to page 26 The child needs to be moved into the next for...

Page 12: ...se Utility Straps G Harness H Buckle I Removable Insert J Harness Release Lever between trim K Forward Facing Belt Path Markers L Cup Holder both sides M Adjuster Strap R S D G J M E P Q F H I K L O A C B N N Headrest Lever O Top Tether Strap P Top Tether Adjuster Q Top Tether Instruction Manual Storage Pocket R Top Tether Hook S Anchor Fitting T Forward Facing Belt Path Markers U Splitter Plate U...

Page 13: ...on with anchor points Refer to your owner s manual An extension strap may be needed for vehicles without a fixed parcel shelf Extension straps and extra fittings are available from various stores Use of aftermarket accessories i e items not provided in the box with the child restraint can reduce the safety provided by the child restraint and may cause injury or death LOCATION OF TOP TETHER ANCHORA...

Page 14: ...lip is upright in the anchorage fitting INCORRECT The clip must not 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 age fitting The clip must not lie flat on the anchorage fitting Anchorages in vertical panel at rear of vehicle Floor mounted anchora...

Page 15: ...TEN THE ATTACHMENT BOLT OVERTIGHTENING MAY FRACTURE OR BREAK BOLT MAXIMUM TORQUE IS 20 Nm For cars not fitted with a child restraint upper anchorage point For sedans only Drill a 9mm diameter hole in the parcel shelf on the centre line of the seating position as shown in Figure 2 Install the anchor bolt as shown in Figure 3 It is recommended that this installation be carried out by a child restrai...

Page 16: ...ORNERS AND EDGES THE ANCHOR FITTING MUST BE USED ONLY AS DESCRIBED ABOVE IT MUST NOT BE HOOKED ONTO ANY OTHER OBJECT IMPROPER PLACEMENT OF THE SAFETY SEAT INCREASES THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH Some seating positions in your vehicle may NOT be safe for this safety seat Some vehicles do not have any seating positions that can be used safely with the seat If you are not sure where to place th...

Page 17: ...17 Mother s Choice kin AP convertible booster seat CORRECT VEHICLE POSITION CORRECT USE CORRECT USE INCORRECT USE PREPARING VEHICLE FOR YOUR SEAT ...

Page 18: ...revent it hanging out of the car or being accessible by the child Please store excess webbing in the rear pocket at the rear of the 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 CHILD RESTRAINT THIS RESTRAINT IS NOT SUITABLE FOR USE WHERE THE TOP TETHER STRAP MAY FALL INTO A ...

Page 19: ...re you install the seat in the vehicle Please adjust harness according to the infants shoulder height marker prior to installation The shoulder straps must be in the slots which are nearest to the child s shoulders but not more than 25 mm below the child s shoulders 6 months to 4 years approximately FORWARD FACING Strap can be next slot above Child shoulders Strap cannot be more than 25mm below CO...

Page 20: ...o loosen 3 Press the red button to release the buckle 4 Place child into the child restraint PREPARING CHILD RESTRAINT TO FIT YOUR CHILD NOTE Remove insert if not required DO NOT LEAVE CHILDREN UNATTENDED IN THE CAR WARNING 5 Fasten buckle see page 22 6 Pull the adjuster strap at the front of the seat until the harness straps lay firmly against the child PRESS LOOSEN PULL ADJUST SHOULDER STRAP HEI...

Page 21: ...desired position FUNCTIONAL ADJUSTMENT TO RECLINE BACKREST Push the backrest of the seat to recline it backward for vehicle fitment if needed FOR UPRIGHT POSITION Pull the backrest of the seat forward in the upright position RECLINING BACKREST FOR VEHICLE FITMENT PUSH To use cup holders simply swing outwards on either side Push back when not in use USING CUP HOLDERS SWING HARNESS MODE ...

Page 22: ...e 1 Insert one buckle tongue as shown in image You will not hear a click FASTENING THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY DO NOT LEAVE CHILDREN UNATTENDED IN THE CAR WARNING CLICK 2 Insert the second buckle tongue as shown Now listen for a click 3 Remember to always pull up on the harness straps to make sure buckle is locked tightly ...

Page 23: ... facing belt path 3 Place your hand behind the seat and pull the belt across the back 4 Feed the lap sash belt through the opening in the back of the seat marked as the YELLOW forward facing belt path 5 Fasten the seatbelt ensuring you hear a CLICK 6 Reposition the sash belt from the outside of the seat to the inside The sash belt should lay as shown as pictured NOTE Before you start installation ...

Page 24: ...n into the vehicle seat and pull on seatbelt to remove slack 9 Attach the top tether strap to the anchorage point Adjust until all the slack is removed Ensure base of seat is not lifted NOTE If the car seatbelt is not long enough to secure the child restraint DO NOT USE SEAT BELT EXTENDERS NOTE There is an option to install seat using seat belt with accessory locking clip Please see instructions p...

Page 25: ...aps Fold the free end of the harness over 3 Continue to roll the harness strap with the buckle tongue contained Tuck the rolled strap into the seat trim for storage 4 To store the harness buckle lift the flap to reveal a storage space in the base of the seat Simply push the buckle down into the gap and place the flap back into position to cover 5 Lift the trim up to expose the adjuster strap Pull ...

Page 26: ...ulders reach this upper marker or the child no longer fits in the child restraint approximately 6 to 8 years of age then the child must be moved to the next form of child restraint MARKER C OLDER CHILD Booster Mode The child needs to be moved into the next form of restraint when they reach the top shoulder height marker For more information refer to page 10 ...

Page 27: ...lt Path Markers both sides E Armrests x2 F Seat Base B E C A G Booster Seat Belt Path Markers both sides H Headrest Lever I Top Tether Strap J Top Tether Adjuster K Top Tether Instruction Manual Pocket L Top Tether Hook M Anchor Fitting N Harness Strap Storage Location L M J K N H I G D F Booster Seat Belt Path Markers BOOSTER SEAT COMPONENTS ...

Page 28: ... IS DANGEROUS INCORRECT INCORRECT CORRECT Correct Shoulder Position To ensure the correct head support is obtained the bottom of the headrest MUST be even or slightly higher with the top of child s shoulders Incorrect Positioning NEVER use a vehicle s lap only belt across front of the child and booster seat It WILL NOT restrain your child s shoulders in the event of an accident and could result in...

Page 29: ...ckle and pull up on the shoulder belt to tighten Place the booster seat firmly against the back of a forward facing vehicle seat equipped with a lap and shoulder belt only SECURING YOUR CHILD IN VEHICLE DO NOT place the booster seat in a vehicle without the tether strap attached to the vehicle s anchor fitting Refer to page 18 DO NOT LEAVE CHILDREN UNATTENDED IN THE CAR WARNING ALWAYS USE THE SASH...

Page 30: ...g proper use Figure 1 When working properly your buckle should always fasten with an audible CLICK 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 REMOVING BUCKLE 1 Lay seat on back to allow easy access for buckle removal Figure 1a 2 Using a flat object such as a flat head screw driver not included gently slide the Metal ...

Page 31: ...the buckle several times Repeat steps above DO NOT oil any part of the buckle Allow buckle to completely dry before refitting If the buckle does not return to original working order contact Dorel Australia Customer Service on 1300 809 526 If you are a New Zealand customer please contact IGC Dorel New Zealand Customer Service on 0800 628 000 REFITTING BUCKLE Refit crotch buckle ensuring RED button ...

Page 32: ... DO NOT IRON Once they are fully dry they should be refitted in the following sequence FITTING THE HEADREST COVER Extend the booster seat headrest to its highest position then fit the headrest cover by stretch ing it over the headrest and securing velcro tabs around the sash guide FITTING THE MAIN BODY COVER Start by fitting on the armrest then place the trim on the back Pull elastic under the bas...

Page 33: ...nsert and fasten buckle assembly TO REMOVE BELT MATES To remove the belt mates simply undo press studs and unwrap from harness straps TO REPLACE BELT MATES Fit belt mates to harness straps by wrapping around straps and closing press studs TO REMOVE HEADREST To remove the headrest simply undo the velcro tabs from the sash guide and pull the insert out TO REPLACE HEADREST Fit headrest inserts to sea...

Page 34: ...y the safety seat Replace the safety seat IMPORTANT Only genuine replacement parts supplied by Dorel Australia Pty Ltd can be used on the booster seat 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 injury or death For approved aftermarket accessories please refer to page 13 VERY IMPORTANT Onl...

Page 35: ...to a major failure IMPORTANT KEEP THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL IN THE POCKET PROVIDED AT THE REAR OF THE SEAT Australian Standard AS NZS 1754 Lic 40071 SAI Global Dorel Australia Pty Ltd warrants your new product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for 6 years on the seat and 2 years on the trim from the date of purchase provided that the product is used in accordance with accompanying...

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