Safety 1st APEX AP, Quick Start Manual

Page 1: ...UNHARNESSED BOOSTER APEX AP Suitable from 4 years to 8 years Discover life safely 8yrs 4yrs Illustrations and designs may vary IMPORTANT KEEP THIS BOOKLET IN THE PLACE PROVIDED ON THE CHILD RESTRAINT ...

Page 2: ...2 INCORRECT CORRECT Loosen tether strap PUSH PULL TO LOOSEN CLICK QUICK START INSTALLATION TODDLER APPROXIMATELY 4 YEARS UP TO APPROXIMATELY 6 8 YEARS ...

Page 3: ...3 QUICK START INSTALLATION TODDLER APPROXIMATELY 4 YEARS UP TO APPROXIMATELY 6 8 YEARS ...

Page 4: ...age fitting 12 15 Vehicle seat locations 15 Correct vehicle position 16 INSTALLING THE SEAT IN YOUR VEHICLE Installation 17 Securing and adjusting tether strap 18 Correct positioning 18 Adjusting headrest and seatbelt 19 Adjusting lap sash belt 19 Using cup holders 19 Securing your child in vehicle 20 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Cleaning covers and headrest 21 Cleaning shell 22 CONTACTS Warranty 23 Custo...

Page 5: ...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 of injury or death BEFORE YOU START www Safety1st com au Call our Customer Service Team 1300 809 526 Monday to Friday 8 30am 5 00pm AEST or send an email customerservice dorel com au NEED ASSISTANCE www Safety1st com au Safety1stAustralia...

Page 6: ...HED TO A CHILD RESTRAINT 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 ANCHORAGE POINTS ARE IN THE MOTOR CAR Follow the manufacturer s instructions at all times To be used with a lap sash seatbelt by a child whose shoulders are above the lower shoulder height marker with head restraint in lowes...

Page 7: ... 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 Seat belt extenders should not be used if the seatbelt is not long enough to secure the child restraint If seatbelt is not long enough to secure the child restraint advice should be sought from a child restraint fitter THIS RESTRAINT IS NOT SUITABLE FOR U...

Page 8: ...the seatbelt sit on the middle 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 If you answered no to any of these questions your child need...

Page 9: ...of age then try the 3 point test see page 8 MARKER B YOUNG TODDLER MARKER A OLDER CHILD Lower Shoulder Height Marker Upper Shoulder Height Marker IMPORTANT FOLLOW THIS ADVICE The booster seat is unsuitable for the occupant when the shoulders are below the lower marker Marker B or above the upper marker Marker A The child needs to be moved into the next form of restraint when they reach the top sho...

Page 10: ... SEAT BELT PATH A Air Protect Cell x2 B Adjustable Headrest C Sash Guide both sides D Shoulder Height Markers E Seat Back F Seat Base G Booster Seat Belt Paths both sides under arm rests H Cup Holders both sides B D E A C F H G ...

Page 11: ...OSTER SEAT BELT PATH I Booster Seat Belt Paths both sides rear of headrest J Top Tether Adjuster K Top Tether Instruction Manual Pocket L Top Tether Strap M Top Tether Hook N Anchor Fitting J K M L N I BOOSTER SEATBELT PATH ...

Page 12: ...e hook in the back of a station wagon 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 d...

Page 13: ... there is no slack in the top strap and the attachment clip is upright in the anchorage fitting INCORRECT The clip must not lie flat on the anchorage fitting INSTALLATION CORRECT Make sure there is no slack in the top strap and the attachment clip is upright in the anchorage fitting The clip must not lie flat on the anchorage fitting Anchorages in vertical panel at rear of vehicle Floor mounted an...

Page 14: ...e 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 restraint fitting station or licenced motor mechanic For vehicles other than sedans In Australia consult your nearest child restraint fitting station or traffic authority for vehicle inspection to find the best correct position for the placement of...

Page 15: ...RNERS 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 the...

Page 16: ...16 Preparing vehicle for your seat CORRECT VEHICLE POSITION INCORRECT USE CORRECT USE CORRECT USE ...

Page 17: ...rap by pulling free end of strap Always secure the loose end of the top tether strap to prevent 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 RES...

Page 18: ...ster seat 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 serious injury CORRECT POSITIONING WARNING A SASH BELT UNDER THE ARM OR BEHIND THE BACK IS DANGEROUS CORRECT INCORRECT CORRECT INCORRECT INCORRECT ...

Page 19: ...ld s lap Place the shoulder belt over the child s chest and into the seat sash guide located in the headrest as shown Fasten the seatbelt buckle Remove slack ALWAYS USE THE SASH GUIDE To use cup holders simply swing outwards on either side Push back when not in use NOTE You may need to lift and push with force to adjust height PUSH DOWN TO LOWER LIFT UP TO RAISE SASH GUIDE SWING USING CUP HOLDERS ...

Page 20: ... positioned low on the hips NOTE The vehicle s seatbelt MUST NOT be twisted WARNING DO NOT LEAVE CHILDREN UNATTENDED IN THE CAR 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 NOTE If the vehicle seat belt lays across the child s neck or face then readjust the headrest height SECUR...

Page 21: ...s can be machine washed in lukewarm water on the delicate cycle Tumble dry for 10 15 minutes on low heat DO NOT BLEACH DO NOT DRY CLEAN DO NOT IRON Once they are fully dry they should be refitted in the following sequence FITTING THE MAIN BODY COVER Starting at the armrest place the trim on the back and base and fasten the velcro at the back FITTING THE HEADREST COVER Re insert Air Protect cells x...

Page 22: ...ety 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 12 VERY IMPORTANT Only replace...

Page 23: ...quality and the failure does not amount 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 2 years on the trim from the date of pur chase provided that the product is...

Page 24: ...Specifications are subject to change without notice Copy or reproduction without permission is prohibited 2015 Dorel Australia Pty Ltd All Rights Reserved www dorel com au GMEA 2013 016910 12 15 ...