Britax-Romer KIDFIX OEM, KIDFIX XP OEM User Instructions

15 kg – 36 kg

(~4 Y – 12 Y)

KIDFIX OEM / XP OEM

KIDFIX SICT OEM / XP SICT OEM

User instructions

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1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW

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ISOFIX fastening points (car)

ISOFIX insertion aids

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Belt holder (dark red)

Belt guide (bright red)

SICT

(KIDFIX SICT OEM & KIDFIX XP SICT OEM only)

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ISOFIT locking arms

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Release knob

Safety button

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ISOFIT settings button

XP-PAD

(XP-PAD (KIDFIX XP OEM

& KIDFIX XP SICT OEM only)

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USE AS BOOSTER SEAT

(ONLY GROUP 3 / 22 kg – 36 kg)

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Seat cushion

Adjusting handle of the headrest

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Storage compartment for operating instructions

Backrest

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2. INTRODUCTION

We are pleased that you have chosen our child seat to accompany your child safely through a new stage of his or her life.

In order to protect your child correctly, the child seat must always be used and installed as described in these instructions.

If you have any further questions regarding its use, please feel free to contact us:

Britax Childcare

Britax Römer

Kindersicherheit GmbH

Blaubeurer Strasse 71

D-89077 Ulm

Germany

Britax Childcare

BritaxExcelsior Limited

1 Churchill Way West

Andover

Hampshire SP10 3UW

United Kingdom

T.: +49 (0) 731 9345-199/-299

F.: +49 (0) 731 9345-210

E.: [email protected]

www.britax.com

T.: +44 (0) 1264 333343

F.: +44 (0) 1264 334146

E.: [email protected]

www.britax.com

These instructions use the following symbols stated below:

Symbol Keyword

DANGER!

WARNING!

CAUTION!

TIP!

Explanation

Risk of severe personal injury

Risk of minor personal injury

Risk of material damage

Useful notes

Instructions that follow a set sequence are numbered.

Example:

1. Press the button…

Belt guide colours

For better differentiation, the two vehicle seat belts are highlighted in different colours. The diagonal seat belt 16 in dark red and the lap belt 15 in bright red.

The colour of the belt guides on the child safety seat follows the same colour scheme.

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3. CERTIFCATION

BRITAX RÖMER

Vehicle child safety seat

Child seat

Tested and certified according to ECE* R 44/04

Group Body weight

II+III 15 to 36 kg

*ECE = European Standard for Child Safety Equipment

The child safety seat has been designed, tested and certified according to the requirements of the European Standard for Child Safety Equipment

(ECE R 44/04). The seal of approval E (in a circle) and the approval number are located on the orange approval label (sticker on the child safety seat).

DANGER! This approval will be invalidated if you make any modifications to the child safety seat. Only the manufacturer is permitted to make modifications to the child safety seat. The child seat is approved for use both with and without the XP-PAD.

WARNING! The child seat must only be used to secure your child in the vehicle. It is in no way suitable for use as a seat or toy in the home. It is in no way suitable as a seat or toy in the home.

DANGER! Never secure your child or the child safety seat with a 2-point belt. If you secure your child in the child seat with only a 2-point belt, then in the event of an accident this may cause serious injuries to your child, possibly resulting in death.

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4. USE IN THE VEHICLE

Please observe the instructions for using children's restraining systems in the operating instructions of your vehicle.

The seat can be used in vehicles with ISOFIX anchoring systems and a 3-point seat belt (see type list) .

Please find the information on the seats approved for child safety of the weight class 15 to 36 kg in the operating instructions of your vehicle .

The child seat is approved for one installation type:

Symbol Installation type with the ISOFIT locking arms into the ISOFIX fastening points in the vehicle. Check the list of vehicle types.

Approval type semi-universal a) a) This means that the child safety seat may only be used in vehicles that are listed in the vehicle type list enclosed. This type list is consistently kept up to date. The latest version can be obtained from us or from www.britax.com.

You can use your child safety seat as follows:

In the direction of travel

Against the direction of travel with 2-point belt with 3-point seat belt 2) and

ISOFIX fastening points

(between seat surface and backrest) on front passenger seat with

3-point seat belt 2) and ISOFIX fastening points on outer rear seats with 3-point seat belt 2) and ISOFIX fastening points

Yes

No 1)

No

Yes

Yes 3)

Yes

15 – 36 kg

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2)

3)

Use is permitted on a rearward-facing vehicle seat (e.g. in a van or minibus) only if the vehicle seat is also approved for use by adults. The seat may not be in the area of effect of an airbag.

The safety belt must be approved to ECE R 16 or a comparable standard (see test label on belt with an "E" or "e" in a circle).

If there is a front airbag: Slide the vehicle seat a long way back and refer to any instructions in vehicle owner's manual.

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5. SAFETY NOTES

Please take the time to read these instructions carefully and keep them to hand in the intended storage compartment 13 on the child safety seat at all times! The instructions must be with the child safety seat if the latter is passed on to a third party.

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DANGER! For the protection of your child:

In the event of an accident with a collision speed of more than 10 km/h, the child safety seat may be damaged without the damage becoming immediately visible. In this case the child safety seat must be replaced.

Please dispose of it properly.

As a rule, have your child safety seat checked if it was damaged (e.g if it falls on the ground).

Regularly check all important parts for damage. Ensure that all mechanical parts, in particular, are fully functional.

Never lubricate or oil parts of the child seat.

Never leave your child unattended in the child seat in the vehicle.

Only allow your child to enter and exit the vehicle on the pavement side.

Protect the child safety seat from intensive direct sunlight when it is not in use. The child safety seat can get very hot in direct sunshine. Child skin is sensitive and could thereby be harmed.

The more snugly the belt fits over your child's body, the better they will be protected. Therefore avoid putting thick clothes on your child under the belt.

Take regular breaks on long journeys in order to give your child the opportunity to play around.

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DANGER! For the protection of all vehicle occupants:

In the case of an emergency stop or an accident, unsecured persons or objects may cause injury to other vehicle occupants. Please always check that…

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• the backrests of the vehicle seats are locked, e.g. that a foldable rear seat bench latch is engaged.

all heavy or sharp-edged objects in the vehicle (e.g. on the parcel shelf) are secured.

all persons in the vehicle have their seat belts fastened.

the child safety seat is always secured when it is in the vehicle, even if no child is being transported.

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WARNING! For your protection when handling the child seat:

Never use the child safety seat free-standing, not even for test sitting.

When swivelling up the backrest 12 , nothing must come between the backrest 12 and the seat cushion 09 . You or your child could pinch your fingers, injuring them.

To avoid damage, ensure that the child safety seat is not jammed in between hard objects (car door, seat rails, etc.).

Keep the child safety seat in a safe place when it is not in use. Do not place any heavy objects on the seat and do not store it directly next to sources of heat or in direct sunlight.

CAUTION! To protect your vehicle:

Certain car seat covers made from more sensitive materials (e.g. velour, leather, etc.) may sustain signs of wear and tear when using child safety seats. For optimum protection of your car seat covers, we recommend using the BRITAX RÖMER car seat protector from our range of accessories.

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6. ADJUSTING THE HEADREST

A correctly set headrest 22 ensures that the diagonal seat belt section 16 is optimally positioned, and gives your child optimum protection. The headrest 22 must be adjusted so that there is a space two fingers wide between the headrest 22 and your child's shoulders.

To adjust the height of the headrest to fit your child:

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10 22 1. Reach into the adjustment handle 10 on the back of the headrest 22 and pull it towards you. This unlocks the headrest.

2. You can now move the unlocked headrest 22 to the desired height. As soon as you release the adjustment handle 10 , the headrest 22 will lock into place.

3. Place the child safety seat on the vehicle seat.

4. Have your child sit down in the child safety seat and check the height. Repeat the procedure until the headrest 22 has the correct height.

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7. INSTALLATION WITH BACKREST

7.1 FASTENING WITH ISOFIT LOCKING ARMS AND BACKREST

The child seat is installed permanently in the vehicle with the ISOFIT locking arms.

Your child is then buckled into the child seat with the vehicle's 3-point seat belt.

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1. If your vehicle is not fitted with ISOFIX insertion aids by standard, clamp the two insertion aids 02 , with are included in the scope of delivery of the seat*, with the section pointing upwards to the two ISOFIX fastening points 01 of your vehicle.

TIP!

The ISOFIX fastening points are located between the surface and the backrest of the vehicle seat.

* The insertion aids facilitate the installation of the child safety seat with the use of the ISOFIX fastening points and prevent damage to the car seat covers. As long as they are not used, remove them and keep them in a safe place. For vehicles with foldable a backrest, the insertion aids need to be removed before folding the backrest. Any problems occurring usually come from soiling or external objects on the insertion aids and on the hook. Remove soiling or external objects to rectify such problems.

2. Moving the headrest of the vehicle seat into the top position.

3. Carry out the steps in Section 6 " ADJUSTING THE HEADREST ".

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4. Hold the ISOFIT settings button 08 down and push the ISOFIT locking arms 05 out in full.

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5. Push the green safety button 07 and the red release button 06 on both sides of the seat towards each other. This ensures that both hooks on the ISOFIT locking arms 05 are open and ready to use.

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6. Place the child safety seat in driving direction on a vehicle seat approved for use. Ensure that the backrest 10 is flush with the backrest of the vehicle seat.

7. Position the two ISOFIT locking arms 05 directly in front of the two insertion aids 02 .

8. Push both ISOFIT locking arms 05 into the insertion aids 02 until the ISOFIT locking arms 05 engage on both sides with a clicking sound.

DANGER!

The green safety button 07 must be visible on both sides so that the child safety seat is correctly fastened.

9. Hold the ISOFIT settings button 08 down and push the child safety seat as far back as possible.

10. Shake the child safety seat to ensure that it is securely fastened and check the fastening buttons again 07 to ensure that both are fully green.

11. Carry out the steps in Section 7.2 " SECURING

CHILD IN CHILD SEAT WITH BACKREST ".

For the safety of your child, before every journey in the car check that…

► the child safety seat is slotted in on both sides with the ISOFIT locking arms 05 in the ISOFIT fastening points 01 and both safety buttons 07 are fully green,

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► the lap belt 15 runs in the bright red belt guides on both sides of the seat cushion 04 ,

► the diagonal seat belt section 16 on the side of the vehicle seat belt buckle 18 also runs through the light red belt guide 04 of the seat cushion,

► the diagonal seat belt section 16 runs through the dark red belt holder 03 of the headrest,

► the diagonal seat belt section 16 runs diagonally backward,

► the straps are tight and not twisted,

► the seat belt buckle 18 must not be positioned on the bright red belt guide 04 in the seat cushion.

DANGER! If your child tries to open the ISOFIT safety buttons 07 or the vehicle belt buckle 18 , stop as soon as possible. Check whether the child safety seat is correctly fastened and ensure that your child is correctly secured. Explain to your child the dangers associated with his actions.

UNFASTENING YOUR CHILD AND REMOVAL:

To unfasten your child or to remove the child safety seat, observe the steps in

Section 10 " REMOVAL ".

7.2 SECURING CHILD IN CHILD SEAT WITH BACKREST

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KIDFIX SICT OEM & KIDFIX XP SICT OEM:

Unscrew the XP-SICT A anti-clockwise

(on the side closer to the vehicle door) until it has a distance of 5 mm to the vehicle door or as been unscrewed to the maximum.

2.

KIDFIX XP OEM & KIDFIX XP SICT OEM:

Let your child sit in the child seat and place the

XP-PAD B over the chest area of your child.

If you find that the retraction force of the 3-point seat belt is not enough to ensure that the seat belt is tight (against the child), the child seat can be used without the XP-PAD B ; see Section 3 "APPROVAL" [PAGE 4].

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All versions:

Pull out the vehicle belt and guide it in front of your child to the vehicle seat buckle 18 .

DANGER!

Ensure the vehicle belt is not twisted, as otherwise the full protective effect of the retaining system is not ensured.

4. Engage the buckle tongue in the vehicle seat buckle 18 with a CLICK.

5. Place the diagonal seat belt section 16 and lap belt section 15 on the side of the vehicle seat belt buckle 18 into the bright red belt guide 04 of the seat cushion.

DANGER!

The vehicle seat belt buckle 18 must not be positioned between the bright red belt guide 04 and the armrest.

6. Also place the lap belt section 15 on the other side of the seat cushion in the bright red belt guide 04 .

DANGER!

The lap belt section 15 must lie as low as possible over your child's hips on both sides.

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7. Guide the diagonal seat belt section 16 into the dark red belt holder 03 of the headrest 22 until it lies completely inside the belt holder 03 and is not twisted.

TIP!

If the backrest 12 conceals the belt holder 03 , you can adjust the headrest 22 upwards. The diagonal seat belt section 16 can now be easily inserted. Now move the headrest 22 back to the correct height. Make sure that the button on the belt holder 03 is fully fastened.

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8. Make sure that the diagonal belt 16 runs over your child's shoulder, and not in front of his or her neck.

TIP!

You can adjust the height of the headrest 22 again in the vehicle.

DANGER!

The diagonal seat belt section 16 must run diagonally backwards. You can adjust the course of the belt with your vehicle's adjustable belt deflector.

DANGER! The diagonal seat belt section 16 must never lead forward to the vehicle's belt deflector. In this case, only use the vehicle child seat on the rear seat.

9. Tighten the vehicle seat belt by pulling on the diagonal seat belt section 16 .

10. Observe the steps listed on page 10 " To ensure the safety of your child before every journey, check that ...

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8. USE AS A BOOSTER SEAT

8.1 REMOVING THE BACKREST

The child seat can also be used for age group 3 (22 kg to 36 kg) as a booster seat without the backrest.

The following steps describe the removal and assembly of the backrest. You will need a TX20 Torx screwdriver for this.

BRITAX RÖMER recommends, if possible, that you use the backrest as this offers your child optimum protection in the case of a side impact.

DANGER!

Only use the product as a booster seat for age group 3 (22 to 36 kg).

For all other age groups, the product must be used with backrest .

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1. Place the seat on a level surface.

2. Lift the cover of the backrest 12 and turn it back.

3. Lift the cover of the seat cushion 09 and turn it back.

4. Release the 4 Torx screws on the backrest 12 .

5. Pull the backrest 12 away from the seat cushion 09 at an angle.

6. In order to keep the screws safe, screw the 4 screws back into the holes provided in the backrest 12 .

7. Pull the cover of the seat cushion 09 back and hook the transparent plastic piece on the notch provided.

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8.2 USING THE FLEXIBLE BELT GUIDE

For design reasons in some vehicle models, the diagonal seat belt section 11 does not run ideally over your child's shoulder.

Always check when using as a booster seat whether the diagonal seat belt section 11 is in the intended area.

If the diagonal seat belt section 11 does not run within the intended (green) area, the flexible belt guide m must be used in addition.

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Affixing the flexible belt guide.

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1. Open the belt guide flap n on the bottom of the booster seat and remove the flexible belt guide m .

2. Close the belt guide flap n .

3. Guide the metal fastening o over the ISOFIX locking arm p located on the side of the belt buckle.

4. Place the fastening clip q of the flexible belt guide  m on the surface of the booster seat.

5. Observe the further steps of the installation type

(p. 16 ff.).

6. Mount the fastening clip q on the diagonal seat belt section. Ensure that the belt of the flexible belt guide m is not twisted.

7. Adjust the fastening clip q so that the diagonal seat belt section 11 is within the green area.

DANGER!

The diagonal seat belt section must always be in the intended area. q

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8.3 FASTENING WITH ISOFIT LOCKING ARMS AS BOOSTER SEAT

(WITHOUT) BACKREST

The child seat is installed permanently in the vehicle with the ISOFIT locking arms.

Your child is then buckled into the child seat with the vehicle's 3-point seat belt.

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1. If your vehicle is not fitted with ISOFIX insertion aids by standard, clamp the two insertion aids 02 , with are included in the scope of delivery of the seat*, with the section pointing upwards to the two ISOFIX fastening points  01 of your vehicle.

TIP! The ISOFIX fastening points are located between the surface and the backrest of the vehicle seat.

* The insertion aids facilitate the installation of the child safety seat with the use of the ISOFIX fastening points and prevent damage to the car seat covers. As long as they are not used, remove them and keep them in a safe place. For vehicles with foldable a backrest, the insertion aids need to be removed before folding the backrest. Any problems occurring usually come from soiling or external objects on the insertion aids and on the hook. Remove soiling or external objects to rectify such problems.

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2. Hold the ISOFIT settings button 08 down and push the ISOFIT locking arms 05 out in full.

3. Push the green safety button 07 and the red release button 06 on both sides of the seat towards each other. This ensures that both hooks on the ISOFIT locking arms 05 are open and ready to use.

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4. Place the child safety seat in driving direction on a vehicle seat approved for use. Ensure that the backrest 10 is flush with the backrest of the vehicle seat.

5. Position the two ISOFIT locking arms 05 in front of the two insertion aids 02 .

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6. Push both ISOFIT locking arms 05 into the insertion aids 02 until the ISOFIT locking arms 05 engage on both sides with a clicking sound.

DANGER!

The green safety button 07 must be visible on both sides so that the child safety seat is correctly fastened.

7. Hold the ISOFIT settings button 08 down and push the child safety seat as far back as possible.

8. Shake the child safety seat to ensure that it is securely fastened and check the fastening buttons again 07 to ensure that both are fully green.

9. Carry out the steps in Section 8.4 " SECURING

CHILD IN CHILD SEAT WITHOUT BACKREST ".

For the safety of your child, before every journey in the car check that…

► the child safety seat is slotted in on both sides with the ISOFIT locking arms  05 in the ISOFIT fastening points 01 and both safety buttons 07 are fully green,

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► the lap belt 15 runs in the bright red belt guides on both sides of the seat cushion 04 ,

► the diagonal seat belt section 16 on the side of the vehicle seat belt buckle 18 also runs through the light red belt guide 04 of the seat cushion,

► the diagonal seat belt section 16 runs through the dark red belt holder 03 of the headrest,

► the diagonal seat belt section 16 runs diagonally backward,

► the straps are tight and not twisted,

► the seat belt buckle 18 must not be positioned on the bright red belt guide  04 in the seat cushion.

DANGER! If your child tries to open the ISOFIT safety buttons 07 or the vehicle belt buckle 18 , stop as soon as possible. Check whether the child safety seat is correctly fastened and ensure that your child is correctly secured. Explain to your child the dangers associated with his actions.

UNFASTENING YOUR CHILD AND REMOVAL:

To unfasten your child or to remove the child safety seat, observe the steps in

Section 10 " REMOVAL ".

8.4 SECURING CHILD IN CHILD SEAT WITHOUT BACKREST

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1. Have your child sit down in the child seat.

2. Pull out the vehicle belt and guide it in front of your child to the vehicle seat buckle 18 .

DANGER!

Ensure the vehicle belt is not twisted, as otherwise the full protective effect of the retaining system is not ensured.

3. Engage the buckle tongue in the vehicle seat buckle 18 with a CLICK!

4. Place the diagonal seat belt section 16 and lap belt section 15 on the side of the vehicle seat belt buckle

18 into the light red belt guide 04 of the seat cushion.

DANGER!

The vehicle seat belt buckle 18 must not be positioned between the bright red belt guide 04 and the armrest.

5. Observe the further steps in Section "8.2 USING

THE FLEXIBLE BELT GUIDE ".

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9. CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Please ensure that you only use the original BRITAX RÖMER replacement seat covers, as the seat cover is an integral part of the child safety seat and fulfils important functions to ensure the smooth operation of the system. Replacement seat covers are available from your dealer.

• The cover can be removed and washed with a mild detergent in the delicates programme of the washing machine (30 °C). Please observe the instructions on the washing label of the cover.

• The plastic parts can be cleaned using soapy water. Do not use any caustic cleaning agents (such as solvents).

DANGER!

The child seat must not be used without the seat cover.

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Removing the seat cover

1. Moving the headrest of the vehicle seat into the top position.

2. Unhook the cover hook 19 on the rear of the backrest.

3. Remove the top part of the cover and fold it forwards to the seat surface.

4. Unhook the cover hook 19 on the front of the backrest.

5. Pull the cover off of the seat surface.

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Removing the headrest cover

6. Unhook the cover loop 20 on the rear of the backrest.

7. Unhook the cover hook 19 on the front of the backrest.

8. Pull off the cover of the headrest 22 .

► The cover can now be washed. Please observe the instructions on the washing label of the cover:

22 Re-fitting the cover

Proceed in reverse order to put on the cover.

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10. DISASSEMBLY AND DISPOSAL

UNFASTENING YOUR CHILD:

1. To unfasten your child, use the release button of your vehicle seat buckle.

REMOVAL:

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1. Press the release button of your vehicle seat buckle and guide the safety belt back.

2. Thread the fastening clip (9) out of the diagonal seat belt section (16).

3. To release the ISOFIT fastening, release the green safety button 08 and the red release button 07 first on the one and the on the other side opposite on another.

► The child seat can now be removed.

DANGER!

The child safety seat must always be secured when it is in the vehicle, even if no child is being transported.

REFITTING THE BACKREST:

1. Follow steps 1-7 in Section 8.1 " Removing the backrest in the reverse order.

DISPOSAL:

Please observe the waste disposal regulations in your country.

Disposal of packaging Container for cardboard boxes

Seat cover Residual waste, thermal utilisation

Plastic parts

Metal parts

Belt straps buckle and tongue

According to the labelling in the corresponding container

Container for metals

Container for polyester

Residual waste

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