Curve MODEL C 0925 instruction manual IMPORTANT: KEEP THIS INSTRUCTION BOOKLET IN THE PLACE PROVIDED AT THE BACK OF THE CHILD RESTRAINT Welcome to Joie™ Congratulations on becoming part of the Joie family. We are so excited to be part of your journey with your little one. While traveling with the Joie Curve™ Child Restraint you are using a high quality product suitable for use with children who are up to approximately 4 years of age. Please carefully read this manual and follow each step to ensure a comfortable ride and best protection for your child. CONTENTS Quick Reference - Rearfacing .................................................................................. 4 & 5 Quick Reference - Forward facing ............................................................................ 6 & 7 WARNINGS .................................................................................................................... 8 ADDITIONAL WARNINGS ........................................................................................ 9 - 11 Features ................................................................................................................ 12 & 13 REARWARD FACING Recline Angle ................................................................................................................14 Shoulder Strap Height ...................................................................................................15 Shoulder Strap Height Labels ........................................................................................16 Using the Harness ................................................................................................. 17 - 19 Installing the Restraint ......................................................................................... 20 - 21 Liner and Insert ............................................................................................................. 22 FORWARD FACING Recline Angle .............................................................................................................. 23 Shoulder Strap Height ................................................................................................. 24 Shoulder Strap Height Labels ...................................................................................... 25 Using the Harness ................................................................................................. 26 - 28 Installing the Restraint ......................................................................................... 29 - 30 Cover Removal & Refit .......................................................................................... 31 & 32 The Next Restraint......................................................................................................... 33 DO NOT USE THIS CHILD RESTRAINT UNTIL YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS USER GUIDE AND IN YOUR VEHICLE OWNERS MANUAL Visit us at joiebaby.com to download manuals, and see more exciting Joie products. TOP TETHER WARNINGS ............................................................................................ 34 Tether Strap Use ................................................................................................... 35 & 36 Tether Anchorage Installation ............................................................................... 37 & 38 Cleaning and Maintenance ............................................................................................ 39 2 3 Quick Reference - Restraint Installation Rearward Facing Quick Reference - Rearward Facing Use IMPORTANT: After reading this Quick Reference read the following instructions carefully Shoulder Straps - must always be at correct height and pulled tight. See page 15 Harness Straps must not be twisted. See page 19 Quick Release Buckle - must always be securely fastened. See page 18 Head Liners and Infant Insert - only use for smaller children who require more support. See page 20 Vehicle Sash Belt - must always be routed under steel lug. See page 21 Shoulder Height shoulders must not be above the marker line See page 16 Child position - child must be in full contact with back of restraint. See page 18 Harness Tensionpull harness tight. See page 19 Suitable clothing - child’s clothing must allow the harness to securely grip the child. See pages 8 & 19 This Child Restraint is suitable for children up to approximately 4 years of age. See page 8 for more detailed information. 4 IMPORTANT: After reading this Quick Reference read the following instructions carefully Vehicle Belts - must always be secure and pulled tight. See page 21 Tether Strap - must always be used when the restraint is installed in a vehicle. See page 35 Base Recline adjustment - restraint must be reclined correctly See page 23 Read the whole of these instructions carefully and if there is any doubt about the method of installation, consult the child restraint manufacturer or agent, or a child restraint fitting station authorized by the relevant transport authority, or in New Zealand an agent for the vehicle. 5 Quick Reference - Restraint Installation Forward Facing Quick Reference - Forward Facing Use IMPORTANT: After reading this Quick Reference read the following instructions carefully Shoulder Straps - must always be at correct height and pulled tight. See page 24 - 25 Head Liners and Infant Insert - only use for smaller children who require more support. See page 22 Tether Strap - must always be used when the restraint is installed in a vehicle. See page 35 Sash Belt Lock-off - use this to hold the restraint more securely See page 30 Shoulder Height shoulders must not be above the marker line See page 25 Harness Straps must not be twisted. See page 27 Quick Release Buckle must always be securely fastened. See page 27 Suitable clothing - child’s clothing must allow the harness to securely grip the child. See pages 8 & 28 6 IMPORTANT: After reading this Quick Reference read the following instructions carefully Harness Tensionpull harness tight. See page 28 Vehicle Belts - must always be secure and pulled tight. See page 30 Base Recline adjustment - restraint must be reclined correctly See page 23 7 WARNINGS GENERAL WARNINGS • Do not alter or modify this restraint. This Child Restraint is: To be used only in a rearward-facing position until the infant’s shoulders reach the lower shoulder height marker (approximately 12 months of age). Then to be used in a forward-facing position until the child’s shoulders reach the upper shoulder height marker (approximately 4 years of age). • Repairs must only be done by the manufacturer or agent. Continue to use this child restraint until the child reaches this limit. • Use the restraint exactly as shown in the instructions. • Supervision of children is needed because they may be able to undo buckles. • Do not allow the restraint to come into contact with polishes, oils, bleach and other chemicals. • Destroy the restraint if it has been in a severe crash, even if no damage is visible. • A loose harness or restraint is dangerous. • Fit the restraint firmly to the car seat. • Fit the harness firmly to the child. • DO NOT USE THIS RESTRAINT WITHOUT THE COVER • This child restraint is not approved for use with any connectors that connect to the car’s ISOFIX low anchorages. • DO NOT LEAVE CHILDREN UNATTENDED IN THE CAR REAR FACING WARNINGS Do not use forward facing until child’s shoulders are above the lower shoulder height marker. Infants are at risk of serious injury if they face forward too early. Children are at risk of serious 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 reach the upper shoulder height marker of the restraint. TO BE USED WITH A LAP-SASH/LAP ONLY SEAT BELT IN THE BACK OF MOST CARS WITH FORWARD FACING SEATS. than one nappy on the baby and make sure the nappy is not folded When installed rearward facing this restraint is 750 mm long, 500 mm wide and 520 mm high. Check the measurement between the front of the seat back of the rear seat and all front seats in the car in which the restraint is intended to be used to ensure the space available is sufficient. thickly at the back. Ensure that children have adequate ventilation and shade when in the vehicle. • To ensure that baby's back is evenly supported, do not put more • DO NOT USE A REAR FACING CHILD RESTRAINT WHERE AN AIRBAG IS FITTED IN FRONT OF THE SEATING POSITION. • Do not harness an infant wrapped in a blanket or swaddled. Any blanket or wrap must only be placed over the harness and infant. NOTE: The warnings on this page are required by the Australian and New Zealand Standard AS/ NZS 1754 for this type of child restraint. Other warnings specific to this particular child restraint will be found on the following pages and throughout these instructions. 8 ADDITIONAL WARNINGS Do not use seat belt extenders if the car seat belt is not long enough to secure the child restraint. If the vehicle seat belt is not long enough to secure the restraint seek advice from a child restraint fitter. Read carefully the whole of the instructions for the installation, and in the event of doubt about the method of installation, consult the child restraint manufacturer or agent, or a child restraint fitting station authorized by the relevant transport authority, or in New Zealand, consult the agent for the vehicle. 9 ADDITIONAL WARNINGS Strangulation hazard: Child can strangle in loose restraint straps. Always use harness. Never leave child in restraint when straps are loose or undone. ADDITIONAL WARNINGS Only install child restraint in a forward facing vehicle seat. Never install in a seat that faces the rear or the side of the vehicle. Aftermarket accessories (i.e. items not provided in the box with the child restraint), may not have been tested for use with this child restraint and if used, may lower the level of protection offered possibly leading to injury or death. Any aftermarket accessory used should be compliant with AS/ NZS 8005 (Accessories for child restraints for use in motor vehicles) and stated as suitable for use with this child restraint. Never install the Child Restraint in a seat VERY IMPORTANT: Only replace the cover with a Joie supplied replacement cover with identical shoulder height markers or a replacement cover meeting AS/NZS 8005. 10 with a front airbag. DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY may occur. Refer to your vehicle Owners Manual for airbag warnings and information. 11 REAR FACING 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Adjustable Head Support Seat Pad Harness QR Buckle Harness Adjuster Cover Harness Adjuster (under cover) Harness Adjuster Webbing Recline Angle Adjustment Handle Crotch Pad Shoulder Harness Strap Shoulder Harness Strap Covers Infant Body Support 12 13 14 15 16 Sash Belt Lock-off Device Head Support Adjuster Handle Top Tether Storage Bag Top Tether Top Tether Anchorage 12 17 18 19 20 21 Base Rearward-Facing Vehicle Belt Slot Forward-Facing Vehicle Belt Slot Seat Shell Instructions Storage 13 14 15 16 1 2 9 10 11 3 4 5 6 7 12 8 17 18 19 20 21 13 REAR FACING Features Features Securing a Child in the Restraint - Shoulder Strap height Securing a Child in the Restraint - Recline Angle Correct positioning of the shoulder straps is essential for your baby's safety. When used rear facing the restraint must always be fully reclined. The white arrow on the shell must be above the blue arrow on the base. Requirement: The shoulder straps must be positioned near to the child's shoulders, but not lower than the child's shoulders. The straps should be in the next available adjustment position above your child's shoulders. IMPORTANT: A correct recline angle is essential for your baby’s safety. To Check: With baby placed in the restraint, note where the shoulder straps are positioned relative to the shoulders. Headrest adjustor handle at back of headrest To Adjust: If adjustment is needed squeeze the headrest adjustor handle and raise or lower the headrest as required. To Adjust: 1. Pull the release handle on the shell fully forward. 2. Rotate the shell until the white arrow is above the blue arrow. REAR FACING REAR FACING Correct Recline Angle 2 IMPORTANT: Always adjust the height of the shoulder straps as the child grows 1 14 15 This restraint has shoulder height level labels. Use these to gauge when your child is ready to move from rear facing to forward facing. Once your child's shoulders reach the dotted line on the lower label they can use the restraint forward facing. IMPORTANT: Children are safer rear facing. Joie recommends that they remain rear facing until they are 12 months of age. 16 Securing a Child in the Restraint - Securing the Harness FIRST CHECK SHOULDER STRAP HEIGHT AND ADJUST IF NECESSARY. See page 15 1 REAR FACING REAR FACING Securing a Child in the Restraint - Shoulder Strap height labels 1 Loosen harness by pressing on adjuster button while pulling on the harness straps. 2 Press button to open the quick release buckle. Spread harness straps apart. 2 17 3 Place child in restraint in seated position, firmly against both the back and bottom of the restraint. Child must be dressed in clothing that allows the harness to firmly secure them. See note on next page. Securing a Child in the Restraint - Adjusting the Harness 5 Tighten harness by pulling on the adjuster strap at the front of the restraint. 3 5 Note: you may need to pull excess shoulder strap webbing through the Quick Release Buckle Tongues upward towards the child’s shoulder and then pull on the adjuster strap. This may need to be repeated several times to get the webbing fitting snugly. REAR FACING REAR FACING Securing a Child in the Restraint - Securing the Harness IMPORTANT Shoulder Straps must be a firm or snug fit and must not be twisted. 4 Place buckle tongues into the quick release buckle. IMPORTANT: The buckle tongue pushed in last should “CLICK” when it locks into place. If it does not click, try again or try cleaning the buckle. See page 39. 4 Infants need to be securely held by the harness. An infant wrapped in a blanket or swaddled will not be securely held and may be ejected and killed in an accident Do not bind or wrap the infants arms or legs together. “CLICK” WARNING DO NOT LEAVE CHILDREN UNATTENDED IN THE CAR 18 19 Installing the Restraint - Using Vehicle Belts Sash Belt The installed restraint should look like this: A A) Vehicle belts securely connected to the belt buckle and pulled tight, See page 11 for recommended positions in the vehicle. REAR FACING REAR FACING Place the restraint on the vehicle seat rearward facing. Installing the Restraint - Using Vehicle Belts Pull the vehicle lap/sash belt out and pass through the slot in the restraint. Pass the vehicle belts across the restraint seating surface and out the other side. Engage the vehicle belt buckle. Pull the vehicle belts tight. Lap Belt Connect the top tether strap. See page 36 for more information REARWARD FACING BELT PATH Look for this label showing the correct path for the vehicle belts REARWARD FACING BELT PATH B) Lap and sash belt threaded under the steel lugs. Tether Strap connected to the anchorage and correctly tensioned. See page 36 for more information. B IMPORTANT: pass the vehicle belts underneath the steel lug protruding into each slot. These lugs are essential for holding the sash belt in place. Steel Lug NOTE: for clarity the illustrations show the vehicle belts on top of the cover. They can also be passed under the cover i.e. between the cover and the shell. 20 21 Rear Facing This restraint has a soft padded liner for use with a baby or small child. Use this liner for more comfort or if they are not fully supported by the main cover. Correct Recline Angle In the back of the liner is an extra removeable foam insert intended for use with a low birth weight or very small baby. Its purpose is to increase comfort by increasing the recline angle of the baby. Select a position that gives the most comfort for your child. This should be removed when the baby has grown to the size of a normal small baby. IMPORTANT: do not use the Infant Insert when the restraint is installed forward facing. FORWARD FACING Securing a Child in the Restraint - Recline Angle Forward Facing The Liner can be used for small children but should be removed when they grow older than about 6 months. DO NOT use the Liner if the child is so big that it is preventing them having some movement. When used forward facing the restraint must always be correctly reclined. The white arrow on the shell must be above one of the yellow arrows on the base. IMPORTANT A correct recline angle is essential for your child’s safety. DO NOT use the position marked by the blue arrow when the restraint is forward facing. To Adjust: FORWARD FACING REAR FACING Liner and Infant Insert 1. Pull the release handle on the shell fully forward. 2. Rotate the shell until the white arrow is above one of the yellow arrows. 2 1 Shoulder and Crotch pads. These are for comfort only and can be removed at any time. 22 23 Securing a Child in the Restraint - Shoulder Strap height This restraint has shoulder height level labels. Correct positioning of the shoulder straps is essential for your child's safety. Requirement: The shoulder straps must be positioned near to the child’s shoulders, but not more than 25 mm below the child’s shoulders. Headrest adjustor handle at back of headrest Use these to gauge when your child is too big for the restraint. Once your child’s shoulders reach the dotted line on the upper label on the moving headrest when it is fully up they can move to a booster seat. See page 33 for more information. To Adjust: If adjustment is needed squeeze the headrest adjustor handle and raise or lower the headrest as required. FORWARD FACING FORWARD FACING To Check: With child placed in the restraint, note where the shoulder straps are positioned relative to the shoulders. Securing a Child in the Restraint - Shoulder Strap height labels IMPORTANT: Always adjust the height of the shoulder straps as the child grows 24 25 Securing a Child in the Restraint - Securing the Harness FIRST CHECK SHOULDER STRAP HEIGHT AND ADJUST IF NECESSARY. See page 23 1 Securing a Child in the Restraint - Securing the Harness 3 Place child in restraint in seated position firmly against both the back and bottom of the restraint. 3 2 Press button to open the quick release buckle. Spread harness straps apart. 2 4 Place buckle tongues into the quick release buckle. IMPORTANT: The buckle tongue pushed in last should “CLICK” when it locks into place. If it does not click, try again or try cleaning the buckle. See page 39. 26 4 FORWARD FACING FORWARD FACING 1 Loosen harness by pressing on adjuster button while pulling on the harness straps. “CLICK” 27 5 Tighten harness by pulling on the adjuster strap at the front of the restraint. Note: you may need to pull excess shoulder strap webbing through the Quick Release Buckle Tongues upward towards the child’s shoulder and then pull on the adjuster strap. This may need to be repeated several times to get the webbing fitting snugly. IMPORTANT Shoulder Straps must be a firm or snug fit and must not be twisted. FORWARD FACING Children need to be securely held by the harness. Children must be dressed in clothing that allows the harness to firmly grip them. Do not wrap the child in a blanket or similar. Only place such covering over the child after they are strapped in. WARNING DO NOT LEAVE CHILDREN UNATTENDED IN THE CAR 28 5 Installing the Restraint - Using Vehicle Belts See page 11 for recommended positions in the vehicle. Place the restraint on the vehicle seat forward facing. Pull the vehicle lap/sash belt out and thread it through the two forward-facing vehicle belt slots at the back of the child restraint. Pass the vehicle belt between the cover and the plastic backrest. Engage the vehicle belt buckle. FORWARD FACING BELT PATH FORWARD FACING Securing a Child in the Restraint - Adjusting the Harness Look for this marking showing the correct path for the vehicle belts D WAR FOR CING FA TH T PA BEL “CLICK” 29 Installing the Restraint - Using Vehicle Belts While pressing the child restraint down firmly into the vehicle seat, pull the vehicle sash belt until both lap and sash belts are tight. Cover Removal To Remove 1. Remove the Infant Insert and Crotch Pad if fitted. 2. Press the red button down to disengage the QR buckle. A B B 3. Detach press studs A on the head support and elastic loop fasteners B (one is inside the shell) and remove the head support cover. 4. Detach the press studs C on sides of seat pad. A Maintain tension on the vehicle sash belt and open the lock-off device and slide the sash belt into it. Connect the top tether strap. See page 36 for more information 30 C FORWARD FACING FORWARD FACING 5. Pull the QR buckle through the slot in the seat pad and then remove seat pad from seat shell. C 31 The Next Restraint Refit Cover To Refit 1. Place the main cover into the seat and thread the QR buckle through the slot in the cover, and move the harness lap straps into the slots in the cover A. 2. Secure the press studs B & C. 3. Fit the headrest cover over the headrest and ensure that the shoulder straps are in the slots between headrest and upper backrest pad E. This restraint is suitable for a child of average size up to approximately four years of age. E E B B A A 4. Secure the press studs F and elastic loop fasteners G (one is inside the shell) . When the child has outgrown this restraint, the next suitable type of restraint is a booster seat. IMPORTANT: Children are at risk of serious injury if they move to booster seats too early. Children that have outgrown this restraint are safest in a booster seat until their shoulders reach the upper shoulder height marker of the booster seat. F FORWARD FACING FORWARD FACING G G C 32 33 TOP TETHER WARNINGS THIS RESTRAINT MUST BE ATTACHED TO A CHILD RESTRAINT UPPER ANCHOR- Top Tether Use AGE POINT IN THE CAR. This child restraint has a tether strap permanently attached to the back of the seat. REFER TO CAR OWNERS HANDBOOK FOR LOCATION OF ANCHORAGE POINTS. Always use this tether strap. REFER TO A CHILD RESTRAINT FITTING STATION IF NO ANCHORAGE POINTS ARE IN THE MOTOR CAR. THIS RESTRAINT IS NOT SUITABLE FOR USE WHERE THE TOP TETHER STRAP MAY Adjust the tether tension until the webbing is pulled tight - but not so tight that it lifts the child restraint off the vehicle seat. Connect the tether strap to the built-in anchorage fitting in the vehicle, or if there is not one available, install the anchor fitting supplied with this restraint by following the instructions on the next pages. FALL INTO A SPLIT IN THE SEAT BACK OR OFF THE SIDE OF THE SEAT. Always secure the loose end of the top tether strap to prevent it hanging out of the car or being accessible by the child. Store it in the bag attached to the back of the cover. Top Tether End Storage Bag 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. Top Tether Strap ALWAYS ATTACH HOOK AND REMOVE SLACK. Top Tether Snap Hook 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. 34 Tether Adjustor Tether Anchorage 35 Top Tether Use Tether Anchorage Installation Always connect the snap hook securely to the anchorage fitting. If the car is fitted with a child restraint anchorage point: Adjust the tether as shown. Locate the anchorage point behind the rear seating position (consult the vehicle owners handbook for location of the anchorage point). Remove the thread plug from the parcel shelf/ floor/roof and install the attachment bolt as shown opposite. Pull to increase tension Attachment Bolt Lock Washer Anchor Fitting Spacers (if required) CAUTION: DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN THE ATTACHMENT BOLT. MAXIMUM TORQUE 20Nm. Vehicle Trim Vehicle Metal Structure The anchor fitting must be aligned as shown unless stated otherwise in the vehicle owners handbook. FRONT OF VEHICLE If drilling a new hole, select a position on the centre line of the seating position, and no closer than 100 mm from the front edge of the parcel shelf. In some vehicles without a fixed parcel shelf an extension tether strap may be required. These are available in several different lengths and can be obtained from child restraint retail outlets. 36 WARNING CHILD RESTRAINTS MUST NOT BE ATTACHED TO UNSOUND METAL OR WOOD OR SYNTHETIC STRUCTURES. WHEN DRILLING THE 9 MM HOLE DO NOT DRILL THROUGH FUEL LINES, FUEL TANKS, ELECTRICAL WIRING, OR RADIO SPEAKERS. WEBBING STRAPS MUST BE PROTECTED FROM SHARP CORNERS AND EDGES. THE ANCHOR FITTING MUST BE USED ONLY AS DESCRIBED ABOVE. IT MUST NOT BE HOOKED ONTO ANY OTHER OBJECT. centre-line of seating position 37 Maintenance Tether Anchorage Installation If the car is not fitted with a child restraint anchorage point: For sedans only - drill a 9 mm hole in the parcel shelf on the centre line of the seating position as shown on page 27. Install the anchor bolt as shown opposite. 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 the anchorage point, and for the correct attachment bolt length and use of spacers. In New Zealand, consult the agent for the vehicle. Attachment Bolt Anchor Fitting Spacers (if required) Vehicle Trim Vehicle Metal Structure Reinforcing Washer Lock Washer Nut SEAT COVER HARNESS BUCKLE Wash with cold water at less than 30 degrees C. To clean the buckle: rinse using warm water. DO NOT use any soaps, solvents or lubricants. Using anything other than water can cause the buckle to malfunction. Air dry. Do not iron. Do not bleach or dry clean. Do not twist the soft goods to dry with great force. It may leave the seat cover with wrinkles. Hang dry the seat cover in the shade. Do not tumble dry. INFANT INSERT Remove foam insert from Infant Insert before machine washing. See page 22 for instructions on re-inserting foam insert into the Infant Insert. PLASTIC AND METAL PARTS FRONT OF VEHICLE Use only mild detergent, water and a soft cloth to clean the car seat shell, handle and harness straps. Air dry. When the buckle is operating correctly the tongues will push in easily and the second tongue will CLICK when it latches into place. If the buckle does not appear to be working correctly get it checked or replaced by contacting the retailer from where it was purchased, or by contacting Australia's Power Brands. STORAGE Remove the child restraint from the vehicle seat if not in use for a long period of time. Put the child restraint in a cool, dry place where your child cannot access it. Do not use undiluted detergent﹐ or other solvents to clean - these may cause damage. HARNESS STRAPS Shoulder harness straps are not removable. Clean with mild detergent, water and a soft cloth only. 38 39 Australia Power Brands Pty Ltd ACN 081952561 Bambino International Division 82 Bellingara Road, Miranda, NSW 2228 P.O. Box 2145, Taren Point, NSW 2229, Australia. Phone: (02) 8543 5570 Fax: (02) 8543 5571 P - I M 0212A - O c t 15.
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