BESAFE IZI COMFORT ISOFIX User manual

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GROUP
9-18 kg
WEIGHT
9m-4y
AGE
USER MANUAL
FORWARD-FACING
ECE R44 04

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Thank you for choosing BeSafe iZi Comfort ISOfix.
Contents
Vital information
BeSafe has developed this seat with much care, to protect your
child during the next phase of her or his life.
Vital information 3
Preparing to install 4
Forward-facing ISOfix installation 5
Removing the seat 7
Forward-facing belt installation 8
Removing the seat 10
Positioning of the child 11
Sleeping position 12
Removing and refitting the cover 13
Cleaning instructions 15
Warning: potential misuse 15
Important advice 17
Guarantee 18
Point of sale information 19
It is NOT ALLOWED to mount the seat in a front•
passenger seat WITH AN ACTIVATED AIRBAG.
iZi Comfort ISOfix can be installed forward-facing•
with the ISOfix anchorage in a car equipped with
ISOfix anchorage points.
iZi Comfort ISOfix can be installed forward-facing with a•
3-point car belt, approved to UN/ECE Regulation No. 16 or
other equivalent standards.
iZi Comfort ISOfix is approved in group 1, forward-facing•
from 9-18 kg.
Read the car list to find out whether your car model is•
approved to use the seat.
The harness straps must always be locked when the child is•
in the seat.
The harness straps must be tightened without slack and not•
twisted.
The seat cover contains magnets in the areas with the•
orange indications. Magnets can influence electronic
equipment like pacemakers.
The floor support must always be used. Make sure that the•
floor support is fully pushed down.
When installed with ISOfix: Make sure the indicators are•
green before you drive.
When the child weighs over 18 kg or the shoulder height•
grows above the highest position of the shoulder straps, the
child must change to a group 2/3 seat.
After an accident, the seat must be replaced. Although it•
may look undamaged, if you were to have another accident,
the seat may not be able to protect your child as well as it
should.
It is important that you read this user manual BEFORE installing
your seat. Incorrect installation could endanger your child.

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Belt hook (2x)
Preparing to install
Crucial parts
Release handle head rest
Belt clamp (2x)
Adjustable head rest
Harness shoulder straps
Harness buckle
Belt tension indicator (if
applicable)
Central adjuster
Belt tensioner
ISOfix release button (2x)
(red/green indicator)
ISOfix safety button (2x)
Height adjuster
floor support (2x)
ISOfix sliding release handle
Floor support
ISOfix car anchorage (2x)
ISOfix connectors (2x)
Reclining knob
ISOfix insertion clips (2x)
Forward-facing ISOfix installation
Pull the sliding release handle
fully upwards and pull the seat
forward (3).
Find the ISOfix anchorage
points in the vehicle (1).
If your vehicle is not equipped
with ISOfix insertion clips insert
these to make installation easier.
You can find the ISOfix insertion
clips under the base of the seat
or delivered separately with the
seat (2).
It is NOT ALLOWED to mount the seat in a front
passenger seat WITH AN ACTIVATED AIRBAG.
When mounting in the back seat, push the front seat forward as
much as possible.
When mounting in the front seat, adjust the back rest in an
upright position.
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2-
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4-
(1)
(2)
(3)

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Click the ISOfix connectors in the
ISOfix car anchorages. Make sure
both indicators are GREEN (4).
Push the floor support fully down.
Make sure the floor support is in
contact with the floor (5).
Push the seat firmly into the
vehicle seat. The seat is now
ready to use (6).
5-
6-
7-
(4)
(5)
(6)
Removing the seat
If the seat is installed in the back seat of the vehicle, push the
front seat of the vehicle forward as much as possible
To release the ISOfix connectors
simultaneously push the ISOfix
safety button and pull the ISOfix
release button. Do this for both
sides. The ISOfix connectors are
released when the indicators
show RED (7).
Pull the floor support upwards,
by releasing the height adjusters
at both sides (8).
Remove the insertion clips from
the car (9).
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2-
3-
4-
(7)
(8)
(9)

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Put the shoulder belt through the
belt clamps. Make sure the belt is
not twisted (13).
Push the belt tensioner in the
arrow direction to tension the
3-point car belt (14).
Make sure the 3-point car belt is as tight as possible.
Repeat the procedure if the car belt is not tight.
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7-
8-
9-
(13)
(14)
Forward-facing belt installation
It is NOT ALLOWED to mount the seat in a front
passenger seat WITH AN ACTIVATED AIRBAG.
When mounting in the back seat of the vehicle, push the front
seat of the vehicle forward as much as possible.
When mounting in the front seat of the vehicle, adjust the back
rest in an upright position.
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Release the release handle at the
back of the head rest and push the
head rest down while keeping the
head rest upright (11).
Put the child seat on the seat of the
vehicle. Unlock the belt clamps (10).
Pull the hip belt around the bottom
base of the seat and click the car belt
in the buckle (12).
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3-
2-
4-
(10)
(12)
(11)
Push the seat firmly into the car
seat.
Tight installation is most important
for forward facing seats.
Tension the belts as follows:
Pull the shoulder belt upwards (A).
Have a firm grip on the shoulder
belt in the seat area (B). Close the
clamp on the inner side (C).
Pull upper belt part on the door
side and close clamp D (13).
A
CD
B
Push the head rest in the correct
position (refer to ‘Positioning of the
child’ on page 11). Push the floor
support fully down. Make sure the
floor support is in contact with the
floor of the car. The seat is now
ready to use (15).
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(15)

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(17)
The height of the shoulder
straps and the head rest can be
adjusted by releasing the release
handle at the back of the head
rest and pulling the head rest up
or down while keeping the head
rest upright (17).
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Positioning of the child
Position of the shoulder straps:
Check that the shoulder strap
slots are levelled with your child’s
shoulders (16).
too high
too low
correct
Pull the shoulder straps up while
pressing the button of the central
adjuster (18).
Open the harness buckle.
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3-
4-
(16)
(18)
Removing the seat
If the seat is installed in the back seat of the vehicle, push
the front seat of the vehicle forward as much as possible.
Loosen the tension in the car belt by releasing the belt
tensioner.
Unlock the belt clamps and unlock the car belt.
Remove the car belt and remove the seat from the vehicle.
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3-
4-

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Position the shoulder straps
over the orange marking at
sides of the seat to keep the
harness open while you position
the child (19).
When the child is positioned,
place the shoulder straps over
the child’s shoulders and close
the buckle: CLICK! (20).
Pull the harness strap through
the central adjuster in the
direction of the green arrow
straight up-/forwards. Continue
pulling until the harness is a
comfortable but firm fit. The
belt tension indicator will show
green (21).
Make sure that the harness straps are fixed in the right way,•
after fitting the cover.
Sleeping position
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The seat has 4 reclining positions.•
By turning the reclining knob, the•
seat can be put in another position
(22).
!Make sure that the harness straps are always locked and
tightened when the child is in the seat.
Removing and refitting the cover
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6-
7-
(19)
(20)
(21)
(22)
Removing the cover
Pay attention when you remove the cover, as fitting the
cover is done in the opposite way.
The cover of the head rest can be taken off separately by
disconnecting the hooks at the backside and pulling off the
fabric to the front.
To remove the seat cover, the harness straps must be
released at both sides. See red circle (23).
Start to take off the lower seat part and unhook both harness
straps from the metal belt hooks.
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wash with similar colours
It is NOT ALLOWED to mount the seat in a front•
passenger seat WITH AN ACTIVATED AIRBAG.
Install only with 3-point car belts, approved to•
UN/ECE Regulation No. 16 or other equivalent
standards (26).
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Warning: potential misuse
OK
NO
shoulder
belt hip belt
(26)
Cleaning instructions
The cover of the seat must be washed according to the•
instructions on the inside of the cover (25).
DO NOT use any aggressive cleaning products; these may•
harm the construction material of the seat.
(25)
Refit the cover
Pull the harness straps through the opening of the seat cover
and lock the harness buckle. Pull the crotch strap through the
opening of the seat part.
Pull the loops of the harness straps from the bottom of the
seat part through the openings to the hooks in the bottom of
the seat. Hook both harness straps on the metal belt hooks
and pull the straps firmly to ensure that they are correctly
installed (24).
Mount the top part and then the shoulder parts. Mount the
seat part and bring the seat cover under the rear parts of the
sidewalls.
Pull the head rest in the highest position. Mount the head rest
cover and connect the hooks at the back side. Pull the harness
straps through the holes. Connect the loose bottom part of the
head rest fabric with the plastic part under the head rest.
(24)
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4-
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DO NOT use the seat with folded
floor support (28).
DO NOT use the seat without
floor support when mounted
forward facing.
DO NOT drive with RED ISOfix
indicators (29).
NO
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DO NOT attempt to dismantle, modify or add any part to the•
seat. Warranty will expire if non-original parts or accessories
are used.
DO NOT use anything, such as a cushion, to raise the child•
seat off the passenger seat of the vehicle. In an accident the
seat will not be able to protect your child in the right way.
Never leave your child unattended in the seat.•
Make sure all passengers are informed about how to release•
your child in case of emergency.
An unoccupied child seat should always be fastened in the•
vehicle.
Make sure luggage or other objects are properly secured.•
Unsecured luggage may cause severe injuries to children and
adults in case of accidents.
Never use the seat without the cover. The cover is a safety•
feature and may only be replaced by an original BeSafe cover.
Under the fabric cover we use EPS foam. Do not push or pull•
too hard against the foam, since you might damage the foam.
Do not use any aggressive cleaning products; these may•
harm the construction material of the seat.
BeSafe advises that child seats should not be bought or sold•
second-hand.
KEEP this user manual for later use with the seat.•
DO NOT use the seat for longer than 5 years. Due to ageing,•
the quality of the material may change.
DO NOT use at home. It has not been designed for home use•
and can only be used in a vehicle.
When installed with ISOfix: Check the manufacturer’s vehicle•
handbook.
Important advice
DO NOT leave any space between the back of the seat and the
seat of the vehicle (27).
OK
NO
(27)
(28)
(29)
Practical advice
When the child seat is mounted in the car check all the areas
where the child seat might touch the interior. We recommend
using a (BeSafe) protection cover in these places to avoid cuts,
marks or discolouration on the interior of the vehicle, especially
in vehicles with leather or wooden interior.

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Guarantee
All BeSafe products are carefully designed, manufactured•
and tested. All of our BeSafe child seats are tested
periodically out of our continuous production in our test
laboratory. Furthermore they are tested by independent test
institutes.
Should this product prove faulty within 24 months of•
purchase due to materials or manufacturing fault, except
covers and harness straps, please return it to the original
place of purchase.
The guarantee is only valid when you use your seat•
appropriately and with care. Please contact your dealer, he
will decide if the seat will be returned to the manufacturer
for repair. Replacement or return cannot be claimed. The
guarantee does not get extended through repair.
The guarantee expires: when there is no receipt, when•
defects are caused by wrong and improper use, when
defects are caused by abuse, misuse or negligence.
Point of sale information
Notice for FORWARD FACING installation
Next car seat
This is a semi-universal ISOfix Child Restraint System. It is•
approved to regulation No. 44.04 series of amendments for
general use in vehicles fitted with ISOfix anchorage systems.
It will fit vehicles with positions approved as ISOfix positions•
(as detailed in the vehicle handbook), depending on category
of the child seat and of the fixture.
The mass group and the ISOfix size class for which this•
device is intended is: A.
The seat is suitable for fixing into the seat positions of the•
vehicles listed in the separate ‘car list’. Seat positions in
other vehicles may also be suitable to accept this child
restraint. If in doubt, consult either the child restraint
manufacturer or the retailer. For updated car list see:
www.besafe.eu.
When installed with a 3-point car belt: Only suitable if the•
approved vehicles are fitted with 3-point car belts, approved
to UN/ECE Regulation No. 16 or other equivalent standards.
The BeSafe iZi Up is a group 2/3 seat which can be used for•
children from 15 till 36 kg, which covers the age group from
4 till 12 years.

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semi-universal
9-18 kg