Britax DUALFIX User manual

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Please observe the instructions on the use of child restraint systems described
in your vehicle owner’s manual.
The seat may be used in all vehicles equipped with the ISOFIX anchoring
systems. Please consult your vehicle owner’s manual for information the seats
which are approved for child safety seats in the weight class 0-18 kg.
The fastening with ISOFIX and support leg is based on semiuniversal approval.
The seat may be used only in those vehicles cited in the enclosed vehicle type
list. This type list is constantly updated. The latest version can be obtained from
us or from www.britax.eu / www.roemer.eu.
You can use your child car seat as follows:
NEXT CHILD SAFETY SEATS
USE IN THE VEHICLE
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Shoulder pads
Harness buckle
Headrest
Cover
ISOFIX insert guides
ISOFIX attachement points (car) Shoulder straps
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07
ISOFIX indicators
Recline button
Adjustment strap
Adjusting button Release button
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Fabric loop
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Locking arms
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Support leg
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Support leg indicator
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Adjustment buttons
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To ensure the full protective effect of the child safety
seat:
• In the event of an accident with an impact speed above 10
km/h it is possible that the child safety seat may have been
damaged, but that the damage may not be immediately obvi
ous. In this case the child safety seat must be replaced.
Please dispose of it properly.
• Regularly check all important parts for damage. Make sure
that the mechanical components in particular are all in per-
fect working order.
• To prevent damage, ensure that the child safety seat does
not become jammed between hard objects (car door, seat
runners etc.).
• Always have the child safety seat checked if it has been
damaged (e.g. if it is dropped).
• Never lubricate or oil parts of the child seat.
• In order to properly protect your child, it is imperative that
you install and use the DUALFIX exactly as described in this
manual.
Please observe the waste disposal regulations in your country.
CARE INSTRUCTIONS
Disposal of packaging Container for cardboard
Cover Residual waste, thermal utilisation
Plastic parts In accordance with the labelling in the
designated container
Metal parts Container for metals
Harness straps Container for polyester
Buckle &latch Residual waste
In the direction of travel Yes 1)
Against the direction of travel Yes 1)
With 2 point or 3 point vehicle belt No
On seats featuring:
ISOFIX attachments (between seat surface and
backrest)
Yes 2)
1) In the direction of travel 9-18 kg / Against the direction of travel 0-18 kg
2) If there is a front airbag: Slide the passenger seat a long way back and refer to any
instructions in vehicle owner’s manual.
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 must not be positioned anywhere
where it is in range of an airbag which is being deployed.
(Please observe the applicable regulations in your country)
BRITAX RÖMER
child safety seat
Tested and certied ac-
cording to ECE* R 44/04
Group Body weight
DUALFIX 0+ & 1 0 to 18 kg
• The child safety seat has been designed, tested and certied according to the requirements of the Euro-
pean Standard for Child Safety Equipment (ECE R 44/04). The test mark E (in a circle) and the certica-
tion number are located on the orange certication sticker (sticker on the child safety seat).
• This certication will be invalidated if you make any modications to the child safety seat.
• The DUALFIX child safety seat must only be used to secure your child in the vehicle. It must never be
used as a seat or toy in the home.
• Risk of injury due to unauthorised modications! Unauthorised technical modications may reduce or
entirely void the seat´s protective properties. Do NOT make any technical modications to the baby seat.
• Use the baby seat only as described in the user instructions.
*ECE = European Standard for Child safety Equipment
Storage compartment
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DUALFIX base
BRITAX RÖMER Child safety seats
Testing and certication
in accordance with ECE R 44/04
Rearward facing Forward facing Group Body weight
MAX-WAY 1 – 29–25 kg
MULTI-TECH 2 1– 29–25 kg
KIDFIX /KIDFIX SICT 2–315 – 36 kg
KID / KID plus 2–315– 36 kg
0–18 kg
9–18 kg
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Care for the harness buckle
It is vital for the safety of your child that the harness buckle works correctly. Malfunc-
tions of the harness buckle are usually caused by accumulations of dirt or foreign
bodies. Malfunctions are as follows:
• The buckle latches are ejected only slowly when the red release button is
pressed.
• The buckle latches will no longer lock home (i.e. they are ejected again if you try
to push them in).
• The buckle latches engage without an audible „click“.
• The buckle latches are difcult to insert (you feel resistance).
• The buckle only opens if extreme force is applied.
Remedy
Wash out the harness buckle so that it functions properly once again.
Cleaning the cover
Please be sure to use only genuine BRITAX RÖMER replacement seat covers,
as the seat cover is an integral part of the child safety seat which plays an impor-
tant role in ensuring that the system works properly. Replacement seat covers
are available from your retailer.
• The child seat must not be used without its cover.
• The cover can be removed and washed with a mild detergent using the washing
machine‘s cycle for delicate items (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 harsh
cleaning agents (such as solvents).
• The harnesses can be washed in lukewarm soapy water.
• The shoulder pads can be washed in lukewarm soapy water.
CAUTION! Never remove the buckle latches 21 from the straps.
CAUTION! The child seat must not be used without the seat cover.
Removing the cover
1. Grasp the recline button
10
and move the seat shell 26 downwards into the
upright position.
2. Loosen the harness straps as far as possible.
3. Open the harness buckle 07 (press the red button).
4. Slide the headrest 04 to its lowest position.
6. Remove the cover of the headrest 04 .
7. Open the poppers on the left and right of the rear part of the cover.
8. Unhook the elastic seam of the cover under the edge of the seat shell.
TIP: Start at the handles on the side and at the upper edge of the seat shell.
9. Pull the cover up and over the bezel of the strap adjuster.
10. Feed out the harness buckle 07 and the end of the strap from the cover.
11. Pull the cover upwards a little and then put it with the cutout over the headrest 04 .
Retting the Cover:
Simply follow the steps in the opposite order.
CAUTION! Check that the harness straps are not twisted and that they have
been correctly inserted in the belt slots on the cover.
Removing the shoulder pads:
1. Loosen the 5-point harness of the child seat as much as possible. Unhook the
shoulder straps 06 on the backside of the childseat from the connecting piece
28 .
2. Pull below both, the shoulder pads 05 and the two shoulder straps 06 to the
front through the slots 29 . (Frontside of the childseat)
3. Slide the belt loops 32 off of the plastic extensions 30 of the shoulder belt
height adjuster 31 .
4. Pull the shoulder pads 05 through the slots 29 to the front.
5. Remove the shoulder pads 05 from the shoulder straps 06 .
Retting the shoulder pads:
Simply follow the steps in the opposite order.
CAUTION! Never use the child seat without correct installed shoulder pads.
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EASY ACCESS FUNCTION
BRITAX RÖMER
Kindersicherheit GmbH
Blaubeurer Straße 71
D-89077 Ulm
Germany
t: [phone]/-299
f: [phone]
e: [email protected]
www.roemer.eu
BRITAX EXCELSIOR LIMITED
1 Churchill Way West
Andover
Hampshire SP10 3UW
United Kingdom
t: [phone]
f: [phone]
e: [email protected]
www.britax.eu
When used in rearward facing mode:
Group 0+ (0-13 kg)
1.Grasp the recline button 10 and put
the child seat into the most reclined
position.
2.Press the grey rotation button 23 and
turn the seat 90° into the Easy Access
mode
CAUTION! Before every journey:
make sure that the rotating part of the
child seat is fully engaged by making
sure the child seat is in a xed position.
Group 1 (9-18 kg)
1. Grasp the recline button 10 and put
the child seat whilst pressing the grey
safety button 20 into the most upright
position.
2.Press the grey rotation button 23 and
turn the seat 90° into the Easy Access
mode
CAUTION! Before every journey:
make sure that the rotating part of the
child seat is fully engaged by trying to
turn the seat around in both directions.
When used in forward facing mode:
Group 1 (9-18 kg)
1. Grasp the recline button 10 and
put the child seat into the most upright
position.
2. Press the grey rotation button 23
and turn the seat 90° into the Easy
Access mode
CAUTION! Before every journey:
make sure that the rotating part of the
child seat is fully engaged by trying to
turn the seat around in both directions.
The DUALFIX 360° seat rotation which makes it easier to get your child into or out
of the child seat (Easy Access Function).
The DUALFIX has a grey safety button 20 which must be pressed when changing
between group 0+ and group 1. The grey safety button 20 prevents that the child
seat is used by mistake in the wrong group for your child.
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DUALFIX
0 - 18 kg
9 - 18 kg
0 ~ 4 y
User instructions
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www.britax.eu
EDV-Nr. 2000009861 13/03

1. Pull the grey fabric loop 11 to pull
out both locking arms 12 .
2. Place the child seat in the direc-
tion of travel rearward-facing on
the vehicle seat.
INSTALLATION
3. both sides. The green ISOFIX in-
dicators 14 must now be visible
on both sides.
CAUTION! The locking arms
are only correctly engaged if both
of the ISOFIX indicators 14 are
completely green.
5. Pull the support leg 17 as far away
from the back of the child seat as
possible.
6. Push both adjustment buttons 18
and pull out the support leg 17
until it rests rmly on the oor of
the vehicle.
Acorrectly adjusted headrest 04
ensures optimal protection for your
child in the safety seat:
The headrest 04 must be adjusted
so that the shoulder straps 06 are
at the same level as your child’s
shoulders or slightly above.
The shoulder straps 06 must run at
shoulder height or a little above the
height of the child’s shoulders.
►The shoulder straps 06 must not
run behind the back of the child or
at ear height or above the ears.
10. Pull the adjusting ring 24 of the
headrest 04 upwards.
11. Move the headrest 04 to the
correct shoulder strap height
and check that it is properly en-
gaged by lightly sliding the head
rest 04 downwards.
7. The support leg indicator 19 must
be completly green
CAUTION! The support leg 17
must never be suspended in mid-
air or supported by other objects.
Also ensure that the support leg
17 does not raise the DUAL-
FIX base 16 from the car seat
surface.
For the safety of your child, before every journey in the car check that...
• the child seat is engaged on both sides with the ISOFIX locking arms 12 in the ISOFIX attachment points
01 and that both ISOFIX indicators 14 are completely green;
• the child seat is securely fastened;
• the support leg is rmly on the vehicle oor and the support leg indicator 19 is green;
• the straps of the child seat are close to the body without constricting the child;
• the shoulder straps 06 are correctly adjusted and the straps are not twisted;
• the shoulder pads 05 are in the right position on your child‘s body;
• the buckle latches 21 are engaged in the harness buckle 07 .
CAUTION! If your child attempts to open the ISOFIX release buttons 13 or the harness buckle 07 ,
make sure to stop at the earliest opportunity. Check that the child safety seat is correctly attached and
make sure that your child is properly secured. Teach your child about the dangers involved.
Removing the child seat with ISOFIX
1. Push both adjustment buttons 18 and slide the lower section of the support leg 17 into the upper section until it is fully stored.
Release the adjustment buttons 18 to x it in its storred position
2. Push the green ISOFIX indicator 14 and the red release button 13 on the two locking arms 12 towards each other. The locking
arms 12 release.
3. Slide the ISOFIX locking arms 12 back into the seat shell 26
→A rattling noise is produced when the locking arms are pushed back in.
TIP: The locking arms are protected against damage when they are pushed back into the seat base.
CAUTION! Remove the child safety seat from the vehicle.The child safety seat must never be transported in the car if it is not
properly secured.
Preparatory work
1. If your vehicle is not equipped with the ISOFIX insert guides as
standard, clip the two insert guides 02 which are included with the
seat* with the cut-out facing upwards onto the two ISOFIX attach-
ment points 01 of your vehicle.
TIP: The ISOFIX attachment points are located between the surface
and the backrest of the vehicle seat.
2. Move the head restraint on the vehicle seat to the upper position.
* The insert guides make it easier to install the child safety seat with the aid of the ISOFIX
attachment points and prevent damage to the seat covering. When not in use, they should
be removed and stored in a safe place. On vehicles with a folding backrest the insert
guides must be removed before the backrest is folded.
Any problems which occur are usually caused by dirt or foreign objects on the insert gui-
des and on the hooks. Clean off any dirt or foreign objects to remedy this type of problem.
For the protection of all vehicle occupants:
In the case of an emergency stop or an accident, persons or objects which are not properly secured in the car can cause injury to other vehicle
occupants. For this reason, please always check that...
• the backrests of the vehicle seats are locked (e.g. that the latch on a folding rear seat bench 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 seatbelts fastened.
• the child safety seat is always secured in the car via the ISOFIX anchoring, even when there is no child in the seat.
For the protection of your child :
• The more snugly the harness ts over your child‘s body, the safer your child will be.
• Please do not ever leave your child unattended in the child safety seat in the vehicle.
• Use on the rear seat:
Move the front seat forward far enough that your child‘s feet cannot hit the backrest of the front seat (to prevent risk of injury).
• The child safety seat can get hot in direct sunshine. Caution: Children‘s skin is delicate and could be injured as a result. Protect the child
seat against intensive direct sunlight when it is not currently in use.
• Only allow your child to enter and exit the vehicle on the pavement side.
• Make stops during longer journeys to give your child an opportunity to run about and play.
To protect your vehicle:
Some vehicle seat coverings made of more delicate materials (e.g. velour, leather, etc.) may develop wear marks when child seats
are used. For optimum protection of your seat covers, we recommend using the BRITAX RÖMER Car Seat Protector, which is
available from our range of accessories.
Take the time to carefully read through these instructions, and always keep them ready to hand in the designated pocket on the child seat.
SECURING YOUR CHILD ROTATION FUNCTION + CHANGE GROUPS
8. Shake the child safety seat to
make sure it is safely attached
and re-check to the ISOFIX indi-
cators 14 to make sure that both
of them are completely green.
Your car seat is now fully installed
9. Follow the steps in the section
„SECURING YOUR CHILD“.
12. Open the harness buckle 07 (press red button)
13. Press the adjusting button 08 and at the same time pull both shoulder
straps 06 forwards. Do not pull on the shoulder pads 05 .
14. Have your child sit down in the child seat.
15. Guide the two buckle latches 21 together and engage them before putting
them into the harness buckle 07 - this should make a clicking noise.
16.Pull on the adjustment strap 09 until the harness lies at and is close
against your child‘s body.
CAUTION! Pull out the adjusting strap to the front.
CAUTION! The hip straps 22 must be positioned as low as possible over
your child‘s hips.
INFANT INSERT
The infant insert can be used for child-
ren between 0 - 6 months.
The infant insert ensures your baby´s
spine is supported during travel.
Installation of the infant insert:
1. Place the infant insert into the
child seat and lay both shoulder
straps 06 over the infant insert
2. Slide the harness buckle 07
and the crotch pad through the
opening of the infant insert.
CAUTION! Make sure that your
child is always securely fastened.
4. Push the child seat with a sub-
stantial amount of force as far
back as it will go.
RECLINE POSITIONS
The DUALFIX can be put into multip-
le different positions. You can change
the recline position while the child is
installed in the car seat.
The most recline position gives your
child the most comfort for sleeping.
For younger children from 0-6 months
use the seat in its most recline position
with the infant insert to ensure your
child spine is supported whilst sleeping.
To change the positions grasp the rec-
line button 10 and push the seat into
the desired position.
A) To change from rearward facing to
forward facing:
1. Grasp the recline button 10 and
press the child seat whilst pressing
the grey safety button 20 into the
most upright position.
2. Press the grey rotation button 23
and turn the seat into the direction
of travel.
CAUTION! Before every journey:
make sure that the rotating part of the
child seat is fully engaged by trying to
turn the seat around in both directions.
CAUTION! Do not use the child
seat forward facing when your child is
below 9 kg.
B) To change from forward facing to
rearward facing:
1.Grasp the recline button 10 and
press the child seat into the most
upright position
2.Press the grey rotation button 23 and
turn the seat against the direction of
travel --> now the child seat is in the
mode for group 1 (9-18 kg) rearward
facing
If you want to use the child seat in
group 0+ (0-13 kg) rearward facing:
Grasp the recline button 10 and press
the child seat whilst pressing the grey
safety button 20 into the most reclined
position
CAUTION! Before every journey:
make sure that the child seat is in the
right group and conguration for your
child
The DUALFIX has a grey safety button 20 which must be pressed when changing
between group 0+ and group 1. The grey safety button 20 prevents that the child
seat is used by mistake in the wrong group for your child.
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