Britex romer DUALFIX PLUS User manual

EN USER GUIDE
BRITAX RÖMER Child Safety EMEA
www.britax-roemer.com | [email protected]

Contents
1 Symbol explanation........................... 3
2 Safety................................................... 4
2.1 User Guide......................................................... 4
2.2 Intended use....................................................... 4
2.3 Misuse................................................................. 4
2.4 Safety information............................................. 4
3 Settings............................................... 5
3.1 Adjust headrest.................................................. 5
3.2 Use the insert for newborn babies.................. 5
3.3 Adjusting the seat angle................................... 6
3.4 Change direction of travel................................ 6
4 Use in the vehicle.............................. 7
4.1 Secure child seat............................................... 7
4.2 Loosen child seat.............................................. 9
5 Buckling in and unbuckling.............. 10
5.1 Boarding and exit function............................... 10
5.2 Buckle child in................................................... 10
5.3 Check before every use.................................... 11
5.4 Unbuckle child................................................... 12
6 Cleaning and maintenance................ 13
6.1 Cover................................................................... 13
6.2 Shoulder pads.................................................... 15
6.3 Troubleshooting................................................. 16
7 Storage and disposal......................... 17
7.1 Storage................................................................ 17
7.2 Disposal.............................................................. 17
8 Contact................................................ 18
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1 Symbol explanation
Warning signs
Warning signs are used in this user guide in order to ad-
vise of potential danger situations. The warning signs in-
form you about the following items:
–Level of danger,
–Type and source of danger,
–Consequences if disregarded,
–Measures to prevent danger.
Warning signs are shown as follows:
WARNING
Type and source of danger
Consequences if disregarded
uMeasures to prevent danger
Level of dan-
ger
Meaning
DANGER! Highlights dangerous situations which,
if not avoided, lead to serious injuries
or death.
WARNING! Indicates a dangerous situation which,
if not avoided, can lead to serious in-
juries or death.
CAUTION! Indicates a dangerous situation which,
if not avoided, can lead to slight to
moderate injuries.
NOTE Indicates actions that can lead to
damage.
Signs and symbols
Highlights important information for you.
Specific actions
u...
Action
1. Demands action from you.
2. Defined sequence of actions.
3. ...
Result of action
PThere is where you will find the result of a sequence of
actions.
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2 Safety
2.1 User Guide
This user guide is a component of the product and con-
tributes to its safe use. Non-compliance may lead to seri-
ous or even fatal injuries. If there are uncertainties, do not
use the product and immediately contact your retailer.
uRead the User Guide.
2.2 Intended use
This product has been designed, tested and approved cor-
responding to the requirements of UN R129/03.
This product is designed exclusively for securing a child in
a vehicle. The product is approved for the following details:
Designation Value
Body height Rear-facing seat:
40-105 cm
You must use the insert for
newborn babies for body sizes
up to a maximum of 60 cm.
Foward-facing seat:
From 15 months and
76-105 cm
Body weight ≤ 20 kg
This approval is invalidated if you make any modifications
to this product. Changes may only be made by the man-
ufacturer. The stickers on the product are an important
component of the product.
uDo not make any changes to the product.
uDo not remove any stickers from the product.
2.3 Misuse
uDo not use the product as a toy.
uDo not use the product as a chair outside the vehicle,
not even to test.
uOnly secure the child seat with fastening points de-
scribed in this User Guide.
uDo not fasten the product either with a 2-point seat belt
or a 3-point seat belt.
uEnsure that the product is not trapped between hard
objects (car door, seat rails, etc.).
uKeep product away from moisture, wet conditions, liq-
uids, dust and salt spray.
uDo not lean heavy objects on the product.
uNever lubricate or oil parts of the product.
uSensitive car seat covers may be damaged. Use the
BRITAX RÖMER child seat base. These are available
separately.
2.4 Safety information
Risk of injury from damaged child seat
In the event of an accident at a collision speed of more
than 10 km/h, the child seat may be damaged without the
damage being immediately visible. Serious injuries may
result from another accident.
uReplace the product after an accident.
uHave a damaged product inspected (even if it has fall-
en onto the ground).
uRegularly check all the important parts for damage.
uEnsure that all mechanical components work properly.
Risk of burns from hot components
Components of the product may become hot in direct sun-
light. Children's skin is sensitive and maybe harmed as a
result.
uProtect the product against intensive direct sunlight
when not in use.
Risk of injury during use
The temperature in a vehicle can rise dangerously quickly.
In addition, it is dangerous to leave the vehicle on the side
facing the street.
uNever leave a child unsupervised in the vehicle.
uOnly allow your child to enter or exit from the foot-
path-side.
Risk of injury from unsecured objects
In the case of an emergency stop or accident, unsecured
objects or people may cause injury to other occupants in
the vehicle.
uOnly fasten the product as described in this User
Guide.
uSecure backrests of the vehicle find (e.g. engage fold-
able rear).
uFasten or remove all heavy or sharp-edged objects in
the vehicle (e.g. on the parcel shelf).
uEnsure that everyone in the vehicle has their seatbelts
fastened.
uEnsure that the product is always secured when it is in
the vehicle, even if no child is being transported.
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3 Settings
3.1 Adjust headrest
1Adjustment ring 4Adjustment button
2Headrest 5Shoulder pads
3Harness buckle 6Shoulder strap
1. Check that the headrest 2 is adjusted correctly.
If the shoulder straps are at or slightly above the
shoulder height of the child, the headrest is posi-
tioned correctly.
uIf the headrest is not positioned correctly, per-
form the following steps.
2. To loosen the belt, press the adjustment button 4 and
pull both shoulder straps 6 forwards at the same time.
The shoulder pads are not connected to the shoul-
der straps. If you pull on the shoulder pads, the
belt is not loosened. Only pull on the shoulder
straps.
3. Pull the adjustment ring 1 and slide the headrest 2 to
the correct shoulder height.
4. Check that the headrest 2 is locked correctly in place
by pushing the headrest 2 down.
PHeadrest 2 is adjusted correctly.
PHeadrest 2 is locked in place.
3.2 Use the insert for newborn ba-
bies
1Loops 5Harness buckle
2Headrest 6Padded crotch
3Insert for newborn ba-
bies
7Plastic hooks
4Shoulder straps
WARNING
Risk of injury due to missing insert for newborn ba-
bies
The insert for newborn babies is an integral safety com-
ponent of the child seat. If the insert for newborn babies
is not used, this may lead to serious or even fatal in-
juries.
uUse the insert for newborn babies if the for child is
between 40 and 60 cm.
uRemove the insert for newborn babies if the child is
larger than 60 cm.
1. Open the harness buckle 5 by pressing the red button.
2. Place the insert for newborn babies 3 into the child
seat.
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3. Place both shoulder straps 4 over the seat reducer.
4. Hang the two plastic hooks 7 in the loops 1 on the cov-
er of the headrest 2.
5. Pass the harness buckle 5 and the padded crotch 6
through the recesses in the lower section of the insert
for newborn babies.
3.3 Adjusting the seat angle
1Adjustment button 2Seat
You can use the seat forward and backward-facing at
different angles.
1. Pull the adjustment handle 1 forwards and slide the
seat 2 to the desired position.
PThe seat 2 locks in place with a “click”.
2. To check it is locked securely in place, pull on the
seat 2.
3.4 Change direction of travel
WARNING
Risk of injury from front airbag
Airbags are designed to protect adults. The use of a
front airbag when a seat is facing backwards can lead to
serious or fatal injuries.
uDisable front airbag.
uNever use the seat facing backwards with an active
front airbag.
uNote and observe the instructions in the vehicle
handbook.
WARNING
Risk of injury if facing in the wrong direction
The alignment of the seat is critical for the safety of the
child. If used incorrectly, even just braking can lead to
serious or even fatal injuries.
uDo not use a front-facing child seat if your child is
smaller than 76 cm or younger than 15 months.
uBritax Römer recommends use the child seat facing
backwards for as long as possible.
uBefore each car journey, ensure that the rotatable
seat of the child seat is locked in place.
1Seat 3Rotary button indica-
tor
2Rotary button
1. To change the direction of travel, press the
rotary button 2.
2. Turn the seat 1 to the desired direction.
PThe seat audibly locks.
PThe red indicator on the rotary button 3 is no longer vis-
ible.
WARNING Risk of injury from unsecured seat.
Make sure that the seat is fully locked in place by
pulling at it. Check the red indicators on the rotary but-
ton. It must no longer be visible.
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4 Use in the vehicle
4.1 Secure child seat
4.1.1 Select seat
1. Select a suitable seat.
–Car seats with i-Size approval are suitable.
In rare cases, the child seat on car seats with i-
Size approval can only be adjusted within limits.
–Suitable car seats with ISOFIX installation bracket,
which have been tested and approved by us. You
can find these in our model list at www.britax-roe-
mer.com.
–Only car seats arranged in the direction of travel are
approved for use.
2. Note and observe the vehicle handbook.
Britax Römer recommends positioning the car seats
as follows.
When using on the front seat:
uSlide the front seat as far back as possible.
When using on the rear seat:
uSlide the back seat as far back as possible.
uSlide the front seat as far forwards as possible.
4.1.2 Attach insertion aids
The applicators simplify connecting the ISOFIX lock-
ing arms of the child seat to the ISOFIX installation
bracket on the car seat. Some vehicles already have
integrated applicators. Check whether your vehicle al-
ready has the required applicators. If the vehicle does
not have them, Britax Römer recommends using the
applicators. These are included in the scope of deliv-
ery of the child seat.
1ISOFIX installation
bracket
3ISOFIX locking arms
2Insertion aid
uClamp the two insertion aids 2, with the cutout facing
up, to the ISOFIX installation bracket 1 of the car seat.
For car seats with foldable backrests, the
insertion aids 2 must be removed again before folding
the backrest.
4.1.3 Position child seat
1Support leg 2Rotation indicator
1. Fold the support leg 1 completely away from the child
seat.
PThe support leg 1 audibly locks in place.
PThe red swivel indicator 2 is no longer visible.
2. Place the child seat on the selected car seat.
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4.1.4 Fastening the ISOFIX
1ISOFIX locking arms 3ISOFIX indicator
2release button 4fastening button
1. Press the locking button 4 and the release button 2 to-
gether and slide the ISOFIX locking arm 1 out as far as
possible.
PThe ISOFIX locking arm 1 audibly locks in place.
2. Slide out the second ISOFIX locking arm 1 out as far as
possible as well.
PThe second ISOFIX locking arm 1 audibly locks in
place.
PBoth ISOFIX locking arms 1 are extended to the maxi-
mum.
3. Connect the ISOFIX locking arms 1 to the ISOFIX in-
stallation bracket on the car seat.
PBoth ISOFIX locking arms 1 audibly lock in place.
PBoth ISOFIX indicators 3 are green.
WARNING Risk of injury from unsecured child seat.
Make sure that both ISOFIX locking arms are fully
locked in place. Both ISOFIX indicators must be green.
4. Clamp the ISOFIX connection by forcefully pushing the
child seat into the back of the car seat.
INFO Clamping the child seat into the car seat reduces
the amount of horizontal movement of the child seat.
The smaller the possible movement, the better the child
will be protected.
5. Increase the tension of the ISOFIX connection by force-
fully pushing forwards on the base station.
INFO We recommend pushing the base station left and
right.
6. Check that the ISOFIX locking arms 1 are both retract-
ed to the same distance.
The positions of the ISOFIX locking arms are
shown on the product using numbers. These num-
bers are located above the ISOFIX indicators. Both
ISOFIX indicators must show the same number.
7. Check that the ISOFIX locking arms 1 are connected
to the ISOFIX installation brackets on both sides by
pulling at the child seat.
PIf neither of the ISOFIX locking arms 1 comes loose,
they are both connected to the vehicle.
4.1.5 Setting support leg
1Support leg 3Adjustment button
2Rotation indicator 4Support indicator
1. Make sure that the support leg 1 is stilled folded out.
PThe red swivel indicator 2 is no longer visible.
2. Keep holding the adjustment button 3 depressed.
3. Extend the support leg 1 to the floor of the vehicle.
4. Release the adjustment button 3.
PThe adjustment button 3 audibly locks in place.
PThe protection indicator 4 is green.
PThe bottom of the child seat is on the seat of the car
seat.
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WARNING Risk of injury if the support leg is not sta-
ble. Never place objects underneath the support leg.
Make sure that the support leg is standing stably on the
floor of the vehicle.
5. Make sure that the support leg 1 does not raise the
bottom of the child seat from the surface of the car
seat.
4.2 Loosen child seat
WARNING
Risk of injury from unsecured objects
In the case of an emergency stop or accident, the unse-
cured child seat may cause injury to other occupants in
the vehicle.
uEnsure that the child seat product is always secured
when it is in the vehicle, even if no child is being
transported.
1Adjustment button 4release button
2Support leg 5fastening button
3ISOFIX locking arms
1. Keep holding the adjustment button 1 depressed.
2. Slide the lower section of the support leg 2 into the up-
per section.
3. Release the adjustment button 1.
PThe support leg 2 is fully retracted.
4. Press the locking button 5 and the release button 4 to-
gether and slide the ISOFIX locking arm 3 back into the
bottom section of the seat.
5. Slide the second ISOFIX locking arm 3 back into the
bottom section of the seat as well.
PBoth ISOFIX locking arms 3 are protected against dam-
age.
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5 Buckling in and unbuckling
5.1 Boarding and exit function
WARNING
Risk of injury from front airbag
Airbags are designed to protect adults. The use of a
front airbag when a seat is facing backwards can lead to
serious or fatal injuries.
uDisable front airbag.
uNever use the seat facing backwards with an active
front airbag.
uNote and observe the instructions in the vehicle
handbook.
1Seat 3Rotation indicator
2Rotary button
1. Press the rotary button 2 and simultaneously turn the
seat 1 towards the car door.
2. Secure the child (see "Buckle child in", page 10).
3. Secure the seat 1 by turning it back.
PThe seat 1 audibly locks in place.
PThe red rotation indicator 3 is no longer visible.
WARNING Risk of injury from unsecured seat. Make
sure that the seat is fully locked in place by pulling at it.
Check the rotary button. The red indicator must no longer
be visible.
5.2 Buckle child in
WARNING
Risk of injury from front airbag
Airbags are designed to protect adults. The use of a
front airbag when a seat is facing backwards can lead to
serious or fatal injuries.
uDisable front airbag.
uNever use the seat facing backwards with an active
front airbag.
uNote and observe the instructions in the vehicle
handbook.
WARNING
Risk of injury from slack straps
Slack straps are areas of the seat belt that lie loosely
against the child's body. Slack straps have a negative
impact on the protective function.
uEnsure that the straps are tight and not twisted.
uThe child should not wear thick clothing under the
belt.
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1Shoulder straps 3Adjustment button
2Harness buckle 4Adjustment belt
1. To loosen the belt, press the adjustment button 3 and
pull both shoulder straps 1 forwards at the same time.
2. Open the harness buckle 2 by pressing the red button.
3. Place the harness buckle 2 at the front.
4. Never leave the child unsupervised in the seat.
5. Place the shoulder straps 1 over the child’s shoulders.
WARNING Risk of injury if child is secured incor-
rectly. Make sure that the shoulder straps are not twist-
ed or reversed.
2Harness buckle 5Buckle tongues
4Adjustment belt
6. Bring the two buckle tongues 5 together.
7. Insert the joined buckle tongues 5 into the
harness buckle 2.
PThe buckle tongues 5 audibly lock in place.
8. Pull at the adjustment belt 4 until the shoulder straps 1
are tight to the child's body.
WARNING Risk of injury to the abdomen (soft area
in the stomach). Ensure that the hip straps are posi-
tioned as low as possible over your child's hips.
5.3 Check before every use
To protect your child, check the following points be-
fore each car journey.
1. Both ISOFIX locking arms are locked into the ISOFIX
installation brackets.
2. Both ISOFIX locking arms are extended the same dis-
tance.
3. Both ISOFIX indicators are green.
4. The support leg is stable on the floor of the car.
5. The red indicator of the support leg is no longer visible.
6. The protection indicator on the support leg is green.
7. The seat audibly locks.
8. The red rotation indicator on the rotary button is not vis-
ible.
9. The straps are tight to the child’s body without restrict-
ing the child.
10.The headrest is correctly adjusted.
11.The shoulder pads are in the right position on the child.
12.The straps are not twisted and not reversed.
13.If using the seat facing backwards, the front airbag is
disabled.
14.The child seat is used as intended in respect of the age
and size of the child (see "Intended use", page 4).
WARNING
Risk of injury due to omitted checks.
During the journey, the child may try to unbuckle the
belt or loosen the child seat. If the child is not secured
in the child seat, this can lead to serious or even fatal in-
juries.
If the child or the child seat is not fastened:
uImmediately stop the vehicle as soon as the traffic
situation allows.
uMake sure that the child seat is secured.
uEnsure that the child is buckled in.
For the wellbeing of your child, on long journeys Britax
Römer recommends taking regular breaks. Give your
child the opportunity to move.
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5.4 Unbuckle child
1. Open the harness buckle by pressing the red button.
2. Take the child our of the child seat.
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6 Cleaning and maintenance
6.1 Cover
6.1.1 Remove cover from insert for newborn
babies
1Headrest 4Insert for newborn ba-
bies
2Hooks 5Velcro
3Loops 6styrofoam foams
1. Remove the two hooks 2 from the loops 3 in the cover
of the headrest 1.
2. Open the Velcro 5.
3. Remove the foam parts 6.
6.1.2 Remove cover from the headrest
1Headrest 5Shoulder pads
2Rubber loops 6Shoulder strap
3Harness buckle 7Hooks
4Adjustment button
1. To loosen the belt, press the adjustment button 4 and
pull both shoulder straps 6 forwards at the same time.
The shoulder pads are not connected to the shoul-
der straps. If you pull on the shoulder pads, the
belt is not loosened. Only pull on the shoulder
straps.
2. Open the harness buckle 3 by pressing the red button.
3. Adjust the headrest 1 to the highest position (see "Ad-
just headrest", page 5).
4. Loosen the rubber loops 2 on the bottom edge of the
headrest.
5. Remove the hooks 7 at the top edge of the headrest.
6. Remove the cover.
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6.1.3 Remove cover from the seat
1Headrest 4Rubber loops
2Pushbuttons 5Plastic cards
3Velcro
1. Adjust the seat to the flattest position (see "Adjusting
the seat angle", page 6).
2. Adjust the headrest 1 to the lowest position (see "Ad-
just headrest", page 5).
3. Open the pushbuttons 2 on the left and right of the
backrest.
4. Undo the Velcro 3 on the padded crotch.
5. In the leg area, remove the rubber loops 4 and the
plastic cards 5.
6. Remove the elastic seam of the cover from the edge of
the seat.
7. Thread the shoulder straps through the cutout.
8. Pull the cover from the child seat from bottom to top.
6.1.4 Clean cover
NOTE
Damage to important parts
uBefore washing the seat reducer, remove all foam
ans styrofoam parts from the top and bottom sec-
tions.
uDo not wash these parts in the washing machine.
You can remove the following covers and wash them
in the washing machine:
uCover of the seat reducer.
uCover of the headrest.
uSeat cover.
uNote the instructions on the cover's washing label.
uWash the cover at 30°C with a mild detergent on the
washing machine’s fine wash machine.
uYou can remove the shoulder pads and wash them with
like warm soapy.
uYou can clean the plastic parts and straps with soapy
water.
uDo not use strong detergents (such as solvents).
6.1.5 Attach cover
WARNING
Risk of injury due to missing seat cover
The seat cover is an integral safety component of the
child seat. If the seat cover is not used, this may lead to
serious or even fatal injuries.
uNever use the child seat without the correct seat
cover.
uOnly use the original Britax Römer replacement seat
cover.
uReplacement seat covers are available from your re-
tailer.
uTo fit the cover again, follow the steps in the reverse or-
der.
WARNING
Risk of injury due to twisted straps.
Twisted straps have a negative impact on the protective
function.
uEnsure that the straps are tight and not twisted.
uEnsure that the straps are fitted correctly in the belt
slots of the cover.
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6.2 Shoulder pads
6.2.1 Remove shoulder pads
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2
5
2
1
6
6
4
2
5
1
6
1
1
1
1
6
3
1Shoulder pads 4Velcro
2Shoulder strap 5Black cover strip
3Adjustment button 6Hooks
1. To loosen the belt, press the adjustment button 3 and
pull both shoulder straps 2 forwards at the same time.
INFO The shoulder pads are not connected to the
shoulder straps. If you pull on the shoulder pads, the
belt is not loosened. Only pull on the shoulder straps.
2. Open the shoulder pad 1 on the Velcro 4 on the side.
3. Fold away the black cover strip 5.
4. Detach the shoulder pad 1 from the hook 6.
6.2.2 Attach shoulder pads
WARNING
Risk of injury due to missing shoulder pads.
The shoulder pads are an integral safety component of
the child seat. If the shoulder pads are not used, this
may lead to serious or even fatal injuries.
uNever use the child seat without the correct shoulder
pads.
uOnly use the original Britax Römer shoulder pads.
3
5
6
6
1
2
4
4
1
3
2
5
4
6
6
1
1
1Shoulder pads 4Shoulder strap
2Belt 5Black cover strip
3Hooks 6Velcro
1. Open the shoulder pad 1 on the hook 3.
2. Place the shoulder strap 4 on the strap 2.
3. Fold the black cover strip 5 onto the shoulder strap 4.
4. Close the shoulder pad 1 using the Velcro closure 6 on
the side.
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WARNING
Risk of injury due to twisted shoulder pads
Twisted straps have a negative impact on the protective
function.
uMake sure that the shoulder pads and straps are not
twisted or reversed.
uEnsure that the shoulder straps are in the shoulder
pads under the black cover strip.
6.3 Troubleshooting
ISOFIX connection
The ISOFIX connection is an integral part of the child seat
and fulfils important functions of the child seat. Make sure
that the ISOFIX connection works perfectly.
Possible problem:
–The ISOFIX locking arms of the child seat cannot be
connected to the ISOFIX installation brackets of the ve-
hicle.
Solution:
uClean the vehicle's ISOFIX installation bracket.
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7 Storage and disposal
7.1 Storage
If you do not use the product for a longer period,
please note the following information.
uStore product in a secure and dry location.
uKeep the storage temperature between 20 and 25 °C.
uDo not lean heavy objects on the product.
uDo not store product directly next to sources of heat or
in direct sunlight.
uProtect the product from moisture, wet conditions, liq-
uids, dust and salt spray.
7.2 Disposal
uDo not dismantle the product.
uPlease follow the disposal regulations applying in your
country.
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8 Contact
If there are any questions, please get in touch:
BRITAX RÖMER Child Safety EMEA
www.britax-roemer.com
[email protected]
BRITAX RÖMER Kindersicherheit GmbH
Theodor-Heuss-Strasse 9
89340 Leipheim
Germany
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