Combi SAVETREK User manual

Combi Child Car Seat
SAVETREK
User Manual
For the safety of the child, please read this user manual carefully
before use and use the child car seat properly.
●Store this user manual in the user manual storage pocket on the
back of the main body.
This product is certified according to the UN R44/04 standard.
● Universal: Weight groups 1, 2, 3
● Applicable child weight: Infants and children weighing 9 kg or more to 36 kg or
less
● Group 1 (9 kg or more to 18 kg or less)
This product can be installed to vehicles with seats approved for installation of
ISOFIX child car seats.
● Group 2 and Group 3 (15 kg or more to 36 kg or less)
This product is suitable only for vehicles equipped with 3-point seatbelts certified
according to UN R16 or equivalent standards.
To avoid causing stress to the child, avoid continuous long-time usage
and give the child a break from the child car seat about once every hour.
CAUTION

Before Use
Using in Group 1 mode
Using in Group 2 and Group 3 mode
Maintenance and Other
Contents
Before use .................................................................................... 2
Name of parts .............................................................................. 3
Use conditions ............................................................................. 5
Applicable vehicle seats ............................................................. 6
Types of vehicle seatbelts and cautions for use
(when using the vehicle seatbelt) ...................... .......................7
Inapplicable vehicle seats .......................................................... 8
For safe use of the child car seat ............................................. 10
Using the reclining function ...................................................... 16
Adjusting the baby shoulder belt position and
headrest position ..................................................................... 17
Seating the child ..................................................................... 19
Unseating the child ................................................................... 21
Preparation of installation ........................................................ 22
Installing to the vehicle ............................................................. 24
Checklist after installation ....................................................... 28
Uninstalling from the vehicle .................................................... 29
Converting to Group 2 and Group 3 mode ............................. 30
Adjusting the headrest position ............................................... 35
Preparation of installation ......................................................... 36
Installing to the vehicle ............................................................. 37
Seating the child ........................................................................ 43
Checklist after installation ........................................................ 45
Returning to Group 1 mode ...................................................... 46
Attaching and removing the covers ......................................... 50
Maintenance method ................................................................ 51
Storage and disposal ................................................................ 52
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Before use

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Before use
Label Label contents
CAUTION
WARNING
DANGER
Thank you for purchasing this Combi child car seat. For the safety
of the child, please read this user manual carefully before use and
use the child car seat properly.
The child car seat is designed to reduce injury to the child in
case of traffic accident, etc. However, there is no guarantee that
the child car seat can completely protect the child from injury. A
child using the child car seat must be accompanied by an adult.
● Labels
The descriptions in this manual use the labels DANGER, WARNING
and CAUTION to indicate important items for safe and proper use of the
child car seat. These are very important items that indicate the potential
consequences if not followed properly, and are categorized according
to the level of severity. Always make sure to follow these items.
Before use
Improper handling will result in imminent risk of
death or serious injury.
Improper handling may result in death or serious
injury.
Improper handling may result in injury or damage
to property.
Useful hints for using the child car seat.
〈Use of the second-hand product〉
·DO NOT use the product with unknown use history, especially
the product with unknown accident history.
·If there are cracks, large scratches, or loose fasteners on the
product, do not use it. Strong impacts may be caused due to a
collision or drop of the product.

Name of parts
Front
Package contents
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Before use
●Main body
●Inner cushion
●ISOFIX insertion guide
●User manual (this manual)
Headrest
Check that all parts are present before use.
● Store the receipt (proof of purchase) together with this manual.
Insert tongue
Buckle
Belt adjustment
lever
Adjustment belt
Shoulder belt guide
Waist belt guide
ISOFIX insertion
guide
Reclining adjustment
lever
Baby belt
Inner cushion

Back
Lot No.
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Before use
※ This manual uses simplified illustrations to help users easily understand operation and
handling, and there may be slight differences from the actual product.
User manual
storage pocket
Connector adjustment lever
Connector release button
Adjustment lever on headrest
(Group2·Group3)
Adjustment lever on back
of main body (Group1)
Tensioner
Tether belt
Top tether
Top tether
hook
ISOFIX connector
Top tether storage bag

Use conditions
Use the following modes according to the child’s weight.
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Before use
● The height and age guidelines are for reference only.
Even if the height and age conditions noted above are
met, the weight condition should be used to determine
the appropriate usage mode.
Mode Group 1 Group 2·Group 3
Use state
Conditions 9 kg or more to 18 kg or less 15 kg or more to 36 kg or less
Guidelines 70 cm to 105 cm
Age 1 year old to 4 years old
95 cm to 145 cm
Age 3 years old to 11 years old
Child
restraint
method
Restrain the child using the
baby belt of the child car
seat.
Remove the baby belt and
restrain the child directly with
the vehicle seatbelt.
Secure the child car seat to
the vehicle seat using the
ISOFIX connectors and the
top tether.
Secure the
child car seat
to the vehicle
seat using the
ISOFIX
connectors
and the vehicle
seatbelt.
Secure the
child car seat
to the vehicle
seat using
the vehicle
seatbelt.
Securing
method
DANGER

Applicable vehicle seats
When using in Group 1 mode (weight: 9 kg or more to 18 kg or less)
ISOFIX anchoring system
Top tether anchoring system
※ Example of top tether anchor position
<Back of vehicle seat>
Top tether anchor 6
This child car seat is an ISOFIX child car seat. It is intended for use in a
vehicle equipped with ISOFIX anchors (bars), and has been certified
according to the UN R44/04 standard.
Before use
ISOFIX anchors are metal fixtures (bars)
provided between the vehicle backrest and
seat in order to install an ISOFIX child car seat.
The name and position may differ according to
the vehicle, so always check the user manual
of the vehicle.
The top tether anchor is a metal fixture (bar) provided on the vehicle to secure the
top tether hook. The name and position may dier according to the vehicle, so
always check the user manual of the vehicle.
This child car seat can be installed to vehicle seats approved for
installation of ISOFIX child car seats.
However, this does not mean that the child car seat can be installed to any
vehicle equipped with ISOFIX anchors (bars). When using the child car seat,
always check the vehicle compliance and check the user manual of the
vehicle to make sure the ISOFIX size classes noted below are supported.
Child weight Weight group Category Size class Anchors
9 kg or more to
18 kg or less
1
Universal BISO/F2
ISOFIX
anchor
ISOFIX insertion guide
<Luggage space> <Rear parcel shelf>
<Floor> <Ceiling>

ELR
AELR
Types of vehicle seatbelts and cautions for use (when using the vehicle seatbelt)
When using in Group 2 and Group 3 mode
(weight: 15 kg or more to 36 kg or less)
Waist belt
Shoulder
belt
Waist belt
The method of installing the child car seat differs according to the type of
seatbelt. Installation may not be possible to some vehicles.
This product is suitable for use only with vehicles equipped with 3-point seatbelts
certified according to UN R16 or equivalent standards.
● Always install the child car seat to a vehicle seat with a
3-point seatbelt.
● Never install the child car seat to a vehicle seat with a
2-point seatbelt. This may prevent the child car seat
from functioning properly, which is extremely
dangerous to the child.
Seatbelt types and characteristics
(how to distinguish) Installation cautions
Can be extended and wound back
slowly, but locks when pulled
suddenly.
After the seatbelt is pulled out
completely, the child car seat lock
function activates while winding
back and the seatbelt cannot be
pulled out again. (The seatbelt
unlocks after it is completely
wound back.)
Seatbelts other than the above.
Slowly pull out the seatbelt and
use it to secure the child car seat.
It is dangerous to completely pull
out the seatbelt. Wind back the
seatbelt to release the child car
seat lock function, and then install
the child car seat.
Installation is not possible.
A seatbelt that supports the body using the
three points of both sides of a waist belt and
a shoulder belt as illustrated.
A seatbelt without a shoulder belt that supports
the body using two points on both sides of a
waist belt as illustrated.
※ If there are questions about type of seatbelt, please contact the vehicle manufacturer.
2-point seatbelt 3-point seatbelt
Other
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DANGER

Inapplicable vehicle seats
● Vehicle seat equipped with an airbag
… Installation is possible to a vehicle seat
with only a side airbag.
● Deep bucket seat.
… A vehicle seat with
a deeply sunken center
seat surface.
● Vehicle seat facing backwards or
sideways relative to the driving
direction.
● Vehicle seat with an extremely
uneven surface that prevents
stable installation.
… Due to the shape, the
vehicle headrest will interfere
with child car seat reclining
operations and adjustment of
the child car seat headrest.
※ Only when using in Group 2
and Group 3 mode
● Vehicle seat without a
seatbelt.
※ Only when using in Group 1 mode
● Vehicle seat not equipped
with ISOFIX anchors (bars).
※The child car seat can be installed to a
vehicle seat with a removable headrest if the
above operations can be performed after the
vehicle headrest is removed.
Before use
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Do not use the child car seat if it cannot be secured firmly to the
vehicle seat, even if none of the conditions noted below apply.
● Vehicle seat with an extra large
headrest.

Inapplicable vehicle seats
※ Only when using in Group 2
and Group 3 mode
● Vehicle seat with the seatbelt
extending from the center of
the seat part.
… A vehicle seat with a seatbelt
extending from a position in front of
the waist belt guides of the child car
seat.
※ Only when using in Group 2
and Group 3 mode
● Vehicle seat with a 2-point
seatbelt.
※ Only when using in Group 2
and Group 3 mode
● Vehicle seat with an extremely
short seatbelt.
※ Only when using in Group 2 and
Group 3 mode
● Vehicle seat with a passive
seatbelt.
※ What is a passive seatbelt?
… A seatbelt that automatically fastens
itself when the passenger sits in the
vehicle seat and closes the door. (also
called an automatic seatbelt)
Before use
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DANGER
For safe use of the child car seat
● Do not allow the child to stand,
crouch or kneel on the child car
seat.
※When using in Group 1 mode
Make sure the child is seated
properly, the crotch belt cover
and baby belt are fastened
correctly, and the left and right
insert tongues are inserted into
the buckle until they lock with a
“click” sound and do not come
loose.
● When using in Group 2 and
Group 3 mode
Make sure that the vehicle
seatbelt is adjusted to the
correct position when seating the
child.
Improper handling will result in imminent risk of death or serious injury.
● Do not seat a child who does not
satisfy the use conditions, or
install the child car seat to an
inapplicable vehicle seat.
● Do not install the child car seat
to a vehicle seat equipped with
an airbag. In case of collision,
the deploying airbag will strongly
impact the child car seat, which
is dangerous to the child.
.… Installation is possible to a vehicle
seat with only a side airbag.
● Do not install the child car seat
by a method other than
described in this user manual
and indicated on the main body.
● When using in Group 1 mode
The child car seat cannot be
secured using the vehicle seatbelt.
Before use
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For safe use of the child car seat
Evacuation in case of emergency
In case of accident or other emergency, an
accompanying adult should press the
buckle button to release the baby belt
(when using in Group 2 and Group 3 mode,
release the vehicle seatbelt) and evacuate
the child from the vehicle immediately.
Before use
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WARNING
Before use
Improper handling may result in death or serious injury.
● Do not leave the child in the
vehicle unattended. On sunny
days the cabin temperature may
rise and pose the risk of
dehydration. Other accidents
may also occur. An adult should
always accompany the child.
● The child car seat may suffer
structural damage in the event of
collision or even if it is dropped
one time or falls from a high level.
In this case, immediately stop
using the child car seat even if no
damage is visible.
● Do not modify or improperly
repair the child car seat.
● Always secure the child car seat
with the connectors and the top
tether hook (when using in
Group 1 mode) or the vehicle
seatbelt (when using in Group 2
and Group 3 mode) even when
the child is not seated. Sudden
braking or collision may cause
an unsecured child car seat to
move inside the vehicle and
interfere with driving.
● Do not install the child car seat to
the passenger seat of a 2-door or
3-door vehicle when passengers
will ride in the rear seat. This may
obstruct exit from the vehicle in
an emergency.
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For safe use of the child car seat
Before use
● When using in Group 1 mode
Always keep the baby belt fitting
snugly. A loose belt may become
wrapped around the child’s neck
and result in suffocation.
● When using in Group 1 mode
Contact Combi’s Customer
Service Center for repair if the
buckle becomes jammed with
dirt, food crumbs or other objects
and cannot be fastened securely
or is too stiff to release easily.
● When using in Group 2 and
Group 3 mode
Do not install to a vehicle seat
with a damaged seatbelt.
● When using in Group 2 and
Group 3 mode
When using the child car seat
with a seatbelt that has a child
car seat lock function, do not
operate the lock function. The
seatbelt may squeeze the child
and compress the child’s chest.
● When using in Group 1 mode
Do not use the child car seat if
the baby belt is damaged in any
way. Contact Combi’s Customer
Service Center for repair.
● When using in Group 1 mode
The child may accidentally press
the buckle button. Check
periodically to make sure the
insert tongue has not come loose
from the buckle. If the insert
tongue has come loose, the child
car seat will not function properly
and the belts may become
wrapped around the child’s neck.
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CAUTION
Improper handling may result in injury or damage to property.
● Be careful that the child car seat
does not get jammed between
the vehicle doors or vehicle seat
movable parts.
● Do not use the child car seat with
the seat cover and other sewn
parts or the urethane and other
cushioning removed. Also do not
replace these parts with parts not
specifically authorized by Combi
for this product. (This may
negatively affect safety
performance in the event of a
collision.)
● Users with long fingernails or
artificial nails should be careful
when fastening or adjusting the
child car seat to prevent them
from becoming jammed in gaps
or moving parts.
● Be careful of unsecured items
inside the vehicle. Sudden
braking or collision may cause
unsecured items to strike the
child.
● Depending on the shape and
surface material (leather, etc.) of
the vehicle seat, scratches or
marks may remain after
installation.
Before use
● Exposing the child car seat to
direct sunlight may cause the
main body, insert tongue and
other parts to become hot and
burn the child. Touch each part
and check that it is not too hot
before seating the child.
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For safe use of the child car seat
● Do not use the child car seat as a
normal chair, as it may tip over or
fall, possibly resulting in injury.
Do not use the child car seat for
purposes or in ways other than
described in this user manual.
● Do not install with a cushion or
other object between the vehicle
seat and the child car seat. This
will prevent the child car seat
from being secured properly.
● Do not expose the child car seat
to wind and rain.
● Do not carry the child car seat by
the baby belt.
● Do not operate or adjust the
child car seat while driving.
Also make sure that other
children riding in the vehicle
do not touch or play with the
child car seat.
Before use
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Using the reclining function
When using in [Group 1] mode, the reclining angle can be adjusted in
4 levels according to the condition of the child.
1
①
②
① While pulling forward the reclining adjustment lever,
② Adjust the seat reclining angle.
2Release the reclining adjustment
lever and try to rock the seat forward
and back to make sure that it is
locked in place.
CAUTION
● Keep the child’s hands, fingers and other body parts away when
reclining the seat. Also take care for the hands of other passengers.
Hands, fingers and other body parts may become caught, possibly
resulting in injury.
● Take care not to let dirt, food crumbs or other foreign matter enter the
gaps between the parts. This may result in malfunction.
WARNING
After performing reclining operation, make sure that the reclining
adjustment lever returns to its original position with a “click” sound
and the seat is locked in place. (This may negatively affect safety
performance in the event of a collision.)
Reclining
adjustment lever
Using in Group 1 mode
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Adjusting the baby shoulder belt position and headrest position
Change the baby shoulder belt position according to the child’s growth.
The baby shoulder belt position can be adjusted in 4 levels.
Baby shoulder belt position reference
1
②
①
Using in Group 1 mode
Adjust so that the baby shoulder belt is
at or slightly above the child’s shoulder.
① While pulling up the belt adjustment lever,
② Pull both the left and right baby belts forward to loosen the baby belts.
※ Do not pull on the shoulder belt covers, as this will not loosen the baby
belts.
Shoulder belt cover
Belt adjustment lever
Strongly pull
the baby belt.
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2① While pulling up the adjustment lever on the back of the main body
(Group 1), adjust the height of the headrest.
② Release the adjustment lever on the back of the main body at the
proper position.
③ Try to move the headrest up and down to make sure that it is
secured.
Using in Group 1 mode
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Adjustment lever on
back of main body (Group 1)
Raise
Lower
Headrest
Adjusting the baby shoulder belt position will tighten or loosen
the baby belt.
Do not adjust the baby shoulder belt position once the child is
restrained by the baby belt.
Keep the child’s hands, fingers and other body parts away
when adjusting the baby shoulder belt position. Also take care
for the hands of other passengers. Hands, fingers and other
body parts may become caught, possibly resulting in injury.
CAUTION
WARNING
The adjustment lever on the headrest is used when using the child car
seat in Group 2 and Group 3 mode. The adjustment lever on the headrest
cannot be used in Group 1 mode.

Seating the child
1
2
②
①
②
①
①
Using in Group 1 mode
① While pulling up the belt adjustment lever,
② Pull both the left and right baby belts forward to loosen the baby belts.
※ Do not pull on the shoulder belt covers, as this will not loosen the baby belts.
①Press the buckle button and remove the insert tongue from the buckle.
② Seat the child deeply into the child car seat and pass the child’s arms
through the left and right baby belts.
③ Make sure that the left and right baby belts are not twisted.
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Shoulder belt cover
Strongly pull
the baby belt.
Belt adjustment lever
Buckle button Make sure the left and right
baby belts are not twisted.
Baby belt
Insert tongue
●The child should take off his/her thick coat before sitting on the
safety seat. Otherwise, the child may not be
held tightly.
●Do not seat the child incorrectly as
illustrated on the right. The child car seat
will not function properly,which is
dangerous to the child.
WARNING