Diono Monterey2 User manual

Instruction Manual
UK

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Product: Monterey2 child booster seat
Model: 15000
Mfg. by: DIONO
Unit D Ventura House
Ventura Park Road
Tamworth Stas B78 3LZ UK
CUSTOMER SERVICE
Tel: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
www.diono.com

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Contents
Page
4Warnings
6Safety Information
7Cup Holders
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENT
8 Assembly Illustration
9 Attaching and Removing the Backrest
9 Headrest Adjustment
9 Backrest Width Adjustment
BOOSTER SEAT USE
10 ISOFAST Installation
11 Proper Positioning on Vehicle Seat
11 Adjusting Recline Angle
12 Securing the Child
13 Proper Buckle Position
14 CARE AND MAINTENANCE
15 WARRANTY

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•Read this manual carefully and follow all instructions correctly.
If booster seat is not correctly tted in the vehicle and if the
child is not properly secured by the vehicle seat belt system,
the child and other passengers are at serious risk of injury
should an accident occur.
•BEFORE installing this booster seat, read all sections of this
manual thoroughly and familiarise yourself with all the booster
seat components. (see page 8)
•Diono advises that any child seat not be purchased
secondhand. Please safely dispose of, or recycle, your child seat.
Do NOT sell it or pass it on.
•Remember: No child safety seat is ‘escape proof’.
•Vehicle seat belt systems cannot be designed as ‘child proof’
and still legally comply with the requirements of European
Standard ECE R44.
•This booster seat is approved according the most recent
European testing standards and is suitable for forward facing
children only, between 15 kg and 36 kg (approx. age 3 – 12
years and up to a maximum height of 160 cm)
•This booster seat may be used in either the front or rear seat.
However, Diono strongly recommends installation in the
middle position of the rear seat, provided it is equipped with a
3-point seat belt.
WARNING !
Death or SERIOUS INJURY can occur.

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•DO NOT use booster seat on a vehicle seat equipped with an
active front air bag. This could result in serious injury or death.
•DO NOT use this booster seat on a vehicle seat that is side-
facing or rear-facing.
•DO NOT place anything under this booster seat (such as a
cushion or towel) to raise it up o the vehicle seat.
•DO NOT dismantle or in anyway modify any part of this
booster seat. This can impact performance and cause injury to
a child.
•DO NOT leave objects such as luggage cases, groceries, books
or toys loose in the vehicle. They must be secured properly.
•DO NOT leave folding vehicle seats unlocked. Sudden stopping
with an unlocked vehicle seat could injure a child.
•DO NOT ever leave any child unattended in a vehicle in this
booster seat, or any other child restraint.
•DO NOT use booster seat after it has been involved in an
accident. Unseen damage may have occurred which could
impair its ability to adequately protect a child.
•DO NOT use booster seat without the original fabric cover or a
replacement cover made by Diono. The cover is integral to the
safety and performance of the booster seat.
•DO NOT let a child play with this child seat. It is not a toy.
WARNING !
Death or SERIOUS INJURY can occur.

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Safety Information
•A LWAYS cover booster seat if vehicle is left in direct sunlight.
Fittings can become hot and cover fabric can become faded.
•A LWAYS keep this user guide in storage slot (in the underside
of this child seat) for future reference.
•A LWAYS make sure that this booster seat does not become
trapped in the door of the vehicle or within a folding vehicle
passenger seat.
•A LWAYS store this booster seat in a safe place when not
in use. Do not store near direct heat source or place heavy
objects on top of it.
•A LWAYS secure this booster seat in the vehicle even when
unoccupied.
•IMPORTANT: This booster seat must ONLY
be used with a 3-point seat belt: vehicle seat
belt with a lap belt and diagonal shoulder
belt approved to UN/ECE Regulation 16 or
equivalent standard (Fig. 1A) and only with
approved vehicle anchorage locations as
specied by the vehicle manufacturer.
•IMPORTANT: Before installation, always
make sure vehicle seat is locked in its upright
position. Reclining the vehicle seat will
adversely aect the safety and performance
of the child seat in an accident.
•IMPORTANT: While every care has been taken to design
this child safety seat with smooth and rounded contacting
surfaces, Diono is not responsible for any damage occurring to
vehicle seats or seat belts.
Fig. 1A

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CUP HOLDERS
Cup holders are located on both sides
of seat bottom: swivel outward to the
locked position for use. Swivel inward
to the recessed and locked position
when not in use.
IMPORTANT: Do not step on or put
excess weight on cup holder which could cause it to break.
CAUTION: DO NOT use with hot liquids as this could burn a child.

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Assembly Illustration
Head
support
adjuster Upper
belt
guide
ISOFASTTM
adjuster
straps
Adjuster for
seat back
width
ISOFASTTM
connectors
Cup
holder
Lower
belt guide

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Assembly and Adjustments
ATTACHING THE BACKREST
1Lay backrest on at surface
with front facing down.
2Slide seat bottom at 90o
angle onto backrest hooks.
3Rotate seat bottom downwards and under back rest until a
‘click’ is heard and the seat shape is formed.
4Fasten screws tightly for permanent
attachment.
REMOVING THE BACKREST
Follow above instructions in reverse.
ADJUSTING THE HEADREST
Squeeze the red adjuster on back of
booster seat head rest while adjusting its
height up or down to t the child.
Suggestion: It may be easier to adjust backrest to proper width prior to
securing the booster seat installation using ISOFAST.
ADJUSTING BACKREST WIDTH
This booster seat features a unique,
width-adjusting seat back to best t
a growing child as well as seasonal
clothing. Turn the dial on the back of
the backrest 1to adjust its width:
turn clockwise to increase backrest
width, turn counter-clockwise to make
backrest narrower.

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ISOFAST Installation
WARNING: Unsecured objects can become ying
hazards and can cause serious injury in an accident.
Diono always recommends utilizing ISOFAST
installation in vehicles equipped with lower anchors.
To improve safety and performance, this booster seat is
equipped with an easy ISOFAST system that allows easy
attachment to a vehicle’s lower anchor locations.
Disengage ISOFAST anchors from storage position.
Lay booster seat on its side.
1While depressing the cam lock lever,
2Pull ISOFAST connectors away from
the booster seat and extend both
straps all the way.
3Connect both ISOFAST connectors to the vehicle anchors
for that seating position, starting with
the connector that is farthest from you.
For ease of use, make sure open end of
hooks face upwards during use.
4While pushing booster against
vehicle seat,
5pull one adjuster strap tight and
then the other.
NOTE: Even with ISOFAST prop-
erly attached and adjusted, child
seat will still have movement
against the vehicle seat back
and bottom.

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DISENGAGING ISOFAST INSTALLATION
Follow above instructions in reverse:
1) Depress the cam lock lever while pulling child seat away from
the vehicle seat back until the ISOFAST straps are extended all
the way.
2) Disconnect ISOFAST connectors from vehicle anchors.
3) Pull ISOFAST adjuster straps to recess the ISOFAST connectors
into the back of the booster seat bottom for safe storage.
Proper Positioning on Vehicle Seat
Place booster seat on vehicle seat so it is
resting rmly on vehicle seat bottom and
touching the vehicle seat back.
IMPORTANT: When using the booster seat
in center seating position, make sure it is
stable and does not rock from side to side.
IMPORTANT: Do not use ISOFAST if
installation interferes with vehicle seat belt.
IMPORTANT: Try to position backrest in full contact with vehicle
seat back. It may also be necessary to adjust the recline angle of
the booster seat to match that of the vehicle seat.
ADJUSTING THE RECLINE ANGLE
This booster seat features a recline angle that can adjust to
match that of the vehicle seat:
1) Push booster seat backrest backwards until you hear a click.
Backrest will now pivot freely and does not need to click into
another position.
2) Push seat bottom and backrest of booster seat down and
back into vehicle seat until there is secure positioning and full
contact with the booster seat and vehicle seat bottom and
vehicle seat back.

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Securing the Child
1) Make sure booster seat is properly positioned and installed on
vehicle seat as per the instructions in pages 6 and 9.
2) Properly position child, sitting upright and all the way back in
the booster seat.
3) Make sure booster seat backrest width is adjusted to
narrowest width setting that comfortably ts child (see page 9).
4) Feed the diagonal portion of the
seatbelt through the red upper belt
guide A on the side opposite the
seatbelt buckle.
5) Fasten seatbelt across child. Lap
portion of seatbelt should rest within
both red lower belt guides. Diagonal
shoulder portion should route inside
the red lower belt guide closest to the
buckle and over child’s shoulder.
6) Adjust headrest (page 9) to proper
height: Upper shoulder guide should be
slightly above (at least 1 cm) the child’s
shoulders.
WARNING: If headrest is adjusted to maximum
height and child’s shoulder height is closer than 1 cm
to the upper belt guide, child is too tall for the seat.

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7) Make sure seat belt is not twisted and
lays at across child’s lap, torso and
shoulder.
8) Tighten the seatbelt by pulling the
diagonal shoulder belt portion in the
direction of the arrows.
9) Conrm seatbelt buckle is in correct
position (see below).
PROPER BUCKLE POSITION
IMPORTANT: After booster seat is installed and seatbelt is fastened
around child, it is important to conrm correct seatbelt buckle posi-
tion to ensure secure installation. Correct seatbelt buckle position:
Buckle is on the outside of lower belt guide.
Incorrect seat belt buckle position.
If buckle is being
pulled across the
lower belt guide
and into the seat,
choose another
seating position
within the vehicle.
WARNING: If lap portion and diagonal portion of
seatbelt are not positioned correctly, the booster
seat is not properly installed:
• Diagonal portion of seatbelt should lay over the shoulder
and NOT touching the neck.
• Lap belt position should be forward and as low as possible
over child’s pelvis and contacting the upper thigh.
If there is any question about the above instructions, please contact
the booster seat manufacturer.

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Care & Maintenance
CLEANING THE COVER
Read all labels attached to cover for washing instructions.
Hand wash cover in cold water with mild detergent only.
Line dry to prevent shrinkage.
DO NOT use hot water, bleach, machine wash or machine dry.
CLEANING THE SHELL
Sponge clean ONLY using warm water and mild soap.
Towel dry when nished.
DO NOT use solvents, detergents or any other chemical or
cleaning agent.
DO NOT lubricate any part of the seat.
REMOVING THE FABRIC COVER
1) Separate seat back section from seat bottom section.
2) Remove plastic fasteners and elastics that secure fabric cover
to seat bottom, seat back and head rest.
3) Remove fabric cover pieces from the booster seat sections.
ATTACHING THE COVER
Follow the above instructions in reverse.

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Warranty
The manufacturer of this child restraint, Diono, warrants this
product only to the original retail purchaser. Visit www.diono.com
for complete warranty information and details.

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Product: Monterey2 child booster seat
Model: 15000
Mfg. by: DIONO
Unit D Ventura House
Ventura Park Road
Tamworth Stas B78 3LZ UK
CUSTOMER SERVICE
Tel: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
www.diono.com
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