Dorel Juvenile Group GM 2010 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
CONVERTIBLE BOOSTER SEAT
Illustrations are representative only.
Design and style may vary.
MODEL
GMA 2010 & GM 2010
IMPORTANT: KEEP THIS BOOKLET IN THE POCKET
PROVIDED AT THE REAR OF THE CHILD RESTRAINT
For toddler use with built in
harness (6 months to 4 years
approximately)
As a booster seat with
lap-sash seat belt (4 years to
approximately 6 to 8 years)

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Before You Start
Thank you for purchasing this child seat. This product is suitable
for toddlers and older children. We welcome you as a valued
customer, and trust that your child will enjoy many years of comfort
and safety.
No child restraint can guarantee absolute protection from a crash.
However proper use of this restraint may reduce the risk of injury or
death!
Page 3 - 5 Warnings
Page 6 Warnings To Parents And Other Users
Page 7 - 10 Anchorage Fitting Installation
Page 11 Correct Vehicle Position
Page 12 Tether Strap / Headrest Adjustments
Page 13 Reclining Backrest
Page 14 - 15 Features For Toddler Mode
Page 16 - 20 Preparation For Use Toddler
Page 21 Correct Shoulder Height Marker
Page 22 - 23 Features For Booster Mode
Page 24 Remove Harness System
Page 25 - 26 Installation For Booster Mode
Page 27 The next seat for your child
Page 28 - 31 Care And Maintenance
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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IMPORTANT: RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
THESE INSTRUCTIONS DETAIL THE SAFE USE, FITMENT AND
MAINTENANCE OF THE SEAT.
PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND
ENSURE THAT THEY ARE FOLLOWED AT ALL TIMES.
NO SAFETY SEAT CAN GUARANTEE PROTECTION FROM
INJURY HOWEVER, PROPER USE OF THIS SEAT REDUCES
THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO YOUR CHILD.
THIS RESTRAINT MUST BE ATTACHED TO A CHILD RESTRAINT
ANCHORAGE POINT IN THE CAR. REFER TO CAR OWNER’S
HANDBOOK FOR LOCATION OF ANCHORAGE POINTS.
REFER TO A CHILD RESTRAINT FITTING STATION IF NO
ANCHORAGE POINTS ARE IN THE MOTOR CAR.
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions at all times.
Use the restraint exactly as shown in the instructions.
To be used in forward-facing position by children whose shoulders
are above the lower shoulder height marker (approximately 6
months of age) until their shoulders reach the middle shoulder
height marker (approximately 4 years of age). Then to be used with
a lap-sash seatbelt until their shoulders reach the upper shoulder
height marker (approximately 6 to 8 years of age).
Continue to use this child restraint until the child reaches this limit.
Children are safest in a booster seat until their shoulders reach the
upper shoulder height marker of the booster seat.
Do not use this restraint until child’s shoulders are above the lower
shoulder height marker. Just using a seatbelt is not recommended
for children that have outgrown this seat. Use a larger booster seat.
WARNING

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GENERAL
• Supervision of children is needed because they may be able to
undo buckles.
• Use the restraint exactly as shown in the instructions.
• Do not alter or modify this restraint.
• Repairs must only be done by the manufacturer or agent.
• Do not allow the restraint to come into contact with polishes, oils,
bleach and other chemicals.
• Destroy the restraint if it has been in a severe crash, even if no
damage is visible.
• Straps may be damaged by unsecured cargo in a collision.
Secure or remove hazardous cargo before using this restraint.
Hatch-back or Wagon: Do not use the child restraint where this
strap may fall into a split in the seat back.
Always attach hook and remove slack.
• FAILURE TO PROPERLY USE THIS SAFETY SEAT INCREASES
THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH IN A SHARP
TURN, SUDDEN STOP OR CRASH.
• THIS RESTRAINT MUST BE USED IN CAR WITH FORWARD
FACING SEATS WITH A LAP-SASH SEATBELT.
• THIS RESTRAINT IS NOT SUITABLE FOR USE WHERE
THE ANCHORAGE STRAP MAY FALL INTO A SPLIT IN THE
SEAT BACK (E.G. HATCHBACK OR WAGON).
• DO NOT USE THIS RESTRAINT WITHOUT THE COVER.
Contact IGC Dorel (Australia) for genuine replacement part on
1300 809 526
• Seat belt extenders should not be used if the seatbelt is not
long enough to secure the child restraint.
• TO BE USED WITH A LAP-SASH/LAP-ONLY SEATBELT IN
THE FRONT/BACK OF MOST CARS WITH FORWARD FACING
SEATS
WARNING

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WHEN USED AS A CHILD RESTRAINT
(6 MONTHS TO 4 YEARS APPROXIMATELY)
• Fit the restraint rmly to the car seat.
• Fit the harness rmly to the child.
• A loose restraint or harness is dangerous.
• Ensure the belt webbing is not twisted.
WHEN USED AS A BOOSTER SEAT
(4 YEARS TO APPROXIMATELY 6 TO 8 YEARS)
• DO NOT USE WITH JUST A LAP BELT. You must use with a
lap-sash belt or with a seat belt.
• The lap part of the seatbelt must be rmly across the thighs and
the sash straps tted diagonally across the chest and on the
shoulder.
• THIS BOOSTER SEAT IS NOT SUITABLE FOR USE WITH A
CHILD HARNESS.
• DO NOT LEAVE CHILDREN UNATTENDED IN THE CAR.
WARNING
WARNING

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TO PARENTS AND OTHER USERS
• DO NOT MODIFY YOUR CONVERTIBLE BOOSTER SEAT or
use any accessories or parts supplied by other manufacturer’s.
• NEVER USE CONVERTIBLE BOOSTER SEAT IF IT HAS
DAMAGED OR MISSING PARTS.
• DO NOT use a cut, frayed or damaged vehicle seat belt.
• THE CONVERTIBLE BOOSTER SEAT CAN BECOME VERY
HOT IF LEFT IN THE SUN.
• Always lightly touch the surface of any metal or plastic parts to
check their temperature BEFORE putting your child in the Booster
Seat. Contact with these parts can burn your child’s skin.
• The restraint should not be purchased or sold as a second hand
item. It is recommended not to use child restraints older than 10
years as the protection in an accident may be reduced
• ALWAYS ENSURE THAT BOOSTER SEAT HAS TETHER
STRAP ATTACHED, AND THE VEHICLE’S SEAT BELTS
ARE USED TO SECURE THE BOOSTER SEAT TO THE
VEHICLE EVEN WHEN NO CHILD IS IN THE SEAT.
WARNING

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ANCHORAGE FITTING INSTALLATION
Read and follow all of the installation instructions for maximum
protection. If you have any questions regarding the installation or
use of this restraint, please contact IGC Dorel or agent, or a child
restraint tting station authorised by the relevant transport authority,
or in New Zealand, to consult the agent for the vehicle.
Do not modify or alter this restraint in any way. Use only IGC
Dorel recommended parts and accessories.
Protect all webbing from possible damage by sharp edges and
corners.
Check your vehicle owner’s handbook for the location of correct an-
chorage points and possible need for spacers. If a suitable anchor-
age point cannot be found, contact a child restraint tting station for
recommendations about your vehicle.
Some vehicles may have anchor points which are recessed below
the vehicle trim, spacers are supplied to raise the anchor point if
required.
An extension strap may be needed for vehicles without a xed
parcel shelf. Extension straps and extra ttings are available from
various stores.
Note : Extension straps 300mm ref no. 921, 600mm ref no. 922
and an anchor bolt kit, ref no.525
Seat belt extenders should not be used if the seat belt is not long
enough to secure the child.
WARNING

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IMPORTANT
Child restraints must be used correctly to provide proper protection
for your child. The new type of clip anchorage system on child
restraint must be used in the correct way.
Be especially careful to use the clip in the following way.
RIGHT
Make sure there is no slack in the top strap and the attachment clip
is upright in the anchorage tting.
WRONG
The clip must not lie at on the anchorage tting.
FLOOR MOUNTED ANCHORAGES
ANCHORAGES IN VERTICAL PANEL AT REAR OF VEHICLE

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ANCHORAGE FITTING INSTALLATION (continue)
If the car is tted with a child restraint anchorage point. Locate the
anchorage points behind the rear seating position (consult the car
owner’s handbook for the location of the anchorage point). Remove
the thread plug from the parcel shelf / oor/ roof and install the at-
tachment bolt as shown in Fig 1.
WARNING
WARNING
CAUTION: DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN
THE ATTACHMENT BOLT. MAXIMUM
TORQUE 20 Newton Metre.
Front of vehicle
If the car is not tted with a child restraint anchorage point.
For sedans only – Drill a 9mm diameter hole in the parcel
shelf on the centre – line of the seating position as shown in Fig 2
(page 10). Install the anchor bolt as shown in Fig 3 (page 10).
For vehicles other than sedans – In Australia, consult your nearest
child restraint tting station or trafc authority for vehicle inspection
to nd the best, correct position for the placement of anchorage
point, and for the correct attachment bolt length and use of spacers.
In New Zealand, consult the agent for the vehicle.
CHILD RESTRAINTS MUST NOT BE ATTACHED TO UNSOUND
METAL OR TO WOOD OR SYNTHETIC
STRUCTURES. WHEN DRILLING THE 9MM HOLE DO NOT
DRILL THROUGH FUEL LINES, FUEL TANKS, ELECTRICAL
WIRING, OR RADIO SPEAKERS. WEBBING STRAPS MUST BE
PROTECTED FROM SHARP CORNERS AND EDGES.
THE ANCHOR FITTINGS MUST BE USED ONLY AS DESCRIBED
ABOVE. IT MUST NOT BE HOOKED ONTO ANY OTHER OBJECT.
Lock Washer
A
nchor Fitting
S pacers (if required)
V ehicle Trim
Vehicle Metal Structure
Fig 1
Attachment Bolt

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Front of vehicle
A
nchor Fitting
S
pacers (if required)
V ehicle Trim
L
ock Washer
S
ecuring Nut
R
einforcing Washer
Vehicle Metal
Structure
Attachment bolt
Centre-line of seating position
Fig 3
Fig 2 Front of vehicle
WARNING
VEHICLE SEAT LOCATION
IMPROPER PLACEMENT OF THE SAFETY SEAT
INCREASES THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Some seating positions in your vehicle may NOT be safe for this
safety seat. Some vehicles do not have any seating positions that
can be used safely with the seat. If you are not sure where to place
the Booster Seat in your vehicle, consult your vehicle’s owner’s
handbook.

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CORRECT USE
CORRECT USE
INCORRECT USE
CORRECT VEHICLE POSITION

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TETHER STRAP AND HEADREST
ADJUSTMENT
Adjust anchorage strap and
remove slack. Pull loose end of
strap to tighten.
Press on the adjuster button
with thumb and pull strap back
through to loosen anchorage
strap using strap which is
attached to the seat.
ADJUSTING THE HEADREST
HEIGHT
The Seat is tted with headrest
Height Adjustment Lock which
is RED in colour.
Pushing it in unlocks the
headrest to move it up or down
into the desired height position.
5 Height positions are available.
TOP ANCHORAGE STRAP
To attach the anchorage
strap, Place one knee in the
child seat and push down
rmly then attach hook to
anchor in vehicle.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
Button
Vehicle
Anchor kit
Anchor
hook

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RECLINING BACKREST
TO RECLINE BACKREST
Push the backrest of the seat
to recline it backward for
greater comfort if needed.
FOR UPRIGHT POSITION
Pull the backrest of the
seat forward in the upright
position .
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

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FEATURES - TODDLER RESTRAINT WITH
6 POINT HARNESS
FRONT VIEW
1. Headrest/Trim
2. Forward Facing Belt
Path Indicators (yellow)
3. Belt Mates (If tted)
4. Quick Release Buckle
5. Centre Front Adjuster
Lever
6. Harness Adjuster Strap
7. Air Protect (If tted)
8. Harness Slot
9. Armrest/Cover (If tted)
10. Insert (If tted)
To be used from 6 months to
approximately 1 year)
TODDLER RESTRAINT WITH BUILT IN HARNESS
*opening slit in trim

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FEATURES - TODDLER RESTRAINT WITH
6 POINT HARNESS
BACK VIEW
11. Adjustable Headrest
Button (5 positions)
12. Tether Strap
13. Hook
14. Splitter Plate
15. Booster SeatBelt Path
Indicators (red)
16. Adjuster (Tether Strap)
17. Pocket (Instruction manual)
18. Adjuster (Tether Strap)
TODDLER RESTRAINT WITH BUILT IN HARNESS
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Trim style and design may vary.

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TODDLER SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKER
SHOULDERS MUST BE
ABOVE THIS LINE
LABEL 1
CHANGE TO BOOSTER MODE WHEN
SHOULDERS REACH THIS LINE
LABEL 2
To be used in forward-facing position by children whose
shoulders are above the lower shoulder height marker
LABEL 1 (approximately 6 months of age) until their
shoulders reach the middle shoulder height marker LABEL 2
(approximately 4 years of age). Then convert the child
restraint to booster mode and use a lap sash belt only.
See page 22 to 26.
TODDLER RESTRAINT WITH BUILT IN HARNESS
LABEL 1
LABEL 2
LABEL 3

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TODDLER RESTRAINT INSTALLATION
USING LAP-SASH ONLY
The shoulder straps must be
in the slots which are nearest
to the child’s shoulders, but
not more than 25 mm below
the child’s shoulders.
To be used with a lap sash
belt only.
NOTE:
If the baby’s neck muscles are unable to support their head,
then the child should remain in a rear facing seat.
TODDLER RESTRAINT WITH BUILT IN HARNESS

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PREPARING SEAT TO FIT YOUR CHILD
TO ADJUST SHOULDER
STRAP HEIGHT:
1. Press the harness release
lever at the front of seat.
2. Pull both shoulder straps
simultaneously to lossen.
3. Undo the straps from the
splitter plate on the back of the
child restraint. Re-thread the
shoulder straps through the
desired slots. Reconnect the
straps to the splitter plate.
4. Press red button to release
buckle assembly for ease of
child tment. Place child in seat.
To tighten:
5. Fasten buckle assembly
(See Page 19). Pull the adjuster
belt at the front of the seat until
the harness belt lies rmly
against the child.
You MUST make these adjustments with your child
before you install the child restraint in the vehicle. Please
adjust harness according to the infants shoulder height
prior to installation.
TODDLER RESTRAINT WITH BUILT IN HARNESS
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SPLITTER PLATE
5

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PREPARING SEAT TO FIT YOUR CHILD
Step 1 : Insert one buckle tongue as shown above.
Step 2 : Insert the second buckle tongue as illustrated
above. Listen for a ‘CLICK’.
Step 3 : Remember to always pull up on the harness straps
to make sure buckle is locked properly.
TODDLER RESTRAINT WITH BUILT IN HARNESS
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3
DO NOT USE SHOULDER STRAPS OF UNEQUAL HEIGHTS.
WARNING
CORRECT USE INCORRECT USE
Ensure the harness is attached to the splitter plate. Ensure
the harness is pulled through the plastic mould & trim all the
way and correctly tensioned. Ensure harness straps and
adjuster strap is not twisted.

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TODDLER USE INSTALLATION
FORWARD FACING SEAT INSTALLATION:
1. Thread the vehicle lap-sash belt through the yellow belt
path indicators.
2. Position the lap part around the armrest as illustrated.
3. Thread the lap-sash belt between the seat back and trim.
Thread the lap sash belt through the opening. Refer to
illustration.
4. Position the lap sash belt around the armrest and lock
the car buckle. Listen for ‘CLICK’ and gently pull to ensure
buckle is locked.
TODDLER RESTRAINT WITH BUILT IN HARNESS
NOTE: Ensure that the tether strap is attached at all times.
Refer to page 12 for tment.
Place one knee on the child restraint and push down rmly while
pulling up on belt to tighten. Ensure all slack is taken out.
With weakest hand, tilt and push the child restraint forward
and back, and from side to side. If the seat belt does not
loosen, your child seat should be secure. If not : Change
seat position.
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