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IMPORTANT: KEEP THIS BOOKLET IN THE
PLACE PROVIDED ON THE CHILD RESTRAINT.
ebony
car seat
suitable for newborn 18 kilograms
group 0 + I

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Pleasereadthisuserguidecarefullybeforeinstallthechildseatandforfuture
reference.
This child seatsuitablechildren from new-born to 13 kg (Group 0+) and from
9kg to 18kg(Group1).
Pleasereadthisinstructioncarefullyotherwiseincorrectinstallationmay cause
serious injury. In this case,themanufacturer willnottakeanyresponsibility.
Onlysuitableforuseinthelistedvehicles fitted with 3 pointsafety-belts,
approved to ECE Regulation No. 16 or other equivalent standards.
Thechildrestraintmustnotbeusedwithoutthecover.
Theseatcovershouldnot be replacedwithanyotherthantheone
recommended by themanufacturer, becausethecoverconstitutesanintegralpart of
therestraintperformance.
Seat and harnessassemblies whichgetdamaged or become worn must be
replaced.
Make sure the harnessbuckle is completely locked.Inthe event of an
emergency, thechildcan be releasedquickly.
If there werenochildplaced inthechildseat,thechildseatstillshould be
fastened by thevehiclesafetybelt.
If youhaveany questionabouttheusingandinstallation of thechildseat.
Pleasecontactour servicehotline.
Themanufacturerguaranteethequality of theproducts.Butnotfor second
hand products.
The rigiditemsandplasticparts ofachildrestraintmust be so locatedand
installedthattheyarenotliable,duringeverydayuseofthe vehicle, to become
trapped by a movable seat or inadoorofthevehicle.
Any strapsholdingthe restrainttothe vehicleshould be tight,anystraps
restraining the child should be adjusted to the child's body, and straps should not be
twisted.
Theimportance of ensuring that any lap strap is worn low down, so that the
pelvis is firmly engaged, shall be stressed.
Thedevice should be changed when it hasbeensubject to violent stresses in an
accident.
A generalwarningshall be given to the userconcerningthedanger of making
anyalterations or additions to the device withouttheapproval of thecompetent
authority, andadanger of notfollowingcloselytheinstallationinstructions
provided by thechildrestraintmanufacturer.
Whenthechairisnotprovided withatextilecover, thechairshould be kept
awayfrom sunlight,otherwise it may be too hot for the child’s skin.
Do notleaveanychild inachildrestraintsystemunattended.
Anyluggage or otherobjects liable to causeinjuries in theevent ofacollision
shall be properly secured.
There shall be provisionsmadesothattheinstructionscan be retainedonthe
childrestraintforits lifeperiod.
Do not use any loadbearing contactpoints other than those described in the
instructionsandmarked in thechildrestraint.
Safety
Features
1 2
Backrest
Shoulder strapslots
Shoulder pad
Harness
Bucklereleasebutton
Adjusterstrap
Adjuster
Red handle
Reclineposition
label
Buckle
Seatbase
Warninglabel
Lapbelt
routing slot
Shoulder belt
routing slot
Hook
Shoulder belt
routing slot
Lapbelt
routing slot
Reclineposition
indicator
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Pleasereadthisuserguidecarefullybeforeinstallthechildseatandforfuture
reference.
This child seatsuitablechildren from new-born to 13 kg (Group 0+) and from
9kg to 18kg(Group1).
Pleasereadthisinstructioncarefullyotherwiseincorrectinstallationmay cause
serious injury. In this case,themanufacturer willnottakeanyresponsibility.
Onlysuitableforuseinthelistedvehicles fitted with 3 pointsafety-belts,
approved to ECE Regulation No. 16 or other equivalent standards.
Thechildrestraintmustnotbeusedwithoutthecover.
Theseatcovershouldnot be replacedwithanyotherthantheone
recommended by themanufacturer, becausethecoverconstitutesanintegralpart of
therestraintperformance.
Seat and harnessassemblies whichgetdamaged or become worn must be
replaced.
Make sure the harnessbuckle is completely locked.Inthe event of an
emergency, thechildcan be releasedquickly.
If there werenochildplaced inthechildseat,thechildseatstillshould be
fastened by thevehiclesafetybelt.
If youhaveany questionabouttheusingandinstallation of thechildseat.
Pleasecontactour servicehotline.
Themanufacturerguaranteethequality of theproducts.Butnotfor second
hand products.
The rigiditemsandplasticparts ofachildrestraintmust be so locatedand
installedthattheyarenotliable,duringeverydayuseofthe vehicle, to become
trapped by a movable seat or inadoorofthevehicle.
Any strapsholdingthe restrainttothe vehicleshould be tight,anystraps
restraining the child should be adjusted to the child's body, and straps should not be
twisted.
Theimportance of ensuring that any lap strap is worn low down, so that the
pelvis is firmly engaged, shall be stressed.
Thedevice should be changed when it hasbeensubject to violent stresses in an
accident.
A generalwarningshall be given to the userconcerningthedanger of making
anyalterations or additions to the device withouttheapproval of thecompetent
authority, andadanger of notfollowingcloselytheinstallationinstructions
provided by thechildrestraintmanufacturer.
Whenthechairisnotprovided withatextilecover, thechairshould be kept
awayfrom sunlight,otherwise it may be too hot for the child’s skin.
Do notleaveanychild inachildrestraintsystemunattended.
Anyluggage or otherobjects liable to causeinjuries in theevent ofacollision
shall be properly secured.
There shall be provisionsmadesothattheinstructionscan be retainedonthe
childrestraintforits lifeperiod.
Do not use any loadbearing contactpoints other than those described in the
instructionsandmarked in thechildrestraint.
Safety
Features
1 2
Backrest
Shoulder strapslots
Shoulder pad
Harness
Bucklereleasebutton
Adjusterstrap
Adjuster
Red handle
Reclineposition
label
Buckle
Seatbase
Warninglabel
Lapbelt
routing slot
Shoulder belt
routing slot
Hook
Shoulder belt
routing slot
Lapbelt
routing slot
Reclineposition
indicator
GROWMATE

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Suitability
Childrestraintsystem
Ebony car seat
Group
Group 0+
Group I
Mass of child
Fromnewborn to 13 kg
From 9 kg to 18 kg
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WARNING!
DO NOT placerear-facingchildseatonfrontseat
withairbag
DEATH OR SERIOUSINJURY can occur
Rearwardfacingfornewbornbabies
(from newborn to 13kg)
Forward facing for children
(from 9kg to 18kg)
ForGroup 0+
Onlysuitable if theapproved
vehiclesarefittedwith3point
safety-belts,approved to UN/ECE
Regulation No. 16 or other
equivalent standards.
DO NOT placerear-facing
childseat on frontseatwithairbag.
Incorrectfitting/Notsuitable
ForGroup I
IMPORTANT - DO NOTUSEFORWARD FACINGBEFORE
THECHILD'SWEIGHTEXCEEDS 9 KG.
Onlysuitable if theapproved
vehiclesarefittedwith 3 point
safety-belts,approved to UN/ECE
Regulation No. 16 or other
equivalent standards.
If there isafrontairbag:slide
passenger seatbackalltheway or
nearly so, observe any instructions
in vehicleowner's manual.
Incorrectfitting/Notsuitable
Howtoreclinetheseat
For use with group I, h
andhear a “click”Checkthe r
Check
the r
oldtheredhandle
and slidetheseatbackresttothepreferred
reclineposition,thenloosentheredhandle
.
For use with group0+,hold thered
handleandliftthefrontofthebackrest,than
loosenthehandleandhear a “click”.
eclineposition
indicatorlies ontheREDposition.
eclinepositionindicatorlies ontheBLUE
position.
TheEbony car seat is certified to ECER44/04 asachildsafety
seatfor age groups0+and I.
To makesureyourchildhas optimumprotection at anyage,
theEbony car seat hastwo differentinstallationoptions:

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Suitability
Childrestraintsystem
Ebony car seat
Group
Group 0+
Group I
Mass of child
Fromnewborn to 13 kg
From 9 kg to 18 kg
A
I
R
B
A
G
WARNING!
DO NOT placerear-facingchildseatonfrontseat
withairbag
DEATH OR SERIOUSINJURY can occur
Rearwardfacingfornewbornbabies
(from newborn to 13kg)
Forward facing for children
(from 9kg to 18kg)
ForGroup 0+
Onlysuitable if theapproved
vehiclesarefittedwith3point
safety-belts,approved to UN/ECE
Regulation No. 16 or other
equivalent standards.
DO NOT placerear-facing
childseat on frontseatwithairbag.
Incorrectfitting/Notsuitable
ForGroup I
IMPORTANT - DO NOTUSEFORWARD FACINGBEFORE
THECHILD'SWEIGHTEXCEEDS 9 KG.
Onlysuitable if theapproved
vehiclesarefittedwith 3 point
safety-belts,approved to UN/ECE
Regulation No. 16 or other
equivalent standards.
If there isafrontairbag:slide
passenger seatbackalltheway or
nearly so, observe any instructions
in vehicleowner's manual.
Incorrectfitting/Notsuitable
Howtoreclinetheseat
For use with group I, h
andhear a “click”Checkthe r
Check
the r
oldtheredhandle
and slidetheseatbackresttothepreferred
reclineposition,thenloosentheredhandle
.
For use with group0+,hold thered
handleandliftthefrontofthebackrest,than
loosenthehandleandhear a “click”.
eclineposition
indicatorlies ontheREDposition.
eclinepositionindicatorlies ontheBLUE
position.
TheEbony car seat is certified to ECER44/04 asachildsafety
seatfor age groups0+and I.
To makesureyourchildhas optimumprotection at anyage,
theEbony car seat hastwo differentinstallationoptions:

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Installingyourchildintothechildseat
Checktheheight of the
shoulder strap. If it is unsuitable,
you shouldadjust the strap’s height.
Presstheadjusterandatthe
sametimepull outtheharness,
Releasethebuckle by slidingthe
red button downwards.
Placeyourchild in the seatand
checktheheightoftheshoulder
strapsforcorrectpositioning.The
shoulder strapsmust be threaded
throughthe slots in thecoverand
seatshellthatareclosesttothetop
of yourchild’s shoulders.
To adjusttheheight of the
shoulderstraps, release the hook,
takeouttheharnessstrapsfromit.
Pullthe strapsthrough to thefront
of the seat.
Threadtheshoulder strapsthrough
the sameheightslots in theseat cover
andshell,makesurethe straps are not
twistedandboth strapsare at the same
height. Attachtheshoulder straps
securely to thehookand fasten the
shoulder strapcords.
You must ensure
theshoulder strapsarenottwisted.
Withtheharnessopen, place
yourchildintothechildseat.Place
theshoulder straps overyourchild’s
shoulders. Fastenthebuckle by
bringing together the two prongs of
the harnessstrap and push into the
buckleuntil you hearaclick, restrain
childbypullingtheadjusterstrap.
Important:
Installingyourchildseat - RearwardFacing
ForusewithGroup 0+-Frombirthtoapprox. 18 months(13kg).
A
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B
A
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WARNING!
DO NOTplacerear-facingchildseatonfront
seatwithairbag,
DEATH OR SERIOUSINJURY can occur
The seatmust be fullyreclined
whenrearwardfacing.
Placethechildseatcentrally
ontothepassenger seat.Thefront
of thechildseatmust be pushed
firmlyagainstthebackofthe
vehicleseat.Pull off approximately
ametreoflapanddiagonalbeltand
routethetwo beltsasfollows:
Lapsection:Threadthelap
sectionundertheseatpull it
throughthelapbeltrouting slotand
intointhebeltpathway as shown.
Diagonal section:Pullthe
diagonal sectionthroughthe slot at
theback of the seatand wrap it
aroundtheback of the seat.
Insertthelapanddiagonalbelt
intothe seatbeltbuckle. You will
hear a clickwhenitiscorrectly
inserted.
Finallycheckthatthe seat is
firmand secure. If it is wobbly or
slack,youmusttightenboth belts
againuntilthe seat is secure.
Pullthelapanddiagonal
seatbelttightly.
Do nottwistthebelt.Caution!
Click
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GROWMATE
PULL
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Installingyourchildintothechildseat
Checktheheight of the
shoulder strap. If it is unsuitable,
you shouldadjust the strap’s height.
Presstheadjusterandatthe
sametimepull outtheharness,
Releasethebuckle by slidingthe
red button downwards.
Placeyourchild in the seatand
checktheheightoftheshoulder
strapsforcorrectpositioning.The
shoulder strapsmust be threaded
throughthe slots in thecoverand
seatshellthatareclosesttothetop
of yourchild’s shoulders.
To adjusttheheight of the
shoulderstraps, release the hook,
takeouttheharnessstrapsfromit.
Pullthe strapsthrough to thefront
of the seat.
Threadtheshoulder strapsthrough
the sameheightslots in theseat cover
andshell,makesurethe straps are not
twistedandboth strapsare at the same
height. Attachtheshoulder straps
securely to thehookand fasten the
shoulder strapcords.
You must ensure
theshoulder strapsarenottwisted.
Withtheharnessopen, place
yourchildintothechildseat.Place
theshoulder straps overyourchild’s
shoulders. Fastenthebuckle by
bringing together the two prongs of
the harnessstrap and push into the
buckleuntil you hearaclick, restrain
childbypullingtheadjusterstrap.
Important:
Installingyourchildseat - RearwardFacing
ForusewithGroup 0+-Frombirthtoapprox. 18 months(13kg).
A
I
R
B
A
G
WARNING!
DO NOTplacerear-facingchildseatonfront
seatwithairbag,
DEATH OR SERIOUSINJURY can occur
The seatmust be fullyreclined
whenrearwardfacing.
Placethechildseatcentrally
ontothepassenger seat.Thefront
of thechildseatmust be pushed
firmlyagainstthebackofthe
vehicleseat.Pull off approximately
ametreoflapanddiagonalbeltand
routethetwo beltsasfollows:
Lapsection:Threadthelap
sectionundertheseatpull it
throughthelapbeltrouting slotand
intointhebeltpathway as shown.
Diagonal section:Pullthe
diagonal sectionthroughthe slot at
theback of the seatand wrap it
aroundtheback of the seat.
Insertthelapanddiagonalbelt
intothe seatbeltbuckle. You will
hear a clickwhenitiscorrectly
inserted.
Finallycheckthatthe seat is
firmand secure. If it is wobbly or
slack,youmusttightenboth belts
againuntilthe seat is secure.
Pullthelapanddiagonal
seatbelttightly.
Do nottwistthebelt.Caution!
Click
Click

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30℃
Machinewash,Cold
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Compatiblewith
anydry-cleaning
mothods
Do notBleachDo not TumbleDryDo notIron
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Installingyourchildseat-ForwardFacing
For use with Group I - from approx. 9 months to 4 years (9-18kg).
IMPORTANT - DO NOT USE FORWARD FACINGBEFORE
THE CHILD'S WEIGHT EXCEEDS 9 KG
To secureyourchildseat by
defaultforwardfacingusingthe 3-
pointbeltofyourvehicleproceed
as follows:
Placethechildseatforward
facingonthevehicleseat.
Pulloutthevehicle3-pointbelt
andthroughone of the sideopening
(depends on whichside of thecar
youwanttoinstallthe seat)and
ensurethebuckletonguesengage
in thevehicleseatbuckle. You will
hearanaudibleCLICK!
Useyour knee to press the child
seatintothevehicleseat.Pullfirmly
on thediagonal seatbeltsection.
Do nottwistthebelt.
Finallycheckthatthe seat is
firmand secure. If it is wobbly or
slack,youmusttightenboth belts
againuntilthe seat is secure.
Tip! Of course,youcanalso
usethechildseatinthereclined
position.
Caution!
GROWMATE
GROW MATE
PULL
PULL
Cleaning&Maintenance
To removethecoverforcleaning,youshouldloosentheharness
the harnessstrapsfromthehook. Put the straps through to thefront
of the seat.Carefullypull up thecoverfromthebackrest.
straps as far as possible, releasetheharnessbuckle, and take out
Removing thechildseatfromvehiclesafety
Releasethevehicleseatbuckle.Removethevehiclediagonal belt
section fromthebeltrouting slot.Removethevehiclelapbeltfromthe
beltrouting slot.Remove thechildsafetyseat fromvehicle.
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IMPORTANT-Thecover isasafetyfeature. NEVERusethe
child seat without it. Don’t put your child’s safetyatrisk by using
othermakesofreplacementcover, theycould stopthechildseat
fromprotectingyourchildaswellasitshould.
Washinginstruction:
Thecover is removableand washable at 30ºC. Linedryonly.
NOTICE
This isa“Universal”childrestraint . It is approved to Regulation
No.44,04seriesofamendments,forgeneraluse in vehiclesand it
will fit most, but not all,carseats.
Acorrectfitislikely if thevehiclemanufacturerhasdeclared in
thevehiclehandbookthatthevehicle is capable of accepting a
“universal” child restraint for this age group.
Thischildrestrainthasbeenclassifiedas“Universal”undermore
stringentconditionsthanthosewhichapplied to earlier designs
which do notcarrythisnotice.
If in doubt,consulteitherthechildrestraintmanufacturer or the
retailer.

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30℃
Machinewash,Cold
P
Compatiblewith
anydry-cleaning
mothods
Do notBleachDo not TumbleDryDo notIron
7 8
Installingyourchildseat-ForwardFacing
For use with Group I - from approx. 9 months to 4 years (9-18kg).
IMPORTANT - DO NOT USE FORWARD FACINGBEFORE
THE CHILD'S WEIGHT EXCEEDS 9 KG
To secureyourchildseat by
defaultforwardfacingusingthe 3-
pointbeltofyourvehicleproceed
as follows:
Placethechildseatforward
facingonthevehicleseat.
Pulloutthevehicle3-pointbelt
andthroughone of the sideopening
(depends on whichside of thecar
youwanttoinstallthe seat)and
ensurethebuckletonguesengage
in thevehicleseatbuckle. You will
hearanaudibleCLICK!
Useyour knee to press the child
seatintothevehicleseat.Pullfirmly
on thediagonal seatbeltsection.
Do nottwistthebelt.
Finallycheckthatthe seat is
firmand secure. If it is wobbly or
slack,youmusttightenboth belts
againuntilthe seat is secure.
Tip! Of course,youcanalso
usethechildseatinthereclined
position.
Caution!
GROWMATE
GROW MATE
PULL
PULL
Cleaning&Maintenance
To removethecoverforcleaning,youshouldloosentheharness
the harnessstrapsfromthehook. Put the straps through to thefront
of the seat.Carefullypull up thecoverfromthebackrest.
straps as far as possible, releasetheharnessbuckle, and take out
Removing thechildseatfromvehiclesafety
Releasethevehicleseatbuckle.Removethevehiclediagonal belt
section fromthebeltrouting slot.Removethevehiclelapbeltfromthe
beltrouting slot.Remove thechildsafetyseat fromvehicle.
ETA
M
W
O
R
G
IMPORTANT-Thecover isasafetyfeature. NEVERusethe
child seat without it. Don’t put your child’s safetyatrisk by using
othermakesofreplacementcover, theycould stopthechildseat
fromprotectingyourchildaswellasitshould.
Washinginstruction:
Thecover is removableand washable at 30ºC. Linedryonly.
NOTICE
This isa“Universal”childrestraint . It is approved to Regulation
No.44,04seriesofamendments,forgeneraluse in vehiclesand it
will fit most, but not all,carseats.
Acorrectfitislikely if thevehiclemanufacturerhasdeclared in
thevehiclehandbookthatthevehicle is capable of accepting a
“universal” child restraint for this age group.
Thischildrestrainthasbeenclassifiedas“Universal”undermore
stringentconditionsthanthosewhichapplied to earlier designs
which do notcarrythisnotice.
If in doubt,consulteitherthechildrestraintmanufacturer or the
retailer.

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