John Lewis Group 1-2-3 User manual

Group 1-2-3 car seat
INSTRUCTIONS: RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY.
Instruction Manual
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Thank you for purchasing this John Lewis group 1-2-3 booster seat. Please read the instructions
and warnings carefully before use to ensure safe and satisfactory operation of
this product.
Your child’s safety is your responsibility. If you have a query with this product or require
replacement parts, please contact your nearest John Lewis department store.
Do not discard any packaging until you are sure that you have all the parts.
Keep children clear during assembly as pack may contain small parts which may present a
choking hazard. Dispose of plastic bags immediately - do not allow children to play with them.
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Parts
Seat Unit
Crotch Pad
Seat Liner
Harness Pads
Note: Some parts may already be assembled as part of the seat unit.
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Assembly
Fitting the seat back
1. Lower the hooks at the base of the seat back onto the base.
2. Raise the seat back to secure it in place.
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In Use
Group 1: 9-18 kg
This mode is recommended for children who weigh between 9kg (approximately 1 year) and
18kg.
The booster is fixed, facing forwards, to the seat in the vehicle using the 3-point seat belt. The
child is secured in the booster using the 5-point harness.
The booster should not be secured using a lap belt.
The seat should only be used in the rear of the vehicle, facing forwards as shown above, and
only where a 3-point safety belt is present.
OK
OK
OK
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In Use
Seatbelt Routing
Route the vehicle’s seatbelt as shown below, taking care to ensure the belt is routed around
the rear of the seat and through the guides correctly.
Pull on the seatbelt after securing to ensure there is no slack in the belt.
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In Use
Securing Your Child
Bring the harness clips together, and insert into the buckle together. An audible click will con-
firm correct attachment. Push the red button firmly to release.
Click
Click
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In Use
Adjusting the Harness
To tighten the harness, pull the belt at the base of the harness as indicated by the black arrow.
To loosen the harness, press the button marked ‘press’ firmly, and pull gently on the harness
straps as indicated by the white arrows.
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In Use
Adjusting the Harness
It is important that the shoulder straps sit no more than an inch above the shoulders of your
child, and not too low or too high.
It may be necessary to change the height of the shoulder straps. In order to do this, the straps
can be disconnected at the rear of the seat as shown below.
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In Use
Adjusting the Harness
Thread the harness strap through the appropriate hole in the seat back for your child.
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In Use
Adjusting the Harness
It is important that the shoulder straps sit no more than an inch above the shoulders of your
child, and not too low or too high.
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In Use
Group 2: 15-25 kg
This mode is recommended for children who weigh between 15kg and 25kg.
The booster is fixed, facing forwards, to the seat in the vehicle with the child using the 3-point
seat belt.
The booster should not be secured using a lap belt.
The seat should only be used in the rear of the vehicle, facing forwards as shown above, and
only where a 3-point safety belt is present.
We recommend that you do not use the removable liner after the age of 18 months.
OK
OK
OK
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In Use
Removing the Harness
It is necessary to remove the harness when using the seat in group 2 mode.
To do so, firstly remove the straps from the connector on the rear of the seat. Store the con-
nector. Thread the shoulder straps through the back of the seat.
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In Use
Removing the Harness
On the underside of the seat, locate the three point at which the harness threads through the
base of the seat. Turn them to the side and push them through the base in order to remove
the harness from the seat.
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In Use
Securing Your Child
Place the seat in the vehicle and adjust the headrest accordingly. Secure your child into the
seat using the vehicle’s 3-point seat belt, ensuring that the belt passes through the guide in the
headrest, and underneath the guide in the base, as shown below. Ensure there is no slack in
the belt by gently pulling it tight.
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In Use
Incorrect Fitment
It is important that your child is correctly fitted in their seat. Take care to ensure none of the
below situations occur when securing your child.
In some cases, the strap attached to the seat belt buckle can be too long and ride too high
under the armrest, preventing the car seat from being fixed firmly. If this happens, choose
another location in the car. If you have any questions relating to this issue, you should contact
the manufacturer.
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In Use
Group 3: 22-36 kg
This mode is recommended for children who weigh between 22kg and 36kg.
The booster is fixed, facing forwards, to the seat in the vehicle with the child using the 3-point
seat belt.
The booster should not be secured using a lap belt.
The seat should only be used in the rear of the vehicle, facing forwards as shown above, and
only where a 3-point safety belt is present.
OK
OK
OK
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In Use
Removing the Seat Back
Remove the seat back as shown below.
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In Use
Securing Your Child
Place the seat in the vehicle. Secure your child into the seat using the vehicle’s 3-point seat
belt, ensuring that the belt passes underneath the guides, as shown below. Ensure there is no
slack in the belt by gently pulling it tight.
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In Use
Incorrect Fitment
It is important that your child is correctly fitted in their seat. Take care to ensure the below
situation doesn’t occur when securing your child.
In some cases, the strap attached to the seat belt buckle can be too long and ride too high
under the armrest, preventing the car seat from being fixed firmly. If this happens, choose
another location in the car. If you have any questions relating to this issue, you should contact
the manufacturer.
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