Jole Centra C2109A User manual

USE WITH A
CHILD
IMPORTANT: KEEP THIS INSTRUCTION BOOKLET IN THE
PLACE PROVIDED AT THE BACK OF THE CHILD RESTRAINT
instruction manual
MODEL C2109A
CentraTM
INSTALLATION
IN A VEHICLE
IMPORTANT: KEEP THIS INSTRUCTION BOOKLET IN THE
PLACE PROVIDED AT THE BACK OF THE CHILD RESTRAINT
MODEL C2109A
instruction manual
CentraTM
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WARNINGS
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INSTALLATION
CONTENTS
WARNINGS ...................................................................................................... 3
ADDITIONAL WARNINGS .......................................................................... 4 & 5
Features ....................................................................................................... 6 & 7
Installation ................................................................................................. 8 - 11
CHECKLIST .................................................................................................... 12
TOP TETHER WARNINGS ............................................................................. 13
Top Tether Features ........................................................................................ 14
Tether Anchorage Installation ..................................................................15 - 17
Read the whole of these instructions carefully and if there is any
doubt about the method of installation, consult the child restraint
manufacturer or agent, or a child restraint tter, or in New Zea-
land an agent for the vehicle.
IMPORTANT:
Before installation and use of this child restraint use the shoulder
height labels to check that it is suitable for the size of your child.
Refer to the shoulder height label information on page 7 of the
USE Instructions.
Distributed by Nuna Baby Australia Pty Ltd
ACN: 642 240 140
Unit 1, 35 Lyn Parade Prestons, NSW Australia 2170
For after-sales & warranty service, contact: 1800 951 070
[e-mail]
NOTE: The warnings on this page are required by the Australian and New
Zealand Standard AS/NZS 1754 for this type of child restraint.
Other warnings specic to this child restraint will be found on the following
pages and throughout these instructions.
INSTALLATION
• 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 dam-
age is visible.
• A loose harness or restraint is dangerous.
• Fit the restraint rmly to the car seat.
• Supervision of children isneeded because they may be able to undo
the buckles.
• DO NOT ATTACH THIS CHILD RESTRAINT TO ANY ISOFIX LOW
ANCHORAGE.
ISOFIX low anchorages in cars are designed to withstand only those
loads imposed by children aged up to approximately 4 years of age
in a correctly tted and approved ISOFIX compatible child restraint.
This child restraint is not approved for use with the car's ISOFIX low
anchorages
• DO NOT LEAVE CHILDREN UNATTENDED IN THE CAR

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ADDITIONAL WARNINGS ADDITIONAL WARNINGS
TO BE USED WITH A LAP-SASH/LAP ONLY SEAT BELT IN THE BACK OF MOST
CARS WITH FORWARD FACING SEATS.
• When installed this restraint is 580 mm long, 490 mm wide and 860 mm high. If being
installed in a small car, or a third row seating position, check to ensure the space avail-
able is sufcient.
Note: some third row seating positions have limited space.
• Do not use seat belt extenders if the vehicle seat belt is not long enough to secure
the child restraint. If the vehicle seat belt is not long enough to secure the restraint seek
advice from a child restraint tter.
• Aftermarket accessories (i.e. items not provided in the box with the child restraint),
may not have been tested for use with this child restraint and if used, may lower the
level of protection offered possibly leading to injury or death.
• Any aftermarket accessory used should be compliant with AS/NZS 8005 (Accesso-
ries for child restraints for use in motor vehicles) and stated as suitable for use with this
child restraint.
INSTALLATION
860 mm
with headrest up
580 mm
490 mm
Only install this restraint on a forward facing
vehicle seat. Never install in a seat that faces
the rear or the side of the vehicle.
The safest position for this restraint is in
the centre rear of the back seat provided
it is fitted with a tether anchorage.
Do not use the front seating position un-
less there is no rear seat and there is a
tether strap mounting position available
behind the front seat.
INSTALLATION
Airbags
Front Seat Airbags - if using the front
seating position and the vehicle is tted
with a front airbag in this position move
the front seat back as far as possible.
Side or Seatbelt Airbags - if your vehicle
has side or seatbelt airbags consult the
Vehicle Owners Handbook for information
regarding suitable child restraint instal-
lation positions. If in doubt refer to an
approved child restraint fitter for advice.
Sash Belt Airbags - some vehicles have
airbags attached to the sash belt.
Before installing the restraint with this type
of seatbelt refer to the vehicle owners
manual or an approved child restraint
installer.

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INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
Features Features
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19 21
12 13 15
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11 Top Tether Anchorage
12 Top Tether Snap Hook
13 Top Tether
14 Headrest Height Adjuster
15 Tether End Storage Bag
16 Sash Belt Lock-off
17 Extra side impact protection
18 Instructions Storage
19 Positioning Bar
20 Base
21 Forward-Facing Vehicle Belt Slot
22 Storage Pocket
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2
3
4
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9
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1 Headrest height Adjuster
2 Seat Cover
3 Harness QR Buckle
4 Harness Adjuster (under cover)
5 Harness Adjuster Webbing
6 Positioning Bar Latch
7 Crotch Pad
8 Shoulder Harness Strap
9 Shoulder Pads
10 Infant Body Support

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INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
Installation
See page 5 for recommended positions in
the vehicle.
1. Place the restraint on the vehicle seat
forward facing.
A
BC
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NOTE: many vehicles have built-in
top tether connection points. If your
vehicle does not have these refer to
page 17 for information on tting the
anchorage supplied.
2. Connect the top tether strap. Apply
light tension to the tether.
Do not fully tension yet.
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Installation
5. Engage the vehicle belt buckle.
“CLICK”
4. Pull the vehicle lap/sash belt out of the
retractor.
Thread it through the vehicle belt slots at
the back of the restraint.
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3. The top of the restraint should lightly
touch the vehicle seat back A.
Pull the release lever B at the front of the
restraint.
Pull the positioning bar fully out and
adjust until the bar touches the bottom
of the seat C and the top of the restraint
rmly touches the seat back A.
Look for these labels showing the
correct path for the vehicle belts
FORWARD FACING BELT PATH
LABELS

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INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
6. Press the restraint down firmly into the
vehicle seat.
Pull the vehicle sash belt until both lap
and sash belts are tight.
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Installation
7. Pull the vehicle belts tight.
8. Ensure there are no twists in the belts.
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9. Secure the sash belt in the belt
lock off.
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10. Pull the top tether strap tight.
11. Store end of web in bag on back of
cover. 11
Installation
Increase tether tension by pulling
upper web out. If the web is stiff to
pull through the adjustor also press
the release button.
Reduce tension by pressing release
button and pulling lower web out.
TETHER ADJUSTER OPERATION
Press button to reduce tension
Pull web to increase tension

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INSTALLATION
CHECKLIST
Vehicle Belts
•securely engaged
•no twists in webbing
•pulled tight.
Sash Belt Lock-off
•firmly locked onto
vehicle sash belt
Tether Strap:
•securely attached to anchorage
•pulled tight.
•no twists in the webbing.
•end of tether in storage bag
TOP TETHER
THIS RESTRAINT MUST BE ATTACHED TO A CHILD RESTRAINT UPPER
ANCHORAGE POINT IN THE CAR.
REFER TO CAR OWNERS HANDBOOK FOR LOCATION OF UPPER AN-
CHORAGE POINTS.
REFER TO A CHILD RESTRAINT FITTING STATION IF NO ANCHORAGE
POINTS ARE IN THE MOTOR CAR.
THIS RESTRAINT IS NOT SUITABLE FOR USE WHERE THE TOP TETHER
STRAP MAY FALL INTO A SPLIT IN THE SEAT BACK OR OFF THE SIDE
OF THE SEAT.
Always secure the loose end of the top tether strap to prevent it hanging
out of the car or being accessible by the child. Store it in the bag attached
to the back of the cover.
Do not use the child restraint where this strap may fall into a split in the
seat back or off the side of the seat.
ALWAYS ATTACH HOOK AND REMOVE SLACK.
CAUTION: CHILDREN CAN BE INJURED OR RESTRAINTS AND TOP
TETHER STRAP DAMAGED BY UNSECURED CARGO IN A COLLISION.
SECURE OR REMOVE HAZARDOUS CARGO BEFORE USING THIS
CHILD RESTRAINT.
WARNINGS
INSTALLATION
IMPORTANT In some vehicles (mostly utes or pickups), the tether strap
mounting position is behind the vehicle seat backrest and is so close to
the back of the restraint that the tether cannot be tensioned.
In this case refer to an approved child restraint fitter for advice.

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INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
Top Tether - Features
This child restraint has a tether strap permanently attached to the back of the restraint.
Always use this tether strap.
Connect the tether strap to the built-in anchorage tting in the vehicle.
If there is not a built-in anchorage install the anchor tting supplied with this restraint
by following the instructions on the next pages.
In some vehicles without a xed parcel shelf an extension tether strap may be
required. These are available in several different lengths and can be obtained from
child restraint retail outlets.
The anchor tting must be aligned as
shown unless stated otherwise in the
vehicle owners handbook.
Tether Anchorage Installation
Most cars without built-in anchorages
have several threaded holes to t the
tether anchorage to.
Refer to the vehicle owners handbook
for information on the location of these
points.
The threaded hole for the
anchorage bolt may have a
plastic cover over it
Using the bolt provided attach the anchor
tting to the mounting point behind where
the child restraint is to be installed.
See more detailed information on the next
page.
IMPORTANT
Some older vehicles may not have built-in anchorages or threaded holes.
A new hole may need to be drilled for the anchorage components supplied.
Joie recommend this is done by child restraint tting station or licenced motor
mechanic.
If a tting station or mechanic is not available follow the instructions on page 17.
Most cars have built-in anchorage points,
often in the back of the seat.
Always connect the snap hook securely
to this point.
Top Tether Strap
Top Tether Snap
Hook
Tether
Anchorage
Tether Adjuster
Top Tether End
Storage Bag

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INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
Tether Anchorage Installation
If the car is fitted with a child restraint
anchorage point:
Locate the upper anchorage point behind
the rear seating position (consult the
vehicle owners handbook for location of
the upper anchorage point). Remove the
thread plug from the parcel shelf/oor/
roof and install the attachment bolt as
shown opposite.
CAUTION:
DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN THE ATTACH-
MENT BOLT. MAXIMUM TORQUE 20Nm.
Attachment
Bolt
Lock Washer
Spacers
(if required)
Anchor Fitting
Vehicle Metal
Structure
Vehicle Trim
FRONT OF VEHICLE
CHILD RESTRAINTS MUST NOT BE ATTACHED TO UNSOUND METAL OR
WOOD OR SYNTHETIC STRUCTURES. WHEN DRILLING THE 9 MM 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 FITTING MUST BE USED ONLY AS DESCRIBED ABOVE. IT
MUST NOT BE HOOKED ONTO ANY OTHER OBJECT.
Tether Anchorage Installation
If the car is not fitted with a child re-
straint upper anchorage point:
For sedans only - drill a 9 mm hole in the
parcel shelf on the centre line of the seat-
ing position as shown below.
Install the anchor bolt as shown opposite.
It is recommended that this installation be
carried out by a child restraint tting sta-
tion or licenced motor mechanic.
For vehicles other than sedans:
In Australia, consult your nearest child re-
straint tting station or trafc authority for
vehicle inspection to nd the best, correct
position for the placement of the upper
anchorage point, and for the correct at-
tachment bolt length and use of spacers.
In New Zealand, consult the agent for the
vehicle.
Attachment
Bolt
Spacers
(if required)
Anchor
Fitting
Vehicle
Metal
Structure
Vehicle Trim
FRONT OF VEHICLE
Lock Washer
Nut
Reinforcing
Washer
WARNING
INSTALLATION
If drilling a new hole, select a position on
the centre line of the seating position,
and no closer than 100 mm from the front
edge of the parcel shelf.
centre-line of
seating position
100 mm

USE
divider between installation and
use, can be removed
Care and Maintenance
HARNESS BUCKLE
To clean the buckle: rinse using warm
water. DO NOT use any soaps, solvents
or lubricants. Using anything other
than water can cause the buckle to
malfunction. Air dry.
When the buckle is operating correctly
the tongues will push in easily and the
tongues will CLICK when they latch into
place.
If the buckle does not appear to be
working correctly get it checked or
replaced by contacting the retailer from
where it was purchased, or by contacting
Nuna Baby Australia.
STORAGE
Remove the child restraint from the vehicle
seat if not in use for a long period of time.
Put the child restraint in a cool, dry place
where your child cannot access it.
SEAT COVER
Wash with cold water at less than 30
degrees C.
Do not iron.
Do not bleach or dry clean.
Do not twist the soft goods to dry with
great force. It may leave the seat cover with
wrinkles.
Hang dry the seat cover in the shade. Do
not tumble dry.
PLASTIC AND METAL PARTS
Use only mild detergent, water and a soft
cloth to clean the car seat shell, handle
and harness straps. Air dry.
Do not use undiluted detergent, or other
solvents to clean - these may cause
damage.
HARNESS STRAPS
Shoulder harness straps are not remov-
able.
Clean with mild detergent, water and a
soft cloth only.
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USE
USE
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The Next Restraint
Refit Cover
Headrest Cover
6. Carefully pull the headrest cover over
the headrest from the front.
Caution: be careful not to damage the
foam liner.
7. Locate the elastic loops and reattach to
the lugs at the back of the headrest.
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VERY IMPORTANT: Only
replace the cover with a Joie
supplied replacement cover
with identical shoulder height
markers or a replacement
cover meeting AS/NZS 8005.
To Refit
Seat Cover
1. Place the cover into the seat.
2. Thread the QR buckle through the slot
in the cover,
3. Place the harness lap straps into the
slots at each side of the cover.
4. Secure the press studs inside and
outside the shell.
5. Replace the liner and crotch pad if
using these items.
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When the child's shoulders reach the up-
per shoulder height marker line they have
outgrown this restraint.
The next suitable type of restraint is a big-
ger booster seat.
Booster seats are available for children up
to approximately 10 years of age.
IMPORTANT: Children are at risk of
serious injury if they move to booster or
vehicle seats too early.
If when sitting correctly on either seat
their lower legs are not able to bend at the
knee they may move forward.
This can result in the vehicle lap belt run-
ning over their stomach area leading to
the risk of injury in an accident.
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USE
USE
Cover Removal
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Headrest cover and lower back
padding
2. Detach elastic loop fasteners at back
of headrest
3. Carefully remove the head support
cover by pulling forward over the
headrest.
Caution: be careful not to damage the
foam liner.
Checklist
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Shoulder Straps - must
always be at correct height
and pulled tight.
Harness Straps -
must not be twisted.
Quick Release Buckle -
must always be securely
fastened.
Height should be lower for
smaller children, higher for
bigger children.
Harness Tension-
pull harness tight.
Child position -
child must be in full
contact with back of
restraint.
Shoulder Height -
shoulders must not
be above the upper
marker line with
headrest fully up
Suitable clothing - child’s clothing
must allow the harness to securely
grip the child.
Shoulder Height -
shoulders must
not be below the
lower marker line
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3
Crotch Strap -
adjust to raise or lower Quick
Release Buckle
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Seat Cover
4. Remove webbing and spread out-
wards,
5. Detach the press studs outside the
seat pad.
6. Detach the press studs inside the
cover.
7. Pull the QR buckle through the slot in
the seat pad and then remove seat pad
from seat shell.
To Remove
1. Press the red button down to disen-
gage the QR buckle and remove the liner
and crotch pad (if fitted).

USE
USE
Securing a Child in the Restraint - Adjusting the Harness
8. Correct strap tension.
Put a nger under each strap and pull
gently outwards.
There should be no gap between your n-
ger and the child.
Put nger
under strap
and pull out
NO
GAP
Put nger
under strap
and pull out
GAP
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Securing a Child in the Restraint - Adjusting the Harness
7. Tighten harness by pulling on the ad-
juster strap at the front of the restraint.
WARNING
DO NOT LEAVE CHILDREN
UNATTENDED IN THE CAR
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Note: the lower harness webbing may
not pull freely through the harness buckle
tongues.
You may need to pull the webbing through
the buckle tongues up towards the child’s
shoulders then pull on the adjuster strap
again.
This may need to be repeated several
times to get the webbing tting snugly.
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6. Recheck shoulder strap height.
5. Make sure there are no twists in the
straps.
Pull strap at
front to tighten
shoulder straps
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USE
USE
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3 Place child in restraint in
seated position rmly against both the
back and bottom of the restraint.
4 Place buckle tongues into the quick
release buckle.
Securing a Child in the Restraint - Securing the Harness
IMPORTANT:
The buckle tongues should “CLICK”
when pushed into place. If you do
not hear a click, try again or try
cleaning the buckle.
IMPORTANT
Children need to be securely held
by the harness. Children must be
dressed in clothing that allows the
harness to firmly grip them.
Do not wrap the child in a blanket
or similar. Only place such cover-
ing over the child after they are
strapped in.
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Securing a Child in the Restraint - Securing the Harness
FIRST CHECK SHOULDER STRAP
HEIGHT AND ADJUST IF NECESSARY.
See previous page.
1 Loosen harness by pressing on
adjuster button A while pulling on the har-
ness straps B.
2 Press button to open the
quick release buckle.
Spread harness straps apart.
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“CLICK”
A
B

USE
USE
Securing a Child in the Restraint - Shoulder Strap height
Requirement:
The shoulder straps must be posi-
tioned near to the child’s shoulders, but
not more than 25 mm below the child’s
shoulders.
To Check:
With child placed in the restraint, note
where the shoulder straps are positioned
relative to the shoulders A.
Adjust up or down if necessary.
To Adjust:
Squeeze the headrest adjustor handle and
raise or lower the headrest and shoulder
straps as required.
Correct positioning of the shoulder straps
is essential for your child's safety.
IMPORTANT: Always adjust the
height of the shoulder straps as
the child grows
Squeeze release
handle to adjust
headrest and shoulder
straps
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Securing a Child in the Restraint - Shoulder Strap height labels
If your child’s shoulders are above the
upper dotted line with the headrest fully
up they are too big for this restraint and
need to move to a big Booster Seat.
See page 16
IMPORTANT: Joie recommends that
children remain rear facing until they
are at least 12 months of age.
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This restraint has shoulder height level
labels.
Use these labels to check if the restraint is
the correct size for your child.
If your child’s shoulders are below the
lower dotted line when the headrest is
fully down they are too small for this
restraint.
The harness buckle has two height options - lower
for smaller children or higher for bigger children.
Adjust height by lifting the cover at the front of the
restraint, lifting the anchor plate 1, rotating with the
strap and sliding sideways.
Check anchor plate is securely positioned.
SHORTER LONGER
2
AA
Adjustable height harness buckle.
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USE
USE
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Features
Features
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19 21
12 13 15
18
14
11 Top Tether Anchorage
12 Top Tether Snap Hook
13 Top Tether
14 Headrest Height Adjuster
15 Tether End Storage Bag
16 Sash Belt Lock-off
17 Extra side impact protection
18 Instructions Storage
19 Positioning Bar
20 Base
21 Forward-Facing Vehicle Belt Slot
22 Storage Pocket
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1
2
3
4
5
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1 Headrest height Adjuster
2 Seat Cover
3 Harness QR Buckle
4 Harness Adjuster (under cover)
5 Harness Adjuster Webbing
6 Positioning Bar Latch
7 Crotch Pad
8 Shoulder Harness Strap
9 Shoulder Pads
10 Infant Body Support

WARNINGS
USE
This Child Restraint is: To be used only in a forward-facing position by a child
whose shoulders are above the lower shoulder height marker (approximately 6
months of age) until the child’s shoulders reach the upper shoulder height marker
(approximately 8 years of age).
Continue to use this child restraint until the child reaches this limit.
Do not use forward facing until child’s shoulders are above the lower shoulder height
marker.
Infants are at risk of serious injury if they face forward too early.
Children are at risk of serious injury if they move to booster seats too early.
Just using a seatbelt is not recommended for children that have outgrown this restraint.
Children are safest in a booster seat until their shoulders reach the upper shoulder
height marker of the booster seat.
Ensure that children have adequate ventilation and shade when in the vehicle.
Strangulation hazard: Child can strangle in loose restraint straps. Always use harness.
Never leave child in restraint when straps are loose or undone.
Aftermarket accessories (i.e. items not provided in the box with the child restraint),
may not have been tested for use with this child restraint and if used, may lower the
level of protection offered possibly leading to injury or death.
Any aftermarket accessory used should be compliant with AS/NZS 8005 (Accessories
for child restraints for use in motor vehicles) and stated as suitable for use with this
child restraint.
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ADDITIONAL WARNINGS
USE
• Use the restraint exactly as shown in the instructions.
• Supervision of children is needed because they may be able to
undo buckles.
• A loose harness or restraint is dangerous.
• Fit the harness rmly to the child.
• DO NOT USE THIS RESTRAINT WITHOUT THE COVER
• DO NOT LEAVE CHILDREN UNATTENDED IN THE CAR
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NOTE: These warnings are required by the Australian and New Zealand Stan-
dard AS/NZS 1754 for this type of child restraint. Other warnings specic to this
particular child restraint will be found throughout these instructions.

USE
CONTENTS
WARNINGS ...................................................................................................... 3
ADDITIONAL WARNINGS ...................................................................................4
Features....................................................................................................... 5 & 6
Shoulder Strap Height Labels ........................................................................... 7
Shoulder Strap Height ...................................................................................... 8
Securing the Harness .............................................................................. 9 & 10
Adjusting the Harness ............................................................................ 11 & 12
CHECKLIST ................................................................................................... 13
Cover Removal & Ret ............................................................................. 14 & 15
The Next Restraint ......................................................................................... 16
Care and Maintenance .............................................................................. 17
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DO NOT USE THIS CHILD RESTRAINT UNTIL YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD THEDO NOT USE THIS CHILD RESTRAINT UNTIL YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD THE
INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS USER GUIDE AND IN YOUR VEHICLE OWNERS MANUALINSTRUCTIONS IN THIS USER GUIDE AND IN YOUR VEHICLE OWNERS MANUAL
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IMPORTANT:
Before installation and use of this child restraint check that it is
suitable for the size of your child.
Refer to the shoulder height label information on page 7
FORWARD FACING ONLY
Child's shoulders must be between the top and bottom lines on
the shoulder height labels
Suitable for children from approximately 6
months to approximately 8 years.
Joie recommends that children remain rear-
facing until at least 12 months