Kiddicare Iona User manual

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Important: Please read carefully and
keep for future reference. Your child’s
safety may be affected if you do not
follow these instructions.
infant car seat

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WARNINGS:
• The correct fitting of the vehicle seatbelt (following the guide markings) is of vital
importance for the safety of your child. See the labels on the seat itself.
• Keep these instructions with the child car seat for future reference.
• Never leave your child unattended.
• NEVER use the child car seat on a passenger seat that is fitted with a front airbag. THIS
CAN BE VERY DANGEROUS.
• The product is only safe if it is used in strict accordance with these instructions.
• The product must be replaced if it is involved in an accident as it may have unseen
damage.
• Do not use this product second hand as you do not know its history.
• Ensure that all other passengers, luggage and loose objects are properly secured.
• Do not lubricate any of the moving parts.
• It is recommended that the child car seat should not be used more than 5 years from
the date of production as the product may deteriorate due to, for example, ageing of the
plastic.
• Never use the child car seat without the covers. Only covers approved by the
manufacturer may be used.
• The child car seat must be secured with the vehicle seatbelt when not in use.
• Ensure that the child car seat is not damaged by heavy objects or being caught in the car
door.
• Never make unauthorised alterations to the product.
• Child car seat parts may become hot in direct sunlight. Cover with sheet to prevent this.
• Most accidents occur on short trips, so do not be tempted to avoid using the child car
seat simply because you are not travelling very far.
• Do not leave the child in the child car seat for long periods of time. Take regular breaks
on long journeys.
• Set a good example by always wearing a seatbelt yourself.
• Make sure that your child never plays with the buckle.
• Failure to follow each of the following instructions can result in your child striking the
vehicle’s interior during a sudden stop or crash.
• Take care that the straps holding the child car seat to the vehicle, are as tight as possible.
Make sure that the straps restraining the child are adjusted to the child’s body and the
straps are not twisted.
• The child restraint system MUST BE CHANGED after it has suffered from a violent
impact in an accident.
Do not use a rear facing child car seat on a front passenger seat where
an active passenger air bag is fitted. The air bag inflates rapidly and can
throw a rear-facing child car seat into the back of a passenger seat with
great force, which can injure or kill a child.
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Vehicle seatbelt
The product must only be used with a 3-point vehicle seatbelt that has been approved to ECE
R16 or equivalent. NEVER use a 2-point seatbelt. Your child car seat can be fitted in most cars.
However, some cars are designed so that proper installation is not possible. In this case, try
another seat.
Vehicle seat travelling advice
In order to maximise the protection that the child car seat can give your child, please adjust
the harness so that it fits snugly and make sure that the child car seat is fitted correctly.
Research shows that correct installation is the most important factor in child car seat safety.
Please take the time to read the instruction manual carefully.
Our product offers maximum protection when it is used in accordance with the instructions.
If you have any questions concerning the use of the product please do not hesitate to contact
us.
• This group 0+ child car seat is designed for use for children whose weight is 13kg or
less and whose heights are 66cm (26 inches) or less.
• This child car seat must only be used in a rear facing position, and must NEVER be used
forward facing. For maximum protection, the centre rear seat position (if it is fitted with
an adult 3-point seatbelt) is recommended as the safest position in most vehicles for
installing an child car seat. (Only use the vehicle’s rear centre seat if the vehicle seat is
fitted with a 3-point adult belt).
• Do not use your child car seat on a vehicle seat with lap belts only.
• Your child car seat should not be purchased or sold as a second hand item.
• Remove child out of the car as first priority in an accident.
• While travelling it is recommended that any luggage or other objects liable to cause
injuries in the event of a collision shall be properly secured.
• Your child car seat should be securely belted to the vehicle, even when unoccupied
because in a crash an unsecured child car seat may injure other passengers.
• Please take a rest every two hours if you are travelling with a baby in the child car seat.
• Please check the child car seat condition if you are going to travel a long distance with a
child.
• Please put all excess luggage into the boot of your car if you are going to travel with
a baby, because loose items may hurt a baby when travelling on unstable roads or
because they move suddenly when braking.
• Please always check the child car seat before you place a baby into it.
• Please get in touch with the dealer if anything breaks on the child car seat. Only the
manufacturer or an authorised agent may do repairs. DO NOT try and fix the child car
seat by yourself. It might be damaged or cause more damage.

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• Always check the buckle hole before you buckle up as it may contain crumbs or
obstructions that prevent a secure lock.
• Keep your child car seat out of reach of children when not in use.
• Please keep the plastic packaging bag out of the reach of children when unpacking the
child car seat.
• NEVER place the child car seat on a seat where an air bag is active.
• Do not modify the child car seat.
Notices
1. The child car seat must only be used in vehicles which are fitted with a three point seatbelt
system that has been approved by regulation ECE-16 or similar.
2. A correct fit is likely if the vehicle manufacturer has declared in the vehicle hand book that
the vehicle is capable of accepting a ‘Universal ’child restraint for this group.
3. The child car seat is a ‘Universal’ child restraint; it conforms to regulation ECE-R44/04 for
general use in vehicles. It will fit most, but not all vehicle seats.
4. This child car seat has been declared ‘Universal’ under more stringent conditions than
those applied to earlier designs, which do not carry the ‘Universal’ mark.
5. Child car seats can mark vehicle seat upholstery. The manufacturer cannot be held
responsible for damage or marking to vehicle seats.
6. Never use rearward facing child car seat on a passenger seat with an active airbag.
7. If in doubt, consult manufacturer or the retailer.

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positioning the car seat
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WARNINGS:
1. Never use on a passenger seat with an active airbag.
2. The child car seat can only be used with an automatic 3-point safety belt and NOT
with a 2-point lap belt.
3. Never use on rearward or side facing vehicle seats.
4. The child car seat must not touch the front passenger seat.
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adjusting the carry handle
WARNING: Never place the child car seat on a soft surface e.g. cushion, mattress, pillow
etc, due to risk of suffocation if child car seat tips over. Never leave a child unattended.
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adjusting the harness height
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adjusting the harness height
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WARNING: You should not attempt to adjust the harness height with a child seated in the
child car seat.

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adjusting the harness height
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A new born baby may need extra support around the head and body. Ensure you use
the supplied insert cushion if you are going to use it for a newborn or small baby less
than 7 months old (9kg or less). Also ensure that the shoulder harness is at the lowest
height setting.

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f itting the harness
Check that the buckle is
secured by tugging the shoulder
and waist straps.

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f itting the seat into a vehicle
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f itting the seat into a vehicle
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attaching the hood
f itting the seat into a vehicle
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care
Maintenance & Cleaning
Store this child car seat in a safe place when not in use.
DO NOT place heavy objects on top of it.
Always store the child car seat in a dry environment.
DO NOT store the child car seat near a direct heat source such as a radiator.
Covers
The seat cover is easily removable and should be hand washed with a pH neutral soap and
cold water.
Do not press, iron, dry clean, tumble dry or wring the covers.
Do not use solvents, caustic or abrasive cleaning materials.
Dry flat, away from direct heat and sunlight.
If the seat covers need to be replaced only use parts certified by the manufacturer. They are
the only ones that are guaranteed to have been safety tested and designed to fit this seat.
Plastic/Metal Parts
Wipe clean using a mild soap and warm water.
You must not remove, dismantle or alter any part of the seat shell.
You must not oil or lubricate any part of the seat shell.
Inspection
Check your child car seat regularly for wear and tear.
The child car seat may have a slight rattle when not in use, this is normal. If in any doubt,
contact the retailer immediately.
Check the adjustable parts of your child seat at intervals of about 6 months to ensure it still
fits correctly for your growing child.
Ride-on platform attachments
This product has not been tested with a ride-on platform. Consult your retailer for
suitability if you are considering getting a ride-on platform. Any damage resulting from
the use of a non-approved ride-on platform will not be covered by the warranty.
Other attachments
The Iona chassis is designed to be compatible with the Iona seat unit, the Iona carrycot
and Iona car seat. Do not attempt to fit any other attachments. Any damage resulting
from use of a non-approved attachment will not be covered by the warranty.
Kiddicare
Club Way,
Cygnet Park,
Hampton,
Peterborough,
Cambridgeshire PE7 8JA Customer Care: [email protected]