Kids Embrace Group 1,2,3 Car Seat User manual

Contact Information
Imported by Kooltrade Ltd. M34 3QA
For tting advice and customer support contact:
Helpline : [phone]
Email: [email protected]
Post: Customer Service,
Kooltrae, 3 Orbital way,
M34 3QA, UK
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INSTRUCTIONS: please read carefully and keep for future
reference. Your child’s safety may be affected if you do not
follow these instructions.
Group 1,2,3 Car Seat
Suitable for children from 9kg to 36kg
(approx 9 months - 12 years old)
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General safety information - READ FIRST 2-6
Welcome 6
Parts checklist 7
Positioning the child car seat 7-8
Adjusting the headrest 8
Installing for group 1 [9-18kg] 8-9
Placing your child in the seat - group 1 [9-18kg] 9-10
Adjusting the harness height 10-11
Converting for group 2 [15-25kg] 11
Installing for group 2 [15-25kg] 12
Converting for group 3 [25-36kg] 12
Installing for group 3 [25-36kg] 13
Removing and retting the seat covers 13-14
Maintenance and cleaning 15
Contents
English
Group 1,2,3 Car Seat
Suitable for children from 9kg to 36kg
(approx 9 months - 12 years old)
INSTRUCTIONS: please read carefully and keep for future
reference. Your child’s safety may be affected if you do
not follow these instructions.
This product conforms to ECE R44.04

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Safety
Getting started
NOTICES
1. The child car seat must only be used in vehicles which are tted
with a three point seatbelt system that has been approved by
regulation ECE-16 or similar.
2. A correct t 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 t 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. The following situations could be illegal and will invalidate the
warranty: i) Any modications or change of use of the child car seat
that have not been authorised or advised by the manufacturer.
ii) Any failure to t the child car seat in strict accordance with the
instructions.
The manufacturer accepts no liability for issues arising from
unauthorised modications, uses or tting.
7. Please keep this manual safe for any possible queries you may
have in the future.
8. You will need to keep your proof of purchase. We recommend
you keep them together.
Read Carefully Before Attempting to Fit the Child Car Seat
Warning: NEVER leave your child unattended – your child’s safety is
your responsibility.
Warning: The child car seat must be tted in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions. Incorrect installation could be dangerous.
Warning: This installation must only be performed by a competent
adult. Don’t try to install the seat when intoxicated or drowsy.

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Getting started (continued)
Before starting
Which is the safest passenger seat to fit your child car seat to?
Warning: Always ensure that new or occasional users [e.g.
grandparents] have read the instructions or been taught the correct
installation by someone who has read and understood the instructions.
Warning: Always keep this instruction manual with the child car seat,
or in the vehicle in which you are carrying the child car seat. Some
models of child car seat have a pocket to store the instructions.
Warning: Do not t the child car seat on a side or rear facing vehicle
seat.
Warning: Before installing the child car seat ensure that the passenger
seat you are using is locked in the upright position.
Warning: Do not use the child car seat in the home - it has only been
designed to be used in the car.
Warning: Do not leave loose/unsecured objects on the back seat of
your car or the parcel shelf. They may be dangerous to your child if
you are forced to brake suddenly.
EXTREME HAZARD
NEVER USE IN FRONT PASSENGER SEATS EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS (SRS)
THIS CAN INCLUDE REAR PASSENGER SEATS THAT ARE EQUIPPED WITH
AIRBAGS*
*Consult car manufacturer for suitability. Children’s bodies are not able to
withstand the forces exerted on them by a deploying air-bag
The centre rear passenger seat
If your centre rear passenger seat is tted with a three point seatbelt
system then you should use it.
If your centre rear passenger seat does not have a three point seatbelt
system (i.e. no seatbelt at all, or only a lap belt)
- then you should use the rear left passenger seat or the rear right
passenger seat.
The front passenger seat can only be used if it DOES NOT have an
airbag and IS tted with a three point seatbelt system.

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Warning: Make sure that the child car seat is placed somewhere so
that rigid items and plastic parts do not become trapped in doors or
movable seat units when the seat is in everyday use.
Warning: Always use the vehicle’s door child safety lock system, if one
is available, to make it impossible for the child to open the car doors
from inside.
Warning: Allow the child a break during long car journeys and make
sure they don’t get out of the car unaided and without supervision.
Warning: The child car seat must be tted securely to the passenger
seat. Ensure that it is not loose or wobbly after you have tted it. If it is
loose, re-t it.
Warning: Ensure that the child car seat is secured to the car seat at all
times - even when not in use.
Warning: The child car seat must not be used without its original cover.
The original cover is essential for the safe operation of the child car
seat.
Warning: Stop the car at regular intervals to check that the child car
seat is in the correct position and that both the car seatbelt AND the
child car seat harness (if tted) are still taut and latched.
Warning: In the event of an emergency it is important to be able to
release the child quickly (as dened by British Standards). This means
that the seat buckle cannot be fully tamper proof and you should
actively discourage your child from playing with or using the buckle.
Warning: If you travel with passengers using both the front and the rear
passenger seats, the lighter occupants should be in the rear and the
heavier occupants in the front.
Warning: If you have no option other than to put your child car seat on
a rear passenger seat next to side airbags:
- Consult with your vehicle manufacturer for side airbag details. It may
not be safe.
- Make sure your child does not lean into the area immediately around
the airbag.
Warning: Do not place anything under the child car seat (e.g. a towel
or cushion) as this could affect the performance of the seat in an
accident.
Warning: Avoid winter clothing bundling - Bulky clothing can lead to
incorrect harness tightening. In an accident, the child can slip right out
of the extra padding - and thus out of the seat. Let the car warm up or
cool down prior to placing your child in there if possible. If your child is
cold, place a blanket over the top of the harness.
When using the child car seat

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Seatbelt
Sunlight/hot days
Back of the seat/headrest
Warning: NEVER use any load bearing contact points other than those
described in these instructions or marked on the child car seat.
Warning: Ensure that the lap section of the seatbelt or harness is worn
low down, so that the pelvis is rmly engaged.
Warning: Make sure that ALL the passengers in your vehicle have their
seatbelts fastened, as unrestrained people can be very dangerous to
the child in an accident.
Warning: NEVER use a seatbelt routing scheme that differs from these
instructions.
Warning: The lap and diagonal seatbelt (and harness if tted) must be
used at all times when your child is in the child car seat.
Warning: Make sure that there are no twists in the seatbelt.
Warning: Do not leave your child in the child car seat while parked in
direct sunlight or on a hot day.
Warning: Do not subject the child car seat to prolonged direct sunlight
as this may be dangerous for your child (the metal and plastic ttings
could become hot) and may cause the fabric to fade. You can
reduce this problem by covering the child car seat with a sheet when
not in use.
Warning: Ensure that the child car seat is as close as possible to the
backrest of the car seat.
Warning: REMOVE the head rest of the passenger seat being used if it
obstructs the proper installation of the child car seat. REMEMBER to ret
the headrest when the child car seat has been removed.

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Thank you for purchasing the Kids Embrace Group 1,2,3 Car Seat.
Please read these instructions 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 the Helpline on
0161 335 2508
Welcome
Second hand or damaged child car seats & seatbelts
Warning: Never buy a second hand child car seat. It may have unseen
damage.
Warning: The manufacturer only guarantees this product when the
original owner uses it.
Warning: You MUST replace the child car seat and your vehicles
seatbelts if they becomes badly worn or damaged.
Warning: You MUST replace the child car seat if it is involved in an
accident – it may have unseen damage and may not protect your
child as well as they should. At the very least send the child car seat to
the manufacturers for inspection, together with the accident report.

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* Note: The harness adjuster button is located under the seat
cover approximately 4cm above where the harness adjuster
strap (J) exits the seat cover.
The child car seat can only be used with an automatic 3-point
safety belt (i) and NOT with a 2-point lap belt (ii).
The child car seat can be secured on forward-facing back
seats of the vehicle by using the existing seatbelts. However, on some
seats, if the installation is not properly secured, we suggest you try
another seat in your vehicle.
Although not recommended, the child car seat can be used on a
passenger side front seat, so long as there is no active airbag in place.
WARNING: Never use on a seat with an active airbag.
WARNING: Never use on rearward or side facing vehicle seats
Parts checklist
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AHeadrest MSeatbelt routing slot
BShoulder belt guides NShoulder belt guides
CShoulder strap slots OInstruction manual pocket
DShoulder strap PArmrest Velcro tab
EArmrests QHeadrest height-adjust knob
FCup holders RShoulder strap height settings
GHarness release button SSeat cover Velcro tab
HHarness buckle TShoulder strap yoke
IHarness adjuster button*U Crotch strap retainer
JHarness adjuster strap VShoulder strap retainers
KSeat cover WCar seat buckle
LShoulder pads
Positioning the child car seat

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Extract the car seat belt as much as possible. Holding the seat
belt connector tongue, divide the adult seat belt and pass the
lap section (coloured orange) under the armrest of the child
seat with the diagonal section of the adult belt (coloured red)
passing through the seatbelt guide on the headrest.
Place the car seat on a passenger seat with a 3-point seat
belt.
Make sure the child seat is facing towards the front of the car.
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Allowed and disallowed positioning of the child car seat.
Positioning the child car seat (continued)
Front passenger seat (no active airbag) Yes
Front passenger seat (active airbag) NO
2-point seatbelt NO
3-point seatbelt Yes
Back left & right seats Yes
Back centre seat (3-point seatbelt) Yes
Back centre seat (2-point seatbelt) NO
Side facing seats NO
Rear facing seats NO
Pull out the adjuster knob and turn it anti-clockwise to raise it or
clockwise to lower it. Push the adjuster knob back in to lock the
headrest at the desired height.
WARNING: Ensure you do not have your hand under the headrest
when lowering it.
Adjusting the headrest
Installing for group 1 [9-18kg]

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With the harness straps over the sides of the child car seat
place your child in the seat.
Press the red harness release button (G) on the buckle and
unfasten the harness.
Press the harness adjuster button (I) and pull forward on the
shoulder straps (not the shoulder pads) to completely loosen
the harness.
Note: The harness adjuster button is located under the seat cover
approximately 4cm above where the adjuster strap (J) exits the seat
cover.
i. Check! The vehicle seatbelt has been pulled tight and is not
twisted.
ii. Check! The vehicle seatbelt has been routed correctly.
iii. Check! The seatbelt connector tongue has been inserted correctly.
iv. Check! The child car seat is pulled back into the vehicle seat.
Pass the both the lap and diagonal sections of the seatbelt
under the armrest closest to the adult belt buckle and insert the
connector tongue into the buckle.
Remove any slack from the seatbelt by pulling rst on the lap section
and then on the diagonal section.
Feed the seat belt connector tongue through the seatbelt
routing slot (M) in the backrest and around the back of the
child seat.
Pass the seat belt connector tongue back through the second
seatbelt routing slot (M) in the backrest through to the front of
the child seat, ensuring the seatbelt is lying as at as possible,
avoiding twists and kinks along its path.
Installing for group 1 [9-18kg] (continued)
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Placing your child in the seat - group 1 [9-18kg]

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Unhook the shoulder straps at the rear of the seat shell by
sliding the straps through the slits in yoke (T).
Remove the shoulder straps, pulling them out from the front of the seat.
Press the harness adjuster button (I) and pull forward on the
shoulder straps (not the shoulder pads) to completely loosen
the harness.
Ensure you loosen the shoulder straps completely as this will aide the
harness removal.
Note: The harness adjuster button is located under the seat cover
approximately 4cm above where the adjuster strap (J) exits the seat
cover.
Attention: You should not attempt to adjust the harness height
with a child in the child car seat.
The harness strap slots should be level with or above your
child’s shoulders. If they are not, then you may need to reposition the
harness shoulder straps and adjust the harness height.
The harness should allow 1 nger width (1cm) of space at the
top of the shoulders. This is the ideal tightness. If the harness
is too loose or too tight then adjust the height or tightness
accordingly.
WARNING: The child car seat should always be strapped in using the
vehicle’s seatbelt whether a child is seated in the child seat or not.
Make sure the shoulder straps t your child snugly by pulling the
adjuster belt (J).
With your child in the seat, match the two halves of the harness
buckles together and insert them into the crotch buckle until
you hear a click.
Note: Buckle design may vary slightly from that shown.
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Adjusting the harness height
Placing your child in the seat - group 1 [9-18kg] (continued)

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Thread the two shoulder strap retainers (V) through the side
slots and remove the shoulder harness.
Store all straps, connectors and buckles safely for future use.
To ret the harness, simply reverse the above process.
Lift the cover on the seat base, thread the crotch strap’s metal
retainer (U) down through slot (i) on the seat base and put the
seat cover back in place.
Unhook the shoulder straps at the rear of the seat shell by
sliding the straps through the slits in yoke (T).
Remove the shoulder straps, pulling them out from the front of the seat.
It is recommended that you use the 5-point harness for as long
as possible.
When your child has outgrown the group 1 (9-18kg) conguration
or you wish to use the seat for a child 15-25kg, then you will need to
convert the child car seat to group 2 mode.
You will need to remove the child car seat’s integral 5-point harness.
Press harness adjuster button (I) and pull up on the shoulder straps
(not the shoulder pads) to completely loosen the shoulder straps and
shorten the adjuster strap (J) as much as possible.
IMPORTANT: Do not pull the shoulder pads.
Converting for group 2 [15-25kg]
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Turn the child seat over and thread the crotch strap retainer (U)
through the slot (ii)and remove the crotch strap.
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Adjusting the harness height (continued)
Thread the shoulder straps back through the seat at your
desired slot height, making sure you keep the shoulder straps
threaded through the shoulder pads and none of the straps
are twisted.
Once threaded through reconnect the shoulder straps to the yoke (T)
as above.
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To use the seat as booster seat for group 3 children [22-36kg]
rst ensure you have completely removed the harness straps
and adjuster strap as described in steps 20 to 24.
To convert the group 2 child seat to a group 3 booster seat, place one
knee on the seat base and with both hands push the backrest away
from you.
To convert back: Hook the seat-base over the plastic hinge on the
seatback and whilst kneeling on the seat-base, pull the seatback up
towards you till the two parts ‘snap’ back together.
Installing for group 2 [15-25kg]
Place the child car seat in a suitable forward facing position
and push the child car seat rmly into the vehicle seat.
Position your child in the child car seat and place the shoulder
belt through the shoulder belt guide (B). The shoulder belt should pass
over your child’s shoulder and should not be against their neck. If
necessary adjust the headrest up or down so that the shoulder belt
passes over your child’s shoulder correctly.
Place the lap belt over your child’s lap and fasten the seatbelt
ensuring the lap belt is routed under both armrests and the shoulder
belt passes under the armrest nearest the buckle (W).
Remove all slack from both the lap and diagonal sections of seatbelt.
WARNING: The child car seat should always be strapped in using the
vehicle’s seatbelt whether a child is seated in the child seat or not.
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Converting for group 3 [22-36kg]

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Removing the headrest cover:
Raise the headrest.
Pull the headrest cover forward and off from the headrest.
Reverse the above sequence to re-t the cover.
WARNING: The cover is a safety feature. Never use the child car seat
without it.
Installing for group 3 [22-36kg]
If the vehicle has no seatbelt height adjuster you may need
to t one. If there is a seatbelt height adjuster tted in your
vehicle, it must be set to its lowest position.
With the booster seat in a suitable forward facing vehicle seat, place
your child in position and buckle-up the lap and shoulder belt.
IMPORTANT:
1. Ensure that the lap belt section is over your child’s lap and routed
under both armrests and that the shoulder belt passes under the
armrest nearest the buckle (W).
2. Ensure that the lap belt section is worn low down and rmly
engaged with the pelvis and that the shoulder belt passes over the
child’s shoulder and NOT across the neck.
3. Ensure that the seat belt straps are not twisted. Remove the excess
slack from both the lap and shoulder belt by pulling them tight.
WARNING: The booster seat (when not in use) should be either stored
safely in the boot of the car or secured to a seat using the seatbelt.
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Removing and refitting the seat covers
Removing the backrest cover:
Press harness release button (I) and pull up on the shoulder
straps (not the shoulder pads) to completely loosen the
shoulder straps and shorten the adjuster strap (J) as much as possible.
IMPORTANT: Do not pull the shoulder pads or the straps above the
shoulder pads.
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Removing the seat base cover:
Ensure you have unhooked the shoulder straps from the yoke
as in step 30 and release the buckle.
Unfasten the Velcro tabs (P) on the sides of the seat base and pull up
the cover from the front passing all straps and buckles through the slots
in the cover.
Reverse the above sequence to ret the seat base cover.
Unhook the shoulder straps at the rear of the seat shell by
sliding the straps through the slits in yoke (T).
Remove the shoulder straps, pulling them out from the front of the seat.
Removing and refitting the seat covers (continued)
Unfasten Velcro tab (S) on the back of the seat and slide the
backrest cover forward and off from the sides.
Reverse the above sequence to re-t the cover.
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Maintenance and cleaning
Storage
1) Store this child car seat in a safe place when not in use.
2) DO NOT place heavy objects on top of it.
3) Always store the child car seat in a dry environment.
4) DO NOT store the child car seat near a direct heat source such as a
radiator.
Cover
1) The seat cover is easily removable and should be hand washed with
a pH neutral soap and cold water.
2) Do not press, iron, dry clean, tumble dry or wring the covers.
3) Do not use solvents, caustic or abrasive cleaning materials.
4) Dry at, away from direct heat and sunlight.
5) If the seat covers need to be replaced only use parts certied by
the manufacturer. They are the only ones that are guaranteed to
have been safety tested and designed to t this seat.
Plastic/Metal Parts
1) Wipe clean using a mild soap and warm water.
2) Ensure no soap gets into the buckle or adjusters.
3) You must not remove, dismantle or alter any part of the seat shell.
4) You must not oil or lubricate any part of the seat shell.
Inspection
1) Check your child car seat regularly for wear and tear.
2) The child car seat may have a slight rattle when not in use, this is
normal. If in any doubt, contact the helpline immediately.
3) Check the adjustable parts of your child seat at intervals of about 6
months to ensure it is still ts correctly for your growing child.

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Francais
Informations générales de sécurité - À LIRE EN PREMIER 18-22
Bienvenue 23
Liste des éléments 23
Positionner le siège auto 24
Ajuster le repose-tête 25
Installation pour le groupe 1 (9-18kg) 25-26
Placer votre enfant dans le siège - groupe 1 (9-18kg) 26
Ajustement de la hauteur du harnais 27
Conversion pour le groupe 2 (15-25kg) 28
Installation pour le groupe 2 (15-25kg) 29
Conversion pour le groupe 3 (25-36kg) 29
Installation pour le groupe 3 (25-36kg) 30
Enlever et réinstaller les housses des sièges 31
Maintenance et nettoyage 32
Sommaire
Siège auto, groupe 1,2,3
Convient aux enfants de 9kg à 36kg
(approximativement 9 mois - 12 ans)
INSTRUCTIONS: merci de lire attentivement et de
conserver pour consultation ultérieure. La sécurité de
votre enfant peut être affectée si vous ne suivez pas ces
instructions.
Ce produit est conforme à l’étiquette d’homologation ECE
R44.04

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Sécurité
Prise en main
NOTES
1. Le siège auto doit être utilisé uniquement dans les véhicules équipés
d’un système de ceinture de sécurité trois points conforme au
réglement ECE-16 ou similaire.
2. L’installation est probablement correcte si le constructeur du
véhicule a déclaré dans le manuel du véhicule que ce dernier peut
recevoir des dispositifs de retenue “universel” pour enfants de ce
groupe d’âge.
3. Le siège auto est un dispositif de retenue “universel” pour enfants; il
est conforme à la régulation ECE-R44/04 pour usage général dans les
véhicules. Il s’installera sur la majorité mais non la totalité des sièges de
voiture.
4. Le siège auto a été déclaré “Universel” dans des conditions plus
rigoureuses que celles appliquées à des designs antérieurs, qui ne
bénécient pas du label “Universel”.
5. Les sièges auto peuvent marquer les sièges de voiture. Le fabricant
ne peut pas être tenu responsable de l’endommagement ou du
marquage des sièges du véhicule.
6. Les situations suivantes peuvent être illégales et invalideront la
garantie: i) Toute modication ou changement d’utilisation du siège
auto qui n’ont pas été autorisés ou avisés par le fabricant. ii) Tout
échec d’installation du siège auto en respectant strictement les
instructions.
Le fabricant n’accepte aucune responsabilité en cas de problèmes
provenant de modications, utilisations ou installations non autorisées.
7. Veuillez conserver ces instructions pour toute consultation ultérieure.
8. Vous aurez besoin de conserver votre preuve d’achat. Nous vous
conseillons de les conserver ensemble.
Lire attentivement avant d’essayer d’installer le siège auto.
Avertissement: Ne JAMAIS laisser votre enfant sans surveillance - la
sécurité de votre enfant est de votre responsabitlité.
Avertissement: Le siège auto doit être installé selon les instructions du
fabricant. Une installation incorrecte peut être dangereuse.
Avertissement: Cette installation doit être effectuée uniquement par
un adulte compétent. Ne pas essayer d’installer le siège si vous êtes
ivre ou souffrez de somnolence.