MaxiCosi PEARL User manual

Maxi-Cosi Pearl

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Dear Parents,
To ensure maximum protection and
optimum comfort for your child, it is
important that you read through the
entire manual accompanying the product
carefully and follow all instructions. The
information provided here can also be
helpful if you no longer have the original
manual or require additional information
on your Maxi-Cosi Pearl.
Legend
Cover (fabric)
Adjustable headrest.
Shoulder and lap belts with removable
belt pads
Belt buckle
Crotch strap with belt pad
Belt tensioner strap
Mounting bars for Maxi-Cosi FamilyFix
Flexible plastic rim
FamilyFix
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D
E
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Contents
1. Safety
1.1 General Maxi-Cosi Pearl information
1.2 Maxi-Cosi Pearl maintenance instructions
1.3 Maxi-Cosi Pearl and your child
1.4 Maxi-Cosi Pearl car use
2. Installing and removing the
Maxi-Cosi Pearl
2.1 Maxi-Cosi FamilyFix
2.2 Installing the Maxi-Cosi Pearl
2.3 Removing the Maxi-Cosi Pearl
3. Maxi-Cosi Pearl and your child
3.1 Adjusting the height of the harness system
3.2 Placing your child in the Maxi-Cosi Pearl
3.3 Seat positions (Adjusting into sitting
and reclining position)
3.4 Adjusting the headrest
4. Maintenance
4.1 Cleaning the plastic parts
4.2 Removing the cover
4.3 Cleaning the cover
4.4 Reattaching the cover
4.5 Belt buckle and belt adjustment system
functioning and cleaning
5. Next stage car seats
6. Waste separation
7. Questions
1. Safety
Warning: The Maxi-Cosi Pearl can ONLY
be used on a Maxi-Cosi FamilyFix base
with IsoFix.
1.1 General Maxi-Cosi Pearl information
• Readthisinstructionmanualandthatof
the Maxi-Cosi FamilyFix carefully and keep
it for future reference.
• Youarepersonallyresponsibleforthe
safety of your child at all times.
• Neverholdyourchildonyourlapwhen
driving.
• TheMaxi-CosiPearlisintendedforcaruse
only.
• DonotusetheMaxi-CosiPearlifthe
seat is more than 5 years old.
• Donotusesecond-handproductswhose
history is unknown.
• ReplacetheMaxi-CosiPearlafteran 
accident.
• TheMaxi-CosiPearlmeetsalllegal 
requirements of the ECE R 44/04, the
latest European standard for car safety
seats, and may only be used in
combination with the Maxi-Cosi FamilyFix.
• TheMaxi-CosiPearlissuitableforchildren
weighing between 9 and 18 kg
(ECE R44/04 Group 1: 9 -18 kg).
• Readthisinstructionmanualcarefully.
Warning: Donotmakeanychangestothe
Maxi-Cosi Pearl whatsoever, as this could lead
to unsafe situations.
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1.2 Maxi-Cosi Pearl maintenance
instructions
• Usetheoriginalcoveronly,sinceitispart
of the safety features of this product.
• TheMaxi-CosiPearlmustundergoregular
maintenance.
• Donotuseanylubricantsoraggressive
cleaning agents on this product.
1.3 Maxi-Cosi Pearl and your child
• Neverleaveyourchildunattended.
• Alwayssecureyourchildwiththe
harness belt.
• Checktomakesuretheheadrestis 
adjusted to the proper height.
• Beforeeveryuse,makesuretheharnesses
are not damaged or twisted.
• Makesureyoucantnomorethanone
 ngerbetweenthebeltsandyourchild
(1cm).
1.4 Maxi-Cosi Pearl car use
• Alwayschecktomakesurethecarseat
can be installed properly in your car before
purchasing it.
• Makesurethefold-downrearseatis
locked into position.
• PreventtheMaxi-CosiPearlfrombecoming
trapped or weighed down by luggage,
seats and/or slamming doors.
• Makesureallluggageandotherloose
objects are secured.
• Deactivatetheairbagifusingthe
Maxi-Cosi Pearl on the front passenger
seat. If this is not possible, place the
passenger seat in the rearmost position.
• AlwayscovertheMaxi-CosiPearl 
when exposed to direct sunlight in the car.
Otherwise, the cover, metal and plastic
parts could become too hot for your child’s
skin.
Warning:TheMaxi-CosiPearlmustalways
be placed in a forward-facing position in the
car on a Maxi-Cosi FamilyFix.
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2. Installing and removing
the Maxi-Cosi Pearl
 TheMaxi-CosiPearlmayonlybeused
together with the Maxi-Cosi FamilyFix
 base.TheMaxi-CosiPearland
Maxi-Cosi FamilyFix can only be safely
 installedonforward-facingseatstted
with IsoFix anchor points. Remove
the headrest of the seat where the
Maxi-Cosi Pearl is to be installed if it is in
 theway.Donotforgettoputtheheadrest
back when the seat is to be used again.
 TheMaxi-CosiFamilyFix‘click-and-go’
installation method reduces the chance
of incorrect installation in the car and
 ensuresoptimumuser-friendliness.The
Maxi-Cosi FamilyFix must be installed in
 thecarrst.
Important!
• BeforeinstallingorremovingtheMaxi-Cosi
FamilyFix, read through the instructions.
 Thesafetyofyourchildcanonlybe
guaranteed with proper use. It is therefore
important that you take the time to read
through these instructions carefully.
However, if you do not have these
instructions, contact our service point
in your country or download the necessary
information from our website at
www.maxi-cosi.com.
• TheMaxi-CosiFamilyFixisnotsuitablefor
use in all types of cars and therefore has
 beenapprovedfor‘semi-universal’use,
which means it is designed for installation
 ontheseatsofspeciccarmakes.Check
to make sure your car is listed in the
 approvedlistofcarmakes(‘carttinglist’)
at www.maxi-cosi.com.
2.1 Maxi-Cosi FamilyFix
• TheMaxi-CosiFamilyFixmayonlybeused
on a forward-facing seat equipped
with IsoFix anchor points. Read the car
manufacturer’s handbook before use.
• CorrectattachmenttotheIsoFixanchor
points is essential for the safety of your
child. Also see the yellow outlined sticker
at the top of the Maxi-Cosi FamilyFix.
• TheLEDindicatorsonthedisplay 
indicate whether the product has been
installed correctly: the attachment of the
IsoFix connectors to the IsoFix anchor
points, stable positioning of the support
leg, and the attachment of the Maxi-Cosi
Pearl on the Maxi-Cosi FamilyFix.
• Checkproperinstallationbypressingthe
 ‘test’button.IfoneoftheLEDindicatorsis
 red,doNOTstartdriving.
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2.2 Installing the Maxi-Cosi Pearl
1. Position the Maxi-Cosi Pearl on the
Maxi-Cosi FamilyFix in a forward-facing
position (i.e. facing the windscreen).
2. Click the two attachment spindles (G) on
the Maxi-Cosi Pearl securely onto the
anchor points on the Maxi-Cosi FamilyFix.
3. Check that the Maxi-Cosi Pearl has been
installed correctly by pulling on it.
Important!
• Youshouldhearaclearlyaudible‘click’
 andallthreeLEDindicatorsshouldbe
green.
• Undernocircumstancesshouldthis 
product be used if any of the indicators
remain red. In that case, repeat the above
actions. In case of doubt or if you have any
questions, contact the supplier.
• Nevertrytouseadifferentinstallation
method than the one described here!
2.3 Removing the Maxi-Cosi Pearl
1. Remove the Maxi-Cosi Pearl by pulling
the release lever on the Maxi-Cosi
FamilyFix upwards while tilting the car
 seatforward.Thisreleasesthetwo
attachment spindles (G) from the anchor
points.
2. Remove the Maxi-Cosi Pearl from the
Maxi-Cosi FamilyFix.
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3. Maxi-Cosi Pearl and
your child
3.1 Adjusting the height of the harness
and headrest
Before placing your child in the Maxi-Cosi Pearl
andlockingtheharnesssystem,youmustrst
determine the correct height of the shoulder
beltsandheadrest.Theheightoftheshoulder
belts (C) is correct if the belts disappear into
the shell slightly above the child’s shoulders.
Theheadrestwillautomaticallyslideupwards/
downwards.
1. Openthebeltbuckle(D)bypressingthe
red button on the belt buckle.
 •Loosentheshoulderbelts(C)bypushing
the belt buckle forward.
2. Pull the shoulder belts (C) as far forward
 aspossible.Donotpullonthebeltpads
when doing this.
3. Place the child with his or her back straight
upright in the Maxi-Cosi Pearl and check
the belt height.
 •Theheightoftheshoulderbelts(C)is
correct if the belts disappear into the
shell slightly above the child’s shoulders.
4. If necessary, adjust the shoulder belts (C)
to the proper height.
 •Toadjusttheshoulderbelts(C)and
headrest (B) to the proper height, move
the headrest upwards or downwards.
  Lightlysqueezetheheadresthandle
(grey area at the back) and move it
upwards or downwards.
Important!
• Theheadrestcanonlybeadjustedin
height when the belt buckle is open.
3.2 Placing your child in the
Maxi-Cosi Pearl
1. Place your child with his or her back
straight upright in the Maxi-Cosi Pearl and
 closethebeltbuckle(D)byplacing 
together the two buckle sections and
 insertingthemintothebuckle.Youshould
 hearaclearlyaudible‘click’.
2. Pull on the shoulder belts above the buckle
(C) to remove any slack in the lap belts.
3. Nowpulltheharnesssystem(F)tightby
pulling on the adjustment strap.
4. Youshouldbeabletotnomorethan
 onenger(1cm)betweenyourchildand
the shoulder belt.
 •Repeatsteps2,3and4ifthespace
between your child and the shoulder
belt (C) is bigger.
Important!
• Makesuretherearenotoysorotherhard
objects in the shell.
• Makesurethebeltsarenottwisted.
• Theheightoftheshoulderbeltsiscorrect
if the belts disappear into the shell slightly
above the child’s shoulders.
• Thetighterthebeltstaroundyourchild,
the better the protection.
• Alwaysusethebeltpads,astheyare
essential to your child’s safety.
• Tellthechildtoneverplaywiththebelt
buckle.
• Oncethebeltbuckleislocked,thebelt
system becomes blocked and it is only
possible to tighten the belts. If you need to
 makethebeltslonger,youmustrstopen
the belt buckle.
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3.3 Seat positions (Adjusting into sitting
and reclining position)
TheMaxi-CosiPearlcanbeadjustedinto
several sitting and sleeping positions by
pushing the button on the handle of the
Maxi-Cosi FamilyFix while at the same time
moving the seat towards you or away from
you. Release the handle in the desired position
and push until you hear a click.
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4. Maintenance
4.1 Cleaning the plastic parts
• Cleanthecarseatandexibleplastic
plastic rim (H) using lukewarm water, soap
and a soft cloth.
• Donotuseanylubricantsoraggressive
cleaning agents.
• Thebeltbuckle(D)canberinsedclean
with hot water.
4.2 Removing the cover
1. Openthebeltbuckle(D).Loosenthe
shoulder belts (C) by pulling them forward
as far as possible.
2. Pull the cover (A) out from under the
 exibleplasticplasticrim(H).
3. Loosenthecover(A)underthebeltbuckle
 (D).
4. Pullthebeltbuckle(D)throughthebelt
buckle pad and cover.
5. LoosenthepressfastenersandVelcro
 ofthebackapfromthecoverandfoldit
forwards.
6. Nowcarefullypullthecoveratthebackof
the seat (A) upwards and over the
headrest.
7. Remove the car seat cover (A).
Removing the shoulder belt pads
1. Open the belt pads of the shoulder belts
(C) by loosening the press fasteners and
 theVelcro.
2. Remove the belt from the belt pad.
3. Slide the clasp out of the belt pad loop.
4. Remove the belt pad from the spring.
5. Dothiswithbothbeltpads.
Removing the lap belt pads
1. pen the belt pads of the lap belt by
loosening the press fasteners and the
 Velcro.
2. Remove the belt pad from the spring.
3. Dothiswithbothbeltpads.
Removing the headrest cover
1. Remove the headrest cover by removing
 thetwoelasticbandsfromthebottomap
under the plastic part.
2. Loosentheheadrestcoverononeside
under a point and remove the cover
carefully on this side of the headrest.
3. Thenloosenthecoverontheothersidein
the same way.
4. Finally, carefully remove the headrest cover.
4.3 Cleaning the cover
Wash the cover (A) and belt pads in lukewarm
water(maximumof30°C).Donotplacethem
in the dryer or use the spin cycle. Also see the
care instructions on the cover.
4.4 Reattaching the cover
1. Repeat the above steps in the reverse
order!
 •Firstattachthe4beltpadsandthe
headrest cover before reattaching the
cover (A).
2. Checktomakesurethecover(A)ts
tightly all around and is attached properly.
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Important!
• Neverremovetheenergy-absorbingfoam.
• AllmaintenancetotheMaxi-CosiPearl
should take place when the car seat is
outside the car.
• TheMaxi-CosiPearlmayonlybeusedwith
 thecover.Thecovermaynotbereplaced
by a cover other than the one supplied by
the manufacturer, as the cover is part of
the seat’s safety.
Tip: It is advisable to buy an extra cover when
purchasing the Maxi-Cosi Pearl so that you can
continue to use it even when the cover is being
washed and dried.
4.5 Belt buckle and belt adjustment
system functioning and cleaning
Theproperfunctioningofthebeltbuckleand
belt adjustment system is very important for
thesafetyofyourchild.Themostcommon
reason that the buckle does not function
properly is because it is dirty (from dust, grime,
food particles, etc.). So make sure to keep the
belt buckle and belt adjustment system clean
(using a vacuum cleaner if necessary).
If the belt adjustment system is not functioning
properly, contact your supplier or importer
immediately.Undernocircumstancesshould
the Maxi-Cosi Pearl be used!
Thefollowingisalistofpossiblecausesof
function failure and possible solutions.
A. Belt buckle malfunctioning
• Whenopeningthebeltbuckle,thebuckle
sections release slowly.
• Thebeltbucklecanonlybeopenedusing
considerable force.
• Itisdifculttoclickthebucklesections
into the buckle (too much resistance).
• Thebucklewillnolongercloseorthe
 bucklesectionsdonotttogether.
• Thereisnoaudible‘click’whenclosingthe
buckle.
B. Resolving buckle problems
• Checkthebuckleforanydirtand,if 
necessary, clean it by knocking out the dirt,
rinsing it, blasting it with air or vacuuming it.
Important!
• Never use lubricants!
If you are unable to close the belt buckle or if
you are unsure whether you have solved the
problem correctly, contact your supplier or
importerimmediately.Undernocircumstances
should the Maxi-Cosi Pearl be used!
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5. Next stage car seats
Maxi-Cosi
Pebble
Maxi-Cosi
Tobi
Maxi-Cosi
Pearl
Maxi-Cosi
Rodi XR
Maxi-Cosi
Axiss
FamilyFixFamilyFix
EasyBase 2
0-13 kg 9-18 kg 9-18 kg 9-18 kg 15-36 kg
Maxi-Cosi Car seats
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6. Waste separation
Toensureoptimumandsafeuseofcarsafety
seats, they should not be used for longer than
5 years after the date of purchase. Ageing of
theplastic,forinstanceundertheinuenceof
sunlight(UV),mayquiteunnoticeablyreduce
the qualities of the product.
Once the child has grown out of the seat, we
therefore recommend that you no longer use
the car seat and dispose of it properly.
Out of concern for the environment, we ask
that users of the Maxi-Cosi Pearl separate the
waste generated by the Maxi-Cosi FamilyFix
from the start (packaging) to the moment of
discarding (product parts), and dispose of it in
accordance with local legislation.
Important!
Keep plastic packaging away from children to
avoid the danger of suffocation.
7. Questions
If you have any questions, contact your local
Maxi-Cosi retailer (see www.maxi-cosi.com for
contact information). Make sure you have the
following information on hand:
• SerialnumberontheorangeECEsticker
on the bottom of the Maxi-Cosi Pearl;
• Makeandtypeofcarandseatonwhich
the Maxi-Cosi Pearl is used
• Age(length)andweightofyourchild.
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