Mee-go SWIRL User manual

CONTENTS:
HOMOLOGATION
CORRECT POSITION IN THE VEHICLE
SAFETY IN THE VEHICLE
PROTECTING THE VEHICLE
USING THE CAR SEAT IN THE VEHICLE
REARWARD-FACING USE(PART 1)
FORWARD-FACING USE(PART 1)
INSTALLING IN VEHICLE
ADJUSTING THE SUPPORT LEG
REMOVING FROM THE VEHICLE
ADJUSTING THE RECLINING POSITION
REARWARD-FACING USE(PART 2)
360 °ROTATION
SECURING BY MEANS OF HARNESS SYSTEM
FORWARD-FACING USE(PART 2)
SECURING THE CHILD CORRECTLY
REMOVING THE NEWBORN INLAY
REMOVING THE COVER
CLEANING
PRODUCT CARE
WHAT TO DO AFTER AN ACCIDENT
PRODUCT INFORMATION
PRODUCT DURABILITY
DISPOSAL
WARRANTY
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HOMOLOGATION:
Dear Customer, thankyou very much for purchasing the new Mee-go swirl 360 Car seat.
Please refer to the vehicle manufacturer's handbook in order to have a great experience with
the new Swirl I-Size Car seat.
WARNING!
To properly protect your child, it is essential to use and install the car seat
according to the instructions given in this manual
NOTE!
According to local codes the product characteristics can be different
NOTE!
Please always have the instruction manual to hand by storing in the dedicated space
on the car seat
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CORRECT POSITION IN VEHICLE:
This is an I-Size Child Restraint system. It is approved to ECE R129, for use in I-Size compatible
vehicle seating positions as indicated by vehicle manufacturers in the user manual. If your vehicle
does not have an I-Size seating position, please check the vehicle type list included on our website
to check if the installation is allowed. If your vehicle is not fitted with ISOFIX, please contact the
vehicle manufacturer.
In exceptional cases, the car seat can be used on the front passenger seat. In this case, observe the
following points:
Check if the passenger seat is fitted with ISOFIX. If ISOFIX is not fitted, the car seat may not
be used.
Deactivate the passenger airbag. If this is not possible, the use of the car seat on the
passenger seat is prohibited.
Do not use this car seat rearwards in seating positions where an active front airbag is
installed.
It is imperative that you comply with the car manufacturer's recommendations.
WARNING! Items of luggage and other loose objects in the vehicle, which could cause injury
in an accident, must always be safely secured. They can become deadly projectiles in the
case of a car accident
WARNING! Never leave your child unattended in the vehicle. The plastic parts in the child
restraint system heat up in the sun and the child may sustain burns. Protect your child and
the car seat from direct sun exposure.
NOTE! Ensure that rigid items and plastic parts of the child restraint system do not get
trapped by a movable seat or in the door of the vehicle
WARNING! This car seat is not suitable for use with a normal car seat belt. If the seat is
secured with a normal car seat belt , in case of an accident the child and other occupants of
the car can be severely injured or killed.
WARNING! The car seat is not allowed to be used on vehicle seats, which are installed at
right angles to the direction of travel. The car seat should not be used on rearward-facing
seats, for example in a van or minibus. The car seat must always be secured in place with
the ISOFIX system, even when not in use. If you have to perform an emergency stop or if
you are involved in a minor collision, an unsecured seat can injure you and other passengers.
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SAFETY IN THE VEHICLE:
WARNING! Never use the car seat on a vehicle seat with an activated front airbag. This does
not apply to so-called side airbags.
In order to guarantee the best possible safety for all passengers make sure that:
foldable backrests in the vehicle are locked in their upright position
when installing the car seat on the front passenger seat, adjust the vehicle seat to rearmost
position
all objects likely to cause injury in the case of an accident are properly secured
all passengers in the vehicle are buckled up
PROTECTING THE VEHICLE
Traces of use and /or discolouration can appear on some vehicle seats made from delicate
materials (eg velour, leather etc) if car seats are used. You can avoid this by putting a blanket or
towel underneath the car seat. In this context also see our cleaning directions. It is essential that
these are followed before first using the car seat.
It is very dangerous to make any alterations or additions to the device without the approval of
the Type Approval Authority, and dangerous not to follow closely the installation instructions
provided by the enhanced child restraint systems manufacturer.
Do not use the I-Size car seat without the seat fabrics attached
Do not replace the I-Size car seat cover with any other than the one recommended by the
manufacturer, because the cover constitutes an integral part of the restraint performance
Please keep the instructions and car seat together at all times for reference and for the lifetime
of the product.
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USING THE CAR SEAT IN THE VEHICLE:
Depending on age and size of the infant, the car seat may be used forward-facing and rear�
ward-facing.
NOTE! Accident statistics and leading crash tests all verify that rearward facing travel is the
safest way to transport children. Therefore, we recommend to use the car seat as long as
possible in rearward-facing position.
REARWARD-FACING USE (PART 1)
(40-105cm)
We recommend to use the car seat in rearward-facing position up to size of 105cm and max 18kg.
WARNING! It is mandatory to use rearward-facing up to an age of 15-months and a size of
75cm. Even beyond this limit rearward-facing transport is the safest.
For more details please read:Rearward-facing use (Part 2)
FORWARD-FACING USE (PART 1)
(76-105cm)
Use of the car seat in forward-facing position is permitted when the child is older than 15 months,
minimum 76cm tall and 18kg.
NOTE! Adjust the headrest to suit the height for the child.
For more details please read:Forward-facing use (Part 2)
NOTE! Newborns and infants who are not yet able to sit up by themselves (up to around 1
year) should for orthopaedic and safety reasons, always be transported in the flattest recline
position rearward-facing.
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INSTALLING IN VEHICLE:
Note! If your vehicle does not have an I-Size seating position, please check the vehicle type list
that is included.
Please select an appropriate seat in the vehicle
Unfold the support leg (1), until it locks
Pull the isofix extent strap (8A) under seat body, and both ISOFIX (3) will extend out automatically
The safety indicator must be clearly visible on both ISOFIX release buttons
Push the seat towards the backrest until it is fully aligned with the backrest
Latch both ISOFIX attachments on the car seat onto the corresponding ISOFIX lower anchorage
points on the vehicle. It is latched completely when you hear a "click”and installation of the
ISOFIX is complete when indicators (5) show green.
Ensure no spaces between the car seat and the vehicle backrest.
Pull the isofix extent strap (8A) and push seat body to ensure the car seat base stays firmly in
position against the seat and back rest of vehicle
NOTE! The ISOFIX anchorage points (7) are 2 metal lugs per seat and located between the
backrest and the seat of the car. If you are in any doubt consult your vehicle instruction
manual for assistance.
If the ISOFIX anchorage points in your car are difficult to access, you should use the connect
guides provided to avoid damaging the cover
If necessary, attach the connect guides provided with the longer lug pointing upwards into both
ISOFIX anchorage points. In many cars it is more eective to install the connect guides in an
opposing direction.
NOTE! Do not put any objects in the foot area in front of the child seat.
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ADJUSTING THE SUPPORT LEG:
To fix the support leg in the forward position:
Press the support leg switches (8) whilst simultaneously pulling out the support leg
Pull out the support leg until it safely stands on the vehicle floor.
Press the support leg adjustment buttons (9) and pull the support leg to the next locking position
to ensure optimal force absorption.
Please ensure that the support leg indicator (10) shows green.
WARNING! The support leg must a have direct contact with the ground. It is not allowed to
place objects under the support leg. For information on the storage compartments in the
foot area please contact your vehicle manufacturer.
NOTE! Make sure that this I-Size still rests flat on the car seat.
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REMOVING FROM THE VEHICLE:
Perform the installation procedure in reverse order:
Unlock the ISOFIX connectors (3) on both sides by pressing release buttons (4) and withdrawing
simultaneously
Push the ISOFIX extent strap (8A) under the seat body to adjust both the ISOFIX connectors
(3) to the short position
Pull out the car seat from the ISOFIX anchorage points. Bring the ISOFIX connectors (3) to their
start position.
Push the buttons (9) on the support leg and pull upwards to reduce length then push fold the
supporting leg (1) back under the base.
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ADJUSTING THE RECLINE POSITION:
This I-Size car seat offers different sitting and reclining positions for the safe and comfortable
transport of your child. To adjust the seat, activate the position adjustment handle (11) on the
front of the car seat.
When the car seat is rearward facing please use only the seat position shown in the blue on the
backrest position label and for forward facing car seat please only choose from 3 seat positions
shown in red on the backrest position label.
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REARWARD-FACING USE (PART2):
(40-105cm)
To adjust the headrest (13):
NOTE! The newborn inlay protects your child and should be used up to size of 60cm
NOTE! The headrest ensures the best possible protection for you child only if its adjusted to
the optimum height. There are 12 height adjustments that can be set.
The headrest must be adjusted to minimize the gap between the child's shoulder & the headrest.
Activate the adjustable ring (12) on top of the headrest and move it to the required position.
NOTE! The shoulder belts are firmly connected to the headrest and do not have to be adjusted
separately.
NOTE! The car seat can be used in rearward-facing position up to 105cm
We recommend to use the car seat as long as possible in rearward-facing position however, use of
the car seat in forward-facing position is permitted if:
the child is older than 15 months and minimum 76cm tall
the correctly adjusted headrest covers the indicator
the headrest is at 6th or higher position
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360 ROTATION:
The car seat can be rotated 360 , to make it easier to put your child into and take out of the
vehicle. This also allows you to change the position from rearward-facing to forward-facing.
Push rotation button 14, to rotate the seat shell towards the door to strap the child in without
difficulty, please also see chapter, “Securing by means of harness system”.
The Car seat shell can be locked into the preferred place and you will hear an audible “Click”
NOTE! Before starting your journey you must return the seat shell to a defined locked position
by pressing the position adjustment handle.
If the indicator light is still showing green then the seat is not locked correctly into the desired
position.
NOTE! Make sure that the seat shell is correctly locked into place by trying to rotate it,
without pressing the position adjustment handle.
NOTE! Avoid getting any dirt or sand in between the upper seat shell (13) and the base (15).
This can have a negative impact on the performance of the rotation and recline. Should this
happen, the dirt should be removed before rotating and reclining the seat any further to
avoid any permanent damage to the seat.
WARNING! While traveling the car seat must always be locked in the rearward-facing or
forward-facing position. Never use the seat in locked crossways position or in any unlocked
intermediate position while traveling.
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SECURING BY MEANS OF A HARNESS SYSTEM:
The shoulder belts are firmly attached to the headrest and must not be adjusted separately.
NOTE! Ensure that the headrest is correctly locked in place before using the car seat.
NOTE! Ensure that the car seat is free from toys and hard objects.
Loosen shoulder belts by pressing the adjustment button (16) on central adjuster and
simultaneously pulling both shoulder belts (17) up
NOTE! Always pull on the shoulder belts, do not pull on the belt pads.
Undo the belt buckle(20) by pressing the red button(18) firmly
NOTE! Ensure the shoulder belts are not twisted
Put your child into the car seat.
Place shoulder belts directly over your child's shoulders
Place both belt tongues (19) together and lock them in place in belt buckle with an audible "click”
Pull cautiously on central adjustment belt in order to tighten shoulder belts until they fit your
child's body
NOTE! For the car seat to offer optimum protection, shoulder belts should fit the body as
closely as possible. Please ensure that the lap belts lie close to the hip as low as possible and
are appropriately tight.
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FORWARD-FACING USE (PART 2):
(76cm -105cm and older than 15 months)
Using the seat in the forward-facing position is permitted if the child is older than 15 months and
minimum 76cm tall. In order to offer your child the highest level of protection, we recommend to
use the car seat in the rearward-facing position for as long as possible. If there is not enough room
for your child’s legs you can use the car seat in the forward -facing position.
NOTE! Accident statistics and leading crash tests all verify that rearward-facing travel is the
safest way to transport children. Therefore, we recommend to use the car seat as long as
possible in rearward-facing position.
NOTE! The car seat can be used in rearward-facing position up to 105cm. The Integrated
Driving Direction Control Technology in the car seat prevents the usage of the seat in the
forward facing position until the 6th headrest position.
We recommend to use the car seat as long as possible in rearward-facing position however, use of
the car seat in forward-facing position is permitted if:
the child is older than 15 months and minimum 76cm tall
the headrest is at 6th or higher position
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SECURING THE CHILD CORRECTLY:
To ensure optimum safety for your child, please always check before commencing travel that:
the ISOFIX connectors (3) are correctly fastened to the vehicle and the support leg (1) has been
correctly installed
the seat is locked in either rearward or forward facing position
the headrest has been adjusted to the correct height
the 5 point harness has been locked
the support leg (1) has been stood on the car floor safely and the support leg indicator (10) shows
green
Newborns and infants who are not yet able to sit up by themselves (up to around 1 year) should,
for orthopaedic and safety reasons, always be transported in the flattest recline position
reward-facing.
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REMOVING THE NEWBORN INLAY:
The preinstalled newborn inlay (21) helps to support, lying comfort and fit for the smallest babies.
The newborn inlay may be removed after the baby is 61cm (approximately 3 months old) to provide
more space for the child.
To remove the newborn inlay open the snap buttons of the headrest cover. First, pull off the
hearest cover and then remove the newborn insert. Next, put the headrest cover back in place,
reposition the should belts and finally close the snap buttons again.
Before washing the newborn inlay, please remove the foam inside the newborn inlay via dedicated
slots. You can put the foam back through the slot after the newborn inlay is washed and dried.
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REMOVING THE COVER:
The cover consists of 7 components fixed to the seat shell by hook and loop fastener, elastic
piping, snap buttons and brackets. Once you have released all of the fastenings, you can remove
the individual components for washing.
Proceed as follows:
Open the belt buckle of the 5-point belt system
Open all of the snap buttons of the pads and cover parts
Unhook the shoulder pads from the brackets
Remove all belt pads.
Thread the shoulder belts out of the cover
To fix the cover onto the seat again carry out the steps in the reverse order
NOTE! When remounting the shoulder pads, its is essentials to ensure that:
the closed side faces towards the child’s neck
the shoulder pads are perfectly mounted on the brackets
the shoulder belts are guided inside the shoulder pads
WARNING! The cover is an integral component of the car seat’s safety design. The car seat
must therefore never be used without the cover.
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CLEANING:
It is important to use an original seat cover only as the cover is an essential part of the function.
You may obtain spare covers at your retailer.
NOTE! Please wash the cover before first use. Seat covers are machine washable at 30
degrees on a delicate cycle. If you wash it at a hight temperature, the cover fabric may lose
colour. Please wash the cover separately and never dry it mechanically! Do not dry the cover
in direct sunlight. You can clean the plastic parts with a mild detergent and warm water.
WARNING! Please do not use chemical detergents or bleaching agents under any
circumstances!
WARNING! The integrated harness system can not be removed from the car seat! Do not
remove parts of the harness system! The harness system can be cleaned with a mild
detergent and warm water.
PRODUCT CARE:
To guarantee that your car seat provides the maximum protection, it is essential to comply with
the following points:
All major components of the car seat must be regularly checked for damage. The mechanical
parts must work without problems.
Make sure that the car seat is not jammed between hard parts such as the car door, seat rails etc
which can damage it.
Avoid getting any dirt or sand in between the upper seat shell and the base. This can have a
negative impact on the performance of the rotation and recline function. Should this happen the
dirt should be removed before rotating and reclining the seat any further to avoid permanent
damage of the seat.
WHAT TO DO AFTER AN ACCIDENT:
An accident may cause damage to the car seat that is not visible to the naked eye. Please
exchange the seat without fail after an accident. In case of doubt contact the retailer or
manufacturer.
PRODUCT INFORMATION:
If you have any questions contact your retailer first, you should have the following details ready:
Serial number (see sticker)
Make and model of the vehicle and the position of the vehicle seat on which the car seat is used
Weight, age and height of the child
Further information about our products can be found at the our website:www.mee-go.co.uk/
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Contact Mee-go:
Mee-go Ltd
Unit 5, Victoria Mills
Mill Street, Dewsbury
West Yorkshire
United Kingdom WF12 9AQ www.mee-go.co.uk
British Design
PRODUCT DURABILITY:
The car seat is designed to meet its specifications for the entire service life of approximately 4
years. However, as there can be very large temperature fluctuations and unpredictable strains in
vehicles, the following points must be observed:
If the vehicle is directly exposed to sunlight for a longer time, the child car seat must be removed
from the vehicle or covered with a light cloth.
Regularly check all plastic and metal parts of the seat for damage, deformation or change of
colour. If you discover any changes, the car seat must be disposed of or checked and possibly
replaced by the manufacturer.
Change to fabric, especially bleaching, are perfectly normal when used in a vehicle and do not
impair the seat’s function
DISPOSAL:
To protect the environment we ask the user to separate and dispose the waste arising at the start
(packaging) and the end (product parts) of the car seat’s life span. Waste removal is arranged
differently depending on the local authorities. In order to ensure that the car seat is disposed of in
accordance with the regulations, contact your area’s waste removal agency or local authority.
Always observe your country’s waste disposal regulations.
WARRANTY:
The following warranty applies solely in the country where this product was initially sold by a
retailer to a customer:
1) The warranty covers all manufacturing and material defects, existing and appearing at the date
of purchase or appearing within a term of three years from the date of purchase from the retailer
who initially sold the product to a consumer (manufacturer's warranty). Please check the product
with respect to completeness and manufacturing or material defects immediately at the date of
purchase or immediately after receipt. Please always keep your dated proof of purchase.
2) In case of a defect, stop using the product immediately. To obtain the warranty please take or
ship the product to the original retailer, who initially sold the product to you in a clean and
complete condition and submit an original proof of purchase (sales receipt or invoice) Please do
not take or ship the product to the manufacturers directly.
3)This warranty does not cover any damages which result from misuse, environmental influences
(water, fire, accidents etc) normal wear and tear or failure to comply with the instructions provided
in this user manual. The warranty does not apply if modifications and services were performed by
unauthorised persons or if non-original components and accessories were used.
4) This warranty does not affect any statutory consumer rights, including claims in tort and claims
with respect to breach of contract, which the buyer may have against the seller or the
manufacturer of the product.
This car seat is exclusively available through our chain of retailers & distributors around the
world.
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