Mothers choice baby capsule User manual

INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
Illustrations and designs may vary.
IMPORTANT: KEEP THIS BOOKLET IN THE PLACE
PROVIDED ON THE CHILD RESTRAINT.
baby
capsule
To be used in rearward facing position
until infant’s shoulders reach marker
(approx. 6 months of age)

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table of contents
Before you start............................................................................. 3
Product registration ........................................................................ 4
Warnings..................................................................................... 5
What’s in the box ........................................................................... 8
Components list ............................................................................ 9
Vehicle information........................................................................ 13
Operation and adjustment................................................................ 21
Shoulder height marker ..................................................................21
Preparing infant seat to fit your child.....................................................22
Adjusting handle...........................................................................31
Installation ................................................................................. 32
Rearward-facing belt path ................................................................32
Lap sash and lap base installation ....................................................... 35
Top tether installation .....................................................................36
Removing seat and detaching top tether strap ..........................................38
Storing tether strap........................................................................39
Storing instruction manual.................................................................40
Covers and accessories ................................................................... 41
Canopy use................................................................................. 42
Care and cleaning ......................................................................... 44
The next seat for your child............................................................... 49
Guarantee ..................................................................................50
Note..........................................................................................51

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before you start
Thank you for purchasing this child seat. This product is suitable for
children from newborn to approximately 6 months. Wewelcome you
as a valued customer, and trust that your child will enjoy many years of
comfort and safety.
No child restraint can guarantee absolute protection from a crash.
Howeverproper use of this restraint may reduce the risk of injury or death!
Need Assistance?
Call our Customer Service Team: 1300 809 526
Monday to Friday (8:30am - 5:00pm AEST)
or send an email: [e-mail]
www.motherschoice.com.au mother’s choice

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product registration
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Read and follow all of the installation instructions for maximum protection. If you have
any questions regarding the installation or use of this restraint, please contact Dorel
Australia or agent, or a child restraint fitting station authorised by the relevant transport
authority, or in New Zealand, to consult the agent for the vehicle.
GENERAL
• To be used only in a rearward-facing
position until the infant’s shoulders reach
the shoulder height marker (approximately
6 months of age). Continue to use this infant
restraint until the child reaches this limit.
Infants are at risk of serious injury if they
face forward too early.
• Use the restraint exactly as shown in the
instructions.
• Supervision of children is needed because
they may be able to undo the buckles.
• DO NOT LEAVE CHILDREN UNATTENDED
IN THE CAR.
• 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 damage is visible.
• DO NOT USE THIS RESTRAINT WITHOUT
THE COVER.
• To ensure infant’s back is evenly supported,
do not put more than one nappy on the
baby and make sure the nappy is not thickly
folded at the back.
• DO NOT USE A REAR-FACING CHILD
RESTRAINT WHERE AN AIRBAG IS FITTED
IN FRONT OF THE SEATING POSITION.
• Fit the restraint firmly to the car seat.
• Fit the harness firmly to the child.
WARNINGS

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• A loose restraint or harness is dangerous.
• Do not harness an infant wrapped in a
blanket or swaddled. Any blanket or wrap
must only be placed over the harness and
infant.
• Care and attention should always be given
to ventilation and shading of the child.
• Seatbelt extenders are not recommended
to be used if the seatbelt is not long enough
to secure the child restraint. If seatbelts
are too short then advice should be
sought from a child restraint fitter and their
recommendations be considered before
using a seatbelt extender.
• Always secure the loose end of the top
tether strap. Do not use the child restraint
where this strap may fall into a split in the
seat back or o the side of the seat.
• ALWAYS ATTACH HOOK AND REMOVE
SLACK.
• 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.
• THIS RESTRAINT MUST BE ATTACHED TO
A CHILD RESTRAINT UPPER ANCHORAGE
POINT IN THE CAR. REFER TO CAR
OWNER’S HANDBOOK FOR LOCATION OF
UPPER ANCHORAGE POINTS. REFER TO
A CHILD RESTRAINT FITTING STATION IF
NO UPPER ANCHORAGE POINTS ARE IN
THE MOTOR CAR.
• Always check the measurements between
the front of the seat back of the rear seat
and all front seats in the car in which the
child restraint is intended to be used, to
ensure that the space is sucient.
• TO BE USED WITH A LAP-SASH/LAP-ONLY
SEATBELT IN THE FRONT/BACK OF MOST
CARS WITH FORWARD FACING SEATS.
WARNINGS

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• The use of child restraints in the front seat may be restricted for children of specific ages by
local legislation. Please check with your local legislation regarding any restriction for child
restraint. If a car has two or more rows of seats, children under four must not travel in the
front seat. If all seats, other than the front seats, are being used by children under seven
years, children aged between four and six years (inclusive) may travel in the front seat,
provided they use an approved child restraint or booster seat.
• Use of after market accessories (i.e. items not provided in the box with the child restraint), can
reduce the safety provided by the child restraint and may cause injury or death. For approved
after market accessories please refer to page 13.
• Please contact Dorel Australia Customer Service with any questions or concerns (see page 3
for contact details).
• This child restraint is not approved for use with any connectors that connect to the car’s
ISOFIX low anchorages.
WARNINGS

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what’s in the box
What’s Included:
• 1 Baby Capsule
• 1 Instruction Manual
• 1 Swing Tag
• 1 Features Card
• 1 Anchor Bolt Kit

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components list
1. Carry handle
2. Canopy
3. Instruction manual storage
(under the upholstery)
4. Harness tightening strap
5. Harness release lever (under upholstery)
6. Stroller release buttons (x2)
1
2
3
4
6
5

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7. Canopy window (if fitted)
8. Storage pocket
9. Seat release lever (behind storage pocket)
10. Seat shell
11. Base adjustment handle (2 positions)
12. Level indicator (x2)
13. Handle adjustment buttons
(x2, 3 positions)
14. Top tether metal connector
15. Top tether attachment hook (x2)
16. Top tether adjuster
17. Anchor kit
7
14
8
9
11
10
13
12
15
15
16
17
components list

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18. Infant head insert
19. Harness straps (x2)
20. Harness covers (x2)
21. Buckle
22. Buckle cover
23. Buckle strap
24. Splitter plate
25. Harness slots (x8)
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19
20
21
22
23
24
25
components list

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26. Stabilising bar
27. Locking bar
28. Base
29. Base belt path opening (x2)
26 29
27
28
components list

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vehicle information
Location of anchor fitting
Note:
• The anchor point can be found in dierent locations in dierent cars. The illustration above
shows possible locations of anchor points. Sometimes it is on the parcel shelf in sedans,
and on the floor area in station wagons, vans and hatchbacks. Make sure that you do not
confuse the luggage hook in the back of a station wagon with anchor points. Refer to your
owner’s manual.
• An extension strap may be needed for vehicles without a fixed parcel shelf. Extension straps
and extra fittings are available from various stores.
Extension straps 300mm ref no. 015057 Extension straps 600mm ref no. 015058
Anchor bolt kit ref no. 014400 Locking clip ref no. 015059
Possible
anchor
locations

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vehicle information
Anchorage fitment check
Child restraints must be used correctly to provide proper protection for your child.
The anchorage system on child restraint must be used in the correct way.
INSTALLATION CORRECT
Make sure there is no
slack in the top strap
andthe attachment
clip isupright in the
anchoragefitting.
The clip must not lie flat
on the anchorage fitting.
INCORRECT
Anchorages in
vertical panel at
rear of vehicle
FIGURE 1
Floor mounted
anchorages
FIGURE 2
16 IEuro Plus IConvertible Car Seat IMaxi-Cosi
Child restraints must be used correctly to provide proper protection for your child. The
anchorage system on child restraints must be used in the correct way.
CORRECT
Make sure there is no slack in the top strap and the attachment clip is upright in the
anchorage fitting.
INCORRECT
The clip must not lie flat on the anchorage fitting.
Vehicle information
Anchorage fitment check
INCOR-
INSTALLATION CORRECT
Make sure there is no
slack in the top strap
and the attachment clip
is upright in the anchor-
age fitting.
The clip must not
lie flat on the
anchorage fitting.
Anchorages in
vertical panel at
rear of vehicle
Floor mounted
anchorages
INCORRECT
FIGURE 1
FIGURE 2
16 IEuro Plus IConvertible Car Seat IMaxi-Cosi
Child restraints must be used correctly to provide proper protection for your child. The
anchorage system on child restraints must be used in the correct way.
CORRECT
Make sure there is no slack in the top strap and the attachment clip is upright in the
anchorage fitting.
INCORRECT
The clip must not lie flat on the anchorage fitting.
Vehicle information
Anchorage fitment check
INCOR-
INSTALLATION CORRECT
Make sure there is no
slack in the top strap
and the attachment clip
is upright in the anchor-
age fitting.
The clip must not
lie flat on the
anchorage fitting.
Anchorages in
vertical panel at
rear of vehicle
Floor mounted
anchorages
INCORRECT
FIGURE 1
FIGURE 2
16 IEuro Plus IConvertible Car Seat IMaxi-Cosi
Child restraints must be used correctly to provide proper protection for your child. The
anchorage system on child restraints must be used in the correct way.
CORRECT
Make sure there is no slack in the top strap and the attachment clip is upright in the
anchorage fitting.
INCORRECT
The clip must not lie flat on the anchorage fitting.
Vehicle information
Anchorage fitment check
INCOR-
INSTALLATION CORRECT
Make sure there is no
slack in the top strap
and the attachment clip
is upright in the anchor-
age fitting.
The clip must not
lie flat on the
anchorage fitting.
Anchorages in
vertical panel at
rear of vehicle
Floor mounted
anchorages
INCORRECT
FIGURE 1
FIGURE 2
16 IEuro Plus IConvertible Car Seat IMaxi-Cosi
Child restraints must be used correctly to provide proper protection for your child. The
anchorage system on child restraints must be used in the correct way.
CORRECT
Make sure there is no slack in the top strap and the attachment clip is upright in the
anchorage fitting.
INCORRECT
The clip must not lie flat on the anchorage fitting.
Vehicle information
Anchorage fitment check
INCOR-
INSTALLATION CORRECT
Make sure there is no
slack in the top strap
and the attachment clip
is upright in the anchor-
age fitting.
The clip must not
lie flat on the
anchorage fitting.
Anchorages in
vertical panel at
rear of vehicle
Floor mounted
anchorages
INCORRECT
FIGURE 1
FIGURE 2

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vehicle information
Upper anchorage installation
VEHICLE METAL
STRUCTURE
SPACERS
IF REQUIRED
ATTACHMENT BOLT
ANCHOR FITTING
VEHICLE TRIM
Front of vehicle
1
For Cars fitted with a Child Restraint Upper AnchoragePoint
Locate the upper anchorage point behind the rear seating position
(consult the car owner’s handbook for the location of the upper
anchorage point).
Remove the thread plug from the parcel shelf/floor/roof and install the
attachment bolt as shown in Figure 1.
CAUTION: Do not over tighten the attachment bolt. Over tightening
may fracture or break bolt. Maximum torque is 20Nm.
LOCK WASHER

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vehicle information
Upper anchorage installation for sedans only
200mm min.
FOR SEDANS ONLY:
3
2VEHICLE METAL
STRUCTURE
SPACERS
IF REQUIRED
ATTACHMENT BOLT
CENTRE LINE OF
SEATING POSITION
ANCHOR FITTING
VEHICLE TRIM
LOCK WASHER
NUT
REINFORCING
WASHER
Front of vehicle

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vehicle information
Upper anchorage fitting installation
For sedans only
Drill a 9mm diameter hole in the parcel shelf on the centre-line of the seating position as shown in
Figure 2 (as shown on page 16). Install the anchor bolt as shown in Figure 3 (as shown on page
16). It is recommended that this installation be carried out by a child restraint fitting station or
licensed motor mechanic.
For vehicles other than sedans
In Australia, consult your nearest child restraint fitting station or trac authority for vehicle
inspection to find the best, correct position for the placement of the upper anchorage point,
and for the correct attachment bolt length and use of spacers. In New Zealand, consult the agent
for the vehicle.
CHILD RESTRAINTS MUST NOT BE ATTACHED TO UNSOUND METAL OR TO WOOD, OR
SYNTHETIC STRUCTURES. WHEN DRILLING THE 9mm 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.
WARNINGS

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vehicle information
Seat to vehicle positioning
CORRECT USE
CORRECT USE
INCORRECT USE

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vehicle information
Vehicle seat location requirements
Some seating positions in your vehicle may NOT be safe for this safety seat. Some vehicles do not
have any seating positions that can be used safely with the seat. If you are not sure where to place
the infant seat in your vehicle, consult your vehicle’s owner’s handbook.
Vehicle seat location requirements:
Children are safer when properly restrained in rear vehicle seating positions. Whenever possible,
secure the infant seat in the centre position of the seat directly behind the front seats.
IMPROPER PLACEMENT OF THE SAFETY SEAT INCREASES THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY
OR DEATH.
NOTE:
Check the measurements between the front
of the seat back of the rear seat and all front
seats in the car in which the child restraint
is intended to be used, to ensure that the
space is sucient.
WARNINGS

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vehicle information
Angle configuration for the seat
• Position seat ensuring that the angle is no greater than 45˚
from horizontal plane. This position is necessary for the even
distribution of forces during possible impact.
• Angular adjustment is achieved by adjusting the base.
Make sure the line indicator is level to ground (refer to page 22).
• DO NOT install child restraints excessively
reclined, ensure the angle is no greater
than 45°.
• DO NOT adjust harness or tether strap
hardware such that it sits too close to the
occupant.
• Ensure that correct seatbelt path is used
and that the restraint is installed in the
correct direction for rearward-facing
application. Refer to page 32.
• DO NOT wrap baby in a blanket or
swaddled as infant can be ejected and
killed in an accident.
• Ensure the harness fits the baby firmly.
• Ensure that any blanket or other covering
may only be placed over the harness after
the harness is adjusted firmly.
• The infant’s legs and arms are not to be
bound or wrapped together.
• Always adjust the height of the shoulder
straps as the child grows.
WARNINGS