Mothers choice adore AP User manual

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INSTRUCTION
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convertible car seat
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safety.
comfort.
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Air Protect™technology
for superior side
impact protection
machine
washable fabric
easy installation
3-position, forward
-facing recline
adjustment for comfort
ISOFIX
COMPATIBLE
easy one
handed 5 position
adjustable headrest
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product specifications
Product weight: 9.8kg
Product dimensions: 45W x 55D x 64H x cm
colours available
moonlit grey blackened sky meteor blue
ISOFIX COMPATIBLE
DO NOT PRINT DIELINE OR PRINTING INFORMATION.
PLEASE USE THIS HIGH
RESOLUTION PROOF AS AGUIDE
FOR HOW WE WANT THE COLOURS
TO APPEAR. THIS ARTWORK HAS
NOT BEEN TRAPPED. PRINTERIS
REQUIRED TO CARRY OUT ANY
NECESSARY TRAPPING. THE
CONFIGURATION AND OVERALL
APPEARANCE OF THIS PRODUCT
AND ITS PACKAGING IS COPYRIGHT
PROPERTY OF DOREL AUSTRALIA.
DOREL ARTWORK PRINT SPECIFICATIONS
BRAND: MOTHER’S CHOICE STOCK MATERIAL:
400GSM WHITE CARD/SEMI GLOSS
ARTWORK SIZE: A5 CARD
APPROVED BY:
UPDATE HISTORY MATERIAL SPECS
PRODUCT: ACCORD AP
ITEM NUMBER: 019027_28_127
DATE
VERSION: ADATE:
VERSON: B DATE: XX/XX/XX
REASON: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
VERSON: C DATE: XX/XX/XX
REASON: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
VERSON: D DATE: XX/XX/XX
REASON: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
VERSION DESIGNER
19/07/2018 ECARLA
MARKETING DEPT:
PRODUCT DEPT:
OPTS DEPT:
NUMBER OF
COLOURS: 4
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REARWARD-FACING USING SEATBELT
NEWBORN UP TO 30 MONTHS, APPROX.
ATTACH TOP TETHER
RECLINE SETTING 4
PUSH DOWN
PUSH DOWN
PULL
OUT
SLACK
PULL
SLACK
SLACK
SLACK
CLICK
Tighten till slack is removed
QUICK START INSTALLATION

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FORWARD-FACING USING SEATBELT
12 MONTHS UP TO 4 YEARS, APPROX.
ATTACH TOP TETHER
SELECT RECLINE 1,2 or 3
SASH
LAP
CLICK
PULL OUT
SLACK
PULL OUT
PUSH DOWN
PUSH DOWN
PUSH DOWN
PUSH DOWN
Tighten till slack is removed
QUICK START INSTALLATION

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REARWARD-FACING USING ISOGO
NEWBORN UP TO 30 MONTHS, APPROX.
CLICK
BOTH
SIDES
RECLINE SETTING 4
ISO IN THE
POCKET
ISO IN THE
POCKET
QUICK START INSTALLATION

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Press the child restraint rmly
down into the vehicle seat whilst
pulling on the ISOGO straps.
TIP: Always check for
GREEN at eye level.
Pull loose end of the strap until you
get a majority GREEN indication.
ATTACH TOP TETHER
PUSH
PUSH
PULL
PULL
Tighten till slack is removed
QUICK START INSTALLATION
Tighten till slack is removed

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FORWARD-FACING USING ISOGO
TODDLER (12 MONTHS, APPROX) UP TO 4 YEARS
CLICK
BOTH
SIDES
QUICK START INSTALLATION
ISO IN THE
POCKET
ISO IN THE
POCKET
SELECT RECLINE 1, 2 or 3

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Press the child restraint rmly
down into the vehicle seat whilst
pulling on the ISOGO straps.
Pull loose end of the strap until you
get a majority GREEN indication.
PULL
PULL
PULL
TIP: Always check for
GREEN at eye level.
QUICK START INSTALLATION
ATTACH TOP TETHER
Tighten till slack is removed

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Quick Start Installation 2 - 7
Contents 8
Introduction 9
Warnings 10 - 12
VEHICLE INFORMATION
Correct Rearward-Facing Vehicle Position 13
Correct Forward-Facing Vehicle Position 14
Location of Top Tether Anchorage Point 15
Correctly Connecting the Top Tether 16
Anchorage Fitting Installation 17 - 20
Seat Angle 21
OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENTS
Components List 22 - 23
Shoulder Height Markers 24 - 25
Preparing Harness for Child Fitment 26
Headrest and Harness Height Adjustment 27
Fastening the Buckle Assembly 28
To Adjust the Top Tether Strap 29
INSTALLATION
Rearward-Facing Installation Using Seatbelt 30 - 31
Forward-Facing Installation Using Seatbelt 32 - 33
Rearward-Facing Installation Using ISOGO 34 - 37
Forward-Facing Installation Using ISOGO 38 - 41
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Caring for the Buckle 42 -43
Caring for the Seat Fabrics 44 - 47
The Next Seat for your Child 48
Guarantee 49
Notes 50
Registration 51
contents

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Thank you for purchasing this child seat. This product is suitable
for newborn children to toddlers approximately 4 years old. 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!
Before you start:
Call our Customer Service Team: 1300 809 526
Monday to Friday (8:30am - 5:00pm AEST)
or send an email: [email protected]
www.motherschoice.com.au mother’s choice
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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 child restraint in Australia or New Zealand, please contact our
customer service numbers provided. An alternative option is to also
contact any registered child tting station authorised by your local
transport authority.
• To be used only in a rearward-facing position until the infant’s shoulders
either reach the lower shoulder height marker (approximately 12 months of
age) or reach the middle height marker (approximately 2 to 3 years of age).
Then to be used in a forward-facing position until the child’s shoulders reach
the upper shoulder height marker (approximately 4 years of age).
• Continue to use this child restraint until the child reaches this limit.
• Do not use forward facing until child’s shoulders are above the lower shoulder
height marker.
• Infants are at risk of serious injury if they face forward too early.
• Children are at risk of serious injury if they move to booster seats too early.
• Children who have outgrown this restraint are safest in a larger child restraint
with an in-built harness or a booster seat until their shoulders reach the upper
shoulder height marker of the restraint.
GENERAL
• 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 manufacturers 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.
WARNINGS
WARNINGS

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• Fittherestraintrmlytothecarseat.
• Fittheharnessrmlytothechild.
• 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.
• 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tterandtheirrecommendation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 secure the loose end of the top tether strap to prevent it hanging out
of the car or being accessible by the child.
• 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.
• Care and attention be given to ventilation and shading of the occupant.
• TO BE USED WITH A LAP-SASH/LAP-ONLY SEATBELT OR ISOFIX LOW
ANCHORAGES IN THE FRONT/BACK OF MOST CARS WITH FORWARD
FACING SEATS.
WARNINGS
WARNINGS

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WARNINGS
• The use of child restraints in the front seat may be restricted for children of
specic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 aftermarket accessories (i.e. items not provided in the box with the
child restraint), can reduce the safety provided by child restraint and may
cause injury or death. For approved aftermarket accessories please refer to
page 15.
• Please contact Dorel Australia Customer Service with any questions or
concerns.
WARNINGS

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Correct Rearward-Facing Vehicle Position
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.
WARNING
IMPROPER PLACEMENT OF THE SAFETY SEAT INCREASES THE
RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
500mm
550mm
CORRECT
USE
CORRECT
USE
VEHICLE INFORMATION

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Correct Forward-Facing Vehicle Position
CORRECT
USE
CORRECT
USE
INCORRECT
USE
VEHICLE INFORMATION

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Correct Forward-Facing Vehicle Position
Location of Top Tether Anchorage Point
Extension straps 300mm
ref no. 015057
Extension straps 600mm
ref no. 015058
Anchor bolt kit ref no. 014400 Locking clip ref no. 014401
NOTE:
• Theanchorpointcanbefoundindierentlocationsindierent
car. The illustration above shows possible locations of anchor
points. Sometimes it is on the parcel shelf in sedans, and on
theoor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xedparcel
shelf.Extensionstrapsandextrattingsareavailablefromvarious
stores.
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Correctly Connecting the Top Tether
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.
CORRECT
Make sure there is no slack in the top tether strap and the attachment clip is
uprightintheanchoragetting.
INCORRECT
Theclipmustnotlieatontheanchoragetting.
INSTALLATION CORRECT
Make sure there is no
slack in the top strap
and the attachment
clip is upright in the
anchorage tting.
The clip must not
lie at on the
anchorage tting.
Anchorages in
vertical panel at
rear of vehicle
Floor mounted
anchorages
INCORRECT
FIGURE 1
FIGURE 2
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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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Anchorage Fitting Installation
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/oor/roofandinstallthe
attachment bolt as shown in Figure 1.
Vehicle metal
structure
Spacer(s)
(if required)
Attachment bolt
Anchor fitting
Vehicle trim
CAUTION: DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN THE ATTACH-MENT BOLT.
OVERTIGHTENING MAY FRACTURE OR BREAK
BOLT. MAXIMUM TORQUE IS 20 Nm.
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Anchorage Fitting Installation...continued
FOR CARS NOT FITTED WITH A CHILD RESTRAINT UPPER
ANCHORAGE POINT
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.
Centre line of seating position
200mm
min.
FOR SEDANS ONLY:
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Install the anchor bolt as shown in Figure 3.It is recommended that this
installationbecarriedoutbyachildrestraintttingstationorlicenced
motor mechanic.
For vehicles other than sedans
InAustralia,consultyournearestchildrestraintttingstationortrac
authorityforvehicleinspectiontond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.
Vehicle metal
structure
Spacer(s)
(if required)
Attachment bolt
Anchor fitting
Vehicle trim
Lock washer
Nut
Reinforcing
washer
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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
Anchorage Fitting Installation...continued
VEHICLE INFORMATION