My Child Stirling User manual

Stirling Car Seat
Group1,2,3 ISOFIX child car seat
This product conforms to ECE R44.04
Group 1,2,3 child restraint. Suitable for children from 9kg to 36kg (approx 9 months to 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.
Ce produit répond à la norme ECE R44,04
Siège auto 1,2,3, Convient aux enfants de 9kg à 36kg (d’environ 9mois à 12 ans)
Instructions: A lire attentivement et à garder pour future référence. La sécurité de votre
enfant pourrait être affectée si vous ne respectez pas ces instructions.
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En 2-26
Fr 27-51

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Your 3 year warranty 2
General safety information - READ FIRST 3-7
Welcome 7
Parts checklist 8
Positioning the child restraint 9
Headrest/harness system adjustment 10
Seat recline adjustment 10
Installation group 1 [9-18kg] with ISOFIX + top tether 11-13
Placing a child in the child restraint (group 1 [9-18kg]) 13-15
Removing the harness system 16-18
Installation groups 2-3 [15-36kg] with ISOFIX 19-20
Installation groups 2-3 [15-36kg] with 3-point seatbelt 20-21
Placing a child in the child restraint (groups 2-3 [15-36kg]) 21
Removing and tting the seat covers 22
Retting the harness system 23-26
Maintenance and cleaning 26
Contents
Your 3 year warranty
Whilst we make and test our products to the highest standards of
durability there’s always a small chance of a hiccup! Our promise is
to repair, replace or refund a MyChild product that has an identied
manufacturing defect from the date of purchase for a full 3 years
thereafter at no extra cost.
However, you must register within 28 days of the date of purchase to
receive the full 3 years guarantee!
To receive your full guarantee you can register your product by:
visiting www.mychildonline.co.uk/warranty.html and complete the
warranty form, or by telephone on 0161 335 2508.

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1. This child restraint system conforms to Regulation ECE-R44/04 for three
different methods of installation.
a) Using an ISOFIX and Top Tether anchor system. The child restraint has
been classied as “Universal” for Group1 (9-18kg), under more stringent
conditions than those that were applied to earlier designs which do not
carry this notice.
b) Using the child restraint with a vehicle’s 3-point seatbelt and without
an ISOFIX anchor system. The child restraint has been classied as
“Universal” for Groups 2 and 3 (15-36kg).
c) Using the optional ISOFIX anchor system, with a vehicle’s 3-point
seatbelt. The child restraint has been classied as “Semi-Universal” and
is compatible for use in vehicles in the “list of approved vehicles” for
Groups 2 and 3 (15-36kg).
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 age group.
3. This child restraint’s UNIVERSAL ISOFIX SYSTEM has been approved
to Regulation ECE-R44/04 for general use in vehicles tted with ISOFIX
anchorage systems. It will t vehicles with positions approved as ISOFIX
positions (as detailed in the vehicle handbook), depending on the
category of the child seat and the xture.
4. The mass group and the ISOFIX size class for which this device is intended
is: ISOFIX size class B1.
5. If in doubt, consult either the child restraint manufacturer or the retailer.
6. Child car seats can mark vehicle seat upholstery. The manufacturer
cannot be held responsible for damage or marking to vehicle seats.
7. The following situations could be illegal and will invalidate the warranty:
a) Any modications or change of use of the child car seat that have
not been authorised or advised by the manufacturer.
b) 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.
8. Please keep this manual safe for any possible queries you may have in
the future.
9. You will need to keep your proof of purchase. We recommend you keep
them together.
Safety
NOTICES

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Getting started
Before starting
Warning: Do not t the child restraint on a side or rear facing vehicle
seat.
Warning: Before installing the child restraint ensure that the passenger
seat you are using is locked in the upright position.
Warning: Do not use the child restraint in the home - it has only been
designed to be used in the car.
Warning: Do not leave loose/unsecured objects on the rear passenger
seats of your car or the parcel shelf. They may be dangerous to your
child if you are forced to brake suddenly.
Warning: It is recommended that the child car seat should not be used
more than 5 years from the date of production as the product may
deteriorate due to, for example, ageing of the plastic.
Warning: NEVER leave your child unattended – your child’s safety is your
responsibility.
Warning: The child restraint 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 child restraint when intoxicated or drowsy.
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 restraint, or
in the vehicle in which you are carrying the child restraint. Some models
of child restraint have a pocket to store the instructions.
Read Carefully Before Attempting to Fit the Child Car Seat

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Warning: Make sure that the child restraint 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 restraint 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! Do not use any load bearing contact points other than those
specied in these instructions and marked on the child restraint.
Warning: The child restraint must not be used without its original cover. The
original cover is essential for the safe operation of the child restraint.
Warning: Stop the car at regular intervals to check that the child restraint is
in the correct position and that both the car seatbelt AND the child restraint
harness 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 ECE 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 restraint 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.
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
When using the child restraint

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Warning: NEVER use any load bearing contact points other than those
described in these instructions or marked on the child restraint.
Warning: Ensure that the lap section of the 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 harness must be used at all times when your child is in the
child restraint.
Warning: If you are installing the child restraint using a seatbelt ensure
there are no twists in the seatbelt.
Warning: Do not place anything under the child restraint (e.g. a towel or
cushion) as this could affect the performance of the restraint 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 restraint. 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.
Seatbelt
Back of the seat/headrest
Warning: Ensure that the child restraint is as close as possible to the
backrest of the car seat.
Warning: REMOVE the headrest of the passenger seat being used if it
obstructs the proper installation of the child restraint. REMEMBER to ret
the headrest when the child restraint has been removed.
Warning: Don’t leave your child in the child restraint while parked in
direct sunlight or on a hot day.
Warning: Do not subject the child restraint 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 restraint with a sheet when not in use.
Sunlight/hot days

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Warning: Never buy a second hand child restraint. It may have unseen
damage.
Warning: The manufacturer only guarantees this product when the
original owner uses it.
Warning: You MUST replace the child restraint and your vehicle’s
seatbelts if they becomes badly worn or damaged.
Warning: You MUST replace the child restraint if it is involved in an
accident – it may have unseen damage and may not protect your
child as well as it should. At the very least send the child restraint to the
manufacturer for inspection, together with an accident report.
Second hand or damaged child restraint & seatbelts
Welcome
Thank you for purchasing the Stirling Car Seat.
Please read these instructions carefully before use to ensure safe and
satisfactory operation of this product.
The Stirling Car Seat is suitable for Group 1 (9-18kg) with the ISOFIX and
Top Tether anchoring systems.
The Stirling Car Seat is also suitable for Group 2 (15-25kg) and Group 3
(22-36kg) with 3-point belt, or 3-point belt and additional anchors.
Your child’s safety is your responsibility. If you have a query with this
product or require replacement parts, please contact your nearest
MyChild retailer.

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ATop tether indicator JShoulder belt guide
BTop tether release button KHarness
CTop tether strap LHarness buckle
DTop tether hook MInsert pad
EIOFIX connector NHarness adjuster button
FISOFIX release button and indicator OHarness adjuster strap
GCup and cup holder PSeat recline adjuster knob
HHeadrest height adjuster QISOFIX Guides (x2)
IHeadrest
Parts checklist
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In the direction of travel Yes
Against the direction of travel NO
With 3-point seatbelt* Yes*
With 2-point seatbelt NO
With ISOFIX and Top Tether anchorage systems Yes
Front passenger seat Yes
Left & right rear seats Yes
Centre rear seat** Yes/NO**
Side facing seats NO
Rear facing seats NO
The child restraint can only be used with either an approved ISOFIX anchorage system
or an automatic 3-point safety belt (i). It MUST NOT be used with a 2-point lap belt (ii).
If your centre rear passenger seat is tted with an approved ISOFIX anchorage system
or a three point seatbelt system (i) then you should use it.
If your centre rear passenger seat does not have either an approved ISOFIX
anchorage system or a three point seatbelt system (i.e. no seatbelt at all, or only a lap
belt (ii)) - 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 either an approved ISOFIX anchorage system or a three point seatbelt system.
WARNING: Never use with a 2-point lap belt.
WARNING: Never use on rearward or side facing vehicle seats.
Positioning the child car seat
* Only applicable to groups 2 and 3
**Can ONLY be used if the centre rear seat is tted with anapproved ISOFIX anchorage system or a
3-point seatbelt. MUST NOT be used with a 2-point seatbelt.
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The headrest has ve height settings in Group 1 mode and an additional ve height
settings in Group 2,3 mode (once the harness system has been removed), giving a
total of ten possible heights.
The seat recline of the child restraint can be adjusted to t the vehicle seat. The back
of the child restraint should rest as ush as possible against the vehicle seat.
Headrest/harness system adjustment
Seat recline adjustment
To adjust the headrest/harness: Grip the
headrest height adjuster (H) squeeze
the trigger and raise or lower the
headrest.
IMPORTANT! It may be necessary to
loosen the integral 5-point harness if
using the seat in group 1 mode. Always
ensure the harness is tted correctly
after adjusting the headrest.
WARNING! DO NOT force the headrest
up or down.
To adjust the seat recline, turn the seat
recline adjuster knob (P) clockwise or
anti-clockwise as necessary to match
the angle of the vehicle seat.
Turning the knob clockwise will recline
the seat back backwards and anti-
clockwise will reduce the recline.
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Installation group1 [9-18kg] with ISOFIX + top tether
To check for the ISOFIX anchor
points, feel between the joint of
the passenger seat back and
passenger seat base (i) for two
metal brackets similar to (ii). If
unsure or in any doubt then consult
your vehicle manufacturer.
Tip! Attach the supplied ISOFIX
guides (Q) to the ISOFIX anchor
points (ii). This will help you locate
the anchor points when attaching
the child restraint.
Place the child restraint on a
suitable forward facing passenger
seat.
Lock the two ISOFIX connectors (E)
onto the ISOFIX anchorage points.
The ISOFIX connectors will “click”
and the indicators (i) will turn green
signalling they are locked correctly
to the anchorage points.
Ensure both indicators (i) have
turned green and pull the child
restraint forward as an extra check
that both ISOFIX connectors are
correctly attached.
Press the ISOFIX release buttons (F) and
extend the ISOFIX connectors (E).
IMPORTANT! The child restraint can ONLY be installed in group 1 mode using a
vehicle’s ISOFIX system. It CANNOT be installed in group 1 mode using a vehicle
seatbelt.
F
click
E
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Installation group1 [9-18kg] with ISOFIX + top tether (continued)
Push the child restraint tight against the vehicle seat, ensuring there is no space
between the back of the child restraint and the vehicle seat.
Press the top tether release button
(B) and extend the strap until it is long
enough for the hook (D) to connect to a
suitable tether anchoring point.
B
D
Connect the tether strap’s
hook to your chosen anchor
point
Most vehicles will have a top
tether anchor point either
on the luggage shelf (i),
the back of the passenger
seat (ii) or on the vehicle
oor (iii). Please check your
vehicle manual if you are
not certain.
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Pull the opposite end of the tether strap to tighten the top tether.
IMPORTANT: Check that the tether strap indicator (A) turns green. This will indicate that
the strap is tight and correctly tted.
The child restraint is now tted and you can go to “Placing a child in the child restraint
(group1 [9-18kg])”.
WARNING: The child restraint should always be either strapped in using the vehicle’s
3-point seatbelt or locked in place using the ISOFIX and top tether system, whether a
child is seated in the child restraint or not.
A
Installation group1 [9-18kg] with ISOFIX + top tether (continued)
Placing a child in the child restraint (group1 [9-18kg])
IMPORTANT! Before placing your child in the child restraint, ensure you have followed
the instructions for “Installation group1 (9-18kg) with ISOFIX and top tether”
Press the harness adjuster button (N)
and pull forward on the shoulder straps
(not the shoulder pads) to completely
loosen the harness.
IMPORTANT: Use the insert cushion with
smaller children weighing less than 15kg.
The insert cushion provides extra comfort
and the necessary support while the
child is small.
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Press the red harness release button (i)
on the buckle and unfasten the harness.
With the harness straps over the sides
of the child restraint place your child in
the seat.
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Placing a child in the child restraint (group1 [9-18kg]) (continued)
Adjust the headrest so that the integral harness is just above your child’s shoulders (i).
It must NOT be positioned too high (ii), or too low (iii).
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Placing a child in the child restraint (group1 [9-18kg]) (continued)
Make sure the shoulder straps t your
child snugly by pulling the adjuster strap
(O).
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.
O
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 restraint should
always be strapped in using the
vehicle’s seatbelt whether a child is
seated in the child restraint or not.

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Removing the harness system
The harness system can be removed for converting to a group 2 or group 3 child
restraint OR in order to wash the seat covers. The harness system MUST ALWAYS be
used in group 1 mode.
Press the harness adjuster button (N)
and pull forward on the shoulder straps
(not the shoulder pads) to loosen the
harness.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT pull the shoulder
pads or the straps above the shoulder
pads.
N
Unzip the zip on the back of the seat
cover (i).
Unhook the harness straps at the rear
of the seat shell by sliding the straps
through the slits in the yoke (i).
You can now remove the shoulder
straps (not the shoulder pads), pulling
them out from the front of the seat.
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Removing the harness system (continued)
To remove the shoulder pads;
adjust the headrest so that the
metal rod (i) at the back of the
seat is positioned in the fth slot
up.
This slot is extra wide to allow the
removal of the shoulder pads.
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2
5
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1
4
Slide the metal rod (i) back so
that it sits centrally and correctly
in the fth slot
Slide the metal rod (i) to one side
and remove one of the shoulder
pads from the bar.
Slide the metal rod across to the
other side and remove the second
shoulder pad.
3
2
5
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Removing the harness system (continued)
Turn the child restraint over and post
the metal retainers (i) up through the
base of the seat.
Undo the 8 screws on the plastic
cover (ii) and remove.
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ii
Locate the crotch strap retainer
(i) which is just under the plastic
block (ii). If necessary turn knob
(iii)anti-clockwise to move the
plastic block back.
From the upper side of the seat
base, push the crotch strap
down through the base, this will
create slack in the strap and
allow you to turn the crotch strap
retainer (i) sideways and post it
up through the seat base.
Replace the plastic cover and
secure using the 8 screws.
The child restraint is now ready
to be used in group 2 or group
3 mode.
Store the shoulder straps, crotch
strap and their pads safely in
case you need them again.
WARNING! DO NOT attempt to
remove the harness adjuster strap
(O) as once removed it cannot
be retted.
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IMPORTANT! First ensure you have removed the integral 5-point harness as described in
“Removing the harness system”.
Press the ISOFIX release buttons (F) and
extend the ISOFIX connectors (E).
F
Installation groups 2-3 [15-36kg] with ISOFIX
Place the child restraint on a
suitable forward facing passenger
seat.
Lock the two ISOFIX connectors (E)
onto the ISOFIX anchorage points.
The ISOFIX connectors will “click”
and the indicators (i) will turn green
signalling they are locked correctly
to the anchorage points.
Ensure both indicators (i) have
turned green and pull the child
restraint forward as an extra check
that both ISOFIX connectors are
correctly attached.
F i
click
E
To check for the ISOFIX anchor
points, feel between the joint of
the passenger seat back and
passenger seat base (i) for two
metal brackets similar to (ii). If
unsure or in any doubt then consult
your vehicle manufacturer.
Tip! Attach the supplied ISOFIX
guides (Q) to the ISOFIX anchor
points (ii). This will help you locate
the anchor points when attaching
the child restraint.
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Installation groups 2-3 [15-36kg] with ISOFIX (continued)
Push the child restraint tight against the vehicle seat, and adjust the seat recline ensuring
there is no space between the back of the child restraint and the vehicle seat. The child
restraint is now tted and you can go to “Placing a child in the child restraint (groups 2-3
[15-36kg])”.
Installation groups 2-3 [15-36kg] with 3-point seatbelt
IMPORTANT! First ensure you have removed the integral 5-point harness as described in
“Removing the harness system”.
IMPORTANT! If you intend installing the
child restraint without using the ISOFIX
anchorage system, rst ensure the
ISOFIX connectors are retracted.
Press the ISOFIX release buttons (F) and
slide the ISOFIX connectors (E) back into
the seat base.
F
E
Place the child restraint on a suitable
forward facing seat in your vehicle.