Safety 1st GlideFix User manual

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Group : 0+/1/2
Weight : 0-25kg, from birth up to approx. 7 years
GlideFix
Child Restraint System
User Guide
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This restraint system is ISOFIX Universal when used in Group 1
(9-18 kg) with ISOFIX:
NOTICE
1. This is an ISOFIX CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM. It
is approved to Regulation No. 44, 04 series of
amendments for general use in vehicles fitted with
ISOFIX anchorages systems.
2. It will fit vehicles with positions approved as ISOFIX
positions (as detailed in the vehicle handbook),
depending on the category of the child seat and of the
fixture.
3. The mass group and the ISOFIX size class for which
this device is intended is: 9-25 kg and B1.
Congratulations on your purchase!
To ensure maximum protection and optimum comfort for your
child, it is essential that you read through the entire manual
carefully and follow all instructions.
IMPORTANT — DO NOT USE FORWARD
FACING BEFORE THE CHILD’S WEIGHT
EXCEEDS 9 kg!
DOREL AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
655-685 Somerville Road
Sunshine West Victoria 3020
Hours: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Mon-Fri
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IGC DOREL NEW ZEALAND LTD
14 Sir William Avenue
East Tamaki Auckland 2013
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Phone: [phone] (toll free)

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NOTICE
This is a ‘Universal’ child restraint. It is approved to
Regulation No. 44, 04 series of amendments, for general
use in vehicles and it will fit most, but not all, car seats.
A correct fit is likely if the vehicle manufacturer has
declared in the vehicle handbook that the vehicle is
capable of accepting a ‘Universal’ child restraint for this
age group.
This child restraint has been classified as ‘Universal’
under more stringent conditions than those which
applied to earlier designs which do not carry this notice.
If in doubt, consult either the child restraint
manufacturer or the retailer.
This restraint system is ‘Universal’ when used in group
0+/1/2 (0-25 kg) with vehicle belt:
CAR FRONT REAR
Car Fitting List Outer Outer Centre
No Yes No
Seat positions in other cars may also be suitable to
accept this child restraint. If in doubt, consult either the
child restraint manufacturer or the retailer.
This restraint system is ‘Semi-universal’ when used in group 2
(15-25 kg) installed with ISOGO and vehicle belt, and suitable
for fixing into the seat positions of the following cars:

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Understanding Your Car seat
Parts...............................................................................6
Installation Position...................................................9
Installation in Vehicle
Gr0+ Vehicle Belt Installation ...............................10
Gr1 Vehicle Belt Installation ...................................13
Gr1 ISOFIX Installation ............................................16
Gr2 Vehicle Belt Installation ..................................18
Gr2 Vehicle Belt+ISOGO Installation ...................23
General Use
Harness System..........................................................26
Harness System Adjustments................................27
Reclining Child Restraint.........................................28
Adjusting Headrest Height.....................................29
Infant Cushion ............................................................29
Important Information
Warning ........................................................................30
Care ...............................................................................33
Warranty ......................................................................34
Table of Contents

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Parts

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Parts

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Parts
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Installation Position
IMPORTANT — Only suitable if the approved
vehicles are fitted with 3 point with retractor
safety- belts, approved to UN/ECE Regulation
No. 16 or other equivalent standards.
Prohibition Correct position
See Car Fitting List

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Gr0+ Vehicle Belt Installation
Group 0+(0-13 kg), Rear Facing, Vehicle Belt Installation
NOTE:The Top Tether must be removed when used in
Group 0+.
2. Recline the seat to R
position.
1. Rotate the top tether's 2
metal retainers, pull out
them to remove the top
tether.
3. Put the restraint rear
facing to the vehicle
seat, pull out the
vehicle's safety belt.
WARNING: DO NOT USE FORWARD FACING BEFORE
THE CHILD’S WEIGHT EXCEEDS 9 kg!
X2

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Gr0+ Vehicle Belt Installation
WARNING: DO NOT place rear-facing child seat on
front seat with airbag!
5. Pass the shoulder belt
from the back of the
seat guide hook, make
sure the shoulder belt
is limited in the guide
hook.
4. Pass the seat belt from
the back of the seat.
6. Pass the lap belt from
the Gr0+ belt guide and
make sure the lap belt
is limited in the guide
hook.

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9. Secure the seat firmly,
and tighten the shoulder
belt.
8. Pull out the lap belt
from the other side of
the Gr0+ belt guide,
lock the tongue into the
buckle until you hear the
"click!"
7. Pass the lap belt from
the bottom of the seat
base as shown.
Gr0+ Vehicle Belt Installation
CLICK!

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2. Pull out the vehicle belt
and put it above the car
seat.
3. Pull out the tongue,
thread the shoulder belt
and lap belt to the Gr1
belt guide.
Gr1 Vehicle Belt Installation
Group 1 (9-18 kg), Forward Facing, Vehicle Belt Installation
Gr1
9-18 kg
Gr1
9-18 kg
Gr1/2
9-25 kg
1. Recline the car seat to
the proper position.

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Gr1 Vehicle Belt Installation
5. Pull out the tongue,
shoulder belt and lap
belt as shown.
6. Push buckle tongues into
buckle, until you hear the
"click".
CLICK!
4. Pass the shoulder belt
and lap belt from the
back of the seat as
shown, then thread to
the other side of the Gr1
belt guide.

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8. Tighten the shoulder
belt, make sure the car
seat is already secured.
7. Tighten the lap belt.
Gr1 Vehicle Belt Installation

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Gr1 ISOFIX Installation
3. Press the release
button of ISOFIX, push
backward the ISOFIX
connector emphatically
at both sides.
NOTE: Consult your vehicle owner's manual to find the
ISOFIX and Top Tether positions.
Gr1
9-18 kg
Gr1
9-18 kg
Gr1/2
9-25 kg
2. Recline the car seat to
the proper position.
1. Thread the 2 metal
retainers to the hooks,
rotate them and secure
the Top Tether.
Group 1 (9-18 kg), Forward Facing, ISOFIX and Top Tether
Installation
X2
X2

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Gr1 ISOFIX Installation
5. Push and pull the car
seat from side to side,
make sure it is secured.
4. Push the ISOFIX
connectors into the
vehicle anchorages, until
you hear the "click".
Push the seat backward
until it clings to the
vehicle seat.
6. Pull out the top tether,
press the release button,
and let the top tether
stretch to sufficient
length to hitch the top-
tether anchorage in the
back of vehicle seat.
Different vehicles may
have different anchorage
positions.
7. Tighten the top tether
until you see the
indicator turns green.
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Gr2 Vehicle Belt Installation
1. Unzip the Velcro of the
cushion, remove the seat
cushion from the shouler
belt and crotch.
2. Unzip the Velcro of the
back seat cover as
shown.
3. Use screwdriver to
loosen the three screws
on the back cover and
remove the back cover.
The 5-point harness system should be removed in group 2
when use vehicle belt to install. Please follow the step 1-12 to
remove and store the harness.

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Gr2 Vehicle Belt Installation
4. Remove the harness end
from the mounting plate
and remove the harness
from the front of the car
seat.
5. Remove the 2 harness
covers' straps from
the lever, then secure
the back cover with 3
screws.
6. Find the fixed position
of crotch at the bottom
of car seat, flip the
metal plate to remove
the crotch.

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7. Pull out the seat cover
from the shell as shown.
8. Lift the seat cover to
show the shell.
9. Lift the sponge pad,
fold the harness belt as
shown.
Gr2 Vehicle Belt Installation