Snapkis Transformers 0-4 User manual

Transformers 0-4
USER MANUAL
Group 0+,I
Suitable from 0kg to 18kg
(approx. Birth to 4 yrs)
Approved to ECE R44-04 standard
(Please read this instruction manual carefully before installation)
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601 Sims Drive, Pan-I Complex
Singapore 387382
www.snapkis.com

!WARNING
This car seat can only be installed
using a 3-point seat belt.
Vehicle seat belt – shoulder belt
Vehicle seat belt – lap belt
This car seat is suitable for all vehicles equipped with a 3-point seat
belt, approved to ECE R16 regulation.
This car seat only can be installed on a forward facing passenger
seat. Do not install the child car seat at the lateral and rear facing
passenger seat.
Suitable to install car seat at
this position
Do not install car seat at
this position
Do not install the car
seat at the front
passenger seat with
an active airbag
The car seat can be
used if this passenger
seat has a 3-point seat
belt
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Note: Above illustration is based on a left hand drive car
1. Application of Car Seat
For your child’s safety, please follow below instructions:
Contents
1. Application of Car Seat
2. Understanding Your Vehicle
3. Safety information
4. Car seat parts
5. How to ensure the shoulder belts are at the correct height
6. How to adjust the shoulder belts
7. How to fasten the harness buckle
8. How to adjust and secure the harness
9. How to adjust the reclining position of the car seat
10. How to use the red lock-o
11. How to install car seat rear-facing for Group 0+ (0-13kg)
12. How to install car seat forward facing for Group I (9-18kg)
13. How to remove the car seat cover
14. Cleaning & Maintenance
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Rear- facing installation (Group 0+) Forward facing installation (Group I)
Child with a body weight between
0-13kg (approx. Birth to 1 year)
Child with a body weight between
9-18kg (approx. 9 months to 4 years)
1. This is a “Universal” child restraint. It is approved to ECE R44-04, for general
use in vehicles and it will fit most, but not all vehicles.
2. A correct fit is likely if the vehicle is capable of accepting a “Universal child
restraint for this age group.
3. If in doubt, please contact manufacturer or retailer.
2. Understanding Your Vehicle

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1) This car seat should only be installed by an adult and is suitable for children
from 0 to 18 kg.
2) This car seat can be installed both forward and rear-facing using a vehicle
3-point seat belt. Do not install this car seat in a forward facing position if your
child weighs less than 9kg.
3) Never place the car seat on a vehicle seat with an active airbag.
4) Please follow the installation diagrams on the car seat or user manual when
installing the car seat in your vehicle.
5) The car seat should be properly secured so that your child is well protected in
the event of an accident.
6) Always keep the car seat secured in the vehicle even when it is unoccupied.
7) For your child’s safety, do not use a damaged or second-hand car seat. This car
seat should be changed timely when it has been subject to violent stress in an
accident.
8) Never use the car seat without the cover.
9) Do not put your child at risk by using other replacement cover which could
prevent the car seat from protecting your child as it should.
10) Please cover the car seat properly when the vehicle is parked under direct
sunlight. The parts of the car seat that are not provided with a textile cover
should be kept away from the sunlight, otherwise it may be too hot for your
child’s skin.
11) The harness buckle cannot be in semi-locked state. Always ensure the car seat
is secured before using. In case of emergency, your child can be taken out quickly.
12) Keep the car seat away from corrosive fluids.
For your child’s safety, please read this
user manual carefully.
3. Safety Information
WARNING
13) Please keep the child car seat in a safe place when not in use. Do not place
heavy objects on the car seat.
14) Please follow the installation instructions closely. Do not allow the car seat to
be jammed in the vehicle door, seat runners, etc.
15) Do not make any additions or changes to the car seat. Do not use other
installation methods except for the instructions provided in the user manual.
16) Do not use any load bearing contact points other than those described in the
instructions and marked on the car seat.
17) Any luggage or other objects liable to cause injuries in the event of collision
should be properly secured.
18) Do not install car seat on an unlocked foldable vehicle seat as it may lead to the
car seat losing its eectiveness in an emergency brake situation.
19) Do not put any padding under the car seat to increase height because it may
cause the car seat to lose its eectiveness in the event of an accident.
20) Do not leave your child on the car seat unattended.
21) Please stop your vehicle in a safe area when your child accidentally unfasten
the seat belt. Secure the seat belt properly before continuing the journey.
22) Any straps holding the car seat to the vehicle should be tight. Any straps
restraining the child should be adjusted according to the child’s body and not be
twisted.
23) The lap section of the harness should be worn as low as possible, over your
child’s hips.
24) The user manual should be retained for the life span of the car seat.

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4. Car Seat Parts 5. How to ensure the shoulder belts are at the
correct height
Backrest
5-point
harness
system
Belt route slot for
Group I
Belt route slot for
Group 0+
Reclining
adjustment lever
Harness adjuster strap
Quick adjuster button
Buckle pad
Inner cushion
Shoulder pad
Headrest
Blue belt hook
Red Lock-o
Belt route slot
for Group I
Belt route slot for
Group 0+
Shoulder belt
route slot
Shoulder belt
Yoke connect plate
Manual storage
Car seat base
For your child’s safety, always check
that the height of the shoulder belts
are adjusted according to the
size/height of your child. The
shoulder belt should be at the same
level as your child’s shoulder or
slightly higher(as shown in the
diagram).
6. How to adjust the shoulder belts
Step 1: From the back of the
car seat, remove both
shoulder belts from the
yoke connect plate.
Step 2: Pull both
shoulder belts out
from the shoulder
belt route slot.
Step 3: Insert the
shoulder belts into
the appropriate
shoulder belt route
slot.
Step 4: Fit the shoulder belts into
the yoke connect plate.
Important: Make sure both
shoulder belts are of the same
height, not twisted, and fitted
properly into the yoke connect
plate.
If the height of the shoulder belt is not suitable for your child, adjust it according
to the following steps:
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B
C

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7. How to fasten the harness buckle
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Step 1 Step 2 Step 3
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8. How to adjust and secure the harness
9. How to adjust the reclining position of the
car seat
Loosening the harness
Press the quick adjuster button and pull the
shoulder belts towards yourself to loosen the
harness.
Tightening the harness
Place your child in the car seat. Insert the joined
buckles tongues into the harness buckle. Adjust the
position of the lap and shoulder belts. Pull the
harness adjuster strap until the harness is tight.
Tighten the
harness
Follow the method shown in the diagrams above:
Step 1: Put the right and left tongues of the buckle together. Ensure the buckle
tongues are firmly together.
Step 2: Insert the joined buckles tongues into the harness buckle until you hear a
“click” sound. Make sure the harness buckle is secure by pulling the shoulder belt
upwards.
Step 3: To release the harness, press the red button on the harness buckle. The red
button passed the safety test and meets the safety standard. It is dicult for a
child to unfasten the harness buckle on his own.
This car seat can be adjusted to four reclining positions. For Group 0+, adjust the
car seat to level 4. For Group I, adjust the car seat to level 1, 2 or 3.
Pull the reclining adjustment lever and adjust the car seat to the most suitable
position. Release the reclining adjustment lever and you should hear a “click”
sound.
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Before
(Level 1)
After
(Level 4)
!Important: Tighten the harness as far as
possible, while ensuring your child is
comfortable.

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10. How to use the red lock-o
11. How to install car seat rear-facing for Group 0+
(0-13kg, approx. birth to 1 year)
Open the red lock-o which is located at the side of the car seat, then insert
the vehicle shoulder belt into the red lock-o.
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Step 1: Adjust the reclining
position of the car seat to level
4. Place the car seat facing the
vehicle seat backrest. Make
sure the front of the car seat is
resting firmly against the
vehicle seat backrest.
Step 2: Pull out the vehicle seat belt and
pass it through the seat belt route slot
at the back of the car seat.
Step 3: Pass the vehicle seat belt
through the other seat belt route slot
and fasten it into the buckle until you
hear a “click” sound.
Step 4: Pull and insert the vehicle
shoulder belt into the blue belt
hook ➀ and red lock-o ➁. Pass
the lap section of the vehicle belt
through the belt route slot for
Group 0+ ➂ .
click

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12. How to install car seat forward facing for
Group I (9-18kg, approx. 9mths to 4 years)
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➁
Step 5: Pass the lap section of the vehicle
belt through the belt route slot for Group
0+ located on the other side of the car
seat.
Step 6: Pull the vehicle seat belt by following
the direction of the red arrows (as shown in the
diagram) and make sure the seat belt is tight.
Place your child into the car seat and secure
him with the 5-point harness. Ensure the
harness is not twisted.
Important: Do not use any load bearing contact points other than those
described in the instructions and marked on the child restraint.
Step 1: Adjust the car seat to the suitable
position (level 1, 2 or 3). Place the car seat
forward facing on the vehicle seat. Make
sure it is resting firmly against the vehicle
seat backrest.
Step 2: Pass the vehicle seat belt through
both seat belt route slots of the backrest
and fasten it into the buckle until you hear a
“click” sound.
Step 3: Insert the vehicle shoulder belt
into the red lock-o ➀. Pass the vehicle
lap belt through the belt route slot for
Group I ➁.
Step 4: Pass the lap section of the vehicle
belt through the belt route slot for Group I
on the other side of the car seat. Tighten
the vehicle seat belt according to the
direction of the red arrows. Make sure the
seat belt is tight and remove any slack.
click

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13. How to remove the car seat cover
Step 5: Place your child into the car seat and
secure him with the 5-point harness. Ensure the
harness is not twisted.
Note: Reclining position (level 1, 2, 3) is only
suitable for forward-facing installation. It can be
adjusted before or after installation.
Important: Do not use any load bearing contact points other than those
described in the instructions and marked on the child restraint.
Step 1: Press the red button on the
harness buckle to release the
5-point harness system.
Step 2: Turn the car seat to the
back, remove both shoulder belts
from the yoke connect plate.
Step 3: From the front of the car
seat, pull both shoulder belts out
from the shoulder belt route slots.
Step 4: Adjust the reclining position of
the car seat to level 4. Remove the buckle
metal plate from the crotch belt hole.
Step 5: The 5-point harness system, inner
cushion and other equipment can be removed
from the front of the car seat easily. Please
keep the equipment properly for future use.
Step 6: Take o the car seat
cover from the blue belt hook.
Step 7: Remove the car seat cover.
Notice: Do not remove the harness straps
from the car seat unless necessary.
To re-fit the car seat cover, please follow
the above method in the reverse order.
bottom view

Machine/
Hand wash,
below 30˚C
Do not bleach Do not
tumble
Do not ironDo not wring
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14. Cleaning & Maintenance
Periodically check the car seat for damage or worn parts. Do not use this car seat if
any part is damaged or worn.
5-point harness buckle
A5-point harness buckle is a safety feature. Please use water to clean the 5-point
harness buckle as food, drink and other residues may easily accumulate in the
buckle. If the buckle is jammed, please contact manufacturer or retailer.
5-point harness belts and plastic components
Wipe the 5-point harness belts and plastic components with warm water and mild
soap.
Car seat cover
Never use this car seat without the cover.
The car seat cover is washable. We do not recommend removing the car seat cover
frequently. Please refit the car seat cover after washing and make sure all
components are refitted properly.
Machine/Hand wash the car seat cover in water below 30˚C with mild soap. Do
not use any solvent, cleaning chemicals and lubricant on the car seat.
Do not remove or make any additions to the car seat cover and 5-point harness
system.
Flat dry. Avoid drying the seat cover in direct sunlight.
Do not dry clean.