Swandoo MARIE 3 User manual

i-Size Child Seat
FOR THE LITTLE AND NOT SO LITTLE ONES
40–105 cm, up to 18 kg
360 DEGREES PEACE OF MIND
Rearward and forward facing
I-SIZE, ECE R129/03
Certified to meet the most demanding
safety regulations

i-Size Child Seat
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INDEX
Say ‘Hi’ to Marie!
360 degrees
peace of mind.
Product parts .....................2
Installing in the vehicle...............5
Placing the Side Impact Buddy .........7
Rotating the seat ...................7
Child direction ....................8
Placing your baby..................9
Adjusting the headrest ..............11
Adjusting the recline position .........11
Removing from the vehicle ...........12
Removing the fabrics for washing ......12
Important Information ..............14
Product lifetime warranty ............15

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Q
Q R
R S
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VU
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A B
B C
B C
C D
E F
F G
J K
M N
N O
O P
K L
L M
G H
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J
D E
A
Adjustable headrest
A B
Headrest strap adjuster
B C
Magnetic harness holder
C D
Harness buckle
D E
Crotch pad
E F
Harness adjuster
F G
Recline trigger
G H
Rotation button
I
Rotation button top safety lock
J
Rotation safety indicator
J K
Fabric cover
K L
ISOFIX connector
L M
ISOFIX guides
M N
ISOFIX connector sliding and unlock trigger
N O
ISOFIX safety indicator
PRODUCT PARTS

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O P
Side Impact Buddy
Q
Side Impact Buddy socket
Q R
Support leg
R S
Colour indicator for support leg
T
Support leg’s adjustment button
UT
Fabric cover installation tool
VU
Pocket compartment for user manual
W
User manual
X
W
Newborn pillow
Please find the latest version of this user manual
online at swandoo.com/marie-user-manual.
The latest digital version may contain important
updates and overrules previous versions.
In case of discrepancy, the latest update should
be followed.

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For the maximum protection and comfort of your
child, it is essential that you read through the
entire manual carefully and follow all instructions
on how to install and use this product.
Always keep it in the storage compartment of your
seat. Also read the instructions in your vehicle
owner’s manual related to child safety seats. If not
operated correctly it may result in serious injuries
or even death.
NOTICE
This is an i-Size Enhanced Child Restraint System.
It is approved according to UN Regulation No.
129, for use in, i-Size compatible vehicle seating
positions as indicated by vehicle manufacturers
in the vehicle users’ manual. If in doubt, consult
either the Enhanced Child Restraint System
manufacturer or the retailer.
Only use this product on a forward facing seat.
Do not place rear facing child seats on front seats
with activated airbags. This product has been
approved according to the strictest European
safety standards (ECE R129/03) and is suitable
for rearward-facing (40–105cm) and forward-
facing (76–105cm) driving position with ISOFIX
anchoring system and support leg.
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Important: Do not use forward-facing
before the child’s age exceeds 15 months.
The correct fitting of the ISOFIX anchoring system
and support leg is of vital importance for the
safety of your child. Please check your vehicle
manufacturer’s handbook to locate the ISOFIX
anchor points.
This child seat may not fit in every
vehicle. To find out if the seat fits your
car, check swandoo.com/marie-isofix
VEHICLE LIST

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INSTALLING IN THE VEHICLE
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4
5
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2×
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1
If needed place the two ISOFIX guides on both
ISOFIX anchor points between the seat and the
seat back. Fold out the support leg.
1 2
Extend the ISOFIX connectors by pulling the
ISOFIX connector sliding and unlock trigger
and sliding it until the end.
2 3
Insert both connectors into the ISOFIX anchor
points until you hear a “click”.
3 4
Check that the ISOFIX safety indicators have
turned green on both sides.
5
Place both hands on the child seat and push
it against the vehicle seat until it is firmly
positioned and tight to the seat.
5 6
Push the support leg’s adjustment button and
slide the leg downwards until it reaches the
floor of the vehicle. The leg should be firmly
pushed on the ground until the indicators turn
green.
S
The safest place to install this
product is in the rear seats of your
vehicle.
However, if you need to install the
seat in the front passenger seat,
please ensure that the passenger seat
is equipped with ISOFIX and ensure
that the airbag is deactivated.

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The child seat must be used only in
vehicle seats equipped with ISOFIX
connector and facing towards the
driving direction.
Warning: Watch your fingers when
folding or unfolding the support leg.
The support leg must never be
suspended in mid-air or supported
by other objects. In case there is a
storage compartment in the floor
of the seat you must check your
vehicle manual or contact the vehicle
manufacturer and clarify if the leg
can be placed on it.
Make sure that the support leg does
not raise the child seat from the
surface of the vehicle seat.
The child seat should always be
installed correctly, even when not
in use. In a crash or sudden stop,
the unsecured seat may harm other
occupants.
Do not place any objects in the foot
well in front of the support leg.
Prevent the product from becoming
trapped or weighed down by
luggage or any heavy objects.
Do not use this child seat with the
vehicle seat belt.
Make sure that the product, its rigid
items and plastic parts are located
and installed in a way that they are
not liable during everyday use of
the vehicle, become trapped by a
moveable seat or in a door of the
vehicle.

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PLACING THE SIDE IMPACT BUDDY
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8
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Marie 3 offers high-level integrated side impact
protection. The Side Impact Buddy improves the
protection even further.
6 7
Insert the Side Impact Buddy into the red oval
socket on the side of the seat.
7 8
Rotate the Side Impact Buddy 90 degrees until
it snaps in.
The Side Impact Buddy always has to
be placed on the window side of the
child seat and it may not fit or be
compatible with every vehicle.
ROTATING THE SEAT
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10
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Marie 3 loves to twirl around...this child seat can
rotate up to 360° from any recline position.
8 9
Slide the top safety lock and then push the
rotation button.
9 10
Rotate Marie 3.
10 11
After the child is out, or in, and the harness

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secured rotate the seat back in place until you
hear a “click”.
1211
Check that the seat is properly locked and that
the safety indicator is green.
CHILD DIRECTION
REARWARD-FACING
40–105 CM UP TO 18 KG
Rearward-facing is mandatory up to an age of 15
months, and recommended up to an age of 4 years.
FORWARD-FACING
76–105 CM UP TO 18 KG
Marie 3 can be used both rearward and forward
facing depending on the size and age of your child.
The Child Direction Assistance function makes sure
that you keep the rearward facing travel position
until your baby reaches 76 cm.
This helps you follow the 15 months rearward
facing requirement and keeps your little one safer.
13
Only when your child is taller than 76 cm,
and Marie 3’s headrest in the right position,
will you be able to unlock the forward facing
position.
13
REARWARD-FACING
MANDATORY <15 MONTHS
40–105 CM or up to18 KG
FORWARD-FACING
>15 MONTHS
76–105 CM or up to 18 KG

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PLACING YOUR BABY
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<
60 cm
6 kg
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To make things easy and comfortable, start by
turning the seat into boarding position.
1413
Press the red button of the buckle to open it.
1514
Press the button at the harness adjuster and
pull the harness from both sides to make
enough room for the child.
1615
Stick the shoulder pads to the magnetic latch
on the bottom side surfaces of the headrest.
1716
If your baby is below 60 cm height (6kg) insert
the included newborn pillow.
1817
Place your little darling in the seat.
1918
Overlap the two top buckle parts and insert
them until you hear a “click”.
34 20
Pull the harness upwards to reduce the slack
on top of the child's legs.
19 21
Important! Pull the harness adjuster strap to
tightly secure the child.

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Try to pinch the harness with
your fingers. If you can grasp any
webbing, tighten up the harness
and test again.
Please always use the included
newborn pillow for babies below
60cm (6kg).
Never use this seat if the harness is
damaged, twisted or worn-out.
Make sure the seat harness is worn
low on the hip level and fastened
tightly around the pelvis of your child.
If you cannot tighten the seat appro-
priately, stop using the seat immedi-
ately and contact your retailer.
Do not leave your child unattended in
the child seat, not even for a short time.
You shouldn’t have your child sitting
in the child seat for more than two
hours at a time.
Always cover the product when ex-
posed to direct sunlight. Parts of the
seat may get too hot for your child’s
skin. Check the temperature before
placing your child into the seat.
Make sure the child seat is free from
toys or objects.
Always secure your baby with the
seat harness. Never take your child
out of the child seat when the vehicle
is moving.
Do not carry this child seat with your
child in it.
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ADJUSTING THE HEADREST
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Adjust the headrest position whilst your baby
is in the child seat.
22
Pull the headrest strap adjuster.
2322
Move the headrest then slide it upward or
downward. Adjust the headrest until the eye
indicator matches the eye level of your baby.
S
Pay attention to the harness position on the
child’s shoulder to correctly set the headrest.
Marie 3’s headrest contains magnets which
can influence electronic apparatus such as
pacemakers.
ADJUSTING THE RECLINE POSITION
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2423
Press the recline trigger to adjust to the desired
position.
2524
There are 4 recline positions for rearward-
facing direction and 4 for forward-facing
direction. Wait for the “click” that confirms the
correct placement of the child seat.

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Newborns and infants (up to around 1 year of
age) who are not able to sit by themselves, should
always be transported rearward-facing in the
flattest recline position.
Always check and be sure that the child seat is
correctly adjusted before you start driving.
Do not adjust the child seat position while driving.
REMOVING FROM THE VEHICLE
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Pull both triggers, on each side of the child seat,
at the same time until you hear both ISOFIX
connectors unhook...
2726
and slide them backwards to disconnect them.
REMOVING THE FABRICS FOR WASHING
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If in use, remove the newborn pillow and open
the back pocket to remove the padding.
2928
Remove the crotch strap from the fabric and
the four harness covers by opening them.

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3029
Now the best part...Loosen the whole cover
by lifting it up from the edges. Pay attention
around the side impact buddy socket and the
recline trigger. Remove the cover by pulling it
up. Ta-daaaa!
Simple, right? We certainly hope so.
REPOSITIONING OF THE FABRICS
3130
Find the fabric installation tool under the left
side behind the headrest. Tuck the fabric edge
into the right position.
S
Make sure to put the covers back the same
way they previously were. You can follow the
previous steps in reverse order to make sure
everything is in place.
WASHING INSTRUCTIONS
30°
Please wash before first use!
Use mild detergents. Do not iron, dry clean,
bleach or tumble dry. Keep away from your dog,
your cat and direct heat. Do not use bleach,
abrasive, upholstery or aggressive cleaning
agents.
Clean the plastic parts and the integrated harness
system with a mild detergent and warm water. Do
not use lubricants.
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The fabric cover is a safety feature and the
child seat should never be used without it.
If the cover needs replacing at any time, only use
official Swandoo Marie 3 fabrics.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Never use the product in any configuration or
assembly method not shown in the instructions.
Do not use any load bearing contact points
other than those described in the instructions and
marked on the child restraint.
Make sure luggage or other objects are properly
secured. Unsecured luggage may cause severe
injuries to children and adults in an accident.
Only adults should fix or adjust the product.
Do not make any changes to the product. This
could affect its performance and make it unsafe.
Do not use the product with damaged or missing
parts.
Do not use a second-hand child seat or child seat
whose history you do not know. It is dangerous to
use unauthorized or changed products!
Do not use the product if there is any evidence of
unlicensed modification.
Do not remove any labels on the product. They
contain important information.
Your Swandoo Marie 3 must undergo regular
maintenance.
Never use the seat as a means for transporting
anything.
In the event of an emergency, it is important to
release the child quickly. The buckle is not fully
tamper-proof and your child should never play
with it.
This product should be replaced when it has been
subject to violent stress in an accident.

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PRODUCT LIFETIME WARRANTY
Our warranty reflects our confidence in the high
quality of our design, engineering, production and
product performance. In case of a defect, please
present your proof of purchase and the product’s
serial number which is located on the bottom of
the product.
The warranty covers all manufacturing and
material defects existing at the date of purchase,
or appearing within 2 years from the date of
receipt from the retailer. This warranty does not
cover damages caused by normal wear and tear,
negligence, accidents, abuse, use of unauthorized
accessories or a result of failing to comply with the
user manual.
You can extend to a product lifetime warranty for
free, simply by registering your product online
within 3 months from the date of purchase. In
order to do so, peel off the warranty sticker that
you find on Marie 3 and scan the
QR-Code. You can also visit:
swandoo.com/register-product.
If you have any questions or concerns about this
product, or this user manual, please contact us
before using the product.
We look forward to hearing from you!

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If you have any questions,
please contact our team.
We are happy to hear from you!
[email protected]
[phone]
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FÜR DIE KLEINEN UND
NICHT MEHR SO KLEINEN
40–105 cm, bis zu 18 kg
360° SICHERHEIT
Vorwärts und rückwärts gerichtet
I-SIZE, ECE R129/03
Zertifiziert für höchste
Sicherheitsanforderungen
i-Size Kindersitz

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INHALTSVERZEICHNIS
Sag ‘Hallo’ zu Marie!
360° Sicherheit.
Sitz-Komponenten .................19
Einbau in das Fahrzeug .............22
Anbringung des Side Impact Buddies ...24
Rotationsfunktion..................25
Fahrtrichtung ....................26
Richtige Sicherung Ihres Kindes........27
Verstellen der Kopfstütze ............29
Verstellen der Liegeposition ..........30
Ausbau aus dem Fahrzeug...........30
Entfernen des Stoffbezuges
zur Reinigung....................31
Wichtige Informationen .............32
Lebenslange Garantie ..............33