Joie Every Stage R129 Child Car Seat Instruction Manual

Every Stage R129 Child Car Seat
Instruction Manual

Child height 40cm-145cm/ Child weight ≤ 36kg;
every stage R129
enhanced child restraint

Every Stage R129 Child Car Seat

Welcome to Joie™

You have purchased a high quality﹐fully certified enhance child safety enhanced child restraint. This product is suitable for the use of child’s height up to 145cm and weight up to 36kg. Carefully read this Instruction Manual and follow the installing steps because this is the ONLY way to protect your child from serious injury or death in case of an accident﹐ and to provide comfort to your child while using this product. Keep this instruction manual for future reference.
Please Confirm
To use this Joie enhanced child restraint with vehicle belt﹐ your child must meet the following requirements. Rearward Facing: Child height 40cm-105cm / max. 22kg; Forward Facing: Child height 100cm-145cm / 15kg-36kg; Please read all the instructions in this manual before installing and using the product.
! IMPORTANT: KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY. Please keep the instruction manual in the storage com- partment of the rear cover for future reference.

Parts List

Make sure all parts are available before assembly. If any part is missing, please contact local retailer. No tools are required for assembly.

1 Head Support
2 Seat
3 Buckle
4 Harness Adjuster Strap
5 Recline Adjustment Handle
6 Crotch Harness Cover
7 Infant Insert
8 Shoulder Harness Covers| 9 Head Support
Adjustment Lever
10 Vehicle Belt Lock-off
11 Instruction Manual
Storage Compartment
12 Base
13 Vehicle Lap Belt Slots
14 Side Impact Protection Pod (*must use on door side only)
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WARNING

! BE cautious that the rigid items and plastic parts of the enhanced child restraint system shall be so located and installed that they are not liable to become trapped by a movable seat or in the door of the vehicle.
! DO NOT use the rearward facing enhanced child restraint systems in seating positions where there is an active frontal airbag installed.
! To use this enhanced child restraint according to the UN Regulation No.129, your child must meet the following requirements.
! Rearward Facing: Child height 40cm -105cm / max. 22kg
! Forward Facing: Child height 100cm – 145cm / 15kg – 36kg
! The enhanced child restraint may not fit in all approved vehicles when used in some of positions.
! Any straps holding the enhanced child restraint to the vehicle should be tight, that any straps restraining the child should be adjusted to the child’s body, and that straps should not be twisted.
! After your child is placed in this enhanced child restraint, the safety belt must be used correctly. Ensure that any lap strap is worn low down, so that the pelvis is firmly engaged, shall be stressed.
! This enhanced child restraint should be replaced when it has been subject to violent stresses in an accident. An accident can cause damage to it that you cannot see.
! Consider the danger of making any alterations or additions to the device without approval of the adequate authority, and the danger of not following closely to the installation instructions provided by the enhanced child restraint manufacturer.
! Please keep this enhanced child restraint away from sunlight; otherwise it may be too hot for child’s skin. Always touch the enhanced child restraint before placing child in it.
! NEVER leave your child unattended with this enhanced child restraint.
! Any luggage or other objects liable to cause injuries in the event of a collision shall be properly secured.
! The enhanced child restraint system shall NOT BE USED without the soft goods.
! The soft goods should not be replaced with any other than the one recommended by the manufacturer, because the soft goods constitutes an integral part of the restraint performance.
! Please check if this enhanced child restraint can be installed properly in your vehicle before you purchase it.
! NO enhanced child restraint can guarantee full protection from injury in an accident. However, proper use of this enhanced child restraint will reduce the risk of serious injury or death to your child.
! DO NOT install this enhanced child restraint without following the instructions in this manual or you may put your child at serious risk of injury or death.
! DO NOT use this enhanced child restraint if it has damaged or missing parts.
! DO NOT have your child in large/oversized clothes because this may prevent your child from being, properly and securely fastened by the shoulder harness straps and the crotch strap between the legs.
! IMPORTANT – DO NOT USE IT AS BOOSTER MODE BEFORE THE CHILD’S HEIGHT MORE THAN 100CM (Refer to instructions).
! CAREFULLY read the warnings given in the separate Safety Manual to ensure a secure usage of the product.

Emergency
In case of emergency or accidents, it is most important to have your child taken care of with first aids and medical treatment immediately.

Product Information

Rearward Facing Mode

1. This is Universal Belted Enhanced Child Restraint System. It is approved according to UN Regulation No.129, for use primarily in “Universal seating positions” as indicated by vehicle manufacturers in the vehicle user’s manual.
2. If in doubt, consult either the Enhanced Child Restraint System manufacturer or the retailer.

Forward Facing Mode

1. This is an i-Size booster seat Enhanced Child Restraint System. It is approved according to UN Regulation No.129, for use primarily in “i-Size seating positions” as indicated by vehicle manufacturers in the vehicle user’s manual.
2.  If in doubt, consult either the Enhanced Child Restraint System manufacturer or the retailer.

Choose Your Installation

ECE R129

1-4

Important
When the child is suitable for both forward and rearward mode, it is recommended to install this child restraint in the rearward mode as it is relatively safer.

Installation Concerns

Use Side Impact Protection

see images 1 – 2

1. The enhanced child restraint is delivered with removable side impact protection. This side impact protection must be used on the door side of the vehicle for best protection. Installation shown in 1
2. Press the release button to remove side impact protection. 2 -1 & 2 -2

Recline Adjustment

see images 3 – 4
Press the recline adjustment handle, and adjust the enhanced child restraint to the proper position. 3
The recline angles are shown as 4
There are two recline angles 5-6 for rearward facing mode.
There are four recline angles 1-4 for forward facing mode.
Align the top reclining indicator with the bottom numbers for the desired recline position.
Height Adjustment
for Head Support and Shoulder Harnesses
see images 5 – 7
! When used in rearward facing mode, the shoulder harness height must be even with or just below the top of child’s shoulders. 5
! If the shoulder harnesses are not at proper height, the child may be thrown from the enhanced child restraint in case of an accident.
! When used in forward facing mode, the shoulder belt guides must be even with or just above the child’s shoulders. 6

1. Please adjust the head support and shoulder harnesses to proper height according to the child’s height.
2. Squeeze the head support adjustment lever 7
   -1, meanwhile pull up or push down the head support until it clicks into one position. The head support positions are shown as 7 -2
   ! As the headrest is adjusted up (from 6th-9th position), the sides of the child restraint automatically move outward to provide more shoulder room.

Rearward Facing Mode
(Child height 40cm-105cm/ Child weight ≤ 22kg)
see images 8 – 18
! Please install the child restraint on the rear vehicle seat, and then put the child in the child restraint.
i. Installation for Rearward Facing Mode
! Please adjust the enhanced child restraint to the desired recline position (2 positions for rearward facing mode). Align the top reclining indicator with one of the bottom white numbers.
! Make sure the shoulder harness is adjusted to proper height before installing this enhanced child restraint.
! When installing and adjusting the safety belts, make sure that both the shoulder belt and the lap belt are not twisted and will not stop the safety belts from functioning properly.

1. Pass the vehicle lap belt through the vehicle lap belt slots, then engage the vehicle buckle tongue into the buckle. 8 9
   ! Vehicle lap belt must pass underneath infant insert.

2. Pass the vehicle shoulder belt through the two rear-facing vehicle belt slots at the back of the enhanced child restraint. 10
   ! Open the belt lock off and insert the shoulder belt through it. 11
   ! Ensure the belt lock off is completely closed when not in use to prevent injury, or damage to vehicle upholstery.

3. Press the enhanced child restraint down firmly and pull the vehicle shoulder belt to fasten the enhanced child restraint securely. 12 -1 &12-2  
   ! Ensure to close the lock-off after checking the enhanced child restraint is securely fastened. 12 -3 &12 -4
   ! Keep your fingers off when closing the lock-off clips to avoid injury.
   ! The enhanced child restraint can not be used if the vehicle safety belt buckle (female buckle end) is too long to anchor the enhanced child restraint securely.
   ! Double check that the enhanced child restraint is securely installed and does not move on the vehicle seat.

4. Correctly assembled vehicle belt is shown as 13
   ! Ensure that the vehicle lap belt passes through the vehicle lap belt slot. 13 -1
   ! Ensure that the vehicle shoulder belt passes through the rear-facing vehicle belt slot. 13 -2
   ! The vehicle buckle tongue is engaged with the buckle correctly, as 13 -3

ii. Securing your Child in the Child Restraint Use Infant Insert We recommend using the full infant insert while the baby is under 60cm and can be used until they outgrow the infant insert. The infant insert increases side impact protection.

1. While pressing the harness adjustment button, pull completely the two shoulder harnesses of the enhanced child restraint. 14

2. Press the button to disengage the buckle. 15

3. Fix the buckles on the both sides of seat to make placing the baby more convenient. 16
   Place the child into the enhanced child restraint and pass both arms through the harnesses.

4. Engage the buckle.

5. Pull the adjustment webbing toward you to adjust it to the proper length and make sure your child is snugly secured. 18
   ! After the child is seated, recheck whether the shoulder harnesses are at the proper height.
   ! Always keep child secured in harness and properly tightened by removing any slack.

Forward Facing Mode

(Child height 100cm-145cm) see images 19 – 22
i. Installation for Forward Facing Mode
! When using in the forward facing mode, please remove the infant insert, and place the shoulder harness straps, buckle and buckle tongues in the harness hideaway storage compartments.
! Please adjust the shoulder harnesses to proper length before storing the shoulder straps and buckle in their storage compartments.
! Please adjust the enhanced child restraint to the desired recline position. (4 positions for forward facing mode). Align the top reclining indicator with one of the bottom white numbers.
! While using and adjusting the vehicle seat belt, check that there are no twists in the vehicle seat belt that could cause your child fastened incorrectly.

1. Press the button to disengage the buckle as 15

2. Remove Crotch Strap as shown in 25 and then the infant insert.
   ! When installing the enhanced child restraint in the forward facing mode, do not use the infant insert.
   ! Please keep the crotch belt cover well to avoid loss.

3. Detach the snaps. 19 -1

4. Lift the upper flap upward and pull the lower flap forward, and then store the shoulder straps in their storage compartments. 19 -2

5. Pull the buckle to the back of the seat pad, and then store the buckle and buckle tongues in respective storage compartments. 19 -3 & 19 -4

6. Reattach the snaps to recover the seat pad. The recovered seat pad is shown as 20

ii. Securing the child in the child restraint system

1. Please check whether the vehicle shoulder belt guides are at proper height when the child is in the enhanced child restraint.
2. Position the shoulder belt through the shoulder belt guide and pass the lap belt through the vehicle lap belt slots. Engage the vehicle buckle and pull the vehicle belt to make sure it is tightened. 21 22
   ! Shoulder belt must pass through shoulder belt guide. 21 -1
   ! Lap belt must pass through lap belt slot.
   ! The enhanced child restraint can not be used if the vehicle safety belt buckle (female buckle end) is too long to anchor the enhanced child restraint securely. 21 -2
   ! NEVER use a 2-point vehicle belt (lap-belt only) to secure your child.
   ! DO NOT use shoulder belt loose or positioned under arm.
   ! DO NOT use shoulder belt behind child’s back.
   ! DO NOT allow child to slide down in the enhanced child restraint in case of strangulation.

Detach Soft Goods

see images 23 – 31
Press the red button to disengage the buckle. 23
Follow steps 24 – 31 to detach soft goods.
To re-attach the soft goods please repeat the above steps in the reverse step.

Care and Maintenance

! After removing the foam of infant insert, please store it somewhere that the child can not access it.
! Please wash the soft goods with cold water under 30°C.
! Do not iron the soft goods.
! Do not bleach or dry clean the soft goods.
! Do not use undiluted neutral detergent, gasoline or other organic solvent to wash the child restraint. It may cause damage to the child restraint.
! Do not twist the soft goods to dry with great force. It may leave the soft goods with wrinkles.
! Please hang dry the soft goods in the shade.
! Please remove the enhanced child restraint and base from the vehicle seat if not in use for a long period of time. Put the enhanced child restraint in a cool, dry place where your child cannot access it.

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References

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