joie ECE R129 i-Venture Car Seat Instruction Manual

i-Venture ™ enhanced child restraint
Instruction Manual

ECE R129 i-Venture Car Seat

ECE R129/03
Rearward Facing:
Child height 40cm-105cm/ Child weight 18.5kg;
Forward Facing:
Child height 76cm-105cm/ Child weight 18.5kg;

ECE R129/03: ISO/F2X, ISO/R2
ECE R129/03: i-Size

Welcome to Joie ™
Congratulations on becoming part of the Joie family! We are so excited to be part of your journey with your little one. While traveling with the i-Venture™ enhanced child restraint you are using a high-quality, fully certified safety i-Size enhanced child restraint. Please carefully read this manual and follow each step to ensure a comfortable ride and the best protection for your child. To use this Joie enhanced child restraint with the i-Size ISOFIX connections according to the ECE R129/03 Regulation, your child must meet the following requirements. Rearward Facing: Child height 40cm-105cm/ Child weight 18.5kg; Forward Facing: Child height 76cm-105cm/ Child weight 18.5kg;

Base
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 compartment at the bottom of the base as right figure. For warranty information, please visit our  website at joiebaby.com

Parts List

Please make sure there are no missing parts. Please contact the retailer if anything is missing.

1   Head Support
2   Seat Pad
3   Buckle
4   Webbing Adjustment
Button
5   Adjustment Webbing
6   Enhanced Child Restraint
Latched Indicator
7   Load Leg Indicator
8   Load Leg
9   Load Leg Adjustment
Button
10   Enhanced Child Restraint
Release Button| 11   Recline Adjustment
Button
12   ISOFIX Releasing
Button
13   Crotch Strap
14   Shoulder Strap
15   Infant Insert
16   Rebound Bar
17   ISOFIX Connector
18   ISOFIX Guides
19   Head Support
Adjustment Lever
20   Side Impact Shield
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WARNING

! 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.
! The enhanced child restraint may not fit in all approved vehicles when used in one of these positions.
! Be sure that the enhanced child restraint is installed in such a way that no part of it interferes with movable seats or in the operation of vehicle doors.
! DO NOT use the rearward-facing enhanced child restraint systems in seating positions where there is an active frontal airbag installed. Death or serious injury may occur. Please reference the vehicle owner’s manual for more information.
! To use this enhanced child restraint with the ISOFIX connections according to Regulation No.129/03﹐ your child must meet the following requirements.
Rearward Facing: Child height 40cm-105cm/ Child weight 18.5kg;
Forward Facing: Child height 76cm-105cm/ Child weight 18.5kg;
! IMPORTANT – DO NOT USE FORWARD FACING BEFORE THE CHILD’S AGE EXCEEDS 15 months (Refer to instructions).
! Any support leg should be in contact with the vehicle floor and any straps restraining the child should be adjusted to the child’s body. The straps should not be twisted.
! When using this enhanced child restraint in baby or toddler mode﹐ the child harness must be used correctly﹐ and ensure that any lap strap is worn low down﹐ so that the pelvis is firmly engaged.
! DO NOT continue to use this enhanced child restraint after it has suffered any type of crash﹐ even a minor one. Replace immediately as there may be invisible﹐ structural damage from the crash.
! 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 make any modification to this enhanced child restraint or use it along with component parts from other manufacturers.
! NEVER leave your child unattended with this enhanced child restraint.
! DO NOT use the enhanced child restraint system without the soft goods.
! The enhanced child restraint system soft goods should not be replaced with any other than the ones recommended by the manufacturer﹐ because the soft goods constitute an integral part of the restraint performance.
! DO NOT put anything other than the recommended inner cushions in this enhanced child restraint.
! Any luggage or other objects liable to cause injuries in the event of a collision shall be properly secured.
! Please keep this enhanced child restraint without a textile cover away from sunlight﹐ because it may be too hot for child’s skin. Always touch the enhanced child restraint before placing the child in it.
! DO NOT use this enhanced child restraint if it has damaged or missing parts.
! DO NOT have your child in large/oversized clothes when using this enhanced child restraint in baby or toddler mode﹐ because this may prevent your child from being properly and securely fastened by the shoulder harness straps and the crotch strap between the thighs.
! Always secure child in enhanced child restraint﹐ even on short trips﹐ as this is when most accidents occur.
! DO NOT leave this enhanced child restraint﹐ or other items unbelted or unsecured in your vehicle because an unsecured enhanced child restraint can be thrown around and may injure occupants in a sharp turn﹐sudden stop﹐ or collision. Remove it if not in regular use.
! DO NOT use this enhanced child restraint as a regular chair as it tends to fall down and could injure child.
! NEVER use a second-hand enhanced child restraint or an enhanced child restraint whose history you do not know because it may have structural damage that endangers your child’s safety.
! Do not place other items on top of the enhanced child restraint if it is in the car boot to prevent damage.
! Do not allow the enhanced child restraint harness or buckles to become trapped or caught in the vehicle seat or door.
! Remove this enhanced child restraint from the vehicle seat when it is not in use for a long period of time.
! To avoid suffocation﹐ remove the plastic bags and packaging materials before using this product. The plastic bag and packaging materials should be kept away from babies and children.
! Consult the retailer for issues concerning maintenance﹐ repair and part replacement.
! Do not place any objects in the load leg area in front of your base.
! Frequently check the ISOFIX guides for dirt and clean them if necessary. Reliability can be effected by ingress of dirt﹐ dust﹐ food particles etc.
! DO NOT use any load-bearing contact points other than those described in the instructions and marked on the child restraint.
! Correct Installation is only permitted by the use of the ISOFIX connectors.
! Must use the rebound bar in rearward facing mode﹐ and remove the rebound bar in forward facing mode.
! DO NOT install this enhanced child restraint under the following conditions:

1. Vehicle seats facing sideways or rearward with respect to the running direction of the vehicle.
2. Vehicle seats movable during installation.

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

Product Information
” i-Size” (Integral Universal ISOFIX Enhanced Child Restraint Systems) is a category of Enhanced Child Restraint System primarily designed for use in all i-Size seating positions of a vehicle.
1. This is an “i-Size” Enhanced Child Restraint System. It is approved according to Regulation No.129, for use in, i-Size compatible vehicle seating positions as indicated by vehicle manufacturers in the vehicle users’ manual.
2. If in doubt, consult either the Enhanced Child Restraint System manufacturer or the retailer.

Concerns on Installation

see images 1- 2

Choose the Installation Mode

ECE
R129/03| Child’s Size| installation
Mode|  Installation| Reference
Age| Recline
Position
---|---|---|---|---|---
40cm-105cm/       <18.5kg| Baby mode| | Approx
<4 years| Position
1  -7
76cm-105cm/
<18.5kg| Toddler mode| | Approx
15 months to 4 years| Position
1 -7

Installing the i-base advance for use with the i-Venture seat

Installation of i-size ISOFIX Base System see images 3- 11

! Install the rebound bar to the base. Push the rebound bar down into the base until you hear a click sound. 3-1

After placing i-Base Advance on the vehicle seat, adjust the load leg length to ensure the load leg indicator shows green and the base is in contact with the vehicle seat.4

! The load leg has multiple positions. When the load leg indicator shows red this means the load leg is in the wrong position.
! Make sure the load leg is in full contact with the vehicle floor pan.
! Squeeze the load leg releasing button, then shorten the load leg upwards. 5

! Insert ISOFIX guides to assist with installation. 6-1

! There are 9 adjustable positions for ISOFIX. Press the ISOFIX adjuster button to extend the ISOFIX. 7 -1 &7 -2

! Make sure that both ISOFIX connectors are securely attached to their ISOFIX anchor points. The colors of the indicators on both ISOFIX connectors should be completely green. 8 -1

! The ISOFIX connectors must be attached and locked onto the ISOFIX anchor points. 9 -1
! The load leg must be installed correctly with green indicator. 9 -2

To remove the base from the vehicle, press and release the connectors from the vehicle’s ISOFIX. 10 -1 & 10-2

To prevent damage during transit, press the ISOFIX releasing button 11 -1 and fold the connector completely. 11-2

Installing the i-Venture seat into the i-base Advance

see images 12- 27 Rear Facing Mode

Rearward Facing Child height 40cm-105cm/Child weight 18.5kg Recline position Position 1-7

! Please install i-Venture and the base on the rear vehicle seat, then place the child in i-Venture seat.
! Ensure the rebound bar is installed onto the base.
! The easiest to install i-Venture seat to the base is when the base is in the 7th recline position.
! Pull up on the i-Venture seat to make sure it is securely latched onto the base.
! Make sure that there is no gap between the base and vehicle seat.

Ensure the enhanced child restraint latched indicator on the base show green so that i-Venture seat is securely installed onto the base; if it shows red that means the i-Venture is
incorrectly installed. 13-1

Securing your Child

1. Press the webbing adjustment button, while pulling out the shoulder harnesses to the proper length. 14 14 -1 Adjustment webbing
   

2. Press the red button to disengage the buckle. 15

3. Fix the buckles on both sides of the seat located on both sides of seat as shown to make placing the child in a rear-facing mode more convenient. 16
   

4. Please make sure the infant insert has the wedge assembled before using it for infants. 17
   We recommend using the full infant insert while the baby is under 60 cm or until they outgrow the insert. The infant insert increases side impact protection.
   Detach the snaps on the head support to remove the head portion of the insert.
   Remove the head support portion of the infant insert when the child’s head no longer fits comfortably.

Remove the body portion of the infant insert when the infant’s shoulders no longer fit comfortably.

Remove the infant insert cushion by detaching the snaps to allow more space when the infant does not fit comfortably. The cushion can be used separately without being attached to the insert to bolster the infant’s back for more comfort.

5. Place the child into the i-Venture and pass both arms through the harnesses. 18

! The shoulder harnesses height must be even or slightly lower than the child’s shoulder. 19
! After the child is seated, re-check whether the shoulder harnesses are at the proper height.

6. Engage the buckle. 20
   

7. Pull down the adjustment webbing and adjust it to the proper length to make sure your child is snugly secured. 21
   
   ! Always keep the child secured in harness and properly tightened by removing any slack.
   ! To remove the i-Venture seat off the base, press and hold the enhanced child restraint seat release button on the base then lift the seat off from the base. Please ensure the child is not in the seat first. 22

Forward Facing Mode

Forward Facing Child height 76cm-105cm/Child weight 18.5kg; Recline position Position 1-7
! Please install the i-Venture and base on the vehicle seat, and then put the child in the i-Venture seat.
! Ensure the rebound bar is removed. 23

! The easiest to install i-Venture seat to the base is when the base is in the 7th recline position.
Ensure the enhanced child restraint latched indicator on the base show green so that i-Venture seat is securely installed onto the base; if it shows red that means the i-Venture is
incorrectly installed. 25 -1

! Pull up on the i-Venture seat to make sure it is securely latched onto the base.
! Make sure that there is no gap between the base and vehicle seat.

Securing your Child

Note

1. Please remove the infant insert when the child is in forward-facing mode.
2. Please install the i-Venture and base (without the rebound bar attached) on the vehicle seat, and then put the child in the i-Venture seat.
3. After the child is placed into the i-Venture, check whether the shoulder harnesses are at a proper height.

1. Press the webbing adjustment button, while pulling out the shoulder harnesses to the proper length. 26

2. Press the red button to disengage the buckle as 15.

3. Fix the buckles on both sides of the seat located on both sides seat as shown to make placing the child in a forward-facing mode more convenient. 27
4. Place the child into the i-Venture and engage the buckle. 28
! After the child is seated, re-check whether the shoulder harnesses are at the proper height.
5. Pull down the adjustment webbing and adjust it to the proper length to make sure your child is snugly secured. 28
! Always keep child secured in harness and properly tightened by removing any slack.
! To remove the i-Venture seat off the base, press and hold the enhanced child restraint seat release button on the base then lift the seat off from the base. Please ensure the child is not in the seat first. 29 -1 29 -2

Use Side Impact Shield

see images 30- 31
! Ensure to open the side impact protection shield for more side-impact safety. 30

2. The side impact shield opposite the vehicle door can be closed to allow more seating space if needed. The side closest to the vehicle’s exterior should always be in the open position. 31

Recline Adjustment

see images 32- 34
! Please re-check the load leg position after adjusting the recline button.
Both rear-facing mode and forward-facing mode have 7 recline positions.32 33 34

Height Adjustment

see images 35

1. Please adjust the head support and check if the shoulder harnesses are at the correct height according to 19 28

2. Squeeze the head support adjustment lever 35 -1, meanwhile pull up or push down the head support until it snaps into one of the 8 positions. The head support positions are shown as 35

Detach Soft Goods goods

see images 36- 38
Press the red button to disengage the buckle as 36.
To re-attach the soft goods please repeat the above steps in the reverse order.

Care and Maintenance goods

! After removing the wedge from the insert, please store it somewhere that the child cannot access it.
! Please wash the seat cover and inner padding 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 detergents, gasoline, or another organic solvent to wash the i-Venture seat or i-base Advance. It may cause damage to the i -Venture-enhanced child restraint.
! Do not wring out the seat cover and inner padding to dry. It may leave the seat cover and inner padding with wrinkles.
! Please hang dry the seat cover and inner padding in the shade.
! Please remove the i-Venture seat or i-base Advance from the vehicle seat if not in use for a long period of time. Put the i-Venture enhanced child restraint in a cool, dry place where your child cannot access it.

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