GRACO IM-000435E Turn2Me Rotating Car Seat Owner’s Manual

GRACO IM-000435E Turn2Me Rotating Car Seat

Product Information

Specifications:

• Weight Capacity : Up to 18kg (approximately 4 years old or under)
• Components: Head Support, Seat Pad, Buckle, Adjustment Webbing, Recline Adjustment Button, Load Leg, Load Leg Adjustment Button, Load Leg Indicator, Rotating Button, Shoulder Strap, Infant Insert
• Additional Features : ISOFIX Adjuster Button, ISOFIX Connector, ISOFIX Guides, Instruction Manual Storage

Product Usage Instructions

1. Read the instructions carefully before use and keep them for future reference.
2. Ensure the child’s weight is under 18kg before using the product.
3. Properly adjust any support legs to be in contact with the vehicle floor.
4. Adjust the straps restraining the child to fit the child’s body without twisting them.
5. Do not use forward-facing mode until the child’s weight exceeds 9kg.
6. Use rearward-facing mode for as long as possible for the safest position.
7. Install and use the child restraint following the instructions in the manual to avoid serious risks.
8. Avoid making modifications to the child restraint or using parts from other manufacturers.
9. Check for damage or missing parts before each use and do not use if damaged.
10. Avoid using oversized clothes on the child when securing them in the restraint.
11. Ensure the harness is used correctly and that the lap belt is positioned below the child’s pelvis.
12. Securely attach the child restraint in your vehicle to prevent injury in case of sudden movements.
13. Never leave your child unattended in the child restraint.

FAQs

• Q: Can I use this child restraint if it has visible signs of damage?
  • A : No, do not use the child restraint if it shows visible signs of damage. It is important to ensure the product is in good condition for optimal safety.
• Q: What should I do if the child restraint has been dropped from a significant height?
  • A : If the child restraint has been dropped from a significant height or shows signs of damage due to impact, it is recommended not to use it. Contact customer support for further assistance or consider replacing the child restraint.

1. Head Support
2. Seat Pad
3. Buckle
4. Adjustment Webbing
5. Recline Adjustment Button
6. Load Leg
7. Load Leg Adjustment Button
8. Load Leg Indicator
9. Rotating Button
10. Shoulder Strap
11. Infant Insert
12. Head Support Adjustment Lever
13. ISOFIX Adjuster Button
14. ISOFIX Connector
15. ISOFIX Guides
16. Instruction Manual Storage

IMPORTANT

READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USE AND KEEP THEM FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. YOUR CHILD’S SAFETY MAY BE AFFECTED IF YOU DO NOT FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

WARNING:

IMPORTANT, RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE: READ CAREFULLY.

• NO child restraint can guarantee full protection from injury in an accident.
• However proper use of this child restraint will reduce the risk of serious injury or death to your child.
• The child should weigh under 18kg (approximately 4 years old or under).
• 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.
• DO NOT use forward-facing mode before the child’s weight exceeds 9kg. Keep your child rearward facing as long as possible as rearward facing is the safest position.
• DO NOT install or use this child restraint without following the instructions and warnings in this manual or you may put your child at serious risk of injury or death.
• DO NOT make any modifications to this child restraint or use it along with component parts from other manufacturers.
• DO NOT use this child restraint if it is damaged or has 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.
• When using this child restraint in rear-facing or forward-facing mode, the harness must be used correctly, and make sure the lap belt is not above the child’s pelvis portion.
• DO NOT leave this child restraint unsecured in your vehicle because an unsecured 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.
• NEVER leave your child unattended with this child restraint.
• Please do not use this child restraint if the child restraint has dropped from a significant height, hit the ground at a considerable speed, or has visible signs of damage. We are not responsible for replacing if the child restraint has been damaged under these abnormal conditions.
• A new child restraint will need to be purchased when any of the aforementioned conditions occur.
• NEVER install this child restraint on any vehicle seat equipped with safety airbags when used in rear-facing mode.
• NEVER use a second-hand child restraint or a child restraint whose history you do not know because they may have structural damage that endangers your child’s safety.
• Please keep this child restraint away from sunlight﹐ otherwise it may be too hot for the child’s skin.
• DO NOT use this child restraint as a regular chair as it tends to fall down and could injure the child.
• DO NOT use this child restraint without the soft goods.
• The soft goods should not be replaced with any besides the ones recommended by the manufacturer﹐because the soft goods constitute an integral part of the child restraint performance.
• DO NOT put anything other than the recommended soft goods in this child restraint.
• DO NOT put unsecured items in the vehicle because they can be thrown around and may injure occupants in a sharp turn﹐ sudden stop﹐ or collision.
• Do not place other items on top of the child restraint if it is in the car boot to prevent damage.
• Do not allow the child restraint harness or buckles to become trapped or caught in the vehicle seat or door.
• DO NOT continue to use this child restraint after it has suffered any violent crash. Replace immediately as there may be invisible structural damage from the crash.
• Remove this child restraint from the vehicle seat when it is not in use for a long period of time.
• To avoid suffocation, remove plastic bag and packaging materials before using this product. The plastic bag and packaging materials should then 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.
• DO NOT carry this child restraint with a child in it.
• Frequently check the ISOFIX guides for dirt and clean them if necessary.
• Reliability can be affected by the 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 use of the ISOFIX connectors.

DO NOT install this child restraint under the following conditions:

1. Vehicle seats with lap belts or 3-point-belt.
2. Vehicle seats facing sideways or rearward with respect to the running direction of the vehicle.
3. Vehicle seats are movable during installation.

Product Information

1. According to the UN ECE R44.04 Regulation, the child restraint is a Semi-Universal ISOFIX Class A,C,D Child Restraint.
2. If in doubt please consult the child restraint manufacturer or the retailer.

For Installation with ISOFIX System

This is an ISOFIX CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM. It is approved to UN ECE regulation 44, 04 series of amendments for general use in vehicles fitted with ISOFIX anchorages systems.
It will fit vehicles with positions approved as ISOFIX positions (as detailed in the vehicle handbook), depending on the category of the child restraint and of the fixture. If in doubt, consult either the infant child restraint manufacturer or vehicle manufacturer.

The ISOFIX size class for which this device is intended is A,C, and D.

• Suitable for: Children weighing under 18kg
• Mass Group: Group 0+/1
• Materials: Plastics, metal, fabrics
• Patent No:. Patents pending

Concerns on Installation

See images 1 – 3

1. DO NOT install this child restraint on vehicle seats that face sideways or rearward with respect to the moving direction of the vehicle. It is recommended to install this child restraint on the rear vehicle seat.
   DO NOT install this child restraint on vehicle seats movable during installation.

2. DO NOT place rear-facing child restraint on the front seat with an airbag, because death or serious injury may occur. Please reference the vehicle owner’s manual for more information.

3. This child restraint is suitable for vehicle seats with ISOFIX anchor points.

4. Installation with base

  * See images 4 – 13

4. Fit the ISOFIX guides with the ISOFIX anchor points. The ISOFIX guides can protect the surface of the vehicle seat from being torn. They can also guide the ISOFIX connectors.

5. After placing the base on the vehicle seat, pull the load leg downward to the floor.

6. There are 10 adjustable positions for ISOFIX. Press the ISOFIX adjuster button to extend the ISOFIX.

7. 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. If a tighter install or increased cabin space is required, then press the ISOFIX adjuster button 6 -1 and push to adjust. 7

8. After attaching the ISOFIX, pull the load leg downward to the floor.

9. When the load leg indicator shows green, the load leg is installed correctly. Squeeze the load leg releasing button, then adjust the load leg length.
   The load leg has 12 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 plan. Red means it is installed incorrectly.

10. Check to make sure the base is securely installed by pulling on both ISOFIX connectors.
    The ISOFIX connectors must be attached and locked onto the ISOFIX anchor points.

    • The load leg must be installed correctly with a green indicator.
      Please refer to the rear-facing mode and recline positions mode section to use the child restraint.

11. To remove from the vehicle press the ISOFIX adjuster button and pull the base back from the seat.

12. Then press and release the connectors from the vehicle’s ISOFIX

13. To prevent damage during transit, press the ISOFIX adjuster button and fold the connector completely

    • Recline Adjustment
    • See image 14

14. Squeeze the recline adjustment button, to adjust the child restraint to the proper position. Please recheck the load leg position after reclining. There are 5 recline positions for rear-facing mode and 5 recline positions for forward mode.

15. Height Adjustment for Head Support and Shoulder Harnesses
    See images 15 – 17
    Please adjust the head support and check if the shoulder harnesses are at the correct height according to 15 .
    When used rear-facing, the shoulder harness height must be even with the child’s shoulders. When used forward facing, the shoulder harness height must be even with the child’s shoulders.

16. Squeeze the head support adjustment lever, meanwhile, pull up or push down on the head support until it snaps into one of the 6 positions.

    • Using in the Rear Facing Mode

17. (Rearward Facing Mode/for Child  under 18kg /infant – 4 years old)See images 18 – 27

    • Please install the child restraint on their vehicle seat﹐ and then put the child in the child restraint. 4 – 9

18. Press the ISOFIX adjuster button and pull the base back from the vehicle seat.

19. Press the rotating button to rotate for easier side loading/unloading of the child, then rotate back to the desired direction.

20. If a tighter install or increased cabin space is required, then press the ISOFIX adjuster button and push to adjust.

21. The ISOFIX connectors must be attached and locked onto the ISOFIX anchor points.

    • The load leg must be installed correctly with a green indicator.
    • After the child is placed into the seat, check whether the Shoulder Harness Straps are at proper height.

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

23. Unlock the buckle of the harnesses by pressing the red button.

24. Fix the buckles on the both sides of the seat to make placing the child in rear-facing mode more convenient.

25. Use Infant insert is for children’s protection

    • 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’sshoulders no longer fit comfortably
    • Remove the infant insert cushion by detaching the snaps to allow space
    • when the infant does not fitcomfortably

26. Place the child into the child restraint and pass both arms through the harnesses. After the child is seated, recheck whether the shoulder harnesses are at the proper height.

    • 26 Engage the buckle.

27. Pull down the adjustment webbing and adjust it to the proper length to make sure your child is properly secured. Make sure the space between the child and the Shoulder Harness Straps is about the thickness of one hand.

    • If steps 22 23 24 are taken when arriving at your destination whilst removing the child, then the harness  will be positioned so that it is out of the way and ready for loading your return to the vehicle
    • Using in the  Forward Facing  Mode
      (Forward Facing Mode/for Child between 9-18kg / 1-4 years old) See images 28 – 35
      Please install the child restraint on the vehicle seat, and then put the child in the child restraint. 4 – 9

28. Press the ISOFIX adjuster button and pull the base back from the vehicle seat.

29. Press the rotating button to rotate for easier side loading/ unloading of the child, then rotate forward to the desired direction.

30. If a tighter install or increased cabin space is required, then press the ISOFIX adjuster button and push to adjust.

31. The ISOFIX connectors must be attached and locked onto the ISOFIX anchor points.

    • The load leg must be installed correctly with a green indicator. After the child is placed into the seat, check whether the Shoulder Harness Straps are at proper height.

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

33. Unlock the buckle of the harnesses by pressing the red button.

34. Fix the buckles on the both sides of seat to make placing the child forward-facing mode more convenient.

    • When installing the child restraint in the forward-facing mode, do not use the infant insert.
    • Place the child into the child restraint and pass both arms through the harnesses. Engage the buckle. After the child is seated, recheck whether the shoulder harnesses are at the proper height.

35. Pull down the adjustment webbing and adjust it to the proper length to make sure your child is properly secured.

    • Make sure the space between the child and the Shoulder Harness Straps is about the thickness of one hand.
    • If steps 32 33 34 are taken when arriving at your destination whilst removing the child, then the harness will be positioned so that it is out o the way and ready for loading up on your return to the vehicle.
    • Detach Soft Goods
      See images 36 – 43

36. Press the red button to disengage the buckle.
    Follow steps 37 – 43 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 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 other organic solvent to wash the child restraint. It may cause damage to the child’s 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 child restraint from the vehicle seat if not in use for a long period of time. Put the child restraint in a cool, dry place where your child cannot access it.
• Do not tamper with the harness connectors during cleaning
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References

• Graco Baby EU: Car Seats, Strollers, & Gear For Your Child | Graco Baby

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