KINDKRAFT ECE II 15kg UNITY Car Seat User Manual

KINDKRAFT ECE II 15kg UNITY Car Seat

Please read through these instructions carefully before using the child car seat for the first time. Your child’s safety is your responsibility and may be affected if you do not follow these instructions.

Elements of car seat

• A. Headrest
• B. Shoulder belt guide
• C. Armrest
• D. Cup holder
• E. Cup holder attachment
• F. Lap belt guide
• G. Tilt adjustment lever
• H. Headrest adjustment lever
• I. ISOFIX attachments
• J. ISOFIX release button
• K. ISOFIX attachments eject button
• L. ISOFIX guides
• M. Side panels

Use

The car seat is designed for children in the weight group II and Ill, with a body weight between 15 kg and 36 kg (approx. from 3 to 11 years old).

• Weight group II: 15 kg – 25 kg
• Weight group Ill: 22 kg – 36 kg

The child must be fastened using the 3-point adult safety belt or 3-point adult safety belt with additional fastening elements (ISOFIX attachments), see section 5.2. Read the instruction manual of the vehicle manufacturer.

General safety

Please take a few minutes to read this manual to ensure proper safety of the child. Many injuries are caused by reckless and inappropriate use of the seat and they are easy to avoid.

• The seat should be only used placed opposite to the driving direction.
• DO NOT place the child seat in the seats fitted with an active frontal airbag, as it may be dangerous. This does not apply to side airbags.
• In the case of installation of the car seat on the front seat of the car, turn off the airbag (check the instruction manual of the vehicle manufacturer).
• It is recommended to use the seat in the back seats of the car only.
• Guidance on the suitability of the vehicle seat for use with a car seat can be found in the instruction manual of the vehicle manufacturer.
• Suitable for installation only in the approved vehicles fitted with three-point safety belts with retractors approved according to UN/ECE Regulation No. 16 or other equivalent standards.
• Note that any straps attaching the child seat to the vehicle must be tight; the belts must fit the child’s body and the belt must not be twisted.
• The seat should be replaced if it has been subjected to violent stresses in an accident. The seat must not be subject to any modifications.
• The child safety seat should be protected from direct sunlight, otherwise heated parts can burn your child.
• Never leave your child in the seat unattended.
• It should be noted that any bags and other items must be sufficiently secured, in particular on the parcel shelf, as otherwise in the event of a collision this can lead to injury.
• The seat cannot be used without the cover.
• Do not use replacement covers other than those recommended by the manufacturer, since it is an integral part of the safety seat.
• It is recommended to keep the car seat instruction manual for the entire period of its use.
• Do not use anchorages other than those described in the instruction manual and marked in the child seat.
• All rigid items and plastic parts of the child seat must be located and installed in such a way to avoid, under normal operating conditions of the vehicle, blocking by a sliding seat or vehicle door.
• Regularly check the technical condition of the belts, paying special attention to the fasteners/holders, seams and adjustment elements.
• Discontinue use of the car seat if its parts are damaged or loosened after an accident. In case of an emergency situation, it is important to quickly unfasten the seat belts.
• This means that the belts release button is not fully secured; make sure your child knows thats/he is not allowed to play with the buckle.
• Do not use the seat at home. It is not suitable for home use and it should only be used when travelling by car.
• The back of the seat must rest flat against the back of the car seat. Please make sure that the headrest dues not create an unwanted space between the car seat backrest and back seat of the vehicle. Some car headrests constitute an obstacle to the installation of a car seat and must therefore be disassembled first.
• The adult safety belt buckle must not be located too close to the bottom of the child seat armrest. If in doubt about this issue, contact the child seat manufacturer.
• You should give your child a good example and always fasten your belts. An adult with unfastened safety belts may also be a threat to the child.
• Before each trip by car, make sure that the seat is properly secured.
• The car seat must be protected even when not in use. Unattached seat can cause injuries to passengers even during emergency braking.

Headrest height

A properly adjusted headrest ensures optimum position of the shoulder section of the car safety belt, and provides the child with protection and comfort. NOTE The shoulder belt should be positioned between the shoulder and the neck of the child. The headrest should fit well to the child’s head.

• Grasp the headrest adjustment lever (H) located at the back of the headrest and gently pull it up. The headrest is unlocked.
• You can now adjust the headrest to the desired height. When the height is adjusted, release the lever, and the headrest will be locked in position. The headrest has 10 positions. Place the child seat on the vehicle seat. Place your child in the seat and check the height of the headrest. Warning! If necessary, repeat the headrest adjustment process until you obtain the optimum height.

Seat tilt angle adjustment

The child seat is equipped with a tilt angle adjustment function. Pull the tilt adjustment lever (G) and adjust the seat forward or backward. Release the lever in the desired position and push gently until it clicks.

Installation in the vehicle

In case of sudden braking or an accident, persons not using seat belts can cause damage to other passengers. Always check the following:

• The seat backrests are locked in the vehicle (i.e. foldable back seat is locked) .
• All heavy objects and sharp edges are secured (e.g. on the rear parcel shelf).
• All passengers fastened their seat belts.
• The safety seat is always protected, even if the child is not in it.

Protecting vehicle upholstery

Seat covers in some vehicles can be made of soft materials so the safety seat may leave some traces. They can be avoided by placing a blanket or towel under the safety seat.

Installing the car safety seat in weight groups 2 and 3 using the vehicle 3-point safety belts.

IMPORTANT The instruction manual of the vehicle manufacturer specifies the location of the fixing points and other necessary information regarding the installation of the seat in the car. The user MUST read the instruction manual of the vehicle manufacturer.

Preparing the seat:

• Adjust the headrest to the child’s height (see section 4.1).
• Make sure that both ISOFIX attachments (I) are hidden in the seat base. If not, pull and hold the release button (K) and slide the ISOFIX attachment back to the base. Repeat the steps above to move back the attachment on the other side of the seat.
• Place the child seat on the vehicle seat. Make sure that the child seat backrest rests flat on the vehicle seat.
  Tip:
  If the car seat headrest does not allow you to do that, have it removed or placed in a different way.

Placing the child in the child seat:

• Place your child in the seat and place the car safety belt in front of the child. Fasten the vehicle seat belt and make sure you hear a typical “click”.
• Pull the shoulder strap through the red guide (B) under the headrest. Slide the guide locking element of the guide to prevent the car belt from slipping out.
• Place the lap belt and shoulder belt under the armrest using the lap belt guides (E).
  Tighten the vehicle seat belt by pulling the first section of the hip belt, and then the shoulder belt section. Make sure that the lap belt is stretched as low as possible over the child’s hips, placed in the guides and fixed in the buckle. The shoulder belt should pass between the shoulder and the neck of the child. Make sure that the belt does not chafe the child’s neck. Tip: You can also change the height of the headrest when the seat is placed in the vehicle. Make sure the vehicle safety belt buckle is not placed on the lap belt guide (E).

Installing the car safety seat in weight groups 2 and 3 using the vehicle 3-point safety belts and extra attachments.

IMPORTANT
The instruction manual of the vehicle manufacturer specifies the location of the fixing points and other necessary information regarding the installation of the seat in the car. The user MUST read the instruction manual of the vehicle manufacturer.

• To facilitate the seat installation, slide the ISOFIX guides (L) on the vehicle seat support points.

• Pull both ISOFIX (I) attachments out of the seat base. To do this, pull and hold the release button (K) and pull out the ISOFIX attachment. Repeat the steps above to pulI out the attachment on the other side of the seat.

• Grab the seat with both hands and push both attachments to the attachment points in the car seat until you hear a “click” of each ISOFIX attachment.
  NOTE! The locking attachments are secure only when both button markers are completely green.

• Pull and hold the release buttons (K) simultaneously to move the child seat backwards as far as possible. Make sure that the back of the child seat adheres firmly to the backrest of the vehicle seat.

• Grab the child seat and make sure it is securely fastened without play. If it moves and ISOFIX attachments slip out, repeat the previous steps.

• Then fasten your child using the vehicle seat belts. Details are described in the relevant part under Section 5.1.

Removing the child seat {ISOFIX fastening system)

Press the ISOFIX release buttons (J) located on both ISOFIX arms. The attachments are released and the colour of the markers turns red. Pull in the ISOFIX arms back in the child seat base.

Removing/putting on the cover

• Removing the headrest cover: Detach the fasteners on the back of the cover and remove it from the headrest.
• Removing the backrest cover: Tilt the elastic loops securing the cover to the back of the seat backrest and slide the cover of the child seat side panels .
• Removing the seat cover: Detach the elastic loops at the lower part of the seat, remove the material from under the guides (E) and take the cover off the base. To install the cover proceed in reverse order.

Cleaning

Use the original cover only, since it is essential for the safety of the seat.

NOTE
Do not use the seat without the cover.

• The cover can be removed and washed in mild powder using delicate washing program {30°C). Observe the washing instructions on the label placed on the cover. In the case of washing at a temperature above 30°C the colour may fade. The cover may not be spun or tumble-dried (which can lead to separation of the layers of the material).
• Plastic parts can be cleaned with water and soap. Do not use aggressive cleaning agents (such as solvents).

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