Joie R129-03 i-Spin Multiway Convertible Car Seat Instruction Manual

Joie R129-03 i-Spin Multiway Convertible Car Seat

Specifications:

• ECE R129/03 Rearward Facing: Child height 40cm-105cm / Child weight 18.5kg
• ECE R129/03 Forward Facing: Child height 76cm-125cm / Child weight 25kg
• i-SpinTM Multiway enhanced child restraint
• ECE R129/03 i-Size certified

Product Usage Instructions

Installation:
Before installing the product, carefully read all the instructions in the manual. Ensure there are no missing parts by  checking the parts list provided.

Requirements:

To use this child restraint according to ECE R129 Regulation, ensure your child meets the height and weight requirements for rearward and forward-facing positions as specified in the manual.

Safety Warnings:

• Ensure rigid items and plastic parts are installed to avoid trapping hazards.
• Do not use rearward-facing mode where active frontal airbags are present.
• Do not forward-face before the child is 15 months old.

Straps and Fitting:
Make sure all straps are tight, and adjust them to fit the child’s body properly. Straps should not be twisted.

Usage:
After placing the child in the restraint, ensure that the safety belt is correctly used, positioning the lap strap low down to engage the pelvis firmly.

FAQ:

• Q: Do I need batteries for this product?
  A: Batteries are not included with this product.

• Q: Can this enhanced child restraint fit in all vehicles?
  A: The restraint may not fit in all approved vehicles. Please refer to the fitting list included for more details.

• Q: Is it safe to use this restraint with a child under 15 months old in forward-facing mode?
  A: It is important not to use forward-facing mode before the child’s age exceeds 15 months. Refer to the instructions for further guidance.

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-Spin Multiway 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 best protection for your child.
To use this Joie enhanced child restraint with the i-Size ISOFIX connections according to the ECE R129 Regulation, your child must meet the following requirements.
Rearward Facing: Child height 40cm-105cm/ max. 18.5kg;
Forward Facing: Child height 76cm-125cm/ max. 25kg;

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 back of the seat 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 Cover
3. Buckle
4. Harness Adjustment Button
5. Adjustment Webbing
6. Recline Adjustment Button
7. ISOFIX Adjuster Button
8. LED Electronic Display
9. Rotation Button
10. Lap Belt Guide
11. Shoulder Strap
12. Infant Insert
13. Head Support Adjustment Lever
14. Top Tether Strap
15. Top Tether Storage Bag
16. ISOFIX Attachments Connector
17. ISOFIX Attachments Guides
18. Battery Case
19. Side Impact Protection must use on door side only

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 be-come 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.
• Rear facing mode: Child height 40cm-105cm/max. 18.5kg;
• Forward Facing: Child height 76cm-125cm/ max. 25kg;
• IMPORTANT – DO NOT USE FORWARD FACING BEFORE THE CHILD’S AGE EXCEEDS 15 MONTHS (Refer to instructions).
• The enhanced child restraint may not fit in all ap-proved vehicles. Please refer to the fitting list included for more details.
• Any straps holding the enhanced child restraint to the vehicle should be tight. Any straps restraining the child should be adjusted to the child’s body, and straps should not be twisted.
• DO NOT use any load bearing contact points other than those described in the instructions and marked on the enhanced child restraint.
• 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.
• DO NOT leave your child unattended in the enhanced child restraint system.
• 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.

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

For installation with ISOFIX system + Top Tether

1. 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.
2. If in doubt, consult either the Enhanced Child Restraint System manufacturer or the retailer.

For installation with 3-point belt + ISOFIX system + Top Tether

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.
3. Materials Plastics, metal, fabrics
4. Patent No. Patents pending

Choose the Installation Mode

Use Electronic Module

• The ISOFIX alert system will engage when any of the 3 connectors is hooked onto an anchorage point. If any of the 3 required connections are incorrectly installed and tensioned, the LED indicator will light up and you will hear a notification sound. The sound will gradually increase in volume for 3.5 minutes, and then will repeat once after 15 minutes if any of the connectors are still not securely connected.
• When low battery, the alert system will sound and last for 15 secs to remind to replace with new batteries.
• Batteries are not included.
• Recommended type batteries alkaline disposables, size AAA (2X1.5V). NEVER mix battery types.
• The indicator LED light will be off when all ISOFIX connectors are securely attached and tensioned.

Concerns on Installation

Use Side Impact Protection

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 7 .
2. Press the release button to remove Side Impact Protection.

Recline Adjustment

• Squeeze the recline adjustment button 9 , to adjust the enhanced child restraint to the proper position. The recline angles are shown as 10 .
• All rear-facing mode, forward-facing modes and booster modes have 6 recline positions.

Height Adjustment for Head Support and Shoulder Harnesses

1. Please adjust the head support and check if the shoulder harnesses are at the correct height according to 11&12&13
2. When used in rear-facing mode, the shoulder harness height must be even with or just below the top of child’s shoulders. 11 -1
3. When used in forward-facing mode, the shoulder harness height must be even with or just above the top of child’s shoulders. 11 -2
4. When used in booster mode, the shoulder belt guides must be even with child’s shoulders. 12
5. Lift up the head support adjustment lever, while pull up or push down on the head support until it snaps into one of the 7 positions. The head support positions are shown as 13 .

Installing the Base

1. Insert ISOFIX guides into ISOFIX anchor points (see vehicle owner’s manual). 14
2. To extend the ISOFIX connectors, press in and hold the ISOFIX adjustment button first. 15
3. Make sure that both ISOFIX attachment connectors are securely attached to their ISOFIX anchor points. The colors of the indicators on both ISOFIX connectors should be completely green. 16
4. Pull on both ISOFIX connectors to make sure they are securely connected.
5. Make sure that both two ISOFIX indicator LEDs turn off after the ISOFIX connectors are connected. each LED indicates if the ISOFIX connector on the same side is properly connected or not. 17
6. Press the ISOFIX adjustment buttons again while pushing the seat back until it comes in contact with the vehicle seat backrest. 18

Removing the seat
To remove from the vehicle press the ISOFIX adjuster button and pull the enhanced child restraint away from the seat. 19

• Press and release ISOFIX connectors connectors from ISOFIX anchorage. 20
• To prevent damage during transit, press the ISOFIX adjuster button 21 -1 and fold the connector completely. 21 -2
• To extend top tether for use, press the button on tether adjuster and pull to lengthen. 22 Connect the tether hook securely to the vehicle’s anchorage point. (see vehicle owner’s manual). 23
• Make sure that tether hook is securely attached to the anchorage point. The color of the indicator on tether strap adjuster should be completely green. 24

Using in the rear-facing mode
(Child height 40cm-105cm/Child weight 18.5kg/infant – 4 years old)

• Please install the enhanced child restraint on the rear vehicle seat and then put the child in the enhanced child restraint.
• Press the rotating button to rotate for easier side loading/unloading of the child, then rotate the seat to the rear-facing position. 26&27
• Press the rotating button on either side to rotate the enhanced child restraint.

Securing Child

1. To lengthen the shoulder harness belts, press the harness adjustment button while pulling out the shoulder harnesses to loosen. (grab the both two shoulder pads to pull). 28

2. Unlock the buckle of the harnesses by pressing the red button. 29

3. Fix the buckles on both sides of the seat shown as 30 which is located on the both sides of seat to make placing the child in forward-facing mode more convenient.
   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

4. Place the child into the enhanced child restraint and pass both arms through the harnesses.

5. Engage the buckle. Please refer to 31

6. Pull down the adjustment webbing and adjust it to the proper length to make sure your child is properly secured. 32

7. Always keep child secured in harness and properly tightened by removing any slack.

Using in the forward-facing mode
(Child height 76cm-105cm/Child weight 18.5kg/15 months – 4 years old)

• Please install the enhanced child restraint on the vehicle seat, and then put the child in the enhanced child restraint.
• Remove the infant insert when forward-facing mode
• Fix the buckles on both sides of the seat shown as 35 which is located on both sides of seat to make placing the child in forward facing mode more convenient.
• Engage the buckle.
• The colors of the indicators on both ISOFIX attachment connectors should be completely green. 36-1
• The colors of the indicators on tether strap adjuster should be completely green. 36-2
• Check to make sure the child restraint is securely installed by pulling on the both ISOFIX connectors.
• Pull down the adjustment webbing and adjust it to the proper length to make sure your child is properly secured.
• Always keep child secured in harness and properly tightened by removing any slack.

Using in the booster mode
(Child height 100cm-125cm/Child weight 25kg/3.5 – 7 years old)

• Please install the enhanced child restraint on the vehicle seat, and then put the child in the enhanced child restraint.
• Remove the infant insert when booster mode.
• Store the crotch belt cover in a safe place. 39
• Store the buckle and harness strap along with the harness strap cover in the compartment as the images shown. 40&41&42&43
• The colors of the indicators on both ISOFIX attachment connectors should be completely green. 44-1
• The colors of the indicators on tether strap adjuster should be completely green. 44-2
• 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. 44-3
• The shoulder belt must pass through the shoulder belt guide. 44-4
• Check to make sure the child restraint is securely installed by pulling on both ISOFIX connectors.
• Never use a vehicle waist-only belt across front of child.
• Do not use a shoulder belt loose or positioned under arm.
• Do not use a shoulder belt behind child’s back.
• Do not allow the child to slide down in the enhanced child restraint in case of strangulation.

Detach Soft Goods

• Press the red button to disengage the buckle. 45
• Follow steps 46 – 48 to detach soft goods.
• To re-attach the soft goods please repeat the above steps in the reverse step.

Care and Maintenance

• 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 enhanced child restraint or base. It may cause damage to the 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 enhanced child restraint and base from the vehicle seat if not in use for a long period. Put the enhanced 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

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