Joie i-Juva Enhanced Child Restraint Instruction Manual

Joie i-Juva Enhanced Child Restraint

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 Joie i-Juva™ 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 base according to the ECE R129 Regulation, your child must meet the following requirements. Child height 40cm-75cm/ Child weight 13kg; (Child age ≤ 12 months). To use this infant carrier module with vehicle belt, your child must meet the following requirements. Child height 40cm-75cm/ Child weight 13kg; (Child age ≤ 12 months).

Base
These instructions show the use of the infant carrier module and the base. This base can also be used with other certain Joie infant carrier module. 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. or Please keep the instruction manual at the bottom of the soft goods. For warranty information, please visit our website at joiebaby.com

Parts List

1. Head Support
2. Seat Pad
3. Side Guide
4. Harness Adjustment Button
5. Adjustment Webbing
6. Shoulder Harness
7. Canopy
8. Harness Connectors
9. Harness Buckle
10. Handle
11. Handle Button
12. Rear Guide
13. Stroller Fix Release Button
14. ISOFIX Connector
15. Shell Indicator
16. ISOFIX Guides
17. Load Leg
18. Load Leg Adjust Button A
19. Load Leg Indicator
20. Load Leg Adjust Button B
21. Infant Carrier Module Release Button.

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

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 with base according to the ECE R129 Regulation, your child must meet the following requirements. Child height 40cm-75cm/ Child weight ≤ 13kg (Child age ≤12 months).
• To use this infant carrier module with vehicle belt, your child must meet the following requirements. Child height 40cm-75cm/ Child weight ≤ 13kg (Child age ≤12 months).
• 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.
• 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.

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

DO NOT use the rearward facing enhanced child restraint systems in seating positions where there is an active frontal airbag installed. i-Juva™ infant carrier module is compatible with i-Base 2, i-Base lx 2, i-Base Advance, i-Base Encore

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.

i-Juva™ infant carrier module is compatible with ClickFit R129, i-Base 2 with vehicle belt installation

1. This is Specific vehicle Belted Enhanced Child Restraint System.
2. If in doubt, consult either the Enhanced Child Restraint System manufacturer or the retailer. (Please refer to vehicle fitting information in fitting list)

i-Juva™ infant carrier module can be used separately

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.
   • Materials Plastics, metal, fabrics
   • Patent No. Patents pending

Concerns on Installation

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• This infant carrier module is suitable for vehicle seats with i-Size ISOFIX anchor points with the Base. 1
• DO NOT install this enhanced child restraint on vehicle seats that face sideways or rearward with respect to the moving direction of the vehicle. 2 -1
• DO NOT place rear-facing enhanced child restraint on front seat with air bag 2 -2, because death or serious injury may occur. Please reference vehicle owner’s manual for more information.
• It is recommended to install this enhanced child restraint on the rear vehicle seat. 2 -3
• DO NOT install this enhanced child restraint on vehicle seats movable during installation.

Handle Adjustment

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The handle of the infant carrier module can be adjusted to 3 positions. 3

• Position 1- Position for car, hand or stroller transportation.
• Position 2- Rocking position.
• Position 3- Baby chair position.

To adjust the handle, squeeze the handle buttons on both sides to release it 4 -1, and then rotate the handle until it clicks into any of the 3 positions. 4 -2

Installation with base

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1. Unfold the load leg from storage compartment.

2. Fit the ISOFIX guides with the ISOFIX anchor points. 6 The ISOFIX guides can protect the surface of the vehicle seat from being torn. They can also guide the ISOFIX connectors.

3. Rotate the ISOFIX connectors 180 degrees until they are pointing in the direction of the ISOFIX guides. 7

4. Line up the ISOFIX connectors with the ISOFIX guides, and then
   click both ISOFIX connectors into the ISOFIX anchor points. 8

   • Make sure that both ISOFIX connectors are securely attached to their ISOFIX anchor points. There should be two audible clicks and the colors of the indicators on the both ISOFIX connectors should be completely green. 8 -1
   • Check to make sure the base is securely installed by pulling on the both ISOFIX connectors.

5. After placing the base on the vehicle seat, extend the load leg to floor 9 , When the load leg indicator shows green means it is installed correctly, red means it is installed incorrectly. 9 -3

   • 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.
     The completely assembled base is shown as 10

   • The ISOFIX connectors must be attached and locked onto the ISOFIX anchor points. 10 -1

   • The load leg must be installed correctly with green indicator. 10 -2

6. Push the infant carrier module down into the base 11 , if the enhanced child restraint is secure, the enhanced child restraint indicator shows green. 12

   • Pull up on the infant carrier module to be sure it is securely latched into the base.

7. To release the infant carrier module, pull the infant carrier up 13 -2 while squeezing the infant carrier release button. 13 -1

8. To remove the base, press the secondary lock button 14 -1 first and then the button 14 -2 on the ISOFIX connectors before removing the base from the vehicle seat. 14

9. Press the ISOFIX releasing button to fold the ISOFIX. 15

Head Support and Shoulder Harnesses

Check that Shoulder Harness Straps are set at the proper height.

• The bottom of headrest must be level with the highest point of child’s shoulder, it is shown as 16
• If the Shoulder Harness Straps are not at proper height, the child might be ejected from the enhanced child restraint if there is a crash.

Securing Child in the Enhanced Child Restraint

1. 1. While pressing the harness  adjustment button, pull completely the two shoulder harnesses of the enhanced child restraint. 17
2. Unlock the buckle of the harnesses by pressing the red button. 18
3. Place child into the infant carrier module and lock the buckle. 19 & 20
4. Tighten the shoulder harnesses by pulling adjustment webbing. 21

Detaching Canopy and Seat Pad

• To re-assemble the soft goods, reverse the aforementioned steps.

Installation without base

• ! DO NOT install this infant carrier module on vehicle seats with lap belts. 28
• This infant carrier module is suitable for vehicle seats with a 3-point retractor safety belt only. 29

1. Place the infant carrier module onto the vehicle seat where you wish to put it. Pull the vehicle safety belt out and lock it into the vehicle buckle, sliding the vehicle lap belt into the side guides of the infant carrier module.
   • The infant carrier module can not be used if the vehicle safety belt buckle (female buckle end) is too long to anchor the infant carrier module securely. 30 -1
2. Slide diagonal belt into the rear guide. 31
3. Pull the vehicle shoulder belt to fasten the infant carrier module tightly and securely. 32
4. Level line on infant carrier module must be level to the ground when the infant carrier module is installed. 33
   • Tension the vehicle safety belt as much as possible, checking that it is not loose or twisted.
   • After installing the infant carrier module, always check that the vehicle belts are routed correctly and securely fastened into the vehicle buckle. 34

Use with Strollers

Your infant carrier module is designed to attach to certain Joie stroller models featuring a special tray, armbar or calf support.

• Please make sure your stroller can fit the infant carrier module before purchasing it.
• Never allow more than one baby in the travel system at one time.
• Please brake your stroller before assembling the infant carrier module.
• Check that the parts used to fix the infant carrier module are securely fastened on the stroller.
• Recline the stroller seat back to the lowest position.

Use with Joie Strollers

To assemble the infant carrier module on Joie strollers, please follow these steps:

1. Place infant carrier module into stroller so notches in rockers fit over edge of armbar, tray or calf support. The infant carrier module will then automatically click into place. 35 & 36 & 37 & 38

• * If armbar has fabric cover, please detach the Velcro on armbar cover first. 37 -1

  • For the stroller with a special calf support, please adjust the calf support to the vertical position, detach the Velcro, and then lift the fabric cover. 38 -1
• Use the straps on both sides of stroller to fix the child restraint. 39
  • Try pulling the child restraint upwards to check that it is fitted correctly. To remove the infant carrier module, release the straps from the infant carrier module, pull up the stroller release handle to release the infant carrier module from tray, armbar or calf support, and then lift infant carrier module out of stroller. Please refer to 40

Care and Maintenance

• After removing the foam wedge of 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.
• o not use undiluted detergents, gasoline or other organic solvent to wash the infant carrier module or base. It may cause damage to the enhanced child restraint.
• Do not twist the seat cover and inner padding in an attempt to dry. It may leave the seat cover and inner padding with wrinkles.
• lease hang dry the seat cover and inner padding in the shade.
• lease remove the infant carrier module 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 and somewhere your child cannot access it.

Allison Baby UK Ltd, Venture Point, Towers Business Park Rugeley, Staffordshire, WS15 1UZ NUNA International B.V. Van der Valk Bourmanweg 178 C, 2352 JD Leiderdorp, The Netherlands

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References

• 129.no in parked
• Baby Gear That Goes Above & Beyond | Joie

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