Snapkis SafeFix 0-7 Car Seat User Manual (English)...

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SafeFix 0-7 0-25KG Imported by: Global Outsource Soluons, 601 Sims Drive, Pan-I Complex Singapore 387382 Item No.: SKS18003

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SafeFix 0-7

0-25KG

Imported by:Global Outsource Solutions,601 Sims Drive, Pan-I ComplexSingapore 387382

Item No.: SKS18003

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User instructionsWe are pleased that our SafeFix 0-7 car seat may accompany your child safely through a new stage of his or her life.In order to protect your child, SafeFix 0-7 car seat must always be used and installed as described in these instructions. If you have any other questions regarding its use, please contact us.

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1.Important Notice..................................................................................................

2.Car Seat Parts......................................................................................................

3.Understanding Your Vehicle...............................................................................

3-1 The rear-facing installation of the child car seat.................................................

4.Adjustment and Installation of the Car Seat.....................................................

4-1 How to adjust reclining position..........................................................................

4-2 How to adjust shoulder belt................................................................................

4-3 How to adjust height of the headrest..................................................................

4-4 How to use 5-point harness system....................................................................

4-5 How to adjust crotch belt ...................................................................................

4-6 How to install and remove ISOFIX(M-FIT).......................................................

4-7 How to install Top Tether....................................................................................

5.Installation Methods............................................................................................

5-1 ISOFIX +top tether(9-18KG)...............................................................................

5-1-1 How to install car seat-Forward Facing

Only for use with group 1-from 9 to 18 Kg

(approx.9 months to 4 years)..................................................................................

5-2 Vehicle 3 point belt(0-25KG)...............................................................................

5-2-1 How to install car seat-Rearward Facing

Only for use with group 0+ -from birth to 13 Kg

(approx. to 18 months)............................................................................................

5-2-2 How to install car seat-Forward Facing

Only for use with group 1-from 9 to 18 Kg

(approx.9 months to 4 years)..................................................................................

5-2-3 How to install car seat-Forward Facing

Only for use with group 2-from 15 to 25 Kg

(approx.3 years to 6 years).....................................................................................

5-3 Vehicle 3 point belt+top tether(15-25KG)............................................................

5-3-3 How to install car seat-Forward Facing

Only for use with group 2-from 15 to 25 Kg

(approx.3 years to 6 years).....................................................................................

6. Cleaning & Maintenance.....................................................................................

7. Notice....................................................................................................................

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1.Important Notice:

1. Please read this manual carefully before installation, incorrect installation may result in serious injury. In this case, the importer assumes no responsibility.2. This car seat is suitable for children less than 13kg (group 0+), of 9 kg to 18 kg (Group 1) and 15 kg to 25 kg (Group 2).3. (1) This is an ISOFIX child restraint. It is approved to Regulation GB 27887 - 2011 and can be installed in vehicles fitted with ISOFIX anchorage systems. (2) It will fit vehicles with positions approved as ISOFIX position (as detailed in the vehicle handbook), depending on the category of the car seat and of the fixture. (3) The ISOFIX size class for which this car seat is intended is: Group I (9kg - 18kg), B1.4. Never place the child car seat on the vehicle seat with an active airbag.5. Never use the child car seat without a cover.Never use any cover which is not recommended by importer to replace the old cover because the cover constitutes an integral part of the child car seat performance.6. When the child car seat is not provided with a textile cover, it should be kept away from sunlight,otherwise it may be too hot for child's skin.7. Do not use the damaged car seat.8. Buckle cannot be in semi-locked status. Always ensure the car seat is secured before using. In case of emergency child can be taken out quickly.9. Do not make any additions or changes to the harness system of car seat, otherwise it could seriously affect the safety and functionality.10. Always keep the car seat secured in the vehicle even when it is unoccupied. The child should not be left on the car seat unattended.11. If you have any question about the use and installation of the car seat, please contact our service hotline.12. Keep the car seat away from corrosive fluids.13. Do not use a second-hand car seat.14. All parts of the car seat (including harness system) should be secured properly so that the car seat does not become jammed in the vehicle door, seat runners, etc.15. Please ensure that any lap strap is worn as low as possible, over your child’s hips.16. The car seat should be changed when it has been subject to violent stress in an accident.

17. Any luggage or other objects liable to cause injuries in the event of a collision shall be properly secured.18. The instructions should be retained for the life span of the car seat.19. Do not use any load bearing contact points other than those described in the instructions and marked on the car seat.20. Any straps holding the car seat to the vehicle should be tight. Any straps restraining the child should be adjusted according to the child’s body and not be twisted.

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Group Installation Approral type

I ISOFIX attachment +TT

Vehicle 3 point belt

Vehicle 3 point belt +TT

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UNIVERSAL ISOFIX

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Product Description

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2. Car Seat Parts

Headrest

Seat cover

Inner cushion

Shoulder pad

Shoulder belt

Buckle insert plate

Buckle red button

Buckle

Buckle pad

Quick adjuster

Adjuster strap

Angle adjust handle

Chair base

Base guide hook

Belly belt guide slot

Blue hanger

ISOFIX lock arm

Shoulder belt guide hookShoulder belt route hole

Shoulder pad connect plate

Yoke connect plate

Headrest adjust handle

Back cover button

Red lock off handle

Shoulder pad

TT belt fix hook

ISOFIX adjust strap

Yoke storage

Foam slot of backrest

Back cover

ISOFIX release button

Net bag

Crotch belt

The adjustment button of top tether

Top tether sysfem ISOFIX insert guidesISOFIX attachment points

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Vehicleseat belt--- lap belt

Do not use car seat in the passenger seat with an active airbag.

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4. Adjustment and Installation of the Car Seat

4-1 How to adjust reclining position

Forward facing:Press the base of car seat 13 with one hand and pull the reclining adjustment lever 12 with the other hand. Adjust the car seat to the most suitable position. 3 reclining positions available.

Rear facing:Press the base of car seat 13 by one hand and pull the reclining adjustment lever 12 with the other hand. Adjust the car seat to the fourth position.Notice: For rear-facing, the recline angle should only be adjusted in the fourth position.

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4-2 How to adjust shoulder belt

To loosen: Press the front adjuster button 10 with one hand, grab both shoulder belts with the other hand and pull towards yourself.Notice: There is mistake-proof function for the adjuster button 10, please operate correctly according to the pictures.

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1 2 3 4Front facing(9-25kg)

Rear facing(0-13kg)

1 2 3 4Front facing(9-25kg)

Rear facing(0-13kg)

Please read the instruction carefully, so that the car seat can be installed correctly.

The car seat can be used if this passenger seat has a shoulder and lap belt

3. Understanding Your Vehicle

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To tighten: Pull the adjuster strap 11 forward gently.

4-3 How to adjust height of the headrest

Up: Pull the headrest adjust handle 23 on the top of the headrest.Notice: 1: Loosen the shoulder belt according to the method of 4-2 before using 5-point belt to fix the child.2: The height of the shoulder belt should be a little higher than your child’s shoulder.Down: Press the adjustment lever 23 on the top of the headrest.

Notice: The shoulder belt holes position should be slightly above the child’s shoulder.

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4-4 How to use 5-point harness system

1.Place the child in the car seat, let the shoulder belt 5 and shoulder pad 4 go above the child’s shoulder, put the child’s leg on the two sides of the adjuster belt.

Notice! Car seat could not be used if there is no shoulder belt pad 4 and buckle pad 9 when installing.

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Removing the 5-point harness system

Turn the car seat to the back, open the back cover and pull out the straps. Remove both shoulder belts 5 from the yoke connect plate 22. Place the yoke plate 22 into yoke storage 30.

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2. Put the right and left tongues 6 of the buckle together, and insert to the buckle, it is locked when CLICK is heard. Pull the quick adjuster button10, tighten the shoulder belt 5, meanwhile ensure the child’s shoulder is comfortable.IMPORTANT: do not cross and twist the shoulder belt 5.

Usage of the inner cushionWhen the child's weight is less than 9KG, the inner cushion should be used.Notice: The inner cushion is removable. Check whether the inner cushion is properly installed before using.

Notice: Using the inner cushion will make your child feel more comfortable

Securing the child

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Press the red button to release the buckle 8, remove the tongues 6 from the belt.

Release the shoulder pad 27 from shoulder pad connecting plate 21, pull shoulder pad out from the front of the car seat.

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Remove the buckle pad 9 and small foam, then pull the buckle 8 from the slot of the backrest, turn the crotch belt in 90 degree and put it in the foam slot of the backrest.

Notice: A part of the cover should be removed when putting the buckle in the foam slot of the backrest.

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4-5 How to adjust crotch belt

Take off the buckle pad 9,twist the silver grey crotch belt ,push the belt from position a to position b.After adjusting, check the belt to make sure it's not twisted,pull the buckle several times to make sure the buckle is correctly fitted.After adjustment, put on the buckle pad 9.

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1.If your vehicle is not equipped with the ISOFIX insert guides 36, clip the two insert guides which are in the package of this product with the cut-out facing upwards onto the two ISOFIX attachment points 37 of your vehicle.Tips: ISOFIX anchor point is between the seat and backrest.2.Adjust the headrest of the car seat on the upper position.3.Pull the adjustment strap of ISOFIX 29, then the ISOFIX locking arm will be pulled out after you hear “CLICK”.

4-6 How to install and remove ISOFIX

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Squeeze the end of ISOFIX and red release button together until the ISOFIX locking arm and ISOFIX anchor disconnected. First on one side, then on the other.

4.Push both ISOFIX locking arm into the insert guides, until the ISOFIX locking arms engage on both sides”CLICK”.Notice: The locking arms are only correctly engaged if both of the safety buttons are green.5. Push the child seat towards the backrest, applying firm and even pressure on both sides.

6.Shake the car seat, and check whether the indication is green to ensure the ISOFIX is fixed safely.

1.Press the button 24 of the cover on the back, and remove the top tether 26 from the net bag 34, then close the cover 32.Lay the Top Tether over the car seat.2.Ensure 5 point harness system of the car seat is installed correctly. 3. Take the top tether 26 from the mesh pocket 34, then put the child on the car seat.

4-7 How to install Top Tether

7. Fix the hook of the top tether 28 on the anchor of the top tether on the car seat according to the car usage manual.8. Tighten the top tether until the indicator shows green.Notice: Please not use luggage hook to replace the one on the top tether. Check the car to find the mark.

Notice: check whether the fixing hook of the top tether and the anchor is secured.

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4. Place the car seat towards the driving direction on the vehicle.5. Hold the top tether 26, press the button and pull the top tether. 6. Put the top tether 26 through the bottom of the vehicle seat head rest.

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5-2 Vehicle 3 point belt(0-25KG)5-2-1 How to install car seat-Rearward FacingOnly for use with group 0+ - from birth to 13 Kg (approx. to 18 months)

When installing the car seat in rear-facing direction, please refer to 4-1 method, adjust the angle of the car seat in the most reclining position, then put the car seat facing the vehicle seat backrest.

Safety tips: 1. When the child’s weight is less than 9kg, the car seat must be installed in rear-facing direction, and this car seat should be adjusted in the most reclined position. To ensure the car seat installed correctly, please shake the car seat to check whether it is stable. 2. The belt should not be twisted.

Notice: In any condition, the car seat could not be used in the passenger seat with active airbag.

Pull the vehicle seat belt out entirely, go through the long slot of the backrest,insert the tongue of the buckle in the buckle of the vehicle seat until you hear “CLICK”, and ensure the car seat is secured, then adjust the shoulder belt and lap belt according to the following method:The side of pulling out the vehicle beltPull the lever of the lock-off 25, and insert the shoulder belt in it, ensure the shoulder belt hang on the blue hook and adjust the lap belt, making sure it is not twisted.

The side with the vehicle belt buckleTo pull out the vehicle seat belt, move the red clamp lever 25, then insert the shoulder belt to ensure the shoulder belt hang on the left and right blue hook 16. Adjust the lap belt to ensure it is not twisted.

Notice: 1. When tightening the shoulder belt, ensure the vehicle seat belt buckle and the red lock-off lever is not tangled.2.Once the vehicle seat belt is pulled in a certain length, it cannot be pulled again. At this time, it is necessary to retract the vehicle seat belt and pull the vehicle seat belt out again.3.Finally check the car seat to ensure whether it is fixed firmly on the vehicle seat. If the car seat shakes or moves, you must readjust the vehicle seat belt until the car seat is fixed firmly.Notice: The vehicle seat should not be twisted after installation, and the tongue of the vehicle belt should be secured.

5. Installation Methods5-1 ISOFIX + top tether(9-18KG)5-1-1 How to install car seat-Forward FacingOnly for use with group 1-from 9 to 18 Kg (approx.9 months to 4 years)

B1Important Notice: Do not use forward-facing car seat when the child is less than 9kg.In this installation method,the crotch belt position must be adjusted according to 4-5 method.

According to 4-1 method, adjust the reclining position of the car seat until you reach the required position.Then According to 4-6 method, fix car seat by ISOFIX and car ISOFIX anchorThen According to 4-7 method, fix car seat by Top tether and Top tether anchorFinally check and make sure the car seat is fitted firmly on the vehicle seat.According to 4-4 method, fix the child properly.

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5-2-2 How to install car seat-Forward FacingOnly for use with group 1-from 9 to 18 Kg (approx.9 months to 4 years)

According to 4-1 method, adjust the reclining position of the car seat until you reach the required position.Push the car seat tightly together with the vehicle seat.Pull out the vehicle belt, pass the belt through the narrow slot on backrest, and buckle it until you hear a noticeable “CLICK”. Make sure the vehicle belt is locked fully. Then adjust the shoulder and lap belt according to the following method.

The order of tightening the vehicle seat belt:Firstly tighten lap belt on the side of the vehicle belt buckle. Then tighten the shoulder belt on the side of pulling out the vehicle belt. Finally, close the red lock-off 25 on the side of pulling out the vehicle belt. According to 4-4 method, fix the child properly.Notice:1.Some vehicle belt cannot be lengthened once you pull out to a certain length. At this moment, retract the belt and pull out the belt again to your required length.

5-2-3 How to install car seat-Forward FacingOnly for use with group 2-from 15 to 25 Kg (approx.3 years to 6 years)

According to 4-1 method, adjust the reclining position of the car seat until you reach the required position.According to 4-4 method, remove 5-point harness system. Push the car seat tightly together with the vehicle seat.According to 4-3 method, adjust the height of headrest. It is advisable that the base of headrest and the child’s shoulder have 2-fingers gap and avoiding touching the child’s neck. Pull out the vehicle belt, insert it into the belt buckle.

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The side of pulling out the vehicle beltOpen the red lock-off 25, insert shoulder belt in it; adjust the lap belt, make sure the lap belt lays into the belt guide on the seat base.The side with the vehicle belt buckleMake sure the shoulder belt is in free condition, no obstacles; adjust the lap belt, make sure it lays into the belt guide on the seat base.Tighten the vehcle belt after adjusting the shoulder and lap belt in place.

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2.Use your knee to press the car seat into the vehicle seat while pulling the seat belt upwards. Check whether the car seat is fixed firmly on the vehicle seat. If the car seat is loose or shakes, you should re-tighten the vehicle belt until the car seat is secured.

Important Notice: Do not use forward-facingcar seat when child weighs less than9kg.

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Make sure the vehicle belt is fully closed until hear a noticeable “CLICK”.Then adjust the shoulder and lap belt according to the following method.The side of vehicle shoulder belt endAdjust the shoulder belt, insert it into belt guide on the side of headrest.Adjust the lap belt, ensure it lays in lap belt guide slot .The side with the vehicle belt buckleMake sure the shoulder and lap belt lay into the lap belt guide slot.After adjusting the shoulder and lap belt correctly, tighten the belt.Tightening order is: first tighten lap belt on the side of the vehicle belt buckle, then tighten the shoulder belt on the side of vehicle shoulder belt guide end.

Notice: 1. As the shoulder and lap belt is in contact with the child directly, make sure the belts are not twisted.2. Some vehicle belt cannot be lengthened once you pull out to a certain length. At this moment, retract the belt and pull out the belt again to your required length.3. Finally check and make sure the car seat is fitted firmly on the vehicle seat. If it is wobbly or shaking you must tighten the belt again until the car seat is secured.

5-3 Vehicle 3 point belt+top tether(15-25KG)5-3-3 How to install car seat-Forward FacingOnly for use with group 2-from 15 to 25 Kg (approx.3 years to 6 years)

Adjust the reclining position to the suitable level according to 4-1 method.Push the car seat against vehicle seat.Pull out the vehicle seat belt entirely, go through the route of backrest, then insert into the vehicle seat unit “CLICK ”is heard. Ensure the vehicle seat belt is fixed and adjust the shoulder and lap belt according to the method below.

Pull out the vehicle seat belt:Move the lever of the red clamp 25, then insert the shoulder belt. Adjust the lap belt to ensure it is inserted in the belt guide of the base.Insert the vehicle seat belt:Ensure the shoulder belt is not obstructed. Adjust the lap belt to ensure it is inserted in the slot of the backrest. When the shoulder and lap belt of the vehicle seat belt is adjusted properly, pull the vehicle seat belt tightly.

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Fixing the top tether: According to 4-7 method, fix the car seat with the top tether and the anchor of the vehicle seat. Then check the car seat to make sure it is fixed tightly onto the vehicle car seat. If the car seat is wobbly or shaking, you must tightenl the vehicle seat belt until the car seat is secured.Secure the child according to 4-4 method.

6. Cleaning & Maintenance

Important:The cover is a safety feature. Never use the seat without the cover. Do not put your child safety at risk by using other replacement cover which could stop the seat from protecting your child as it should.Washing instructionThe cover is removable and can be washed at 30°C, hang dry only.

Machine wash, cold Do not bleachDry clean, any solvent except trichloroethylene

Do not tumble dry Do not iron

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Remove the car seat cover:1. Press red button 7 of the buckle 8, loosen the harness system, remove the shoulder pad 4 from the shoulder belt (by pulling the vehicle strips apart)2. Remove the inner cushion 3 and buckle pad 9. Take the buckle 8 out from the crotch belt hole of the cover. 3. Remove the head cover and seat cover 2 carefully.

Refitting the car seat cover1.Refit the car seat cover to car seat using the cover board. 2.Put buckle 8 through the crotch belt hole, and fit the buckle cover.3.Place the inner cushion 3 and shoulder belt on the car seat.4.Put the left and right tongues 6 into the buckle 8.

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1. This is an Isofix child restraint system. It is approved to regulation ECE R44/04,For general use in vehicles fitted with Isofix anchorages system.2 It will fit vehicles with position approved as Isofix position( as detailed in the vehicle user manual), depending on the category of the car seat and of the fixture.3. The mass group and the Isofix size class for which this device is intended is Group 1(9-18kg), B1.

This Child Restraint is classified for "Semi-universal" use and issuitable for fixing into the seat positions of the following cars:

CAR

(See the car list) Yes Yes No

FRONT REAR

Outer Centre

Seat positions in other cars may also be suitable to accept this child restraint. If in doubt, consult either the child restraint manufacturer or the retailer.