Dorel Juvenile Group GM 2010 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

CONVERTIBLE BOOSTER SEAT

Illustrations are representative only.

Design and style may vary.

MODEL

GMA 2010 & GM 2010

IMPORTANT: KEEP THIS BOOKLET IN THE POCKET

PROVIDED AT THE REAR OF THE CHILD RESTRAINT

For toddler use with built in

harness (6 months to 4 years

approximately)

As a booster seat with

lap-sash seat belt (4 years to

approximately 6 to 8 years)

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Before You Start

Thank you for purchasing this child seat. This product is suitable

for toddlers and older children. We welcome you as a valued

customer, and trust that your child will enjoy many years of comfort

and safety.

No child restraint can guarantee absolute protection from a crash.

However proper use of this restraint may reduce the risk of injury or

death!

Page 3 - 5 Warnings

Page 6 Warnings To Parents And Other Users

Page 7 - 10 Anchorage Fitting Installation

Page 11 Correct Vehicle Position

Page 12 Tether Strap / Headrest Adjustments

Page 13 Reclining Backrest

Page 14 - 15 Features For Toddler Mode

Page 16 - 20 Preparation For Use Toddler

Page 21 Correct Shoulder Height Marker

Page 22 - 23 Features For Booster Mode

Page 24 Remove Harness System

Page 25 - 26 Installation For Booster Mode

Page 27 The next seat for your child

Page 28 - 31 Care And Maintenance

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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IMPORTANT: RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

THESE INSTRUCTIONS DETAIL THE SAFE USE, FITMENT AND

MAINTENANCE OF THE SEAT.

PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND

ENSURE THAT THEY ARE FOLLOWED AT ALL TIMES.

NO SAFETY SEAT CAN GUARANTEE PROTECTION FROM

INJURY HOWEVER, PROPER USE OF THIS SEAT REDUCES

THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO YOUR CHILD.

THIS RESTRAINT MUST BE ATTACHED TO A CHILD RESTRAINT

ANCHORAGE POINT IN THE CAR. REFER TO CAR OWNER’S

HANDBOOK FOR LOCATION OF ANCHORAGE POINTS.

REFER TO A CHILD RESTRAINT FITTING STATION IF NO

ANCHORAGE POINTS ARE IN THE MOTOR CAR.

Follow the manufacturer’s instructions at all times.

Use the restraint exactly as shown in the instructions.

To be used in forward-facing position by children whose shoulders

are above the lower shoulder height marker (approximately 6

months of age) until their shoulders reach the middle shoulder

height marker (approximately 4 years of age). Then to be used with

a lap-sash seatbelt until their shoulders reach the upper shoulder

height marker (approximately 6 to 8 years of age).

Continue to use this child restraint until the child reaches this limit.

Children are safest in a booster seat until their shoulders reach the

upper shoulder height marker of the booster seat.

Do not use this restraint until child’s shoulders are above the lower

shoulder height marker. Just using a seatbelt is not recommended

for children that have outgrown this seat. Use a larger booster seat.

WARNING

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GENERAL

• Supervision of children is needed because they may be able to

undo buckles.

• Use the restraint exactly as shown in the instructions.

• Do not alter or modify this restraint.

• Repairs must only be done by the manufacturer or agent.

• Do not allow the restraint to come into contact with polishes, oils,

bleach and other chemicals.

• Destroy the restraint if it has been in a severe crash, even if no

damage is visible.

• Straps may be damaged by unsecured cargo in a collision.

Secure or remove hazardous cargo before using this restraint.

Hatch-back or Wagon: Do not use the child restraint where this

strap may fall into a split in the seat back.

Always attach hook and remove slack.

• FAILURE TO PROPERLY USE THIS SAFETY SEAT INCREASES

THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH IN A SHARP

TURN, SUDDEN STOP OR CRASH.

• THIS RESTRAINT MUST BE USED IN CAR WITH FORWARD

FACING SEATS WITH A LAP-SASH SEATBELT.

• THIS RESTRAINT IS NOT SUITABLE FOR USE WHERE

THE ANCHORAGE STRAP MAY FALL INTO A SPLIT IN THE

SEAT BACK (E.G. HATCHBACK OR WAGON).

• DO NOT USE THIS RESTRAINT WITHOUT THE COVER.

Contact IGC Dorel (Australia) for genuine replacement part on

1300 809 526

• Seat belt extenders should not be used if the seatbelt is not

long enough to secure the child restraint.

• TO BE USED WITH A LAP-SASH/LAP-ONLY SEATBELT IN

THE FRONT/BACK OF MOST CARS WITH FORWARD FACING

SEATS

WARNING

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WHEN USED AS A CHILD RESTRAINT

(6 MONTHS TO 4 YEARS APPROXIMATELY)

• Fit the restraint rmly to the car seat.

• Fit the harness rmly to the child.

• A loose restraint or harness is dangerous.

• Ensure the belt webbing is not twisted.

WHEN USED AS A BOOSTER SEAT

(4 YEARS TO APPROXIMATELY 6 TO 8 YEARS)

• DO NOT USE WITH JUST A LAP BELT. You must use with a

lap-sash belt or with a seat belt.

• The lap part of the seatbelt must be rmly across the thighs and

the sash straps tted diagonally across the chest and on the

shoulder.

• THIS BOOSTER SEAT IS NOT SUITABLE FOR USE WITH A

CHILD HARNESS.

• DO NOT LEAVE CHILDREN UNATTENDED IN THE CAR.

WARNING

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TO PARENTS AND OTHER USERS

• DO NOT MODIFY YOUR CONVERTIBLE BOOSTER SEAT or

use any accessories or parts supplied by other manufacturer’s.

• NEVER USE CONVERTIBLE BOOSTER SEAT IF IT HAS

DAMAGED OR MISSING PARTS.

• DO NOT use a cut, frayed or damaged vehicle seat belt.

• THE CONVERTIBLE BOOSTER SEAT CAN BECOME VERY

HOT IF LEFT IN THE SUN.

• Always lightly touch the surface of any metal or plastic parts to

check their temperature BEFORE putting your child in the Booster

Seat. Contact with these parts can burn your child’s skin.

• The restraint should not be purchased or sold as a second hand

item. It is recommended not to use child restraints older than 10

years as the protection in an accident may be reduced

• ALWAYS ENSURE THAT BOOSTER SEAT HAS TETHER

STRAP ATTACHED, AND THE VEHICLE’S SEAT BELTS

ARE USED TO SECURE THE BOOSTER SEAT TO THE

VEHICLE EVEN WHEN NO CHILD IS IN THE SEAT.

WARNING

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ANCHORAGE FITTING INSTALLATION

Read and follow all of the installation instructions for maximum

protection. If you have any questions regarding the installation or

use of this restraint, please contact IGC Dorel or agent, or a child

restraint tting station authorised by the relevant transport authority,

or in New Zealand, to consult the agent for the vehicle.

Do not modify or alter this restraint in any way. Use only IGC

Dorel recommended parts and accessories.

Protect all webbing from possible damage by sharp edges and

corners.

Check your vehicle owner’s handbook for the location of correct an-

chorage points and possible need for spacers. If a suitable anchor-

age point cannot be found, contact a child restraint tting station for

recommendations about your vehicle.

Some vehicles may have anchor points which are recessed below

the vehicle trim, spacers are supplied to raise the anchor point if

required.

An extension strap may be needed for vehicles without a xed

parcel shelf. Extension straps and extra ttings are available from

various stores.

Note : Extension straps 300mm ref no. 921, 600mm ref no. 922

and an anchor bolt kit, ref no.525

Seat belt extenders should not be used if the seat belt is not long

enough to secure the child.

WARNING

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IMPORTANT

Child restraints must be used correctly to provide proper protection

for your child. The new type of clip anchorage system on child

restraint must be used in the correct way.

Be especially careful to use the clip in the following way.

RIGHT

Make sure there is no slack in the top strap and the attachment clip

is upright in the anchorage tting.

WRONG

The clip must not lie at on the anchorage tting.

FLOOR MOUNTED ANCHORAGES

ANCHORAGES IN VERTICAL PANEL AT REAR OF VEHICLE

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ANCHORAGE FITTING INSTALLATION (continue)

If the car is tted with a child restraint anchorage point. Locate the

anchorage points behind the rear seating position (consult the car

owner’s handbook for the location of the anchorage point). Remove

the thread plug from the parcel shelf / oor/ roof and install the at-

tachment bolt as shown in Fig 1.

WARNING

CAUTION: DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN

THE ATTACHMENT BOLT. MAXIMUM

TORQUE 20 Newton Metre.

Front of vehicle

If the car is not tted with a child restraint anchorage point.

For sedans only – Drill a 9mm diameter hole in the parcel

shelf on the centre – line of the seating position as shown in Fig 2

(page 10). Install the anchor bolt as shown in Fig 3 (page 10).

For vehicles other than sedans – In Australia, consult your nearest

child restraint tting station or trafc authority for vehicle inspection

to nd the best, correct position for the placement of anchorage

point, and for the correct attachment bolt length and use of spacers.

In New Zealand, consult the agent for the vehicle.

CHILD RESTRAINTS MUST NOT BE ATTACHED TO UNSOUND

METAL OR TO WOOD OR SYNTHETIC

STRUCTURES. WHEN DRILLING THE 9MM HOLE DO NOT

DRILL THROUGH FUEL LINES, FUEL TANKS, ELECTRICAL

WIRING, OR RADIO SPEAKERS. WEBBING STRAPS MUST BE

PROTECTED FROM SHARP CORNERS AND EDGES.

THE ANCHOR FITTINGS MUST BE USED ONLY AS DESCRIBED

ABOVE. IT MUST NOT BE HOOKED ONTO ANY OTHER OBJECT.

Lock Washer

A

nchor Fitting

S

pacers (if required)

V

ehicle Trim

Vehicle Metal Structure

Fig 1

Attachment Bolt

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Front of vehicle

A

nchor Fitting

S

pacers (if required)

V

ehicle Trim

L

ock Washer

S

ecuring Nut

R

einforcing Washer

Vehicle Metal

Structure

Attachment bolt

Centre-line of seating position

Fig 3

Fig 2

Front of vehicle

WARNING

VEHICLE SEAT LOCATION

IMPROPER PLACEMENT OF THE SAFETY SEAT

INCREASES THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

Some seating positions in your vehicle may NOT be safe for this

safety seat. Some vehicles do not have any seating positions that

can be used safely with the seat. If you are not sure where to place

the Booster Seat in your vehicle, consult your vehicle’s owner’s

handbook.

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CORRECT USE

INCORRECT USE

CORRECT VEHICLE POSITION

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TETHER STRAP AND HEADREST

ADJUSTMENT

Adjust anchorage strap and

remove slack. Pull loose end of

strap to tighten.

Press on the adjuster button

with thumb and pull strap back

through to loosen anchorage

strap using strap which is

attached to the seat.

ADJUSTING THE HEADREST

HEIGHT

The Seat is tted with headrest

Height Adjustment Lock which

is RED in colour.

Pushing it in unlocks the

headrest to move it up or down

into the desired height position.

5 Height positions are available.

TOP ANCHORAGE STRAP

To attach the anchorage

strap, Place one knee in the

child seat and push down

rmly then attach hook to

anchor in vehicle.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

Button

Vehicle

Anchor kit

Anchor

hook

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RECLINING BACKREST

TO RECLINE BACKREST

Push the backrest of the seat

to recline it backward for

greater comfort if needed.

FOR UPRIGHT POSITION

Pull the backrest of the

seat forward in the upright

position .

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

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FEATURES - TODDLER RESTRAINT WITH

6 POINT HARNESS

FRONT VIEW

1. Headrest/Trim

2. Forward Facing Belt

Path Indicators

(yellow)

3. Belt Mates (If tted)

4. Quick Release Buckle

5. Centre Front Adjuster

Lever

6. Harness Adjuster Strap

7. Air Protect

(If tted)

8. Harness Slot

9. Armrest/Cover

(If tted)

10. Insert (If tted)

To be used from 6 months to

approximately 1 year)

TODDLER RESTRAINT WITH BUILT IN HARNESS

*opening slit in trim

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FEATURES - TODDLER RESTRAINT WITH

6 POINT HARNESS

BACK VIEW

11. Adjustable Headrest

Button

(5 positions)

12. Tether Strap

13. Hook

14. Splitter Plate

15. Booster SeatBelt Path

Indicators

(red)

16. Adjuster (Tether Strap)

17. Pocket (Instruction manual)

18. Adjuster (Tether Strap)

TODDLER RESTRAINT WITH BUILT IN HARNESS

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Trim style and design may vary.

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TODDLER SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKER

SHOULDERS MUST BE

ABOVE THIS LINE

LABEL 1

CHANGE TO BOOSTER MODE WHEN

SHOULDERS REACH THIS LINE

LABEL 2

To be used in forward-facing position by children whose

shoulders are above the lower shoulder height marker

LABEL 1 (approximately 6 months of age) until their

shoulders reach the middle shoulder height marker LABEL 2

(approximately 4 years of age). Then convert the child

restraint to booster mode and use a lap sash belt only.

See page 22 to 26.

TODDLER RESTRAINT WITH BUILT IN HARNESS

LABEL 1

LABEL 2

LABEL 3

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TODDLER RESTRAINT INSTALLATION

USING LAP-SASH ONLY

The shoulder straps must be

in the slots which are nearest

to the child’s shoulders, but

not more than 25 mm below

the child’s shoulders.

To be used with a lap sash

belt only.

NOTE:

If the baby’s neck muscles are unable to support their head,

then the child should remain in a rear facing seat.

TODDLER RESTRAINT WITH BUILT IN HARNESS

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PREPARING SEAT TO FIT YOUR CHILD

TO ADJUST SHOULDER

STRAP HEIGHT:

1. Press the harness release

lever at the front of seat.

2. Pull both shoulder straps

simultaneously to lossen.

3. Undo the straps from the

splitter plate on the back of the

child restraint. Re-thread the

shoulder straps through the

desired slots. Reconnect the

straps to the splitter plate.

4. Press red button to release

buckle assembly for ease of

child tment. Place child in seat.

To tighten:

5. Fasten buckle assembly

(See Page 19). Pull the adjuster

belt at the front of the seat until

the harness belt lies rmly

against the child.

You MUST make these adjustments with your child

before you install the child restraint in the vehicle. Please

adjust harness according to the infants shoulder height

prior to installation.

TODDLER RESTRAINT WITH BUILT IN HARNESS

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SPLITTER PLATE

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PREPARING SEAT TO FIT YOUR CHILD

Step 1 : Insert one buckle tongue as shown above.

Step 2 : Insert the second buckle tongue as illustrated

above. Listen for a ‘CLICK’.

Step 3 : Remember to always pull up on the harness straps

to make sure buckle is locked properly.

TODDLER RESTRAINT WITH BUILT IN HARNESS

STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3

DO NOT USE SHOULDER STRAPS OF UNEQUAL HEIGHTS.

WARNING

CORRECT USE INCORRECT USE

Ensure the harness is attached to the splitter plate. Ensure

the harness is pulled through the plastic mould & trim all the

way and correctly tensioned. Ensure harness straps and

adjuster strap is not twisted.

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TODDLER USE INSTALLATION

FORWARD FACING SEAT INSTALLATION:

1. Thread the vehicle lap-sash belt through the yellow belt

path indicators.

2. Position the lap part around the armrest as illustrated.

3. Thread the lap-sash belt between the seat back and trim.

Thread the lap sash belt through the opening. Refer to

illustration.

4. Position the lap sash belt around the armrest and lock

the car buckle. Listen for ‘CLICK’ and gently pull to ensure

buckle is locked.

TODDLER RESTRAINT WITH BUILT IN HARNESS

NOTE: Ensure that the tether strap is attached at all times.

Refer to page 12 for tment.

Place one knee on the child restraint and push down rmly while

pulling up on belt to tighten. Ensure all slack is taken out.

With weakest hand, tilt and push the child restraint forward

and back, and from side to side. If the seat belt does not

loosen, your child seat should be secure. If not : Change

seat position.

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