grow-fix ISOFIT CR SET Group 1,2,3 INSTRUCTIONS: PLESE RED CREFULLY ND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. YOUR CHILD S SFETY MY E FFECTED IF YOU DO NOT FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS. This product conforms to ECE R44.04 Group 1,2,3 child car seat. Suitable for children from 9kg to 36kg (approx 9 months to 12 years old) V1
Contents Welcome 2 Your 3 year warranty 2 Safety information 3-5 Parts Checklist 6 djusting the headrest 7 Converting the seat to a group 3 backless booster 7 Positioning the car seat 8 ttaching the ISOFIT guides 8 Installing the group 1,2,3 car seat using the vehicle s ISOFIT system 9-10 Installing the group 3 booster seat using the vehicle s ISOFIT system 10-11 Removing the group 1,2,3 car seat when using the vehicles ISOFIT system 12 Installing the seat using only the vehicle s 3-point seatbelt [groups 1,2,3] 13 Installing the group 3 booster seat using only the vehicle s 3-point seatbelt 14 Placing your child in the car seat [group 1] 15-16 Placing your child in the car seat [group 2,3] 16-17 Placing your child in the group 3 booster seat 18 Removing the seat cover 19-20 Fitting the seat cover 20-22 Care and maintenance 23 Welcome Thank you for purchasing the Toco Grow-fix Group 1,2,3 Car Seat. Please read these instructions carefully before use to ensure safe and satisfactory operation of this product. Your child s safety is your responsibility. This seat can either be fitted using the ISOFIT system (also known as ISOFIX) in conjunction with the vehicle s 3-point safety belt or by just using just a standard 3-point vehicle seat belt. It is advised that if your vehicle has ISOFIT anchor points then the seat should be fitted using the ISOFIT system. Your 3 year warranty Whilst we make and test our products to the highest standards of durability there s always a small chance of a hiccup! Our promise is to repair, replace or refund a Toco product that has an identified manufacturing defect from the date of purchase for a full 3 years thereafter at no extra cost. However, you must register within 28 days of the date of purchase to receive the full 3 years guarantee! To receive your full guarantee you can register your product by: visiting www.tocobaby.co.uk/warranty.html and complete the warranty form, or by telephone on 0161 335 2508. 2
Safety NOTICES 1. This child car seat is approved for two different types of fitting: a) Semi-Universal with connectors locked onto the vehicle s ISOFIT anchor points [also known as ISOFIX anchor points], used in conjunction with the vehicle s 3-point safety belt. b) Universal for use with just the vehicle s 3-point safety belt. 2. This is a Universasl child restraint. It is approved to ECE R44.04 For general use in vehicles and will fit most, but not all, car seats. 3. correct fit is likely if the vehicle manufacturer has declared in the vehicle handbook that the vehicle is capable of accepting a Universal child restraint for the stated age group. 4. This child restraint has been classified as UNIVERSL under more stringent conditions than those which applied to earlier designs which do not carry this notice. 5. If in doubt, consult either the manufacturer or the retailer. 6. Only suitable if the approved vehicles are fitted with 3-point/static/retracting seat belts which are approved to ECE R16 or equivalent. 7. This is a Semi-Universal ISOFIT CHILD RESTRINT SYSTEM. It is approved to ECE R44.04 For general use in vehicles fitted with ISOFIT anchorage systems. 8. It will fit vehicles with position approved ISOFIT attachment points (consult the vehicle handbook), depending upon the category of the child seat and of the ISOFIT fixture position. Getting started Read carefully before attempting to fit the child car seat WRNING: NEVER leave your child unattended your child s safety is your responsibility. WRNING: The child car seat must be fitted in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions. Incorrect installation could be dangerous. WRNING: This installation must only be performed by a competent adult. Don t try to install the seat when intoxicated or drowsy. WRNING: lways ensure that new or occasional users [e.g. Grandparents] have read the instructions or been taught the correct installation by someone who has read and understood the instructions. WRNING: lways keep this instruction manual with the child car seat, or in the vehicle in which you are carrying the child car seat. Some models of child car seat have a pocket to store the instructions. efore starting WRNING: Do not fit the child car seat on a side or rear facing vehicle seat. WRNING: efore installing the child car seat ensure that the passenger seat you are using is locked in the upright position. WRNING: Do not use the child car seat in the home - it has only been designed to be used in the car. WRNING: Do not leave loose/unsecured objects on the back seat of your car or the parcel shelf. They may be dangerous to your child if you are forced to brake suddenly. 3
Which is the safest passenger seat for the child seat? If your centre rear passenger seat is fitted with a three point seatbelt system then you should use it. If your centre rear passenger seat does not have a three point seatbelt system (i.e. No seatbelt at all, or only a lap belt) - Then you should use the rear left passenger seat or the rear right passenger seat. The front passenger seat can only be used if it DOES NOT have an airbag and IS fitted with a three point seatbelt system. EXTREME HZRD NEVER USE IN FRONT PSSENGER SETS EQUIPPED WITH IRGS (SRS). THIS CN INCLUDE RER PSSENGER SETS THT RE EQUIPPED WITH IRGS* *Consult car manufacturer for suitability. Children s bodies are not able to withstand the forces exerted on them by a deploying air-bag When using the child car seat WRNING: Make sure that the child car seat is placed somewhere so that rigid items and plastic parts do not become trapped in doors or movable seat units when the seat is in everyday use. WRNING: lways use the vehicle s door child safety lock system, if one is available, to make it impossible for the child to open the car doors from inside. WRNING: llow the child a break during long car journeys and make sure they don t get out of the car unaided and without supervision. WRNING: The child car seat must be fitted securely to the passenger seat. Ensure that it is not loose or wobbly after you have fitted it. If it is loose, re-fit it. WRNING: The child car seat must not be used without its original cover. The original cover is essential for the safe operation of the child car seat. WRNING: Stop the car at regular intervals to check that the child car seat is in the correct position and that both the car seatbelt (if used) ND the child car seat harness are still taut and latched. WRNING: Ensure that no part of the child car seat is trapped in a door or folding seat. WRNING: In the event of an emergency it is important to be able to release the child quickly (as defined by british standards). This means that the seat buckle cannot be fully tamper proof and you should actively discourage your child from playing with or using the buckle. WRNING: If you travel with passengers using both the front and the rear passenger seats, the lighter occupants should be in the rear and the heavier occupants in the front. WRNING: If you have no option other than to put your child car seat on a rear passenger seat next to side airbags: - Consult with your vehicle manufacturer for side airbag details. It may not be safe. - Make sure your child does not lean into the area immediately around the airbag. WRNING: Do not place anything under the child car seat (e.g. towel or cushion) as this could affect the performance of the seat in an accident. WRNING: void winter clothing bundling - bulky clothing can lead to incorrect harness tightening. In an accident, the child can slip right out of the extra padding - and thus out of the seat. Let the car warm up or cool down prior to placing your child in there if possible. If your child is cold, place a blanket over the top of the harness. 4
Seatbelt WRNING: Never use any load bearing contact points other than those described in these instructions or marked on the child car seat. WRNING: Ensure that the lap section of the harness is worn low down, so that the pelvis is firmly engaged. WRNING: Make sure that LL the passengers in your vehicle have their seatbelts fastened, as unrestrained people can be very dangerous to the child in an accident. WRNING: NEVER use a seatbelt routing scheme that differs from these instructions. WRNING: The harness must be used at all times when your child is in the child car seat. WRNING: If you are installing the child car seat using a seatbelt ensure there are no twists in the seatbelt. Sunlight/hot days WRNING: Don t leave your child in the child car seat while parked in direct sunlight or on a hot day. WRNING: Do not subject the child car seat to prolonged direct sunlight as this may be dangerous for your child (the metal and plastic fittings could become hot) and may cause the fabric to fade. You can reduce this problem by covering the child car seat with a sheet when not in use. ack of the seat/headrest WRNING: Ensure that the child car seat is as close as possible to the backrest of the car seat. WRNING: REMOVE the headrest of the passenger seat being used if it obstructs the proper installation of the child car seat. REMEMER to refit the headrest when the child car seat has been removed. Second hand or damaged child car seats and seatbelts WRNING: NEVER buy a second hand child car seat. It may have unseen damage. WRNING: The manufacturer only guarantees this product when the original owner uses it. WRNING: You MUST replace the child car seat and your vehicles seatbelts if they becomes badly worn or damaged. WRNING: You MUST replace the child car seat if it is involved in an accident it may have unseen damage and may not protect your child as well as they should. t the very least send the child car seat to the manufacturers for inspection, together with the accident report. 5
Parts checklist 1 8 9 3 2 4 10 5 6 7 11 1 Headrest 7 Red ISOFIT adjust lever 2 Impact shield 8 Headrest adjust lever 3 Seatbelt guide 9 Shoulder belt guides 4 ISOFIT arms 10 Instruction manual pocket 5 Lap belt guide 11 ISOFIT guides 6 ISOFIT release button 6
djusting the headrest 1. Squeeze the handle at the back of the seat and raise or lower the headrest as needed. Ensure the shoulder belt guide () is at the correct height for your child s shoulders and not too high or too low. Converting the seat to a group 3 backless booster Snap 1. Holding the car seat base with one hand, push the backrest away from you until it is flat on the floor. The backrest can now be removed from the base. Store the backrest safely in case it is required again in future. To reattach the backrest: slot the bottom of the backrest into the seat base and then pull the backrest back up into an upright position until it clicks into position. 7
Positioning the car seat The child car seat should only be installed using either the ISOFIT anchor points or the vehicle s 3-point seatbelt on a forward facing passenger seat. WRNING: Never attempt to use a 2-point seatbelt to secure the seat. WRNING: Never use on a seat with an active airbag. WRNING: Never use on rearward or side facing vehicle seats. USING ISOFIT SYSTEM Front passenger seat (no active airbag) Front passenger seat (active airbag) ack left & right seats ack centre seat (with ISOFIT points) Yes NO Yes Yes USING VEHICLE S 3-POINT SETELT Front passenger seat (no active airbag) Yes Front passenger seat (active airbag) NO ack left & right seats Yes ack centre seat (2-point seatbelt) NO ack centre seat (3-point seatbelt) Yes Side facing seats NO Side facing seats NO Rear facing seats NO Rear facing seats NO ttaching the ISOFIT guides C 1. If your vehicle has ISOFIT points then we advise that they are used. To check if you have ISOFIT points, feel between the joint of the passenger seat back and passenger seat base () for two metal brackets similar to (). If unsure or in any doubt then consult your vehicle manufacturer. Press the plastic ISOFIT guides (C) over the two ISOFIT anchor points (). 8
Installing the group 1,2,3 car seat using the vehicle s ISOFIT system 1. Place the car seat on a suitable passenger seat. Note: If the passenger seat has a headrest then it must be removed before fitting the car seat. 2. Pull the red lever () at the front of the car seat to extend the two ISOFIT arms (). green red Click 3. Hold the seat with both hands and slide the seat back, guiding the two ISOFIT arms into the insert guides till the two arms lock securely with a click onto both ISOFIT anchor points. 4. IMPORTNT! Check that OTH lock indicators on each side of the seat have turned green indicating the seat is LOCKED in position. Pull the seat forward to check that the ISOFIT system is locked in place 9
Installing the group 1,2,3 car seat using the vehicle s ISOFIT system (continued) D E C 5. Pull the red lever at the front of the seat and push the base of the car seat back towards the passenger seat as far as it will go (C). Hold the seat base and push the backrest (D) until it rests against the passenger seat (E). E Installing the group 3 booster seat using the vehicle s ISOFIT system 1. Place the car seat on a suitable passenger seat. 2. Pull the red lever () at the front of the car seat to extend the two ISOFIT arms (). 10
Installing the group 3 booster seat using the vehicle s ISOFIT system (continued) green red Click 3. Hold the seat with both hands and slide it back, guiding the two ISOFIT arms into the insert guides till the two arms lock securely with a click onto both ISOFIT anchor points. 4. IMPORTNT! Check that OTH lock indicators on each side of the seat have turned green indicating the seat is LOCKED in position. Pull the seat forward to check that the ISOFIT system is locked in place D C 5. Pull the red lever at the front of the seat and push the seat back towards the passenger seat as far as it will go (C) until it rests against the passenger seat (D). D 11
Removing the group 1,2,3 car seat when using the vehicle s ISOFIT system Click 1. Pull OTH lock indicator buttons forward to release the ISOFIT system from the anchor points. 2. Check that OTH lock indicators have turned from green to RED indicating the seat is UNLOCKED. 3. Pull the red lever () at the front of the car seat and at the same time pull one of the indicator buttons () as indicated to retract the ISOFIT arms. Once the arms are full retracted, release the red lever (). You can now remove the car seat from the vehicle. 12
Installing the seat using only the vehicle s 3-point seatbelt [groups 1,2,3] 1. To ensure a correct fit whilst only using the vehicle s 3-point seatbelt it is important that the ISOFIT arms are NOT extended and that they have been retracted into the car seat. This will allow the car seat to rest as flush as possible against the vehicle s seat. See Removing the group 1,2,3 car seat when using the vehicle s ISOFIT system page 12 for guidance on retracting the ISOFIT arms IMPORTNT: If your vehicle has an ISOFIT system with ISOFIT anchor points then we strongly urge you to use it. 2. Place the car seat on a suitable passenger seat. Note: If the passenger seat has a headrest then it must be removed before fitting the car seat. C 3. Push the base of the car seat back towards the passenger seat as far as it will go (). Hold the seat base and push the backrest () until it rests against the passenger seat (C). IMPORTNT! If the seat does not seem to rest flush against the vehicle s seat ensure you have retracted the two ISOFIT arms. C 13
Installing the group 3 booster seat using only the vehicle s 3-point seatbelt 1. To ensure a correct fit whilst only using the vehicle s 3-point seatbelt it is important that the ISOFIT arms are NOT extended and that they have been retracted into the car seat. This will allow the car seat to rest as flush as possible against the vehicle s seat. See Removing the group 1,2,3 car seat when using the vehicle s ISOFIT system page 12 for guidance on retracting the ISOFIT arms IMPORTNT: If your vehicle has an ISOFIT system with ISOFIT anchor points then we strongly urge you to use it. 2. Place the car seat on a suitable passenger seat. 3. Push the base of the car seat back towards the passenger seat as far as it will go (), until it rests against the passenger seat (). IMPORTNT! If the seat does not seem to rest flush against the vehicle s seat ensure you have retracted the two ISOFIT arms. 14
Placing your child in the car seat [group1] Ensure you have installed the car seat correctly following either the instructions under Installing the group 1,2,3 car seat using the vehicle s ISOFIT system pages 9-10 or following the instructions under Installing the seat using only the vehicle s seatbelt [groups 1,2,3] page 13. 1. Remove the impact shield (). 2. Place your child into the car seat. C 3. Insert the impact shield () under the car seat s armrests and over your child s legs. Pull out as much of the vehicle s seat belt as you can and avoiding any twists, slot the lap belt and the diagonal belt section through the two red seat belt guides (C) on the impact shield. 15
Placing your child in the car seat [group1] (continued) E Click F D 4. Lock the vehicle s seat belt into the buckle (D) ensuring it clicks into place. 5. Pull the lap section of the seat belt towards the buckle (E) and then pull the diagonal section back up towards the seat belt anchor point (F), ensuring the seat belt is tight along its length. Placing your child in the car seat [group 2,3] Ensure you have installed the car seat correctly following either the instructions under Installing the group 1,2,3 car seat using the vehicle s ISOFIT system pages 9-10 or following the instructions under Installing the seat using only the vehicle s seatbelt [groups 1,2,3] page 13. 1. The impact shield () is not required for group 2,3 and should be removed and stored safely. 2. Place your child into the car seat. 16
Placing your child in the car seat [group 2,3] (continued) Click C D 3. Place the diagonal belt section through the shoulder belt guide (). The diagonal belt should pass over your child s shoulder and should not be against their neck. If necessary adjust the headrest up or down so that the diagonal belt passes over your child s shoulder correctly. Place the lap belt over your child s lap and fasten the seatbelt ensuring the lap belt is routed under both armrests and the diagonal belt passes under the armrest nearest the buckle (D). E F G 4. Check there are no twists in the seatbelt and that the diagonal section is: (E) Resting correctly over your child s shoulder. (F) If the diagonal section is too high then lower the headrest. (G) If the diagonal section is too low then raise the headrest. 17
Placing your child in the group 3 booster seat Ensure you have installed the car seat correctly following either the instructions under Installing the group 3 booster seat using the vehicle s ISOFIT system pages 10-11 or following the instructions under Installing the group 3 booster seat using only the vehicle s 3-point seatbelt pages 14. 1. The impact shield () is not required for group 3 and should be removed and stored safely along with the backrest. 2. Place your child into the car seat. Click C 3. Place the diagonal belt over your child s shoulder and not be against their neck. Place the lap belt over your child s lap and fasten the seatbelt ensuring the lap belt is routed under both armrests () and the diagonal belt passes under the armrest nearest the buckle (C). Check there are no twists in the seatbelt and that the diagonal section is resting correctly over your child s shoulder. 18
Removing the seat cover Snap 1. Holding the car seat base with one hand, push the backrest away from you until it is flat on the floor. The backrest can now be removed from the base. To reattach the backrest: slot the bottom of the backrest into the seat base and then pull the backrest back up into an upright position until it clicks into position. 2. Starting from the top, remove the elasticated cover from the impact shield. 3. Starting at the bottom, of the backrest, CREFULLY pull the seat cover away from the seat. 19
Removing the seat cover (continued) C 4. Unbutton the four press studs () and remove the back fabric. 5. Unbutton the two press studs (C) and holding the fabric near to the press studs, CREFULLY pull the base cover forward and off from the base. Fitting the seat cover 1. Stretch the cover over the impact shield ensuring the fabric is correctly seated around the belt guides. 2. Secure the press studs () on the back fabric to the back rest. 20
Fitting the seat cover (continued) 3. The car seat has a channel running around the edge of the seat where the fabric is slotted into. Locate the plastic trim running along the top of the seat fabric and starting at point () push the trim into the channel. Slide plastic trim along the channel until the top of the seat fabric is in place. C D 2 or 3 cm 4. Starting from the top of the seat and working on one length of plastic trim at time, begin pushing the trim into the channels. Once you have approximately 2 or 3 cm of trim seated in a channel, place your thumb or finger over the length you have already seated and slide your digit along the fabric in the direction you want the trim to be seated (C). The plastic trim should slide into the channel (D) as you do. Check the trim is seated and push any trim in to the channel which seems to be poking out. 21
Fitting the seat cover (continued) 5. Locate the plastic trim running along the front of the base cover and starting at one corner of the base, push the trim into the channel and slide plastic trim along the channel until the front of the base cover is in place. 6. Push 2 or 3 cm of the plastic trim into the channels on each side of the seat. Place your thumb or finger over the length you have already seated and slide your digit along the fabric in the direction you want the trim to be seated. Place the fabric over the armrests and seat the remaining trim. Ensure all fabric is seated properly in the channels and behind the belt guides. Finally fasten the two press studs at the back of the base cover. 22
Care & maintenance Storage 1) Store this child car seat in a safe place when not in use. 2) DO NOT place heavy objects on top of it. 3) lways store the child car seat in a dry environment. 4) DO NOT store the child car seat near a direct heat source such as a radiator. Cover 1) The seat cover is easily removable and should be hand washed with a ph neutral soap and cold water. 2) Do not press, iron, dry clean, tumble dry or wring the covers. 3) Do not use solvents, caustic or abrasive cleaning materials. 4) Dry flat, away from direct heat and sunlight. 5) If the seat covers need to be replaced only use parts certified by the manufacturer. They are the only ones that are guaranteed to have been safety tested and designed to fit this seat. Plastic/Metal Parts 1) Wipe clean using a mild soap and warm water. 2) You must not remove, dismantle or alter any part of the seat shell. 3) You must not oil or lubricate any part of the seat shell. Inspection 1) Check your child car seat regularly for wear and tear. 2) The child car seat may have a slight rattle when not in use, this is normal. If in any doubt, contact Toco or a Toco distributor immediately. 3) Check the adjustable parts of your child seat at intervals of about 6 months to ensure it is still fits correctly for your growing child. 23
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