ness sections until it is properly tightened against your child (15). Repeat the operation with
the adjusting strap of the second upper harness section.
CAUTION: Before each journey, check that the armrests are lowered. A correctly adjusted har-
ness is essential for your child's protection. There should not be more than a finger's width
between the harness and your child.
Installation without the harness
Gr. 2-3, from 15 to 36 kg (from approximately 3 to 12 years)
Ensure that the harness of your car seat has been dismantled before starting to install it in
the vehicle.
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Dismantling the harness: Press on the red harness button to undo the harness if necessary.
(3)
Repeat operations
harness and thread it through the side openings of the cover and the shell to the back (16),
attach the metal anchor of the harness to the back of the seat (17). The metal anchor must
be positioned between the shell and the car seat cover. Repeat the operation on the second
section of the harness. Check that the harness connectors have also passed behind the back
rest. Remove the crotch strap by twisting the metal keeper and by passing it through the slots
in the base and the cover (18).
Your car seat is fitted with an adjustable headrest that has been designed to support your
child throughout growth by providing maximum side protection.
Raise the adjustable headrest to its highest position. Place the car seat against the back seat
(19)
and feed the diagonal strap of the belt through the headrest guide (20).
of the vehicle
Sit your child in the car seat. The folding armrests make it easier to install and access the car
seat. Make sure that the child's back is fully in contact with the back of the car seat. Pull and
fasten the vehicle seat belt. Pass the diagonal strap of the belt under the arm rest opposite
the belt guide used. The waist strap of the belt passes under both armrests (21). Lower the
adjustable headrest and adjust it to the height of your child (22). It should be positioned so
that it surrounds your child's head, providing maximum lateral protection, whilst guiding the
diagonal belt over the child's shoulder so that it doesn't extend onto the child's neck
Tighten the vehicle seat belt.
Make sure that the seat belt is properly tightened, that it is not twisted and that it is not posi-
tioned at the level of your child's neck.
To remove your child from the car seat, simply unbuckle the seat belt and place it at the side of
the car seat. The belt will remain suspended from the headrest belt guide (25).
CAUTION: Before each journey, check that the armrests are lowered. Secure your car seat with
the vehicle seat belt at all times, even when your child is not in the car seat. An unsecured car
seat can cause injuries in the event of a collision.
Diagonal belt comfort pad (optional according to model)
Your car seat may come with a comfort pad which can be placed on the diagonal car seat belt
when the seat is used for groups 2 and 3. The comfort pad prevents your child's neck from
being in direct contact with the car seat belt.
Open the comfort pad (26). Place it around the diagonal car seat belt and close it using the
(4)
and
on each upper section of the harness. Grasp a section of the
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(24).