Kinderkraft XPAND 2 i-Size Manual De Uso página 28

• Before each journey, make sure that the three-point safety harness are correctly adjusted
and fit tightly around the child's body. The safety harness must not be twisted under any
circumstances!
• The seat is not suitable for installation in vehicles with two-point seat belts or waist belts.
The use of this type of seat belt could result in serious or fatal injuries to the child in the event
of an accident (Fig. A.3).
• REMEMBER, THE TIGHTER THE SEAT BELT FITS OVER YOUR CHILD'S BODY, THE HIGHER
THE SAFETY LEVEL. FOR THIS REASON, CHILD SHOULD NOT WEAR THICK CLOTHES UNDER
THE SEAT BELTS.
• The waist belts of the seat belts must run as low as possible across your child's pelvis to
ensure optimum effect in the event of an accident.
• Only an optimally adjusted headrest can provide your child with maximum protection and
comfort, while ensuring that the seat belts are properly adjusted.
• The entire backrest surface of the Kinderkraft XPAND 2 should be flush with the car seat
backrest to provide the best possible protection for your child.
• The car seat should be replaced when it has been subject to violent stresses in a road
accident.
• The car seat may not be modified in any way without the approval of the relevant approval
authority. Failure to install the car seat in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions
may be dangerous to life and health.
• Protect the car seat from direct sunlight, otherwise heated parts may burn your child.
Protect your child and car seat from sunlight.
• Never leave your child unattended in the car seat.
• Make sure that luggage and other objects are adequately secured, in particular on the shelf
under the rear window, as they can cause injuries in the event of a collision.
• The car seat cannot be used without the cover.
• Do not use replacement covers, other than those recommended by the manufacturer, as
they are an integral part of the safety system of the car seat.
• It is recommended to keep the instruction manual of the car seat throughout its lifetime.
• Do not use any other attachment points than those described in the instruction manual and
marked on the car seat.
• All hard parts and plastic parts of a car seat must be positioned and installed in such a way
that, under normal operating conditions of the vehicle, they could not be trapped by the
sliding seat or door of the vehicle.
• Regularly check the technical condition of the car seat, pay special attention to fixing points,
seams and adjusting elements. It is important to ensure that all mechanical elements are fully
operational. Never grease or oil parts of the car seat.
• Do not use the car seat if its parts are damaged or loose.
• Set a good example for your child and wear your seat belt at all times. An adult who is not
fastened with seat belts can also pose a threat to a child.
• Make sure that the car seat is correctly fastened before each journey in the car.
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