BRITAX RÖMER KIDFIX i-SIZE, Safety Manual

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Safety information
This safety manual and the separate operating manual are
components of the product and contribute to its safe use. Non-
compliance may lead to serious or even fatal injuries. If in doubt, do
not use product and immediately contact your retailer.
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Read the operating manual and safety manual.
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Keep with the product for reference.
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If the product is given to third parties, include the operating
instructions with the product.
Risk of injury from damaged child seat
In the event of an accident at a collision speed of more than 10 km/h,
the child seat may be damaged without the damage being immediately
visible. Serious injuries may result from another accident.
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Replace product following an accident.
► Have damaged product inspected (even if it has fallen onto the
ground).
► Regularly check all important parts for damage.
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Ensure that all mechanical components work properly.
► Never lubricate or oil parts of the product.
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Properly dispose of the damaged product.
Risk of burns from hot components
Components of the product can become hot in direct sunlight. Children’s
skin is sensitive and maybe harmed as a result.
► Protect the product against intensive direct sunlight when not in use.
Risk of crushing from moving backrest
When straightening the backrest, fingers may be crushed between the
backrest and the seat cushion.
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Keep fingers out.
Avoid damaging the product
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Never use product in a free-standing position, even for testing.
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Product is not a toy.
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Ensure that the child seat is not trapped between hard objects
(vehicle door, seat rails, etc.).
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Store child seat in a safe place when not in use.
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Keep product away from: Damp, moisture, liquids, dust and salt spray.
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Do not lean heavy objects on the child seat.
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Do not store child seat directly next to sources of heat or in direct
sunlight.
Secure product in the vehicle
Risk of injury if installed incorrectly
If the product is installed or used other than as described in the
operating instructions, serious or even fatal injuries may result.
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Never secure the child seat with a 2-point seat belt.
► Only use on vehicle seats facing or against the direction of travel.
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If the vehicle’s seat is fitted with a belt airbag, do not use XP-PAD or
SecureGuard .
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Note and follow the instructions in the vehicle handbook.
Risk of injury from front airbag
Airbags are designed to protect adults. If the child seat is too close to
the front airbag, slight or serious injuries can arise.
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If the child seat is secured on the passenger seat, slide the passenger
seat backwards.
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If the child seat is secured on the second or third row of seats, slide
the corresponding front seat forwards.
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Note and follow the instructions in the vehicle handbook.
Risk of injury due to missing contact surface
It is necessary for the backrest of the child seat to be flat to the vehicle
seat. If the headrest of the vehicle seat prevents this, then carry out the
following steps.
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Check whether the vehicle handbook allows the headrest to be
removed.
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If this is allowed , then remove the headrest according to the vehicle
handbook. Immediately reattach the headrest as soon as the child
seat is no longer used on the vehicle seat.
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If it is prohibited , select a different vehicle seat.