Caretero HUGGI, User Manual

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2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW ARE IMPORTANT.
PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTION CAREFULLY AND KEEP IT FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. THE SAFETY OF
YOUR CHILD MAY BE IN DANGER IF THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL NOT BE COMPLIED WITH.
WARNING!
Only suitable for use in vehicles fitted with approved 3-point safety belts that conform with ECE Regulation No. 16 or
comparable standards.
This is a seat in the Weight Class II, III for babies from 4 to about 12 years weighing from 15 up to 36 kgs.
These Assembly and Usage Instructions must be given to the client.
Subject to printing errors, mistakes and technical changes.
WARNING!
For the safety of the person installing the car seat:
• The shoulder belt pads are important in keeping the child safe. Please use them at all times.
• While installing or uninstalling the seat no object may be able to slide between the car seat and the child seat base.
It could trap the person’s fingers.
• In orded to avoid damage, take care not to jam the seat between solid elements of the car (doors, seat guides etc.).
• Store the car seat in a safe place when not in use. Avoid putting heavy objects on the seat and do not store near heat
sources or in direct sunlight.
WARNING!
For the safety of the car:
• Some car seat covers are made of delicate fabrics (velour, leather etc.) and may become worn-out due to the child
seat use. In order to protect the upholstery, we recommend using car seat covers available as accessories.
DANGER!
For the safety of your child:
• Please use the Caretero Huggi seat only to secure your child in the car.
• The seat is to be installed forward-facing with a 3-point car safety belt or with a 3-point car safety belts and ISOFIX
anchors for weight groups II and III (15-36 kg) only.
• It is forbidden to use the car seat as a chair or a toy.
• During a car crash at speed higher than 10 km/h the car seat may become damaged without clear visual marks. In
such case the car seat should be scrapped and replaced with a new one.
• Please remember to recycle the seat properly when it won’t be used anymore.
• Commision a full check of the car seat after a possible damaging (eg. when the seat falls to the ground).
• Regularly check all vital elements of the car seat for signs of damage. Make sure all mechanical parts of the seat are
functioning properly.
• It is forbidden to lubricate any parts of the seat.
• Check if the car seat is installed properly before each trip.
• Do not use or transport the car seat when it is not properly installed in the car.
• Do not use other fixing points other than those described in this manual and marked on the car seat itself.
• Regularly check the seat belts, especially the fixing points, stitchings and adjustment devices.
• Never leave the child in the car seat unattended.
• Make sure that the child enters and exits the car on the sidewalk side of the street.
• Protect the car seat against sunlight while it’s not in use.
• The car seat may become very hot while under direct sunlight. The child’s skin is very delicate and may become
easily damaged during contact with a hot car seat.
• The closer the car seat belts are to the child’s body, the higher the safety level. Therefore do not put thick clothes on
the child.
• Make regular stops during longer trips, so the child may play and rest after removing it from the car seat.
• When using the car seat in the rear passenger seats: slide the front passenger seat to the front, so the child will not
reach the backrest with its feet (this will prevent from damaging the legs during an accident).
• Not complying with these instruction may cause danger.