Maxi-Cosi AXISS, Instructions For Use & Warranty

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9 MAINTENANCE AND REMOVING
THE FABRIC COVER
Maintenance
Fabric cover:
• Refer to the washing label before cleaning the fabric
cover (the washing label is stitched to the cover). The
washing label displays the following information.
Washing instructions
Cleaning the cover:
• Wash the cover and belt pads by hand (maximum of
30°C). Do not use a drier. Also see the care instructions
on the cover.
Tip: It is wise to buy an extra cover when purchasing the
Maxi-Cosi Axiss so that you can continue to use it even when
the cover is being washed and dried.
Plastic base and seat shell:
- CAUTION: Perform these actions only while the Maxi-
Cosi Axiss is outside of the car. Clean all plastic parts of
the base using a cloth, soap and lukewarm water. Do not
use any aggressive cleaning agents.
- CAUTION: Never use lubricants – not even for the
moving parts of the Maxi-Cosi Axiss.
(Fig. 30 - 36)
Removing the fabric cover from the seat shell:
Tip: Prior to removing the fabric cover from the seat shell, we
suggest you carefully study how it is attached so that you
can correctly re-attach it to the car seat later on.
1. Rotate the Maxi-Cosi Axiss seat.
2. Open the belt buckle by pushing the red button, open the
buckle (a), then push on the adjustable button (b) and
simultaneously pull both shoulder belts forwards (pull the
belts, NOT the belt pads).
3. Remove the shoulder belts from the belt yoke at the rear
of the car seat, then pull the shoulder belts from the shell
and the belt pads through the front of the car seat.
4. Loosen the elastic bands from the fabric cover (a). Lift
the fabric cover over parts (b) + (c) on the seat shell
(see diagram). Lift the belt components (d) through the
opening on the seat, then carefully and slowly remove
the cover.
5. Lift the elastic bands over the top of the headrest (see
diagram). Guide the belt pads through the opening of
the headrest cover, then remove the cover. Make sure to
remove the support plate from the cover before washing.
IMPORTANT: do NOT remove other parts from the car
seat, such as the EPS/polystyrene or other foam material
from underneath the fabric cover. These materials are
necessary for the safety of the Maxi-Cosi Axiss .
* When re-attaching the cover, it is very important that the
harness belts are not twisted. These should pass through
the belt buckle flat (see diagram). The harness belts
should be placed underneath the cross beams on the rear
of the car seat. Before placing the child back into the car
seat, you should check that the belt system is working
correctly. If you have any doubt you should contact the
retailer of the car seat.
Only for removing the headrest cover
Release the iron rod from the rear of the car seat (b) and
remove it. The straps on the belt pads are then released.
Remove the belt pads from the car seat through the front. The
fabric cover from the headrest can now be removed.
Belt buckle functioning and cleaning:
The proper functioning of the belt buckle is very important
for the safety of the child. The most common reason for the
buckle not functioning properly is because it is dirty (from
dust, grime, food particles, etc.). Ensure that the belt buckle is
clean by removing dirt with a vacuum cleaner. The following
is a list of possible causes of function failure and possible
solutions.
A. Failure of the belt buckle:
• When opening the belt buckle, the buckle sections are
released slowly.
• The belt buckle can only be opened with considerable
force.
• It is difficult to click the buckle sections into the buckle
(too much resistance).
• The buckle will no longer close, the buckle sections will
not go together.
• There is no “click” sound when closing the buckle.
B. Solving any problems:
• Check the buckle for any dirt and if necessary clean
by knocking the dirt out, rinsing, blasting with air or
vacuuming.
• CAUTION: Never use lubricants!
If you are unable to close the belt buckle or if you are unsure
whether you have solved the problem correctly, contact your
retailer or importer immediately (see back of instruction
manual). Under these conditions, do not use the Maxi-Cosi
Axiss.
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