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Canopy Use

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Base Use

Adjusting the Base

The base has multiple positions.

From the back of the base, squeeze 
the base recline handle and lift or 
lower front of base.

When installing the base, you may 
have to adjust the base to achieve 
the right recline angle.

The angle indicator will turn green 
when correct angle is achieved.

To Remove Canopy

Using a screwdriver, press in 
on canopy tab locks on canopy 
post and pull the canopy hoop 
off the posts. Pull canopy hoop 
out of canopy.

MaxShade Canopy 

(zips open for extended 
coverage)

Canopy Hoop

(plastic strip)

Canopy Post

Cleaning Canopy

Hand wash using warm sudsy water. Line dry.

Canopy Parts

Using the Load Leg

This car seat base has a load leg 
with multiple length positions. It is 
stored under the base.

This is an optional feature.

Please see the base vehicle install 
sections on how to use it. 

When not in use, the load leg must 
be stored under the base. 

WARNING: 

Do not use the load leg on top of 

vehicle storage compartments. Review your 
vehicle owner’s manual.

Summary of Contents for Mico Plus

Page 1: ...NSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE Read all instructions before using this child restraint WARNINGS Failure to follow the warnings on the labels and in the instruction manual can result in serious injury or d...

Page 2: ...ll introduce you to the parts of the car seat Page 84 has our contact information If at any point you would like assistance please feel free to reach out to us Adjust the Car Seat to Fit Your Child Me...

Page 3: ...stallation in Vehicle Rear Facing Use With Base 37 Vehicle Belt Install With Base 39 LATCH Lower Anchor UAS Install with Base 47 Rear Facing Use Without Base 55 Vehicle Belt Install Without Base 56 Ca...

Page 4: ...rage under pad Harness Adjustment Strap See pages 4 5 for Accessory Use Harness System Detail Chest Clip Buckle Flip Away Buckle Cover Carry Handle Adjustment Buttons Shoulder Harness Slots Splitter P...

Page 5: ...ace in any way You may remove the insert for older babies To remove head pillow pull it off the harness straps Body Pillow The body pillow provides comfort and helps to achieve a snug harness fit To l...

Page 6: ...into opening in front of buckle cover Then be sure to slide buckle cover itself through the buckle slot in only the seat pad NOTE Buckle cover only goes through slot in pad and NOT through buckle slot...

Page 7: ...Unbuckle Harness Press in on the red button Pull buckle tongues out Release Chest Clip Hold each side of the chest clip and press on the release button with your thumb and pull apart 1 2 4 Place Chil...

Page 8: ...bove Buckle Position Choose the slot closest to your child The buckle should not be underneath or behind your child Head Position The top of your child s head must be at least 2 5 cm 1 in below the to...

Page 9: ...etal Retainer Completely Through Pad and Shell 1 2 5 1 2 6 7 From Top of Seat Pull Buckle and Buckle Cover Out of Shell and Pad 4 Check Buckle Pull up on buckle to make sure it is secured The buckle m...

Page 10: ...s Slots 1 Rethread Harness Strap Into Correct Shoulder Harness Slots For Your Child Make sure shoulder harness slots in pad are correctly lined up with same shoulder harness slots in shell 4 For Rear...

Page 11: ...ect for your child s size Harness system must be installed correctly Failure to follow these steps can result in serious injury or death With Buckle in the 1st Slot As Shown Turn the Seat Over If you...

Page 12: ...same shoulder harness slots in shell For Rear Facing child t see page 9 Replace Pad and Check Buckle Pull up on buckle to make sure it is secured The buckle must not pull out From Back Remove Harness...

Page 13: ...ust be installed correctly Failure to follow these steps can result in serious injury or death To Remove Child Restraint from Base From the back of the child restraint slide the base release handle up...

Page 14: ...ks on canopy post and pull the canopy hoop off the posts Pull canopy hoop out of canopy MaxShade Canopy zips open for extended coverage Canopy Hoop plastic strip Canopy Post Cleaning Canopy Hand wash...

Page 15: ...canopy To Adjust Carry Handle Squeeze both adjustment buttons on each side of the carry handle Rotate up or down to desired location Release buttons Make sure both carry handle adjuster buttons are i...

Page 16: ...buckled harness straps Fully restrain the child even when carrier is used outside the vehicle Fall Hazard Child s movement can slide carrier NEVER place carrier near edges of counter tops tables or o...

Page 17: ...m the child restraint in a crash or sudden stop causing serious injury or death Do not mistake comfort for safety Harness system must be snugly adjusted DO NOT put snowsuits or bulky garments on your...

Page 18: ...anual to see which seating positions may be equipped with LATCH lower anchor UAS bars WARNINGS Do not use both the lower anchor UAS belt and vehicle belt at the same time When used correctly the lower...

Page 19: ...be done are By using this base s built in AutoLock see step 3 OR By using the seat belt s retractor see step 4 OR By using the seat belt s latch plate see step 5 Your vehicle s features may be conside...

Page 20: ...nto stored positions and lock the belt to hold passengers in place See the next page for some common types of vehicle belt retractors that will work with this child restraint The AutoLock When used co...

Page 21: ...king Retractor If the retractor does not lock it is most likely an Emer gency Locking Retractor These retractors only lock during a sudden stop or collision You will need to determine if your seat bel...

Page 22: ...y and locked securely in place Do not fasten multiple lower anchor UAS connectors on the same lower UAS anchor bar in the vehicle Child restraint must be securely attached to base Do not use the load...

Page 23: ...it Out from Under the Base Do not use the load leg on top of vehicle storage compart ments Review your vehicle owner s manual Place Base in Vehicle Rear Facing Center the base in the chosen seating po...

Page 24: ...nual to determine what kind of vehicle belt you have and how to lock a child restraint in place 4 Route Vehicle Lap or Lap Shoulder Belt Through Base Belt Path 5 Buckle Vehicle Belt Tighten Belt Firml...

Page 25: ...e load leg skip to step 12 Extend the Load Leg Squeeze the buttons on the load leg and pull it down until it meets the oor of the vehicle Release the buttons Lift the front of the base while holding t...

Page 26: ...ll often to make sure it has not loosened Check your child s t often and make any needed adjustments to the car seat as they grow NOTE You may need to place a tightly rolled towel s or foam pool noodl...

Page 27: ...e 9 Do you need to make adjustments to the harness height or the buckle position Remove LATCH Lower Anchor UAS Belt from Storage Location Unhook LATCH Lower Anchor UAS connectors from base by pressing...

Page 28: ...t angle is achieved Locate Vehicle s LATCH Lower Anchor UAS Bars Review your vehicle owner s manual for lower UAS anchor locations and lower anchor UAS belt use 6 Attach Lower Anchor UAS Connector to...

Page 29: ...ck Belt Tightness Hold the base at the belt path with your weakest hand Push and pull from side to side It should not move more than 1 in 2 5 cm Extend the Load Leg Squeeze the buttons on the load leg...

Page 30: ...ngle Indicator The angle indicator will be green when correct angle is achieved Redo the installation if not reclined correctly NOTE You may need to place a tightly rolled towel s or foam pool noodle...

Page 31: ...child restraint MUST always face the rear of the vehicle Failure to follow these warnings can result in serious injury or death The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children remain rear...

Page 32: ...of shell to see if it is parallel with the ground Adjust if needed Route Vehicle Lap or Lap Portion of the Lap Shoulder Belt Through Shell Belt Path on Both Sides of Shell As Shown Buckle Vehicle Bel...

Page 33: ...he belt tighter B Reinstalling the child restraint C Changing to a different seating location Check Belt Tightness Hold the child restraint at the belt path with your weakest hand Push and pull from s...

Page 34: ...at for other side You do not need to remove the harness system to remove the pad To remove accessories see pages 4 5 WARNING Do not use child restraint without the seat pad Failure to do this can resu...

Page 35: ...ap on front of seat pad while pulling out on harness strap as shown Unthread Chest Clip From Back Remove Harness Strap Loops From Splitter Plate Unthread Buckle Do not unbuckle the buckle Pull Harnes...

Page 36: ...straint Slip Pad on Shell and Wrap Around the Top of Shell 1 Machine wash separately with cold water on a gentle cycle Make sure harness covers are closed so fasten ing strips are not exposed Do not u...

Page 37: ...hind Harness Strap Thread harness strap into shoulder harness slots in pad and push the slits behind plastic strip in pad 1 2 1 2 2 1 2 3 3 4 Slide Buckle Cover into Slot in Pad Insert Buckle s Metal...

Page 38: ...p loops MUST face each other Thread Buckle and Chest Clip Harness strap ends go through the back of buckle tongues and through the chest clip front to back as shown Rethread Harness Strap Into Correct...

Page 39: ...on the back of this child restraint as shown Rear Facing Aircraft Installation Follow pages 56 60 Attach 1st Harness Strap Loops to Splitter Plate Sewn ends of the harness strap loops must face toward...

Page 40: ...damage to the car seat If the crash your car seat was involved in meets ALL the criteria you may not need to replace the car seat If one or more of these criteria are not true or if you are uncertain...

Page 41: ...been certi ed for use in passenger vehicles Do not use in a boat on a motorcycle or in a cargo van or bus where there are no seat belts Read all instructions for additional warnings Installation in Ve...

Page 42: ...un does not directly hit the child restraint 2 Cover the child restraint with a sheet or blanket when not in use 3 Check for hot seat and buckles before placing child in child restraint To help protec...

Page 43: ...d restraint and send it to us Child restraints could be recalled for safety reasons You must register this restraint to be reached in a recall Send your name address e mail address if available and th...

Page 44: ...00 951 4113 Text 1 812 652 2525 Website www maxi cosi com Hours of Operation M TH from 8 00 AM to 6 00 PM EST FRI from 8 00 AM to 4 30 PM EST Thank you for choosing this child restraint The DJG family...

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