Dorel GMA 2010 Manual de usuario
IMPORTANT:
KEEP THIS BOOKLET IN THE PLACE
PROVIDED ON THE CHILD RESTRAINT
Suitable for 6 month to approx 8 years of age or until
the child’s shoulders reach the upper height marker
Model: GM 2010 & GMA 2010
Illustrations are representative only.
Design and style may vary.
CONVERTIBLE BOOSTER SEAT
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
2
Before You Start
Thank you for purchasing this child seat. This product is suitable
for toddlers and older children. We welcome you as a valued
customer, and trust that your child will enjoy many years of comfort
and safety.
No child restraint can guarantee absolute protection from a crash.
However proper use of this restraint may reduce the risk of injury or
death!
Page 3 - 5 Warnings
Page 6 Warnings To Parents And Other Users
Page 7 - 10 Anchorage Fitting Installation
Page 11 Correct Vehicle Position
Page 12 Tether Strap / Headrest Adjustments
Page 13 Reclining Backrest
Page 14 - 15 Features For Toddler Mode
Page 16 - 20 Preparation For Use Toddler
Page 21 Correct Shoulder Height Marker
Page 22 - 23 Features For Booster Mode
Page 24 Remove Harness System
Page 25 - 26 Installation For Booster Mode
Page 27 The next seat for your child
Page 28 - 31 Care And Maintenance
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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IMPORTANT: RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
THESE INSTRUCTIONS DETAIL THE SAFE USE, FITMENT AND
MAINTENANCE OF THE SEAT.
PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND
ENSURE THAT THEY ARE FOLLOWED AT ALL TIMES.
NO SAFETY SEAT CAN GUARANTEE PROTECTION FROM
INJURY HOWEVER, PROPER USE OF THIS SEAT REDUCES
THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO YOUR CHILD.
THIS RESTRAINT MUST BE ATTACHED TO A CHILD RESTRAINT
ANCHORAGE POINT IN THE CAR. REFER TO CAR OWNER’S
HANDBOOK FOR LOCATION OF ANCHORAGE POINTS.
REFER TO A CHILD RESTRAINT FITTING STATION IF NO
ANCHORAGE POINTS ARE IN THE MOTOR CAR.
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions at all times.
Use the restraint exactly as shown in the instructions.
To be used in forward-facing position by children whose shoulders
are above the lower shoulder height marker (approximately 6
months of age) until their shoulders reach the middle shoulder
height marker (approximately 4 years of age). Then to be used with
a lap-sash seatbelt until their shoulders reach the upper shoulder
height marker (approximately 6 to 8 years of age).
Continue to use this child restraint until the child reaches this limit.
Children are safest in a booster seat until their shoulders reach the
upper shoulder height marker of the booster seat.
Do not use this restraint until child’s shoulders are above the lower
shoulder height marker. Just using a seatbelt is not recommended
for children that have outgrown this seat. Use a larger booster seat.
WARNING
4
GENERAL
• Supervision of children is needed because they may be able to
undo buckles.
• Use the restraint exactly as shown in the instructions.
• Do not alter or modify this restraint.
• Repairs must only be done by the manufacturer or agent.
• Do not allow the restraint to come into contact with polishes, oils,
bleach and other chemicals.
• Destroy the restraint if it has been in a severe crash, even if no
damage is visible.
• Straps may be damaged by unsecured cargo in a collision.
Secure or remove hazardous cargo before using this restraint.
Hatch-back or Wagon: Do not use the child restraint where this
strap may fall into a split in the seat back.
Always attach hook and remove slack.
• FAILURE TO PROPERLY USE THIS SAFETY SEAT INCREASES
THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH IN A SHARP
TURN, SUDDEN STOP OR CRASH.
• THIS RESTRAINT MUST BE USED IN CAR WITH FORWARD
FACING SEATS WITH A LAP-SASH SEATBELT.
• THIS RESTRAINT IS NOT SUITABLE FOR USE WHERE
THE ANCHORAGE STRAP MAY FALL INTO A SPLIT IN THE
SEAT BACK (E.G. HATCHBACK OR WAGON).
• DO NOT USE THIS RESTRAINT WITHOUT THE COVER.
Contact Dorel (Australia) for genuine replacement part on
1300 809 526
• Seat belt extenders should not be used if the seatbelt is not
long enough to secure the child restraint.
• TO BE USED WITH A LAP-SASH -ONLY SEATBELT IN
THE FRONT/BACK OF MOST CARS WITH FORWARD FACING
SEATS
WARNING
5
WHEN USED AS A CHILD RESTRAINT
(6 MONTHS TO 4 YEARS APPROXIMATELY)
• Fit the restraint rmly to the car seat.
• Fit the harness rmly to the child.
• A loose restraint or harness is dangerous.
• Ensure the belt webbing is not twisted.
WHEN USED AS A BOOSTER SEAT
(4 YEARS TO APPROXIMATELY 6 TO 8 YEARS)
• DO NOT USE WITH JUST A LAP BELT. You must use with a
lap-sash belt or with a seat belt.
• The lap part of the seatbelt must be rmly across the thighs and
the sash straps tted diagonally across the chest and on the
shoulder.
• THIS BOOSTER SEAT IS NOT SUITABLE FOR USE WITH A
CHILD HARNESS.
• DO NOT LEAVE CHILDREN UNATTENDED IN THE CAR.
WARNING
WARNING
6
TO PARENTS AND OTHER USERS
• DO NOT MODIFY YOUR CONVERTIBLE BOOSTER SEAT or
use any accessories or parts supplied by other manufacturer’s.
• NEVER USE CONVERTIBLE BOOSTER SEAT IF IT HAS
DAMAGED OR MISSING PARTS.
• DO NOT use a cut, frayed or damaged vehicle seat belt.
• THE CONVERTIBLE BOOSTER SEAT CAN BECOME VERY
HOT IF LEFT IN THE SUN.
• Always lightly touch the surface of any metal or plastic parts to
check their temperature BEFORE putting your child in the Booster
Seat. Contact with these parts can burn your child’s skin.
• The restraint should not be purchased or sold as a second hand
item. It is recommended not to use child restraints older than 10
years as the protection in an accident may be reduced
• ALWAYS ENSURE THAT BOOSTER SEAT HAS TETHER
STRAP ATTACHED, AND THE VEHICLE’S SEAT BELTS
ARE USED TO SECURE THE BOOSTER SEAT TO THE
VEHICLE EVEN WHEN NO CHILD IS IN THE SEAT.
WARNING
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ANCHORAGE FITTING INSTALLATION
Read and follow all of the installation instructions for maximum
protection. If you have any questions regarding the installation or
use of this restraint, please contact Dorel Australia or agent, or a
child restraint tting station authorised by the relevant transport
authority, or in New Zealand, to consult the agent for the vehicle.
Do not modify or alter this restraint in any way. Use only Dorel
Australia recommended parts and accessories.
Protect all webbing from possible damage by sharp edges and
corners.
Check your vehicle owner’s handbook for the location of correct
anchorage points and possible need for spacers. If a suitable
anchorage point cannot be found, contact a child restraint tting
station for recommendations about your vehicle.
Some vehicles may have anchor points which are recessed below
the vehicle trim, spacers are supplied to raise the anchor point if
required.
An extension strap may be needed for vehicles without a xed
parcel shelf. Extension straps and extra ttings are available from
various stores.
Note : Extension straps 300mm ref no. 014398, 600mm ref no.
014399 and an anchor bolt kit, ref no. 014400.
Seat belt extenders should not be used if the seat belt is not long
enough to secure the child.
WARNING
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IMPORTANT
Child restraints must be used correctly to provide proper protection
for your child. The new type of clip anchorage system on child
restraint must be used in the correct way.
Be especially careful to use the clip in the following way.
RIGHT
Make sure there is no slack in the top strap and the attachment clip
is upright in the anchorage tting.
WRONG
The clip must not lie at on the anchorage tting.
FLOOR MOUNTED ANCHORAGES
ANCHORAGES IN VERTICAL PANEL AT REAR OF VEHICLE
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ANCHORAGE FITTING INSTALLATION (continue)
If the car is tted with a child restraint anchorage point. Locate the
anchorage points behind the rear seating position (consult the car
owner’s handbook for the location of the anchorage point). Remove
the thread plug from the parcel shelf / oor/ roof and install the at-
tachment bolt as shown in Fig 1.
WARNING
WARNING
CAUTION: DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN
THE ATTACHMENT BOLT. MAXIMUM
TORQUE 20 Newton Metre.
Front of vehicle
If the car is not tted with a child restraint anchorage point.
For sedans only – Drill a 9mm diameter hole in the parcel
shelf on the centre – line of the seating position as shown in Fig 2
(page 10). Install the anchor bolt as shown in Fig 3 (page 10).
For vehicles other than sedans – In Australia, consult your nearest
child restraint tting station or trafc authority for vehicle inspection
to nd the best, correct position for the placement of anchorage
point, and for the correct attachment bolt length and use of spacers.
In New Zealand, consult the agent for the vehicle.
CHILD RESTRAINTS MUST NOT BE ATTACHED TO UNSOUND
METAL OR TO WOOD OR SYNTHETIC
STRUCTURES. WHEN DRILLING THE 9MM HOLE DO NOT
DRILL THROUGH FUEL LINES, FUEL TANKS, ELECTRICAL
WIRING, OR RADIO SPEAKERS. WEBBING STRAPS MUST BE
PROTECTED FROM SHARP CORNERS AND EDGES.
THE ANCHOR FITTINGS MUST BE USED ONLY AS DESCRIBED
ABOVE. IT MUST NOT BE HOOKED ONTO ANY OTHER OBJECT.
Lock Washer
A
nchor Fitting
S
pacers (if required)
V
ehicle Trim
Vehicle Metal Structure
Fig 1
Attachment Bolt
10
Front of vehicle
A
nchor Fitting
S
pacers (if required)
V
ehicle Trim
L
ock Washer
S
ecuring Nut
R
einforcing Washer
Vehicle Metal
Structure
Attachment bolt
Centre-line of seating position
Fig 3
Fig 2 Front of vehicle
WARNING
VEHICLE SEAT LOCATION
IMPROPER PLACEMENT OF THE SAFETY SEAT
INCREASES THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Some seating positions in your vehicle may NOT be safe for this
safety seat. Some vehicles do not have any seating positions that
can be used safely with the seat. If you are not sure where to place
the Booster Seat in your vehicle, consult your vehicle’s owner’s
handbook.
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