PHOENIX DELUXE i - S I Z E C A R S E AT INSTRUCTION MANUAL This child restraint complies with ECE regulations for use by children: • Height: 76 to 150 cm from 76 to 105 cm / ≤18 kg (i-Size seat) from 100 to 135 cm (i-Size booster seat) from 135 to 150 cm (Specific Vehicle booster seat) For children 15 months to approx. 12 years READ THIS MANUAL Do not install or use this child restraint until you read and understand the instructions in this manual and in your vehicle owner’s manual.
R E G I S T R AT I O N I N F O R M AT I O N REGISTER YOUR CHILD RESTRAINT TODAY! Child restraints could be recalled for safety reasons. You must register this restraint to be reached in a recall, and to be eligible to receive replacement parts while under warranty. The model number, serial number and manufacturing date can be found on a label on the underside of the child restraint. Visit www.harmonyjuvenile.
PA R T S L I S T C A B C D E F G A E B I H I J K D F G J K O L M N O P Q R S T H N M Headrest Fabric Cover (pre-installed) Backrest Fabric Cover (pre-installed) Shoulder belt guides Harness Straps, Buckle and Clips Shoulder Pads Crotch Strap and Pad Harness Metal Adjustment Button (above strap, under fabric) Up-front Harness Adjustment Strap Infant Insert Cushion Recline Knob 1-Hand Headrest Height Adjustment Handle Lap Belt Guides Top Tether Strap Top Tether Adjuster Top Tether Hook Harness Sp
P R E PA R I N G C H I L D R E S T R A I N T F O R U S E 1 2 3 4
RECLINE 4 5 I N S TA L L I N G W I T H I S O F I X S Y S T E M & T O P T E T H E R i - S I Z E S E AT ( 7 6 TO 1 0 5 C M / ≤ 1 8 KG ) 6 8 7 5
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USING CHILD RESTRAINT W I T H B U I LT- I N H A R N E S S 13 14 15 16 17 7
R E M O V I N G / I N S TA L L I N G H A R N E S S 18 19 20 21 S ECURIN G C HI L D A N D B O O ST E R S E AT I N V E H ICL E 22 8 23 24 26 27 25
I N S TA L L I N G W I T H ( O R W I T H O U T ) I S O F I X S Y S T E M & V E H I C L E S E A T B E LT i - S I Z E / S P E C I F I C V E H I C L E B O O S T E R S E AT ( 1 0 0 TO 1 5 0 C M ) 28 30 29 31 9
R E M O V I N G / I N S TA L L I N G F A B R I C S E A T C O V E R 32 33 C E R T I F I C AT I O N S This is an i-Size Enhanced Child Restraint System. It is approved according to UN Regulation No 129, for use in, i-Size compatible vehicle seating positions as indicated by vehicle manufacturers in the vehicle users’ manual. If in doubt, consult either the Enhanced Child Restraint System manufacturer or the retailer. This is a i-Size booster seat Enhanced Child Restraint System.
IMPORTANT – DO NOT USE BEFORE THE CHILD’S AGE EXCEEDS 15 MONTHS. P R E PA R I N G C H I L D R E S T R A I N T F O R U S E ! WARNING! INCORRECT USE OF THE HARNESS SYSTEM IS THE MOST COMMON MISTAKE PEOPLE MAKE. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO READ, UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS. DO NOT MISTAKE COMFORT FOR SAFETY. THE HARNESS SYSTEM MUST BE SNUGLY ADJUSTED AT ALL TIMES. A DJ U S T I N G H E A D R E S T AND HARNESS SHOULDER STRAPS ! ENSURE the harness height is correct for your child’s size.
! WARNING! FAILURE TO REINSTALL THE HARNESS STRAPS CORRECTLY COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. RECLINE ! WARNING! YOUR CHILD RESTRAINT RECLINES TO ENSURE PROPER INSTALLATION INTO YOUR VEHICLE. THE CHILD RESTRAINT MUST BE INSTALLED SO THAT ALL OF ITS SURFACE AREA IS IN CONTACT WITH YOUR VEHICLE SEAT. Place the child restraint in the desired seating position and turn the front recline adjust knob clockwise (4) to recline the backrest UNTIL THE BACKREST LIES FLUSH ON THE VEHICLE SEAT BACK (5).
Top Tether anchor points Isofix anchor points Vehicle seat crease ! WARNING: CONSULT YOUR VEHICLE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR THE EXACT PLACEMENT OF THESE ELEMENTS IN YOUR VEHICLE, AND FOR MAXIMUM ISOFIX WEIGHT ALLOWANCES PRIOR TO INSTALLATION AS SOME MANUFACTURERS HAVE LOWER MAXIMUM WEIGHT ALLOWANCES FOR ISOFIX USAGE. USING TOP TETHER Your vehicle’s Top Tether Anchor Points may be identified using one of these symbols: • Check that the Top Tether is securely attached to the child restraint.
With the guides facing upwards, push plastic casing into the Isofix anchors. 2. Identify the Isofix connectors located at the rear of the seat base. 3. Press the Isofix Release Buttons on each Isofix connector to release and fully extend the two Isofix connectors for installation (6). 4. Place the child restraint flush against a forward-facing vehicle seat, centered between the Isofix anchors. The child restraint must be level, stable and not rock side-to-side (7). 5.
SECURING CHILD IN CHILD RESTRAINT 1. To loosen the harness strap: Push the up-front metal harness adjuster at the front of the seat just ABOVE the adjustment strap (UNDER THE FABRIC) and simultaneously pull the chest straps towards you (13). TIP: PULL ON THE HARNESS STRAPS. DO NOT PULL ON THE HARNESS PADS AS THEY ARE LOCKED IN PLACE. 2. Unbuckle harness straps by pressing on the RED buckle release button and by pulling the buckle clips out (14). Move harness straps to the side. 3.
USING CHILD RESTRAINT IN BOOSTER MODE ( W I T H O U T B U I LT- I N H A R N E S S ) R E M O V I N G / I N S TA L L I N G H A R N E S S IF YOUR CHILD HAS REACHED 100 CM, YOU CAN USE THE SEAT IN BOOSTER MODE. Harmony Juvenile Products advises that your child remains in a 5-point harness for as long as possible per the height and mass requirements of the child restraint. 1.
P R E PA R I N G B O O S T E R S E AT F O R U S E ! WARNING! INCORRECT USE OF THE VEHICLE’S 3-POINT LAP-AND-SHOULDER SEAT BELT SYSTEM IS THE MOST COMMON MISTAKE PEOPLE MAKE. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO READ, UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS. DO NOT MISTAKE COMFORT FOR SAFETY. THE VEHICLE’S 3-POINT LAP-AND-SHOULDER SEAT BELT MUST BE SNUGLY ADJUSTED AT ALL TIMES. ! ENSURE the vehicle shoulder belt’s position is correct for your child’s size. VERIFY OFTEN.
portion MUST NOT be lying across the child’s stomach as this can cause major injuries to the child in case of a sharp turn, sudden stop or crash. ! DO NOT allow the child to slouch, slide down in the seat, or create slack in the belt system (26). If child will not keep vehicle belt properly positioned, DO NOT use this booster seat. ! The vehicle seat headrest should not create a gap between vehicle seat and booster seat (27). If so, remove the vehicle headrest.
important to ensure that any lap strap is worn low down, so that the pelvis is firmly engaged, just touching their thighs and is NOT across their stomach. 7. Buckle the vehicle seat belt into place and ensure it is secure by gently pulling on it. ! Any straps holding the restraint to the vehicle should be tight, any straps restraining the child should be adjusted to the child’s body, and all straps should not be twisted.
WARNINGS GENERAL WARNINGS ! WARNING! The safety of your child and the effectiveness of this child restraint depend on: 1. Selecting a suitable location for the child restraint in your vehicle. 2. Properly routing the vehicle seat belt. 3. Properly securing both your child and the child restraint in the vehicle. Many seat belts are NOT safe to use with this child restraint.
! Harmony Juvenile Products advises against loaning or passing along a child restraint. DO NOT USE A SECOND-HAND CHILD RESTRAINT or a child restraint whose history you do not know. ! When disposing a child restraint system, ensure to dispose of the unit in a way others cannot reuse it (e.g. use a dark trash bag, do not sell to a thrift shop or in a garage sale, etc.). ! Store the child restraint in a safe place when not in use. DO NOT place heavy objects on top of the child restraint while in storage.
INJURY WARNINGS ! INJURIES MAY OCCUR EVEN IF YOU ARE NOT IN A CRASH if the child restraint is not properly installed or if your child is not properly secured in the child restraint. ! The rigid items and plastic parts of an Enhanced Child Restraint System shall be so located and installed that they are not liable, during everyday use of the vehicle, to become trapped by a movable seat or in a door of the vehicle. ! DO NOT leave folding vehicle seats unlatched.
! If a vehicle’s front seat location must be used, ALWAYS disable the airbag. Failure to disable the airbag system can result in serious injury or death. Follow the vehicle owner’s manual for instructions on disabling the front airbag system. Please refer to your vehicle owner’s manual for airbag type, and for appropriate use with child restraints. DAMAGE WARNINGS ! It is recommended that the device should be changed when it has been subject to violent stresses in an accident.
CLEANING HARNESS AND TOP TETHER STRAPS: • Spot clean with a damp cloth. DO NOT BLEACH. DO NOT immerse the straps in water. Doing so may weaken the straps. CLEANING METAL, PLASTIC HARNESS, AND ISOFIX PARTS: • Use mild soap and cool water on a damp cloth. ! NEVER lubricate the buckle. If buckle or harness adjuster sticks or will not remain tight, check for foreign objects such as food, dirt, etc. Remove objects with tweezers and/or clean with a cotton swab.
