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Mico Plus Baby Capsule To be used only in rearward facing position until the infant’s shoulders reach marker (approx. 6 months of age.) IMPORTANT: KEEP THIS BOOKLET IN THE PLACE PROVIDED ON THE CHILD RESTRAINT.
Table of Contents Warranty Information Warnings Components list Vehicle information Location of anchor fitting Anchorage fitment check Upper anchorage installation Seat to vehicle positioning Vehicle seat location requirements Angle configuration for the seat Operation and adjustment Shoulder height marker Preparing infant seat to fit your child Removing child from child restraint Adjusting handle Installation...
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DO NOT USE A REAR-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT WHERE AN AIRBAG • IS FITTED IN FRONT OF THE SEATING POSITION. • Fit the restraint firmly to the car seat. • Fit the harness firmly to the child. Mico Plus Maxi-Cosi...
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• TO BE USED WITH A LAP-SASH/LAP-ONLY SEATBELT IN THE FRONT/ BACK OF MOST CARS WITH FORWARD FACING SEATS. Mico Plus Maxi-Cosi...
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For approved aftermarket accessories please refer to page 12. • Please contact Dorel Australia Customer Service with any questions or concerns (see page 3 for contact details). Mico Plus Maxi-Cosi...
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WARNING For model MAP 2013A please note the following additional warning: • This child restraint is not approved for use with any connectors that connect to the car’s ISOFIX low anchorages. Mico Plus Maxi-Cosi...
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Components list 33. Stabilising bar 37. Tension indicators (x2, if fitted) 34. Locking bar 38. Connector strap (if fitted) 35. Base 39. ISOGO lower connector storage point 36. Base belt path opening (x2) (located under base x2) Mico Plus Maxi-Cosi...
• An extension strap may be needed for vehicles without a fixed parcel shelf. Extension straps and extra fittings are available from various stores. Extension straps 300mm ref no. 014398 Extension straps 600mm ref no. 014399 Anchor bolt kit ref no. 014400 Locking clip ref no. 014401 Mico Plus Maxi-Cosi...
The clip must not slack in the top strap lie flat on the and the attachment anchorage fitting. clip is upright in the anchorage fitting. Figure 1. Anchorages in vertical panel at rear of vehicle Figure 2. Floor mounted anchorages Mico Plus Maxi-Cosi...
Remove the thread plug from the parcel shelf/floor/roof and install the attachment bolt as shown in Figure 1. Attachment bolt Lock washer Anchor fitting Spacer(s) (if required) Vehicle trim Vehicle metal structure Front of vehicle Figure 1 CAUTION: DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN THE ATTACHMENT BOLT. MAXIMUM TORQUE 20 Nm. Mico Plus Maxi-Cosi...
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Vehicle information Upper anchorage installation for sedans only Centre line of seating position Figure 2 Attachment bolt Anchor fitting Spacer(s) (if required) Vehicle trim Vehicle metal structure Reinforcing washer Lock washer Front of vehicle Figure 3 Mico Plus Maxi-Cosi...
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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 FITTING MUST BE USED ONLY AS DESCRIBED ABOVE. IT MUST NOT BE HOOKED ONTO ANY OTHER OBJECT. Mico Plus Maxi-Cosi...
NOTE: Check the measurements between the front of the seat back of the rear seat and all front seats in the car in which the child restraint is intended to be used, to ensure that the space is sufficient. Front of vehicle Mico Plus Maxi-Cosi...
Ensure that any blanket or other covering may only be placed over the • harness after the harness is adjusted firmly. The infant’s legs and arms are not to be bound or wrapped together. • Always adjust the height of the shoulder straps as the child grows. • Mico Plus Maxi-Cosi...
• The child restraint is not suitable for the child when the child’s shoulders are above the shoulder height marker. NOTE: If the baby’s neck muscles are unable to support their head, then the child should remain rear facing. Mico Plus Maxi-Cosi...
If the base needs adjusting, remove the seat from the base by squeezing the seat release lever, then lift the seat up and off the base. • Squeeze the base adjustment handle and either lift or lower front of base to the desired position. Mico Plus Maxi-Cosi...
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• Press red button to undo buckle. • Pull buckle tongues out. • Stretch belt tongues to magnetic holders on the left and right side of the capsule, to snap them into place (figure a). Mico Plus Maxi-Cosi...
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• To change the harness height, determine which set of harness slots works best for your child and adjust if needed. • Always adjust the height of the shoulder straps as the child grows. Mico Plus Maxi-Cosi...
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Pull harness through the harness slots from the front. • Re-thread harness into new harness guide locations. NOTE: Do NOT use shoulder straps of unequal heights. Straps must be threaded through the same slot level for the trim and seat. Mico Plus Maxi-Cosi...
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The carrier is supplied with the buckle length in it’s shortened state, which is suitable for smaller children. • To extend, flip carrier over to expose the underside and subsequent straps. They should appear as shown in figures a and b. Mico Plus Maxi-Cosi...
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From other side, pull on buckle to check to make sure buckle’s metal retainer is correctly inserted through the trim and shell. NOTE: It is recommended the buckle be extended when the child’s shoulder’s reach harness slots, 3 or 4 as show in figure d. Mico Plus Maxi-Cosi...
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• Pull the adjustment strap at the front of the seat until the harness belt lies firmly against the child. WARNING • DO NOT LEAVE CHILDREN UNATTENDED IN THE CAR. Mico Plus Maxi-Cosi...
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Insert the second buckle tongue as illustrated above. Press both tongues simultaneously. Listen for click. NOTE: Remember to always pull up on the harness straps to make sure buckle is locked. Click will sound when both clips are engaged. Mico Plus Maxi-Cosi...
• To unbuckle, press red button on buckle to release the buckle tongues. • Stretch belt tongues to magnetic holders on the left and right side of the capsule, to snap them into place. Mico Plus Maxi-Cosi...
The carrying handle has 3 positions. To adjust handle, press both adjustment levers on each side of handle. Rotate up or down to desired location. PRESS • Release levers. Listen for click. • Make sure both sides are locked into place. CAR / CARRY POSITION Mico Plus Maxi-Cosi...
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REARWARD-FACING (Newborn to 6 months) OPTION 1 OPTION 2 LAP SASH BELT PATH LAP BELT PATH NOTE: There is an option to install seat using a seatbelt with an accessory locking clip. Please see instructions provided with locking cliup for installation. Mico Plus Maxi-Cosi...
Refer to page 21 for base adjustment. IF FITTED WITH LOWER CONNECTORS: • You MUST store the lower connector strap when using the vehicle seat belts. Store strap by connecting the lower connectors to side of base as shown. Mico Plus Maxi-Cosi...
Thread the vehicle lap or lap/shoulder belt combination through belt path as shown. • Buckle vehicle belt. Push down firmly on the base and pull up on the belt to tighten. Pull up on shoulder strap to remove any slack. Mico Plus Maxi-Cosi...
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You will hear a click when it is locked. • Pull up on child restraint’s front two corners to make sure the front of the child restraint is locked to the base. Mico Plus Maxi-Cosi...
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TOP TETHER INSTALLATION REARWARD-FACING (Newborn to 6 months) Mico Plus Maxi-Cosi...
• Always secure the loose end of the top tether strap to prevent it hanging out of the car or being accessible by the child. • When not in use, fold hanging tether strap and place in the storage pocket provided. Mico Plus Maxi-Cosi...
From the back of the child restraint, slide the base release handle up the back of the child restraint and lift the restraint out of the base. NOTE: When not in use, fold top tether strap and place in the storage pocket provided. Mico Plus Maxi-Cosi...
When removing the loop tether strap from the storage pocket, DO NOT pull the strap directly across the child restraint. Instead, be sure to evenly spread the loop tether around the side, in line with the shoulder height markers. Mico Plus Maxi-Cosi...
• Place instruction manual in the plastic pocket provided. Then slide both under the trim in front of the buckle. • Re-attach the trim in reverse order once instruction manual is stored. Mico Plus Maxi-Cosi...
• Never place a child rear-facing in a seating position with an active frontal airbag. This can result in serious injury or death. • This child restraint must always face the rear of the vehicle when installed. Mico Plus Maxi-Cosi...
• Using level to ground line as a guide, select the base recline which is best suited for your vehicle. Refer to page 21 for base adjustment. Mico Plus Maxi-Cosi...
Centre the base between the vehicle anchors in the chosen seating position. • Fasten one lower connector to the anchor in the vehicle seat located in the recess of the upholstery. Repeat for the other side of base. Mico Plus Maxi-Cosi...
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You will hear a click when it is locked. • Pull up on child restraint’s front two corners to make sure the front of the child restraint is locked to the base. • Attach top tether strap (page 35). Mico Plus Maxi-Cosi...
AIRCRAFT INSTALLATION This compliance label represents the products suitability for installation into an aircraft using a rearward facing position. Mico Plus Maxi-Cosi...
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The child restraint’s top tether strap is not required when used on board an air craft. • Do not use this restraint with an aircraft seat belt that contain air bags. The aircraft operator may replace them. Mico Plus Maxi-Cosi...
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• Pull back cover on the side (figure b). to reveal AIRCRAFT SEATBELT PATH label marked in green. Note: Never use this path in a car. AIRCRAFT SEATBELT PATH Never use this path in a car Mico Plus Maxi-Cosi...
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(figure c). on each side. Engage lap belt buckle and tongue. • To fasten belt and secure capsule, press down on the carrier firmly and pull aircraft belt strap to tighten. Ensure the capsule is fastened correctly and firmly. Mico Plus Maxi-Cosi...
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Aircraft installation Fitting the carrier to the air craft seat Image represents final state of installation Mico Plus Maxi-Cosi...
Thread harness buckle through buckle cover, ensuring that the largest side is facing the child’s crotch. • Tuck end of buckle cover in through buckle slot, securing the cover in place. NOTE: Refit splitter plate before continuing (see page 25). Mico Plus Maxi-Cosi...
Thread canopy hoop through canopy elastic loop. • Stretch canopy loops over canopy posts. • To remove canopy: Use a pen or any pointed object to push the small tab as illustrated and simultaneously pull the plastic strip. Mico Plus Maxi-Cosi...
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(figure a). • For increased airflow, raise the canopy win- dow at rear of capsule (figure b). NOTE: Canopy extension MUST not be used when vehicle is in operation. Mico Plus Maxi-Cosi...
Pull on one harness strap or both harness straps simultaneously. • Remove harness straps from splitter plate at rear of seat. • From the front, pull harness straps out of the shell and trim. Remove the shoulder pads and insert. Mico Plus Maxi-Cosi...
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Unfold the trim from the back of the capsule, folding it towards the front, peeling it away until completely removed. VERY IMPORTANT: Only replace the cover with a manufacturer’s supplied replacement cover with identical shoulder height markers or a replacement cover meeting AS/NZ 8005. Mico Plus Maxi-Cosi...
To assemble, ensure that the red button on the buckle is facing out. Push metal retainer clip through trim and shell. • From other side, pull on buckle to check to make sure buckle’s metal retainer is correctly inserted through the trim and shell. Mico Plus Maxi-Cosi...
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Immediately latch and unlatch the tongues into the buckle several times until a strong audible click is heard. • Do not oil any part of the buckle. • Allow buckle to dry. • If the buckle does not work, contact Dorel Australia Customer Service on 1300 809 526 Mico Plus Maxi-Cosi...
Ensure there are no cracks in moulding or the plastic moulding. • Check the Harness Adjuster is operating and is clamping the webbing. • If any part of the restraint is cracked or broken, seek repair immediately or replace the child restraint. Mico Plus Maxi-Cosi...
(approximately 12 months of age) or reach the middle height marker (approximately 2-3 years of age). Then to be used in a forward-facing position until the child’s shoulders reach the upper shoulder height marker (approximately 4 years of age). Mico Plus Maxi-Cosi...
Australian Ref # 000000 of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure. Standard IMPORTANT: KEEP THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL IN THE POCKET PROVIDED AS/NZS 1754 Lic 1491 10/13 SAI Global ON THE HEADREST. Mico Plus Maxi-Cosi...
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