Halfords Essentials Nyala R129

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Summary

Important Safety Warnings

Height Range 76-105 cm Warning

Universal belted enhanced child restraint system approved according to UN Regulation No.129/03 for 'universal seating positions'.

Height Range 100-150 cm Warning

i-Size booster seat enhanced child restraint system approved according to UN Regulation No.129/03 for 'i-Size seating positions'.

Forward Facing Age Restriction

Important: Do not use forward facing before child's age exceeds 15 months.

Child Seat Structure Identification

Installation with Adult Seat Belt (76-105 cm)

Headrest and Harness Adjustment

Adjusting Headrest Height

Instructions on how to adjust the headrest height using the adjustment handle on the back of the headrest.

Checking Shoulder Strap Height

Guidance on ensuring the harness is at the same height on both shoulders for correct fit.

Installation with Adult Seat Belt (100-150 cm)

Cover Removal and Installation

The Halfords Essentials Nyala R129 Child Car Seat is a versatile enhanced child restraint system designed to provide safety for children across a range of heights and ages. It is approved according to UN Regulation No.129/03 and can be used as a universal belted system for children with a height range of 76-105cm (and a weight of ≤18kg) or as an i-Size booster seat for children with a height range of 100-150cm. This dual functionality allows the car seat to adapt as your child grows, offering long-term usability.

Function Description

The primary function of the Nyala R129 Child Car Seat is to safely secure a child in a vehicle, minimizing the risk of injury in the event of an accident. For younger children (76-105cm), it utilizes a 5-point safety harness system, which includes shoulder pads, a harness buckle, and an adjustment strap, to keep the child snugly restrained. The headrest is adjustable, allowing it to be raised or lowered to ensure the shoulder straps are at the correct height relative to the child's shoulders, preventing them from being too low or too high. The inner cushion is specifically designed for use with children in this height range, providing additional comfort and support.

As the child grows taller (100-150cm), the car seat transitions into an i-Size booster seat. In this configuration, the 5-point harness system is stored away, and the child is secured using the vehicle's 3-point adult safety belt. The car seat features belt guiding hooks and shoulder belt guides to ensure the adult safety belt is correctly routed across the child's body, specifically across the pelvis (lap belt) and shoulder (diagonal belt), without touching the child's neck. The adjustable headrest continues to play a crucial role in this mode, ensuring the child's head is positioned in the middle of the headrest and the shoulder belt guide is at the appropriate height for safe belt routing.

The car seat is designed for forward-facing installation only. It is suitable for use in cars equipped with 3-point retractor safety belts approved to UN/ECE Regulation No.16 or equivalent standards. It is explicitly stated that it is not suitable for cars only equipped with 2-point seat belts, nor should it be used in a passenger seat equipped with active airbags.

Usage Features

The Nyala R129 Child Car Seat offers several features to facilitate ease of use and ensure proper installation and child comfort.

Seat Assembly and Disassembly: The seat is designed for straightforward assembly. The backrest hooks into the base and pulls forward to secure in an upright position. The 5-point safety harness buckle pieces combine and insert into the main buckle. For disassembly, the backrest can be unclipped from the base by pushing down on the seat base and pushing back on the headrest until it unclips, allowing the seat to lie flat.
5-Point Harness System (76-105cm):
- Harness Adjustment: To loosen the harness straps, the harness adjustment button is pressed while pulling forward on the shoulder pads. To tighten, the harness adjustment strap at the base of the seat is pulled until the straps are sitting close to the child's chest, without over-tightening.
- Buckle Engagement: The two buckle pieces of the 5-point harness combine and insert into the main buckle, producing an audible "click" to confirm correct engagement.
- Inner Cushion: The inner cushion is used for children in this height range, providing enhanced comfort and support.
Headrest Adjustment: The headrest height is adjusted using a handle located on the back of the headrest. Squeezing and pulling the handle upwards lifts the headrest, while squeezing and pushing downwards lowers it. An audible "click" confirms that the headrest is locked into position after adjustment. This is critical for ensuring the shoulder straps are at the correct height for the child's shoulders (76-105cm mode) or for proper routing of the adult safety belt (100-150cm mode).
Storing the 5-Point Safety Harness (for 100-150cm mode): The manual provides detailed instructions for safely storing the 5-point harness when transitioning to booster seat mode. This involves removing the inner cushion and buckle padding, opening snap fasteners on the backrest and headrest covers, and tucking the shoulder straps, including padded covers, securely behind the headrest cover. The metal buckle parts and the harness adjustment strap are then stored in designated slots under the seat base cover, ensuring they are out of the way and not lost.
Installation with Adult Safety Belt (100-150cm):
- Belt Routing: The adult diagonal belt is fed through the shoulder belt guide, and both the diagonal and lap belts are pulled under the armrest. It is crucial to ensure the belt is not twisted and does not touch the child's neck.
- Buckle Engagement: The adult belt end is inserted into the vehicle's buckle until an audible "click" is heard.
- Slack Removal: Any slack from the seat belt is removed by holding the child seat down with one hand and pulling the belt tight with the other hand.

Maintenance Features

Proper maintenance is essential for the longevity and safety of the child car seat. The manual provides clear instructions for cleaning and care.

Cover Removal for Cleaning: The seat cover is designed to be removable for cleaning. This involves disassembling the seat, unfastening snap fasteners on the backrest and headrest covers, and pulling the covers off the seat components (backrest, headrest, and booster cushion). The instructions emphasize starting from the bottom and lifting upwards for the backrest cover, and starting at the base and lifting upwards for the headrest cover.
Cleaning Instructions: The cloth cover and plastic parts of the child seat can be cleaned with a wet cloth using a mild detergent and warm water. It is important to ensure no soap gets into the buckle or adjusters. Chemical cleaners or bleach should never be used on any part of the car seat. After cleaning, the parts should be dried thoroughly before reassembly and use. The care label indicates that the cover can be washed at 30°C, but bleaching, tumble drying, ironing, and dry cleaning are not permitted.
General Care: The manual advises against making unauthorized modifications or changes to the product and never using the car seat if it has been in an accident or is badly worn. It also recommends covering the seat when not in use, especially when parked in the sun, to prevent plastic and metal parts from becoming hot. All luggage and objects in the vehicle should be properly secured to prevent injury in an accident. The child car seat must always be secured, even when not in use, and stored in a safe place, avoiding heavy objects on it.