The Joie Elevate R129 Car Seat in Shale is designed for growing children, providing a safe and adaptable travel solution from approximately 15 months up to 12 years (76 to 150cm). Its key benefit lies in its ability to transition from a 5-point harness seat to a high-back booster, adhering to the latest R129 safety standards. While offering extensive longevity and advanced safety features, users should note it is designed for forward-facing use only from 15 months onwards.
Extended Forward-Facing Use: Accommodates children from 76 to 150cm (approximately 15 months to 12 years), ensuring long-term utility.
R129 Safety Standard Compliance: Meets the latest ECE R129/03 safety standard, providing enhanced protection through height-based testing and advanced side impact criteria.
Effortless Installation: Installs easily in your vehicle using the 3-point vehicle belt.
Grow Together Headrest & Harness System: The 10-position height-adjustable headrest and 5-point harness system adjust simultaneously with one hand, eliminating the need for re-threading.
Advanced Side Impact Protection: Features Guard Surround Safety panels, designed to shield your child from head to hips in the event of a side collision.
Convertible Design: Transitions from a harnessed seat (up to 105cm, max 21.5kg harness weight) to a belted booster seat (100 to 150cm) as your child grows.
Integrated Comfort Features: Includes a ventilated design to help regulate temperature and an integrated cupholder for convenient storage of drinks or snacks.
Exceptional Longevity: Grows with your child from toddler to pre-teen, offering excellent value.
High Safety Standards: Adheres to R129 regulations with advanced side impact protection for peace of mind.
User-Friendly Adjustments: One-hand headrest and simultaneous harness adjustment simplify fitting the seat to your child.
Comfort and Convenience: Ventilated fabric and an integrated cupholder enhance the travel experience.
Simple Installation: Utilizes the standard 3-point vehicle belt for straightforward setup.
Forward-Facing Only: Designed exclusively for forward-facing use from 15 months, without a rearward-facing option.
Harness Weight Limit: The 5-point harness is limited to 105cm or 21.5kg, after which it converts to a booster using the vehicle seat belt.
Fixed Recline: Info needed: [Does not mention recline options, implying a fixed position].
Exceptional Longevity: Grows with your child from toddler to pre-teen, offering excellent value.
High Safety Standards: Adheres to R129 regulations with advanced side impact protection for peace of mind.
User-Friendly Adjustments: One-hand headrest and simultaneous harness adjustment simplify fitting the seat to your child.
Comfort and Convenience: Ventilated fabric and an integrated cupholder enhance the travel experience.
Simple Installation: Utilizes the standard 3-point vehicle belt for straightforward setup.
Forward-Facing Only: Designed exclusively for forward-facing use from 15 months, without a rearward-facing option.
Harness Weight Limit: The 5-point harness is limited to 105cm or 21.5kg, after which it converts to a booster using the vehicle seat belt.
Fixed Recline: Info needed: [Does not mention recline options, implying a fixed position].
The Joie Elevate R129 Car Seat is engineered for practical everyday use, focusing on safety, comfort, and adaptability through your child's growth stages.
In this stage, your child is secured by the car seat's integrated 5-point safety harness, which supports children up to a maximum weight of 21.5kg. The car seat is installed using your vehicle's 3-point seat belt. The Grow Together headrest and harness system are key here; you can easily adjust their height simultaneously with one hand, even when the seat is installed, ensuring the harness is always correctly positioned at your child's shoulders. The advanced side impact protection with Guard Surround Safety panels provides crucial shielding from head to hips, offering enhanced safety during travel.
As your child grows taller than 100cm, the 5-point harness is removed, and the Joie Elevate R129 seamlessly converts into a high-back booster. At this point, your child is secured directly by the vehicle's 3-point seat belt, guided by the car seat's design to ensure correct belt positioning. This stage continues to offer the benefit of the adjustable headrest to support your growing child's head and neck and maintains the side impact protection.
The ventilated design helps maintain a comfortable temperature for your child, particularly on longer journeys or warmer days. The integrated cupholder is a practical addition, allowing your child to keep a drink or small toy within easy reach, minimizing distractions during travel.
Position the Car Seat: Place the Joie Elevate R129 Car Seat on the desired seating position in your vehicle, ensuring it sits flat against the vehicle seat back.
Install with Vehicle Belt: Route your vehicle's 3-point seat belt through the designated belt paths on the car seat. Follow the color-coded guides (usually red for forward-facing) to ensure correct threading. Buckle the vehicle seat belt.
Tighten the Vehicle Belt: Press down firmly on the car seat while pulling the vehicle belt taut to remove any slack. The car seat should feel secure with minimal side-to-side movement at the belt path.
Adjust Headrest and Harness (Stage 1): For children using the 5-point harness (76-105cm), use the one-hand adjustment mechanism to raise or lower the headrest and harness simultaneously. Ensure the harness straps are at or slightly above your child's shoulders.
Convert to Booster (Stage 2): Once your child reaches 100cm (and is over 15 months), remove the 5-point harness and store it according to the manual's instructions. Your child will then be secured by the vehicle's 3-point seat belt, guided by the seat's belt guides.
Child Size: Suitable for children from 76cm to 150cm in height, approximately 15 months to 12 years of age.
Vehicle Compatibility: Designed to be installed using a standard 3-point vehicle seat belt in cars. Always consult your vehicle's owner's manual for car seat compatibility with specific seating positions.
Cleaning: Info needed: [Specific cleaning instructions for fabric and plastic components, e.g., machine washable covers, spot cleaning for plastic parts].
General Maintenance: Regularly check the car seat for any signs of wear, damage, or loose parts. Ensure all buckles and adjusters are functioning correctly.