4Elements® Seat Covers

• Gentle, cold machine wash (<30C)
• Lay flat to dry
• Ensure the seat covers are fully dry before placing on vehicle seats

DO NOT tumble dry

DO NOT dry clean

DO NOT use detergent

DO NOT use bleach

DO NOT iron

Our seat covers go through a rigorous design process to ensure they not only offer a tailored fit to your specific seat design, but they are also designed to be as simple as possible to fit. Let’s help get you ready for your #blackduckadventure!

To start

We recommend unpacking each seat separately to avoid mixing up the driver, passenger and rear seat parts. Remove the covers from the packaging and lay them out to check that you have all the correct parts.

You should have:

• Seat base
• Backrest (sometimes base and back are attached)
• Headrest
• Armrest (if applicable)
• Each piece is identified on the inside with a white label. On the Driver and Passenger seat label, there will be a ‘DR’ to indicate Driver and a ‘PA’ to indicate Passenger. If you have seat fitted air-bags, the teal AIRBAG label will go on the outside/window side of the seat
• Vacuum your original seats and remove anything from the seat pockets.

Fitting the seat base:

1. Slide the cover over the seat base, ensuring it is clear from any levers and buttons, line up the seams of the cover to the seams of the seat and massage into place
2. Once the cover is in line with the seams of the seat, push the centre flap through the seat base until you can see it pop out the back of your seat. (In some models you may need to detach the carpet on the back of your seat to allow access)
3. Pull the side flaps around and attach to the centre flap. Check to make sure none of the seat's levers and buttons is obstructed
4. If included in the seat cover design, pull straps under the seat, clearing all tracks and fittings. Pull tight and fasten to the opposite side – test movement of seat to ensure nothing is obstructed
5. Seat base fitting complete

Fitting the backrest:

1. Remove headrest (if applicable)
2. Slide cover over the top (like a jumper), make sure the back of the cover does not catch in the pocket on the back
3. Line up the seams of the cover to the seams of the seat and massage into place
4. Push the flap through the base of the seat, just like you did with the base
5. Pull through tight and attach to the back of the seat
6. Slide the headrest cover over the headrest with the label on the front and secure the flaps. This is designed to be a tight fit so make sure you have the seams lined up
7. Replace the headrest.
8. Backrest fitting complete

Repeat this process for the passenger seat and rear seats.

Once you have had your covers for a couple of weeks, we advise that you re-tension them as they will mould to the shape of your seat over time. This will leave you with the best fit possible.

**WARNING**

Only Black Duck® SeatCovers that are labelled as being Air-bag compatible are to be fitted to vehicles with seat fitted air-bags. Black Duck® SeatCovers must not be fitted to seats containing side-impact air-bag components unless they are the correct seat covers with the appropriate certification. Black Duck® SeatCovers accepts no responsibility or liability if this warning is not adhered to.

Black Duck has been working with canvas products for over 35 years, and as the pioneers of seat protection, we are continuously working on new materials to improve our range. 4Elements was launched in April 2019, after years of research and development based on feedback from our loyal customers. This means you no longer have to choose between durability and comfort when buying a seat cover, this material offers both.

4Elements is tested to a number of Australian Standards, including, Abrasion Resistance, Water Penetration (hydrostatic head) and Colour Fastness. That means that the material is durable, waterproof and will retain its colour over time - even when exposed to the harsh Australian sun. We have also tested 4Elements for use on leather seats and have found that the material did not leave any damage and is safe to use no matter which material is on your original vehicle seats.

As 4Elements is machine washable, it is suitable for any application that is subjected to heavy soiling or spills that require a deeper clean. Perfect for anything from your daily drive with messy kids and pets in the car to a muddy 4WD adventure or fishing trip.

We currently have patterns to suit a wide range of vehicles and all patterns are tailored to fit each specific seat design. This ensures all safety features and functionality of the seat is retained, including armrests, cup holders, levers and adjusters. The tailored fit, specific to each vehicles' seat design, also ensures that minimal dust and dirt reaches the original seat. Your seats are one of the first areas of your vehicle that starts showing signs of wear and tear, so keeping these protected can have a positive impact on your vehicle's resale value when it comes time to trade it in.

The Black Duck range of air-bag compatible seat covers is dynamically tested and certified to ensure Vehicle Standard Australian Design Rule 72/00 (Dynamic Side Impact Occupant Protection 2005) is not adversely affected. We use advanced manufacturing techniques which allow the required air-bag release in the event of an accident, without compromising the safety of the occupants of the vehicle.

Watch our air-bag testing in action!