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Britax Car Sea User Manual

Britax Car Sea User Manual

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  • Page 1 P2219_R02f.qxd 11/7/2002 10:23 AM Page 1...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    P2219_R02f.qxd 11/7/2002 10:23 AM Page 2 Table of Contents Introduction ......... . 2 Safety Information .

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Send your name, address, and the restraint's model number and manufacturing date to Britax Child Safety, Inc. 13501 South Ridge Drive Charlotte, NC 28273 or call 1-888-4BRITAX. For recall information, call the U.S. Government's Auto Safety Hotline at 1-800-424-9393 (202-366-0123 in DC area).
  • Page 4 If in doubt about installing your child restraint, consult your vehicle owner’s manual. • Britax recommends that all child restraints be installed in the rear seat. • The primary protection for occupants of a vehicle in a collision is the body of the vehicle itself;...

  • Page 5: Child Restraint Features

    P2219_R02f.qxd 11/7/2002 10:23 AM Page 8 Child Restraint Features 1 Cover 6 Chest Clip 2 Harness Slots 7 HUGS™ Shoulder Pads 3 Harness 8 Buckle 4 Comfort Pads 9 Belly Pad 5 Harness Retainer 10 Harness Release Lever* Child Restraint Features 11 LATCH Connectors 15 Storage Pouches 12 Harness Adjuster Strap...

  • Page 6: Vehicle Safety Belts

    CANNOT be used. • Britax and the U.S. Department of Transportation warn that children 12 and under must ride in the rear seats, away from front air bags. The only exception is if the air bag has been...

  • Page 7: Installation

    P2219_R02f.qxd 11/7/2002 10:23 AM Page 12 Installation Installation with LATCH Verify that your vehicle is equipped with LATCH anchors. (Fig A) • If LATCH anchors are not installed, you must use standard vehicle belt installation methods. Insert recline bar into holes on rear of restraint (see page 18).
  • Page 8 P2219_R02f.qxd 11/7/2002 10:23 AM Page 14 Installation Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation Figure A illustrates a typical lap- shoulder vehicle belt configuration. Insert recline bar into holes on rear of restraint (see page 18). Place the child restraint in a forward facing position on the vehicle seat.
  • Page 9 P2219_R02f.qxd 11/7/2002 10:23 AM Page 16 Installation Lap Belt Installation Figure A illustrates a typical lap belt configuration. Insert recline bar into holes on rear of restraint (See page 18). Place the child restraint in a forward facing position on the vehicle seat.

  • Page 10: Versa-Tether

    • ALWAYS USE THE VERSA-TETHER FOR CHILDREN WEIGHING MORE THAN 50 POUNDS (22.6 KG). • Britax recommends that the tether be used at all times. Using the tether will improve the stability of your child restraint and reduce the risk of injury.

  • Page 11: Using Restraint Features

    P2219_R02f.qxd 11/7/2002 10:23 AM Page 20 Using Restraint Features Recline Bar THE RECLINE BAR MUST BE INSTALLED BEFORE USING THIS RESTRAINT. Insert recline bar into the holes in lower rear of restraint prior to installation in vehicle (Fig. A). IMPORTANT: The bottom of the restraint must be flat on the vehicle seat when installed.

  • Page 12: Securing Your Child

    P2219_R02f.qxd 11/7/2002 10:23 AM Page 22 Securing Your Child Once the child restraint has been installed in the vehicle, follow these instructions to secure your child in the child restraint. IMPORTANT: Before securing your child in the restraint, always check the adjuster area for debris (e.g.

  • Page 13: Harness Height Adjustment

    P2219_R02f.qxd 11/7/2002 10:23 AM Page 24 Harness Height Adjustment Checking Harness Height: Place child in restraint, then secure harness (see pages 20–21). Observe where the shoulder harness is positioned on your child. • Harness Straps should be located in the nearest slot at or above the child’s shoulder.

  • Page 14: Cover

    P2219_R02f.qxd 11/7/2002 10:23 AM Page 26 Care and Maintenance Cover Removal Loosen the harness, by lifting the harness release lever while pulling the shoulder straps forward as far as possible. Unhook the shoulder straps from the yoke, on the rear of child restraint.

  • Page 15: Shell

    P2219_R02f.qxd 11/7/2002 10:23 AM Page 28 Care and Maintenance Buckle Removal Locate the metal buckle strap retainer on bottom of the restraint. Pull retainer away from child restraint to loosen. Turn the retainer so that the short side will go through the slot in the restraint shell (Fig. A). Push the retainer through slots in the shell and cover, to the front of the restraint.

  • Page 16: Warranty

    The use of non-Britax Child Safety, Inc. covers, inserts, toys, accessories, or tightening devices is not approved by Britax. Their use could cause this restraint to fail Federal Safety Standards or perform worse in a crash. Their use automatically voids the Britax warranty.
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