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- Page 1 Marathon Canadian User Guide Guide de l’utilisateur Canadien...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Harness Buckle ....................31 Adjusting Harness Slot Height ................31 Securing Your Child ....................32 Care and Maintenance ..................34 Warranty .......................38 ©2009 Britax Child Safety, Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A P341900_R1:05.09 This product and its components are subject to change without notice. -
Page 3: Warnings
• The use of non-Britax Child Safety, Inc., covers, inserts, toys, • Register your child seat with the manufacturer, Britax Child Safety, Inc. accessories, or tightening devices is not approved by Britax. by visiting www.BritaxUSA.com/registration, OR complete and return Their use could cause this child seat not perform as intended in the registration card that was shipped with this child seat. -
Page 4: Important Notes
Send your name, address, and placing heavy objects on top of it. the child seat’s model number and manufacturing date to Britax Child • Do not leave children alone in a vehicle, even for a short time. -
Page 5: Important Harness Adjustments
Safety Information Safety Information Important Harness Adjustments Forward-Facing Britax recommends all infants should ride rear-facing until they have Use forward-facing only with children: reached at least 1 year of age and weigh at least 9.1 kg (20 lbs). • who are at least one year of age That means that if your infant reaches 9.1 kg (20 lbs) before her first... -
Page 6: Child Seat Features
Child Seat Features Child Seat Features Cover HUGS (Harness Ultra Guard Serial Number & Manufactured National Safety Mark (NSM) Label ™ System) Chest Pads Date Label (under cover) LCS Straps Forward-Facing Lock-off Harness Versa-Tether (Tether Strap) in pouch LCS Adjuster Release Buttons Rear-Facing Lock-off Buckle Versa-Tether... -
Page 7: Vehicle Compatibility Incompatible Vehicle Seat Belts
Vehicle Compatibility Vehicle Compatibility Incompatible Vehicle Seat Belts Vehicle Buckle Positions WARNING! The following types of vehicle seat belts are NOT WARNING! The position of the vehicle compatible with this child seat: seat belt buckle can adversely affect the stability of the child seat. -
Page 8: Installation: Rear-Facing
Installation: Rear-Facing Installation: Rear-Facing Lower Universal Anchorage System Align each LCS strap on the LCS bar with the (LUAS) Installation “LCS Strap Here Rear-Facing” label on each • Figure A illustrates a rear-facing LUAS side of the child seat. (Figs. E and F). installation. -
Page 9: Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation
Installation: Rear-Facing Installation: Rear-Facing Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation • The lock-off is properly closed when a click is heard. • Figure A illustrates a rear-facing, lap-shoulder • To prevent damage, never extend the lock-off arm belt installation. beyond its normal open position and always keep •... -
Page 10: Lap-Belt Installation
Installation: Rear-Facing Installation: Rear-Facing Lap-Belt Installation • Pre-crash locking vehicle seat belts will lock in one of two place: the latch plate or the retractor. • Figure A illustrates a rear-facing, lap-belt If your vehicle seat belt system includes a pre- installation. -
Page 11: Installation: Forward-Facing
Installation: Forward-Facing Installation: Forward-Facing Lower Universal Anchorage System • An audible click confirms attachment. • Ensure that the LCS strap is not twisted. (LUAS) Installation TIP: You may need to turn the back of the child • Figure A illustrates a forward-facing LUAS seat toward you for easier access to the installation. -
Page 12: Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation
Installation: Forward-Facing Installation: Forward-Facing Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation Verify that the vehicle belt is not twisted and is routed over the LCS bars, then buckle (Fig. D). • Figure A illustrates a forward-facing lap-shoulder Push the child seat firmly into the vehicle seat belt installation. -
Page 13: Lap-Belt Installation
Installation: Forward-Facing Installation: Forward-Facing Lap-Belt Installation TIP: Turning the back of the child seat toward you can make routing the vehicle belt easier (Fig. C). • Figure A illustrates a forward-facing, lap-belt Verify that the vehicle belt is not twisted, is installation. -
Page 14: Installation: Aircraft
To aid installation on aircraft, open the rear- hardware is available upon request – at no cost – by contacting facing lock-offs to allow routing of large buckles. Britax Consumer Services at 1-888-427-4829. Forward-Facing Installation For forward-facing aircraft installation (Fig. B), follow Forward-Facing Lap-Belt Installation instructions on pages 22–23. -
Page 15: Using The Versa-Tether
® Using the Versa-Tether Tether Connector Strap Consult your vehicle owner’s manual for NOTE: Britax child seats are shipped with the tether connector strap designated tether anchorage locations. attached to the Versa-Tether hook. When not in use with rear-facing ®... -
Page 16: Energy-Absorbing Versa-Tether
NOTE: Child seats are shipped from Britax with the LCS the child seat during a crash. A secondary benefit of the energy- connectors in the storage slots. -
Page 17: Chest Clip
Child Seat Functions Child Seat Functions Chest Clip Harness Buckle Fastening the Chest Clip Fastening the Harness Buckle Fasten the chest clip by pushing the two halves Hold the harness buckle with one hand. Use your other hand to insert one buckle tongue together until an audible click is heard (Fig. -
Page 18: Securing Your Child
Securing Your Child Securing Your Child Buckling and Tightening the Harness Slide the HUGS™ chest pads down towards the buckle. Important checklist before tightening the harness: Loosen the harness by lifting the harness Check for proper harness height (see pages 6 – 7). adjuster release lever located on the front Remove slack from around the child’s upper thighs. -
Page 19: Care And Maintenance
Care and Maintenance Care and Maintenance Cover Removal Cleaning the Cover • HAND WASH using cold water and mild soap. • LINE or LIE-FLAT DRY to prevent the cover from shrinking. WARNING! Do NOT take apart the harness. Never remove •... - Page 20 Care and Maintenance Care and Maintenance Harness Buckle Removal Cleaning the Harness Buckle Fully recline the child seat. If a child eats and drinks while in the child seat, Locate the metal buckle strap retainer on the the harness buckle may need to be periodically bottom of the child seat.
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Page 21: Warranty
The warranty and remedies as set forth above are exclusive and in lieu of all others, oral or written, express or implied. In no event will Britax, or the retailer selling this product, be liable for any damages, including incidental or consequential damages, arising out of the use or inability to use this product. - Page 22 Notes Notes...
- Page 23 Britax Child Safety, Ltd. Tel 1.888.427.4829 P .O. Box 7289, RPO Brunswick Square, www.BritaxUSA.com Saint John NB E2L 9Z9 A Britax Childcare Group Limited company Une société de Britax Childcare Group Limited...