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- Page 1 Advocate 70 CS User Guide IMPORTANT: Thoroughly read and follow all instructions before installing this child seat. Store this user guide in the pocket behind the cover (See features pages for reference).
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Aircraft Installation ..................54 Securing Your Child ..................55 Care and Maintenance ................58 Tips and Troubleshooting ................67 Warranty .......................68 ©2010 Britax Child Safety, Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in USA P407800_R1:06.10 This product and its components are subject to change without notice. - Page 3 • To prevent injury due to deterioration or hidden damage, discontinue use of this child seat if it is older than seven years or has been in • The use of non-Britax Child Safety, Inc., covers, inserts, toys, a moderate or severe crash (see page 4). See Serial Number and accessories, or tightening devices is not approved by Britax.
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Page 4: Safety Information
* There is no visible damage to the child seat. Britax Child Safety, Inc. P .O. Box 91167 Allentown, PA 18109-9925, or call 1-888-4BRITAX, or register online at www.BritaxUSA.com/ * The airbags (if present) did not deploy. -
Page 5: Important Child Seat Usage Information
6. snug fit of the harness around your child. Infant positioning insert sold separately. • Britax recommends that children ride rear-facing to the highest weight Use forward-facing only with children: or height specified. • who are at least one year of age and •... -
Page 6: Vehicle Compatibility
Vehicle Compatibility Vehicle Compatibility Compatible Vehicle Seat Belts ELR (Emergency Locking Retractor) with Locking Latch Plate Has a latch plate that locks NOTE: The information in this section only applies to installation the vehicle belt. with vehicle seat belts. * This type of latch plate locks Vehicle seats and seat belts differ from vehicle to vehicle. - Page 7 Vehicle Compatibility Vehicle Compatibility ELR (Emergency Locking Retractor) with a Sliding Latch Plate Tightens by feeding the belt webbing back into the Has a latch plate that freely retractor. slides along the vehicle seat belt webbing. Has a retractor that locks only in an emergency situation such as sudden stop or crash.
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Page 8: Incompatible Vehicle Seat Belts
Vehicle Compatibility Vehicle Compatibility Incompatible Vehicle Seat Belts Vehicle Seating Positions WARNING! WARNING! The following types of vehicle seat belts are NOT compatible with this child seat. If any of the belt types listed below are DO NOT place child seat rear-facing in the in the chosen seating position, choose another vehicle seating position front seat of a vehicle with a passenger or check your vehicle owner’s manual for information on installing a car... -
Page 9: Child Seat Features
Child Seat Features Child Seat Features Cover 10 Lower Connector Adjuster 17 Belly Pad 26 Forward-Facing Belt Slot (LATCH component) 27 Forward-Facing Lock-Offs (Red Harness Height Adjuster 18 Harness Adjuster 11 Lower Connector Release – under cover on front of shell) Lever (under cover) Head Restraint Button (LATCH component) -
Page 10: Child Seat Functions
Child Seat Functions Child Seat Functions Click & Safe™ Snug Harness Indicator Remove slack in the harness from around child’s upper thighs. Remove slack in the harness between the HUGS™ chest pads ImpoRtANt: See pages 55 – 57 for detailed instructions on and buckle. -
Page 11: Harness Height Adjustment
Child Seat Functions Child Seat Functions Harness Height Adjustment Adjusting Buckle Position Loosen the harness. ImpoRtANt: a Lift harness adjuster lever • ALWAYS position the buckle in the b Pull both harness straps forward ADJUSTMENT inner slot for rear-facing use. SLOT •... -
Page 12: Fastening The Buckle
Child Seat Functions Child Seat Functions Fastening the Buckle Releasing the Buckle Using the Lock-Offs IMPORTANT: Both parts of the lock-off must be opened to secure a vehicle belt. To Open: To Close: LOCKING LOCKING CLAMP CLAMP Press the release button and Insert one tongue at a time into the buckle. -
Page 13: Recline Positions
Child Seat Functions Child Seat Functions Recline Positions Forward-Facing IMPORTANT: In forward-facing installations, it is important that the base of This child seat has 3 positions. To adjust, pull the recline handle then rotate the child seat rests completely flat on the vehicle seat. As illustrated below, the child seat shell into the desired position. -
Page 14: Using Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children (Latch)
Child Seat Functions Child Seat Functions Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) Using the Lower Connectors Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children or LATCH, is a system Where to find the Lower Connectors available on this child seat that offers an alternative to vehicle The lower connectors are located in the back of the base of the seat belt installation methods. -
Page 15: Using The Versa-Tether
Britax recommends that the anchor point. the Versa-Tether. tether be used at all times when installing the child NOTE: When using as a carry strap, tighten until the strap is comfortable to carry. -
Page 16: Rear-Facing Tether Connector Strap
Child Seat Functions Child Seat Functions The Versa-Tether can indicate when the child seat has been in a Rear-Facing Tether Connector Strap moderate or severe crash (see page 4) and replacement of the Because every vehicle model is different, a child seat is necessary. - Page 17 • Britax recommends that the Versa-Tether is used at all times. Using the tether will improve the stability of the child seat and reduce the risk of injury.
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Page 18: Rear-Facing Installation
Rear-Facing Installation Rear-Facing Installation Place the child seat on the vehicle seat. Firmly press the lower connectors onto the adjacent lower anchors. • A click confirms attachment. • Verify that the lower connector strap is not twisted. Check that the TIP: You may need to turn the front child seat is... -
Page 19: Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation
• Britax recommends that the Versa-Tether is used at all times. Using the tether will improve the stability of the child seat and reduce the risk of injury. Check your vehicle owner’s manual for tether anchor locations. - Page 20 Rear-Facing Installation Rear-Facing Installation Loosen the harness. Pull slack through the lock-off a Lift harness adjuster lever toward the vehicle belt retractor. b Pull both harness straps forward Rear-facing installations can be Remove the body pillow, improved by the use of the Versa- unbuckle the harness, and Tether (see page 26 –...
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Page 21: Lap Belt Installation
• Britax recommends that the Versa-Tether is used at all times. Using the tether will improve the stability of the child seat and reduce the risk of injury. - Page 22 Rear-Facing Installation Rear-Facing Installation Loosen the harness. a Lift harness adjuster lever b Pull both harness straps forward Remove the body pillow, unbuckle the harness, and remove the belly pad. Pull the head restraint up, then pull Check that the the cover forward while pulling the child seat is buckle through to access the rear-...
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Page 23: Forward-Facing Installation
• Remove the Versa-Tether from the pouch and place it up Install with LATCH as shown above. and over the child seat back. * Britax recommends that the Versa-Tether is used at all times. Using the tether will improve the stability of the child seat and WARNING! reduce the risk of injury. - Page 24 Forward-Facing Installation Forward-Facing Installation Place the child seat on the vehicle seat. Check Versa-Tether ® Firmly press the lower (Top Tether) attachment connectors onto the adjacent lower anchors. Check that Versa-Tether ® (Top Tether) webbing is • A click confirms attachment. stored in the elastic strap Check that no more than •...
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Page 25: Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation
• Remove the Versa-Tether from the pouch and place it up and over the child seat back. * Britax recommends that the Versa-Tether is used at all times. Using the tether will improve the stability of the child seat and reduce the risk of injury. - Page 26 Forward-Facing Installation Forward-Facing Installation Loosen the harness. Pull slack through the lock-off a Lift harness adjuster lever toward the vehicle belt retractor. b Pull both harness straps forward Attach and remove slack from the Remove the body pillow and Versa-Tether (if an anchor point is unbuckle the harness.
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Page 27: Lap Belt Installation
• Remove the Versa-Tether from the pouch and place it up and over the child seat back. * Britax recommends that the Versa-Tether is used at all times. Using the tether will improve the stability of the child seat and reduce the risk of injury. - Page 28 Forward-Facing Installation Forward-Facing Installation Loosen the harness. a Lift harness adjuster lever b Pull both harness straps forward Check Versa-Tether ® Remove the body pillow and (Top Tether) attachment unbuckle the harness. Pull the head restraint up, then pull the cover forward to access the forward-facing belt path Check that no more than Check that Versa-Tether...
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Page 29: Aircraft Installation
Aircraft Installation Securing Your Child This child seat is certified for aircraft use. Most airlines in the U.S. and Canada will WARNING! allow the use of a child seat as long as it is • Adjust the belts provided with this child seat so they labeled as an approved child seat for use in fit snugly around your child. - Page 30 Securing Your Child Securing Your Child Move the HUGS™ chest pads and comfort pads down toward Open the chest clip. the child’s upper thighs. a Press tabs b Pull apart Pull the harness adjuster strap to tighten the harness. The Click &...
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Page 31: Care And Maintenance
Care and Maintenance Care and Maintenance Cover Removal Raise the harness to the highest position and detach the hook and loop fasteners WARNING! on the head restraint cover • Never remove the buckle tongues from the harness. They cannot from around the harness. be reattached after removal. - Page 32 Care and Maintenance Care and Maintenance Pull the buckle through the Cleaning the Cover slot in the cover. • HAND WASH the cover using cold water and mild soap. • LINE DRY to prevent the cover from shrinking. • DO NOT: * Bleach * Machine wash * Machine dry...
- Page 33 Care and Maintenance Care and Maintenance Cover Replacement Pull the buckle through the slot in the cover. Fit the child seat cover around * Ensure that the buckle is the child seat shell. through the correct cover slot for the buckle position. Pull the cover fabric tight and Fit the head restraint slide it between the child...
- Page 34 Care and Maintenance Care and Maintenance Cleaning the Buckle Guide the buckle retainer up through the slot in the child If your child eats and drinks while in the child seat, you will need seat shell to remove. to check the buckle periodically and rinse out any accumulated debris.
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Page 35: Tips And Troubleshooting
Care and Maintenance Tips and Troubleshooting Re-thread the Buckle Troubleshooting Problem: The harness cannot be adjusted to its full height. ImpoRtANt: Possible Solution: Check the seating position where the child seat • ALWAYS position the buckle in the is installed. The vehicle head restraint may obstruct the path of the ADJUSTMENT inner slot for rear-facing use. -
Page 36: 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 to you for any damages, including incidental or consequential damages, arising out of the use or inability to use this product. - Page 37 Britax Child Safety, Inc. Tel. : 1-888-427-4829 13501 South Ridge Drive Charlotte, NC 28273 www.Britax.com A Britax Childcare Group Limited company...