Using The Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children (Latch); Lower Connectors; Impact Absorbing Tether - Britax MARATHON CLICKTIGHT User Manual

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Using the Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)

The Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children or LATCH, is a
system available on this child seat that offers an alternative
to vehicle seat belt installation methods. The figure below
shows typical locations for lower anchors and tether anchors
in a vehicle. See pages 2-3 for LATCH components on this
child seat.
LATCH SYSTEM ANCHOR LOCATIONS
Lower Anchors
11 in. (27.9 cm)
Tether
Anchor
Check your vehicle owner's manual to learn if it is equipped
with LATCH, the maximum weight rating for the lower
anchors, tether anchors capacities, and information on the
lower anchor locations and designated seating positions
available for use with this child seat.

Lower Connectors

Using the Lower Connectors
The lower connectors are located in the back of the base
of the child seat. Store the connector assembly in the
compartment when not in use.
To attach the lower connectors:
1. Remove the lower
connectors from the
storage compartment at
the rear of the seat and
pull the strap to full length
toward the child's left
side.
2. Press the lower connector
hook over its adjacent
lower anchor. For full
installation instructions see
pages 10-11 or 16-17.
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Lower
Anchors
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To remove the lower
connectors:
1. Push the lower connector
adjuster release button
to loosen the lower
connector strap.
2. Squeeze the lower
connector hook and lift off
the lower anchor.

Impact Absorbing Tether

Failure to follow the guidelines below may cause the child
seat not to perform as intended.
• BRITAX recommends that the tether be used at all
times when installing the child seat. Using the tether
will improve the stability of your child seat and reduce
the risk of injury.
• Attach the tether only to tether anchors identified by
your vehicle manufacturer as tether anchorage points.
Only use the designated tether anchor for each seating
position.
• If your vehicle does not currently have a tether anchor
attachment, refer to your vehicle owner's manual or
contact your vehicle man u fac tur er for assistance. DO
NOT modify your vehicle without advice from your
vehicle manufacturer.
• Store the tether in the compartment on the back of the
child seat when not in use.
Tether anchor locations vary from
vehicle to vehicle. Check your vehicle
owner's manual for tether anchor
capacities and look for the tether
anchor symbol shown in the diagram
to help identify where the top tether
anchor points are located in your
vehicle. See the diagrams below for
possible rear and forward-facing tether
installation configurations.
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