Britax safe-n-sound maxi lite Instructions For Installation & Use page 7

WHEN USED WITH THE 'BUILT-IN' HARNESS
• Fit the restraint firmly to the car seat.
• Fit the harness firmly to the child.
• A loose restraint or harness is dangerous.
• When used in this mode the restraint must be fitted to the car with a lap or lap-sash seat belt.
AS A BOOSTER SEAT (with or without a separately supplied Child Harness)
• DO NOT USE WITH JUST A LAP BELT. You must use with a lap-sash seatbelt or with a seat belt and
child harness.
• The lap part of the seatbelt must be firmly across the thighs and the sash belt fitted diagonally across
the chest and on the shoulder.
• If used with a child harness, the lap belt must be adjusted firmly first and then the harness, so that the
lap belt is not lifted off the child's lap when the harness is adjusted.
• DO NOT USE THIS RESTRAINT WITHOUT THE COVER.
• Do not use with the integral harness when in booster mode. This built in harness must be stored.
• Use only with a lap-sash seat belt or with an add-on accessory Child Harness and either a lap or lap-
sash seatbelt.
GENERAL WARNINGS
• Supervision of children is needed because they may be able to undo the buckles and adjusters.
• Use the restraint exactly as shown in the instructions.
• DO NOT LEAVE CHILDREN UNATTENDED IN THE CAR.
• Do not alter or modify this restraint.
• Repairs must only be done by the manufacturer or agent. Use only recommended parts and
accessories.
• Do not allow the restraint to come into contact with polishes, oils, bleach and other chemicals.
• Destroy the restraint if it has been in a severe crash, even if no damage is visible.
• DO NOT USE THIS RESTRAINT WITHOUT THE COVER.
• This child restraint is not approved for use with any connectors that connect to the car's ISOFIX low
anchorages.
• Always secure the loose end of the top tether strap. Do not use the child restraint where this strap may
fall into a split in the seat back or off the side of the seat.
• Versatether top tether attachment clip is ONLY USE FOR ATTACHMENT OF CHILD HARNESS.
• Always attach hook and remove slack
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IMPORTANT :
• Regularly check the restraint components, straps and other fitments for correct function and condition.
Seek prompt repair.
• IF AN AIRBAG IS FITTED IN THE SEATING POSITION WHERE THE CHILD RESTRAINT IS TO BE
FITTED, FOLLOW THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS.
• Protect all webbing from abrasion and cutting by sharp corners and edges.
• This restraint must be used in conjunction with a lap-sash seatbelt or lap seatbelt and a Child Harness
in booster mode.
• The restraint should not be purchased or sold as a second hand item. It is recommended not to use
child restraints older than 10 years as the protection in an accident may be reduced.
• THIS RESTRAINT IS NOT SUITABLE FOR USE WHERE THE TOP TETHER STRAP MAY FALL INTO
A SPLIT IN THE SEAT BACK OR OFF THE SIDE OF THE SEAT.
• Seatbelt extenders are not recommended to be used if the seatbelt is not long enough to secure the
child restraint. If seatbelts are too short then seek advice from a child restraint fitter and consider their
recommendations before using a seatbelt extender. If you use a seatbelt extender then ensure that the
seatbelt buckle does not contact the child.
• This restraint is fitted with a harness system that does not need to be removed to adjust the harness or
remove the cover. Only disconnect when changing modes from toddler to booster. Follow instructions
herein.
• Do not store in areas that may get hot, like in car boots, roof space, beside shed walls which get hot in
summer. Do not place heavy items on top of the seat as this may distort the plastic
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DO NOT LEAVE CHILDREN UNATTENDED IN THE CAR.
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