Britax ADVANSAFIX IV R User Instructions

1. GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2. USE IN THE VEHICLE
Please take the time to read these instructions carefully and always keep Please refer to your vehicle's instruction manual for instructions on how to use child
restraint systems. This seat can be used in vehicles with ISOFIX & Top Tether anchorage
them in the storage pouch provided 14 on the child seat for later reference.
points, in vehicles with ISOFIX & 3-point harness (see type list) and in vehicles with 3-point
The instructions must accompany the child seat if it is later passed on to a third
harness.
party.
Please refer to your vehicle's instruction manual for information on the seats approved
as child seats for weight class 9 to 36 kg.
DANGER! For the protection of your child:
The ADVANSAFIX IV R
• Before closing the vehicle door, check that neither your child nor any parts
Group
of the child seat can get jammed in the door.
• In the event of an accident at a collision velocity greater than 10 km/h, it is pos-
sible that the child seat may be damaged without the damage being immediately
1 (9-18 kg)
visible. In this case the child seat must be replaced. Please dispose of it properly.
2/3 (15-36 kg)
• Always have the child seat examined if it has been damaged (e.g. if it falls to the
ground). 2/3 (15-36 kg)
• Regularly check all important parts for damage. In particular, ensure that
a)
This means that the child seat may only be used in vehicles listed on the enclosed vehicle type list.
all the mechanical parts are fully functional.
This type list is constantly being updated.
• Never lubricate any parts of the child seat with grease or oil.
The latest version can be obtained from us or from our website at www.britax.com
• Never leave your child unattended in the child seat in the vehicle.
You can install your child seat as follows:
• Have your child enter and exit the vehicle on the pavement side only.
• When not in use, protect the child seat from direct exposure to sunlight.
Facing forwards
The child seat can become very hot in direct sunshine. Children's skin is sensi-
(in the direction of travel)
tive and could be harmed as a result.
Facing backwards
• -
(against the direction of travel)
fore, avoid having your child wear thick clothes under the belt.
With 2-point harness
• On long journeys, take regular breaks in order to give your child a chance to run
about and play. With 3-point harness
• If using on the rear seat: Move the front seat far enough forward to ensure that
with ISOFIX fixing points
your child's feet will not knock against the backrest of the front seat (to prevent
(between seat surface and backrest)
the risk of injury).
On front passenger seat
On outer rear seat
DANGER! For the protection of all vehicle occupants:
On centre rear seat
In the case of an emergency stop or accident, unsecured objects or people may
(with 3-point harness)
cause injury to other occupants in the vehicle. Therefore, please always ensure
that ... 1) Installation is permitted on backward-facing car seats (e.g. in a van or minibus) only if these seats are
also approved for carrying adults. The seat must not be within the activated range of an airbag.
2) The safety belt must be approved to ECE R 16 (or a comparable standard), which is indicated on the
instructions and those marked on the child seat.
harness test label by an "E" or "e" inside a circle.
• the backrests of the car seats are secured (for example, check that any fold-
3) If there is a front airbag: Slide the car seat well back and follow the relevant instructions in the vehicle's
down rear seat bench has snapped into place).
instruction manual.
4) It cannot be used if there is only a 2-point belt available.
• all heavy or sharp-edged objects present in the vehicle (e.g. on the parcel shelf)
11. REMOVING THE 5-POINT HARNESS AND RE-ATTACHING SECUREGUARD
are held securely.
• all persons in the vehicle have their seatbelts fastened.
• the child seat is secured whenever it is in the vehicle, even if it is not carrying
a child.
WARNING! For your protection when handling the child seat:
• Never use the child seat in a free-standing position, not even for testing.
• To avoid damage, ensure that the child seat is not jammed in between hard ob-
jects (car door, seat rails, etc.).
• Keep the child seat in a safe place when not in use. Do not place heavy objects
We recommend using the 5-point harness as long as possible and making the conver-
on the seat and do not store directly next to heat sources or in direct sunlight.
sion only when your child starts to weigh more than 15 kg and has reached the highest
position of the headrest.
CAUTION! To protect your vehicle:
• Certain car seat covers made from more sensitive materials (e.g. velour, leather, 1. Loosen the 5-point harness on the child seat as far as possible
etc.) may show wear marks after a child seat has been used. For optimum
2. Open the harness buckle
protection of your car seat covers, we recommend using the BRITAX RÖMER on the sides.
3. Loosen the press studs on the backrest and fold the upper half of the cover up-
car seat protector from our range of accessories.
wards and the lower half downwards.
4. Insert the belt clips
12. RE-ATTACHING THE 5-POINT HARNESS AND REMOVING SECUREGUARD
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Child seat back
1. Slide the headrest
2. Press the safety catch at the centre of the group change switch
time moving it to the lower position for use with Group 1 (9-18 kg).
Child seat front
3. Fold the lower part of the headrest cover upwards and lay it over the headrest.
4. Open the two press studs on the inside of the headrest cover.
5. Release the two press studs on the back of the cover.
3. APPROVAL
BRITAX RÖMER
Child seat
ADVANSAFIX IV R
is approved for three different installation methods:
*ECE = European Standard for Child Safety Equipment
Installation method Approval type Section
of user
The child seat has been designed, tested and approved according to the require-
instructions
ments of the European Standard for Child Safety Equipment (ECE R 44/04).
ISOFIX + Top Tether universal A
The E certification mark (in a circle) and approval number can be found
ISOFIT + car seat belt semi-universal a) B1
on the orange approval label (sticker on the child seat).
Car seat belt universal B2
DANGER! The certification is invalidated if you make any modifications to the
child seat. Only the manufacturer is permitted to make modifications to the child seat.
DANGER! Never secure your child or the child seat with a 2-point belt. If you
secure your child in the child seat with a 2-point belt only, this may cause serious
Yes injuries to your child in the event of an accident and could even cause death.
1) WARNING! The ADVANSAFIX IV R
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child in the vehicle. It is in no way suitable for use as a seat or toy in the home.
No
2)
Yes
Yes
3)
Yes
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4)
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5. Open the two shoulder cushions
6. Push the Velcro strip of the two opened shoulder cushions
rest cover and attach it to the fleece strip provided.
09 . Check that the two shoulder cushions are not overlapping.
20 7. Pull the adjusting strap 22
and place the belt clips 21 in the belt guides
8. Release the two press studs on the seat cover and fold the cover forwards.
While doing this, pull the harness buckle
9. Raise the grey release plate
21 in the recess provided on the 44 inside of the backrest.
towards the backrest 30 .
45
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6. Release the two press studs on the seat cover and fold the cover forwards.
When doing so, pull the SecureGuard
07 to the lowest position.
7. Loosen the 5-point harness
45 , at the same
Tip: Pull the two shoulder straps forward while pressing the adjustment button
8. Release the two opened shoulder cushions
around the shoulder straps
DANGER Make sure that the shoulder straps
der cushions 19 .
4. CARE AND MAINTENANCE
TAKING CARE OF THE HARNESS BUCKLE
Testing and certification
To ensure the safety of your child, it is essential that the harness buckle continues
In accordance with ECE* R 44/04
to function correctly. Harness buckle malfunctions are usually caused by dirt accumu-
Group Body weight lation or by external objects. Such malfunctions may be:
• When you press the red release button, the buckle clips are ejected only slowly.
I+II+III 9 to 36 kg
• The buckle clips no longer engage (i.e. they pop out again when you try to push
them in).
• The buckle clips do not engage without an audible click.
• The buckle clips are difficult to push in (you feel a certain amount of resistance).
• It takes a lot of force to open the harness buckle.
Remedy
Rinse out the harness buckle so that it works perfectly again:
CLEANING THE HARNESS BUCKLE
1. Open the Velcro fastener on the crotch cushion
2. Remove the grey release plate 32 as described in Section "11. REMOVING
THE 5-POINT HARNESS AND RE-ATTACHING SECUREGUARD".
3. Place the release plate 32 along with the harness buckle
with some washing-up liquid for at lease one hour.
4. Thoroughly rinse the harness buckle 20
5. Attach the grey release plate 32 as described in Section 11. " REMOVING
must be used exclusively for securing your
THE 5-POINT HARNESS AND RE-ATTACHING SECUREGUARD".
6. Attach the crotch cushion 31 .
CLEANING
CAUTION Please ensure that you use only original BRITAX replacement seat cov-
ers, as the seat cover is an integral part of the child seat and is important for correct
functioning of the system. Replacement seat covers are available from your dealer.
CAUTION! The child seat must not be used without its cover.
• The seat cover can be removed and washed with a mild detergent in a washing
machine with the "Delicates" programme (30 °C). Please follow the instructions
on the washing label of the seat cover.
• The shoulder cushions can be removed and washed in lukewarm soapy water.
• The plastic parts, belts, and SecureGuard can be cleaned with soapy water.
Do not use any aggressive cleaning agents (such as solvents).
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32
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19 by the Velcro fasteners on the side.
10. Turn the grey release plate around 32 so that the SecureGuard (B)
under the back-
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20
and the harness buckle (A) is at the bottom.
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11. Stow the harness buckle in the recess provided and push the grey release plate
32
back into the holder until it engages with an audible click.
to tighten the harness.
12. Pass the SecureGuard 26
through the slot in the cover with sow-on B (15-36 kg).
13. Close the two bottom press studs on the cover.
20 out of the cover.
14. Close the two top press studs on the cover.
32 and push it along with the harness buckle 20
15. Close the two press studs on the upper cover of the headrest.
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32
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9. Remove the belt clips 21 from the recess provided on the
26 out of the cover.
10. Raise the grey release plate 32 and push it along with the SecureGuard
09 on the child seat as far as possible.
the backrest 30 .
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11. Turn the grey release plate 32 around so that the harness buckle
19 from the Velcro strip and fold them
and the SecureGuard 26 is at the bottom.
08 .
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12. Store the SecureGuard in the recess provided and push the grey release plate
08 pass correctly through the shoul- 32
back into its holder until it engages with an audible click.
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13. Pass the harness buckle through the slot in the cover which is nearer
to the backrest.
Removing the cover
Headrest
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1. Open the two press studs at the belt slots.
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2. Push the headrest of the child seat to the topmost position.
3. Pull the elastic band up from the edge of the tray and pull the tabs
of the two slots in the seat pan.
4. Pull the cover edge out of the gap between the seat pan and the inlay cushion.
5. Unhook the rubber loops 35 under the headrest.
Seat pan
31
36
31 and remove it.
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20 in warm water
6. Undo the Velcro fastener on the crotch cushion 31 and remove it.
7. Open the four press studs 36 on the seat and back surface.
and dry it completely.
8. Push the harness buckle 20 or SecureGuard 26 through the cover slot.
9. Unhook the rubber loops 37 at the front under the seat surface and pull the tabs
38 out of the seat pan.
10. Pull the rubber loops carefully out of the gap around the belt guides
11. Pull the cover edge and tabs out of the gap between the seat pan
39
and the inlay cushion.
12. Pull the rubber loops 40 at the top of the back of the backrest out of the gap
in the seat pan and and unhook them.
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40
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Reattaching the cover:
Simply follow the steps above in reverse order.
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26 is at the top Child seat back
16. Press the safety catch at the centre of the group change switch
time moving it to the upper position for use with Group 2/3 (15-36 kg).
20
14. Close the two bottom press studs on the cover.
44 inside of the backrest.
15. Close the two top press studs on the cover.
26 towards
16. Close the two press studs on the upper cover of the headrest.
20 is at the top
CAUTION! If the child seat is installed with Method A, always install the harness
buckle 20 correctly, and if installed with Method B, always install SecureGuard 26
correctly. Make sure that the release plate 45 is correctly attached.
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CAUTION! Check that the straps are not twisted and are laid correctly through
the slots in the cover. The rear slot in the seat cover is provided for the harness buck-
le 20 and the front slot is provided for the SecureGuard 26 . The slot at the front edge
of the seat is for the harness adjusting strap .
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Removing the shoulder cushions
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37
08
1. Loosen the shoulder straps as far as possible.
2. Open the shoulder cushions 19 by the Velcro fasteners at the side.
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28 . Child seat back
3. Bring the top tether 13 forward over the front of the seat.
4. Unhook the storage pouch 14 at the top.
5. Pull out the shoulder straps a little so that you can see the rubber loops
08
of the shoulder cushions 19 underneath.
6. Unhook the rubber loops from the plastic bars 41 on the shoulder strap height
adjuster 42 .
7. Pull the shoulder cushions 19 forwards out of the harness slots.
Reattaching the shoulder cushions
Simply follow the steps above in reverse order.
CAUTION The shoulder cushions 19 and belts must not be twisted or swapped
over. The shoulder straps 08 must be located under the black cover band 43
in the shoulder cushions .
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9 to 36 kg
9 m. ~ 12 y.
45 , at the same
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