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ACCESSORIES
Use of aftermarket accessories, (ie; items not provided in the box with the child restraint), can
reduce the safety provided by the child restraint and may cause injury or death. Always follow
the instructions covering the use of accessories in this booklet or the instructions provided
with an accessory. If an aftermarket accessory is used that is not recommended by Britax
Safe-n-Sound, ensure that the accessory is compliant with AS/NZS 8005 and is stated as
suitable for use with this child restraint. The following instructions apply to accessories that may
be supplied with this restraint at point of purchase. A variety of Britax Safe-n-Sound accessories
are available from various retailers of Britax Safe-n-Sound products.
MESSY MAT SEAT PROTECTOR (IF SUPPLIED)
Place ribbed or pocket end of the Messy Mat seat protector on
edge of car seat, smooth back toward seat join ('A') and fit in
any excess Messy Mat into the join of the car seat ('A').
Hook and loop attachment referred in some instruction books,
are no longer required to fit this model of Messy Mat seat
protector.
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Consult the vehicle owner's handbook for location of child restraint anchorage fittings or points
and the possible use of spacers. Some vehicles may have an anchor fitting fitted by the vehicle
manufacturer. If anchorage points cannot be found refer to car manufacturer or local child
restraint fitting station or traffic authority for preferred position of upper anchorage point.
UPPER ANCHORAGE STRAP
THE ATTACHMENT CLIP COVER MUST ALWAYS BE USED AS IT
PREVENTS THE RISK OF INCORRECT FITMENT OF THE ATTACHMENT
CLIP TO THE UPPER ANCHORAGE POINT. ALWAYS ENSURE
THAT THE ATTACHMENT CLIP IS CORRECTLY ENGAGED TO THE
UPPER ANCHORAGE POINT AND NOT HOOKED OR FITTED TO ANY
OTHER OBJECT BEFORE EACH USE OF THE RESTRAINT. THIS IS
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ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT IN VEHICLES SUCH AS STATION WAGONS,
Messy
VANS, HATCH BACKS OR VEHICLES WITHOUT A FIXED PARCEL
Mat
SHELF, SINCE THE ANCHOR POINT IS USUALLY NOT VISIBLE.
IMPORTANT INSTALLATION NOTE:
'A'
In some vehicles the upper anchorage point in the rear vertical panel can only be installed in
one way. Please refer to vehicle owner's handbook or a child restraint fitting station for correct
method.
INSTALLATION OF CAR
UPPER ANCHORAGE POINT
IMPORTANT:
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