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• NEVER place carrier on beds, sofas, or other soft surfaces. Infant carrier can roll over on soft surfaces and suffocate the child. • NEVER use in or on strollers unless approved by Britax. • NEVER install forward facing in a vehicle.
Send your name, address, and the restraint's model number and manufacturing date to Britax Child Safety, Inc. 13501 South Ridge Drive Charlotte, NC 28273 or call 1-888-4BRITAX. For recall information, call the U.S. Government's Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
Basic Carrier Functions Buckle To fasten buckle, fit the two buckle tongues together (fig. A), then insert in buckle (fig. B). IMPORTANT: Proper connection of the buckle is confirmed with a positive click. To unfasten buckle, press release button until buckle tongues are ejected (fig. C). IMPORTANT: Periodically clean buckle to ensure safe operation.
Basic Carrier Functions Chest Clip Secure the chest clip by sliding the harness into the open slot (fig. A). Adjust chest clip to the center of the child’s chest, level with the armpits (fig. B). Release the chest clip by sliding the harness out of the open slot.
Using the Carrier Securing Child in Carrier Loosen harness completely (fig. A). Release the chest clip. Unfasten the buckle. Move the harness straps to the sides of the carrier. Place child in the carrier. Position the harness straps over child’s shoulders.
Using the Carrier Checking Harness Height Place child in carrier, then secure harness (see pages 12–13). Observe where harness positioned on the child’s shoulders. • Harness straps must be located at or slightly below the child’s shoulders. If harness height is correct, continue using child carrier without adjustment.
Vehicle Compatibility Vehicle Safety Belts IMPORTANT: • The information in this section only applies to installation with vehicle safety belts. • Some vehicles do not have seating positions which are compatible with this child restraint. If in doubt, contact the vehicle manufacturer. This child restraint can fit securely in most vehicles using the existing vehicle belts.
Basic Base Functions ISOFIX Connectors The ISOFIX connectors should be in either ISOFIX Installation Mode (fig. A) or Vehicle Belt Installation Mode (fig. B). ISOFIX Protective Cap The ISOFIX Protective Cap must be used when base is installed using vehicle belts. To attach Protective Cap, align with connectors as shown, then press until positive click is heard (fig.
Basic Base Functions Foot Prop To use foot prop, press release button and compress foot prop, then swing foot prop up from base, into Installation Mode (fig. A). WARNING: Always use foot prop when base is • installed in vehicle! Foot prop must be in Installation Mode for proper carrier attachment to base.
Base Installation ISOFIX Installation • Figure A illustrates a typical base ISOFIX installation. • Remove carrier before installing base. • Verify that your vehicle is equipped with ISOFIX anchors. If ISOFIX anchors are not available, you must use vehicle belt installation methods.
Base Installation Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation • Figure A illustrates a typical base lap- shoulder belt installation. • Remove carrier before installing base. Insert Vehicle Belt Installation Spacers and ISOFIX Protective Cap (pgs. 18-19). Place foot prop in Installation Mode. Always use foot prop when base is •...
Base Installation Lap Belt Installation • Figure A illustrates a typical base lap belt only installation. • Remove carrier before installing base. Insert Vehicle Belt Installation Spacers and ISOFIX Protective Cap (pgs. 18-19). Place foot prop in Installation Mode. Always use foot prop when base is •...
Carrier Only Installation Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation • Figure A illustrates a typical rear facing lap-shoulder belt installation of carrier only. WARNING: Do not install this carrier using a non-locking ELR vehicle belt, unless a locking clip is used. Refer to the vehicle owner’s manual for instructions on correct use of vehicle belts with child carriers.
Carrier Only Installation Lap Belt Installation • Figure A illustrates a typical rear facing lap belt installation of carrier only. WARNING: Do not install this carrier using a non-locking ELR vehicle belt, unless a belt shortening clip is used. Refer to the vehicle owner’s manual for instructions on correct use of vehicle belts with child carriers.
Care and Maintenance Buckle Removal From the bottom of the carrier, locate metal buckle strap retainer. Pull retainer away from carrier to loosen. Turn the retainer so that the short side will go through the slot in the carrier shell to the opposite side of the carrier (fig.
Care and Maintenance Cover Removal Unhook attachment loops. Loosen harness completely. From the bottom of the carrier, unhook both harness straps from the yoke. From the top of the carrier, pull each harness strap through the upper harness slot, head support pillow and cover slot to the top of the carrier.
The use of non-Britax Child Safety, Inc. covers, inserts, toys, accessories, or tightening devices is not approved by Britax. Their use could cause this restraint to fail Federal Safety Standards or perform worse in a crash. Their use automatically voids the Britax warranty.
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