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Britax Marathon P216800R9 User Manual

Britax marathon child restraint model p216800r9 user guide
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  • Page 1 Marathon User Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Safety Information ....... 2-5 Child Restraint Features......6-7 Vehicle Safety Belts.
  • Page 3 • Use only in a rear-facing position when using restraint with an infant weighing less than 20 pounds (9 kg). The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends rear facing until at least 1 year of age and 20 pounds. • Use only with children who weigh between 5 and 65 pounds (2.3 and 29 kg) and whose height is 49 inches (124 cm) or less.

  • Page 4: Safety Information

    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.
  • Page 5 Restraint Features Harness Slots Comfort Pads Chest Clip HUGS™ Shoulder Pads Harness Harness Holder Harness Adjuster Lever (under cover) Buckle & Belly Pad Harness Adjuster Strap 13 LATCH Adjuster 10 Perma-Book™ (under cover) 14 LATCH Harness 11 LATCH Connector 15 Cover 12 Recline Handle 16 Versa-Tether 17 Harness Yoke...

  • Page 6: Vehicle Safety Belts

    Vehicle Safety Belts NOTE: The information in this section applies only to installation with vehicle belts. IMPORTANT: Some vehicles have no seating positions which are compatible with this child restraint, or any other child restraint. If in doubt, contact the vehicle manufacturer for assistance.

  • Page 7: Rear Facing Installation

    Installation: Rear Facing Rear Facing LATCH Installation • Figure A illustrates a typical rear facing LATCH installation. Verify that your vehicle is equipped with LATCH anchors. • If LATCH anchors are not installed, you must use standard vehicle belt installation methods.

  • Page 8: Rear Facing Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation

    Installation: Rear Facing Rear Facing Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation • Figure A illustrates a typical rear facing lap-shoulder belt installation. When not in use, always store the LATCH • connectors in storage pouches sewn in cover above rear facing lock-offs. Place the child restraint rear facing and in full recline position on the vehicle seat.

  • Page 9: Rear Facing Lap Belt Installation

    Installation: Rear Facing Rear Facing Lap Belt Installation • Figure A illustrates a typical rear facing lap belt installation. When not in use, always store the LATCH • connectors in storage pouches sewn in cover above rear facing lock-offs. Place the child restraint rear facing and in full recline position on the vehicle seat.

  • Page 10: Forward Facing Installation

    Installation: Forward Facing Forward Facing LATCH Installation • Figure A illustrates the forward facing LATCH harness routing. Verify that your vehicle is equipped with LATCH anchors. • If LATCH anchors are not installed, you must use standard vehicle belt installation methods. If stored, remove LATCH connectors from storage pouches under cover.

  • Page 11: Forward Facing Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation

    Installation: Forward Facing Forward Facing Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation • Figure A illustrates the forward facing lap- shoulder vehicle belt route. When not in use, always store the LATCH • connectors in storage pouches sewn in cover above rear facing lock-offs. Place the child restraint forward facing on the vehicle seat.

  • Page 12: Forward Facing Lap Belt Installation

    Installation: Forward Facing Forward Facing Lap Belt Installation • Figure A illustrates the forward facing lap belt only vehicle belt route. When not in use, always store the LATCH • connectors in storage pouches sewn in cover above rear facing lock-offs. Place the child restraint forward facing on the vehicle seat.

  • Page 13: Installation In Aircraft

    IDENTIFIED BY THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURER AS TETHER ANCHORAGE POINTS. USE OF OTHER LOCATIONS IS NOT APPROVED OR PERMITTED. • Britax the tether will improve the stability of the child restraint and reduce the risk of injury. • If the vehicle does not currently have a tether anchor attachment, refer to the vehicle owner’s manual or contact...

  • Page 14: Versa-Tether

    Versa-Tether ® Using the Versa-Tether Once the child restraint is in a secure, seat belted position, locate the tether on the rear of the restraint. Press and hold the tether adjuster release button, then pull to fully extend tether strap into a V-shape. Locate the hook on the strap.

  • Page 15: Checking Buckle Position

    Checking Buckle Position WARNING: The position of the vehicle belt buckle can affect the stability of the child restraint. In an accident, an improperly positioned buckle could become loose and the child would be unprotected. If the buckle lies near the position marked as wrong ( ) when the vehicle belt is tight- ened, try fitting the child restraint in another seating position in the vehicle.

  • Page 16: Securing Your Child

    Securing Your Child Once the child restraint has been installed in the vehicle, follow these instructions to secure the child. Loosen the harness by lifting the adjuster lever located in front of the restraint, then pull the shoulder straps forward ( Fig. A ). Unfasten the chest clip by squeezing the middle tab ( Fig.

  • Page 17: Checking Harness Height

    Checking Harness Height To Check Harness Height: Place child in restraint, then secure harness ( see pages 28–29 ). Observe where the shoulder harness is positioned on the child. • Rear Facing Strap Height: Harness straps should be located in the nearest slot at or below the child’s shoulder.

  • Page 18: Care And Maintenance

    Care and Maintenance Cover Removal Loosen the harness by lifting the harness adjuster lever while pulling the shoulder straps forward as far as possible. Unhook the shoulder straps from the yoke on the rear of child restraint. Remove the belly pad from the buckle. Pull upper harness straps through the shell and cover, to the front of the restraint.
  • Page 19 Care and Maintenance Buckle Removal Fully recline the child restraint. Locate the metal buckle strap retainer on bottom of the restraint. Pull retainer away from child restraint to loosen. Turn the retainer so that the short side will go through the slot in the restraint shell ( Fig.

  • Page 20: Warranty

    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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