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- Page 1 P2285_R02c.qxd 12/8/2003 12:15 PM Page 1 Wizard User Guide...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
P2285_R02c.qxd 12/8/2003 12:15 PM Page 2 Table of Contents Introduction ........2 Safety Information . - Page 3 P2285_R02c.qxd 12/8/2003 12:15 PM Page 4 • Use only in a rear-facing position when using restraint with an infant weighing less than 22 pounds (10 kg). • 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. Rear facing 5–33 pounds (2.3–15 kg) and forward facing maximum 65 pounds (29 kg).
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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 1-800-424-9393 (202-366-0123 in DC area). -
Page 5: Restraint Features
P2285_R02c.qxd 12/8/2003 12:17 PM Page 8 Restraint Features Headrest Harness Comfort Pads Chest Clip HUGS™ Shoulder Pads Harness Holder Belly Pad Buckle Harness Adjuster Lever (under flap) 10 Harness Adjuster Strap 11 Perma-Book™ (under cover) 15 LATCH Harness 12 LATCH Connector 16 Cover 13 Recline Handle 17 Versa-Tether... -
Page 6: Vehicle Safety Belts
P2285_R02c.qxd 12/8/2003 12:17 PM Page 10 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 P2285_R02c.qxd 12/8/2003 12:17 PM Page 12 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 P2285_R02c.qxd 12/8/2003 12:18 PM Page 14 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.
- Page 9 P2285_R02c.qxd 12/8/2003 12:18 PM Page 16 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.
- Page 10 P2285_R02c.qxd 12/8/2003 12:19 PM Page 18 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.
- Page 11 P2285_R02c.qxd 12/8/2003 12:19 PM Page 20 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.
- Page 12 P2285_R02c.qxd 12/8/2003 12:20 PM Page 22 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.
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Page 13: Rear Facing Installation
MODE, ATTACH THE VERSA-TETHER ONLY TO TETHER ANCHORS 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. •... -
Page 14: Versa-Tether
P2285_R02c.qxd 12/8/2003 12:20 PM Page 26 Versa-Tether ® Using the Versa-Tether B B e e f f o o r r e e i i n n s s t t a a l l l l i i n n g g r r e e s s t t r r a a i i n n t t : : Remove tether components from pouch on rear of restraint. -
Page 15: Checking Buckle Position
P2285_R02c.qxd 12/8/2003 12:21 PM Page 28 Checking Buckle Position WARNING: The position of the vehicle belt buckle can affect the stability of the child restraint. In an crash, 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... -
Page 16: Securing Your Child
P2285_R02c.qxd 12/8/2003 12:21 PM Page 30 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 harness straps forward (Fig. -
Page 17: Harness Height
P2285_R02c.qxd 12/8/2003 12:22 PM Page 32 Harness Height Checking Harness Height Place child in restraint, then secure harness (see pages 28–29). Observe where the harness straps are positioned on the child. • Rear Facing Strap Height: Harness straps should be located at or slightly below the child’s shoulders. -
Page 18: Care And Maintenance
P2285_R02c.qxd 12/8/2003 12:22 PM Page 34 Care and Maintenance Cover Removal Loosen the harness by lifting the harness adjuster lever while pulling the harness straps forward as far as possible. Unhook the harness straps from the yoke on the rear of child restraint. - Page 19 P2285_R02c.qxd 12/8/2003 12:22 PM Page 36 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.
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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. - Page 21 P2285_R02c.qxd 12/8/2003 12:22 PM Page 40...