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Summary of Contents for Britax MARATHON CS
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Adjusting Harness Slot Height ...31 Securing Your Child ...32 Care and Maintenance ...34 Warranty ...38 ©2009 Britax Child Safety, Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A P332400_R1:04.09 This product and its components are subject to change without notice. Table of Contents... -
Page 3: Warnings
• 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 child seat to fail Federal Safety Standards or not perform as intended in a crash. -
Page 4: Important Notes
Child seats can be recalled for safety reasons. You must register this child seat to be reached in a recall. Send your name, address, and the child seat’s model number and manufacturing date to Britax Child Safety, Inc., 13501 South Ridge Drive Charlotte, NC 28273, or call 1-888-4BRITAX, or register online at www.BritaxUSA.com/registration. -
Page 5: Important Harness Adjustments
Safety Information Important Harness Adjustments According to the American Academy of Pediatrics: All infants should ride rear-facing until they have reached at least 1 year of age and weigh at least 20 pounds (9.1 kg). That means that if your infant reaches 20 pounds (9.1 kg) before her first birthday, she should remain rear-facing at least until she turns 1 year old. -
Page 6: Child Seat Features
Child Seat Features Cover HUGS System) Chest Pads LATCH Straps Harness LATCH Adjuster Release Buttons Buckle LATCH Adjusters Belly Pad LATCH Connector Release Buttons Harness Adjuster LATCH Connectors (stored under Lever (under cover) cover) Click & Safe Snug Harness Harness Slots Indicator (under cover) Comfort Pads Harness Adjuster Strap... -
Page 7: Vehicle Compatibility Incompatible Vehicle Belts
Vehicle Compatibility Incompatible Vehicle Belts WARNING! The following types of vehicle belts are NOT compatible with this child seat: Vehicle belts with top or bottom anchor points on the vehicle door. Lap-shoulder belts that have a separate retractor each for the lap section and shoulder section Lap belts that have a retractor that locks only in case of a sudden stop (emergency locking... -
Page 8: Installation: Rear-Facing Latch Installation
Installation: Rear-Facing LATCH Installation • Figure illustrates rear-facing LATCH installation. • Verify that your vehicle is equipped with LATCH anchors. If LATCH anchors are not available, you must use the vehicle belt installation methods. If stored, remove the LATCH connectors from the storage slots under the cover (page 29) and pass them through their adjacent belt slots Press and hold the first LATCH adjuster... -
Page 9: Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation
Installation: Rear-Facing Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation • Figure A illustrates a rear-facing, lap-shoulder belt installation. • When not in use, always store the LATCH connectors in the storage slots. See page 29. Recline the child seat then place it rear-facing on the vehicle seat. This child seat must be in the recline position when installed rear-facing. -
Page 10: Lap-Belt Installation
Installation: Rear-Facing Lap-Belt Installation • Figure A illustrates a rear-facing, lap-belt installation. • When not in use, always store the LATCH connectors in the storage slots. See page 29. Recline the child seat, then place it rear facing on the vehicle seat. This child seat must be in the recline position when installed rear-facing. -
Page 11: Installation: Forward-Facing Latch Installation
Installation: Forward-Facing LATCH Installation • Figure A illustrates a forward-facing LATCH installation. • Verify that your vehicle is equipped with LATCH anchors. If LATCH anchors are not available, you must use vehicle belt installation methods. WARNING! • This child seat must not be used forward-facing for children less than one year of age OR who weigh less than 20 lbs (9.1 kg). -
Page 12: Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation
Versa-Tether from the pouch and place it up and over the child seat back. IMPORTANT: Britax recommends that the Versa-Tether be used at all times. Using the tether will improve the stability of the child seat and reduce the risk of injury. Check your vehicle owner’s manual for approved tether locations. -
Page 13: Lap-Belt Installation
Versa-Tether from the pouch and place it up and over the child seat back. IMPORTANT: Britax recommends that the Versa-Tether be used at all times. Using the tether will improve the stability of the child seat and reduce the risk of injury. -
Page 14: Installation: Aircraft
DO NOT modify the vehicle without advice from the vehicle manufacturer if a tether anchorage is not available. IMPORTANT: • Britax recommends that the tether be used at all times. Using the tether will improve the stability of the child seat and reduce the risk of injury. •... -
Page 15: Using The Versa-Tether
Installation: Versa-Tether ® Using the Versa-Tether Consult your vehicle owner’s manual for designated tether anchorage locations. Locate the tether on the rear of the child seat and remove the tether from the pouch. Place the tether up and over the child seat back. -
Page 16: Energy-Absorbing Versa-Tether
LATCH adjuster and the connector, then slide each set into the adjacent slot. NOTE: Child seats are shipped from Britax with the LATCH connectors in the storage slots. You will have to open the rear-facing lock-offs to remove the LATCH connectors from storage. -
Page 17: Chest Clip
Child Seat Functions Chest Clip Fastening the Chest Clip Fasten the chest clip by pushing the two halves together until a positive click is heard (Fig. A). Releasing the Chest Clip Squeeze the middle tabs together (Fig. B). Pull the two pieces apart. Adjusting the Chest Clip Slide the chest clip up or down (Fig. -
Page 18: Securing Your Child
Securing Your Child Buckling and Tightening the Harness Loosen the harness by lifting the harness adjuster release lever located on the front of the child seat while pulling both shoulder straps forward (Fig. A). Release the chest clip by squeezing the tabs and sliding the pieces apart (Fig. -
Page 19: Care And Maintenance
Care and Maintenance Cover Removal WARNING! Do not take apart the harness. Never remove the buckle tongues from the harness. They cannot be reattached after removal. If reassembled incorrectly, the child seat may not perform as intended. Loosen the harness by lifting the harness adjuster lever while pulling the shoulder straps forward as far as possible. - Page 20 Care and Maintenance Harness Buckle Removal Fully recline the child seat. Locate the metal buckle strap retainer on the bottom of the child seat. Pull the retainer away from the child seat to loosen. Turn the retainer so the short side will fit through the slot in the child seat shell (Fig.
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Page 21: Warranty
The warranty and remedies as set forth above are exclusive and in lieu of all others, oral or written, express or implied. In no event will Britax, or the retailer selling this product, be liable for any damages, including incidental or consequential damages, arising out of the use or inability to use this product. - Page 22 Notes Notes...
- Page 23 � Check that the LATCH or vehicle seat belts connections to the vehicle are tight and locked. � Verify the car seat cannot be moved front-to-back or side-to-side more than one inch (2.5 cm) at the connection point. Double Check Child-to-Car Seat Installation: �...