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- Page 1 CONVERTIBLE CHILD RESTRAINT INSTRUCTION BOOK Series No. HP0072K-020133 IMPORTANT: KEEP THIS BOOKLET IN THE PLACE PROVIDED ON THE CHILD RESTRAINT...
- Page 2 SEATBELT QUICK SETUP REARWARD FACING...
- Page 3 SEATBELT QUICK SETUP REARWARD FACING...
- Page 4 SEATBELT QUICK SETUP FORWARD FACING...
- Page 5 SEATBELT QUICK SETUP FORWARD FACING...
- Page 6 INTRODUCTION To be used only in a rearward-facing position until the infant’s shoulders reach the lower shoulder height marker (approximately 12 months of age). Then to be used in a forward-facing position until the child’s shoulders reach the upper shoulder height marker (approximately 4 years of age). Continue to use this child restraint until the child reaches this limit.
- Page 7 INTRODUCTION...
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- Page 9 INTRODUCTION...
- Page 10 The child should not sit in this restraint in the forward facing mode until their neck muscles are able to support their head however Britax recommends that you keep your child in a rearward facing restraint for as long as possible or until the lower shoulder height marker is reached (approximately 12 months).
- Page 11 INDEX Page WARNINGS SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKERS & A GROWING CHILD SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKERS SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKERS & THE NEXT STEP FOR BABY USE - REAR FACING FEATURES SUITABLE FOR USE HOW TO INSTALL HOW TO SET-UP HOW TO USE HOW TO REMOVE FOR TODDLER USE - FORWARD FACING FEATURES SUITABLE FOR USE...
- Page 12 • Fit the restraint firmly to the car seat. • Fit the harness firmly to the child. • A loose restraint or harness is dangerous. • Supervision of children is needed because they may be able to undo the buckles and adjusters. •...
- Page 13 • Regularly check the restraint components, straps and other fitments for correct function and condition. If faulty, cease using and seek repair by Britax. • IF AN AIRBAG IS FITTED IN THE SEATING POSITION WHERE THE CHILD RESTRAINT IS TO BE FITTED, FOLLOW THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS.
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Page 14: Shoulder Height Markers & A Growing Child
SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKERS & A GROWING CHILD Newborn (Rearward facing) Older baby (Rearward facing) Lower Shoulder Lower Shoulder Height Marker A Height Marker A Rearward Facing Turn to forward-facing when the child's shoulders reach the lower shoulder height Toddler Use (Forward Facing) marker. -
Page 15: Shoulder Height Markers
SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKERS IMPORTANT: FOLLOW THIS ADVICE. Shoulder height markers are provided on this restraint for a visual indication that the child is safe to ride in this restraint. MARKER A: LOWER SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKER When the child's shoulders reach the lower marker, the child restraint must be turned to face towards the front of the vehicle or move the child to another forward facing seat with in built harness. - Page 16 SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKERS & THE NEXT STEP Next type of restraint that can be used in the car for your child. When your child has outgrown this seat, you can use: • A convertible booster seat with integrated harness until approximately 4 years old and then as a booster seat with vehicle lap-sash seatbelt or seatbelt and compatible child harness until approx 6 to 8 years of age.
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Page 17: Features: Rearward Facing
FEATURES: REARWARD FACING BABY USE REARWARD FACING Harness Tongues Harness Buckle 1. Padded cover for baby’s comfort 7. Harness Adjustment Strap (May vary in style) 8. Stabilising Bar for Rearward Facing 2. Head Roll (if supplied) 9. Padded Insert (if supplied) 3. - Page 18 FEATURES: REARWARD FACING BABY USE REARWARD FACING Front of Vehicle 12. Vehicle Anchor Fitting 13. Vehicle lap-sash seatbelt 17. Top Tether Strap Adjuster 14. Blue REARWARD FACING BELT PATH label 18. Adjustable Top Tether Strap 15. Top Tether Storage Pocket 19.
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Page 19: Suitable For Use
SUITABLE FOR USE BABY USE REARWARD FACING Continue to use this child restraint in this rear facing mode until the child's shoulders reach the limit of the lower or middle shoulder height marker before turning the seat to face forward. A younger child's neck muscles may be unable to support their head thus the child should remain rear facing until the neck muscles become stronger. -
Page 20: How To Install
HOW TO INSTALL BABY USE REARWARD FACING PREPARING FOR INSTALLING INTO VEHICLE - REARWARD FACING Fully press Adjuster Button (A) while The restraint is normally packaged in the fully upright forward facing pulling Upper Anchorage Strap (B) mode. If you need to use it rearward facing you must first fully convert to lengthen. - Page 21 HOW TO INSTALL BABY USE REARWARD FACING INSTALLING INTO A VEHICLE WITH SEATBELT. (REARWARD FACING) A. Position restraint rearward facing in the chosen seating position in the car where a child restraint anchor fitting is installed. The stabilising bar need not be in contact with the vehicle seatback but must be extended in position and latched.
- Page 22 HOW TO INSTALL BABY USE REARWARD FACING D. Fully lengthen seatbelt and feed between the comfort pad and the inner seat through seatbelt slot on each side. The slots REARWARD are labeled in blue- FACING BELT PATH. Feed seatbelt through slots. E.
- Page 23 HOW TO INSTALL BABY USE REARWARD FACING F. Replace the comfort pad and centre panel flap, ensure the harness buckle is repositioned through the panel, clip any plastic fasteners that retain the cover. For smaller babies replace the insert pad (if supplied). Do not use insert pad if the child's shoulders reach the lower shoulder height marker or the child no longer fits the insert.
- Page 24 HOW TO INSTALL BABY USE REARWARD FACING H. Tighten top tether strap by pulling adjustment Fully press Adjuster Button (1) while pulling strap to remove slack, leave the strap slack on Upper Anchorage Strap (2) to lengthen. the side the baby will be placed into the seat from. Any slack will be removed once the baby has been harnessed into the seat.
- Page 25 HOW TO INSTALL BABY USE REARWARD FACING FITTING SUMMARY Top tether strap slack Hook Attachment Clip to Pull to remove some slack - do the car's anchor fitting. not over tighten when finally Pull sash portion of adjusted with the baby seatbelt to remove slack.
- Page 26 HOW TO INSTALL BABY USE REARWARD FACING IMPORTANT: If using an Extension Strap, positioning the attachment clip above the child may lead to injury in an accident therefore make sure that the attachment clip is not positioned in front of the vehicle seat. Use a shorter extension strap or no extension strap.
- Page 27 HOW TO INSTALL BABY USE REARWARD FACING ANGULAR ADJUSTMENT OF RESTRAINT Some vehicle seats have more rearward slope than others. If the angle of the seat causes the baby to be too upright for comfort, the angle may be altered by placing a firm packing between the seat and the underside of the base.
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Page 28: How To Set Up
HOW TO SET-UP BABY USE REARWARD FACING SETTING UP THE HARNESS A. Sit the restraint on flat ground and supported from behind so that it will not tip over. B. Sit the child comfortably in position. C. Determine the desired shoulder strap position and select a slot inline or just above the baby's shoulders. D. -
Page 29: Rearward Facing
HOW TO SET-UP BABY USE REARWARD FACING ADJUSTING SHOULDER HARNESS STRAPS HEIGHT Correct fitment of the harness is very important as it restrains the child in the restraint. The headrest must be in the correct position and the harness must fit firmly around upper torso of the child and be positioned so as to leave the child's arms and legs free. - Page 30 HOW TO SETUP BABY USE REARWARD FACING STEPS IN CHANGING SHOULDER STRAP SLOTS A. Remove the restraint from vehicle, if not already removed. Metal Cross B. It is better to change one strap at a time, so that the other strap will be a guide for reassembly. C.
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Page 31: How To Use
HOW TO USE BABY USE REARWARD FACING PLACING CHILD INTO RESTRAINT (REARWARD FACING) When positioning baby into the restraint make sure baby's back is fully supported onto the flat section and the baby's nappy area (bottom) is resting in the bottom curvature as shown. - Page 32 HOW TO USE BABY USE REARWARD FACING E. Place baby into child restraint lying on its back so that the buckle is between the baby’s legs. Ensure that baby’s arms and legs are free. Make sure baby is dressed to allow the Harness Buckle to be pulled up between baby’s legs e.g.
- Page 33 HOW TO USE BABY USE REARWARD FACING F. Fit either harness tongue into the harness buckle followed by the other tongue. A click is heard when the last tongue is fully engaged. Should the second tongue not engage - press the red button and reinsert the tongues. Ensure secure engagement by pulling harness straps.
- Page 34 HOW TO USE BABY USE REARWARD FACING H. Remove the slack from the top tether strap by pulling adjustment strap as shown. Ensure the strap is not so tight as to lift the seat or deform the headrest. Press Pull Adjustment Strap to remove slack Roll up excess strap...
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Page 35: How To Remove
HOW TO REMOVE BABY USE REARWARD FACING CAUTION: A LOOSE HARNESS IS DANGEROUS. Make sure that nothing is obstructing harness straps and that child’s arms and legs are free with the straps in the correct location - see previous page. Do not use the restraint if straps do not tighten and contact Hipod Customer Service 1300 363 358. - Page 36 HOW TO REMOVE BABY USE REARWARD FACING REMOVE RESTRAINT FROM VEHICLE Fully press Adjuster Button (A) DISCONNECT TOP TETHER AND while pulling Top tether Strap (B) to SEATBELT lengthen. A. Disengage the seatbelt buckle. Remove seatbelt from the restraint belt paths. B.
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Page 37: Features: Forward Facing
FEATURES: FORWARD FACING TODDLER USE FORWARD FACING Harness Tongues Harness Buckle 1. Padded cover for child’s comfort (May vary in style) 2. Shoulder Pads (if supplied) 3. Harness Tongues Holders 4. Harness Tongues and Buckle (Red button) 5. Harness Adjuster Lock 6. - Page 38 FEATURES: FORWARD FACING SEATBELT ONL Y VERSION TODDLER USE FORWARD FACING Front of Vehicle FORWARD FACING BELT PATH 9. Yellow labels 10. Vehicle Lap-sash seatbelt 11. Car's Upper Anchorage Fitting 12. Attachment Clip 13. Top Tether Strap Adjuster 14. Top Tether Strap (shown with loose end stored in pocket).
- Page 39 SUITABLE FOR USE TODDLER USE FORWARD FACING Once the child's shoulders reach the lower shoulder height marker, the seat can be changed to the forward- facing position and used until the child's shoulders reach the upper shoulder height marker. Continue to use the restraint in forward-facing mode until the child's shoulders reach the limit of the upper shoulder height marker.
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Page 40: Upright Mode
HOW TO SET-UP TODDLER USE FORWARD FACING CONVERT THE RESTRAINT TO FORWARD FACING UPRIGHT OR RECLINE POSITION To convert the restraint from Rearward Facing mode to Forward Facing Pull out to mode: unlock A. Remove the seat from the vehicle by disengaging the seatbelt and Top Tether. - Page 41 HOW TO SET-UP TODDLER USE FORWARD FACING PREPARING FOR INSTALLING INTO VEHICLE - FORWARD FACING The restraint is normally packaged in the fully upright forward Fully press Adjuster Button (A) while facing mode. If you need to use it rearward facing you must first pulling Upper Anchorage Strap (B) fully recline the restraint, and convert to rearward facing mode to lengthen.
- Page 42 HOW TO SET-UP TODDLER USE FORWARD FACING INSTALLING INTO VEHICLE FORWARD FACING A. Position the restraint in the car facing forward in the chosen seating position. There must be a child restraint anchorage fitting directly behind this seating position. Refer to the vehicle owners manual for the location. If not, refer to pages 62 to 65.
- Page 43 HOW TO SET-UP TODDLER USE FORWARD FACING Attachment Clip F. Fit the attachment clip to the car's anchor fitting as shown. Make sure to remove as many twists as possible from the Top Tether. G. Tighten adjustable top tether strap by pulling adjustment Car's Anchor Fitting strap to remove slack as shown below, but do not over-tighten causing the restraint base to lift off the...
- Page 44 HOW TO SETUP TODDLER USE FORWARD FACING FITTING SUMMARY Attachment Clip Car's Upper Front of Vehicle Anchorage Fitting Pull to remove slack, then store FORWARD-FACING the strap as shown Top Tether BELT PATH; Top tether strap Adjustment Strap marked in yellow. Top tether storage Pull to...
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Page 45: Forward Facing
HOW TO USE TODDLER USE FORWARD FACING ADJUSTING SHOULDER HARNESS STRAPS HEIGHT Correct fitment of the harness is very important as it restrains the child in the restraint. The headrest must be in the correct position and the harness must fit firmly around upper torso of the child and be positioned so as to leave the child's arms and legs free. - Page 46 HOW TO USE TODDLER USE FORWARD FACING STEPS IN CHANGING SHOULDER STRAP SLOTS Metal Cross A. Remove the restraint from vehicle, if not already removed. B. It is better to change one strap at a time, so that the other strap will be a guide for reassembly. C.
- Page 47 HOW TO USE TODDLER USE FORWARD FACING PLACING CHILD INTO RESTRAINT A. Check that the harness shoulder straps are in the Pull Straps correct position. Refer to page 65 for correct shoulder harness strap height and for setting up the harness. B.
- Page 48 - see previous page. Do not use the restraint if straps do not tighten and contact Britax Customer Service. Refer to Pull to remove slack back cover for contact details. from the harness...
- Page 49 HOW TO REMOVE TODDLER USE FORWARD FACING REMOVING CHILD FROM RESTRAINT A. Push and hold the harness adjustment button while pulling both shoulder harness straps to slacken harness. B. Press the red button on harness buckle, both harness tongues will be released. Insert tongues into tongue holders to hold straps away from the child.
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Page 50: How To Install In An Aircraft
HOW TO INSTALL IN AN AIRCRAFT AIRCRAFT USE THIS RESTRAINT IS SUITABLE FOR USE ON AN AIRCRAFT WHEN INSTALLED AS DIRECTED. HOW TO INSTALL USING AIRCRAFT LAP BELT The child restraint must be used in accordance with the aircraft procedures, and any directions from the aircraft operator, pilot or crew. - Page 51 HOW TO INSTALL IN AN AIRCRAFT AIRCRAFT USE TO FIT THE CHILD RESTRAINT TO THE AIRCRAFT SEAT IN FORWARD FACING: A. Set the recline position to fully upright. Position the restraint in forward-facing mode and align centrally with the chosen seating position. We recommend that you fit the restraint nearest the window or in a middle seat if in centre seating area, so it will not interfere with an adult exiting the row of seats.
- Page 52 HOW TO INSTALL IN AN AIRCRAFT AIRCRAFT USE AIRCRAFT BELT PATH - C. Fully lengthen seatbelt. Thread the seatbelt into seatbelt path marker (green marker) as shown, ensuring that the seatbelt is behind the harness straps and below the hook as shown, on each side.
- Page 53 HOW TO INSTALL IN AN AIRCRAFT AIRCRAFT USE Aircraft label is located on the back of the restraint and demonstrates suitability for use on an aircraft.
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Page 54: Care And Maintenance
CARE & MAINTENANCE REGULAR CARE OF THIS RESTRAINT: Please check the following items regularly to ensure the safety of your child: A. Check the webbing of the straps for fraying, B. Check there are no cracks in moulding, C. Check the harness adjuster is operating and is clamping the webbing, D. -
Page 55: Buckle Operation
E. Refit the harness buckle to the restraint with the red button facing out & feeding each 3-bar slide through appropriate slot. Click If the harness buckle cannot be returned to its original working condition then contact Britax Customer Service for assistance. -
Page 56: To Remove Cover
CARE & MAINTENANCE COVER (STYLE MAY VARY) The restraint has a flame retardant cover which is removable for cleaning. Cleaning instructions are on the care label attached to the cover. If fluffy cover is fitted then washing cover prior to use will remove excess fluff. Drying the insert pad will take additional time as the impact foam will absorb moisture. - Page 57 CARE & MAINTENANCE TO REPLACE COVER 1. Align and fit cover over restraint starting at top. Attach elastic loops. 2. Refit fabric overhang. 3. Feed shoulder Harness Straps through the lap strap slots. 4. Feed Crotch Buckle through slot in cover whilst fitting the cover at the lower part of the seat. 5.
- Page 58 CARE & MAINTENANCE VERY IMPORTANT: Only replace the cover with Britax supplied replacement cover with identical shoulder height markers or a replacement cover meeting AS/NZS 8005.
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Page 59: Accessories & Features
Use of aftermarket accessories, (ie items not provided in the box with the child restraint), that are not Britax Childcare Pty Ltd approved for use with this child restraint can reduce the safety provided by this product 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. - Page 60 ACCESSORIES & FEATURES POCKETS (if fitted to the cover) The pockets sewn on the trim are designed for your convenience. They can hold those necessary items that you need at a moments notice. e.g Bottle, face washer, toy etc. CAUTION: If using the pocket to store filled bottles, please ensure contents are not contaminated due to prolonged storage.
- Page 61 ACCESSORIES & FEATURES CUP HOLDER (If supplied) The cup holder can be fitted onto either both side of Raise the cover the seat. here to expose A. Raise the cover and locate fixing slots in shell. fixing slots B. Clip cup holder into position, then re-fit cover. Ensure the cup holder and its contents cannot be crushed by the car door.
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Page 62: Installation Of Car Anchor Fitting
INSTALLATION OF CAR ANCHOR FITTING Consult the vehicle owner’s handbook for location of anchorage fittings or anchorage 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 optimum position of anchorage point and the use of spacers. - Page 63 INSTALLATION OF CAR ANCHOR FITTING Extension Straps Length 300mm (Use Britax Safe-n-Sound part 0035 or 0291). Front of Vehicle Length 600mm (Use Britax Safe-n-Sound part 0036 or 0290). Available from all major child restraint retailers. Measure distance from restraint 45°...
- Page 64 INSTALLATION OF CAR ANCHOR FITTING IF THE CAR IS FITTED WITH CHILD RESTRAINT UPPER ANCHORAGE FITTING ANCHORAGE POINT Fig.1. Attachment Bolt Locate the anchorage point behind the rear seating position. Lock washer (consult the car owners handbook for the location of the anchorage point).
- Page 65 Fig.3. CAR INSTALLATION ACCESSORIES (From retailers of Britax Safe-n-Sound products) EXTRA ANCHOR KITS: Available for using the restraint in additional cars. Re-order no: 0038 or 0289 EXTENSION STRAPS: May be required for cars without a fixed parcel shelf.
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Page 66: Travelling Tips
TRAVELLING TIPS SAFETY Never hold a baby in arms when riding in a motor vehicle. In this position the baby could be thrown against the dashboard, windscreen or other occupant and suffer serious injury or death. When riding in a motor vehicle never nurse a baby and use the same seat belt for both of you. In this position the baby or child could be crushed. -
Page 67: In Case Of Crash
IN CASE OF CRASH If your restraint has been involved in a severe crash, you should destroy the restraint even if no damage is obvious. Some insurance companies offer vehicle insurance which covers or partially covers the replacement of your child restraint. Contact your insurance company for further details. Your insurance company may require you to keep the child restraint for assessment, but do not use the child restraint after a severe crash. - Page 68 We reserve the right to alter this product without notice in our constant endeavor for improvement. The Hipod trademark and model names are the property of Britax Childcare Pty. Ltd. This product is covered by Australian and Overseas patents and applications.