Britax BODYGUARD User Manual page 3

• Use only with children whose height is between 43 and 60
inches (109 and 152 cm).
• Use only the vehicle's lap and shoulder belt system when
restraining the child in this seat.
• Secure this child restraint with a vehicle belt.
• Follow all instructions on this child restraint and in the written
instructions.
• Register your child restraint with the manufacturer.
• Use restraint forward facing only!
• This child restraint must not be used in the home, in boats, or
other non-certified applications.
• Secure this child restraint even when it is not occupied. In a
crash, an unsecured child restraint may injure vehicle occupants.
• This booster seat is not compatible with vehicle child restraint
anchorage systems (LATCH).
• Do not use this booster with two-point vehicle belts (lap belt only
or shoulder belt only). Your child would be seriously injured in the
event of a crash.
• Do not disconnect the base and backrest. The base and
backrest must always be used together.
• Based on crash statistics, the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration recommends that parents select the rear seat as
the safest location for a properly installed child restraint. Please
study the section on Vehicle Safety Belts in this booklet to
ensure the child's safety. If in doubt about installing the child
restraint, consult the vehicle owner's manual.
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• The primary protection for occupants of a vehicle in a collision is
the body of the vehicle itself; a child restraint will not protect a
child when the vehicle is seriously impacted. However, correctly
installed, a child restraint will substantially improve the chances
for survival in most crashes. Make sure that all users fully
understand the correct ways to use this child restraint in a vehicle.
• Do not, except as described in this book, attempt to disassemble
or modify any part of the booster seat or vehicle belts.
• Do not leave loose objects, e.g. books, bags, etc., in the back of a
vehicle. In the event of a sudden stop, loose objects will keep
moving, potentially causing serious injuries.
• Do not leave folding vehicle seats unlatched. In the event of a
sudden stop, a loose seat back could prevent the restraint from
protecting the child as well as it should.
• Do not use anything to raise the booster seat off the vehicle seat.
• Do not allow children to play with this booster seat.
• Do not leave children alone in a vehicle, even for a short time.
DO NOT place a child restraint in the front
seat of a vehicle with a passenger air bag
unless the air bag is turned off. DEATH or
SERIOUS INJURY can occur. The back seat
is the safest place for children under 12.
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