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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Harness Buckle .....................30 How to Adjust Harness Height ..............31 Securing Your Child ..................31 Care and Maintenance ..................33 Warranty ......................37 ©2008 Britax Child Safety Inc,. All rights reserved. This product and its components are subject to change without notice. Printed in USA P312900_R1_06_08... -
Page 3: Warnings
Follow all instructions on the child seat labels and in this user guide. crashes. Make sure all users fully understand the correct ways to use • Register your child seat with the manufacturer, Britax Child Safety, this child seat in a vehicle. Inc. by visiting www.BritaxUSA.com/registration, OR complete and return the registration card that was shipped with this child seat. -
Page 4: Important Notes
• Do not leave children alone in a vehicle, even for a short time. Britax Child Safety, Inc., 13501 South Ridge Drive Charlotte, • Do not, except as described in this booklet, attempt to disassemble NC 28273, or call 1-888-4BRITAX, or register online at www. -
Page 5: Important Harness Adjustments
Safety Information Safety Information Important Harness Adjustments Forward-Facing Weight 20 pounds (and 1 year) – 40 pounds (9.1 According to the American Academy of Pediatrics: – 18.1 kg). All infants should ride rear-facing until they have reached at least 1 Only use forward-facing with children : year of age and weigh at least 20 pounds. -
Page 6: Child Seat Features
Child Seat Features Child Seat Features Serial Number and Manufactured Date (under cover) LATCH Adjuster Versa-Tether LATCH Connector (Top Anchorage Strap) -in pouch (Stored under cover) Head Restraint Harness Straps Forward-Facing Lock-Off LATCH Connector Release Button Head Restraint Adjustment Knob Harness Buckle Base Cover... -
Page 7: Vehicle Compatibility
Vehicle Compatibility Vehicle Compatibility Vehicle Safety Belts Vehicle Buckle Positions NOTE: The information in this section only applies to installation with WARNING! The position of the vehicle vehicle safety belts. belt buckle can adversely affect the stability IMPORTANT: Vehicle seats and safety belts differ from vehicle to vehicle. of the child seat. -
Page 8: Installation : Rear-Facing
Installation : Rear-facing Installation : Rear-facing LATCH Installation • The LATCH connector is not in an upright position (Fig. D). • Figure A illustrates a typical rear-facing LATCH • The LATCH strap is twisted. installation. • A positive click is not heard when the LATCH •... -
Page 9: Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation
Installation : Rear-facing Installation : Rear-facing Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation • To prevent breakage, never extend the lock-off arm beyond its normal open position and always keep • Figure A illustrates a typical rear-facing, lap-shoulder the lock-off closed when not in use. belt installation. -
Page 10: Lap-Belt Installation
Installation : Rear-facing Installation : Rear-facing Lap-Belt Installation • If your vehicle is equipped with an automatic locking retractor (ALR), use of the lock-offs is not required • Figure A illustrates a typical rear-facing, lap-belt as long as the ALR is locked. Check your vehicle installation. -
Page 11: Installation : Forward-Facing Latch Installation
Installation : Forward-Facing Installation : Forward-Facing LATCH Installation • Check that the LATCH connector strap is not twisted, and that the LATCH connectors are in an upright • Figure A illustrates a typical forward-facing LATCH position (Fig. E) to ensure proper installation.. installation. -
Page 12: Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation
• IMPORTANT: Britax recommends that the Versa- Attach the Versa-Tether hook to the designated tether anchor (if Tether be used at all times. Using the tether will ®... -
Page 13: Lap-Belt Installation
Installation : Forward-Facing Installation : Forward-Facing Lap-Belt Installation Attach the Versa-Tether hook to the designated tether anchor (if ® available according to the vehicle owner’s manual) for the chosen • Figure A illustrates a typical forward-facing, lap- belt installation. seating position. Remove all the slack from the tether to secure. Store •... -
Page 14: Aircraft Installation
IMPORTANT: Install your child seat in a window seat to avoid • Britax recommends that the tether be used at all times. Using blocking the aisle. the tether will improve the stability of the child seat and reduce If the aircraft lap belt is too short, ask the flight the risk of injury. -
Page 15: Using The Versa-Tether
Installation : Versa-Tether Installation : Versa-Tether Using the Versa-Tether Tether Connector Strap Consult your vehicle owner’s manual for WARNING! Only use tether connector strap for rear- designated tether anchorage locations. facing tether installation. Locate the tether on the rear of the child seat and remove the tether from the pouch. -
Page 16: Child Seat Functions
(Fig. B) installations. If a proper connector, then slide each set into the adjacent slot. connection of the LATCH connectors to the LATCH NOTE: Child seats are shipped from Britax with anchors cannot be achieved, complete the following Rear-facing LATCH connectors in storage compartments located procedure to switch the connectors. -
Page 17: Chest Clip
Child Seat Functions Child Seat Functions Chest Clip How to Adjust Harness Height Fastening the Chest Clip MPORTANT: See Important Harness Adjustments Fasten the chest clip by pushing the two halves on pages 6–7 for instructions on proper harness fit together until a positive click is heard (Fig. -
Page 18: Care And Maintenance
Child Seat Functions Care and Maintenance Place child in the child seat. Cover Removal Position the harness straps around the child and fasten the harness buckle (Fig. A) and chest clip WARNING! Do not take apart the harness. Never remove the (Fig. - Page 19 Care and Maintenance Care and Maintenance Refitting the Cover Harness Buckle Removal To refit the cover, reverse the above directions. Make sure that the Recline the child seat. shoulder straps are not twisted, and are threaded properly through the Locate the metal buckle strap retainer on the chest clips, cover, foam, and shell.
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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 child seat to fail Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or not perform as intended in a crash. Their use automatically voids the Britax warranty. - Page 21 IMPORTANT: DOuble CHeCk eveRy TIMe yOu use THIs CAR seAT. Double Check Car Seat-to-Vehicle Installation: Check that the LATCH or vehicle seat belt connections to the vehicle are tight and secure. Verify the car seat cannot be moved front-to-back or side-to-side more than one inch at the belt path.