Securing Your Child - Britax DECATHLON User Manual

Securing Your Child

Once the child restraint has been
installed in the vehicle and adjustments
have been made, follow
instructions to secure the child.
Loosen the harness by pressing the
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adjuster button located in front of the
restraint, then pull the shoulder straps
forward (fig. A).
2 Release the chest clip by squeezing the
tabs and sliding pieces apart (fig. B).
3 Unfasten the harness buckle by
pressing the release button and sliding
the tongues out.
Move the harness straps to the side of
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the restraint.
•
Use the harness holder located on the
straps and side of the cover to aid in
holding the straps.
Place child in the restraint.
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6 Position the harness straps around the
child and fasten the harness buckle (fig
C) and chest clip (fig. D).
•
Proper connection of the harness buckle is
confirmed with a positive click after
inserting the second buckle tongue.
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these
A
B
C
7 Gently pull up on the harness straps to
tighten the lap section of the harness,
which should fit low on the child's
body.
8 Slowly pull the adjuster strap to tighten
the harness around the child (fig. E).
9 Position the chest clip at the middle of
the child's chest, level with the child's
armpit (fig. F).
Verify that harness is not twisted and
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child is properly secured.
IMPORTANT:
• Always pull on the harness after securing
the child to make sure the buckle tongues
are secure in the harness buckle. If not, the
harness buckle or adjuster area may be
clogged with food, drink, or other objects
that need to be removed. See pages 33 and
35 for cleaning instructions.
• Snugly adjust the belts provided with
this child restraint around your child. A
snug strap should not allow any slack. It
lies in a relatively straight line without
sagging. It does not press on the child's
flesh or push the child's body into an
unnatural position.
Securing Your Child
D
E
F
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