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Britax Roundabout User Manual

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  • Page 1 Roundabout User Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Safety Information ........2 Restraint Features .
  • Page 3 • Use only in a rear-facing position when using restraint with an • Based on crash statistics, the National Highway Traffic Safety infant weighing less than 20 pounds (9 kg). The American Administration recommends that parents select the rear seat as Academy of Pediatrics recommends rear facing until at least 1 the safest location for a properly installed child restraint.

  • Page 4: Safety Information

    • Cover the restraint when the vehicle is parked in direct sunlight. address, and the restraint's model number and manufacturing Parts of the child restraint could become hot enough to burn the date to Britax Child Safety, Inc. 13501 South Ridge Drive child. Charlotte, NC 28273 or call 1-888-4BRITAX. For recall •...

  • Page 5: Restraint Features

    Restraint Features Restraint Features 1 Cover 12 LATCH Connector 17 Forward Facing Belt 20 Booklet Storage 2 Harness Slots Slot 13 LATCH Adjuster 21 Rear Facing Belt Slot 6 Buckle 9 Harness Adjuster 3 Harness Straps 18 Belt Guard 14 Versa-Tether 22 Rear Facing Lock- ®...

  • Page 6: Vehicle Safety Belts

    Vehicle Safety Belts Vehicle Seating Positions NOTE: The information in this section applies WARNING: only to installation with vehicle belts. • Forward facing vehicle seats MUST be used with this child restraint. Side facing or rear facing seats in vans, station wagons IMPORTANT: Some vehicles have no or trucks MUST NOT be used.

  • Page 7: Rear Facing Installation

    Rear Facing Installation Rear Facing Installation Rear Facing Push the child restraint firmly into the vehicle seat while pulling each LATCH LATCH Installation harness tight (Fig. E). • Figure A illustrates a typical rear facing LATCH installation. Verify that all connections are secure Verify that your vehicle is equipped with and the restraint is stable.

  • Page 8: Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation

    Rear Facing Installation Rear Facing Installation Rear Facing Position one or both sections of vehicle belt through the rear facing lock-off Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation farthest from vehicle buckle, then close • Figure A illustrates a typical rear facing lap- lock-off arm (Fig. E). shoulder belt installation.

  • Page 9: Lap Belt Installation

    Rear Facing Installation Rear Facing Installation Rear Facing Position the vehicle belt through the rear facing lock- Lap Belt Installation off farthest from the vehicle • Figure A illustrates a typical rear facing lap belt buckle, then close lock-off arm installation.

  • Page 10: Forward Facing Installation

    Forward Facing Installation Forward Facing Installation Forward Facing Verify that LATCH harness is not twisted, then loosely attach the closest LATCH Installation connector to LATCH anchor (Fig. D). • Figure A illustrates a typical forward facing LATCH installation. • A positive click confirms attachment. Kneel on the child restraint to force it Verify that your vehicle is equipped with into the vehicle seat while pulling each...

  • Page 11: Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation

    Forward Facing Installation Forward Facing Installation Forward Facing Press the lock-off to open (Fig. D). Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation • Only use lock-off farthest from where the vehicle belt is buckled. • Figure A illustrates a typical forward facing Lap-shoulder belt installation. Kneel on the child restraint with •...

  • Page 12: Lap Belt Installation

    Forward Facing Installation LATCH Harness and Connectors Forward Facing Switching the LATCH Harness Lap Belt Installation The LATCH harness must be switched for • Figure A illustrates a typical forward facing proper alignment in rear facing (Fig. D) or lap belt installation. forward facing (Fig.

  • Page 13: Installation In Aircraft

    Rear Facing Installation LOCATIONS IS NOT APPROVED OR PERMITTED. For rear facing aircraft installation • Britax recommends that the tether be used at all times. Using ® (Fig. A), follow instructions on the tether will improve the stability of the child restraint and pages 14–15.
  • Page 14 Versa-Tether Versa-Tether ® ® Using the Versa-Tether After installing restraint: Pull the adjuster strap to remove all slack. Before installing restraint: Verify that there is tension in the tether strap and that child Remove tether components from pouch on rear of restraint. restraint is properly secured.

  • Page 15: Checking Buckle Position

    Checking Buckle Position Using the Buckle WARNING: The position of the vehicle belt Fastening the Buckle Buckle buckle can affect the stability of the • Hold the buckle with one hand. child restraint. In a crash, an improperly • Use the other hand to insert one positioned buckle could come loose tongue at a time into the buckle.

  • Page 16: Securing Your Child

    Securing Your Child Securing Your Child Once the child restraint has been Gently pull up on the harness straps to installed in the vehicle, follow these tighten the lap section of the harness, instructions to secure the child. which should fit low on the child's body.

  • Page 17: Checking Harness Height

    Checking Harness Height Adjusting Harness Height To Check Harness Height: Harness Height Adjustment Place child in restraint, then secure Loosen the harness by pushing the harness (see pages 28–29). adjuster button while pulling the shoulder straps forward as far as Observe where the shoulder harness is possible (Fig.

  • Page 18: Care And Maintenance

    Care and Maintenance Care and Maintenance Cover Removal Cleaning the Cover • Hand wash, using cold water and mild soap. Loosen the harness by pushing the adjuster button while pulling the shoulder straps forward as far as possible. • Line dry, to prevent cover from shrinking. •...
  • Page 19 Care and Maintenance Care and Maintenance Buckle Removal Cleaning the Buckle Fully recline the child restraint. If a child eats and drinks while in the restraint, the buckle may Locate the metal buckle strap need to be periodically checked retainer on bottom of the and cleaned of any accumulated restraint.

  • 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 restraint to fail Federal Safety Standards or perform worse in a crash. Their use automatically voids the Britax warranty.

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