Britax Marathon User Manual page 5

• Discontinue use of a child restraint that is older than six years or
has been in a severe crash to prevent injury due to deterioration
or hidden damage .
• This child restraint must not be used in the home, in boats, or
other non-certified applications .
• 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 .
• Secure this child restraint even when it is not occupied . In a crash,
an unsecured child restraint may injure vehicle occupants .
• When using in vehicle with air bags, refer to the vehicle
owner's manual for child restraint installation instructions and
precautions .
• Restraint must be in the full upright position when installed in
forward-facing mode with children over 33 pounds (15 kg) .
• Never use the adjuster strap to lift or carry this child restraint . Doing
so could cause damage to the harness adjuster and webbing .
Always carry this child restraint by the shell or tether straps .
• The primary protection for occupants of a vehicle in a collision
is the structure 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 .
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