Britax Horizon User Manual

IMPORTANT!
Please read this User Guide carefully BEFORE trying to install your child car seat
The Hampshire Trading Standards Authority
and Britax advise that child car seats should not
be bought or sold second-hand. Please dispose
of your child seat safely. Do not sell or pass
it on.
After an accident
The child seat and your car seat belts should be
replaced. Although they may look undamaged,
if you were to have another accident the child
seat and your car seat belts may not be able to
protect your child as well as they should.
No child seat is escape proof
Belt restraint systems cannot be designed to be
completely "child proof" and yet comply with the
legal requirements of European Standard
ECE R44.
Looking after your child seat
The child seat and its cover have been carefully
designed, manufactured and tested to high
safety standards.
Cleaning the cover
Please read the labels on the cover for washing
instructions.
DO NOT tumble dry the cover – short spin and
drip dry only.
Cleaning the shell
Sponge clean ONLY using hand soap and
warm water.
DO NOT use solvents, detergents or washing-up
liquid as these may weaken the seat.

Removing and refitting the cover

To remove and refit the cover, please use the
methods shown in the diagram below.
IMPORTANT – The cover is a safety feature.
NEVER use the child seat without it. Don't put
your child's safety at risk by using other makes
of replacement cover, they could stop the child
seat from protecting your child as well as it
should.
A replacement cover is available from your
Britax stockist or contact Britax Customer
Service Department on 01264 386034.
Introducing your new child car seat
Shoulder belt guide (red)
Shoulder strap
Lap belt guides
Removing and Refitting the cover
Lift the cover from the back and push the shoulder strap and shoulder belt guide through the slot in the
cover . Put both hands under the cover at the back and lift the cover up and forwards over the shell
To refit the cover, simply follow the steps for removing the cover in reverse order.
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You must ensure that you follow these instructions carefully and correctly. If this seat is not fitted securely
and your child is not strapped in correctly, your child and other passengers are at serious risk of injury in the
event of an accident
Guarantee
All Britax products are carefully designed,
manufactured and tested. However, should
this product prove faulty within 12 months of
purchase due to a materials or manufacturing
fault please return it to the original place of
purchase. We will then, at our discretion, either
repair it free of charge or replace it with the
same or a similar product.
For guarantee purposes proof of purchase will
be required. We recommend that you retain
your receipt and attach it to this user guide.
They should be kept in a safe place.
Britax does not accept liability for damage
arising from abuse, misuse or negligence. This
guarantee is not transferable and therefore does
not apply to second-hand products.
Your statutory rights are not affected by this
guarantee.
Possible seating positions (providing that the
child seat can be fitted in accordance with the
user guide)
If in doubt
Not all car seats fit all cars. For advice as to the
suitability of this restraint for your car please
use on our website at
www.britax.eu, call our Customer Service
Helpline on 01264 386034 or email
helpline@uk.britaxeurope.com.
Arm rests
Cover
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BBO-664-00
Britax, whilst taking into account child
car seat contact with vehicle seats
throughout the development of new
products, cannot accept responsibility
for damage occurring to vehicle seats
or seat belts.
IMPORTANT – The child seat MUST
only be used with a lap and diagonal
seat belt (approved to UN/ECE
Regulation no. 16 or other equivalent
standards).
Diagonal
Lap
Britax Excelsior Limited
1 Churchill Way West
Andover
Hampshire SP10 3UW
United Kingdom
A Britax Childcare company
Customer Service Helpline: 01264 386034
Email: helpline@uk.britaxeurope.com
Switchboard: 01264 333343
Fax: 01264 334146
www.britax.eu
Britax is a registered trademark of Britax Childcare
.
WARNING
DO NOT use the child seat on a
passenger seat fitted with an active
front airbag unless your vehicle
manufacturer confirms that it is safe.
DO NOT use the child seat on side facing
vehicle seats.
DO NOT use anything, such as a cushion or coat,
to raise the child seat off the passenger seat.
DO NOT attempt to dismantle, modify or add
to any part of the child seat or change the way
your car seat belts are made or used.
DO NOT use the child seat without the cover
fitted.
DO NOT leave loose objects, such as luggage
or books, in the back of your car. They must be
properly secured.
DO NOT leave folding passenger seats
unlatched. If you have to stop your car suddenly
a loose seat back could injure your child.
DO NOT leave children alone in your car, even
for a short time.
DO NOT allow children to play with or adjust the
child seat.
DO
cover the child seat if your car is left in direct
sunlight. Fittings can become hot to touch in
sunny weather and the cover may become faded.
DO keep this user guide safe for future
reference.
DO make sure that the child seat does not
become trapped by a folding passenger seat or
in the door of your car.
DO store the child seat in a safe place when it is
not being used. Avoid placing heavy objects on
top of it and do not store near direct heat sources.
DO always keep the child seat secure, even if it
is not being used by your child.
DO make sure that all occupants in the vehicle
are correctly restrained.
DO make sure when using positions with side
airbags, that your child does not lean into the
area immediately around the airbag (consult
your vehicle manufacturer for details).
User Guide
GB
15-36 kg (Group 2-3)