Britax Roundabout User Manual page 34

2. If necessary, adjust the
vehicle's head rest to allow
the Backrest to lie flat
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against the seat of the
vehicle.
1. Place the Booster Seat
i n the vehicle, onto a
compatible seating
position with a three-point
l a pshoul d er belt only. (See
sections on compatible
belts and seating
positions.)
3. Have the child sit down i n the Booster Seat.
4. Fasten the seat belt. Make sure that the shoul d er belt runs under
the Booster Seat armrest nearest the buckle and that the l a p belt
runs under both Booster Seat armrests.
5. Thread the upper portion of the shoul d er belt into the shoul d er
belt guide.
WARNING!
Chi l d ren sometimes pul l the shoul d er belt under their arms instead
of over their shoulder. Pl e ase correct this immediately, and expl a i n
to the child that when under the child's arm, the belt can cause
serious to fatal injuries i n a crash.
DO- Set a good example by always wearing your seat belt. Make
sure it is a firm rule that the car doesn't move until everyone
is buckl e d up. Make no exceptions for adults or children.
'DO - Always check the Booster Seat for heat before placing a child
into the seat. Plastic parts can become hot to touch i n sunny
weather.
DO - Put the lightest passenger on the seat behi n d the Booster Seat.
In an accident, a heavy passenger coul d cause more injuries
to your child than a light one.
DO- Keep the Booster Seat securely belted to the vehicle, even
when it is not occupied. In a crash or sudden stop, any unsecured
child restraint and other l o ose objects will keep moving and
can cause serious injuries.
DO - Make sure that the Booster Seat does not become trapped by
a folding car seat or i n the door or trunk lid of your car.
DO - Repl a ce any worn seat belts immediately. Remove the Booster
Seat and inspect the vehicle seat belt periodically for signs of
wear, fraying or damage.
DO NOT - Leave children al o ne i n your car, even for a short time.
DO NOT - Attempt to disassemble or modify any part of the Booster
Seat or your vehicle's seat belts.
DO NOT Use anything, such as a cushi o n or coat to raise the
Booster Seat off the passenger seat. In an accident the
Booster Seat and vehicle's seat belts would not be abl e
to protect your child as well as they should.
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It is recommended that the Booster Seat always be used with the
Backrest so that the shoul d er belt guide is available. Once your child's
shoulders are higher than the backrest's belt guides, you can remove
the Backrest (see page 7) and use the adjuster strap and clasp to
position the shoul d er belt as described below.
1. Place the Booster Seat
i n the vehicle, onto a
compatible seating position
with a three point lap-
shoul d er seat belt only.
(See sections on
compatible belts and
seating positions.)
2. Move the shoul d er belt
adjuster strap asi d e and
have the child sit down i n the booster seat.
3. Fasten the seat belt. Make sure the shoul d er belt runs under the
Booster Seat armrest nearest the buckle and that the l a p belt runs
under both Booster Seat armrests.
4. Thread the shoul d er belt into the adjuster clasp. Adjust the length
of the adjuster strap so that it fits snugly against the shoul d er of the
child.
5. Adjust the vehicle head rest to support the child's head.
WARNING! Chi l d ren sometimes put the shoul d er belt under their
arm instead of over their shoulder. Pl e ase correct this immediately,
and expl a i n to the child that when under the child's arm, the belt can
cause severe to fatal rnjurres i n a crash.
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Radi o transmitters, such as a portable tel e phone or a citizens band
unit shoul d only be used i n si d e the passenger compartment if they
are connected to a Mercedes-Benz approved antenna that is installed
on the outside of the vehicle.
The cover of the Booster Seat is hel d i n pl a ce by buttons visible when
you turn the product upsi d e down. Unbutton the cover and follow
the care instructions on the i n si d e of the cover.
To remove the cover from the Backrest for cleaning, unzi p the back
of the cover and slide it free of the Backrest's main shell and over
the headrest. Follow the washing instructions on the back of the
cover.
If the main shell becomes dirty, it can be washed off with water. Do
not wash with househol d detergents or with solvents - these can
weaken the seat shell.
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