Britax Roundabout User Manual page 8

Rearward Facing Mode
3. After you locate the tether
tighten by pulling the strap i n
your Versa-Tethe? as shown
above. Your Roundabout
shoul d be secure.
To release the Versa-TetherTM
simply lift the tether adjuster
silver metal tab and pull.
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Recl i n e
Positions
The Roundabout has a choice of two positions for your child's
comfort It can be used i n either position. Both are tested and
ap roved. The recline adjustment must be made with the vehicle
bet loosened. P
A
IMPORTANT
Loosen the vehicle seat belt
slightly. Squeeze the recline
handle. Then slide the base tnto
the required positron. Let go of
the recline handl e and make
sure that your Roundabout has
locked Into pl a ce
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Before driving, make sure that
the Roundabout is secure and
that the seat belt is tight. If there
IS any slack i n the seat belt or
harness then retighten it before
starting your journey.
Britax and the U.S. Department
of Transportation warns that
children 12 and under must
ride i n rear seats away from
Your Roundabout is certified for use on aircraft (see l a bel on seat).
Most airlines i n the U.S. and Canada will allow you to use a child
seat if it carried such a l a bel and fits properly on the plane. Contact
your airline about their polrcy.
Use your Roundabout only on forward facing aircraft seats. The
Roundabout next to a window will avoi d blocking the aisle.
Install
Roundabout
forward-f!rr%g i n an aircraft
Install your
Roundabout
rearward-facing i n an aircraft
according to section "Securing
according to section "Securing
the Roundabout forward-Facing
the Roundabout Rearward.
In Your Vehicle". (See pages 17
Facing In Your Vehicle". (See
and 18 for "Lap Belt Only
pages 21 and 22 for "Lap Belt
Installation")
Only Installation")
Illurtrahons show Roundabout correctly ,nrtalled ,n wmdow seat of an aIrcraft
Adjust the Roundabout according to sections "Adjusting The
roundabout To Fit Your Chi l d " (see pages 7 through 11) and "Reclining
Your Roundabout". (See page 27)
If the aircraft l a p belt is too short, ask the flight attendant for a "belt
extender."
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DO - Make sure that you snugly adjust the harness to fit the
clothes your child is wearing - a fitting for winter clothes
will be too l o ose for a child wearing summer clothes.
DO - Cover your child seat if your car is left standing i n sun. Parts
can become hot to touch i n sunny weather.
DO - Store your child seat i n a safe pl a ce when it is not being
used. Avoid placing heavy objects on top of it.
DO - Secure the Roundabout i n your vehicle even when it is not
occupied. In a crash, an unsecured child restraint may injure
other occupants.
DO NOT -Use your child seat i n the home. It has not been
designed for home use and shoul d only be used i n
your vehicle.
DO NOT -Attempt to dismantle or modify any part of your child
seat, the harness or your vehicle seat-belts.
DO NOT -Leave l o ose objects, such as books or luggage, i n the
back of your vehicle Always keep them secure. If you
have to stop your vehicle suddenly, l o ose objects will
keep moving. They can then cause serious injuries.
DO NOT -Leave folding passenger seats unlatched. If you have
to stop your vehicle suddenl y a l o ose seat back wtll
prevent the child seat from protecting your child as
well as It shoultl
DO NOT -Leave children ' i l o ne In your vehicle, even for a short
trme.
DO NOT -Allow children 10 play with your child seat.
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