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Britax Car Seat User Manual

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Safety Information
Warnings ...............................................................................................................2
Important Notes ...................................................................................................4
Certification ...........................................................................................................5
Registration ...........................................................................................................5
Important Harness Adjustments ..........................................................................6
Child Seat Features .............................................................................................8
Vehicle Compatability .........................................................................................10
Installation for Children 22-40 lbs .....................................................................12
LATCH - Long Route ............................................................................................12
Lap-Shoulder Belt - Long Route .........................................................................15
Lap Belt - Long Route ..........................................................................................17
Installation for Children 40-105 lbs ...................................................................19
LATCH - Short Route ...........................................................................................19
Lap-Shoulder Belt - Short Route .........................................................................22
Lap Belt - Short Route .........................................................................................24
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Using Child Seat Features ..................................................................................28
Using the Recline Bar ...........................................................................................28
Using the Chest Clip ............................................................................................29
Using the Buckle ..................................................................................................29
Seat Extension ......................................................................................................30
Pad Inserts ............................................................................................................30
Head Pad ..............................................................................................................31
Pommel .................................................................................................................31
Securing Your Child ............................................................................................32
Adjusting the Harness ..........................................................................................34
Adjusting the Buckle.............................................................................................35
Extra Length Buckle .............................................................................................35
Care and Maintenance ........................................................................................36
Warranty ...............................................................................................................40
©2009 Britax Child Safety, Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A P327400 R2:02.09
This product and its components are subject to change without notice.

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Adjusting the Harness ..................34 Adjusting the Buckle.....................35 Extra Length Buckle .....................35 Care and Maintenance ..................36 Warranty .......................40 ©2009 Britax Child Safety, Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A P327400 R2:02.09 This product and its components are subject to change without notice.

  • Page 2: Warnings

    Vehicle Compatibility study on pages 10 – 11 to ensure your child’s • Register your child seat with the manufacturer, Britax Child Safety, safety and consult your vehicle owner’s manual. Inc. by visiting www.BritaxUSA.com/registration, OR complete and • The primary protection for occupants of a vehicle in a collision is the return the registration card that was shipped with this child seat.

  • Page 3: Important Notes

    • Cover the child seat when the vehicle is parked in direct sunlight. Parts the child seat’s model number and manufacturing date to Britax Child of the child seat could become hot enough to burn a child. Safety, Inc., 13501 South Ridge Drive, Charlotte, NC 28273, or call 1-888-4BRITAX, or register online at www.BritaxUSA.com/registration.

  • Page 4: Important Harness Adjustments

    Safety Information Safety Information Important Harness Adjustments Do NOT use the child seat if any of the WARNING! Forward-Facing following apply: Weight 22 pounds (and 1 year) – 105 pounds (10 – 47.6 kg.) • the child is less than one year of age Only use forward-facing with children: •...

  • Page 5: Child Seat Features

    Child Seat Features Child Seat Features Head Pad Buckle Extra Length Buckle (Only LATCH Strap for use above 65 lbs) Cover Pommel LATCH Hooks Head Pad Straps Harness Holder Belly Pad LATCH Adjuster Strap LATCH Storage Pouch Harness Slots User Guide (under cover) LATCH Adjuster Harness Straps Comfort Pads...

  • Page 6: Vehicle Compatability

    Vehicle Compatability Vehicle Compatability Vehicle Safety Belts Vehicle Seating Positions NOTE: The information in this section only applies to installation with vehicle safety belts. WARNING! Forward-facing vehicle seats MUST be used with IMPORTANT: Vehicle seats and safety belts differ from vehicle to vehicle. this child seat.

  • Page 7: Installation For Children 22-40 Lbs

    Installation for Children 22-40 lbs Installation for Children 22-40 lbs LATCH – Long Route child seat shell (Fig. C). Press the LATCH adjuster release • Figure A illustrates a Long Route LATCH button and pull the webbing to fully installation. The restraint is shipped with the extend the LATCH strap.

  • Page 8: Lap-Shoulder Belt - Long Route

    Installation for Children 22-40 lbs Installation for Children 22-40 lbs Rotate the child seat into the forward-facing Lap-Shoulder Belt – Long Route position. Ensure the bottom of the child seat • Figure A illustrates a Long Route lap-shoulder shell is in full contact with the vehicle seat and belt installation.

  • Page 9: Lap Belt - Long Route

    Installation for Children 22-40 lbs Installation for Children 22-40 lbs Verify that the vehicle belt is not twisted and Lap Belt – Long Route then buckle (Fig. C). • Figure A illustrates a Long Route lap belt installation. • The shoulder portion of the vehicle belt must be The recline bar must be used at all times routed over the front of the child seat (Fig.

  • Page 10: Installation For Children 40-105 Lbs

    Installation for Children 22-40 lbs Installation for Children 40-105 lbs Route the vehicle belt under the child seat LATCH – Short Route cover, around to the outside of the seat shell • Figure A illustrates a Short Route LATCH near the vehicle buckle (Fig. C). installation.
  • Page 11 Installation for Children 40-105 lbs Installation for Children 40-105 lbs Rotate the child seat into the forward-facing Route the child’s right LATCH hook through the child’s right position. Ensure the bottom of the child seat belt slot to the rear of the child shell is in full contact with the vehicle seat and seat shell continuing through the the recline bar is resting against the vehicle...

  • Page 12: Lap-Shoulder Belt - Short Route

    Installation for Children 40-105 lbs Installation for Children 40-105 lbs Route the vehicle belt under the child seat Lap-Shoulder Belt – Short Route cover, between the comfort foam and the child • Figure A illustrates a Short Route lap-shoulder seat shell, and through the belt slot closest to belt installation.

  • Page 13: Lap Belt - Short Route

    Installation for Children 40-105 lbs Installation for Children 40-105 lbs Route the vehicle belt under the child seat Lap Belt – Short Route cover, between comfort foam and the child seat • Figure A illustrates a Short Route lap belt shell, then through the belt slot closest to the installation.

  • Page 14: Using The Versa-Tether

    Using the Versa-Tether Using the Versa-Tether Consult your vehicle owner’s manual for approved tether anchorage locations. WARNING! • Always use the Versa-Tether. Using the tether will improve the Locate the tether on the back of the child seat. Place the tether stability of your child seat and reduce the risk of injury.

  • Page 15: Using Child Seat Features

    Using Child Seat Features Using Child Seat Features Using the Recline Bar Using the Chest Clip Open the chest clip by squeezing the middle tabs (Fig. A), while pulling the two pieces apart (Fig. B). WARNING! The recline bar must be IMPORTANT: The correct height for the chest clip installed before using this child seat.

  • Page 16: Seat Extension

    Using Child Seat Features Using Child Seat Features Seat Extension Head Pad (Optional) Seat The seat extension is intended to provide extra The head pad should be used to provide Extention leg support for taller children. Use the seat additional padding and support for the child’s extension when a child’s legs have grown too head.

  • Page 17: Securing Your Child

    Securing Your Child Securing Your Child Once the child seat has been installed in the Slowly pull the adjuster strap to tighten the vehicle, follow these instructions to secure your harness around the child (Fig. E). child in the child seat. •...

  • Page 18: Adjusting The Harness

    Securing Your Child Securing Your Child Adjusting the Harness Adjusting the Buckle Loosen the harness by lifting the harness The buckle has two positions and should be release lever while pulling the shoulder straps adjusted to fit your child. forward as far as possible (Fig. A). IMPORTANT: Select the slot closest to, but not From the rear of the child seat, unhook the under, the child (Fig.

  • Page 19: Care And Maintenance

    Care and Maintenance Care and Maintenance Cover Removal Cleaning the Cover • HAND WASH using cold water and mild soap. WARNING! Do not take apart the harness. Never remove • LINE or LIE-FLAT DRY to prevent the cover from shrinking. the buckle tongues from the harness.
  • Page 20 Care and Maintenance Care and Maintenance Buckle Removal Cleaning the Buckle Locate the metal buckle strap If your child eats and drinks while in the child seat, retainer on the bottom of the child you may need to check the buckle periodically and seat.

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