Adjusting The Harness Buckle Position; Using The Harness Buckle; Using The Chest Clip; Using The Lock-Offs - Britax ADVOCATE User Manual

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Adjusting the Harness Buckle Position

• For rear-facing installation:
– ALWAYS position the buckle
in the inner slot for when
using a vehicle seat belt
installation.
– The vehicle belt must pass in
front of the buckle strap.
– Position the buckle in the slot closest to but not under
the child when using the LATCH installation.
• For forward-facing installation, use the outer buckle
slot when installing the child seat with a child weighing
30 lbs (13.6 kg) and above or if the buckle is under the
child in the inner position.
• NEVER leave the buckle in the adjustment slot.
1. Unbuckle the harness
and remove the buckle.
See pages 38-39.
2. Route the belly pad
and buckle through the
desired slot in the cover.
NOTE: Slide the end of
the belly pad over the
comfort foam.
3. Slide the buckle retainer
into the front buckle
slot and slide into the
corresponding buckle
position. Ensure the red
release button faces out.
Replace cover.

Using the Harness Buckle

To Fasten:
1. Insert one tongue at a
time into the buckle.
Proper connection is
confirmed with a click
after inserting each
buckle tongue.
To Release:
1. Press the release button
and pull the tongues from
the buckle.
NOTE: Periodically clean
the buckle to ensure
proper operation. See
page 39.
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Using the Chest Clip

1. Open the chest clip.
a. Press tabs.
ADJUSTMENT
b. Pull apart.
SLOT
2. Push together
to fasten.
NOTE: Always
position the
chest clip at
armpit level.

Using the Lock-Offs

To Open:
1. Open the locking tab.
2. Open the clamp.
IMPORTANT:
of the lock-off must be
opened to secure a vehicle
belt.
To Close:
1. Close the clamp over the
vehicle belt.
2. Push down on the locking
tab where indicated until
a click is heard.

Infant Positioning Pillow

The infant positioning pillow
is designed to provide better
harness fit and comfort for
infants using this child seat.
IMPORTANT:
positioning pillow must be
used with infants weighing
up to 22 lbs (10 kg) when
using a child seat in a rear-
facing position. Do not use
over 22 lbs (10 kg) or in a
forward-facing position.
ADVOCATE User Guide
Locking
Tab
Both parts
Clamp
Vehicle
Belt
1
Clamp
The infant
b
a
1
2
Locking
2
Tab
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