To prevent injury due to deterioration or hidden damage, discontinue • The use of non-Britax Child Safety, Inc., covers, inserts, toys, use of a child seat that is older than six years or has been in a accessories, or tightening devices is not approved by Britax. Their moderate or severe crash.
Parts of child seat could become hot enough to burn a child. child seat to be reached in a recall. Send your name, address, and the child seat’s model number and manufacturing date to Britax Child • Store the child seat in a safe place when it is not being used. Avoid Safety, Inc., 13501 South Ridge Drive Charlotte, NC 28273, or call...
Safety Information Safety Information Important Harness Adjustments Forward-Facing According to the American Academy of Pediatrics: Weight 20 pounds (and 1 year) – 65 pounds (9.1 – 29.5 kg). All infants should ride rear-facing until they have reached at least Use forward-facing only with children: 1 year of age and weigh at least 20 pounds.
Child Seat Features Child Seat Features Harness Cover Versa-Tether ® (Top Anchorage Serial Number and Manufactured Infant Body Pillow Strap)-in pouch LATCH Bar Date Label (under cover) Chest Clip Head Restraint Adjustment Knob Harness Yoke Rear-Facing Lock-Off HUGS ™ (Harness Ultra Guard Forward-Facing Lock-Off Belt Guard LATCH Adjuster Release Button...
Vehicle Seat Belt Information Vehicle Compatibility Incompatible Vehicle Seat Belts Vehicle Buckle Positions WARNING! The following types of vehicle belts are NOT WARNING! The position of the vehicle compatible with this child seat: belt buckle can adversely affect the stability of the child seat.
Installation: Rear-Facing Installation: Rear-Facing LATCH Installation NOTE: If an audible click is not heard when connecting either LATCH connector, the LATCH • Figure A illustrates a rear-facing LATCH strap may be twisted, or there may be debris in installation. the LATCH connector. Correct either situation •...
Installation: Rear-Facing Installation: Rear-Facing Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation • To prevent damage, never extend the lock- off arm beyond its normal open position and • Figure A illustrates a rear-facing, lap- always keep the lock-off closed when it is shoulder belt installation. not in use.
Installation: Rear-Facing Installation: Rear-Facing Lap-Belt Installation always keep the lock-off closed when not in use. • Figure A illustrates a rear-facing, lap-belt • If your vehicle is equipped with an installation. automatic locking retractor (ALR), use of • When not in use, always store the LATCH the lock-offs is not required as long as the connectors in the storage slots.
Installation: Forward-Facing Installation: Forward-Facing LATCH Installation • the LATCH strap is twisted. • An audible click is NOT heard when the • Figure A illustrates a forward-facing LATCH LATCH connector and the LATCH anchor installation. are connected. • Verify that your vehicle is equipped with Attach the remaining LATCH connector to its LATCH anchors.
Attach the Versa-Tether hook to the ® IMPORTANT: Britax recommends that the Versa- designated tether anchor (if available Tether be used at all times. Using the tether will ® according to the vehicle owner’s manual) for the chosen seating improve the stability of the child seat and reduce position.
IMPORTANT: Britax recommends that the Versa-Tether be used at all times. Using the tether will improve the stability of the child seat and reduce the risk of injury. Check your vehicle owner’s manual for approved tether locations.
If the aircraft lap belt is too short, ask the flight attendant for a belt IMPORTANT: extender. • Britax recommends that the tether be used at all times. Using the Rear-Facing Installation tether will improve the stability of the child seat and reduce the risk of For rear-facing aircraft installation (Fig. A), follow injury.
Installation: Versa-Tether Using the Versa-Tether Tether Connector Strap Consult your vehicle owner’s manual for NOTE: Britax child seats are shipped with the tether connector strap designated tether anchorage locations. attached to the Versa-Tether ® hook. When not in use with rear-facing...
Installation: Versa-Tether Child Seat Functions Energy-Absorbing Tether Switching the LATCH Connectors Release The LATCH connectors will properly connect with Button The energy-absorbing Versa-Tether was designed to enhance the LATCH anchors in the vehicle only when the the performance of the child seat tether. By introducing a staged connectors are correctly aligned and the harness release of the tether webbing, the forward movement of the child is not twisted.
(Fig. D). slide each set into the adjacent slot. Releasing the Chest Clip NOTE: Child seats are shipped from Britax with the Squeeze the middle tabs together (Fig. E). LATCH connectors in the storage slots.
Child Seat Functions Child Seat Functions Harness Buckle How to Adjust Harness Height IMPORTANT: Fastening the Harness Buckle See Important Harness Hold the harness buckle with one hand. Adjustments on pages 6–7 for instructions on proper harness fit based on your child’s height Use your other hand to insert one buckle and weight.
Securing Your Child Securing Your Child Buckling and Tightening the Gently pull up on the harness straps to tighten lap section of the harness which Harness should fit across the child’s upper thighs. Loosen the harness by lifting the harness Important checklist before tightening the adjuster release lever located on the front harness:...
Care and Maintenance Care and Maintenance Cover Removal Cleaning the Cover Remove the infant body pillow. • HAND WASH using cold water and mild soap. Loosen the harness by lifting the harness • LINE or LIE-FLAT DRY to prevent the cover from shrinking. adjuster lever while pulling both shoulder •...
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Care and Maintenance Care and Maintenance Harness Buckle Removal Cleaning the Harness Buckle Recline the child seat. If a child eats and drinks while in the child seat, the harness buckle may need to be periodically Locate the metal buckle strap retainer on the checked and cleaned of any food, drink or other bottom of the child seat.
The warranty and remedies as set forth above are exclusive and in lieu of all others, oral or written, express or implied. In no event will Britax, or the retailer selling this product, be liable for any damages, including incidental or consequential damages, arising out of the use or inability to use this product.
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IMPORTaNT: dOuble check eveRy TIMe yOu use ThIs caR seaT. Double Check Car Seat-to-Vehicle Installation: Check that the LATCH or vehicle seat belt connections to the vehicle are tight and secure. Verify the car seat cannot be moved front-to-back or side-to-side more than one inch (2.5 cm) at the belt path.
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