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  • Page 1 Classic Roundabout ® User Guide...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Adjusting Harness Slot Height ................37 Adjusting Harness Buckle Position ..............38 Securing Your Child ....................39 Care and Maintenance ..................41 Warranty .......................44 ©2010 Britax Child Safety, Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in USA P404600 R1:04.10 This product and its components are subject to change without notice.

  • Page 4: Warnings

    WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur: • Use only in a rear-facing position when using it with an infant weighing less than 20 lbs (9.1 kg) OR is less than 1 year of age. • Use only with children who weigh between 5 and 50 lbs (2.3 and 22.7 kg) and whose height is 49 inches (124.5 cm) or less.
  • Page 5 Make sure all users fully understand the correct ways to use this child seat in a vehicle. • The use of non-Britax Child Safety, Inc. covers, inserts, toys, accessories, or tightening devices is not approved by Britax. Their use could cause this child seat to fail Federal Safety Standards or...

  • Page 6: Important Notes

    Safety Information Important Notes • Verify child seat is secure and harness is properly adjusted around child each time child seat is used. • Adjust harness to fit clothes the child is wearing. Remove bulky coats and/or jackets before putting child in child seat. •...

  • Page 7: Certification

    Child seats can be recalled for safety reasons. You must register this 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 Safety, Inc., 13501 South Ridge Drive, Charlotte, NC 28273, or call 1-888-4BRITAX, or register online at www.BritaxUSA.com/registration.

  • Page 8: Important Harness Adjustments

    Safety Information Important Harness Adjustments According to the American Academy of Pediatrics: All infants should ride rear-facing until they have reached at least 1 year of age and weigh at least 20 pounds (9.1 kg). That means that if your infant reaches 20 pounds (9.1 kg) before her first birthday, she should remain rear-facing at least until she turns 1 year old.
  • Page 9 Safety Information Forward-Facing Use forward-facing only with children: • who are at least one year of age and • who weigh between 20 and 50 lbs (9.1 – 22.7 kg) and • 49” (124.5 cm) or less in height and •...

  • Page 10: Child Seat Features

    Child Seat Features 1 Cover 8 LATCH Connector 2 Serial Number and Manufactured 9 Harness Holder Date Label (Under Cover) 10 Harness Straps 3 Chest Clip 11 Harness Buckle 4 Rear-Facing Belt Path 12 Belly Pad 5 LATCH Adjuster Release Button 13 Harness-Adjuster Release Lever 6 LATCH Adjuster (Under Cover)
  • Page 11 Child Seat Features 16 Versa-Tether (Top Anchorage Strap) - in pouch ® 17 Locking Clip (behind pouch) 18 Shell 19 Harness Yoke 20 Belt Guard 21 Energy-Absorbing Base 22 Forward-Facing Belt Path IMPORTANT: When not in use, this user guide should be stored under the cover.

  • Page 12: Vehicle Compatibility Compatible Vehicle Seat Belts

    Vehicle Compatibility Compatible Vehicle Seat Belts NOTE: The information in this section only applies to installation with vehicle safety belts. Vehicle seats and safety belts differ from vehicle to vehicle. Refer to your vehicle owner’s manual for specific information about your vehicle safety belts and their use with child seats.
  • Page 13 Vehicle Compatibility 2. ELR (Emergency Locking Retractor) with Locking Latch Plate Has a latch plate that does not allow the lap part of the belt to become loose after it is buckled. Latch Plate Has a retractor that locks only in an emergency situation such as sudden stop or crash.
  • Page 14 Vehicle Compatibility 4. ELR (Emergency Locking Retractor) with a Sliding Latch Plate Has a latch plate that freely slides along the vehicle belt webbing. Has a retractor that locks only in an emergency situation such as sudden stop or crash. IMPORTANT: This belt type requires the use of the lock-offs built into the seat for rear- and forward-facing installations.
  • Page 15 Vehicle Compatibility Tightens feeding belt webbing back into the retractor. 6. Locking Latch Plate Has a latch plate that does not allow the belt to become loose after it is buckled. Latch Plate Tightens by pulling on the belt webbing. Latch Plate...

  • Page 16: Incompatible Vehicle Seat Belts

    Vehicle Compatibility Incompatible Vehicle Belts WARNING! The following types of vehicle belts are NOT compatible with this child seat: Vehicle belts with top or Motorized, automatic vehicle bottom anchor points on belts the vehicle door. Lap-shoulder belts that Lap belts forward of the have a separate retractor vehicle seat bight.

  • Page 17: Vehicle Buckle Positions

    Vehicle Compatibility Vehicle Buckle Positions WARNING! The position of the vehicle belt buckle can adversely affect the stability of the child seat. If the buckle lies near the incorrect position ( ) when the vehicle belt is tightened, try fitting the child seat in another seating position in the vehicle OR consult your vehicle owner’s manual to see if you can lower the vehicle buckle position by twisting the vehicle...

  • Page 18: Installation: Rear-Facing Latch Installation

    Installation: Rear-Facing LATCH Installation • Figure illustrates rear-facing LATCH installation. • Verify that your vehicle is equipped with LATCH anchors. If LATCH anchors are not available, you must use the vehicle belt installation methods. 1 If stored, remove the LATCH connectors from the storage slots under the cover (page 34) and pass them through their adjacent belt slots.
  • Page 19 Installation: Rear-Facing NOTE: If an audible click is not heard when connecting either LATCH connector, the LATCH strap may be twisted, or there may be debris in the LATCH connector. Correct either situation before continuing with the installation process. 6 Push the child seat firmly into the vehicle seat while pulling the LATCH strap tight (Fig.

  • Page 20: Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation

    Installation: Rear-Facing Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation • Figure A illustrates a typical rear-facing, lap- shoulder belt installation. • When not in use, always store the LATCH connectors in the storage slots. See page 34. • See vehicle owner’s manual to determine what type of seat belt system your vehicle has, and how to lock it (also see pg 10-13).
  • Page 21 Installation: Rear-Facing • Ensure the vehicle seat belt system is locked. • If your vehicle is not equipped with a lockable seat belt system, use of a locking clip may be required. See page 35 for locking clip instructions 6 Verify that the vehicle belt is tight, locked and that the child seat is secure.

  • Page 22: Lap-Belt Installation

    Installation: Rear-Facing Lap-Belt Installation • Figure A illustrates a typical rear-facing, lap-belt installation. • When not in use, always store the LATCH connectors in storage slots. See page 34. • See vehicle owner’s manual to determine what type of retractor your vehicle has and how to lock it (also see pg 10-13).
  • Page 23 Installation: Rear-Facing 4 Verify that the vehicle belt is not twisted and then buckle (Fig. D). 5 Push the child seat firmly into the vehicle seat while removing slack from the vehicle belt. • Ensure the vehicle seat belt system is locked. WARNING! Do not use this seat with a two-point Emergency Locking Retractor...

  • Page 24: Installation: Forward-Facing Latch Installation

    Installation: Forward-Facing LATCH Installation • Figure A illustrates a forward-facing LATCH installation. • Verify that your vehicle is equipped with LATCH anchors. If LATCH anchors are not available, you must use vehicle belt installation methods. WARNING! • This child seat must not be used forward-facing for children less than one year of age OR who weigh less than 20 lbs (9.1 kg).
  • Page 25 Installation: Forward-Facing 6 Attach one LATCH connector to its adjacent Release vehicle LATCH anchor (Fig. D) in the upright Button position (Fig. E). • An audible click confirms attachment. • Ensure that the LATCH strap is not twisted. TIP: You may need to turn the back of the child seat toward you for easier access to the vehicle LATCH anchor.

  • Page 26: Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation

    1, 2 or 3 that is closest to but not underneath your child. See page 38 for Adjusting Harness Buckle Position. • 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.
  • Page 27 Installation: Forward-Facing 3 Pull the vehicle belt out and thread it through the forward-facing belt path (Fig. C). Turning the back of the child seat toward you TIP: can make routing the vehicle belt easier. 4 Verify that the vehicle belt is not twisted and buckle (Fig.

  • Page 28: Lap-Belt Installation

    3 that is closest to but not underneath your child. See page 38 for Adjusting Harness Buckle Position. • 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.
  • Page 29 Installation: Forward-Facing 3 Pull the vehicle belt out and thread it through the forward-facing belt path to the opposite side of the seat (Fig. C). 4 Verify that the vehicle belt is not twisted and buckle (Fig. D). 5 Push the child seat firmly into vehicle seat while tightening the vehicle belt.

  • Page 30: Installation: Aircraft

    Installation: Aircraft This child seat is certified for aircraft use. Most airlines in the US and Canada will allow use of a child seat if it is labeled as an approved child seat for airline use and fits properly on plane. Contact the airline about their policy prior to traveling.

  • Page 31: Installation: Versa-Tether

    • DO NOT modify the vehicle without advice from the vehicle manufacturer if a tether anchorage is not available. IMPORTANT: • Britax recommends that the tether be used at all times. Using the tether will improve the stability of the child seat and reduce the risk of injury.

  • Page 32: Using The Versa-Tether

    Installation: Versa-Tether ® Using the Versa-Tether 1 Consult your vehicle owner’s manual for approved tether anchorage locations. 2 Locate the tether on the rear of the child seat and remove the tether components from the pouch. Place the tether up and over the child seat back.

  • Page 33: Tether Connector Strap

    Installation: Versa-Tether ® WARNING! Only use the tether connector strap for rear-facing tether installation. Tether Connector Strap Because every vehicle model is different, sometimes you cannot find a location to properly anchor the tether. Use the tether connector strap to assist in creating an anchor point (Fig. D). 1 Find a fixed vehicle anchor point that is bolted to the floor.

  • Page 34: Energy-Absorbing Versa-Tether

    Installation: Versa-Tether ® Energy-Absorbing Versa-Tether The energy-absorbing Versa-Tether was designed to enhance the performance of the child seat tether. By introducing a staged release of the tether webbing, the forward movement of the child seat is delayed while reducing the amount of energy transferred to the child seat during a crash.

  • Page 35: Child Seat Functions

    Child Seat Functions Switching the LATCH Mode The LATCH connector strap must be switched to the correct belt path for rear-facing (Fig. D) versus forward-facing (Fig. E) installation modes. Complete the following procedure to switch the LATCH mode. 1 Lift the front of the child seat cover to access the LATCH connectors.

  • Page 36: Storing The Latch Connectors

    (Fig. A). Fold each end of the LATCH strap and slide each LATCH connector into the adjacent slots. NOTE: Britax child seats are shipped with LATCH connectors in the storage slots. Recline Adjustment Pull the recline handle then slide the child seat shell into the desired position.

  • Page 37: Using The Locking Clip

    Child Seat Functions Using the Locking Clip Install child seat into vehicle using instruction through step 5 on pages 16-21 for rear-facing, or pages 22-27 for forward-facing. NOTE: Clip is attached and stored on the back of the seat. 1 Push the child seat firmly into the vehicle seat while removing all slack first from the lap portion of the vehicle belt, and then the shoulder portion of the vehicle belt (Fig.

  • Page 38: Chest Clip

    Child Seat Functions Chest Clip Fastening the Chest Clip: Fasten the chest clip by pushing the two halves together until a positive click is heard (Fig. A). Releasing the Chest Clip: Squeeze the middle tab together and pull apart the two pieces (Fig.

  • Page 39: Adjusting Harness Slot Height

    Child Seat Functions Adjusting Harness Slot Height IMPORTANT: See Important Harness Adjustments on pages 6 – 7 for instructions on proper harness fit based on your child’s height and weight. 1 Loosen the harness by lifting the harness adjuster lever while pulling both shoulder straps forward as far as possible (Fig.

  • Page 40: Adjusting Harness Buckle Position

    Child Seat Functions Adjusting Harness Buckle Position This child seat allows the buckle to be adjusted to one of three positions based on the weight of the child. Properly adjusting the buckle increases comfort and safety. IMPORTANT: • This child seat is shipped with the buckle in position 1 (Fig.

  • Page 41: Securing Your Child

    Securing Your Child Securing Your Child Once the child seat has been installed in the vehicle and adjustments have been made, follow these instructions to secure the child. 1 Loosen the harness by lifting the harness adjuster lever while pulling both shoulder straps forward (Fig.
  • Page 42 Securing Your Child 7 Gently pull up on the harness straps to tighten the lap section of the harness, which should fit low on the child’s body. 8 Slowly pull the adjuster strap to tighten the harness around the child (Fig. E). NOTE: Pull the harness adjuster strap away from the child seat (parallel to the ground) to tighten.

  • Page 43: Care And Maintenance

    Care and Maintenance Child Seat Cover Removal WARNING! Do not take apart the harness. Never remove the buckle tongues from the harness. They cannot be reattached after removal. If assembled incorrectly, the child seat may not perform as intended. 1 Loosen the harness by lifting the harness adjuster lever while pulling the shoulder straps forward as far as possible.
  • Page 44 Care and Maintenance Harness Buckle Removal 1 Recline the child seat. 2 Locate the metal buckle strap retainer on bottom of the child seat. 3 Pull retainer away from child seat to loosen. 4 Turn the retainer so the short side will go through the slot in child seat shell (Fig.
  • Page 45 Care and Maintenance Cleaning the Cover • HAND WASH using cold water and mild soap. • LINE or LIE-FLAT DRY to prevent cover from shrinking. • DO NOT bleach, machine wash, machine dry, or iron the cover. Cleaning the Shell •...

  • Page 46: Warranty

    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.
  • Page 48 Make sure the chest clip is properly fastened and positioned in the middle of the child’s chest at armpit level. Britax Child Safety, Inc. Tel 1.888.427.4829 13501 South Ridge Drive Charlotte, NC 28273 www.BritaxUSA.com A Britax Childcare Group Limited company...

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