Britax Car Seat P216800R9 User Manual

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User Guide  
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Table of Contents  
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5  
Child Restraint Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7  
Vehicle Safety Belts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8  
Vehicle Seating Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9  
Rear Facing Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-15  
Rear Facing LATCH Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11  
Rear Facing Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation . . . . . . . . . . 12-13  
Rear Facing Lap Belt Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-15  
Forward Facing Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-20  
Forward Facing LATCH Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-17  
Forward Facing Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation. . . . . . . . 18-19  
Forward Facing Lap Belt Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20  
Switching the LATCH Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21  
Installation In Aircraft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22  
Versa-Tether® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23-25  
Checking Buckle Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26  
Recline Adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26  
Using the Buckle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27  
Using the Chest Clip. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27  
Securing Your Child . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28-29  
Checking Harness Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30  
Adjusting Harness Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31  
Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32-35  
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36  
This produc t a nd it s c om pone nt s a re subje c t t o c ha nge w it hout not ic e .  
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2004 Br it a x C hild S a f e t y, I nc . A ll r ight s re se r v e d. Pr int e d in U. S . A .  
P216800 R 9: 09/ 04  
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Use only in a rear-facing position when using restraint with an  
infant weighing less than 20 pounds (9 kg). The American  
Academy of Pediatrics recommends rear facing until at least 1  
year of age and 20 pounds.  
• This child restraint must not be used in the home, in boats, or  
other non-certified applications.  
Based on crash statistics, the National Highway Traffic Safety  
Administration recommends that parents select the rear seat as  
the safest location for a properly installed child restraint. Please  
study the section on Vehicle Safety Belts in this booklet to  
ensure the child’s safety. If in doubt about installing the child  
restraint, consult the vehicle owner’s manual.  
Use only with children who weigh between 5 and 65 pounds  
(2.3 and 29 kg) and whose height is 49 inches (124 cm) or less.  
Rear facing 5–33 pounds (2.3–15 kg) and forward facing  
maximum 65 pounds (29 kg).  
Snugly adjust the belts provided with this child restraint around  
your child. A snug strap should not allow any slack. It lies in a  
relatively straight line without sagging. It does not press on the  
child’s flesh or push the child’s body into an unnatural position.  
Secure this child restraint even when it is not occupied. In a  
crash, an unsecured child restraint may injure vehicle occupants.  
When using in vehicle with air bags, refer to the vehicle owner’s  
manual for child restraint installation instructions and  
precautions.  
Secure the top anchorage strap provided with this child restraint.  
Secure this child restraint with the vehicle’s child restraint  
anchorage system if available or with a vehicle belt.  
Restraint must be in the full upright position when installed in  
forward facing mode with children over 33 pounds (15 kg).  
Follow all instructions on this child restraint and in the written  
instructions located on lanyard, under cover in front of seat.  
Never use the adjuster strap to lift or carry this child restraint. Doing  
so could cause damage to the harness adjuster and webbing.  
Always carry this child restraint by the shell or tether straps.  
Register your child restraint with the manufacturer.  
The primary protection for occupants of a vehicle in a collision  
is the body of the vehicle itself; a child restraint will not protect  
a child when the vehicle is seriously impacted. However,  
correctly installed, a child restraint will substantially improve the  
chances for survival in most crashes. Make sure that all users  
fully understand the correct ways to use this child restraint in a  
vehicle.  
Use vehicle belt (not LATCH connectors) for installations with  
children weighing more than 48 pounds (21 kg). Refer to the  
vehicle owner’s manual or contact the vehicle manufacturer for  
the maximum weight rating for their LATCH anchors. Unless  
specified otherwise by the vehicle manufacturer, assume a 48-  
pound child is the vehicle LATCH anchor limit.  
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Safety Information  
Safety Information  
• This child restraint system conforms to all applicable Federal  
motor vehicle safety standards. This restraint is certified for use  
in motor vehicles and aircraft.  
IMPORTANT  
Verify that the child restraint is secure and that the harness is  
properly adjusted around the child each time the child restraint  
is used.  
Visit BritaxUSA.com to register your restraint online!  
Adjust the harness to fit the clothes the child is wearing. The fit for  
a child in winter clothes will differ from a child in summer clothes.  
Cover the restraint when the vehicle is parked in direct sunlight.  
Parts of the child restraint could become hot enough to burn the  
child.  
Child restraints could be recalled for safety reasons. You must  
register this restraint to be reached in a recall. Send your name,  
address, and the restraint's model number and manufacturing  
date to Britax Child Safety, Inc. 13501 South Ridge Drive  
Charlotte, NC 28273 or call 1-888-4BRITAX. For recall  
information, call the U.S. Government's Auto Safety Hotline at  
1-888-327-4236.  
Store the child restraint in a safe place when it is not being used.  
Avoid placing heavy objects on top of it.  
Discontinue use of a child restraint that is older than six years or  
has been in a severe crash to prevent injury due to deterioration  
or hidden damage.  
WARNING! DO NOT place a child  
restraint in the front seat of a vehicle with  
a passenger air bag unless the air bag is  
turned off. DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY  
can occur. The back seat is the safest place  
for children under 12.  
Do not leave children alone in a vehicle, even for a short time.  
Do not, except as described in this booklet, attempt to disassem-  
ble any part of the child restraint or change the way its harness or  
the vehicle restraint belts are used.  
Do not leave loose objects, e.g. books, bags, etc., in the back of a  
vehicle. In the event of a sudden stop, loose objects will keep  
moving, potentially causing serious injuries.  
Do not leave folding vehicle seats unlatched. In the event of a  
sudden stop, a loose seat back could prevent the child restraint  
from protecting the child as well as it should.  
Do not allow children to play with the child restraint.  
Do not use anything to raise the restraint off the vehicle seat. In  
an crash, it could slide and may not protect the child as well as it  
should.  
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Restraint Features  
Restraint Features  
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16  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
5
8
9
17  
18  
19  
1
2
3
4
Harness Slots  
Comfort Pads  
Chest Clip  
HUGS™  
Shoulder Pads  
20  
21  
22  
23  
10  
11  
12  
13  
5
6
7
Harness  
Harness Holder  
Harness Adjuster  
Lever (under cover)  
11  
24  
14  
8
9
Buckle & Belly Pad  
Harness Adjuster Strap  
17 Harness Yoke  
18 Forward Facing Lock-off  
19 LATCH Connector Pouch (under  
cover)  
20 Belt Guard  
13 LATCH Adjuster  
14 LATCH Harness  
15 Cover  
21 LATCH Bar  
10 Perma-Book™ (under cover)  
11 LATCH Connector  
12 Recline Handle  
22 Booklet Storage  
23 Rear Facing Lock-off  
24 Base  
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16 Versa-Tether Pouch  
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Vehicle Safety Belts  
Vehicle Seating Positions  
NOTE: The information in this section applies  
WARNING:  
only to installation with vehicle belts.  
Forward facing vehicle seats MUST be used with this child  
restraint. Side facing or rear facing seats CANNOT be used.  
IMPORTANT: Some vehicles have no seating  
positions which are compatible with this child  
restraint, or any other child restraint. If in  
doubt, contact the vehicle manufacturer for  
assistance.  
The following types of vehicle belts are not  
compatible with this child restraint:  
Front vehicle belts with top or bottom  
anchorage points in the door.  
Motor driven automatic vehicle belts.  
Three-point belts that have separate  
retractors for the shoulder section and  
the lap section.  
Non-locking (ELR) two-point vehicle  
belts.  
The owner's manual for your vehicle will have information on the types  
of vehicle belts in your vehicle. If your belt type is listed above, select  
another seating position or use LATCH connectors.  
This child restraint can fit securely in most vehicles using the existing  
vehicle belts. However, some types of vehicle designs prevent a secure fit  
of the child restraint due to the position of the vehicle belt lower  
anchorage points.  
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Installation: Rear Facing  
Installation: Rear Facing  
8 Push the child restraint firmly into the  
Rear Facing  
vehicle seat while pulling each LATCH  
LATCH Installation  
harness tight (Fig. D).  
9 Verify that all connections are secure and  
the restraint is stable.  
Figure A illustrates a typical rear facing  
LATCH installation.  
1
Verify that your vehicle is equipped with  
LATCH anchors.  
NOTE:  
If LATCH anchors are not installed, you  
must use standard vehicle belt installation  
methods.  
The back angle of the child restraint  
should not exceed 45º when properly  
installed in the rear facing position.  
D
A
2 If stored, remove LATCH connectors  
from storage pouches under cover.  
Installation can be improved by the use of the Versa-Tether®  
(see pages 23–25). The recline angle can be adjusted by  
tightening the tether as described on page 24, using anchor  
point 3.  
3 Press and hold the LATCH adjuster release  
button, then pull to lengthen LATCH  
harness to full length.  
4 Fully recline the restraint and place it  
sideways on the vehicle seat, with the  
front facing toward you.  
5 Verify that the LATCH harness is not  
twisted, then attach the farthest connector  
to LATCH anchor (Fig. B).  
If there is a problem stabilizing the child restraint, place a rolled  
towel in the crease of the vehicle seat to help level the child  
restraint base.  
WARNING: DO NOT raise the base beyond horizontal or off of the  
vehicle seat; doing so will reduce the protection for the child.  
B
Removal  
Release each LATCH harness from the LATCH anchor by  
pressing the red release button on the LATCH connector.  
If connected, disconnect the Versa-Tether from the tether  
anchor.  
When not in use, always store the LATCH connectors in  
storage pouches sewn in cover above rear facing lock-offs.  
A positive click confirms attachment.  
If LATCH connectors will not attach with a  
positive click, it may be necessary to switch  
the LATCH connectors as shown on page 21.  
6 Rotate seat into rear facing position.  
7 Verify that the LATCH harness is not  
twisted, then attach the closest connector  
to LATCH anchor (Fig. C).  
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A positive click confirms attachment.  
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Installation: Rear Facing  
Installation: Rear Facing  
7
Position both sections of vehicle belt  
Rear Facing  
Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation  
Figure A illustrates a typical rear facing  
lap-shoulder belt installation.  
through the rear facing lock-off farthest  
from vehicle buckle, then close lock-off arm  
(Fig. E)  
.
Lock-off is properly closed when a positive  
click is heard.  
When not in use, always store the LATCH  
connectors in storage pouches sewn in  
cover above rear facing lock-offs.  
To prevent breakage, never bend the lock-  
off arm up or down.  
1 Place the child restraint rear facing and in  
full recline position on the vehicle seat.  
8 Verify that the vehicle belt is tight and  
the child restraint is stable.  
A
D
2 Open rear facing lock-off farthest from  
where the vehicle belt will be buckled.  
NOTE:  
The back angle of the child restraint  
should not exceed 45º when properly  
installed in the rear facing position.  
Installation can be improved by the  
use of the Versa-Tether® (see pages  
23–25). The recline angle can be  
adjusted by tightening the tether as  
described on page 24, using anchor  
point 3.  
3
Pull the vehicle belt out, then pass it  
through the first rear facing belt slot (Fig. B)  
.
The vehicle belt can be routed over or  
under the cover.  
4
Route vehicle belt behind and under  
the buckle strap, then through the  
second rear facing belt slot.  
B
E
5
Verify that the vehicle belt is not  
If there is a problem stabilizing the child restraint, place a rolled  
towel in the crease of the vehicle seat to help level the child  
restraint base.  
twisted, then buckle (Fig. C)  
.
6 Push the restraint firmly into the seat  
while removing slack from the lap portion  
of the vehicle belt, then the shoulder  
WARNING: DO NOT raise the base beyond horizontal or off of the  
vehicle seat; doing so will reduce the protection for the child.  
portion (Fig. D).  
Removal  
Release the tether, if used, then reverse the above directions.  
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Installation: Rear Facing  
Installation: Rear Facing  
7
Position the vehicle belt through the  
Rear Facing  
rear facing lock-off farthest from the  
vehicle buckle, then close lock-off arm  
Lap Belt Installation  
Figure A illustrates a typical rear facing lap  
belt installation.  
(Fig. D)  
.
Lock-off is properly closed when a positive  
click is heard.  
When not in use, always store the LATCH  
connectors in storage pouches sewn in  
cover above rear facing lock-offs.  
To prevent breakage, never bend the lock-  
off arm up or down.  
1 Place the child restraint rear facing and in  
full recline position on the vehicle seat.  
8 Verify that the vehicle belt is tight and  
the child restraint is stable.  
A
D
2 Open rear facing lock-off farthest from  
where the vehicle belt will be buckled.  
NOTE:  
The back angle of the child restraint should not exceed 45º when  
3 Pull the vehicle belt out, then pass it  
through the closest rear facing belt slot  
(Fig. B).  
properly installed in the rear facing position.  
Installation can be improved by the use of the Versa-Tether®  
(see pages 23–25). The recline angle can be adjusted by  
tightening the tether as described on page 24, using anchor  
point 3.  
The vehicle belt can be routed over or  
under the restraint cover.  
4
Route vehicle belt behind and under the  
If there is a problem stabilizing the child restraint, place a rolled  
towel in the crease of the vehicle seat to help level the child  
restraint base.  
buckle strap, then through the second rear  
facing belt slot.  
B
5
Verify that the vehicle belt is not  
WARNING: DO NOT raise the base beyond horizontal or off of the  
vehicle seat; doing so will reduce the protection for the child.  
twisted, then buckle (Fig. C)  
.
6 Push the child restraint firmly into the  
vehicle seat while removing slack from the  
vehicle belt.  
Removal  
Release the tether, if used, then reverse the above directions.  
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Installation: Forward Facing  
Installation: Forward Facing  
8 Kneel on the child restraint to force it  
Forward Facing  
into the vehicle seat while pulling each  
LATCH Installation  
LATCH harness tight (Fig. D).  
Figure A illustrates the forward facing  
LATCH harness routing.  
9 Verify that all connections are secure  
1
Verify that your vehicle is equipped with  
and the restraint is stable.  
Installation can be improved by the use of  
the Versa-Tether (see pages 23–25).  
LATCH anchors.  
®
If LATCH anchors are not installed, you must  
use standard vehicle belt installation methods.  
Removal  
A
D
2 If stored, remove LATCH connectors from  
storage pouches under cover.  
Release each LATCH harness from  
the LATCH anchor by pressing the  
red release button on the LATCH connector.  
If connected, disconnect the Versa-Tether from the tether  
anchor.  
When not in use, always store the LATCH connectors in  
storage pouches sewn in cover above rear facing lock-offs.  
3 Press and hold the LATCH adjuster release  
button, then pull to lengthen LATCH  
harness to full length.  
4 Place the restraint sideways on the vehicle  
seat, with the back facing toward you.  
Restraint must be in the full upright  
position when installed in forward facing  
mode with children over 33 pounds (15kg).  
WARNING: Use vehicle belt (not LATCH connectors) for  
installations with children weighing more than 48 pounds  
(21 kg). Refer to the vehicle owner’s manual or contact the  
vehicle manufacturer for the maximum weight rating for their  
LATCH anchors. Unless specified otherwise by the vehicle  
manufacturer, assume a 48-pound child is the vehicle LATCH  
anchor limit.  
B
5 Verify that LATCH harness is not  
twisted, then loosely attach the farthest  
connector to LATCH anchor (Fig. B).  
A positive click confirms attachment.  
If LATCH connectors will not attach with a  
positive click, it may be necessary to switch  
the LATCH connectors as shown on page  
21.  
6 Rotate seat into forward facing position.  
7 Verify that LATCH harness is not  
twisted, then loosely attach the closest  
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Installation: Forward Facing  
Installation: Forward Facing  
4 Rotate the forward facing lock-off down  
to open.  
Forward Facing  
Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation  
Figure A illustrates the forward facing lap-  
shoulder vehicle belt route.  
Only use lock-off farthest from where the  
vehicle belt is buckled.  
When not in use, always store the LATCH  
connectors in storage pouches sewn in  
cover above rear facing lock-offs.  
5 Remove slack from the lap portion of the  
vehicle belt.  
6
Kneel on the child restraint to force it  
1 Place the child restraint forward facing  
on the vehicle seat.  
into the vehicle seat while pulling the  
shoulder portion of the vehicle belt  
tightly through the lock-off to remove  
slack (Fig. D).  
A
D
Restraint must be in the full upright  
position when installed in forward facing  
mode with children over 33 pounds (15kg).  
7 Hold the shoulder belt tight, then rotate  
2
Pull the vehicle belt out, then pass it over  
the lock-off upward until it clicks in place  
the LATCH bar, through the forward facing  
(
Fig. E).  
belt slots, then over the LATCH bar on the  
other side (Fig. B)  
Lock-off is not engaged and vehicle belt is  
not secured until a click is heard.  
.
3
Verify that the vehicle belt is not  
8 Verify that the vehicle belt is tight and  
the child restraint is secure.  
twisted, then buckle (Fig. C)  
.
B
E
See Checking Buckle Position on page 26.  
Installation can be improved by the use of the Versa-Tether (see pages  
23–25).  
®
Removal  
Release the tether, if used, then reverse the above directions.  
C
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Installation: Forward Facing  
Switching the LATCH Connectors  
If the LATCH connector will not properly  
Forward Facing  
connect to the LATCH bar in the vehicle,  
the connectors must be switched from one  
side to the other. This will ensure that the  
connectors are correctly aligned.  
Lap Belt Installation  
Figure A illustrates the forward facing lap  
belt only vehicle belt route.  
When not in use, always store the LATCH  
connectors in storage pouches sewn in  
cover above rear facing lock-offs.  
1 Lift the front of the cover to access the  
LATCH bar.  
1 Place the child restraint forward facing  
2 Slide one connector through both rear  
facing belt slots to the opposite side of  
the restraint, so that both connectors are  
on the same side of the restraint (Fig. D).  
A
D
on the vehicle seat.  
Restraint must be in the full upright  
position when installed in forward facing  
mode with children over 33 pounds (15kg).  
3 Loosen the loop on one connector (Fig. E).  
2
Pull the vehicle belt out, then pass it  
under the LATCH bar, through the  
forward facing belt slots, then under the  
LATCH bar on the other side (Fig. B).  
4 Thread the other connector through  
the loop created in step 3 to switch  
positions (Fig. F).  
3
Verify that the vehicle belt is not  
5 Slide the connector which is now  
closest to the front of the restraint  
through both rear facing belt slots to  
the opposite side of the restraint, so  
that each connector is in proper  
position on the LATCH bar.  
twisted, then buckle  
.
B
E
4
Kneel on the child restraint to force it  
into the vehicle seat while removing slack  
from the vehicle belt (Fig. C).  
5 Verify that the vehicle belt is tight and  
the child restraint is secure.  
6 Replace cover and continue with  
See Checking Buckle Position on page 26.  
Installation can be improved by the use of  
the Versa-Tether (see pages 23–25).  
installation procedure.  
®
Removal  
Release the tether, if used, then reverse the  
above directions.  
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F
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Installation in Aircraft  
Versa-Tether®  
This child restraint is certified for aircraft use. Most airlines in the  
U.S. and Canada will allow the use of a child restraint, if it is  
labeled as an approved child restraint for airline use and fits  
properly on the plane. Contact the airline about their policy prior  
to traveling.  
WARNING: WHEN USING THE RESTRAINT IN FORWARD FACING  
MODE, ATTACH THE VERSA-TETHER ONLY TO TETHER ANCHORS  
IDENTIFIED BY THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURER AS TETHER  
ANCHORAGE POINTS. USE OF OTHER LOCATIONS IS NOT  
APPROVED OR PERMITTED.  
Place the child restraint next to a  
window to avoid blocking the aisle.  
Britax® recommends that the tether be used at all times. Using  
the tether will improve the stability of the child restraint and  
reduce the risk of injury.  
If the aircraft lap belt is too short,  
ask the flight attendant for a Belt  
Extender.  
If the vehicle does not currently have a tether anchor  
attachment, refer to the vehicle owner’s manual or contact  
the vehicle manufacturer for assistance.  
Rear Facing Installation  
For rear facing aircraft installation (Fig.  
), follow instructions on pages 14–15.  
If a tether anchorage is not available, DO NOT modify the  
vehicle without advice from the vehicle manufacturer.  
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A
DO NOT hook the Versa-Tether to the bottom of a vehicle  
seat adjuster!  
Forward Facing Installation  
For forward facing aircraft installation  
Fig. B , follow instructions on page 20.  
NOTE:  
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)
The back angle of the child restraint should not exceed 45º when  
properly installed in the rear facing position.  
The rear facing recline angle can be adjusted by tightening the  
tether as described on page 24, using anchor point 3.  
It may be necessary to loosen the tether and vehicle seat belt  
before adjusting the recline position.  
B
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Versa-Tether®  
Versa-Tether®  
Using the Versa-Tether  
Using the Rear Facing Tether Connector Strap  
1 Once the child restraint is in a secure, seat belted position, locate the  
IMPORTANT: Only use the tether  
connector strap (Fig. D) for rear facing  
tether installation.  
tether on the rear of the restraint.  
2 Press and hold the tether adjuster release button, then pull to fully  
extend tether strap into a V-shape.  
Because every vehicle model is different,  
sometimes you cannot find a location to  
properly anchor the tether, or the  
structural part of the seat is too large for  
the hook. Use the tether connector strap  
3 Locate the hook on the strap.  
4
Hook the tether to an anchor point.  
See figure A for forward facing installation.  
See figures B or C for rear facing installation.  
D
to assist in creating an anchor point.  
1 Find a fixed vehicle seat belt anchor or vehicle seat leg that is bolted  
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6
Pull the adjuster strap to remove all slack.  
to the floor that the strap can be wrapped around.  
Verify that there is tension in the tether strap and that child  
restraint is properly secured.  
2 Loop the strap around the metal anchor (Fig. D).  
3 Take the metal D-ring and thread it through the webbing loop on  
the other end of the strap.  
Forward Facing  
Rear Facing Swedish Method  
1
4 Pull the metal D-ring all the way through until the strap is tight  
around the metal anchor.  
5 Use the D-ring as an attachment point for the hook on the tether  
strap. Refer to pages 23 – 24 for instructions on using the tether.  
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2
3
A
B
Rear Facing Australian Method  
1
45  
C
2
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Checking Buckle Position  
Using the Buckle  
WARNING: The position of the vehicle belt  
buckle can affect the stability of the child  
restraint. In an accident, an improperly  
positioned buckle could become loose  
and the child would be unprotected.  
Fastening the Buckle  
Buckle  
Hold the buckle with one hand.  
Use the other hand to insert one  
tongue at a time into the buckle.  
Proper connection is confirmed with a  
positive click after inserting the  
second buckle tongue.  
If the buckle lies near the position marked  
as wrong ( ) when the vehicle belt is tight-  
ened, try fitting the child restraint in another  
seating position in the vehicle.  
If it is not possible to achieve the correct  
position ( ) for the buckle, then another  
seating position MUST be used.  
Unbuckle  
Releasing the Buckle  
Brace the rear of the buckle with  
hand.  
Use thumb to press release button  
until tongues are ejected from buckle.  
IMPORTANT: Periodically clean the buckle to ensure proper  
operation. See section, Cleaning the Buckle, on page 35.  
IMPORTANT: Check that the child restraint  
is secure before each trip.  
Recline Adjustment  
Using the Chest Clip  
Fastening the Chest Clip  
IMPORTANT: This child restraint  
can be used in the upright or full  
recline position with children up to  
33 pounds (15 kg), and upright  
position only with children above  
33 pounds.  
Fasten the chest clip by pushing the two  
halves together until a positive click is  
heard.  
IMPORTANT: The correct height for the  
chest clip is at the middle of the chest, level  
with the armpit.  
Pull the recline handle, then slide  
the restraint shell into the desired  
Releasing the Chest Clip  
Release the chest clip by squeezing the  
middle tab, then pull the two pieces apart.  
position.  
Release the recline  
handle, then verify that the child  
restraint has locked into position.  
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Securing Your Child  
Securing Your Child  
Once the child restraint has been  
installed in the vehicle, follow these  
instructions to secure the 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.  
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Loosen the harness by lifting the  
8 Slowly pull the adjuster strap to tighten  
the harness around the child (Fig. E).  
adjuster lever located in front of the  
restraint, then pull the shoulder straps  
forward (Fig. A).  
IMPORTANT: Snugly adjust the belts  
provided with this child restraint around  
your child. A snug strap should not allow  
any slack. It lies in a relatively straight  
line without sagging. It does not press  
on the child’s flesh or push the child’s  
body into an unnatural position.  
2 Unfasten the chest clip by squeezing the  
middle tab (Fig. B).  
A
D
3 Unfasten the buckle by pressing down on  
the release button.  
4 Move the harness straps to the side of  
the restraint.  
9
Position the chest clip at the middle of the  
child's chest, level with the child's armpit  
(Fig. F)  
Use the harness holder located on the  
straps and side of the cover to aid in  
holding the straps.  
.
10 Verify that harness is not twisted and  
child is properly secured.  
5 Place child in the restraint.  
B
E
11 See Checking Harness Height on  
page 30.  
6 Position the harness straps around the  
child and fasten the child restraint buckle  
(Fig C) and chest clip (Fig. D).  
IMPORTANT:  
Proper connection of the buckle is  
confirmed with a positive click after  
inserting the second buckle tongue.  
Always pull on the harness after securing  
the child to make sure the buckle and  
harness are locked. If not, the buckle or  
adjuster area may be clogged with food,  
drink, or objects that need to be removed.  
See pages 33 and 35 for cleaning  
instructions.  
Always make sure that the harness is tight  
before each use, or after any adjustments.  
C
F
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Checking Harness Height  
Adjusting Harness Height  
To Check Harness Height:  
Harness Height Adjustment  
1 Place child in restraint, then secure  
harness (see pages 28–29).  
1 Loosen the harness by lifting the harness  
adjuster lever while pulling the shoulder  
straps forward as far as possible (Fig. A).  
2 Observe where the shoulder harness is  
positioned on the child.  
2 From the rear of the child restraint,  
unhook the shoulder harness from the  
yoke (Fig. B).  
Rear Facing Strap Height: Harness  
straps should be located in the nearest  
slot at or below the child’s shoulder.  
Rear Facing  
Strap Height  
A
3 Pull straps through the shell and cover, to  
the front of the restraint.  
Forward Facing Strap Height: Harness  
straps should be located in the nearest  
slot at or above the child’s shoulder.  
NOTE: Do not remove HUGS pads for  
forward facing use. Removal of HUGS is  
optional for rear facing use only.  
3 If harness height is okay, continue using  
child restraint without adjustment. If  
harness height requires adjustment, refer to  
Adjusting Harness Height on page 31.  
4
Thread the harness straps through the  
appropriate harness height slots (Fig. C).  
5 Reattach harness straps to the yoke  
(Fig. B).  
IMPORTANT: Once the top slots become  
necessary, the child may continue to use  
the restraint until the top of the ears  
become level with the top of the restraint  
shell or child’s weight exceeds 65 pounds  
(29.5 kg).  
Forward Facing  
Strap Height  
B
6 Pull harness adjuster strap to tighten the  
harness.  
7 Verify that all straps are threaded at the  
same height and are not twisted.  
C
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Care and Maintenance  
Care and Maintenance  
Cover Removal  
Cleaning the Cover  
1 Loosen the harness by lifting the harness adjuster lever while pulling  
the shoulder straps forward as far as possible.  
HAND WASH, using cold water and mild  
soap.  
2 Unhook the shoulder straps from the yoke on the rear of child  
restraint.  
LINE DRY, to prevent cover from  
shrinking.  
3 Remove the belly pad from the buckle.  
DO NOT: Bleach, machine wash, machine dry, or iron.  
Cleaning the Shell  
4 Pull upper harness straps through the shell and cover, to the front  
of the restraint.  
SPONGE CLEAN, using warm water and mild soap.  
TOWEL DRY  
5 Gently remove the upper portion of the cover. Be careful not to  
damage the energy absorbing foam.  
DO NOT: Use solvents, abrasive cleaners, or disassemble the  
harness.  
6 Pull the lower harness straps, buckle tongues, chest clip, and buckle  
through the slots in the cover.  
Cleaning the Harness  
WARNING:  
SPONGE CLEAN, using warm water and mild soap.  
TOWEL DRY  
Do not take apart or attempt to take apart the harness. It is  
unnecessary and dangerous to do so.  
DO NOT: Bleach, machine wash, machine dry, or disassemble  
the harness.  
Never remove the buckle tongues from the harness. They  
cannot be reattached after removal.  
Cleaning the Harness Adjuster  
7 Remove the entire cover from the restraint.  
Periodically check the adjuster area to be sure it is clean and free  
of food, coins, dirt, and other objects. If debris is present, it must be  
removed to prevent interference with the adjuster mechanism.  
Refitting the Cover  
To refit the cover, reverse Cover Removal directions. Make sure that  
the shoulder straps are threaded through the chest clips and that  
the harness is not twisted.  
BRUSH AWAY LOOSE DEBRIS, using a soft bristled brush.  
SPONGE CLEAN, using warm water and mild soap.  
TOWEL DRY  
DO NOT: Use solvents, abrasive cleaners, or disassemble the  
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Care and Maintenance  
Care and Maintenance  
Buckle Removal  
Cleaning the Buckle  
1
Fully recline the child restraint.  
If a child eats and drinks while in  
the restraint, the buckle may  
need to be periodically checked  
and cleaned of any accumulated  
debris or dried liquids.  
2
Locate the metal buckle strap  
retainer on bottom of the  
restraint.  
A
B
3
Pull retainer away from child  
restraint to loosen.  
Turn the retainer so that the short side will go through the slot  
in the restraint shell (Fig. A)  
THOROUGHLY RINSE, using  
warm water (Fig. B).  
4
Unbuckle  
Buckle  
SOAK, overnight if possible,  
using warm water to loosen  
hardened drinks or food.  
.
5
Push the retainer through slots in the shell and cover, to the front  
of the restraint.  
TEST THE BUCKLE, by  
fastening and unfastening  
until a positive click is heard  
after inserting the second  
buckle tongue (Fig. C). If  
click is not heard, repeat  
cleaning procedure.  
Rethreading the Buckle  
1
C
Locate the buckle slot.  
2
Turn the buckle retainer so that the short side will go through the  
slot in the cover and restraint shell (Fig. A)  
.
3
Pull buckle away from restraint until tight, then verify that the  
strap is not twisted and the release button is facing outward.  
TOWEL DRY  
DO NOT: Lubricate, use solvents, abrasive cleaners, soap or  
household detergents.  
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Warranty  
®
This child restraint was manufactured by Britax . Britax Child Safety, Inc. (“Britax”)  
warrants this product to the original retail purchaser as follows:  
LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY  
This product is warranted against defective materials or workmanship for one year from  
the date of original purchase. Proof of purchase is required. The exclusive remedy for this  
warranty is that Britax will, at its option, provide repair or replacement components for  
this product or refund the original purchase price of the product. Britax reserves the right  
to discontinue or change fabrics, parts, models or products, or to make substitutions.  
To make a claim under this warranty, contact Britax Consumer Services at  
1-888-427-4829 or write to us using the address on the back cover of this booklet. Proof  
of purchase is required.  
PLEASE COMPLETE AND MAIL THE OWNER REGISTRATION CARD WITHIN (30) DAYS  
OF PURCHASE.  
WARRANTY LIMITATIONS  
This warranty does not include damages which arise from negligence, misuse or use not  
in accordance with the product instruction.  
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 restraint to fail Federal Safety  
Standards or perform worse in a crash. Their use automatically voids the Britax warranty.  
LIMITATION OF DAMAGES  
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.  
LIMITATIONS OF WARRANTIES AND OTHER WARRANTY TERMS AND  
STATE LAWS  
Any implied warranties, including implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a  
particular purpose, shall be limited to the duration and terms of the express written  
warranty. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or  
the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limita-  
tions may not apply. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other  
rights, which vary from state to state. Neither Britax, nor the retailer selling this product,  
authorizes any person to create for it any other warranty, obligation, or liability in  
connection with this product.  
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