Britax Car Seat CS User Manual

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Marathon CS  
User Guide  
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Table of Contents  
Safety Information  
Warnings...............................................................................................................2  
Important Notes....................................................................................................4  
Certification...........................................................................................................5  
Registration...........................................................................................................5  
Important Harness Adjustments..........................................................................6  
Child Seat Features.............................................................................................8  
Vehicle Compatibility  
Incompatible Vehicle Belts...................................................................................10  
Vehicle Buckle Positions......................................................................................11  
Vehicle Seating Positions.....................................................................................11  
Installation: Rear-facing  
LATCH Installation................................................................................................12  
Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation .............................................................................14  
Lap-Belt Installation .............................................................................................16  
Installation: Forward-facing  
LATCH Installation................................................................................................18  
Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation..............................................................................20  
Lap-Belt Installation .............................................................................................22  
Installation: Aircraft.............................................................................................24  
Installation: Versa-Tether®  
Safety Information ................................................................................................25  
Using the Versa-Tether® .......................................................................................26  
Tether-Connector Strap........................................................................................27  
Energy-Absorbing Versa-Tether®.........................................................................28  
Child Seat Functions  
Storing the LATCH Connectors...........................................................................29  
Recline Adjustment ..............................................................................................29  
Chest Clip .............................................................................................................30  
HUGSChest Pads..............................................................................................30  
Harness Buckle ....................................................................................................31  
Adjusting Harness Slot Height ............................................................................31  
Securing Your Child ............................................................................................32  
Care and Maintenance........................................................................................34  
Warranty...............................................................................................................38  
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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 65 lbs (2.3 and  
29.5 kg) and whose height is 49 inches (124.5 cm) or less. Rear-  
facing for children who weigh between 5 and 35 lbs (2.3 and 15.9  
kg) and forward-facing for children who weigh between 20 and 65  
lbs (9.1 - 29.5 kg) and are at least 1 year of age.  
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 into the  
child’s flesh or push the child’s body into an unnatural position.  
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.  
back seat as the safest location for a properly installed child seat.  
Please study the Vehicle Compatibility (pages 10-11) section in  
this booklet to ensure your child’s safety and consult your vehicle  
owner’s manual.  
Secure this child seat even when it is not occupied. In a crash, an  
unsecured child seat may injure vehicle occupants.  
Whenusinginavehiclewithairbags, refertoyourvehicleowner’s  
manual for child seat installation instructions and precautions.  
Never use adjuster strap to lift or carry this child seat. Doing so  
could cause damage to harness adjuster and webbing. Always  
carry this child seat by its shell or tether straps.  
The primary protection for occupants of a vehicle in a collision is  
the body of the vehicle itself. A child seat will not protect a child  
when a vehicle is seriously impacted. However, correctly installed,  
a child seat will substantially improve chances for survival in most  
crashes. Make sure all users fully understand the correct ways to  
use this child seat in a vehicle.  
Follow all instructions on this child restraint and in the written  
instructions located under the child seat cover.  
Register your child restraint with the manufacturer.  
To prevent injury due to deterioration or hidden damage,  
discontinue use of a child seat that is older than six years or has  
been in a moderate or severe crash. See Serial Number and  
Manufacture Date Label located on child seat (see page 9).  
This child seat must not be used in the home, in boats, or other  
non-certified applications.  
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  
not perform as intended in a crash.  
HUGSTM chest pads must be installed for forward-facing use.  
Removal of HUGS is optional only for rear-facing use.  
Based on crash statistics, the National Highway Traffic Safety  
Administration (NHTSA) recommends that parents select the  
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Safety Information  
Safety Information  
Important Notes  
Certification  
Verify child seat is secure and harness is properly adjusted around  
child each time child seat is used.  
This child seat system conforms to all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle  
Safety Standards. This child restraint is certified for use in motor vehicles  
and aircraft.  
Adjust harness to fit clothes the child is wearing. Remove bulky  
coats and/or jackets before putting child in child seat.  
Cover child seat when vehicle is parked in direct sunlight. Parts of  
child seat could become hot enough to burn a child.  
Store child seat in a safe place when it is not being used. Avoid  
placing heavy objects on top of it.  
Do not leave children alone in a vehicle, even for a short time.  
Do not, except as described in this booklet, attempt to disassemble  
any part of the child seat or change the way its harness or vehicle’s  
seat belts are used.  
Registration  
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.  
For recall information, call the US Government’s Vehicle Safety  
Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://  
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 unsecured or unlatched. In event  
of a sudden stop, a loose seat back could prevent child seat from  
protecting the child as well as it should.  
Do not allow children to play with this or any child seat.  
Do not use anything to raise child seat off vehicle seat except as  
described in these instructions. In a crash, child seat could slide  
and may not adequately protect the child.  
Serial Number:___________________________________  
Batch Number:___________________________________  
Date of Manufacture:______________________________  
WARNING! DO NOT place a child seat  
rear-facing in the front seat of a vehicle with  
a passenger air bag. DEATH or SERIOUS  
INJURY can occur. See your vehicle owner’s  
manual for child seat installations. The back  
seat is the safest place for children under 12.  
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Safety Information  
Safety Information  
Important Harness Adjustments  
Forward-Facing  
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics:  
Use forward-facing only with children:  
who are at least one year of age and  
who weigh between 20 and 65 lbs (9.1 – 29.5 kg) and  
49” (124.5 cm) or less in height and  
the top of the child’s ears are below the top of the child seat and  
the harness straps are in the nearest slots at or above the child’s  
shoulders, parallel to level ground (Fig. B).  
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. It is best  
for children to ride rear-facing to the highest weight or height allowed  
by the manufacturer.  
IMPORTANT: When using forward-facing recline mode, it may  
become necessary to adjust the harness to the next higher set of slots  
than would be used when the seat is upright. See Adjusting Harness  
Slot Height on page 31.  
Rear-Facing  
Use rear-facing only with children:  
who weigh between 5 and 35 lbs (2.3 – 15.9 kg) and  
the top of the child’s head is at least 1” (2.5 cm) or  
more below the top of the child seat (Fig. A) and  
Upright  
Reclined  
Above Shoulder Level  
Below Shoulder Level  
the harness straps are in the nearest slots at or  
below the child’s shoulders.  
ARear-Facing  
If the child cannot be secured within these requirements because the  
child exceeds height or weight requirements, review the forward-facing  
guidelines on page 7.  
Shoulder level  
If the child cannot be secured within these requirements because the  
child is too small, selection of a different child seat (such as an infant  
carrier) may be required.  
b
Forward-Facing Harness Height  
IMPORTANT: See Adjusting Harness Slot Height on page 31.  
WARNING!  
WARNING!  
Do NOT use the child seat forward-facing if any of the following apply:  
the child is less than one year of age or  
Do NOT use the child seat rear-facing if any of the following apply:  
the child is less than 5 lbs (2.3 kg) in weight or  
the child exceeds 35 lbs (15.9 kg) in weight or  
the top of the head is less than 1” (2.5 cm) from the top of the child  
seat (Fig. A) or  
the child is less than 20 lbs (9.1 kg) in weight or  
the child exceeds 65 lbs (29.5 kg) in weight or  
the child exceeds 49” (124.5 cm) in height or  
the top of the ears are above the top of the child seat or  
the top harness slots fall below the child’s shoulders, parallel to level  
ground (Fig. B)  
the harness straps are in a slot above the child’s shoulders.  
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Child Seat Features  
Child Seat Features  
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Cover  
11 HUGS(Harness Ultra Guard  
System) Chest Pads  
12 Harness  
19 Serial Number & Manufactured  
Date (under cover)  
24 Shell  
LATCH Straps  
25 Forward-Facing Lock-off  
26 Rear-Facing Lock-off  
27 LATCH Bar  
20 Versa-Tether® (Top Anchorage Strap)-  
in pouch  
LATCH Adjuster Release Buttons  
LATCH Adjusters  
LATCH Connector Release Buttons  
LATCH Connectors (stored under  
cover)  
13 Buckle  
21 Versa-Tether Storage Pouch  
22 Harness Yoke  
23 Belt Guard  
14 Belly Pad  
28 Base  
15 Harness Adjuster  
Lever (under cover)  
16 Click & Safe Snug Harness  
Indicator (under cover)  
17 Harness Adjuster Strap  
18 Recline Handle  
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Harness Slots  
Comfort Pads  
IMPORTANT: When not in use, this user  
guide should be stored under the cover.  
DO NOT discard the foam inserts found  
under the cover.  
Chest Clip  
10 Harness Holders  
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Vehicle Compatibility  
Vehicle Compatibility  
Incompatible Vehicle Belts  
Vehicle Buckle Positions  
WARNING! The following types of vehicle belts are NOT  
compatible with this child seat:  
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  
buckle stalk. If it is not possible to achieve the correct  
position ( ) for the buckle, then another seating  
position MUST be used.  
1Vehicle belts with top or  
bottom anchor points on  
the vehicle door.  
2Motorized,automaticvehicle  
belts  
Vehicle Seating Positions  
WARNING! Some vehicles have no seating positions which  
are compatible with this child seat or any other child seat. If in doubt,  
contact the vehicle manufacturer for assistance.  
Forward-facing vehicle seats MUST be used with this child seat. Side-  
facing or rear-facing seats CANNOT be used. See diagram below.  
WARNING!  
DO NOT place a child seat  
rear-facing in the front seat  
of a vehicle with a  
passenger air bag unless  
deactivated. DEATH or  
SERIOUS INJURY can  
occur. See your vehicle  
owner's manual for child  
seat installation instruc-  
tions. The back seat is the  
safest place for children  
12 and under.  
3Lap-shoulder belts that  
have a separate retractor  
each for the lap section  
and shoulder section  
5Lap belts that have a retractor that locks only  
in case of a sudden stop (emergency locking  
retractor or ELR).  
4Lap belts forward of the  
vehicle seat bight.  
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Installation: Rear-Facing  
with the “LATCH Strap Here Rear-Facing”  
label on each side of the child seat. (Figs. E  
and F).  
Installation: Rear-Facing  
LATCH Installation  
Figure  
A
illustrates  
a
rear-facing LATCH  
installation.  
7 Push the child seat firmly into the vehicle seat  
while pulling each LATCH strap tight (Fig. G).  
IMPORTANT: Ensure the LATCH strap does not fold  
into the LATCH adjuster while tightening.  
8 Verify that all connections are secure, the  
LATCH strap is aligned to the “LATCH Strap  
Here Rear-Facing” label on each side of the  
child seat, and that the child seat is stable.  
The child seat is secure when it cannot be moved  
more than 1 in. (2.5 cm) front-to-back or side-to-  
side at the belt path. If the child seat is not secure,  
repeat the installation process or use an alternate  
seating location.  
When properly installed in the rear-facing position,  
the back angle of the child seat should be 30º – 45º  
from vertical (not to exceed 45º) when the car is  
parked on a level surface (Fig. H).  
If necessary, the proper recline angle can be  
achieved by placing a rolled towel or pool noodle in  
the vehicle seat bight to level the child seat’s base.  
Rear-facing installation can be improved by the use  
of the Versa-Tether. See pages 25 – 28.  
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 29)  
and pass them through their adjacent belt slots.  
2 Press and hold the first LATCH adjuster  
release button, then pull the LATCH strap to  
full length. Repeat for the remaining LATCH  
connector.  
3 Recline the child seat and place rear-facing on  
the vehicle seat. This child seat must be in the  
recline position when installed rear-facing. See  
Recline Adjustment on page 29.  
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F
b
4 Attach one LATCH connector to its adjacent  
vehicle LATCH anchor (Fig. B) in the upright  
position (Fig. C).  
Release  
button  
Top  
An audible click confirms attachment.  
Ensure that the LATCH strap is not twisted.  
TIP: You may need to turn the front of the child  
seat toward you for easier access to the  
vehicle LATCH anchor.  
5 Attach the remaining LATCH connector to its  
adjacent vehicle LATCH anchor (Fig. D) in the  
upright position (Fig. C).  
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C
WARNING! Do not raise the child  
seat off the front edge of the vehicle seat.  
This could cause your child seat not to  
perform as intended.  
An audible click confirms attachment.  
Ensure that the LATCH strap is not twisted.  
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 Align each LATCH strap on the LATCH bar  
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Installation: Rear-Facing  
Installation: Rear-Facing  
The lock-off is properly closed when a click is  
heard.  
Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation  
Figure A illustrates a rear-facing, lap-shoulder  
belt installation.  
To prevent damage, never extend the lock-off arm  
beyond its normal open position and always keep  
the lock-off closed when it is not in use.  
If your vehicle is equipped with an automatic  
locking retractor (ALR), use of lock-offs is not  
required as long as the ALR is locked. Check your  
vehicle owner’s manual to determine the type of  
retractor your vehicle has, and how to lock the  
retractor.  
8 Verify that vehicle belt is tight and that the child  
seat is secure.  
The child seat is secure when it cannot be moved  
more than 1 in. (2.5 cm) front-to-back or side-to-  
side at the belt path. If the child seat is not secure,  
repeat the installation process or use an alternate  
seating location.  
When properly installed in the rear-facing position,  
the back angle of the child seat should be 30º – 45º  
from vertical (not to exceed 45º) when the car is  
parked on a level surface (Fig. G).  
If necessary, the proper recline angle can be  
achieved by placing a rolled towel or pool noodle in  
the vehicle seat bight to level the child seat’s base.  
Rear-facing installation can be improved by the  
use of the Versa-Tether. See pages 25 – 28.  
When not in use, always store the LATCH  
connectors in the storage slots. See page 29.  
1 Recline the child seat then place it rear-facing  
on the vehicle seat. This child seat must be in  
the recline position when installed rear-facing.  
See Recline Adjustment on page 29.  
2 Lift the cover to open the rear-facing lock-off  
farthest from where the vehicle belt will be  
buckled (Fig. B).  
3 Pull the vehicle belt out, then pass it under the  
LATCH bar and through the rear-facing belt  
slot (Fig. C).  
The vehicle belt can be routed over or under  
the cover.  
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4 Route the vehicle belt across seat then  
through the opposite rear-facing belt slot and  
under the LATCH bar.  
IMPORTANT: The vehicle belt must rest behind the  
child seat buckle strap.  
5 Verify that the vehicle belt is not twisted,  
position the lap belt portion through the open  
lock-off, then buckle (Fig. D).  
6 Push the child seat firmly into the vehicle seat  
while removing slack first from the lap portion  
of the vehicle belt, then the shoulder portion  
(Fig. E).  
7 Position the shoulder portion of the vehicle  
belt through the open lock-off, tighten belt,  
close the lock-off arm (Fig. F), and replace the  
cover.  
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WARNING! Do not raise the child seat off the front edge of  
the vehicle seat. This could cause your child seat not to perform as  
intended.  
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Installation: Rear-Facing  
Installation: Rear-Facing  
If your vehicle is equipped with an automatic  
Lap-Belt Installation  
Figure A illustrates a rear-facing, lap-belt  
installation.  
locking retractor (ALR), use of the lock-offs is not  
required as long as the ALR is locked. Check your  
vehicle owner’s manual to determine the type of  
retractor your vehicle has, and how to lock the  
retractor.  
When not in use, always store the LATCH  
connectors in the storage slots. See page 29.  
1 Recline the child seat, then place it rear facing on  
the vehicle seat. This child seat must be in the  
recline position when installed rear-facing. See  
Recline Adjustment on page 29.  
2 Lift the cover and open the rear-facing lock-  
off farthest from where the vehicle belt will be  
buckled (Fig. B).  
3 Pull the vehicle belt out, then pass it under the  
LATCH bar and through the rear-facing belt slot  
(Fig. C).  
The vehicle belt can be routed over or under  
cover.  
WARNING! Do not use this seat  
with a non-locking, two-point Emergency  
Locking Retractor (ELR) vehicle belt.  
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8 Verify that vehicle belt is tight, locked, and that  
the child seat is secure.  
The child seat is secure when it cannot be moved  
more than 1 in. (2.5 cm) front-to-back or side-to-  
side at the belt path. If the child seat is not secure,  
repeat the installation process or use an alternate  
seating location.  
F
4 Route the vehicle belt across the child seat then  
through the opposite rear-facing belt slot and  
under the LATCH bar.  
Whenproperlyinstalledintherear-facingposition,  
the back angle of the child seat should be 30º – 45º from vertical (not to  
exceed 45º) when the car is parked on a level surface (Fig. F).  
If necessary, the proper recline angle can be achieved by placing a rolled  
towel or pool noodle in the crease of the vehicle seat to level the child seat’s  
base.  
IMPORTANT: The vehicle belt must rest behind the  
child seat buckle strap.  
5 Verify that the vehicle belt is not twisted, position  
the belt through the open lock-off, then buckle  
(Fig. D).  
6 Push the child seat firmly into the vehicle seat  
while removing slack from the vehicle belt.  
7 Tighten the belt, close the lock-off arm, and  
replace the cover (Fig. E).  
The lock-off is properly closed when a click is  
heard.  
Rear-facing installation can be improved by the use of the Versa-Tether. See  
pages 25 – 28.  
WARNING! Do not raise the child seat off the front edge of  
the vehicle seat. This could cause your child seat not to perform as  
intended.  
To prevent damage, never extend the lock-off arm  
beyond its normal open position and always keep  
the lock-off closed when not in use.  
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Installation: Forward-Facing  
6 Attach the remaining LATCH connector to its  
adjacent vehicle LATCH anchor (Fig. D) in an  
upright position (Fig, C).  
An audible click confirms attachment.  
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.  
Ensure that the LATCH strap is not twisted.  
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.  
7 Push the child seat firmly into the vehicle seat  
while pulling each LATCH strap tight (Fig.  
E).  
IMPORTANT: Ensure the LATCH strap does not  
fold into the LATCH adjuster while tightening.  
8 Attach the Versa Tether® hook to the vehicle’s  
designated tether anchor for the chosen  
seating position. Remove all slack from the  
tether to secure. Store excess webbing in the  
tether pouch. See pages 25 – 28.  
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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).  
This child seat must be in full upright position  
when installed forward-facing for children who  
weigh more than 33 pounds (15.1 kg).  
1 If stored, remove the LATCH connectors from  
the storage slots under the cover (page 29)  
and pass them through their adjacent belt slots.  
2 Press and hold the first LATCH adjuster  
release button, then pull the LATCH strap to  
full length. Repeat for the remaining LATCH  
connector.  
b
Release  
button  
Top  
9 Verify that all connections are secure and that the child seat is stable.  
The child seat is secure when it cannot be moved front- to-back or  
side-to-side more than 1 in. (2.5 cm) at the belt path. If the child seat is  
not secure, repeat the installation process or use an alternate seating  
location.  
3 Remove the Versa-Tether from the pouch and  
place it up and over the child seat back.  
4 Place the child seat forward-facing on the  
vehicle seat.  
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WARNING! Refer to your vehicle owner’s manual or  
contact the vehicle manufacturer for the maximum weight rating for  
their LATCH anchors. Use vehicle belt (not LATCH connectors) for  
installations with children who weigh more than the vehicle LATCH  
anchor limit. Unless specified otherwise by the vehicle manufacturer,  
assume a 40 lbs (18.1 kg) child is the vehicle LATCH anchor limit.  
TIP: You may need to raise or remove the vehicle  
head restraint to achieve best fit of the child seat.  
5 Attach one LATCH connector to its adjacent vehicle LATCH anchor  
(Fig. B) in the upright position (Fig. C).  
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.  
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Installation: Forward-Facing  
5 Verify that the vehicle belt is not twisted and  
is routed over the LATCH bars, then buckle  
(Fig. D).  
Installation: Forward-Facing  
Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation  
Figure A illustrates a forward-facing lap-shoulder  
belt installation.  
6 Push the child seat firmly into the vehicle seat  
while removing slack first from the lap portion  
of the vehicle belt, then the shoulder portion  
(Fig. E).  
7 Hold the shoulder belt tight, then rotate the lock-  
off until the vehicle belt is secured (Fig. F).  
If your vehicle is equipped with an automatic  
locking retractor (ALR), use of lock-offs is not  
required as long as the ALR is locked. Check  
your vehicle owner’s manual to determine the  
type of retractor your vehicle has, and how to lock  
the retractor.  
Whennotinuse,alwaysstoretheLATCHconnectors  
in the storage slots. See page 29.  
WARNING!  
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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).  
Forward-Facing  
A
This child seat must be in full upright position  
when installed forward-facing for children who  
weigh more than 33 pounds (15.1 kg).  
2
1 If the vehicle is equipped with a designated  
tether anchor for the chosen seating position,  
remove the Versa-Tether from the pouch and  
place it up and over the child seat back.  
8 Attach the Versa-Tether® hook to the designated  
tetheranchor(ifavailableaccordingtothevehicle  
owner’s manual) for the chosen seating position.  
Remove all slack from the tether to secure. Store  
excess webbing in the tether pouch. See pages  
25 – 28.  
9 Verify that the vehicle belt is tight and the child  
seat is secure.  
The child seat is secure when it cannot be  
moved front-to-back or side-to-side more than  
1 in. (2.5 cm) at the belt path. If the child seat  
is not secure, repeat this procedure or use an  
alternate seating location.  
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IMPORTANT: Britax recommends that the Versa-Tetherbe  
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.  
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2 Place the child seat forward-facing on the vehicle  
seat. Ensure the bottom of the child seat base is in full  
contact with the vehicle seat.  
TIP:You may need to raise or remove the vehicle head  
restraint to achieve best fit of the child seat.  
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3 Rotate the lock-off lever to open the forward-facing lock-off farthest  
from where the vehicle belt will be buckled.  
4 Pull vehicle belt out, then pass it over the LATCH bar, through the  
forward-facing belt path, then over the LATCH bar on the opposite  
side (Fig. B).  
TIP:Turning the back of the child seat toward you can make routing the vehicle  
belt easier (Fig. C).  
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Installation: Forward-Facing  
4 Pull the vehicle belt out, then pass it under  
the LATCH bar, through the forward-facing  
belt path, then under the LATCH bar on the  
opposite side (Fig. B).  
Installation: Forward-Facing  
Lap-Belt Installation  
Figure A illustrates a typical forward-facing, lap-  
belt installation.  
When not in use, always store the LATCH  
connectors in the storage slots. See page 29.  
TIP:Turning the back of the child seat toward you can  
make routing the vehicle belt easier (Fig. D).  
5 Verify that the vehicle belt is not twisted, is  
routed under the LATCH bars, then buckle  
(Fig. B).  
WARNING!  
Forward-Facing  
A
This child seat must not be used forward-  
facing for children less than one year of age  
OR who weigh less than 20 lbs.  
C
6 Push the child seat firmly into the vehicle seat  
while removing slack from the vehicle belt  
(Fig. C).  
This child seat must be in full upright position  
when installed forward-facing for children  
who weight more than 33 lbs (15.1 kg).  
7 AttachtheVersa-Tether®hooktothedesignated  
tether anchor (if available according to the  
vehicle owner’s manual) for the chosen  
seating position. Remove all slack from the  
tether to secure. Store excess webbing in the  
tether pouch. See pages 25–28.  
1 If the vehicle is equipped with a designated  
tether anchor for the chosen seating position,  
remove the Versa-Tether from the pouch and place it up and over the  
child seat back.  
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8 Verify that the vehicle belt is tight, locked and  
the child seat is secure.  
The child seat is secure when it cannot be  
moved front-to-back or side-to-side more than 1  
in. (2.5 cm) at the belt path. If the child seat is not  
secure, repeatthisprocedureoruseanalternate  
seating location.  
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.  
2 Place the child seat forward-facing on the vehicle seat. Ensure the  
bottom of the child seat base is in full contact with the vehicle seat.  
TIP:You may need to raise or remove the vehicle head restraint to achieve  
best fit of the child seat.  
WARNING! Do not use this seat  
with a non-locking, two-point Emergency  
Locking Retractor (ELR) vehicle belt.  
3 If the vehicle is equipped with a designated tether anchor for the  
chosen seating position, remove the Versa-Tetherfrom the pouch and  
place it up and over the child seat back.  
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Installation: Versa-Tether®  
Installation: Aircraft  
This child seat is certified for aircraft use. Most  
Safety Information  
airlines in the U.S. and Canada will allow the use of  
a child seat as long as it is labeled as an approved  
child seat for airline use and fits properly on the  
aircraft seat. Contact the airline about their policy  
prior to traveling.  
WARNING!  
When using the child seat in forward-facing mode, attach the Versa-  
Tether only to tether anchors designated by the vehicle manufacturer  
as tether anchorage points. Use of other locations is not approved  
or permitted.  
DO NOT modify the vehicle without advice from the vehicle  
manufacturer if a tether anchorage is not available.  
The FAA recommends that a child weighing up to 40 pounds (18.1 kg)  
use a certified, harnessed child seat while traveling on an aircraft.  
Install your child seat in a window seat to avoid blocking the aisle.  
IMPORTANT:  
If the aircraft lap belt is too short, ask the flight attendant for a belt  
extender.  
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.  
Rear-Facing Installation  
For rear-facing aircraft installation (Fig. A), follow  
Rear-Facing Lap-Belt Installation instructions  
on pages 16–17.  
If your vehicle does not currently have a tether anchor attachment,  
refer to your vehicle owner’s manual or contact the vehicle  
manufacturer for assistance.  
4 To aid installation on aircraft, open the rear-  
facing lock-offs to allow routing of large  
buckles.  
Forward-Facing Installation  
A
For forward-facing aircraft installation (Fig. B),  
follow Forward-Facing Lap-Belt Installation  
instructions on pages 22–23.  
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Installation: Versa-Tether®  
Installation: Versa-Tether®  
Using the Versa-Tether  
Tether Connector Strap  
1 Consult your vehicle owner’s manual for  
designated tether anchorage locations.  
2 Locate the tether on the rear of the child seat  
and remove the tether from the pouch.  
3 Place the tether up and over the child seat  
back.  
4 InstallthechildseatusingtheLATCHsystemor  
the vehicle belts according to the instructions  
in this manual.  
5 Tilt the tether release tab then pull to fully  
extend the tether strap into a “V” shape.  
6 Locate the hook on the strap and attach the  
tether hook to the vehicle’s designated tether  
anchor.  
See figure A for a forward-facing installation.  
See figures B and C for a rear-facing  
installation.  
WARNING! Only use the tether connector strap for a rear-  
OR  
facing tether installation.  
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.  
If you cannot find an acceptable location to  
create an anchor point, contact the vehicle  
manufacturer to identify a suitable tether  
connection point.  
2 Route the strap around the fixed vehicle  
anchor point.  
3 Take the metal D-ring and thread it through  
the webbing loop on the other end of the  
strap (Fig. D).  
4 Pull the metal D-ring all the way through until  
the strap is tight.  
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C
OR  
IMPORTANT: The tether should be hooked over,  
not under, the vehicle tether anchor.  
7 Pull the tether adjuster strap to remove all  
slack. Roll up excess webbing and store in  
tether pouch.  
8 Verify there is tension in the tether strap and  
that child seat is properly secured.  
The child seat is secure when it cannot be  
moved front-to-back or side-to-side more than  
1 in. (2.5 cm) at the belt path.  
5 Use the D-ring as an attachment point for  
the hook on the tether strap.  
NOTE: Store the tether connector strap in the  
tether pouch when not in use.  
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Installation: Versa-Tether®  
Child Seat Functions  
Energy-Absorbing Versa-Tether®  
Storing the LATCH Connectors  
WhentheLATCHconnectorisnotinuse,liftthecover  
to access the LATCH storage slots (Fig. D). Fold the  
LATCH adjuster and the connector, then slide each  
set into the adjacent slot.  
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. A secondary benefit of the energy-  
absorbing Versa-Tether is to help indicate when the child seat has  
been involved in a moderate or severe crash and replacement of the  
child seat is necessary.  
NOTE: Child seats are shipped from Britax with the  
LATCH connectors in the storage slots. You will have  
to open the rear-facing lock-offs to remove the LATCH  
connectors from storage.  
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e
Recline Adjustment  
Pull the recline handle (Fig. E) then slide the child  
seat shell into the desired position. Release the  
recline handle, then verify the child seat has locked  
into position.  
Figure A shows the tether when the child seat  
is acceptable for continued use (provided the  
child seat has not been involved in a crash). The  
colored stitching will be intact and the webbing  
will be looped inside the shell.  
WARNING!  
Figures B and C show the tether when the child  
seat is unacceptable for continued use. If any of  
Thischildseatmustbeinthereclineposition  
when installed rear-facing.  
A
Child seat must be in full upright position  
when installed forward-facing with children  
whoweighmorethan15kg(33lbs)optional  
only for rear-facing use.  
the loops have pulled through the back side of the  
shell and/or any of the colored stitching has been  
released on either side, the child seat is no longer  
acceptable for use. Discontinue use of the child  
seat.  
NOTE: It will be necessary to loosen the tether, vehicle seat belt, and/or  
LATCH strap before adjusting the recline position. The tether, vehicle seat  
belt, and/or LATCH strap must be properly re-tightened after adjusting the  
recline position.  
IMPORTANT: Regardless of whether loops have  
b
pulled through the back side of the shell and the  
colored stitching has been released, discontinue use  
of the child seat if it has been involved in a moderate  
or severe crash.  
C
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Child Seat Functions  
Child Seat Functions  
Chest Clip  
Harness Buckle  
Fastening the Chest Clip  
Fastening the Harness Buckle  
1 Hold the harness buckle with one hand.  
Fasten the chest clip by pushing the two halves  
together until a positive click is heard (Fig. A).  
2 Use your other hand to insert one buckle tongue  
at a time into the harness buckle (Fig. D).  
A proper connection is confirmed with a positive  
click after inserting each buckle tongue.  
Releasing the Harness Buckle  
1 Brace the rear of the harness buckle with one  
hand.  
2 Use your thumb to press the release button and  
slide both buckle tongues to remove from the  
buckle (Fig. E).  
IMPORTANT: Periodically clean the harness buckle to  
ensure safe operation (page 37).  
Releasing the Chest Clip  
1 Squeeze the middle tabs together (Fig. B).  
2 Pull the two pieces apart.  
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C
Adjusting the Chest Clip  
1 Slide the chest clip up or down (Fig. C) on the  
harness so it is positioned at the middle of the  
child’s chest, level with the child’s armpits.  
2 Slide the HUGS chest pads and comfort pads  
to a comfortable location for the child.  
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 the harness straps forward as  
far as possible (Fig. F).  
2 From the rear of the child seat, unhook the shoulder  
harness from the harness yoke (Fig. G).  
3 Pull the harness straps through the shell, foam,  
and cover to the front of the child seat.  
4 Thread the harness straps through the appropriate  
harness slots in the cover, foam, and child seat  
shell (Fig. H).  
HUGS™ Chest Pads  
WARNING! HUGSchest pads must  
be installed for forward-facing use. Removal of  
HUGS is optional only for rear-facing use.  
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5 Reattach the harness straps to the harness yoke  
(Fig. G).  
6 Pull the harness-adjuster strap to tighten the  
harness.  
7 Verify that all straps are threaded at the same  
height and are not twisted.  
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Securing Your Child  
Securing Your Child  
7 Slide the HUGSchest pads down towards the buckle.  
Important checklist before tightening the harness:  
9 Check for proper harness height (see pages 6 – 7).  
9 Remove slack from around the child’s upper thighs.  
9 Remove slack between the Hugs™ chest pads and the buckle.  
Buckling and Tightening the Harness  
1 Loosen the harness by lifting the harness  
adjuster release lever located on the front  
of the child seat while pulling both shoulder  
straps forward (Fig. A).  
2 Release the chest clip by squeezing the tabs  
and sliding the pieces apart (Fig. B).  
3 Unfasten the harness buckle by pressing the  
release button and sliding the tongues out.  
4 Move the harness straps to the side of the  
child seat.  
Use the harness holders located on the straps  
and both sides of the cover to aid in holding  
the straps.  
8 Slowly pull the adjuster strap  
until the harness is snug  
around the child. The harness  
adjuster will click when the  
harness is snug.  
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NOTE: The Click & Safe™ Snug  
Harness Indicator is an audible aide  
to help determine when the harness  
is within range of appropriate  
snugness. When tightening the  
harness, this audible click provides  
extra assurance that the harness is snug.  
Pull the harness adjuster away from  
the child seat to tighten.  
Do not pull sideways.  
IMPORTANT: Remove bulky coats and/or jackets  
before putting the child in child seat. Adjust the  
harness to fit the clothes the child is wearing.  
5 Place child in the child seat.  
6 Position harness straps around the child and  
fasten harness buckle (Fig. C) and chest clip  
(Fig. D).  
Proper connection of the harness buckle is  
confirmed with a positive click after inserting  
each buckle tongue.  
If the buckle will not fasten with an audible  
click after insertion of each buckle tongue,  
the harness buckle or adjuster area may  
be clogged with food, drink or other debris  
that needs to be removed. See page 37 for  
cleaning instructions.  
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.  
You should not be able to pinch excess  
webbing at the shoulder once the harness is  
properly secured.  
9 If there is still slack in the harness, review the  
checklist and then pull the harness adjuster  
strap again until another click indicates a snug harness.  
10 Position the chest clip at the middle of the child’s chest, level with the  
child’s armpits (Fig. E).  
11 Verify that the harness is not twisted and the child is properly  
secured.  
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IMPORTANT: Always pull on the harness after securing the child to ensure  
the buckle tongues are secure in the harness buckle.  
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Care and Maintenance  
Care and Maintenance  
Cover Removal  
Cleaning the Cover  
HAND WASH using cold water and mild soap.  
LINE or LIE-FLAT DRY to prevent the cover from shrinking.  
DO NOT bleach, machine wash, machine dry or iron.  
WARNING! Do not take apart the harness. Never  
remove the buckle tongues from the harness. They  
cannotbereattachedafterremoval. Ifreassembledincorrectly,  
the child seat may not perform as intended.  
Cleaning the Shell  
SPONGE CLEAN using warm water and mild soap.  
TOWEL DRY  
1 Loosen the harness by lifting the harness  
adjuster lever while pulling the shoulder straps  
forward as far as possible.  
2 Unhook the shoulder straps from the harness  
yoke on the rear of the child seat (Fig. A).  
DO NOT use solvents or abrasive cleaners.  
Cleaning the Harness  
SPONGE CLEAN using warm water and mild soap.  
TOWEL DRY  
DO NOT bleach, machine wash, machine dry or disassemble  
the harness.  
3 Pull the upper harness straps through the shell  
and cover to the front of the child seat.  
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4 Remove the buckle and belly pad (page 36).  
5 Gently remove the upper portion of the cover. Be careful not to  
damage the energy-absorbing foam.  
Cleaning the Harness Adjuster  
Periodically check the adjuster area to be sure it is clean and free of  
food, drink or other debris. If debris is present, it must be removed to  
prevent interference with the adjuster mechanism.  
BRUSH AWAY LOOSE DEBRIS using a soft-bristled brush.  
SPONGE CLEAN using warm water and a mild soap.  
TOWEL DRY  
6 Pull the lower harness straps, buckle tongues, HUGS chest pads,  
and chest clip through the lower slots in cover.  
7 Remove the entire cover from the child seat.  
For additional demonstration please visit www.BritaxUSA.com.  
DO NOT use solvents, abrasive cleaners or disassemble the  
harness.  
Refitting the Cover  
To refit the cover, reverse the above directions. Make sure that the  
shoulder straps are not twisted, and are threaded properly through  
the chest clips, cover, foam and shell.  
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Care and Maintenance  
Care and Maintenance  
Harness Buckle Removal  
Cleaning the Harness Buckle  
1 Fully recline the child seat.  
2 Locate the metal buckle strap retainer on the  
bottom of the child seat.  
3 Pull the retainer away from the child seat to  
loosen.  
4 Turn the retainer so the short side will fit through  
the slot in the child seat shell (Fig. A).  
If a child eats and drinks while in the child seat,  
the harness buckle may need to be periodically  
checked and cleaned of any food, drink or other  
debris.  
REMOVE BUCKLE as described on page 36.  
THOROUGHLY RINSE using warm water (Fig. B).  
TEST THE HARNESS BUCKLE by fastening  
(Fig. C) and unfastening (Fig. D) until a positive  
click is heard after inserting each buckle  
tongue. If either click is not heard, repeat  
cleaning procedure.  
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5 Push the retainer through the slots in the shell and cover, to the top  
of the child seat.  
Re-threading the Harness Buckle  
1 Locate the slot in cover and shell for the harness buckle.  
2 Turn the buckle retainer so the short side will fit through the slot in the  
cover and the child seat shell (Fig. A).  
3 Push the retainer through the slots in the shell and cover, to the bottom  
of the child seat.  
TOWEL DRY  
DO NOT lubricate, use solvents, abrasive  
cleaners, soap or other household detergents.  
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4 Pull the harness buckle away from the child seat until tight and verify  
the strap is not twisted and the release button is facing outward.  
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Warranty  
Notes  
This child seat was manufactured by 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 replace 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 OR VISIT WWW.BRITAXUSA.COM/REGISTRATION.  
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 child seat to fail Federal  
Safety Standards or not perform as intended 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  
limitations 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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Notes  
Notes  
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