Britax Roundabout Car Seat User Manual
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1. The colored stitching will be intact and the webbing will be looped inside the shell Figure B shows the tether when the child seat is unacceptable for continued use If one or both of the loops have pulled through the back side of the shell and or any of the colored stitching has ripped on either side the child seat is no longer acceptable for use Discontinue use of the child seat IMPORTANT Regardless of whether loops have pulled through the back side of the shell and the colored stitching has been ripped discontinue use of the child seat if it has been involved in a moderate or severe crash Child Seat Functions Switching the LATCH Connectors The LATCH strap may need to be switched for proper alignment in rear facing Fig C versus forward facing Fig D installations If a proper connection cannot be achieved complete the following procedure to switch the connectors 1 Lift the front of the child seat cover to access the LATCH connectors 2 Pull the LATCH strap and connectors from the child s right side of the child seat 3 Thread the LATCH strap and connectors through the appropriate belt path ensuring that the larger part of the connector is on top for the installation procedure you wish to use Fig E e Verify that the harness is not twisted IMPORTANT When installing this child seat in rear facing mode the LATCH strap must rest behind the child seat buckle NOTE To ensure LATCH connector is properly2. 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 U S Government s Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 or go to http www NHTSA gov 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 instructions The back seat is the safest place for children under 12 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 That means that if your infant reaches 20 pounds before her first birthday she should remain rear facing at least until she turns 1 year old It is best for Safety Information Forward Facing Weight 20 pounds and 1 year 9 1 18 1kg Use forward facing only with children e who are at least one year of age and who weigh between 20 and 40 Ibs 9 1 18 7 kg 40 pounds children to ride rear facing to the highest weight or height allow
3. i aligned with vehicle s LATCH anchor the connector s red release button should face away from vehicle seat back and the larger of the two connector sections is on top Fig E 4 Replace cover and continue with LATCH _ installation procedure Child Seat Functions Storing the LATCH Connectors When the LATCH connectors are not in use lift the child seat cover to access LATCH storage slots Fig A Fold each end of the LATCH strap and slide each LATCH connector into the adjacent slots NOTE Child seats are shipped from Britax with LATCH connectors in the storage slots Recline Adjustment Pull the recline handle then slide the child seat shell into the desired position Fig B Release the recline handle and verify the child seat has locked into position NOTE t 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 Chest Clip Fastening the Chest Clip Fasten the chest clip by pushing the two halves together until a positive click is heard Fig C Releasing the Chest Clip Squeeze the middle tab together and pull apart the two pieces Fig D Adjusting the Chest Clip Slide chest clip up or down on harness so it is positioned at the middle of the child s chest level with the child s armpits Child Seat Functions H
4. located on the click after insertion of each buckle tongue the harness buckle or adjuster area may be clogged with food drink or other debris that need to be removed See page 37 z for cleaning instructions A L Adjust the belts provided with this child seat so they fit by snugly around your child A snug strap should not allow HH 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 Care and Maintenance Child Seat Cover Removal WARNING Do not take apart or attempt to 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 pressing the harness adjuster button while pulling the shoulder straps forward as far as possible 2 Unhook the shoulder straps from the harness yoke on rear of child seat Fig A 3 Pull the upper harness straps through the shell and cover to the front of child seat 4 Gently remove the upper portion of the cover Be careful not to damage the energy absorbing foam 5 Remove the buckle and belly pad by turning the metal buckle strap retainer of the buckle on the underside of the child seat so the short side will slide through the child seat B shell Fig B 6 Push the retainer through the slots in the shell and cover to the t
5. of a child seat that is older than six years or has been in a moderate or severe crash See date of manufacture located on child seat This child seat must not be used in the home in boats or in other non certified applications Based on crash statistics the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA recommends that parents select the back seat as the safest location for a properly installed child seat Please study the Vehicle Safety Belts 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 When using in a vehicle with air bags refer to your vehicle owner 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 vehicle occupants 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 the chances for survival in most crashes Make sure all users fully understand the correct ways to use this child seat in a vehicle Safety Information Important Notes Verify that the child seat is secure and the harness i
6. 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 A for the buckle then another seating position MUST be used Vehicle Seating Positions WARNING Forward facing vehicle seats MUST be used with this child seat Side facing or rear facing seats CANNOT be used See diagram below A 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 under 12 Installation Rear facing LATCH Installation Figure A illustrates a typical rear 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 1 If stored remove the LATCH strap and connectors from the storage slots under the cover See page 30 2 Press and hold each LATCH adjuster release button then pull each LATCH strap to full length IMPORTANT The LATCH strap must rest behind the child seat buckle 3 Thread each LATCH connector through adjacent rear facing belt slot Fig B 4 LATCH connectors should be in an upright position as shown in figure C 5 Fully recline the child seat and place it sideways on the vehic
7. rest behind the child seat buckle 5 Verify that the vehicle belt is not twisted and 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 both sections of the vehicle belt through the lock off then close the lock off arm and replace the child seat cover Fig F Lock off is properly closed when a positive click is heard e To prevent breakage never extend the lock off arm beyond its normal open position and always keep the lock off closed when not in use e 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 what type of retractor your vehicle has and how to lock the retractor 8 Verify that the vehicle belt is tight and that f Removal MEETELT Rear facing the child seat is secure When properly installed in the rear facing position the back angle of the child seat should be 30 45 from vertical not to exceed 45 when the car is parked on a level surface Fig G If necessary the proper recline angle can be DI achieved by placing a rolled towel or pool noodle in the crease of the vehicle seat to level the child seat s base Rear facing installation can be improved by the use of the Versa Tether see pages 25 28 The child seat is
8. secure when it cannot be moved more than one inch 2 5 cm front to back or side to side at the belt path 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 e If connected disconnect the Versa Tether from the tether anchor e Press the red release button on the vehicle belt buckle and pull the vehicle buckle from the child seat belt path Installation Rear facing Lap Belt Installation e Figure A illustrates a typical rear facing lap belt installation e When not in use always store the LATCH connectors in storage slots See page 30 1 Fully recline the child seat then place it rear facing on vehicle seat See Recline Adjustment on page 30 2 Lift the child seat cover and open rear facing lock off farthest from where the vehicle belt will be buckled Fig B 3 Pull the vehicle belt out and pass it through the closest rear facing belt slot Fig C e The vehicle belt can be routed over or under the child seat cover 4 Route the vehicle belt across the child seat then through the second rear facing belt slot IMPORTANT The vehicle belt must rest behind the child seat buckle 5 Verify that the vehicle belt is not twisted and buckle Fig D 6 Push the child seat firmly into the vehicle seat while removing slack from the vehicle belt 7 Position the vehicle belt through the lock off tighten the belt then c
9. so the short side will go through the slot in the cover and child seat shell Fig A 3 Push the retainer through slots in the shell and cover to the bottom of the child seat 4 Pullharness buckle away from child seat until tight and verify the strap is not twisted and the release button is facing outward J Cleaning the Harness Buckle Care and Maintenance If a child eats and drinks while in the child seat the harness buckle may need to be periodically checked and cleaned of any accumulated food drink or other debris or dried liquids e REMOVE BUCKLE as described on page 36 e THOROUGHLY RINSE using warm water Fig A Buckle TEST THE HARNESS BUCKLE by fastening a and unfastening until a positive click is heard after inserting each buckle tongue Fig B If either click is not heard repeat cleaning ers procedure B oug e TOWEL DRY e DO NOT lubricate use solvents abrasive cleaners soap or other household detergents 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 refund the original purchas
10. the crease of the vehicle seat to level the child seat s base Rear facing installation can be improved by the use of the Versa Tether see pages 25 28 The child seat is secure when it cannot be moved more than one inch 2 5 cm front to back or side to side at the belt path WARNING Do not raise the child seat off the front edge of the vehicle seat This could Er ll a cause your child seat not to perform as intended Removal e f connected disconnect the Versa Tether from the tether anchor e Release each LATCH harness from the LATCH anchor by pressing the red release button on the LATCH connector e When not in use always store the LATCH connectors in storage slots See page 30 Installation Rear facing Lap Shoulder Belt Installation Figure A illustrates a typical rear facing lap shoulder belt installation When not in use always store LATCH connectors in storage slots See page 30 1 Fully recline the child seat then place it rear facing on the vehicle seat See Recline Adjustment on page 30 2 Lift the child seat 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 through the first rear facing belt slot Fig C e Vehicle belt can be routed over or under cover 4 Route the vehicle belt across child seat then through the second rear facing belt slot IMPORTANT The vehicle belt must
11. 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 INPORTANT M DOUBLE CHECK EVERY TIME YOU USE THIS CAR SEAT Double Check Car Seat to Vehicle Installation MI Check that the LATCH or vehicle seat belts connections to the vehicle are tight and locked M Verify the car seat cannot be moved front to back or side to side more than one inch at the belt path Double Check Child to Car Seat Installation M Tug on the buckle to ensure proper locking M Confirm harness straps are snug and over both shoulders and hips You should not be able to pinch excess harness strap webbing at the child s shoulder M Make sure the chest clip is properly fastened and positioned in the middle of the child s chest at armpit level MADE IN Britax Child Safety Inc Tel 1 888 427 4829 13501 South Ridge Drive Charlotte NC 28273 Britax USA com USA U S A A Britax Childcare Group Limited WITH GLOBAL COMPONENTS company
12. your vehicle is equipped with an automatic 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 what type of retractor your vehicle has and how to lock the retractor If the vehicle is equipped with an approved tether anchor attach the Versa Tether hook to an approved tether anchor Remove all slack from the tether to secure Store excess webbing in the tether pouch See pages 25 28 10 Verify that the vehicle belt is tight and that the child seat is secure e The child seat is secure when it cannot be moved front to back or side to side more than 1 inch 2 5 cm at the belt path Removal e If connected disconnect the Versa Tether from the tether anchor e Press the red release button on the vehicle belt buckle and pull the vehicle buckle from the child seat belt path Installation Forward Fa Lap Belt Installation e Figure A illustrates a typical forward facing lap belt installation e When not in use always store the LATCH connectors in storage slots See page 30 Forward Facing WARNING This child seat must not be used forward facing for children less than one year of age OR weighing less than 20 pounds 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
13. E E SETE A KIRAWE 30 Parnice Buckle eree a EEEE ES 31 How to Adjust Harness Slot H ight sssrinin 32 Securing Your Chid eroria a eee 32 Care and Maintenance kk ek kek keke k kk kk 34 Viel ic 5 YEE 22 2 DB Db eee ee 38 2008 Britax Child Safety Inc All rights reserved Printed in USA P275800 R3 1 08 This product and its components are subject to change without notice Use only with children who weigh between 5 and 40 pounds 2 3 and 18 1 kg and whose height is 40 inches 101 6 cm or less Use rear facing for children 5 35 pounds 2 3 15 9 kg and forward facing 20 40 pounds 9 1 18 1 kg Adjust the belts provided with this child seat so they fit snugly 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 the top tether strap provided with this child seat Secure this child seat with vehicle s child seat Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren LATCH system if available or with a vehicle belt Follow all instructions on this child seat and in the written instructions Register your child seat with the manufacturer Britax Child Safety Inc by visiting www BritaxUSA com registration OR fill out the registration card that was shipped with this child seat To prevent injury due to deterioration or hidden damage discontinue use
14. Roundabout User Guide Ve Table of Contents Safety Information wa la 7 yyy eee ee etc A 1a A tees nee 2 MORIN DT ANN Ny n ea ggBgxgx 4 CCFC zar a j SON N DD DD r e a N 5 Ra raa T D mm mme mm 5 Important Hamess Adjus tin n 5 i ci ma sey deni bereka cis ke ei eL e aa 6 al Mr Mr rrrMMMM 8 Vehicle Compatibility Vehicle Safety Belts j i c asmen ksn uslsnk kun yed ranain 900 eeN ANA Rya k N HK WAN 10 Lane e Juan aS acre DM zz gua 1583838583 11 Vehicle Seating POSit OTS kk ek ek ke kek kek 11 Installation Rear facing LALO e o E 45 n Ke N E sk ba b n a N NN e ARA h sa 12 Lap Shoulder Belt Installation A tected ace k uu sla enee aeina 14 L p Belt Inst cls ee j e sb e 16 Installation Forward facing LATCH istallato isea 18 Lap Shoulder Belt Installation siessen 20 Lap Rer ns l NOUR ss u tage tcc raker keran n cenit nies weney cayan n ae out KAR 22 Installation Aircraft L keke k kk 24 Installation Versa Tether ans VOM E E E E E ezz 25 Usinge the Vorsd TOINE cassem nee ee een nee EEE 26 Teine Cameron a E 27 Enersy Absorbing Tether garner iret mrt terme tr ere ome dalan desk a eane 28 Child Seat Functions Switching the LATCH COMMMGCIONS aa sana dicvnesiescetiiesccapednsectesnnastesintdereectienencnoes 29 stoning the LAT CH CONDECION sciegi E 30 Reddine Adius time ME seissen S b tren b tre 30 G51 0 EEE EON O
15. age or the child is less than 20 Ibs 9 1 kg in weight or the child exceeds 40 Ibs 18 1 kg in weight or the child exceeds 40 101 6 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 Child Seat Features dk Child Seat Features 9 10 17 10 18 11 19 12 20 13 21 14 15 16 22 1 Cover 9 Versa Tether Top Anchorage 17 Chest Clip 2 Serial Number and Manufactured Strap in pouch 18 Harness Holders Date Under Cover 10 Harness Straps 19 Harness Buckle 3 Shell 11 Harness Yoke 20 Harness Adjuster Release Button 4 Forward Facing Lock Off 12 Belt Guard 21 Harness Adjuster Strap 5 Forward Facing Belt Path 13 LATCH Adjuster Release Button 22 Recline Handle Front of Base 6 Rear Facing Belt Path 14 LATCH Adjuster IMPORTANT When not in use this user 7 Rear Facing Lock Off 15 LATCH Connector Release Button guide should be stored under the cover 8 Base 16 LATCH Connector Stored Under DO NOT discard the foam inserts found Cover under the cover Vehicle Compatibility Vehicle Safety Belts NOTE The information in this section only applies to installation with vehicle safety belts IMPORTANT Vehicle seats and safety belts differ from vehicle to vehicle Refer to your vehicle owner s manual for specific information about vehicle safety belts and their use with child seats Some vehicles have no seating positions which are co
16. and Canada will allow use of WARNING When using the child seat in forward facing metal Pekar eet DAL An DAD mode attach the Versa Tether only to tether anchors hild seat for ai ik nd fits ake Ka identified by the vehicle manufacturer as tether anchorage hes ae r a i A points Use of other locations is not approved or permitted Certified for Plane Contact the airline about their policy DO NOT modify the vehicle without advice from the vehicle Aircraft Travel Prior to traveling manufacturer if a tether anchorage is not available DO NOT hook the Versa Tether to the bottom of a vehicle seat adjuster The FAA recommends that a child weighing up to 40 pounds use a certified harnessed child seat while traveling on an aircraft Install your child seat in a window seat to avoid blocking the aisle If the aircraft lap belt is too short ask the flight attendant for a belt extender Rear Facing Installation For rear facing aircraft installation Fig A follow Rear Facing Lap Belt Installation instructions on pages 16 17 Forward Facing Installation For forward facing aircraft installation Fig B follow Forward Facing Lap Belt Installation instructions on pages 22 23 B Ferwar l Facing IMPORTANT e 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 e If your vehicle does not currently have a tether anchor atta
17. arness Buckle Buckle Fastening the Harness Buckle Hold the harness buckle with one hand Use we the other hand to insert one buckle tongue at a time into the harness buckle Fig E Proper connection is confirmed with a positive eek click after inserting each buckle tongue Unb ckis Releasing the Harness Buckle Brace the rear of the harness buckle with one hand Press the release button and slide both tongues to remove from the buckle Fig F a IMPORTANT Periodically clean the harness buckle E to ensure safe operation See page 37 Child Seat Functions How to Adjust Harness Slot Height IMPORTANT See Important Harness Adjustments on pages 6 7 for important instructions on proper harness fit based on your child s height and weight 1 Loosen the harness by pressing the harness adjuster button while pulling the shoulder straps forward as far as possible Fig A 2 From the rear of the child seat unhook the shoulder harness from the harness yoke Fig B 3 Pull 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 C 5 Reattach harness straps to the harness yoke Fig B 6 Pull harness adjuster strap to tighten the harness 7 Verify all straps are threaded at the same height and are not twisted Securing Your Child 1 Once the child seat has bee
18. chment refer to your vehicle owner s manual or contact the vehicle manufacturer for assistance e The back angle of the child seat should not exceed 45 from vertical when properly installed in rear facing position Installation Versa Teth 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 2 over the child seat back A 3 Install the child seat using the LATCH system or the vehicle belts based on the instructions in this manual 4 Lift the tether release tab then pull to fully l extend the tether strap into a V shape 5 Locate the hook on the strap and loosely attach the tether to an anchor point See figure A for forward facing installation 2 See figures B and C for rear facing installations 6 Secure the child seat by a seat belt OR B with the LATCH connectors 7 Pull the tether adjuster strap to remove all slack 8 Verify there is tension in the tether strap and that the 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 inch 2 5 cm at the belt path NOTE e The rear facing recline angle of the child seat should be 30 45 from vertical not to exceed 45 when car is parked on a level surface Figs B and C The rear facing recline angle can be adjusted by
19. e button on the vehicle belt buckle and pull the vehicle buckle from the child seat belt path Installation Forward Fa LATCH Installation Figure A illustrates a typical 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 weighing less than 20 pounds 1 If stored remove LATCH connectors from storage slots under cover See page 30 Pull both connectors completely through the child seat s right side rear facing belt slot Fig B so they are on the outside of the shell 2 Press each LATCH adjuster release button and pull each LATCH adjuster strap to full length 3 Thread the LATCH connectors through forward facing belt path Fig C to the back of the child seat NOTE t may be necessary to switch LATCH connectors as shown on page 29 if ANY of the following conditions exist e LATCH connector is not in an upright position as shown in figure D e LATCH strap is twisted e A positive click is NOT heard when LATCH connector D and LATCH anchor are connected NOTE f a positive click is not heard but the LATCH connector is in an upright position you should not switch the LATCH connector The strap may be too tight or twisted or there may be debris in the LATCH connector tallati
20. e 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 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
21. ed and by the manufacturer e 40 101 6 cm or less in height and Forward Facing f the top of the child s ears are below the top of the Rear Facing child seat and Weight 5 35 pounds 2 3 15 9 kg e the harness straps are in the nearest slots at or above the child s shoulders Use rear facing only with children Fig B e who weigh between 5 and 35 Ibs 2 3 15 9 kg and IMPORTANT See How to Adjust Harness Slot Height on page 32 e the top of the child s head is 1 2 5 cm or more below the top of the child seat Fig A and e the harness straps are in the nearest slots at or below A Rear Facine the child s shoulders 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 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 IMPORTANT See How to Adjust Harness Slot Height on page 32 WARNING Do NOT use the child seat rear facing if e the child is less than 5 Ibs 2 3 kg in weight or e the child exceeds 35 Ibs 15 9 kg in weight or e the top of the head is less than 1 2 5 cm from the top of the child seat Fig A or e the harness straps are in a slot above the child s shoulders WARNING Do NOT use the child seat forward facing if the child is less than one year of
22. le seat with the front facing toward you See Recline Adjustment on page 30 6 Verify that the LATCH strap is not twisted and attach the closest LATCH connector to the vehicle seat back to the farthest LATCH anchor Fig D 7 Rotate the child seat into the rear facing position 8 Verify that the LATCH strap is not twisted and attach the remaining LATCH connector to the adjacent LATCH anchor Fig E NOTE t may be necessary to switch the LATCH connectors as shown on page 29 if ANY of the following FE conditions exist LATCH connector is not in an upright position as shown in figure C LATCH strap is twisted MEETELT Rear facing e A positive click is NOT heard when the LATCH connector and LATCH anchor are connected NOTE f a positive click is not heard but the LATCH connector is in an upright position you should not switch the LATCH connectors The strap may be too tight or twisted or there may be debris in the LATCH connector 9 Push the child seat firmly into the vehicle seat while E pulling each LATCH adjuster strap tight Fig F 10 Verify all connections are secure and that the child seat is secure e When properly installed in the rear facing position the back angle of the child seat should be 30 45 from vertical not to exceed 45 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
23. lose the lock off arm Fig E and replace the cover Lock off is properly closed when a positive click is heard e To prevent breakage never extend the lock off arm beyond its normal open position and always keep lock off closed when not in use e 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 what type of retractor your vehicle has and how to lock the retractor 8 Verify that the vehicle belt is tight and that Removal Installation Rear facing the child seat is secure When properly installed in the rear facing position the back angle of the child seat should be 30 45 from vertical not to exceed 45 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 Rear facing installation can be improved by the use of the Versa Tether see pages 25 28 The child seat is secure when it cannot be moved more than one inch 2 5 cm front to back or side to side at the belt path 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 e If connected disconnect the Versa Tether from the tether anchor e Press the red releas
24. mpatible with this child seat or any other child seat If in doubt contact the vehicle manufacturer for assistance This child seat can fit securely in most vehicles using existing vehicle belts However some vehicle designs prevent a secure fit of the child seat The vehicle owner s manual will have information on the types of vehicle belts in your vehicle If your belt type is listed below select another seating position or use Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren LATCH WARNING The following types of vehicle belts are not compatible with this child seat Front vehicle belts with top or bottom anchorage points in the door Fig A amp B e Motor driven automatic vehicle belts Fig B Lap shoulder belts that have separate retractors for shoulder section and lap section in which lap section retractor does not lock Non locking two point Emergency Locking Retractor ELR vehicle belts Lap shoulder ELR vehicle belts without use of the lock off NOTE Refer to your vehicle owner s manual to determine the kind of retractors used in your vehicle and how to operate them Vehicle Buckle Positions WARNING The position of the vehicle Vehicle Compatibility belt buckle can adversely affect the stability of the child seat If the buckle lies near the position marked wrong X when the vehicle belt is tightened try fitting the child seat in another seating position in the vehicle OR consult your vehicle
25. n installed in the vehicle and adjustments have been made follow these instructions to secure the child 2 Loosen the harness by pressing the adjuster button located on the front of the child seat then pull the shoulder straps forward Fig A 3 Release the chest clip by squeezing the tabs and sliding pieces apart Fig D 4 Unfasten the harness buckle by pressing the release button and sliding the tongues out Child Seat Functions 5 Move the harness straps to the side of the child 7 straps and side of the cover to aid in holding P the straps 6 Place child in the child seat a 7 Position the harness straps around the child and fasten the harness buckle Fig E and chest EP clip Fig F 8 Proper connection of the harness buckle is confirmed with a positive click after inserting each buckle tongue i 9 Gently pull up on the harness straps to tighten the lap section of the harness which should fit low on the child s body 10 Slowly pull the adjuster strap to tighten the harness around the child Fig G 11 Position the chest clip at the middle of the j child s chest level with the armpits Fig H 12 Verify that harness is not twisted and child is properly secured IMPORTANT e Always pull on the harness after securing the child to ensure the buckle tongues are secure in the harness buckle If the buckle will not fasten with a positive seat Use the harness holder
26. on Forward Facing 4 Place the child seat sideways on the vehicle seat with the back facing you Child seat may be in upright or recline position See Recline Adjustment on page 30 5 Remove the Versa Tether from pouch and place up and over the child seat back 6 Verify that the LATCH strap is not twisted and attach the closest LATCH connector to the vehicle seat back to the farthest LATCH anchor Fig E e A positive click confirms attachment 7 Rotate the child seat into the forward facing lu n position attach the remaining LATCH connector to the Em adjacent LATCH anchor Fig F A positive click confirms attachment 9 Push the child seat into the vehicle seat while pulling each LATCH adjuster strap tight Fig G 10 Attach the Versa Tether hook to an approved tether anchor Remove all slack from the tether to secure Store excess webbing in the tether pouch See pages 25 28 11 Verify all connections are secure and that the child seat is secure e The child seat is secure when it cannot be moved front to back or side to side more than 7 inch 2 5 cm at the belt path Removal e Disconnect the Versa Tether from the tether anchor e Release each LATCH harness from the LATCH anchor by pressing the red release button on the LATCH connector e When not in use always store the LATCH connectors in storage slots See page 30 Installation Forward Fa Lap Shoulder Belt Installation Fig
27. op of the child seat 7 Pull the lower harness straps buckle tongues and chest clip through lower slots in cover 8 Remove the entire cover from child seat For additional demonstration please visit www BritaxUSA com Care and Maintenance Refitting the Cover To refit the cover reverse the previous directions Make sure the shoulder straps are properly threaded through the chest clips and the harness is not twisted Cleaning the Cover e HAND WASH using cold water and mild soap e LINE or LIE FLAT DRY to prevent cover from shrinking e DO NOT bleach machine wash machine dry or iron Cleaning the Shell e SPONGE CLEAN using warm water and mild soap e TOWEL DRY e DO NOT use solvents abrasive cleaners or disassemble the harness Cleaning the Harness e SPONGE CLEAN using warm water and mild soap e TOWEL DRY e DO NOT bleach machine wash machine dry or disassemble the harness Care and Maintenance Harness Buckle Removal 1 Fully recline the child seat 2 Locate the metal buckle strap retainer ES Jay oye W on the bottom of the child seat i 3 Pull the retainer away from child seat to loosen 4 Turn the retainer so the short side will go through the slot in child seat shell A Fig A 5 Push the retainer through slots in the shell and cover to the top of the child seat Re threading the Harness Buckle 1 Locate slot in cover and shell for harness buckle 2 Turn the buckle retainer
28. owner s manual for approved tether anchor locations Place the child seat forward facing on the vehicle seat Child seat may be in upright or recline position See Recline Adjustment on page 30 2 If the vehicle is equipped with an approved tether anchor for the chosen seating position remove the Versa Tether from the pouch and place it up and over the child seat back 3 Pull the vehicle belt out and thread it through the forward facing belt path Fig B 4 Verify that the vehicle belt is not twisted and buckle Fig C 5 Push the child seat firmly into vehicle seat while tightening the vehicle belt allation Forward Facing 6 If the vehicle is equipped with an approved tether anchor attach the Versa Tether hook to an approved tether anchor Remove all slack from tether to secure Store excess webbing in the tether pouch See pages 25 28 7 Verify that the vehicle belt is tight locked and child seat is secure e The child seat is secure when it cannot be moved front to back or side to side more than 7 inch 2 5 cm at the belt path Removal e f connected disconnect the Versa Tether from the tether anchor e Press the red release button on the vehicle belt buckle and pull the vehicle buckle from the child seat belt path Aircraft Installation go stallation Versa Tether Aircraft Installation Safety Information This child seat is certified for aircraft use Most airlines in the U S
29. placing a rolled towel or pool noodle in the crease of the vehicle seat stallation Versa Tether Tether Connector Stra WARNING Only use the tether connector strap for rear facing tether installation 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 to assist in creating an anchor point Fig D 1 Find a fixed vehicle seat belt anchor or vehicle seat leg that is bolted to the floor to which the strap can be wrapped around 2 If you cannot find an acceptable location to create an anchor point contact the vehicle manufacturer to identify a suitable tether connection point 3 Loop the strap around the metal anchor 4 Take the metal D ring and thread it through the webbing loop on the other end of the strap 5 Pull the metal D ring all the way through until the strap is tight around the metal anchor 6 Use the D ring as an attachment point for hook on tether strap Installation Versa Tethe Energy Absorbing Tether WARNING The Energy Absorbing Tether has been designed to help indicate when this child seat has been involved in a moderate or severe crash and replacement of the child seat is necessary 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
30. s properly adjusted around the child each time the child seat is used Adjust the harness to fit the clothes the child is wearing Remove bulky coats and or jackets before putting the child in child seat Cover the child seat when the vehicle is parked in direct sunlight Parts of child seat could become hot enough to burn a child Store the 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 the harness or vehicle s seat 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 event of a sudden stop a loose seat back could prevent child seat from protecting the child as well as it should e Do not allow children to play with this or any child seat Do not use anything to raise the child seat off vehicle seat except as described in these instructions In a crash the child seat could slide and may not adequately protect the child Safety Information Certification This child seat system conforms to all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards This child seat is certified for use in motor vehicles and aircraft Registration
31. ure A illustrates a typical forward facing lap shoulder belt installation When not in use always store LATCH connectors in storage slots See page 30 WARNING This child seat must not be used forward facing for children less than one year of age OR weighing less than 20 pounds 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 anchor locations Place the child seat forward facing on the vehicle seat e Child seat may be in upright or recline position See Recline Adjustment on page 30 2 Ifthe vehicle is equipped with an approved tether anchor for the chosen seating position remove the Versa Tether from the pouch and place it up and over the child seat back 3 Pull the vehicle belt out and thread it through the forward facing belt path Fig B 4 Verify that the vehicle belt is not twisted and buckle Fig C 5 Rotate lever downward to open the forward facing lock off farthest from where the vehicle belt is buckled 6 Remove slack from the lap portion of the vehicle belt allation Forward Facing Push the child seat firmly into the vehicle seat while pulling the shoulder portion of the vehicle belt tightly through the lock off Fig D Hold the shoulder belt tight and rotate the lock off upward until secured Fig E If
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