Page 2 - Table of Contents
Table of Contents Safety Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Child Restraint Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 3 - Vehicle Safety Belts
3 2 • Use only with children who weigh between 22 and 80 pounds (10 and 36 kg) and whose height is 53 inches (134 cm) or less. • 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 saggin...
Page 4 - This Restraint is Not Certified for
5 4 Safety Information Safety Information • This child restraint system conforms to all applicable Federal motor vehicle safety standards. This Restraint is Not Certified for Use in Aircraft. • Fill out the registration card and mail it in today! Child restraints could be recalled for safety reasons...
Page 6 - not
8 Vehicle Seating Positions Vehicle Safety Belts NOTE: The information in this section only applies to installation with vehicle seat belts. IMPORTANT: Some vehicles have no seating positions which are compatible with this child restraint, or any other child restraint. If in doubt, contact your vehi...
Page 7 - LATCH Installation; Figure A; Removal; Installation
10 11 Installation LATCH Installation Figure A illustrates a typical LATCH installation. 1 Verify that your vehicle is equipped with LATCH anchors. • If LATCH anchors are not installed, you must use standard vehicle belt installation methods. 2 Insert recline bar into holes on rear of restraint ( se...
Page 8 - Figure G; Upper Anchorage Points; Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation; Long Route
13 12 Installation 5 Verify that the vehicle belt is not twisted, then buckle ( Fig. D ). 6 While kneeling on the restraint to push it firmly into the vehicle backrest, remove all slack from the vehicle belt. • First remove slack from the lap portion of the vehicle belt, then the shoulder portion (F...
Page 9 - Short Route
4 Verify that the vehicle belt is not twisted, then buckle ( Fig. D ). 5 While kneeling on the restraint to push it firmly into the vehicle backrest, remove all slack from the vehicle belt. • First remove slack from the lap portion of the vehicle belt, then the shoulder portion (Fig. E). 6 Verify th...
Page 10 - Lap Belt Installation
17 16 Installation Installation Lap Belt Installation Short Route Figure A illustrates a typical short route lap belt installation. WARNING: • Always use recline bar when installing restraint in vehicle using short route with vehicle lap belt. • Do not install this restraint using a non-locking ELR ...
Page 11 - • ALWAYS USE THE VERSA-TETHER FOR CHILDREN; Using the Versa-Tether
19 18 Versa-Tether ® Versa-Tether ® WARNING: ATTACH THE VERSA-TETHER ONLY TO TETHER ANCHORS IDENTIFIED BY YOUR VEHICLE MANUFACTURER AS TETHER ANCHORAGE POINTS. USE OF OTHER LOCATIONS IS NOT APPROVED OR PERMITTED. • ALWAYS USE THE VERSA-TETHER FOR CHILDREN WEIGHING MORE THAN 50 POUNDS (22.6 KG). • Br...
Page 12 - Using the Buckle; Fastening the Buckle; Recline Bar; Using Restraint Features
21 20 Using Restraint Features Using the Buckle Fastening the Buckle 1 Hold the buckle with one hand. 2 Use your other hand to insert one tongue at a time into the buckle. Proper connection is confirmed with a positive click, after inserting the second buckle tongue ( Fig. C ). Releasing the Buckle ...
Page 13 - Checking Harness Height
23 22 Securing Your Child Securing Your Child Once the child restraint has been installed in the vehicle, follow these instructions to secure your child in the child restraint. IMPORTANT: Before securing your child in the restraint, always check the adjuster area for debris (e.g. food, coins, toys, ...
Page 14 - Checking Harness Height:; see pages; Harness Height Adjustment; Forward Facing; Adjusting Buckle Position
The buckle has two positions and should be adjusted to fit your child ( Fig. D ). Select the slot closest to, but not under, the child. WARNING: Do not use position two (2) until child exceeds 50 pounds (22.6 kg)! Remove the buckle, then rethread in appropriate position. See page 28 for buckle remov...
Page 15 - Cover Removal; Cleaning the Cover; TOWEL DRY; TOWEL DRY
27 26 Care and Maintenance Care and Maintenance Cover Removal 1 Loosen the harness, by lifting the harness release lever while pulling the shoulder straps forward as far as possible. 2 Unhook the shoulder straps from the yoke, on the rear of child restraint. 3 Pull upper harness straps through the s...
Page 16 - Cleaning the Buckle; Buckle Removal
29 28 Care and Maintenance Care and Maintenance Cleaning the Buckle If your child eats and drinks while in the restraint, you may need to check the buckle periodically and wash out any accumulated debris or dried liquids. THOROUGHLY RINSE, using warm water ( Fig. B ). SOAK, overnight if possible, us...
Page 17 - Warranty
30 Warranty This child restraint was manufactured by Britax ® . Britax Child Safety, Inc. (“Britax”) warrants this product to the original retail purchaser as follows: LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY This product is warranted against defective materials or workmanship for one year fromthe date of original...