Britax 7300/B/2010 Series, 7300/C/2010 Series Instructions For Installation And Use Manual

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Rearward Facing

For use with children up to approximately 12 months.

Forward-facing

For use with children from approximately 12 months to approximately 4 years of age.

Convertible Child Restraint

Series No. 7300/B/2010 and 7300/C/2010

IMPORTANT: KEEP THIS BOOKLET IN THE PLACE PROVIDED ON THE CHILD RESTRAINT

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INDEX

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INTRODUCTION

WARNINGS

SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKERS A GROWING CHILD

SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKERS

SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKERS AND THE NEXT SEAT

SPECIAL FEATURES - REARWARD-FACING WITH BASE

SPECIAL FEATURES - REARWARD-FACING WITH FOOT

SUITABLE FOR USE - REARWARD-FACING

HOW TO SETUP - REARWARD-FACING

HOW TO INSTALL - REARWARD-FACING

HOW TO USE - REARWARD-FACING

SPECIAL FEATURES - FORWARD-FACING WITH BASE

SPECIAL FEATURES - FORWARD-FACING WITH FOOT

SUITABLE FOR USE - FORWARD-FACING

HOW TO SETUP - FORWARD-FACING

HOW TO INSTALL - FORWARD-FACING

HOW TO USE - FORWARD-FACING

CARE & MAINTENANCE

ACCESSORIES

TRAVELLING TIPS

INSTALLATION OF CAR ANCHOR FITTING

IN CASE OF ACCIDENT

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INTRODUCTION

This instruction book covers various models under the series number 7300/B & C/2010 design. These child restraints are installed in the rear of the car and can be used either rearward-facing for infants or forward-facing for older children. They are installed in the car using the car seatbelt and the tether

strap attached to the car's child restraint anchor tting.

To be used only in a rearward-facing position for an infant until their shoulders reach the lower shoulder height marker (approximately 12 months of age). Then to be used in forward-facing position until their shoulders reach the upper shoulder height marker (approximately 4 years of age).

Continue to use this child restraint until the child reaches this limit.

Do not use forward-facing until child's shoulders are above the lower shoulder height marker.

Infants are at risk of serious injury if they face forward too early.

Children are at risk of serious injury if they move to booster seats too early.

Children that have outgrown this restraint are safest in a booster seat until their shoulders reach the upper shoulder height marker of the booster seat.

CAREFULLY READ ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION. IN THE EVENT OF DOUBT ABOUT THE METHOD OF INSTALLATION, CONSULT BRITAX CHILDCARE OR AGENT OR A CHILD RESTRAINT FITTING STATION AUTHORISED BY A RELEVANT TRANSPORT AUTHORITY OR, IN NEW ZEALAND, THE AGENT FOR THE VEHICLE.

No child restraint can guarantee absolute protection from injury in every crash. However, to ensure that your child gets all the protection designed into the restraint PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY and use only Safe-n-Sound (Britax) recommended parts and accessories.

THIS RESTRAINT MUST BE ATTACHED TO A CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE POINT IN THE CAR. REFER TO CAR OWNER’S HANDBOOK FOR LOCATION OF ANCHORAGE POINTS. REFER TO A CHILD RESTRAINT FITTING STATION IF NO ANCHORAGE POINTS ARE IN THE MOTOR CAR.

Always store the instruction book in the pocket provided on the side or back of the cover.

THIS RESTRAINT IS NOT SUITABLE FOR USE WHERE THE ANCHORAGE STRAP MAY FALL INTO A SPLIT IN THE SEAT BACK (E.G. HATCHBACK OR WAGON).

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• Use the restraint exactly as shown in the instructions.

• Fit the restraint rmly to the car seat.

• Fit the harness rmly to the child.

• A loose restraint or harness is dangerous.

• Supervision of children is needed because they may be able to undo buckles and adjusters.

• DO NOT LEAVE CHILDREN UNATTENDED IN THE CAR.

• Do not alter or modify this restraint.

• Repairs must only be done by the manufacturer or agent.

• Do not allow the restraint to come into contact with polishes, oils, bleach and other chemicals.

• Destroy the restraint if it has been in a severe crash, even if no damage is visible.

• DO NOT USE THIS RESTRAINT WITHOUT A COVER.

• Regularly check the restraint components, straps & other tments for correct function and

condition. Seek prompt repair.

• To ensure baby’s back is evenly supported do not put more than one nappy on the baby and

make sure the nappy is not thickly folded at the back.

• DO NOT USE A REAR-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT WHERE AN AIRBAG IS FITTED IN THE FRONT

OF THE SEATING POSITION.

• If an airbag is tted in the desired seating position where the child restraint is to be tted, follow

the vehicle manufacturer's warnings and instructions.

• The restraint should not be purchased or sold as a second hand item. It is recommended not to

use child restraints older that 10 years as the protection in an accident may be reduced.

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DO NOT LEAVE CHILDREN UNATTENDED IN THE CAR.

• The restraint is not intended to be a substitute baby cot or bed. It is only designed to enable safe

transportation of children in motor vehicles. Do not leave a baby in the restraint for long periods of time.

• Straps may be damaged by unsecured cargo in a collision. Secure or remove hazardous cargo

before using this strap. Hatchback or wagon: Do not use the child restraint where the upper anchorage strap may fall into a split in the seat back.

• Protect all webbing from abrasion and cutting by sharp corners and edges.

• Do not lift the seat by the backrest.

• Do not store in areas that may get hot, like in car boots, roof space, beside shed walls which get

hot in summer. Do not place heavy items on top of the seat as this may distort the plastic.

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SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKERS A GROWING CHILD

Forward-facing

Rearward Facing

Newborn (Rearward-facing)

Shoulder height label (hidden)

Shoulder height label

Label A

Older baby (Rearward-facing)

Child Use (Forward-Facing)

Move to the next form of child restraint when the child's shoulders reach the upper shoulder height marker.

Shoulder Height Labels

Turn to forward-facing when the child's shoulders reach the lower shoulder height marker.

Label A

Label B

SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKERS

Shoulder height markers are provided on this restraint for a visual indication that the child is safe to ride in this restraint. Do not turn to forward-facing until the child's shoulder's reach the lower marker. Do not continue to use the restraint if the child's shoulders are above the top marker.

LOWER SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKER : Label A

When the child's shoulders reach the lower marker, the child restraint may be turned to face towards the front of the vehicle or move the child to another Forward-Facing seat with in-built harness. Approximately 12 months of age.

UPPER SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKER : Label B

When the child's shoulders reach this upper marker, the child is now too big for the child restraint. It is now time to move to the next child restraint. Approximately 4 years of age.

IMPORTANT: FOLLOW THIS ADVICE.

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SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKERS AND THE NEXT SEAT

Booster seat with lap-sash seatbelt.

Convertible Booster seat used with internal harness until approximately 4 years and then as a booster seat.

Booster seat and accessory Child Harness.

For the next child restraint choose from:

• Convertible Booster Seat ( Note: you can

move to a convertible booster seat once the child's shoulders reach the lower shoulder height marker), this will be a little lower than the Lower Shoulder Height Marker on the child restraint covered on the previous page.

• Booster Seat and an accessory Child Harness

(A Child Harness must be used if the car is

tted with a lap only seatbelt in the desired

seating position),

• Booster seat and lap-sash seatbelt.

NOTE: These options are from approximately

6-8 years and 8-10 years.

SPECIAL FEATURES - REARWARD-FACING WITH BASE

To be used only in a rearward-facing position until the infant's shoulders reach the lower shoulder height marker (approximately 12 months of age).

Recline Mechanism

1. Head Pillow (if tted)

2. Fully adjustable 6 point harness

3. Padded Insert (if tted)

4. Shoulder Pads (if tted)

5. Padded cover for baby’s comfort

(may vary in style)

6. Quick Release Buckle (Red button)

7. Stabilising Bar for Baby use (deployed)

8. Harness Adjustment Strap

9. Recline Latch (Front of seat)

10. Shoulder Height Markers (May be hidden behind headrest)

Shoulder Height Markers may be hidden under headrest in lowest position.

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SPECIAL FEATURES - REARWARD-FACING WITH BASE

Recline Mechanism

For rearward-facing mode only

Front of Vehicle

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16. Base (shown in baby use mode)

17. Messy Mat™(if supplied)

18. Recline Latch (back of seat - for rear-facing mode only)

19. Blue REARWARD FACING BELT PATH label

20. Upper Anchorage Storage Band

21. Upper Anchorage Strap Adjuster

11. Adjustable Upper Anchorage Strap

12. Car's Anchor Fitting

13. Attachment Clip 14a. Harness Adjustment Lever

or (under trim ap) 14b. Harness Adjustment Button

15. Vehicle seatbelt

14b

14a

SPECIAL FEATURES - REARWARD-FACING WITH FOOT

To be used only in a rearward-facing position until the infant's shoulders reach the lower shoulder height marker (approximately 12 months of age).

1. Head Pillow (if tted)

2. Fully adjustable 6 point harness

3. Padded Insert (if tted)

4. Shoulder Pads (if tted)

5. Padded cover for baby’s comfort

(may vary in style)

6. Quick Release Buckle (Red button)

7. Stabilising Bar for Baby use (deployed)

8. Harness Adjustment Strap 9a. Harness Adjustment Lever (under trim ap) or 9b. Harness Adjustment Button

10. Shoulder Height Markers (May be hidden behind headrest)

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SPECIAL FEATURES - REARWARD-FACING WITH FOOT

Front of Vehicle

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17. Messy Mat™ (if supplied)

18. Recline foot in baby mode

19. Upper Anchorage Storage Band

20. Upper Anchorage Strap Adjuster

11. Adjustable Upper Anchorage Strap

12. Car's Anchor Fitting

13. Attachment Clip

14. Vehicle seatbelt

15. Blue REARWARD FACING BELT PATH label

16. Recline position Indicator

TO BE USED WITH A LAP SASH OR LAP ONLY SEATBELT IN THE BACK OF MOST CARS WITH FORWARD-FACING SEATS.

Continue to use this restraint until the child reaches this limit. Do not use forward-facing until child's shoulders are above the lower shoulder height marker. Infants are at risk of serious injury if they face forward too early.

Children are at risk of serious injury if they move to booster seats too early.

Children that have outgrown this restraint are safest in a booster seat until their shoulders reach the upper shoulder height marker of the booster seat.

If the baby's neck muscles are unable to support their head, then the child should remain rear-facing for as long as possible.

The purchaser should check the measurements between the front of the seat back of the rear seat and all front seats in the car in which the child restraint is intended to be used, to ensure that the space is

sufcient. If you have the restraint check it ts in your car.

Regional Road Rules may prohibit the use of this restraint in the front seat until the child is 4 years of age. Check your Regional Road Rules for exemptions.

SUITABLE FOR USE - REARWARD-FACING

560mm(Foot) 600mm(Base)

560mm(Foot) 520mm(Base)

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DO NOT USE RESTRAINT IN REARWARD-FACING MODE WITHOUT STABILISING BAR FULLY EXTENDED.

Do not use the restraint without the Upper Anchorage Strap correctly attached.

DO NOT USE A REAR-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT WHERE AN AIRBAG IS FITTED IN FRONT OF THE SEATING POSITION.

Do not use on any vehicle seat which faces sideways or rearwards.

Never leave babies or toddlers in a stationary car in the sun because of the risk of heat exhaustion.

Ensure babies and toddlers have adequate ventilation and are shaded from direct sunlight through side or rear windows.

Do not allow the front seat to

alter the installed position of

the restraint. It is permissible to

allow the restraint to touch the

seat on front of it.

SUITABLE FOR USE - REARWARD-FACING

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HOW TO SETUP

Lift Recline Latch

CONVERT TO BABY USE MODE (Model with base)

A. To fully recline the restraint into Child use mode, place one hand

on the front corner of the base rmly, lift recline latch up to

unlock, continue pulling restraint forward until fully reclined or unable to recline further.

B. Once fully reclined in Child use mode, pull the latch located

behind the restraint body, continue pulling the restraint forward until fully reclined into baby use mode.

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HOW TO SETUPHOW TO SETUP

CONVERT TO BABY USE MODE (Model with foot)

Move Recline Foot by squeezing the Foot, squeezing the Recline Foot Handle while rotating to the baby

position (refer to label on the side of the restraint) until the handle locks into position. Ensure Recline Foot locks into position.

Recline position indicator

Rotate Recline Foot to baby position

Squeeze Recline Foot

Handle to adjust

Pull out

Rotate

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ADJUSTING HARNESS STRAP HEIGHT: FOR BABY USE REARWARD-FACING

Correct tment of the harness is very

important as it restrains the child in the

restraint. The harness must t rmly

around the upper torso of the child and be positioned so as to leave the child’s arms and legs free.

The shoulder straps must be in the slots which are nearest to the child’s shoulders, but not lower than the child's shoulders. If your baby's shoulders have reached the lower shoulder height marker then the restraint should be converted for “child use”(Refer to Forward-facing section page

33).

The harness adjuster is tted in different

styles on different models. There is a push button adjuster that must be pressed to loosen the harness and there is a lever

operated adjuster that is tted under a ap.

Check your child restraint to see which version you have.

Harness strap

Shoulder slots

Shoulder harness

straps

Harness tongues

and buckle

Lap strap slots

Crotch strap slots

Harness adjuster strap

Lower shoulder height marker

Harness Adjustment

Button or Harness Adjustment Lever

under ap

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HOW TO SETUPHOW TO SETUP

REARWARD FACING

BELT PATH

shown as blue.

The shoulder straps must be in the slots which are nearest to the child’s shoulders, but not lower than the child’s shoulders.

ALWAYS OVER THE BAR

Strap Connector

Shoulder straps must be threaded through the appropriate shoulder strap slots then over the top of the bar at rear of restraint.

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STEPS IN CHANGING SHOULDER STRAP SLOTS

A. Remove the restraint from vehicle.

B. At the rear of the restraint, remove one of the harness

shoulder straps from metal Strap Connector by slipping strap through open slot.

C. Pull the shoulder strap through slot.

Bar

D. Insert shoulder strap through restraint slot which will

position shoulder strap level with or above the child’s shoulder, then over the metal bar. Ensure that the shoulder strap passes through the matching slots in the cover and the restraint body.

Pull straps

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HOW TO SETUP

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E. Connect the shoulder strap to metal strap connector at rear of restraint, ensuring that there are no

twists in the shoulder strap. Ensure the strap passes over the bar.

F. Repeat for other shoulder strap. It is better to change one strap at a time so that the other strap will

be a guide for re-assembly.

If using the head pillow adjust the height using the adjusters so the side wings of the head pillow are just above the shoulders. See page 55 and 56 for adjustment method.

IMPORTANT:

Ensure the shoulder strap is threaded through the slot, then over the top of the bar at the rear of restraint & connected to the metal strap connector.

IMPORTANT:

Do not use the restraint with harness shoulder straps set at different heights or fed through mismatching slots. Ensure harness straps are not twisted and that all straps are secure by pulling each harness strap.

IMPORTANT:

The Padded Insert (if tted) is designed to snugly t baby, providing extra support and comfort it

must be used for smaller babies. Discontinue use when baby's shoulder's reach the Lower Shoulder

Height Marker, the Insert is a tight t or creates discomfort for larger babies.

Then push bar forward

Pull out Stabilising bar

Click

Fig 1.

Lift trim enough to access the stabilising bar

INSTALLING INTO VEHICLE (REARWARD-FACING)

HOW TO INSTALL

The restraint is normally packaged in the fully upright child use mode so if you need to install for

baby use you must rst fully recline the restraint as

described on page 15 or 16 to convert the restraint to baby use mode.

For illustration of the install method, the drawings show the restraint with a base but the method also applies with the recline foot version of this child restraint.

If the Upper Anchorage Strap is folded up for storage, undo Storage Strap then lengthen. Fully press the Adjuster Button (1) while pulling the Upper Anchorage Strap (2) to lengthen.

A. Position the restraint rearward-facing in the

chosen seating position.

B. Lift the ap at the end of the seat sufciently to

access the stabilising bar, pull out stabilising bar and then gently push bar forward until a click is heard. The Stabilising bar is now locked

in place. Ret the cover. See Fig 1.

C. Undo the buckle and place the straps to each

side.

Fully press Adjuster Button (1) while pulling

Upper Anchorage Strap (2) to lengthen.

Storage

Band

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Pass buckle tongue through here

Fig 2.

Backing trim

HOW TO INSTALL

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HOW TO INSTALL

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D. Remove Padded Insert (if tted), and

gently lift back trim end, then pull the

centre panel ap backwards, with the

comfort pad from the inner seat of trim. See Fig 2.

E. Fully lengthen the car's seatbelt and feed

the seatbelt between the restraint cover and the restraint body through seatbelt slots in restraint. See Fig 2.

Padded Insert

Centre panel ap and comfort foam (if tted)

F. Engage the seatbelt buckle and tongue.

Tighten the seatbelt allowing the sash to fully retract.

NOTE: Seatbelt buckle and tongue must

not rest between restraint cover and restraint. If seatbelt buckle is adjustable, adjust the buckle as low as possible away from the restraint.

G. Replace the back and centre panel of

the cover properly. Ensure the harness buckle is through the panel, and connect the hook and loop to retain the cover. For smaller babies replace the Padded

Insert (if tted). Do not use if the child's

shoulders reach the lower Shoulder Height Marker. See page 17 and 19 for advice on positioning the shoulder straps.

NOTE: Seatbelt extenders should not be

used if the seatbelt is not long enough to secure the child restraint. If they are used then the buckle must not enter the

seating zone.

Pass buckle tongue through slot here

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HOW TO INSTALLHOW TO INSTALL

H. Align the restraint centrally within the

chosen seating position as shown right. Pull the sash portion of seatbelt until all slack is removed from Lap portion of seatbelt. Adjust the seatbelt

to hold the restraint rmly against

the vehicle seat back. For retractor seatbelts, allow excess belt to feed back into retractor.

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Pull Adjustment Strap to remove slack

Fully press Adjuster Button (1)

while pulling Upper Anchorage Strap (2) to lengthen.

Storage

Band

Attachment Clip

Car's Anchor Fitting

I. Fit the attachment clip to the anchor tting as shown

right. Make sure to remove as many twists as possible from the upper anchorage strap.

J. Tighten the adjustable upper anchorage strap by

pulling adjustment strap to remove slack. Do not over-tighten causing the restraint base to lift off the vehicle seat. This will usually be done once the baby has been harnessed into the seat.

K. Roll up the excess strap tightly so the webbing is

thick enough to be held in the storage band.

Roll up excess strap tightly so the webbing is thick enough to be held in the storage band.

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HOW TO INSTALLHOW TO INSTALL

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DO NOT USE RESTRAINT IN REARWARD-FACING MODE WITHOUT STABILISING BAR FULLY EXTENDED.

THE UPPER ANCHORAGE STRAP MUST ALWAYS BE FITTED WHEN THE CHILD RESTRAINT IS USED IN A VEHICLE.

ALWAYS ATTACH THE HOOK AND REMOVE THE SLACK.

Ensure the Upper Anchorage Strap is tightened, attached to the Anchor Fitting and that straps are the same length on both sides of the Attachment Clip.

Pull sash portion of seatbelt to remove slack.

Feed seatbelt between restraint cover and restraint body.

A single twist is required in baby use.

FITTING SUMMARY

Pull to remove slack - do not over tighten.

Hook Attachment Clip to

the car's anchor tting.

Extension

Strap

Attachment Clip should not be in front of the vehicle seat front.

Attachment Clip should be behind the front of the vehicle seat front.

Attachment Clip

IMPORTANT:

If using an Extension Strap, positioning the Attachment Clip above the baby may lead to injury in an accident therefore make sure that the Attachment Clip is not positioned in front of the vehicle seat.

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HOW TO USEHOW TO INSTALL

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ANGULAR ADJUSTMENT OF RESTRAINT

Some vehicle seats have more rearward slope than others. If the angle of the seat causes the baby to

be too upright for comfort, the angle may be altered by placing a rm packing between the seat and the underside of the base. Packing can be a rmly rolled up towel or nappy.

Do not remove all of the rearward slope by over packing. Always leave a rearward slope angle of approximately 10 to 15 degrees as shown

10° to 15°

Model with Base

10° to 15°

Model with Foot

PLACING BABY INTO RESTRAINT

A. Ensure the shoulder straps are positioned to the correct height for your child (see pages 17 to 19).

B. Slacken the Harness Straps by pushing and holding the Harness Adjustment Button, grasping

BOTH shoulder harness straps and fully lengthen.

Alternatively if using a lever adjuster, lift lever and slacken the harness.

Place the buckle tongues over the side of the seat so that the baby does not lay on them.

C. Lay baby on their back into restraint and t the harness as shown above. Make sure the baby is

dressed to allow harness buckle to be pulled up between the baby’s legs e.g. a jump suit. Make sure the baby’s arms and legs are free. Never wrap baby in a blanket before placing in restraint.

Lower shoulder height marker

Harness shoulder straps

Slackened Upper Anchorage Strap

Adjuster Strap

Car's Anchor

tting

Harness Adjustment Button

Upper shoulder height marker

Adjuster for the Upper Anchorage Strap

Alternative Harness Adjustment Lever

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HOW TO USE

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HOW TO USE

D. Fit either harness tongue into the

harness buckle followed by the other tongue until a click is heard. Should the second tongue not insert, press the red button and reinsert the tongues. Ensure secure engagement by pulling harness straps.

E. Remove slack from harness lap

straps by pulling shoulder straps.

F. Adjust the harness to a rm but

comfortable t by pulling the

harness adjustment strap.

G. Re-tighten the Adjustable Upper

Anchorage Strap by pulling the Adjustment Strap to remove slack as shown. Roll up the excess strap tightly so the webbing is thick enough to be held in the storage band.

Click

Tongue

Buckle

Harness Lap Straps

Shoulder Straps

Crotch Straps

Pull to remove slack from harness lap straps

Pull Adjustment Strap to remove slack

Storage

Band

Press

Roll up excess strap tightly so the webbing is thick enough to be held in the storage band.

Make sure that nothing is obstructing harness straps and that baby’s arms and legs are free with the straps in the correct location as shown right.

Do not use restraint if straps do not tighten and contact Britax Childcare Customer Service. Refer to back cover for details.

IMPORTANT:

The Padded Insert (if tted) is designed to snugly t baby,

providing extra support and comfor t it must be used for smaller

babies. Discontinue use when Padded Insert is a tight t, creates

discomfort for larger babies, or the baby's shoulder reach the Lower Shoulder Height Marker.

CAUTION: A LOOSE HARNESS IS DANGEROUS.

Pull to remove slack from harness straps

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HOW TO USE

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TO REMOVE RESTRAINT FROM VEHICLE

A. Disengage seatbelt tongue from buckle and remove from

the restraint.

B. Fully press the Upper Anchorage Strap Adjuster Button (1)

while pulling the Upper Anchorage Strap (2) to slacken as shown right. In some vehicles loosening of the Upper

Anchorage Strap may be difcult. If so, try pushing the

restraint against the vehicle seat back or slightly lifting the restraint to release the tension.

C. Disengage Attachment Clip from the Anchor Fitting. The

child restraint is now disconnected.

See page 43 for storage of the stabilising bar and the return to the upright position if required.

Pull Adjustment Strap to remove slack

Fully press Adjuster Button (1) while pulling Upper Anchorage Strap (2) to lengthen.

Storage Band

REMOVING BABY FROM RESTRAINT

A. Press the Upper Anchorage Strap Adjuster Button while pulling Upper Anchorage Straps to slacken.

Allow the Upper Anchorage Straps to fall to the sides for easy access into restraint.

B. Lift and hold the harness adjustment lever or push and hold the Harness Adjustment Button

(whichever is tted) while pulling both Shoulder Harness Straps to slacken harness to the desired

amount.

C. Press the red button on Harness Buckle. Then both Harness tongues will be released. Move each

shoulder strap to baby’s side then pick up the baby.

To be used only in a forward- facing position by children whose shoulder's have reached the lower shoulder height marker (approximately 12 months of age) until the shoulders reach the upper shoulder height marker (approximately 4 years of age.)

SPECIAL FEATURES - FORWARD-FACING WITH BASE

1. Head Pillow (if tted)

2. Shoulder Harness Slots

3. Fully adjustable 6 point harness

4. Shoulder Pads (if tted)

5. Quick Release Buckle (Red button)

6a. Harness Adjustment Lever (under ap)

6b. Harness Adjustment Button

7. Harness Adjustment Strap

8. Base (shown in child use mode)

9. Recline Latch (front of seat)

10. Shoulder Height Markers (may be hidden behind headrest)

11. Padded Cover for baby's comfort (may vary in style)

Recline Mechanism

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Front of Vehicle

SPECIAL FEATURES - FORWARD-FACING WITH BASE

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12. Car's Anchor Fitting

13. Vehicle seatbelt

14a. Upper Lock-off (if tted)

14b. Without Upper Lock-off

15. Messy Mat™ (if supplied)

16. Yellow FORWARD-FACING BELT PATH labels

17. Upper Anchorage Strap Adjuster

18. Upper Anchorage Storage Band

19. Upper Anchorage Adjustment Strap

20. Attachment Clip

SPECIAL FEATURES - FORWARD-FACING WITH FOOT

1. Head Pillow (if tted)

2. Shoulder Harness Slots

3. Fully adjustable 6 point harness

4. Shoulder Pads (if tted)

5. Quick Release Buckle

(Red button)

6. Padded Cover for baby's comfort (may vary in style)

7. Harness Adjustment Strap

8a. Harness Adjustment Lever (under trim ap)

8b. Harness Adjustment Button

9. Shoulder Height Markers (May be hidden behind headrest)

14b

14a

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SPECIAL FEATURES - FORWARD-FACING WITH FOOT

Front of Vehicle

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10. Car's Anchor Fitting

11. Vehicle seatbelt

12a. Upper Lock-off (if tted)

12b. Without Upper Lock-off

13. Recline position Indicator

14. Recline Foot (Shown in Child Mode)

15. Messy Mat™ (if supplied)

16. Yellow FORWARD-FACING BELT PATH labels

17. Upper Anchorage Strap Adjuster

18. Upper Anchorage Storage Band

19. Upper Anchorage Adjustment Strap

20. Attachment Clip

12a

12b

TO BE USED WITH A LAP SASH OR LAP ONLY SEATBELT IN THE BACK OF MOST CARS WITH FORWARD-FACING SEATS.

Once the child's shoulders reach the lower shoulder height marker then the seat can be changed to the forward-facing position and used until the child's shoulders reach the upper shoulder height marker.

Continue to use this restraint in this forward-facing mode until the child's shoulders reach the limit of the lower shoulder height marker. The child should not sit forward-facing until the baby's neck muscles are able to support their head. Do not move to a Booster Seat until the child has outgrown this child restraint.

sufcient. If you have the restraint check it ts in your car.

Regional Road Rules may prohibit the use of this restraint in the front seat of the vehicle until the child is 4 years of age. Check your Regional Road Rules for exemptions.

SUITABLE FOR USE - FORWARD-FACING

DO NOT USE RESTRAINT IN FORWARD- FACING MODE WITH THE REAR-FACING MODE STABILISING BAR PULLED OUT. Do not use the restraint without the Upper Anchorage Strap correctly attached.

If your vehicle is not tted with an anchor point, please contact a Safety Restraint Fitting Station authorised by the relevant State Government Body for correct tment of the restraint. In New Zealand

contact the agent for the vehicle. The upper anchorage strap must be attached to an anchorage point using an extension strap if necessary.

Do not use on any vehicle seat which faces sideways or rearwards.

Do not use the Padded Insert (if tted) in Forward-Facing ‘Child Use’. If an airbag is tted in the desired seating position where the child restraint is tted, follow the vehicle

manufacturer's warnings and instructions. Children are of risk of serious injury if they move to a booster seat too early.

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HOW TO SETUPHOW TO SETUP

FULLY UPRIGHT CHILD

USE MODE

Pull out

Lift forward

FULLY RECLINED CHILD USE MODE

A. Convert the restraint to child use mode by placing one

hand on the top of the restraint and the other hand pulling the recline latch at the back of the restraint outwards. Then lift the restraint forward until audible click is heard.

B. Determine whether an upright or reclined position is preferred and adjust if necessary (see below). C. Place one hand on the front corner of base rmly, while with the other hand lift the recline latch

up to unlock and push back until the restraint is at the desired position. Ensure the recline latch is engaged into position by pushing on the restraint.

Lift Recline Latch

CONVERT THE RESTRAINT TO CHILD USE MODE (Model with base)

CONVERT THE RESTRAINT TO CHILD USE MODE (Model with foot)

Recline position indicator

Rotate Recline Foot downwards

Press Recline Foot Handle to adjust

B. Determine whether an upright or reclined

position is preferred and adjust if necessary. To adjust the restraint to the fully upright position, grasp the handle on

the foot, then squeeze the handle outwards

and hold to release the lock. Rotate the foot fully downwards, then release the handle to lock the foot in the fully upright position. The label on the side of the

restraint identies the Forward-facing and

reclined positions.

C. Always check the foot is securely locked

into position.

A. To convert the restraint to Child use mode (from baby use mode), simply squeeze the foot

downwards to rotate the foot to the Child use - reclined position. The foot will automatically lock into position.

Rotate to desired position

Pull out

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The shoulder straps must be in the slots which are nearest to the child’s shoulders, but not more than 25mm below the child's shoulders.

Shoulder straps must be threaded through the appropriate shoulder strap slots and then over the top of the bar at the rear of the restraint.

ALWAYS OVER THE BAR

Strap Connector

ADJUSTING HARNESS STRAP HEIGHT: FOR CHILD USE FORWARD-FACING

Correct tment of the harness is very impor tant as it restrains the child in the restraint. The harness must t rmly around the upper torso of the child and be positioned so as to leave the child’s arms

and legs free.

The shoulder straps must be in the slots which are nearest to the child’s shoulders, but not more than 25mm lower than the child's shoulders. When the child's shoulders reach the upper shoulder height marker, the child is too large for the child restraint.

Harness Adjustment Button

(if tted) or Harness Adjustment Lever (if tted)

Harness strap Shoulder slots

Shoulder harness straps

Harness tongues and buckle

Lap strap slots

Crotch strap slots

Harness adjuster strap

Upper shoulder height marker

25mm

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HOW TO SETUP

STEPS IN CHANGING SHOULDER STRAP SLOTS

A. Remove the restraint from vehicle.

B. At the rear of the restraint, remove one of the harness

shoulder straps from metal Strap Connector by slipping strap through open slot.

C. Pull the shoulder strap through slot.

D. Insert shoulder strap through the restraint slot which will

position shoulder strap level with or above the child’s shoulder, then over the metal bar. Ensure that the shoulder strap passes through matching slots in cover and restraint body.

E. Connect the shoulder strap to the metal strap connector at

the rear of restraint, ensuring that there are no twists in the shoulder strap.

F. Repeat for other shoulder strap. It is better to change one

strap at a time so that the other strap will be a guide for re-assembly.

Pull straps

HOW TO INSTALL

INSTALLING INTO VEHICLE FORWARD-FACING (UPRIGHT OR RECLINED)

For illustration of the installation method, the drawings show the restraint with a base but the method also applies with the recline foot version of this child restraint.

A. Remove the seat from the vehicle by

disengaging the seatbelt and upper anchorage strap.

B. Remove the padded insert (if tted) as this is

no longer required.

C. To store the Stabilising Bar, lift the cover at the

end of the seat which uncovers the stabilising bar storage recess.

D. Press the button on the left side (facing seat)

and gently push stabilising bar back and then down into the recessed area.

E. Re-attach the cover at the end of the seat.

Rotate backwards

Then push inwards

Stabilising bar

Hook and Loop attachment

IMPORTANT:

DO NOT USE RESTRAINT IN FORWARD-FACING POSITION WITH THE STABILISING BAR PULLED OUT.

Do not recline into baby position when using restraint in forward-facing child use mode.

Ensure the harness is in the correct position (Refer to pages 40 to 42).

Button under trim

If using the head pillow adjust the height using the adjusters so the side wings of the head pillow are just above the shoulders. See page 55 and 56 for adjustment method.

Bar

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Always attach the hook and remove slack

HOW TO INSTALLHOW TO INSTALL

L. Tighten the Adjustable Upper Anchorage Strap by

pulling the adjustment strap to remove slack as shown below, but do not over-tighten causing the restraint base to lift off the vehicle seat.

M. Roll up the excess strap tightly so the webbing is

thick enough to be held in the storage band.

Attachment Clip

Car's Anchor Fitting

Pull Adjustment Strap to remove slack

Storage Band

Press

Roll up excess strap tightly so the webbing is thick enough to be held in the storage band.

K. Fit the attachment clip on the upper anchorage strap to

the car's anchor tting as shown. Make sure to remove as

many twists as possible from the upper anchorage strap.

NOTE: Seatbelt extenders should not be used if the seatbelt is not long enough to secure the child restraint. If they are used then the buckle tongue must not enter the seatbelt path.

Ensure lap part of seatbelt is below the hooks

Pull the sash belt through the lock-off to fully tighten the seatbelt

Slacken the sash belt and feed into the lock-off

Lap Seatbelt

Pull sash portion

of seatbelt to remove slack

F. Position the restraint in forward-facing

mode and align restraint centrally within the chosen seating position.

Some vehicle seat fabrics (particularly

velours) may be damaged by a child restraint used continuously. We recommend the use of a full Messy Mat™or thick towel to keep the vehicle seat in good condition.

G. Fully lengthen seatbelt. Insert seatbelt

tongue through the "forward-facing" seatbelt path (yellow path), ensuring that the seatbelt is behind the harness straps and that the lap part of the seatbelt is below the hooks as shown.

If not tted with lock-off, allow the sash belt

to sit at the top of the seatbelt path, see

gure H

1. Allow excess sash belt to feed

back into the retractor.

H. Engage the seatbelt buckle and tongue,

ensure to remove all slack from the lap part of the seatbelt 1 by pulling sash belt 2.

I. If tted with Upper lock-off, grasp the sash

belt 2 between thumb and ngers in each hand and allow some slack in the belt. Now slide the slack belt up into the lock-off slot, up to the top of the slot. If the belt is not slack it will not enter the lock-off slot.

J. Pull the sash belt 2 through the lock-off to fully

tighten the seatbelt. The sash belt 2 must not be tight when feeding it into the lock-off slot. The

child restraint should now be rmly tted to the

vehicle seat.

Allow the excess sash belt to feed back into

retractor.

Without Upper

Lock-off

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HOW TO INSTALL

Adjuster Strap

Pull to

lengthen

Push Harness Adjustment Button

PLACING CHILD IN THE RESTRAINT

A. Lengthen the harness by pushing and holding

the Harness Adjustment Button (if tted)

while pulling on both shoulder straps until the harness is fully lengthened. Release the harness adjustment button when there is enough slack.

Alternatively, if you have a Harness Adjustment Lever, lift the lever while pulling on both shoulder straps until the harness is fully lengthened.

Anchor Fitting

Pull to remove slack

Attachment Clip & Cover

Storage band

Upper Anchorage Adjustment Strap

Upper Anchorage Strap

HOW TO INSTALL

FITTING SUMMARY

Adjuster Strap

Pull to lengthen

Lift Harness Adjustment Lever

Child use seatbelt path

FORWARD-FACING

BELT PATH;

marked in yellow.

With Upper

Lock-off

(if tted)

Without Upper

Lock-off

IMPORTANT: Always roll up the excess Upper Anchorage Strap.

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HOW TO INSTALL

B. Place the child in the restraint and feed each arm through shoulder

straps. Pull the harness buckle up between the child’s legs.

C. Fit either harness tongue into

the harness buckle followed by the other tongue until a click is heard. Should the second tongue not insert, press the red button and reinsert the tongues. Ensure secure engagement by pulling the harness straps.

Click

Tongue

Buckle

D. Remove all of the slack from

the harness lap straps by pulling shoulder straps, then pull the harness adjustment strap to adjust

harness to a comfortable but rm t.

Check that the slack in straps is removed. The Shoulder Harness

Straps must t rmly to the child. A

loose harness could result in serious injury in an accident.

Do not use restraint if straps do not tighten and contact your local authorised service agent for repair.

CAUTION: A LOOSE HARNESS IS DANGEROUS.

Harness Lap Straps

Shoulder Straps

Crotch Straps

Pull to remove slack from harness lap straps

HOW TO INSTALL

Pull to tighten

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TO RECLINE RESTRAINT

The child restraint may be reclined or positioned upright without removing the child from the restraint. Lift the recline latch and push or pull to get the desired recline. There are 4 recline positions. You will be able to gain partial recline from upright position by just pushing the recline latch up and pulling the seat forward. The extent of the recline will be limited by the location of the anchorage point. Loosening of the upper anchorage strap may be required when positioning the restraint to either an upright or reclined position. Once the required position has been determined ensure to tighten the upper anchorage strap and re-check the car seatbelt tension i.e., all slack to be removed.

Push recline latch up while moving restraint into desired recline position.

HOW TO USE

TO REMOVE RESTRAINT FROM VEHICLE

A. Disengage the seatbelt tongue from the buckle and remove

from the restraint. Pull the sash belt downwards to pull it out

of the Upper lock-off (if tted).

B. Release the stored strap and fully press Upper Anchorage

Strap Adjuster Button (1) while pulling the Upper Anchorage Strap (2) to slacken as shown right. In some vehicles

loosening of the Upper Anchorage Strap may be difcult. If

so, try pushing the restraint against the vehicle seat back or slightly lifting the restraint to release the tension.

C. Disengage Attachment Clip from Anchor Fitting. The child

restraint is now disconnected.

Fully press Adjuster Button (1) while pulling Upper Anchorage Strap (2) to lengthen.

Storage

Band

TO REMOVE CHILD

Press the red button on Harness Buckle and then both Harness tongues will be released. Lift the shoulder straps from the child’s shoulders, the child can then get out.

CARE & MAINTENANCE

TO CLEAN HARNESS BUCKLE:

If sticky liquids such as baby formula, fruit juice, etc. get inside your Harness Buckle, it may become sluggish. An indication of a sluggish Harness Buckle is that you cannot hear a click when engaging the Harness Tongues. To restore the Harness Buckle to good working order it needs to be cleaned as follows:

A. From the underside of the restraint pull each crotch 3-bar slide

then turn 3-bar slide and push through each slot to remove the Harness Buckle from the restraint.

B. Place the Harness Buckle under warm (max. 40 degrees

Celsius) running water as shown below. Let the water run

through the mouth of the buckle for ve minutes. Do not

immerse the harness in water.

Cover

Body

3- bar slide

REGULAR CARE OF THIS RESTRAINT:

Please check the following items regularly to ensure the safety of your child:

A. Check the webbing for fraying,

B. Check that the buckle clicks and is not sluggish or sticky in operation,

C. Ensure there are no cracks in moulding or the plastic moulding,

D. Check the harness adjuster is operating and is clamping the webbing,

E. If any part of the restraint is cracked or broken, seek repair immediately or replace the child restraint,

F. Ensure the buckle is free of uff, liquid or other matter that may enter the buckle slots. Clean the

buckle if it is sluggish to engage.

SEAT

Use only mild soap and water to clean all webbing, metal and plastic parts of the restraint using a damp cloth. Do not use chemicals or cleaning agents.

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CARE & MAINTENANCE

TO REMOVE COVER:

A. Remove the restraint from vehicle.

B. Disengage the harness tongues from the harness buckle.

C. Remove any accessories, pillow, padded insert, shoulder

pads (if tted).

D. Disconnect shoulder harness straps from Metal Strap

Connector at the rear. Pull the shoulder straps out of the shoulder strap slots. Note the shoulder slot position.

E. Unhook elastic loops at the back of the restraint and under

the front of the restraint, there are 4 places.

F. Remove the cover while feeding the Crotch Buckle, Harness

Tongues and strap through the lap and crotch strap slots

in the cover. If tted with a Harness Adjuster Button,

disconnect the cover from the button housing.

C. Engage and disengage the Harness Tongues and Buckles several

times until a strong audible click is heard when inserting the last tongue.

D. If you still cannot hear a strong audible click after engaging the

Harness Tongues and Buckle, then repeat cleaning several times. If the Harness Buckle cannot be returned to its original working condition then contact Britax Childcare Customer Service.

E. Ret the harness buckle to the restraint with the red button facing

out and feeding each 3-bar slide through appropriate slot.

Click

Crotch slots

Metal Strap Connector

Lap slot

COVER (STYLE MAY VARY)

The restraint has a ame retardant cover which is removable for cleaning. Cleaning instructions are on the care label attached to the cover. If uffy cover is tted then washing cover prior to use will remove excess uff.

Drying the Infant Safety Cushion Insert will take additional time as the impact foam will absorb moisture. Before washing re-engage the hook and loop on the cover and Seat Pad to prevent the 'hook' damaging the fabric. The cover has been designed to protect your child when seated in the restraint. Care should be taken if children either eat or drink while in the restraint as some food or drink products may cause damage or marking to the cover. Wash or clean immediately. Do not pull sticky items from covers as the cover may be damaged - soak in water and gently remove.

Unhook elastic loop at the back of the top of the restraint

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CARE & MAINTENANCE

TO REPLACE COVER:

A. Stretch the cover over the top of the

restraint rst, then the sides. Feed Harness

Tongues and shoulder straps through the Lap strap slots on the cover.

B. Stretch the cover around the rim of the

restraint, Hook elastic loops at the back of the restraint and under the front of the restraint, there are 4 places.

C. Feed the Crotch Buckle through slots in

cover.

D. Ensure the cover is stretched over Push

Button housing if tted with a Harness Adjustment Button. (If tted with a Harness

Adjustment Lever, pull the adjuster strap through the cover). Ensure none of the harness straps are twisted.

E. Ret the harness strap by feeding through

the previous shoulder strap slots. If you don't recall the slots used refer to pages 17, 18, 19 or pages 40, 41, 42. You MUST

thread the shoulder strap OVER cross bar

and then re-attach the straps to metal strap connector at the back of the seat (see page

42). Check that the straps are connected.

F. Ret the Padded Insert (if required) and any

other accessories if required.

G. Ret to the vehicle.

Hooks

Button/ studs

IMPORTANT:

ONLY USE SAFE-N-SOUND SEAT COVERS AND ACCESSORIES THAT ARE DESIGNED AND TESTED FOR USE WITH THIS PRODUCT.

The following instructions apply to accessories that may be supplied with this restraint at point of purchase. If not, a variety of accessories are available from various retailers of Safe-n-Sound products.

CANOPY (IF FITTED)

The Canopy has been designed to shade your child from direct sunlight. A. Attach the elastic straps at the back of the canopy to the

hooks at the rear of the restraint.

B. Attach together the button/studs sewn on the ends of the

hood and on the sides of the trim.

HEAD PILLOW (IF FITTED)

The head pillow (if tted) is designed to provide extra comfort

and may be one of two styles.

Style 1. Head Pillow loose.

Position the bottom of the head pillow level with the top of the child's shoulders. Ensure the upper strap is always over the top of the restraint and the lower strap can be threaded through the slot above the harness straps (see illustrations).

Head pillow

Strap for adjusting the pillow

Harness strap

Adjuster

Feed through middle sot

Loop over to bottom slot and pull to tighten

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ACCESSORIES

Hook elastic loop at the back of the top of the restraint

Cross Bar

Feed Harness Tongues and shoulder straps through the Lap strap slots on the cover

Metal Strap Connector

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ACCESSORIES

CROTCH PAD (IF FITTED)

The Crotch Pad is designed to provide extra comfort

for baby or child and is tted to the restraint as follows:

Feed the Crotch Buckle through the slot in crotch pad as shown and position the pad at the back of the buckle.

SHOULDER PADS (IF FITTED)

Shoulder Pads are designed to provide extra comfort for baby or

child and are easily tted to the shoulder harness straps by:

A. Pull apart fasteners and remove shoulder pads from harness.

B. Re-t shoulder pads to harness and attach fasteners for use.

Messy Mat

ACCESSORIES

Crotch Pad

(If tted)

Shoulder Pads

Head Pillow

MESSY MAT™ (IF SUPPLIED)

The Messy Mats have been specically designed to protect your

vehicle seat from damage by the child restraint and children’s shoes rubbing against it. If the Messy Mat has been supplied it must be used to protect the car upholstery.

Place pocket on edge of seat, smooth back toward seat join ('A')

and t in any excess Messy Mat into the join of the car seat ('A').

CAUTION:

The Messy Mat pocket is only for small, light items. DO NOT overload the pocket with heavy, bulky items as this may damage the pocket or cause passengers to trip over them.

Pocket

Long Messy Mat (if supplied)

Pocket Note: Some Messy Mats may not have pockets.

Short Messy Mat (if supplied)

POCKETS (IF FITTED)

The pockets sewn on the trim are designed for your convenience. They can hold those necessary items that you need at a moments notice. e.g. Bottle, face washer, toy etc. They can also hold a CD or MP3 player.

CAUTION:

If using the pocket to store lled bottles, please ensure contents are not contaminated due to

prolonged storage. Ensure contents are not crushed by car door when closing.

HEAD PILLOW/HEAD LINER (IF FITTED)

Style 2. Head pillow attached to cover.

Position the bottom of the head pillow level with the top of the child's shoulders. Ensure the straps are always over the restraint. For installing the pillow see illustrations 1 and 2.

For adjusting the head pillow, pull looped strap out and feed through till the head pillow is in position, then pull to strap to tighten (see illustrations below).

Feed through middle sot

Loop through the top slot and pull to tighten

Pull to tighten

Lift to lower

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ACCESSORIES

CUP HOLDER (IF FITTED)

To t the cup holder to the restraint,

insert the locating tabs through the pair of holes on either side of the restraint. Slide the cup holder down until it locks into position. To remove, press the release trigger on the bottom of the cup holder, then slide up and out of the holes in the restraint. Ensure the cup holder and its contents can not be crushed by the car door. Store the cup holder when not in use.

WARNING: Only use for holding cups, bottles and drink cartons. Do not use for hot drinks.

Pull crotch strap through

ap in padded insert.

TRAVELLING TIPS

SAFETY

Never hold a baby in arms when riding in a motor vehicle. In this position the baby could be thrown against the dashboard, windscreen or other occupant and suffer serious injury or death.

When riding in a motor vehicle, never nurse a baby and use the same seatbelt for both of you. In this position the baby or child could be crushed.

Children must be secured in appropriate restraints at all times when the car is in motion. Children

travelling unrestrained and standing up in the car are in danger of serious injury or death. Trafc

regulations in all states require children to be secured in child restraints or adult seatbelts where available.

Plan your trip with frequent comfort stops to reduce stress on babies, young children and driver. Keep the car well ventilated to reduce heat stress. Two car windows should be kept open to maintain a good

ow of fresh air if air conditioning is not used.

Never leave babies or toddlers in a stationary car in the sun because of the risk of heat exhaustion.

Ensure babies and toddlers are adequately shaded from direct sunlight through side or rear windows.

Be on guard against carbon monoxide poisoning which can occur through only a slight leak in the exhaust system while travelling in a closed car.

Securely stow all heavy objects, feeding bottles, etc. that could become missiles during an accident and cause injury to any occupant.

Release trigger

Slide cup holder into the

slots and then down, until

it locks into position

INSERT PAD - STYLE MAY VARY

The Insert Pad is designed to snugly support baby for extra support and comfort and should be used for small babies when rearward-

facing. Discontinue use when the baby insert pad is tight t or creates

discomfort for larger babies or when the baby's shoulder's reach the lower shoulder height marker. Do not use baby insert pad for babies over 6 months of age. Do not use when in Forward Facing mode. Fit as follows:-

A. Disconnect buckle and place the shoulder straps through padded

insert slots (if available).

B. Feed the crotch strap through the ap in the Insert Pad and

re-connect buckle.

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TRAVELLING TIPS

CLOTHING/BATHING

Take several changes of clothing and bibs for possible car sickness. Disposable nappies and liners are very handy while travelling. Since it is often warmer in the car, dress the baby in light clothing. When cooler, it is easier to place a blanket over the baby than it is to remove the baby from the restraint and change clothes.

FEEDING

Never breast feed a baby while car is in motion. Babies will require extra feeding if travelling in the

heat. For bottle fed babies, make up the bottles and refrigerate before leaving home for a day trip. Place in a cool bag and reheat as needed with hot water from a thermos.

Alternatively, bring boiled water in a thermos and pre-measured amounts of baby formula in small containers. Use the water from the thermos to mix with the formula when required. Regardless which method is used, it is always a good plan to carry some boiled water in a sterile container or bottle.

Do not attempt to carry warm milk because germs multiply rapidly in warm milk.

INSTALLATION OF CAR ANCHOR FITTING

Consult the vehicle owner’s handbook for location of anchorage ttings or anchorage points and the possible use of spacers. Some vehicles may have an anchor tting tted by the vehicle manufacturer. If anchorage points cannot be found refer to car manufacturer or local child restraint tting station or trafc authority for optimum position of anchorage point and the use of spacers.

UPPER ANCHORAGE STRAP

IMPORTANT:

THE ATTACHMENT CLIP COVER MUST ALWAYS BE USED AS IT PREVENTS THE RISK OF INCORRECT FITMENT OF THE ATTACHMENT CLIP TO THE ANCHOR FITTING. ALWAYS ENSURE THAT THE ATTACHMENT CLIP IS CORRECTLY ENGAGED TO THE ANCHOR FITTING AND NOT HOOKED OR FITTED TO ANY OTHER OBJECT BEFORE EACH USE OF THE RESTRAINT. THIS IS ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT IN VEHICLES SUCH AS STATION WAGONS, VANS, HATCH BACKS OR VEHICLES WITHOUT A FIXED PARCEL SHELF, SINCE THE ANCHOR POINT IS USUALLY NOT VISIBLE.

IMPORTANT INSTALLATION NOTE:

In some vehicles the anchor tting in the rear vertical panel can only be installed in one way. Please refer to vehicle owner’s handbook or a child restraint tting station for correct method.

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Extension Strap distance to be measured. Length 300mm (Use Safe-n-Sound part 0035). Length 600mm (Use Safe-n-Sound part 0036). Available from all major child restraint retailers.

DISTANCE TO MEASURE TO THE ANCHOR POINT

Anchorage Clip Cover

The shaded areas of this diagram illustrate the possible locations of the anchor tting. Within each shaded area is an anchor tting showing the correct way to install the tting. Ensure the anchor tting

is aligned as illustrated unless stated otherwise in the vehicle owner’s handbook.

Adjustable upper Anchorage strap.

Front of Vehicle

45°

IF THE CAR IS FITTED WITH CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE POINT

Locate the anchorage point behind the rear seating position. (consult the car owners handbook for the location of the anchorage point). The anchorage point should be directly behind and central to the restraint. Remove thread plug from

the parcel shelf/oor/roof, etc. and install anchor bolt and tting as shown in Fig 1.

CAUTION: DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN ANCHOR BOLT. OVERTIGHTENING MAY FRACTURE OR BREAK BOLT. MAXIMUM TORQUE IS 20 Nm (14.75 ft.lb.)

Note: Minimum of ve full turns of anchor bolt is required

before tightening force is applied.

IF THE CAR IS NOT FITTED WITH CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE POINTS

For Sedans only - Drill 9mm diameter hole in the parcel shelf

on the centre line of the seating position as shown in Fig 3. Before drilling the hole, check the underside for accessibility. Install the anchor bolt as shown in Fig 2.

For vehicles other than Sedans - In Australia, consult your

nearest child restraint tting station or trafc authority for vehicle inspection to nd the best, correct position for

the placement of the anchorage point, and for the correct attachment bolt length and use of spacers. In New Zealand, consult the agent for the vehicle.

Note to Queensland purchasers: The installation of anchorage

points must be approved by authorised ofcers appointed by Queensland Transport. Authorised ofcers can be sourced

from all Queensland Transport Customer Service and Queensland Ambulance Service Centres.

Front of Vehicle

UPPER ANCHORAGE

FITTING

Attachment Bolt Lock washer

Anchor

tting

Spacer(s) if required

Vehicle metal structure

Vehicle trim

Fig.1.

Attachment Bolt

Anchor tting

Spacer(s) if required

Vehicle metal structure

Reinforcing washer (cone downwards)

Lock washer

Secure nut

UPPER ANCHORAGE

FITTINGS FOR SEDANS

ONLY

Vehicle trim

Fig.2.

INSTALLATION OF CAR ANCHOR FITTING INSTALLATION OF CAR ANCHOR FITTING

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ONLY USE A 5/16 UNC GRADE 5 BOLT. IF THE BOLT IS NOT THE CORRECT LENGTH THE CAR MANUFACTURER’S HAND BOOK CAN PROVIDE ADVICE ON THE CORRECT LENGTH BOLT.

CHILD RESTRAINTS MUST NOT BE ATTACHED TO UNSOUND METAL OR TO WOOD, OR SYNTHETIC STRUCTURES. WHEN DRILLING 9 MM HOLE DO NOT DRILL THROUGH FUEL LINES, FUEL TANKS, ELECTRICAL WIRING, OR RADIO SPEAKERS. WEBBING STRAPS MUST BE PROTECTED FROM SHARP CORNERS AND EDGES. THE ANCHOR FITTING MUST BE USED ONLY AS DESCRIBED ABOVE. IT MUST NOT BE HOOKED ONTO ANY OTHER OBJECT.

CAR INSTALLATION ACCESSORIES (From retailers of Safe-n-Sound products)

EXTRA ANCHOR KITS: Available for using the restraint in additional cars. Re-order no: 0038

EXTENSION STRAPS: May be required for cars without a xed parcel shelf.

Re-order no: 0035 (length 300mm) or 0036 (length 600mm)

GATED 3-BAR SLIDE (Locking clip): For converting lap-sash seatbelt to lap belt, and to obtain a better

t to the car where the tted lock-off may not be suitable. Most cars will not need this.

Re-order no: 0215.

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Note: Marking on the top of a Grade 5 Bolt.

Front of Vehicle

Centre line of seating position

Fig.3.

200mm min.

If your restraint has been involved in a severe crash, you should destroy the restraint even if no damage is obvious. Some insurance companies offer vehicle insurance which covers or partially covers the replacement of your child restraint. Contact your insurance company for further details. Your insurance company may require you to keep the child restraint for assessment, but do not use

the child restraint after a severe crash. To assist you in making an accident insurance claim cut the

following statement and include it with your claim.

All Safe-n-Sound child restraints are manufactured to Australian/New Zealand Standards

AS/NZS1754-2010 which requires us to advise users of child restraints to "Destroy the

entire restraint if it has been in use in a severe crash, even if no damage is obvious". The

joint Australian/New Zealand Standards committee CS/85, advise that this statement

applies whether a child was in the child restraint or not. We consider a "server crash" as

being one where the main body structure of the vehicle is distorted. There is no method of determining if the restraint has been damaged and we concur with the Australian/New Zealand Standards in recommending destruction of the child restraint.

This notice is to advise you of the requirements of the Australian/New Zealand Standards

and our obligation in complying with the standards.

Please assist the owner of this restraint in their claim.

NOTICE TO INSURANCE COMPANY CHILD RE-

STRAINT INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT

New Zealand Ofce Britax Childcare NZ Limited. Telephone: 0508 688 822

Britax Childcare Pty. Ltd.

(Incorporated in Victoria) A.B.N 55 006 773 600

Head ofce and registered address:

99 Derby Road Sunshine Victoria 3020 PO Box 147 Sunshine Victoria 3020 Telephone: 1300 303 330

www.britax.com.au www.britax.co.nz

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NOTESIN CASE OF ACCIDENT

CRASH EXCHANGE

We would never want you to experience an accident, but unfortunately accidents do happen.

If you experience an accident you may be eligible for a free replacement.

The Safe-n-Sound Crash Exchange Program is a voluntary program designed to ensure that our children are safe and that any seat that may have experienced a severe crash is taken out of the market.

There is no method of determining if the restraint has been damaged in a severe crash, so the restraint should be destroyed as the crash may reduce the child restraints ability to perform.

Since its inception in 2006, the Crash Exchange program has helped 100’s of families ensure that their children have new restraints and that the restraints are not sold second hand placing others at risk.

Our Crash Exchange Terms and Application form are accessible on our website. Please visit www.britax.com.au for further information.

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