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

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

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).

• 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

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

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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.

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.

OR

• 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),

OR

• Booster seat and lap-sash seatbelt.

NOTE: These options are from approximately

6-8 years and 8-10 years.

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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

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3

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4

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8

2

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)

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

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

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17

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18

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21

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14b

14a

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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).

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1

3

6

7

5

4

2

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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9b

9a

SPECIAL FEATURES - REARWARD-FACING WITH FOOT

Front of Vehicle

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14

11

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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

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

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 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)

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.

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

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

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

1

2

B

B