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ADVOCATE

User Guide Guía del usuario

IMPORTANT: Thoroughly read and follow the instructions in the vehicle owner's manual and this user guide before installing this child seat. Store this user guide in the pocket behind the cover (See features pages for reference).

IMPORTANTE: Debe leer y seguir atentamente todas las instrucciones en el manual del vehículo y en esta guía usuario antes de instalar el asiento de seguridad para niños.Guarde esta guía del usuario en el bolsillo detrás de la cubierta (utilice las páginas sobre las características de referencia).

User Guide - English

Table of Contents

User Guide - English �� 1 Child Seat Features �� 2 Safety Information �� 4

Warnings ....................................................................4

Important Notes .........................................................5

Certification ................................................................6

Registration ...............................................................6

Child Fit Information ..................................................7

Rear-Facing Installation �� 8

LATCH Installation .....................................................8

Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation .................................10

Lap Belt Installation .................................................12

Forward-Facing Installation �� 14

LATCH Installation ...................................................14

Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation .................................16

Lap Belt Installation .................................................18

Securing Your Child �� 20 Child Seat Functions �� 22

Click & Safe Snug Harness Indicator ......................22

Adjusting the Harness Height .................................23

Adjusting the Harness Buckle Position ...................24

Using the Harness Buckle .......................................24

Using the Chest Clip ..............................................25

Using the Lock-Offs .................................................25

Infant Positioning Pillow ..........................................25

Seat Positions ..........................................................26

Using the Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children

(LATCH) ...................................................................27

Using the Lower Connectors...................................27

Using the Energy-Absorbing Versa-Tether ..............28

Vehicle Compatibility �� 31

Vehicle Seating Positions ........................................31

Compatible Vehicle Seat Belts ................................31

Incompatible Vehicle Seat Belts ..............................34

Care and Maintenance �� 35

Seat Cover ...............................................................35

Harness Buckle .......................................................38

Harness ...................................................................41

Shell .........................................................................41

HUGS with SafeCell Technology .............................41

Troubleshooting �� 44 Warranty �� 45

ADVOCATE®, BRITAX®, Click & Safe®, EZ-Buckle™, HUGS™, SafeCell Technology®, Side Impact Cushion Technology™ and Versa-Tether® are trademarks owned by Britax Child Safety, Inc., and registered in the U.S.A. and other countries. All rights reserved.

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BRITAX Child Safety, Inc. ADVOCATE User Guide

Child Seat Features

Front

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3 4

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8 9

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12 13 14

Rear

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27 28 29

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18 19

20 21

22 23

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Description

1. Cover

2. Harness Height Adjuster

3. Head Restraint

4. Seated Shoulder Height Label

5. Comfort Pads

6. Infant Positioning Pillow

7. Harness Holder

8. Rear-Facing Lock-Offs (Blue – under cover)

9. Lower Connector Bar

10. Lower Connector Strap (LATCH component)

11. Lower Connector Adjuster Release Button (LATCH component)

12. Lower Connector Adjuster (LATCH component)

13. Lower Connector Release Button (LATCH component)

14. Lower Connector (LATCH component)

15. User Guide Storage (in pocket behind cover)

16. HUGS Chest Pads with SafeCell Technology

17. Chest Clip

18. Harness Buckle

19. EZ-Buckle System Belly Pad

20. Harness Adjuster Lever (under cover)

21. Click & Safe Snug Harness Indicator (under cover)

22. Harness Adjuster Strap

23. Recline Adjustment Handle

24. Serial Number & Manufactured Date Label

25. Shell

26. Side Impact Cushions

27. Harness Slots

28. Forward-Facing Belt Slot

29. Forward-Facing Lock-Offs (Green – under cover)

30. Rear-Facing Belt Slot

31. Base with SafeCell Technology

32. Energy-Absorbing Versa-Tether (Top Anchorage Strap - LATCH component)

33. Tether Connector Strap

34. Harness Yoke

35. Harness Straps

36. Lower Connector Storage

37. Versa-Tether Carry Clip

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Safety Information

Failure to follow all warnings and instructions could result in SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH.

FIT REQUIREMENTS

• Use only in a rear-facing position when using it with an infant weighing less than 20 lbs (9.1 kg).

• Use only with children who weigh between 5 and 65 lbs (2.3 – 29.4 kg) and whose height is 49 in. (124.5 cm) or less. Use rear-facing for children who weigh between 5 and 40 lbs (2.3 – 18 kg). Use forward-facing for children who weigh between 20 and 65 lbs (9.1 – 29.4 kg).

• Snugly adjust the belts provided with this child restraint around your child.

INSTALLATION

• The provided infant positioning pillow must be used for children weighing 22 lbs (10 kg) or less in a rearfacing position. Do not use over 22 lbs (10 kg) or in a forward-facing position. See page 25.

• Secure the top anchorage strap provided with this child restraint.

• Secure this child restraint with the vehicle’s child restraint anchorage system if available, or with a vehicle belt.

• This child seat must be reclined to position 3 when installed rear facing.

• When installing in forward facing mode this child seat must be in position 1 or position 2 (see page 26).

• Use the inner buckle slot when installed rear facing with vehicle seat belt.

• Use the outer buckle slot when installing the child seat forward facing with a child weighing 30 lbs (13.6 kg) and above or if the buckle is under the child in the inner position.

GENERAL USAGE

• Follow all instructions on this child restraint and in the written instructions.

• Register your child restraint with the manufacturer.

• 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 Vehicle Seating Positions on page 31 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.

• To prevent injury due to deterioration or hidden damage, discontinue use of this child seat if it is older than seven years or has been in a moderate or severe crash (see below). See Serial Number and Manufactured Date Label on child seat (page 2).

• Do not use the lower anchors of the child restraint anchorage system (LATCH system) to attach this child restraint when restraining a child weighing more than 40 lbs (18 kg) with the internal harnesses of the child restraint.

• Prevent the Side Impact Cushions from being punctured. Puncture damage will cause the cushions not to perform as intended in a crash.

• The use of non-BRITAX covers, inserts, toys, accessories, or tightening devices is not approved by BRITAX. Their use could cause this child seat not to perform as intended in a crash.

Important Notes

• Use this child seat in position 1 when installed with a lap belt forward facing with a child over 40 lbs (18 kg).

• Discontinue use of this child seat if it has been in a moderate or severe crash. It is not necessary to replace a car seat after a minor crash, defined by the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) as:

a. The vehicle is drivable from the crash site; and b. The vehicle door nearest the child seat was not

damaged; and c. No vehicle occupants were injured; and d. There is no visible damage to the child seat; and e. The airbags (if present) did not deploy.

• Cover the child seat when the vehicle is parked in direct sunlight. Metal 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, 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.

• Never use the harness 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.

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Shoulder Level

1 inch

2.5 cm

Shoulder Level

Certification

This Restraint is Certified For Use in Motor Vehicles and Aircraft�

Motor Vehicles

This child seat system conforms to all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS 213).

Aircraft

This child seat is certified for aircraft use. Most airlines in the U.S. and Canada will allow the use of a child seat as long as it is labeled as an approved child seat for use in aircraft and fits properly on the aircraft seat. Contact the airline about their policy prior to traveling.

The FAA recommends that a child weighing up to 40 lbs (18 kg) use a certified, harnessed child seat while traveling on an aircraft.

Install your child seat in a window seat to avoid blocking the aisle� For rear-facing aircraft installation,

see “Rear-Facing Lap Belt Installation” on pages 12. For forward-facing installation, follow “Forward-Facing Lap Belt Installation” on pages 18.

– If the aircraft lap belt is too short, ask a flight attendant

for a belt extender.

– Your child may experience discomfort if the buckle

is located in the seating area of the child seat after installation.

– Inflatable aircraft lap belts are NOT compatible with

this child seat.

Registration

Child restraints could be recalled for safety reasons. You must register this restraint to be reached in a recall. Send your name, address, e-mail address if available and the restraint’s model number and manufacturing date to Britax Child Safety, Inc. P.O.Box 91167 Allentown, PA 18109-9925, or call 1-888-427-4829, 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.

For your convenience, record all the information about your child seat below. Refer to the Serial Number & Manufactured Date Label for all information (see page 2).

Child Fit Information

Rear Facing: 5 – 40 lbs (2�3 – 18 kg)

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that all infants and toddlers should ride in a Rear-Facing Car Seat until they are 2 years of age or until they reach the highest weight or height allowed by their car seat manufacturer.

BRITAX strongly recommends that children ride rear facing to the highest weight or height specified.

Use rear facing:

• with harness straps in the closest position at or below the child’s shoulders and

• with children who weigh 5 – 40 lbs (2.3 – 18 kg) and

• when the top of the child’s head is at least 1 in. (2.5 cm) below the top of the child seat shell.

The infant positioning pillow must be used to achieve better fit and support for infants weighing up to 22 lbs (10 kg) in a rear facing position� Do not use over 22 lbs (10 kg) or in a forward-facing position� See page 25�

Forward Facing: 20 – 65 lbs (9�1 – 29�4 kg)

BRITAX strongly recommends that children should be secured with a harness system until they exceed the weight or height limits specified.

Use forward facing:

• with harness straps in the closest position at or above the child’s shoulders, parallel to level ground and

• with children who weigh 20 – 65 lbs (9.1 – 29.4 kg) and

• who are 49 in. (124.5 cm) or less in height and

• when the top of the ears are below the top of the child seat shell.

NOTE: Use the

Seated Shoulder Height Label on

the child seat as a guide to determine when your child has reached the top harness slot.

IMPORTANT: Do not use the infant positioning pillow

with a forward-facing installation.

Model Name and Number: ______________________________ Serial Number: ________________________________________ Batch Number: ________________________________________ Date of Manufacture: ___________________________________

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Rear-Facing Installation

LATCH Installation

1. Remove the lower connectors from the storage slots in the base. Press the adjuster release button and pull the strap to full length. Repeat for the second strap.

2. Recline this child seat to position 3 and place rearfacing on the vehicle seat (see page 26).

3. Firmly press the lower connectors onto the adjacent lower anchors until a click confirms attachment.

4. Push the child seat down while pulling each lower connector strap to tighten.

Rear-Facing Installation with LATCH

9 Check that all connections are secure and straps are not

twisted.

9 Check that the child seat cannot be moved front to back

or side to side more than 1 in. (2.5 cm) at the belt path. If the child seat is not secure, repeat installation or use a different seating location.

9 Check that the back angle of the child seat is 30° – 45°

from vertical (not to exceed 45°) when the car is parked on a level surface. See “Seat Positions” on page 26.

5. Rear-facing installations can be improved by the use of the Versa-Tether (see page 29).

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IMPORTANT • ALWAYS position the buckle in the inner slot for

rear-facing use. • The vehicle belt must pass in front of the buckle strap for rear-facing use.

• NEVER leave the buckle in the adjustment slot. • Use the outer buckle slot when installing the child seat forward-facing with a child

weighing 30 lbs (13.6 kg) and above or if the buckle is under the child in the inner position.

INNER SLOT

OUTER SLOT

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A DJUSTMENT SLOT

IMPORTANTE • Coloque la hebilla en la ranura interna SIEMPRE que se

vaya a utilizar el asiento orientado hacia detrás. • Cuando el asiento se coloca orientado hacia detrás, el cinturón del vehículo debe pasar por delante de la correa de la hebilla. • La hebilla NUNCA debe dejarse en la ranura de ajuste.

• Utilice la ranura externa de la hebilla si se va a instalar el asiento orientado hacia delante y este va a ser ocupado por un niño con un peso mínimo de 13,6 kg (30 lb) o si la hebilla queda

RANURA INTERNA

RANURA EXTERNA

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RANURA DE AJUSTE

Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation

1. Loosen the harness. a. Lift harness adjuster

lever and pull both harness straps forward.

b. Remove the infant

positioning pillow and unbuckle the harness.

2. Recline this child seat to position 3 and place rearfacing on the vehicle seat (see page 26).

3. Pull the head restraint cover up, then pull the seat cover forward to access the rear-facing belt path.

4. Open the blue lockoff closest to where the vehicle belt will be buckled. a. Open the locking tab. b. Open the clamp.

5. Route the vehicle belt through the rear-facing belt slots, ensuring that the vehicle belt is routed under the harness buckle strap.

NOTE: The buckle should be in the inner slot.

6. Ensure the vehicle belt is not twisted and buckle the seat belt.

7. Push down into the middle of the child seating area with moderate force while removing all slack from the bottom (lap) part of the vehicle belt and close the lock-off, if used (see page 25).

IMPORTANT: Both the

vehicle lap and shoulder belts must be routed through the lock-off.

Locking Tab

Clamp

8. Push down into the middle of the child seating area with moderate force while pulling the top (shoulder) part of the belt between the belt slots to remove any remaining slack through the lock-off.

9. Rear-facing installations can be improved by the use of the Versa-Tether (see pages 29).

10. Replace the seat cover.

Rear-Facing Installation with Lap-Shoulder Belt

9 Check that all connections are secure and straps are not

twisted.

9 Check that the child seat cannot be moved front to back

or side to side more than 1 in. (2.5 cm) at the belt path. If the child seat is not secure, repeat installation or use a different seating location.

9 Check that the back angle of the child seat is 30° – 45°

from vertical (not to exceed 45°) when the car is parked on a level surface. See “Seat Positions” on page 26.

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IMPORTANT • ALWAYS position the buckle in the inner slot for

rear-facing use. • The vehicle belt must pass in front of the buckle strap for rear-facing use.

• NEVER leave the buckle in the adjustment slot. • Use the outer buckle slot when installing the child seat forward-facing with a child

weighing 30 lbs (13.6 kg) and above or if the buckle is under the child in the inner position.

INNER SLOT

OUTER SLOT

P405600_R1.05.10

A DJUSTMENT SLO

IMPORTANTE • Coloque la hebilla en la ranura interna SIEMPRE que se

debe dejarse en la ranura de ajuste.

• Utilice la ranura externa de la hebilla si se va a instalar el asiento orientado hacia delante y este va a ser ocupado por un niño con un peso mínimo de 13,6 kg (30 lb) o si la hebilla queda

RANURA INTERNA

RANURA EXTERNA

P452800_R1.01.11

RANURA DE AJUSTE

Lap Belt Installation

1. Loosen the harness. a. Lift harness adjuster

lever and pull both harness straps forward.

b. Remove the infant

positioning pillow and unbuckle the harness.

2. Recline this child seat to position 3 and place rearfacing on the vehicle seat (see page 26).

3. Pull the head restraint cover up, then pull the seat cover forward to access the rear-facing belt path.

7. Rear-facing installations can be improved by the use of the Versa-Tether (see page 29).

8. Replace the seat cover.

Rear-Facing Installation with Lap Belt

4. Route the vehicle belt through the rear-facing belt slots, ensuring that the vehicle belt is routed under the harness buckle strap.

NOTE: The buckle should be in the inner slot.

IMPORTANT: Do not

use lock-offs for lap belt installations.

5. Ensure the vehicle belt is not twisted and buckle the seat belt.

6. Push down on the middle of the child seat while pulling the vehicle belt to remove all slack.

NOTE: Ensure that the vehicle belt is locked as directed by your vehicle owner’s manual.

9 Check that all connections are secure and straps are not

twisted.

9 Check that the child seat cannot be moved front to back

or side to side more than 1 in. (2.5 cm) at the belt path. If the child seat is not secure, repeat installation or use a different seating location.

9 Check that the back angle of the child seat is 30° – 45°

from vertical (not to exceed 45°) when the car is parked on a level surface. See “Seat Positions” on page 26.

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Forward-Facing Installation

LATCH Installation

Do not use LATCH to attach this child restraint with a child weighing more than 40 lbs (18 kg).

1. Remove the lower connectors from the storage slots in the base. Press the adjuster release button and pull the lower connector strap to full length. Repeat for the second strap.

2. Remove the VersaTether from the pouch and place it up and over the child seat back.

3. Adjust this child seat to position 1 or 2 and place forward-facing on the vehicle seat (see page

26). Ensure that no more than 20% or 3 in. (7.6 cm) of the base hangs over the edge of the vehicle seat.

IMPORTANT: Your child

seat may not perform as intended if the base of the child seat is not flat on the vehicle seat.

4. Firmly press the lower connectors onto the adjacent lower anchors.

a. A click confirms

attachment.

b. Verify that the lower

connector strap is not twisted.

5. Push the child seat down while pulling each lower connector strap to tighten.

6. Attach the Versa-Tether to a designated anchor (see vehicle owner’s manual) and remove slack (see page 29).

7. Store excess webbing in the elastic strap.

Forward-Facing Installation with LATCH

9 Check that all connections are secure and straps are not

twisted.

9 Check that no more than 20% or 3 in. (7.6 cm) of the

base hangs over the edge of the vehicle seat.

9 Check that the child seat cannot be moved front to back

or side to side more than 1 in. (2.5 cm) at the belt path. If the child seat is not secure, repeat installation or use a different seating location.

9 Check that any excess Versa-Tether webbing is contained

within your vehicle and secured in the elastic strap.

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Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation

1. Remove the Versa-Tether from the pouch and place it up and over the child seat back.

2. Adjust this child seat to position 1 or 2 and place forward-facing on the vehicle seat (see page 26). Ensure that no more than 20% or 3 in. (7.6 cm) of the base hangs over the edge of the vehicle seat.

IMPORTANT: Your child

seat may not perform as intended if the base of the child seat is not flat on the vehicle seat.

3. Loosen the harness. a. Lift harness adjuster

lever and pull both harness straps forward.

b. Remove the infant

positioning pillow and unbuckle the harness

4. Pull the head restraint cover up, then pull the seat cover forward to access the forward-facing belt path

5. Open the green lock-off closest to where the vehicle belt will be buckled. a. Open the locking tab. b. Open the clamp.

6. Route the vehicle belt through the forward-facing belt slots, ensuring the vehicle belt is not twisted, then buckle.

7. Push down into the rear of the child seating area with moderate force while removing all slack from the bottom (lap) part of the vehicle belt and close the lock-off (see page 25).

IMPORTANT: Both the

vehicle lap and shoulder belts must be routed through the lock-off.

Locking Tab

Clamp

8. Push down into the middle of the child seating area with moderate force while pulling the top (shoulder) part of the belt between the belt slots to remove any remaining slack through the lock-off.

9. Attach the Versa-Tether to a designated anchor (see vehicle owner’s manual) and remove all slack (see page 29). Store the excess webbing in the elastic strap.

10. Replace the seat cover.

Forward-Facing Installation with Lap-Shoulder Belt

9 Check that all connections are secure and straps are not

twisted.

9 Check that no more than 20% or 3 in. (7.6 cm) of the

base hangs over the edge of the vehicle seat.

9 Check that the child seat cannot be moved front to back

or side to side more than 1 in. (2.5 cm) at the belt path. If the child seat is not secure, repeat installation or use a different seating location.

9 Check that any excess Versa-Tether webbing is contained

within your vehicle and secured in the elastic strap.

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Lap Belt Installation

1. Remove the Versa-Tether from the pouch and place it up and over the child seat back.

IMPORTANT: Use this

child seat in position 1 with a child over 40 lbs (18 kg).

IMPORTANT: Your child

seat may not perform as intended if the base of the child seat is not flat on the vehicle seat.

3. Loosen the harness. a. Lift harness adjuster

lever and pull both harness straps forward.

b. Remove the infant

positioning pillow and unbuckle the harness

4. Pull the head restraint cover up, then pull the seat cover forward to access the forward-facing belt path.

7. Attach the Versa-Tether to a designated anchor (see vehicle owner’s manual) and remove slack (see page 29). Store the excess webbing in the elastic strap.

8. Replace the seat cover.

Forward-Facing Installation with Lap Belt

5. Route the vehicle seat belt through the forwardfacing belt slots, ensuring the vehicle belt is not twisted, then buckle.

IMPORTANT: Do not

use lock-offs for lap belt installations.

9 Check that all connections are secure and straps are not

twisted.

9 Check that no more than 20% or 3 in. (7.6 cm) of the

base hangs over the edge of the vehicle seat.

9 Check that the child seat cannot be moved front to back

or side to side more than 1 in. (2.5 cm) at the belt path. If the child seat is not secure, repeat installation or use a different seating location.

6. Push down on the middle of the child seat while

9 Check that any excess Versa-Tether webbing is contained

within your vehicle and secured in the elastic strap.

pulling the vehicle belt to remove all slack.

NOTE: Ensure that the vehicle belt is locked as directed by your vehicle owner’s manual.

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Securing Your Child

1. Follow the instructions on page 23 to make the proper adjustments to the harness and buckle.

IMPORTANT: Adjust the

harness to fit the clothes the child is wearing. Remove bulky coats and/ or jackets before putting the child in the child seat.

2. Loosen the harness. a. Lift harness adjuster

lever.

b. Pull both harness

straps forward.

3. Open the chest clip. a. Press tabs. b. Pull apart.

4. Release the buckle and attach the harness straps to the harness holders.

5. Place the child in the child seat. Ensure the child is positioned upright in the child seat and not slouching. Their bottom must touch the child seat, and their back must rest flat against the back of the child seat.

IMPORTANT: The HUGS

chest pads are highly recommended at all times. Removal of HUGS is optional for rearfacing mode to ensure a snug fit for small infants (approximately 3 months old).

6. Position the harness straps around the child.

7. Fasten the harness buckle. Proper connection is confirmed with a click after inserting each buckle tongue.

8. Check for proper harness height and pull any excess slack up to the child’s shoulder area before tightening.

9. Pull the harness adjuster strap to tighten the harness. The Click

& Safe indicator will click when the harness is within range of appropriate snugness�

NOTE: The harness should have a snug fit around the 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. You should not be able to pinch excess.

10. Fasten the chest clip and place the HUGS chest pads in a comfortable position for the child within the range of a correctly placed chest clip.

NOTE: The correct height for the chest clip is at the middle of the chest at armpit level.

Before traveling, verify that the:

9 Harness straps are not twisted. 9 Harness is snug.

9 Buckle is fastened. 9 Chest clip is at the child’s armpit level.

Pull the harness adjuster strap

Do not pull sideways�

up and away from the child seat to tighten�

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Child Seat Functions

Click & Safe Snug Harness Indicator

IMPORTANT: See page 20 for detailed instructions on

securing your child.

The Click & Safe is designed to sense tension when the adjuster strap is pulled and will provide an audible indication when the child seat harness is within range of appropriate snugness. The harness should have a comfortable but snug fit around the 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. You should not be able to pinch excess webbing at the shoulder. Follow the steps below to tighten the harness.

To tighten the harness:

1. Remove any bulky clothing from your child before tightening the harness.

2. Check for proper harness height.

3. Pull any excess slack in the harness up to the child’s shoulder area.

Adjusting the Harness Height

• In rear-facing mode, the harness straps should be in the closest position at or below your child’s

shoulders. See page 7.

• In forward-facing mode, the harness straps should be in the closest position at or above your child’s shoulders. See page 7.

1. Loosen the harness. a. Lift harness adjuster

lever.

b. Pull both harness

straps forward.

2. Squeeze the harness height adjuster, slide the harness into the desired position and release.

3. Ensure the harness has locked into position.

4. Pull the harness adjuster strap up and away from

the child seat until a click is heard. The Click & Safe

indicator will click when the harness is within range of appropriate snugness�

NOTE: If there is still slack in the harness, repeat the steps above until another click indicates a snug harness. It may be necessary to double check that the harness is within range of appropriate snugness. Always confirm a snug fit by attempting to pinch excess webbing in the shoulders.

9 Check that the harness is buckled and secure. 9 Check that the harness is snug and you can not pinch

excess webbing at the shoulder.

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In some cases, the vehicle head restraint can prevent the child seat head pad from being raised high enough to properly adjust the harness for the fit of your child when using a forward facing reclined position. DO NOT force the child seat head pad past the vehicle head restraint. Doing so could cause the child seat not to perform as intended. If the location of the vehicle head restraint interferes with the child seat head pad, raise or remove the vehicle head restraint. If the vehicle head restraint cannot be removed, move the child seat to the upright position or try a different seating location.

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ADJUSTMENT SLOT

Adjusting the Harness Buckle Position

• For rear-facing installation: – ALWAYS position the buckle

in the inner slot for when using a vehicle seat belt installation.

– The vehicle belt must pass in

front of the buckle strap.

– Position the buckle in the slot closest to but not under

the child when using the LATCH installation.

• For forward-facing installation, use the outer buckle slot when installing the child seat with a child weighing 30 lbs (13.6 kg) and above or if the buckle is under the child in the inner position.

• NEVER leave the buckle in the adjustment slot.

1. Unbuckle the harness and remove the buckle. See pages 38-39.

2. Route the belly pad and buckle through the desired slot in the cover.

NOTE: Slide the end of the belly pad over the comfort foam.

Using the Chest Clip

1. Open the chest clip. a. Press tabs. b. Pull apart.

2. Push together to fasten.

NOTE: Always position the chest clip at armpit level.

Using the Lock-Offs To Open:

1. Open the locking tab.

2. Open the clamp.

IMPORTANT: Both parts

of the lock-off must be opened to secure a vehicle belt.

Locking Tab

Clamp

3. Slide the buckle retainer into the front buckle slot and slide into the corresponding buckle position. Ensure the red release button faces out. Replace cover.

Using the Harness Buckle

To Close:

1. Close the clamp over the vehicle belt.

2. Push down on the locking tab where indicated until a click is heard.

Vehicle Belt

Clamp

Locking Tab

To Fasten:

1. Insert one tongue at a time into the buckle.

Proper connection is confirmed with a click after inserting each

buckle tongue.

To Release:

1. Press the release button and pull the tongues from the buckle.

Infant Positioning Pillow

The infant positioning pillow is designed to provide better harness fit and comfort for infants using this child seat.

IMPORTANT: The infant

positioning pillow must be used with infants weighing up to 22 lbs (10 kg) when using a child seat in a rear-

NOTE: Periodically clean the buckle to ensure proper operation. See

facing position. Do not use over 22 lbs (10 kg) or in a forward-facing position.

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LATCH SYSTEM ANCHOR LOCATIONS

Anchor

Anchors

90°

0°

90°

0°

90°

0°

Seat Positions

This child seat has 3 positions. To adjust, pull the recline handle then rotate the child seat shell into the desired position. Release the recline handle, then verify the child seat has locked into position.

Position 1 Position 2 Position 3

NOTE: Set the seat position BEFORE installing.

Rear-Facing

When properly installed in the rearfacing position, the back angle of the

30˚

0˚

45˚

child seat should be at least 30˚ for children and up to 45˚ from vertical for

90˚

infants unable to maintain head and

neck control (not to exceed 45˚) when

the car is parked on a level surface. Use the line as a guide to achieve the proper recline angle

for rear-facing installations. The line will be parallel to the ground when the child seat angle is at the center of the

acceptable angle range (37.5˚). If necessary, the proper

recline angle can be achieved by placing a rolled towel or pool noodle in the vehicle seat bight.

Forward-Facing

In forward-facing installations, it is important that the base of the child seat rests completely flat on the vehicle seat. As seen in the illustration, it is permissible to allow up to 20% or

Acceptable

Overhang

Unacceptable

Overhang

3 in. (7.6 cm) of the base to hang over the edge of the vehicle seat. Some vehicle seats do not allow enough of the child seat base to contact the vehicle seat. If this is the case, adjust the recline angle to a more upright position. Not doing so could cause the child seat to not perform as intended.

Using the Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)

The Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children or LATCH, is a system available on this child seat that offers an alternative to vehicle seat belt installation methods. See pages 2-3 for LATCH components on this child seat.

Lower Anchors

Tether

Lower

The figure above shows typical locations for lower anchors and tether anchors in a vehicle. Check your vehicle owner’s manual to learn if it is equipped with LATCH, the maximum weight rating for the lower anchors, and for information on the lower anchor locations and seating positions available for use with this child seat.

Standard vehicle seat spacing between LATCH anchors is 11 in. (27.9 cm). This child seat can be used in a seating position with up to 20 in. (50.8 cm) of space between the LATCH anchors if the vehicle manufacturer allows.

Using the Lower Connectors

Locating the Lower Connectors

The lower connectors are located in the back of the base of the child seat. Store the connectors in the slots when not in use.

To remove the lower connector from the storage slot or lower anchor:

1. Press and hold the red release button.

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