Britax Advocate 70-G3 User Manual

IMPORTANT: Thoroughly read and follow all instructions before

installing this child seat. Store this user guide in the pocket behind the cover (See features pages for reference).

IMPORTANTE: Debe leer atentamente todas las instrucciones 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).

Advocate® 70-G3

User Guide

Guía del usuario

This product and its components are subject to change without notice.

Safety Information ..........................................................................2

Warnings ...........................................................................................2

Important Notes ................................................................................3

Certification .......................................................................................4

Registration .......................................................................................4

Important Child Seat Usage Information ........................................4

Vehicle Compatibility .....................................................................6

Compatible Vehicle Seat Belts ........................................................6

Incompatible Vehicle Seat Belts ......................................................8

Vehicle Seating Positions .................................................................9

Child Seat Features ........................................................................10

Child Seat Functions ......................................................................12

Click & Safe

Snug Harness Indicator ............................................12

HUGS™ Energy-Absorbing Stitching ..............................................12

Adjusting the Harness Height ..........................................................13

Adjusting the Buckle Position ..........................................................13

Fastening the Buckle ........................................................................14

Releasing the Buckle ........................................................................14

Using the Chest Clip .......................................................................14

Using the Lock-Offs ..........................................................................14

Infant Body Pillow .............................................................................15

Recline Positions ..............................................................................15

Using the Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) ........16

Using the Lower Connectors ...........................................................17

Using the Energy-Absorbing Versa-Tether

....................................17

Rear-Facing Installation .................................................................20

LATCH Installation ............................................................................20

Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation ..........................................................22

Lap Belt Installation ..........................................................................24

Forward-Facing Installation ...........................................................26

LATCH Installation ............................................................................26

Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation ..........................................................28

Lap Belt Installation ..........................................................................30

Aircraft Installation .........................................................................32

Securing Your Child .......................................................................33

Care and Maintenance ...................................................................34

Tips and Troubleshooting ..............................................................40

Warranty ..........................................................................................41

Table of Contents

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Section Title

WARNING!

DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur:

• 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 70 lbs (2.3 – 31.8 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 – 18.1 kg). Use forward-facing for children who weigh between 20 and 70 lbs (9.1 – 31.8 kg).

• Snugly adjust the belts provided with this child restraint around your child. A snug strap should not allow any slack. It lies in a relatively straight line without sagging. It does not press into the child’s flesh or push the child’s body into an unnatural position.

• Secure the top anchorage strap provided with this child seat.

• Secure this child restraint with the vehicle’s child restraint

anchorage system if available, or with a vehicle seat belt.

• Follow all instructions on this child restraint and in the written instructions located in the pocket behind the cover.

• Register your child restraint with the manufacturer.

• This child seat must be reclined to position 3 when installed

rear-facing (see page 15).

• 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.

• When installing in forward-facing mode this child seat must be in position 1 or position 2 (see page 15).

• HUGS™ chest pads must be used in forward-facing mode. Removal of HUGS is optional only for rear-facing mode to ensure a snug fit for small infants (approximately 3 months old or less).

• 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 page 3). See Serial Number and Manufactured Date Label on child seat (page 11).

• This child seat must not be used in the home, in boats, or other non-certified applications.

• Based on crash statistics, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recommends that parents select the back seat as the safest location for a properly installed child seat. Please study Vehicle Seating Positions on page 25 to ensure your child’s safety and consult your vehicle owner’s manual.

• Secure this child seat even when it is not occupied. In a crash, an unsecured child seat may injure vehicle occupants.

• When using in a vehicle with air bags, refer to your vehicle owner’s manual for child seat installation instructions and precautions.

• Never use 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.

• The primary protection for occupants of a vehicle in a collision is the body of the vehicle itself; a child seat will not protect a child when a vehicle is seriously impacted. However, correctly installed, a child seat will substantially improve chances for survival in most crashes. Make sure all users fully understand the correct ways to use this child seat in a vehicle.

• Refer to your vehicle owner’s manual or contact the vehicle manufacturer for the maximum weight rating for their lower anchors. Use vehicle seat belt (not lower connectors) for installations with children who weigh more than the vehicle lower anchor limit. Unless specified otherwise by the vehicle manufacturer, assume a 40 lb (18.1 kg) child is the vehicle lower anchor limit.

• 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 Child Safety, Inc., 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

• Verify that the child seat is securely installed and the harness is properly adjusted around the child each time the child seat is used

• 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:

* The vehicle is driveable from the crash site; and * The vehicle door nearest the child seat was not damaged; and * No vehicle occupants were injured; and * There is no visible damage to the child seat; and * The airbags (if present) did not deploy.

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

• Cover the child seat when the vehicle is parked in direct sunlight. 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 leave children alone in a vehicle, even for a short time.

• Do not, except as described in this booklet, attempt to disassemble

any part of the child seat or change the way the harness or vehicle’s seat belts are used.

• Do not leave loose objects, e.g. books, bags, etc., in the back of a vehicle. In the event of a sudden stop, loose objects will keep moving, potentially causing serious injuries.

• Do not leave folding vehicle seats unsecured or unlatched. In the event of a sudden stop, a loose seat back could cause the child seat not to perform as intended.

• Do not allow children to play with this child seat.

• Do not use anything to raise the child seat off vehicle seat except as

described in these instructions. Their use could cause the child seat not to perform as intended in a crash.

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Certification

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

For Use in Motor Vehicles and Aircraft.

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 11.

Model Name and Number: _________________________________________

Serial Number: ___________________________________________________

Batch Number: ___________________________________________________

Date of Manufacture: ______________________________________________

Important Child Seat Usage Information

Rear-Facing: 5 – 40 lbs (2.3 – 18.1 kg)

American Academy of Pediatrics recommends: 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.

WARNING! REAR-FACING use of this child seat is

ONLY for children who meet ALL of the following requirements.

If the child cannot be secured within these requirements because they are too small, use of the infant positioning insert or selection of a different child seat (such as an infant car seat) may be required. If the child cannot be secured within these requirements because the child is too large, review the forwardfacing guidelines on page 5.

An infant positioning insert may be necessary for small infants to achieve a snug fit if the child is under 12 lbs (5.4 kg) and the lowest harness slots fall above the infants shoulders. The infant

positioning insert is sold separately at select retailers and on www. britaxusa.com.

The included infant body pillow may be used to achieve better fit and support for smaller infants. See page 15.

Use rear-facing with children:

• who weigh 5 – 40 lbs

(2.3 – 18.1 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 (Fig. A) and

• when the harness straps are at or slightly below the child’s

shoulders (Fig. A).

IMPORTANT: See Adjusting the Harness Height on page 13.

WARNING! FORWARD-FACING use of this child seat

is ONLY for children who meet ALL of the requirements below. If the child cannot be secured within these requirements because they are too large, another type of child seat (such as a booster) may be required. If the child cannot be secured within these requirements because the child is too small, review the rear-facing information above.

Forward-Facing: 20 - 70 lbs (9.1 – 31.8 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 only with children:

• who weigh 20 – 70 lbs (9.1 – 31.8 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 and

• when the harness straps are at or above the child’s shoulders,

parallel to level ground (Fig. B).

IMPORTANT: When using position 2, it may be necessary to adjust the harness to a higher position than when the seat is in position 1. See Adjusting the Harness Height on page 13.

Safety InformationSafety Information

Rear Facing

Shoulder Level

Above Shoulder Level Below Shoulder Level

Position 1Position 2

Forward-Facing Harness Height

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Compatible Vehicle Seat Belts

NOTE: The information in this section only applies to installation with vehicle seat belts.

Vehicle seats and seat belts differ from vehicle to vehicle. Refer to your vehicle owner’s manual for specific information about your vehicle seat belts and their use with child seats.

Lap-Shoulder (3-Point) Belt

1. ALR (Automatic Locking Retractor) with Sliding Latch Plate

a Has a latch plate that freely

slides along the vehicle seat belt webbing.

b Has a retractor that stops the

belt from being pulled out again once the belt webbing has been pulled out at least 24 in. (61 cm).

c Tightens by feeding the

belt webbing back into the retractor.

b Has a retractor that can be

switched to function as an ALR. Pull the belt all the way out of the retractor to set the automatic locking function.

* To use a child seat with this

type of vehicle seat belt, you will need to switch to the ALR mode or use child seat lock-offs.

2. ELR (Emergency Locking Retractor) with Locking Latch Plate

a Has a latch plate that locks

the vehicle belt.

* This type of latch plate locks

the vehicle belt when the vehicle belt and latch plate lie flat. When using this type of vehicle belt with a child seat, ensure the latch plate and vehicle belt lie flat against the child seat or the vehicle belt may remain unlocked.

Has a retractor that locks only in an emergency situation such as sudden stop or crash.

3. Switchable Retractor in ALR Mode with Sliding Latch Plate

a Has a latch plate that freely

slides along the vehicle seat belt webbing.

4. ELR (Emergency Locking Retractor) with a Sliding Latch Plate

a Has a latch plate that freely

slides along the vehicle seat belt webbing.

b Has a retractor that locks

only in an emergency situation such as sudden stop or crash.

IMPORTANT: This belt type requires the use of the lock-offs built into the seat for rear and forward-facing installations. See page 14 for information on

using the lock-offs.

Lap Belt

5. ALR (Automatic Locking Retractor)

a Has a latch plate that is

sewn into the webbing.

b Has a retractor that stops the

belt from being pulled out again once the belt webbing has been pulled out at least 24 in. (61 cm).

c Tightens by feeding the

belt webbing back into the retractor.

Vehicle CompatibilityVehicle Compatibility

24 in.

Latch

plate

Latch

plate

Latch

plate

24 in.

Latch

plate

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6. Locking Latch Plate

a Has a latch plate that

prevents the webbing from becoming loose.

b Tightens by pulling on the

belt webbing.

WARNING!

DO NOT place child seat rear-facing in the front seat of a vehicle with a passenger air bag unless deactivated. DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur. See your vehicle owner’s manual for child seat installation instructions. The back seat is the safest place for children 12 and under.

Some vehicles have no seating positions which are compatible with this child seat. If in doubt, contact the vehicle manufacturer for assistance.

Forward-facing vehicle seats MUST be used with this child seat. Side-facing or rear-facing seats CANNOT be used. See the diagram below.

Vehicle Seating Positions

Incompatible Vehicle Seat Belts

WARNING! The following types of vehicle seat belts are NOT

compatible with this child seat. If any of the belt types listed below are in the chosen seating position, choose another vehicle seating position or check your vehicle owner’s manual for information on installing a car seat in your vehicle.

1 Lap-shoulder belts

with top or bottom anchor points on the vehicle door.

2 Motorized,

automatic vehicle seat belts.

3 Lap-shoulder

belts that have a separate retractor each for the lap section and shoulder section.

4 Inflatable lap-

shoulder belts.

5 Lap belts forward

of the vehicle seat bight.

6 Lap belts with a

sewn-in latch plate that have a retractor that locks only in case of a sudden stop.

Vehicle CompatibilityVehicle Compatibility

Adjuster

Latch

plate

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Child Seat FeaturesChild Seat Features

1 Cover 2 Harness Height Adjuster 3 Head Restraint 4 Comfort Pads 5 Infant Body Pillow 6 Harness Holder 7 Lower Connector Bar 8 Lower Connector Strap (LATCH component) 9 Lower Connector Adjuster Release Button (LATCH component) 10 Lower Connector Adjuster (LATCH component) 11 Lower Connector Release Button (LATCH component) 12 Lower Connector (LATCH component)

User Guide Storage (in pocket behind cover)

14 HUGS™ Chest Pads with SafeCell Technology

15 Chest Clip 16 Harness Buckle 17 EZ-Buckle System Belly Pad 18 Harness Adjuster Lever (under cover)

19 Click & Safe

Snug Harness Indicator (under cover) 20 Harness Adjuster Strap 21 Recline Adjustment Handle 22 Serial Number & Manufactured Date Label 23 Shell 24 Side Impact Cushion 25 Harness Slots 26 Forward-Facing Belt Slot 27 Forward-Facing Lock-Offs (Red – under cover on front of shell) 28 Rear-Facing Lock-Offs (Blue – under cover on front of shell) 29 Rear-Facing Belt Slot 30 Base with SafeCell Technology

31 Energy-Absorbing Versa-Tether® (Top Anchorage Strap - LATCH

component) 32 HUGS™ Strap and Clip 33 Harness Yoke 34 Harness Straps 35 Lower Connector Storage 36 Versa-Tether

Carry Clip

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17 18 19

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1 2

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10 11 12

35 36

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HUGS™ Energy-Absorbing Stitching

The HUGS strap can indicate when the child seat has been in a moderate or severe crash (see page 3) and replacement of the child seat is necessary. If one or both of the energy-absorbing stitches on the HUGS strap are ripped, the seat is no longer acceptable for use.

IMPORTANT: Discontinue use of child seat if it has been involved in a moderate or severe crash, regardless of whether the stitching is ripped or not.

Adjusting the Harness Height

1 Loosen the harness.

a Lift harness adjuster lever b Grasp the chest clip and pull

outward

* Connect the chest clip for easier

adjustment.

IMPORTANT:

• ALWAYS position the buckle in the

inner slot for rear-facing use when using a vehicle seat belt installation.

• The vehicle belt must pass in front of

the buckle strap for rear-facing use.

• Position the buckle in the slot closest

to but not under the child for rear-facing use when using the LATCH installation.

• 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.

ADJUSTMENT SLOT

Adjusting the Buckle Position

2 Squeeze the harness height

adjuster, slide the harness into the desired position and release.

* Ensure the harness has locked

into position.

NOTE: In rear-facing mode, always

position the harness straps at or below your child’s shoulders. See pages 4 – 5.

In forward-facing mode, always position the harness straps at or above your child’s shoulders. See page 5.

Child Seat Functions

Click & Safe® Snug Harness Indicator

Checklist

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

IMPORTANT: See pages 32 – 33 for detailed instructions

on securing your child.

The Click & Safe® is an audible indicator to help determine when the child seat harness is within range of appropriate snugness. The Click & Safe is a secondary feature. Parents should be aware of what amount of snugness is appropriate in the harness. 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.

The Click & Safe is designed to sense tension when the adjuster strap is pulled. Ensure all slack has been removed from the child’s hips and that the harness straps are correctly positioned at the child’s shoulders so the Click & Safe will provide the most accurate reading. 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 Remove slack in the harness from

around child’s upper thighs.

4 Remove slack in the harness

between the HUGS™ chest pads and buckle.

5 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 steps 1–4 then pull the adjuster strap up and away from the child seat again until another click indicates a snug harness. It may be necessary to double check to confirm that the harness is within range of appropriate snugness. Always confirm a snug fit by attempting to pinch excess webbing.

1 Unbuckle the harness. Remove

the belly pad and buckle. See page 42, steps 1a - 1d.

2 Route the belly pad and buckle

through the desired slot in the cover.

* Slide the end of the belly pad

under the comfort foam.

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.

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Fastening the Buckle

Insert one tongue at a time into the buckle.

NOTE: Proper connection is confirmed with a click after

inserting each buckle tongue.

Releasing the Buckle

Using the Lock-Offs

IMPORTANT: Both parts of the lock-off must be opened to secure a vehicle belt.

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

NOTE: Periodically clean the buckle to ensure proper operation. See page 42.

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.

1 Open the locking tab. 2 Open the clamp.

To Open:

1 Close the clamp over the

vehicle belt.

2 Slide your palm or thumb

along the locking tab until a click is heard.

To Close:

Infant Body Pillow

The infant body pillow is designed to provide better fit and comfort for infants using this child seat. Fold the flaps in for additional side support.

NOTE: Remove the infant body pillow after the child can sit comfortably in the child seat without additional support.

Recline 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.

NOTE: Set the recline position BEFORE installing.

Position 1

Position 2 Position 3

Rear-Facing

When installed in the rear-facing position, the child

seatshouldbereclinedatleast30˚fromverticalfor childrenandupto45˚fromverticalforinfantsunable

to maintain head and neck control (not to exceed

45˚)whenthecarisparkedonalevelsurface.When

installing the seat in rear-facing mode, recline the seat to position 3 and use the guide line on the child seat to help achieve an acceptable recline angle for rear-facing installations.

Forward-Facing

IMPORTANT: In forward-facing installations, it is important that the base of

the child seat rests completely flat on the vehicle seat. As illustrated below, it is permissible to allow up to 20% or 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 not to perform as intended.

Acceptable overhang Unacceptable overhang

Child Seat FunctionsChild Seat Functions

LOCKING

TAB

CLAMP

LOCKING TAB

CLAMP

VEHICLE

BELT

90°

0°

90°

0°

90°

0°

Up to 3 inches of overhang acceptable

Over 3 inches of overhang not acceptable

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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 10 and 11 for LATCH components on this child seat.

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.

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

1 Press and hold the red release

button.

2 Pull the lower connector from the

storage slot or lower anchor.

To attach the lower connector to the storage slot or lower anchor:

Using the Lower Connectors

Where to find 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.

Firmly push the lower connector into the slot or lower anchor until a click is heard.

NOTE: The lower connectors store top down in the slots.

Child Seat FunctionsChild Seat Functions

LATCH SYSTEM ANCHOR LOCATIONS

Tether

Anchor

Lower

Anchors

Lower Anchors

Top

Using the Energy Absorbing Versa-Tether

WARNING! Failure to follow the guidelines below may

cause the child seat not to perform as intended:

• Britax recommends that the Versa-Tether is used at all times.

Using the tether will improve the stability of your child seat and reduce the risk of injury.

• Attach the Versa-Tether only to tether anchors identified by

your vehicle manufacturer as tether anchorage points. Only use the designated tether anchor for each seating position.

• If your vehicle does not currently have a tether anchor

attachment, refer to your vehicle owner’s manual or contact your vehicle man u fac tur er for assistance. DO NOT modify your vehicle without advice from your vehicle manufacturer.

• Store the Versa-Tether in the pouch on the back of the child

seat when not in use. DO NOT install the child seat with the Versa-Tether attached to the carry clip.

WARNING! 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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The Versa-Tether can indicate when the child seat has been in a moderate or severe crash (see page 3) and replacement of the child seat is necessary.

Figure 1 shows a tether acceptable for continued use (provided the child

seat has not been involved in a crash). The colored stitching will be

intact and not visible from the back of the seat.

Figures 2 and 3 show examples of when the tether has been damaged and is unacceptable for continued use. If one or both of the loops have pulled through the back of the shell and/or any of the colored stitching has ripped, the child seat is no longer acceptable for use.

IMPORTANT: Discontinue use of child seat if it has been involved in a moderate or severe crash, regardless of whether the loops have pulled through the back side of the shell and the colored stitching has been ripped.

Child Seat FunctionsChild Seat Functions

Rear-Facing Tether Connector Strap

Because every vehicle model is different, a location to anchor the tether for rear-facing installations may vary. Use the rear-facing tether connector strap (only configuration “A” above) to assist in creating an anchor point.

1 Find a fixed location in the vehicle that is bolted

to the floor.

* If you cannot find a location to create an

anchor point, contact the vehicle manufacturer to identify a tether connection point.

2 Route the strap through the anchor

point.

3 Thread the metal D-ring through the

loop on the end of the strap.

4 Pull the metal D-ring through until

the strap is tight.

5 Use the D-ring as an attachment

point for the tether.

NOTE: Store the tether connector strap in the tether pouch when not in use.

IMPORTANT: The Versa-Tether® carry clip is only for use when you wish to carry the child seat between locations.

Do not install the child seat with the Versa-Tether attached to the carry clip. Secure the excess Versa-

Tether webbing in the elastic strap during use. Store the Versa-Tether in the storage pouch when not in use. Always ensure any excess webbing is contained within your vehicle.

To attach the Versa-Tether to the carry clip or tether anchor:

1 Firmly press the hook over

the carry clip or tether anchor point.

2 Pull the loose end of the

webbing to remove slack from the Versa-Tether.

NOTE: When using as a carry strap, tighten until the strap is comfortable to carry.

To remove the Versa-Tether from the carry clip:

1 Loosen the Versa-Tether.

a Tilt the lock up b Pull the tether webbing

2 Remove the Versa-Tether®

hook from the carry clip.

Attaching the Versa-Tether

Tether anchor locations vary from vehicle to vehicle. Check your vehicle owner’s manual and look for the tether anchor symbol shown in the diagram to help identify where the top tether anchor points are located in your vehicle. Britax recommends that the tether be used at all times when installing the child seat. Using the tether will improve the stability of your child seat and reduce the risk of injury. See the diagrams below for possible rearand forward-facing Versa-Tether installation configurations.

Tether Configurations

Rear-Facing

Forward-Facing

Rear-Facing

A B C

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Install with the LATCH as shown above.

Before You Begin:

• Check that your vehicle has lower anchors.

* Refer to your vehicle owner’s manual or contact the vehicle

manufacturer for the maximum weight rating for their lower anchors. Use vehicle belt (not lower connectors) for installations with children who weigh more than the vehicle lower anchor limit. Unless specified otherwise by the vehicle manufacturer, assume a 40 lb (18.1 kg) child is the vehicle lower anchor limit.

• 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.

• Recline this child seat to position 3 and place rear-facing on the

vehicle seat (see page 15).

* When properly installed in the rear-facing

position, the back angle of the child seat

should be at least 30˚ for children and up to 45˚ from vertical for infants unable to

maintain head and neck control (not to

exceed 45˚) when the car is parked on a

level surface. Use the blue line as a guide to achieve the proper recline angle for rearfacing installations. The blue line will be parallel to the ground when the child seat angle is at the center of the angle range

(30–45˚).Ifnecessary,theproperreclineanglecanbeachieved

by placing a rolled towel or pool noodle in the vehicle seat bight.

• Britax recommends that the Versa-Tether is used at all times.

Using the tether will improve the stability of the child seat and reduce the risk of injury. Check your vehicle owner’s manual for tether anchor locations. See page 18 for possible rear-facing tether configurations.

LATCH Installation

1 Firmly press the lower

connectors onto the adjacent lower anchors.

• A click confirms attachment.

• Verify that the lower connector

strap is not twisted.

TIP: You may need to turn the front

of the child seat toward you for easier access to the lower anchors.

NOTE: If a click is not heard when connecting either lower connector, the lower connector strap may be twisted, or there may be debris in the lower connector. Correct either situation before continuing with the installation process.

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

3 Rear-facing installations can

be improved by the use of the Versa-Tether (see pages 17 – 19).

Checklist

9 Check that all connections are secure. 9 Check that the lower connector 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 30º – 45º from vertical

(not to exceed 45º) when the car is parked on a level surface.

* If necessary, the proper recline angle can be achieved by

placing a rolled towel or pool noodle in the vehicle seat bight.

Rear-Facing Installation Rear-Facing Installation

22 23

IMPORTANT:

• The vehicle seat belt must pass in front of the harness

buckle strap.

• The buckle should be in the inner slot for rear-facing

installation.

Before You Begin:

• Check that your vehicle belt is compatible for use with child

seats. See pages 6 – 8 for more information.

* If your vehicle seat belt system includes a locking feature,

use of the lock-offs is not required as long as the vehicle seat belt system is locked. Check your vehicle owner’s manual to determine how to lock your vehicle seat belt system when installing a child restraint.

• Recline this child seat to position 3 and place rear-facing on the

vehicle seat (see page 15).

* When properly installed in the rear-facing

position, the back angle of the child seat

should be at least 30˚ for children and up to 45˚ from vertical for infants unable to

maintain head and neck control (not to

exceed 45˚) when the car is parked on a

level surface. Use the blue line as a guide to achieve the proper recline angle for rearfacing installations. The blue line will be parallel to the ground when the child seat angle is at the center

oftheanglerange (30 – 45˚). If necessary,theproper recline

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

• Britax recommends that the Versa-Tether is used at all times.

Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation 1 Loosen the harness.

a Lift harness adjuster lever b Grasp the chest clip and pull outward

* Connect the chest clip for easier

adjustment

2 Remove the body pillow and

unbuckle the harness.

3 Pull the head restraint cover up,

then pull the seat cover forward to access the rear-facing belt path.

4 Open the blue lock-off 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, then buckle. Ensure the vehicle belt is not twisted.

6 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.

a Close the clamp over the vehicle belt b Slide your palm or thumb along the

locking tab until a click is heard (see page 14)

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

7 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.

8 Rear-facing installations can be

improved by the use of the VersaTether (see pages 17 – 19).

9 Pull the buckle up through its

appropriate slot in the cover.

10 Replace the cover.

Install with the lap-shoulder belt as shown above.

Rear-Facing InstallationRear-Facing Installation

Checklist

9 Check that the vehicle belt is securely fastened. 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 30º – 45º from vertical (not

to exceed 45º) when the car is parked on a level surface.

* If necessary, the proper recline angle can be achieved by

placing a rolled towel or pool noodle in the vehicle seat bight.

LOCKING

TAB

CLAMP

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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ADJUSTMENT 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

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IMPORTANT:

• The vehicle seat belt must pass in front of the harness

buckle strap.

• DO NOT use lock-offs for lap belt installations.

• The buckle should be in the inner slot for rear-facing

installation.

Lap Belt Installation

Before You Begin:

• Check that your vehicle belt is compatible for use with child

seats. See pages 6 – 8 for more information.

• Recline this child seat to position 3 and place rear-facing on the

vehicle seat (see page 15).

* When properly installed in the rear-facing

position, the back angle of the child seat

should be at least 30˚ for children and up to 45˚ from vertical for infants unable to

maintain head and neck control (not to

exceed 45˚) when the car is parked on a

–45˚).Ifnecessary,theproperreclineanglecanbeachievedby

placing a rolled towel or pool noodle in the vehicle seat bight.

• Britax recommends that the Versa-Tether is used at all times.

1 Loosen the harness.

a Lift the harness adjuster lever located

under the cover flap

b Grasp the chest clip and pull outward

* Connect the chest clip for easier

adjustment.

2 Remove the body pillow and

unbuckle the harness.

3 Pull the head restraint cover

up, then pull the seat cover forward to access the rearfacing belt path.

4 Route the vehicle seat belt

through the rear-facing belt slots, ensuring that the vehicle belt is routed UNDER the harness buckle strap, then buckle. Ensure the vehicle belt is not twisted.

5 Push down on the middle of

the the child seat while pulling the vehicle belt to remove all slack.

6 Rear-facing installations can

be improved by the use of the Versa-Tether (see pages 17 – 19).

7 Pull the buckle up through its appropriate slot in the cover.

8 Replace the cover.

Checklist

9 Check that the vehicle belt is securely fastened. 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 30º – 45º from vertical (not

to exceed 45º) when the car is parked on a level surface

* If necessary, the proper recline angle can be achieved by

placing a rolled towel or pool noodle in the vehicle seat bight.

Install with the lap belt as shown above.

Rear-Facing InstallationRear-Facing Installation

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

ADJUSTMENT SLOT

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

• 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

26 27

LATCH Installation

Install with the LATCH as shown above.

Before You Begin:

• Check that your vehicle has lower anchors.

* Refer to your vehicle owner’s manual or contact the vehicle

• 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.

• Remove the Versa-Tether from the pouch and place it up and over

the child seat back.

* Britax recommends that the Versa-Tether is used at all times. Using

the tether will improve the stability of the child seat and reduce the risk of injury. Check your vehicle owner’s manual for tether anchor locations. Only attach the Versa-Tether to anchor points designated to the chosen seating position as indicated by your vehicle owner’s manual.

• Adjust this child seat to position 1 or 2 and place forward-facing

on the vehicle seat (see page 15).

* Ensure that no more than 20% or 3 in. (7.6 cm) of the base hangs

over the edge of the vehicle seat.

1 Firmly press the lower

connectors onto the adjacent lower anchors.

• A click confirms attachment.

• Verify that the lower connector

strap is not twisted.

TIP: You may need to turn the back

of the child seat toward you for easier access to the vehicle lower anchors.

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

3 Attach the Versa-Tether to

a designated anchor (see vehicle owner’s manual) and remove slack (see pages 17 – 19).

4 Store excess webbing in the

elastic strap.

Checklist

9 Check that all connections are secure. 9 Check that the lower connector 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.

Forward-Facing InstallationForward-Facing Installation

WARNING!

• Your child seat may not perform as intended if the base of the child

seat is not flat on the vehicle seat.

• Some vehicle head restraints may obstruct the harness adjuster from

reaching the highest position. If this is the case, you may need to raise or remove the vehicle head restraint. DO NOT force the child seat head restraint past the vehicle head restraint. Doing so could cause the child seat not to perform as intended.

• HUGS chest pads must be used when the child

seat is installed in forward-facing mode.

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