Britax ADVOCATE CLICKTIGHT, BOULEVARD CLICKTIGHT User Manual

ADVOCATE®/BOULEVARD® CLICKTIGHT

™

User Guide Guia del usuario

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Table of Contents

Child Seat Features �� 2 Safety Information �� 4

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

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

Registration .............................................................. 5

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

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

Rear-Facing Installation �� 8

Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation (Preferred Method)... 8

Lower Anchor Installation ...................................... 10

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

Forward-Facing Installation �� 14

Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation (Preferred Method) 14

Lower Anchor 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 Length ................................ 23

Harness Buckle Position ........................................ 25

Using the Harness Buckle ..................................... 25

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

Comfort Pillow ....................................................... 26

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

Uninstalling the Seat .............................................. 27

Anti-Rebound Bar (Select Models) ........................ 28

Using the Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children

(LATCH) .................................................................. 29

Lower Connectors.................................................. 29

Impact Absorbing Tether ....................................... 30

Vehicle Compatibility��33

Vehicle Seating Positions ....................................... 33

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

Maintenance �� 35

Cover ..................................................................... 35

Harness Buckle ...................................................... 39

Impact Absorbing Chest Pads ............................... 41

Cleaning �� 44 Troubleshooting �� 45 Warranty �� 46

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Rear

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Description

1. Cover

2. Harness Height Adjuster

3. Head Restraint

4. Side Impact Cushions (ADVOCATE only)

5. Comfort Pads

6. User Guide Storage (in pocket behind cover)

7. Chest Clip

8. Comfort Pillow

9. Forward-Facing Belt Slot / Harness Holder

10. Lower Connector Strap (LATCH component)

11. Lower Connector Adjuster Release Button (LATCH component)

12. Lower Connector Adjuster (LATCH component)

13. Lower Connector (LATCH component)

14. CLICKTIGHT Bezel

15. Harness Release Button (red)

16. CLICKTIGHT Dial

17. Impact Absorbing Chest Pads

18. Harness Buckle

19. EZ-Buckle™ Belly Pad

20. Serial Number & Manufactured Date Label (under seat cover)

21. CLICKTIGHT Mechanism

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

23. Harness Adjuster Strap

24. Recline Adjustment Handle

25. Anti-Rebound Bar (select models)

26. Shell

27. Rear-Facing Belt Slot

28. Recline Indicator

29. Impact Absorbing Base

30. Impact Absorbing Tether (Top Anchorage Strap - LATCH component) - stored in Tether Storage Compartment

31. Tether Storage Compartment

32. Harness Yoke

33. Harness Straps

34. Lower Connector Storage

Child Seat Features

Front

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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 and 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 and 18 kg). Use forwardfacing for children who weigh between 20 and 65 lbs (9.1 and 29.4 kg).

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

INSTALLATION

• 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.

• Use the buckle slot closest to, but not underneath, your child when installing the child seat.

GENERAL USAGE

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

• Register your child restraint with the manufacturer.

• In a vehicle with rear designated seating positions, vehicle owners should be alerted that, according to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions. To ensure your child’s safety, please study Vehicle Seating Positions on page 33 and consult your vehicle owner’s manual.

• Always make sure the child restraint system is secured to the vehicle, even when unoccupied, since in a crash an unsecured child restraint system may injure occupants.

• To prevent injury due to deterioration or hidden damage, discontinue use of this child seat if it is older than ten years or has been in a moderate or severe crash (see below). See Serial Number and Manufactured Date Label on child seat (pages 2-3).

• 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.

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

Important Notes

• Do not install with the lower anchors for a child weighing more than:

– ADVOCATE: 30 lbs (13.6 kg) rear facing or 35 lbs

(15.8 kg) forward facing.

– BOULEVARD: 35 lbs (15.8 kg) rear facing or 40 lbs

(18 kg) forward facing.

• Do not use the top tether strap with rear-facing installations.

• Ensure that the shell cover is properly secured behind the red markers to allow for proper functioning of the CLICKTIGHT mechanism (see page 37).

• 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 Trac 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.

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 1-704-409-1699, or register online at us.britax.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).

Model Name and Number: ______________________________

Serial Number: ________________________________________

Batch Number: ________________________________________

Date of Manufacture: ___________________________________

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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 head restraint.

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 head restraint.

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. The FAA recommends that a child weighing up to 40 lbs (18 kg) use a certiﬁed, harnessed child seat while traveling on an aircraft. Contact the airline about their policy prior to traveling.

For rear-facing aircraft installation:

1. Recline this child seat (see page 26) and place rear-facing on the aircraft seat.

2. Slide the aircraft lap belt into the rear-facing belt slots over the cover with the CLICKTIGHT in the closed position.

3. Ensure the lap belt is not twisted, buckle, and remove all slack.

For forward-facing aircraft installation:

1. Place this child seat forward-facing on the aircraft seat in the upright position.

2. Slide the aircraft lap belt into the forward-facing belt slots under the cover with the CLICKTIGHT in the closed position.

3. Ensure the lap belt is not twisted, buckle, and remove all slack.

NOTE: For further instructions on securing your child and adjusting ﬁt see page 20.

– Install your child seat in a window seat to avoid

blocking the aisle.

– 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.

– This seat may not ﬁt all aircraft. Contact your airline

prior to travel to verify ﬁt.

1 inch

2.5 cm

Shoulder Level

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Rear-Facing Installation

Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation (Preferred Method)

1. Open the CLICKTIGHT. a. Press the dimple on

the CLICKTIGHT dial.

b. Rotate dial clockwise

until CLICKTIGHT releases and lift to open.

2. Attach the anti-rebound bar, if included (see page

28).

3. Recline the unoccupied child seat and place rear facing on the vehicle seat. Ensure that no more than 3 in. (7.6 cm) of the base hangs over the edge of the vehicle seat (see pages 26-27).

4. Slide both the lap and shoulder parts of the vehicle belt into the rearfacing belt slots.

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

6. Remove slack from the lap part (a), then the shoulder part (b) of the vehicle belt.

7. Close the CLICKTIGHT. – A click conﬁrms the

CLICKTIGHT is secure.

9 Ensure that the logo on the CLICKTIGHT dial has

returned to a horizontal position.

9 Ensure that the recline indicator ball is within the

allowable blue section for the size of the child and that no more than 3 in. (7.6 cm) of the base hangs over the edge of the vehicle seat (see

pages 26-27

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 dierent seating location.

3”

Rear-Facing Installation with Lap-Shoulder Belt

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Rear-Facing Installation with Lower Anchors

1. Open the CLICKTIGHT. a. Press the dimple on

the CLICKTIGHT dial.

b. Rotate dial clockwise

until CLICKTIGHT releases and lift to open.

2. Attach the anti-rebound bar, if included (see page

28).

3. Recline the unoccupied child seat and place rear-facing on the vehicle seat. Ensure that no more than 3 in. (7.6 cm) of the base hangs over the edge of the vehicle seat (see pages 26-27).

4. Remove the lower connectors from the storage compartment at the rear of the seat and pull the strap to full length toward the child’s left side.

5. Slide the lower connector strap into the rear-facing belt slots and ﬁrmly press the lower connectors over their adjacent lower anchors.

– Verify that the

connectors are secure and the strap is not twisted.

6. Pull the end of the lower connector strap to remove slack.

7. Close the CLICKTIGHT.

– A click conﬁrms the

CLICKTIGHT is secure.

Lower Anchor Installation

IMPORTANT:

Do not install rear facing with lower

anchors for a child weighing more than:

– ADVOCATE: 30 lbs (13.6 kg) – BOULEVARD: 35 lbs (15.8 kg)

9 Ensure that the logo on the CLICKTIGHT dial has

returned to a horizontal position.

9 Ensure that the recline indicator ball is within the

allowable blue section for the size of the child and that no more than 3 in. (7.6 cm) of the base hangs over the edge of the vehicle seat (see

pages 26-27

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 dierent seating location.

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Lap Belt Installation

1. Open the CLICKTIGHT. a. Press the dimple on

the CLICKTIGHT dial.

b. Rotate dial clockwise

until CLICKTIGHT releases and lift to open.

2. Attach the anti-rebound bar, if included (see page

28).

3. Recline the unoccupied child seat and place rear-facing on the vehicle seat. Ensure that no more than 3 in. (7.6 cm) of the base hangs over the edge of the vehicle seat (see pages 26-27).

4. Slide the vehicle belt into the rear-facing belt slots.

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

6. Lock and remove slack from the vehicle belt.

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

7. Close the CLICKTIGHT. – A click conﬁrms the

CLICKTIGHT is secure.

9 Ensure that the logo on the CLICKTIGHT dial has

returned to a horizontal position.

9 Ensure that the recline indicator ball is within the

allowable blue section for the size of the child and that no more than 3 in. (7.6 cm) of the base hangs over the edge of the vehicle seat (see

pages 26-27

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 dierent seating location.

3”

Rear-Facing Installation with Lap Belt

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Forward-Facing Installation

Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation (Preferred Method)

1. Remove the tether from the tether storage compartment and retainer tabs and place it up and over the child seat back.

2. Recline the unoccupied child seat and place forward-facing on the vehicle seat.

Ensure that the base of the child seat is ﬂat on the vehicle seat and no more than 3 in. (7.6 cm) of the base hangs over the edge of the vehicle seat (see pages 26-27).

3. Open the CLICKTIGHT. a. Press the dimple on

the CLICKTIGHT dial.

b. Rotate dial clockwise

until CLICKTIGHT releases and lift to open.

4. Slide both the lap and shoulder parts of the vehicle belt into the forward-facing belt slots.

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

6. Remove slack from the lap part (a), then the shoulder part (b) of the vehicle belt.

7. Close the CLICKTIGHT. – A click conﬁrms the

CLICKTIGHT is secure

8. Attach the

tether

to a designated anchor (see vehicle owner’s manual) and remove slack (see page 31).

Forward-Facing Installation with Lap-Shoulder Belt

9 Ensure that the logo on the CLICKTIGHT dial has

returned to a horizontal position.

9 Check that all connections are secure and straps are

not twisted.

9 Ensure that the recline indicator ball is within the

allowable green section and that no more than 3 in. (7.6 cm) of the base hangs over the edge of the vehicle seat (see

pages 26-27)

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 dierent seating location.

9 Check that any excess tether webbing is contained

within your vehicle and secured in the elastic strap.

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1. Remove the lower connectors from the storage compartment at the rear of the seat and pull the strap to full length toward the child’s left side.

2. Remove the tether from the tether storage compartment and retainer tabs and place it up and over the child seat back.

3. Recline the unoccupied child seat and place forward-facing on the vehicle seat.

Ensure that the base of the child seat is ﬂat on the vehicle seat and no more than 3 in. (7.6 cm) of the base hangs over the edge of the vehicle seat (see pages 26-27).

4. Open the CLICKTIGHT. a. Press the dimple on

the CLICKTIGHT dial.

b. Rotate dial clockwise

until CLICKTIGHT releases and lift to open.

5. Slide the lower connector strap into the forwardfacing belt slots and ﬁrmly press the lower connectors over their adjacent lower anchors.

– Verify that the

connectors are secure and the strap is not twisted.

6. Pull the end of the lower connector strap to remove slack.

7. Close the CLICKTIGHT. – A click conﬁrms the

CLICKTIGHT is secure

8. Attach the

tether

to a designated anchor (see vehicle owner’s manual) and remove slack (see page 31).

Forward-Facing Installation with Lower Anchors

9 Ensure that the logo on the CLICKTIGHT dial has

returned to a horizontal position.

9 Check that all connections are secure and straps are

not twisted.

9 Ensure that the recline indicator ball is within the

allowable green section and that no more than 3 in. (7.6 cm) of the base hangs over the edge of the vehicle seat (see

pages 26-27

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 dierent seating location.

9 Check that any excess tether webbing is contained

within your vehicle and secured in the elastic strap.

Lower Anchor Installation

IMPORTANT:

Do not install forward facing with lower

anchors for a child weighing more than:

– ADVOCATE: 35 lbs (15.8 kg) – BOULEVARD: 40 lbs (18 kg)

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Lap Belt Installation 7. Close the CLICKTIGHT.

– A click conﬁrms the

CLICKTIGHT is secure

NOTE: If the CLICKTIGHT is dicult to close, repeat step 6 with less tension in the vehicle belt.

8. Attach the

tether

to a designated anchor (see vehicle owner’s manual) and remove slack (see page 31).

1. Remove the tether from the tether storage compartment and retainer tabs and place it up and over the child seat back.

2. Recline the unoccupied child seat and place forward-facing on the vehicle seat.

Ensure that the base of the child seat is ﬂat on the vehicle seat and no more than 3 in. (7.6 cm) of the base hangs over the edge of the vehicle seat (see pages 26-27).

3. Open the CLICKTIGHT. a. Press the dimple on

the CLICKTIGHT dial.

b. Rotate dial clockwise

until CLICKTIGHT releases and lift to open.

4. Slide the vehicle belt into the forward-facing belt slots.

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

6. Push down into the middle of the child seating area with moderate force (approximately 45 lbs/20.4 kg), compressing the vehicle seat while tightening the vehicle belt.

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

Forward-Facing Installation with Lap Belt

9 Ensure that the logo on the CLICKTIGHT dial has

returned to a horizontal position.

9 Check that all connections are secure and straps are

not twisted.

9 Ensure that the recline indicator ball is within the

allowable green section and that no more than 3 in. (7.6 cm) of the base hangs over the edge of the vehicle seat (see

pages 26-27

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 dierent seating location.

9 Check that any excess tether webbing is contained

within your vehicle and secured in the elastic strap.

3”

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Securing Your Child

IMPORTANT: Impact absorbing chest pads are highly

recommended for forward-facing mode. Removal of chest pads is optional for rear-facing mode to ensure a snug ﬁt for small infants.

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

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.

1. Make the proper adjustments to the harness and buckle (see pages 23-25).

2. Loosen the harness. a. Press harness

release button.

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.

6. Position the harness straps around the child.

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.

Pull the harness adjuster

strap out from the child seat to tighten�

Do not pull sideways�

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 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.

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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. Push harness

release button.

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.

Child Seat Functions

Click & Safe® Snug Harness Indicator

IMPORTANT: See pages 20-21 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.

4. Pull the harness adjuster strap straight out 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.

Adjusting the Harness Length

IMPORTANT: Adjust the harness to the shortened length

if a snug harness cannot be achieved with a small infant (approx. 10 lbs and under).

Shortening the Harness

1. Open the CLICKTIGHT. a. Press the dimple on

the CLICKTIGHT dial.

b. Rotate dial clockwise

until CLICKTIGHT releases and lift to open.

2. Disconnect the end of one harness from the anchor.

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Using the Harness Buckle

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.

NOTE: Periodically clean the buckle to ensure proper operation. See page 44.

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.

Harness Buckle Position

The child seat shell contains an inner buckle slot and an outer buckle slot. Position the buckle in the slot closest to but not under the child.

Reposition the harness buckle by following the steps on pages 39-41.

NOTE: NEVER leave the buckle in the adjustment slot.

ADJUSTMENT SLOT

INNER SLOT

OUTER SLOT

3. Thread the end of the harness through the opening on the inside of the metal bar behind the anchor to the bottom of the seating area.

4. Wrap the end of the harness around to the outside of the bar and slide the harness loop fully onto the anchor ensuring that it is secure.

5. Repeat on the other side.

NOTE: Hold harness straps up and away from seat while closing the CLICKTIGHT.

Lengthening the Harness

1. Open the CLICKTIGHT. a. Press the dimple on

the CLICKTIGHT dial.

b. Rotate dial clockwise

until CLICKTIGHT releases and lift to open.

2. Disconnect the end of one harness from the anchor on the bottom side of the seating area.

3. Unwrap the end of the harness from the metal bar and pull to the top of the seating area.

4. Slide the harness loop fully onto the same anchor from the top of the seating area ensuring that it is secure.

5. Repeat on the other side.

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Comfort Pillow

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

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

Seat Positions

This child seat has 7 recline positions. To adjust the recline position:

1. Pull the recline handle then rotate the child seat shell until the recline indicator ball is in the correct position for the speciﬁc installation (See Using the Recline Indicator below).

2. Release the recline handle, then verify the child seat has locked into position.

NOTE: Set the seat position BEFORE installing.

Using the Recline Indicator

• Rear Facing Installations - It is important that the child

seat be properly reclined. Use the recline indicator on the child seat to help achieve an acceptable recline angle for:

– infants and children with no head and neck

control - recline indicator

ball

in the

light blue

section

– older children with proper head and neck

control - recline

indicator ball in light blue or dark blue.

NOTE: If necessary, the proper recline angle can be achieved by placing a rolled towel or pool noodle in the vehicle seat bight.

• Forward Facing Installations - U

se the recline indicator on the child seat to help achieve an acceptable recline angle, with the recline indicator

ball in the green section.

Overhang

It is important that the base of the child seat rests completely ﬂat on the vehicle seat with no side overhang. As seen in the illustration, it is permissible to allow up to 3 in. (7.6 cm) of the base to hang over the front edge of the vehicle seat. If the vehicle seat does not allow enough of the child seat base to make contact, adjust the recline angle to a more upright position. Not doing so could cause the child seat to not perform as intended.

In some cases, the vehicle head restraint can prevent the child seat head restraint 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 restraint 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 restraint, 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 dierent seating location.

Uninstalling the Seat

1. Unbuckle the vehicle seat belt.

NOTE: For car seats installed with lower connectors, see page 30.

2. Open the CLICKTIGHT.

Acceptable

Forward-Facing

Acceptable

Rear-Facing

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