Britax Baby Accessories User Manual
Table of Contents
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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Important Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Super Elite Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Vehicle Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Vehicle Seating Positions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Installation: Lap Belt Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Installation: Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Versa-TetherTM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Securing Your Child . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Checking Harness Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Adjusting Harness Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Adjusting Buckle Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Registration Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover
This product and its components are subject to change without notice.
© 2000-2002 Britax Child Safety, Inc. All rights reserved.
“Britax” is a registered trademark of Britax Excelsior, Andover, UK.
User Guide Printed in U.S.A.
Important Notes
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Introduction
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This product fulfills the requirements of the U.S. Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standards and is certified for use in motor vehicles. It is only intended for use as a forward facing child seat
for children who are at least one year of age and weigh
between 22 and 80 lbs. It is not to be used at home, in boats,
or other non-certified applications. This restraint is not certi-
fied for aircraft use because it is too wide for aircraft seats.
Please make sure that you read and understand this information booklet before using this product. It is recommended that
you store this booklet in the pouch provided on the rear of the
restraint for further use and that you consult it often to ensure
that you are using the restraint correctly.
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If a child restraint is older than six years or has been in a severe
crash (i.e. main vehicle body structure distorted) you should
discontinue use and dispose of the restraint. This ensures that
no hidden damage or deterioration has occurred and that the
restraint is not out of date in protection capability.
• DO NOT use this product in the home. It has not been designed
for home use and should only be used in a motor vehicle.
• DO NOT use anything, e.g. a cushion or coat, to raise the
restraint off the vehicle seat. In an accident, it could slide and be
unable to protect your child as well as it should.
• DO NOT, except as described in this booklet, attempt to disas-
semble any part of the Super Elite or change the way its harness
or your vehicle seat belts are used.
• DO NOT leave loose objects, e.g. books, bags, etc., in the back
of your vehicle. in the event of a sudden stop, loose objects will
keep moving, potentially causing serious injuries.
• DO NOT leave folding vehicle seats unlatched. In the event of
a sudden stop, a loose seat back could prevent the child restraint
from protecting your child as well as it should.
• DO NOT leave children alone in a vehicle, even for a short time.
• DO NOT allow children to play with this product.
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Each time you place your child in the Super Elite, check that it
is still secure and that the seat belts are tight. If there is any
slack in the belts, retighten them before starting your journey.
• Make sure that you adjust the harness to fit the clothes your
child is wearing – a fitting for winter clothes will be too slack for
a child wearing summer clothes.
• Cover this product if you vehicle is left sitting in direct sunlight.
Parts can become hot to the touch in sunny weather.
• Store the Super Elite in a safe place when it is not being used.
Avoid placing heavy objects on top of it.
Important Notes
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FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS OR
ANY WARNING LABELS CAN RESULT IN YOUR
CHILD STRIKING THE VEHICLE’S INTERIOR DURING
A SUDDEN STOP OR CRASH. SECURE THIS PRODUCT WITH A VEHICLE SEAT BELT AS SPECIFIED IN
THIS INSTRUCTION BOOKLET.
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USE THE VEHICLE’S LAP-SHOULDER BELT SYSTEM
OR LAP BELT SYSTEM. ALWAYS USE THE TOP
TETHER FOR CHILDREN WEIGHING MORE THAN
50 lbs.
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According to accident statistics, the National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration recommends that parents
select the rear seat as the safest location for a properly
installed child restraint. However, the actual dimensions
of the vehicle seat and the details of the safety belts
used to anchor the child restraint differ from vehicle to
vehicle. Please study the section on Vehicle Seat Belts
in this booklet for the safety assurance of your child. If
in doubt about installing your child restraint, consult
your vehicle owner’s manual.
Safety Information
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The primary protection for occupants of a vehicle in a
collision is the body of the vehicle itself, and a child
restraint will not protect a child when the vehicle is
seriously impacted. However, correctly installed, this
restraint will substantially improve the chances for survival in most accidents. Make sure that you fully
understand the correct way to use this child restraint
in your vehicle.
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DO NOT place any child restraint in the front seat of
a vehicle with a passenger air bag unless the air bag is
turned off. DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur.
The back seat is the safest place for children under 12.
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Secure this child restraint even when it is not occupied. In a crash, an unsecured child restraint may fly
around and injure vehicle occupants.
•
Britax recommends that all child restraints be installed
in the rear seat.
•
Owners of vehicles with air bags should refer to their
owner’s manual for child restraint installation instructions.
Safety Information
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Super Elite Features
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Super Elite Features
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1 Harness Ultra Guard System (HUGS)
2 Seat belt Routing Slot
3 Belly Pad
4 Buckle
5 Harness Adjuster Tab (under flap)
6 Harness Adjuster Strap
7 Shoulder Harness Slots
8 Harness
9 Chest Clip Holder
10 Chest Clip
11 2-Position Crotch Strap
12 Seat Shell
13 Tether/User Guide Pouch
14 Elastic Ties
15 Cover
16 Tether Slots
17 Yoke
18 Cover Flap
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Vehicle Seating Positions
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IMPORTANT: Some vehicles have no seating
positions which are compatible with the
Super Elite (or any other child seat). If in
doubt contact your vehicle manufacturer for
assistance.
The following types of vehicle seat belts
are not compatible with the Super Elite:
• Front seat belts with top or bottom
anchorage points in the door.
• Motor driven automatic seat belts.
• Three-point belts that have separate
retractors for the shoulder section and
the lap section.
• Non-locking (ELR) two-point seat belts.
The owner's manual for your vehicle will
have information on the types of seat belts
in your vehicle. If you have belts of the above-listed types, select
another seating position. The Super Elite will work with rear seat threepoint seat belts with a sliding latch plate, and with rear seat three-point
seat belts that are specifically marked as appropriate for child seats. The
middle rear seat of most vehicles has a lap belt which most often will
work with the Super Elite.
The Super Elite can fit securely in most vehicles using the existing seat
belts. However, some types of vehicle designs prevent a secure fit of the
child seat due to the position of the seat belt lower anchorage points.
Vehicle Seat Belts
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Use the Super Elite only in vehicle seats which face forward!
•
Do not use this seat on vehicle seats facing sideways or
backwards!
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Forward facing vehicle seats must be used with the Super Elite.
Side facing or rear facing seats in vans, station wagons or trucks
cannot be used with this child seat.
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DO NOT locate any child under 12 on the front seat with an air
bag unless the air bag is turned off. DEATH OR SERIOUS
INJURY can result. The back seat is the safest place for children.
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