Britax BODYGUARD User Manual

Contents

Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–5

Vehicle Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Vehicle Seating Positions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–9

Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–11

Securing the Child . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12–13

Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14–15

Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

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

© 2004 Britax Child Safety, Inc. All rights reserved.

Printed in U.S.A.

P230000 R3:05/04

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in this booklet to

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

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Do not, except as described in this book, attempt to disassemble
or modify any part of the booster seat or vehicle belts.

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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.

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Do not leave folding vehicle seats unlatched. In the event of a
sudden stop, a loose seat back could prevent the restraint from
protecting the child as well as it should.

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Do not use anything to raise the booster seat off the vehicle seat.

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Do not allow children to play with this booster seat.

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Do not leave children alone in a vehicle, even for a short time.

DO NOT place a 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.

Safety Information

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Important Notes

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Set a good example by always wearing your seat belt. Make
it a firm rule that the vehicle does not move until everyone is
buckled up. Make no exceptions for adults or children.

• Cover the booster with a towel or blanket when the vehicle is
parked in direct sunlight. Parts of the booster seat could
become hot enough to burn the child.

• Store the booster seat in a safe place when not in use. Do not
place heavy objects on top of the booster while in storage.

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To prevent injury due to deterioration, hidden damage, lost
instructions, outdated technology, etc., discontinue use of a
booster seat that is older than six years or has been in a
severe crash.