Britax BOULEVARD 65 CS User Manual

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Canadian User Guide

Guide d’utilisation canadien

65 CS

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).

IMPORTANT : Lire attentivement et suivez tous les instructions avant d’installer ce

siège pour enfant. Garder ce guide dans la pochette sous la housse (Voir les pages des caractéristiques pour vous référer).

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

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

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

Important Notes ....................................................................................................4

Certification ...........................................................................................................5

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

Important Child Seat Usage Information ............................................................6

Vehicle Compatibility ..................................................................................8

Compatible Vehicle Seat Belts ............................................................................8

Incompatible Vehicle Seat Belts ..........................................................................12

Vehicle Seating Positions .....................................................................................13

Child Seat Features .....................................................................................14

Child Seat Functions ...................................................................................16

Click & Safe™ Snug Harness Indicator ..............................................................16

Harness Height Adjustment.................................................................................18

Adjusting Buckle Position ....................................................................................19

Fastening the Buckle ...........................................................................................20

Releasing the Buckle ...........................................................................................20

Using the Chest Clip ...........................................................................................20

Using the Lock-Offs ..............................................................................................21

Infant Body Pillow .................................................................................................21

Recline Positions ..................................................................................................22

Using the Lower Universal Anchorage System (LUAS) .....................................24

Using the Lower Connectors ...............................................................................25

Using the Versa-Tether

.......................................................................................26

Rear-Facing Installation ..............................................................................30

LUAS Installation ..................................................................................................30

Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation ..............................................................................34

Lap Belt Installation ..............................................................................................38

Forward-Facing Installation ........................................................................42

LUAS Installation ..................................................................................................42

Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation ..............................................................................46

Lap Belt Installation ..............................................................................................50

Aircraft Installation ......................................................................................54

Securing Your Child ....................................................................................55

Care and Maintenance ................................................................................58

Tips and Troubleshooting ...........................................................................67

Warranty .......................................................................................................68

Table of Contents

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Section Title

• The restraint system must be used in a rear-facing position when it is used for an infant.

• Use rear-facing for children who weigh between 2.3 and 18.1 kg (5 – 40 lbs) and whose height is 124.5 cm (49 in.) or less. Use forward-facing for children who weigh between 9.1 and 29.5 kg (20 – 65 lbs) and whose height is 124.5 cm (49 in.) or less AND are at least 1 year of age.

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

• Secure the top tether strap provided with this child seat.

• The child restraint must be secured to the vehicle with a lower connector system, if the restraint system is installed in a seating position that is equipped with a Lower Universal Anchorage System (LUAS), or a vehicle seat belt if the restraint system is installed in a seating position that is not equipped with a LUAS and by means of a tether strap.

• This child restraint system, even when unoccupied, must be firmly secured to the vehicle.

• 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 cannot be used in positions 1 or 2 when installed rear-facing (see page 22).

• Use the inner buckle slot when installed rear-facing.

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

• This child seat cannot be used in position 3 when installed forward-facing (see page 22).

• HUGS™ chest pads must be used in forward-facing mode. Removal of HUGS is optional only for rear-facing mode.

• 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 4). See Serial Number and Manufactured Date Label on child seat (page 15).

• This child seat can only be used in the following classes of vehicles: multi-purpose passenger vehicles, passenger cars or trucks.

• Based on crash statistics, Britax recommends that parents select the back seat as the safest location for a properly installed child seat. Please study Vehicle Seating Positions on page 13 to ensure your child’s safety and consult your vehicle owner’s manual.

• 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 LUAS. Use vehicle seat belt (not LUAS) for installations with children who weigh more than the vehicle LUAS limit. Unless specified otherwise by the vehicle manufacturer, assume a 18.1 kg (40 lb) child is the vehicle LUAS limit.

• 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 perform as intended in a crash.

WARNING!

DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur:

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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 U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) as:

* The vehicle is driveable from the crash site. * The vehicle door nearest the child seat was not damaged. * No vehicle occupants were injured. * There is no visible damage to the child seat. * 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. In a crash, this could cause the child seat not to perform as intended.

Certification

This child seat system conforms to all applicable Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (CMVSS 213 and 213.1). 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, Ltd., P.O Box 7289, RPO Brunswick Square, Saint John NB E2L 4S6, or call 1-888-427-4829, or register online at www.Britax.ca/registration.

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 15.

Model Name and Number: __________________________________________

Serial Number: ____________________________________________________

Batch Number: ____________________________________________________

Date of Manufacture: _______________________________________________

Safety InformationSafety Information

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WARNING! REAR-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 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 forward-facing guidelines on page 7.

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 on page 6.

Important Child Seat Usage Information

All infants must ride rear-facing at least until they have reached 1 year of age and weigh 9.1 kg (20 lbs).

Infant positioning insert may be necessary for small infants to achieve a snug fit of the harness around your child. Infant positioning insert sold separately.

Britax advises that parents strongly consider the following when using this child seat.

• Children should be secured with a harness system until they exceed

the weight or height limits specified.

• Britax recommends that children ride rear-facing to the highest weight

or height specified.

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

Use rear-facing with children:

• who weigh between 2.3 and 18.1 kg (5

– 40 lbs) and

• when the top of the child’s head is at

least 2.5 cm (1 in.) 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 Harness Height Adjustment on page 18.

Forward-Facing: 9.1 – 29.5 kg (20 – 65 lbs) and at least 1 year of age

Use forward-facing only with children:

• who are at least one year of age and

• who weigh between 9.1 and 29.5 kg (20 – 65 lbs) and

• who are 124.5 cm (49 in.) or less in height 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 Harness Height Adjustment on page 18.

Safety InformationSafety Information

Shoulder Level

Above Shoulder Level Below Shoulder Level

Position 1 Position 2

Forward-Facing Harness Height

2.5 cm

1 inch

Rear-Facing

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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

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 61 cm (24 in.).

c Tightens by feeding the

belt webbing back into the retractor.

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 plat 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.

Switchable Retractor in ALR Mode with Sliding Latch Plate

a Has a latch plate that freely

slides along the vehicle seat belt webbing.

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.

Vehicle CompatibilityVehicle Compatibility

Latch

plate

Latch

plate

Latch

plate

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

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 21 for information on using the lock-offs.

Lap Belt

5. ALR (Automatic Locking Retractor)

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 61 cm (24 in.).

c Tightens by feeding the

belt webbing back into the retractor.

Locking Latch Plate

Has a latch plate that prevents the webbing from becoming loose.

b Tightens by pulling on the

belt webbing.

Vehicle CompatibilityVehicle Compatibility

Latch

plate

Adjuster

Latch

plate

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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. This child restraint system must be used only in a forwardfacing seating position equipped with a vehicle seat belt or a lower universal anchorage system. Side-facing or rear-facing seats CANNOT be used. See the diagram below.

Incompatible Vehicle Seat Belts Vehicle Seating Positions

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

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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 (LUAS

component)

9 Lower Connector Adjuster

Release Button (LUAS component)

10 Lower Connector Adjuster

(LUAS component)

11 Lower Connector Release

Button (LUAS component)

12 Lower Connector (LUAS

component)

User Guide Storage (in

pocket behind cover)

14 HUGS™ (Harness Ultra Guard

System) Chest Pads 15 Chest Clip 16 Harness Buckle

17 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 Shell 23 Serial Number & Manufactured

Date Label 24 National Safety Mark 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

31 Versa-Tether® (Top Tether

Strap) 32 Harness Yoke 33 Harness Straps 34 Lower Connector Storage

35 Versa-Tether® Carry Clip

Child Seat Features

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15 16

17 18 19

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1 2

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10 11 12

Child Seat Features

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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.

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

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, return to step 1 then pull the adjuster strap 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.

ImpoRtANt: See pages 55 – 57 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.

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.

2.5 cm

1 inch

Rear-Facing

Forward-Facing

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Harness Height Adjustment

1 Loosen the harness.

a Lift harness adjuster lever b Pull both harness straps forward

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

* Ensure the harness has locked

into position.

Adjusting Buckle Position

1 Unbuckle the harness.

Remove the belly pad and push the buckle through the cover.

2 Turn the buckle webbing

and slide it between buckle positions.

3 Slide the buckle retainer

into the buckle slot, and ensure the red release button faces out.

NOTE:

In rear-facing mode, always position the harness straps at or

below your child’s shoulders. See page 6. In forward-facing mode, always position the harness straps at or

above your child’s shoulders. See page 7.

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

ADJUSTMENT SLOT

Child Seat Functions

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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 64.

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 Pull the locking tab up 2 Pull the clamp down

To Open:

1 Push the clamp up 2 Push the middle of the

locking tab down until locked

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 child can sit comfortably in the child seat without additional support.

Child Seat FunctionsChild Seat Functions

LOCKING

TAB

CLAMP

LOCKING TAB

CLAMP

VEHICLE

BELT

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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.

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 7.6 cm (3 inches) 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

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.

Position 1 Position 2 Position 3

Child Seat FunctionsChild Seat Functions

UP TO 3 INCHES OF OVERHANG ACCEPTABLE

OVER 3 INCHES OF OVERHANG NOT ACCEPTABLE

WARNING: 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 different seating location.

0°

90°

0°

90°

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Using the Lower Universal Anchorage System (LUAS)

Lower Universal Anchorage System or LUAS, is a system available on this child seat that offers an alternative to vehicle seat belt installation methods. See pages 14 and 15 for LUAS 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 LUAS, 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 LUAS anchors is 27.9 cm (11 in.). This child seat can be used in a seating position with up to

50.8 cm (20 in.) of space between the LUAS anchors if the vehicle manufacturer allows.

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.

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:

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

Top

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Using 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 on page 27 for possible rear- and forward-facing VersaTether installation configurations.

WARNING: Failure to follow the guidelines below may

cause the child seat not to perform as intended:

• You MUST always use the Versa-Tether when using the child seat forward-facing. 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.

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 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.

Rear-Facing Rear-Facing

Forward-Facing

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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:

The Versa-Tether can indicate when the child seat has been in a moderate or severe crash (see page 4) 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 but 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.

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.

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LUAS Installation

Install with LUAS 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

18.1 kg (40 pound) 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.

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

* 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 27 for possible rear-facing tether configurations.

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1 Place the child seat on the

vehicle seat.

2 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 into the vehicle seat while pulling each lower connector strap to tighten.

4 Rear-facing installations can

be improved by the use of the Versa-Tether (see pages 26 – 29).

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 2.5 cm (1 in.) 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 InstallationRear-Facing Installation

Check lower connector attachments

Check that the

child seat is

reclined to position 3

Check that there is

LESS than 2.5 cm (1 in.)

of movement (front to back or

side to side) at the belt path

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Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation

Install with lap-shoulder belt as shown above.

Before You Begin:

• Check that your vehicle belt is compatible for use with child seats. See pages 8 – 13 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.

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

* When properly installed in the rear-facing

ImpoRtANt: The harness buckle strap should lie toward

the back of the child seat during installation.

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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 2.5 cm (1 in.) 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.

1 Loosen the harness.

a Lift harness adjuster lever b Pull both harness straps forward

2 Remove the body pillow,

unbuckle the harness, and remove the belly pad.

3 Pull the head restraint cover up,

then pull the seat cover forward while pulling the buckle through to access the rear-facing belt path.

4 Open the blue lock-off closest

to where the vehicle belt will be buckled.

a Pull the locking tab up b Pull the clamp down

5 Route the vehicle belt through the

rear-facing belt slots, then buckle.

TIP: Ensure the vehicle belt is not twisted.

Remove excess slack from the bottom (lap) part of the vehicle belt before closing the lock-offs.

6 Ensure that both parts of the

vehicle belt are routed through the lock-off, then close the lock-off.

a Push the clamp up b Push the middle of the locking tab

down until locked

7 Push the child seat into the vehicle

seat while pulling the top (shoulder) part of the belt between the belt slots (pull away from the buckle) to remove slack.

TIP: The shoulder part of the vehicle belt

must be on top when removing slack.

8 Pull slack through the belt slot

toward the vehicle belt retractor.

9 Rear-facing installations can be

improved by the use of the VersaTether (see pages 26 – 29).

10 Replace the cover and belly pad.

LOCKING

TAB

CLAMP

Check buckle

connection

Check that the

child seat is

reclined to position 3

Check that there is LESS than 2.5 cm (1 in.) of movement (front to back or side to side) at the belt path

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Lap Belt Installation

Install with lap belt as shown above.

Before You Begin:

• Check that your vehicle belt is compatible for use with child seats. See pages 8 – 13 for more information.

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

* When properly installed in the rear-facing

ImpoRtANt: The harness buckle strap should lie toward

the back of the child seat during installation.

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1 Loosen the harness.

a Lift harness adjuster lever b Pull both harness straps forward

2 Remove the body pillow,

unbuckle the harness, and remove the belly pad.

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 2.5 cm (1 in.) 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.

3 Pull the head restraint cover up,

then pull the seat cover forward while pulling the buckle through to access the rear-facing belt path.

4 Route the vehicle seat belt

through the rear-facing belt slots, then buckle.

TIP: Ensure the vehicle belt is not

twisted.

5 Push the child seat into the vehicle

seat while removing slack (see pages 8 – 11).

6 Rear-facing installations can be

improved by the use of the VersaTether (see pages 26 – 29).

7 Replace the cover and belly pad.

Check buckle connection

Check that the

child seat is

reclined to position 3

Check that there is

LESS than 2.5 cm (1 in.)

of movement (front to back or

side to side) at the belt path

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