Britax CLICKTIGHT PINNACLE, CLICKTIGHT FRONTIER User Manual

PINNACLE®/FRONTIER® CLICKTIGHT

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Table of Contents

User Guide - English �� 1 Child Seat Features �� 2 Safety Information �� 4

Warnings �� 4 Important Notes �� 5 Registration �� 6 Certiﬁcation �� 6 Child Fit Information �� 7

Installing the Child Seat �� 8

General Information �� 8 Installation in Harness Mode �� 10 Installation in Booster Mode �� 16

Securing Your Child �� 18

Harness Mode �� 18 Booster Mode �� 20

Child Seat Functions ��22

Adjusting Harness and Head Restraint Height �� 22 Adjusting Buckle Position �� 23 Overhang �� 23 Using the Harness Buckle �� 25 Using the Chest Clip �� 25 Using the Recline �� 25 Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children

(LATCH) �� 26 Using the Lower Connectors �� 26 Using the Impact Absorbing Tether �� 27 Switching Between Modes �� 29 Uninstalling the Seat �� 35

Vehicle Compatibility��36

Incompatible Vehicle Seat Belts �� 36 Vehicle Buckle Positions �� 37 Vehicle Seating Positions �� 37

Maintenance �� 38

Removing the Cover �� 38 Replacing the Cover �� 40 Removing the Buckle �� 41 Replacing the Buckle �� 42

Cleaning �� 43 Troubleshooting �� 44 Warranty �� 45

User Guide - English

BRITAX®, CLICKTIGHT™, EZ-Buckle™, FRONTIER®, and PINNACLE® are

Britax Child Safety, Inc� This product and its components are subject to

change without notice� Printed in the U�S�A� P11129000_A:10�18

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Child Seat Features

Front

Rear

Description

1� Cover 2� Side Impact Cushion (Pinnacle ONLY) 3� Arm Rest 4� Booster Mode Belt Guide 5� Cup Holder and Storage 6� Harness and Head Restraint Height Adjuster 7� Head Restraint 8� Shoulder Belt Guide 9� Comfort Pads 10� Impact Absorbing Chest Pads 11� Chest Clip

12� User Guide Storage (in pocket behind cover) 13� Harness Buckle 14� Lower Connector Storage (under CLICKTIGHT) 15� EZ-Buckle™ Belly Pad 16� Harness Adjuster Release Lever (under ﬂap) 17� Harness Adjuster Strap 18� Recline Adjuster Handle 19� Serial Number and Manufactured Date Label (Frontier

ONLY) 20� Tether Adjuster 21� Tether Hook 22� Tether Webbing 23� Tether Storage Strap 24� Harness Straps 25� Harness Mode Belt Path - Green (CLICKTIGHT) 26� Serial Number and Manufactured Date Label (Pinnacle

ONLY) 27� Lower Connector Adjuster Button 28� Lower Connector Adjuster 29� Lower Connector Release Button 30� Lower Connector 31� Shell 32� Harness Yoke 33� Impact Absorbing Base

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• The use of non-Britax covers, inserts, toys, accessories, or tightening devices is not approved by Britax� Their use could cause this child seat to fail Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or not perform as intended in a crash�

• Pinnacle 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

• Before each use, check this child seat and its components to make sure they are in good condition and good working order�

• Do not install with the lower anchors for a child weighing more than 40 lbs (18�1 kg)�

• 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:

* 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�

• 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 or adjuster strap to lift or carry this child seat� Doing so could damage the harness adjuster and webbing� Always carry this child seat by the shell or tether straps�

WARNING!

Safety Information

Failure to follow all warnings and instructions could result in SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH�

FIT REQUIREMENTS

• Harness Mode: Use only with children who weigh

between 25 and 90 lbs (11�3 and 40�8 kg) and whose height is between 30 and 58 in� (76�2 and 147�3 cm) and are at least 2 years of age�

• Booster Mode: Use only with children who weigh between 40 and 120 lbs (18�1 and 54�4 kg) and whose height is between 45 and 62 in� (114�3 and 157�5 cm)�

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

INSTALLATION

• Secure the top anchorage strap provided with this child seat�

• Use only the vehicle’s lap and shoulder belt system when restraining the child in this booster seat�

• Secure this child restraint with the vehicle’s child restraint anchorage system if available or with a vehicle belt�

GENERAL USAGE

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

• Register your child restraint with the manufacturer�

• The top tether MUST be used in harness mode for children that weigh more than 65 lbs (29�5 kg)� Britax recommends that the top tether be used at all times when installing the child seat� Using the top tether will improve the stability of your child seat and reduce the risk of injury�

• Use this child seat forward-facing only�

• This child seat must be used in upright position in booster mode�

• 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 36 and consult your vehicle owner’s manual�

• To prevent injury due to deterioration or hidden damage, discontinue use of this child seat when it is older than nine (9) years or has been in a moderate or severe crash� See expiration date on Serial Number and Manufactured Date Label located on the child seat shell� See page 3�

• 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�

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Child Fit Information

Harness Mode

Children must:

1� be at least two years of age; and 2� weigh between 25 and 90 lbs (11�3 and 40�8 kg); and 3� stand between 30 and 58 in� (76�2 and 147�3 cm) in

height; and

4� the top of the child’s ears

must be below the top of the head restraint when seated; and

5� the harness straps must be

in the closest position at or above the child’s shoulders when seated�

Booster Mode

NOTE: Britax recommends booster mode only after the child outgrows harness mode.

Children must:

1� weigh between 40 and 120 lbs (18�1 and 54�4 kg); and 2� stand between 45 and 62 in� (114�3 and 157�5 cm) in

height; and

3� the top of the child’s ears must be below the top of the

head restraint; and

4� the shoulder belt must be

appropriately positioned across the center of the child’s chest in the closest position at or above the child’s shoulder through the shoulder belt guide; and

5� the lap belt is routed under

the armrests, low across the child’s upper thighs�

Registration

Child seats can be recalled for safety reasons� You must register this child seat to be reached in a recall� Send your name, address, and the child seat’s model number and manufacturing date to Britax Child Safety, Inc�, P�O� Box 91167 Allentown, PA 18109-9925, or call 1-888-4274829 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 3)�

Model Name and Number: ______________________________

Serial Number: ________________________________________

Batch Number: ________________________________________

Date of Manufacture: ___________________________________

Certiﬁcation

This restraint is certiﬁed for use in motor vehicles and aircraft when used in harness mode� This restraint is not certiﬁed for use in aircraft when used in booster mode because belt-positioning boosters require lapshoulder belts not available in aircraft�

Motor Vehicles

This child seat system conforms to all applicable Federal motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS 213)�

Aircraft

For aircraft installation, follow the instructions on pages 14

-15 while routing the lap belt over the CLICKTIGHT in the closed position� The tether cannot be used�

– 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�

Shoulder level

Above Shoulder Level

Below Shoulder Level

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Installing the Child Seat

General Information

Harness Mode

Install forward-facing only� DO NOT use anything to raise the child seat o of the

vehicle seat� Do not install with the lower anchors for a child weighing

more than 40 lbs (18�1 kg)� The top tether MUST be used in harness mode for

children that weigh more than 65 lbs (29�5 kg)� Britax recommends that the top tether be used at all times when installing the child seat� Using the top tether will improve the stability of your child seat and reduce the risk of injury�

• Use this child seat in harness mode with children at least 2 years of age and who weigh between 25 and 90 lbs (11�3 – 40�8 kg) and who stand between 30 and 58 in� (76�2 – 147�3 cm) in height� Britax recommends using harness mode until your child outgrows its ﬁt requirements� See the Child Seat Fit Requirements section on page 7 for more information�

• This seat may be used in either the upright or recline position in harness mode (see ﬁgures at right)�

WARNING!

Booster Mode

Position forward-facing only in a seating position with a lap-shoulder belt�

Use only the vehicle’s lap and shoulder belt system when securing a child in booster mode� Never secure a child with a lap belt only in booster mode�

Always secure the unoccupied child seat� If the lower anchors in your vehicle prevent proper

vehicle belt ﬁt across your child you cannot use LATCH to position this seat in booster mode� See below�

The vehicle belt ﬁts properly when the lap part sits low across the child’s upper thighs (b) and the shoulder part lies across the center of the child’s chest and does not contact the child’s neck when routed through the upper belt guide (a)�

• This child seat can be used in booster mode with children who weigh between 40 and 120 lbs (18�1 and 54�4 kg) and stand between 45 and 62 in� (114�3 and 157�5 cm) in height� Britax recommends using booster mode only once your child has outgrown harness mode�

• This child seat must be used in upright position in booster mode�

• In booster mode, this child seat can be positioned on the vehicle seat using the LATCH system� Use the vehicle’s lap-shoulder belt to secure the child� Ensure that the LATCH system does not interfere with the vehicle belt function and alignment when securing your child�

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Installation in Harness Mode

Lap-Shoulder Belt with CLICKTIGHT (Preferred Method)

Before you begin:

• Check that your vehicle has a top tether anchor� The top tether MUST be used in harness mode

for children that weigh more than 65 lbs (29�5 kg)� Britax recommends that the top tether be used at all times when installing the child seat� Using the top tether will improve the stability of your child seat and reduce the risk of injury� Check your vehicle owner’s manual for tether anchor locations�

• Loosen the tether and place it over the child seat back to keep it from becoming pinned between the child seat and vehicle seat during installation�

• Adjust the child seat to desired position and place forward facing on the vehicle seat�

1� Release the buckle and

open the CLICKTIGHT� a� Locate the two slots

in the CLICKTIGHT cover�

b� Squeeze the

CLICKTIGHT release levers�

2� Pull the vehicle belt out

and route along the green belt path� Verify that the belt is not twisted and then buckle�

3� Remove slack from the lap

part (a), then shoulder part (b) of the vehicle belt�

IMPORTANT: Only remove

slack from the vehicle seat belt� Overtightening the belt may prevent the CLICKTIGHT from properly securing�

4� Close the CLICKTIGHT�

A click conﬁrms the CLICKTIGHT is secure�

NOTE: The child seat is secure when it 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 the installation procedure or use a dierent seating location.

9 Check all connections and verify that child seat is

secure� The child seat is secure when it 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 the installation procedure 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�

5� Firmly press the tether

hook over a designated vehicle tether anchor� Remove slack�

6� Secure excess webbing

with the elastic strap�

Harness Mode: Lap-Shoulder Belt with CLICKTIGHT

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Lower Anchors with CLICKTIGHT

Before you begin:

• Check that your vehicle has lower anchors� Use the vehicle belt (not lower connectors) for

harness mode installations with children who weigh more than 40 lbs (18�1 kg)�

• Check that your vehicle has a top tether anchor� The top tether MUST be used in harness mode

for children that weigh more than 65 lbs (29�5 kg)� Britax recommends that the top tether be used at all times when installing the child seat� Using the top tether will improve the stability of your child seat and reduce the risk of injury� Check your vehicle owner’s manual for tether anchor locations�

• Loosen the tether and place it over the child seat back to keep it from becoming pinned between the child seat and vehicle seat during installation�

• Adjust the child seat to desired position and place forward facing on the vehicle seat�

1� Release the buckle and

open the CLICKTIGHT to access the lower connectors�

a� Locate the two slots

in the CLICKTIGHT cover�

b� Squeeze the

CLICKTIGHT release levers�

2� Route the lower connector

strap along the green belt path and ﬁrmly press the lower connectors onto their adjacent lower anchors� A click conﬁrms attachment�

NOTE: Verify that the strap is not twisted.

3� Pull the end of the lower

connector strap to remove slack�

IMPORTANT: Only

remove slack from the lower connector webbing� Overtightening the webbing may prevent the CLICKTIGHT from properly securing�

9 Check all connections and verify that child seat is

secure� The child seat is secure when it 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 the installation procedure 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�

4� Close the CLICKTIGHT�

A click conﬁrms the CLICKTIGHT is secure�

NOTE: The child seat is secure when it 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 the installation procedure or use a dierent seating location.

5� Firmly press the tether

hook over a designated vehicle tether anchor� Remove slack�

6� Secure excess webbing

with the elastic strap�

Harness Mode: Lower Anchors with CLICKTIGHT

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4� Close the CLICKTIGHT�

A click conﬁrms the CLICKTIGHT is secure�

NOTE: The child seat is secure when it 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 the installation procedure or use a dierent seating location.

5� Firmly press the tether

hook over a designated vehicle tether anchor� Remove slack�

6� Secure excess webbing

with the elastic strap�

Harness Mode: Lap Belt with CLICKTIGHT

9 Check all connections and verify that child seat is

secure� The child seat is secure when it 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 the installation procedure 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�

Lap Belt with CLICKTIGHT

Before you begin:

• Check that your vehicle has a seat belt that can be locked�

Check your vehicle owner’s manual to determine what type of vehicle belt you have and how it can be locked for use with child seats�

• Check that your vehicle has a top tether anchor� The top tether MUST be used in harness mode

for children that weigh more than 65 lbs (29�5 kg)� Britax recommends that the top tether be used at all times when installing the child seat� Using the top tether will improve the stability of your child seat and reduce the risk of injury� Check your vehicle owner’s manual for tether anchor locations�

• Loosen the tether and place it over the child seat back to keep it from becoming pinned between the child seat and vehicle seat during installation�

• Adjust the child seat to desired position and place forward facing on the vehicle seat�

1� Release the buckle and

open the CLICKTIGHT�

a� Locate the two slots in

the CLICKTIGHT cover�

b� Squeeze the

CLICKTIGHT release levers�

2� Pull the vehicle belt out

and route along the green belt path� Verify that the belt is not twisted and then buckle�

3� Lock and remove slack

from the vehicle belt�

IMPORTANT: Only remove

slack from the vehicle seat belt� Overtightening the belt may prevent the CLICKTIGHT from properly securing�

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Installation in Booster Mode

Lower Anchors with CLICKTIGHT

Before you begin:

IMPORTANT: It is not necessary to use lower anchors or

tether to position this child restraint in booster mode� To use this seat in booster mode without lower anchors, see instructions for Securing Your Child on page 20�

IMPORTANT: Use lower anchors only to position this

child seat in your vehicle seat� Secure your child using the vehicle’s lap-shoulder belt system�

• Check that your vehicle has lower anchors�

• Check that your vehicle has a top tether anchor�

• Loosen the tether and place it over the child seat back to keep it from becoming pinned between the child seat and vehicle seat during positioning�

• Adjust the child seat to the upright position and place forward facing on the vehicle seat�

1� Release the buckle and

open the CLICKTIGHT to access the lower connectors�

a� Locate the two slots

in the CLICKTIGHT cover�

b� Squeeze the

CLICKTIGHT release levers�

2� Route the lower connector

strap along the green belt path and ﬁrmly press the lower connectors onto their adjacent lower anchors� A click conﬁrms attachment�

NOTE: Verify that the strap is not twisted.

3� Pull the end of the lower

connector strap to remove slack�

IMPORTANT: Only

remove slack from the lower connector webbing� Overtightening the webbing may prevent the CLICKTIGHT from properly securing�

4� Close the CLICKTIGHT�

A click conﬁrms the CLICKTIGHT is secure�

5� Firmly press the tether

hook over a designated vehicle tether anchor� Remove slack�

6� Secure excess webbing

with the elastic strap�

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Securing Your Child

Harness Mode

Never route the vehicle belt over the child when using this child seat in harness mode�

Adjust the belts provided with this child seat so they ﬁt snugly around your 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�

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�

Verify that the child seat is secure and the harness is properly adjusted around the child each time the child seat is used�

Before you begin:

Always check the seat area for debris and remove it to prevent interference with the harness adjuster mechanism or CLICKTIGHT�

1� Loosen the harness�

a� Press the release lever� b� Pull both harness

straps forward�

2� Open the chest clip�

a� Press tabs� b� Pull apart�

3� Release the buckle and

place the harness straps around the armrests�

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�

WARNING!

Pull the harness adjuster

away from the child seat (parallel to the ground) to tighten.

Do not pull sideways.

4� 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�

5� Position the harness straps around the child (see page

22)�

6� Fasten the harness buckle�

Proper connection is conﬁrmed with a click after inserting each buckle tongue�

7� Pull the harness adjuster

strap to tighten the harness�

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 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.

8� Fasten the chest clip and

place the chest pads in any position that is comfortable for the child within the range of the 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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Booster Mode

Only use a lap-shoulder belt to secure the child in booster mode�

Use the shoulder belt guides on the child seat to ensure proper ﬁt�

Ensure the lap part of the vehicle belt sits low across the child’s upper thighs and that the shoulder part does not contact the child’s neck�

Before you begin:

• If your vehicle seat back is adjustable, ensure it is in the upright position before placing the child seat on the vehicle seat�

• Adjust the child seat to the upright position and place forward facing on the vehicle seat, if not already installed (see page 8)�

1� Adjust the head restraint

so the bottom of the shoulder belt guides are in the closest position at or above the child’s shoulders� The child’s ears should be below the top of the head restraint�

2� Pull the vehicle belt out

and route the shoulder part through the shoulder belt guide�

NOTE: Raising the head restraint to the highest position will allow for easier access to the shoulder belt guide.

3� Fasten the vehicle belt

across the child�

NOTE: The lap part of the vehicle belt must be routed low across the child’s upper thighs.

WARNING!

4� Remove slack from the

vehicle belt�

NOTE: The shoulder part must lie across the center of the child’s chest, at or above the child’s shoulder.

Before traveling, verify that the:

9 Vehicle belt is not twisted� 9 Buckle does not rest on red belt guide� 9 Shoulder part of vehicle belt is routed through the

shoulder belt guide at or above the child’s shoulder, lies across the center of the child’s chest and does not contact the child’s neck�

9 Lap part of the vehicle belt is routed low across the

child’s upper thighs�

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Child Seat Functions

Adjusting Harness and Head Restraint Height

IMPORTANT: Make all adjustments for the ﬁt of your

child before using the child seat� Place the child seat on the ﬂoor and have your child sit in the seat� Follow the instructions on the following pages to make the proper adjustments to the harness, buckle, and head restraint�

1� Loosen the harness if

necessary� a� Press the release lever�

b� Pull both harness

straps forward�

2� Lift and slide the harness

height adjuster into the desired position�

NOTE: Ensure the head restraint has locked into position.

IMPORTANT:

In harness mode, the harness height adjuster also adjusts the height for the head restraint� Always adjust the harness straps to the closest position at or above your child’s shoulders�

In booster mode the vehicle belt must be in the closest position at or above the child’s shoulder through the shoulder belt guide�

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Above Shoulder Level

Below Shoulder Level

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� 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�

WARNING!

Overhang

Harness Mode

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�

Booster Mode

IMPORTANT: Overhang is not allowed in booster mode� In

booster mode, the base of the child seat must ﬁt completely on the vehicle seat�

Harness Mode

3”

Adjusting Buckle Position

Removing the Buckle

1� Unbuckle the harness by

pressing the release button and pulling the tongues�

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2� Open the CLICKTIGHT�

a� Locate the two slots

in the CLICKTIGHT cover�

b� Squeeze the

CLICKTIGHT release levers�

3� Unhook the retaining clips

at the back of the seat cover� Pull the seat cover forward and over the belly pad�

4� Turn and pull the buckle

retainer through the slot in the child seat shell�

Positioning the Buckle

IMPORTANT: Select the slot closest to, but not under the

child�

1� Turn and push the buckle

retainer through the slot in the child seat shell�

2� Pull the EZ-Buckle

belly pad through the corresponding slot in the seat cover� Place the seat cover back in its original position and attach the retaining clips�

3� Close the CLICKTIGHT�

A click conﬁrms the CLICKTIGHT is secure�

Using the Harness Buckle

To Fasten: Insert one tongue

at a time into the buckle�

NOTE: Proper connection is conﬁrmed with an audible click after inserting each buckle tongue.

To Release: 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.

Using the Recline

IMPORTANT: This child seat must be used in upright

position in booster mode� This seat may be used in either the upright or recline

position in harness mode�

1� Pull the recline adjustment

handle and adjust the seat to the desired position (see page 8)�

a� Ensure that the seat

is locked into the desired position before installing in the vehicle�

b� Ensure the top of

the child seat does not rest against the top of the vehicle seat back while reclining�

c� Pay attention while adjusting the recline to keep

hands clear of any pinch point�

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Using 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 oers an alternative to vehicle seat belt installation methods� The ﬁgure below shows typical locations for lower anchors and tether anchors in a vehicle� See pages 2-3 for LATCH components on this child seat�

Check your vehicle owner’s manual to learn if it is equipped with LATCH, the maximum weight rating for the lower anchors, tether anchors capacities, and information on the lower anchor locations and designated seating positions available for use with this child seat�

Using the Lower Connectors

The lower connectors are located under the CLICKTIGHT in the lower connector storage compartment� Store the lower connectors in this compartment when not in use�

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

1� Firmly push the lower

connector into the slot or lower anchor until a click is heard�

NOTE: Fold the lower connector strap and adjuster so that they lie ﬂat within the lower connector storage area. Attach the lower connectors to the anchors located at the front of the storage area.

LATCH SYSTEM ANCHOR LOCATIONS

Tether

Anchor

Lower

Anchors

Lower Anchors

11 in. (27.9 cm)

Top

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�

Using the Impact Absorbing Tether

Attach the tether only to tether anchors identiﬁed by your vehicle manufacturer as tether anchorage points�

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�

The top tether MUST be used in harness mode for children that weigh more than 65 lbs (29�5 kg)� Britax recommends that the top tether be used at all times when installing the child seat� Using the top tether will improve the stability of your child seat and reduce the risk of injury�

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 point is located in your vehicle�

To attach the tether to a tether anchor:

1� Remove the webbing

from the elastic strap and loosen the tether�

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