Companion™
User Guide
Table of Contents
Safety Information 2-5
Features 6-7
Using the Restraint 8-17
LATCH Storage 8
Adjustable Canopy 8
Adjustable Handle 9
Harness Buckle 10
Adjusting Buckle Position 10-11
Adjusting Width of Head Pad 12
Chest Clip 12
Checking Harness Height 14
Harness Height Adjustment 15
Securing Child in Restraint 16-17
Vehicle Safety Belts 18
Vehicle Seating Positions 19
Base Installation 20-25
LATCH Installation 20-21
Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation 22-23
Lap Belt Installation 24-25
Recline Adjustment 13
Attaching Restraint to Base 13
Removing Restraint from Base 13
Installation without Base 26-28
Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation 26-27
Lap Belt Installation 28
Installation in Aircraft 29
Care and Maintenance 30-33
Warranty 34
This product and its components are subject to change without notice.
© 2007 Britax Child Safety, Inc. All rights reserved.
Printed in U.S.A. P231400 R5:10.07
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Use only in a rear facing position when using this restraint in the
vehicle. This infant restraint cannot be used forward facing in a
vehicle.
Use only with children who weigh between 4 and 22 pounds (2 and
10 kg) and whose height is 30 inches (76 cm) or less.
Snugly adjust the belts provided with this restraint 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.
An optional Low Birth Weight Foam insert may be used to help
obtain a snug fit for infants whose weight is less than 7 pounds (3
kg.). To order optional foam, call Britax at 1-888-4BRITAX.
Secure this child restraint with the vehicle’s child restraint LATCH
anchorage system if available or with a vehicle belt.
Follow all instructions labeled on the child restraint and in these
written instructions.
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. Please study
the sections on Vehicle Safety Belts and Vehicle Seating Positions in
this booklet to ensure the child’s safety. If in doubt about installing
the child restraint, consult the vehicle owner’s manual.
Secure this child restraint even when it is not occupied. In a crash,
an unsecured child restraint may injure vehicle occupants.
Consult your child’s doctor before using this child restraint. Some
infants must be secured with a device that allows them to lie
flat.
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NEVER use a rear-facing infant carrier in a seating position with an
air bag. Death or serious injury can occur.
Never use the adjuster strap to lift or carry this child restraint. Doing
so could cause damage to the harness adjuster and webbing.
Always carry a child restraint by the handle or shell.
The primary protection for occupants of a vehicle in a collision is the
structure of the vehicle; a child restraint will not protect an infant
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.
This child restraint must not be used in boats, or other non-certified
applications.
NEVER leave child unattended.
NEVER place carrier on beds, sofas, or other soft surfaces. Infant
carrier can roll over on soft surfaces and suffocate the child.
NEVER use in or on strollers unless approved by Britax.
NEVER install forward facing in a vehicle.
NEVER place carrier near edges of counter tops, tables, or other
elevated surfaces. Child’s movement can slide carrier.
NEVER leave child carrier when straps are loose or undone. Child
can strangle in loose restraint straps.
DO NOT use infant carrier in shopping carts.
Watch your child closely when restraint is not installed in a vehicle
to avoid tipping over and strangulation.
Harness must be used at all times when child is in carrier.
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Safety Information
IMPORTANT NOTES
Your infant carrier has been assembled for children weighing less
than 11 lbs. If/When your child weighs 11 lbs. or more, re-route the
buckle strap position as indicated on pages 10-11 and on the label
affixed to the restraint shell.
Adjust harness to fit clothes the child is wearing. Remove bulky
coats and/or jackets before putting child in restraint.
Because of the side impact crash protection it provides, Britax
strongly recommends the infant carrier be used with the head pad.
Verify that the child restraint is secure and that the harness is properly
adjusted around the child each time the child restraint is used.
Cover the restraint when the vehicle is parked in direct sunlight. Parts
of the child restraint could become hot enough to burn the child.
Store the child restraint in a safe place when it is not being used for
an extended period of time. Do not place heavy objects on top of it.
Stop use of a child restraint that is older than six years or has been in a
severe crash to prevent injury due to deterioration or hidden damage.
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 restraint or change the way its harness or the
vehicle 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 unlatched. In the event of a
sudden stop, a loose seat back could prevent the child restraint from
protecting the child as well as it should.
Do not allow children to play with the child restraint.
Do not hang accessories or toys from handle. Doing so could create
a hazard for the child.
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Safety Information
This child restraint system conforms to all applicable Federal motor
vehicle safety standards. This restraint is certified for use in motor
vehicles and aircraft.
Fill out the registration card and mail it in today!
Child restraints could be recalled for safety reasons. You must register
this restraint to be reached in a recall. Send your name, address,
email address if available, and the restraint’s model number and
manufacturing date to Britax Child Safety, Inc. 13501 South Ridge
Drive Charlotte, NC 28273 or call 1-888-4BRITAX or register online
at www.BritaxUSA.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.
WARNING! DO NOT place a child restraint
rear-facing in the front seat of a vehicle with
a passenger air bag. DEATH or SERIOUS
INJURY can occur. The back seat is the
safest place for children 12 and under.
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Features
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Canopy
Handle
Head Pad
Handle Release Button
Harness Slots
Comfort Pads
Chest Clip
Harness
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Buckle
Belly Pad
Perma-Book™ (under cover)
Harness Adjuster Lever (under
button hole slot)
Harness Adjuster Strap
Restraint Belt Guides
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Features
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Release Handle
Base Belt Guides
Lock-off
Anti Rebound Bar
Attachment Clips
Recline Adjustment Knob
Harness Yoke
LATCH Connector Storage
Ring
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LATCH Connector
LATCH Harness Adjuster
Serial Number
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LATCH Storage
Removal:
Press button on LATCH connector to
release from storage ring.
Attachment:
Attach each LATCH connector to storage
ring on front of base, then remove slack
(Fig. A).
Adjustable Canopy
To raise, pull canopy at top of canopy arch
toward foot of restraint. To collapse, push
canopy at top of canopy arch (Fig. B).
Using the Restraint
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B
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Adjustable Handle
To adjust, press both handle release buttons
(Fig. C) while rotating handle into position.
Adjust the handle to one of the following
three positions: Carrying & In-Stroller
Position, Optional In-Stroller Position, or
In-Vehicle & Stationary Position (Fig D).
Using the Restraint
C
D
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Harness Buckle
To Unfasten Buckle (Fig A):
Brace the rear of the buckle with hand.
Use thumb to press release button until tongues
are ejected from buckle.
To Fasten Buckle (Fig B):
Hold the buckle with one hand.
Use the other hand to insert one tongue at
a time into the buckle. Proper connection is
confirmed with a positive click after inserting
the second buckle tongue.
IMPORTANT: Periodically clean the buckle to
ensure proper operation. See section, Cleaning
the Buckle, on page 33.
Re-Routing Buckle Position
Your infant carrier has been assembled with
the buckle strap in the inner position for infants
weighing less than 11 lbs. (5 kg.). Once your
child reaches 11 lbs. (5 kg.) re-route the buckle
position to the outer position for the remainder
of use with that child. Figure C shows both
harness buckle position slots.
Remove Buckle
With restraint removed from the base, pull
seat cover and foam back so the buckle slots
are visible.
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Using the Restraint
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B
D
C
Inner Slot
Outer Slot
Locate metal retainer attached to the opposite
end of the buckle strap from the buckle on
the top side of the restraint.
Pull retainer up to loosen (Fig D).
Turn the retainer so that the short side will go
down through the slot in the restraint shell to
the bottom side of the restraint (Fig. E).
From the bottom of the restraint, turn the
retainer so the short side will go up through
the slot in the restraint shell to the top side of
the restraint (Fig. F).
Continue to push retainer back through the
slot in the cover.
Replace Buckle
Turn the retainer so that the short side will go
down through the desired cover slot and the
slot in the restraint shell to the bottom side of
the restraint (Fig. G).
From the back side of the restraint, turn retainer
so that the short side will go up through the
other slot in the restraint shell (do not insert
through cover) to the top side of the restraint.
Pull buckle away from restraint until tight,
then verify that the strap is not twisted and
the release button is facing outward (Fig H).
Replace cover.
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Using the Restraint
E
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Adjusting Width of Head Pad
Your head pad features optional width
adjustment, use the following steps to
adjust the head pad.
Note: Because of the side impact crash
protection it provides, Britax recommends
the infant carrier be used with the head pad.
To inflate:
Squeeze top center of head pad to inflate
sides to desired width (Fig A).
To deflate:
Press release valve, indicated with label
on head pad, to deflate head pad to
desired width.
Chest Clip
Securing the Chest Clip
Secure the chest clip by sliding the harness
into the slot on the right side of the chest
clip (Fig B).
IMPORTANT: The correct height for the
chest clip is at the center of the chest, level
with the armpits (Fig. C).
Releasing the Chest Clip
Release the chest clip by sliding the
harness out of the slot on the right side of
the chest clip.
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Using the Restraint
B
C
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Attaching Restraint to Base
To install, align restraint rear facing with slots in
base, then push down until it clicks into base
(Fig. E). Pull up from child restraint handle to
be sure it is properly secured. Rotate handle to
“in vehicle position”.
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Using the Restraint
Recline Adjustment
To adjust recline, release tension of LATCH or
vehicle belt then turn knob on front of base
until desired angle is achieved (Fig. D).
When correctly reclined, the red line on base
will be parallel to level ground.
If there is a problem stabilizing the base,
place a rolled towel in the crease of the
vehicle seat to help level the base.
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WARNING! Only raise base as
described above. Do not raise the base
off of the front edge of vehicle seat; doing so
will reduce the protection for your child.
WARNING! Neverattachrestraint
to base unless the base is secured in a
vehicle as described on pages 20-25.
Removing Restraint from Base
To remove child restraint from base, squeeze and hold release handle on
the rear of the restraint, then lift restraint by handle (Fig. F).
Checking Harness Height
To Check Harness Height:
Place child in restraint, then secure
harness (see pages 24–25).
After first ensuring the buckle position
is correct (see page 10), observe where
the harness is positioned on the child.
Harness straps should be located in
the nearest slot at or below the child’s
shoulder
If harness height is correct, continue
using child restraint without adjustment.
If harness height requires adjustment,
refer to Harness Height Adjustment on page 15.
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Using the Restraint
Weight Range
Rear Facing ONLY
4–22 lbs. (2–10 kg)
Maximum Height
The child is too tall when the top of the head
is less than one inch from top of restraint or
height exceeds 30 inches (76 cm).
Harness Height Adjustment
Loosen the harness by pressing the
harness adjuster lever while pulling the
harness straps forward as far as possible
(Fig. A).
From the rear of the restraint, unhook the
harness straps from the yoke (Fig. B).
Pull straps through the shell, cover, and
head pad.
Thread straps through proper slots in
head pad.
Use bottom slots in head pad when using
with bottom slots in shell. Use top slots
in head pad when using with middle or
top slots in shell.
Thread the harness straps through slots
in shell, at the new height, toward the
bottom of the restraint (Fig. C).
Reattach harness straps to the yoke
(Fig. B).
Pull harness adjuster strap to tighten
the harness.
Verify that all straps are threaded at the
same height and are not twisted.
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Using the Restraint
B
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Securing Child in Restraint
Loosen the harness by pressing the
harness adjuster lever while pulling the
harness straps forward (Fig. A).
Slide the harness strap out of one side
of chest clip to release (Fig. B).
Unfasten the buckle by pressing down
on the release button (Fig C).
Move the harness straps to the sides of
the restraint.
Place child in the restraint.
Position the harness straps around the
child and fasten the child restraint
buckle (Fig D) and secure chest clip
(Fig E).
Proper connection of the buckle is
confirmed with a positive click after
inserting the second buckle tongue.
Gently pull up on the harness straps to
tighten the lap section of the harness,
which should fit low on the child’s
body.
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Using the Restraint
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Slowly pull the adjuster strap to tighten
the harness around the child (Fig. F).
Snugly adjust the belts provided with this
child restraint 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.
Position the chest clip at the center of
the child’s chest, level with the child’s
armpits.
Verify that harness is not twisted and
child is properly secured.
Make sure that harness height and
buckle position is correct. Refer to
Checking Harness Height on page 14
for instructions.
IMPORTANT:
Always pull on the harness after securing
the child to make sure the buckle and
harness are locked. If not, the buckle
or adjuster area may be clogged with
food, drink, or objects that need to
be removed. See pages 31 and 33 for
cleaning instructions.
Always make sure that the harness
is tight before each use, or after any
adjustments.
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Using the Restraint
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E
Vehicle Safety Belts
NOTE: The information in this section
applies only to installation with vehicle
belts.
IMPORTANT: Some vehicles have no
seating positions which are compatible
with this child restraint, or any other child
restraint. If in doubt, contact the vehicle
manufacturer for assistance.
The following types of vehicle belts are not
compatible with this child restraint:
Front vehicle belts with top or bottom
anchorage points in the door.
Motor driven automatic vehicle belts.
Three-point belts that have separate
retractors for the shoulder section and
the lap section.
2-point Emergency Locking Retractor
(ELR) vehicle belts with use of base.
2-point Emergency Locking Retractor
(ELR) vehicle belts without the use of a belt shortening clip when
installing without base.
The owner’s manual for your vehicle will have information on the
types of vehicle belts in your vehicle. If your belt type is listed above,
select another seating position or use LATCH connectors.
This child restraint can fit securely in most vehicles using the existing
vehicle belts. However, some vehicle designs prevent a secure fit
of the child restraint due to the position of the vehicle belt lower
anchorage points.
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Vehicle Safety Belts
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Vehicle Seating Positions
WARNING!
Forward facing vehicle seats MUST be used with this child
restraint. Side facing or rear facing seats CANNOT be used.
DO NOT place a child restraint rear-facing 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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LATCH Installation
Figure A illustrates a typical rear facing LATCH
installation.
Verify that your vehicle is equipped with LATCH
anchors. If LATCH anchors are not installed, you
must use vehicle belt installation methods.
Disconnect LATCH connectors from storage
ring on the front of the base.
Press and hold the LATCH adjuster release
button, then pull to lengthen LATCH harness
to full length.
Open lock-off by lifting both tabs, then
opening lock-off plate (Fig. B).
Place the base sideways on the vehicle seat, with
the anti-rebound bar facing you.
Verify that the LATCH harness is not twisted,
then attach the closest connector to the
seatback to the farthest LATCH anchor in
desired seating position (Fig. C).
A positive click confirms attachment.
Rotate base into rear facing position with antirebound bar against vehicle seat back.
Verify that the LATCH harness is not twisted,
then attach the other connector to closest LATCH
anchor in desired seating position (Fig. D).
A positive click confirms attachment.
Adjust recline by turning knob on front of base until correct angle
is achieved.
When correctly reclined, the red line on base will be level with the
ground.
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Base Installation
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Push the base firmly into the vehicle seat while
pulling each LATCH harness tight (Fig. E).
Close lock-off plate over the LATCH harness,
then secure by closing both tabs while pressing
firmly on the lock-off plate (Fig. F).
Lock-off is properly secured when tabs are flat
against lock-off plate.
Check recline angle. If adjustment is necessary,
release tension on LATCH straps and adjust
angle, then re-tighten.
Verify that all connections are secure and the
base is stable. Base is stable when it moves less
than 1 inch front to back or side to side.
Base Removal:
Loosen the LATCH straps, then release each LATCH connector from
the LATCH anchor by pressing the release button on the LATCH
connector.
When not in use, always store the LATCH connectors on storage ring
at front of base.
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If there is a problem achieving the proper recline
angle, collapse the recline adjuster and place a
rolled towel or pool noodle in the crease of the
vehicle seat to help level the base.
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E
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F
WARNING! Only raise base as
described above. Do not raise the base
off of the front edge of vehicle seat; doing so will
reduce protection of your child.
Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation
Figure A illustrates a typical rear facing lapshoulder belt installation.
If attached, remove restraint before installing
base.
When not in use, always store the LATCH connectors
on storage ring at front of base.
Place the base in a rear-facing position on the
vehicle seat with the anti-rebound bar against
the vehicle seat back.
Open lock-off by lifting both tabs, then open
lock-off plate (Fig. B).
Extend vehicle belt.
With shoulder and lap portion of vehicle seat
belt together, route under both belt guides
(Fig. C).
Verify that the vehicle belt is not twisted, then
buckle (Fig. D).
Adjust recline by turning knob on front of
base until correct angle is achieved.
When correctly reclined, the red line on base
will be level with the ground.
If there is a problem achieving the proper recline
angle, collapse the recline adjuster and place a
rolled towel or pool noodle in the crease of the
vehicle seat to help level the base.
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B
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C
WARNING! Only raise base as described above. Do not
raise the base off of the front edge of vehicle seat; doing so
will reduce protection of your child.
Push the base firmly into the seat while
removing slack from the lap portion of the
vehicle belt, then the shoulder portion (Fig. E).
Route the shoulder belt webbing under seat
belt guides along top of tightened lap belt.
Close lock-off plate over the vehicle belt,
then secure by closing both tabs while
pressing firmly on the lock-off plate
(Fig. F).
Lock-off is properly secured when tabs are flat
against lock-off plate.
Check recline angle. If adjustment is necessary,
remove seat belt, adjust recline angle, repeat
entire process from step 3.
Verify that vehicle belt is tight and that the
base is stable. Base is stable when it moves less
than 1 inch front to back or side to side.
Base Removal:
Remove child restraint from base, open lock-off,
unbuckle vehicle belt and remove vehicle belt
from belt guides.
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Base Installation
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D
F
Place the base in a rear facing position on the
vehicle seat.
Open lock-off by lifting both tabs, then
opening lock-off plate (Fig. B).
Pull to fully extend vehicle belt.
Route vehicle belt under both belt guides
(Fig. C).
Verify that the vehicle belt is not twisted, then
buckle.
Adjust recline by turning knob on front of
base until correct angle is achieved.
When correctly reclined, the red line on base will be level with the
ground.
If there is a problem achieving the proper recline angle, collapse the
recline adjuster and place a rolled towel or pool noodle in the crease
of the vehicle seat to help level the base.
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Lap Belt Installation
Figure A illustrates a typical rear facing lap belt
installation with the restraint attached.
If attached, remove restraint before installing
base.
When not in use, always store the LATCH connectors
on storage ring at front of base.
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B
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C
WARNING! Do not install this
restraint using an Emergency Locking
retractor (ELR) vehicle belt.
Push the base firmly into the seat while
removing slack from the vehicle belt (Fig. D).
Close lock-off plate over the vehicle belt, then
secure by closing both tabs while pressing
firmly on the lock-off plate.
Lock-off is properly secured when tabs are flat
against lock-off plate.
Check recline angle. If adjustment is necessary,
remove seat belt, adjust recline angle, repeat
entire process from step 3.
Verify that vehicle belt is tight and that the
base is stable. Base is stable when it moves less
than 1 inch front to back or side to side.
Base Removal:
Remove child restraint from base, open lock-off, unbuckle vehicle belt
and remove vehicle belt from belt guides.
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E
D
WARNING! Only raise base as
described. Do not raise the base off of
the front edge of vehicle seat; doing so will
reduce protection of your child.
Place the restraint rear-facing on the
vehicle seat.
Extend vehicle belt.
With shoulder and lap portion of vehicle
seat belt together, route under both
belt guides (Fig. B).
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Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation
Figure A illustrates a typical rear facing
lap-shoulder belt installation of restraint
only.
Check your vehicle owner's manual to
determine how you can lock your vehicle
belt system as instructed by your vehicle
operator's manual.
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Installation Without Base
A
B
WARNING! Do not install
this restraint using an Emergency
Locking retractor (ELR) vehicle belt, unless
a locking clip is used. Refer to the vehicle
owner’s manual for instructions on correct
use of vehicle belts with child restraints.
Push the restraint firmly into the vehicle
seat while removing slack from the lap
portion of the vehicle belt, then the
shoulder portion (Fig. D).
Lock your vehicle seat belt system as
instructed by your vehicle owner's manual.
Adjust handle to In-Vehicle position.
Verify that vehicle belt is tight and that the restraint is stable.
Restraint is stable when it moves less than 1 inch front to back or
side to side.
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Verify that the vehicle belt is not twisted,
then buckle (Fig. C).
When correctly reclined, the red line on
restraint will be level with the ground.
If there is a problem achieving the proper
recline angle, collapse the recline adjuster
and place a rolled towel or pool noodle in
the crease of the vehicle seat to help level
the base.
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C
WARNING! Only raise base as
described above. Do not raise the base
off of the front edge of vehicle seat; doing so
will reduce protectionof your child.
Place the restraint rear-facing on the vehicle seat.
Extend vehicle belt.
Route vehicle belt under both belt guides.
Verify that the vehicle belt is not twisted, then
buckle.
When correctly reclined, the red line on restraint
will be level with the ground.
If there is a problem achieving the proper recline
angle, collapse the recline adjuster and place a rolled towel or pool
noodle in the crease of the vehicle seat to help level the base.
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Lap Belt Installation
Figure A illustrates a typical rear facing lap belt
installation of restraint only.
Check your vehicle owner's manual to determine
how you can lock your vehicle belt system as
instructed by your vehicle operator's manual.
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Installation Without Base
A
WARNING! Do not install this restraint using an
Emergency Locking retractor (ELR) vehicle belt, unless a belt
shortening clip is used. Refer to the vehicle owner’s manual for
instructions on correct use of vehicle belts with child restraints.
WARNING! Only raise base as described above. Do not
raise the base off of the front edge of vehicle seat; doing so
will reduce protection of your child.
Push the restraint firmly into the vehicle seat while removing slack
from the vehicle belt.
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Lock your vehicle seat belt system as instructed by your vehicle
owner's manual.
Adjust handle to In-Vehicle position.
Verify that vehicle belt is tight and that the restraint is stable.
Restraint is stable when it moves less than 1 inch front to back or
side to side.
Installation in Aircraft
This child restraint is certified for use in aircraft.
Most airlines in the U.S. and Canada will allow
the use of a child restraint, if it is labeled as an
approved child restraint for airline use and fits
properly on the plane. Contact the airline about
their policy prior to traveling.
Place the restraint next to a window to avoid
blocking the aisle.
If the aircraft lap belt is too short, ask the flight attendant for a Belt
Extender.
To Install in Aircraft:
Place the restraint, without base, rear facing on the aircraft seat.
Fully extend aircraft lap belt.
Route aircraft belt under each belt guide.
Verify that the seat belt is not twisted, then buckle.
Push the restraint firmly into the seat while removing slack from
the seat belt.
Verify that vehicle belt is tight and that the restraint is stable.
Restraint is stable when it moves less than 1 inch front to back or
side to side.
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Installation in Aircraft
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Care and Maintenance
Cover & Head Pad
Removal for Cleaning:
Unhook cover attachment clips.
Loosen the harness by pressing the adjuster lever located in the
front of the restraint, while pulling the harness straps forward as
far as possible.
Unhook the harness straps from the yoke on the bottom of
restraint.
Pull upper harness straps through the shell, cover, and head pad to
the top of the restraint.
Remove head pad.
If only removing head pad for cleaning, end procedure here. Replace
head pad by reversing steps above.
Remove buckle strap (also see pages 10-11).
With restraint removed from the base, pull cover and foam back so the
buckle slots are visible.
Locate metal retainer attached to the opposite end of the buckle strap
from the buckle on the top side of the restraint.
Pull retainer up to loosen.
Turn the retainer so that the short side will go down through the slot
in the restraint shell to the bottom side of the restraint.
From the bottom of the restraint, turn the retainer so the short side will go
up through the slot in the restraint shell to the top side of the restraint.
Continue to push retainer back through the slot in the cover.
Remove belly pad and comfort pads, set aside.
Gently remove the upper portion of the cover. Be careful not to
damage the energy absorbing foam.
Pull the lower harness straps, buckle tongues, chest clip, and
buckle through the slots in the cover.
Remove cover from the restraint.
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Care and Maintenance
Refitting the Cover:
To refit the cover, reverse Cover Removal directions. Make sure that
the harness is not twisted.
Cleaning the Cover
HAND WASH, using cold water and mild soap.
LINE DRY, to prevent cover from shrinking.
DO NOT: Bleach, machine wash, machine dry, or iron.
Cleaning the Head Pad Cover
REMOVE CONTENTS OF HEAD PAD, sponge clean with damp
sponge and mild detergent.
HAND WASH COVER ONLY, using cold water and mild soap.
LINE DRY, to prevent cover from shrinking.
DO NOT: Bleach, machine wash, machine dry, iron, or disassemble
head pad insert.
Cleaning the Shell & Harness
BRUSH AWAY LOOSE DEBRIS, using a soft bristled brush.
SPONGE CLEAN, using warm water and mild soap.
TOWEL DRY
DO NOT: Use solvents, abrasive cleaners, or bleach. Do not
machine wash, machine dry, or disassemble the harness.
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WARNING!
Do not take apart or attempt to take apart the harness. It is
unnecessary and dangerous to do so.
Never remove the buckle tongues from the harness. They cannot
be reattached after removal.
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Care and Maintenance
Cleaning the Harness Adjuster
WARNING! Periodically check the adjuster area to be
sure it is clean and free of food, coins, dirt, and other objects.
If debris is present, it must be removed to prevent interference with
the adjuster mechanism.
BRUSH AWAY LOOSE DEBRIS, using a soft bristled brush.
SPONGE CLEAN, using warm water and mild soap.
TOWEL DRY
DO NOT: Use solvents, abrasive cleaners, or disassemble the
harness.
Buckle
Removal:
With restraint removed from the base, pull cover and foam back
so that the buckle slots are visible.
Locate metal buckle strap retainer on the top side of the restraint.
Pull retainer up to loosen.
Turn the retainer so that the short side will go down through the
slot in the restraint shell to the bottom side of the restraint.
From the bottom of the restraint, turn the retainer so the short side
will go up through the slot in the restraint shell to the top side of
the restraint.
Thread the retainer through the hole in cover and belly pad to
remove buckle from restraint.
Continue to push retainer back through the slot in the cover.
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Installation:
Locate the appropriate buckle slot.
Turn the retainer so that the short side will go
down through the desired cover slot and the
slot in the restraint shell to the bottom side of
the restraint (Fig. A).
From the back side of the restraint, turn
retainer so that the short side will go up
through the other slot in the restraint shell
(do not insert through cover) to the top side
of the restraint.
Pull buckle away from restraint until tight,
then verify that the strap is not twisted and
the release button is facing outward.
Replace cover.
Cleaning the Buckle
If a child eats and drinks while in the restraint, the
buckle may need to be periodically checked and
cleaned of any accumulated debris or dried liquids.
THOROUGHLY RINSE, using warm water
(Fig. B).
TEST THE BUCKLE, by fastening and
unfastening until a positive click is heard after
inserting the second buckle tongue (Fig. C). If a click is not heard,
repeat cleaning procedure.
TOWEL DRY
DO NOT: Lubricate, use solvents, abrasive cleaners, soap or
household detergents.
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Warranty
This child restraint was manufactured by Britax Child Safety, Inc. (“Britax”) warrants this
product to the original retail purchaser as follows:
LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
This product is warranted against defective materials or work-man-ship for one
year from the date of original purchase. Proof of purchase is required. The exclusive
remedy for this warranty is that Britax will, at its option, provide repair or replacement
components for this product or refund the original purchase price of the product. Britax
reserves the right to discontinue or change fabrics, parts, models or products, or to
make substitutions.
To make a claim under this warranty, contact Britax Consumer Services at
1-888-427-4829 or write to us using the address on the back cover of this booklet.
Proof of purchase is required.
PLEASE COMPLETE AND MAIL THE OWNER REGISTRATION CARD WITHIN (30)
DAYS OF PURCHASE OR REGISTER ONLINE AT www.BritaxUSA.com/registration.
WARRANTY LIMITATIONS
This warranty does not include damages which arise from negligence, misuse or use not
in accordance with the product instruction.
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 restraint to fail Federal
Safety Standards or perform worse in a crash. Their use automatically voids the Britax
warranty.
LIMITATION OF DAMAGES
The warranty and remedies as set forth above are exclusive and in lieu of all others, oral
or written, express or implied. In no event will Britax, or the retailer selling this product,
be liable for any damages, including incidental or consequential damages, arising out
of the use or inability to use this product.
LIMITATIONS OF WARRANTIES AND OTHER WARRANTY TERMS AND STATE
LAWS
Any implied warranties, including implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for
a particular purpose, shall be limited to the duration and terms of the express written
warranty. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts
or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above
limitations may not apply. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may
have other rights, which vary from state to state. Neither Britax, nor the retailer selling
this product, authorizes any person to create for it any other warranty, obligation, or
liability in connection with this product.
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