Britax Kidfix SL Service Manual

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1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW

01 02

ISOFIX fastening points (vehicle)

ISOFIX insertion aids

SICT (only KIDFIX SL SICT)

SICT Release button

SICT Fastening points

Belt guide (bright red)

ISOFIT Locking arms

ISOFIT Locking button

Belt holder

Seat cushion

ISOFIT Adjustment button

Adjustment belt

2. INTRODUCTION

Thank you for choosing through a new stage of their life.

In order to protect your child correctly, the must always be used and installed as described in these instructions.

Compartment for user manual

Headrest

Headrest adjustment handle

Backrest

If you have any further questions regarding its use, please feel free to contact us:

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BRITAX EXCELSIOR LIMITED

1 Churchill Way West Andover Hampshire SP10 3UW United Kingdom

These instructions use the following symbols stated below:

Symbol Keyword Explanation

Instructions that follow a set sequence are numbered. Example:

1. Press the button...

Belt guide colours

For better differentiation, the two vehicle seat belts are highlighted in different colours. The diagonal seat belt

in bright red. The colour of the belt guides

on the child safety seat follows the same colour scheme.

KIDFIX SL / KIDFIX SL SICT

to keep your child safe

KIDFIX SL / KIDFIX SL SICT

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DANGER! Risk of severe personal injury

WARNING! Risk of minor personal injury

CAUTION! Risk of material damage

TIP: Useful notes

in dark red and the lap belt

3. Certification

BRITAX RÖMER

Child safety seat

Testing and certi¿cation

In accordance with ECE* R 44/04

Group Body weight

KIDFIX SL

KIDFIX SL SICT

*ECE = European Standard for Child Safety Equipment

The child safety seat has been designed, tested and certi¿ed according to the requirements of the European Standard for Child Safety Equipment (ECE R 44/04). The seal of approval E (in a circle) and the approval number are located on the orange approval label (sticker on the child safety seat).

DANGER! This approval will be invalidated if you make any modi¿ca-

WARNING! Use the

DANGER! Never secure your child or the child safety seat with a 2-point

tions to the child safety seat. Only the manufacturer is permitted to make modi¿cations to the child safety seat.

ing your child in your vehicle. It is in no way suitable as a seat or toy in the home.

belt. If you secure your child in the child seat with only a 2-point belt, then in the event of an accident this may cause serious injuries to your child, possibly resulting in death.

II+III 15 to 36 kg

KIDFIX SL / KIDFIX SL SICT

exclusively for secur-

4. USE IN THE VEHICLE

Please observe the instructions for using children's restraining systems in the operating instructions of your vehicle. The seat can be used in vehicles with ISOFIX anchoring systems (see type list) and in vehicles with a 3-point belt.

3lease ¿nd the information on the seats approved for child safety seats of the weight classes 15 to 36 kg in the operating instructions of your vehicle.

The KIDFIX SL / KIDFIX SL SICT is approved for two different methods of installation:

Symbol Installation type Approval type Section

with the ISOFIT locking arms into the ISOFIX fastening points in the vehicle. Check the list of vehicle types.

with the vehicle's 3-point seatbelt

This means that the child safety seat may only be used in vehicles that are listed in the vehicle type list enclosed. This type list is consistently kept up to date. The latest version can be obtained from us or from www.britax.eu / www.roemer.eu.

semi-univer-

sal

universal

You can use your child safety seat as follows:

In the direction of travel Yes

Against the direction of travel no

with 2-point belt no

with 3-point belt

with ISOFIX fastening points

(between seat surface and

backrest)

on front passenger seat Yes

on outer rear seat Yes

on centre rear seat (with

3-point belt)

1) Use is permitted on a rearward-facing vehicle seat (e.g. in a van or minibus) only if the vehicle seat is also approved for use by adults. The seat may not be in the area of effect of an airbag.

2) The safety belt must be approved to ECE R 16 or a comparable standard (see test label on belt with an "E" or "e" in a circle).

3) If there is a front airbag: Slide the vehicle seat a long way back and refer to any instructions in vehicle owner's manual.

4) Cannot be used if the vehicle seat is equipped with only a 2-point belt.

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Yes

15–36 kg

5. CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Please ensure that you only use the original BRITAX RÖMER replacement seat covers, as the seat cover is an integral part of the child safety seat and ful¿ls important functions to ensure the smooth operation of the system. Replacement seat covers are available from your dealer or from an ADAC of¿ce.  The cover can be removed and washed with a mild detergent in the delicates

programme of the washing machine (30 °C). Please observe the instructions on the washing label of the cover.

 The plastic parts can be cleaned using soapy water. Do not use any caustic

cleaning agents (such as solvents).

DANGER! The child seat must not be used without the seat cover.

Removing the seat cover

Moving the headrest of the vehicle seat into the top

position.

2. Unhook the cover hooks 20 on the rear of the back-

rest

Remove the upper part of the cover.

4. Unhook the cover loops

of the backrest

5. Pull off the cover from the seat cushion 10 .

Removing the headrest cover

Unhook the cover loops

rest

7. Unhook the cover hooks

rest

Pull off the cover of the headrest

Ź The cover can now be washed.

instructions on the washing label of the cover:

Re-¿tting the cover

Proceed in reverse order to put on the cover.

at the bottom on the rear

on the back of the head-

on the front of the back-

Please observe the

6. DISASSEMBLY AND DISPOSAL

UNFASTENING YOUR CHILD:

1. To unfasten your child, use the release button of your vehicle seat buckle.

REMOVAL:

DISPOSAL:

Please observe the waste disposal regulations in your country.

Disposal of packaging Container for cardboard boxes

Seat cover Residual waste, thermal utilisation

Plastic parts According to the labelling in the corre-

Metal parts Container for metals

Belt straps Container for polyester

buckle and tongue Residual waste

1. Operate the release button of your vehicle seat

buckle.

2. Pull out the diagonal belt from the dark red belt hold-

on the headrest 14

Only for installation type A (ISOFIT):

3. Press the red ISOFIT locking button to release the

ISOFIT fastening

. Repeat the procedure with the other ISOFIT

arm

locking arm

4. Pull on the adjustment belt

locking arms

ŹThe child safety seat can now be removed.

DANGER! the child safety seat must always be

secured when it is in the vehicle, even if no child is being transported.

To release the SICT, and remove the SICT

and pull out the ISOFIT locking

are in the storage position.

press the SICT release button 04

sponding container

until both ISOFIT

15 to 36 kg (~4 to 12 years of age)

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7. SAFETY NOTES

Please take the time to read these instructions carefully and keep

them to hand in the intended storage compartment safety seat at all times! The instructions must be with the child safety seat if the latter is passed on to a third party.

DANGER! For the protection of your child:

 In the event of an accident with a collision speed of more than 10 km/h,

the child safety seat may be damaged without the damage becoming

immediately visible. In this case the child safety seat must be replaced.

Please dispose of it properly.  As a rule, have your child safety seat checked if it was damaged (e.g if it

falls on the ground).  Regularly check all important parts for damage. Ensure that all mechanical

parts, in particular, are fully functional.

 Never lubricate or oil parts of the child seat. 

Never leave your child unattended in the child seat in the vehicle.

 Only allow your child to enter and exit the vehicle on the pavement side.  Protect the child safety seat from intensive direct sunlight when it is not in

use. The child safety seat can get very hot in direct sunshine. Child skin is

sensitive and could thereby be harmed. 

The more snugly the belt ¿ts over your child's body, the better they will be pro-

tected. Therefore avoid putting thick clothes on your child under the belt.  Take regular breaks on long journeys in order to give your child the oppor-

tunity to play around.  Use on the rear seat: Move the front seat forward far enough that you

child's feet cannot hit the backrest of the front seat (to prevent risk of

injury).

DANGER! For the protection of all vehicle occupants:

In the case of an emergency stop or an accident, unsecured persons or objects may cause injury to other vehicle occupants. Please always check that...  the backrests of the vehicle seats are locked (i.e. that any foldable rear

seat bench latch is engaged).  all heavy or sharp-edged objects in the vehicle (e.g. on the parcel shelf)

are secured.

 all persons in the vehicle have their seatbelts fastened.  the child safety seat is always secured when it is in the vehicle, even if no

child is being transported.

WARNING! For your protection when handling the child seat:

 Never use the child safety seat free-standing, not even for test sitting.  :hen swivelling up the backrest

backrest

and the seat cushion10 . You or your child could pinch your

¿ngers, injuring them.

To avoid damage, ensure that the child safety seat is not jammed in between



hard objects (car door, seat rails, etc.). 

Keep the child safety seat in a safe place when it is not in use. Do not place

any heavy objects on the seat and do not store it directly next to sources of

heat or in direct sunlight.

CAUTION! To protect your vehicle:



Certain car seat covers made from more sensitive materials (e.g. velour, leath-

er, etc.) may sustain signs of wear and tear when using child safety seats. For

optimum protection of your car seat covers, we recommend using the BRITAX

RÖMER car seat protector from our range of accessories.

8. ADJUSTING THE HEADREST & SECURING THE SICT

A correctly set headrest 14 ensures that the diagonal seat belt section 18 is optimally positioned, and gives your child optimum protection. The headrest between the headrest

must be adjusted so that there is a space two ¿ngers wide

on the child

, nothing must come between the

and your child's shoulders.

To a dMust the height of the headrest to ¿t your child:

1. Grip the adjustment handle

2. You can now move the unlocked headrest

3. Place the child safety seat on the vehicle seat.

4. Have your child sit down in the child safety seat and

and pull it upwards.

headrest

This unlocks the headrest.

the desired height. As soon as you release the adjustment handle into place.

check the height. Repeat the procedure until the

has the correct height.

headrest

on the back of the

, the headrest 14 will lock

How to secure the SICT:

ONLY KIDFIX SL SICT:

Press the SICT the side of the child seat nearest the vehicle door

and clip in the SICT

CAUTION! Make sure that there is a gap of ap-

into both SICT fastening points on

proximately 5 mm between the SICT and the vehicle door in order to avoid pressure marks and other damage to the door trim.

9. INSTALLATION

With ISOFIT + 3-point belt

KIDFIX SL / KIDFIX SL SICT

The ISOFIT locking arms. Your child is then buckled into the child seat with the vehicle's 3-point seatbelt.

1. If your vehicle is not ¿tted with ISOFIX insertion aids as standard, clamp

the two insertion aids pointing part of the two ISOFIX fastening points

TIP!

The ISOFIX fastening points are located between the surface and the back-

rest of the vehicle seat.

* The insertion aids facilitate the installation of the child safety seat with the use of the SOFIX fastening points and prevent damage to the car seat covers. As long as they are not used, remove them and keep them in a safe place. For vehicles with foldable a backrest, the insertion aids need to be removed before folding the backrest. Any problems occurring usually come from soiling or external objects on the insertion aids and on the hook. Remove soiling or external objects to rectify such problems.

2. Moving the headrest of the vehicle seat into the top position.

3. Carry out the steps in Section 8 "ADJUSTING THE HEADREST & SE-

CURING THE SICT“.

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is installed permanently in the vehicle with the

which are supplied with the seat* to the upward

4. Place the child seat facing forward (in the direction

of travel) on a suitable vehicle seat.

5. Hold the ISOFIT

fully extend the ISOFIT locking arm furthest from the vehicle door

6. Press the red ISOFIT locking button 08 to ensure

that the hook on the ISOFIT locking arm and ready for use.

7. Push both ISOFIT locking arms 07 into the insertion

until the ISOFIT locking arm 07 engages

aids

with a clicking sound.

DANGER! Check that the ISOFIT locking arm is

correctly engaged

8. Hold the ISOFIT adjustment button 11 down and

fully extend the ISOFIT locking arm nearest to the vehicle door

9. Press the red ISOFIT locking button 08 to ensure

that the hook on the ISOFIT locking arm and ready for use.

10. Push both ISOFIT locking arms 07 into the

insertion aids engages with a clicking sound.

DANGER! Check that the ISOFIT locking arm is

correctly engaged

of your vehicle.

adjustment button

down and

by pulling on it.

until the ISOFIT locking arm 07

by pulling on it.

is open

11. Pull on the adjustment belt 12 and push the

child seat backwards at the same time, until the die backrest

that...

UNFASTENING YOUR CHILD AND REMOVAL:

To unfasten your child or to remove the child safety seat, observe the steps in Section 6 „REMOVAL“ [PAGE I]

The is simply secured together with your child using the vehicle's 3-point seatbelt.

that...

UNFASTENING YOUR CHILD AND REMOVAL:

To unfasten your child or to remove the child safety seat, observe the steps in Section 6 „REMOVAL“ [PAGE I]

vehicle seat.

12. Give the child safety seat a ¿rm pull forwards to

ensure that it is securely fastened and check the ISOFIT locking arms again are fully locked in place.

13. Carry out the steps in Section 10 „SECURING YOUR CHILD“.

For the safety of your child, before every journey in the car check

Źthe child safety seat is slotted in on both sides with the ISOFIT locking

arms

in the ISOFIT fastening points 01;

Ź the child safety seat is securely fastened; Źthe lap belt 17 runs in the bright red belt guides on both sides of the seat

cushion

Źthe diagonal seat belt section 18 on the side of the vehicle seatbelt buck-

also runs through the light red belt guide 06 of the seat cushion,

Źthe diagonal seat belt section 18 runs through the dark red belt holder 09

of the headrest,

Źthe SICT 03 isinstalled and used correctly, Źthe diagonal seat belt section 18 runs diagonally backward, Źthe straps are tight and not twisted, ŹThe seatbelt buckle 19 must not be positioned on the red belt guide 06 in

the seat cushion.

DANGER! If your child tries to open

or the vehicle belt buckle Check whether the child safety seat is correctly fastened and ensure that your child is correctly secured. Explain to your child the dangers associated with his actions.

With 3-point belt

KIDFIX SL / KIDFIX SL SICT

1. Carry out the steps in Section 8 "ADJUSTING THE HEADREST & SECURING THE SICT“.

2. Place the child seat on the vehicle seat. Ensure

For the safety of your child, before every journey in the car check

Źthe child safety seat is securely fastened; Źthe lap belt 17 runs in the bright red belt guides on both sides of the seat

cushion

Źthe diagonal seat belt section 18 on the side of the vehicle seatbelt buck-

also runs through the light red belt guide 06 of the seat cushion,

Źthe diagonal seat belt section 18 runs through the dark red belt holder 09

of the headrest,

Źthe diagonal seat belt section 18 runs diagonally backward, Źthe straps are tight and not twisted, Źthe SICT 03 is installed and used correctly, Źthe seatbelt buckle 19 must not be positioned on the red belt guide 06 in

the seat cushion.

DANGER! If your child tries to open the vehicle belt buckle 19 , stop the

vehicle as soon as safely possible. Check whether the child safety seat is correctly fastened and ensure that your child is correctly secured. Explain to your child the dangers associated with his actions.

that the backrest the vehicle seat.

Tip! If the headrest of the vehicle seat gets in the

way, turn it the other way.

3. Carry out the steps in Section 10 „SECURING YOUR CHILD“.

is Àush with the backrest of the

to ensure that both

the red ISOFIT safety button 08

, stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible.

is not installed permanently in the vehicle. It

is Àush with the backrest of

10. SECURING YOUR CHILD

KIDFIX SL SICT & KIDFIX SL:

1. Have your child sit down in the child seat.

2. Pull out the vehicle belt and guide it in front of your

child to the vehicle seat buckle

DANGER! Ensure the vehicle belt is not twisted, as

otherwise the full protective effect of the retaining system is not ensured.

3. Engage the buckle tongue in the vehicle seat buck-

with a CLICK!

4. Place the diagonal seat belt section

06 17

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belt section buckle cushion.

DANGER! The vehicle seatbelt buckle 19 must

5. Also place the lap belt section

of the seat cushion in the light red belt guide DANGER! The lap belt section 17 must lie as low

6. Guide the diagonal seat belt section

red belt holder completely in the belt holder

Tip! If the backrest 16 conceals the belt holder 09,

you can adjust the headrest seat belt section return the headrest

7. Make sure that the diagonal belt

child's shoulder, and not in front of his or her neck.

Tip! You can still adjust the height of the headrest

again here in the vehicle.

DANGER! The diagonal seat belt section 18 must

DANGER! The diagonal belt 18 must never be di-

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8. Tighten the vehicle seat belt by pulling on the diag-

onal seat belt section

9. Observe the further steps of the relevant installation type.

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on the side of the vehicle seatbelt

into the light red belt guide 06of the seat

not be positioned between the light red belt guide

as possible over your child's hips on both sides.

of the headrest 14 until it lies

can now be easily inserted. Now

to the proper height.

run diagonally backward. You can adjust the course of the belt with your vehicle's adjustable belt deÀector.

rected forwards to the belt deÀector on the vehicle. In this case, use the child safety seat on the back seat only.

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and the armrest.

on the other side

and is not twisted.

upwards. The diagonal

runs over your

and lap

into the dark

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