Britax MARATHON CLICKTIGHT User Manual

MARATHON® 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 .............................................................. 5

Certiﬁcation .............................................................. 6

Child Fit Information ................................................ 7

Rear-Facing Installation �� 8

Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation ................................. 8

Lower Anchor Installation ...................................... 10

Lap Belt Installation ............................................... 12

Forward-Facing Installation �� 14

Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation ............................... 14

Lower Anchor Installation ...................................... 16

Lap Belt Installation ............................................... 18

Securing Your Child �� 20 Child Seat Functions ��22

Adjusting the Harness Height ................................ 22

Harness Buckle Position ........................................ 23

Using the Harness Buckle ..................................... 23

Using the Chest Clip ............................................. 23

Comfort Pillow ....................................................... 24

Seat Positions ........................................................ 24

Using the Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children

(LATCH) .................................................................. 26

Lower Connectors.................................................. 26

Impact Absorbing Tether ....................................... 27

Vehicle Compatibility��30

Vehicle Seating Positions ....................................... 30

Incompatible Vehicle Seat Belts ............................ 31

Maintenance �� 32

Cover ..................................................................... 32

Harness Buckle ...................................................... 36

Impact Absorbing Chest Pads ............................... 38

Cleaning �� 40 Troubleshooting �� 41 Warranty �� 42

User Guide - English

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Description

1. Cover

2. Harness Height Adjuster

3. Head Pad

4. Seated Shoulder Height Label

5. Comfort Pads

6. Comfort Pillow

7. Forward-Facing Belt Slot / Harness Holder

8. Lower Connector Strap (LATCH component)

9. Lower Connector Adjuster Release Button (LATCH component)

10. Lower Connector Adjuster (LATCH component)

11. Lower Connector (LATCH component)

12. User Guide Storage (in pocket behind cover)

13. Impact Absorbing Chest Pads

14. Chest Clip

15. Harness Buckle

16. EZ-Buckle™ Belly Pad

17. Harness Adjuster Button (red)

18. CLICKTIGHT Dial

19. Serial Number & Manufactured Date Label (under seat cover)

20. CLICKTIGHT Mechanism

21. Harness Adjuster Strap

22. Recline Adjustment Handle

23. Shell

24. Rear-Facing Belt Slot

25. Recline Indicator

26. Tether Connector Strap (stored in Tether Storage Compartment)

27. Impact Absorbing Base

28. Impact Absorbing Tether (Top Anchorage Strap - LATCH component) - stored in Tether Storage Compartment

29. Tether Storage Compartment

30. Harness Yoke

31. Harness Straps

32. Lower Connector Storage

Child Seat Features

Front

Rear

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Safety Information

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

FIT REQUIREMENTS

• Use only in a rear-facing position when using it with an infant weighing less than 20 lbs (9.1 kg).

• Use only with children who weigh between 5 and 65 lbs (2.3 and 29.4 kg) and whose height is 49 in. (124.5 cm) or less. Use rear-facing for children who weigh between 5 and 40 lbs (2.3 and 18 kg). Use forward-facing for children who weigh between 20 and 65 lbs (9.1 and

29.4 kg).

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

INSTALLATION

• Secure the top anchorage strap provided with this child restraint.

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

• Use the buckle slot closest to, but not underneath, your child when installing the child seat rear facing. Use only the outer buckle slot when installing forward facing.

GENERAL USAGE

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

• Register your child restraint with the manufacturer.

• 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 30 and consult your vehicle owner’s manual.

• 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.

• To prevent injury due to deterioration or hidden damage, discontinue use of this child seat if it is older than ten years or has been in a moderate or severe crash (see below). See Serial Number and Manufactured Date Label on child seat (pages 2-3).

• The use of non-BRITAX covers, inserts, toys, accessories, or tightening devices is not approved by BRITAX. Their use could cause this child seat not to perform as intended in a crash.

Important Notes

• Do not install with the lower anchors for a child weighing more than 35 lbs (15.8 kg) rear facing or 40 lbs (18 kg) forward facing.

• Ensure that the shell cover is properly secured behind the red markers to allow for proper functioning of the CLICKTIGHT mechanism (see page 34).

• 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:

a. The vehicle is drivable from the crash site; and b. The vehicle door nearest the child seat was not

damaged; and c. No vehicle occupants were injured; and d. There is no visible damage to the child seat; and e. 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 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.

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, Inc. P.O. Box 91167 Allentown, PA 18109-9925, or call 1-888-427-4829 or 1-704-409-1699, 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.

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 2).

Model Name and Number: ______________________________

Serial Number: ________________________________________

Batch Number: ________________________________________

Date of Manufacture: ___________________________________

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Child Fit Information

Rear Facing: 5 – 40 lbs (2�3 – 18 kg)

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that all infants and toddlers should ride in a Rear-Facing Car Seat until they are 2 years of age or until they reach the highest weight or height allowed by their car seat manufacturer.

BRITAX strongly recommends that children ride rear facing to the highest weight or height speciﬁed.

Use rear facing:

• with harness straps in the closest position at or below the child’s shoulders and

• with children who weigh 5 – 40 lbs (2.3 – 18 kg) and

• when the top of the child’s head is at least 1 in. (2.5 cm) below the top of the head pad.

Forward Facing: 20 – 65 lbs (9�1 – 29�4 kg)

BRITAX strongly recommends that children should be secured with a harness system until they exceed the weight or height limits speciﬁed.

Use forward facing:

• with harness straps in the closest position at or above the child’s shoulders, parallel to level ground and

• with children who weigh 20 – 65 lbs (9.1 – 29.4 kg) and

• who are 49 in. (124.5 cm) or less in height and

• when the top of the ears are below the top of the head pad.

Certiﬁcation

This Restraint is Certiﬁed For Use in Motor Vehicles and Aircraft�

Motor Vehicles

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

Aircraft

This child seat is certiﬁed for aircraft use. The FAA recommends that a child weighing up to 40 lbs (18 kg) use a certiﬁed, harnessed child seat while traveling on an aircraft. Contact the airline about their policy prior to traveling.

For rear-facing aircraft installation:

1. Recline this child seat (see page 24) and place rearfacing on the aircraft seat.

2. Slide the aircraft lap belt into the rear-facing belt slots over the cover with the CLICKTIGHT in the closed position.

3. Ensure the lap belt is not twisted, buckle, and remove all slack.

For forward-facing aircraft installation:

1. Place this child seat forward-facing on the aircraft seat in the upright position.

2. Slide the aircraft lap belt into the forward-facing belt slots under the cover with the CLICKTIGHT in the closed position.

3. Ensure the lap belt is not twisted, buckle, and remove all slack.

NOTE: For further instructions on securing your child and adjusting ﬁt see page 20.

– 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 a 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.

NOTE: Use the

Seated Shoulder Height Label on

the child seat as a guide to determine when your child has reached the top harness slot.

1 inch

2.5 cm

Shoulder Level

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Rear-Facing Installation

Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation

1. Open the CLICKTIGHT. a. Press the dimple on

the CLICKTIGHT dial.

b. Rotate dial clockwise

until CLICKTIGHT releases and lift to open.

2. Recline the unoccupied child seat and place rear facing on the vehicle seat (see page 24).

3. Slide both parts of the vehicle belt into the rearfacing belt slots.

4. Ensure the vehicle belt is not twisted and buckle the seat belt.

5. Remove slack from the lap part (a), then the shoulder part (b) of the vehicle belt.

6. Close the CLICKTIGHT.

– A click conﬁrms the

CLICKTIGHT is secure.

9 Ensure that the logo on the CLICKTIGHT dial has

returned to a horizontal position.

9 Ensure that the ball in the recline indicator is within

the allowable blue section for the size of the child (see page 24).

9 Check that all connections are secure and straps are

not twisted.

9 Check that the child seat 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 installation or use a dierent seating location.

Rear-Facing Installation with Lap-Shoulder Belt

NOTE: Rear-facing installations can be improved by the use of the tether (see page 27).

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Rear-Facing Installation with Lower Anchors

1. Open the CLICKTIGHT. a. Press the dimple on

the CLICKTIGHT dial.

b. Rotate dial clockwise

until CLICKTIGHT releases and lift to open.

2. Recline the unoccupied child seat and place rearfacing on the vehicle seat (see page 24).

3. Remove the lower connectors from the storage compartment at the rear of the seat and pull the strap to full length toward the child’s left side.

4. Slide the lower connector strap into the rear-facing belt slots and ﬁrmly press the lower connectors over their adjacent lower anchors.

– Verify that the

connectors are secure and the strap is not twisted.

5. Pull the end of the lower connector strap to remove slack.

6. Close the CLICKTIGHT.

– A click conﬁrms the

CLICKTIGHT is secure.

NOTE: Rear-facing installations can be improved by the use of the tether (see page 27).

Lower Anchor Installation

IMPORTANT:

Do not install rear-facing with the lower

anchors for a child weighing more than 35 lbs (15.8 kg).

9 Ensure that the logo on the CLICKTIGHT dial has

returned to a horizontal position.

9 Ensure that the ball in the recline indicator is within

the allowable blue section for the size of the child (see page 24).

9 Check that all connections are secure and straps are

not twisted.

9 Check that the child seat 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 installation or use a dierent seating location.

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Lap Belt Installation

1. Open the CLICKTIGHT. a. Press the dimple on

the CLICKTIGHT dial.

b. Rotate dial clockwise

until CLICKTIGHT releases and lift to open

2. Recline the unoccupied child seat and place rearfacing on the vehicle seat (see page 24).

3. Slide the vehicle belt into the rear-facing belt slots.

4. Ensure the vehicle belt is not twisted and buckle the seat belt.

5. Lock and remove slack from the vehicle belt.

NOTE: Ensure that the vehicle belt is locked as directed by your vehicle owner’s manual.

6. Close the CLICKTIGHT.

– A click conﬁrms the

CLICKTIGHT is secure.

Rear-Facing Installation with Lap Belt

NOTE: Rear-facing installations can be improved by the use of the tether (see page 27).

9 Ensure that the logo on the CLICKTIGHT dial has

returned to a horizontal position.

9 Ensure that the ball in the recline indicator is within

the allowable blue section for the size of the child (see page 24).

9 Check that all connections are secure and straps are

not twisted.

9 Check that the child seat 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 installation or use a dierent seating location.

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Forward-Facing Installation

Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation

1. Remove the tether from the tether storage compartment and retainer tabs and place it up and over the child seat back.

2. Recline the unoccupied child seat and place forward-facing on the vehicle seat.

Ensure that the base of the child seat is ﬂat on the vehicle seat and no more than 3 in. (7.6 cm) of the base hangs over the edge of the vehicle seat

(see page 25)

3. Open the CLICKTIGHT. a. Press the dimple on

the CLICKTIGHT dial.

b. Rotate dial clockwise

until CLICKTIGHT releases and lift to open.

4. Slide both parts of the vehicle belt into the forward-facing belt slots.

5. Ensure the vehicle belt is not twisted and buckle the seat belt.

6. Remove slack from the lap part (a), then the shoulder part (b) of the vehicle belt.

7. Close the CLICKTIGHT.

– A click conﬁrms the

CLICKTIGHT is secure

8. Attach the

tether

to a designated anchor (see vehicle owner’s manual) and remove slack (see page 27).

Forward-Facing Installation with Lap-Shoulder Belt

9 Ensure that the logo on the CLICKTIGHT dial has

returned to a horizontal position.

9 Check that all connections are secure and straps are

not twisted.

9 Ensure that the ball in the recline indicator is within the

allowable green section and that no more than 3 in. (7.6 cm) of the base hangs over the edge of the vehicle seat (see page 25).

9 Check that the child seat 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 installation 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.

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Lower Anchor Installation

IMPORTANT:

Do not install forward-facing with the lower

anchors for a child weighing more than 40 lbs (18 kg).

1. Remove the lower connectors from the storage compartment at the rear of the seat and pull the strap to full length toward the child’s left side.

2. Remove the tether from the tether storage compartment and retainer tabs and place it up and over the child seat back.

3. Recline the unoccupied child seat and place forward-facing on the vehicle seat.

Ensure that the base of the child seat is ﬂat on the vehicle seat and no more than 3 in. (7.6 cm) of the base hangs over the edge of the vehicle seat

(see page 25)

4. Open the CLICKTIGHT. a. Press the dimple on

the CLICKTIGHT dial.

b. Rotate dial clockwise

until CLICKTIGHT releases and lift to open.

5. Slide the lower connector strap into the rear-facing belt slots and ﬁrmly press the lower connectors over their adjacent lower anchors.

– Verify that the

connectors are secure and the strap is not twisted.

6. Pull the end of the lower connector strap to remove slack.

7. Close the CLICKTIGHT.

– A click conﬁrms the

CLICKTIGHT is secure

8. Attach the

tether

to a designated anchor (see vehicle owner’s manual) and remove slack (see page 27).

Forward-Facing Installation with Lower Anchors

9 Ensure that the logo on the CLICKTIGHT dial has

returned to a horizontal position.

9 Check that all connections are secure and straps are

not twisted.

9 Ensure that the ball in the recline indicator is within the

allowable green section and that no more than 3 in. (7.6 cm) of the base hangs over the edge of the vehicle seat (see page 25).

9 Check that the child seat 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 installation 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.

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Lap Belt Installation 7. Close the CLICKTIGHT.

– A click conﬁrms the

CLICKTIGHT is secure

NOTE: If the CLICKTIGHT is dicult to close, repeat step 6 with less tension in the vehicle belt.

8. Attach the

tether

to a designated anchor (see vehicle owner’s manual) and remove slack (see page 27).

1. Remove the tether from the tether storage compartment and retainer tabs and place it up and over the child seat back.

2. Place the unoccupied child seat forward-facing on the vehicle seat in the upright position.

Ensure that the base of the child seat is ﬂat on the vehicle seat and no more than 3 in. (7.6 cm) of the base hangs over the edge of the vehicle seat (see page 25)

3. Open the CLICKTIGHT. a. Press the dimple on

the CLICKTIGHT dial.

b. Rotate dial clockwise

until CLICKTIGHT releases and lift to open.

4. Slide the vehicle belt into the forward-facing belt slots.

5. Ensure the vehicle belt is not twisted and buckle the seat belt.

6. Push down into the middle of the child seating area with moderate force (approximately 45 lbs/20.4 kg), compressing the vehicle seat while tightening the vehicle belt.

NOTE: Ensure that the vehicle belt is locked as directed by your vehicle owner’s manual.

Forward-Facing Installation with Lap Belt

9 Ensure that the logo on the CLICKTIGHT dial has

returned to a horizontal position.

9 Check that all connections are secure and straps are

not twisted.

9 Ensure that the ball in the recline indicator is within the

allowable green section and that no more than 3 in. (7.6 cm) of the base hangs over the edge of the vehicle seat (see page 25).

9 Check that the child seat 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 installation 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.

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Securing Your Child

IMPORTANT: Impact absorbing chest pads are highly

recommended for forward-facing mode. Removal of chest pads is optional for rear-facing mode to ensure a snug ﬁt for small infants.

7. Fasten the harness buckle. Proper connection is conﬁrmed with a click after inserting each buckle tongue.

8. Check for proper harness height and pull any excess slack up to the child’s shoulder area before tightening.

9. 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.

10. Fasten the chest clip and place the chest pads in a comfortable position for the child within the range of a correctly placed chest clip.

NOTE: The correct height for the chest clip is at the middle of the chest at armpit level.

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.

1. Make the proper adjustments to the harness and buckle (see pages 22-23).

2. Loosen the harness. a. Press harness

adjuster button.

b. Pull both harness

straps forward.

3. Open the chest clip. a. Press tabs. b. Pull apart.

4. Release the buckle and attach the harness straps to the harness holders.

5. 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.

6. Position the harness straps around the child.

IMPORTANT: 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.

Pull the harness adjuster

strap out from the child seat to tighten�

Do not pull sideways�

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Child Seat Functions

Adjusting the Harness Height

• In rear-facing mode, the harness straps should be in the closest position at or below your child’s shoulders. See page 7.

• In forward-facing mode, the harness straps should be in the closest position at or above your child’s shoulders. See page 7.

Harness Buckle Position

1. Loosen the harness. a. Push harness

adjuster button.

b. Pull both harness

straps forward.

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

3. Ensure the harness has locked into position.

Using the Harness Buckle

The child seat shell contains an inner buckle slot and an outer buckle slot.

• For rear-facing installations, position the buckle in the slot closest to but not under the child.

• For forward-facing installations, use the outer buckle slot only.

Reposition the harness buckle by following the steps on pages 36-37.

NOTE: NEVER leave the buckle in the adjustment slot.

To Fasten:

1. Insert one tongue at a time into the buckle.

Proper connection is conﬁrmed with a click after inserting each

buckle tongue.

To Release:

1. Press the release button and pull the tongues from the buckle.

NOTE: Periodically clean the buckle to ensure proper operation. See page 40.

ADJUSTMENT SLOT

INNER SLOT

OUTER SLOT

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.

NOTE: Harness length can be extended if necessary for children over the age of 2. For more information, contact BRITAX Consumer Services at 1-888-427-4829 or 1-704409-1699.

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Forward-Facing

In forward-facing installations, it is important that the base of the child seat rests completely ﬂat on the vehicle seat. As seen in the illustration, it is permissible to allow up to 3 in. (7.6 cm) 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 to not perform as intended. Use the recline indicator on the child seat to help achieve an acceptable recline angle, with the

ball

in the recline indicator in the allowable green section

In some cases, the vehicle head restraint can prevent the child seat head pad 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 pad 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 pad, 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.

Seat Positions

This child seat has 7 recline positions. To adjust the recline position:

1. Pull the recline handle then rotate the child seat shell until the ball in the recline indicator is in the allowable section for:

• Rear Facing - Light

Blue (Infants), or Dark Blue (larger children with head and neck control)

• Forward Facing - Green

2. Release the recline handle, then verify the child seat has locked into position.

NOTE: Set the seat position BEFORE installing.

Rear-Facing

In rear-facing installations it is important that the child seat be reclined to maintain proper head and neck control with smaller infants. Use the recline indicator on the child seat to help achieve an acceptable recline angle, with the

ball in the recline indicator in the allowable blue

section for the size of the child.

Acceptable

Overhang

Unacceptable

Overhang

3”

Toddler Infant

Comfort Pillow

The comfort pillow is designed to provide better ﬁt and comfort for infants using this child seat.

NOTE: Remove the comfort pillow after the child can sit comfortably in the child seat without additional support.

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Using the 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.

Lower Connectors

Using the Lower Connectors

The lower connectors are located in the back of the base of the child seat. Store the connector assembly in the compartment when not in use.

To attach the lower connectors:

1. Remove the lower connectors from the storage compartment at the rear of the seat and pull the strap to full length toward the child’s left side.

2. Press the lower connector hook over its adjacent lower anchor. For full installation instructions see pages 10-11 or 16-17.

To remove the lower connectors:

1. Push the lower connector adjuster release button to loosen the lower connector strap.

2. Squeeze the lower connector hook and lift o the lower anchor.

Impact Absorbing Tether

Failure to follow the guidelines below may cause the child seat not to perform as intended.

• 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.

• Attach the 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 tether in the compartment on the back of the child seat when not in use.

Tether anchor locations vary from vehicle to vehicle. Check your vehicle owner’s manual for tether anchor capacities 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. See the diagrams below for possible rear and forward-facing tether installation conﬁgurations.

LATCH SYSTEM ANCHOR LOCATIONS

Tether

Anchor

Lower

Anchors

Lower Anchors

11 in. (27.9 cm)

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