Britax Maxi Rider, Safe-n-Sound Maxi Rider, 8000/A/2004 Series Instructions For Installation & Use

Instructions for

Installation & Use

MAXI RIDER™

Series number:
8000/A/2004

INFORMATION FOR BUYERS:
FOR CHILDREN FROM 8kg TO 26 KG.
CHECK THAT THIS CHILD RESTRAINT WILL FIT IN

YOUR CAR.
IMPORTANT: KEEP THIS BOOKLET IN THE PLACE

PROVIDED ON THE CHILD RESTRAINT.

Convertible
Booster Seat
for vehicle use.

Install with lap or lap-sash
seat belt and upper
anchorage strap for children
8kg to 18kg with the inbuilt
harness straps.

Forward Facing

Use as a booster seat with only a
lap-sash seat belt for children 14kg
to 26kg.
(Also suitable for use with
Safe-n-Sound Protecta™
Child Safety Harness
Series 120)

Forward Facing.

INDEX

WHO TO CONTACT

WHO TO CONTACT

INTRODUCTION
PRE- INSTALLATION

GENERAL WARNINGS

4.

2.

3.

3.

F O R T O D D L E R A N D C H I L D U S E

HOW TO SET-UP
HOW TO INSTALL

SPECIAL FEATURES SPECIAL FEATURES
SUITABLE FOR USE

SUITABLE FOR USE

WARNINGS

WARNINGS

8.

16.

17.

18.

21.

9. 17.

9.

F O R T OD DL E R U S E

F O R C H I L D U S E

HOW TO SET-UP 11.

HOW TO CLEAN

ACCESSORIES & FEATURES

28.

30.

CARE & MAINTENANCE

IN CASE OF ACCIDENT

29.

32.

F O R T O D D L E R A N D C H I L D U S E

HOW TO INSTALL
HOW TO USE

12.

15. USING WITH CHILD HARNESS

23.

EASY SELECTOR GUIDE

Infant Restraint

Convertible
Child Car Seat

Forward-Facing
Child Car Seat

Convertible
Booster Seat

Child Booster Seats
and Booster Cushions

Child Harness

Birth

8kg

9kg

14kg

18kg 26kg 32kg

12kg

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Refer to Catalogue.

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Contact your Local Distributor.

INTERNATIONAL ENQUIRIES

For interstate and country enquiries, Service & Spare
Parts (9:30am to 5:00pm E.S.T.) Phone: [phone]

Head office: 99 Derby Road Sunshine, Victoria 3020

Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]

PO Box 100-247 Auckland 9 Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone] Phone toll free: 0800 688 822.

Britax Childcare Pty. Ltd. A Britax International company.

(Incorporated in Victoria) A.C.N. 006 773 600 A.B.N 55 006 773 600.

Britax Childcare NZ Limited. A Britax International company.

NEW ZEALAND

AUSTRALIA

For Toddler & Child Use.

2

INTRODUCTION

THE MAXI RIDER™ IS SUITABLE FOR TODDLERS AND OLDER CHILDREN AS A
CONVERTIBLE BOOSTER SEAT. THIS CHILD RESTRAINT IS FITTED WITH OUR
EXCLUSIVE VERSA-TETHER™ CATCH THAT ALLOWS IT TO USE THE SAFE-N­SOUND PROTECTA™ CHILD SAFETY HARNESS IN BOOSTER SEAT MODE FOR
OLDER CHILDREN.

No child restraint can guarantee absolute protection from injury in every crash.
However, to ensure that your child gets all the protection designed into the restraint

PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY and use only Safe-
n-Sound (Britax) recommended parts and accessories.

Carefully read all the instructions for installation. In the event of doubt about the method of
installation, consult Britax childcare or agent or a child restraint fitting station authorized by a
relevant transport authority or, in New Zealand, the agent for the vehicle.

DO NOT USE THIS BOOSTER SEAT IF THE CHILD’S EYE LEVEL IS ABOVE THE TOP OF THE
BOOSTER SEAT BACK WHEN THE CHILD IS SEATED.

DO NOT USE THIS RESTRAINT IF THE CHILD'S EYE LEVEL IS ABOVE THE TOP OF THE CAR
SEAT BACK OR HEADREST WHEN THE CHILD IS SEATED ON THE CHILD RESTRAINT.

THIS RESTRAINT MUST BE ATTACHED TO A CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE POINT IN THE
CAR. REFER TO CAR OWNER’S HANDBOOK FOR LOCATION OF ANCHORAGE POINTS.
REFER TO A CHILD RESTRAINT FITTING STATION IF NO ANCHORAGE POINTS ARE IN THE
MOTOR CAR.

If your vehicle is not fitted with an anchor point, please contact a Safety Restraint Fitting Station
authorised by the relevant State Government Body for correct fitment of the restraint. In New
Zealand contact the agent for the vehicle. The upper anchorage strap must be attached to an
anchorage point using an extension strap if necessary.

Do not use seat belt extenders, even if the car seat belt is not long enough to secure the child
restraint.

Supervision of children is needed because they may be able to undo buckles and adjusters.
Use the restraint exactly as shown in the instructions.
DO NOT LEAVE CHILDREN UNATTENDED IN THE CAR.
Do not alter or modify this restraint, repairs must only be done by the manufacturer or agent.
Do not allow the restraint to come into contact with polishes, oils, bleach and other chemicals.
Destroy the restraint if it has been in a severe crash, even if no damage is visible.
DO NOT USE THIS RESTRAINT WITHOUT THE COVER.
Regularly check the restraint components, straps and other fitments for correct function and

condition. Seek prompt repair.
DO NOT USE CHILD RESTRAINTS IN A SEATING POSITION WHERE AN AIRBAG IS FITTED.

FOLLOW THE CAR MANUFACTURER’S RECOMMENDATIONS.

Straps may be damaged by unsecured cargo in a collision. Secure or remove hazardous cargo
before using this restraint. HATCH-BACK OR WAGON: Do not use the child restraint where this
strap may fall into a split in the seat back.

Protect all webbing from abrasion and cutting by sharp corners and edges.
The restraint should not be purchased or sold as a second hand item. It is recommended not to use

child restraints older than 10 years as the protection in an accident may be reduced.

GENERAL WARNINGS ALSO SEE WARNINGS ON PAGES 8 AND 16.

3

For Toddler & Child Use

PRE-INSTALLATION

IMPORTANT INSTALLATION NOTE:
In some vehicles the anchor fitting in the rear vertical panel can only be installed in one
way. Please refer to vehicle owner's
handbook or a child restraint fitting station for
correct method.

Consult the vehicle owner's handbook for location of anchor fittings or anchorage points
and the possible use of spacers. Some vehicles may have an anchor fitting fitted by the
vehicle manufacturer. If anchorage points cannot be found refer to car manufacturer or
local child restraint fitting station or traffic authority for optimum position of anchorage
point and the use of spacers.

IMPORTANT WARNING: THE ATTACHMENT CLIP COVER MUST ALWAYS BE USED AS
IT PREVENTS THE RISK OF INCORRECT FITMENT OF THE ATTACHMENT CLIP TO

THE ANCHOR FITTING. ALWAYS ENSURE THAT THE ATTACHMENT CLIP IS
CORRECTLY ENGAGED TO THE ANCHOR FITTING AND NOT HOOKED OR FITTED TO ANY
OTHER OBJECT BEFORE EACH USE OF THE RESTRAINT. THIS IS ESPECIALLY
IMPORTANT IN VEHICLES SUCH AS STATION WAGONS, VANS, HATCH BACKS OR
VEHICLES WITHOUT A FIXED PARCEL SHELF, SINCE THE ANCHOR POINT IS USUALLY
NOT VISIBLE.

UPPER ANCHORAGE STRAP

The shaded areas of this diagram illustrate the possible locations of the anchor fitting. Within each
shaded area is an anchor fitting showing the correct way to install the fitting. Ensure the anchor
fitting is aligned as illustrated unless stated otherwise in the vehicle owner’s handbook.

CORRECT
ENGAGEMENT OF
ATTACHMENT CLIP TO
ANCHOR FITTING.

Adjustable upper
anchorage strap.

Extension Strap distance to be measured:
Length 300mm -

(Use Safe-n-Sound part 0035 or equivalent).
Length 600mm -

(Use Safe-n-Sound part 0036 or equivalent).
Available from all major child restraint retailers.

Front of

vehicle

For Child Use Toddler &

4

PRE-INSTALLATION

If the car is fitted with child restraint anchorage point...

Locate the anchorage point behind the rear seating position
to be used. Consult the car owners handbook for the location
of the anchorage points. The anchorage point should be
directly behind and central to the restraint. Remove thread
plug from the parcel shelf, floor/roof, etc. and install anchor bolt
and fitting as shown right.

CAUTION: Do not overtighten anchor bolt. Overtightening may
fracture or break bolt. Maximum torque is 20 N.m. (14.75 ft.lb.)
Note: Minimum of five full turns of anchor bolt is required before
tightening force is applied. Do not overtighten.

Anchor bolt

Lock washer

Anchor fitting

Spacers
(if required)

Trim

Metal
panel

Securing nut

Lock washer

Anchor bolt

Anchor fitting

Spacers (if required)

Reinforcing washer

Trim

Metal
panel

Centre line of
seating position

200 mm

min.

Drill 9 mm

diameter hole.

Do not drill

through fuel
lines, fuel tanks,
electrical wiring

or radio speakers.

If the car is not fitted with child restraint
anchorage points...

For Sedans only - Drill 9mm diameter hole in
the parcel shelf on the centreline of the seating
position as shown right. Before drilling the hole,
check the underside for accessibility.

For vehicles other than Sedans - In Australia,
consult your nearest child restraint fitting
station or traffic authority for vehicle
inspection to find the best, correct position for the
placement of the anchorage point, and for the
correct attachment bolt length and use of spacers.
In New Zealand, consult the agent for the vehicle.

Note to Queensland purchasers: The installation of
anchorage points must be approved by authorised officers
appointed by Queensland Transport. Authorised officers
can be sourced from all Queensland Transport Customer
Service and Queensland Ambulance Service Centres.

Front of vehicle

WARNING: CHILD RESTRAINTS MUST NOT BE ATTACHED TO UNSOUND
METAL OR TO WOOD, OR SYNTHETIC STRUCTURES. WHEN DRILLING 9 MM

HOLE DO NOT DRILL THROUGH FUEL LINES, FUEL TANKS, ELECTRICAL
WIRING, OR RADIO SPEAKERS. WEBBING STRAPS MUST BE PROTECTED FROM
SHARP CORNERS AND EDGES. THE ANCHOR FITTING MUST BE USED ONLY AS
DESCRIBED ABOVE. IT MUST NOT BE HOOKED ONTO ANY OTHER OBJECT.

Front of vehicle

ANCHOR FITTING:

ONLY USE A 5/16 UNC GRADE 5 BOLT.
IF THE BOLT IS NOT THE CORRECT
LENGTH THE CAR MANUFACTURER’S
HAND BOOK CAN PROVIDE ADVICE ON
THE CORRECT LENGTH BOLT.

5

For Toddler & Child Use

PRE-INSTALLATION

TO REMOVE RESTRAINT FROM VEHICLE

A.

B.

C.

Disengage seat belt tongue from buckle and
remove from restraint.

Fully press Upper Anchorage Strap Adjuster
Button (A) while pulling Upper Anchorage Strap
(B) to slacken as shown right. In some vehicles
loosening of the Upper Anchorage Strap may be
difficult. If so, try pushing the restraint against the
vehicle seat back or slightly lifting the restraint to
release the tension.

Disengage Attachment Clip from Anchor Fitting.
The child restraint is now disconnected.

Pull Adjustment
Strap to
remove slack.

Storage
Strap

Fully press Adjuster Button (A)
while pulling Upper Anchorage
Strap (B) to lengthen.

A

B

INSTALLATION AND USE OF RESTRAINT

For Toddler Use Pages 7-14.
For Child Use Pages 15-26.

For Child Use Toddler &

6

7

Forward Facing (8 kg to 18 kg)

To be used only in a forward-facing position for a child weighing from 8 kg to 18 kg.

SPECIAL FEATURES - TODDLER RESTRAINT

FOR

TODDLER

USE

Lower 3 rows of Shoulder
slots (for integral harness
height adjustment.

Fully adjustable
6 point harness.

Recline Foot in

upright installation

Quick release

Harness Buckle.

(Red button)

Front of vehicle

Harness
Buckle

Harness
Tongues

Attachment

Clip & Cover

Anchor

Fitting

Upper Anchorage
Strap Adjuster

Upper Anchorage
Storage Strap

Anti-Submarine clip for

Booster mode. Shown in

storage recess under cover.

(See warning on Page 8)

Adjustable Upper

Anchorage Strap

Versa-Tether™

Catch

Sash Locator for
Booster mode shown in
the storage recess.
(See warning on Page 8)

Padded cover
for comfort.

Harness
Adjustment
Button.

Harness
Adjustment
Strap

Armrests

(where fitted)

Cup Holder

1 each side

(where fitted)

th

Top (4 ) row of
shoulder slots (only
where provided and only
for Child Safety Harness).

Vehicle lap-

sash seat belt

or lap belt.

To be used only in a forward-facing position
for a child weighing from 8 kg to 18kg.

TO BE USED WITH A LAP-SASH OR LAP ONLY SEAT BELT IN THE FRONT OR BACK
OF MOST CARS WITH FORWARD-FACING SEATS.

8 kg minimum.

18 kg maximum.

WARNINGS

SUITABLE FOR USE

Forward Facing (8 kg to 18 kg)

8

Fit the restraint firmly to the car seat and then fit the harness firmly to the child.
A loose restraint or harness is dangerous.

Do not use in a front seat, unless it has a child restraint anchorage point ie: utilities.
Do not use the restraint without the Upper Anchorage Strap correctly attached.
Do not use on any vehicle seat which faces sideways or rearwards.
DO NOT USE A CHILD RESTRAINT IN A SEATING POSITION WHERE AN AIRBAG IS FITTED.

FOLLOW THE CAR MANUFACTURER’S RECOMMENDATIONS.
THIS RESTRAINT IS NOT SUITABLE FOR USE IN A HATCHBACK OR WAGON WHERE THE

ANCHORAGE STRAP MAY FALL INTO A SPLIT IN THE SEAT BACK.
IMPORTANT: Use lap or lap-sash seat belt and upper anchorage strap to attach the child

restraint to the vehicle seat.
Ensure that the Sash Locator strap is stored in the recess under the cover to avoid injury or

discomfort to the child.
Ensure that the Anti-Submarine clip is stored in the recess under the cover when the seat is

used in Toddler mode, to avoid injury or discomfort.
NOTE: Some versions of the Maxi Rider have been provided with an extra (4th) row of shoulder

slots, which are only available for use if there are matching slots in the trim (cover). These extra
slots are only for use with the Protecta™ Child Safety Harness and should not be used for the
integral Harness.

FOR

TODDLER

USE

ADJUSTING THE BUCKLE POSITION

HOW TO SET-UP

9

Centre of button on

buckle, level with

top of child's legs

(with all slack

removed from

crotch strap.)

BUCKLE
POSITION

TOO HIGH

BUCKLE
POSITION

OK

IMPORTANT: You must adjust the crotch strap to the correct length for your child

before installing the restraint as it cannot be adjusted in the car. The crotch strap should only be
extended if the harness tongues are located low against your child's legs, thus creating
discomfort.

Always return the crotch strap to its original shorter length when using the seat with a smaller
child.

The buckle should always be positioned low down on your child's body.
DO NOT attempt to remove the crotch strap from the adjuster. Adjustment is made by feeding the

crotch strap through the adjuster as shown and does not need to be removed from the seat.

SETTING UP THE HARNESS

A.
B.

C.
D.

Sit the restraint against a wall for stability and get the child to sit
comfortably in position.

Determine the desired shoulder strap position and buckle position.
Remove the child and adjust the buckle strap and shoulder straps using

the following methods.
Repeat steps A & B to confirm the correct set-up of the built-in harness.

ADJUSTING THE CROTCH BUCKLE STRAP LENGTH

A.

B.

Adjust the crotch buckle to the
correct position for your child. It
should be kept as low as possible
to keep the lap straps fully
engaged over the hips. Ensure
that the harness tongues do not
push into your child's thighs as
this will cause discomfort.
To change the length of the crotch
strap, thread through the adjuster
in the direction of the arrows
shown.

SHORTEN LENGTHEN

Forward Facing (8 kg to 18 kg)

FOR

TODDLER

USE

ADJUSTING SHOULDER HARNESS STRAPS HEIGHT

Correct fitment of the harness is very important as it restrains the child in the restraint. The
harness must fit firmly around the upper torso of the child and be
positioned so as to leave the child’s arms and legs free.

FOR TODDLER USE: The shoulder straps must be in the slots
which are nearest to the child’s shoulders, but not more than
25mm below the child’s shoulders. If when in the top slots,
the harness straps are more than 25mm below the level of
the child’s shoulders or child weighs more than 18kg, then
the child is too large for the harness straps and the restraint
should be now used as a booster. (Booster Mode - see
pages 15 onwards).

HOW TO SETUP

10

Front of vehicle

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

Upper shoulder strap slots.
Mid shoulder strap slots.
Lower shoulder strap slots.
Shoulder harness straps.
Harness tongues & buckle.
Lap strap slots.
Crotch strap slots.

th

Top (4 ) row of shoulder slots
(only where provided and only
for Child Safety Harness).

The shoulder straps must be
in the slots which are
nearest to the child’s
shoulders, but not more
than 25mm below the
child’s shoulders.

11

33

4444

55

77 77

66 66

22

88

Strap Connector

STEPS IN CHANGING SHOULDER STRAP SLOTS

C.

G.

A.
B.

D.

E.

F.

Remove the restraint from vehicle as instructed on page 7.
At the rear of the restraint, remove one of the harness

shoulder straps from metal Strap Connector by slipping
strap through open slot. The metal Strap Connector is
shown in diagram right.

From the front, pull the shoulder strap out through
shoulder slot.

Insert shoulder strap through restraint slot which will
position shoulder strap level with or above the child’s
shoulder, shown above. Ensure that the Shoulder strap
passes through matching slots in cover and restraint body.

Ensure there are no twists in the harness strap and the buckle tongues face the

correct way.
Connect shoulder strap to metal strap connector at rear of restraint.
Repeat for other shoulder strap. It is better to change one strap at a time so that

the other strap will be a guide for re-assembly.

WARNING: Do not use the restraint with harness shoulder straps set at different
heights or fed through mis-matching slots. Ensure harness straps are not

twisted and that all straps are secure by pulling each harness strap.

Forward Facing (8 kg to 18 kg)

FOR

TODDLER

USE