Britax PARKWAY SG User Manual

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Parkway™ SG

Canadian User Guide Guide de l’utilisateur canadien

Table of Contents
Safety Information......................................................................	2
Warnings......................................................................................	2
Important Notes..........................................................................	4
Certification .................................................................................	5
Registration..................................................................................	5
Child Size: Height and Weight Limitations................................	6
When Using Backrest..............................................................	6
When Using without Backrest................................................	7
Vehicle Compatibility.................................................................	8
Vehicle Buckle Position...............................................................	9
Vehicle Seat Belts........................................................................	10
Incompatible Vehicle Seat Belts.................................................	11
Child Seat Features...................................................................	12
Using the Child Seat..................................................................	14
Attaching the Backrest................................................................	14
Removing the Backrest..............................................................	15
Adjusting the Backrest................................................................	16
Adjusting Head Restraint Height................................................	17
SecureGuard...............................................................................	18
Adjusting SecureGuard Fit......................................................	18
Using the Retractable Cup Holders...........................................	19
Positioning the Booster Seat....................................................	20
Positioning and Securing Your Child with Backrest..................	20
Positioning and Securing Your Child without Backrest............	22
Care and Maintenance..............................................................	24
Cover Removal............................................................................	24
Removing the Backrest Cover................................................	24
Removing the Head Restraint Cover......................................	24
Removing the Armrest Covers................................................	24
Removing the Seat Cover.......................................................	25
Cleaning the Cover.....................................................................	25
Replacing the Cover...................................................................	25
Cleaning the Shell.......................................................................	25
Warranty......................................................................................	26
©2009 Britax Child Safety, Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in China P376800_R1:07.09
This product and its components are subject to change without notice.

WARNING!

DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur:

•Use only with children who weigh between 18.1 and 54.4 kg (40 and 120 lbs) and whose height is between 96.5 and 160 cm (38 and 63 in.).

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

•Even when unoccupied, secure this child restraint with a vehicle belt.

•Follow all instructions on this child restraint and in the written instructions located under the base of the seat.

•Register your child restraint with the manufacturer.

•Use this booster seat forward-facing only.

•DO NOT use this booster seat as a backless booster unless it is used in a seating position with a vehicle head restraint.

•DO NOT use this booster seat as a backless booster unless proper vehicle belt placement can be achieved.

•This booster seat must not be used in the home, in boats, or in other non-certified applications.

•Secure this booster seat with a vehicle seat belt even when it is not occupied. In a crash, an unsecured booster seat may injure vehicle occupants.

•This booster seat is not compatible with Lower Universal Anchorage Systems (LUAS).

•DO NOT use this booster seat with two-point vehicle belts (lap belt only or shoulder belt only). Your child could be seriously injured in the event of a crash.

•Based on crash statistics, Britax recommends that parents select the rear seat as the safest location for a properly positioned booster seat. Please study the section on Vehicle Seat Belts in this booklet to ensure

the child’s safety. If in doubt about installing this booster seat, consult the vehicle owner’s manual.

•DO NOT use any part of this booster seat with other seat cushions or backrests.

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

•To prevent injury due to deterioration, discontinue use of a booster seat that is older than six years or has been in a severe crash.

•The primary protection for occupants of a vehicle in a collision is the structure of the vehicle itself; a booster seat will not protect a child when the vehicle is seriously impacted. However, correctly installed, a booster seat will substantially improve the chances for survival in most crashes. Make sure that all users fully understand the correct ways to use this booster seat in a vehicle.

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Safety Information

Important Notes

•Britax recommends that children should remain in a child seat with a 5-point harness until reaching the maximum weight or height allowed.

•Cover the booster seat when the vehicle is parked in direct sunlight. Parts of the booster seat could become hot enough to burn a child.

•Store the booster seat in a safe place when it is not being used. Avoid placing heavy objects on top of the booster seat.

•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 booster seat or change the way the vehicle’s seat 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 unsecured. In the event of a sudden stop, a loose seat back could cause the booster seat not to perform as intended.

•DO NOT allow children to play with this booster seat.

•DO NOT use anything to raise the booster seat off the vehicle seat. In a crash, this could cause the booster seat not to perform as intended.

Safety Information

Certification

This child restraint system conforms to all applicable Federal motor vehicle safety standards CMVSS 213.2. This Restraint is Not Certified for Use in Aircraft.

Registration

Child restraints can be recalled for safety reasons. You must register this child 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, Ltd., P.O. Box 7289, RPO Brunswick Square, Saint John NB E2L 9Z9, or call 1-888-427-4829, or register online at www.BritaxUSA.com/registration.

Serial Number:____________________________

Batch Number:____________________________

Date of Manufacture:_______________________

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Safety Information

Child Size: Height and Weight Limitations

When Using Backrest

Only use forward-facing with children:

•who weigh between 18.1 and 54.4 kg (40 and 120 lbs) and

•who are between 96.5 and 160 cm (38 and 63 in.) in height and

•when the top of the child’s

ears are below the top of the head restraint (Fig. A)

and

• when the shoulder belt lies across the center of

the child’s chest and is a positioned at or above the

child’s shoulder through the shoulder belt guide and

•when the lap belt is routed under the armrests, through the SecureGuard, across the child’s upper thighs.

WARNING! DO NOT use the booster seat with the backrest if any of the following apply:

•the child weighs less than 18.1 kg (40 lbs) or

•the child weighs more than 54.4 kg

(120 lbs) or

• the child is less than 96.5 cm (38 in.)
in height or	b
• the child exceeds 160 cm (63 in.) in
height or

•the top of the ears are above the top of the fully raised head restraint (Fig. B).

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Safety Information

When Using without Backrest

Only use forward-facing with children:

•who weigh between 18.1 and 54.4 kg (40 and 120 lbs) and

•who are between 96.5 and 160 cm (38 and 63 in.) in height and

•when the top of the child’s ears are below the top of the vehicle head restraint and

•when the shoulder belt

lies across the center of
the child’s chest and is
positioned at or above the
child’s shoulder (Fig. C)	c
and
• when the lap belt is

routed under the armrests, through the SecureGuard, across the child’s upper thighs.

WARNING! DO NOT use the booster seat without the backrest if any of the following apply:

•the child weighs less than 18.1 kg (40 lbs) or

•the child weighs more than 54.4 kg (120 lbs) or

•the child is less than 96.5 cm (38 in.) in height or

• the child exceeds 160 cm (63 in.) in height or

• the top of the ears are above the top of
the fully raised vehicle head restraint	d
(Fig. D) or

•proper vehicle seat belt positioning cannot

be achieved across the child’s shoulder and upper thighs.

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Vehicle Compatibility

WARNING! Based on crash statistics, Britax recommends that parents select the back seat as the safest location for a properly positioned booster seat.

DO NOT place a booster seat on the front seat with an air bag unless it is deactivated. DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur. See your vehicle owner’s manual for booster seat positioning instructions. The back seat is the safest place for children 12 and under.

This booster seat must only be used in forward-facing vehicle seats. Side-facing or rear-facing seats CANNOT be used. For questions about positioning the booster seat consult the vehicle owner’s manual.

Some vehicles have no seating positions which are compatible with this booster seat or any other child seat. See diagram below.

WARNING!

The back seat is the safest place for children 12 and under.

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Vehicle Compatibility

Vehicle Buckle Position

WARNING! The position of the vehicle seat belt buckle can adversely affect the stability of the booster seat.

If the buckle lies near the incorrect position ( ) when the vehicle seat belt is tightened, try fitting the booster seat in another seating position OR consult your vehicle owner’s manual to see if you can lower the vehicle buckle position by twisting the vehicle buckle stalk.

If it is not possible to achieve the correct position ( ) for the buckle, then another seating position or child seat MUST be used.

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Vehicle Compatibility

Vehicle Seat Belts

IMPORTANT: Vehicle seats and vehicle seat belts differ from vehicle to vehicle. Refer to your vehicle owner’s manual for specific information about vehicle seat belts and their use with child seats. This booster seat can fit securely in most vehicles using existing vehicle seat belts. However, some vehicles do not have seating positions which are compatible with this booster seat or any other child seat. If in doubt, contact the vehicle manufacturer for assistance.

To protect your child in a crash, you must use this booster seat with vehicle seat belts that are compatible. This booster seat can only be used with three-point (shoulder and lap) vehicle seat belts. The vehicle owner’s manual will have information on the types of vehicle seat belts in your vehicle. If your vehicle seat belt type is identified on page 11 as incompatible, select another seating position.

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Vehicle Compatibility

Incompatible Vehicle Seat Belts

WARNING! The following types of vehicle seat belts are NOT compatible with this booster seat:

1Vehicle seat belts with top or bottom anchor points on the vehicle door.

3Lap-shoulder belts that have a separate retractor each for the lap sand shoulder parts.

2Motorized, automatic vehicle seat belts

4 Lap belts of any kind.

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Child Seat Features

Child Seat Features

							* Base shown without cover
							for clarity.
1	Head Restraint	9	Right Armrest Cover	16	National Safety Mark
2	Head Restraint Cover	10	Base Belt Guide	17	Backrest Hinge Cylinder
3	Shoulder Belt Guides	11	Base Cover	18	Base Hinge Slot
4	Backrest	12	Cup/Snack Holders	19	SecureGuard Adjuster
5	Backrest Cover	13	Base	20	User Guide Storage Slot
6	Armrests	14	Head Restraint Height Adjuster	21	Serial Number and
7	Left Armrest Cover	15	Elastic Retainers		Manufactured Date Label
8	SecureGuard Clip
* Appearance of actual product may vary from images in this user guide.				* Appearance of actual product may vary from images in this user guide.
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Using the Child Seat

Before you use the Parkway SG booster seat for the first time, you will have to complete the assembly steps below.

Attaching the Backrest

IMPORTANT: Keep fingers away from moving parts to avoid potential injury.

1Detach the elastic loops of the base cover and armrest covers from the back of the booster seat base (Fig. A).

2Place the base on a flat surface. From the child’s left side of the booster seat, align the backrest hinge cylinder with the hinge slot on the base.

3Push the backrest hinge all the way into the base hinge slot (Fig. B).

IMPORTANT: DO NOT rotate the backrest until the cylinder has been completely inserted into the base hinge slot. Rotating the backrest before it has been completely inserted may result in damage to the booster seat.

4Rotate the backrest up until it doesn’t rotate into the flat position under its own weight (Fig. C).

5Attach the elastic loops of the base cover and armrest covers to the elastic retainers on the back of the booster seat (Fig. D).

a

b

c

d

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	Using the Child Seat
Removing the Backrest
1	Place the booster seat on a flat
	surface.
2	Detach the seat cover and armrest
	covers from the base by unhooking the
	elastic loops from the elastic retainers
	on the back of the base (Fig. E).	e
3	Push the backrest down until it lies flat
	(Fig. F).
4	Slide the backrest from the child’s
	left side of the base (Fig. G).
5	Attach the elastic loops of the base	f
	cover and armrest covers to the
	elastic retainers on the back of the
	base (Fig. H).
NOTE: Store the backrest in a safe place.
		g

h

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