Britax ROADSTER User Manual

Table of Contents

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Vehicle Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Vehicle Seating Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Roadster Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Installation With Backrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Installation Without Backrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Transporting the Roadster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Important Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Care and Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Recall Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover

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Introduction

This product fulfills the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and is certified for use in motor vehicles. The Roadster is only intended for use as a forward facing booster seat for children weighing 40-100 lbs. and up to 56 inches in height The Roadster is not to be used in the home, in boats, or other noncertified applications. This restraint is not certified for aircraft use.

Thank you for choosing the Roadster booster. Before you use this booster, please take the time to read and understand this owner's manual. It includes step by step instructions on how to properly use and install the Roadster in your vehicle. If you are letting others use this Roadster booster seat, make sure they understand these instructions as well. Please store this owner's manual in the compartment on the bottom of the booster seat for further use and consult it often to ensure your child's safety!

IMPORTANT: If the Roadster is used in a vehicle that incurs serious body damage in a collision, the product must be replaced. Most liability insurance policies will cover the replacement of child restraints. If you have a question on deciding if you should replace your Roadster if it has been in an accident, call your insurance company or call Consumer Service at 1-888-4BRITAX.

SafetyInformation

FAILURE TO FOLLOW EACH OF THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESULT IN YOUR CHILD STRIKING THE VEHICLE'S INTERIOR DURING A SUDDEN STOP OR CRASH. SECURE THE BOOSTER SEAT WITH A VEHICLE BELT AS SPECIFIED IN THIS INSTRUCTION BOOKLET.

WARNING! USE ONLY THE VEHICLE'S LAP AND SHOULDER BELT SYSTEM WHEN RESTRAINING THE CHILD IN THIS BOOSTER SEAT. Under no circumstances should you use the Roadster with two point seat belts (lap belt only or shoulder belt only). Your child will be seriously injured in the event of a crash!

According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in rear seating positions than in front seating positions. The actual dimensions of the seat and details of seat belts used to attach the booster seat differ from vehicle to vehicle. Please study the section on Compatible Seat Belts. If in doubt, consult your motor vehicle handbook and your Britax retailer.

The primary protection for occupants of a motor vehicle in a collision is the structure of the vehicle itself, and a booster seat will not protect a child when the vehicle sustains very serious damage. However, a child in a booster seat correctly installed will substantially improve the chances for survival in all accidents. Make sure that you understand the correct way to use this booster seat in your vehicle.

Vehicle Seat Belts

To protect your child in a crash, you must use the Roadster together with seat belts that are compatible. Different vehicles have different types of seat belts. The Roadster can only be used with lap and shoulder (three point) belts.

Never use the Roadster with lap belt only! Never use the Roadster with a shoulder belt only! The child could be seriously injured in case of a crash.

The owner's manual for your vehicle will have information on the types of seat belts in your vehicle. If you have incompatible 2 point belts (lap only or shoulder only), select another seating position. The Roadster will work with rear seat lap and shoulder belts (3 point belts) that are marked as appropriate for child car seats. Select a seat position that provides support for the child’s head. The child’s ear must be no higher than the top of the seat.

If you have questions about what kind of belts you have in your vehicle, please contact your vehicle manufacturer.

VehicleSeatingPositions

Use the Roadster in vehicle seats which are forward facing only!

Do not use this seat on vehicle seats facing sideways or backwards! See illustrations below.

Forward-facing vehicle seats MUST be used with this booster seat. Side-facing or rear-facing seats in vans, station wagons or trucks CANNOT be used with the Roadster.

Do Not locate any child under 13 on the front seat with an air bag unless the air bag is turned offDEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY can result. The back seat is the safest place for children.

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