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
This product and its components are subject to change without notice.
© 2003 Britax Child Safety, Inc. All rights reserved.
User Guide Printed in U.S.A.
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:
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.
If the Roadster is used in a vehicle that incurs serious
Safety Information
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 SEA T 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.
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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.
Vehicle Seating Positions
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 off- DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY can
result. The back seat is the safest place for children.
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Roadster Features
Roadster Features
Use booster seat with backrest 40-65 lbs.
Headrest
Shoulder Belt
Guide
Arm Rest
Lap Belt
Position
Backrest
Shoulder Belt
Guide
Arm Rest
Lap Belt
Position
Use booster seat without backrest 65-100 lbs.
Arm Rest
Lap Belt
Position
Booster Seat Alone
(Backrest Stored)
Arm Rest
Lap Belt
Position
Booster Seat
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Installation With Backrest
Installation With Backrest
IMPORTANT: Use the Roadster
with backrest for children who
weigh between 40 and 65 lbs.
1 Quickly and firmly pull the back-
rest out from its storage area on the
rear of the booster seat (Fig. A).
2 Completely extend the backrest
from its storage area before lifting it to
its upright position (Fig. B).
3 After the backrest is completely
pulled out, lift the backrest to an
upright seating position (Fig. C).
4 Adjust to the appropriate height
of the child. The height can easily
be adjusted by pulling up or pushing down on the backrest (Fig. D).
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A
B
C
5 Then place the Roadster forward
facing onto the vehicle seat. The
child can now sit on the Roadster.
IMPORTANT: The height of the
backrest should be adjusted so that
the shoulders of the child are
approximately the same height as
the shoulder belt guide on the
backrest (Fig. E)
6 Take the lap and shoulder belt
and place over the body of the child
and fasten the seat belt (Fig. F).
7 The lap portion of the 3 point
belt must be under the arm rests.
The lap belt part should be as low
as possible, tightened over the
thighs of the child.
8T ake the shoulder part of the belt
and route it through the belt guide
and under the armrest. The
shoulder belt should fit snugly
against the shoulder, not on the
neck, of the child and lay directly
across the child's chest.
9 Tighten the lap and shoulder belt
and make sure the belt is not
twisted.
E
F
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Installation Without Backrest
IMPORTANT: Use the Roadster
without backrest for children who
weigh between 65 and 100 lbs.
1
Place the Roadster forward facing
onto the vehicle seat. Place the
child onto the Roadster
2
Take the lap and shoulder belt
and place over the body of the child
and fasten the seat belt.
3
The lap portion of the three point
belt must be under the arm rests.
The lap belt portion should be as
low as possible, tightened over the
legs of the child.
4
Place the shoulder part of the belt
over the upper torso of the child.
The shoulder belt must be routed
under the armrest.
5
Tighten the belt and make sure
the belt is not twisted and never
behind the back of the child.
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B
1 Have the backrest lay directly
horizontal with booster seat.
2 Push backrest into storage area
(Fig. B)
3 When it is in its booster seat
only position, grab the carry handle to transport (Fig. C).
Transporting the Roadster
C
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Important Notes
Care and Maintenance
DO - Follow these instructions in the order shown before installing
the Roadster in your vehicle.
DO - Keep the instructions in their storage pouch on your Roadster
at all times for future reference.
DO - Cover the Roadster if it is exposed to direct sunshine. Parts can
become hot to touch in sunny weather and the cover fabric may also
become faded.
DO - Store Roadster in a safe place when it is not being used. Avoid
placing heavy objects on it.
DO -Secure this booster seat even when it is not occupied. In a crash
an unsecured object may fly around and injure occupants.
DO NOT - Use the Roadster in a residence. It has been designed for
motor vehicle use and should only be used in your vehicle.
DO NOT - Use anything, such as a cushion or coat to raise the
Roadster off the vehicle seat. In a crash the Roadster and vehicle seat
belts would not be able to protect your child as well as they should.
DO NOT - Attempt to modify any part of the Roadster or your vehi-
cle seat belts.
DO NOT - Leave foldable passenger seats unlatched. If you stop
suddenly a loose seat back could prevent the Roadster from protecting your child.
DO NOT - Leave children alone in your vehicle, even for a short
time.
REMOVING THE COVER
The cover on the booster seat area is held in place by two points on
top and two underneath the seat. Find the two plugs on top of the
seat cover . Gently wiggle while firmly pulling up on the plugs. They
are easily removed and can be placed back in by applying pressure
with your thumb. Turn the Roadster upside down and find the two
plastic arrow tabs. Gently, guide the button holes on the cover over
the two arrow tabs. Be careful when removing the cover to avoid
tearing. To remove the cover from the backrest, unzip the back of
the cover and unhook the two elastic loops. Then slide it over the
headrest.
CLEANING THE COVER
HAND WASH using cold water and mild soap.
LINE DRY to prevent cover from shrinking.
DO NOT:
Use chlorine bleach
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Machine wash
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Machine dry
If the main shell becomes dirty, it can be washed off with mild soap
and water . Do not wash with household deter gents or with solvents
- these can weaken the seat shell.
REPLACING THE COVER
Replacement covers for the Roadster are available from your Britax
retailer or by calling Britax Consumer Service at 1-888-4BRITAX.
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Warranty Information
Warranty Information
WARRANTY
This child restraint was manufactured by Britax. (Roadster). Britax
Child Safety, Inc. (“Britax”) warrants this product to the original
retail purchaser as follows:
LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY
This product is warranted against defective materials or workmanship for one year from the date of original purchase. Proof of purchase is required. Your exclusive remedy for this Warranty is that
Britax will, at its option, provide repair or replacement components
for this product or refund the original purchase price of the product. Britax reserves the right to discontinue or change fabrics,
parts, models or products, or to make substitutions.
To make a claim under this Warranty, you must contact Britax
Consumer Services Department at 1-888-427-4829 or write to us.
Proof of purchase is required.
PLEASE COMPLETE AND MAIL THE PRE-ADDRESSED OWNER
REGISTRATION CARD WITHIN (30) DAYS OF PURCHASE.
WARRANTY LIMITATIONS
This Warranty does not include damages which arise from negligence, misuse or use not in accordance with the product instruction.
LIMITATION OF DAMAGES
The Warranty and remedies as set forth above are exclusive and
in lieu of all others, oral or written express or implied. In no event
will Britax or the retailer selling this product be liable to you for any
damages, including incidental or consequential damages, arising
out of the use or inability to use this product.
LIMITATIONS OF WARRANTIES AND OTHER WARRANTY
TERMS AND STATE LAW RIGHTS
Any implied Warranties, including implied Warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, shall be limited
to the duration and terms of the express written Warranty.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied
Warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations may not apply to
you. This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may
have other rights, which vary from state to state. Neither
Britax, nor the retailer selling this product, authorizes any person to create for it any other warranty, obligation, or liability in
connection with this product.
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Notes
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Registration Information
Fill out the registration card and mail it in today!
Child restraints could be recalled for safety reasons. You must
register this restraint to be reached in a recall. Send your name,
address and the restraint's model number and manufacturing
date to Britax Child Safety, Inc. 13501 South Ridge Drive
Charlotte, NC 28273 or call 1-888-4BRITAX. For recall
information, call the U.S. Government's Auto Safety Hotline at
1-800-424-9393 (202-366-0123 in DC area).
R6:12/03
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