Britax ROUNDABOUT - MANUAL 2, ROUNDABOUT User Manual
Roundabout
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User Guide
PLEASE READ
INSTRUCTIONS
STORE UNDER
COVER
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This product and its components are subject to change without notice.
Table of Contents
Safety Information
Warnings ........................................................................................................................2
Important Notes .............................................................................................................4
Certification .................................................................................................................... 5
Registration ....................................................................................................................5
Important Harness Adjustments ........................................................................6
Child Seat Features .............................................................................................8
Vehicle Compatibility
Vehicle Safety Belts .......................................................................................................10
Vehicle Buckle Positions ...............................................................................................11
Vehicle Seating Positions ..............................................................................................11
Installation: Rear-facing
LATCH Installation .........................................................................................................12
Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation ......................................................................................14
Lap-Belt Installation ...................................................................................................... 16
Installation: Forward-facing
LATCH Installation .........................................................................................................18
Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation .......................................................................................20
Lap-Belt Installation ...................................................................................................... 22
Installation: Aircraft ............................................................................................. 24
Installation: Versa-Tether
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Safety Information .........................................................................................................25
Using the Versa-Tether
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Tether-Connector Strap .................................................................................................27
Energy-Absorbing Tether ..............................................................................................28
Child Seat Functions
Switching the LATCH Mode .........................................................................................29
Storing the LATCH Connectors ....................................................................................30
Recline Adjustment .......................................................................................................30
Chest Clip ......................................................................................................................30
Harness Buckle .............................................................................................................31
Adjusting the Harness Slot Height ...............................................................................32
Securing Your Child ............................................................................................32
Care and Maintenance ........................................................................................34
Warranty ............................................................................................................... 38
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Use only with children who weigh between 5 and 40 pounds (2.3 and •
18.1 kg.) and whose height is 40 inches (101.6 cm.) or less. Use rearfacing for children 5 – 35 pounds (2.3 –15.9 kg.) and forward-facing
20 – 40 pounds (9.1 – 18.1 kg.).
Adjust the belts provided with this child seat so they fit snugly around •
your 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.
Secure the top tether strap provided with this child seat.•
Secure this child seat with vehicle’s child seat • Lower Anchors and
Tethers for CHildren (LATCH) system if available or with a vehicle
belt.
Follow all instructions on the child seat labels and in this user guide.•
Register your child seat with the manufacturer, Britax Child Safety, •
Inc. by visiting www.BritaxUSA.com/registration, OR fill out the
registration card that was shipped with this child seat.
To prevent injury due to deterioration or hidden damage, discontinue •
use of a child seat that is older than six years or has been in a
moderate or severe crash. See date of manufacture located on child
seat (page 9).
This child seat must not be used in the home, in boats, or in other •
non-certified applications.
Based on crash statistics, the National Highway Traffic Safety •
Administration (NHTSA) recommends that parents select the back
seat as the safest location for a properly installed child seat. Please
study the Vehicle Safety Belts section in this booklet to ensure your
child’s safety and consult your vehicle owner’s manual.
Secure this child seat even when it is not occupied. In a crash, an •
unsecured child seat may injure vehicle occupants.
When using in a vehicle with air bags, refer to your vehicle owner’s •
manual for child seat installation instructions and precautions.
Never use 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.
The primary protection for vehicle occupants in a collision is the body •
of the vehicle itself; a child seat will not protect a child when a vehicle
is seriously impacted. However, correctly installed, a child seat will
substantially improve the chances for survival in most crashes. Make
sure all users fully understand the correct ways to use this child seat
in a vehicle.
The use of non-Britax Child Safety, Inc. covers, inserts, toys, •
accessories, or tightening devices is not approved by Britax. Their
use could cause this child seat to fail Federal Safety Standards or not
perform as intended in a crash.
WARNING!
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur if the following
are not observed:
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Important Notes
Verify that the child seat is secure and the harness is properly •
adjusted around the child each time the child seat is used.
Adjust the harness to fit the clothes the child is wearing. Remove •
bulky coats and/or jackets before putting the child in child seat.
Cover the child seat when the vehicle is parked in direct sunlight. •
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 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 child seat or change the way the harness or 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 unlatched. In event of a sudden •
stop, a loose seat back could cause the child seat not to perform as
intended.
Do not allow children to play with this or any child seat.•
Do not use anything to raise the child seat off vehicle seat except as •
described in these instructions. In a crash, this could cause the child
seat not to perform as intended.
Certification
This child seat system conforms to all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standards. This child seat is certified for use in motor vehicles
and aircraft.
Registration
Child seats can be recalled for safety reasons. You must register this
child seat to be reached in a recall. Send your name, address, and
the child seat’s model number and manufacturing date to Britax Child
Safety, Inc., 13501 South Ridge Drive Charlotte, NC 28273, or call
1-888-4BRITAX, 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.
WARNING! DO NOT place a child seat
rear-facing in the front seat of a vehicle with a
passenger air bag unless deactivated. DEATH
or SERIOUS INJURY can occur. See your
vehicle owner’s manual for child seat installation
instructions. The back seat is the safest place for
children 12 and under.
Safety InformationSafety Information
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Important Harness Adjustments
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics:
All infants should ride rear-facing until they have reached at least 1 year
of age and weigh at least 20 pounds. That means that if your infant
reaches 20 pounds before their first birthday, they should remain rearfacing at least until they turn 1 year old. It is best for children to ride
rear-facing to the highest weight or height allowed by the manufacturer.
Rear-Facing
Weight 5 – 35 pounds (2.3 – 15.9 kg).
Use rear-facing only with children:
who weigh between 5 and 35 lbs. (2.3 – •
15.9 kg.) and
the top of the child’s head is 1” (2.5 cm.) •
or more below the top of the child seat
(Fig. A) and
the harness straps are in the nearest slots •
at or below the child’s shoulders.
If the child cannot be secured within these
requirements because the child exceeds height or weight requirements,
review the forward-facing guidelines on page 7.
If the child cannot be secured within these requirements because the
child is too small, selection of a different child seat (such as an infant
carrier) may be required.
IMPORTANT: See Adjusting the Harness Slot Height on page 32.
Forward-Facing
Weight 20 pounds (and 1 year) – 40 pounds
(9.1 – 18.1kg.)
Use forward-facing only with children:
who are at least one year of age and•
who weigh between 20 and 40 lbs. (9.1 – •
18.1 kg.) and
40” (101.6 cm) or less in height and•
the top of the child’s ears are below the top of the child seat and•
the harness straps are in the nearest slots at or above the child’s •
shoulders (Fig. B)
IMPORTANT: See Adjusting the Harness Slot Height on page 32.
1 inch
2.5 cm
Rear-Facing
A
Forward-Facing
b
WARNING!
Do NOT use the child seat rear-facing if:
the child is less than 5 lbs. (2.3 kg.) in weight • or
the child exceeds 35 lbs. (15.9 kg.) in weight • or
the top of the head is less than 1” (2.5 cm.) from the top of the •
child seat (Fig. A) or
the harness straps are in a slot above the child’s shoulders.•
WARNING!
Do NOT use the child seat forward-facing if:
the child is less than one year of age • or
the child is less than 20 lbs. (9.1 kg.) in weight • or
the child exceeds 40 lbs. (18.1 kg.) in weight • or
the child exceeds 40” (101.6 cm) in height • or
the top of the ears are above the top of the child seat • or
the top harness slots fall below the child’s shoulders.•
Safety InformationSafety Information
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Cover1
Serial Number and Manufactured 2
Date (Under Cover)
Shell3
Forward-Facing Lock-Off4
Forward-Facing Belt Path5
Rear-Facing Belt Path6
Rear-Facing Lock-Off7
Base8
Chest Clip17
Harness Holders18
Harness Buckle19
Harness-Adjuster Release Button20
Harness Adjuster Strap21
Recline Handle (Front of Base)22
IMPORTANT: When not in use,
this user guide should be stored
under the cover. DO NOT discard
the foam inserts found under the
cover.
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Versa-Tether9
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(Top Anchorage
Strap)-in pouch
Harness Straps10
Harness Yoke11
Belt Guard12
LATCH Adjuster Release Button13
LATCH Adjuster14
LATCH Connector Release Button15
LATCH Connector (Stored Under 16
Cover)
Child Seat Features Child Seat Features
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Vehicle Safety Belts
NOTE: The information in this section only applies to installation with
vehicle safety belts.
IMPORTANT: Vehicle seats and safety belts differ from vehicle to vehicle.
Refer to your vehicle owner’s manual for specific information about
vehicle safety belts and their use with child seats. Some vehicles have no
seating positions which are compatible with this child seat or any other
child seat. If in doubt, contact the vehicle manufacturer for assistance.
This child seat can fit securely in most vehicles using existing vehicle belts.
However, some vehicle designs prevent a secure fit of the child seat.
The vehicle owner’s manual will have information on the types of
vehicle belts in your vehicle. If your belt type is listed below, select
another seating position or use Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren (LATCH).
Vehicle Buckle Positions
NOTE: Refer to your vehicle owner’s manual to determine the kind of
retractors used in your vehicle and how to operate them.
WARNING! The following types of
vehicle belts are not compatible with this
child seat:
Front vehicle belts with top or bottom •
anchorage points in the door. (Fig. A & B)
Motor-driven, automatic vehicle belts. •
(Fig. B)
Lap-shoulder belts that have separate •
retractors for shoulder section and lap
section in which lap section retractor
does not lock.
Non-locking, two-point Emergency •
Locking Retractor (ELR) vehicle belts.
Lap-shoulder ELR vehicle belts without •
use of the lock-off.
WARNING! The position of the
vehicle belt buckle can adversely affect the
stability of the child seat.
If the buckle lies near the position marked
wrong (
) when the vehicle belt is tightened,
try fitting the child seat in another seating
position in the vehicle 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 MUST be used.
Vehicle Seating Positions
WARNING! Forward-facing vehicle seats MUST be used with
this child seat. Side-facing or rear-facing seats CANNOT be used.
See diagram below.
DO NOT place a child seat
rear-facing in the front seat
of a vehicle with a
passenger air bag unless
deactivated. DEATH or
SERIOUS INJURY can
occur. See your vehicle
owner's manual for child
seat installation instructions. The back seat is the
safest place for children
12 and under.
WARNING!
Vehicle Compatibility Vehicle Compatibility
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