Britax Safe-N-Sound BS3700A-C20133 Series, Safe-n-Sound Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

CONVERTIBLE CHILD SEAT

Series No. BS3700A-C20133

IMPORTANT: KEEP THIS BOOKLET IN THE PLACE PROVIDED ON THE CHILD RESTRAINT

Birth to 2-3 years (approx) REARWARD FACING

12 months to 4 years (approx) FORWARD FACING

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CONTENTS CONTENTS

QUICK START GUIDE - a shortened version of the manual

• REARWARD FACING 04

• FORWARD FACING 06

MEET YOUR CHILD SEAT 08

IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND WARNINGS 10

SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKERS 12

OUTGROWN YOUR CHILD SEAT 16

CHILD SEAT SUITABILITY GUIDE 17

REARWARD FACING

CHILD SEAT FEATURES - REARWARD FACING 18

SET UP

• GENERAL INFORMATION 20

• CONVERT TO REARWARD FACING 21

• INSTALLING INTO YOUR VEHICLE 22

• RECLINE ANGLE 24

• CLICKTIGHT 26

• TOP TETHER 30

• OPEN ADVANCED SIDE IMPACT CUSHION TECHNOLOGY 32

• HEADREST AND SHOULDER HARNESS 33

• REMOVE CHILD FROM CHILD SEAT 36

• REMOVE CHILD SEAT FROM VEHICLE 37

• STORE REBOUND BAR 39

• CLOSE ADVANCED SIDE IMPACT CUSHION TECHNOLOGY 39

FORWARD FACING

CHILD SEAT FEATURES - FORWARD FACING 40

SET UP

• GENERAL INFORMATION 42

• FORWARD FACING RECLINE POSITIONS 43

• INSTALLING INTO YOUR VEHICLE 44

• CLICKTIGHT 46

• TOP TETHER 50

• HEADREST AND SHOULDER HARNESS 52

• OPEN ADVANCED SIDE IMPACT CUSHION TECHNOLOGY 55

• REMOVE CHILD FROM CHILD SEAT 56

• REMOVE CHILD SEAT FROM VEHICLE 57

• CLOSE ADVANCED SIDE IMPACT CUSHION TECHNOLOGY 59

CARE & MAINTENANCE

CARE AND MAINTENANCE 60

• CLEAN HARNESS BUCKLE 61

• REMOVE COVER 62

• REPLACE COVER 64

ACCESSORIES 66

INSTALLATION OF VEHICLE UPPER ANCHOR POINT 69

IN CASE OF ACCIDENT 74

WARRANTY 76

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QUICK START GUIDE - REARWARD FACING QUICK START GUIDE - REARWARD FACING

Hey, before you install me! Don't forget to note your serial number found on the seat to complete your warranty registration.

Pull

Press

Remove infant insert

Pull

Press

Remove slack

Replace infant insert

Pull

Push

Store strap

Attach

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Remove slack

Push down

Lift

Harness Straps not below green zone

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QUICK START GUIDE - FORWARD FACING QUICK START GUIDE - FORWARD FACING

Hey, before you install me! Don't forget to note your serial number found on the seat to complete your warranty registration.

Press

Pull

Press

Push

Pull

Store strap

Attach

Pull

Remove slack

Lift

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Remove infant insert

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Remove slack

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Push down

Harness Straps not below green zone

Shoulder Level

25mm max

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MEET YOUR CHILD SEAT MEET YOUR CHILD SEAT

REARWARD FACING-

To be used only in a rearward-facing position until the child's shoulders either reach the lower shoulder height marker (approximately 12 months of age) or reach the middle height marker (approximately 2 to 3 years of age).

FORWARD FACING-

Then to be used in a forward-facing position until the child's shoulders reach the upper shoulder height marker (approximately 4 years of age).

Continue to use this child restraint until the child reaches this limit.

Do not use forward facing until child's shoulders are above the lower shoulder height marker.

Infants are at risk of serious injury if they face forward too early.

Children are at risk of serious injury if they move to booster seats too early.

Children who have outgrown this restraint are safest in a larger child restraint with an in-built harness or a booster seat until their shoulders reach the upper shoulder height marker of the restraint.

To ensure that your child gets all the protection designed into the restraint PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY and use only Britax Safe-n-Sound recommended parts and accessories.

If in doubt about the method of installation, consult Britax Childcare or agent, or a child restraint ﬁtter or, in New Zealand, to consult the agent for the vehicle.

只用于后向式安装，直到婴儿的肩膀达到靠下的肩高标记（大约12个月的宝宝）或者中部的肩高标记（大约2-3岁的儿童）。然后用于前向式安装，直到儿童的肩膀达到靠上的肩高标记（大约4岁的儿童）。

在儿童达到该座椅上限以前必须不断使用这一安全座椅。在儿童肩高未超过靠下的肩高标记之前不得采用前向式坐姿。婴儿过早乘坐前向式座椅则可能受到严重的伤害。儿童过早使用垫高椅则可能受到严重的伤害。个子比该安全座椅大的儿童最安全的做法是乘坐设有内置安全带的更大汽车座椅或垫高椅，直到他们

的肩膀达到该座椅靠上的肩高标记。

THE CLICKTIGHT SYSTEM

The CLICKTIGHT System makes installing your child seat easier in just a few steps. Your child seat will be safe, secure and remain tightly ﬁxed. It makes it seamless to change it from rearward to forward facing or move it from one vehicle to install in another.

ADVANCED SIDE IMPACT CUSHION TECHNOLOGY™ (SICT) PROTECTION

WHY DO I NEED ADVANCED SIDE IMPACT CUSHION TECHNOLOGY (SICT)?

In the event of an accident, your child must be optimally protected at any age, especially for the most common types of accidents, frontal and side collision. With side collisions, children are at most risk, because compared to a frontal collision, side collisions have less crumple zone to disperse the energy released during impact.

WHAT IS IT?

Our Advanced SICT – Side Impact Cushion Technology with crumple zone feature is designed to provide optimum safety to your child in the event of a side impact collision.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

With maximum safety and ﬂexibility in mind, Advanced SICT can be used when the child seat is positioned next to the vehicle door. When deployed, it is uniquely designed to enhance protection in the event of a side impact collision. Combined with the energy absorbing protective shell, Advanced SICT signiﬁcantly reduces the risk of injury to your child.

THE ACTIVE HEADREST RESTRAINT (AHR)

The Active Headrest Restraint is designed with deeper side wings to shield and protect your child's head in a side impact crash. The Active Head Restraint has an inner Side Impact Cushion Technology layer which provides 180 degree protection around your child's head. The AHR is adjustable to grow with your child and works in conjunction with SICT to protect your child's head and minimise the force of impact.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND WARNINGS IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND WARNINGS

IMPORTANT :

TO BE USED WITH A LAP-SASH OR LAP ONLY SEATBELT IN THE BACK OF MOST

• Fit the restraint ﬁrmly to the car seat.

• Fit the harness ﬁrmly to the child.

• A loose restraint or harness is dangerous.

• Supervision of children is needed because they may be able to undo the 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. See page 74 to 75.

• DO NOT USE THIS RESTRAINT WITHOUT THE COVER.

• Always secure the loose end of the top tether strap. Do not use the child restraint where this top tether strap may fall into a split in the seat back or o the side of the seat.

• ALWAYS ATTACH TOP TETHER HOOK AND REMOVE SLACK.

• To ensure infant’s back is evenly supported, do not put more than one nappy on the baby and make sure the nappy is not thickly folded at the back.

• DO NOT USE A REAR-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT WHERE AN AIRBAG IS FITTED IN FRONT OF THE SEATING POSITION.

• Do not harness an infant wrapped in a blanket or swaddled. Any blanket or wrap must only be placed over the harness and infant.

• Without ISOFIX compatible connectors; This child restraint is not approved for use with any connectors that connect to the car's ISOFIX low anchorages.

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CARS WITH FORWARD FACING SEATS.

GENERAL

• Babies and children below 4 years old must not sit in the front seat of a vehicle unless allowable by the Regional Road Rules. Check your Regional Road Rules.

• Regularly check the restraint components, straps and other ﬁtments for correct function and condition. If faulty, cease using and seek repair by Britax.

• 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.

• THIS RESTRAINT IS NOT SUITABLE FOR USE WHERE THE TOP TETHER STRAP MAY FALL INTO A SPLIT IN THE SEAT BACK OR OFF THE SIDE OF THE SEAT.

• Seatbelt extenders are not recommended to be used if the seatbelt is not long enough to secure the child restraint. If seatbelts are too short then seek advice from a child restraint ﬁtter and consider their recommendations before using a seatbelt extender. If you use a seatbelt extender then ensure that the seatbelt buckle does not enter the rearward or forward facing belt paths.

• A rear facing child restraint should not be used in the front seat if a passenger airbag is ﬁtted and cannot be disabled.

• Rearward and forward facing child restraints should always be correctly installed, properly adjusted and used as instructed by the manufacturer instructions.

• Ensure babies and toddlers are adequately shaded from direct sunlight through side or rear windows.

• Check the car is ventilated by opening windows or using the car's ventilation system taking in external air. Recirculation setting is not suitable for providing ventilation.

• THIS RESTRAINT MUST BE ATTACHED TO A CHILD RESTRAINT UPPER ANCHORAGE POINT IN THE CAR. REFER TO CAR OWNER'S HANDBOOK FOR LOCATION OF UPPER ANCHORAGE POINTS. REFER TO A CHILD RESTRAINT FITTING STATION IF NO UPPER ANCHORAGE POINTS ARE IN THE MOTOR CAR. Refer to pages 69 to 73.

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SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKERS SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKERS

Shoulder height markers are featured clearly on the child seat (as seen in diagram). The markers provide an indicator for when your child has outgrown the child's seat rearward or forward facing modes.

Upper Height Marker

Middle Height Marker

Lower Height Marker

If your child's shoulders are above the upper marker they have outgrown the seat (see page 16).

Your child MUST be

forward facing if

their shoulders are above the middle marker.

Your child can be

rearward facing

OR forward facing

if their shoulders are between the lower and middle marker.

Britax recommends using this restraint in rearward facing as long as possible.

Your child MUST be

rearward facing if

their shoulders are below lower marker.

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SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKERS SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKERS

IMPORTANT: Follow this advice.

Child Use (Forward Facing)

Upper Height Marker

Middle Height Marker

Older Baby (Rearward Facing) Older Baby (Forward Facing)

Middle Height Marker

Lower Height Marker

Newborn (Rearward Facing)

Middle Height Marker Lower Height Marker

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Lower Height Marker

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OUTGROWN YOUR CHILD SEAT

CHILD SEAT SUITABILITY GUIDE

When your child has outgrown this seat, you can use:

• A harnessed child seat with in-built harness suitable for children approximately 6

months to 8 years old.

• A convertible booster seat with in-built harness until approximately 4 years old and then as a booster seat with vehicle lap-sash seatbelt until approx 6 to 8 years of age (or seatbelt and compatible child harness).

• Or a dedicated booster seat with vehicle lapsash seatbelt until 6 to 8 years of age or until 8 to 10 years of age (or seatbelt and compatible child harness).

CHILD SEAT SUITABILITY GUIDE

These child restraints, when used correctly, allow the driver to meet the Australian Road Rules in each state.

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CHILD SEAT FEATURES - REARWARD FACING CHILD SEAT FEATURES - REARWARD FACING

1. Adjustable Headrest

2. Shoulder Height Markers

3. Shoulder Pads (If supplied)

4. Infant Insert (If supplied)

5. Harness

6. EZ Buckle (If supplied)

7. Rebound Bar For Rearward Facing Mode

8. CLICKTIGHT Button

9. Harness Adjuster Button

10. Harness Adjuster Strap (lower)

11. Release Buckle (Red button)

12. Cover

13. Buckle Tongue Holders (If supplied)

14. Headrest Adjuster

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Long or short

Vehicle Seat Protector (If supplied)

15. Vehicle's Anchor Fitting

16. Attachment Clip

17. REARWARD FACING BELT PATH (Blue)

18. Level Indicator

19. Grey Recline Lever

20. Blue Release Button

21. FORWARD FACING BELT PATH (Yellow)

22. Instruction Manual Location

23. Vehicle Seat Protector (If supplied)

24. Advanced Side Impact Cushion Technology™ (SICT) (If supplied)

25. Top Tether Storage Pocket

26. Top Tether Adjuster

27. Top Tether Adjuster Strap

28. Top Tether

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SETUP - GENERAL INFORMATION

FOR REARWARD FACING

SETUP - CONVERT TO REARWARD FACING

CHILD SEAT UPPER ANCHORAGE POINT

This child seat must be installed using the top tether. The top tether will need to attach to the appropriate upper anchorage point for both rearward and forward facing modes. Refer to the car owner's handbook for anchorage locations or points. If your vehicle does not have an upper anchorage point then you will need to install an upper anchorage point. Refer to pages 69 to 73.

REARWARD FACING MEASUREMENTS

628mm

728mm

FORWARD FACING MEASUREMENTS

398mm

538mm

Width 467mm

508mm

650mm

IS THERE ENOUGH ROOM ?

To ensure that the space is sucient, the purchaser should check the measurements between the vehicle’s rear and front seats in which the child restraint is intended to be used for both rear facing mode and forward facing mode.

DO NOT USE RESTRAINT IN REARWARD FACING MODE WITHOUT THE REBOUND BAR FULLY EXTENDED.

Do not use the restraint without the top tether strap correctly attached.

DO NOT USE A REAR FACING CHILD RESTRAINT WHERE AN AIRBAG IS FITTED IN FRONT OF THE SEATING POSITION.

Do not allow the front seat to alter the installed angle of the restraint.

Do not use on any vehicle seat which faces sideways or rearwards.

CONVERT TO REARWARD FACING MODE:

To fully recline the child seat,

Step 1. Squeeze the grey recline lever

Step 2. Press the blue release button down

Step 3. Align arrow to rearward facing image.

upwards.

whilst squeezing the grey recline lever, rotate the child seat to rearward facing position.

HOW TO SETUP THE REBOUND BAR:

Step 1. Lift front ﬂap in cover to access the

Step 2. Pull out to full extension.

Step 3. Lift up to lock into position.

rebound bar.

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SETUP - INSTALLING INTO YOUR VEHICLE FOR REARWARD FACING

INSTALLING INTO YOUR VEHICLE:

SETUP - INSTALLING INTO YOUR VEHICLE

FOR REARWARD FACING

Press

Step 1. Press harness adjuster button.

Step 2. Place your hand under both shoulder

Pull

Step 3. Disengage buckle by pressing red

Remove infant insert (if ﬁtted).

Step 4. Place buckle tongues into buckle

harness straps, then pull shoulder harness straps to lengthen.

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button.

tongue holders.

Top tether behind the child seat

Choose the vehicle seat position.

Step 5. Ensure child seat is against vehicle

seatback - the rebound bar does not need to contact vehicle seatback.

If desired, this gap may be packed

(see page 25).

Do not have the seat too far away from

the vehicle seat.

Step 6. Temporarily place top tether and

attachment clip over the back of child seat.

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SETUP - RECLINE ANGLE FOR REARWARD FACING SETUP - RECLINE ANGLE FOR REARWARD FACING

Black ball not visible

REARWARD FACING LEVEL INDICATOR:

The Rearward Facing Level Indicator shows when your child seat is installed at the correct angle for your vehicle. It gives you conﬁdence the child seat is positioned correctly whenever you travel.

Figure .A.

Step 1. Check the level indicator (black ball) is

in required range.

ANGULAR ADJUSTMENT OF RESTRAINT

Some vehicle seats have more rearward slope than others. The angle may be adjusted by placing a ﬁrm packing between the child seat and the underside of the base. Packing can be a ﬁrmly rolled up towel (see ﬁgure A).

If the vehicle seat is ﬂat then some packing may be required at the front edge of the base to achieve the recline angle (see ﬁgure B).

Always check that the rearward facing level indicator conﬁrms the correct installation angle for rearward facing mode (see page 24).

IMPORTANT:

This indicator should only be used in rearward facing mode.

Figure .B.

If the black ball is not visible, the child seat angle may be adjusted by placing ﬁrm packing between vehicle seat and base (see page 25).

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SETUP - CLICKTIGHT FOR REARWARD FACING SETUP - CLICKTIGHT FOR REARWARD FACING

HOW TO INSTALL CLICKTIGHT:

Remove infant insert (if ﬁtted).

IMPORTANT - Ensure buckle tongues are placed into buckle tongue holders prior to opening CLICKTIGHT frame.

Step 1. To open CLICKTIGHT frame, twist

and push the CLICKTIGHT button. Allow frame to lift.

VEHICLE SEATBELT

Sash belt

Lap belt

Step 3. Lengthen vehicle seatbelt.

Step 4. Feed vehicle seatbelt through blue

REARWARD FACING BELT PATH guide, ensure the seatbelt is not twisted during installation.

Step 5. Continue feeding vehicle seatbelt

through opposite blue REARWARD FACING BELT PATH guide.

Step 2. Open CLICKTIGHT frame fully.

Step 6. Engage the vehicle seatbelt buckle

and tongue without twisting seatbelt.

ENSURE THERE ARE NO TWISTS IN SEATBELT. REMOVE SLACK.

NOTE: Seatbelt extenders should not be used if the seatbelt is not long enough to secure the child restraint. If they are used then the buckle must not enter the seating zone.

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SETUP - CLICKTIGHT FOR REARWARD FACING

Step 7. Remove any slack from the vehicle

Pull

Feed sash belt slack back into the

ALWAYS REMOVE SLACK FROM SEATBELT.

ENSURE THERE ARE NO TWISTS IN SEATBELT.

Step 8. Always remove any excess shoulder/

seatbelt.

seatbelt retractor.

lap straps, harness tongues and harness adjuster strap (lower) that may become trapped under the CLICKTIGHT frame.

Push down

Lift

Step 9. Close CLICKTIGHT frame

Step 10. Press down until it locks into place.

If you need to apply excess force to

close the CLICKTIGHT frame, check the shoulder/lap straps, harness tongues and harness adjuster strap (lower) are not trapped.

Step 11. Check if CLICKTIGHT frame is closed

by lifting the CLICKTIGHT FRAME up.

Your seat should feel secure.

Step 12. Reﬁt infant insert as required.

You are now ready to install top tether.

Refer to page 30.

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SETUP - TOP TETHER FOR REARWARD FACING SETUP - TOP TETHER FOR REARWARD FACING

HOW TO INSTALL THE TOP TETHER:

Press

Pull

Step 1. Press top tether adjuster button and Step 2. Lengthen top tether strap fully, ensure

all unnecessary twists are removed.

Step 3. Connect top tether attachment clip to

vehicle anchor ﬁtting.

Step 4. Pull top tether strap slack onto side of

adjuster.

ENSURE THE TOP TETHER STRAPS ARE NOT TWISTED.

IMPORTANT :

The top tether strap must be ﬁtted at all times. Always secure the loose end of the top tether strap to prevent it hanging out of the car or

being accessible by the child. THIS RESTRAINT IS NOT SUITABLE FOR USE WHERE THE TOP TETHER STRAP MAY

FALL INTO A SPLIT IN THE SEAT BACK OR OFF THE SIDE OF THE SEAT.

ALWAYS ATTACH TOP TETHER HOOK AND REMOVE SLACK IN THE TOP TETHER STRAP.

Step 5. Ensure slack is removed from

Pull

ALWAYS REMOVE SLACK IN THE TOP TETHER AND STORE STRAP.

Step 6. Check angle of child seat is still

Step 7. Roll up any excess strap and store in

Roll up to store

the top tether straps by pulling top tether adjuster strap. Do not over tighten as it may cause your child seat to lift.

correct.

the pocket provided on the top tether strap.

CAUTION: CHILDREN CAN BE INJURED OR RESTRAINTS AND TOP TETHER STRAP DAMAGED BY UNSECURED CARGO IN A COLLISION. SECURE OR REMOVE HAZARDOUS CARGO BEFORE USING THIS CHILD RESTRAINT.

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SETUP - OPEN ADVANCED SIDE IMPACT CUSHION

TECHNOLOGY FOR REARWARD FACING

SETUP - HEADREST AND SHOULDER HARNESS

FOR REARWARD FACING

OPEN ADVANCED SIDE IMPACT CUSHION TECHNOLOGY:

NOTE. The SICT system should not be

For further information on SICT refer to

Step 1. Rotate the SICT anti clockwise to full

Step 2. Check the top tether route is above the

used if the child seat is in the centre position.

page 9.

extension on the preferred door side. If at full extension the SICT makes contact with the vehicle interior, reduce the extension by rotating clockwise, keeping it as close as possible to full extension (ﬁnger clearance)

SICT and not below.

Press

Lift

Press

Pull

HOW TO USE - HEADREST AND SHOULDER HARNESS:

Step 1. Press top tether adjuster button and Step 2. Lengthen top tether strap fully (if

desired).

Step 3. Press harness adjuster button.

Step 4. Place your hand under both shoulder

harness straps, then pull shoulder harness straps to lengthen.

Step 5. Disengage buckle by pressing red

button.

Step 6. Lift lever to adjust headrest/ harness

slots

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SETUP - HEADREST AND SHOULDER HARNESS FOR REARWARD FACING

SETUP - HEADREST AND SHOULDER HARNESS

FOR REARWARD FACING

Flat back rest

Curved seat base

Harness Straps not below green zone

Above Shoulder Level

Step 7. Place buckle tongues into buckle

Step 8. Place baby into child seat. Ensure

Step 9. Check headrest and shoulder slot

The shoulder straps must be in the

Always adjust the height of the

tongue holders.

baby is positioned with their back ﬂat against the back rest and their bottom correctly positioned into the curved seat base.

position is level with shoulders but not below.

slots which are nearest to the child's shoulders but not lower than the child's shoulders.

shoulder straps as the child grows.

Tongue

Buckle

Shoulder Strap

Lap strap

WARNING: DO NOT LEAVE CHILDREN UNATTENDED IN THE CAR.

Do not harness an infant wrapped in a blanket or swaddled as this increases the risk of ejection and injury or death in a crash. The harness needs to ﬁt ﬁrmly to the baby, any blanket or other covering may be placed over the harness after it is adjusted. Arms and legs must be free and not bound or wrapped together. The legs must sit on each side of the crotch strap.

Step 10. Engage Buckle

ENSURE BUCKLE IS ALWAYS CONNECTED DURING USE.

ENSURE ALL HARNESS STRAPS ARE NOT TWISTED.

Step 11. Remove all slack from the lap strap

Step 12. Pull harness adjuster strap to tighten.

Ensure a ﬁrm but comfortable ﬁt.

ENSURE ALL HARNESS SLACK IS REMOVED.

Pull

Step 13. Remove slack from the top tether

area (including behind baby's bottom), by pulling up on the shoulder straps.

straps by pulling top tether adjuster strap.

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SETUP - REMOVE CHILD FROM CHILD SEAT FOR REARWARD FACING

SETUP - REMOVE CHILD SEAT FROM VEHICLE

FOR REARWARD FACING

Press

REMOVING CHILD FROM SEAT:

Step 1. Press top tether adjuster button and Step 2. Lengthen top tether strap fully.

Pull

Step 3. Loosen shoulder harness straps by

Press

Step 4. Pull both shoulder harness straps

Step 5. Disengage buckle by pressing red

Step 6. Place harness buckles in buckle

Step 7. Lift child from the child seat.

pressing the harness adjuster button.

evenly.

button.

tongue holder.

Press

Pull

REMOVING CHILD SEAT FROM VEHICLE:

Step 1. Press top tether adjuster button and Step 2 . Lengthen top tether strap fully.

Step 3. Disconnect top tether attachment clip

from vehicle anchorage ﬁtting.

Step 4. Disengage the vehicle seatbelt buckle.

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SETUP - REMOVE CHILD SEAT FROM VEHICLE FOR REARWARD FACING

SETUP - STORE REBOUND BAR

FOR REARWARD FACING

STORE REBOUND BAR:

Remove infant insert (if ﬁtted).

IMPORTANT - Ensure buckle tongues are placed into buckle tongue holders prior to opening CLICKTIGHT frame.

Step 5. To open CLICKTIGHT frame, twist

Step 6. Open CLICKTIGHT frame fully.

Step 7. Remove vehicle seatbelt from blue

and push the CLICKTIGHT button. Allow frame to lift.

REARWARD FACING BELT PATH.

Push down

Step 1. Press the grey release rebound bar

button to unlock the rebound bar.

Step 2. Store the rebound bar away.

Step 3. Ensure harness adjuster strap is not

under rebound bar.

Step 4. Re-attach the ﬂap at the front of the

child seat.

NOTE: Remove any excess shoulder/

lap straps, harness tongues and harness adjuster strap (lower) out from under the CLICKTIGHT frame.

Step 5. Close CLICKTIGHT frame and press

down until it locks into place.

CLOSE ADVANCED SIDE IMPACT CUSHION TECHNOLOGY :

Step 1. Rotate clockwise to close.

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CHILD SEAT FEATURES - FORWARD FACING CHILD SEAT FEATURES - FORWARD FACING

1. Adjustable Headrest

2. Shoulder Height Markers

03. Shoulder Pads (If supplied)

04. Harness

5. Release Buckle (Red button)

06. EZ Buckle (If supplied)

7. CLICKTIGHT Button

8. Harness Adjuster Button

9. Harness Adjuster Strap (lower)

10. Cover

11. Buckle Tongue Holders (If supplied)

12. Headrest Adjuster

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13. REARWARD FACING BELT PATH (Blue)

14. Grey Recline Lever

15. Blue Release Button

16. Forward Facing Recline Positions

17. Instruction Manual Location

18. Vehicle Seat Protector (If supplied)

19. FORWARD FACING BELT PATH (Yellow)

20. Top Tether Storage Pocket

21. Top Tether Adjuster

22. Top Tether

23. Attachment Clip

24. Vehicle's Anchor Fitting

25. Top Tether Adjuster Strap

26. Advanced Side Impact Cushion

Long or short Vehicle Seat Protector (If supplied)

Technology™ (SICT) (If supplied)

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SETUP - GENERAL INFORMATION

FOR FORWARD FACING

SETUP - FORWARD FACING

RECLINE POSITIONS

TRANSITION FROM REARWARD FACING TO FORWARD FACING MODE:

DO NOT USE RESTRAINT IN FORWARD-FACING MODE WITH THE REAR FACING MODE REBOUND BAR PULLED OUT.

Do not use the restraint without the top tether strap correctly attached. 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 top tether strap must be attached to an upper anchorage point using an extension strap if necessary.

Do not use on any vehicle seat which faces sideways or rearwards. If an airbag is ﬁtted in the desired seating position where the child restraint is ﬁtted, follow the

vehicle manufacturer's warnings and instructions.

If you are converting your seat from rearward facing to forward facing for more information refer to page 39 to store rebound bar.

Step 1. Press the grey release rebound bar

button to unlock the rebound bar.

Step 2. Store the rebound bar away.

Step 3. Place one hand on the child seat back

and with the other hand on the grey recline lever, squeeze upwards.

Step 4. Rotate child seat into an upright

position.

FORWARD FACING RECLINE POSITIONS:

When you convert your child seat to forward facing mode, there are four, simple to use forward facing recline positions you can choose from to ensure your child travels as comfortably as possible.

AWAKE LAZE NAP SLEEP

Step 1. To adjust to the dierent recline

positions. Use the grey recline lever to rotate the child seat.

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SETUP - INSTALLING INTO YOUR VEHICLE

FOR FORWARD FACING

INSTALLING INTO YOUR VEHICLE:

SETUP - INSTALLING INTO YOUR VEHICLE

FOR FORWARD FACING

Step 1. Choose vehicle seat position.

Press

Step 2. Ensure child seat is against vehicle

seatback and top tether is not trapped behind seat.

Place top tether and attachment clip

over back of vehicle seat towards anchor ﬁtting.

Press

Pull

Step 3. Press harness adjuster button.

Step 4. Place your hand under both shoulder

harness straps, then pull shoulder harness straps to lengthen.

Step 5. Disengage buckle by pressing red

button.

Remove infant insert

Step 6. Place buckle tongues into buckle

tongue holders

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SETUP - CLICKTIGHT FOR FORWARD FACING SETUP - CLICKTIGHT FOR FORWARD FACING

HOW TO INSTALL CLICKTIGHT:

IMPORTANT - Ensure buckle tongues are placed into buckle tongue holders prior to opening CLICKTIGHT frame.

Step 1. To open CLICKTIGHT frame, twist

and push the CLICKTIGHT button. Allow frame to lift.

Step 2. Open CLICKTIGHT frame fully.

Step 3. Lengthen vehicle seatbelt.

Step 4. Feed vehicle seatbelt through yellow

FORWARD FACING BELT PATH guide, across the seat and out the opposite guide.

Step 5. Engage the vehicle seatbelt buckle and

tongue.

ENSURE THERE ARE NO TWISTS IN SEATBELT. REMOVE SLACK.

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SETUP - CLICKTIGHT FOR FORWARD FACING SETUP - CLICKTIGHT FOR FORWARD FACING

Pull

Step 6. Remove any slack from the vehicle

Feed sash belt slack back into the

ALWAYS REMOVE SLACK FROM SEATBELT.

seatbelt.

seatbelt retractor.

Push down

ENSURE THERE ARE NO TWISTS IN SEATBELT.

Step 7. Always remove any excess shoulder/

lap straps, harness tongues and harness adjuster strap (lower) that may become trapped under the CLICKTIGHT frame.

Lift

Step 8. Close CLICKTIGHT frame

Step 9. Press down until it locks into place.

If you need to apply excess force to

close the CLICKTIGHT frame, check the shoulder/lap straps, harness tongues and harness adjuster strap (lower) are not trapped.

Step 10. Check if CLICKTIGHT frame is closed

by lifting the CLICKTIGHT FRAME up.

Your seat should feel secure.

Step 11. You are now ready to install top tether.

Refer to page 50.

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SETUP - TOP TETHER FOR FORWARD FACING SETUP - TOP TETHER FOR FORWARD FACING

HOW TO INSTALL THE TOP TETHER:

Press

Pull

Step 1. Press top tether adjuster button and Step 2. Lengthen top tether strap fully, ensure

Step 3. Connect top tether attachment clip to

ENSURE THE TOP TETHER STRAPS ARE NOT TWISTED.

all unnecessary twists are removed.

vehicle anchor ﬁtting.

CAUTION: CHILDREN CAN BE INJURED OR RESTRAINTS AND TOP TETHER STRAP DAMAGED BY UNSECURED CARGO IN A COLLISION. SECURE OR REMOVE HAZARDOUS CARGO BEFORE USING THIS CHILD RESTRAINT.

IMPORTANT :

The top tether strap must be ﬁtted at all times.

Always secure the loose end of the top tether strap to prevent it hanging out of the car or being accessible by the child.

THIS RESTRAINT IS NOT SUITABLE FOR USE WHERE THE TOP TETHER STRAP MAY FALL INTO A SPLIT IN THE SEAT BACK OR OFF THE SIDE OF THE SEAT.

ALWAYS ATTACH TOP TETHER HOOK AND REMOVE SLACK IN THE TOP TETHER STRAP.

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Roll up to store

Step 4. Pull top tether strap slack onto side of

adjuster.

Do not over tighten as it may cause

your child seat to lift.

ALWAYS REMOVE SLACK IN THE TOP TETHER AND STORE STRAP.

Step 5. Roll up any excess strap and store in

the pocket provided on the top tether strap.

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SETUP - HEADREST AND SHOULDER HARNESS

FOR FORWARD FACING

HOW TO USE - HEADREST AND SHOULDER HARNESS:

Step 1. Press harness adjuster button.

Press

Pull

Step 2. Place your hand under both shoulder

harness straps, then pull shoulder harness straps to lengthen.

SETUP - HEADREST AND SHOULDER HARNESS

FOR FORWARD FACING

Step 5. Place buckle tongues into buckle

tongue holders.

Lift

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Press

Step 3. Disengage buckle by pressing red

button.

Step 4. Lift lever to adjust headrest/ harness

slots.

Harness Straps not below green zone

Shoulder Level to

25mm below

Step 6. Place child into child seat . Ensure your

Step 7. The shoulder straps must be in the

Always adjust the height of the

child sits fully back without slouching.

slots which are nearest to the child’s shoulders, but not more than 25mm below the child’s shoulders.

shoulder straps as the child grows.

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SETUP - HEADREST AND SHOULDER HARNESS

FOR FORWARD FACING

Step 8. Engage Buckle

Tongue

Buckle

Shoulder Strap

Lap strap

Pull

ENSURE BUCKLE IS ALWAYS CONNECTED DURING USE.

ENSURE ALL HARNESS STRAPS ARE NOT TWISTED.

Step 9. Remove all slack from the lap strap

area (including behind child's bottom), by pulling up on the shoulder straps.

Step 10. Pull harness adjuster strap to

tighten.

Ensure a ﬁrm but comfortable ﬁt.

ENSURE ALL HARNESS SLACK IS REMOVED.

SETUP - OPEN ADVANCED SIDE IMPACT CUSHION

TECHNOLOGY FOR FORWARD FACING

OPEN ADVANCED SIDE IMPACT CUSHION TECHNOLOGY:

NOTE. The SICT system should not be

For further information on SICT refer to

Step 1. Rotate the SICT anti clockwise to full

Headrest SICT should only be

If at full extension the SICT makes

used if the child seat is in the centre position.

page 9.

extension on the preferred door side for both the torso and headrest.

used if it is exposed in the 4 highest positions of the headrest.

contact with the vehicle interior, reduce the extension by rotating clockwise, keeping it as close as possible to full extension (ﬁnger clearance)

WARNING:

DO NOT LEAVE CHILDREN UNATTENDED IN THE CAR.

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SETUP - REMOVE CHILD FROM CHILD SEAT

FOR FORWARD FACING

SETUP - REMOVE CHILD SEAT FROM VEHICLE

FOR FORWARD FACING

REMOVING CHILD FROM CHILD SEAT:

Step 1. Loosen shoulder harness straps by

Press

Step 2. Pull both shoulder harness straps

Step 3. Disengage buckle by pressing red

Step 4. Place harness buckles in buckle

Remove child from child seat.

pressing the harness adjuster button.

evenly.

button.

tongue holder.

Press

Pull

HOW TO REMOVE SEAT FROM VEHICLE:

Step 1. Press top tether adjuster button and

Step 2. Lengthen top tether strap fully.

Step 3. Disconnect top tether attachment clip

from vehicle anchorage ﬁtting.

Step 4. Disengage the vehicle seatbelt buckle.

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SETUP - REMOVE CHILD SEAT FROM VEHICLE

FOR FORWARD FACING

Step 5. To open CLICKTIGHT frame, twist

and push the CLICKTIGHT button. Allow frame to lift.

Step 6. Open CLICKTIGHT frame fully.

SETUP - CLOSE ADVANCED SIDE IMPACT CUSHION

TECHNOLOGY FOR FORWARD FACING

CLOSE ADVANCED SIDE IMPACT CUSHION TECHNOLOGY :

Step 1. Rotate clockwise to close.

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Push down

Step 7. Remove vehicle seatbelt from yellow

NOTE: Remove any excess shoulder/

Step 8. Close CLICKTIGHT frame and press

Forward Facing Belt Path.

lap straps, harness tongues and harness adjuster strap (lower) out from under the CLICKTIGHT frame.

down until it locks into place.

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

REGULAR CARE OF THIS RESTRAINT:

Please check the following items regularly to ensure the safety of your child.

A. Check the condition of the harness straps, i.e. No damage or fraying.

B. Check the condition of the seat structure, i.e. No cracks or other forms of damage.

C. Check the harness adjuster is operating correctly.

D. Ensure the buckle is free of ﬂu, liquid or other matter that may enter the buckle

opening. Clean the buckle if it is dicult to engage. See next page.

Immediate repair is required if any of the above issues are observed. Contact Britax

Customer Service 1300 303 330

CLEANING CHILD SEAT

HARDWARE: Use only mild soap to clean all metal and plastic parts of your child’s restraint,

using a damp sponge or cloth. Do not use chemicals or cleaning agents. Do not try to place any hardware into a washing machine.

STRAPS/HARNESS: We recommend spot cleaning straps and harness with a damp sponge

or cloth using only cold or warm water. Never place any straps or harness into a washing machine or tumble dryer.

WASHING CARE FOR COVER

• GENTLE COLD MACHINE WASH

• DO NOT BLEACH, SOAK OR WRING

• DO NOT TUMBLE DRY

• DO NOT DRYCLEAN

• DRY FLAT IN SHADE

• DO NOT IRON

BUCKLE OPERATION

To ensure the buckle remains operational the inside of the buckle must be kept free of liquids, sand, dirt, ﬂu, food or similar substances. If the buckle is not operating or you do not hear a strong audible click when the second tongue is inserted then the buckle needs to be washed or replaced. The buckle is fully engaged when both tongues are inserted and a 'click' is heard. Contact Customer Service for assistance.

CLEAN HARNESS BUCKLE:

If sticky liquids such as baby formula, fruit juice, etc. get inside your harness buckle, it may become sluggish. An indication of a sluggish harness buckle is that you cannot hear a click when engaging the second harness tongue. To restore the harness buckle to good working order it needs to be cleaned as follows:

A. Remove the harness buckle from the restraint:

Cover

Body

3-bar slide

Click

Open the CLICKTIGHT frame to expose the metal 3-bar slides. Turn each metal 3-bar slide on its side and push back through the slots.

B. Place the harness buckle under warm (max.

40 degrees celsius) running water as shown below. Let the water run through the mouth of the buckle for ﬁve minutes. Check the harness buckle is clean by engaging the harness tongues and buckle several times until you hear a click.

C. If you still cannot hear a strong audible click

then repeat the cleaning process several times.

D. Reﬁt the harness buckle to the restraint

ensuring the red button facing outwards and the 3-bar slide is fed through the same slots.

If the harness buckle cannot be returned to

its original working condition then contact Britax Customer Service for assistance.

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE - REMOVE COVER CARE AND MAINTENANCE - REMOVE COVER

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TO REMOVE COVER FOR WASH:

NOTE: There is no need to disconnect the shoulder harness assembly straps from restraint.

Step 1. Remove the restraint from vehicle.

Step 2. Disengage the harness tongues from

Step 3. Remove any accessories, infant insert,

To remove headrest cover:

Step 1. Lift headrest to the highest position and

the harness buckle.

crotch pad and shoulder pads (if supplied).

unclip press studs on both sides, then unhook clips on both sides attached under headrest wings.

To remove cover:

Step 1. Lift headrest to the highest position.

Open door at the back of the child seat and unhook elastic loops.

Step 2. Recline child seat to reveal elastic

loops at the lower front of the child seat and remove.

Step 3. Unclip cover press studs from

CLICKTIGHT base cover found inside child seat.

Unhook clip inside child seat

Step 2. Behind the headrest reveal the hidden

elastic, lift out and remove elastic over and away from headrest.

Peel headrest cover away.

Step 4. Open CLICKTIGHT frame and unhook

clips inside the child seat as shown.

Step 5. Peel cover over headrest and harness

adjuster button, feed through harness adjuster straps.

To remove CLICKTIGHT frame cover:

Step 1. Open CLICKTIGHT frame and unhook

elastics from underneath.

Step 2. Feed over CLICKTIGHT button

housing.

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE - REPLACE COVER CARE AND MAINTENANCE - REPLACE COVER

attach clip inside child seat

TO REPLACE COVER:

To replace CLICKTIGHT frame cover: Step 1. Open CLICKTIGHT frame. Feed over

Loop elastics back on to clips

To replace cover: Stretch the cover over the headrest

Step 1. Recline child seat to reveal hook at the

Step 2. Lift headrest to the highest position.

Step 3. Open CLICKTIGHT frame and attach

CLICKTIGHT button housing.

provided.

and harness adjuster button, pull the adjuster strap through the cover. Ensure none of the harness straps are twisted.

lower front of the child seat and attach elastic loops.

Open door at the back of the child seat and attach elastic loops to hooks provided.

clips as shown.

To replace headrest cover:

Step 1. Lift headrest to the highest position.

Stretch headrest cover over headrest.

Step 2. Replace elastic behind headrest into

the recess.

Step 3. Clip press studs and hook the clips

under headrest wings.

ONLY USE BRITAX SAFE-N-SOUND SEAT COVERS AND ACCESSORIES THAT ARE DESIGNED AND TESTED FOR USE WITH THIS PRODUCT.

VERY IMPORTANT:

Step 4. Clip press studs to the CLICKTIGHT

frame cover found inside child seat.

Only replace the cover with Safe-n-Sound supplied replacement cover with identical shoulder height markers or a replacement cover

meeting AS/NZS 8005.

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ACCESSORIES ACCESSORIES

The following instructions apply to accessories that may be supplied with this restraint at point of purchase. They are for comfort use only. If not, a variety of Britax Safe-n-Sound accessories are available from various retailers of Britax Safe-n-Sound products.

Use of aftermarket accessories, that is, accessories not provided with this child restraint can reduce the safety provided by the child restraint and may cause injury or death. Always follow the instructions covering the use of accessories provided with this child seat the instructions provided with the accessory. If an aftermarket accessory is used that is not recommended by Britax, ensure that the accessory is compliant with AS/NZS 8005 and is stated as suitable for use with this speciﬁc child restraint.

SHOULDER PADS (If supplied)

Shoulder Pads give extra comfort for your child

Shoulder Pads

EZ Buckle

when using the harness. They're easy to remove and it makes washing them a breeze - unclip the studs to clean them and ﬁt them back onto the shoulder harness straps once done.

EZ BUCKLE (If supplied)

The EZ Buckle makes it easier to place your child in and out of the child seat. It prevents your child from sitting on the buckle when seated in both rearward and forward facing modes.

To remove

Feed the crotch buckle through the EZ

buckle slot. Remove EZ Buckle.

To replace

Feed EZ Buckle through base cover

front slot. Feed crotch buckle through EZ buckle slot. EZ Buckle is behind the buckle. See illustration C.

INFANT INSERTS

There are 3 types of infant inserts

Infant Insert

Designed to provide additional support for smaller babies. Discontinue use when the insert is a tight ﬁt or creates discomfort for larger babies. Only use when rearward facing.

The Flexi Infant Comfort Insert

Designed to support smaller babies. The wings/side panels can be easily detached by unclipping the press studs, allowing you the ﬂexibility to keep or remove panels as your baby grows. Discontinue use when the insert is a tight ﬁt or creates discomfort for larger babies. Only use when rearward facing.

Newborn Insert

Designed to oer maximum support for smaller babies. The Newborn Insert can be used ‘stacked’ on top of either the Infant Insert or the Flexi Infant Comfort Insert or it can be used on its own. Discontinue use when your baby no longer requires the additional support. Only use when rearward facing.

To replace infant insert

A. Disconnect the buckle and place the

insert under the shoulder and lap straps.

B. Feed the crotch strap through the

insert and re-connect buckle.

C. If using the Flexi Infant Comfort Insert,

re-attached side wings if required.

(If supplied)

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INSTALLATION OF VEHICLE UPPER ANCHOR POINTACCESSORIES

Long Vehicle Seat Protector (If supplied)

'A'

Pocket

Short Vehicle Seat Protector (If supplied)

'A'

Pocket

Note: Some Vehicle Seat Protector may not have pockets.

VEHICLE SEAT PROTECTOR

(If supplied)

The Vehicle Seat Protector have been speciﬁcally designed to protect your vehicle seat when using your child seat.

Place pocket on edge of seat, smooth back toward seat join ('A') and ﬁt in any excess Vehicle Seat Protector into the join of the child seat ('A').

CAUTION:

The Vehicle Seat Protector pocket is designed for small, light items. To avoid damage do not overload the pocket.

Consult the vehicle owner’s handbook for location of anchorage 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 trac authority for optimum position of upper anchorage point and the use of spacers.

TOP TETHER STRAP

IMPORTANT:

THE ATTACHMENT CLIP COVER MUST ALWAYS BE USED AS IT PREVENTS THE RISK OF INCORRECT FITMENT OF THE ATTACHMENT CLIP TO THE UPPER ANCHORAGE POINT. BEFORE EACH USE OF THE RESTRAINT ALWAYS ENSURE THAT THE ATTACHMENT CLIP IS CORRECTLY ENGAGED TO THE UPPER ANCHORAGE POINT AND NOT HOOKED TO OR FITTED TO, ANY OTHER OBJECT. 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.

IMPORTANT INSTALLATION NOTE:

In some vehicles the upper anchorage point 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.

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Extension Straps Length 300mm (Use Britax Safe-n-Sound part 0035 or 0291). Length 600mm (Use Britax Safe-n-Sound part 0036 or 0290). Available from all major child restraint retailers.

45°

Measure distance from restraint upper anchorage attachment clip to the car anchor ﬁtting.

INSTALLATION OF VEHICLE UPPER ANCHOR POINTINSTALLATION OF VEHICLE UPPER ANCHOR POINT

UPPER ANCHORAGE FITTING

Fig.1.

Vehicle trim

Attachment Bolt Lock washer

Anchor ﬁtting

Spacer(s) if required

Vehicle metal structure

IF THE CAR IS FITTED WITH A CHILD RESTRAINT UPPER ANCHORAGE POINT

Locate the upper anchorage point behind the rear seating position. (Consult the car owners handbook for the location of the upper anchorage point). The upper anchorage point should be directly behind and central to the restraint. Remove thread plug from the parcel shelf/ﬂoor/roof, etc. and install attachment bolt and ﬁtting as shown in Fig 1.

CAUTION: DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN ATTACHMENT BOLT. OVERTIGHTENING MAY FRACTURE OR BREAK BOLT. MAXIMUM TORQUE IS 20 Nm(14.75 ft.lb.)

Adjustable top

tether strap.

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

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t o

UPPER ANCHORAGE

FITTINGS FOR SEDANS ONLY

Fig.2.

t o

Vehicle trim

Attachment Bolt

Anchor ﬁtting

Spacer(s) if required

Vehicle metal structure Reinforcing

Note: Minimum of ﬁve full turns of attachment bolt is required before tightening force is applied.

IF THE CAR IS NOT FITTED WITH A CHILD RESTRAINT UPPER ANCHORAGE POINTS

For Sedans only - Drill 9mm diameter hole in

the parcel shelf on the centre line of the seating position as shown in Fig 3. Before drilling the hole, check the underside for accessibility. Install the attachment bolt as shown in Fig 2. It is recommended that this installation be carried out by a child restraint ﬁtting station or licenced motor mechanic.

washer (cone downwards).

Lock washer Secure nut

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INSTALLATION OF VEHICLE UPPER ANCHOR POINTINSTALLATION OF VEHICLE UPPER ANCHOR POINT

For vehicles other than Sedans - In Australia, consult your nearest child restraint ﬁtting station or trac authority for vehicle inspection to ﬁnd the best, correct position for the placement of the upper 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 purchases: The installation of anchorage points must be approved by authorised ocers appointed by Queensland Transport. Authorised ocers can be sourced from all Queensland Transport Customer Service and Queensland Ambulance Service Centres.

NOTE: Marking on the top of a Grade 5 Bolt. Do not use any bolt without these marks.

t o

200mm min.

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.

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

Fig.3.

Centre line of seating position

HOOKED ONTO ANY OTHER OBJECT.

CAR INSTALLATION ACCESSORIES

(From retailers of Britax Safe-n-Sound products)

EXTRA ANCHOR KITS: Available for using the restraint in additional cars. Re-order no: 0038 or 0289

EXTENSION STRAPS: May be required for cars without a ﬁxed parcel shelf. Re-order no: 0035 or 0291 (length 300mm) or 0036 or 0290 (length 600mm)

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IN CASE OF ACCIDENT IN CASE OF ACCIDENT

CRASH EXCHANGE

We would never want you to experience an accident, but unfortunately accidents do happen.

If you experience an accident you may be eligible for a free replacement.

The Britax Safe-n-Sound Crash Exchange Program is a voluntary program designed to ensure our children are safe and that any seat that may have experienced a severe crash is taken out of the market.

There is no method of determining if the restraint has been damaged in a severe crash, so the restraint should be destroyed as the crash may reduce the child restraint's ability to perform.

Since its inception in 2006, the Crash Exchange program has helped hundreds of families ensure their children have new restraints and that the restraints are not sold second hand placing others at risk.

If your restraint has been involved in a severe crash, you should destroy the restraint even if no damage is obvious. Restraints are eligible for exchange if they have been involved in a severe crash in Australia or New Zealand and meet all stated criteria. (A severe crash is considered as being one where the main body structure of the vehicle is distorted).

The Britax Safe-n-Sound child safety restraints are available for exchange under this program.

Contact your insurance company for further details. Your insurance company may require you to keep the child restraint for assessment, but do not use the child restraint after a severe

crash.

Refer to the Britax crash exchange website for more details

Our Crash Exchange Terms and Application form are accessible on our website. Please visit

www.britax.com.au for further information.

NOTICE TO INSURANCE COMPANY CHILD RESTRAINT INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT

All Britax Safe-n-Sound child restraints are manufactured to Australian/New Zealand Standards AS/NZS1754-2013 which require us to advise users of child restraints to "Destroy the entire restraint if it has been in use in a severe crash, even if no damage is obvious". The joint Australian/New Zealand Standards committee CS/85, advise that this statement applies whether a child was in the child restraint or not. A severe crash, we consider as being one where the main body structure of the vehicle is distorted.

There is no method of determining if the restraint has been damaged and we concur with the Australian/New Zealand Standards in recommending destruction of the child restraint.

This notice is to advise you of the requirements of the Australian/New Zealand Standards and our obligation in complying with the standards.

Please assist the owner of this restraint in their claim.

AUSTRALIA

Britax Childcare Pty. Ltd. A.B.N 55 006 773 600 Head oce and registered address: Level 4, 650 Lorimer Street, Port Melbourne, VIC, 3207 P.O. Box 5119 Garden City, VIC, 3207 Customer Service 1300 303 330 Email au-custserv@britax.com www.britax.com.au

NEW ZEALAND Britax Childcare (NZ) Ltd. Customer Service 0508 688 822 Email nz-custserv@britax.com www.britax.com.nz

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INTERNATIONAL ENQUIRIES

Contact your local Distributor

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Series No. BS3700A-C20133

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WARRANTY

Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonable foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.

For the full terms of the Warranty refer to the Britax website www.britax.com.au/service-support/warranty

The Safe-n-Sound trademark and product names are the property of Britax Childcare Pty. Ltd. (Australia). The Britax trademarks are the property of Britax Childcare Holdings LTD, UK. We reserve the right to alter this product without notice. © 2019 Britax Childcare Pty. Ltd. This product is covered by Australian and overseas Patent applications. Patents pending.

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