Britax Trio User Manual

Trio

75-4/71,-

A highly versatile two-part car seat

Suitable for use from 9kg to 36kg (approx 9 months to 11 years)

Can be fitted in front* and back seats of most cars using the

adult lap and diagonal seat-belt.

UNIVERSAL

9 - 36kg Y

03.44.158

THE MOST TESTED CAR SEAT ON THE ROAD

*WARNING: DO NOT use on passenger seats fitted with a

front airbag unless your vehicle manufacturer confirms it is safe.

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Thank you for choosing Britax

It is important that you read this User Guide BEFORE trying to install your child car seat (surveys have revealed that 7 out of 10 car seats are not installed correctly or being used properly  Source: RAC). The Trio is designed so that it can be adapted to suit the weight of your child as they grow. There are 3 stages to follow and this User Guide will take you through each of them, to make installing and using your child car seat easier.

Stage 1: Using the Trio with the integral harness - from 9kg to 18kg Stage 2: Using the Trio with the adult seat-belt and shoulder clip - from

15kg to 25kg

Stage 3: Using the Trio as a booster seat - from 15kg to 36kg

There is also a section explaining how to care for your child car seat.

Contents

Vital information  Read now page 02 Frequently asked questions page 02 Crucial parts of your child car seat page 03

Stage 1: Using the Trio with the integral harness - from 9kg to 18kg

Preparing to install the Trio in the car page 04 Installing the Trio in the car page 06 Correct buckle position page 08 Fitting your child in the Trio page 09

Stage 2: Using the Trio with the adult seat-belt and shoulder clip from 15kg to 25kg

Stowing the harness away page 09 Attaching the red locking clip page 11 Installing the Trio in the car page 12

Stage 3: Using the Trio as a booster seat - from 15kg to 36kg

Removing the backrest page 13 Fitting your child on the booster seat page 14 Returning your Trio to Stage 1 page 15

Looking after your Trio

Removing, cleaning and refitting the cover page 16 Cleaning the harness, chest pads & seat page 17

Removing & cleaning the harness buckle page 18 Important information  Read before your first journey page 19 Final checklist page 20 If in doubt page 20

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Vital Information - READ NOW

WARNING - DO NOT use the Trio on a passenger seat fitted with a front

airbag, unless your vehicle manufacturer confirms it is safe.

DO NOT use the Trio on side facing vehicle seats. DO NOT use the Trio in the home. It has not been designed for home use and should only be

used in your car.

DO NOT use anything, such as a cushion or coat, to raise the Trio off the passenger seat. In an

accident the Trio and your car seat-belts would not be able to protect your child as well as they should.

DO NOT attempt to dismantle, modify or add to any part of the Trio or change the way your car

seat-belts are made or used.

DO cover the Trio if your car is left in direct sunlight. Metal and plastic fittings can become hot

to touch in sunny weather and the cover may become faded.

DO keep this User Guide in the pocket on the back of the cover or under the booster cover.

No child seat is escape proof

Harness systems cannot be designed to be completely child proof and yet comply with the legal requirements of European Standard ECE R44. The harness must be fastened and adjusted correctly at all times and children encouraged to remain within the harness system.

Frequently asked questions

Does the Trio fit all cars?

All makes, models and years of car differ from one another and it is not guaranteed that this restraint will fit your car. For advice as to the suitability of this restraint for your car please call our Customer Service Helpline on 01264 386034.

Can I put my child in the Trio before they reach 9kg in weight?

No, the weight range corresponds with the European Standard applying to child car seats and the Trio has been tested and approved from 9kg. In addition to weighing 9kg your child should also be able to sit unaided with confidence.

Can I install the Trio using a lap-belt?

No, the Trio MUST only be used with a lap and diagonal seat-belt.

When do I adjust the headrest and harness to the correct height for my child?

When you first purchase the Trio, then periodically as your child grows (see "Harness adjustment" on page 4).

Can I buy a spare cover in the same fabric I currently have?

Spare covers are available in SELECTED fabrics only. To find out which fabrics you can choose from please contact our Customer Service Helpline on 01264 386034.

What do I do if the harness buckle does not click when I fasten it?

Follow the instructions "Removing and cleaning the harness buckle" on page 18.

Second-hand car seats

The British Standards Institution and Britax advise that child car seats should not be bought or sold second-hand. Many seats sold through local advertising and car-boot sales have been found to be dangerous. Please dispose of your child car seat safely.

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IMPORTANT - The Trio MUST only be used with a lap and diagonal seat-belt

(approved to UN/ECE regulation no. 16 or equivalent standards).

This is a lap-belt

Diagonal

Lap

This is a lap and diagonal seat-belt

Crucial parts of your child car seat

You need to know these before installing the Trio in your car.

Types of seat-belt

12. Headrest cover

13. Backrest cover

14. Headrest adjuster

15. Seat-belt routing slot

16. Carrying handle

17. Backrest

18. Shoulder strap slot

19. Chest pad attachment arm

20. User guide pocket (in cover)

21. Red locking clip (stored in backrest)

22. Yoke (under seat)

1. Sliding headrest

2. Shoulder strap of harness

3. Chest pad

4. Harness buckle

5. Comfort pad

6. Booster cover

7. Adjuster button (underneath front of seat)

8. Adjuster strap

9. Booster

10. Routing label

11. Harness

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Using the Trio with the integral harness

IMPORTANT  Use the Trio with the integral harness for a child weighing

from 9kg to 18kg.

IMPORTANT  The Trio MUST only be installed using a lap and diagonal

seat-belt.

Preparing to install the Trio in the car

IMPORTANT - You must adjust the headrest and shoulder straps of the

harness to the correct position for your child BEFORE installing the Trio as they cannot be adjusted once installed in the car.

Adjusta-Fit System  Headrest and harness adjustment

The Trio has a sliding headrest. The shoulder straps of the harness feed through the headrest, enabling you to adjust both together quickly and easily to the correct position for your child.

Place the Trio on the floor. With one hand under the front of the seat push the adjuster button in, and with your other hand below the chest pads, pull both shoulder straps forward together as far as possible to loosen the harness.

Unfasten the harness by pressing the red harness buckle button. Lay the shoulder straps over the sides of the seat as shown to avoid the harness twisting.

Handy Tip - Loosening the

harness and laying the shoulder straps over the side of the seat when removing your child helps prevent harness twisting.

Stage 1

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Place your child in the Trio, supporting the seat against a wall to ensure it does not topple over, and fit the harness loosely around them.

Re-fasten the harness buckle by fitting the two tongues together and pushing them firmly into the buckle until you hear a click.

Lift the headrest adjuster at the back of the seat shell and move it up or down so that the shoulder strap slots in the headrest are level with or just above your childs shoulders (see below).

Click!

When the headrest is in the correct position let go of the headrest adjuster and ensure it has locked into place.

NO - Too high NO - Too low YES - Correct

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Installing the Trio in the car

Place the Trio forward facing in your car. Pull the seat-belt fully out and hold the lap and the diagonal sections together. Keep them together as you pass the seat-belt from the front of the seat through the first seat-belt routing slot on the Trio 

 and then pass the seat-belt back through the second seat-belt routing slot to the front of your seat.

Pull all the slack from the seat-belt to the front of the Trio and fasten the seat-belt. Make sure the seat-belt is not twisted and the lap section passes under the arms of the booster seat on both sides.

Firmly, push the Trio into the vehicle seat using your body weight. Pull the seat-belt here to tighten the lap section 

IMPORTANT - The Trio MUST only be installed using a lap and diagonal seat-

belt routed as shown in the following instructions.

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