Britax VIGOUR 3 PLUS User Manual

Locking
button

‘D’ ring attachm ent for
use with alternative
harnesses
conforming
to BS 6684.

Department on 01264 38603 4. This product
is not intended for commercial use.

Guarantee

Please be aware that faults caused by failing
to follow the maintenance advice above are
not covered by the product’s warranty.

All Britax products a re carefully designed,
manufactured and tested. However, should
this product prove faulty within six months of
purchase due to a materials or manufacturing
fault please return it to the original place of
purchase. We will then, at our discretion,
repair it free of charge.

For guarantee purposes proof of purchase
will be required. We recommend that you
retain your receipt and attach it to this user
guide. They should be kept in a safe place.

Britax does not accept liabilit y for damage
arising from abuse, misuse or negligence.
This guarantee is not transferable and
therefore does not apply to second-hand
products.

Your statutory rights are not affected by
this guarantee.

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Bumper bar

Looking after you r stroller

The stroller and its cover have been carefully
designed, manufactured and tested to high
safety standards.

Regularly inspect and maintain your stroller to
ensure freedom of movement of the locking
devices and security of comp onents. To
prolong the life of your stroller, keep it clean
and do not leave it in direct sunlight
for extended periods of time.

Helpful hints
Regularly clean and lubricate the front swi vel
and wheel units as dirty or dr y units can have
an adverse effect on manoeuvrabilit y
and steering.

When using the stroller on the beach, clean it
completely afterwards to rem ove all the sand
and salt from the mechanisms and wheel
assemblies.

This stroller is not waterproof and is supplied
with a rain cover. Under certain climate
conditions the covers and trims may be
affected by mould and mildew. To help
prevent this occurring, do not fold or store this
stroller if it is wet or damp and always use the
rain cover when necessary. Always store in a
well ventilated area.

Cleaning the cover
The hood, seat covers and trims may be
cleaned using warm water with household
soap or mild detergent. Allow it to dry fully,
away from direct sunlight.

DO NOT dry clean or use bleach or any other

aggressive cleaning agents.
To maintain the safety of your stroller, seek

prompt repairs for bent, torn or broken
parts. Use only those par ts and accessories
approved by Britax. Replacement part s and
accessories are available from your Br itax
stockist or contact Brit ax Customer Service

Shopping
basket

Shoulder straps

Hood

Storage
latch

Brake lever

Release latch

Adjustable
handle buttons

Rear wheels

Handle

Swivel wheel lock

Front swivel wheel

Backrest

adjuster lever

Hood hinge

Pocket

Buckle (under

comfort pad)

Seat unit (V Type)

Rain cover in bag

Storage pockets

WARNING – A CHILD’S SAFETY IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY

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Read these instructions carefully before use and keep them for further reference.
Your child’s safety may be affected if you do not follow these instructions.

IMPORTANT!

Please read this User Guide carefully BEFORE trying to use your stroller

Introducing your new stroller

User Guide

UK

Carry Cot+ (V Type) also available.

Britax Excelsior Limited

1 Churchill Way West
Andover
Hampshire SP10 3UW
United Kingdom

A Britax Childcare company

Customer Service Helpline: 01264 386034
Email: [e-mail]
Switchboard: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

www.britax.eu

WARNING – Ensure that all locking devices

are engaged before use.

WARNING – Check that the seat unit

attachment devices are correctly engaged
before use.

WARNING – Children must be harnessed at all

times.

WARNING – Overloading, incorrect folding

and the use of non-approved accessories
may damage or break this stroller and make it
unstable for use.

WARNING – Regularly inspect the stroller to

ensure all parts are in full working order.

WARNING – Any load attached to the handle

affects the stability of the pushchair.

WARNING – This seat unit is not suitable for

children under 6 months.

WARNING – Always use the crotch strap in

combination with the waist belt.

WARNING – This product is not suitable for

running or skating.

WARNING – It may be dangerous to leave your

child unattended.

DO NOT leave or place your child in a position

where they are exposed to the sun. The canopy
or hood on this product will not give your child
total protection from the harmful rays of the sun.

DO NOT allow the stroller to remain wet for

prolonged periods of time. If it does get wet,
allow to dry unfolded at room temperature.

DO NOT place more that 4kg in the basket, or

1kg in the canopy pocket (if supplied).

DO NOT allow children to play with or adjust

the stroller.

DO NOT carry more than one child on this

stroller.

DO NOT lift the stroller by the bumper bar –

it may disengage.

DO NOT use accessories that are not approved

by Britax Excelsior Limited.

DO NOT use a PVC rain cover indoors, in a hot

atmosphere or near a direct heat source - your
child might overheat.

DO support the back of the stroller seat when

reclining it.

DO if using an alternative harness, please

ensure it conforms to an appropriate safety
standard i.e. BS6684. ‘D’ ring attachments are
found on each side of the stroller.

DO read the cleaning instructions for the cover.
DO ensure children are clear of moving parts

and locking devices while making adjustments.

DO periodically check that any screws, nuts,

bolts and other fastenings are fully tightened.

DO store the stroller in a safe place when not

in use. Avoid placing heavy objects on top of it
and do not store near direct heat sources, e.g.

radiators, open bar res or in direct sun light as

the cover may fade.

ALWAYS remove the child from the stroller

before going up or down stairs or escalators.
This stroller is designed and manufactured to

comply to EN1888: 2005.

Adjustable calf sup port

Chassis Socket

Seat locking latch

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1a

Hold the handle and lift upwards until
the chassis is fully extended and clicks
into position (dia 1b).

1b

Push the rear wheel assembly into the
rear wheel axle (dia 1c). Check the

wheel is correctly t ted by trying to

pull it out. Repeat this process for both
wheels.

1c

Adjust the handle to a comfortable
height by simultaneously pressing the
buttons on the inside of the handle –
on both sides (dia 1d).

Check the chassis is ready for use by
pressing down on the handle – the
chassis should not collapse.

WARNING – Ensure that all locking

devices are engaged before use.

1d

1 Assembling your chassis

IMPORTANT – Always remove

your child from the seat unit prior to
installation, removal or change of seat
direction. The seat unit can be installed
forward or rearward facing.

To install the seat unit, insert the
seat locking latches into both chassis
sockets (dia 2b).

2b

To t the hood align with the xings on

the bumper bar and slide down
(dia 2f) until fully engaged.

The hood can be tted without the
bumper bar by aligning with the xings

on the seat unit and sliding down until
fully engaged.

2f

Push down on the seat until you hear an
audible ‘click’ (dia 2c).

WARNING – Check that the seat

unit attachment devices are correctly
engaged before use by lifting the seat.

2c

To open the hood, pull the front of
the hood forward then push the hood
hinges down on both sides (dia 2g).

To remove the hood, slide the hood off

the xings on the seat unit, or off the
xings on the bumper bar (if tted).

2g

To adjust the backrest, squeeze the
backrest adjuster lever at the top of the
seat unit, then raise or lower the seat
unit to the desired position

(dia 2h).

IMPORTANT – Use the harness at

all times.

IMPORTANT – Do not lift the stroller by

the seat unit.

IMPORTANT – Support the back of the

pushchair seat unit when adjusting the
angle.

2h

Release the storage latch (dia 1a).

To attach the bumper bar (dia 2e),

remove the hood (if tted). Align the
bumper bar mouldings with the xings

then slide both bumper bar mouldings
onto the seat unit until fully engaged.

To remove the bumper bar, remove the

hood (if tted) then slide both bumper
bar mouldings off the seat unit xings.

WARNING! DO NOT lift the stroller

by the bumper bar or hood. It may
disengage or damage your product.

2e

HANDY HINT – You may nd it helpful

to apply the brake when tting the seat

unit.
Push down on the brake lever to lock

the brakes . To release the brake lift
brake lever (dia 2a).

IMPORTANT – Always apply the

brakes when you park the stroller.

2a

A

B

B

A

Unfasten the comfort pad to reveal the

ve-point harness. A ve-point harness

is provided to restrain your child (dia 2i).
To secure the child in the harness, push
buckle A and B into buckle housing
C until the buckle prongs snap into
position. Carefully adjust the harness by

pulling the slider until the desired t is

achieved in the waist belt, shoulder and
crotch straps.

Always adjust the harness when
changing the seating position of the child.

To release the buckle, squeeze the top
and bottom prongs A .

WARNING – Always use the crotch strap

in combination with the waist belt.

WARNING – Fasten the harness when

not in use to prevent it becoming trapped
when folding the stroller.

2i

D

D

D

A

B

C

To lock the swivel wheel, push lock
towards . To unlock swivel wheel,
push towards (dia 2d).

HANDY HINT – The front wheel should

be locked when used on uneven
surfaces or mounting kerbs.

2d

B

A

A

B

A

B

C

D

A

2 Attaching your seat unit and using your stroller

(this vehicle is intended for children from 6 months and up to 15kgs) IMPORTANT - A V-Type seat unit must be used with this V-Type chassis

3 Folding your stroller

IMPORTANT – Always remove

your child from the seat unit prior to
installation, removal, change of seat
direction or folding.

3a

Push the handle down allowing the
chassis to fold until it moves into the
fully folded position. Ensure that the
storage latch is closed (dia 3c).

HANDY HINT – The chassis may also

be folded with the seat unit attached.

3c

HANDY HINT – For a more compact

storage, fold the handle down. Refer
to (dia 1d) for instruction on operating
handle adjustment.

Stand at the rear of the chassis, pull
both release latches and twist the right
hand one in the direction of the arrow
marked on the release latch (dia 3b).

3b

To remove the rear wheels, push
the locking button and pull the
corresponding rear wheel out (dia 3d).

3d

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