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Safe Voyage
™
Deluxe
Convertible Car Seat
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WARNING
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Warnings ...................................................... 3–4
Safety Information ..........................................5
Features ........................................................ 6–7
Using the Restraint ..........................................8
Secure Your Child in the Restraint ............ 8–9
Reclined Position ........................................ 10
Upright Position .........................................11
Check Harness Height ................................12
Harness Height Adjustment ........................13
Vehicle Safety Belts ........................................ 14
Vehicle Seating Positions ...............................15
Rear-Facing Installation .................................16
LATCH Installation and Removal .......... 16–17
Locking Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation
....18–19
Non-Locking ELR Lap-Shoulder Belt
Installation Using a Locking Clip ...... 20–21
Lap Belt Installation .............................. 22–23
Forward-Facing Installation ...........................24
LATCH Installation and Removal .......... 24–25
Locking Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation
.......... 26
Non-Locking ELR Lap-Shoulder Belt
Installation Using a Locking Clip ...... 27–28
Lap Belt Installation ....................................29
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• Use rear-facing position when using restraint with an infant weighing
20 pounds (9 kg) or less. The American Academy of Pediatrics
recommends rear-facing until at least 1 year of age and 20 pounds.
• Use only with children who weigh between 5 and 55 pounds (2.3 and
25 kg) and whose height is 49 inches (124 cm) or less. Rear-facing
5-33 pounds (2.3-15 kg) and forward-facing maximum 55 pounds
(25 kg).
• Snugly adjust the belts provided with this child restraint 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 esh or
push the child’s body into an unnatural position.
•
Secure the top anchorage strap (tether) provided with this child restraint.
• Secure this child restraint with the vehicle’s child restraint anchorage
system (LATCH) if available or with a vehicle belt.
• Follow all instructions on this child restraint and in the written
instructions stored under cover at front of seat.
• Register your child restraint with the manufacturer.
• This child restraint must not be used in the home, in boats, or other
non-certied applications.
• Use vehicle belt (not lower connectors) for installations with children
weighing more than 48 pounds (21 kg). Refer to the vehicle owner’s
manual or contact the vehicle manufacturer for the maximum weight
rating for their lower anchors. Unless specied otherwise by the
vehicle manufacturer, assume a 48-pound child is the vehicle lower
anchor limit.
Check Buckle Position ....................................30
Installation in Aircraft .....................................31
Rear-Facing Installation ...............................31
Forward-Facing Installation ........................ 31
Using the Tether .......................................32–33
Care and Maintenance .................................34
Cover Removal and Replacement ..............34
Cleaning the Cover, Shell and Harness
and Harness Adjuster ..............................35
Buckle Removal and Replacement ............ 36
Cleaning the Buckle ....................................37
Warranty ........................................................38
Safety Information
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Manufactured for and distributed by a subsidiary of:
Britax Childcare Limited
P266700
R1.01.06
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Features
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WARNING
• Based on crash statistics, the National Highway Trafc Safety
Administration recommends that parents select the rear seat as the
safest location for a properly installed child restraint. Please study
the section on Vehicle Safety Belts in this booklet to ensure the
child’s safety. If in doubt about installing the child restraint, consult
the vehicle owner’s manual.
• Secure this child restraint even when it is not occupied. In a crash, an
unsecured child restraint may injure vehicle occupants.
• When using in vehicle with air bags, refer to the vehicle owner’s
manual for child restraint installation instructions and precautions.
• Never use the adjuster strap to lift or carry this child restraint. Doing
so could cause damage to the harness adjuster and webbing. Always
carry this child restraint by the shell or tether strap.
• The primary protection for occupants of a vehicle in a crash is the
structure of the vehicle; a child restraint will not protect a child when
the vehicle is seriously impacted. However, correctly installed, a child
restraint will substantially improve the chances for survival in most
crashes. Make sure that all users fully understand the correct ways to
use this child restraint in a vehicle.
• Stop use of a child restraint that is older than six years or has been
in a severe crash to prevent injury due to deterioration or hidden
damage.
IMPORTANT NOTES
• Verify that the child restraint is secure and that
the harness is properly adjusted around the child
each time the child restraint is used.
• Adjust the harness to fit the clothes the child is
wearing. The fit for a child in winter clothes will
differ from a child in summer clothes.
• Cover the restraint when the vehicle is parked in
direct sunlight. Parts of the child restraint could
become hot enough to burn the child.
• Store the child restraint in a safe place when it is
not being used for an extended period of time. Do
not place 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
restraint or change the way its harness or the
vehicle 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 the event of a sudden stop, a loose seat back
could prevent the child restraint from protecting
the child as well as it should.
•
Do not allow children to play with the child restraint.
• Do not use anything to raise the restraint off the
vehicle seat. In a crash, it could slide and be
unable to protect the child as well as it should.
Safety Information
This child restraint system conforms to all applicable Federal motor vehicle safety standards.
ThIS RESTR AINT IS cE RTIfIEd fOR uSE I N
MOTOR vEhIclES ANd A IRcRAfT.
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 1-866-204-1665. 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://NHTSA.gov.
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Do not place a
child restraint
in the front seat
of a vehicle with
a passenger air
bag. Death or
serious injury can occur. The back
seat is the safest place for children
under 12 years of age.
WARNING
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Features
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Features
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Type
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Features
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1. Head pad
2. Harness Slots (under Head Pad)
3. Harness
4. Chest Clip
5. Buckle
6. User Guide and Locking Clip (under cover)
7. Harness Adjuster Lever (under ap)
8. Harness Adjuster Strap
9. Rear-Facing Vehicle Belt Path
10. Forward-Facing Vehicle Belt Path
11. Lower Hook
12. Lower Adjuster
13. Lower Hook Strap
14. Base
15. Tether
16. Tether Adjuster
17. Tether Hook
18. Harness Yoke
19. Harness Shield
Features
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Secure Your Child in the Restraint
1. To loosen the harness, lift the adjuster lever
located in front of the restraint and pull the
harness straps forward (Fig. 1).
2. To unfasten chest clip, squeeze tabs (Fig. 2).
Separate clip (Fig. 3).
3. To unfasten buckle, use thumb to press release
button, then remove tongues from buckle
(Fig. 4).
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Using the Restraint
4. Place child in the restraint. Position the harness
straps around the child and fasten the child
restraint buckle (Fig. 5).
Fasten chest clip
(Fig. 6).
5. Gently pull up on the harness straps to tighten
the lap section of the harness.
6. Slowly pull the adjuster strap to tighten the
harness around the child
(Fig. 7)
.
IMPORTANT! Harness should have a snug, but
comfortable, fit around the child.
7.
Position the chest clip at the middle of the child’s
chest, level with the child’s armpits (Fig. 7).
8. Check harness height (see page 12).
9. Verify that harness is not twisted and child is
properly secured.
IMPORTANT! Always pull on the harness after
securing the child to make sure the buckle and
harness are locked. If they are not, the buckle or
adjuster area may be clogged with food, drink,
or objects that need to be removed. See pages
35 –37 for cleaning instructions.
IMPORTANT! Always make sure that the
harness is tight before each use, or after any
adjustments.
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Reclined Position
Use the rear-facing, reclined position with
children weighing 33 pounds (15 kg) or less
(Fig. 1).
1. To adjust the restraint to the reclined position,
turn the restraint upside down so the base is
facing up. With both hands, pull up on the base
to disengage the rods. Pull base away from shell,
then rotate to the reclined position and slide
base into locked position (Figs. 2 and 2a).
Verify that base is fully locked into reclined
position (Fig. 1).
Using the Restraint
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Using the Restraint
Upright Position
Use the forward-facing, upright position
with children weighing between 20 pounds
(9 kg) and 55 pounds (25 kg) (Fig. 1).
1. To adjust the restraint to the upright position,
turn the restraint upside down so the base is
facing up. With both hands, pull up on the base
to disengage the rods. Pull base away from shell,
then rotate to upright position and slide base
into locked position (Figs. 2 and 2a). Verify
that base is fully locked into upright position
(Fig. 1).
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2
2a
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2a
Always use in reclined position in
rear-facing mode.
WARNING
• Always use in upright position in
forward-facing mode.
• The American Academy of
Pediatrics recommends rearfacing until at least 1 year of age
and 20 pounds.
WARNING
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Check Harness Height
1. Place child in restraint, then secure harness (see Secure Your Child in the Restraint,
pages 8 and 9).
2. Observe where the harness is positioned on the child. Rear-facing harness straps
should be located in the nearest slot at or below the child’s shoulder. Forward-facing
harness straps must be located at or above the child’s shoulder (Fig. 1).
3. If harness height is correct, continue using child restraint without adjustment. If
harness height requires adjustment, refer to Harness Height Adjustment on page 13.
Using the Restraint
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Using the Restraint
Harness Height Adjustment
1. To loosen the harness, lift the harness adjuster
lever and pull the harness straps forward
(Fig. 1).
2. At the back of the restraint, unhook the harness
straps from the yoke (Fig. 2).
3. Pull straps through the shell and cover.
4. Thread the harness straps through slots in shell
at the new height (Fig. 3).
5. Reattach harness straps to the yoke (Fig. 2).
6. Pull harness adjuster strap to tighten the
harness.
IMPORTANT!
Verify that both straps are
threaded at the same height and are not
twisted.
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Weight Range
Rear-Facing
5–33 lbs. (2.3–15 kg)
Forward-Facing
20–55 pounds (9–25 kg)
Maximum Height
Rear-Facing
The child is too tall when the top of the
head is 1 inch from the top of the restraint.
Forward-Facing
The child is too tall when the tops of ears
are above the top of the restraint or height
exceeds 49 inches (124 cm).
Rear-Facing
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Forward-Facing
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NOTE: The information in this section applies
only to installation with vehicle belts.
IMPORTANT!
Vehicle seats and safety belts differ
from vehicle to vehicle. Refer to your vehicle
owner’s manual for specific information about
the vehicle safety belts and their use with child
restraints. Some vehicles have no seating positions
which are compatible with this child restraint, or
any other child restraint. If in doubt, contact the
vehicle manufacturer for assistance.
The following types of vehicle belts are not
compatible with this child restraint
(Fig. 1)
.
• Front vehicle belts with top or bottom anchorage
points in the door.
• Motor-driven automatic vehicle belts.
•
Lap-shoulder belts that have separate retractors for
the shoulder section and the lap section in which
the lap section retractor does not lock without the
use of a heavy-duty belt shortening clip.
• 2-point lap belt Emergency Locking Retractor
(ELR) vehicle belts without the use of a belt
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Vehicle Safety Belts
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Vehicle Seating Positions
WARNING
• Forward-facing vehicle seats must be used with this child restraint.
Side-facing or rear-facing seats cannot be used.
• Do not place a child restraint in the front seat of a vehicle with a
passenger air bag unless the air bag is turned off. Death or serious injury
can occur. The back seat is the safest place for children under
12 years of age.
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Never use the locking clip
provided with this restraint
in place of a heavy-duty
belt shortening clip. Refer
to your vehicle owner’s
manual for specic
information.
WARNING
shortening clip.
• Lap-shoulder ELR vehicle belts without the use of the provided locking clip.
The owner’s manual for your vehicle will have information on the types of vehicle belts in
your vehicle. If your belt type is listed above, select another seating position or use Lower
Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) installation.
This child restraint can fit securely in most vehicles using the existing vehicle belts.
However, some vehicle designs prevent a secure fit of the child restraint due to the position
of the vehicle belt lower anchorage points.
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LATCH Installation
Figure 1 illustrates a typical rear-facing
LATCH installation.
IMPORTANT! Verify that your vehicle is
equipped with lower anchors. If lower anchors
are not installed, you must use vehicle belt
installation methods (see pages 18–23).
1. Lift up cover from seat and remove lower hook
strap and lower hooks from storage slots (Fig. 2).
Route one hook through each rear-facing belt path
(Fig. 3). Replace cover.
2. With the restraint in the reclined position, place it
rear-facing in the vehicle seat.
3. Press and hold the lower adjuster release button,
then pull to lengthen lower hook strap to full
length.
4. Verify that the lower hook strap is not twisted, then
attach the left lower hook to left lower anchor in
desired seating position (Figs. 4 and 4a). Pull on
lower hook to confirm attachment to lower anchor.
5. Verify that the lower hook strap is not twisted, then
attach the right lower hook to right lower anchor
in desired seating position. Pull on lower hook to
confirm attachment to lower anchor.
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Rear-Facing Installation Rear-Facing Installation
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6. Push the restraint firmly into the vehicle seat
and pull the lower hook strap tight (Fig. 5).
7. Verify that all connections are secure and the
restraint is stable. A secure restraint should
allow no more than 1 inch of side-to-side or
forward movement at the belt path
(see “Check
Buckle Position” on page 30).
IMPORTANT! When correctly reclined, the red
line on the shell will be level with the ground,
and the back angle of the child restraint should
be approximately 45°. If there is a problem
achieving the back angle, place a rolled towel
under the front of the base to help level the
restraint (Fig. 6).
LATCH Removal
1. Press button on lower adjuster to loosen lower
hook strap
(Fig. 7).
2. Press on tab to release hook from lower anchor.
IMPORTANT! When not in use, always
store the lower hooks in storage slots under
cover (see page 16, Fig. 2).
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4
5
7
Only raise base as described above.
Do not raise the base off of the front
edge of vehicle seat; doing so will
reduce the protection for your child.
WARNING
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4a
Always use in reclined position in
rear-facing mode. See page 10.
WARNING
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Locking Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation
Figure 1 illustrates a typical rear-facing
installation using the vehicle’s locking
lap-shoulder belt.
IMPORTANT! When installing the restraint with
vehicle belts, store the lower hooks in storage
slots under cover (see page 16, Fig. 2).
1. With the restraint in the reclined position,
place it rear-facing in the vehicle seat. Lift
up the seat cover to expose the rear-facing
belt path.
2. Pull to fully extend vehicle lap-shoulder belt.
With shoulder and lap portion of vehicle seat
belt together, route through the rear-facing belt
slot, under the buckle strap and through the
other rear-facing slot (Fig. 2).
3. Verify that the vehicle belt is not twisted, then
buckle (Fig. 3). Pull on the vehicle belt to
make sure it is securely buckled.
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4.
Push the restraint firmly into the vehicle seat,
while removing slack from the vehicle lapshoulder belt (Fig. 4).
5. Verify that all connections are secure and the
restraint is stable. A secure restraint should
allow no more than 1 inch of side-to-side or
forward movement at the belt path
(see “Check
Buckle Position” on page 30).
IMPORTANT! When correctly reclined, the red
line on the shell will be level with the ground,
and the back angle of the child restraint
should be approximately 45°.
If there is a
problem achieving the back angle, place a rolled
towel under the front of the base to help level
the restraint (Fig. 5).
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4
Only raise base as described above.
Do not raise the base off of the front
edge of vehicle seat; doing so will
reduce the protection for your child.
WARNING
2
Always use in reclined position in
rear-facing mode. See page 10.
WARNING
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Rear-Facing Installation
Non-Locking ELR Lap-Shoulder Belt
Installation Using a Locking Clip
Figure 1 illustrates a typical rear-facing installation
using the vehicle’s non-locking lap-shoulder belt
and a locking clip.
IMPORTANT! When installing the restraint with vehicle
belts, store the lower hooks in storage slots under cover
(see page 16, Fig. 2).
1.
Remove the locking clip from the user guide
storage bag.
With the restraint in the reclined
position, place it rear-facing in the vehicle seat. Lift up
the seat cover to expose the rear-facing belt path.
2.
Pull to fully extend vehicle lap-shoulder belt. With
shoulder and lap portion of vehicle seat belt together,
route through the rear-facing belt slot, behind the buckle
strap and through the other rear-facing slot (Fig. 2).
3. Verify that the vehicle belt is not twisted, then buckle
(Fig. 3). Pull on the vehicle belt to make sure it is
securely buckled.
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Do not install this restraint using a
non-locking ELR vehicle belt unless a
locking clip is used.
WARNING
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1/2“
Rear-Facing Installation
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4.
Push restraint firmly into the vehicle seat, while removing slack from the vehicle lap-shoulder belt (Fig. 4).
5. Hold the lap and shoulder belts together behind the
latch plate and unbuckle (Fig. 5).
6. Thread the locking clip onto both belts (Fig. 6),
placing it within 1/2 inch of the latch plate (Fig. 7).
7. Buckle the belt again. The belt should be tight around
the restraint. If not, remove the locking clip and repeat
Steps 2–7.
8.
Verify that all connections are secure and the restraint
is stable. A secure restraint should allow no more than
1 inch of side-to-side or forward movement at the belt
path (see “Check Buckle Position” on page 30).
IMPORTANT! When correctly reclined, the red
line on the shell will be level with the ground and
the back angle of the child restraint should be
approximately 45°.
If there is a problem achieving
the back angle, place a rolled towel under the front
of the base to help level the restraint
(see page 19,
Fig. 5).
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2
4
6
Only raise base as described above. Do
not raise the base off of the front edge
of vehicle seat; doing so will reduce the
protection for your child.
WARNING
Always use in reclined position in rearfacing mode. See page 10.
WARNING
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Rear-Facing Installation
Lap Belt Installation
Figure 1 illustrates a typical rear-facing
vehicle lap belt installation.
IMPORTANT! When installing the restraint with
vehicle belts, store the lower hooks in storage
slots under cover (see page 16, Fig. 2.)
1. With the restraint in the reclined position,
place it rear-facing in the vehicle seat. Lift
up the seat cover to expose the rear-facing
belt path.
2. Pull to fully extend vehicle lap belt. Route
through rear-facing belts slot, behind the
buckle strap and through the other rear-facing
slot (Fig. 2).
3. Verify that the vehicle belt is not twisted, then
buckle (Fig. 3). Pull on the vehicle belt to
make sure it is securely buckled.
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2
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4.
Push the restraint firmly into the vehicle seat
while removing slack from the vehicle lap belt
(Fig. 4).
5. Verify that all connections are secure and the
restraint is stable. A secure restraint should
allow no more than 1 inch of side-to-side or
forward movement at the belt path
(see “Check
Buckle Position” on page 30).
IMPORTANT! When correctly reclined, the red
line on the shell will be level with the ground,
and the back angle of the child restraint
should be approximately 45°.
If there is a
problem achieving the back angle, place a rolled
towel under the front of the base to help level
the restraint
(Fig. 5).
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Only raise base as described above.
Do not raise the base off of the front
edge of vehicle seat; doing so will
reduce the protection for your child.
WARNING
Always use in reclined position in
rear-facing mode. See page 10.
WARNING
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Forward-Facing Installation
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LATCH Installation
Figure 1 illustrates a typical forward-facing
LATCH installation.
IMPORTANT! Verify that your vehicle is
equipped with lower anchors. If lower anchors
are not installed, you must use vehicle belt
installation methods (see pages 26–29).
1. Lift up cover from seat and remove
the lower
hook strap and lower hooks out of the rear-facing
belt path OR from the storage slots
(Fig. 2). Pull
hooks through forward-facing path (Fig. 3).
2. Press and hold the lower adjuster release
button, then pull to lengthen lower hook strap
to full length.
3. Verify that the lower hook strap is not twisted,
then attach the left lower hook to left lower
anchor in desired seating position (Fig. 4).
Pull on lower hook to confirm attachment to
lower anchor.
4. Verify that the lower hook strap is not twisted,
then attach the right lower hook to right lower
anchor in desired seating position. Pull on
lower hook to confirm attachment to lower
anchor.
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5. Kneel on the restraint to push it into the
vehicle seat while pulling the lower hook strap
tight (Fig. 5).
6. Install tether as instructed on pages 32–33.
7. Verify that all connections are secure and the
restraint is stable. A secure restraint should
allow no more than 1 inch of side-to-side or
forward movement at the belt path.
LATCH Removal
1.
Press button on lower adjuster to loosen lower
hook strap (Fig. 6).
2. Press on tab to release hook from lower anchor.
3. Disconnect the tether.
IMPORTANT! When not in use, always
store the lower hooks in storage slots under
cover (see page 16, Fig 2).
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4a
Always use in upright position in
forward-facing mode. See page 11.
WARNING
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Forward-Facing Installation
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Locking Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation
Figure 1 illustrates a typical forward-facing
installation using the vehicle’s locking lapshoulder belt.
IMPORTANT! When installing the restraint with
vehicle belts, store the lower hooks in storage
slots under cover (see page 16, Fig. 2).
1. With the restraint in the upright position, place
it forward-facing in the vehicle seat.
IMPORTANT! Installation can be improved by
using the tether (see pages 32–33).
2. Pull to fully extend the vehicle lap-shoulder
belt. Hold the shoulder and lap portion of the
vehicle belt together and route through the
forward-facing belt path.
3. Verify that the vehicle belt is not twisted, then
buckle
(Fig. 2). Pull on the vehicle belt to
make sure it is securely buckled.
4.
Kneel on the restraint to push it into the vehicle
seat while removing slack from the vehicle lapshoulder belt
(Fig. 3).
5. Verify that all connections are secure and the
restraint is stable. A secure restraint should
allow no more than 1 inch of side-to-side or
forward movement at the belt path
(see “Check
Buckle Position” on page 30).
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3
2
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Forward-Facing Installation
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Non-Locking ELR Lap-Shoulder Belt
Installation Using a Locking Clip
Figure 1 illustrates a typical forward-facing installation
using the vehicle’s non-locking lap-shoulder belt and a
locking clip.
IMPORTANT! When installing the restraint with
vehicle belts, store the lower hooks in storage slots
under cover (see page 16, Fig. 2).
Do not install this restraint using
a non-locking ELR vehicle belt,
unless a locking clip is used.
WARNING
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Always use in upright position in
forward-facing mode. See page 11.
WARNING
Always use in upright position in
forward-facing mode. See page 11.
WARNING
1. Remove the locking clip from the user guide storage bag. With the restraint in the upright
position, place it forward-facing in the vehicle seat.
IMPORTANT! Installation can be improved by the using the tether (see pages 32–33.)
2. Pull to fully extend the vehicle lap-shoulder belt. Hold the shoulder and lap portion of the
vehicle belt together and route through the forward-facing belt path.
3. Verify that the vehicle belt is not twisted, then buckle (Fig. 2). Pull on the vehicle belt to
make sure it is securely buckled.
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Lap Belt Installation
Figure 1 illustrates a typical forward-facing
vehicle lap belt installation.
IMPORTANT! When installing the restraint with
vehicle belts, store the lower hooks in storage
slots under cover (see page 16, Fig. 2).
1. With the restraint in the upright position, place
it forward-facing in the vehicle seat.
IMPORTANT! Installation can be improved by
using the tether (see pages 32–33).
2. Pull the vehicle belt out, then pass it through
both forward-facing belts slots.
3. Verify that the vehicle belt is not twisted, then
buckle (Fig. 2). Pull on the vehicle belt to
make sure it is securely buckled.
4.
Kneel on the restraint to push it into the vehicle
seat while removing slack from the vehicle belt
(Fig. 3).
5. Verify that all connections are secure and the
restraint is stable. A secure restraint should
allow no more than 1 inch of side-to-side or
forward movement at the belt path
(see “Check
Buckle Position” on page 30).
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4. Kneel on the restraint to push it into the
vehicle seat while removing slack from the
vehicle lap-shoulder belt (Fig. 3).
5. Hold the lap and shoulder belts together
behind the latch plate and unbuckle (Fig. 4).
6. Thread the locking clip onto both belts
(Fig. 5), placing it within 1/2 inch of the latch
plate (Fig. 6).
7. Buckle the belt again. The belt should be tight
around the restraint. If not, remove the locking
clip and repeat Steps 2–7.
8.
Verify that all connections are secure and the
restraint is stable. A secure restraint should allow
no more than 1 inch of side-to-side or forward
movement at the belt path. See “Check Buckle
Position” on page 30.
Forward-Facing Installation
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5
6
1/2“
Always use in upright position in
forward-facing mode. See page 11.
WARNING
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Check Buckle Position
If the buckle is touching the vehicle belt path opening (Figs. 1 and 2) after the vehicle
belt is tightened, move the child restraint to another seating position in the vehicle to
achieve the correct position (Figs. 3 and 4). Contact your vehicle manufacturer for
assistance if you cannot achieve the correct buckle position.
IMPORTANT! Check that the child restraint is secure before each trip.
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This child restraint is certified for aircraft use. Most
airlines in the U.S. and Canada will allow the use of
a child restraint if it is labeled as an approved child
restraint for airline use and fits properly on the
plane. Contact the airline about their policy prior
to traveling.
Rear-Facing Installation
For rear-facing aircraft installation (Fig. 1), see
Lap Belt Installation on pages 22 and 23.
Forward-Facing Installation
For forward-facing aircraft installation (Fig. 2), see
Lap Belt Installation on page 29.
NOTE:
• Place the child restraint next to a window to
avoid blocking the aisle.
• If the aircraft lap belt is too short, ask the flight
attendant for a belt extender.
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Using the Tether
• When using the restraint in forward-facing position, attach
the tether only to tether anchors identied by the vehicle
manufacturer as tether anchorage points. Use of other locations
is not approved or permitted.
• The manufacturer recommends that the tether be used in
forward-facing mode. Using the tether will improve the stability of
the child restraint and reduce the risk of injury.
• If the vehicle does not currently have a tether anchor attachment,
refer to the vehicle owner’s manual or contact the vehicle
manufacturer for assistance.
• If tether anchorage is not available, do not modify the vehicle
without advice from the vehicle manufacturer.
• Do not hook the tether to a vehicle seat mechanism!
• The back angle of the child restraint should be approximately 45º
when properly installed in the rear-facing position.
WARNING
Before installing restraint:
1. Remove tether components from pouch on
rear of restraint.
2. Lift tether adjuster release tab, then pull to
extend tether strap into a V-shape.
3. Loosely attach the tether to an approved
anchor point using the tether hook located on
the tether strap (Fig. 1).
4. Install restraint as described in the appropriate
installation section on pages 16–29.
After installing restraint:
5. Pull the tether strap to remove all slack.
6. Verify that there is tension in the tether strap
and that child restraint is properly secured.
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Care and Maintenance
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Cover Removal
1. Loosen the harness by lifting the harness adjuster located in the front of the restraint,
and pull the harness straps forward.
2. Unhook the harness straps from the yoke on the back of restraint.
3. Unbuckle harness from the buckle.
4.
Pull upper harness straps through the shell and cover to the top of the restraint.
5. Gently remove the upper portion of the cover. Be careful not to damage the energyabsorbing foam.
6. Pull the lower harness straps, buckle tongues, chest clip and buckle through the slots
in the cover.
7. Remove cover from the restraint.
Cover Replacement
To replace the cover, reverse removal directions above. Make sure that the harness straps are
threaded through the chest clip and that the harness is not twisted.
WARNING
• Do not take apart or attempt to take apart the harness. It is
unnecessary and dangerous to do so.
• Never remove the buckle tongues from the harness. They cannot
be reattached after removal.
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Cleaning the Cover
• Hand wash, using cold water and mild soap.
• Line dry to prevent cover from shrinking.
• Do not bleach, machine wash, machine dry, or iron.
Cleaning the Shell and Harness
• Brush away loose debris, using a soft-bristle brush.
• Sponge clean, using warm water and mild soap.
• Towel dry.
• Do not use solvents, abrasive cleaners, or bleach. Do not machine wash, machine dry, or
disassemble the harness.
Cleaning the Harness Adjuster
• Brush away loose debris, using a soft-bristle brush.
• Sponge clean, using warm water and mild soap.
• Towel dry.
• Do not use solvents or abrasive cleaners, or disassemble the harness.
Care and Maintenance
WARNING
Periodically check the adjuster area to be sure it is clean and free of
food, coins, dirt, and other objects. If debris is present, it must be
removed to prevent interference with the adjuster mechanism.
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Buckle Removal and Replacement
Buckle Removal
1. Turn the restraint upside down.
2. Locate metal buckle strap retainer on the underside of the restraint.
3. Pull retainer away from child restraint to loosen.
4. Turn the retainer so that the short side will go up through the slot in the restraint shell to
the upper side of the restraint.
5. Pass the retainer through the slot in cover to remove buckle from restraint.
Buckle Replacement
1. Locate the buckle slot.
2. Turn the buckle retainer so that the short side
will go through the slot in the cover and restraint
shell (Fig. 1).
3. Pull buckle away from restraint until tight, then
verify that the strap is not twisted and the release
button is facing outward.
4. Make sure the buckle retainer lies flat against the
restraint shell.
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Cleaning the Buckle
If a child eats and drinks while in the restraint,
the buckle may need to be periodically checked
and cleaned of any accumulated debris or dried
liquids.
1. After removing the buckle (see Buckle
Removal, page 36), thoroughly rinse, using
warm water (Fig. 1).
2. Soak, overnight if possible, using warm water to
loosen hardened drinks or food.
3. Test the buckle by fastening and unfastening
until a “click” is heard after inserting each
buckle tongue (Fig. 2). If a “click” is not heard,
repeat cleaning procedure.
4. Towel dry.
5. Do not lubricate, use solvents, abrasive cleaners,
soap or household detergents.
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Warranty
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This child restraint was manufactured by Britax Child Safety, Inc. The manufacturer 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. The exclusive remedy for this warranty
is that the manufacturer will, at its option, provide repair or replacement components for this
product or refund the original purchase price of the product. The manufacturer reserves the
right to discontinue or change fabrics, parts, models or products, or to make substitutions.
To make a claim under this warranty, contact Consumer Services at 1-866-204-1665 or write
to us at Britax Child Safety, Inc., 13501 South Ridge Drive, Charlotte, NC 28273. Include proof of
purchase with your correspondence.
PLEASE COMPLETE AND MAIL THE 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.
The use of third-party covers, inserts, toys, accessories or tightening devices is not approved
by the manufacturer. Their use could cause this restraint to fail Federal Safety Standards or
perform worse in a crash. Their use automatically voids this warranty.
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 the manufacturer, or the retailer selling this product,
be liable 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 LAWS
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. This
warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights, which vary from state
to state. Neither the manufacturer 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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