Britax LATCHANCHOR Baby Carrier User Manual
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1. Vehicle Seating Pos WARNING Forward facing vehicle seats M UST be used with this child restraint Side facing or rear facing seats in vans station wagons or trucks CANNOT be used Britax and the U S Department of Transportation warn that chil dren 12 and under must ride in the rear seats away from front air bags The only exception is if the air bag is off NOTE Prior to installation check that the shoulder straps are in the correct position see page 33 34 tallation Rear Facing 1 Verify that your vehicle is equipped with LATCH anchors Fig A If LATCH anchors are not installed you must use standard seat belt installation methods 2 Verify that LATCH harness is routed in rear facing slots If not refer to page 17 to switch LATCH harness 3 Place the child restraint facing and fully reclined on the vehicle seat IM PORTANT Only use super recline mode if necessary to obtain proper angle based on vehicle seat contour see page 29 4 Unhook hook and loop attachments on the front edge of the cover then pull the stabilizing bar out completely Pull stabilizing bar upward until it clicks into position fig B IM PO RTANT Stabilizer bar must always be extended when seat is rear facing 5 Reattach hook and loop attachments on the front edge of the cover 6 Loosly attach each LATCH connector to the adjacent LATCH anchor fig C positive click confirms attachment to2. NEVER ATTACH A FORWARD FACING TETHER TO A LOCATION THAT IS NOT RECOMMENDED BY YOUR VEHICLE MANUFAC TURER OR TO A LOCATION THAT YOU BELIEVE IS INCORRECT OR NOT STRONG ENOUGH IF THE TETHER ANCHOR COMES LOOSE IN A CRASH THE METAL HOOK CAN INJURE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS Britax recommends that the tether be used at all times Using the tether will improve the stability of your child restraint and reduce the risk of injury If your vehicle does not currently have a tether anchor attachment refer to your vehicle owner s manual or contact your vehicle manufacturer for assistance If a tether anchorage is not available you should NOT modify your vehicle without advice from your vehicle manufacturer Forward Facing Versa Tether 1 Once your child restraint is in a secure seat belted position facing forward locate the tether and remove from pouch 2 Push the adjuster button then pull to fully extend tether 3 Locate the tether anchor in your vehicle Use a tether anchor in location a or b in the illustration on page 26 IMPO If in doubt about your tether anchorage point or if your vehide is not equipped with a tether anchorage point check your vehicle owner s manual or contact your vehicle manufacturer for assistance Versa Tether 1 4 Hook the tether to the tether anchor point then pull on the tether belt to remove any slack 5 Verify that there is tension in the tether strap and that child restraint
3. even for a short time DO NOT except as described in this booklet attempt to disas semble any part of the child restraint or change the way its harness or your vehicle seat belts are used DO NOT leave loose objects e g books bags etc in the back of your 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 your 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 an accident it could slide and be unable to protect your child as well as it should FAILURE TO FOLLOW EACH OF THEFOLLOWING INSTRUCTIO NS CAN RESULT IN YOUR CHILD STRIKING THE VEHICLE S INTERIO R DURING A SUDDEN STOP OR CRASH SECURE THIS CHILD RESTRAINT WITH A VEHICLE BELT AS SPECIFIED IN THIS USER GUIDE According to accident statistics the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recommends that parents select the rear seat as the safest location for a properly installed child restraint However the actual dimensions of the vehicle seat and the details of the safety belts used to anchor the child restraint differ from vehicle to vehicle Please study the section on Vehicle Seat Belts in this booklet for the safety assurance of your child If in
4. B 3 Unfasten the buckle by pressing the release button fig C 4 Move the harness straps to the side of the seat Use the hook and loop fastener located on the straps and side of the cover to aid in hold ing the straps 5 Place child in the child restraint 6 Position the harness straps around the child and fasten the child restraint buckle fig C Proper connection is confirmed with a positive click after inserting the second buckle tongue Securing Your Child 7 Gently pull up on the harness straps to tighten the lap section of the harness which should fit low on your child s body fig D 8 Slowly pull the adjuster strap to tighten the hamess around the child fig E IM PORTANT Harness should have a comfortable but SNUG fit around the child A snug fit allows you to place two fingers between your child s body and the harness 9 Fasten the chest dip by connect ing the two halves together IM PORTANT The correct height for the chest dip is at the middle of the chest level with the child s armpit 10 Verify that harness is not twisted and child is properly secured fig F 11 See Checking Harness Height on page 33 ecking Harness Height The shoulder harness MUST be threaded through the slots in the cover and shell nearest the top of your child s shoulders If in any doubt always use the slot above the shoulders rather than below To Check Harness Height 1 Place child in
5. Child Safety Inc Britax warrants this product to the original retail purchas er as follows LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY This product is warranted against defective materials or workman ship for one year from the date of original purchase Proof of pur chase is required Your exclusive remedy for this warranty is that Britax will at its option provide repair or replacement components for this product or refund the original purchase price of the prod uct Britax reserves the right to discontinue or change fabrics parts models or products or to make substitutions To make a claim under this warranty you must contact Britax Consumer Services at 1 888 427 4829 or write to us using the address on the back cover of this booklet Proof of purchase is required PLEASE COM PLETE AND MAIL THE OWNER REGISTRATION CARD WITHIN 30 DAYS OF PURCHASE WARRANTY LIMITATIONS This warranty does not include damages which arise from negli gence misuse or use not in accordance with the product instruc tion The use of non Britax Child Safety Inc covers inserts toys acces sories or tightening devices is not approved by Britax Their use could cause this restraint to fail Federal Safety Standards or perform worse in a crash Their use automatically voids the Britax 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
6. child restraint and secure harness see pages 31 32 2 Observe where the shoulder harness is positioned on your child 3 Use diagrams below to determine if an adjustment is necessary v x x 4 If harness height is okay continue using child restraint without adjustment If harness height requires adjustment refer to Adjusting Harness Height on page 34 NO TE Once the top slots become necessary your child may continue to use the seat until the center of the ears become level with the top of the seat shell or weight exceeds 40 pounds 18 kg Adjusting Hamess Hamess Height Adjustment 1 Loosen the harness by lifting the adjuster lever located in the front of the seat while pulling the shoul der straps forward as far as possible fig A 2 From the rear of the child restraint pull the yoke over the top of the harness guard unhook the shoulder hamess from the yoke fig B 3 Pull straps through the shell and Cover to the front of the seat 4 Thread the harness straps through the appropriate harness height slots fig C 5 Reattach harness straps to the yoke fig B 6 Pull harness adjuster strap to tighten the harness 7 Verify that all straps are threaded at the same height and are not twisted Cover Removal 1 Loosen the harness by lifting the adjuster lever while pulling the shoulder straps forward as far as possible 2 Unh
7. necessary to use one lock off Always use the lock off that is closest to the seat belt buckle Never bend the plastic lock off arm up or down to pre vent breakage Do not route LATCH Harness through the rear facing lock offs when installing with vehicle seat belt 11 If desired attach Versa Tether as instructed on pages 27 28 Rear facing installation is improved by the use of the Versa Tether but it is not required 12 Verify that the seat belt is tight and the child restraint is secure Removal To remove the child restraint unfasten the seat belt and reverse the above directions Rear Facing Lap Belt Installation 1 Recline child restraint as necessary to align leveling line horizontal with the ground IMPORTANT Only use super recline mode if necessary to obtain proper angle based on vehicle seat contour see page 29 2 Unhook hook and loop attachments on the front edge of the cover then pull the stabilizing bar out completely Pull stabiliz ing bar upward until it clicks into position fig A IM PO RTANT Stabilizer bar must always be extended when seat is rear facing NOTE Do not reattach cover with hook and loop until seat belt has been rout ed 3 Place the child restraint rear facing on the vehicle seat 4 Fully extend the vehicle seat belt then pass it through the closest rear facing belt C Sot 5 Route belt in front of the buckle strap then through the second rear f
8. the LATCH anchor f necessary press silver adjuster release button then pull to lengthen LATCH webbing Installation Rear Fac 7 With one hand push the child restraint firmly into the vehicle seat while pulling the first LATCH con nector strap tight fig D 8 Continue pressing child restraint firmly into the vehicle seat while pulling the second LATCH connector strap tight 9 Verify that all connections are tight and the child restraint is secure 10 If desired attach Versa Tether as instructed on pages 27 28 Rear facing installation is improved by the use of the Versa Tether but it is not required Important Always store LATCH connectors when not in use by attaching to storage rings on the side of the child restraint Rear facing installation is improved by the use of the Versa Tether but it is not required If you have a problem stabilizing your child restraint place a rolled towel in the crease of the seat to help level the child restraint base Warning DO NOT raise the base beyond horizontal or off of the vehicle seat doing so will reduce the protection for your child Removal To remove the child restraint release both LATCH connectors from the LATCH anchors by pressing the red button f connected disconnect the Versa Tether from the tether anchor Always store LATCH connectors when not in use by attaching to storage rings on the side of the child restraint Rear Fac
9. the lock off tab until it clamps the seat belt in place fig C IMPORTANT Lock off is not engaged and vehicle belt is not secured until a click is heard or felt NOTE Forward facing installation is improved by the use of the Versa Tether but is not required 8 Verify that the seat belt is tight and the child restraint is secure 9 See Checking Buckle Position on Page 23 Removal To remove the child restraint simply unfasten the seat belt and reverse the above directions Installation Forward Forward Facing Lap Belt Installation Figure A illustrates a typical lap belt only seat belt system 1 Place the child restraint forward facing on the vehicle seat 2 If stabilizing bar is extended press blue release button located adjacent to the right side rear facing lock off to release and store bar fig B 3 Pass the seat belt through both side Slots then fasten the seat belt and verify that it is not twisted fig C 4 Before continuing make sure that the lap belt passes under BOTH lap belt posi tioning guides fig D NOTE Forward facing installation 5 improved by the use of the Versa Tether but is not required 5 Press child restraint into vehicle seat while removing slack from the lap portion of the seat belt fig E 6 Verify that the seat belt is tight and the child restraint is secure 7 See Checking Buckle Position below Removal To remove the child res
10. Cover LATCH Connector Harness Slots Shoulder Harness Chest Clip Buckle Belly Pad Harness Holder Adjuster Cover Stabilizing Bar Cover LATCH Adjuster LATCH Strap Harness Adjuster Strap LATCH Harness Retainer Base Seat Shell LATCH Connector Storage pocket under cover Tether Adjuster Tether Booklet Pouch Cover Tether Hook Versa Tether Yoke Shoulder Harness Harness Guard not shown Forward Facing Lock off Recline Adjust Knob LATCH Harness Retainer Rear Facing Lock off LATCH Connector Vehicle Safety Belts NOTE The information in this section only applies if you are installing the child restraint using the vehicle seat belts If using LATCH this section should be ignored IM PO RTANT Some vehicles have no seating positions which are compatible with this child restraint or any other child restraint If in doubt contact your vehicle manufacturer for assistance The following types of vehicle seat belts are not compatible with this child restraint X Front seat belts with top or bottom anchorage points in the door X Motor driven automatic seat belts X Three point belts that have separate retractors for the shoulder section and the lap section X Non locking ELR two point seat belts The owner s manual for your vehicle will have information on the types of seat belts in your vehide If you have belts of the above listed
11. User Guide Britax Galaxy Britax Table of Contents PR 2 Important 3 Safety Information 4 Child Restraint Features 6 Vehicle Safety 8 Vehicle Seating 10 Installation Rear Facing 11 Switching the LATCH Connectors 17 Installation Forward Facing 18 Checking Buckle Position 23 Installation In 24 25 Recline 5 29 Using the 30 Using the Chest 30 Securing Your Child 31 Checking Harness Height 33 Adjusting Harness Height 34 Care 35 bee 39 This product and its components are subject to change without notice Britax is a registered trademark of Britax Excelsior Andover U K 2002 Britax Child Safety Inc All rights reserved Printed in Australia Introduction E Read and understand this information booklet before using this product It is recommended that you store this booklet so you can consult it often to ensure that you are using the restraint correc
12. acing belt slot fig B 6 Fasten the seat belt then verify that the seat belt is not twisted fig C Installation Rear Fac 7 Press child restraint into vehicle seat while removing slack from the seat belt fig D 8 Position seat belt through the open lock off 9 Close lock off arm Lock off is properly closed when a positive click is heard fig E NOTE It is only necessary to use one lock off Always use the lock off that is closest to the seat belt buckle Never bend the plastic lock off arm up or down to pre vent breakage Do not route LATCH Hamess through the rear facing lock offs when installing with vehide seat belt 10 Attach Versa Tether as in structed on pages 27 28 Rear facinginstallation is improved by the use of the Versa Tether but is not required 11 Verify that the seat belt is tight and the child restraint is secure Removal To remove the child restraint unfasten the seat belt and reverse the above directions The LATCH harness must be switched for proper alignment in rear facing or forward facing installations The seat is sup plied with the LATCH harness fitted in the rear facing posi tion To switch the harness to the forward facing position follow the instructions below 1 Feed the complete latch har ness out through the seat on the side with the short connec tor strap fig A 2 Then feed the LATCH con nector with the For use on Driver s side Latch Anc
13. doubt about installing your child restraint consult your vehicle owner s manual Secure this child restraint with the vehicle belts even when it is not occupied In a crash an unsecured child restraint may injure vehicle occupants When the LATCH Connectors are not in use they must be secured in the LATCH storage pouches If the LATCH connectors are loose they may injure vehicle occupants WARNING The primary protection for occupants of a vehicle in a collision is the body of the vehicle itself and a child restraint will not protect a child when the vehicle is seriously impacted However correctly installed this restraint will substantially improve the chances for survival in most accidents M ake sure that you fully understand the correct way to use this child restraint in your vehicle DO NOT place any 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 Owners of vehicles with air bags should refer to their owner s manual for child restraint installation instructions Britax recommends that all child restraints be installed in the rear seat Install this child restraint only in vehicle seats which face forward Do not install this seat on vehicle seats facing sideways or backwards Child Restraint Featu LATCH Harness Adjuster Release Button
14. e mode use recline adjust knob to adjust the seat angle so that level line is hori zontal with the ground To return seat to normal recline mode hold base with one hand while lifting the top of seat shell upward with the other hand A Recline Adjustment Using the Buckle Fastening the Buckle Unbuckle 1 Hold the buckle with one hand 2 Use your other hand to insert one tongue at a time into the buckle Proper connection is confirmed with a positive click after inserting the second buckle tongue Releasing the Buckle 1 Brace the rear of the buckle with hand n 2 Use thumb to press release button until k tongues ejected from buckle NO TE Periodically clean the buckle to ensure proper operation See section Cleaning the Buckle on page 38 Using the Chest Clip Open the chest clip by squeezing the middle tabs then pulling the two pieces apart IMPORTANT The correct height Y for the chest clip is at the middle gt the chest level to the armpit Always make sure that the harness is tight before each use or after any adjustments Oncethe child restraint has been installed in the vehicle follow these instructions to secure your child in the child restraint 1 Loosen the harness by lifting the adjuster lever located in front of the seat while pulling the shoulder straps forward fig A 2 Unfasten the chest dip by squeez ing the middle tab fig
15. event will Britax or the retailer selling this product be liable to you 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 TERM S AND STATE LAWS Any implied warranties including implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose shall be limit ed 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 conse quential damages so the above limitations may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state Neither Britax northe retailer selling this product authorizes any person to create for it any other warranty obligation or liability in connection with this product Registration Information Fill out the registration card and mail it in today 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 1 888 4BRITAX For recall information call the U S Government s Auto Safety Hotline at 1 800 424 9393 202 366 0123 in DC area n z 9 N ze o co o 9 o Br
16. hor label first through the seat shell as shown fig B Connector labelled For use on Driver s side Latch Anchor must be on appropriate side of child restraint Verify that har ness is not twisted 3 To move from forward facing to rear facing reverse the above procedure Installation Forwarc Forward Facing Installation with LATCH 1 Verify that your vehicle is equip ped with LATCH anchors fig A If LATCH anchors are not in stalled you must use standard seat belt installation methods 2 Verify that LATCH harness is routed in forward facing slots If not refer to page 17 to switch LATCH harness 3 If stabilizing bar is extended press blue release button located adjacent to the right side rear fac ing lock off to release and store bar fig B 4 Place the child restraint forward fadng and fully redined on the vehicle seat 5 Loosly attach each LATCH con nector to the adjacent LATCH anchor fig C positive click confirms attachment to the LATCH anchor f necessary press silver adjuster release button then pull to loosen LATCH webbing fig D 6 With one hand push the child restraint firmly into the vehicle seat while pulling the first LATCH con nector strap tight fig E 7 Continue pressing child restraint firmly into the vehicle seat while pulling the second LATCH connec tor strap tight 8 Attach Versa Tether asinstructed on pages 25 26 Forward facing in
17. ill go through the slot in the cover and seat shell fig A 3 Push each buckle retainer through the slots 4 Make sure the plastic strips are kept on the upper surface of the shell to keep the straps from falling through the slots 5 Pull buckle away from seat until tight then verify that the strap is not twisted and the release button is facing outward Care and Maintenance ES Cleaning the Cover HAND WASH using cold water and mild soap LINE DRY to prevent cover from shrinking DO NOT Use bleach Machine wash Machine dry Cleaning the Shell SPO NGE CLEAN using warm water and mild soap TOWEL DRY DO NOT Use solvents detergents or abrasive cleaners Remove the harness adjuster strap Cleaning the Hamess SPO NGE CLEAN using warm water and mild soap TOWEL DRY DO NOT Use bleach Machine dry Use solvents Machine wash Remove the harness adjuster strap Care and Maintenance Cleaning the Buckle THO ROUGHLY RINSE using warm water fig B SOAK using warm water to loosen hardened liquid or food TEST the buckle by fasten ing and unfastening until you hear a positive click Unbuckle Buckle after inserting the second 1 buckle tongue fig C AN T n If click is not heard 3 T ee continue to clean TOWEL DRY DO NOT Lubricate Use solvents Use soap or household detergents This child restraint was manufactured by Britax Britax
18. ing Lap Shoulder Belt Installation 1 Recline child restraint as necessary to align leveling line horizontal with the ground IMPORTANT Only use super recline mode if necessary to obtain proper see page 29 2 Unhook hook and loop attachments on the front edge of the cover then pull the stabilizing bar out completely Pull stabilizing bar upward until it clicks into position fig A IMPORTANT Stabilizer bar must always be extended when seat is rear facing NOTE Do not reattach cover with hook and loop until seat belt has been routed 3 Place the child restraint rear facing on the vehicle seat 4 Fully extend the vehicle belt then hold the lap and shoulder sections together Keep the sections together as you pass the seat belt through the closest rear facing belt slot fig B 5 Route belt in front of the buckle strap then through the second rear facing belt slot fig B 6 Fasten the seat belt then verify that the seat belt is not twisted fig C 39 Installation Rear Fat 7 Reattach hook and loop attach ments on the front edge of the cover 8 Press child restraint into vehicle seat while removing slack from the lap portion then the shoulder portion of the seat belt fig D 9 Maintain pressure on child restraint then position both sec tions of seat belt through the lock off 10 Close lock off arm Lock off is properly closed when a positive dick is heard fig E NOTE It is only
19. is properly secured Releasing the Versa Tether To release the Versa Tether push the adjuster button down and inwards on the tether strap and pull to loosen Unhook the teth er from tether anchor point to release child restraint This method occasionally may be difficult An alternative method is to release the seat belt first Versa Tether Rear Facing Versa Tether 1 Locate the tether and remove from pouch 2 Push the adjuster button then pull to fully extend tether 3 Locate the hook on the strap The hook latch can be opened and closed by pressing your thumb against the latch 4 Place the restraint in the selected vehicle seating position Follow the section Installation Rear Facing on pages 11 16 5 Locate an acceptable location for the tether to be anchored Use a b or c whichever provides a more stable and secure mounting Check your vehicle owner s manual or contact your vehicle s manufacturer for proper tether attachment anchorages WARNING DO NOT Hook the Versa Tether to the bottom of a vehicle seat adjuster 6 Attach the tether hook to the anchor then tighten by pulling the adjustment strap until all slack is removed SE Versa Tether 7 Verify that there is tension in the tether strap and that child restraint is properly secured IM PORTANT The proper child restraint angle is the angle where your child ia comfortably back but never more than 45 degrees from vertical Releasi
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21. ng the Versa Tether To release the Versa Tether push the adjuster button down and inwards on the tether strap and pull to loosen Unhook the teth er from tether anchor point to release child restraint This method occasionally may be difficult An alternative method is to release the seat belt first Using the Tether Connector Strap rear facing only Sometimes it is not possible to find a location to properly anchor the tether or the structural part of the seat is too large for the hook Use the tether connector strap to assist in connecting to an anchor point 1 Locate a seat frame bar vehicle seat leg or a fixed vehicle seat belt anchor that is bolted to the floor which the strap can be wrapped around 2 Loop the strap around the metal anchor then take the metal d ring and lace it through the hole on the other side of the strap 3 Pull the metal d ring all the way through until strap is tight around the tether anchor 4 Attach the tether hook to the strap or d ring Pull blue recline latch up to adjust seat into one of four normal posi tions fig A If the level line is not horizontal with the ground in normal recline mode it may be necessary to install the child restraint in super recline mode to obtain the proper seat angle To adjust to super recline mode push yellow latch down while pulling up on blue recline latch then pull seat shell to slide it into super recline mode fig B Once in super reclin
22. ook the shoulder straps from the yoke on the rear of child restraint 3 Pull straps through the shell and cover to the front of the seat 4 Lift cover over buckle 5 Gently remove the upper portion of the cover by releasing the elas tic loops Be careful not to damage the energy absorbing foam 6 Pull the harness straps and chest dip through the slots in the cover 7 Release the elastic loops at the bottom of the cover 8 Gently remove the entire cover from the seat 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 can not be reattached after removal Belly Pad Removal 1 Remove the buckle and belly pad see page 36 2 Slide belly pad off the buckle straps Refitting the Cover To refit the cover reverse Cover Removal directions M ake sure that the shoulder straps are threaded through the chest clips and that the harness is not twisted Buckle Removal 1 Fully recline the child restraint 2 Locate two metal buckle strap retainers on bottom of the seat 3 Pull each retainer away from child restraint to loosen 4 Turn each retainer so that the short side will go through the slot in the seat shell fig A 5 Push the retainer through slots in the shell and cover to the front of the seat Rethreading the Buckle 1 Locate the buckle slots 2 Turn each buckle retainer so that the short side w
23. stallation is improved by the use of the Versa Tether but is not required 9 Verify that all connections are tight and the child restraint is secure Removal remove the child restraint release both LATCH connectors from the LATCH anchors by pressing the red button f connected disconnect the Versa Tether from the tether anchor Always store LATCH connectors when not in use by attaching to storage rings on the side of the child restraint Installation Forware Forward Facing Lap Shoulder Belt Installation Figure A illustrates a typical lap shoulder seat belt system 1 Place the child restraint forward facing on the vehicle seat 2 If stabilizing bar is extended press blue release button located adjacent to the right side rear fac ing lock off to release and store bar fig B 3 Pass the seat belt through both side slots then fasten the seat belt and verify that it is not twisted fig C 4 Before continuing make sure that the lap portion of the seat belt passes under BOTH lap belt posi tioning guides fig D ion Forward Facing 5 Press the lock off tab to open the lock off fig E NOTE It is only necessary to use one lock off Always use the forward facing lock off that is furthest from the seat belt buckle 6 Pull the shoulder portion of the seat belt through the lock off to remove all slack fig F 7 Hold the shoulder belt tight then push
24. tly This child restraint is designed for use only by children who weigh between 5 and 40 pounds 2 3 and 18 kg and whose height is between 19 and 40 inches 48 and 102 cm Rear facing use should be limited to children who weigh between 5 and 30 pounds 2 3 and 13 6 kg Forward facing use should be limited to children who weigh between 20 and 40 pounds 9 and 18 kg This child restraint system conforms to all applicable Federal motor vehicle safety standards This restraint is certified for use in motor vehicles and aircraft This child restraint must not be used in the home in boats or other non certified applications This child restraint is LATCH compatible important Notes Verify that the child restraint is secure and that the harness is properly adjusted around your child each time you use the child restraint Adjust the harness to fit the clothes your child is wearing The fit for a child in winter clothes will differ from a child in summer clothes Cover the child restraint if your vehicle is parked in direct sunlight Parts of the child restraint can become hot to the touch in sunny weather Store the child restraint in a safe place when it is not being used Avoid placing heavy objects on top of it Discontinue use of a child restraint that is older than six years or has been in a severe crash This ensures that no deterioration or hidden damage has occurred DO NOT leave children alone in a vehicle
25. traint unfasten the seat belt and reverse the above directions WARNING The position of the vehicle seat belt buckle can affect the stability of your child restraint In an accident an improper ly positioned buckle could come loose and your child would be unprotected When the vehicle belt is tightened if the buckle lies near the position marked as wrong x then try fitting your child restraint in another seating position in your vehicle If it is not possible to achieve the correct position for the buckle then another Seating position M UST be used IMPORTANT Check that your child restraint is secure before each trip Installation In Aircraf This child restraint is certified for use on aircraft M ost airlines in the U S and Canada will allow you to use a child restraint if it is labeled as an approved child restraint for airline use and fits prop erly on the plane Contact your airline about their policy prior to travelling Use your child restraint only on forward facing aircraft seats Placethe child restraint next to a window to avoid blocking the aisle f the aircraft lap belt is too short ask the flight attendant for 7 a belt extender Rear Facing Installation Install your child restraint rear facing in an aircraft according to pages 15 16 Forward Facing Installation Install your child restraint for ward facing in an aircraft accord ing to pages 22 23 Versa Tether
26. types select anoth er seating position This child restraint will work with rear seat three point seat belts with a sliding latch plate and with rear seat three point seat belts that are specifically marked as appropriate for child restraints The middle rear seat of most vehicles has a lap belt which most often will work This child restraint can fit securely in most vehicles using the existing seat belts However some types of vehicle designs prevent a secure fit of the child restraint due to the position of the seat belt lower anchorage points i g i Use this simple guide to check your seat belts and determine the Safest position for your child restraint Use the gray shaded area on the side of this page to determine the best position for the child restraint Hold the page against your vehi cle seat as shown above with the gray area toward the back of the seat Now check to see if the lower seat belt anchorage points are in line with the gray or the red area of this page v If the lower seat belt anchorage points are in the gray area then you can use this position for your child restraint If the lower seat belt anchorage points are in the red area then you should use another position for your child restraint NO TE Although the seat belt anchorage points fall within the gray area a better installation may be achieved by adjusting your child restraint to a reclining position i
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