Britax Car Sea Car Seat User Manual
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1. above directions P2219 _ RO2f qxd 11 7 2002 10 23 AM Page 18 as LY WARNING ATTACH THE VERSA TETHER ONLY TETHER Using the Versa Tether ANCHORS IDENTIFIED BY YOUR VEHICLE MANUFACTURER AS 1 Locate the tether TETHER ANCHORAGE POINTS USE OF OTHER LOCATIONS IS Sad rarove Toi NOT APPROVED OR PERMITTED pouch e ALWAYS USE THE VERSA TETHER FOR CHILDREN 2 Once your child WEIGHING MORE THAN 50 POUNDS 22 6 KG rectraint is secured Britax recommends that the tether be used at all times Using in a seat belted the tether will improve the stability of your child restraint and position lift the reduce the nsk of injury tether adjuster tab If your vehicle does not currently have a tether anchor to release the tether attachment refer to your vehicle owners manual or contact straps then pull to your vehicle manufacturer for assistance If a tether anchor is fully extend tether not available DO NOT modify your vehicle without advice from 3 Locate the hook on the strap 4 Hook the tether to an anchor point Fig e DO NOT Hook the Versa Tether to the bottom of a vehicle 5 Pull the tether adjuster belt to remove all slack seat mechanism 6 Venfy that there is tension in the tether strap and that the child restraint is properly secured as ee P2219 RO2f qxd 11 7 2002 10 23 AM Page 20 Redine Bar THE RECLINE BAR MUST BE INSTALLED BEFORE USING THIS RESTR2. AINT Insert recline bar into the holes in lower rear of restraint pnor to installation in vehicle Fig A IMPORTANT The bottom of the restraint must be flat the vehicle seat when installed Using the Chest Clip Open the chest dip by squeezing the middle then pull the two pieces apart Fig chest clip is at the middle of the chest level with the armpit Using the Buckle Fastening the Buckle 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 postive click after inserting the second buckle tongue Fig B Releasing the Buckle 1 Brace the rear of the buckle with hand 2 Use thumb to press release button until tongues are ejected from buckle Fig B NOTE Periodically clean the buckle to ensure proper operation See gt page 27 P2219_RO2f qxd 11 7 2002 10 23 AM Page 22 Securing Your Once the child restraint has been installed in the vehicle follow these instructions to secure your child in the child restraint IMPORTANT Before secunng your child the restraint always check the adjuster area for debns eg food coins toys etc If debris is present it must be removed to prevent interference with the L adjuster mechanism 1 Loosen the harness by lifting the adjuster lever located in front of the restraint then pull the shoulde
3. AM Page 1 11 7 2002 10 P2219_R02f P2219_R02f qxd 11 7 2002 10 23 AM Page 2 as LY Vehicle Safety 8 Vehidie Seating 5 9 ec a 10 15 Installation with 10 11 Installation with Lap Shoulder 12 13 Installation with Lap Belt 14 15 Vera Tether ee ee ee 16 17 Using Restraint Features 18 19 Securing 20 21 Hamess Height 22 23 Adjusting Buckle Position 23 Care and 24 27 COVED 263425065 nb Oca o neta nee ees bees eee eee awe ee 24 25 eee oie es Se et ee ee 25 Dell lt 4 baa S ee 25 26 27 Or ee eee ee 28 This product and its components are subject to change without notice 2002 Britax Child Safety Inc All rights reserved Britax is a registered trademark Printed in U S A as ee P2219
4. P OR CRASH SECURE THIS CHILD RESTRAINT WITH A VEHICLE BELT AS SPECIFIED IN THIS USER GUIDE e USE THE VEHICLE S LATCH SYSTEM LAP SHOULDER BELT SYSTEM OR LAP BELT SYSTEM TO SECURE THE RESTRAINT ALWAYS USE THE VERSA TETHER FOR CHILDREN WEIGHING MORE THAN 50 POUNDS 22 6 kg e Use vehicle belt not LATCH connectors for installations with children weighing more than 48 pounds 21 kg Refer to the vehicle owners manual or contact the vehicle manufacturer for the maximum weight rating for their LATCH anchors Unless specified otherwise by the vehicle manufacturer assume a 48 pound child is the vehicle LATCH anchor limit e Install this child restraint only on vehicle seats which face forward Do not install this restraint on vehicle seats facing sideways or backwards e Secure this child restraint with the vehicle belts or LATCH even when it is not occupied In a crash an unsecured child restraint may injure vehicle occupants as ee e Based on 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 Please study the section on Vehicle Safety Belts in this booklet to ensure the safety of your child If in doubt about installing your child restraint consult your vehicle owner s manual Britax recommends that all child restraints be installed in the rear seat The primary protection for o
5. _RO2f qxd 11 7 2002 10 23 AM Page 4 Read and understand this information booklet before using this product To ensure proper restraint use store this booklet so you can consult it often This child restraint is designed for use only by children who weigh between 22 and 80 pounds 10 and 36 kg and whose height is between 19 and 53 inches 48 3 and 134 6 cm This child restraint system conforms to all applicable Federal motor vehicle safety standards This Restraint is Not Certified for Use in Aircraft This child restraint must not be used the home in boats or other non certified applications This child restraint is LATCH compatible 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 Bntax Child Safety Inc 13501 South Ridge Drive Charlotte NC 28273 call 1 888 4BRITAX For recall information call the U S Govemment s Auto Safety Hotline at 1 800 424 9393 202 366 0123 in DC area as LY as ee e Verify that the child restraint is secure and that the hamess is properly adjusted around your child each time you use the child restraint e Adjust the hamess to fit the clothes the child is wearing The hamess will fit a child in winter clothes differently than a child in summer c
6. ainst defective materials or workmanship for one year from the date of original purchase Proof of purchase 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 product 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 negligence misuse or use not in accordance with the product instruction The use of non Britax Child Safety Inc covers inserts toys accessories 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 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
7. ccupants of a vehicle a collision is the body of the vehicle itself child restraint will not protect a child when the vehicle is senously impacted However a correctly installed child 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 e DO NOT place any child restraint in the front seat of a vehicle with a passenger air bag unless the air bag is tumed off DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur The back seat is the safest place for children under 12 e Owners of vehicles with air bags should refer to their vehicle owners manual for child restraint installation instructions P2219_R02f qxd 11 7 2002 10 23 AM Page 8 Child Restraint Features 1 Cover Hamess Slots Hamess Comfort Pads Hamess Retainer ah WN 1 2 4 5 6 7 10 11 2 11 6 Chest Clip 7 HUGS Shoulder Pads 8 Buckle Belly Pad 10 Hamess Release Lever Child Restraint Features 13 14 15 16 11 17 11 LATCH Connectors 12 Hamess Adjuster Strap 13 Versa Tether Assembly 14 Hamess Yoke 15 Storage Pouches 16 LATCH Adjusters 17 Redline Located under flap P2219 _ RO2f qxd 11 7 2002 10 23 AM Page 10 as NOTE The information in this section only applies to installation with vehicle seat belts IMPORTANT Some vehicles
8. der straps forward as far as possible LINE DRY to prevent cover from shrinking 2 Unhook the shoulder straps from the yoke on the rear of child DO NOT restraint Bleach 3 Pull upper hamess straps through the shell and cover to the front l of the restraint e Machine wash 4 Remove the belly pad from the buckle e Machine 5 Gently remove the upper portion of the cover Be careful not to Cleaning the Hamess damage the energy absorbing foam SPONGE CLEAN using wamm water and mild soap 6 Pull the lower hamess straps buckle tongues chest clip and buckle TOWEL DRY through the slots in the cover DO NOT WARNING 9 Do not take apart or attempt to take apart the hamess It is unnecessary and dangerous to do so e Never remove the buckle tongues from the hamess They ary cannot be reattached after removal Disassemble the hamess 7 Remove the entire cover from the restraint Cleaning the Shell Refitting the SPONGE CLEAN using wam water and mild soap To refit the cover reverse Cover Removal directions M ake sure that 8 the shoulder straps are threaded through the chest clips and that DO NOT the hamess is not twisted Use abrasive cleaners Disassemble the hamess as ee P2219 022 11 7 2002 10 23 AM Page 28 Buckie Removal 1 Locate the metal buckle strap retainer on bottom of the restraint 2 Pull retainer away from child restraint to loosen 3 Tum the retai
9. have no seating postions which are compatible with this child restraint or any other child restraint If in doubt contact your vehicle manufacturer for assistance WARNING e Forward facing vehicle seats MUST be used with this child restraint Side facing or rear facing seats in vans station wagons or trucks CANNOT be used e Bntax and the U S Department of Transportation wam that children 12 and under must nde in the rear seats away from front bags The only exception 5 if the air bag has been l l tumed off The following types of vehicle seat belts are not compatible with this child restraint Front vehicle belts with top bottom anchorage points in the door Motor driven automatic vehicle belts M Three point belts that have separate retractors for the shoulder section and the lap section Non locking ELR two point vehicle belts The owner s manual for your vehide will have information on the types of vehide bets in your vehide If your belt type is listed above sect another seating postion This child restraint can fit securely in most vehicles using the existing vehicle belts However some types of vehicle designs prevent a secure fit of the child restraint due to the postion of the vehicle belt lower anchorage points as ee P2219 2 11 7 2002 10 23 AM Page 12 p Installation with LATCH 1 that your vehide is equipped with LATCH anch
10. hild s shoulder 3 If hamess height is okay continue using child restraint without adjustment If hamess height requires adjustment refer to Adjusting Hamess Height below NOTE Once the top Sots become necessary your child may continue to use the restraint until the top of the ears become level with the 2 of the restraint shell or Hamess Height Adjustment 1 Loosen the hamess by lifting the hamess Straps forward as far as possible Fig A 2 From the rear of the child restraint unhook the shoulder hamess from the yoke Fig B 3 Pull straps through the shell and cover to the front of the restraint 4 Thread the hamess straps through the appropriate hamess slots Fig 5 Reattach hamess straps to the yoke 6 Pull hamess adjuster strap to tighten the hamess 7 Verify that all straps are threaded at the same height and are not twisted The buckle has two positions and should be adjusted to fit your child Fig D Select the slot closest to but not under the child WARNING Do not use position two 2 until child exceeds 50 pounds 22 6 kg Remove the buckle then rethread in appropriate position See page 26 for buckle removal rethreading instructions P2219_RO2f qxd 11 7 2002 10 23 Page 26 AS Cleaning the Cover 1 Loosen the hamess by lifting the hamess release lever while pulling HAND WASH using cold water and mild soap the shoul
11. lothes e Cover the child restraint if your vehicle is parked in direct sunlight Parts of the child restraint can become hot enough to bum a child e Store the child restraint in a safe place when it is not being used Avoid placing heavy objects on top of it e To prevent injury due to deterioration or hidden damage discontinue use of a child restraint that is older than six years or has been in a severe crash wane Do not leave children alone a vehicle even for short time e Do not except as described in this booklet attempt to disas semble any part of the child restraint or change the way its hamess or your vehicle restraint belts are used Do not leave loose objects e g books bags etc 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 e Do not allow children to play with the child restraint e 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 Bp P2219_R02f qxd 11 7 2002 10 23 AM Page 6 13 LY e FAILURE TO FOLLOW EACH OF THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESULT IN YOUR CHILD STRIKING THE VEHICLE S INTERIOR DURING A SUDDEN STO
12. ner so that the short side will go through the slot in the restraint shell Fig 4 Push the retainer through slots in the shell and cover to the front of the restraint Rethreading the Buckle 1 Locate the necessary buckle slot 2 Tum the buckle retainer so that the short side will go through the slot the cover and restraint shell Fig A 3 Pull buckle away from restraint until tight then venfy that the strap is not twisted and the release button 5 facing out 4 Verify that the buckle retainer lies flat against the the restraint Shell as LY Cleaning the Buckle If your child eats and drinks while the restraint you may need to check the buckle penodically and wash out any accumulated debris or dried liquids THOROUGHLY RINSE using warm water Fig A SOAK ovemight if possible using warm water to loosen hardened drinks or food TEST THE BUCKLE by fastening and unfastening until a positive click is heard after inserting the second buckle tongue Fig B If click is not heard repeat cleaning procedure TOWEL DRY DO NOT Lubricate e Use solvents e Use soap or household detergents as ee P2219 RO2f qxd 11 7 2002 10 23 AM Page 30 This child restraint was manufactured by Britax Britax Child Safety Inc Britax warrants this product to the original retail purchaser as follows LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY This product is warranted ag
13. nt F e Verify that LATCH hamessisnot twisted 2 Insert recline bar into holes on rear of restraint see page 18 stored remove LATCH connectors from storage pouches on rear of cover 5 4 Place the on the seat with the back facing toward you W 5 Route the furthest LATCH 2 connector under the recline bar then loosely attach to LATCHF 72 anchor Fig P2219 RO2f qxd 11 7 2002 10 23 AM Page 14 Lap Shoulder Belt Installation Figure A illustrates a typical lap shoulder vehicle belt configuration 1 Insert redine bar into holes on rear of restraint see page 18 2 Place the child restraint in a forward facing position on the vehicle seat 3 Pull the vehide belt out and pass it through the first belt dot from the front of the restraint to the rear Fig 4 Route the vehicle belt around the back of the restraint then through the second belt slot from the rear of the restraint to 1 the front Fig 5 Venfy that the vehicle belt is not twisted then buckle Fig D 6 Push restraint into the vehicle seat with your full weight while removing all Slack from the vehicle belt First remove slack from the lap portion of the vehicle belt then the shoulder portion Fig E amp F 7 Venfy that the belt is tight and the child restraint is secure Refer to Figure G for correct routing of the la
14. ors Fig A e If LATCH anchors not installed you must use standard vehicle belt installation methods 8 While kneeling on child restraint reach through belt slots to access loop end of LATCH adjuster straps Pull straps under recline bar and through slots to tighten Fig D Installation can be improved by the use of the Versa Tether pages 16 17 pi 2 J 4 nk 9 WARNING Use vehicle belt not LATCH connectors for installations with children weighing more than 48 pounds 21 kg Refer to the vehicle owner s manual or contact the vehicle TOE manufacturer for the maximum weight rating for their LATCH anchors Unless specified otherwise by the vehicle manufacturer assume 48 pound child is the vehicle LATCH anchor limit A postive dick confirms attachment 72 Verify that LATCH hamess is not ee Removal twisted To remove the child restraint release both LATCH connectors from the 6 Rotate seat into forward facing LATCH anchors by pressing the red release buttons If connected position disconnect the Versa Tether from the tether anchor Store LATCH 7 Route the closest LATCH ff connectors and tether components storage pockets when not in use connector under the recline bar then loosely attach to LATCH anchor Fig C A positive dick confirms attachme
15. p shoulder vehicle belt Installation can be improved by the use of the Versa Tether see pages 16 17 IMPORTANT Always use the Versa Tether for children weighing more than 50 pounds 22 6 kg Removal To remove the child restraint unfasten the vehicle belt and reverse the above directions P2219_R02f qxd 11 7 2002 10 23 AM Page 16 Lap Belt Installation Figure A illustrates a typical lap belt configuration 1 Insert recline bar into holes on rear of restraint See page 18 2 Place the child restraint in a forward facing position on the vehicle seat 3 Pull the vehicle belt out then pass the vehicle belt through the first belt 1 Sot from the front of the restraint to the rear Fig 4 Route the vehicle belt around the back of the restraint then through the second belt slot from the rear of the restraint to the front Fig C 5 Venfy that the vehicle belt is not twisted then buckle Fig D 6 Push restraint into the vehicle seat with your full weight while removing all slack from the vehicle belt Fig E 7 Venfy that the vehicle belt is tight and the child restraint is secure Installation can be improved by the use of the Versa Tether see pages 16 17 IMPORTANT Always use the Versa Tether for children weighing more than 50 pounds 22 6 kg Removal To remove the child restraint unfasten the vehicle belt and reverse the
16. 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 to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state Neither Britax nor the retailer selling this product authorizes any person to create for it any other warranty obligation or liability in connection with this product as ee 11 7 2002 10 P2219_R02f
17. r straps forward Fig A 2 Unfasten the chest dip by squeezing the middle tab Fig B 3 Unfasten the buckle by pressing down on the middle button 4 Move hamess straps to the side of the restraint To aid in holding the straps insert the pieces of the chest dip into elastic loops on the cover 5 Place child in the restraint 6 Position the hamess straps around the child and fasten the child restraint buckle Fig Proper connection is confirmed with a positive dick after inserting the second buckle tongue 7 Gently pull up on the hamess straps to tighten the lap section of the hamess which should fit low on your child s body 8 Slowly pull the adjuster strap to tighten the hamess around the child Fig D IMPORTANT Harness should have comfortable but SNUG fit around the child A snug fit allows you to place two fingers between your child s collar bone and the hamess 9 Fasten the chest clip by connecting the two halves together Fig 10 Venfy that hamess is not twisted and child is properly secured See Checking Hamess Height on page 22 2219_ 02 11 7 2002 10 23 AM Page 24 Checking Hamess Height 1 Place child in restraint then secure hamess see pages 20 21 2 Observe where the shoulder hamess is positioned on your child e Hamess Straps should be located the nearest slot at or above the c
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