Frontier XT - Car seat BRITAX - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Frontier XT BRITAX

Child Seat Features 4

Child Seat Fit Requirements 6

Vehicle Compatibility 8

Compatible Vehicle Seat Belts 8

Incompatible Vehicle Seat Belts. 11

Child Seat Functions 13

Installing the Child Seat. 20

General Information 20

Harness Mode 20

Booster Mode 21

Installing the Child Seat: Harness Mode 22

Lower Universal Anchorage System (LUAS) - Short Path 22

Lap-Shoulder Belt - Selecting a Belt Path. 24

Lap-Shoulder Belt - Short Path 25

Lap-Shoulder Belt - Long Path 27

Lap Belt - Short Path. 29

Switching Between Modes 31

Harness to Booster Mode 31

Booster to Harness Mode 32

Positioning the Child Seat: Booster Mode 35

Using LUAS 36

Lap-Shoulder Belt. 37

Securing Your Child 38

Harness Mode 38

Booster Mode. 40

Care and Maintenance. 42

Tips and Troubleshooting. 48

Warranty 50

WARNING!

DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur:

• Harness mode: use only with children who weigh between 11.3 and 29.5kg (25 and 65 lbs) and whose height is between 76.2 and 144.8cm (30 and 57 in.) and are at least 2 years of age.
• Booster mode: use only with children who weigh between 18.1 and 54.4kg (40 and 120 lbs) and whose height is between 106.7 and 165.1 cm (42 and 65 in.).
  Use this child seat forward-facing only.
• The positioning block must be rotated to the front of the child seat when used in harness mode.
• The positioning block must be rotated to the rear of the child seat when used in booster mode.
• Snugly adjust the belts provided with this child restraint around your child.
• Secure the top tether strap provided with this child seat.
• Even when unoccupied, in harness or booster mode this seat must be secured to the vehicle by means of a lower connector system if the booster seat is installed in a seating position that is equipped with a lower universal anchorage system (LUAS) or by means of a vehicle seat belt if it is installed in a seating position that is not equipped with a lower universal anchorage system and if equipped with a tether strap, by means of a tether strap.
  Register your child seat with the manufacturer.
  HUGS chest pads must be used in harness mode.
• In booster mode, use only the vehicle's lap and shoulder belt system when restraining the child in this booster seat.
  To prevent injury due to deterioration or hidden damage, discontinue use of this child seat when it is older than nine years or has been in a moderate or severe crash. See the Serial Number and Manufacture Date Label located on the child seat (see page 5).
• According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in a vehicle's rear seating positions than in the front seating positions.
• The use of non-Britax covers, inserts, toys, accessories, or tightening devices is not approved by Britax. Their use could cause this child seat to fail Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or not perform as intended in a crash.
• Never use the harness or adjuster strap to lift or carry this child seat. Doing so could damage the harness adjuster and webbing. Always carry this child seat by the shell or tether straps.
• The primary protection for occupants of a vehicle in a collision is the body of the vehicle itself; a child seat may not protect a child when the vehicle is seriously im pact ed. However, correctly installed, a child seat will substantially improve the chances for survival in most crashes.
• For harness mode refer to your vehicle owner's manual or contact the vehicle manufacturer for the maximum weight rating for the LUAS anchors in your vehicle. Use the vehicle seat belt (not lower connectors) for installations with children who weigh more than the vehicle LUAS anchor limit. Unless specified otherwise by the vehicle manufacturer, assume a 18.1 kg (40 pound) child is the vehicle LUAS anchor limit.
• This child seat can only be used in the following classes of vehicles: multipurpose passenger vehicles, passenger cars or trucks.
• Follow all instructions on the child seat labels and in this user guide. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
• When using in a vehicle with airbags, refer to your vehicle owner's manual for child seat installation instructions and precautions.

Safety Information

Important Notes

• Verify that the child seat is securely installed and that the harness is properly adjusted around the child each time the child seat is used.
• Adjust the harness to fit the clothes the child is wearing. Remove bulky coats and/or jackets before putting the child in the child seat.
• Do not, except as described in this booklet, attempt to disassemble any part of the child seat or change the way the harness or vehicle's seat belts are used.
• Do not use anything to raise the child seat off the vehicle seat. In a crash, this could cause the child seat not to perform as intended.
  This child seat must not be used in the home, in boats, or other non-certified applications.
• Cover the child seat when the vehicle is parked in direct sunlight. Parts of the child seat can become hot enough to burn a child.
• Store the child seat in a safe place when it is not being used. Avoid placing heavy objects on top of it.
  Always check the back seat upon leaving your vehicle to prevent leaving a child restrained in a child seat alone in the vehicle.
• 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 striking passengers and causing serious injuries.
• Do not leave folding vehicle seats unsecured. In the event of a sudden stop, a loose seat back could cause the child seat not to perform as intended.

Certification

This child seat system conforms to all applicable Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (CMVSS 213 and 213.2).

This Restraint is Certified for Use in Motor Vehicles and Aircraft when Used in Harness Mode.

This Restraint is Not Certified for Use in Aircraft when Used in Booster Mode.

Belt positioning booster seats require lap-shoulder belt installation not available in aircraft.

Follow lap-belt installation instructions found on page 29, to install this child seat in aircraft.

NOTE: The Versa-Tether cannot be used in aircraft

Aircraft Travel Install your child seat in a window seat to avoid blocking the aisle.

If the aircraft lap belt is too short, ask the flight attendant for a belt extender.

WARNING! Inflatable lap belts NOT compatible with this child seat.

Registration

Child seats can be recalled for safety reasons. You must register this child seat to be reached in a recall. Send your name, address, and the child seat's model number and manufacturing date to Britax Child Safety, Ltd., P.O Box 7289 RPO Brunswick Square, Saint John NB E2L 4S6, or call 1-888-4BRITAX, or register online at www.Britax.ca/registration.

Model Name & Number:

Serial Number:

Batch Number:

Date of Manufacture:

Child Seat Features Child Seat Features

1 Cover
2 Serial Number and Manufacture Date Label
3 Lower Connector Strap (LUAS)
4 Arm Rest
5 Cup Holder
6 Head Restraint
7 Head Restraint Cover
8 Harness Slot

9 Guide Storage (in pocket behind cover)

10 Shoulder Belt Guide
11 Comfort Pads
12 HUGS Chest Pads
13 Chest Clip
14 Harness Straps
15 Harness Buckle
16 Lower Belt Guide
17.5
18 Harness Adjuster Release Lever (under cover)
19 Harness Adjuster Strap

20 Head Restraint Adjuster Locking Screw Storage Slot
21 National Safety Mark
22 Lower Connector (LUAS)
23 Lower Connector Storage Slot (LUAS)
24 Lower Connector Release Button (LUAS)
25 Lower Connector Adjuster (LUAS)
26 Lower Connector Adjuster Release Button (LUAS)
27 Belt Slot
28 Harness Yoke Storage (on belt shield)
29 Versa-Tether^® Hook
30 Versa-Tether® Storage Clip
31 Head Restraint Adjuster Locking Screw
32 Head Restraint Adjuster
33 Shell
34 Versa-Tether (Top Anchorage Strap)
35 Versa-Tether ^ 念 Adjuster
36 Versa-Tether® Webbing Storage Strap
37 Harness Height Adjuster
38 Belt Shield
39 Harness Yoke (behind Belt Shield)
40 Positioning Block

Child Seat Fit Requirements Child Seat Fit Req

Harness Mode:

WARNING! Harness mode use of this child seat is ONLY

for children who meet ALL of the following requirements. If the child does not meet all harness mode requirements because the child is too small, another type of child seat MUST be used. If your child does not meet all harness mode requirements because they are too large, you may need to use this child seat in booster mode. Thoroughly review all fit requirements before using the child seat.

Children must:

1 be at least two years of age and
2 weigh 11.3 - 29.5 kg (25 - 65 lbs) and
3 stand 76.2 - 144.8 cm (30 - 57 in.) in height and

4 the top of the child's ears must be below the top of the head restraint when seated and

5 the harness straps must be located at or above the child's shoulders when seated.

Booster Mode:

WARNING! Booster mode use of this child seat is ONLY

for children who meet ALL of the following requirements. Use only the vehicle's lap and shoulder belt to secure the child. If the child does not meet all booster mode requirements because the child is too small, you may need to use this child seat in harness mode. Thoroughly review all fit requirements before using the child seat.

Children must:

1 weigh 18.1 - 54.4kg (40-120 lbs) and
2 stand 106.7 - 165.1 cm (42 - 65 in.) in height and
3 the top of the child's ears must be below the top of the head restraint and
4 the vehicle seat belt must be appropriately positioned at or above the child's shoulder through the shoulder belt guide.

NOTE: Britax recommends booster mode only after the child outgrows harness mode.

Vehicle Compatibility Vehicle Compatibility

Compatible Vehicle Seat Belts

NOTE: The information in this section only applies to installation with vehicle seat belts.

Vehicle seats and seat belts differ from vehicle to vehicle. Refer to your vehicle owner's manual for specific information about your vehicle seat belts and their use with child seats.

Lap-Shoulder (3-Point) Belt

1. ALR (Automatic Locking Retractor) with Sliding Latch Plate

a Has a latch plate that freely slides along the vehicle seat belt webbing.

b Has a retractor that stops the belt from being pulled out again once the belt webbing has been pulled out at least 61 cm (24 in.).

Tightens by feeding the belt webbing back into the retractor.

1. ELR (Emergency Locking Retractor) with Locking Latch Plate

a Has a latch plate that does not allow the lap part of the belt to become loose after it is buckled.

b Has a retractor that locks only in an emergency situation such as sudden stop or crash.

1. Switchable Retractor in ALR Mode with Sliding Latch Plate

a Has a latch plate that freely slides along the vehicle seat belt webbing.

b Has a retractor that can be switched to function as an ALR by pulling the vehicle seat belt fully out until a clicking sound can be heard when retracting.

• To use a child seat with this type of vehicle seat belt, you will need to switch to the ALR mode or use a locking clip.

1. ELR (Emergency Locking Retractor) with a Sliding Latch Plate

a Has a latch plate that freely slides along the vehicle seat belt webbing.
b Has a retractor that locks only in an emergency situation such as sudden stop or crash.

IMPORTANT: This belt type requires the use of a locking clip to secure the seat during installation. A locking clip must be secured approximately 1 in. (2.5 cm) from the latch plate to secure the child seat.

Call Britax Consumer Services at 1(888)427-4829 to obtain a locking clip.

Lap Belt

IMPORTANT: A Lap belt may only be used to install the child seat in harness mode and should never be used to secure your child in booster mode.

1. ALR (Automatic Locking Retractor)

a Has a latch plate that is sewn into the webbing.

b Has a retractor that stops the belt from being pulled out again once the belt webbing has been pulled out at least 61 cm (24 in.).

Tightens by feeding the belt webbing back into the retractor.

6. Locking Latch Plate

a Has a latch plate that does not allow the belt to become loose after it is buckled.

Tightens by pulling on the belt webbing.

Incompatible Vehicle Seat Belts

WARNING! The following types of vehicle seat belts are NOT compatible with this child seat. If any of the belt types listed below are the chosen seating position, choose another vehicle seating position to check your vehicle owner's manual for information on installing a car seat in your vehicle.

1 Lap-shoulder belts with top or bottom anchor points on the vehicle door.

2 Motorized, automatic vehicle seat belts.

3 Lap-shoulder belts that have a separate retractor each for the lap section and shoulder section.

4 Inflatable lapshoulder belts.

5 Lap belts forward of the vehicle seat bight.

6 Lap belts with a sewn-in latch plate that have a retractor that looks only in case of a sudden stop.

Vehicle Buckle Positions

WARNING! The position of the vehicle at belt buckle can adversely affect the ability of the child seat.

If the buckle lies near the incorrect position (x) when the vehicle seat belt is tightened, try fitting the child seat in another seating position in the vehicle. If it is not possible to achieve the correct position (√) for the buckle, then another seating position MUST be used.

Vehicle Seating Positions

WARNING! Some vehicles have no seating positions which are compatible with this child seat or any other child seat. In doubt, contact the vehicle manufacturer for assistance.
Forward-facing vehicle seats MUST be used with this child seat. Side-facing or rear-facing seats CANNOT be used. See program below.

Harness Mode: Harness Height Adjustment

IMPORTANT: Make all adjustments for the fit of your child before using the child seat. Place the child seat on the floor and have your child sit in the seat. Follow the instructions on the following pages to make the proper adjustments to the harness, buckle, and head restraint.

1 Loosen the harness.

a Press release lever
b Pull both harness straps forward

2 Lift and slide the harness height adjuster into the desired position, then release.

* Ensure the adjuster is seated securely between the notches.

IMPORTANT: In harness mode, the harness height adjuster also adjusts the height for the head restraint. Always position the harness straps at or above your child's shoulders.

Booster Mode: Head Restraint Adjustment

WARNING! Head restraint adjustment is for use in Booster de ONLY. DO NOT Use the head restraint adjuster when the ness is attached.

1 Remove the locking screw from the head restraint adjuster and insert into the shell to store for later use.

2 Lift the head restraint adjuster release to move the head restraint.

IMPORTANT: The vehicle seat belt must be positioned at or above the child's shoulder through the shoulder belt guide.

Adjusting Buckle Position

Removing the Buckle

1 Unbuckle the harness by pressing the release button and pulling the tongues.

2 Locate the buckle retainer on the bottom of the child seat.

3 Slide the buckle retainer up or down to release it from the child seat shell.

4 Pull the buckle retainer away from the child seat to loosen.
5 Turn and push the buckle retainer through the slot in the child seat shell.

6 Pull the buckle retainer through the slots in the child seat shell and cover to the top of the child seat.

Replacing the Buckle

IMPORTANT: Select the slot closest to, but not under the child.

1 Turn and push the buckle retainer through the slot in the cover and child seat shell.
2 Pull the buckle retainer through the slots in the cover and child seat shell to the bottom of the child seat.

3 Slide the buckle retainer back into place to hold it against the child seat shell.

4 Pull the buckle away from the child seat until tight.

• Ensure that the buckle strap is not twisted.

Fastening the Buckle Releasing the Buckle

Insert one tongue at a time into the buckle.

NOTE: Proper connection is confirmed with an audible click after inserting each buckle tongue.

Press the release button and pull the tongues from the buckle.

NOTE: Periodically clean the buckle to ensure proper operation. See Page 46.

Using the Chest Clip

1 Squeeze to open

2 Push together to fasten NOTE: Always position the chest clip at armpit level.

Using the Positioning Block

NOTE: Set the positioning block position BEFORE installing.

1 Harness Position

2 Booster Position

Using the Lower Universal Anchorage System (LUAS) and Tether

The figure above shows typical locations for lower anchors and tether anchors in a vehicle. Check your vehicle owner's manual for the exact LUAS anchor locations and seating positions (if equipped), information on use with a child seat, and for the maximum weight rating for the LUAS anchors.

Standard vehicle seat spacing between LUAS anchors is 27.9 cm (11 inches). This child seat can be used in a seating position with up to 50.8 cm (20 inches) of space between the LUAS anchors if the vehicle manufacturer allows.

Using the Lower Connectors

The lower connectors are located on the sides of the shell in the storage slots. Store the lower connectors when not in use.

To remove the lower connector from the storage slot or lower anchor:

1 Press and hold the red release button.

2 Pull the lower connector from the storage slot or lower anchor.

To attach the lower connector to the storage slot or lower anchor:

Firmly push the lower connector into the slot or lower anchor until a click is heard to store.

NOTE: The lower connectors store in the slots with the top down.

Using the Versa-Tether

WARNING!

• Attach the Versa-Tether only to tether anchors identified by your vehicle manufacturer as tether anchorage points.
  If your vehicle does not currently have a tether anchor attachment, refer to your vehicle owner's manual or contact your vehicle man u fac tur er for assistance. DO NOT modify your vehicle without advice from your vehicle manufacturer.

When using the child seat in harness mode:

• Britax recommends that the Versa-Tether is used at all times with this child restraint. Using the tether will improve the stability of your child seat and reduce the risk of injury.

Tether anchor locations vary from vehicle to vehicle. Check your vehicle owner's manual and look for the tether anchor symbol shown in the diagram to help identify where the top tether anchor point is located in your vehicle.

To attach the Versa-Tether to the storage clip or a tether anchor:

1 Remove the webbing from the elastic strap and loosen the Versa-Tether.

2 Firmly press the hook over the storage clip or tether anchor point.

3 Always attach the hook over the anchor point.

IMPORTANT: Use the elastic strap to contain extra webbing. Always ensure any excess webbing is contained within your vehicle.

General Information

WARNING!

• Long belt path is only for use with a lap-shoulder belt. Never use the long belt path option with the LUAS or a lap belt.
• Use only the vehicle's lap and shoulder belt system when restraining a child in booster mode. Never restrain a child with only a lap belt in booster mode.
  Install forward-facing only.
  DO NOT use anything to raise the child seat off the vehicle seat.
  Refer to your vehicle owner's manual or contact the vehicle manufacturer for the maximum weight rating for the LUAS anchors in your vehicle. Use the vehicle seat belt (not lower connectors) for installations with children who weigh more than the vehicle LUAS anchor limit. Unless specified otherwise by the vehicle manufacturer, assume a 18.1 kg (40 lb) child is the vehicle LUAS anchor limit.

Harness Mode

• The positioning block must be rotated to the front when installing the child seat in harness mode.
• Based on your vehicle's seat belt configuration, you may achieve a more secure installation using one of two approved lap-shoulder belt path options (long or short belt path). If the first installation method results in

more than 2.5 cm (1 in.) of front-to-back or side-to-side movement at the belt path, try the other option. See page 24 for information on selecting a belt path to install this child seat in your vehicle.
- Use this child seat in harness mode with children at least 2 years of age and 11.3 - 29.5kg (25 - 65 lbs) who stand 76.2 - 144.8cm (30 - 57 in.) in height. Britax recommends using harness mode to 65 lbs (29.5 kg). See the Child Seat Fit Requirements section on page 6 for information on when your child has outgrown harness mode.

Booster Mode

• The positioning block must be rotated to the back when positioning the child seat in booster mode.
• This child seat can be used in booster mode with children who stand 106.7 - 165.1 cm (42 - 65 in.) in height and weigh more than 18.1 kg (40 lbs). Britax recommends using harness mode to 29.5 kg (65 lbs).
• When positioning this child seat in booster mode use the vehicle's lap-shoulder belt to secure the child and child seat into the desired seating position.
• In booster mode, this child seat can be positioned on the vehicle seat using the LUAS. Use the vehicle's lap-shoulder belt to secure system does not interfere with the alignment when securing your child

s Mode

LUAS - Short Path

Before you begin:

Check that your vehicle has LUAS anchors.
Check your vehicle owner's manual for the vehicle's LUAS anchor limits.
Check that your vehicle has a top tether anchor.
Britax recommends that the Versa-Tether is used at all times with this child restraint. Using the tether will improve the stability of your child seat and reduce the risk of injury. Check your vehicle owner's manual for tether anchor locations.
- Remove the Versa-Tetherok from the storage clip and place it over the child seat back to keep it from becoming pinned between the child seat and vehicle seat during installation.

Short LUAS belt path installation

1 Locate the LUAS anchors in your vehicle.
Ensure harness height is adjusted to fit your child.
2 Rotate the positioning block to the front and place the child seat on the vehicle seat.
3 Verify that the lower connector strap is not twisted and firmly press the lower connectors onto their adjacent LUAS anchors to attach.
4 Push the child seat into the vehicle seat and pull the end of the lower connector strap through the belt slot to secure.
The child seat is secure when it cannot be moved front-to-back or side-to-side more than 2.5 cm (1 in.) at the belt path. If the child seat is not secure, repeat the installation procedure or use a different seating location.
5 Firmly press the Versa-Tether hook to the vehicle tether anchor to attach. Remove all slack from the tether webbing.
6 Use the elastic strap to contain extra webbing.

Checklist

Check that positioning block is rotated to the front.
Check all connections and verify that child seat is secure.

• The child seat is secure when it cannot be moved front-to-back or side-to-side more than 2.5cm (1 in.) at the belt path. If the child seat is not secure, repeat the installation procedure or use a different seating location.

Ensure any excess Versa-Tethwebbing is stored in elastic band. Always ensure any excess webbing is contained within your vehicle.

Installing the Child Seat: Harness Mode Installing

Lap-Shoulder Belt - Selecting a Belt Path

Due to variability in vehicle seat designs and belt systems, the Frontier XT child seat can be secured to the vehicle seat by a lap-shoulder belt with either a short belt path or a long belt path installation method.

The following may help with selecting which belt path to try first:

WARNING! Do not use the long belt path for LUAS or lap installations.

A Rotate the positioning block to the front and place the child seat on the vehicle seat in the chosen seating position. Note the position of the vehicle buckle stalk relative to the child seat. If the buckle stalk is behind the child seat (i.e. the child seat is wider than the insertion points of the vehicle seat belt system), then the short belt path may be the best option to try first.

B If the buckle stalk is to the side of the child seat (i.e. the child seat is narrower than the insertion points of the vehicle seat belt system), then the long belt path may be the best option to try first.

If one installation method results in more than 2.5cm (1 in.) of front-to-back or side-to-side movement at the belt path, then try the other method.

s Mode

Both the short and long lap-shoulder belt path installation methods meet or exceed all Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards for child seat performance in dynamic testing. Either of these options can be used based upon vehicle compatibility for children at least 2 years old and 11.3kg (25 lbs) up to 29.5kg (65 lbs) in harness mode.

Lap-Shoulder Belt - Short Path

Before you begin:

Check that your vehicle has a seat belt that can be locked.
Check your vehicle owner's manual to determine what type of vehicle seat belt you have and how it can be locked for use with child seats. If your vehicle seat belt does not lock, a locking clip must be used. Call Britax Consumer Services at 1(888)427-4829 to obtain a locking clip.
Check that your vehicle has a top tether anchor?
Britax recommends that the Versa-Tether is used at all times with this child restraint. Using the tether will improve the stability of your child seat and reduce the risk of injury. Check your vehicle owner's manual for tether anchor locations.
- Remove the Versa-Tetthorok from the storage clip and place it over the child seat back to keep it from becoming pinned between the child seat and vehicle seat during installation.

Short lap-shoulder belt path installation

Installing the Child Seat: Harness Mode Installing

1 Rotate the positioning block to the front and place the child seat on the vehicle seat.
* Ensure harness height is adjusted to fit your child.
2 Pull the vehicle belt out and route the belt through the first belt slot, under the cover and through the second belt slot.
3 Verify that the belt is not twisted and then buckle.
4 Push the child seat firmly into the vehicle seat while removing all slack from the lap part (a), then shoulder part (b) of the vehicle belt.

* Ensure that the vehicle belt is locked as directed by your vehicle owner's manual.
* The child seat is secure when it cannot be moved front-to-back or side-to-side more than 2.5 cm (1 in.) at the belt path. If the child seat is not secure, repeat the installation procedure or use a different seating location.

5 Firmly press the Versa-Tether® hook to the vehicle tether anchor to attach. Remove all slack from the tether webbing.
6 Use the elastic strap to contain extra webbing.

Checklist

Check that positioning block is rotated to the front.
Check all connections and verify that child seat is secure.
* The child seat is secure when it cannot be moved front-to-back or side-to-side more than 2.5cm (1 in.) at the belt path. If the child seat is not secure, repeat the installation procedure or use a different seating location.
Ensure any excess Versa-Tetherwebbing is stored in elastic band. Always ensure any excess webbing is contained within your vehicle.

sMode

Lap-Shoulder Belt - Long Path

Before you begin:

Check that your vehicle has a seat belt that can be locked.
Check your vehicle owner's manual to determine what type of vehicle seat belt you have and how it can be locked for use with child seats. If your vehicle seat belt does not lock, a locking clip must be used. Call Britax Consumer Services at 1(888)427-4829 to obtain a locking clip.
Check that your vehicle has a top tether anchor?
Britax recommends that the Versa-Tether is used at all times with this child restraint. Using the tether will improve the stability of your child seat and reduce the risk of injury. Check your vehicle owner's manual for tether anchor locations.
- Remove the Versa-Tetthorok from the storage clip and place it over the child seat back to keep it from becoming pinned between the child seat and vehicle seat during installation.

Long lap-shoulder belt path installation

1 Rotate the positioning block to the front and place the child seat on the vehicle seat. * Ensure harness height is adjusted to fit your child.
2 Position the shoulder part of the vehicle seat belt behind the head restraint.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT route the vehicle seat belt under the cover or through the belt guide on the head restraint.

3 Route the lap and shoulder parts of the vehicle seat belt over the lap belt guide, through the belt slot, across the back of the child seat shell, then through the second belt slot.
4 Verify the vehicle seat belt is not twisted, then buckle.
5 Push the child seat firmly into the vehicle seat while removing all slack from the lap part (a), then from the shoulder part (b) of the vehicle seat belt.

• Ensure that the vehicle seat belt is locked as directed by your vehicle owners manual.
• The child seat is secure when it cannot be moved front-to-back or side-to-side more than 2.5 cm (1 in.) at the belt path. If the child seat is not secure, repeat

the installation procedure or use a different seating location.

6 Firmly press the Versa-Tether hook to the vehicle tether anchor to attach. Remove all slack from the tether webbing.
7 Use the elastic strap to contain extra webbing.

Checklist

Check that positioning block is rotated to the front.
Check all connections and verify that child seat is secure.

• The child seat is secure when it cannot be moved front-to-back or side-to-side more than 2.5cm (1 in.) at the belt path. If the child seat is not secure, repeat the installation procedure or use a different seating location.
  Ensure any excess Versa-Tetherwebbing is stored in elastic band. Always ensure any excess webbing is contained within your vehicle.

Lap Belt - Short Path

Before you begin:

Check that your vehicle has a seat belt that can be locked.
* Check your vehicle owner's manual to determine what type of vehicle seat belt you have and how it can be locked for use with child seats.

Check that your vehicle has a top tether anchor?
* Britax recommends that the Versa-Tether is used at all times with this child restraint. Using the tether will improve the stability of your child seat and reduce the risk of injury. Check your vehicle owner's manual for tether anchor locations.
- Remove the Versa-Tetthorok from the storage clip and place it over the child seat back to keep it from becoming pinned between the child seat and vehicle seat during installation.

Short lap belt path installation

Installing the Child Seat: Harness Mode Switchin

1 Rotate the recline block to the front and place the child seat on the vehicle seat.

• Ensure harness height is adjusted to fit your child.

2 Pull the vehicle seat belt out and route the belt through the first belt slot, under the cover and through the second belt slot.

3 Verify that the belt is not twisted, then buckle.

4 Push the child seat firmly into the vehicle seat while removing all slack from the vehicle seat belt.

• Ensure that the vehicle seat belt is locked as directed by your vehicle owner's manual.
• The child seat is secure when it cannot be moved front-to-back or side-to-side more than 2.5 cm (1 in.) at the belt path. If the child seat is not secure, repeat the installation procedure or use a different seating location.

5 Firmly press the Versa-Tether hook to the vehicle tether anchor to attach. Remove all slack from the tether webbing.
6 Use the elastic strap to contain extra webbing.

Checklist

Check that positioning block is rotated to the front.
Check all connections and verify that child seat is secure.

• The child seat is secure when it cannot be moved front-to-back or side-to-side more than 2.5cm (1 in.) at the belt path. If the child seat is not secure, repeat the installation procedure or use a different seating location.
  Ensure any excess Versa-Tetherwebbing is stored in elastic band. Always ensure any excess webbing is contained within your vehicle.

This seat may only be used in booster mode with children who stand 106.7 - 165.1 cm (42 - 65 in.) in height and weigh more than 18.1 kg (40 lbs). Britax recommends booster mode only after the child outgrows harness mode.

Harness to Booster Mode

To remove the harness and buckle:

1 Loosen the harness.

a Press release lever
b Pull both harness straps forward

2 Remove the belt shield and unhook the harness straps from the yoke.

3 Replace the belt shield (a) then store the yoke in the slot (b).

4 Pull the harness straps out of the slots.

• DO NOT remove the HUGST chest pads or chest clip.

5 On the bottom of the seat, slide the retainer of one harness strap up and pull it away from the child seat shell.

6 Turn and slide the retainer through the slot to remove.

• Pull the harness webbing tight from the other side before pulling the retainer through.

7 Repeat steps 5 and 6 for the remaining harness buckle strap.
8 Remove the locking screw from the head restraint adjuster and insert into the shell to store.

IMPORTANT: Store the screw in the slot provided in the shell. Store all parts of the harness in a safe place. These parts will be needed to convert the child seat back to harness mode.

Booster to Harness Mode

To replace the harness and buckle:

1 Move the harness adjuster to the highest position (a), then move the head restraint to the lowest position (b).
* Ensure that harness slots in the cover, head restraint and harness adjuster are aligned.
2 Replace the locking screw to lock the head restraint adjuster.

3 Turn and slide the retainer of the buckle strap through the buckle slot.

* Choose the slot that is closest to, but not under your child.

4 Slide the retainer back into place to hold it against the child seat shell. Verify that the strap is not twisted, and that the button faces out.

5 Turn and slide the retainer of each harness strap through the harness slot.
Ensure that the icon on the chest clip faces out.
6 Slide each retainer back into place on the child seat shell.
7 Insert the harness straps through the slots in the cover, shell, and harness adjuster to the back of the child seat.
8 Remove the harness yoke from storage on the belt shield (a), then remove the belt shield (b).
9 Nest the harness straps by inserting the right strap loop into the left strap loop.
10 Before reattaching the harness straps, hold the harness yoke as shown, and ensure that the adjuster strap attached to the yoke is not twisted.
11 Slide nested harness straps completely onto the harness yoke.

12 Replace the belt shield over the harness straps and yoke.

13 Pull the adjuster strap to tighten the harness.

• Pull the harness adjuster away from the child seat (parallel to the ground) to tighten. See page 39.

IMPORTANT: Check the harness straps and attachments before using the child seat.

Checklist

Check that the harness straps are not twisted.
Ensure the chest clip and HUGS™ chest pads face outward.
Check that the adjuster strap is not twisted.
Check that the harness yoke is in the proper orientation and that the harness straps are nested securely onto the yoke.

WARNING!

Position forward-facing only in a seating position with a lap-shoulder belt.
- Use only the vehicle's lap and shoulder belt system when securing a child in booster mode. Never secure a child with a lap belt only in booster mode.
- Always secure the unoccupied child seat.
If the LUAS anchors in your vehicle prevent proper vehicle seat belt fit across your child you cannot use the LUAS to position this seat in booster mode.

The vehicle seat belt fits properly when the lap part sits low across the child's upper thighs (b) and the shoulder part lies across the center of the child's chest and does not contact the child's neck when routed through the upper belt guide (a).

Using LUAS

Before you begin:

• Does your vehicle have a top tether anchor in the chosen seating position?
• Does your vehicle have LUAS anchors in the chosen seating position?
• IMPORTANT: Use the LUAS only to position this child seat to your vehicle seat. Secure your child using the vehicle's lap-shoulder belt system.

1 Detach the Versa-Tether hook from the storage clip.
2 Ensure the positioning block is rotated to the back.

3 Place the child seat on the vehicle seat and connect the lower connectors to the vehicle LUAS anchors.

4 Push the child seat into the vehicle seat and pull the end of the lower connector strap through the belt slot to remove slack.

*Repeat as necessary. Store excess webbing behind cover.
5 Firmly press the Versa-Tether hook to the vehicle tether anchor to attach. Remove all slack from the tether webbing.
6 Use the elastic strap to contain extra webbing.

• Always ensure any excess webbing is contained within your vehicle

7 Use the vehicle's lap-shoulder belt to secure your child.

Lap-Shoulder Belt

1 Ensure that the positioning block is rotated to the back.

2 Place the child seat on the vehicle seat and use the vehicle's lap-shoulder belt to secure your child.

Harness Mode

WARNING!

• Never route the vehicle seat belt over the child when using this child seat in harness mode.
• Adjust the belts provided with this child seat so they fit snugly 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 flesh or push the child's body into an unnatural position.
  The HUGST chest pads must be used at all times.
• Adjust the harness to fit the clothes the child is wearing. Remove bulky coats and/or jackets before putting the child in the child seat.
• Verify that the child seat is secure and the harness is properly adjusted around the child each time the child seat is used.

Before you begin:

Always check the seat area for debris and remove it to prevent interference with the harness adjuster mechanism.

1 Loosen the harness.

a Press release lever
b Pull both harness straps forward

2 Open the chest clip.

a Press tabs
b Pull apart

3 Release the buckle and place the harness straps around the armrests.

4 Place the child in the child seat and position the harness straps around the child.

5 Fasten the harness buckle.

• Proper connection is confirmed with an audible click after inserting each buckle tongue.

6 Pull the harness adjuster strap to tighten the harness.

• The harness should have a comfortable but snug fit around the 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 flesh or push the child's body into an unnatural position. You should not be able to pinch excess.

7 Fasten the chest clip.

• The correct height for the chest clip is at the middle of the chest at armpit level.
• The HUGS™ chest pads may be placed in any position that is comfortable for the child within the range of the correctly placed chest clip.

Pull the harness adjuster strap away from the child seat (parallel to the ground) to tighten.
X Do not pull sideways.

Checklist

Before traveling, verify that the:

Harness straps are not twisted.
Harness is snug.
Buckle is fastened.
Chest clip is at the child's armpit level.

Booster Mode

WARNING!

• Only use a lap-shoulder belt to secure the child in booster mode.
• Use the shoulder belt guides on the child seat to ensure proper fit.
• Ensure the lap part of the belt sits low across the child's upper thighs and that the shoulder part does not contact the child's neck.

Before you begin:

• Ensure that the positioning block is in booster position.
  If your vehicle seat back is adjustable, ensure it is in the upright position before placing the child seat on the vehicle seat.

1 Place the child seat on the vehicle seat and have the child sit in the child seat.

2 Adjust the head restraint so the shoulder belt guides position the vehicle seat belt at or just above the child's shoulders. The child's ears should be below the top of the head restraint.

3 Pull the vehicle seat belt out and route the shoulder part of the vehicle seat belt through the shoulder belt guide.

4 Fasten the vehicle seat belt across the child.

• Lap part of the vehicle seat belt must be routed low across the child's upper thighs.

5 Remove slack from the vehicle seat belt.

Checklist

Before traveling, verify that the:

Vehicle seat belt is not twisted.
Buckle does not rest on red belt guide.

Shoulder part of vehicle seat belt is routed through shoulder belt guide at or above the child's shoulder and does not contact the child's neck.
Lap part of the vehicle belt is routed low across the child's upper thighs.

Care and Maintenance Care and Maintenance

Cover Removal

WARNING!

• Never remove the buckle tongues from the harness.
  DO NOT remove the HUGS chest pads from the harness straps.

1 Loosen the harness.

a Press release lever
b Pull both harness straps forward

2 Unbuckle the harness, then move the harness adjuster to the highest position.

3 Remove the screw to unlock the head restraint adjuster and raise the head restraint to the highest position.

• Store the screw in the slot in the shell.

4 Detach the hook and loop fasteners on the head restraint cover from around the harness.

5 Unhook the elastic bands, then remove the cover from the head restraint.

• Be careful not to damage the energy-absorbing foam.

6 Unfasten the clips behind the armrests, then pull the cover from the lower belt guides.

7 Remove the belly pad from the harness buckle.

a Pull the buckle through the belly pad.
b Remove the elastic strap from around the buckle.

8 Remove the elastic loops from the hooks on the bottom of the child seat, then pull the lower part of the cover from the bottom of the child seat shell.

9 Route the cover around the head restraint and remove the entire cover from the child seat shell.

Care and Maintenance Care and Maintenance

Cleaning the Cover

HAND WASH the cover using cold water and mild soap.
LINE DRY to prevent the cover from shrinking.
DO NOT:

• Bleach
• Machine wash
• Machine dry
• Iron

Cleaning the Harness

SPONGE CLEAN the harness using warm water and mild soap.
TOWEL DRY
DO NOT:

• Disassemble the harness
  * Bleach
• Machine wash
• Machine dry
• Iron

Cleaning the Shell

• SPONGE CLEAN the shell using warm water and mild soap.
  TOWEL DRY
  DO NOT use abrasive cleaners

Replacing the Cover

1 Fit the cover around the head restraint.
* Be careful not to damage the energy-absorbing foam.
2 Fit the bottom of the cover over the lower part of the child seat shell, then pull the elastic loops over the hook on the bottom of the child seat shell.
3 Push the cover under the lower belt guides.

4 Pull the head restraint cover over the head restraint shell, and reattach the elastic bands.

• Be careful not to damage the energy-absorbing foam.

5 Move the harness adjuster to the highest position (a), then move the head restraint to the lowest position (b).

• Ensure that harness slots in the cover, head restraint and harness adjuster are aligned.

6 Replace the screw to lock the head restraint adjuster.

7 Pull the buckle through the slot in the cover.

• Ensure that the buckle is through the correct cover slot for the buckle position.

8 Replace the belly pad.

a Pull the elastic strap around the buckle.
b Push the buckle through the belly pad.

9 Attach the hook and loop fasteners on the head restraint cover around the harness.

10 Reattach the clips behind the arm rests and slide the fabric under the lower belt guides.

To Clean:

THOROUGHLY RINSE the buckle using warm water.
TEST THE BUCKLE by fastening and unfastening until a positive click is heard after inserting each buckle tongue. If clicks are not heard, repeat the cleaning procedure.
TOWEL DRY
DO NOT:

• Soak
• Lubricate
• Use solvents
• Use soap or household detergents

Cleaning the Buckle

If your child eats and drinks while in the child seat, you may need to check the buckle periodically and rinse out any accumulated debris or dried liquids.

Replacing the Buckle

1 Select the slot closest to, but not under the child.

2 Turn and push the buckle retainer through the slots in the cover and shell to the bottom of the child seat.

Removing the Buckle

1 Locate the metal retainer on the bottom of the child seat, and slide the retainer up to release it from the child seat shell.

2 Turn and push the buckle retainer through the shell and cover to the top of the seat.

• Pull the belly pad over the buckle retainer to remove.

3 Pull the buckle away from the child seat until tight. Verify that the buckle retainer lies flat against the child seat shell.

• Ensure that the buckle strap is not twisted and that the button faces out.

Energy-Absorbing Tether

The Versa-Tether can indicate when the child seat has been in a moderate or severe crash and replacement of the child seat is necessary.

Figure 1 shows the tether when the child seat is acceptable for continued use (provided the child seat has not been involved in a crash). The colored stitching will be intact and the webbing will be held under a tether label.

Figures 2 and 3 show examples of when the child seat is unacceptable for continued use. If the tether label is torn, or if one or both of the loops have pulled through the back side of the shell and/or any of the colored stitching has ripped, the child seat is no longer acceptable for use.

IMPORTANT: Discontinue use of child seat if it has been involved in a moderate or severe crash, regardless of whether the loops have pulled through the back side of the shell and the colored stitching has been ripped.

Tips

TIP: If you're having difficulty attaining a tight installation in harness mode using the short belt route, try reclining the vehicle seat back during installation. Once the installation process is complete, return the vehicle seat back to the most upright position possible. See Figure A.

NOTE: This tip will only be helpful if your vehicle seat back is able to recline. See page 12 for important information on choosing a vehicle seating position. The back seat is the safest place for children 12 and under.

TIP: When installing the child seat using the short belt route (Figure B):

• Buckle the vehicle seat belt or attach the lower connectors to the vehicle anchors.
  Pull the vehicle buckle stalk or lower connectors into the belt slot to properly align it into the belt path.
• Tighten.

TIP: When installing the child seat with the vehicle seat belt and the vehicle buckle stalk is too long:

• Consult your vehicle owner's manual to see if you can lower the vehicle buckle position by twisting the vehicle buckle stalk a maximum of three full rotations to shorten to appropriate length. See Figure C.
• Be sure the vehicle buckle release is facing outward after twisting.

Troubleshooting

Problem: The harness is hard to adjust.

Possible Solution: Check that the harness slots in the head restraint and harness adjuster are properly aligned. Do not use the head restraint adjuster when the harness is attached.

Possible Solution: The yoke may be caught on a strap or other component of the child seat. Remove the obstruction and try adjusting the harness again.

Problem: The adjuster strap is fraying at the sides:

Possible Solution: Pull the harness adjuster strap away from the child seat (parallel to the ground) to tighten. Do not pull sideways. Doing so may cause the harness adjuster strap to fray at the sides. See page 39.

Problem: The buckle will not fasten with a click after each tongue is inserted.

Possible solution: There may be debris in the buckle mechanism. Clean the buckle as shown on page 46 and try fastening the buckle again.

If you have misplaced your head restraint lock-out screw, you can purchase a replacement #8 x 1.25 cm sheet metal screw at any hardware store.

Please contact Consumer Services at 1.888.427.4829 if you have an issue not listed here.

Warranty Notes

This child seat was manufactured by Britax Child Safety, Inc. Britax warrants this product to the original retail purchaser as follows:

LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY

This product is warranted against defective materials or work man ship 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. 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.

PLEASE COMPLETE AND MAIL THE OWNER REGISTRATION CARD WITHIN (30) DAYS OF PURCHASE

You may also register online at www.Britax.ca/registration.

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 child seat to fail Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or not perform as intended 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 product.

LIMITATIONS OF WARRANTYES AND OTHER WARRANTY TERMS AND PROVINCIAL 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 provinces do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above lim i ta tions 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.

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