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USER MANUAL Roundabout 50 BRITAX

Use only with children who weigh between 2.3 – 22.7 kg (5 – 50 lbs) and • whose height is between 45.7 and 124.5 cm (18 – 49 in.). Use rear-facing for children who weigh between 2.3 –15.9 kg (5 – 35 lbs) • and whose height is between 45.7 and 81.3 cm (18 – 32 in.) Use forward-facing for children who weigh between 9.1 – 22.7 kg (20 • – 50 lbs) and whose height is between 73.7 – 124.5 cm (29 – 49 in.). This child seat must be in the recline position when installed rear-• facing. Child seat must be in the upright position when installed in forward-• facing mode with children who weigh more than 15.1 kg (33 lbs). Snugly adjust the belts provided with this child restraint around your • child. A snug strap should not allow any slack. It lies in a relatively straight line without sagging. It does not press into the child’s flesh or push the child’s body into an unnatural position. Secure the top anchorage strap provided with this child restraint.• The child seat must be secured to the vehicle by means of a Lower • Connector System (LCS) if it 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 poisition that is not equipped with a Lower Universal Anchorage System, and by means of a tether strap, as shown in the installation instructions. Use of the tether strap is required forward-facing and is optional rear- facing. Refer to your vehicle owner’s manual or contact the vehicle • manufacturer for the maximum weight rating for their LUAS anchors. Use vehicle belt (not LCS 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 lbs) child is the vehicle LUAS anchor limit. Follow all instructions on this child restraint and in the written • instructions located under the child seat cover. Register your child restraint with the manufacturer.• To prevent injury due to deterioration or hidden damage, discontinue • use of a child seat that is older than six years or has been in a moderate or severe crash. See Serial Number and Manufactured Date Label located on child seat (see page 8). This child seat must not be used in the home, in boats, or other non-• certified applications. Based on crash statistics, Britax recommends that parents select the • back seat as the safest location for a properly installed child seat. Please study the Vehicle Compatibility (pages 10-15) section in this booklet to ensure your child’s safety and consult your vehicle owner’s manual. Secure this child seat even when it is not occupied. In a crash, an • unsecured child seat may injure vehicle occupants. When using in a vehicle with air bags, refer to your vehicle owner’s • manual for child seat installation instructions and precautions. Never use harness or adjuster straps to lift or carry this child seat. • Doing so could cause damage to harness adjuster and webbing. Always carry this child seat by its shell or top anchorage straps. The primary protection for occupants of a vehicle in a collision is the • body of the vehicle itself. A child seat will not protect a child when a vehicle is seriously impacted. However, correctly installed, a child seat will substantially improve chances for survival in most crashes. Make sure all users fully understand the correct ways to use this child seat in a vehicle. 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 Safety Standards or not perform as intended in a crash. WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR:4

Important Notes Verify child seat is secure and harness is properly adjusted around • child each time child seat is used. Adjust harness to fit clothes the child is wearing. Remove bulky coats • and/or jackets before putting child in child seat. Cover child seat when vehicle is parked in direct sunlight. Parts of • child seat could become hot enough to burn a child. Store child seat in a safe place when it is not being used. Avoid placing • heavy objects on top of it. Do not leave children alone in a vehicle, even for a short time.• Do not, except as described in this booklet, attempt to disassemble • any part of the child seat or change the way its harness or vehicle’s seat belts are used. Do not leave loose objects, e.g. books, bags, etc., in the back of a • vehicle. In the event of a sudden stop, loose objects will keep moving, potentially causing serious injuries. Do not leave folding vehicle seats unsecured or unlatched. In event • of a sudden stop, a loose seat back could prevent child seat from protecting the child as well as it should. Do not allow children to play with this or any child seat.• Do not use anything to raise child seat off vehicle seat except as • described in these instructions. In a crash, child seat could slide and may not adequately protect the child. Certification This child seat system conforms to all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (CMVSS 213 and 213.1). This child seat is certified for use in motor vehicles and aircraft. 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 9Z9, or call 1-888-427-4829, or register online at www.BritaxUSA.com/ registration. Serial Number:___________________________________ Batch Number:___________________________________ Date of Manufacture:______________________________ Safety Information Safety Information WARNING! DO NOT place a child seat rear-facing in the front seat of a vehicle with a passenger air bag. DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur. See your vehicle owner’s manual for child seat installations. The back seat is the safest place for children under 12.6

Important Harness Adjustments According to the American Academy of Pediatrics: All infants should ride rear-facing until they have reached at least 1 year of age and weigh at least 9.1 kg (20 pounds). That means that if your infant reaches 9.1 kg (20 pounds) before her first birthday, she should remain rear-facing at least until she turns 1 year old. It is best for children to ride rear-facing to the highest weight or height allowed by the manufacturer. Rear-Facing Use rear-facing only with children: who weigh between 2.3 - 15.9 kg (5 and 35 lbs) • andthe top of the child’s head is at least 2.5 cm (1 in.) or •more below the top of the child seat (Fig. A) andthe harness straps are in the nearest slots at or below •the child’s shoulders. If the child cannot be secured within these requirements because the child exceeds height or weight requirements, review the forward-facing guidelines on page 7. If the child cannot be secured within these requirements because the child is too small, selection of a different child seat (such as an infant carrier) may be required. IMPORTANT: See Adjusting Harness Slot Height on page 37. Safety Information WARNING! Do NOT use the child seat rear-facing if any of the following apply: the child is less than 2.3 kg (5 lbs) in weight • orthe child exceeds 15.9 kg (35 lbs) in weight • orthe top of the head is less than 2.5 cm (1 in.) from the top of the child •seat (Fig. A) or the harness straps are in a slot above the child’s shoulders.• WARNING! Do NOT use the child seat forward-facing if any of the following apply: the child is less than one year of age • or the child is less than 9.1 kg (20 lbs) in weight • or the child exceeds 22.7 kg (50 lbs) in weight • or the child exceeds 124.5 cm (49 in.) in height • or the top of the ears are above the top of the child seat • or the top harness slots fall below the child’s shoulders, parallel to level • ground (Fig. B) 1 inch2.5 cm Rear-Facing

Forward-Facing Use forward-facing only with children: who are at least one year of age • and who weigh between 9.1 - 22.7 kg (20 and 50 lbs) • and

124.5 cm (49 in.) or less in height • and

the top of the child’s ears are below the top of the child seat • and the harness straps are in the nearest slots at or above the child’s shoulders, • parallel to level ground (Fig. B). IMPORTANT: When using forward-facing recline mode, it may become necessary to adjust the harness to the next higher set of slots than would be used when the seat is upright. See Adjusting Harness Slot Height on page 37. Shoulder levelAbove Shoulder LevelBelow Shoulder LevelUprightReclined Forward-Facing Harness Height

Cover1. Serial Number and Manufactured 2. Date (Under Cover) Chest Clip3. Rear-Facing Belt Path4. LCS Adjuster Release Button5. LCS Adjuster6. LCS Connector Release Button7. LCS Connector8. Child Seat Features Harness Holder9. Harness Straps10. Harness Buckle11. Belly Pad12. Harness Adjuster Release 13. Lever (Under Cover) Harness Adjuster Strap14. Recline Handle15.

(Top Anchorage Strap) - in pouch Locking Clip (behind pouch)17. Shell18. Harness Yoke19. Belt Guard20. Energy-Absorbing Base21. National Safety Mark (NSM) Label22. Forward-Facing Belt Path23. IMPORTANT: When not in use, this user guide should be stored under the cover. DO NOT discard the foam inserts found under the cover. Child Seat Features10

Switchable Retractor in ALR with Sliding Latch Plate3. Has a latch plate that freely slides a. along the vehicle belt webbing.

Has a retractor that can be b. switched to function as an ELR or an ALR by pulling the vehicle belt fully out until a clicking sound can be heard when retracting. To use a child seat with this type * of vehicle belt, you will need to switch to the ALR mode or use the locking clip (page 35). 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 ALR (Automatic Locking Retractor) with Sliding Latch Plate 1. Has a latch plate that freely slides a. along the vehicle belt webbing.

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

Tightens by feeding the c. belt webbing back into the retractor. ELR (Emergency Locking Retractor) with Locking Latch Plate2. Has a latch plate that does not a. allow the lap part of the belt to become loose after it is buckled.

Has a retractor that locks only in b. an emergency situation such as sudden stop or crash. Latch Plate Latch Plate Latch Plate Vehicle Compatibility Vehicle Compatibility12

Locking Latch Plate6. Has a latch plate that does not a. allow the belt to become loose after it is buckled. Tightens by pulling on the belt b. webbing. Lap Belt ALR (Automatic Locking Retractor)5. Has a latch plate that is sewn a. into the webbing. Has a retractor that stops the b. belt from being pulled out again once the belt webbing has been pulled out at least 61 cm (24 in.). ELR (Emergency Locking Retractor) with a Sliding Latch Plate4. Has a latch plate that freely a. slides along the vehicle belt webbing, Has a retractor that locks only in b. an emergency situation such as sudden stop or crash. IMPORTANT: This belt type requires the use of the locking clip (page 35). Tightens by feeding the belt c. webbing back into the retractor. Latch Plate Latch Plate Latch Plate Vehicle Compatibility Vehicle Compatibility14

WARNING! The following types of vehicle seat belts are NOT compatible with this child seat: Vehicle seat belts with top 1. or bottom anchor points on the vehicle door. Motorized, automatic vehicle 2. seat belts Lap-shoulder belts that 3. have a separate retractor each for the lap section and shoulder section Lap belts forward of the 4. vehicle seat bight. Lap belts that have a retractor that locks only 5. in case of a sudden stop (emergency locking retractor or ELR). Incompatible Vehicle Seat Belts Vehicle Buckle Positions WARNING! The position of the vehicle belt buckle can adversely affect the stability of the child seat. If the buckle lies near the incorrect position ( ) when the vehicle belt is tightened, try fitting the child seat in another seating position in the vehicle OR consult your vehicle owner’s manual to see if you can lower the vehicle buckle position by twisting the vehicle buckle stalk. 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. If 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 diagram below. DO NOT place a child seat rear-facing in the front seat of a vehicle with a passenger air bag unless deactivated. DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur. See your vehicle owner's manual for child seat installation instruc- tions. The back seat is the safest place for children 12 and under. WARNING! Vehicle Compatibility Vehicle Compatibility16

Installation: Rear-facing Installation: Rear-facing NOTE: If an audible click is not heard when connecting either LCS connector, the LCS strap may be twisted, or there may be debris in the LCS connector. Correct either situation before continuing with the installation process. Push the child seat firmly into the vehicle seat 6. while pulling the LCS strap tight (Fig. F). IMPORTANT: Ensure the LCS strap does not fold into the LCS adjuster while tightening. Verify that all connections are secure and that the 7. child seat is stable. The child seat is secure when it cannot be moved • more than 2.5 cm (1 in.) front-to-back or side-to-side at the belt path. If the child seat is not secure, repeat the installation process or use an alternate seating location. When properly installed in the rear-facing position, the • back angle of the child seat should be 30º – 45º from vertical (not to exceed 45º) when the car is parked on a level surface (Fig. G). If necessary, the proper recline angle can be • achieved by placing a rolled towel or pool noodle in the vehicle seat bight to level the child seat’s base. Rear-facing installation can be improved by the use of the Versa-Tether. • See pages 29 – 32.

Lower Universal Anchorage System (LUAS) Installation Figure A illustrates a rear-facing LUAS installation.• Verify that your vehicle is equipped with LUAS • anchors. If LUAS anchors are not available, you must use the vehicle belt installation methods. If stored, remove the LCS connectors from the 1. storage slots under the cover (page 34) and pass them through their adjacent belt slots. IMPORTANT: This child seat is shipped with the buckle in • position 1 (Fig. B). Use buckle position 1 or 2 that is closest to but not underneath your child. Do not use buckle position 3 in rear-facing mode. See page 38 for Adjusting Harness Buckle Position. The LCS strap must rest IN FRONT OF the child seat • buckle when using buckle slots 1 or 2 (Fig. B). Press and hold the LCS adjuster release button, 2. then pull the LCS strap to full length. Recline the child seat and place rear-facing on 3. the vehicle seat. This child seat must be in the recline position when installed rear-facing. See Recline Adjustment on page 34. Attach one LCS connector to its adjacent 4. vehicle LCS anchor (Fig. C) in the upright position (Fig. D). An audible click confirms attachment.• Ensure that the LCS strap is not twisted.• TIP: You may need to turn the front of the child seat toward you for easier access to the vehicle LUAS anchor. Attach the remaining LCS connector to its 5. adjacent vehicle LUAS anchor (Fig. E) in the upright position (Fig. D). An audible click confirms attachment.• Ensure that the LCS strap is not twisted.•

WARNING! Do not raise the child seat off the front edge of the vehicle seat. This could cause your child seat not to perform as intended.

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Installation: Rear-facing Installation: Rear-facing Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation Figure A illustrates a rear-facing, lap-shoulder • belt installation. When not in use, always store the LCS • connectors in the storage slots. See page 34. See vehicle owner’s manual to determine what • type of seat belts your vehicle has, and how to lock them (also see pgs 10-13). IMPORTANT: This child seat is shipped with the buckle in position 1 (Fig. B). Use buckle position 1 or 2 that is closest to but not underneath your child. Do not use buckle position 3 in rear-facing mode. See page 38 for Adjusting Harness Buckle Position.

Recline the child seat then place it rear-facing 1. on the vehicle seat. This child seat must be in the recline position when installed rear-facing. See Recline Adjustment on page 34. Pull the vehicle belt out then pass it through 2. the first rear-facing belt slot (Fig. C). Route the vehicle belt across the child 3. seat and then through the second rear- facing belt slot. IMPORTANT: The vehicle belt must rest • IN FRONT OF the child seat buckle when using buckle slots 1 or 2 (Fig. B). Vehicle belt can be routed over or under the • cover. Verify that the vehicle belt is not twisted and 4. then buckle (Fig. D). Push the child seat firmly into the vehicle seat 5. while removing slack first from the lap portion of the vehicle belt, then the shoulder portion (Fig. E). Ensure the vehicle seat belt system is locked.• If your vehicle is not equipped with a lockable • seat belt system, use of a locking clip may be required. See page 35 for locking clip instructions Verify that the vehicle belt is tight, locked and 6. that the child seat is secure. The child seat is secure when it cannot be • moved more than 2.5 cm (1 in.) front-to-back or side-to-side at the belt path. When properly installed in the rear-facing position, • the back angle of the child seat should be 30º – 45º from vertical (not to exceed 45º) when the car is parked on a level surface (Fig. F)

If necessary, the proper recline angle can be • achieved by placing a rolled towel or pool noodle in the crease of the vehicle seat to level the child seat’s base. Rear-facing installation can be improved by • using the Versa-Tether see pages 29 - 32.

WARNING! Do not raise the child seat off the front edge of the vehicle seat. This could cause your child seat not to perform as intended.

Installation: Rear-facing Installation: Rear-facing Recline the child seat and then place it rear-1. facing on vehicle seat. This child seat must be in the recline position when installed rear-facing. See Recline Adjustment on page 34. Pull the vehicle belt out and pass it through 2. the closest rear-facing belt slot (Fig. C). Route the vehicle belt across the child seat 3. then through the second rear-facing belt slot. IMPORTANT: The vehicle belt must rest IN FRONT OF the • child seat buckle when using buckle slots 1 or 2 (Fig. B). Vehicle belt can be routed over or under the cover.• Lap-Belt Installation Figure A illustrates a rear-facing, lap-belt • installation. When not in use, always store the LCS • connectors in storage slots. See page 34. See vehicle owner’s manual to determine what • type of seat belts your vehicle has, and how to lock them (see pgs 10-13). IMPORTANT: This child seat is shipped with the buckle in position 1 (Fig. B). Use buckle position 1 or 2 that is closest to but not underneath your child. Do not use buckle position 3 in rear-facing mode. See page 38 for Adjusting Harness Buckle Position. Verify that the vehicle belt is not twisted and 4. then buckle (Fig. D). Push the child seat firmly into the vehicle seat 5. while removing slack from the vehicle belt. Ensure the vehicle seat belt system is locked.• Verify that the vehicle belt is tight, locked, 6. and that the child seat is secure. The child seat is secure when it cannot be • moved more than 2.5 cm (1 in.) front-to-back or side-to-side at the belt path. When properly installed in the rear-facing • position, the back angle of the child seat should be 30º – 45º from vertical (not to exceed 45º) when the car is parked on a level surface (Fig. F). If necessary, the proper recline angle can • be achieved by placing a rolled towel or pool noodle in the crease of the vehicle seat to level the child seat’s base. Rear-facing installation can be improved by the • use of the Versa-Tether see pages 29 - 32.

WARNING! Do not use this seat with a two-point Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) vehicle belt that does not lock. WARNING! Do not raise the child seat off the front edge of the vehicle seat. This could cause your child seat not to perform as intended.22

TIP: You may need to raise or remove the vehicle head restraint to achieve best fit of the child seat. Attach one LCS connector to its adjacent 6. vehicle LUAS anchor (Fig. D) in the upright position (Fig. E). An audible click confirms attachment.•Ensure that the LCS strap is not twisted.• TIP: You may need to turn the back of the child seat toward you for easier access to the vehicle LUAS anchor. Attach the remaining LCS connector to its 7. adjacent vehicle LUAS anchor (Fig. F) in an upright position (Fig, E). An audible click confirms attachment.•Ensure that the LCS strap is not twisted.• NOTE: If an audible click is not heard when connecting either LCS connector, the LCS strap may be twisted, or there may be debris in the LCS connector. Correct either situation before continuing with the installation process. Push the child seat firmly into the vehicle seat 8. while pulling the LCS strap tight (Fig. G). IMPORTANT: Ensure the LCS strap does not fold into the LCS adjuster while tightening. Attach the Versa Tether9.

hook to the vehicle’s designated tether anchor for the chosen seating position. Remove all slack from the tether to secure. Store excess webbing in the tether pouch. See pages 29 – 32. Verify that all connections are secure and that the child seat is stable. 10. 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 process or use an alternate seating location.IMPORTANT: This child seat is shipped with the buckle in position 1 (Fig. B). Use buckle position 1, 2 or 3 that is closest to but not underneath your child. See page 38 for Adjusting Harness Buckle Position. If stored, remove the LCS connectors from the 1. storage slots under the cover (page 34) and pull both connectors competely through the child seat’s right side (Fig. C). Press and hold the LCS adjuster release button, 2. then pull the LCS strap to full length. Thread one LCS connector through the forward-3. facing belt path to the opposite side of the child seat. Ensure that the LCS strap is not twisted. Remove the Versa-Tether from the pouch and 4. place it up and over the child seat back. Place the child seat forward-facing on the vehicle 5. seat. Lower Universal Anchorage System (LUAS) Installation Figure A illustrates a forward-facing LUAS • installation. Verify that your vehicle is equipped with LUAS • anchors. If LUAS anchors are not available, you must use vehicle belt installation methods. Installation: Forward-Facing Installation: Forward-Facing

WARNING! This child seat must not be used forward-facing •for children less than one year of age OR who weigh less than 9.1 kg (20 lbs). This child seat must be in full upright position • when installed forward-facing for children who weigh more than 15.1 kg (33 lbs). Always use the Versa-Tether when the child seat • is installed forward-facing. Check your vehicle owner’s manual for approved tether anchor locations.24

Installation: Forward-Facing Installation: Forward-Facing IMPORTANT: The child seat is shipped with the buckle in position 1 (Fig. B). Use buckle position 1, 2 or 3 that is closest to but not underneath your child. See page 38 for Adjusting Harness Buckle Position. Remove the Versa-Tether from the pouch and place it up and over 1. the child seat back. Place the child seat forward-facing on the vehicle seat.2. TIP: You may need to raise or remove the vehicle head restraint to achieve best fit of the child seat. Pull the vehicle belt out and thread it through 3. the forward-facing belt path (Fig. C). TIP: Turning the back of the child seat toward you can make routing the vehicle belt easier. Verify that the vehicle belt is not twisted and 4. buckle (Fig. D). Push the child seat firmly into the vehicle seat 5. while removing slack first from the lap portion of the vehicle belt, then the shoulder portion (Fig. E). Ensure the vehicle seat belt system is locked.• If your vehicle is not equipped with a lockable • seat belt system, use of a locking clip may be required. See page 35 for locking clip instructions. Attach the Versa-Tether6.

hook to an approved tether anchor. Remove all slack from the tether to secure. Store excess webbing in the tether pouch. See pages 29 - 32. Verify that the vehicle belt is tight, locked, and 7. that the child seat is 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 process or use an alternate seating location. Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation Figure A illustrates a forward-facing lap-shoulder • belt installation. When not in use, always store LCS connectors • in storage slots. See page 34. See vehicle owner’s manual to determine what • type of seat belts your vehicle has, and how to lock them (see pgs 10-13).

WARNING! This child seat must not be used forward-facing •for children less than one year of age OR who weigh less than 9.1 kg (20 lbs). This child seat must be in full upright position • when installed forward-facing for children who weigh more than 15.1 kg (33 lbs).Always use the Versa-Tether when the child seat • is installed forward-facing. Check your vehicle owner’s manual for approved tether anchor locations.26

Installation: Forward-Facing Installation: Forward-Facing IMPORTANT: The child seat is shipped with the buckle in position 1 (Fig. B). Use buckle position 1, 2 or 3 that is closest to but not underneath your child. See page 38 for Adjusting Harness Buckle Position. Remove the Versa-Tether from the pouch 1. and place it up and over the child seat back. Place the child seat forward-facing on the vehicle seat2. TIP: You may need to raise or remove the vehicle head restraint to achieve best fit of the child seat. Pull the vehicle belt out and thread it through the forward-facing belt 3. path to the opposite side of the seat (Fig. C). Verify that the vehicle belt is not twisted and buckle (Fig. D).4. Lap-Belt Installation Figure A illustrates a forward-facing, lap-belt • installation. When not in use, always store the LCS • connectors in storage slots. See page 34. See vehicle owner’s manual to determine what • type of seat belts your vehicle has, and how to lock them (see pgs 10-13). Push the child seat firmly into vehicle seat 5. while tightening the vehicle belt. Ensure the vehicle seat belt system is locked.• Attach the Versa-Tether6.

hook to an approved tether anchor. Remove all slack from tether to secure. Store excess webbing in the tether pouch. See pages 29 – 32. Verify that the vehicle belt is tight, locked, 7. and that the child seat is 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 process or use an alternate seating location.

WARNING! Do not use this seat with a two-point Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) vehicle belt that does not lock. WARNING! This child seat must not be used forward-facing •for children less than one year of age OR who weigh less than 9.1 kg (20 lbs). This child seat must be in full upright position • when installed forward-facing for children who weigh more than 15.1 kg (33 lbs).Always use the Versa-Tether when the child seat •is installed forward-facing. Check your vehicle owner’s manual for approved tether anchor locations.28

This child seat is certified for aircraft use. Most airlines in Canada and the U.S. will allow use of a child seat if it is labeled as an approved child seat for airline use and fits properly on plane. Contact the airline about their policy prior to traveling. The FAA recommends that a child weighing up to 18.1 kg (40 lbs) use • a certified, harnessed child seat while traveling on an aircraft. 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. Rear-Facing Installation For rear-facing aircraft installation (Fig. A), follow Rear-Facing Lap-Belt Installation instructions on pages 20 - 21. Forward-Facing Installation For forward-facing aircraft installation (Fig. B), follow Forward-Facing Lap-Belt Installation instructions on pages 26 - 27.

Safety Information WARNING! When using the child seat in forward-facing mode, attach the • Versa-Tether only to tether anchors identified by the vehicle manufacturer as tether anchorage points. Use of other locations is not approved or permitted. DO NOT• modify the vehicle without advice from the vehicle manufacturer if a tether anchorage is not available. IMPORTANT: If your vehicle does not currently have a tether anchor attachment, refer • to your vehicle owner’s manual or contact the vehicle manufacturer for assistance. For vehicles manufactured January 1989 through August 2000 • equipped with vehicle manufacturer designated tether anchorage locations consisting of a hole or threaded hole, tether anchorage hardware is available upon request – at no cost – by contacting Britax Consumer Services at 1-888-427-4829.30

Using the Versa-Tether Consult your vehicle owner’s manual for 1. approved tether anchorage locations. Locate the tether on the rear of the child seat 2. and remove the tether components from the pouch. Place the tether up and over the child seat back. Install the child seat using the LUAS or the 3. vehicle belts based on the instructions in this manual. Lift the tether release tab; then pull to fully 4. extend the tether strap into a “V” shape. Locate the hook on the strap and loosely 5. attach the tether to an anchor point. See figure A for forward-facing installation.• See figures B and C for rear-facing • installations. Secure the child seat by a seat-belt OR with 6. the LCS connectors. Pull the tether adjuster strap to remove all 7. slack. Verify there is tension in the tether strap and 8. that the child seat is properly secured. 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.

NOTE: The rear-facing recline angle of the child seat • should be 30º– 45º from vertical (not to exceed 45º) when car is parked on a level surface (Figs. B and C). The rear-facing recline angle can be adjusted by placing a rolled towel or • pool noodle in the vehicle seat bight. Tether Connector Strap

WARNING! Only use the tether connector strap for rear-facing tether installation when there is NOT a designated vehicle tether anchor. Because every vehicle model is different, sometimes you cannot find a location to properly anchor the tether. Use the tether connector strap to assist in creating an anchor point (Fig. D). Find a fixed vehicle anchor point that is bolted 1. to the floor. If you cannot find an acceptable location to 2. create an anchor point, contact the vehicle manufacturer to identify a suitable tether connection point. Loop the tether connector strap around the 3. metal anchor. Take the metal D-ring and thread it through 4. the webbing loop on the other end of the strap. Pull the metal D-ring all the way through until 5. the tether connector strap is tight around the metal anchor. Use the D-ring as an attachment point for 6. hook on tether strap.

NOTE: Britax child seats are shipped with the tether connector strap attached to the Versa- Tether

hook. When not in use with rear-facing installations that have designated tether anchors or forward-facing installations, store the tether connector strap in the tether pouch.32

Child Seat Functions Figure A 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 looped inside the shell. Figures B and C show the tether when the child seat is unacceptable for continued use. If one or both of the loops have pulled through the back side of the shell and/or any of the colored stitching has released on either side, the child seat is no longer acceptable for use. Discontinue use of the child seat. IMPORTANT: Regardless of whether loops have pulled through the back side of the shell and the colored stitching has been released, discontinue use of the child seat if it has been involved in a moderate or severe crash. Energy-Absorbing Versa-Tether Switching the Lower Connector System (LCS) Mode The LCS connector strap must be switched to the correct belt path for rear-facing (Fig. D) versus forward-facing (Fig. E) installation modes. Complete the following procedure to switch the LCS mode. Lift the front of the child seat cover to access 1. the LCS connectors. Pull the LCS strap and connectors from the 2. child’s right side of the child seat. Thread the LCS strap and connectors through 3. the appropriate belt path for the installation procedure you wish to use. IMPORTANT: When installing this child seat in rear- facing mode, the LCS strap must rest IN FRONT OF the child seat buckle when using buckle slots 1 or 2 (Fig. F). NOTE: To ensure LCS connector is properly aligned with the vehicle LUAS anchor, the red release button on the connector should face away from the vehicle seat back, and the larger of the two connector sections is on top (Fig.G). Replace the cover and continue with LUAS 4. installation procedure.

To p Release Button The energy-absorbing Versa-Tether was designed to enhance the performance of the child seat tether. By introducing a staged release of the tether webbing, the forward movement of the child seat is delayed while reducing the amount of energy transferred to the child seat during a crash. A secondary benefit of the energy- absorbing Versa-Tether is to help indicate when the child seat has been involved in a moderate or severe crash and replacement of the child seat is necessary. F34

Child Seat Functions Child Seat Functions Storing the LCS Connectors When the LCS connectors are not in use, lift 1. the child seat cover to access LCS storage slots (Fig. A). Pass the LCS connectors through the rear-2. facing belt slots to the inside of the child seat. Fold each end of the LCS strap and slide 3. each LCS connector into the adjacent storage slots. NOTE: Britax child seats are shipped with LCS connectors in the storage slots. Recline Adjustment Pull the recline handle then slide the child seat shell into the desired position. (Fig. B) Release the recline handle and verify the child seat has locked into position. NOTE: If installed it will be necessary to loosen the tether, vehicle seat belt, and/or LCS strap before adjusting the recline position. The tether, vehicle seat belt, and/or LCS strap must be properly re-tightened after adjusting the recline position. Using the Locking Clip Install child seat into vehicle using instruction through step 5 on page 19 for rear-facing, or page 25 for forward-facing. NOTE: Clip is attached and stored on the back of the seat. Push the child seat firmly into the vehicle 1. seat while removing all slack first from the lap portion of the vehicle belt, and then the shoulder portion of the vehicle belt. Hold the lap and shoulders belts together 2. just behind the latch plate and unbuckle the vehicle belt without allowing the belt to slip (Fig. A). While holding the belts and latch plate, 3. thread the locking clip onto the seat belt (Fig. B) and slide it into place near the latch plate (Fig. C). Buckle the seat belt with the locking clip in 4. place. Verify that the seat belt is tight and the child 5. seat is 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 process or use an alternate seating location. IMPORTANT: Remove the locking clip from the vehicle seat belt when not used with this child seat, or the vehicle seat belt will not properly restrain a passenger.

WARNING! Child seat must be in the full upright position when installed in forward- facing mode with children over 15.1 kg (33 lbs).

Child Seat Functions Child Seat Functions Adjusting Harness Slot Height IMPORTANT: See Important Harness Adjustments on pages 6 – 7 for instructions on proper harness fit based on your child’s height and weight. Loosen the harness by lifting the harness 1. adjuster lever while pulling both shoulder straps forward as far as possible (Fig. E). From the rear of the child seat, unhook the 2. shoulder harness from the harness yoke (Fig. F). Pull straps through the shell, foam, and cover to 3. the front of the child seat. Thread the harness straps through the 4. appropriate harness slots in the cover, foam, and child seat shell (Fig. G). Reattach harness straps to the harness yoke 5. (Fig. F). Pull harness-adjuster strap to tighten the 6. harness. Verify all straps are threaded at the same height 7. and are not twisted.

Chest Clip Fastening the Chest Clip: Fasten the chest clip by pushing the two halves together until a positive click is heard (Fig. A). Releasing the Chest Clip: Squeeze the middle tab together and pull apart the two pieces (Fig. B). Adjusting the Chest Clip: Slide chest clip up or down on harness so it is positioned at the middle of the child’s chest, level with the child’s armpits. Harness Buckle Fastening the Harness Buckle: Hold the harness buckle with one hand. Use the other hand to insert one buckle tongue at a time into the harness buckle (Fig. C). NOTE: Proper connection is confirmed with an audible click after inserting each buckle tongue. Releasing the Harness Buckle: Brace the rear of the harness buckle with one hand. Press the release button and slide both tongues to remove from the buckle (Fig. D). IMPORTANT: Periodically clean the harness buckle to ensure safe operation. See pg 43.

Securing Your Child Once the child seat has been installed in the vehicle and adjustments have been made, follow these instructions to secure the child. Loosen the harness by lifting the harness 1. adjuster lever while pulling both shoulder straps forward (Fig. C). Release the chest clip by squeezing the tabs 2. and sliding pieces apart (Fig. D). Unfasten the harness buckle by pressing the 3. release button and sliding the tongues out. Move the harness straps to the side of the child 4. seat. Use the harness holder located on the straps and side of the cover to aid in holding the straps. Place child in the child seat.5. Position the harness straps around the child and 6. fasten the harness buckle (Fig. E) and chest clip (Fig. F). Proper connection of the harness buckle is • confirmed with an audible click after inserting each buckle tongue (see diagram below). Child Seat Functions Securing Your Child

Adjusting Harness Buckle Position This child seat allows the buckle to be adjusted to one of three positions based on the weight of the child. Properly adjusting the buckle increases comfort and safety. IMPORTANT: This child seat is shipped with the buckle in position • 1 (Fig. A). Use buckle position 1, 2, or 3 that is closest to but not underneath your child. Do not use buckle position 3 in rear-facing mode. In rear-facing installations, the LCS strap or vehicle • belt must rest IN FRONT OF the child seat buckle when using buckle slots 1 or 2 (Fig. A). If the LCS strap is not in this position, pull the LCS strap and connectors from behind the buckle strap and re- thread accordingly. Recline the child seat. 1. Locate the metal buckle strap retainer on bottom of the child seat.2. Pull retainer away from child seat to loosen.3. Turn the retainer so the short side will go through the slot in the child 4. seat shell (Fig. B). Push the retainer through slots in the shell and cover to the top of 5. the child seat. Locate slot in cover and shell for desired harness buckle location.6. Push the buckle retainer so the short side will go through the slot in the 7. cover and child seat shell. Pull harness buckle away from child seat until tight then verify the 8. strap is not twisted and the release button is facing out.

WARNING! This child seat should not be used forward- facing for children less than one year of age and weighing less than 9.1 kg (20 lbs).

Securing Your Child Care and Maintenance Child Seat Cover Removal WARNING! Do not take apart the harness. Never remove the buckle tongues from the harness. They cannot be reattached after removal. If assembled incorrectly, the child seat may not perform as intended. Loosen the harness by lifting the harness 1. adjuster lever while pulling the shoulder straps forward as far as possible. Unhook the shoulder straps from the harness 2. yoke on rear of child seat (Fig. C). Pull the upper harness straps through the 3. shell and cover to the front of child seat. Remove the upper portion of the cover. Be 4. careful not to damage the energy-absorbing foam. Remove the buckle and belly pad by turning 5. the metal buckle strap retainer of the buckle on the underside of the child seat so the short side will slide through the child seat shell (Fig. D). Push the retainer through the slots in the shell 6. and cover to the top of the child seat. Pull the lower harness straps, buckle tongues, 7. and chest clip through lower slots in cover. Remove the entire cover from child seat.8. Refitting the Cover: To re-fit the cover, reverse the previous directions. Make sure the shoulder straps are properly threaded through the chest clips and the harness is not twisted.

Gently pull up on the harness straps to tighten 1. the lap section of the harness, which should fit low on the child’s body. Slowly pull the adjuster strap to tighten the 2. harness around the child (Fig. A). NOTE: Pull the harness adjuster strap away from the child seat (parallel to the ground) to tighten. Do not pull at a sideways angle (see diagrams below). Position the chest clip at the middle of the child’s chest, level with the 3. armpits (Fig. B). Verify that harness is not twisted and child is properly secured.4. IMPORTANT: Always pull on the harness after securing the child to ensure the buckle • tongues are secure in the harness buckle. If the buckle will not fasten with an audible click after inserting each buckle tongue, the harness buckle or adjuster area may be clogged with food, drink or other debris that must be removed. See page 43 for cleaning instructions. 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.

Harness Buckle Removal Recline the child seat.1. Locate the metal buckle strap retainer on 2. bottom of the child seat. Pull retainer away from child seat to loosen.3. Turn the retainer so the short side will go 4. through the slot in child seat shell (Fig. A). Push the retainer through slots in the shell 5. and cover, to the top of the child seat. Re-threading the Harness Buckle IMPORTANT: See Adjusting Harness Buckle Position on page 38 for important instructions on proper buckle placement based on your child’s size. Locate slot in cover and shell for harness buckle.1. Turn the buckle retainer so the short side will go through the slot in 2. the cover and child seat shell (Fig. A). Push the retainer through slots in the shell and cover, to the bottom 3. of the child seat. Pull harness buckle away from child seat until tight and verify the 4. strap is not twisted and the release button is facing outward.

Care and Maintenance Care and Maintenance Cleaning the Cover HAND WASH using cold water and mild soap.•LINE or LIE-FLAT DRY to prevent cover from shrinking.• DO NOT • bleach, machine wash, machine dry, or iron the cover. Cleaning the Shell SPONGE CLEAN using warm water and mild soap.•TOWEL DRY• DO NOT • use solvents, abrasive cleaners, or disassemble the harness. Cleaning the Harness SPONGE CLEAN using warm water and mild soap.•TOWEL DRY• DO NOT • bleach, machine wash, machine dry, iron or disassemble the harness. Cleaning the Harness Buckle If a child eats and drinks while in the child seat, the harness buckle may need to be periodically checked and cleaned of any accumulated food, drink or other debris. REMOVE BUCKLE as described on page 42.• THOROUGHLY RINSE using warm water (Fig. B).• TEST THE HARNESS BUCKLE by fastening • and unfastening until an audible click is heard after inserting each buckle tongue (Fig. C). If either click is not heard, repeat cleaning procedure. TOWEL DRY• DO NOT• lubricate, use solvents, abrasive cleaners, soap or other household detergents.

Warranty 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 workmanship for one year from the date of original purchase. Proof of purchase is required. The 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, 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 COMPLETE AND MAIL THE OWNER REGISTRATION CARD WITHIN (30) DAYS OF PURCHASE OR VISIT WWW.BRITAXUSA.COM/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 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 for any damages, including incidental or consequential damages, arising out of the use or inability to use this product. LIMITATIONS OF WARRANTIES AND OTHER WARRANTY TERMS AND STATE LAWS Any implied warranties, including implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, shall be limited to the duration and terms of the express written warranty. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations may not apply. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights, which vary from state to state. Neither 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. Memo46