Chaperone™ User Guide AD RE NS SE TIO R A C E DE PL TRU UN S IN RE VER O ST CO
Contents General Information.............................................................................................2 Registration.....................................................................................................................2 Service Life of Infant Carrier...........................................................................................2 Certification (Motor Vehicle and Aircraft)......................................................................3 General Warnings....
2 General Information Registration Fill out the registration card and mail it in today. Child restraints could be recalled for safety reasons. You must register this restraint to be reached in a recall. Send your name, address, e-mail address if available, and the restraint’s model number and manufacturing date to Britax Child Safety, Inc. P.O. Box 91167 Allentown, PA 18109-9925 or call 1-888-4BRITAX or register online at www.BritaxUSA.com/registration.
General Information 3 Certification (Motor Vehicle and Aircraft) This child seat system conforms to all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS 213). This Restraint is Certified for Use in Motor Vehicles and Aircraft. Most airlines in the US and Canada will allow the use of a child seat as long as it is labeled as an approved child seat for airline use and fits properly on the aircraft seat. Contact the airline about their policy prior to traveling.
4 General Warnings Warning: DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur: • Use only in a rear-facing position when using it in the vehicle. • Use only with children who weigh between 4 and 30 pounds (1.8 and 13.6 kg) and whose height is 32 inches (81.3 cm) or less. • Snugly adjust the belts provided with this child restraint around your child. • Secure this child restraint with the vehicle’s child restraint anchorage system if available or with a vehicle belt.
General Warnings 5 Warning: DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur: • ALWAYS check the back seat upon leaving your vehicle to prevent leaving a child restrained in the infant carrier alone in the vehicle. • NEVER place the occupied infant carrier on beds, sofas, or other soft surfaces. Infant carrier can roll over on soft surfaces and suffocate the child. • NEVER place the occupied infant carrier near edges of counter tops, tables, or other elevated surfaces. Child’s movement can slide infant carrier.
6 Child Size: Height and Weight Limitations Infant Carrier Capacities and Limitations Rear-Facing Weight 4 – 30 lbs (1.8 – 13.6 kg) Use rear-facing only with children: • who weigh between 4 and 30 lbs (1.8 and 13.6 kg) and • who are 32 inches in height (81.3 cm) or less and • when the top of the head is one inch or more below the top of the child seat shell and • when the harness straps are located at the harness height position at or below the child’s shoulders. 1 2.
Vehicle Compatibility 7 Using LATCH WARNING! • Use either the LATCH system or the vehicle belt methods to install this child seat. Using both is not approved and may cause the child seat not to perform as intended. • Verify that your vehicle is equipped with LATCH anchors. If LATCH anchors are not available, you must use vehicle belt installation methods. • The LATCH connectors must be in an upright position and the strap should be tight and not twisted to ensure proper installation.
8 Vehicle Compatibility Only use the LATCH system on this infant carrier in a seating position designated by the vehicle owner’s manual. Refer to your vehicle owner’s manual or contact the vehicle manufacturer for the maximum weight rating for their LATCH anchors. This infant carrier was designed to be used with lower LATCH anchors in vehicle designated seating positions. The standard vehicle seat spacing between lower LATCH anchors is 11 inches (27.9 cm).
Vehicle Compatibility 9 To remove the LATCH connectors from the storage slots: 1 Press and hold the red release button. To store the LATCH connectors: Push the LATCH connector into the storage slot until a click is heard to store the LATCH connectors. 2 Pull the LATCH connector from the storage slot. Top NOTE: The LATCH connectors are stored with the “top” facing down.
10 Vehicle Compatibility Vehicle Seating Positions IMPORTANT: The Chaperone infant carrier and base have been tested to and exceed Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS 213). Base overhang may occur and will vary from one vehicle to another. Overhang WARNING! Based on crash statistics, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recommends that parents select the back seat as the safest location for a properly installed infant carrier.
Vehicle Compatibility 11 Compatible Vehicle Seat Belts NOTE: The information in this section only applies to installation with vehicle safety belts. Vehicle seat belts compatible with this child seat are: Lap-shoulder belts and Lap only belts equipped with a switchable retractor, or an automatic locking retractor (ALR), or a locking latch plate. Vehicle seats and safety belts differ from vehicle to vehicle. Your vehicle owner’s manual will have information on the types of vehicle belts in your vehicle.
12 Vehicle Compatibility ALR (Automatic Locking Retractor) with Sliding Latch Plate 1 Has a latch plate that freely slides along the vehicle belt webbing. 2 Has a retractor that stops the belt from being pulled out again once it has been pulled out. * The ALR in some vehicle belts may not activate unless the belt is pulled out at least 24 inches (61 cm). 3 Tightens by feeding the belt webbing back into the retractor.
Vehicle Compatibility 13 2 Has a retractor that locks only in an emergency situation such as sudden stop or crash. ELR (Emergency Locking Retractor) with a Sliding Latch Plate 1 Has a latch plate that freely slides along the vehicle belt webbing. 2 Has a retractor that locks only in an emergency situation such as sudden stop or crash. This type of retractor is commonly referred to as an Emergency Locking Retractor or ELR. This belt type requires the use of the lock-off built into the base.
14 Vehicle Compatibility Lap Belt ALR (Automatic Locking Retractor) 1 Has a latch plate that is sewn onto the webbing. 2 Has a retractor that stops the belt from being pulled out again once it has been pulled out. * The ALR in some vehicle belts may not activate unless the belt is pulled out at least 24 inches (61 cm). 3 Tightens by feeding the belt webbing back into the retractor. Locking Latch Plate 1 Has a latch plate that does not allow the belt to become loose after it is buckled.
Vehicle Compatibility 15 Incompatible Vehicle Seat Belts WARNING! The following types of vehicle belts are NOT compatible with this child seat: 1 Vehicle belts with top or bottom anchor points on the vehicle door. 2 Motorized, automatic vehicle belts 3 Lap-shoulder belts that have a separate retractor each for the lap section and shoulder section. 4 Lap belts forward of the seat bight 5 Lap belts that have a retractor that locks only in case of a sudden stop (emergency locking retractor or ELR).
16 Infant Carrier Features 3 4 5 6 7 8 2 1 9 10 11 15 14 12 13 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Canopy Head Restraint Harness Slots Comfort Pads Chest Clip Harness Straps Buckle Belly Pad Carrier Belt Guides Harness Adjuster Lever (under button hole slot) 11 User guide (stored under cover) 12 Harness Adjuster Strap 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Low Birth Weight Infant Foam Handle Recline Angle Level Indicator Infant Carrier Release Handle Harness Adjuster Serial Number and Date of Manufacture Label Harne
Infant Carrier Features 17 16 27 17 31 6 20 18 19 30 29 28 27 20 21 22 23 26 24 25 25 LATCH Connector Release Button 26 Recline Adjustment Foot 27 Anti-Rebound Bar 28 Carrier Attachment Clips 29 Serial Number and Date of Manufacture label (on bottom of base) 30 Lock-off 31 Recline Adjustment Knob IMPORTANT: This user guide should be stored under the cover when not in use.
18 Installing the Base LATCH Installation WARNING! • Only raise the base as described in these instructions. Do not use anything to raise the base of the infant carrier off the front edge of the vehicle seat. In a crash, this could cause the infant carrier not to perform as intended. • The base must ALWAYS be secured in a vehicle as described on pages 18 – 31 before attaching the occupied infant carrier to the base.
Installing the Base 19 3 Press and hold the red release button on the LATCH connector while removing the LATCH connectors from the storage slots. 4 Position the base in the desired vehicle seating position equipped with LATCH. 5 Attach each LATCH connector to the adjacent vehicle LATCH anchor by pushing them firmly onto the vehicle LATCH anchors until a click is heard. 6 Pull on the LATCH connectors to verify that the connection is secure. * Verify that the LATCH connector straps are not twisted.
20 Installing the Base 7 Push the base firmly into the vehicle seat and then pull the LATCH adjuster strap to tighten. 8 9 Close the lock-off plate over the webbing. 10 Press firmly on the lock-off plate, and then close both lock-off tabs. 11 Place the infant carrier into the base and press down until a click is heard. * Pull up on the carrier handle to confirm attachment. Route any loose webbing from the LATCH adjuster through the lock-off.
Installing the Base 21 12 Verify that all connections are secure. Check that: 99The LATCH strap is not twisted. 99The LATCH connectors are properly aligned. 99The excess LATCH webbing has been secured in the lock-off. 99The infant carrier handle is rotated into any locked position. 99The infant carrier is secure. * If the base and infant carrier can be moved more than 1 in. (2.5 cm) front-to-back or side-to-side at the LATCH strap path, repeat installation or choose another seating location.
22 Installing the Base Follow the steps below if adjustment of the recline angle is necessary: a Press the LATCH adjuster release button to release tension in the LATCH strap. b Press the LATCH connector release button and detach the LATCH connectors from the LATCH anchors. c Turn the recline adjustment knob to adjust the recline angle. d Connect and tighten the LATCH strap. e Place the infant carrier in the base and check the recline angle.
Installing the Base 23 If there is a problem achieving the proper recline angle after following the previous steps: f g h Uninstall the base and rotate the recline adjuster on the base to the lowest position. Remove the base from the vehicle seat. Place a rolled towel or pool noodle in the vehicle seat bight. i Place the base on the towel or pool noodle to help level the base and continue installation from step 7 on page 20.
24 Installing the Base Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation Before You Begin: 99Remove the infant carrier before installing the base. 99Ensure that the LATCH connectors are in the storage slots in the base. 99Check that your vehicle seat belt is compatible with infant carrier use. See pages 11 – 15 for more Base Installation with Lap-Shoulder information. belt 1 Position the base in the desired vehicle seating position.
Installing the Base 25 5 Push the base firmly into the vehicle seat and remove all slack from the lap part of the vehicle belt. 6 Pull the shoulder part of the vehicle belt tight and then route under both belt guides. 7 Hold the shoulder belt tight and close the lock-off plate over the vehicle belt. 8 Press firmly on the lock-off plate, and then close both lock-off tabs. 9 Place the infant carrier into the base and press down until a click is heard.
26 Installing the Base 10 Verify that the vehicle belt is tight and that the base is secure. The base is secure when it moves less than 1 inch (2.5 cm) front-to back or side-to-side at the vehicle belt path. 11 Verify that all connections are secure. Check that: 99The vehicle belt is not twisted. 99The vehicle belt is tight and locked. * Check that the vehicle belt has been properly routed through the lock-off and that the lock-off is closed tightly.
Installing the Base 27 Follow the steps below if adjustment of the recline angle is necessary: a Unbuckle the seat belt. b Turn the recline adjustment knob to adjust the recline angle. c Place the infant carrier in the base and check the recline angle. Repeat the previous steps until a secure installation with proper recline angle is achieved. Continue with installation instructions from step 3.
28 Installing the Base Lap Belt Installation Before You Begin: 99Remove the infant carrier before installing the base, if attached. 99Ensure that the LATCH connectors are in the storage slots in the base. 99Check that your vehicle seat belt is compatible with infant carrier use. See pages 11 – 15 for more Base Installation with Lap Belt information. 1 Position the base in the desired vehicle seating position.
Installing the Base 29 5 Push the base firmly into the vehicle seat while removing all slack from the vehicle belt. 7 Close the lock-off plate over the webbing and close both lock-off tabs while pressing firmly on the lock-off plate. * The lock-off is properly secured when the tabs lay flat against the lock-off plate. * If the lock-off will not close, remove the excess vehicle belt webbing and tuck it under the base. 9 6 Route any excess webbing from the vehicle belt through the lock-off.
30 Installing the Base 10 Verify that all connections are secure. Check that: 99The vehicle belt is not twisted. 99The vehicle belt is tight and locked. * Check that the vehicle belt retractor is locked or, * Check that the vehicle belt has been properly routed through the lock-off and that the lock-off is closed. 99The infant carrier handle is rotated into any locked position. 99The infant carrier is secure. * If the base and infant carrier can be moved more than 1 in. (2.
Installing the Base 31 Follow the steps below if adjustment of the recline angle is necessary: a Unbuckle the seat belt. b Turn the recline adjustment knob to adjust the recline angle. c Place the infant carrier in the base and check the recline angle. Repeat the previous steps until a secure installation with proper recline angle is achieved. Continue with installation instructions from step 3.
32 Installing the Base Attaching Infant Carrier to Base 1 Align the infant carrier with the slots in the base, ensuring that the infant carrier faces the rear of the vehicle. 2 Set the infant carrier into base until an audible click is heard. 3 Pull up on the infant carrier handle to ensure it is properly secured. 4 Rotate the handle to any locked position.
Installing the Base 33 Releasing Infant Carrier from Base 1 If necessary, rotate the handle into the carrying position. 2 Locate the release handle at the rear of the infant carrier. 3 Squeeze and hold the release handle. 4 Lift the infant carrier away from the base.
34 Uninstalling the Base Removal of Base LATCH Installation: IMPORTANT: Always remove the infant carrier before attempting to remove the base. 1 Press down on the lock off plate, then lift the tabs and lock-off plate to open the lock-off. 3 Press the LATCH connector release button on each connector and detach them from the LATCH anchors. Remove the base from the vehicle. 4 2 Press the LATCH adjuster release button and release tension in the LATCH strap.
Uninstalling the Base 35 Removal of Base Vehicle Belt Installation: IMPORTANT: Always remove the infant carrier before attempting to remove the base. 1 Lift the tabs and lock-off plate to open the lock-off. 3 Pull the vehicle belt from the base belt guides. Remove the base from the vehicle. 4 2 Press the release button on the vehicle belt buckle.
36 Installing Your Infant Carrier without Base Installation without Base Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation Before You Begin: 99Check that your vehicle seat belt is compatible with infant carrier use. See pages 11 – 15 for more information. 99Check your vehicle owner’s manual to determine how to lock your vehicle belt system. 99Secure child in carrier before installing carrier in vehicle. 1 Place the infant carrier rearfacing on the vehicle seat.
Installing Your Infant Carrier without Base 37 3 Route the lap part of the vehicle belt through the second belt guide. * Do not route the shoulder part of the vehicle belt through the belt guides. 6 4 5 Verify that the vehicle belt is not twisted and then buckle. Lock your vehicle seat belt system as instructed by your vehicle owner’s manual. * See pages 11 – 15 for more information.
38 Installing Your Infant Carrier without Base 7 8 Adjust the infant carrier handle to any locked position. Verify that all connections are secure. Check that: 99The vehicle belt is not twisted. 99The vehicle belt is tight and locked. * Check that the vehicle belt retractor is locked or, * Check that the latch plate is locked or, * Ensure that a locking clip has been properly installed. 99The infant carrier handle is rotated into any locked position. 99The infant carrier is secure.
Installing Your Infant Carrier without Base 39 Follow the steps below if adjustment of the recline angle is necessary: a Unbuckle the seat belt. b Place a rolled towel or pool noodle(s) in the vehicle seat bight. * See note below. c Place the infant carrier on the towel or pool noodle(s) to help level the base. Repeat the previous steps until a secure installation with proper recline angle is achieved. Continue with installation instructions from step 2 on page 36.
40 Installing Your Infant Carrier without Base Non-Locking Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation Using a Locking Clip IMPORTANT: When installing this restraint using a non-locking vehicle belt, a locking clip must be used. Refer to your vehicle owner’s manual for instructions on correct use of vehicle belts with child seats. Before You Begin: 99Ensure you have a locking clip. Contact Britax Consumer Services at 1.888.427.4829 to obtain a locking clip.
Installing Your Infant Carrier without Base 41 3 Route the lap part of the vehicle belt through the second belt guide. * Do not route the shoulder part of the vehicle belt through the belt guides. 4 Verify that the vehicle belt is not twisted and then buckle. 5 Push the infant carrier firmly into the vehicle seat while removing all slack from the lap part, and then the shoulder part of the vehicle belt. 6 Hold the lap and shoulder belts together behind the latch plate and unbuckle.
42 Installing Your Infant Carrier without Base 8 Buckle the vehicle belt. * The vehicle belt should be tight around the infant carrier. If it is not tight, unbuckle the belt, remove the locking clip, and repeat steps 2 – 7. 9 Adjust the infant carrier handle to any locked position. 10 Verify that all connections are secure. Check that: 99The vehicle belt is not twisted. 99The vehicle belt is tight and locked. * Ensure that a locking clip has been properly installed.
Installing Your Infant Carrier without Base 43 12 The proper recline angle is achieved when the level indicators on the infant carrier are within the level lines. * The vehicle should be parked on a level surface. NOTE: It may be necessary to install the infant carrier more than once to achieve the proper recline angle. Follow the steps below if adjustment of the recline angle is necessary: a Unbuckle the seat belt. b Place a rolled towel or pool noodle(s) in the vehicle seat bight. * See note below.
44 Installing Your Infant Carrier without Base Lap Belt Installation Before You Begin 99 Check your vehicle owner’s manual to see if your seat belt is compatible with infant carrier use. See pages 11 – 15 for more information. 99 There are many different types of lap belts. Check your vehicle owner’s manual to determine how to lock your vehicle belt system. 99 Secure child in carrier before installing Carrier Installation with Lap Belt carrier in vehicle.
Installing Your Infant Carrier without Base 45 5 Adjust the infant carrier handle to any locked position. 6 Verify that all connections are secure. Check that: 99The vehicle belt is not twisted. 99The vehicle belt is tight and locked. * There are many different types of lap belts. Check your vehicle owner’s manual for installation instructions with child restraints. 99The recline level indicator is within the level lines. 99The infant carrier handle is rotated into any locked position.
46 Installing Your Infant Carrier without Base Follow the steps below if adjustment of the recline angle is necessary: a Unbuckle the seat belt. b Place a rolled towel or pool noodle(s) in the vehicle seat bight. * See note below. c Place the infant carrier on the towel or pool noodle(s) to help level the base. Repeat the previous steps until a secure installation with proper recline angle is achieved. Continue with installation instructions from step 2 on page 44.
Securing Your Child 47 Securing Your Child in the Infant Carrier WARNING! • Adjust harness to fit clothes the child is wearing. Remove bulky coats and/or jackets before putting child in infant carrier. • 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.
48 Securing Your Child Rear-Facing Strap Height Move the harness straps to the side of the infant carrier. Move the buckle away from the seating area of the infant carrier. 3 4 5 Place the child in the infant carrier and check the harness height. * The correct height for the harness straps is at or below the child’s shoulders. If the harness straps need height adjustment follow the steps below: a b c Lift the harness height adjuster on the back of the infant carrier.
Securing Your Child 49 Harness Strap Adjustment When using the infant carrier for a child 11 lbs (5 kg) or below, the inner harness strap loops must be used. For a child above 11 lbs (5 kg), the end loops of the harness strap must be used. See page 50. Depending on the size of your child, you will need to adjust the shoulder straps on the harness to ensure the harness provides the most snug fit around your child.
50 Securing Your Child above. Do not tuck the IMPORTANT: Harness straps must hang as shown by straps behind the harness yoke. Pull on the harness straps to ensure the harness strap webbing is secured within the slots of the harness yoke. Adjusting the Buckle IMPORTANT: Your infant carrier has been assembled with the buckle strap in the inner position for infants weighing less than 11 lbs (5 kg). Once your child reaches 11 lbs (5 kg) re-route the buckle position to the outer slot.
Securing Your Child 51 4 Locate the buckle strap retainer attached to the opposite end of the buckle strap on the bottom of the infant carrier shell. 5 Slide the retainer from the tabs on the bottom of the infant carrier shell, then pull the buckle strap retainer away from the infant carrier to loosen. 6 Turn the buckle strap retainer so the short side will go through the slot in the infant carrier shell. 7 Pull the buckle strap retainer through the slots in the infant carrier shell, foam and cover.
52 Securing Your Child Replacing the Buckle 1 Turn the buckle strap retainer so that the short side will go through the desired slots in the cover, foam and infant carrier shell. 2 Thread the buckle strap retainer through the desired slots in the infant carrier shell. 3 Slide the buckle strap retainer into the tabs so it lies flat against the infant carrier shell. 4 Check that the buckle strap is not twisted and that the red release button faces out.
Securing Your Child 53 Low Birth Weight Infant Foam Low birth weight foam has been included with this infant carrier for infants weighing 4 to 11 lbs (1.8 to 5 kg). This foam may be necessary for low birth weight infants to achieve a snug fit of the harness around your child. IMPORTANT: Do not use low birth weight foam for infants weighing more than 11 lbs (5 kg). Always use inner buckle strap slot when using low birth weight infant foam see pages 50 – 52.
54 Securing Your Child Placing Child in Infant Carrier 1 Press the harness adjuster lever while pulling both harness straps forward to loosen the harness. 2 Press the tab and pull apart the two halves to release the chest clip. 3 Press the red release button on the buckle and pull the tongues from the buckle to unbuckle the harness. 4 Move the harness straps to the sides of the infant carrier.
Securing Your Child 55 Slouching Sitting Up 5 Place the child in the infant carrier as shown. 6 Position the harness straps around the child. 7 Insert one buckle tongue at a time into the harness buckle to buckle the harness. 8 Slide the two halves of the chest clip together until a click is heard to fasten the chest clip. * Connection is confirmed with a click after inserting each buckle tongue. * Always pull on the buckle to ensure the buckle is properly connected.
56 Securing Your Child 9 Gently pull up on the harness straps to tighten the lap section of the harness, which should fit low on the child’s body. 10 Slowly pull the adjuster strap to tighten the harness around the child. NOTE: Snugly adjust the belts provided with this child restraint around your child. A snug strap should not allow any slack. It lies in a relatively straight line without sagging. It does not press on the child’s flesh or push the child’s body into an unnatural position.
Securing Your Child 57 11 Position the chest clip at the center of the child’s chest, level with the child’s armpits. 12 Verify that the harness is not twisted and the child is properly secured. Check that the: 99Buckle is fastened 99Harness straps are not twisted. 99Harness is snug 99Chest clip is at the child’s armpit level. IMPORTANT: • Always pull on the harness after securing the child to make sure the buckle and harness are locked.
58 General Usage Handle Positions The carrier handle must be adjusted to one of the three locked positions. To adjust, press and hold both handle release levers and rotate the handle into one of the three locked positions. Canopy 1 To raise the canopy, pull the canopy fabric at the top of the canopy arch toward the bottom of the infant carrier. 2 To collapse the canopy, push the canopy fabric at top of canopy arch in toward the top of the infant carrier.
General Usage 59 User Guide Storage Tuck the user guide and lanyard under the cover in the front of the infant carrier to store. Seat Storage Store the infant carrier in a safe, dry place when it will not be used for an extended period of time. Do not place heavy objects on top of it. Cover the infant carrier to help keep it clean. Remove and wash the cover and canopy (see instructions on pages 60 – 65) before using the seat the first time after storage.
60 Care and Maintenance Cover Removal WARNING! • DO NOT, except as described in this booklet, attempt to disassemble any part of the infant carrier or change the way its harness or the vehicle belts are used. • DO NOT take apart the harness. It is unnecessary and dangerous to do so. • Never remove the buckle tongues from the harness. They cannot be reattached after removal. 1 4 Unhook the canopy stays from the carrier handle to remove the canopy.
Care and Maintenance 61 5 Press the red release button on the buckle and pull the tongues from the buckle to unbuckle the harness. 6 Unhook the harness straps from the harness yoke on the bottom of the infant carrier. 7 Pull the harness straps through the shell, cover, and head restraint. 8 Remove the head restraint cover. 9 Pull the infant carrier cover and foam back so the buckle slots are visible. * Be careful not to damage the EPS foam.
62 Care and Maintenance 10 Locate the buckle strap retainer 11 Slide the buckle strap retainer 12 Turn the buckle strap retainer so 13 Pull the buckle strap retainer attached to the opposite end of the buckle strap. that the short side will go through the slots in the infant carrier shell. 14 Pull the belly pad over the buckle strap retainer to remove. from the tabs on the bottom of the infant carrier shell, then pull the buckle strap retainer away from the infant carrier to loosen.
Care and Maintenance 63 15 Remove the comfort pads from the harness straps. 17 Pull the harness straps, buckle tongues, and chest clip through the slots in the cover. 16 Remove the top part of the cover. * Be careful not to damage the EPS foam. 18 Remove cover from the infant carrier.
64 Care and Maintenance Refitting the Cover: 1 Route the top part of the cover over the infant carrier shell. * Be careful not to damage the EPS foam. 3 2 Pull the harness straps, chest clips, and buckle tongues through the slots in the cover. Turn the buckle strap retainer so the short side will fit through the desired slots in the cover, foam and infant carrier shell to replace the buckle.
Care and Maintenance 65 4 Thread the buckle strap retainer through the desired slots in the infant carrier shell. 5 Slide the buckle strap retainer into the tabs so it lies flat against the infant carrier shell. 6 Check that the buckle strap is not twisted and that the red release button faces out. 7 Pull the adjuster strap through the slot in the cover. 8 Route the lower part of the cover over the child seat shell.
66 Care and Maintenance 9 Fit the plastic flaps under the edge of the child seat shell. 11 Replace the head restraint cover. * Be careful not to damage the energy absorbing foam. * Ensure the slots are aligned in the head restraint cover, comfort foam, and infant carrier shell. 13 Attach the harness straps to the harness yoke. * Ensure the harness straps are not twisted. * See pages 49-50 for information on which harness strap loops to use. 10 Replace the comfort pads on the harness straps.
Care and Maintenance 67 14 Before using the infant carrier, double check that the harness straps are not twisted, and that the comfort pads, chest clip, and buckle tongues appear as shown. Cleaning the Cover • HAND WASH using cold water and mild soap. • LINE DRY to prevent cover from shrinking. • DO NOT: * * * * Bleach Machine Wash Machine Dry Iron Cleaning the Shell & Harness • BRUSH AWAY LOOSE DEBRIS using a soft bristled brush. • SPONGE CLEAN using warm water and mild soap.
68 Care and Maintenance Cleaning the Harness Adjuster • • • • BRUSH AWAY LOOSE DEBRIS using a soft bristled brush. SPONGE CLEAN using warm water and mild soap. TOWEL DRY DO NOT: * * * * Use solvents Use abrasive cleaners Disassemble the harness adjuster Iron NOTE: Periodically check the harness adjuster area to be sure it is clean and free of food, coins, dirt, or other debris. Remove any debris to prevent interference with the harness adjuster mechanism.
Care and Maintenance 69 4 Slide the retainer from the tabs on the bottom of the infant carrier shell, then pull the buckle strap retainer away from the infant carrier to loosen. 6 Pull the buckle strap retainer through the slots in the infant carrier shell, foam and cover. 5 Turn the buckle strap retainer so that the short side will go through the slot in the infant carrier shell. * Pull the belly pad over the metal retainer to remove. Clean the Buckle • RINSE THOROUGHLY using warm water.
70 Care and Maintenance Replace the Buckle NOTE: If removed, pull the belly pad over the metal retainer to replace prior to step 1. 1 Turn the buckle strap retainer so that the short side will go through the desired slots in the cover, foam and infant carrier shell. 2 Thread the buckle strap retainer through the desired slots in the infant carrier shell and cover to the bottom of the infant carrier shell.
Troubleshooting 71 Troubleshooting the LATCH Connectors If a click is not heard when connecting a LATCH connector: • Check that the LATCH connector strap is not too tight or twisted. • Clean away any debris that may be in the LATCH connector. Troubleshooting the Head Restraint If the head restraint is difficult to adjust or the head restraint does not move when releasing the adjuster handle: • The head restraint may be at maximum or minimum height.
72 Warranty This child restraint 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.
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IMPORTANT: Double Check every time you use this car seat. Double Check Car Seat-to-Vehicle Installation: Check that the LATCH or vehicle seat belt connections to the vehicle are tight and secure. Verify the car seat cannot be moved front-to-back or side-to-side more than one inch (2.5 cm) at the belt path. Double Check Child-to-Car Seat Installation: Tug on the buckle to ensure a proper connection. Confirm that the harness straps are snug and over both shoulders and hips.
