Boulevard® User Guide AD RE NS E O I S EA CT ER PL TRU ND S E U ER IN R V O ST CO
Table of Contents Safety Information Warnings.........................................................................................................................2 Important Notes..............................................................................................................4 Certification.....................................................................................................................5 Registration.........................................................................
WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR: • Use only in a rear-facing position when using it with an infant weighing less than 20 lbs (9.1 kg) OR is less than 1 year of age. • Use only with children who weigh between 5 – 65 lbs (2.3 – 29.5 kg) and whose height is 49 in. (124.5 cm) or less. Use rear-facing for children who weigh 5 – 35 lbs (2.3 – 15.9 kg). Use forward-facing for children who weigh between 20 – 65 lbs (9.1 – 29.5 kg) AND are at least 1 year of age.
Safety Information Important Notes • Verify that the child seat is securely installed and 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 child seat. • Cover the child seat when the vehicle is parked in direct sunlight. Parts of child seat could become hot enough to burn a child. • Store the child seat in a safe place when it is not being used.
Safety Information 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 20 pounds. That means that if your infant reaches 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 2. Weight 5 – 35 pounds (2.3 – 15.
Child Seat Features Child Seat Features 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 1 2 3 4 Cover LATCH Bar Rear-Facing Lock-Off LATCH Adjuster Release Button LATCH Adjuster LATCH Connector Release Button LATCH Connector (stored under cover) 8 Head Restraint 9 Harness Slot 10 Comfort Pad 8 24 22 25 26 23 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 20 21 19 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Harness Infant Body Pillow Chest Clip HUGS ™ (Harness Ultra Guard System) Chest Pads Harness Buckle Belly Pad Harness Adjuster Lever (under flap) Harn
Vehicle Seat Belt Information Vehicle Compatibility Incompatible Vehicle Seat Belts Vehicle Buckle Positions 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 WARNING! The position of the vehicle belt buckle can adversely affect the stability of the child seat.
Installation: Rear-Facing Installation: Rear-Facing LATCH Installation • Figure A illustrates a rear-facing LATCH installation. • Verify that your vehicle is equipped with LATCH anchors. If LATCH anchors are not available, you must use the vehicle belt installation methods. IMPORTANT: LATCH connectors must be in an upright position (as shown in figure B) and the strap should be tight and not twisted to ensure proper installation.
Installation: Rear-Facing Installation: Rear-Facing Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation • Figure A illustrates a rear-facing, lapshoulder belt installation. • When not in use, always store the LATCH connectors in the storage slots. See page 30. 1 Recline the child seat and place it rearfacing on the vehicle seat. This child seat must be in the recline position when installed rear-facing. See Recline Adjustment on page 30.
Installation: Rear-Facing Installation: Rear-Facing always keep the lock-off closed when not in use. • If your vehicle is equipped with an automatic locking retractor (ALR), use of the lock-offs is not required as long as the ALR is locked. Check your vehicle owner’s manual to determine the type of retractor your vehicle has, and how to lock the retractor. Lap-Belt Installation 1 2 3 4 • Figure A illustrates a rear-facing, lap-belt installation.
Installation: Forward-Facing Installation: Forward-Facing LATCH Installation • Figure A illustrates a forward-facing LATCH installation. • Verify that your vehicle is equipped with LATCH anchors. If LATCH anchors are not available, you must use vehicle belt installation methods. WARNING! • This child seat must not be used forward-facing for children less than one year of age OR who weigh less than 20 lbs (9.1 kg).
Installation: Forward-Facing Installation: Forward-Facing 5 Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation • Figure A illustrates a forward-facing lapshoulder belt installation. • When not in use, always store the LATCH connectors in the storage slots. See page 30. WARNING! • This child seat must not be used forward-facing for children less than one year of age OR who weigh less than 20 lbs (9.1 kg).
Installation: Forward-Facing Installation: Forward-Facing Lap-Belt Installation • Figure A illustrates a forward-facing, lap-belt installation. • When not in use, always store the LATCH connectors in the storage slots. See page 30. WARNING! • This child seat must not be used forward-facing for children less than one year of age OR who weigh less than 20 lbs (9.1 kg). • This child seat must be in full upright position when installed forward-facing for children who weigh more than 33 lbs (15.1 kg).
Aircraft Installation Installation: Versa-Tether This child seat is certified for aircraft use. Most airlines in the U.S. 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. The FAA recommends that a child weighing up to 40 pounds (18.1 kg) use a certified, harnessed child seat while traveling on an aircraft.
Installation: Versa-Tether Installation: Versa-Tether Using the Versa-Tether 1 2 3 4 5 6 Consult your vehicle owner’s manual for designated tether anchorage locations. Locate the tether on the rear of the child seat and remove the tether from the pouch. Place the tether up and over the child seat back. Install the child seat using the LATCH system or the vehicle belts according to the instructions in this manual. Tilt the tether release tab then pull to fully extend the tether strap into a “V” shape.
Installation: Versa-Tether Child Seat Functions Energy-Absorbing Tether Switching the LATCH Connectors 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.
Child Seat Functions Child Seat Functions Storing the LATCH Connectors When the LATCH connector is not in use, lift the cover to access the LATCH storage slots (Fig. A). Fold the LATCH adjuster and the connector, then slide each set into the adjacent slot. NOTE: Child seats are shipped from Britax with the LATCH connectors in the storage slots. Recline Adjustment Pull the recline handle (Fig. B) then slide the child seat shell into the desired position.
Child Seat Functions Child Seat Functions Harness Buckle How to Adjust Harness Height Fastening the Harness Buckle 1 Hold the harness buckle with one hand. 2 Use your other hand to insert one buckle tongue at a time into the harness buckle (Fig. A). • A proper connection is confirmed with an audible click after inserting each buckle tongue. IMPORTANT: See Important Harness Releasing the Harness Buckle 1 Brace the rear of the harness buckle with one hand.
Securing Your Child Securing Your Child 8 Buckling and Tightening the Harness 1 Loosen the harness by lifting the harness adjuster release lever located on the front of the child seat while pulling both shoulder straps forward (Fig. A). 2 Release the chest clip by squeezing the tabs and sliding the pieces apart (Fig. B). 3 Unfasten the harness buckle by pressing the release button and sliding the tongues out. 4 Move the harness straps to the side of the child seat.
Care and Maintenance Care and Maintenance Cover Removal Cleaning the Cover 1 2 • HAND WASH using cold water and mild soap. • LINE or LIE-FLAT DRY to prevent the cover from shrinking. • DO NOT bleach, machine wash, machine dry or iron. Remove the infant body pillow. Loosen the harness by lifting the harness adjuster lever while pulling both shoulder straps forward as far as possible. 3 Release the chest clip and unbuckle the harness.
Care and Maintenance Care and Maintenance Harness Buckle Removal Cleaning the Harness Buckle 1 2 If a child eats and drinks while in the child seat, the harness buckle may need to be periodically checked and cleaned of any food, drink or other debris. • REMOVE BUCKLE as described above. • RINSE THOROUGHLY using warm water (Fig. B). • TEST THE HARNESS BUCKLE by fastening (Fig. C) and unfastening (Fig. D) until a click is heard after inserting each buckle tongue.
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 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.
