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P2500_R01b.qxd 12/7/2004 9:30 AM Page 2 Table of Contents Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 WARNINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Important Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Certification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Registration . .
P2500_R01b.qxd 12/7/2004 9:30 AM Page 4 • Use only in a rear-facing position when using restraint with an infant weighing less than 20 pounds (9 kg). The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends rear facing until at least 1 year of age and 20 pounds. • Use only with children who weigh between 5 and 65 pounds (2.3 and 29 kg) and whose height is 49 inches (124 cm) or less. Rear facing 5–33 pounds (2.3–15 kg) and forward facing maximum 65 pounds (29 kg).
P2500_R01b.qxd 12/7/2004 9:30 AM Page 6 Safety Information IMPORTANT: • Verify that the child restraint is secure and that the harness is properly adjusted around the child each time the child restraint is used. • Adjust the harness to fit the clothes the child is wearing. The fit for a child in winter clothes will differ from a child in summer clothes. • Cover the restraint when the vehicle is parked in direct sunlight. Parts of the child restraint could become hot enough to burn the child.
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P2500_R01b.qxd 12/7/2004 9:30 AM Page 10 Vehicle Compatiblity Vehicle Compatibility Vehicle Safety Belts Vehicle Buckle Position IMPORTANT: • The information in this section only applies to installation with vehicle safety belts. • Some vehicles do not have seating positions which are compatible with this child restraint. If in doubt, contact the vehicle manufacturer. WARNING: The position of the vehicle belt buckle can affect the stability of the child restraint.
P2500_R01b.qxd 12/7/2004 9:30 AM Page 12 Installation: Rear Facing Installation: Rear Facing LATCH Installation • Figure A illustrates a typical rear 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. 1 If stored, remove LATCH connectors from storage slots under cover (pg. 25). A 2 Press each LATCH adjuster release button, then pull LATCH harness to full length.
P2500_R01b.qxd 12/7/2004 9:30 AM Page 14 Installation: Rear Facing Installation: Rear Facing 7 Position both sections of vehicle belt through the rear facing lock-off farthest from vehicle buckle, then close lock-off arm (fig. E). Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation • Figure A illustrates a typical rear facing lap-shoulder belt installation. • When not in use, always store the LATCH connectors in storage slots. 1 Fully recline the restraint then place it rear facing on the vehicle seat.
P2500_R01b.qxd 12/7/2004 9:30 AM Page 16 Installation: Rear Facing Installation: Rear Facing 7 Position the vehicle belt through the rear facing lock-off farthest from the vehicle buckle, then close lock-off arm (fig. E). Lap Belt Installation • Figure A illustrates a typical rear facing lap belt installation. • When not in use, always store the LATCH connectors in storage slots. 1 Fully recline the restraint then place it rear facing on the vehicle seat.
P2500_R01b.qxd 12/7/2004 9:31 AM Page 18 Installation: Forward Facing Installation: Forward Facing LATCH Installation • Figure A illustrates a typical 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. 1 If stored, remove LATCH connectors from storage slots under cover (pg. 25), A then pull completely through right-side rear facing belt slot.
P2500_R01b.qxd 12/7/2004 9:31 AM Page 20 Installation: Forward Facing Installation: Forward Facing Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation • Figure A illustrates a typical forward facing lap-shoulder belt installation. • When not in use, always store the LATCH connectors in storage slots. 1 Place the child restraint forward facing on the vehicle seat. • Restraint must be in the full upright position when installed in forward facing A mode with children over 33 pounds (15kg).
P2500_R01b.qxd 12/7/2004 9:31 AM Page 22 Installation: Versa-Tether® Installation: Forward Facing Lap Belt Installation • Figure A illustrates a typical forward facing lap belt installation. • When not in use, always store the LATCH connectors in storage slots. 1 Place the child restraint forward facing on the vehicle seat. • Restraint must be in the full upright position when installed in forward facing A mode with children over 33 pounds (15kg).
P2500_R01b.qxd 12/7/2004 9:31 AM Page 24 Installation: Versa-Tether® Installation: Versa-Tether® Using the Versa-Tether Forward Facing Using the Versa-Tether Rear Facing 1 Remove tether from pouch. 2 Press and hold the tether adjuster release button, then pull to fully extend tether strap into a V-shape. 3 Locate the hook on the tether strap. 4 Loosely attach the tether to an approved tether anchor point for the desired restraint installation position (fig. A).
P2500_R01b.qxd 12/7/2004 9:31 AM Page 26 Restraint Functions Installation: Aircraft This child restraint is certified for aircraft use. Most airlines in the U.S. and Canada will allow the use of a child restraint if it is labeled as an approved child restraint for airline use and fits properly on the plane. Contact the airline about their policy prior to traveling.
P2500_R01b.qxd 12/7/2004 9:31 AM Page 28 Restraint Functions Restraint Functions Recline Adjustment Fastening the Chest Clip Pull the recline handle, then slide the restraint shell into the desired position. Release the recline handle, then verify that the child restraint has locked into position. Fasten the chest clip by pushing the two halves together until a positive click is heard (fig. C).
P2500_R01b.qxd 12/7/2004 9:31 AM Page 30 Restraint Functions Restraint Functions Fastening the Harness Buckle 1 Hold the harness buckle with one hand. 2 Use the other hand to insert one buckle tongue at a time into the harness buckle (fig A). • Proper connection is confirmed with a positive click, after inserting the second buckle tongue. Adjusting Harness Buckle Position Buckle Unbuckle Releasing the Harness Buckle 1 Brace the rear of the harness buckle A with hand.
P2500_R01b.qxd 12/7/2004 9:31 AM Page 32 Restraint Functions Restraint Functions Harness Height Harness Height Adjustment 1 Place child in restraint, then secure harness (see pgs. 28–29). 2 Observe where the shoulder harness is positioned on the child. • Rear Facing Strap Height: Harness straps should be located in the nearest slot at or below the child’s shoulder. • Forward Facing Strap Height: Harness straps should be located in the nearest slot at or above the child’s shoulder.
P2500_R01b.qxd 12/7/2004 9:32 AM Page 34 Securing Your Child Securing Your Child Once the child restraint has been installed in the vehicle and adjustments have been made, follow these instructions to secure the child. 1 Loosen the harness by pressing the adjuster button located in front of the restraint, then pull the shoulder straps forward (fig. A). 2 Release the chest clip by squeezing the A tabs and sliding pieces apart (fig. B).
P2500_R01b.qxd 12/7/2004 9:32 AM Page 36 Care and Maintenance Care and Maintenance Cover Removal 1 Remove Toddler Pillow by unhooking each attachment clip. 2 Remove Body Pillow. 3 Loosen the harness by pressing the harness adjuster button while pulling the shoulder straps forward as far as possible. 4 Unhook the shoulder straps from the yoke on the rear of child restraint. 5 Pull upper harness straps through the shell, cover, and infant pillow to the front of the restraint.
P2500_R01b.qxd 12/7/2004 9:32 AM Page 38 Care and Maintenance Care and Maintenance Harness Buckle Removal Cleaning the Harness Buckle 1 Fully recline the child restraint. 2 Locate the metal buckle strap retainer on bottom of the restraint. 3 Pull retainer away from child restraint to loosen. 4 Turn the retainer so that the short side will go through the slot in the A restraint shell (fig. A). 5 Push the retainer through slots in the shell and cover, to the top of the restraint.
P2500_R01b.qxd 12/7/2004 9:32 AM Page 40 Warranty This child restraint was manufactured by Britax®. Britax Child Safety, Inc. (“Britax”) warrants this product to the original retail purchaser as follows: LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY This product is warranted against defective materials or workmanship for one year from the date of original purchase. Proof of purchase is required.
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