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SE_R03.qxd 2/15/02 12:47 PM Page 2 Table of Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Important Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Super Elite Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Vehicle Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Vehicle Seating Positions . . . . . . . . .
SE_R03.qxd 2/15/02 12:47 PM Page 4 Introduction Important Notes This product fulfills the requirements of the U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and is certified for use in motor vehicles. It is only intended for use as a forward facing child seat for children who are at least one year of age and weigh between 22 and 80 lbs. It is not to be used at home, in boats, or other non-certified applications. This restraint is not certified for aircraft use because it is too wide for aircraft seats.
SE_R03.qxd 2/15/02 12:47 PM Page 6 Safety Information • FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS OR ANY WARNING LABELS CAN RESULT IN YOUR CHILD STRIKING THE VEHICLE’S INTERIOR DURING A SUDDEN STOP OR CRASH. SECURE THIS PRODUCT WITH A VEHICLE SEAT BELT AS SPECIFIED IN THIS INSTRUCTION BOOKLET. • USE THE VEHICLE’S LAP-SHOULDER BELT SYSTEM OR LAP BELT SYSTEM. ALWAYS USE THE TOP TETHER FOR CHILDREN WEIGHING MORE THAN 50 lbs.
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SE_R03.qxd 2/15/02 12:47 PM Page 10 Vehicle Seating Positions Vehicle Seat Belts IMPORTANT: Some vehicles have no seating positions which are compatible with the Super Elite (or any other child seat). If in doubt contact your vehicle manufacturer for assistance. The following types of vehicle seat belts are not compatible with the Super Elite: • Front seat belts with top or bottom anchorage points in the door. • Motor driven automatic seat belts.
SE_R03.qxd 2/15/02 12:47 PM Page 12 Installation: Lap Belt Only Installation: Lap Belt Only A NOTE: Before installing in your vehicle, make sure that the shoulder slots are at the correct level for your child. See Checking Harness Height on page 18. 6 Carefully kneel on the child 1 Place the child seat facing for- belt. ward on the vehicle seat. 2 Loosen harness: with one hand, press and hold down the harness adjuster tab, then pull the shoulder harness forward with the other hand.
SE_R03.qxd 2/15/02 12:47 PM Page 14 Installation: Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation: Lap-Shoulder Belt NOTE: Before installing in your vehicle, make sure that the shoulder slots are at the correct level for your child. See Checking Harness Height on page 18. 1 Place the child seat facing forA ward on the vehicle seat. 2 Loosen harness: with one hand, press and hold down the harness adjuster tab, then pull the shoulder harness forward with the other hand.
SE_R03.qxd 2/15/02 12:47 PM Page 16 Versa-TetherTM • NEVER ATTACH A FORWARD FACING TETHER TO A LOCATION THAT IS NOT RECOMMENDED BY YOUR VEHICLE MANUFACTURER OR TO A LOCATION THAT YOU BELIEVE IS INCORRECT OR NOT STRONG ENOUGH. IF THE TETHER COMES LOOSE IN A CRASH, THE METAL HOOK CAN FLY AROUND AND INJURE SOMEONE IN THE VEHICLE. • THE TOP TETHER MUST BE USED FOR CHILDREN HEAVIER THAN 50 lbs. • Britax recommends that the tether be used at all times.
SE_R03.qxd 2/15/02 12:47 PM Page 18 Securing Your Child Securing Your Child Follow the instructions below on how to fit the harness around your child, then refer to Checking Harness Height on page 18 to verify that the harness is properly adjusted for your child. 1 Loosen harness: with one hand, press and hold down the harness adjuster tab, then pull the shoulder harness forward with the other hand (Fig. A). 2 Press the release button to unfasten buckle (Fig. B). 3 Unfasten the chest clip.
SE_R03.qxd 2/15/02 12:47 PM Page 20 Adjusting Harness Height Checking Harness Height The shoulder harness MUST be threaded through the slots in the cover and shell nearest the top of your child’s shoulders. If in any doubt always use the slot above the shoulder rather than below it. Once the top slots become necessary, your child may continue to use the seat until the center of the ears become level with the top of the seat shell or weight exceeds 80 lbs.
SE_R03.qxd 2/15/02 12:47 PM Page 22 Care and Maintenance Adjusting Buckle Position The buckle has two positions and should be adjusted to fit your child (Fig. A). IMPORTANT: Do not use position two (2) until child exceeds 50 lbs! 1 Turn child seat on its side. 2 Locate the metal buckle strap retainer on bottom of the seat (Fig. B). 3 Pull retainer away from child seat to loosen. 4 Turn the retainer so that the short side will go through the slot in the seat shell (Fig. C).
SE_R03.qxd 2/15/02 12:47 PM Page 24 Care and Maintenance RETHREADING THE HARNESS 1 If cover is not in place, refit cover. See instructions on page 23. 2 Fasten child seat buckle to assist with alignment. 3 Thread straps through the shoulder slots required for a proper fit to your child. Do not allow straps to twist. 4 Attach each strap to the yoke. 5 Turn the harness retainer so that the short side will go through the slot in the cover and seat shell.
SE_R03.qxd 2/15/02 12:47 PM Page 26 Care and Maintenance Care and Maintenance REMOVING THE BUCKLE 1 Turn child seat on its side. 2 Locate the metal buckle strap retainer on bottom of the seat. 3 Pull retainer away from child seat to loosen. 4 Turn the retainer so that the short side will go through the slot in the seat shell. 5 Push the retainer through slots in the shell and cover to the front of the seat. RETHREADING THE BUCKLE 1 Locate the necessary buckle slot (Fig. A).
SE_R03.qxd 2/15/02 12:47 PM Page 28 Warranty Information WARRANTY This child restraint (Super Elite) 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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SE_R03.qxd 2/15/02 12:47 PM Page 32 Registration Information 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 and the restraint's model number and manufacturing date to Britax Child Safety, Inc. 13501 South Ridge Drive Charlotte, NC 28273 or call 1-888-4BRITAX. For recall information, call the U.S.
