Britax Car Seat Roundabout User Manual

Roundabout®  
User Guide  
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Table of Contents  
Safety Information  
Warnings......................................................................................................2  
Important Notes...........................................................................................4  
Certification..................................................................................................5  
Registration ..................................................................................................5  
Important Harness Adjustments.......................................................................6  
Child Seat Features...........................................................................................8  
Vehicle Compatibility  
Vehicle Safety Belts ......................................................................................10  
Vehicle Buckle Positions ...............................................................................11  
Vehicle Seating Positions..............................................................................11  
Installation: Rear-facing  
LATCH Installation .......................................................................................12  
Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation ......................................................................14  
Lap-Belt Installation .....................................................................................16  
Installation: Forward-facing  
LATCH Installation .......................................................................................18  
Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation.......................................................................20  
Lap-Belt Installation .....................................................................................22  
Installation: Aircraft..........................................................................................24  
Installation: Versa-Tether®  
Safety Information........................................................................................25  
Using the Versa-Tether®...............................................................................26  
Tether-Connector Strap ...............................................................................27  
Energy-Absorbing Tether.............................................................................28  
Child Seat Functions  
Switching the LATCH Connectors................................................................29  
Storing the LATCH Connectors....................................................................30  
Recline Adjustment ......................................................................................30  
Chest Clip.....................................................................................................30  
Harness Buckle .............................................................................................31  
How to Adjust Harness Slot Height..............................................................32  
Securing Your Child .........................................................................................32  
Care and Maintenance.....................................................................................34  
Warranty ..........................................................................................................38  
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WARNING!  
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur if the following  
are not observed:  
• Use only with children who weigh between 5 and 40 pounds  
(2.3 and 18.1 kg.) and whose height is 40 inches (101.6 cm.) or  
less. Use rear-facing for children 5 – 35 pounds (2.3 –15.9 kg.)  
and forward-facing 20 – 40 pounds (9.1 – 18.1 kg.).  
• This child seat must not be used in the home, in boats, or in  
other non-certified applications.  
• 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 child  
seat. Please study the Vehicle Safety Belts section in this  
booklet to ensure your child’s safety and consult your vehicle  
owner’s manual.  
• 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.  
• Secure this child seat even when it is not occupied. In a crash, an  
unsecured child seat may injure vehicle occupants.  
• Secure the top tether strap provided with this child seat.  
• Secure this child seat with vehicle’s child seat Lower Anchors  
and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH) system if available or with a  
vehicle belt.  
• Whenusinginavehiclewithairbags,refertoyourvehicleowner’s  
manual for child seat installation instructions and precautions.  
• Never use adjuster strap 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 tether straps.  
• Follow all instructions on this child seat and in the written  
instructions.  
• Register your child seat with the manufacturer, Britax Child  
out the registration card that was shipped with this child seat.  
• The primary protection for vehicle occupants 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 the chances for survival in  
most crashes. Make sure all users fully understand the correct  
ways to use this child seat in a vehicle.  
• 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 date of manufacture  
located on child seat.  
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Safety Information  
Safety Information  
Important Notes  
Certification  
• Verify that the child seat is secure 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.  
Avoid placing heavy objects on top of it.  
• Do not leave children alone in a vehicle, even for a short time.  
• Donot, exceptasdescribedinthisbooklet, attempttodisassemble  
anypartofthechildseatorchangethewaytheharnessorvehicle’s  
seat belts are used.  
This child seat system conforms to all applicable Federal Motor  
Vehicle Safety Standards. 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, Inc., 13501 South Ridge Drive Charlotte,  
NC 28273, or call 1-888-4BRITAX, or register online at www.  
BritaxUSA.com/registration. For recall information, call the U.S.  
Government’s Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY  
• 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.  
• Donotleavefoldingvehicleseatsunlatched. Ineventofasudden  
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 the child seat off vehicle seat except  
as described in these instructions. In a crash, the child seat could  
slide and may not adequately protect the child.  
WARNING! 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  
instructions. The back seat is the safest place for  
children under 12.  
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Safety Information  
Safety Information  
Important Harness Adjustments  
Forward-Facing  
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.  
Weight 20 pounds (and 1 year) – 40 pounds  
(9.1 – 18.1kg.)  
Use forward-facing only with children:  
• who are at least one year of age and  
• who weigh between 20 and 40 lbs. (9.1 – 18.1 kg.)  
and  
• 40” (101.6 cm) 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,  
(Fig. B).  
Forward-Facing  
B
Rear-Facing  
Weight 5 – 35 pounds (2.3 – 15.9 kg).  
Use rear-facing only with children:  
IMPORTANT: See How to Adjust Harness Slot Height on page 32.  
• who weigh between 5 and 35 lbs. (2.3 – 15.9 kg.) and  
• the top of the child’s head is 1” (2.5 cm.) or more  
below the top of the child seat (Fig. A) and  
WARNING!  
• the harness straps are in the nearest slots at or below  
the child’s shoulders.  
Do NOT use the child seat forward-facing if:  
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• the child is less than one year of age or  
• the child is less than 20 lbs. (9.1 kg.) in weight or  
• the child exceeds 40 lbs. (18.1 kg.) in weight or  
• the child exceeds 40” (101.6 cm) 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.  
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 How to Adjust Harness Slot Height on page 32.  
WARNING!  
Do NOT use the child seat rear-facing if:  
• the child is less than 5 lbs. (2.3 kg.) in weight or  
• the child exceeds 35 lbs. (15.9 kg.) in weight or  
• the top of the head is less than 1” (2.5 cm.) from the top of the child  
seat (Fig. A) or  
• the harness straps are in a slot above the child’s shoulders.  
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Child Seat Features  
Child Seat Features  
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Versa-Tether® (Top Anchorage  
Strap)-in pouch  
17 Chest Clip  
18 Harness Holders  
19 Harness Buckle  
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Cover  
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Serial Number and Manufactured  
Date (Under Cover)  
Shell  
Forward-Facing Lock-Off  
Forward-Facing Belt Path  
Rear-Facing Belt Path  
Rear-Facing Lock-Off  
Base  
10 Harness Straps  
11 Harness Yoke  
12 Belt Guard  
13 LATCH Adjuster Release Button  
14 LATCH Adjuster  
15 LATCH Connector Release Button  
16 LATCH Connector (Stored Under  
Cover)  
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20 Harness-Adjuster Release Button  
21 Harness Adjuster Strap  
22 Recline Handle (Front of Base)  
IMPORTANT: When not in use, this user  
guide should be stored under the cover.  
DO NOT discard the foam inserts found  
under the cover.  
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Vehicle Compatibility  
Vehicle Compatibility  
Vehicle Safety Belts  
Vehicle Buckle Positions  
NOTE: The information in this section only applies to installation with  
WARNING! The position of the vehicle  
belt buckle can adversely affect the  
stability of the child seat.  
vehicle safety belts.  
IMPORTANT: Vehicle seats and safety belts differ from vehicle  
to vehicle. Refer to your vehicle owner’s manual for specific  
information about vehicle safety belts and their use with child seats.  
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.  
Thischildseatcantsecurelyinmostvehiclesusingexistingvehiclebelts.  
However, some vehicle designs prevent a secure fit of the child seat.  
The vehicle owner’s manual will have information on the types  
of vehicle belts in your vehicle. If your belt type is listed below,  
select another seating position or use Lower Anchors and Tethers  
for CHildren (LATCH).  
If the buckle lies near the position marked  
wrong ( ) 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  
( )forthebuckle, thenanotherseatingposition  
MUST be used.  
Vehicle Seating Positions  
WARNING! The following types of  
vehicle belts are not compatible with this  
WARNING! Forward-facing vehicle seats MUST be  
used with this child seat. Side-facing or rear-facing seats  
CANNOT be used. See diagram below.  
child seat:  
• Front vehicle belts with top or bottom anchorage  
points in the door. (Fig. A & B)  
• Motor-driven, automatic vehicle belts. (Fig. B)  
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• Lap-shoulder belts that have separate retractors for  
shoulder section and lap section in which lap section  
retractor does not lock.  
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  
under 12.  
• Non-locking, two-point Emergency Locking  
Retractor (ELR) vehicle belts.  
• Lap-shoulder ELR vehicle belts without use of the  
lock-off.  
B
NOTE: Refer to your vehicle owner’s manual to determine the kind of  
retractors used in your vehicle and how to operate them.  
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Installation: Rear-facing  
Installation: Rear-facing  
• A positive click is NOT heard when the LATCH  
connector and LATCH anchor are connected.  
NOTE: If a positive click is not heard, but the LATCH  
connector is in an upright position, you should not switch  
the LATCH connectors. The strap may be too tight or  
twisted, or there may be debris in the LATCH connector.  
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.  
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Push the child seat firmly into the vehicle seat while  
pulling each LATCH adjuster strap tight (Fig. F).  
Rear-Facing  
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A
B
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If stored, remove the LATCH strap and connectors  
from the storage slots under the cover. See page 30.  
Press and hold each LATCH adjuster release button,  
then pull each LATCH strap to full length.  
10 Verify all connections are secure and that the child  
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seat is secure.  
• 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).  
IMPORTANT: The LATCH strap must rest behind the  
child seat buckle.  
3 ThreadeachLATCHconnectorthroughadjacent  
rear-facing belt slot (Fig. B).  
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0º  
• 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 25 – 28.  
• The child seat is secure when it cannot be moved  
more than one inch (2.5 cm) front-to-back or side-  
to-side at the belt path.  
4 LATCH connectors should be in an upright  
position (as shown in figure C).  
30–45º  
Release  
Button  
Top  
5 Fullyreclinethechildseatandplaceitsidewayson  
the vehicle seat with the front facing toward you.  
• See Recline Adjustment on page 30.  
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Verify that the LATCH strap is not twisted and attach  
the closest LATCH connector to the vehicle seat back  
to the farthest LATCH anchor (Fig. D).  
90º  
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C
WARNING! Do not raise the child seat off  
thefrontedgeofthevehicleseat.Thiscould  
cause your child seat not to perform as intended.  
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Rotate the child seat into the rear-facing position.  
VerifythattheLATCHstrapisnottwistedandattach  
the remaining LATCH connector to the adjacent  
LATCH anchor (Fig. E).  
Removal  
NOTE: It may be necessary to switch the LATCH  
connectorsasshownonpage29ifANYofthefollowing  
conditions exist:  
• LATCH connector is not in an upright position as  
shown in figure C.  
• If connected, disconnect the Versa-Tether® from the tether anchor.  
• Release each LATCH harness from the LATCH anchor by pressing the red  
release button on the LATCH connector.  
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• When not in use, always store the LATCH connectors in storage slots. See  
page 30.  
• LATCH strap is twisted.  
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Installation: Rear-facing  
Installation: Rear-facing  
8 Verify that the vehicle belt is tight and that  
Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation  
the child seat is secure.  
• FigureAillustratesatypicalrear-facing, lap-shoulder  
belt installation.  
• 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 crease of the vehicle seat to level the child  
seat’s base.  
• When not in use, always store LATCH connectors in  
storage slots. See page 30.  
1 Fully recline the child seat then place it rear-  
facing on the vehicle seat.  
• See Recline Adjustment on page 30.  
Rear-Facing  
A
B
C
D
E
2 Lift the child seat cover and open the rear-  
facing lock-off farthest from where the  
vehicle belt will be buckled (Fig. B).  
• Rear-facing installation can be improved by the use  
of the Versa-Tether® see pages 25 – 28.  
• The child seat is secure when it cannot be moved  
more than one inch (2.5 cm) front-to-back or side-  
to-side at the belt path  
3 Pull the vehicle belt out then pass it through  
the first rear-facing belt slot (Fig. C).  
• Vehicle belt can be routed over or under cover.  
4 Route the vehicle belt across child seat then  
through the second rear-facing belt slot.  
IMPORTANT:The vehicle belt must rest behind the  
child seat buckle.  
5 Verify that the vehicle belt is not twisted and  
then buckle (Fig. D).  
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.  
Removal  
• If connected, disconnect the Versa-Tether®  
from the tether anchor.  
6 Push the child seat firmly into the vehicle  
seat while removing slack first from the lap  
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0º  
30–45º  
portion of the vehicle belt, then the shoulder portion (Fig. E).  
7 Positionbothsectionsofthevehiclebeltthroughthelock-off, then  
• Press the red release button on the vehicle  
belt buckle and pull the vehicle buckle from  
the child seat belt path.  
close the lock-off arm and replace the child seat cover (Fig. F).  
• Lock-off is properly closed when a positive click is heard.  
• To prevent breakage, never extend the lock-off arm beyond its normal  
open position and always keep the lock-off closed when not in use.  
• If your vehicle is equipped with an automatic locking retractor (ALR),  
use of lock-offs is not required as long as the ALR is locked. Check your  
vehicle owner’s manual to determine what type of retractor your vehicle  
has, and how to lock the retractor.  
90º  
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Installation: Rear-facing  
Installation: Rear-facing  
8 Verify that the vehicle belt is tight and that  
Lap-Belt Installation  
the child seat is secure.  
• Figure A illustrates a typical rear-facing, lap-belt  
installation.  
• 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.  
• Whennotinuse,alwaysstoretheLATCHconnectors  
in storage slots. See page 30.  
1 Fully recline the child seat, then place it rear-  
facing on vehicle seat.  
• See Recline Adjustment on page 30.  
2 Lift the child seat cover and open rear-facing  
lock-off farthest from where the vehicle belt  
will be buckled (Fig. B).  
3 Pull the vehicle belt out and pass it through  
the closest rear-facing belt slot (Fig. C).  
• The vehicle belt can be routed over or under the  
child seat cover.  
Rear-Facing  
A
B
C
D
• Rear-facing installation can be improved by the use  
of the Versa-Tether® see pages 25 – 28.  
• The child seat is secure when it cannot be moved  
more than one inch (2.5 cm) front-to-back or side-  
to-side at the belt path.  
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0º  
30–45º  
4 Route the vehicle belt across the child seat  
then through the second rear-facing belt slot.  
IMPORTANT:The vehicle belt must rest behind the  
child seat buckle.  
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.  
5 Verify that the vehicle belt is not twisted and  
buckle (Fig. D).  
90º  
F
Removal  
6 Push the child seat firmly into the vehicle  
seat while removing slack from the vehicle belt.  
• If connected, disconnect the Versa-Tether® from the tether  
anchor.  
7 Position the vehicle belt through the lock-off, tighten the belt,  
then close the lock-off arm (Fig. E) and replace the cover.  
• Press the red release button on the vehicle belt buckle and pull  
the vehicle buckle from the child seat belt path.  
• Lock-off is properly closed when a positive click is heard.  
• To prevent breakage, never extend the lock-off arm beyond its normal  
open position and always keep lock-off closed when not in use.  
• If your vehicle is equipped with an automatic locking retractor (ALR),  
use of lock-offs is not required as long as the ALR is locked. Check your  
vehicle owner’s manual to determine what type of retractor your vehicle  
has, and how to lock the retractor.  
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Installation: Forward-Facing  
Installation: Forward-Facing  
4 Place the child seat sideways on the vehicle  
LATCH Installation  
• Figure A illustrates a typical forward-facing LATCH  
seat, with the back facing you.  
• Child seat may be in upright or recline position. See  
Recline Adjustment on page 30.  
5 Remove the Versa-Tether® from pouch and  
place up and over the child seat back.  
installation.  
• Verify that your vehicle is equipped with LATCH  
anchors. If LATCH anchors are not available, you must  
use vehicle belt installation methods.  
A Forward-Facing  
E
F
G
6 Verify that the LATCH strap is not twisted and  
attachtheclosestLATCHconnectortothevehicle  
WARNING! This child seat must not  
be used forward-facing for children less  
than one year of age OR weighing less than  
20 pounds.  
seat back to the farthest LATCH anchor (Fig. E).  
• A positive click confirms attachment.  
7 Rotate the child seat into the forward-facing  
position.  
1 If stored, remove LATCH connectors from  
storage slots under cover. See page 30. Pull  
both connectors completely through the child  
seat’s right-side, rear-facing belt slot (Fig. B) so  
they are on the outside of the shell.  
2 Press each LATCH adjuster release button and  
pull each LATCH adjuster strap to full length.  
3 Thread the LATCH connectors through  
forward-facing belt path (Fig. C) to the back  
of the child seat.  
NOTE:ItmaybenecessarytoswitchLATCHconnectorsas  
shownonpage29ifANYofthefollowingconditionsexist:  
• LATCH connector is not in an upright position as  
shown in figure D.  
• LATCH strap is twisted.  
• A positive click is NOT heard when LATCH connector  
and LATCH anchor are connected.  
8 Verify that the LATCH strap is not twisted and  
attach the remaining LATCH connector to the  
B
adjacent LATCH anchor (Fig. F).  
• A positive click confirms attachment.  
9 Push the child seat into the vehicle seat while  
pulling each LATCH adjuster strap tight (Fig. G).  
10 Attach the Versa-Tether® hook to an approved  
tether anchor. Remove all slack from the tether  
to secure. Store excess webbing in the tether  
pouch. See pages 25 – 28.  
11 Verify all connections are secure 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 1 inch (2.5 cm.) at the belt path.  
C
Release  
Top  
Button  
Removal  
• Disconnect the Versa-Tether® from the tether anchor.  
• Release each LATCH harness from the LATCH anchor by pressing  
the red release button on the LATCH connector.  
• When not in use, always store the LATCH connectors in storage  
slots. See page 30.  
D
NOTE: If a positive click is not heard, but the LATCH connector is in an  
uprightposition, youshouldnotswitchtheLATCHconnector. Thestrapmay  
be too tight or twisted, or there may be debris in the LATCH connector.  
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Installation: Forward-Facing  
Installation: Forward-Facing  
7 Push the child seat firmly into the vehicle  
Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation  
• Figure A illustrates a typical forward-facing lap-  
shoulder belt installation.  
• When not in use, always store LATCH connectors in  
storage slots. See page 30.  
seat while pulling the shoulder portion of  
the vehicle belt tightly through the lock-off  
(Fig. D).  
8 Hold the shoulder belt tight and rotate the  
Forward-Facing  
A
lock-off upward until secured (Fig. E).  
• Ifyourvehicleisequippedwithanautomaticlocking  
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 what type of retractor  
your vehicle has, and how to lock the retractor.  
D
WARNING! This child seat must not  
be used forward-facing for children  
less than one year of age OR weighing less  
than 20 pounds.  
9 If the vehicle is equipped with an approved  
tetheranchor,attachtheVersa-Tether® hook  
to an approved tether anchor. Remove all  
slack from the tether to secure. Store excess  
IMPORTANT: Britax recommends that the Versa-  
Tether® be used at all times. Using the tether will  
improve the stability of the child seat and reduce the  
risk of injury. Check your vehicle owner’s manual for  
approved tether anchor locations.  
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webbing in the tether pouch. See pages 25 – 28.  
10 Verify that the vehicle belt is tight and that the child seat is  
1 Place the child seat forward-facing on the  
secure.  
vehicle seat.  
• The child seat is secure when it cannot be moved front-to-back or side-to-  
side more than 1 inch (2.5 cm.) at the belt path.  
• Child seat may be in upright or recline position. See  
Recline Adjustment on page 30.  
2 If the vehicle is equipped with an approved  
tetheranchorforthechosenseatingposition,  
Removal  
C
• If connected, disconnect the Versa-Tether® from the tether  
anchor.  
remove the Versa-Tether® from the pouch and place it up and  
over the child seat back.  
• Press the red release button on the vehicle belt buckle and pull  
the vehicle buckle from the child seat belt path.  
3 Pull the vehicle belt out and thread it through the forward-  
facing belt path (Fig. B).  
4 Verify that the vehicle belt is not twisted and buckle (Fig. C).  
5 Rotate lever downward to open the forward-facing lock-off  
farthest from where the vehicle belt is buckled.  
6 Remove slack from the lap portion of the vehicle belt.  
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Installation: Forward-Facing  
Installation: Forward-Facing  
6 If the vehicle is equipped with an approved tether anchor,  
attach the Versa-Tether® hook to an approved tether anchor.  
Remove all slack from tether to secure. Store excess webbing in  
the tether pouch. See pages 25 – 28.  
Lap-Belt Installation  
• Figure A illustrates a typical forward-facing, lap-belt  
installation.  
• Whennotinuse,alwaysstoretheLATCHconnectors  
in storage slots. See page 30.  
7 Verify that the vehicle belt is tight, locked, and child seat is  
Forward-Facing  
A
secure.  
WARNING! This child seat must not  
be used forward-facing for children  
less than one year of age OR weighing less  
than 20 pounds.  
• The child seat is secure when it cannot be moved front-to-back or side-to-  
side more than 1 inch (2.5 cm.) at the belt path.  
Removal  
• If connected, disconnect the Versa-Tether® from the tether  
anchor.  
IMPORTANT: Britax recommends that the Versa-  
Tether® be used at all times. Using the tether will  
improve the stability of the child seat and reduce the  
risk of injury. Check your vehicle owner’s manual for  
approved tether anchor locations.  
• Press the red release button on the vehicle belt buckle and pull  
the vehicle buckle from the child seat belt path.  
B
1 Place the child seat forward-facing on the  
vehicle seat.  
• Child seat may be in upright or recline position. See  
Recline Adjustment on page 30.  
2 If the vehicle is equipped with an approved  
tetheranchorforthechosenseatingposition,  
C
remove the Versa-Tether® from the pouch and place it up and  
over the child seat back.  
3 Pull the vehicle belt out and thread it through the forward-  
facing belt path (Fig. B).  
4 Verify that the vehicle belt is not twisted and buckle (Fig. C).  
5 Push the child seat firmly into vehicle seat while tightening the  
vehicle belt.  
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Aircraft Installation  
Installation: Versa-Tether®  
Aircraft Installation  
Safety Information  
This child seat is certified for aircraft use. Most  
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.  
DO NOT hook the Versa-Tether® to the bottom of a vehicle seat  
adjuster!  
airlines in the U.S. and Canada will allow use of  
a child seat as long as 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 40 pounds 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.  
IMPORTANT:  
• Britax recommends that the tether be used at all times. Using  
the tether will improve the stability of the child seat and reduce  
the risk of injury.  
• 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.  
• The back angle of the child seat should not exceed 45º from  
vertical when properly installed in rear-facing position.  
A
B
Rear-Facing Installation  
For rear-facing aircraft installation (Fig. A),  
follow Rear-Facing Lap-Belt Installation  
instructions on pages 16 – 17.  
Forward-Facing Installation  
For forward-facing aircraft installation  
(Fig. B), follow Forward-Facing Lap-Belt  
Installation instructions on pages 22 – 23.  
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Installation: Versa-Tether®  
Installation: Versa-Tether®  
Using the Versa-Tether®  
Tether Connector Strap  
1 Consult your vehicle owner’s manual for  
approved tether-anchorage locations.  
2 Locate the tether on the rear of the child  
seat and remove the tether components  
from the pouch. Place the tether up and  
over the child seat back.  
3 Install the child seat using the LATCH  
system or the vehicle belts based on the  
instructions in this manual.  
4 Lift the tether release tab; then pull to fully  
extend the tether strap into a “V” shape.  
5 Locate the hook on the strap and loosely  
attach the tether to an anchor point.  
• See figure A for forward-facing installation.  
• See figures B and C for rear-facing installations.  
6 Secure the child seat by a seat-belt OR  
with the LATCH connectors.  
7 Pull the tether adjuster strap to remove all  
slack.  
8 Verify there is tension in the tether strap  
and 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 1 inch  
(2.5 cm.) at the belt path.  
WARNING! Only use the tether connector strap for rear-  
facing tether installation.  
Because every vehicle model is different,  
sometimes you cannot find a location to  
properly anchor the tether or the structural  
part of the seat is too large for the hook.  
Use the tether connector strap to assist in  
creating an anchor point (Fig. D).  
A
B
C
1 Find a fixed vehicle seat belt anchor or  
vehicle seat leg (that is bolted to the  
floor) towhich the strapcan be wrapped  
around.  
D
2 If you cannot find an acceptable location to create an anchor  
point, contact the vehicle manufacturer to identify a suitable  
tether connection point.  
3 Loop the strap around the metal anchor.  
4 Take the metal D-ring and thread it through the webbing loop  
on the other end of the strap.  
5 Pull the metal D-ring all the way through until the strap is tight  
around the metal anchor.  
6 Use the D-ring as an attachment point for hook on tether  
strap.  
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 crease of the vehicle seat.  
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Installation: Versa-Tether®  
Child Seat Functions  
Energy-Absorbing Tether  
Switching the LATCH Connectors  
The LATCH strap may need to be switched for  
proper alignment in rear-facing (Fig. C) versus  
forward-facing (Fig. D) installations. If a proper  
connection cannot be achieved, complete the  
following procedure to switch the connectors.  
1 Lift the front of the child seat cover to access  
the LATCH connectors.  
WARNING! The Energy Absorbing Tether has been  
designed to help indicate when this child seat has been  
involved in a moderate or severe crash and replacement of the  
child seat is necessary.  
Rear-Facing  
C
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).  
2 Pull the LATCH strap and connectors from  
the child’s right side of the child seat.  
The colored stitching will be intact and the  
webbing will be looped inside the shell.  
A
3 Thread the LATCH strap and connectors  
through the appropriate belt path ensuring  
that the larger part of the connector is on  
top for the installation procedure you wish  
Forward-Facing  
Figure B shows the tether when the child  
seat is unacceptable for continued use. If  
D
Release  
Button  
one or both of the loops have pulled through  
the back side of the shell and/or any of the  
to use (Fig E).  
B
Top  
• Verify that the harness is not twisted.  
IMPORTANT: When installing this child seat in  
rear-facing mode, the LATCH strap must rest behind  
the child seat buckle.  
colored stitching has ripped on either side, the child seat is no  
longer acceptable for use. Discontinue use of the child seat.  
NOTE: To ensure LATCH connector is properly  
E
IMPORTANT:Regardlessofwhetherloopshavepulledthroughtheback  
side of the shell and the colored stitching has been ripped, discontinue use  
of the child seat if it has been involved in a moderate or severe crash.  
alignedwithvehicle’sLATCHanchor,theconnector’s  
red release button should face away from vehicle seat back, and the larger  
of the two connector sections is on top (Fig. E).  
4 Replace cover and continue with LATCH installation  
procedure.  
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Child Seat Functions  
Child Seat Functions  
Storing the LATCH Connectors  
Harness Buckle  
When the LATCH connectors are not in use, lift  
the child seat cover to access LATCH storage  
slots (Fig. A). Fold each end of the LATCH  
strap and slide each LATCH connector into the  
adjacent slots.  
NOTE: Child seats are shipped from Britax with  
LATCH 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: It will be necessary to loosen the tether,  
vehicle seat belt, and/or LATCH strap before  
adjusting the recline position. The tether, vehicle  
seat belt, and/or LATCH strap must be properly re-  
tightened after adjusting the recline position.  
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. E).  
x 2  
A
B
C
E
F
Proper connection is confirmed with a positive  
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. F).  
IMPORTANT:Periodically clean the harness buckle  
to ensure safe operation. See page 37.  
Chest Clip  
Fastening the Chest Clip  
Fasten the chest clip by pushing the two halves  
together until a positive click is heard (Fig. C).  
Releasing the Chest Clip  
Squeeze the middle tab together and pull apart  
the two pieces (Fig. D).  
D
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.  
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Child Seat Functions  
Child Seat Functions  
5 Move the harness straps to the side of the child  
How to Adjust Harness Slot Height  
seat. Use the harness holder located on the  
straps and side of the cover to aid in holding  
the straps.  
IMPORTANT: See Important Harness Adjustments  
on pages 6 – 7 for important instructions on proper  
harness fit based on your child’s height and weight.  
1 Loosen the harness by pressing the harness-  
adjuster button while pulling the shoulder  
straps forward as far as possible (Fig. A).  
2 From the rear of the child seat, unhook the  
shoulder harness from the harness yoke (Fig. B).  
3 Pull straps through the shell, foam, and cover  
to the front of the child seat.  
4 Thread the harness straps through the  
appropriate harness slots in the cover, foam,  
and child seat shell (Fig. C).  
5 Reattach harness straps to the harness yoke  
(Fig. B).  
6 Place child in the child seat.  
7 Position the harness straps around the child  
and fasten the harness buckle (Fig. E) and chest  
clip (Fig. F).  
8 Proper connection of the harness buckle is  
confirmed with a positive click after inserting  
each buckle tongue.  
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 (Fig. G).  
A
B
C
E
F
G
H
11 Position the chest clip at the middle of the  
child’s chest, level with the armpits (Fig. H).  
12 Verify that harness is not twisted and child is  
properly secured.  
6 Pull harness-adjuster strap to tighten the  
harness.  
7 Verify all straps are threaded at the same height  
and are not twisted.  
IMPORTANT:  
Securing Your Child  
• 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 a positive  
click after insertion of each buckle tongue, the harness  
buckle or adjuster area may be clogged with food, drink  
or other debris that need to be removed. See page 37  
for cleaning instructions.  
1 Once the child seat has been installed in the  
vehicle and adjustments have been made,  
follow these instructions to secure the child.  
2 Loosen the harness by pressing the adjuster  
button located on the front of the child seat,  
then pull the shoulder straps forward (Fig. A).  
3 Release the chest clip by squeezing the tabs  
and sliding pieces apart (Fig. D).  
• 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  
D
sagging. It does not press on the child’s flesh or push the child’s body into an  
unnatural position.  
4 Unfasten the harness buckle by pressing the release button and  
sliding the tongues out.  
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Care and Maintenance  
Care and Maintenance  
Refitting the Cover  
Child Seat Cover Removal  
To refit the cover, reverse the previous directions. Make sure the  
shoulder straps are properly threaded through the chest clips and  
the harness is not twisted.  
WARNING! Do not take apart or attempt to 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.  
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.  
1 Loosen the harness by pressing the harness  
adjuster button while pulling the shoulder  
straps forward as far as possible.  
2 Unhook the shoulder straps from the harness  
yoke on rear of child seat (Fig. A).  
Cleaning the Shell  
• SPONGE CLEAN using warm water and mild soap.  
• TOWEL DRY  
• DO NOT use solvents, abrasive cleaners or disassemble the  
harness.  
3 Pull the upper harness straps through the  
A
shell and cover to the front of child seat.  
4 Gently remove the upper portion of the  
cover. Be careful not to damage the energy-  
absorbing foam.  
Cleaning the Harness  
• SPONGE CLEAN using warm water and mild soap.  
• TOWEL DRY  
• DO NOT bleach, machine wash, machine dry or disassemble  
the harness.  
5 Remove the buckle and belly pad by turning  
the metal buckle strap retainer of the buckle  
on the underside of the child seat so the  
B
short side will slide through the child seat  
shell (Fig. B).  
6 Push the retainer through the slots in the shell and cover to the  
top of the child seat.  
7 Pull the lower harness straps, buckle tongues, and chest clip  
through lower slots in cover.  
8 Remove the entire cover from child seat.  
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Care and Maintenance  
Care and Maintenance  
Harness Buckle Removal  
Cleaning the Harness Buckle  
1 Fully recline the child seat.  
2 Locate the metal buckle strap retainer  
on the bottom of the child seat.  
3 Pull the retainer away from child seat to  
loosen.  
4 Turn the retainer so the short side will  
go through the slot in child seat shell  
(Fig. A).  
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 or dried liquids.  
• REMOVE BUCKLE as described on page 36.  
• THOROUGHLY RINSE using warm water  
(Fig. A).  
• TEST THE HARNESS BUCKLE by fastening  
and unfastening until a positive click is heard  
after inserting each buckle tongue (Fig. B).  
If either click is not heard, repeat cleaning  
procedure.  
A
B
A
5 Push the retainer through slots in the shell and cover to the top  
of the child seat.  
Re-threading the Harness Buckle  
x 2  
1 Locate slot in cover and shell for harness buckle.  
2 Turn the buckle retainer so the short side will go through the  
slot in the cover and child seat shell Fig A.  
3 Push the retainer through slots in the shell and cover, to the  
bottom of the child seat.  
• TOWEL DRY  
• DO NOT lubricate, use solvents, abrasive cleaners, soap or other  
household detergents.  
4 Pullharnessbuckleawayfromchildseatuntiltightandverifythe  
strap is not twisted and the release button is facing outward.  
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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 or refund the original purchase price of the 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.  
LIMITATIONSOFWARRANTIESANDOTHERWARRANTYTERMSANDSTATELAWS  
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.  
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