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Installation

Installation with LATCH

1

Verify that your vehicle is equipped

with LATCH anchors. (Fig A)

• 

If LATCH anchors are not installed,

you must use standard vehicle belt
installation methods.

2

Insert recline bar into holes on

rear of restraint (see page 18).

3

If stored, remove LATCH

connectors from storage pouches
on rear of cover.

4

Place the restraint on the vehicle

seat with the back facing toward you.

5

Route the furthest LATCH

connector under the recline bar,
then loosely attach to LATCH
anchor (Fig. B).

• 

A positive click confirms attachment.

• 

Verify that LATCH harness is not

twisted.

6

Rotate seat into forward facing

position.

7

Route the closest LATCH

connector under the recline bar,
then loosely attach to LATCH
anchor (Fig. C).

• 

A positive click confirms attachment.

• 

Verify that LATCH harness is not

twisted.

8

While kneeling on child restraint,

reach through belt slots to access
loop end of LATCH harness
adjuster straps. Pull straps under
recline bar and through slots to
tighten (Fig. D).
Installation can be improved by the
use of the Versa-Tether

(see

pages 16–17

).

ALWAYS USE THE VERSA-TETHER FOR CHILDREN WEIGHING
MORE THAN 50 POUNDS (22.6 KG).
WARNING: 

Use vehicle belt (not LATCH connectors) for

installations with children weighing more than 48 pounds (21
kg). Refer to the vehicle owner’s manual or contact the vehicle
manufacturer for the maximum weight rating for their LATCH
anchors. Unless specified otherwise by the vehicle manufacturer,
assume a 48-pound child is the vehicle LATCH anchor limit.

Removal 

To remove the child restraint, release both LATCH connectors from the
LATCH anchors by pressing the red release buttons. If connected,
disconnect the Versa-Tether from the tether anchor. Store LATCH
connectors and tether components in storage pockets when not in use.

A

B

D

Installation

C

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Summary of Contents for Car Sea

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Page 2: ...eatures 18 19 Securing Your Child 20 21 Harness Height Adjustment 22 23 Adjusting Buckle Position 23 Care and Maintenance 24 27 Cover 24 25 Harness 25 Shell 25 Buckle 26 27 Warranty 28 T h i s p r o d u c t a n d i t s c o m p o n e n t s a r e s u b j e c t t o c h a n g e w i t h o u t n o t i c e 2 0 0 2 B r i t a x C h i l d S a f e t y I n c A l l r i g h t s r e s e r v e d B r i t a x i s a...

Page 3: ... use the child restraint Adjust the harness to fit the clothes the child is wearing The harness will fit a child in winter clothes differently than a child in summer clothes Cover the child restraint if your vehicle is parked in direct sunlight Parts of the child restraint can become hot enough to burn a child Store the child restraint in a safe place when it is not being used Avoid placing heavy ...

Page 4: ...raint may injure vehicle occupants Based on accident statistics the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recommends that parents select the rear seat as the safest location for a properly installed child restraint Please study the section on Vehicle Safety Belts in this booklet to ensure the safety of your child If in doubt about installing your child restraint consult your vehicle owner...

Page 5: ...ds 5 Harness Retainer 6 Chest Clip 7 HUGS Shoulder Pads 8 Buckle 9 Belly Pad 10 Harness Release Lever 11 LATCH Connectors 12 Harness Adjuster Strap 13 Versa Tether Assembly 14 Harness Yoke 15 Storage Pouches 16 LATCH Adjusters 17 Recline Bar Located under flap P2219_R02f qxd 11 7 2002 10 23 AM Page 8 ...

Page 6: ...g ELR two point vehicle belts The owner s manual for your vehicle will have information on the types of vehicle belts in your vehicle If your belt type is listed above select another seating position This child restraint can fit securely in most vehicles using the existing vehicle belts However some types of vehicle designs prevent a secure fit of the child restraint due to the position of the veh...

Page 7: ...le kneeling on child restraint reach through belt slots to access loop end of LATCH harness adjuster straps Pull straps under recline bar and through slots to tighten Fig D Installation can be improved by the use of the Versa Tether see pages 16 17 ALWAYS USE THE VERSA TETHER FOR CHILDREN WEIGHING MORE THAN 50 POUNDS 22 6 KG WARNING Use vehicle belt not LATCH connectors for installations with chil...

Page 8: ...ig C B A C D 5 Verify that the vehicle belt is not twisted then buckle Fig D 6 Push restraint into the vehicle seat with your full weight while removing all slack from the vehicle belt First remove slack from the lap portion of the vehicle belt then the shoulder portion Fig E F 7 Verify that the vehicle belt is tight and the child restraint is secure Refer to Figure G for correct routing of the la...

Page 9: ...n through the second belt slot from the rear of the restraint to the front Fig C B A C 5 Verify that the vehicle belt is not twisted then buckle Fig D 6 Push restraint into the vehicle seat with your full weight while removing all slack from the vehicle belt Fig E 7 Verify that the vehicle belt is tight and the child restraint is secure Installation can be improved by the use of the Versa Tether s...

Page 10: ... s manual or contact your vehicle manufacturer for assistance If a tether anchor is not available DO NOT modify your vehicle without advice from your vehicle manufacturer DO NOT Hook the Versa Tether to the bottom of a vehicle seat mechanism Using the Versa Tether 1 Locate the tether and remove from pouch 2 Once your child restraint is secured in a seat belted position lift the tether adjuster tab...

Page 11: ... NOTE Periodically clean the buckle to ensure proper operation See page 27 Recline Bar THE RECLINE BAR MUST BE INSTALLED BEFORE USING THIS RESTRAINT Insert recline bar into the holes in lower rear of restraint prior to installation in vehicle Fig A IMPORTANT The bottom of the restraint must be flat on the vehicle seat when installed Using the Chest Clip Open the chest clip by squeezing the middle ...

Page 12: ...to elastic loops on the cover 5 Place child in the restraint 6 Position the harness straps around the child and fasten the child restraint buckle Fig C Proper connection is confirmed with a positive click after inserting the second buckle tongue 7 Gently pull up on the harness straps to tighten the lap section of the harness which should fit low on your child s body 8 Slowly pull the adjuster stra...

Page 13: ... 21 2 Observe where the shoulder harness is positioned on your child Harness Straps should be located in the nearest slot at or above the child s shoulder 3 If harness height is okay continue using child restraint without adjustment If harness height requires adjustment refer to Adjusting Harness Height below NOTE Once the top slots become necessary your child may continue to use the restraint unt...

Page 14: ...ke 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 7 Remove the entire cover from the restraint Refitting the Cover To refit the cover reverse Cover Removal directions Make sure that the shoulder straps are threaded through the chest clips and that the harness is not twisted Cleaning the Cover HAND ...

Page 15: ...r household detergents A B Buckle Removal 1 Locate the metal buckle strap retainer on bottom of the restraint 2 Pull retainer away from child restraint to loosen 3 Turn the retainer so that the short side will go through the slot in the restraint shell Fig A 4 Push the retainer through slots in the shell and cover to the front of the restraint Rethreading the Buckle 1 Locate the necessary buckle s...

Page 16: ...ys accessories or tightening devices is not approved by Britax Their use could cause this restraint to fail Federal Safety Standards or perform worse 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...

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