Britax Essentials Allegiance, User Manual

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BRITAX Child Safety, Inc. EMBLEM/ALLEGIANCE User Guide
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LATCH SYSTEM ANCHOR LOCATIONS
Tether
Anchor
Lower
Anchors
Lower Anchors
11 in. (27.9 cm)
NOTE: The lower
connectors store top
down in the slots.
Using the Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)
The Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children or LATCH, is a
system available on this child seat that offers an alternative
to vehicle seat belt installation methods. The figure below
shows typical locations for lower anchors and tether
anchors in a vehicle. See pages 2-3 for LATCH components
on this child seat.
Check your vehicle owner’s manual to learn if it is equipped
with LATCH, the maximum weight rating for the lower
anchors, tether anchors capacities, and information on the
lower anchor locations and designated seating positions
available for use with this child seat.
Using the Lower Connectors
Locating the Lower Connectors
The lower connectors are located in the back of the base of
the child seat. Store the connectors in the slots when not in
use.
To attach the lower connector to the storage slot or
lower anchor:
1. Firmly push the lower
connector into the slot or
lower anchor until a click is
heard.
Impact Absorbing Tether
Failure to follow the guidelines below may cause the child
seat not to perform as intended.
• Britax recommends that the tether be used at all times
when installing the child seat forward facing. Using the
tether will improve the stability of your child seat and
reduce the risk of injury.
• Attach the tether only to tether anchors identified by
your vehicle manufacturer as tether anchorage points.
Only use the designated tether anchor for each seating
position.
• If your vehicle does not currently have a tether anchor
attachment, refer to your vehicle owner’s manual or
contact your vehicle man u fac tur er for assistance. DO
NOT modify your vehicle without advice from your
vehicle manufacturer.
• Store the tether in the pouch on the back of the child
seat when not in use. DO NOT install the child seat
with the tether attached to the carry clip.
Tether anchor locations vary from
vehicle to vehicle. Check your vehicle
owner’s manual and look for the tether
anchor symbol shown in the diagram
to help identify where the top tether
anchor points are located in your
vehicle.
To remove the lower connector from the storage slot or
lower anchor:
1. Press and hold the red
release button.
2. Pull the lower connector
from the storage slot or
lower anchor.