Instructions for Installation & Use
Instructions for Installation & Use
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Fit the restraint firmly to the car seat.
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Fit the harness firmly to the child.
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A loose restraint or harness is dangerous.
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Supervision of children is needed because they may be able to undo the buckles
and adjusters.
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Use the restraint exactly as shown in the instructions.
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DO NOT LEAVE CHILDREN UNATTENDED IN THE CAR.
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Do not alter or modify this restraint.
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Repairs must only be done by the manufacturer or agent.
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Do not allow the restraint to come into contact with polishes, oils, bleach and other
chemicals.
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Destroy the restraint if it has been in a severe crash, even if no damage is visible.
See page 74 to 75.
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DO NOT USE THIS RESTRAINT WITHOUT THE COVER.
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Always secure the loose end of the top tether strap. Do not use the child restraint
where this top tether strap may fall into a split in the seat back or off the side of the
seat.
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ALWAYS ATTACH TOP TETHER HOOK AND REMOVE SLACK.
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To ensure infant’s back is evenly supported, do not put more than one nappy on the
baby and make sure the nappy is not thickly folded at the back.
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DO NOT USE A REAR-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT WHERE AN AIRBAG IS FITTED IN
FRONT OF THE SEATING POSITION.
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Do not harness an infant wrapped in a blanket or swaddled. Any blanket or wrap
must only be placed over the harness and infant.
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Without ISOFIX compatible connectors; This child restraint is not approved for use
with any connectors that connect to the car's ISOFIX low anchorages.
IMPORTANT :
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
AND WARNINGS
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
AND WARNINGS
TO BE USED WITH A LAP-SASH OR LAP ONLY SEATBELT IN THE BACK OF MOST
CARS WITH FORWARD FACING SEATS.
GENERAL
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Babies and children below 4 years old must not sit in the front seat of a vehicle
unless allowable by the Regional Road Rules. Check your Regional Road Rules.
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Regularly check the restraint components, straps and other fitments for correct
function and condition. If faulty, cease using and seek repair by Britax.
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Protect all webbing from abrasion and cutting by sharp corners and edges.
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The restraint should not be purchased or sold as a second hand item. It is
recommended not to use child restraints older than 10 years as the protection in an
accident may be reduced.
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THIS RESTRAINT IS NOT SUITABLE FOR USE WHERE THE TOP TETHER STRAP
MAY FALL INTO A SPLIT IN THE SEAT BACK OR OFF THE SIDE OF THE SEAT.
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Seatbelt extenders are not recommended to be used if the seatbelt is not long
enough to secure the child restraint. If seatbelts are too short then seek advice from
a child restraint fitter and consider their recommendations before using a seatbelt
extender. If you use a seatbelt extender then ensure that the seatbelt buckle does
not enter the rearward or forward facing belt paths.
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A rear facing child restraint should not be used in the front seat if a passenger airbag
is fitted and cannot be disabled.
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Rearward and forward facing child restraints should always be correctly installed,
properly adjusted and used as instructed by the manufacturer instructions.
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Ensure babies and toddlers are adequately shaded from direct sunlight through side
or rear windows.
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Check the car is ventilated by opening windows or using the car's ventilation system
taking in external air. Recirculation setting is not suitable for providing ventilation.
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THIS RESTRAINT MUST BE ATTACHED TO A CHILD RESTRAINT UPPER
ANCHORAGE POINT IN THE CAR. REFER TO CAR OWNER'S HANDBOOK FOR
LOCATION OF UPPER ANCHORAGE POINTS. REFER TO A CHILD RESTRAINT
FITTING STATION IF NO UPPER ANCHORAGE POINTS ARE IN THE MOTOR CAR.
Refer to pages 69 to 73.
