Britax Safe-nSound Instruction Manual Download

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Instructions for Installation & Use

SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKERS

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Follow this advice.

Summary of Contents for Safe-nSound

Page 1: ...PORTANT KEEP THIS BOOKLET IN THE PLACE PROVIDED ON THE CHILD RESTRAINT Birth to 2 3 years approx REARWARD FACING 12 months to 4 years approx FORWARD FACING INSTRUCTION MANUAL CONVERTIBLE CHILD SEAT ISOFIX COMPATIBLE Series No BS3300A i20133 ...

Page 2: ...D COVER 49 CLOSE ADVANCED SIDE IMPACT CUSHION TECHNOLOGY 50 QUICK START GUIDE a shortened version of the manual REARWARD FACING SEATBELT 04 REARWARD FACING ISOFLEX 06 FORWARD FACING SEATBELT 08 FORWARD FACING ISOFLEX 10 MEET YOUR CHILD SEAT 12 IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND WARNINGS 14 SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKERS 16 OUTGROWN YOUR CHILD SEAT 20 CHILD SEAT SUITABILITY GUIDE 21 REARWARD FACING CONTENTS Scan Q...

Page 3: ...T 73 REMOVE CHILD SEAT FROM VEHICLE ISOFLEX 75 CLOSE ADVANCED SIDE IMPACT CUSHION TECHNOLOGY 77 FORWARD FACING CARE MAINTENANCE CONTENTS CARE AND MAINTENANCE 78 CLEAN HARNESS BUCKLE 79 REMOVE COVER 80 REPLACE COVER 82 ACCESSORIES 84 INSTALLATION OF VEHICLE UPPER ANCHOR POINT 87 IN CASE OF ACCIDENT 92 WARRANTY 96 Scan QR code for forward facing seatbelt installation video Scan QR code for forward f...

Page 4: ...ELT Pull Press Press 1 2 6 7 8 13 11 15 14 4 Hey before you install me Don t forget to note your serial number found on the seat to complete your warranty registration 16 Lift out middle cover 12 10 9 Remove infant insert 5 Cover 3 Do not trap buckle under seatbelt Lift latch ...

Page 5: ...s not below green zone QUICK START GUIDE REARWARD FACING SEATBELT Store strap Attach Pull to tighten Remove slack Lift Remove slack 17 18 20 21 22 23 26 24 27 25 19 Pull Push Replace infant insert Replace middle cover 28 29 30 Infant use only DO NOT USE ...

Page 6: ...rget to note your serial number found on the seat to complete your warranty registration Lift out middle cover Under cover slide button to release door Press button and remove Lift door 15 16 Press 9 18 QUICK START GUIDE REARWARD FACING ISOFLEX 13 Pull Press 7 8 12 2 3 Press to lengthen Pull 5 4 Lift latch 6 ...

Page 7: ...ow green zone Attach Pull Remove slack Lift 20 21 23 26 27 31 32 29 30 Replace infant insert Close door and replace middle cover Push down Pull to tighten QUICK START GUIDE REARWARD FACING ISOFLEX 22 25 24 Pull Push Store strap 28 33 34 Infant use only DO NOT USE ...

Page 8: ...er found on the seat to complete your warranty registration QUICK START GUIDE FORWARD FACING SEATBELT Lift out middle cover Fold up Close Studs Press grey button Open Remove Cover Store away Under cover slide button to release door Lift door 1 2 3 5 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 15 16 13 Press 14 Remove infant insert DO NOT USE ...

Page 9: ...arness Straps not below green zone Shoulder Level 25mm max Store strap Attach Remove slack Pull Push Lift QUICK START GUIDE FORWARD FACING SEATBELT Pull to tighten Replace middle cover Remove slack 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 25 26 27 28 29 30 24 ...

Page 10: ... registration QUICK START GUIDE FORWARD FACING ISOFLEX Lift door Under cover slide button to release door 13 12 Lift out middle cover Fold up Close Studs Remove Cover Store away Under cover slide button to release door Lift door 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 10 Pull Press 11 12 15 16 18 17 10 9 Press grey button Open 3 14 Remove infant insert DO NOT USE 13 Press ...

Page 11: ...move Pull Harness Straps not below green zone Shoulder Level 25mm max Lift QUICK START GUIDE FORWARD FACING ISOFLEX Close door and replace middle cover Push down Pull to tighten Attach Pull Push Remove slack Pull Store strap 19 21 20 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 ...

Page 12: ...of serious injury if they move to booster seats too early Children who have outgrown this restraint are safest in a larger child restraint with an in built harness or a booster seat until their shoulders reach the upper shoulder height marker of the restraint To ensure that your child gets all the protection designed into the restraint PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY and use only...

Page 13: ...tal and side collision With side collisions children are at most risk because compared to a frontal collision side collisions have less crumple zone to disperse the energy released during impact WHAT IS IT Our Advanced SICT Side Impact Cushion Technology with crumple zone feature is designed to provide optimum safety to your child in the event of a side impact collision HOW DOES IT WORK With maxim...

Page 14: ... the side of the seat ALWAYS ATTACH TOP TETHER HOOK AND REMOVE SLACK 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 DO NOT USE A REAR FACING CHILD RESTRAINT WHERE AN AIRBAG IS FITTED IN FRONT OF THE SEATING POSITION Do not harness an infant wrapped in a blanket or swaddled Any blanket or wrap must onl...

Page 15: ...t may be reduced 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 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 ex...

Page 16: ...n Use 16 SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKERS Shoulder height markers are featured clearly on the child seat as seen in diagram The markers provide an indicator for when your child has outgrown the child s seat rearward or forward facing modes ...

Page 17: ...hey have outgrown the seat see page 20 Your child can be rearward facing rearward facing OR forward facing forward facing if their shoulders are between the lower and middle marker Britax recommends using this restraint in rearward facing as long as possible Your child MUST be rearward facing rearward facing if their shoulders are below lower marker Lower Height Marker Upper Height Marker Middle H...

Page 18: ...Instructions for Installation Use 18 SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKERS IMPORTANT Follow this advice OR ...

Page 19: ...MARKERS OR Middle Height Marker Lower Height Marker Middle Height Marker Lower Height Marker Lower Height Marker Upper Height Marker Middle Height Marker Child Use Forward Facing Older Baby Rearward Facing Older Baby Forward Facing Newborn Rearward Facing ...

Page 20: ...ars of age or seatbelt and compatible child harness A convertible booster seat with in built harness until approximately 4 years old and then as a booster seat with vehicle lap sash seatbelt until approx 6 to 8 years of age or seatbelt and compatible child harness A harnessed child seat with in built harness suitable for children approximately 6 months to 8 years old OUTGROWN YOUR CHILD SEAT ...

Page 21: ...Instructions for Installation Use 21 CHILD SEAT SUITABILITY GUIDE CHILD SEAT SUITABILITY GUIDE These child restraints when used correctly allow the driver to meet the Australian Road Rules in each state ...

Page 22: ...p to Lower Height Marker 5 Harness 6 EZ Buckle 7 Harness Adjuster Button 8 Harness Adjuster Strap lower 9 Rebound Bar and Cover 10 Release Buckle Red button 11 Buckle Tongue Holders 12 Seat Cover 13 Headrest Adjuster 14 Grey Recline Lever 15 Blue Release Button 5 3 2 6 10 11 1 9 12 CHILD SEAT FEATURES REARWARD FACING 7 14 15 8 4 ...

Page 23: ... 23 Top Tether Adjuster 24 Top Tether Adjuster Strap 25 Top Tether with Stage Release 26 Door under middle cover 27 ISOFLEX Storage location 28 Grey release rebound bar button ISOFLEX CONNECTORS 29 Tension Indicator Green when activated 30 ISOFLEX Adjuster Strap 31 ISOFLEX Adjuster 32 ISOFLEX Release Button 33 ISOFLEX Connector 34 ISOFLEX Connector Indicator 21 24 25 23 22 Front of vehicle 16 17 9...

Page 24: ...IRBAG IS FITTED IN FRONT OF THE SEATING POSITION Do not use on any vehicle seat which faces sideways or rearwards CHILD SEAT UPPER ANCHORAGE POINT This child seat must be installed using the top tether The top tether will need to attach to the appropriate upper anchorage point for both rearward and forward facing modes Refer to the car owner s handbook for anchorage locations or points If your veh...

Page 25: ...cline the child seat Step 1 Squeeze the grey recline lever upwards Step 2 Press the blue release button down whilst squeezing the grey recline lever rotate the child seat to rearward facing position Step 3 Align arrow to rearward facing image 1 2 SETUP CONVERT TO REARWARD FACING 3 ...

Page 26: ...d at the front of the seat Step 2 Unroll the rebound bar cover fully Step 3 Pull out the rebound bar and lock into place when fully extended Step 4 Fit the cover over the rebound bar until it s secure HOW TO SETUP THE REBOUND BAR AND COVER 1 3 2 IMPORTANT Rebound bar and cover must be set up as shown in rearward facing mode ...

Page 27: ...houlder harness straps then pull shoulder harness straps to lengthen Step 3 Disengage buckle by pressing red button Remove infant insert if fitted Step 4 Place buckle tongues into buckle tongue holders INSTALLING INTO YOUR VEHICLE 1 2 4 Press Pull 3 Press SETUP INSTALLING INTO YOUR VEHICLE FOR REARWARD FACING ...

Page 28: ...rebound bar does not need to contact vehicle seatback If desired this gap may be packed see page 30 Do not have the seat too far away from the vehicle seat Step 6 Temporarily place top tether and attachment clip over the back of child seat See page 31 for Rearward facing seatbelt installation or page 35 for Rearward facing ISOFLEX installation Top tether behind the child seat 6 5 5 ...

Page 29: ...for your vehicle It gives you confidence the child seat is positioned correctly whenever you travel REARWARD FACING LEVEL INDICATOR 1 Black ball not visible IMPORTANT This indicator should only be used in rearward facing mode If the black ball is not visible the child seat angle may be adjusted by placing firm packing between vehicle seat and base see page 30 SETUP RECLINE ANGLE FOR REARWARD FACIN...

Page 30: ...a firm packing between the child seat and the underside of the base Packing can be a firmly rolled up towel see figure A If the vehicle seat is flat then some packing may be required at the front edge of the base to achieve the recline angle see figure B Always check that the rearward facing level indicator confirms the correct installation angle for rearward facing mode see page 29 Figure A Figur...

Page 31: ...placed into buckle tongue holders prior to feeding through seatbelt Step 2 Lengthen vehicle seatbelt Step 3 Lift out middle cover Check that the press studs under the slot that the buckle feeds through remains closed to stop the buckle from falling out 1 2 3 Lap belt Sash belt VEHICLE SEATBELT SETUP SEATBELT FOR REARWARD FACING studs closed ...

Page 32: ...ng zone Step 4 Feed vehicle seatbelt through blue REARWARD FACING BELT PATH guide ensure the seatbelt is not twisted during installation Step 5 Continue feeding vehicle seatbelt through opposite blue REARWARD FACING BELT PATH guide Step 6 Engage the vehicle seatbelt buckle and tongue without twisting seatbelt ENSURE THERE ARE NO TWISTS IN SEATBELT REMOVE SLACK 6 5 4 SETUP SEATBELT FOR REARWARD FAC...

Page 33: ...k from the buckle side back across the child seat while pulling the vehicle sashbelt upwards Allow excess belt to feed back into the retractor 7 SETUP SEATBELT FOR REARWARD FACING ENSURE THERE ARE NO TWISTS IN SEATBELT Pull ALWAYS REMOVE SLACK FROM SEATBELT ENSURE SEATBELT IS BEHIND THE CROTCH BUCKLE Flip buckle forward with middle cover DO NOT TRAP BUCKLE UNDER SEATBELT DO NOT TRAP BUCKLE ...

Page 34: ...t infant insert as required You are now ready to install top tether Refer to page 39 8 SETUP SEATBELT FOR REARWARD FACING ENSURE THERE ARE NO TWISTS IN ISOFLEX CONNECTOR STRAPS ALWAYS REMOVE SLACK FROM ISOFLEX STRAPS A LOOSE INSTALLATION IS DANGEROUS ...

Page 35: ...ow Anchorages in the vehicle rear seat If you cannot locate the ISOFIX bars check your vehicle owners manual The location may be identified by one of the following symbols HOW TO INSTALL USING ISOFLEX Step 2 Remove infant insert if fitted IMPORTANT Ensure buckle tongues are placed into buckle tongue holders Step 3 Lift out middle cover 1 2 3 ...

Page 36: ... remove the ISOFLEX connectors from their location press the red button and lift out Slide button to release door Lift door Step 6 Feed ISOFLEX Connectors through blue REARWARD FACING BELT PATH on each side IMPORTANT Ensure you feed ISOFLEX connectors through the correct belt path ALWAYS ROUTE AND ROTATE TOWARDS THE BELT PATH 4 5 6 Press button ...

Page 37: ...ions Step 7 Lengthen ISOFLEX strap by pressing adjuster button and pulling strap through CHECK ISOFLEX CONNECTOR STRAP IS NOT COVERING DISK A SLIGHT GATHER IN ISOFLEX CONNECTOR STRAPS IS ACCEPTABLE BUT TWISTS AND FOLDS ARE NOT Close door 9 7 Step 8 To close door remove any excess shoulder lap straps harness tongues and crotch buckle that may become trapped Push and latch at centre 8 ...

Page 38: ...infant insert as required You are now ready to install top tether Refer to page 39 ENSURE THERE ARE NO TWISTS IN ISOFLEX CONNECTOR STRAPS ALWAYS REMOVE SLACK FROM ISOFLEX STRAPS A LOOSE INSTALLATION IS DANGEROUS Push down Pull to tighten 10 11 IMPORTANT Do not attach the lower attachment connectors of two separate child restraints to the same ISOFIX low anchorages in your car Always attach the top...

Page 39: ... all times Always secure the loose end of the top tether strap to prevent it hanging out of the car or being accessible by the child 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 ALWAYS ATTACH TOP TETHER HOOK AND REMOVE SLACK IN THE TOP TETHER STRAP Take care to avoid contact with sharp objects which may damage ...

Page 40: ... TOP TETHER AND STORE STRAP Step 6 Check angle of child seat is still correct See page 29 Step 7 Roll up any excess strap and store in the pocket provided on the top tether strap CAUTION CHILDREN CAN BE INJURED OR RESTRAINTS AND TOP TETHER STRAP DAMAGED BY UNSECURED CARGO IN A COLLISION SECURE OR REMOVE HAZARDOUS CARGO BEFORE USING THIS CHILD RESTRAINT 5 6 7 SETUP TOP TETHER FOR REARWARD FACING Pu...

Page 41: ...page 13 Step 1 Rotate the SICT anti clockwise to full extension on the preferred door side If at full extension the SICT makes contact with the vehicle interior reduce the extension by rotating clockwise keeping it as close as possible to full extension finger clearance Step 2 Check the top tether route is above the SICT and not below 1 SETUP OPEN ADVANCED SIDE IMPACT CUSHION TECHNOLOGY FOR REARWA...

Page 42: ...p tether strap fully if desired Step 3 Press harness adjuster button Step 4 Place your hand under both shoulder harness straps then pull shoulder harness straps to lengthen Step 5 Disengage buckle by pressing red button Step 6 Lift lever to adjust headrest harness slots SETUP HEADREST AND SHOULDER HARNESS FOR REARWARD FACING Lift 6 1 Press Pull 2 5 Press ...

Page 43: ... position is level with shoulders but not below The shoulder straps must be in the slots which are nearest to the child s shoulders but not lower than the child s shoulders Always adjust the height of the shoulder straps as the child grows Flat back rest Curved seat base 8 9 SETUP HEADREST AND SHOULDER HARNESS FOR REARWARD FACING Above Shoulder Level Harness Straps not below green zone Step 7 Plac...

Page 44: ...slack from the top tether straps by pulling top tether adjuster strap Tongue Buckle Shoulder Strap Lap strap Do not harness an infant wrapped in a blanket or swaddled as this increases the risk of ejection and injury or death in a crash The harness needs to fit firmly to the baby any blanket or other covering may be placed over the harness after it is adjusted Arms and legs must be free and not bo...

Page 45: ...Loosen shoulder harness straps by pressing the harness adjuster button Step 4 Pull both shoulder harness straps evenly Step 5 Disengage buckle by pressing red button Step 6 Place harness buckles in buckle tongue holder Step 7 Lift child from the child seat 3 4 6 Press Pull 7 SETUP REMOVE CHILD FROM CHILD SEAT FOR REARWARD FACING 5 Press 1 Press Pull 2 ...

Page 46: ...attachment clip from vehicle anchorage fitting Step 4 Disengage the vehicle seatbelt buckle Step 5 Remove infant insert if fitted IMPORTANT Ensure buckle tongues are placed into buckle tongue holders Step 6 Lift out middle cover Step 7 Remove vehicle seatbelt from blue REARWARD FACING BELT PATH 3 4 5 6 SETUP REMOVE CHILD SEAT FROM VEHICLE FOR REARWARD FACING SEATBELT 1 Press Pull 2 ...

Page 47: ...ther attachment clip from vehicle anchorage fitting Step 4 Press the ISOFLEX adjuster button to release tension on the straps lengthen fully Repeat on both connectors Step 5 Press the red connector button and remove the ISOFLEX connectors from the vehicle Step 6 Lift out middle cover 3 4 5 6 1 Press Pull 2 Press SETUP REMOVE CHILD SEAT FROM VEHICLE FOR REARWARD FACING ISOFLEX ...

Page 48: ...onnectors back through blue REARWARD FACING BELT PATH Step 9 Store the ISOFLEX Connectors by engaging each connector into its storage pin Store the adjuster and indicator under moulding Tuck in excess ISOFLEX straps Step 10 To close door remove any excess shoulder lap straps harness tongues and crotch buckle that may become trapped Push and latch at centre Slide button to release door Lift door 7 ...

Page 49: ... bar button to unlock the rebound bar Store the rebound bar away Step 3 Close door and refit middle cover Always remove any excess shoulder lap straps harness tongues and crotch buckle that may become trapped before you close the door Step 4 Roll away the rebound bar cover and re attach the flap at the front of the child seat STORE REBOUND BAR 1 3 4 SETUP STORE REBOUND BAR AND COVER FOR REARWARD F...

Page 50: ...Instructions for Installation Use 50 CLOSE ADVANCED SIDE IMPACT CUSHION TECHNOLOGY Step 1 Rotate clockwise to close 1 SETUP CLOSE ADVANCED SIDE IMPACT CUSHION TECHNOLOGY FOR REARWARD FACING ...

Page 51: ...stable Headrest 2 Shoulder Height Markers 03 Shoulder Pads If supplied 04 Harness 5 Release Buckle Red button 06 EZ Buckle If supplied 7 Harness Adjuster Button 8 Harness Adjuster Strap lower 9 Cover 10 Buckle Tongue Holders If supplied 11 Headrest Adjuster 12 Grey Recline Lever 13 Blue Release Button 7 8 ...

Page 52: ...ation 20 Vehicle s Anchor Fitting 21 Attachment Clip 22 Top Tether Adjuster 23 Top Tether Storage Pocket 24 Door under middle cover 25 ISOFLEX Storage location 26 Grey release rebound bar button ISOFLEX CONNECTORS 27 Tension Indicator Green when activated 28 ISOFLEX Adjuster Strap 29 ISOFLEX Adjuster 30 ISOFLEX Release Button 31 ISOFLEX Connector Indicator 32 ISOFLEX Connector 20 21 19 22 18 15 14...

Page 53: ...button to unlock the rebound bar and slide back into the recess Step 3 Roll the cover down and tuck it under the front flap Reattach the flap attachment press studs SETUP GENERAL INFORMATION FOR FORWARD FACING 538mm 650mm Width 467mm FORWARD FACING MEASUREMENTS IS THERE ENOUGH ROOM To ensure that the space is sufficient the purchaser should check the measurements between the vehicle s rear and fro...

Page 54: ...ere the child restraint is fitted follow the vehicle manufacturer s warnings and instructions 5 6 Step 4 Reattach the flap and press down the studs Step 5 Place one hand on the child seat back and with the other hand on the grey recline lever squeeze upwards Step 6 Rotate child seat into an upright position Step 7 Remove infant insert Shoulder pads and crotch pad may continue to be used if require...

Page 55: ...n you convert your child seat to forward facing mode there are four simple to use forward facing recline positions you can choose from to ensure your child travels as comfortably as possible Step 1 To adjust to the different recline positions Use the grey recline lever to rotate the child seat AWAKE LAZE NAP SLEEP ...

Page 56: ...tep 1 Choose vehicle seat position Step 2 Ensure child seat is against vehicle seatback and top tether is not trapped behind seat Place top tether and attachment clip over back of vehicle seat towards anchor fitting See page 58 for Forward facing seatbelt installation or page 61 for Forward facing ISOFLEX installation 1 2 ...

Page 57: ...ress harness adjuster button Step 4 Place your hand under both shoulder harness straps then pull shoulder harness straps to lengthen Step 5 Disengage buckle by pressing red button Step 6 Remove infant insert Step 7 Place buckle tongues into buckle tongue holders 3 4 Press Pull 5 Press 6 DO NOT USE 7 ...

Page 58: ... 1 Lift open cover from the middle panel Step 2 Lengthen vehicle seatbelt Step 3 Feed vehicle seatbelt through yellow FORWARD FACING BELT PATH guide across the seat and out the opposite guide 1 2 3 SETUP SEATBELT FOR FORWARD FACING Lap belt Sash belt VEHICLE SEATBELT ...

Page 59: ... 59 Step 4 Engage the vehicle seatbelt buckle and tongue SETUP SEATBELT FOR FORWARD FACING ENSURE SEATBELT IS ROUTED ACROSS THE CHILD SEAT UNDER THE TRIM DO NOT TRAP HARNESS STRAPS ENSURE THERE ARE NO TWISTS IN SEATBELT REMOVE SLACK 4 ...

Page 60: ...e seatbelt by feeding seatbelt slack from the buckle side back across the child seat while pulling the vehicle sashbelt upwards Allow excess belt to feed back into the retractor ALWAYS REMOVE SLACK FROM SEATBELT 5 6 SETUP SEATBELT FOR FORWARD FACING ENSURE THERE ARE NO TWISTS IN SEATBELT Pull Step 6 You are now ready to install top tether Refer to page 66 ...

Page 61: ...nchors in the vehicle rear seat Step 1 Locate the ISOFIX Low Anchorages in the vehicle rear seat If you cannot locate the ISOFIX bars check your vehicle owners manual The location may be identified by one of the following symbols HOW TO INSTALL USING ISOFLEX Step 2 Lift out middle cover ...

Page 62: ...P ISOFLEX FOR FORWARD FACING Step 5 To remove the ISOFLEX connectors from their location press the red button and lift out Slide button to release door Lift door Step 3 Slide button to release door to expose ISOFLEX Connectors 3 5 Press button ...

Page 63: ...nsure you feed ISOFLEX connectors through the correct belt path without any twists ALWAYS ROUTE AND ROTATE TOWARDS THE BELT PATH Step 7 To close door remove any excess shoulder lap straps harness tongues and crotch buckle that may become trapped Push and latch at centre 5 Close door Step 6 Lengthen ISOFLEX strap by pressing adjuster button and pulling strap through ...

Page 64: ...the adjuster strap on the other side of the restraint The two tension indicators will show green indicating minimum tension has been applied Push down Pull to tighten Step 7 Connect ISOFLEX connectors to ISOFIX low anchorages on each side See vehicle manual to locate ISOFIX positions CHECK INSIDE THE CHILD SEAT THAT THE ISOFLEX CONNECTOR STRAP IS NOT COVERING THE DISK A SLIGHT GATHER IN ISOFLEX CO...

Page 65: ... to the child restraint upper anchorage in your car Child restraint lower attachment connectors and the ISOFIX low anchorages in your car are designed to withstand only those loads imposed by a correctly fitted child restraint Step 8 Replace middle cover You are now ready to install top tether Refer to page 66 ENSURE THERE ARE NO TWISTS IN ISOFLEX CONNECTOR STRAPS ALWAYS REMOVE SLACK FROM ISOFLEX ...

Page 66: ...to vehicle anchor fitting ENSURE THE TOP TETHER STRAPS ARE NOT TWISTED TIGHTLY A HALF TWIST IS ACCEPTABLE Step 4 Pull top tether strap slack onto side of adjuster Do not over tighten as it may cause your child seat to lift ALWAYS REMOVE SLACK IN THE TOP TETHER AND STORE STRAP Step 5 Roll up any excess strap and store in the pocket provided on the top tether strap 4 SETUP TOP TETHER FOR FORWARD FAC...

Page 67: ...o prevent it hanging out of the car or being accessible by the child 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 ALWAYS ATTACH TOP TETHER HOOK AND REMOVE SLACK IN THE TOP TETHER STRAP Take care to avoid contact with sharp objects which may damage the Top Tether webbing e g Vehicle Headrest poles and pole guide...

Page 68: ...SE HEADREST AND SHOULDER HARNESS Step 1 Press harness adjuster button Step 2 Place your hand under both shoulder harness straps then pull shoulder harness straps to lengthen Step 3 Disengage buckle by pressing red button Step 4 Lift lever to adjust headrest harness slots Lift 4 1 2 Press Pull 3 Press ...

Page 69: ...back without slouching Step 7 The shoulder straps must be in the slots which are nearest to the child s shoulders but not more than 25mm below the child s shoulders Always adjust the height of the shoulder straps as the child grows 6 7 Harness Straps not below green zone Step 5 Place buckle tongues into buckle tongue holders Shoulder Level to 25mm below 5 ...

Page 70: ...k from the lap strap area including behind child s bottom by pulling up on the shoulder straps Step 10 Pull harness adjuster strap to tighten Ensure a firm but comfortable fit ENSURE ALL HARNESS SLACK IS REMOVED WARNING DO NOT LEAVE CHILDREN UNATTENDED IN THE CAR Tongue Buckle Shoulder Strap Lap strap 8 SETUP HEADREST AND SHOULDER HARNESS FOR FORWARD FACING 10 9 Pull ...

Page 71: ...13 Step 1 Rotate the SICT anti clockwise to full extension on the preferred door side for both the torso and headrest Headrest SICT should only be used if it is exposed in the 4 highest positions of the headrest If at full extension the SICT makes contact with the vehicle interior reduce the extension by rotating clockwise keeping it as close as possible to full extension finger clearance OPEN ADV...

Page 72: ...traps by pressing the harness adjuster button Step 2 Pull both shoulder harness straps evenly Step 3 Disengage buckle by pressing red button Step 4 Place harness buckles in buckle tongue holder Remove child from child seat SETUP REMOVE CHILD FROM CHILD SEAT FOR FORWARD FACING 1 2 4 Press Pull 3 Press ...

Page 73: ...ress top tether adjuster button and Step 2 Lengthen top tether strap fully Step 3 Disconnect top tether attachment clip from vehicle anchorage fitting Step 4 Disengage the vehicle seatbelt buckle 3 4 SETUP REMOVE CHILD SEAT FROM VEHICLE FOR FORWARD FACING SEATBELT 1 Press Pull 2 ...

Page 74: ...stallation Use 74 Step 5 Lift open cover from the middle panel Step 6 Remove vehicle seatbelt from yellow Forward Facing Belt Path Replace middle cover SETUP REMOVE CHILD SEAT FROM VEHICLE FOR FORWARD FACING SEATBELT 5 6 ...

Page 75: ...d Step 2 Lengthen top tether strap fully Step 3 Disconnect top tether attachment clip from vehicle anchorage fitting Step 4 Press the ISOFLEX adjuster button to release tension on the straps lengthen fully Repeat on both connectors Step 5 Press the red connector button and remove the ISOFLEX connectors from the vehicle Step 6 Lift out middle cover 3 4 5 6 1 Press Pull 2 Press ...

Page 76: ...nnectors back through yellow FORWARD FACING BELT PATH Step 9 Store the ISOFLEX Connectors by engaging each connector into its storage pin Store the adjuster and indicator under moulding Tuck in excess ISOFLEX straps Step 10 To close door remove any excess shoulder lap straps harness tongues and crotch buckle that may become trapped Push and latch at centre Slide button to release door Lift door 7 ...

Page 77: ...Instructions for Installation Use 77 SETUP CLOSE ADVANCED SIDE IMPACT CUSHION TECHNOLOGY FOR FORWARD FACING 1 CLOSE ADVANCED SIDE IMPACT CUSHION TECHNOLOGY Step 1 Rotate clockwise to close ...

Page 78: ...ct function and condition If faulty cease using and seek repair by Britax F Protect all webbing from abrasion and cutting by sharp corners and edges G Regularly vacuum under the seat cover to remove accumulated food etc Pay particular attention to Lower Adjuster area as food ingress can allow webbing to slip CLEANING CHILD SEAT HARDWARE Use only mild soap to clean all metal and plastic parts of yo...

Page 79: ...f the buckle for five minutes Check the harness buckle is clean by engaging the harness tongues and buckle several times until you hear a click C If you still cannot hear a strong audible click then repeat the cleaning process several times D Refit the harness buckle to the restraint ensuring the red button facing outwards and the 3 bar slide is fed through the same slots If the harness buckle can...

Page 80: ... the hidden elastic lift out and remove elastic over and away from headrest Peel headrest cover away TO REMOVE COVER FOR WASH NOTE There is no need to disconnect the shoulder harness assembly straps from restraint Step 1 Remove the restraint from vehicle Step 2 Disengage the harness tongues from the harness buckle Step 3 Remove any accessories infant insert crotch pad and shoulder pads if supplied...

Page 81: ...unhook elastic loops Step 2 Recline child seat to reveal elastic loops at the lower front of the child seat and detach from hooks Step 3 Unclip press studs from middle cover of child seat and crotch buckle Step 4 Peel cover over headrest and harness adjuster button feed through harness adjuster straps 1 3 CARE AND MAINTENANCE REMOVE COVER 2 3 ...

Page 82: ...raps are twisted Step 1 Recline child seat to reveal hook at the lower front of the child seat and attach elastic loops Step 2 Lift headrest to the highest position Open door at the back of the child seat and attach elastic loops to hooks provided Step 3 Attach press studs to middle cover found inside child seat and crotch buckle TO REPLACE COVER 1 CARE AND MAINTENANCE REPLACE COVER 3 3 2 ...

Page 83: ...ritax supplied replacement cover with identical shoulder height markers or a replacement cover meeting AS NZS 8005 To replace headrest cover Step 1 Lift headrest to the highest position Stretch headrest cover over headrest Step 2 Replace elastic behind headrest into the recess Step 3 Attach press studs and hook the clips under headrest wings 2 CARE AND MAINTENANCE REPLACE COVER 3 ...

Page 84: ...ecommended by Britax ensure that the accessory is compliant with AS NZS 8005 and is stated as suitable for use with this specific child restraint EZ BUCKLE If supplied The EZ Buckle makes it easier to place your child in and out of the child seat It prevents your child from sitting on the buckle when seated in both rearward and forward facing modes To remove Feed the crotch buckle through the EZ b...

Page 85: ...y to keep or remove panels as your baby grows Discontinue use at the lower height marker or when the insert is a tight fit or creates discomfort for larger babies Newborn Insert Designed to offer maximum support for smaller babies The Newborn Insert can be used stacked on top of either the Infant Insert or the Flexi Infant Comfort Insert or it can be used on its own Discontinue use at the lower he...

Page 86: ...dge of seat smooth back toward seat join A and fit in any excess Vehicle Seat Protector into the join of the child seat A CAUTION The Vehicle Seat Protector pocket is designed for small light items To avoid damage do not overload the pocket Pocket Long Vehicle Seat Protector If supplied A A Pocket Note Some Vehicle Seat Protector may not have pockets Short Vehicle Seat Protector If supplied ACCESS...

Page 87: ...nchorage point in the rear vertical panel can only be installed in one way Please refer to vehicle owner s handbook or a child restraint fitting station for correct method THE ATTACHMENT CLIP COVER MUST ALWAYS BE USED AS IT PREVENTS THE RISK OF INCORRECT FITMENT OF THE ATTACHMENT CLIP TO THE UPPER ANCHORAGE POINT BEFORE EACH USE OF THE RESTRAINT ALWAYS ENSURE THAT THE ATTACHMENT CLIP IS CORRECTLY ...

Page 88: ...s Measure distance from restraint upper anchorage attachment clip to the car anchor fitting The shaded areas of this diagram illustrate the possible locations of the upper anchorage point car anchor fitting Within each shaded area is an upper anchorage point showing the correct way to install the fitting Ensure the upper anchorage point is aligned as illustrated unless stated otherwise in the vehi...

Page 89: ... tightening force is applied IF THE CAR IS NOT FITTED WITH A CHILD RESTRAINT UPPER ANCHORAGE POINTS For Sedans only Drill 9mm diameter hole in the parcel shelf on the centre line of the seating position as shown in Fig 3 Before drilling the hole check the underside for accessibility Install the attachment bolt as shown in Fig 2 It is recommended that this installation be carried out by a child res...

Page 90: ... DESCRIBED ABOVE IT MUST NOT BE HOOKED ONTO ANY OTHER OBJECT Centre line of seating position 200mm min Fig 3 Front of vehicle For vehicles other than Sedans In Australia consult your nearest child restraint fitting station or traffic authority for vehicle inspection to find the best correct position for the placement of the upper anchorage point and for the correct attachment bolt length and use o...

Page 91: ...e n Sound products EXTRA ANCHOR KITS Available for using the restraint in additional cars Re order no 0038 or 0289 EXTENSION STRAPS May be required for cars without a fixed parcel shelf Re order no 0035 or 0291 length 300mm or 0036 or 0290 length 600mm INSTALLATION OF VEHICLE UPPER ANCHOR POINT ...

Page 92: ...ldren have new restraints and that the restraints are not sold second hand placing others at risk If your restraint has been involved in a severe crash you should destroy the restraint even if no damage is obvious Restraints are eligible for exchange if they have been involved in a severe crash in Australia or New Zealand and meet all stated criteria A severe crash is considered as being one where...

Page 93: ...pped or otherwise undamaged TOP TETHER STAGE RELEASE Your child seat is fitted with a Top Tether Stage Release system 1 Indicates how the strap looks when the seat is in good condition 2 Indicates how the strap looks when the red stitching is torn and frayed This means that the seat is not safe for use and you must discontinue use of the product Refer to page 92 for information on crash exchange 1...

Page 94: ...estraint has been damaged and we concur with the Australian New Zealand Standards in recommending destruction of the child restraint This notice is to advise you of the requirements of the Australian New Zealand Standards and our obligation in complying with the standards Please assist the owner of this restraint in their claim NOTICE TO INSURANCE COMPANY CHILD RESTRAINT INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT AU...

Page 95: ...Instructions for Installation Use 95 NOTES ...

Page 96: ...eplaced if the goods fail to be acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure For the full terms of the Warranty refer to the Britax website www britax com au service support warranty In our constant pursuit of excellence we may alter this product and specification without notice This product may be covered by Australian and International patents and designs or pending appl...

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