britax P12779800 One4Life ClickTight All-in-One Car Seat User Manual

britax P12779800 One4Life ClickTight All-in-One Car Seat

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Features Overview

Front

1. Harness and Headrest Adjuster

2. Headrest Insert

3. Comfort Pads

4. Harness Straps

5. Chest Clip

6. User Guide Storage

7. Buckle

8. Belly Pad

9. Lower Infant Insert

10. Front Cover Flap

11. Harness Release Button

12. CLICKTIGHT Mechanism (under cover)

13. CLICKTIGHT Release Buttons (under front cover flap)

14. Harness Adjuster Strap

15. Lower Connectors (LUAS component)

16. Lower Connector Adjuster (LUAS component)

17. Lower Connector Adjuster Release Button (LUAS component)

18. Lower Connector Strap (LUAS component)

19. Serial Number & Manufactured Date Label (under cover)

20. Buckle Position Slots (under cover)

21. Upper Body Support Pillow
    Rear

22. Headrest

23. BOOSTER Mode Shoulder Belt Guide

24. Carry Handle

25. Top Tether Strap

26. Top Tether Adjuster

27. Shell

28. Recline Indicator

29. Cup Holder (2)

30. REAR-Facing Belt Path

31. BOOSTER Mode Belt Guide

32. Anti-Rebound Bar (ARB)

33. Recline Button

34. Car Seat Base

35. Safecell Impact Protection

36. Top Tether Hook

37. FORWARD-Facing Belt Path

Safety Information

Warnings
Failure to follow all warnings and instructions on the restraint system could result in SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH. Carefully read all the instructions in this user guide and on the child restraint before using this product. Keep this user guide in the user guide storage pocket under the seat cover for future use.

FIT REQUIREMENTS

• Use ONLY in a REAR-facing position when using it with an infant weighing less than 10 kg (22 lbs).
• Use in Harness Mode ONLY with children who weigh between 2.3 and 30 kg (5 and 65 lbs) and whose height is 125 cm (49 in) or less.
• Use REAR-facing for children who weigh between 2.3 and 22.7 kg (5 and 50 lbs) and with a height of 125 cm (49 in) or less. Anti-rebound bar (ARB) MUST be used rear-facing.
• Use FORWARD-facing for children who weigh between 10 and 30 kg (22 and 65 lbs) and with a height of 125 cm (49 in) or less and are able to walk unassisted. ARB MUST be removed for FORWARD-facing.
• Use in BOOSTER mode only with children who weigh between 18 and 54 kg (40 and 120 lbs) and whose height is between 112 and 160 cm (44 and 63 in).

INSTALLATION

• Secure the top tether strap provided with this child restraint for FORWARD-facing harness mode.
• Car seat base MUST be flat on vehicle seat and MUST be parallel to vehicle seat.
• Snugly adjust the belts provided with this child restraint around your child.
• Use only the vehicle’s lap and shoulder belt system when restraining the child in this BOOSTER seat. Never secure a child with a lap belt only in BOOSTER mode.
• Use only the “B” recline position when using child restraint in BOOSTER mode.
• For models with anti-rebound bar, the anti-rebound bar MUST be removed for FORWARD-facing.

GENERAL USE

• Secure this child restraint with the vehicle’s lower connector system if installed in a seating position that is equipped with a lower universal anchorage system (LUAS) or by means of a vehicle seat belt and by means of a tether strap (latter for FORWARD-facing harness mode only).
• Register your child restraint with the manufacturer.
• The headrest cover MUST be unfolded for children weighing 9.1 kg (20 lbs) or more.
• The provided upper body support pillow MUST be removed for children weighing over 9.1 kg (20 lbs) or in a forward-facing position.
• The provided lower infant insert MUST be used for children weighing 10 kg (22 lbs) or less in a rear-facing position.
• When not in use, the lower anchor adjuster and strap MUST be stored in the storage pouch inside of the seat.
• This child seat can only be used in the following classes of vehicles: multi-purpose passenger vehicles, passenger cars, or trucks.

NOTES:

• Britax strongly recommends that children should ride REAR-facing until they exceed the weight or height limits specified.

• Britax strongly recommends that children should remain in a child seat with a 5-point harness until reaching the maximum weight or height allowed.

• To prevent injury due to deterioration or hidden damage, discontinue use of this child restraint if it is older than ten (10) years. See the Serial Number and Manufactured Date Label on the child restraint.

• Before each use, check this child restraint and its components to make sure they are in good condition and good working order.

• Discontinue use of this child restraint if it has been in a moderate or severe crash. It is not necessary to replace a child restraint after a minor crash, defined by the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) as:

  • The vehicle is drivable from the crash site; and
  • The vehicle door nearest to the child restraint was not damaged; and
  • No vehicle occupants were injured; and
  • There is no visible damage to the child restraint; and
  • The airbags (if present) did not deploy.

• ALWAYS make sure the child restraint system is secured to the vehicle, even when unoccupied, since in a crash an unsecured child restraint system may injure occupants. The unoccupied child seat can be secured to the vehicle by attaching the lower connectors to the lower anchors in the vehicle, or by fastening the vehicle seatbelt across the unoccupied child seat.

• The use of non-Britax covers, inserts, toys, accessories or tightening devices is not approved by Britax. Their use could cause this child restraint not to perform as intended in a crash.

• Cover the child restraint when the vehicle is parked
  in direct sunlight. Metal parts of child restraint could become hot enough to burn a child.

• Store the child restraint in a cool and dry place when it is not being used. Avoid placing heavy objects on top of it.

• Do not attempt to disassemble any part of the child restraint or change the way the harness or vehicle’s seat belts are used, except as described in this booklet.

• NEVER use the harness adjuster strap to lift or carry this child restraint. Doing so could cause damage to harness adjuster and webbing. Always carry this child restraint by its shell or carry handle.

• In a vehicle with rear designated seating positions, vehicle owners should be alerted that, according to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions. To ensure your child’s safety, please study Vehicle Seating Positions on page 9 and consult your vehicle owner’s manual.

• Third party recommendations are subject to change, so we recommend you visit their websites for the most up to date recommendations.

Register Your Child Restraint
Child restraints could be recalled for safety reasons. You must register this restraint to be reached in a recall. Send your name, address, e-mail address if available and the restraint’s model number and manufacturing date to Britax Child Safety, Ltd., P.O. Box 7289 RPO Brunswick Square, Saint John NB E2L 4S6, or call 1-888-427-4829, or register online at us.britax.com/registration.For your convenience, record all the information about your child restraint below. Refer to the Serial Number & Manufactured Date Label for all information (see page 2).

• Model Name and Number: __
• Serial Number: ____
• Batch Number: ____
• Date of Manufacture: ___

Certification
This Restraint is Certified for Use in Motor Vehicles and Aircraft when used in Harness Mode. This Restraint is Not Certified for Use in Aircraft when used in Booster Mode because belt-positioning Boosters require lap-shoulder belts not available in aircraft.

Motor Vehicles
This child seat system conforms to all applicable Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (CMVSS 213, 213.1 and 213.2).

Aircraft
For aircraft installation the top tether cannot be used. For REAR-facing aircraft installation:

1. Recline this child restraint (see page 14) and place REAR-facing on the aircraft seat.
2. Slide the aircraft lap belt into the REAR-facing belt path over the cover with the CLICKTIGHT in the closed position.
3. Ensure the lap belt is not twisted, buckle, and remove all slack.

For FORWARD-facing aircraft installation:

1. Place this child restraint FORWARD-facing on the aircraft seat.
2. Slide the aircraft lap belt into the FORWARD-facing belt path under the cover with the CLICKTIGHT in the closed position.
3. Ensure the lap belt is not twisted, buckle, and remove all slack.

NOTES:

• For further instructions on securing your child and adjusting fit see page 35.
• Install your child restraint in a window seat to avoid blocking the aisle.
• If the aircraft lap belt is too short, ask a flight attendant for a belt extender.
• Your child may experience discomfort if the buckle is located in the seating area of the child restraint after installation.
• Inflatable aircraft lap belts are not compatible with this child restraint.
• This seat may not fit all aircraft. Contact your airline prior to travel to verify fit.

Child Fit Guidelines
Britax strongly recommends that children ride REAR-facing to the highest weight or height specified.

NOTE: Infants weighing less than 10 kg (22 lbs) and cannot walk unassisted MUST use the child restraint REAR-facing. No child restraint can guarantee protection from injury in every situation, but proper use helps reduce the risk of serious injury and death.

REAR-FACING WITH HARNESS

• with harness straps in closest position below the child’s shoulders, and
• with children weighing 2.3 – 22.7 kg (5 – 50 lbs), and
• who are 125 cm (49 in) or less in height, and
• when the top of child’s head is at least 2.5 cm (1 in) below the top edge of headrest.

FORWARD-FACING WITH HARNESS

Use only:

• with harness straps in closest position above the child’s shoulder, and
• with children weighing 10 – 30 kg (22 – 65 lbs), and
• who are 125 cm (49 in) or less in height, and
• are able to walk unassisted, and
• when the top of the ears are below the top of headrest.

BOOSTER MODE

• in recline position “B”, and
• with children who weigh 18 – 54 kg (40 – 120 lbs), and
• who are between 112 – 160 cm (44 – 63 in) in height, and
• when top of child’s ears are BELOW the top of headrest, and
• when the lap belt sits low across child’s upper thighs when routed through the belt guide, and
• when the vehicle shoulder belt lays straight across the child’s chest, and
• when the shoulder belt guides are positioned above the child’s shoulders.

Vehicle Compatibility Guidelines

Vehicle Buckle Positions

WARNING!
The position of the vehicle belt buckle can adversely affect the stability of the child restraint. If the vehicle buckle lies near the incorrect position when the vehicle belt is tightened, try fitting the child restraint in another seating position in the vehicle. If it is not possible to achieve the correct position for the vehicle buckle, then another seating position MUST be used.

Vehicle Seating Positions

WARNING!
DO NOT place child seat rear-facing in the front seat of a vehicle with a passenger air bag. DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur. Owners of vehicles with front passenger side airbags should refer to their owner’s manual for child restraint installation instructions. The back seat is the safest place for children 12 and under. Some vehicles have no seating positions which are compatible with this child seat. If in doubt, contact the vehicle manufacturer for assistance. Forward-facing vehicle seats MUST be used with this child seat. Side-facing or rear-facing seats CANNOT be used. See the diagram below.

Vehicle Headrest

In some cases, the vehicle headrest can prevent the child restraint headrest from being raised high enough to properly adjust the harness for the fit of your child when using a forward-facing reclined position. DO NOT force the child restraint headrest past the vehicle headrest. Doing so could cause the child restraint not to perform as intended. If the location of the vehicle headrest interferes with the child restraint headrest, raise or remove the vehicle headrest. If the vehicle headrest can not be removed, move the child restraint to the upright position or try a different seating location.

Incompatible Vehicle Seat Belts

WARNING!

The following types of vehicle seat belts are NOT compatible with this child restraint. If any of the belt types listed below are in the chosen seating position, choose another vehicle seating position or check your vehicle owner’s manual for information on installing a car seat in your vehicle.

• Lap belts with a sewn-in latch plate that have a retractor that locks only in case of a sudden stop.
• Lap belts forward of the vehicle seat bight.
• Lap-shoulder belts with top or bottom anchor points on the vehicle door.
• Motorized, automatic vehicle seat belts.

NOTE: This Britax child restraint may not be compatible with every inflatable lap-shoulder belt. See FAQs in the support section of the Britax website (us.britax.com/faqs) for additional instructions.

Using the Lower Universal Anchorage System (LUAS)

LUAS ANCHOR LOCATIONS

The Lower Universal Anchorage System or LUAS, is a system available on this child restraint that offers an alternative to vehicle seat belt installation methods. The figure above shows typical locations for lower anchors and tether anchors in a vehicle. See pages 2-3 for LUAS components on this child restraint. Check your vehicle owner manual to learn if it is equipped with LUAS, 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 restraint.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 is located in your vehicle.

Overhang from Vehicle Seat

Harness Mode
It is important that the base of the child restraint rests completely flat on the vehicle seat with no side overhang. It is permissible to allow up to 7.5 cm (3 in.) of the base to hang over the front edge of the vehicle seat. If the vehicle seat does not allow enough of the child restraint base to make contact, adjust the recline angle to a more upright position. Not doing so could cause the child restraint to not perform as intended.

IMPORTANT: Car seat base MUST be flat on vehicle seat and MUST be parallel to vehicle seat.

Booster Mode
Overhang is not allowed in booster mode. In booster mode, the base of the child restraint must fit completely on the vehicle seat.

Features

Harness and Headrest Adjuster
The headrest and the harness heights adjust together.

Adjusting Headrest and Harness Positions

1. Squeeze the harness and headrest adjuster at the top of the headrest and raise or lower it into desired position.
2. Ensure the headrest has locked into position.

Buckle
There are three different buckle position slots. Adjust the buckle to the position closest to but not under the child. Never leave the buckle in the adjustment slot.

NOTE: If your child eats and drinks while in the child restraint, check the buckle periodically and clean out any accumulated debris (see page 49).

Adjusting the Buckle Position

1. Unbuckle the harness.
2. Open the CLICKTIGHT. Squeeze the CLICKTIGHT release buttons underneath the front cover flap and lift to open.
3. Lift the front of the seat cover off the CLICKTIGHT.
4. Locate the metal bracket on the underside of the CLICKTIGHT.
5. Turn the metal bracket sideways and push it up through the slot in the CLICKTIGHT and the slot in the seat cover.
6. Route the buckle strap through the desired seat cover and slots, reaching on the other side of the open to pull the metal bracket through completely.
7. Pull gently on the buckle to sit the metal bracket flat.
8. Replace the front of the seat cover.

Recline Button and Recline Indicator

NOTES:

• The seat has nine (9) recline positions.
• Seat the recline position before installing.
• The vehicle MUST be on level ground.
• If necessary, the proper recline angle REAR-facing ONLY can be achieved by placing a rolled towel or pool noodle under the base.

IMPORTANT: Car seat base MUST be flat on vehicle seat and MUST be parallel to vehicle seat.

Reclining the Seat in Harness Mode

1. Push the recline button on either side of the base and rotate the child restraint until it is in the desired recline position.
2. Check the recline indicator on the side of child restraint for correct angle. Look straight on at the recline indicator window and check that the tip of the recline indicator arrow is in the correct position (see next page).
3. Release the recline button and verify the restraint has locked into position.

REAR-FACING HARNESS INSTALLATION

For infants with NO head and neck control:

• Recline indicator arrow tip must be in solid blue section.
• Recline indicator can NOT be in the stripe blue-green or black section.

For children with head and neck control:

• Recline indicator arrow tip must be either in solid blue section or striped bluegreen section.
• Recline indicator can NOT be in the black section.

FORWARD-FACING HARNESS INSTALLATION

• Recline indicator arrow tip ust be in striped blue-green section.
• Recline indicator can NOT be in the solid blue or black section.

NOTE: Do Not use “B” position when using the seat in harness mode.

BOOSTER MODE INSTALLATION

• Recline indicator arrow tip must be in black or striped blue-green section.
• Recline indicator arrow tip can NOT be in the blue section.

IMPORTANT: Recline MUST be in position “B” when seat is used in BOOSTER mode.

Reclining the Seat in BOOSTER Mode Push the recline button on either side of the base and rotate the child restraint to position “B”.

Upper Body Support Pillow
The provided upper body support pillow (Figure 1) is designed to provide better fit and comfort for infants using this child seat. The upper body support pillow MUST be removed for children weighing over 9.1 kg (20 lbs) or in a forward-facing position .

Lower Infant Insert

IMPORTANT: The lower infant insert (Figure 2) MUST be used for children weighing 10 kg (22 lbs) or less in a rear-facing position. Do not use with a child weghing more than 10 kg (22 lbs) or in a forward-facing position. If cleaning, see page 45.

Headrest Cover
The headrest cover must be unfolded for infants weighing 9.1 kg (20 lbs) or more.

Cup Holders
The cup holders are removable and dishwasher safe.

• To remove, grasp the top lip, twist 90 degrees and pull up and away from the seat.
• To insert, line up the tabs on the cup holder to the slots on the seat, and insert inside. Twist 90 degrees.

Anti-Rebound Bar (ARB)
In the event of a crash, the anti-rebound bar is designed to help prevent rebound rotation in rear-facing car seat installations.

Installing the Anti-Rebound Bar
IMPORTANT: The anti-rebound bar MUST be used rear-facing.
IMPORTANT: The anti-rebound bar MUST be removed for forward-facing installation

1. Open the CLICKTIGHT. Squeeze the CLICKTIGHT release buttons underneath the front cover flap and lift to open.
2. Insert the anti-rebound bar into the two openings at the front of the seat.
3. Attach elastic bands from the cover to the hooks on the shell.
4. Pull the anti-rebound bar away from child restraint on both sides to confirm connections.

Removing the Anti-Rebound Bar

1. Open the CLICKTIGHT.
2. Unhook elastic bands from the front of the seat.
3. Push the inner red button. Pull the anti-rebound bar away on one side. Repeat on the other side.
4. 

Impact Absorbing Tether

WARNING!
Failure to follow the guidelines below may cause the child seat not to perform as intended.

• The tether must be used at all times when installing this 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 by attaching the top tether hook to the hook on the seat back (see Features page 3). Once attached remove the slack by pulling strap through adjuster.

Tether anchor locations vary from vehicle to vehicle. Check your vehicle owner’s manual for tether anchor capacities 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.

The Tether as a Crash Indicator

The tether can indicate when the child seat has been in a moderate or severe crash (see “Notes” on page 5) and replacement of the child seat is necessary. Figure 1 shows a tether acceptable for continued use (provided the child seat has not been involved in a crash). The colored stitching will be intact.

Figure 2 shows an example of when the tether has been damaged and is unacceptable for continued use. If any of the colored stitching has ripped, the child seat is no longer acceptable for use.

IMPORTANT: Discontinue use of child seat if it has been involved in a moderate or severe crash, regardless of whether the colored stitching has been ripped.

Installation

REAR-Facing Installation Harness Mode
Britax strongly recommends that children should ride REAR- facing until they exceed the weight or height limits specified. Use REAR-facing only:

• with harness straps in closest position below the child’s shoulders, and
• with children weighing 2.3 -22.7 kg (5 – 50 lb), and
• who are 125 cm (49 in) in height or less, and
• when the top of child’s head is at least 2.5 cm (1 in) below the top edge of headrest.

IMPORTANT: The provided lower infant insert MUST be used for children weighing 10 kg (22 lbs) or less in a rear-facing position. Do not use with a child weighing more than 10 kg (22 lbs) or in a forward-facing position.
Follow the instructions on page 17 to attach the anti-rebound bar to the child restraint before installing.

Installation with Vehicle Lap-Shoulder Belt (Preferred Method)

1. Place child restraint REAR-facing on the vehicle seat so that the car seat base is flat on the vehicle seat and is parallel to vehicle seat.
2. Recline child restraint to the appropriate position. Refer to page 14 to determine appropriate recline position.
3. Ensure that no more than 7.5 cm (3 in) of base hangs over front edge of vehicle seat.
4. Open the CLICKTIGHT. Squeeze the CLICKTIGHT release buttons underneath the front cover flap and lift to open.
5. Route the vehicle lap-shoulder belt through the REAR-facing belt path marked by blue labels.
6. Ensure the belt is not twisted, then buckle the vehicle seat belt.
7. Remove slack from the lap part (A), then the shoulder part (B) of the vehicle seat belt.
8. Close the CLICKTIGHT over the vehicle seat belt.
9. Ensure both red CLICKTIGHT release buttons are visible.
   NOTE: If it is difficult to close you may have locked your vehicle seat belt or removed too much slack.

• Both red CLICKTIGHT release buttons are visible after installation.
• ll connections are secure and vehicle belt is not twisted.
• Car seat base MUST be flat on vehicle seat and MUST be parallel to vehicle seat.
• Recline indicator is still within the correct section for REAR-facing, after child is secured.
• Child restraint cannot be moved front to back or side to side more than 2.5 cm (1 in.) at the belt path.
• Both vehicle lap and shoulder belts are routed through the CLICKTIGHT.
• Excess top tether webbing is contained within your vehicle and secured.
• Anti-rebound bar installed.

NOTE: If the child restraint does not meet the above criteria, repeat the installation steps or use a different seating location in your vehicle.

Installation with LUAS
Do NOT install by this method for a child weighing more than 13.6 kg (30 lb).

1. Open the CLICKTIGHT. Squeeze the CLICKTIGHT release buttons underneath the front cover flap and lift to open.
2. Open the storage pocket. Remove the lower connectors by pressing the spring tab, pushing the connector back while rotating down and forward off the anchor point.
3. Extend lower connector strap to its longest length by pressing grey button on adjuster.!britax-P12779800-One4Life-ClickTight-All-in-One-Car-Seat-FIG-34
4. Place the child restraint REAR-facing on vehicle seat so that the car seat base is flat on the vehicle seat and is parallel to vehicle seat.
5. Recline child restraint to the appropriate position. Refer to page 14 to determine appropriate recline position.
6. Ensure that no more than 7.5 cm (3 in) of the base hangs over the front edge of the vehicle seat.
7. Slide the lower connector strap into the REAR-facing belt path marked by blue labels.
8. Firmly press the lower connectors onto their adjacent lower anchors.
9. Ensure the connector strap is not twisted. Pull the end of the lower connector strap to remove slack.
10. Close the CLICKTIGHT over the lower connector strap.
11. Ensure both red CLICKTIGHT release buttons are visible. NOTE: If it is difficult to close, you may have removed too much slack.

NOTE: Do NOT install by this method for a child weighing more than 13.6 kg (30 lb).

• oth red CLICKTIGHT release buttons are visible after installation.
• All connections are secure and strap is not twisted.
• Car seat base MUST be flat on vehicle seat and MUST be parallel to vehicle seat.
• Recline indicator is still within the correct section for REAR-facing after child is secured.
• Child restraint cannot be moved front to back or side to side more than 2.5 cm (1 in.) at the belt path.
• Excess top tether webbing is contained within your vehicle and secured.
• Anti-rebound bar installed.

NOTE: If the child restraint does not meet the above criteria, repeat the installation steps or use a different seating location in your vehicle.

Installation with Vehicle Lap Belt Only

1. Place child restraint REAR- facing on the vehicle seat so that the car seat base is flat on the vehicle seat and is parallel to vehicle seat.
2. Recline child restraint to the appropriate position. Refer to page 14 to determine appropriate recline position.
3. Ensure that no more than 7.5 cm (3 in) of the base hangs over front edge of the vehicle seat.
4. Open the CLICKTIGHT. Squeeze the CLICKTIGHT release buttons underneath the front cover flap and lift to open.
5. Route the lap vehicle seat belt through the REAR-facing belt path marked by blue labels.
6. Ensure the belt is not twisted then buckle the vehicle seat belt.
7. Lock and remove slack from vehicle seat belt. NOTE: Make sure that the vehicle seat belt is locked as directed by your vehicle owner’s manual.
8. Close the CLICKTIGHT over the vehicle seat belt.
9. Ensure both red CLICKTIGHT release buttons are visible.

NOTE: If it is difficult to close, you may have removed too much slack.

• Both red CLICKTIGHT release buttons are visible after installation.
• All connections are secure and vehicle belt is not twisted.
• Vehicle belt is locked as directed by your vehicle owner’s manual.
• Car seat base MUST be flat on vehicle seat and MUST be parallel to vehicle seat.
• Recline indicator is still within the correct section for REAR-facing after child is secured.
• Child restraint cannot be moved front to back or side to side more than 2.5 cm (1 in.) at the belt path.
• Excess top tether webbing is contained within your vehicle and secured
• Anti-rebound bar installed.

NOTE: If the child restraint does not meet the above criteria, repeat the installation steps or use a different seating location in your vehicle.

FORWARD-Facing Installation Harness Mode Britax strongly recommends children should ride REAR-facing until they exceed the weight or height limit specified.

IMPORTANT: The top tether must be used at ALL times when installing the child restraint FORWARD-facing. Using the top tether will improve the stability of your child restraint and reduce the risk of injury. Use FORWARD- facing only:

• with harness straps in closest position above the child’s shoulder, and
• with children weighing 10 – 30 kg (22 – 65 lb.), and
• who are 125 cm (49 in.) or less in height, and
• when the top of the ears are below the top of headrest.

IMPORTANT: Anti-rebound bar MUST be removed forward-facing.

IMPORTANT: Do not use the lower infant insert and/or upper body support pillow forward-facing.

Installation with Vehicle Lap-Shoulder Belt (Preferred Method)

1. Extend the top tether strap by lifting on the top tether adjuster.

2. Unhook the top tether hook from the back of the child restraint and place it up and over the seatback.

3. Recline child restraint to the appropriate position. Refer to page 14 to determine appropriate recline position.

4. Place the child restraint FORWARD-facing on the vehicle seat so that the car seat base is flat on the vehicle seat and is parallel to vehicle seat.

5. Ensure that no more than 7.5 cm (3 in) of the base hangs over the front edge of the vehicle seat.

6. Open the CLICKTIGHT. Squeeze the CLICKTIGHT release buttons underneath the front cover flap and lift to open.

7. Route the vehicle lap-shoulder belt through the FORWARD-facing belt path marked by green labels.

8. Ensure the belt is not twisted, then buckle the vehicle seat belt.

9. Remove slack from the lap part (A), then the shoulder part (B) of the vehicle seat belt.

10.  Close the CLICKTIGHT over the vehicle seat belt.

11. Ensure both CLICKTIGHT release buttons are visible.
    NOTE: If it is difficult to close, you may have locked your vehicle seat belt or removed to much slack.

12. Connect the top tether hook to the vehicle’s top tether anchor (check the vehicle owner’s manual for location).

13. Pull the loose tether strap end to remove slack and secure excess webbing with the elastic band attached.

• both red CLICKTIGHT release buttons are visible after installation.
• All connections are secure and vehicle belt is not twisted.
• The car seat base MUST be flat on vehicle seat and MUST be parallel to vehicle seat.
• decline indicator is still within the correct section for FORWARD-facing, after child is secured.
• child restraint cannot be moved front to back or side to side more than 2.5 cm (1 in.) at the belt path.
• Both vehicle lap and shoulder belts are routed through the CLICKTIGHT.
• Excess top tether webbing is contained within your vehicle and secured.
• The anti-rebound bar MUST be removed.
• The lower infant insert and upper body support pillow must be removed.

NOTE: If the child restraint does not meet the above criteria, repeat the installation steps or use a different seating location in your vehicle.

Installation with LUAS
Do NOT install by this method for a child weighing more than 16 kg (35 lb).

1. Extend the top tether strap by lifting on the top tether adjuster.

2. Unhook the top tether hook from the back of the child restraint and place it up and over the seatback.

3. Open the CLICKTIGHT. Squeeze the CLICKTIGHT release buttons underneath the front cover flap and lift to open.

4. Open the storage pocket. Remove the lower connectors by pressing the spring tab, pushing the connector back while rotating down and forward off the anchor point.

5. Extend lower connector strap to its longest length by pressing grey button on adjuster.

6. Recline child restraint to the appropriate position. Refer to page 14 to determine appropriate recline position.

7. Place child restraint FORWARD- facing on the the vehicle seat so that the car seat base is flat on the vehicle seat and is parallel to vehicle seat.

8. Ensure that no more than 7.5 cm (3 in) of the base hangs over the front edge of the vehicle s

9. Route the lower connector strap through the FORWARD-facing belt path marked by green labels.

10. Firmly press lower connectors onto their adjacent lower anchors.

11. Ensure the connector strap is not twisted. Pull the end of the lower connector strap to remove slack.

12. Close the CLICKTIGHT over the lower connector strap.

13.  Ensure both CLICKTIGHT release buttons are visible
    NOTE: If it is difficult to close, you may have removed too much slack.

14. Connect the top tether hook to the vehicle’s top tether anchor (check the vehicle owner’s manual for location).

15. Pull the top tether strap to remove slack and secure excess webbing with the elastic band attached.

NOTE: Do NOT install by this method for a child weighing more than 16 kg (35 lb).

• Both red CLICKTIGHT release buttons are visible after installation.
• All connections are secure and strap is not twisted.
• Car seat base MUST be flat on vehicle seat and MUST be parallel to vehicle seat.
• Recline indicator is still within the correct section for FORWARD-facing, after securing the child.
• Child restraint cannot be moved front to back or side to side more than 2.5 cm (1 in.) at the belt path.
• Excess top tether webbing is contained within your vehicle and secured.
• The anti-rerbound bar MUST be removed.
• The lower infant insert and upper body support pillow must be removed.

NOTE: If the child restraint does not meet the above criteria, repeat the installation steps or use a different seating location in your vehicle.

Installation with Vehicle Lap Belt Only

1. Extend the top tether strap by lifting on the top tether adjuster.
2. Unhook the top tether hook from the back of the child restraint and place it up and over the seatback.
3. Recline child restraint to the appropriate position. Refer to page 14 to determine appropriate recline position.
4. Place child restraint FORWARD-facing on the vehicle seat so that the car seat base is flat on the vehicle seat and is parallel to vehicle seat.
5. Ensure that no more than 7.5 cm (3 in) of the base hangs over the front edge of the vehicle seat.
6. Open the CLICKTIGHT. Squeeze the CLICKTIGHT release buttons underneath the front cover flap and lift to open.
7. Route the lap vehicle belt through the FORWARD-facing belt path marked by green labels.
8. Ensure the belt is not twisted and fasten the seat belt.
9. Push down into the middle of the child restraint with moderate force (approximately 20.4 kg/45 lb), compressing the vehicle seat while tightening the vehicle belt. NOTE: Make sure the vehicle belt is locked as directed by your vehicle owner’s manual.
10. Close the CLICKTIGHT over the vehicle seat belt.
11. Ensure both CLICKTIGHT release buttons are visible. NOTE: If it is difficult to close, you may have removed too much slack.
12. Connect the top tether hook to the vehicle’s top tether anchor (check the vehicle owner’s manual for location).
13. Pull the top tether strap to remove slack and secure excess webbing with the elastic band attached.

• Both red CLICKTIGHT release buttons are visible after installation.
• All connections are secure and vehicle belt is not twisted.
• Vehicle belt is locked as directed by your vehicle owner’s manual.
• Car seat base MUST be flat on vehicle seat and MUST be parallel to vehicle seat.
• Recline indicator is still within the correct section for FORWARD-facing, after child is secured.
• Child restraint cannot be moved front to back or side to side more than 2.5 cm (1 in.) at the belt path.
• Excess top tether webbing is contained within your vehicle and secured.
• The anti-rebound bar MUST be removed.
• The lower infant insert and upper body support pillow must be removed.

NOTE: If the child restraint does not meet the above criteria, repeat the installation steps or use a different seating location in your vehicle.

BOOSTER Mode Installation
Britax strongly recommends that children should remain in a child seat with a 5-point harness until reaching the maximum weight or height allowed. Use in BOOSTER mode only:

• in recline position “B”, and
• with children who weigh 18 – 54 kg (40 – 120 lb), and
• who are between 112 – 160 cm (44 – 63 in) in height or less, and
• when top of child’s ears are BELOW the top of headrest, and
• when the lap belt sits low across child’s upper thighs when routed through the belt guide, and
• when the vehicle shoulder belt lays straight across the child’s chest, and
• when the shoulder belt guides are positioned above the child’s shoulders.

Using LUAS in BOOSTER Mode
Use of lower anchors is not required for booster seat installation. However, lower anchors can be used to secure child restraint in BOOSTER mode. ALWAYS make sure the child restraint system is secured to the vehicle, even when unoccupied, since in a crash, an unsecured child restraint system may injure occupants. To use this seat in BOOSTER mode without lower anchors, see instructions for Securing Your Child in Booster Mode on page 37.

1. Refer to page 38 to convert from harness to BOOSTER mode.

2. Adjust the child restraint to position “B” by pushing the red recline button on either side of the base.

3. Open the CLICKTIGHT. Squeeze the CLICKTIGHT release buttons underneath the front cover flap and lift to open.

4. Open the storage pocket. Remove the lower connectors by pressing the spring tab, pushing the connector back while rotating down and forward off the anchor point.

5. Extend lower connector strap to its longest length by pressing the grey button on adjuster.

6. Place child restraint on the vehicle seat so that the car seat base is flat on the vehicle seat and is parallel to vehicle seat.
   NOTE: If your vehicle seat back is adjustable, ensure it is in the upright position before placing the child seat on the vehicle seat.

7. Ensure the base does not hang over front edge of vehicle seat.

8. Route the lower connector strap through the FORWARD-facing belt path marked by green labels. Firmly press the lower connectors onto their adjacent lower anchors.

9. Ensure the connector strap is not twisted and remove slack.

10. Close the CLICKTIGHT over the lower connector strap.

11. Ensure both CLICKTIGHT release buttons are visible.
    NOTE: If it is difficult to close, you may have removed too much slack.

• Child restraint is in recline position “B”.
• Child restraint is in a vehicle seat that has a lap-shoulder belt.
• Car seat base MUST be flat on vehicle seat and MUST be parallel to vehicle seat.
• All connections are secure and strap is not twisted.
• f your vehicle seat back is adjustable, ensure it is in the upright position before placing the child seat on the vehicle seat.

NOTE:

• If the child restraint does not meet the above criteria, repeat the installation steps or use a different seating location in your vehicle.
• Ensure that the LUAS system does not interfere with the vehicle belt function and alignment when securing your child.
• Please see section Securing Your Child in Booster Mode on page 37 to properly secure your child.

Securing Your Child

Harness Mode

1. Make the proper adjustments to the harness (page 12) and buckle (page 12).

2. Loosen the harness. Press the harness release button (A) and pull both harness straps forward (B).

3. Open the chest clip by squeezing the tabs (A) and pull apart (B).

4. Release the buckle and place the harness straps to the side.

5. Place child in the child restraint. Ensure the child is positioned upright in the child restraint and not slouching. Their bottom must touch the child restraint, and their back must rest flat against the back of the child restraint.

6. Position the harness straps around the child. For additional information, please see “Child Fit Guidelines,” on page 8. NOTE: Remove bulky coats, jackets, and/or bulky sports equipment before putting the child
   in the child restraint.

7. Fasten the buckle. Proper connection is confirmed with a click after inserting each buckle tongue.

8. Check the proper harness height and pull any excess slack up to the child’s shoulder area before tightening.

9. Pull the harness adjuster strap to tighten the harness. NOTE: The harness should have a snug fit around the 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. You should not be able to pinch excess webbing.

10. Fasten the chest clip and place at armpit level.

Before traveling, verify that the:

• Recline indicator is still in acceptable range.
• Harness straps are not twisted.
• Harness is snug.
• Buckle is fastened.
• Chest clip is at the child’s armpit level.
• Bulky coats, jackets, and/or bulky sports equipment are removed.

Booster Mode
NOTE:

• Only use lap-shoulder belt with this BOOSTER seat.
• DO NOT use a lap belt only.

1. Adjust the headrest to the highest position.

2. Place child in the child restraint with child’s back flat against the seat.

3. Pull the vehicle belt out and route the shoulder part through the red BOOSTER mode shoulder belt guide.

4. Adjust the headrest so that the vehicle shoulder belt lays straight across the child’s chest.
   NOTE: The shoulder belt guides MUST be above the child’s shoulders.

5. Route the vehicle belt through the BOOSTER mode lap belt guide and across the child.

6. Fasten the vehicle belt. Remove slack from the belt.

7. Ensure the shoulder part lays across the center of the child’s chest, above the child’s shoulder and does not contact the child’s neck (A). The lap part of the vehicle belt is routed low across the childs upper thighs (B).

Before traveling, verify that the:

• Vehicle belt is not twisted.
• houlder part of vehicle belt is routed through the shoulder belt guide above the child’s shoulder, lies across the center of the child’s chest and does not contact the child’s neck.
• Lap part of the vehicle belt is routed low across the child’s upper thighs.

Switching between Harness and Booster Mode

Harness Mode to Booster Mode

NOTE: It is not necessary to use lower anchors and top tether to position this child restraint in BOOSTER mode. If using the lower anchors and top tether to position this child restraint in BOOSTER mode, it is recommended to follow BOOSTER mode Installation before storing the harness. Refer to page 32 Using LUAS in BOOSTER Mode.

1. Raise the headrest to the highest position.

2. Loosen the harness. Press the harness release button (A) and pull both harness straps forward (B).

3. (A) Open the chest clip. (B) Open the fasteners on the headrest cover and remove the harness straps.

4. Flip up the headrest cover.

5. Release the buckle.

6. Position the harness straps behind the seat pan cover.
   NOTE: Located under the fasteners near the bottom of the harness straps.

7. Fold the top of the seat pan cover with the vented side over. Position the harness straps behind the seat pan cover.

8. Fasten the chest clip. Move the chest clip to the middle of the back rest.

9. Remove the comfort pads.

   • Tuck each buckle tongue inside the comfort pads. Folding them closed.
   • Move both pieces together towards the chest clip.
     NOTE: Make sure enough harness adjuster strap is left hanging from the front of the seat. Use the inner slot as a reference point to measure how much harness strap can be left hanging from the front of the seat.

10. Locate the space inbetween the back of the shell and the back-top part of the seat pan.

11. Tuck in the buckle tongues and comfort pads, pushing them with force down into thegap until the chest clip and excess webbing are no longer visible.
    NOTE: Make sure the harness straps lay flat.

12. Flip up the seat pan cover. Reattach the fasteners near the bottom of the harness straps.

13. Open the CLICKTIGHT.

14. Remove the buckle by turning the metal bracket sideways and pushing it up through the slot in the CLICKTIGHT and the slot in the seat cover.

15. Place the buckle horizontally on top of the raised section of the seat shell (in the center) that guides the harness adjuster strap. Seat Pan Cover Back of the shell Seat Pan

16. Roll the remaining harness adjuster strap.

17. Tuck the remaining harness adjuster strap into the front of the cover.

18. Close the CLICKTIGHT.

19. Flip down the headrest cover back and reattach fasteners.

Booster Mode to Harness Mode

1. Flip the headrest cover up.
2. Fold top of the seat pan cover with vented side over.
3. Pull the harness straps from the space inbetween the back of the shell and the back-top part of the seat pan.
4. Remove buckle tongues from comfort pads. Reattach comfort pads above chest clip.
5. Open chest clip.
6. Flip the seat pan cover up. Pull the harness strap from underneath the seat pan cover and route the harness straps through the seat pan cover slots and reattach fasteners.
7. Flip the headrest cover back down.
8. Pull the harness straps from underneath the headrest cover and route them through the headrest cover slots. Reattach fasteners from headrest cover.
9. Open the CLICKTIGHT.
10. Remove bellypad and buckle from storage.
11. Install the buckle by turning its metal bracket sideways and routing it through the desired seat cover and slot in the CLICKTIGHT. Refer to adjusting buckle position page 12.
12. Remove harness adjuster strap from the front seat cover.
13. Close the CLICKTIGHT.

Removing and Installing Seat Cover

Removing the Cover

Removing the Headrest Cover

1. Loosen the harness. Press the harness release button (A) and pull both harness straps forward (B).
2. Release the buckle.
3. Lift the elastic strap up and away from the rear of headrest adjuster.
4. Open fasteners in headrest cover and pull cover away from the child restraint.

Removing the CLICKTIGHT Cover

1. Open the CLICKTIGHT. Unhook the elastic bands connecting the cover to the CLICKTIGHT.
2. Pull the cover up from around the front of the CLICKTIGHT and close the CLICKTIGHT.
3. Undo the fasteners near the bottom of the harness straps.
4. Pull the cover away from the harness and child restraint. Separate the belly pad from the rest of the cover (if needed).

Removing the Side Protection Top Cover

1. Lower the headrest.
2. Unhook elastic from around the carry handle.
3. Unhook the elastic from the backrest.
4. Pull cover away from the child restraint.

Removing the Side Protection Bottom Cover

1. Open the CLICKTIGHT. Unhook elastic from the front of the seat.
2. Pull the cover away from the belt path area.
3. Pull the cover up and over the cup holders.

Removing the Foam from the Lower Infant Insert
The lower infant insert cover can be cleaned by washing. See page 49 for more information. Remove foam from insert before washing.

NOTE: The foam is not washable.

NOTE: When reinstalling the foam, the red line of stitching should face outward.

Removing the Anti-Rebound Cover

1. Open the CLICKTIGHT.
2. Unhook elastic bands from the front of the seat.
3. Remove the anti-rebound bar. Push the inner red button. Pull the antirebound bar away on one side. Repeat on the other side.
4. Unhook the two small elastic loops from the plastic tabs.
5. Pull the cover away.

Installing the Cover
Installing the Side Protection Bottom Cover

1. Tuck the cover in by the REAR-facing belt path.
2. Pull over the cup holders so that the cover tucks under the cup holders.
3. Pull the cover around the front of the shell.
4. Attach elastics to the hooks on the shell.

Installing the Side Protection Top Cover

1. Route the elastic up and around the carry handle.
2. Tuck cover into the remainder of the child restraint.
3. Attach the elastic loops to the hooks on the backrest.

Installing the Seat Pan Cover

1. Open the CLICKTIGHT and slide the buckle through the belly pad.
2. Route buckle through the appropriate cover and CLICKTIGHT slot. Refer to Adjusting Buckle Position page 12.
3. Pull cover over the front edge of CLICKTIGHT.
4. Attach the elastic bands to the hooks on the bottom of the CLICKTIGHT.
5. Close the CLICKTIGHT.
6. Route the bottom of the harness through the slots and reattach fasteners.

Installing the Headrest Cover

1. Raise the headrest to the highest position. Tuck both sides of the headrest cover under and around the headrest foam.
2. Route the elastic strap around headrest adjuster.
3. Slide harness straps through the cover slots and close fasteners.

Installing the Anti-Rebound Bar Cover

1. Slide the cover on the black portion of the antirebound bar.
2. Attach the small elastic loops to the plastic tabs.
3. Install the anti-rebound bar. Insert the antirebound bar into the two (2) openings at the front of the seat.
4. Attach elastic bands from the cover to the hooks on the shell.
5. Pull the anti-rebound bar to ensure it is properly set.

Cleaning

Shell

• SPONGE CLEAN the shell using warm water and mild soap.
• TOWEL DRY

DO NOT

• Use abrasive cleaners

Cover

• Refer to product care label for wash instructions
• If care label indicates machine washable, always refer to us.britax. com/faqs for important care information.

DO NOT

• Bleach
• Iron

Harness

• SPONGE CLEAN the harness using warm water and mild soap.
• TOWEL DRY

DO NOT

• Disassemble the harness
• Bleach
• Machine wash
• Machine dry
• Iron

Harness Buckle

• THOROUGHLY RINSE the buckle using warm water.
• TEST THE BUCKLE by fastening and unfastening until a click is heard after inserting each buckle tongue. If clicks are not heard, repeat the cleaning procedure.
• TOWEL DRY

DO NOT

• Soak
• Lubricate
• Use solvents
• Use soap or household detergents

Warranty

This child restraint was manufactured by Britax Child Safety, Inc. (“Britax”). To the extent allowed by law, Britax warrants this product to the original retail purchaser as follows:

LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
This product is warranted against defective materials or work man ship for one year from the date of original purchase. Proof of purchase is required. Your exclusive remedy for this warranty is that Britax will, at its option, provide repair or replacement components for this product. Britax reserves the right to discontinue or change fabrics, parts, models or products, or to make substitutions. Britax products purchased from unauthorized retailers, online auction sites, or as second hand items are not covered under warranty. To make a claim under this warranty, you must contact Britax Consumer Services at 1-888-427-4829 or 1-704-409-1699, or write to us using the address on the back cover of this booklet.

PLEASE COMPLETE AND MAIL THE OWNER REGISTRATION CARD WITHIN (30) DAYS OF PURCHASE
You may also register online at us.britax.com/registration.

WARRANTY LIMITATIONS
This warranty does not include damages that arise from negligence, misuse or use not in accordance with the product instruction. The use of non-Britax covers, inserts, toys, accessories, or tightening devices is not approved by Britax. Their use could cause this child restraint to fail Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or not perform as intended in a crash. Their use may void 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 to you for any damages, including incidental or consequential damages, arising out of the use or inability to use this product.

LIMITATIONS OF WARRANTIES AND OTHER WARRANTY TERMS AND STATE LAWS
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 certain exclusions or limitations on warranties, so the above may not apply to you. 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.

Britax Child Safety, Inc. 4140 Pleasant Road Fort Mill, SC 29708 USA A Britax Childcare company

• Tel.: 1-888-427-4829
• Tel.: 1-704-409-1699
• www.Britax.com

References

• Britax | Frequently Asked Questions
• Product Registration Car Seats

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