Britax 7300 A 2010 User manual

Rearward Facing
For use with children
up to approximately 12 months.
Forward Facing.
For use with children from approximately
12 months to approximately 4 years of age.
Convertible Child Restraint
Series No.7300/A/2010, 7300/D/2010
IMPORTANT: KEEP THIS BOOKLET IN THE PLACE PROVIDED ON THE CHILD RESTRAINT

INDEX
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INTRODUCTION
WARNINGS
SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKERS AND A GROWING CHILD
SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKERS
SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKERS & THE NEXT STEP
SUITABLE FOR USE - REARWARD-FACING
SPECIAL FEATURES - REARWARD-FACING
HOW TO SETUP - REARWARD-FACING
HOW TO INSTALL - REARWARD-FACING
HOW TO USE - REARWARD-FACING
SPECIAL FEATURES - FORWARD-FACING
SUITABLE FOR USE - FORWARD-FACING
HOW TO SETUP - FORWARD-FACING
HOW TO INSTALL - FORWARD-FACING
HOW TO USE - FORWARD-FACING
CARE & MAINTENANCE
ACCESSORIES
TRAVELLING TIPS
INSTALLATION OF CAR ANCHOR FITTING
IN CASE OF ACCIDENT
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INTRODUCTION
This instruction book covers various models under the series number 7300/A/2010, 7300/D/2010
design. These child restraints are installed in the rear of the car and can be used either rearward-facing
for infants or forward facing for older children. They are installed in the car using the car seatbelt and
the tether strap attached to the car's child restraint anchor tting.
To be used only in a rearward-facing position for an infant until their shoulders reach the lower
shoulder height marker (approximately 12 months of age). Then to be used in forward-facing position
until their shoulders reach the upper shoulder height marker (approximately 4 years of age).
Continue to use this child restraint until the child reaches this limit.
Do not use forward facing until child's shoulders are above the lower shoulder height marker.
Infants are at risk of serious injury if they face forward too early.
Children are at risk of serious injury if they move to booster seats too early.
Children that have outgrown this restraint are safest in a booster seat until their shoulders reach the
upper shoulder height marker of the booster seat.
CAREFULLY READ ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION. IN THE EVENT OF DOUBT ABOUT
THE METHOD OF INSTALLATION, CONSULT BRITAX CHILDCARE OR AGENT OR A CHILD RESTRAINT
FITTING STATION AUTHORISED BY A RELEVANT TRANSPORT AUTHORITY OR, IN NEW ZEALAND,
THE AGENT FOR THE VEHICLE.
No child restraint can guarantee absolute protection from injury in every crash. However, to ensure
that your child gets all the protection designed into the restraint PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW THESE
INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY and use only Safe-n-Sound (Britax) recommended parts and accessories.
THIS RESTRAINT MUST BE ATTACHED TO A CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE POINT IN THE CAR.
REFER TO CAR OWNER’S HANDBOOK FOR LOCATION OF ANCHORAGE POINTS. REFER TO A CHILD
RESTRAINT FITTING STATION IF NO ANCHORAGE POINTS ARE IN THE MOTOR CAR.
TO BE USED WITH A LAP-SASH OR LAP-ONLY SEAT BELT IN THE BACK OF MOST CARS WITH
FORWARD FACING SEATS.
Always store the instruction book in the pocket provided on the side or back of the cover.

• Use the restraint exactly as shown in the instructions.
• Fit the restraint rmly to the car seat.
• Fit the harness rmly to the child.
• A loose restraint or harness is dangerous.
• Supervision of children is needed because they may be able to undo buckles and adjusters.
• DO NOT LEAVE CHILDREN UNATTENDED IN THE CAR.
• Do not alter or modify this restraint.
• Repairs must only be done by the manufacturer or agent.
• Do not allow the restraint to come into contact with polishes, oils, bleach and other chemicals.
• Destroy the restraint if it has been in a severe crash, even if no damage is visible.
• DO NOT USE THIS RESTRAINT WITHOUT A COVER.
• Regularly check the restraint components, straps & other tments for correct function and
condition. Seek prompt repair.
• To ensure baby’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 THE FRONT
OF THE SEATING POSITION.
• If an airbag is tted in the desired seating position where the child restraint is to be tted, follow
the vehicle manufacturer's warnings and instructions.
• The restraint should not be purchased or sold as a second hand item. It is recommended not to
use child restraints older that 10 years as the protection in an accident may be reduced.
• THIS RESTRAINT IS NOT SUITABLE FOR USE WHERE THE ANCHORAGE STRAP MAY FALL INTO
A SPLIT IN THE SEAT BACK (E.G. HATCHBACK OR WAGON).
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DO NOT LEAVE CHILDREN UNATTENDED IN THE CAR.
• The restraint is not intended to be a substitute baby cot or bed. It is only designed to enable safe
transportation of children in motor vehicles. Do not leave a baby in the restraint for long periods
of time.
• Straps may be damaged by unsecured cargo in a collision. Secure or remove hazardous cargo
before using this strap. Hatchback or wagon: Do not use the child restraint where the upper
anchorage strap may fall into a split in the seat back.
• Protect all webbing from abrasion and cutting by sharp corners and edges.
• Do not lift the seat by the Headrest.
• Do not store in areas that may get hot, like in car boots, roof space, beside shed walls which get
hot in summer. Do not place heavy items on top of the seat as this may distort the plastic.
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SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKERS
A GROWING CHILD
Forward Facing
Rearward Facing
Newborn (Rearward facing)
Shoulder height
label (hidden)
Shoulder
height label
Label A
Label A
Older baby (Rearward facing)
Child Use (Forward Facing)
Move to the next form of child restraint when
the child's shoulders reach the upper shoulder
height marker.
Shoulder Height Labels
Turn to forward-facing when the child's
shoulders reach the lower shoulder height
marker.
Label A
Label B
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SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKERS
Shoulder height markers are provided on this restraint for a visual indication that the child is safe to
ride in this restraint. Do not turn to forward-facing until the child's shoulder's reach the lower marker.
Do not continue to use the restraint if the child's shoulders are above the top marker.
LOWER SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKER : Label A
When the child's shoulders reach the lower marker, the child restraint must be turned to face towards
the front of the vehicle or move the child to another Forward Facing seat with in built harness.
Approximately 12 months of age.
UPPER SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKER : Label B
When the child's shoulders reach this upper marker, the child is now too big for the child restraint. It is
now time to move too the next child restraint. Approximately 4 years of age.
IMPORTANT: FOLLOW THIS ADVICE.

SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKERS &
THE NEXT STEP
Convertible Booster
seat used with
internal harness
until approximately
4 years and then as
a booster seat.
Booster seat and
accessory Child
Harness.
For the next child restraint choose
from:
• Convertible Booster Seat ( Note: you can
move to a convertible booster seat once the
child's shoulders reach the lower shoulder
height marker), this will be a little lower than
the Lower Shoulder Height Marker on the
child restraint covered on the previous page.
OR
• Booster Seat and an accessory Child Harness
(A Child Harness must be used if the car is
tted with a lap only seat belt in the desired
seating position),
OR
• Booster seat and lap-sash seat belt.
NOTE: These options are from approximately
6-8 years and 8-10 years.
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Booster seat
with lap-sash
seat belt.
SUITABLE FOR USE - REARWARD-FACING
TO BE USED WITH A LAP SASH OR LAP ONLY SEAT BELT IN
THE BACK OF MOST CARS WITH FORWARD-FACING SEATS.
To be used only in a rearward-facing position for an infant
until their shoulders reach the lower shoulder height marker
(approximately 12 months of age). Then to be used in
forward-facing position until their shoulders reach the upper
shoulder height marker (approximately 4 years of age).
Continue to use this restraint in this rear facing mode until the child's shoulders reach the limit of the
lower shoulder height marker before turning the seat to face forward. A baby's neck muscles may be
unable to support their head thus the baby should remain rear facing until the neck muscles become
stronger.
The purchaser should check the measurements between the front of the seat back of the rear seat and
all front seats in the car in which the child restraint is intended to be used, to ensure that the space is
sufcient. If you have the restraint check it ts in your car.
Regional Road Rules may prohibit the use of this restraint in the front seat until the child is 4 years of
age. Check your Regional Road Rules for exemptions.
600mm
520mm
DO NOT USE RESTRAINT IN REARWARD FACING MODE
WITHOUT STABILISING BAR FULLY EXTENDED.
Do not use the restraint without the Upper Anchorage Strap
correctly attached.
DO NOT USE A REAR FACING CHILD RESTRAINT WHERE AN
AIRBAG IS FITTED IN FRONT OF THE SEATING POSITION.
Do not use on any vehicle seat which faces sideways or
rearwards.
Never leave babies or toddlers in a stationary car in the sun because of the risk of heat exhaustion.
Ensure babies and toddlers have adequate ventilation and are shaded from direct sunlight through side
or rear windows.
Do not allow the front seat to
alter the installed position of
the restraint. It is permissible to
allow the restraint to touch the
seat on front of it.
Seat width 450mm

SPECIAL FEATURES - REARWARD-FACING
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Baby Recline Latch
For rearward-facing mode only
Front of Vehicle
19. Messy Mat™
20. Baby Recline Latch (back of seat
for rear-facing mode only)
21. Upper Lock-off
22. Upper Anchorage Storage Band
23. Upper Anchorage Strap Adjuster
12. Adjustable Upper Anchorage Strap
13. Attachment Clip
14. Car's Anchor Fitting
15. Harness Adjustment Button
16. Car's seat belt
17. Blue REARWARD FACING BELT PATH label
18. Base (shown in baby use mode)
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SPECIAL FEATURES - REARWARD-FACING
To be used only in a rearward-facing position until the infant's shoulders reach the lower shoulder
height marker (approximately 12 months of age).
1. Adjustable Headrest with
HASSLE FREE HARNESS™
2. Fully adjustable 6 point harness
3. Insert Pad (if tted)
(may vary in style)
4. Shoulder Pads (if tted)
5. Padded cover for comfort
6. Quick Release Buckle (Red button)
7. Stabilising Bar for Baby use
8. Harness Adjustment Strap
9. Headrest adjuster latch
10. Shoulder Height Markers
(May be hidden behind headrest)
11. Recline Latch
Shoulder Height Markers may be hidden
under headrest in lowest position.
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3
6
7
7
5
4
8
2
10
9
Recline Latch
(Harness strap not shown)
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HOW TO SETUP
Lift Recline Latch
CONVERT TO BABY USE MODE
A. To fully recline the restraint into Child use mode, place one hand
on the front corner of the base rmly, lift recline latch up to unlock,
continue pulling restraint forward until fully reclined or unable to
recline further.
B. Once fully reclined in Child use mode, pull the baby recline latch
located behind the restraint body, continue pulling the restraint
forward until fully reclined into baby use mode.
ADJUSTING HASSLE FREE HARNESS™ STRAP HEIGHT & HEADREST:
FOR BABY USE REARWARD-FACING
Correct tment of the harness is very important as it restrains the baby in the restraint. The Headrest
must be in the correct position & the harness must t rmly around upper torso of the baby and be
positioned so as to leave the baby's arms and legs free.
For babies in rear facing mode the headrest must be in the position where the top of the shoulder strap
slots are nearest to the child’s shoulders, but not lower than the child’s shoulders. Instructions for
adjusting the headrest is on the next page. If your baby has reached the lower shoulder height marker
then the restraint may be converted for forward-facing “child use”. (Refer to Forward Facing section
from page 28.)
HOW TO SETUP
1. The shoulder straps must be in the
slots which are nearest to the child's
shoulders, but not lower than the child's
shoulders. There is only one set of slots
so the seat will always have the shoulder
straps in place once the headrest is
positioned correctly.
2. The Insert pad may be used for rearward
facing or in baby mode for small babies.
3. Discontinue the use of the insert pad if
there is insufcient room for the baby
or shoulders have reached the lower
shoulder height marker.
REARWARD-FACING
BELT PATH;
shown as blue.
Harness adjuster button
Harness Shoulder slots
Shoulder harness straps
Harness tongues
and buckle
Lap strap slots
Crotch strap slots
Harness adjuster strap
Lower shoulder height marker

HOW TO SETUP
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HOW TO ADJUST HEADREST & HASSLE FREE HARNESS™
A. Loosen the harness straps before adjusting the Headrest.
B. You do not need to remove the restraint from the vehicle to adjust the harness or Headrest
positions. Small adjustments maybe possible with the baby still in the seat.
C. To adjust the Headrest, pull on the latch on the back of the restraint and pull up or down to position
the top of the shoulder strap slot above the baby's shoulders. Release the latch to lock the headrest
in position. Pull headrest upwards to check it is locked in position.
HOW TO INSTALL
INSTALLING INTO VEHICLE (REARWARD FACING)
Fully press Adjuster Button (A)
while pulling Upper Anchorage
Strap (B) to lengthen.
B
A
Storage
Band
CONVERT TO BABY USE MODE
A. To fully recline the restraint in Child use mode, place one
hand on the front corner of the base rmly, push recline
latch up to unlock, continue pulling restraint forward
until fully reclined.
B. Once fully reclined in Child use mode, pull the latch
located behind the restraint body, continue pulling the
restraint forward until fully reclined into baby use mode.
The restraint is normally packaged in the fully upright child use
mode so if you need to use it for baby use you must rst fully
recline the restraint, and then convert the restraint to baby use
mode as shown below.
If Upper Anchorage Strap is folded up for storage undo
Storage Strap then lengthen. Fully press Adjuster Button (A)
while pulling Upper Anchorage Strap (B) to lengthen.
Lift Recline Latch
(Harness straps not shown for image clarity)
Latch
Pull
IMPORTANT:
Ensure harness and Headrest are positioned so that the shoulder straps are just above the
baby's shoulders but no lower.

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HOW TO INSTALL HOW TO INSTALL
A. Position restraint rearward facing in the
chosen seating position.
B. Lift the ap at the end of the seat
sufciently to access the stabilising bar,
pull out stabilising bar and then gently
push bar forward until a click is heard.
Stabilising bar is now latched in place.
Ret the cover. See Fig 1.
C. Undo the buckle and place the straps to
each side.
INSTALLING INTO VEHICLE (REARWARD FACING) Continued
Lift trim enough
to access the
stabilising bar
B
Then push bar
forward
Pull out
Stabilising
bar
Click
Fig 1.
B
Fig 2. panel flap Backrest trim end Centre
E
D. Remove Insert Pad (if tted), and
gently lift Headrest trim end, then pull
backwards the centre panel ap, with the
comfort pad from the inner seat of trim.
See Fig 2.
E. Fully lengthen seat belt and feed the seat
belt between the restraint cover and the
restraint body through seat belt slots in
restraint. See Fig 2.
Padded Insert
D
Pass buckle tongue through slot here

HOW TO INSTALL
Clic
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G
HOW TO INSTALL
F. Engage seat belt buckle & tongue and
tighten the seat belt allowing the sash to
fully retract.
NOTE: Seat belt buckle and tongue must
not rest between restraint cover and
restraint. If seat belt buckle is adjustable,
adjust buckle as low as possible away
from the restraint.
G. Replace the centre panel properly,
ensure the harness buckle is through the
panel, and connect the hook and loop
to retain the cover. Then place back the
Headrest trim end along the Headrest.
For smaller babies replace the Insert
Pad (if tted). Do not use if the child's
shoulders reach the lower Shoulder
Height Marker. See page 13 for advice
on positioning the shoulder straps.
NOTE: Seat belt extenders should not be
used if the seat belt is not long enough
to secure the child restraint. If they are
used then the buckle must not enter the
seating zone.
Pass buckle tongue through slot here
H. Align restraint centrally to the chosen
seating position as shown right. Pull
sash portion of seat belt until all
slack is removed from Lap portion of
seat belt. Adjust seat belt to hold the
restraint rmly against the vehicle seat
back. For retractor seat belts, allow
excess belt to feed back into retractor.
Lock the rear facing seat belt lock-off
(if tted) to prevent the seat belt
slackening.

HOW TO INSTALL
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HOW TO INSTALL
I. Fit the attachment clip to the anchor tting as shown
right. Make sure to remove as many twists as
possible from the upper anchorage strap.
J. Tighten adjustable upper anchorage strap by
pulling adjustment strap to remove slack, but do
not over-tighten causing the restraint base to lift off
the vehicle seat. This will usually be done once the
baby has been harnessed into the seat.
K. Roll up excess strap tightly so the webbing is thick
enough to be held in the storage band.
Attachment Clip
Car's Anchor Fitting
Pull Adjustment
Strap to remove
slack
Fully press Adjuster Button (1)
while pulling Upper Anchorage
Strap (2) to lengthen.
Storage
Band
Roll up excess
strap tightly so the
webbing is thick
enough to be held
in the storage band.
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1
DO NOT USE THE RESTRAINT IN REARWARD FACING MODE WITHOUT
STABILISING BAR FULLY EXTENDED.
THE UPPER ANCHORAGE STRAP MUST ALWAYS BE FITTED WHEN THE CHILD
RESTRAINT IS USED IN A VEHICLE.
ALWAYS ATTACH THE HOOK AND REMOVE THE SLACK.
Ensure Upper Anchorage Strap
is tightened, attached to the
Anchor Fitting and that straps
are the same length on both
sides of Attachment Clip.
Pull sash portion of seat belt to
remove slack.
Feed seat belt between restraint
cover and restraint body. (See
pages 16-19.)
A single
twist is
required in
baby use.
Fitting Summary
Pull to remove slack
- do not over tighten.
Hook Attachment Clip to
the car's anchor tting.

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HOW TO INSTALLHOW TO INSTALL
Extension
Strap
Attachment Clip should
not be in front of the
vehicle seat front.
Attachment Clip
should be behind
the front of the
vehicle seat.
Attachment Clip
IMPORTANT:
If using an Extension Strap, positioning the Attachment Clip above the baby may lead to injury in an
accident therefore make sure that the Attachment Clip is not positioned in front of the vehicle seat.
ANGULAR ADJUSTMENT OF RESTRAINT
Some vehicle seats have more rearward slope than others. If the angle of the seat causes the baby to
be too upright for comfort, the angle may be altered by placing a rm packing between the seat and
the underside of the base. Packing can be a rmly rolled up towel or nappy.
If the car's seat is at then some packing may be required at the front edge of the Base to achieve the
recline angle.
Do not remove all of the rearward slope by over packing. Always leave a rearward slope angle of
approximately 10 to 15 degrees as shown
10° to 15°

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PLACING BABY INTO RESTRAINT
A. Ensure the Headrest and shoulder straps are adjusted to the correct height for your child (see page
13).
B. Slacken the Upper Anchorage Strap and allow the straps to fall to the sides of the restraint for easy
access to the baby.
C. Slacken Harness Straps by pushing and holding the Harness Adjustment Button, grasping BOTH
shoulder harness straps and pulling out the desired amount of slack. Release harness adjustment
button when there is enough slack and place the buckle tongues over the side of the seat so that
the baby does not lay on them.
D. Lay baby on their back into restraint and t harness as shown. Make sure the baby is dressed to
allow harness buckle to be pulled up between baby’s legs e.g. a jump suit.
IMPORTANT: Always ensure the baby’s arms and legs are free. Never wrap baby in a blanket
before placing in restraint.
Lower shoulder height marker
hidden when Headrest is the
lowest position.
Adjustable
Headrest
Harness
shoulder straps
Slackened Upper
Anchorage Strap
Adjuster for the Upper
Anchorage Strap
Adjuster Strap
Harness Adjustment Button
Car's
Anchor
tting
HOW TO USE HOW TO USE
D. Fit either harness tongue into the
harness buckle followed by the
other tongue until a click is heard.
Should the second tongue not
insert, press the red button and re-
insert the tongues. Ensure secure
engagement by pulling harness
straps.
E. Remove slack from harness lap
straps by pulling shoulder straps.
F. Adjust the harness to a rm but
comfortable t by pulling the
harness adjustment strap.
G. Re-tighten the Adjustable Upper
Anchorage Strap by pulling the
Adjustment Strap to remove slack
as shown. Roll up the excess strap
tightly so the webbing is thick
enough to be held in the storage
band.
Click
Tongue Buckle
Harness Lap Straps
Shoulder Straps
Crotch Straps
Pull to remove
slack from
harness lap
straps
D
F
Pull Adjustment
Strap to remove
slack
Storage
Band
Press
Roll up excess
strap tightly so the
webbing is thick
enough to be held
in the storage band.

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Make sure that nothing is obstructing harness straps and that
baby’s arms and legs are free with the straps in the correct
location as shown right. Do not wrap the baby in a blanket or any
other wrap.
Do not use restraint if straps do not tighten and contact Britax
Childcare Customer Service. Refer to back cover for details.
IMPORTANT: The Insert Pad is designed to snugly
support baby for extra support and comfort and must be used for
smaller babies. Discontinue use when Baby Insert Pad is a tight
t, creates discomfort for larger babies, or the baby's shoulder
reach the Lower Shoulder Height Marker or the baby is over 6
months of age.
CAUTION: A LOOSE HARNESS IS DANGEROUS.
HOW TO USE
Pull to remove slack
from harness straps
HOW TO USE
TO REMOVE RESTRAINT FROM VEHICLE
A. Disengage seat belt tongue from buckle and remove from
the restraint.
B. Fully press the Upper Anchorage Strap Adjuster Button (1)
while pulling the Upper Anchorage Strap (2) to slacken
as shown right. In some vehicles loosening of the Upper
Anchorage Strap may be difcult. If so, try pushing the
restraint against the vehicle seat back or slightly lifting the
restraint to release the tension.
C. Disengage Attachment Clip from the Anchor Fitting. The
child restraint is now disconnected.
See page 34 for storage of the stabilising bar and the
return to the upright position if required.
Pull Adjustment
Strap to remove
slack
Fully press Adjuster Button (1)
while pulling Upper Anchorage
Strap (2) to lengthen.
Storage
Band
REMOVING BABY FROM RESTRAINT
A. Press the Upper Anchorage Strap Adjuster Button while pulling Upper Anchorage Straps to slacken.
Allow the Upper Anchorage Straps to fall to the sides for easy access into restraint.
B. Lift and hold the harness adjustment lever or push and hold the Harness Adjustment Button
(whichever is tted) while pulling both Shoulder Harness Straps to slacken harness to the desired
amount.
C. Press the red button on Harness Buckle. Then both Harness tongues will be released. Move each
shoulder strap to baby’s side then pick up the baby.
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2
3

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To be used only in a forward- facing position by children whose shoulder's have reached the lower
shoulder height marker (approximately 12 months of age) until the shoulders reach the upper shoulder
height marker (approximately 4 years of age.)
SPECIAL FEATURES - FORWARD-FACING
Recline Latch
1
5
4
3
8
2
6
7
9
1. Adjustable Headrest with
HASSLE FREE HARNESS™
2. Shoulder Harness Slots
3. Shoulder Pads (if tted)
4. Fully adjustable 6 point harness
5. Quick Release Buckle (Red button)
6. Harness Adjustment Button
7. Harness Adjustment Strap
8. Base (shown in child use mode)
9. Recline Latch (front of seat)
10. Shoulder Height Markers (may be hidden behind headrest)
11. Padded Cover for Child's comfort (may vary in style)
11
10
SPECIAL FEATURES - FORWARD-FACING
17
13
12
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13
14
15
Front of Vehicle
12. Car's Anchor Fitting
13. Car's seat belt
14. Upper Lock-off
15. Messy Mat™
16. Yellow FORWARD-FACING BELT PATH labels
17. Upper Anchorage Strap Adjuster
18. Upper Anchorage Storage Band
19. Upper Anchorage Adjustment Strap
20. Attachment Clip
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TO BE USED WITH A LAP SASH OR LAP ONLY SEAT BELT IN THE BACK OF MOST CARS WITH
FORWARD-FACING SEATS.
Once the child's shoulders reach the lower shoulder height marker then the seat can be changed to the
forward-facing position and used until the child's shoulders reach the upper shoulder height marker.
Continue to use this restraint in this forward-facing mode until the child's shoulders reaches the limit of
the lower shoulder height marker. The child should not sit forward-facing until the baby's neck muscles
are able to support their head. Do not move to a Booster Seat until the child has outgrown this child
restraint.
Regional Road Rules may prohibit the use of this restraint in the front seat of the vehicle until the child
is 4 years of age. Check your Regional Road Rules for exemptions.
DO NOT USE RESTRAINT IN FORWARD- FACING MODE WITH THE REAR FACING MODE
STABILISING BAR PULLED OUT.
Do not use the restraint without the Upper Anchorage Strap correctly attached.
If your vehicle is not tted with an anchor point, please contact a Safety Restraint Fitting Station
authorised by the relevant State Government Body for correct tment of the restraint. In New Zealand
contact the agent for the vehicle. The upper anchorage strap must be attached to an anchorage point
using an extension strap if necessary.
Do not use on any vehicle seat which faces sideways or rearwards.
Do not use the Insert Pad (if tted) in Forward Facing ‘Child Use’.
If an airbag is tted in the desired seating position where the child restraint is tted, follow the vehicle
manufacturer's warnings and instructions.
Children are of risk of serious injury if they move to a booster seat too early.
SUITABLE FOR USE - FORWARD-FACING HOW TO SETUP
FULLY UPRIGHT
CHILD USE MODE
Pull out
Lift forward
FULLY RECLINED
CHILD USE MODE
A. Convert the restraint to child use mode by placing one hand on
the top of the restraint and using the other hand pulling the recline
latch at the back of the restraint outwards. Then lift the restraint
forward until audible click is heard.
B. Determine whether an upright or reclined position is preferred and adjust if necessary (see below).
C. Place one hand on the front corner of base rmly, while with the other hand lift the recline latch
up to unlock and push back until the restraint is at the desired position. Ensure the recline latch is
engaged into position by pushing on the restraint.
Lift Recline Latch
CONVERT THE RESTRAINT TO CHILD USE MODE

HOW TO SETUP HOW TO SETUP
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ADJUSTING HASSLE FREE HARNESS™ STRAP HEIGHT & HEADREST:
FOR CHILD USE FORWARD-FACING
Correct tment of the harness is very important as it restrains the child in the restraint. The harness
must t rmly around the upper torso of the child and be positioned so as to leave the child's arms and
legs free.
With the headrest adjusted so that the bottom edges are just above the child's shoulders the harness
will then t closely to the child's shoulders. If the Headrest is in the top position and the shoulders
are above the upper shoulder height marker then the child is too tall for the restraint and the restraint
should not be used; move to next type of restraint (see pages 6 to 8).
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. There is only one set of slots so the seat will always have the
shoulder straps in place once the headrest is positioned correctly, just above the child's shoulders.
Note: This child restraint does not require the strap to be disconnected to adjust their height, only the
headrest needs to be moved to adjust the shoulder strap position.
25mm
Harness adjuster button
Harness Shoulder slots
Shoulder harness straps
Harness tongues
and buckle
Lap strap slots
Crotch strap slots
Harness adjuster strap
Lower shoulder height marker
HOW TO ADJUST THE HEADREST & HASSLE FREE HARNESS™
A. Loosen the harness straps before adjusting the Headrest.
B. To make adjustments you will need to remove the child and the restraint from the vehicle or loosen
the seat belt.
C. To adjust the Headrest, pull on the latch on the back of the restraint and pull up or down to position
the bottom of the headrest to be just above the child's shoulders. Release the latch to lock the
headrest in position. Pull headrest upwards to check it is locked in position.
(Harness straps not shown for image clarity)
Latch
Pull
IMPORTANT:
Ensure harness and Headrest are positioned so that the shoulder straps are just above the
child's shoulders or the headrest is just above the child's shoulders.

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INSTALLING INTO VEHICLE FORWARD-FACING
(UPRIGHT OR RECLINED)
A. Remove the seat from the vehicle by
disengaging the seat belt and upper
anchorage strap.
B. Remove the Insert Pad (if tted) as
this is no longer required.
C. To store the Stabilising Bar, lift the
cover at the end of the seat which
uncovers the stabilising bar storage
recess.
D. Press the button on the left side
(facing seat) and gently push
stabilising bar back and then down
into the recessed area.
E. Re-attach the cover at the end of
the seat.
Rotate
backwards
Stabilising
bar
Hook and Loop
attachment
IMPORTANT:
DO NOT USE RESTRAINT IN FORWARD-FACING POSITION WITH THE STABILISING
BAR PULLED OUT.
Do not recline into baby position when using restraint in forward-facing child use mode.
Ensure the harness is in the correct position (Refer to pages 32).
Then push
inwards
Button under trim
HOW TO INSTALL HOW TO INSTALL
Ensure lap part of
seat belt is below
the hooks
Pull the sash belt
through the lock-off
to fully tighten the
seat belt
Slacken the sash
belt and feed into the
lock-off
Lap Seat Belt
Pull sash portion
of seat belt to
remove slack
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F. Position the restraint in forward-facing
mode and align restraint centrally within the
chosen seating position.
Some vehicle seat fabrics (particularly
velours) may be damaged by a child
restraint used continuously. We recommend
the use of a full Messy Mat™or thick towel
to keep the vehicle seat in good condition.
G. Fully lengthen seat belt. Insert seat belt
tongue through the child use seat belt path
(yellow path), ensuring that the seat belt is
behind the harness straps and that the lap
part of the seat belt is below the hooks as
shown.
H. Engage the seat belt buckle and tongue,
ensure to remove all slack from the lap part
of the seat belt 1 by pulling sash belt 2.
I. Grasp the sash belt 2 between thumb and
ngers in each hand and allow some slack
in the belt. Now slide the slack belt up into
the lock-off slot, up to the top of the slot.
If the belt is not slack it will not enter the
lock-off slot.
J. Pull the sash belt 2 through the lock-off to
fully tighten the seat belt. The sash belt 2
must not be tight when feeding it into the
lock-off slot. The child restraint should now
be rmly tted to the vehicle seat.
Allow the excess sash belt to feed back into
retractor.
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HOW TO INSTALLHOW TO INSTALL
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K. Fit the attachment clip on the upper anchorage strap to the
anchor tting as shown. Make sure to remove as many
twists as possible from the upper anchorage strap.
Always attach the hook and remove slack
L. Tighten the Adjustable Upper Anchorage Strap by
pulling the adjustment strap to remove slack as
shown below, but do not over-tighten causing the
restraint base to lift off the vehicle seat.
M. Roll up the excess strap tightly so the webbing is
thick enough to be held in the storage band.
Attachment Clip
Car's Anchor Fitting
Pull Adjustment
Strap to remove
slack
Storage
Band
Press
Roll up excess strap
tightly so the webbing is
thick enough to be held
in the storage band.
NOTE: Seat belt extenders should not be used if the seat belt is not long enough to secure the child
restraint. If they are used then the buckle tongue must not enter the seat belt path.
FITTING SUMMARY
Seat belt
'Lock-off'
Car's Anchor
Fitting
Pull to
remove
slack
Attachment Clip
& Cover
Storage band
Upper Anchorage
Adjustment Strap Upper Anchorage
Strap
Forward-
Facing seat
belt path
Car's seatbelt
IMPORTANT:
Always roll up the
excess Upper Anchorage
Strap. FORWARD-FACING BELT PATH;
marked in yellow.

HOW TO USEHOW TO USE
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PLACING CHILD IN THE RESTRAINT
B. Place child in the restraint and feed each arm through
shoulder straps. Pull harness buckle up between child’s legs.
A. Lengthen the harness by pushing and holding
the Harness Adjustment Button (if tted)
while pulling on both shoulder straps until the
harness is fully lengthened. Release the harness
adjustment button when there is enough slack.
Adjuster Strap
Pull to
lengthen
Push Harness
Adjustment
Button
CAUTION: A LOOSE HARNESS IS DANGEROUS.
C. Fit either harness tongue into
the harness buckle followed by
the other tongue until a click is
heard. Should the second tongue
not insert, press the red button
and reinsert the tongues. Ensure
secure engagement by pulling the
harness straps. Click
Tongue Buckle
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D. Remove all of the slack from
the harness lap straps by pulling
shoulder straps, then pull the
harness adjustment strap to adjust
harness to a comfortable but rm t.
Check that the slack in straps is
removed. The Shoulder Harness
Straps must t rmly to the child. A
loose harness could result in serious
injury in an accident.
Do not use restraint if straps do
not tighten and contact your local
authorised service agent for repair.
Harness Lap Straps
Shoulder Straps
Crotch Straps
Pull to remove
slack from
harness lap
straps
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