Britax GROW WITH YOU CLICKTIGHT Series User manual

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Britax Child Safety, Inc.
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Fort Mill, SC 29708 USA
A Britax Childcare company
GROW WITH YOU™
CLICKTIGHT®
GROW WITH YOU™
CLICKTIGHT®PLUS
User Guide
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Table of Contents
User Guide - English ������������������������������������� 1
Child Seat Features ��������������������������������������� 2
Safety Information����������������������������������������� 4
Warnings������������������������������������������������������������������ 4
Important Notes������������������������������������������������������� 5
Registration�������������������������������������������������������������� 6
Certification�������������������������������������������������������������� 6
Child Fit Information ������������������������������������������������ 7
Installing the Child Seat�������������������������������� 8
General Information ������������������������������������������������� 8
Installation in Harness Mode ��������������������������������� 10
Installation in Booster Mode���������������������������������� 16
Securing Your Child������������������������������������� 18
Harness Mode�������������������������������������������������������� 18
Booster Mode �������������������������������������������������������� 20
Child Seat Functions ����������������������������������� 22
Adjusting Harness and Head Restraint Height ������ 22
Adjusting Buckle Position �������������������������������������� 23
Overhang ��������������������������������������������������������������� 23
Using the Harness Buckle ������������������������������������� 25
Using the Chest Clip���������������������������������������������� 25
Using the Recline��������������������������������������������������� 25
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children
(LATCH) ������������������������������������������������������������������ 26
Using the Lower Connectors ��������������������������������� 26
Using the Impact Absorbing Tether ����������������������� 27
Switching Between Modes ������������������������������������ 29
Uninstalling the Seat���������������������������������������������� 35
Vehicle Compatibility����������������������������������� 36
Incompatible Vehicle Seat Belts ���������������������������� 36
Vehicle Buckle Positions ���������������������������������������� 37
Vehicle Seating Positions��������������������������������������� 37
Maintenance ������������������������������������������������ 38
Removing the Cover ���������������������������������������������� 38
Replacing the Cover ���������������������������������������������� 40
Removing the Buckle��������������������������������������������� 41
Replacing the Buckle��������������������������������������������� 42
Cleaning ������������������������������������������������������� 43
Troubleshooting������������������������������������������� 44
Warranty ������������������������������������������������������� 45
User Guide - English
BRITAX®, GROW WITH YOUTM CLICKTIGHT®, and EZ-Buckle™ are
trademarks owned by Britax Child Safety, Inc� All Rights Reserved� ©2019
Britax Child Safety, Inc� This product and its components are subject to
change without notice� Printed in the U�S�A� P11446300_A:02�19

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Britax Child Safety, Inc.
Child Seat Features
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Description
1� Cover
2� Side Impact Cushion (Grow With You ClickTight Plus
ONLY)
3� Arm Rest
4� Booster Mode Belt Guide
5� Cup Holder and Storage
6� Harness and Head Restraint Height Adjuster
7� Head Restraint
8� Shoulder Belt Guide
9� Stay Put Comfort Pads
10� Impact Absorbing Chest Pads
11� Chest Clip
12� User Guide Storage (in pocket behind cover)
13� Harness Buckle
14� Lower Connector Storage (under CLICKTIGHT)
15� EZ-Buckle™ Belly Pad
16� Harness Adjuster Release Lever (under flap)
17� Harness Adjuster Strap
18� Recline Adjuster Handle
19� Serial Number and Manufactured Date Label (Grow With
You ClickTight ONLY)
20� Tether Adjuster
21� Tether Hook
22� Tether Webbing
23� Tether Storage Strap
24� Harness Straps
25� Harness Mode Belt Path - Green (CLICKTIGHT)
26� Serial Number and Manufactured Date Label (Grow With
You ClickTight Plus ONLY)
27� Lower Connector Adjuster Button
28� Lower Connector Adjuster
29� Lower Connector Release Button
30� Lower Connector
31� Shell
32� Harness Yoke
33� Impact Absorbing Base

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Britax Child Safety, Inc.
WARNING!
Safety Information
Failure to follow all warnings and instructions could result
in SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH�
FIT REQUIREMENTS
• Harness Mode: Use only with children who weigh
between 25 and 65 lbs (11�3 and 30 kg) and whose
height is between 34 and 49 in� (85 and 125 cm) and are
at least 2 years of age�
• Booster Mode: Use only with children who weigh
between 40 and 120 lbs (18 and 54 kg) and whose
height is between 44 and 63 in� (110 and 160 cm)�
• Snugly adjust the belts provided with this child restraint
around your child�
INSTALLATION
• Secure the top anchorage strap provided with this child
seat�
• Use only the vehicle’s lap and shoulder belt system
when restraining the child in this booster seat�
• Secure this child restraint with the vehicle’s child restraint
anchorage system if available or with a vehicle belt�
GENERAL USAGE
• Follow all instructions on this child restraint and in the
written instructions�
• Register your child restraint with the manufacturer�
• Britax recommends that the top tether be used at all
times when installing the child seat� Using the top tether
will improve the stability of your child seat and reduce
the risk of injury�
• Use this child seat forward-facing only�
• This child seat must be used in upright position in
booster mode�
• 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 37 and consult
your vehicle owner’s manual�
• To prevent injury due to deterioration or hidden damage,
discontinue use of this child seat when it is older than
nine (9) years or has been in a moderate or severe crash�
See expiration date on Serial Number and Manufactured
Date Label located on the child seat shell� See page 3�
• 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 unocuppied child seat�

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• The use of non-Britax covers, inserts, toys, accessories,
or tightening devices is not approved by Britax� Their
use could cause this child seat to fail Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standards or not perform as intended in
a crash�
• Grow With You ClickTight Plus - Prevent the Side
Impact Cushions from being punctured� Puncture
damage will cause the cushions not to perform as
intended in a crash�
Important Notes
• Third party recommendations are subject to change, so
we recommend you visit their websites for the most up
to date recommendations�
• Before each use, check this child seat and its
components to make sure they are in good condition
and good working order�
• Do not install with the lower anchors for a child weighing
more than 40 lbs (18�1 kg)�
• Discontinue use of this child seat if it has been in a
moderate or severe crash� It is not necessary to replace
a car seat after a minor crash defined by the US
National Highway Trac Safety Administration (NHTSA)
as:
* The vehicle is driveable from the crash site; and
* The vehicle door nearest the child seat was not
damaged; and
* No vehicle occupants were injured; and
* There is no visible damage to the child seat; and
* The airbags (if present) did not deploy�
• Cover the child seat when the vehicle is parked in direct
sunlight� Metal parts of child seat could become hot
enough to burn a child�
• Store the child seat in a safe place when it is not being
used� Avoid placing heavy objects on top of it�
• Do not, except as described in this booklet, attempt to
disassemble any part of the child seat or change the
way the harness or vehicle’s seat belts are used�
• Never use the harness or adjuster strap to lift or carry
this child seat� Doing so could damage the harness
adjuster and webbing� Always carry this child seat by
the shell or tether straps�

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Britax Child Safety, Inc.
Registration
Child seats can be recalled for safety reasons� You must
register this child seat to be reached in a recall� Send
your name, address, and the child seat’s model number
and manufacturing date to Britax Child Safety, Inc�, P�O�
Box 91167 Allentown, PA 18109-9925, or call 1-888-427-
4829 or 1-704-409-1699, or register online at us.britax.
com/registration� For recall information, call the U�S�
Government’s Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236
(TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.NHTSA.gov�
For your convenience, record all the information about
your child seat below� Refer to the Serial Number &
Manufactured Date Label for all information (see page 3)�
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 Federal
motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS 213)�
Aircraft
For aircraft installation, follow the instructions on pages 14
-15 while routing the lap belt over the CLICKTIGHT in the
closed position� The tether cannot be used�
– Install your child seat 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 seat after
installation�
– Inflatable aircraft lap belts are not compatible with this
child seat�
– This seat may not fit all aircraft� Contact your airline
prior to travel to verify fit�

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Child Fit Information
Harness Mode
Children must:
1� be at least two years of age; and
2� weigh between 25 and 65 lbs (11�3 and 30 kg); and
3� stand between 34 and 49 in� (85 and 125 cm) in height;
and
4� the top of the child’s ears
must be below the top of
the head restraint when
seated; and
5� the harness straps must be
in the closest position at or
above the child’s shoulders
when seated�
Booster Mode
NOTE: Britax recommends booster mode only after the
child outgrows harness mode.
Children must:
1� weigh between 40 and 120 lbs (18 and 54 kg); and
2� stand between 44 and 63 in� (110 and 160 cm) in height;
and
3� the top of the child’s ears
must be below the top of
the head restraint; and
4� the shoulder belt must be
appropriately positioned
across the center of the
child’s chest in the closest
position at or above the
child’s shoulder through the
shoulder belt guide; and
5� the lap belt is routed under the armrests, low across the
child’s upper thighs�
Shoulder level
Above Shoulder Level
Below Shoulder Level

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Installing the Child Seat
General Information
Harness Mode
Install forward-facing only�
DO NOT use anything to raise the child seat o of the
vehicle seat�
Do not install with the lower anchors for a child weighing
more than 40 lbs (18�1 kg)�
Britax recommends that the top tether be used at all
times when installing the child seat� Using the top tether
will improve the stability of your child seat and reduce the
risk of injury�
• Use this child seat in harness mode with children at
least 2 years of age and who weigh between 25 and
65 lbs (11�3 – 30 kg) and who stand between 34 and
49 in� (85 – 125 cm) in height� Britax recommends
using harness mode until your child outgrows its fit
requirements� See the Child Seat Fit Requirements
section on page 7 for more information�
• This seat may be used in
either the upright or recline
position in harness mode
(see figures at right)�
WARNING!

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Booster Mode
Position forward-facing only in a seating position with a
lap-shoulder belt�
Use only the vehicle’s lap and shoulder belt system when
securing a child in booster mode� Never secure a child
with a lap belt only in booster mode�
Always secure the unoccupied child seat to the vehicle
by attaching the lower connectors to the lower anchors
in the vehicle, or by fastening the vehicle seatbelt across
the unocuppied child seat�
If the lower anchors in your vehicle prevent proper
vehicle belt fit across your child you cannot use LATCH
to position this seat in booster mode� See below�
The vehicle belt fits properly when
the lap part sits low across the
child’s upper thighs (b) and the
shoulder part lies across the center
of the child’s chest and does not
contact the child’s neck when routed
through the upper belt guide (a)�
• This child seat can be used in booster mode with
children who weigh between 40 and 120 lbs (18 and
54 kg) and stand between 44 and 63 in� (110 and
160 cm) in height� Britax recommends using booster
mode only once your child has outgrown harness mode�
• This child seat must be
used in upright position in
booster mode�
• In booster mode, this child
seat can be positioned on
the vehicle seat using the
LATCH system� Use the
vehicle’s lap-shoulder belt
to secure the child� Ensure
that the LATCH system
does not interfere with the
vehicle belt function and
alignment when securing
your child�
a
b
WARNING!

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Installation in Harness Mode
Lap-Shoulder Belt with CLICKTIGHT (Preferred Method)
Before you begin:
• Check that your vehicle has a top tether anchor�
Britax recommends that the top tether be used at all
times when installing the child seat� Using the top
tether will improve the stability of your child seat and
reduce the risk of injury� Check your vehicle owner’s
manual for tether anchor locations�
• Loosen the tether and place it over the child seat
back to keep it from becoming pinned between the
child seat and vehicle seat during installation�
• Adjust the child seat to desired position and place
forward facing on the vehicle seat�
1� Release the buckle and
open the CLICKTIGHT�
a� Locate the two slots
in the CLICKTIGHT
cover�
b� Squeeze the
CLICKTIGHT release
levers�
2� Pull the vehicle belt out
and route along the green
belt path� Verify that the
belt is not twisted and then
buckle�
3� Remove slack from the lap
part (a), then shoulder part
(b) of the vehicle belt�
IMPORTANT:
Overtightening the
belt may prevent the
CLICKTIGHT from properly
securing�
4� Close the CLICKTIGHT� A click confirms the
CLICKTIGHT is secure�
NOTE: The child seat is
secure when it cannot be
moved front-to-back or
side-to-side more than
1 in. (2.5 cm) at the belt
path. If the child seat is
not secure, repeat the
installation procedure or use a dierent seating location.

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9Check all connections and verify that child seat is
secure� The child seat is secure when it cannot be
moved front-to-back or side-to-side more than 1 in�
(2�5 cm) at the belt path� If the child seat is not secure,
repeat the installation procedure or use a dierent
seating location�
9Check that any excess tether webbing is contained
within your vehicle and secured in the elastic strap�
5� Firmly press the tether
hook over a designated
vehicle tether anchor�
Remove slack�
6� Secure excess webbing
with the elastic strap�
Harness Mode: Lap-Shoulder Belt with CLICKTIGHT
Or
Or

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Lower Anchors with CLICKTIGHT
Before you begin:
• Check that your vehicle has lower anchors�
Use the vehicle belt (not lower connectors) for
harness mode installations with children who weigh
more than 40 lbs (18�1 kg)�
• Check that your vehicle has a top tether anchor�
Britax recommends that the top tether be used at all
times when installing the child seat� Using the top
tether will improve the stability of your child seat and
reduce the risk of injury� Check your vehicle owner’s
manual for tether anchor locations�
• Loosen the tether and place it over the child seat
back to keep it from becoming pinned between the
child seat and vehicle seat during installation�
• Adjust the child seat to desired position and place
forward facing on the vehicle seat�
1� Release the buckle and
open the CLICKTIGHT
to access the lower
connectors�
a� Locate the two slots
in the CLICKTIGHT
cover�
b� Squeeze the
CLICKTIGHT release
levers�
2� Route the lower connector
strap along the green
belt path and firmly press
the lower connectors
onto their adjacent lower
anchors� A click confirms
attachment�
NOTE: Verify that the strap
is not twisted.
3� Pull the end of the lower
connector strap to remove
slack�
IMPORTANT:
Overtightening the
webbing may prevent the
CLICKTIGHT from properly
securing�

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9Check all connections and verify that child seat is
secure�
The child seat is secure when it cannot be moved
front-to-back or side-to-side more than 1 in� (2�5 cm)
at the belt path� If the child seat is not secure, repeat
the installation procedure or use a dierent seating
location�
9Check that any excess tether webbing is contained
within your vehicle and secured in the elastic strap�
4� Close the CLICKTIGHT�
A click confirms the
CLICKTIGHT is secure�
NOTE: The child seat is
secure when it cannot be
moved front-to-back or
side-to-side more than
1 in. (2.5 cm) at the belt
path. If the child seat is
not secure, repeat the
installation procedure or
use a dierent seating location.
5� Firmly press the tether
hook over a designated
vehicle tether anchor�
Remove slack�
6� Secure excess webbing
with the elastic strap�
Harness Mode: Lower Anchors with CLICKTIGHT
Or
Or

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Lap Belt with CLICKTIGHT
Before you begin:
• Check that your vehicle has a seat belt that can be
locked�
Check your vehicle owner’s manual to determine
what type of vehicle belt you have and how it can be
locked for use with child seats�
• Check that your vehicle has a top tether anchor�
Britax recommends that the top tether be used at all
times when installing the child seat� Using the top
tether will improve the stability of your child seat and
reduce the risk of injury� Check your vehicle owner’s
manual for tether anchor locations�
• Loosen the tether and place it over the child seat
back to keep it from becoming pinned between the
child seat and vehicle seat during installation�
• Adjust the child seat to desired position and place
forward facing on the vehicle seat�
1� Release the buckle and
open the CLICKTIGHT�
a� Locate the two slots in
the CLICKTIGHT cover�
b� Squeeze the
CLICKTIGHT release
levers�
2� Pull the vehicle belt out
and route along the green
belt path� Verify that the
belt is not twisted and then
buckle�
3� Lock and remove slack
from the vehicle belt�
IMPORTANT:
Overtightening the
belt may prevent the
CLICKTIGHT from properly
securing�

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4� Close the CLICKTIGHT�
A click confirms the
CLICKTIGHT is secure�
NOTE: The child seat is
secure when it cannot be
moved front-to-back or
side-to-side more than
1 in. (2.5 cm) at the belt
path. If the child seat is
not secure, repeat the installation procedure or use a
dierent seating location.
5� Firmly press the tether
hook over a designated
vehicle tether anchor�
Remove slack�
6� Secure excess webbing
with the elastic strap�
Harness Mode: Lap Belt with CLICKTIGHT
9Check all connections and verify that child seat is
secure�
The child seat is secure when it cannot be moved
front-to-back or side-to-side more than 1 in� (2�5 cm)
at the belt path� If the child seat is not secure, repeat
the installation procedure or use a dierent seating
location�
9Check that any excess tether webbing is contained
within your vehicle and secured in the elastic strap�
Or
Or

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Installation in Booster Mode
Lower Anchors with CLICKTIGHT
Before you begin:
IMPORTANT: It is not necessary to use lower anchors or
tether to position this child restraint in booster mode� To
use this seat in booster mode without lower anchors, see
instructions for Securing Your Child on page 20�
IMPORTANT: Use lower anchors to secure the child seat
to the vehicle seat even when unoccupied, since in a crash
an unsecured child restraint system may injure occupants�
Secure your child using the vehicle’s lap-shoulder belt
system�
• Check that your vehicle has lower anchors�
• Check that your vehicle has a top tether anchor� Do
not use top tether without securing lower connectors�
• Loosen the tether and place it over the back of the
child seat to keep it from becoming pinned between
the child seat and vehicle seat during positioning�
• Adjust the child seat to the upright position and place
forward facing on the vehicle seat�
1� Release the buckle and
open the CLICKTIGHT
to access the lower
connectors�
a� Locate the two slots
in the CLICKTIGHT
cover�
b� Squeeze the
CLICKTIGHT release
levers�
2� Route the lower connector
strap along the green
belt path and firmly press
the lower connectors
onto their adjacent lower
anchors� A click confirms
attachment�
NOTE: Verify that the strap
is not twisted.
3� Pull the end of the lower
connector strap to remove
slack�
IMPORTANT:
Overtightening the
webbing may prevent the
CLICKTIGHT from properly
securing�

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4� Close the CLICKTIGHT�
A click confirms the
CLICKTIGHT is secure�
5� Firmly press the tether
hook over a designated
vehicle tether anchor�
Remove slack�
6� Secure excess webbing
with the elastic strap�
Or
Or

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Securing Your Child
Harness Mode
Never route the vehicle belt over the child when using this
child seat in harness mode�
Adjust the belts provided with this child seat so they fit
snugly around your 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�
Adjust the harness to fit the clothes the child is wearing�
Remove bulky coats and/or jackets before putting the
child in the child seat�
Verify that the child seat is secure and the harness is
properly adjusted around the child each time the child seat
is used�
Before you begin:
Always check the seat area for debris and remove
it to prevent interference with the harness adjuster
mechanism or CLICKTIGHT�
1� Loosen the harness�
a� Press the release lever�
b� Pull both harness
straps forward�
2� Open the chest clip�
a� Press tabs�
b� Pull apart�
3� Release the buckle and
place the harness straps
around the armrests�
WARNING!
a
b