Britax Roundabout User manual

Britax
~~UNDAB~~T
Convertible Child Restraint
For children 5 to 30 Ibs rearward facing.
For children 20 to 40 Ibs forward facing.
Introduction
Get To Know Your Roundabout
Adjusting The Roundabout To Fit Your Child
Compatible Seat Belts
incompatible Seating Positions
Securing The Roundabout Forward-Facing In Your Vehicle
Securing The Roundabout Rearward-Facing In Your Vehicle
Buckle PosItton
Using Your Roundabout Versa-TetherTM
Reclining Your Roundabout
lnstalltng Your Roundabout in Aircraft
Important Notes
Care And Cleaning
Warranty
Recall Information
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This product fulfills the requirements of U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standards and is certified for use in motor vehicles and
aircraft. It is only intended for use as a child restraint for children
from 5 to 30 Ibs when used rearward facing and from 20 to 40
Ibs when used forward facing. It is not to be used in the home,
in boats or other non-certified applications.
Please make sure you read and understand this information booklet
before using your Roundabout. Please store the booklet in the
Roundabout’s pocket for further use and consult it often to make
sure you are using the restraint correctly.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW EACH OF THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS
BOOKLET CAN RESULT IN YOUR CHILD STRIKING THE
VEHICLE’S INTERIOR DURING A SUDDEN STOP OR CRASH.
SECURE THIS CHILD RESTRAINT WITH A VEHICLE BELT AS
SPECIFIED IN THIS INSTRUCTION BOOKLET AND YOUR
VEHICLE’S OWNER’S MANUAL.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recommendr,
according to accident statisttcs, that parents select the the rear seat ar
the safest location for a child seat. However, the actual dimensions of
the seat and the details of the belts used to anchor the child seat differ
from vehicle to vehicle. Please study the section on Compatible Seat Belts
If in doubt, consult your vehicle owner’s manual and your Britax dealer.
The primary protection for occupants of a motor vehicle in a collision
is the structure of the vehicle itself, and a child restraint will not protect
a child when the vehicle sustains very serious damage. However, correctly
installed restraints will substantially improve the chances for survival
in most accidents. Make sure that you understand the correct way to
use this restraint in your vehicle.
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These pages will help you recognize the different parts of your
Roundabout.
IMPORTANT!
DO NOT place any child seat on front seat with air bag unless
air bag is turned off - DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur.
The back seat is the safest place for children 12 and under.
Secure this child restraint even when it is not occupied. In a crash,
an unsecured child restraint may injure other occupants.
Recline Hand16
Owners of vehicles with front passenger side airbags should refer
to their vehicle owner’s manual for child restraint in,tallatlon
Instructions.
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These pages will help you recognize the different parts of your
Roundabout.
IMPORTANT!
DO NOT place any child seat on front seat with air bag unless
air bag is turned off - DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur.
The back seat is the safest place for children 12 and under.
Secure this child restraint even when it is not occupied. In a crash,
an unsecured child restraint may injure other occupants.
Owners of vehicles with front passenger side airbags should refer
to their vehicle owner’s manual for child restraint installation
instructions. 6
Checking The Height Of The Shoulder Straps.
Securely place your Roundabout on the floor, Sit your child in
the seat and observe where the shoulder straps are positioned
on your child.
The shoulder straps must come out of the slots in the cover and
shell nearest the to
use the next slot a I! of your child’s shoulders. If in doubt always
ove the shoulder rather than below It.
Are the shoulder straps In the correct positton?
ti OK! Then read How To Adjust The Harness
x - NO! Read How To Change The Height of The Shoulder
Straps
Id
OK XNO 1 IdOK x No I
Shoulder straps too high. Shoulder straps too low.
Changing The Height Of The Shoulder Straps
I. Loosen the harness by 2. Lift the metal oke out from
pushing the release button in behind the seat-gelt guard and
as you pull the shoulder straps unhook one shoulder strap. Pull
out as much as possible. the strap through to the front
of vour Roundabout. Do not
remove the chest clip.
3. Re-thread the shoulder strap 4. Hook the shoulder strap back
back through vour chosen on to the yoke.
shoulder slotYin the cover and
shell. Make sure it is not Repeat for other strap.
twisted.
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Using The Compound Buckle
in order to prevent partial
latching, the two halves of the
buckle must be together before
insertion.
IMPORTANT
If the buckle’s tongues of your
Roundabout cannot be
inserted, fully press down the
release button of the buckle
and reinsert.
Note: Periodrcally clean the
buckle by soaking it in warm
water (if necessary, with dash
washing liquid). See section
“Care and Cleaning” on pages
30-32
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Adjusting The Harness
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I. Loosen the harness by 2. To open the chest clip,
pushing the release button in squeeze the middle tabs. Note
as you pull the shoulder stra P s that the chest clip appearance
forward as much as possib e. may vary. (Some chest cli s
Unfasten the chest clip. have only one middle tab.) TI!e
correct hei
middle oft a ht for the clip isthe e chest, at the level
of the armpit. Always make
sure that the harness is snug at
each use or after any
adjustments.
3. Unfasten the harness by
pressing the red button down
(a) and place K our child in the
seat. Fit the arness around
K
our child and fasten the
arness (b). 10
4. With the chest clip low and
unfastened. pull the harness up
to tighten the lap sections
which are designed to fit low
down on your child’s body.
6. Fasten the chest cli and slrde
up to child’s armpit [eight.
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5. With the chest clip low and
unfastened, pull the adjuster
stra
the R forward making sure that arness is a comfortable but
SNUG fit around your child.
First note that some vehicles have no seating ositions which
are compatible with the Roundabout (or any c1.rld seat). Read
this section carefully. If in doubt, return to your vehicle or Britax
dealer for help.
There are several types of vehicle belts that will not work with
the Roundabout:
l Front seat belts with anchorages (top or bottom) in the door.
l Motor driven automatic belts of any kind.
l Non-locking (ELR) two-point seat-belts.
l Seat belts specified by your vehicle manufacturer as incom-
patible with child seats.
The handbook for your vehicle will have information on the types
of seat belts in your vehicle. If you have belts of the above-listed
types, select another seating position. Roundabout will work with
rear seat three-point seat-belts with a sliding latch
with rear seat three-point seat-belts that are specifica ly markedPlate, and
as appropriate for child seats. The middle rear seat of most ve-
hicles has a lap belt which most often will work with the Round-
about However, make sure that the buckle is not too high (see
Buckle Position, page 22).
Your Roundabout can be securely fitted in many vehicles using
their existing seat-belts, However, some types of vehicle design
prevent you from making a ood installation due to the posi-
tion of the seat-belt lower ant orage points (an anchorage pointa
is the point where your seat belt and buckle are attached to the
vehicle).
Use this simple guide to check your seat-belts and help you
choose the best position for your Roundabout.
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Iehicle seat belt anchorages may be too far forward
o securely hold the Roundabout. Using the bar uide
rrinted on the sides of this page, check that the ower
$
nchorage point and buckle are within the shaded area
.s shown below. If rt is in the red area, then you should
tse another position (see Securing the Roundabout in
‘our vehicle: page 15.)
Correct
r/
Lower
anchorage point
Incorrect 4
Lower F
anchorage point -,
or buckle
hrs end toward seat back
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WARNING!
Use the Roundabout in vehicle
seats which are forward facing
only!
Do not use on rearward-facing
or side facing vehicle seats.
You must use forward-facing
vehicle seats with this restraint.
Side-facing or rear-facing vehicle
seats in vans, station wagonsor
trucks CANNOT be used with
this restraint.
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Lap and Shoulder Belt Installation
This is a lap and shoulder seat
I I, 1. Place your Roundabol .r
ut
Delr.
A. Shoulder section.
6. Lap section.
torward tacm on the vehrcle
seat and pull t I?e harness snug.
2. Pass the seat belt through
both side slots. 3. Fasten the seat belt.
make sure that the lao section
the seat beit p&se; below both lap belt guides. ’
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7a. Carefully kneel on your 7b. ...and then pull the shoulder
Roundabout to push It into the sectlon of the seat-belt tight here
seat. Pull the seat-belt here to
tighten the lap sectron
7c. ...~uIl hard on the shoulder
sectio; then push the red lock-off
in to grip the seat-belt.
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Lap Belt Only Installation
This is a lap belt.
2. Pass the lap belt througl
both side slots.
1. Place your Roundabout
forward facing on the seat and
pull the harness snug.
h 3. Fasten the lap belt.
4. Before
below bot f oing any further lap belt guides make sure that the lap belt passes
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5. Carefully kneel on your 6. Your Roundabout should
Roundabout to push it into the now be secure - see “Buckle
seat and pull the lap belt tight. Position” on page 22. To
remove your Roundabout,
simply unfasten the belt and
reverse the above.
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Lap and Shoulder Belt Installation
5. Pull the shoulder section 6. Pull the shoulder section,
here while ushing down on close the clamping arm,
~~;f~;un cr about to ensure a move the tab over until the
arm is locked closed. Your
Roundabout should now be
secure.
Note: Use the lock-off on the side closest to you. One lock-off
is adequate.
If the vehicle seat belt buckle interferes with the lock-off, use
the other side.
Note that the lock-off appearance may vary from above illustration.
If you have problems stabilizing your Roundabout, use a rolled
towel to level the Roundabout’s base in your vehicle seat. The
bottom surface of the Roundabout’s base should be horizontal.
Caution: Do not raise the base beyond horizontal; this could reduce
the protection to your child.
Securing the Roundabout using the Versa-TetherTM will also help
stabilize the child seat. The rearward facing installation is always
im roved by the use of the Versa-TetherTM. (see pages 25 and
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Lap Belt Only Installation
2. Pass the seat belt through
both rearward-facing slots.
seat and pull the harness snug. Make sure lock-off closest to
you is open.
3. Fasten the seat belt.
CAUTION:
Never bend the plastic lock-off belts are passed behind the
arm up or down... tt WIII break buckle strap.
Off!
2. Pass the lap belt through
seat and pull the harness snug. both rearward-facing slots.
Make sure lock-off closest to
3. Fasten the lap belt.
CAUTION:
you is open.
Never bend the plastic lock-
off arm up or down...it will DUCKI? strap.
break off!
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5. Pull the lap belt tight while 6. Attach the Versa-Tethe? as de-
~~~~hi~~o,d~~ns~~fi fir;our scribed on page 25. The proper
Close the lock-off. seat angle IS45 degrees. To remove your Roundabout, simply unfasten
the belt and reverse the above.
The position of the vehicle seat be/t buckle can affect the stability of
your Roundabout. In an acodent an /mproper/y positioned buck/e could
come loose and your child would be unprotected..
When the vehicle belt is proper1
position marked as wrong ( X r tightened, if the buckle lies near the then try fitting your Roundabout rn
another seating position in your car.
If it is not possible to achieve the correct position ( ti ) for the buckle
then another seating position MUST be used.
,
REMEMBER
Check that your Roundabout is secure before each journey.
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Forward Facine Mode
1. Place the restraint in the
selected vehicle seating 2. Using the Versa-TetherTM will
position. Follow the section always improve the
“Securing the Roundabout Roundabout’s performance and
Forward Facing in Your stability. This is particularly
Vehicle” (see pages 15-I 8). important in lap belt only
installations.
3 Locate an acceptable location for the tether to be anchored.
Make sure you hook your Versa-TetherTM to a secure location.
Use a orb, whrchever provides a more stable and secure mounting.
Check your vehicle owner’s manual or contact your vehicle’s
manufacturer for proper tether attachment anchorages
DO NOT Hook the Versa-TetherTM to the bottom of a vehicle
seat adjuster!
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Forward Facing Mode
3. After {ou attach the tether
to the ve tcle, tighten by pullrng
the st$~i;~ura~;~eTetherTM
as Your
Roundabout should be secure.
To release the Versa-Tethe+
simply lift the tether adjuster
silver metal tab and pull.
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Rearward Facing Mode
I. Place the restraint in the The proper seat angle is 45
selected vehicle seating degrees.
position. Follow the section
2 Locate an acceptable locatron for the tether to be anchored.
Make sure you hook your Versa-TetherTM to a secure location.
Use a, b, or c, whrchever provides a more stable and secure
mountmg. Check your vehrcle owner’s manual or contact your
vehrcle’s manufacturer for proper tether attachment anchorages
DO NOT Hook the Versa-TetherrM to the bottom of a vehicle
seat adjuster1 25
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Rearward Facing Mode
3. After you locate the tether
tighten by pulling the strap in
your Versa-Tethe? as shown
above. Your Roundabout
should be secure.
To release the Versa-TetherTM
simply lift the tether adjuster
silver metal tab and pull.
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Recline Positions
The Roundabout has a choice of two positions for your child’s
comfort It can be used in either position. Both are tested and
ap roved. The recline adjustment must be made with the vehicle
bet loosened.P
A
IMPORTANT
Loosen the vehicle seat belt
slightly. Squeeze the recline
handle. Then slide the base tnto
the required positron. Let go of
the recline handle and make
sure that your Roundabout has
locked Into place
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Before driving, make sure that
the Roundabout is secure and
that the seat belt is tight. If there
IS any slack in the seat belt or
harness then retighten it before
starting your journey.
Britax and the U.S. Department
of Transportation warns that
children 12 and under must
ride in rear seats away from
Your Roundabout is certified for use on aircraft (see label on seat).
Most airlines in the U.S. and Canada will allow you to use a child
seat if it carried such a label and fits properly on the plane. Contact
your airline about their polrcy.
Use your Roundabout only on forward facing aircraft seats. The
Roundabout next to a window will avoid blocking the aisle.
Install Roundabout
forward-f!rr%g in an aircraft Install your Roundabout
rearward-facing in an aircraft
according to section “Securing according to section “Securing
the Roundabout forward-Facing the Roundabout Rearward.
In Your Vehicle”. (See pages 17 Facing In Your Vehicle”. (See
and 18 for “Lap Belt Only pages 21 and 22 for “Lap Belt
Installation”) Only Installation”)
Illurtrahons show Roundabout correctly ,nrtalled ,n wmdow seat of an aIrcraft
Adjust the Roundabout according to sections “Adjusting The
roundabout To Fit Your Child” (see pages 7 through 11) and “Reclining
Your Roundabout”. (See page 27)
If the aircraft lap belt is too short, ask the flight attendant for a “belt
extender.”
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DO - Make sure that you snugly adjust the harness to fit the
clothes your child is wearing - a fitting for winter clothes
will be too loose for a child wearing summer clothes.
DO - Cover your child seat if your car is left standing in sun. Parts
can become hot to touch in sunny weather.
DO - Store your child seat in a safe place when it is not being
used. Avoid placing heavy objects on top of it.
DO - Secure the Roundabout in your vehicle even when it is not
occupied. In a crash, an unsecured child restraint may injure
other occupants.
DO NOT -Use your child seat in the home. It has not been
designed for home use and should only be used in
your vehicle.
DO NOT -Attempt to dismantle or modify any part of your child
seat, the harness or your vehicle seat-belts.
DO NOT -Leave loose objects, such as books or luggage, in the
back of your vehicle Always keep them secure. If you
have to stop your vehicle suddenly, loose objects will
keep moving. They can then cause serious injuries.
DO NOT -Leave folding passenger seats unlatched. If you have
to stop your vehicle suddenly a loose seat back wtll
prevent the child seat from protecting your child as
well as It shoultl
DO NOT -Leave children ‘ilone In your vehicle, even for a short
trme.
DO NOT -Allow children 10 play with your child seat.
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1. Your Roundabout has an
easy to clean cover and buckle.
Loosen the harness by pushin
the release button in as you ‘i
pu I
the shoulder straps out as much
as possible.
3. So as not to damage the
ener % # y absorbin foam, gently
pull t e cover o from the top
of the seat, then ease the chest
clip and harness straps through
their slots.
Cover Removal
2. Pull the metal yoke out from
behind the seat-belt guard.
Unhook the shoulder straps
from the oke. Pull them
through tot Ke front of the seat
and out of the chest clip.
To remove the cover and belly
Grasp the metal plate under the
Roundabout, by which the
buckle is secured to the seat
shell, push it upwards, on its
side, throu h the slot in the
shell. Centa Rush the metal
plate throug t e belly pad slot.
To refit the cover simply reverse
the above instructions. Make
sure that the shoulder straps are
threaded through the chest
clips and that there are no twists
in the harness.
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CLEANING THE
HARNESS AND SEAT
D~J NOT -Take apart or attempt
to take apart any of the harness
when cleaning the harness and
seat. It IS unnecessary and
dangerous to do so.
DIJ NOT -Use solvents, detergents
or cleaning fluid as these may
weaken the harness and the seat.
~0 . Only use mild soap and
warm water.
CLEANING THE COVER
The cover is machine-washable.
~0 NOT use chlorine bleach.
Machme Wash - Warm, Medium
Cycle
Hand Wash Warm
Line Dry DO NOT machine dry.
CLEANING THE BUCKLE
Most problems relating to your
child’s seat buckle are caused by
accumulattons of dirt, food or
drinks. These are easily washed out.
These problems include,
l The tongues fail to lock with an
audible cltck.
* The tongues are only slowly
elected after the button has
been pressed.
* The tongues are difficult to
Insert (you feel resistance).
l The tongues WIII no longer lock
(are ejected agaln)
To clean the buckle. follow these
5leps
1 Remove the crotch strap. Fully
reclme the seat. Pull the fabric
cover off of the seat to expose
the crotch stra You can now
grasp the meta Pplate under the
seat, by which the strap is
secured to the seat shell, and
push it u wards, on its side,
through tE e slot in the shell.
necessary, with dlshwashing
liouid) for about an hour. Rmse
aid dir dry thoroughly.
Reflttlng the crotch strap.
Hold the metal plate on the
crotch strap sldeways and push
it with the narrow side facing
upwards, throu$ the slot in the
fabric cover an Into the plastic
shell. The metal plate must be
Inserted through the slot in the
plastic shell and not merely
through the fabric cover. Please
check this by pulling up on the
crotch strap several times. If the
fabric cover significantly lifts off
the seat shell, the metal plate
IS not fltted correctly.
IMPORTANT:
l Make sure the straps are not
twlsted.
l The buckle or other metal or
plastic part5 must be posItIoned
outslde the side slots
l Check your entlre Roundabout
harness to remove any twist.
l Make sure the straps are clear
off;;d~;~&JJ;~ ;be;;
parbcles dropped on the straps.
REPLACEMENT OF CHILD SEAT REPLACING THE COVER
It is recommended not to use The cover of your Brita)
child restraints older than 6 years Roundabout has been carefull)
or restraints that have been in
a severe crash (i.e. main vehicle designed, manufactured ant tested to high standards.
body structure distorted). This
ensures that no hidden dama e
2 Replacement covers are or deterioration has occurre available from your Britax dealer.
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This Child Restraint was manufactured by Britax Child Safety,
Inc. (Britax Model 161).
Britax Child Safety, Inc. (“Britax”) warrants this product to the
original retail purchaser as follows:
LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY. This product is warranted
against defective materials or workmanship 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 corn
refund the ori cf inal purchase price o P onents for this product or the product. Britax reserves
the right to IscontInue or change fabrics, parts, models or
products, or to make substitutions.
To make a claim under this Warranty, you must contact your
Britax retailer or Britax, Customer Service Department. 460-R
Creenway Industrial Drive, Fort Mill SC 29715, call Britax at 1
[phone]. Proof of purchase required.
PLEASE COMPLETE AND MAIL THE PRE-ADDRESSED OWNER
REGISTRATION CARD WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS OF
PURCHASE TO EXPEDITE WARRANTY CLAIMS AND TO
EVIDENCE THE ORIGINAL DATE OF PURCHASE.
WARRANTY LIMITATIONS. This Warranty does not include
dama es which arise from negligence, misuse or use not in
actor f ante with this product instruction.
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LIMITATION OF DAMAGES. The Warranty and remedies as set
forth are exclusive and in lieu of all others, oral or written, express
or implied. In no event will Britax or the dealer 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.
LIMITATION OF WARRANTIES AND OTHER WARRANTY TERMS
AND STATE LAW RIGHTS. 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 NOTALLOW LIMITATIONS ON
HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS OR THE
EXCLUSION OF LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS
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
dealer selling this product authorizes any person to create for it
any other warranty, obligation, or liability in connection with this
product.
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Child restraints could be recalled for safety reasons. You must
register this restraint to be reached in a recall. Send your name,
address, and the restraint’s model number and manufacturing
date to:
Britax Child Safety, Inc.
460-R Greenway Industrial Drive
Fort Mill, SC 29715
or call
(888) 4 BRITAX
For recall information, call
the U.S. Government’s Auto Safety Hotline
at 1 [phone]
In the DC area call 1 [phone]
Fill out the registration card attached to your child restraint and
mail it in today!
Britax
BRITAX Child Safety, Inc.
460-R Greenway Industrial Drive
Fort Mill, SC 29715
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Britax
ELITE
Convertible Child Restraint
For children 15 - 32 Ibs rearward Facing
For children 20 - 40 Ibs forward facing
Introduction
Get To Know Your Elite
Adjusting The Elite To Fit Your Child
Compatible Seat Belts
Securing The Elite Rearward Facing In Your Vehicle
Securing The Elite Forward Facing In Your Vehicle
Important Notes
Care And Cleaning
Warranty
Recall Information
.I .
This product fulfills the requirements of U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standards and is certified for use in motor vehicles and aircraft.
It is only intended for use as a child restraint for children 15 to 32
Ibs when used rearward facing and 20 to 40 Ibs when used forward
facing, It ISnot to be used in the home, in boats or other non-certified
applications.
Please make sure you read and understand this information booklet
before using your Elite. Please store the booklet in the Elite’s pocket
for further use and consult it often to make sure you are using the
restraint correctly.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW EACH OF THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS
BOOKLET CAN RESULT IN YOUR CHILD STRIKING THE VEHICLE’S
INTERIOR DURING A SUDDEN STOP OR CRASH. SECURE THIS
CHILD RESTRAINT WITH A VEHICLE BELT AS SPECIFIED IN THIS
INSTRUCTION BOOKLET AND YOUR VEHICLE’S OWNER’S
MANUAL.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recommends
that parents select the rear seat as the safest location for a child seat.
However, the actual dimensions of the seat and the details of the
belts used to anchor the child seat differ from vehicle to vehicle.
Please study the section on Compatible Seat Belts. If in doubt, consult
your vehicle owner’s manual and your Britax dealer.
The primary protection for occupants of a motor vehicle in a collision
is the structure of the vehicle itself, and a child restraint will not
protect a child when the vehicle sustains very serious damage.
However, correctly installed restraints will substantially improve the
chances for survival in most accidents. Make sure that you understand
the correct way to use this restraint in your vehicle.
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3
4
6
10
11
15
19
20
26
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This page will help you recognize the different parts of your
Elite.
IMPORTANT!
DO NOT place an child seat on front seat with air bag unless
air bag is off. f DEA H or SERIOUS INJURY can occur.
The back seat is the safest place for children 12 and under.
Vehicle Belt
Forward-Facing
fgyg \
Shoulder
, uvr
Buckle \ T-iv
Chest
Clip
Rear-
Facina
Harness /
AdJuster
strap
’ PosItIon
Base
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. , 0 .
This page will help you recognize the different parts of your
Elite.
IMPORTANT!
DO NOT place an
air bag is off. DEA 7 child seat on front seat with air bag unless H or SERIOUS INJURY can occur.
The back seat is the safest place for children 12 and under.
Cover,
b.Shoulder
Slots
’
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Checking The Height Of The Shoulder Straps.
Securely place
and observe w x our Elite on the floor. Sit your child in the seat
child. ere the shoulder straps are positioned on your
The shoulder straps must come out of the slots in the cover and
shell nearest the top of your child’s shoulders. If in doubt always
use the next slot above the shoulder rather than below It.
Are the shoulder straps in the correct position?
fl- OK! Then read How To Adjust The Harness
x - NO! Read How To Change The Height of The Shoulder
Straps
VOK X NO
Shoulder straps too low.
J OK x No
Shoulder straps too hiqh.
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Changing The Height Of The Shoulder Straps
1. Unzip the cover at the back. 2. Re-thread the shoulder strap
Unhook one shoulder stra and throu h your chosen shoulder
pull it through to the ront. slot.! dake sure it is not twisted.
1. Hook the shoulder strao back
onto the yoke. Make s&e the
adjuster strap is not twisted.
Repeat steps l-3 with the other
strap.
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1. Loosen the harness by
pushing the adjuster button in
as you pull the shoulder straps
out as much as possible.
2. Unfasten the buckle by
pressing the red button. Place
vnur child in the seat. Fit harness
J --.
around your child and fasten
the buckle. In order to prevent
partial latching, the two halves
of the buckle must be together
before insertion.
IMPORTANT
If the buckle’s tongues of your
Elite cannot be inserted, fully
oress the release button of the
buckle and reinsert.
Fasten the chest clip. 4. Pull the adjuster strap maklng
sure the harness is a comfort;lblc
but snug fit around your ctrlld.
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5. Slide the chest clip up to the
middle of the chest. 6. To open the chest clip, squeeze the middle tabs.
(Some chest clips have only
one tab.) The correct height
for the cli is the middle of the
chest, at tRe level of the armpit.
Always make sure that the
harness is snug at each use or
after any adjustments.
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First note that some vehicles have no seating positions which are
compatible with the Elite (or any child seat). Read this section
carefully. If in doubt, return to your vehicle or Britax dealer for
help.
There are several types of vehicle belts that will not work with
Elite:
l Front seat belts with anchorages (top or bottom) in the door.
l Motor driven automatic belts of any kind.
l Non-locking (ELR) two-point seat-belts.
l Seat belts specified by your vehicle manufacturer as
incompatible with child seats.
The handbook for your vehicle will have information on the types
of seat belts in your vehicle. If you have belts of the above-listed
types, select another seating position. Elite will work with rear
seat three-point seat-belts with a sliding latch plate, and with rear
seat three-point seat-belts that are specifically marked as appropriate
for child seats. The middle rear seat of most vehicles has a lap belt
which most often will work with the Elite.
Your Elite can be securely fitted in many vehicles using their existing
seat-belts. However, some types of vehicle desrgn prevent you
from making a good installation due to the positron of the seat-
belt lower anchorage points (an anchorage point is the point
where your seat belt and buckle are attached to the vehicle).
Use your Elite rearward-facin i from the time your baby grows
out of the infant carrier until t e baby is at least one year of age.
As long as the child and you are happy with rearward-facing,
use the seat that wav. It can be used rearward-facing until the
hid reaches 32 Ibs.*
This is a lao and shoulder belt.
&Lap Belt 1
.._._- ._r -
Most vehrcles have them in the
outboard rear seat.
1. Adjust the angle of the Elite1. Adjust the angle of the Elite
with the swinging base. Forwith the swinging base. For
infant recline in most vehicles.infant recline in most vehicles.
flip the base beneath the shell.flip the base beneath the shell.
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2. Let the foot end of the Elite “3. Run the seat belts over the
rest about 12” (30cm) above far side of the Elite, down
the seat surface. Make sure the through the belt slot, under the
top end rests on the front seat shell, up through the outer slot,
back. and buckle.
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4. Put your knee into the Elite. 5. Move the front seat back so
Pull the shoulder strap (the that the Elite is squeezed
uppermost webbing) until the between the front and back
lap section is tight. Then tighten seats. Recheck the seat belt and
the shoulder strap. re-tension if necessary. An
optional tether strap, “Versa-
TetherTM “, may be obtained
from your Britax dealer.
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This is a lap belt. Most vehicles 1. Check the angle of the base. This is a lap and shoulder belt. 1. Place your child seat forward-
have a lap belt in the center of For recline fold the base under facing on the vehicle seat. Then
the chdl loosen the harness by oushinq
the rear seat. _ - _ _.
the release button in as you pull
the shoulder straps out.
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the seat surface. fvlake sure the
I
top end rests on the front seat
2. Let the foot end of the Elite
rest about 12” (30cml above
back.
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.
.
the belt slot, over the shell,
3. Run the seat belts under the
far side of the Elite, up throuqh
down through the other slot,
and buckle.
4. Tiqhten the wcbbinq by 5. If hard to trghten, thread the
pushing the Elite down into the seat belt over the side, down,
vehrcle seat, and pullrng the seat across the underside of the shell.
belt up through the other slot, and
down to the buckle.
6. Trghten the webbrng by
pushrng the Elate down Into the
vchrcle scat and pullrng the seat
belt.
7. Move the front seats
rearward to squeeze the Elite In
place between the front and
back seats. The front seats do
not need to be symmetrical.
Recheck tensron on seat belt
!. Pull the seat belt out and hold
the lap and shoulder sections
together. Keep them together
asyou pass the seat belt through
the first seat belt routing slot,
indicated in red on your Elite.
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through’the second seat belt
routing slot to the front of your
child seat.
4. Pull all the slack from the seat 5a. Carefully kneel on your Elite
belt to the front of your child to push it into the vehicle seat.
seat and then fasten the seat Pull the seat belt here to tighten
belt. the lap section...
5b. ...and then oull the shoulder 6. Your Elate should now be
section of the’seat belt tight secure To remove your Elrtc
here. srmply unfasten the scat belt
and unthread It.
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Britax Elate Convertrble Child Restraint page 4 of 7
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This is a lap belt. 1. Place your child seat forward
facing oh the passenger seat.
Then loosen the harness by
pushing the release button in
as you pull the shoulder straps
out.
Pass the lap belt through the
rst seat belt routing slot,
dicated in red on your Elite.
3. Then pass the lap belt back
through the second seat belt
routing slot to the front of your
Elite.
4. Pull all the slack from the lap 5. Carefully kneel on your Elite
belt to the front of your child to push it-into the passenger
seat and then fasten the lap belt. seat Then tighten the lap belt
6. Your El&e should now be
secure.
The U.S. Department of
Transportation warns that
children 12 and under must ride
in rear seats away from front
airbags. The only exception is if
the alrbag is off.
DO - Set a good example by always wearing your seat belt.
Make sure it is a firm rule that the car doesn’t move until
everyone is buckled up. Make no exceptions for adults
or children.
DO - Always check the Elite for hot parts before placing a child
into the seat. Parts can become hot to touch in sunny
weather.
DO - Keep the Elite securely belted to the vehicle, even when
it is not occupied. In a crash or sudden stop, any unsecured
child restraint and other loose objects will keep moving
and can cause serious injuries.
DO NOT - Leave children alone in your vehicle, even for a short
time.
DO NOT - Attempt to disassemble or modify any part of the
Elite.
DO NOT - Use anything, such as a cushion or coat to raise the
Elite off the passenger seat. In an accident the Elite
and vehicle’s seat belts would not be able to protect
your child as well as they should.
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To remove your Elite from your
vehlclc simply unfasten the lap
belt and unthread It.
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Britax Elite Convertible Child Reshaint page 5 of 7

IMPORTANT:
l Make sure the straps
twisted.
l Check your entire Elite
to remove any twist.
are not
harness
Cleaning The Buckle
x
1. Look underneath your Elite
and you will see the adjuster 2. With one hand pulling on the buckle and the other hand under
strap is threaded through the
end bracket of the crotch strap. the seat, twist and slip the end
bracket sidewavs up throuqh
Unthread the adjuster strap from the slot.
the end bracket, - -
1
3. Clean buckle with mild hand 4. Latch and unlatch the
soap and water only! Then rinse
thoroughly with warm water. tongues into the buckle several
times until a strong audible clrck
is heard. If you still cannot hear
a strong audible click after
latching the buckle several times
run the buckle under warm
water again.
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5. When the buckle does lock REPLACEMENT OF CHILD SEAT
with an audible click leave it to It is recommended not to use
dry. child restraints older than 6 years
or restraints that have been in
DO NOT lubricate any part of a severe crash (i.e. main vehicle
the buckle. body structure distorted). This
To refit the buckle to your Elite, ensures that no hidden damage
or deterioration has occurred.
hold the end bracket sideways
and insert it into the seat slot.
Make sure the red buckle button
faces away from your Elite and
then rethread the adjuster strap
back through the end bracket
of the crotch strap (as shown in
figure 1).
If the buckle still does not return
to its original working order,
contact your Britax dealer for
assistance.
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This Child Restraint was manufactured by Britax Child Safety,
Inc. (Britax Model 151).
Britax Child Safety, Inc. (“Britax”) warrants this product to the
original retail purchaser as follows:
LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY. This product is warranted
against defective materials or workmanship for one year from
the date of original purchase. Your exclusive remedy for this
Warranty is that Britax will, at its option, provide repair or
replacement components for this product or refund the original
purchase price of the product. Britax reserves the right to
discontinue or change fabrics, parts, models or products, or to
make substitutions.
To make a claim under this Warranty, you must contact your
Britax retailer or Britax Child Safety, Inc., Customer Service
Department, 460-R Greenway Industrial Drive, Fort Mill SC
29715, call Britax at 1 [phone]. Proof of purchase
required.
PLEASE COMPLETE AND MAIL THE PRE-ADDRESSED OWNER
REGISTRATION CARD WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS OF
PURCHASE TO EXPEDITE WARRANTY CLAIMS AND TO
EVIDENCE THE ORIGINAL DATE OF PURCHASE.
WARRANTY LIMITATIONS. This Warranty does not include
damages whrch arise from negligence. misuse or use not in
accordance with this product tnstructron.
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Brrtax Elite Convertible Child Restraint page 6 of 7

LIMITATION OF WARRANTIES AND OTHER WARRANTY
TERMS AND STATE LAW RIGHTS. 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
LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY
LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE
LIMITATIONS 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 dealer selling this product authorizes any person
to create for it any other warranty, obligation, or liability in
connection with this product.
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Child restraints could be recalled for safety reasons. You must
register this restraint to be reached in a recall. Send your name,
address, and the restraint’s model number and manufacturing
date to the address below.
For recall information, call
the U.S. Government’s Auto Safety Hotline
at 1 [phone]
In the DC area call 1 [phone]
Fill out the registration card attached to your Elite and mail it in
today!
Britax BRITAX Child Safety, Inc.
460 R Greenway Industrial Drive
-1 &~~~~j ~c&~f~~ PN 000-036
hI”P 1 08/‘)8
Britax Elite Convertible Child Restraint page 7 of 7

Britax
FREEWAY
Reclining Child Safety Seat
This product fulfills the requirements of the U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standards and is certified for use in motor vehicles and aircraft.
it is only intended for use as a forward facing car seat for children
weighing between 20-40 Ibs., and is not to be used in the home, in
boats, or other non-certified applications.
Please make sure you read and understand this information booklet
before using your Freeway. Please store the booklet in the Freeway’s
pocket for further use and consult it often to make sure you are using
the restraint correctly.
For children between 20 - 40 Ibs
IA WARNING! A
.J
Introduction 3
Get to know your Freeway 4
Compatible Seat Belts 6
How to fit your Freeway using a Lap & Diagonal Seat Belt 8
How to fit your Freeway using a Lap Belt IO
Checking the Height of the Shoulder Straps 12
Changing the Height of the Shoulder Straps 12
How to Adjust the Harness 14
Reclrning your Freeway 15
Installing your Freeway in Aircraft 16
Caring for your Freeway 17
Cleaning your Freeway 18
Important Notes 19
Warranty 23
Recall Information 24
FAILURE TO FOLLOW EACH OF THE FOLLOWING
INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESULT IN YOUR CHILD STRIKING THE
VEHICLE’S INTERIOR DURING A SUDDEN STOP OR CRASH.
SECURE THE CHILD RESTRAINT WITH A VEHICLE BELT AS
SPECIFIED IN THIS INSTRUCTION BOOKLET.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recommends,
according to accident statistics, that parents select the rear seat as
the safest location for a child car seat. However, the actual
dimensions of the seat and the details of the safety belts used to
anchor the child seat differ from vehicle to vehicle. Please study
the section on Compatible Seat Belts. If in doubt, consult your
motor vehicle handbook and your Britax dealer.
The primary protection for occupants of a motor vehicle in a
collision is the body of the vehicle itself, and a child restraint will
not protect a child when the vehicle body sustains very serious
damage. However, correctly installed restraints will substantially
improve the chances for survival in all accidents. Make sure that
you understand the correct way to use this restraint in your vehicle.
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These pages wrll help you to recognize the drfferent parts of your Freeway
IMPORTANT!
DO NOT place any chrld seat on front seat wrth arr bag unless air bag
is turned off - DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur. The back seat IS
the safest place for children 12 and under.
Secure thus child restraint even when it IS not occupred. In a crash an
unsecured chrld restraint may Injure other occupants.
Cover, Head
Red
Support
Straps
Shoulder
Slots
Yoke
(Behrnd
Seat-belt
Guard)
Curde
Seat-belt
Britax Freeway Reclining Child SafetySeat page 1 of 6

These pages will help you to recognize the different parts of your Freeway.
IMPORTANT!
DO NOT place any child seat on front seat with air bag unless air bag
is turned off - DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur. The back seat is
the safest place for children 12 and under.
Secure this child restraint even when it is not occupied. In a crash an
unsecured child restraint may injure other occupants,
- Head Pad
Red
Seat-belt
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First note that some vehicles have no seating Poritions which are
:om P atible with the Freeway (or any car seat Read this section
care ully. If in doubt, return to the dealer for help.
There are several types of safety belts that will not work with Freeway
[or other toddler seats):
* Front seat belts with anchorages (top or bottom) in the door.
l Motor driven automatic belts of any kind.
l Three-point belts that have retractors for the shoulder section and
the lap section. Such belts have latch plates (tongues) sewn both to
the shoulder and lap sections.
0 Non-locking (ELR) two-point seat-belts.
The handbook for your vehicle will have information on the
seat belts in your vehicle. If you have belts of the above-lirte
select another seatmg position. Freewa r will work with rear seat t
ooint seat-belts with a sliding latch pate, and with rear seat three-
point seat-belts that are specifically marked as a propriate for child
seats. The middle rear seat of most vehicles has a ap belt which mostP
often will work with the Freeway. However, make sure that the buckle
does not catch on the vehicle seat frame (see Buckle Position section).
Your Freewa ‘6 can be securely fitted in many vehicles using their
existing seat- elts. However, some types of vehicle design prevent
ou
b from making a good installation due to the position of the seat- elt lower anchora
your seat belt and %e points (an anchorage point is the point where uckle are attached to the vehicle).
Use thrr simple guide to check your seat-belts and help you choose
Lhe best posrtion for your Freeway.
Put the gurde prrnted on the srde of thus page on your vehrcle seat
; the osrtion shown above, with the grey area towards the seat back
low 1 etermme If both of the lower anchorage pornts are m lme wrth
‘le grey or red area of the uide. If they are rn the grey area, as shown
hove, then you can use t IS posmon for your Freeway%
6
x
Lower
anchorage point
2. If either of the lower anchorage points are in the red area, as shown above,
then you should use another position, for example, the middle of the rear seat
using the lap belt.
REMEMBER
Although your seat-belt anchorage points fall within the grey area, a better
rnrtallation may be achieved by reclming your Freeway.
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Use the Freeway in vehicle
L seats which are forward facing
only!
B
r Do not use on rearward-facing
or side facing vehicle seats.
You must use forward-facing
vehicle seats with this restraint.
i-l
Side-facing or rear-facing
vehicle seats in vans, station
wagons or trucks CANNOT be
used with this restraint.
This is a lap-and-dragonal seat-belt. 1. Place your Freeway forward factng
A. Dragonal sectron. onthe vehrcle seat and pull the harness
8. Lapsectton. bght
2. Pass the seat-belt through both srde
;lots. I Fasten the seat-belt
4. Before o,np, any lurthzr make sure that tl,<, lap ~c,,on of the %x-belt Pasrer
below bot lap belt guides
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Britax Freeway Reclining Child Safety Seat page 2 of 6

5. Press the red lock open. 6. Pull the diagonal section through
the red lock.
7a. Carefully kneel on Y our Freeway to
push it into the vehice seat. Pull the 7b. ...and then pull the diagonal
seat-belt here to tighten the lap section of the seat-belt tight here...
Skeleton View
7~. ...keep I: ulkng the diagonal section
as you pus
seat-belt. the red lock in to grip the 8. Your Freeway should now be secure -
see “Buckle Position” on the next
To remove your Freeway, sim
the belt and reverse
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Thus IS a lap belt.
pass the lap-belt through bot
de slots
hght
F&ten the lap belt
4. Before gofog any further make sure that the lap belt parrcr below both 18
belt guldcs
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5. Carefully kneel on your Freeway to 6. Your Freeway should now be secure -
push it into the vehicle seat and pull see “Buckle Position” below. To remove
the lap belt tight. your Freewa , simply unfasten the belt
and reverse t e above.6
llle posftm of the /a
an accrdent this coul B be/t buckle cm affect the stabdlty of your freeway. In
11should. stop your Freeway from protecbrtg your chdd as well as
If. when the lap belt is properly ttghtened, the buckle lies in the position marked
as wrong (X ) then try fitbng your Freeway in another seating position in your
vehicle.
” If It is not possible to achieve the correct position f r/ ) for the buckle the
another seating position MUST be used.
REMEMBER
Chock that your Freeway IS secure before each journey.
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Stand your Freeway on the floor. Place Are the shoulder straps in the correct
your child in the seat and buckle up position?
the harness. (/- OK! Then read How To Adjust
The shoulder straps MUST be threaded The Harness
through the slots in the cover and shell
nearest the top of IT
our child’s X- NO! Read How To Change The
shoulders. If in any dou t always use
the slot above the shoulder rather than Height of The Shoulder Straps
,/OK j( NO I Id OK x NO
Shoulder straps too hrgh. Shoulder straps too low
1 Loosen the harness by pushlo the
e 2 Ltft the yoke out from bctvnd the
adluster button I” a> you pul the
shoulder straps forward ar much ar seat-bolt guard and unhook 0°C
porrrble shoulder ,trap Pull the strap through
to the front of your Freeway Do not
REMEMBER removr the chest clip
When usfog the top slots, adLustmrnt
IScas~cr Ifyou rcmovc the head support
flr,t 12
Britax Freeway ReclinLng Child Safety-Seat page 3 of 6