Britax CS manual Important Harness Adjustments, Rear-Facing, Forward-Facing

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Safety Information

Important Harness Adjustments

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics:

All infants should ride rear-facing until they have reached at least 1 year of age and weigh at least 20 lbs (9.1 kg). That means that if your infant reaches 20 lbs (9.1 kg) before her first birthday, she should remain rear-facing at least until she turns 1 year old. It is best for children to ride rear-facing to the highest weight or height allowed by the manufacturer.

Rear-Facing

 

Weigh between 5 – 35 lbs (2.3 – 15.9 kg).

21

 

inch

 

.

Use rear-facing only with children:

5

cm

• who weigh between 5 35 lbs (2.3 – 15.9 kg)

 

and

 

• the top of the child’s head is at least 1 in. (2.5

 

cm) below the top of the child seat shell (Fig. A)

a

and

the harness straps are at or slightly below the child’s shoulders.

If the child cannot be secured within these requirements because the child exceeds height or weight requirements, review the forward-facing guidelines on page 7.

If the child cannot be secured within these requirements because the child is too small, selection of a different child seat (such as an infant carrier) may be required.

IMPORTANT: See Adjusting the Harness Height on page 33.

WARNING! DO NOT use the child seat rear-facing if any of the following apply:

the child is less than 5 lbs (2.3 kg) in weight or

the child exceeds 35 lbs (15.9 kg) in weight or

the top of the head is less than 1 in. (2.5 cm) from the top of the child seat shell (Fig. A) or

the harness straps are above the child’s shoulders.

Safety Information

Forward-Facing

Weigh between 20 – 65 lbs (9.1 – 29.5 kg) and 1 year of age. Use forward-facing only with children:

who are at least one year of age and

who weigh between 20 65 lbs (9.1 – 29.5 kg) and

who are 49 in. (124.5 cm) or less in height and

the top of the child’s ears are below the top of the child seat shell and

the harness straps are at or above the child’s shoulders, parallel to level ground (Fig. B).

IMPORTANT: When using forward-facing recline mode, it may become necessary to adjust the harness to a higher height than would be used when the seat is upright. See Adjusting the Harness Height on page 33.

 

Above Shoulder Level

Upright

Reclined

 

Below Shoulder Level

 

 

 

Shoulder level

 

 

b

Forward-Facing Harness Height

WARNING! DO NOT use the child seat forward-facing if any of the following apply:

the child is less than one year of age or

the child is less than 20 lbs (9.1 kg) in weight or

the child exceeds 65 lbs (29.5 kg) in weight or

the child exceeds 49 in. (124.5 cm) in height or

the top of the ears are above the top of the child seat shell or

the harness straps are below the child’s shoulders, parallel to level ground (Fig. B)

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7

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Contents Boulevard CS Table of Contents Page Important Notes Safety InformationCertification RegistrationRear-Facing Important Harness AdjustmentsForward-Facing Forward-Facing Harness HeightChild Seat Features Incompatible Vehicle Seat Belts Vehicle CompatibilityVehicle Buckle Positions Vehicle Seating PositionsLatch Installation Installation Rear-FacingVehicle belt can be routed over or under cover Lap-Shoulder Belt InstallationFigure a illustrates a rear-facing, lap-belt installation Lap-Belt InstallationLatch Installation Installation Forward-FacingFig. E Figure a illustrates a forward-facing, lap-belt installation Installation Versa-Tether Installation AircraftRear-Facing Installation Forward-Facing InstallationTether Connector Strap Using the Versa-TetherEnergy-Absorbing Tether Installation Versa-Tether Child Seat FunctionsSwitching the Latch Connectors Adjusting the Chest Clip Storing the Latch ConnectorsChest Clip Fastening the Chest Clip Releasing the Chest ClipReleasing the Harness Buckle How to Adjust Harness HeightHarness Buckle Fastening the Harness Buckle Buckling and Tightening the Harness Securing Your ChildCare and Maintenance Re-threading the Harness Buckle Cleaning the Harness BuckleHarness Buckle Removal Limited ONE-YEAR Warranty WarrantyPage Checklist before tightening harness Click & Safe Snug Harness Indicator
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