Britax Regent manual Lap-Shoulder Belt Short Route, Seat Fig. B

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Installation for Children 40 – 80 lbs.

Lap-Shoulder Belt – Short Route

sFigure A illustrates a typical Short Route lap-

shoulder belt installation.

WARNING! The Versa-Tether must be used at all times in this mode of installation. Check A

your vehicle owner’s manual for designated tether anchor locations.

1 The recline bar must be used at all times

 

with this child seat. Insert the recline bar into

 

the holes on the rear of the child seat. Use a

 

rubber mallet to tap the recline bar ends into

B

the holes. See page 28 for details.

2Loosen the Versa-Tether®and place it up and over the child seat back.

3Place the child seat in the forward-facing position on the vehicle seat. Ensure the bottom of the child seat shell is in full contact with the vehicle seat and the recline bar is resting against the vehicle seat back.

4Pull the vehicle belt out and route through the belt slot furthest from the vehicle buckle, from the rear to the front of the child

seat (Fig. B).

sThe vehicle belt must be routed on the outside of the recline bar.

Installation for Children 40 – 80 lbs.

5Route the vehicle belt under the child seat cover, between the comfort foam and the

child seat shell, and through the belt slot closest to the vehicle buckle from front to rear of the child seat (Fig. C).

sThe vehicle belt must be routed on the outside of C the recline bar.

6Verify that the vehicle belt is not twisted and then buckle (Fig D).

7Push the child seat firmly into the vehicle

seat while removing slack first from the lap

 

portion and then the shoulder portion of the

 

vehicle belt.

D

8 Lock the vehicle belt according to the

instructions in your vehicle owner’s manual.

 

9Attach the Versa-Tether®hook to a tether anchor designated by the vehicle owner’s manual for the chosen seating position. Remove all slack from tether to secure. Store any excess webbing in a LATCH storage pouch on the back of the cover. See pages 26 – 27.

10Verify that all connections are secure, the vehicle belt is tight

and the child seat is secure.

sThe child seat is secure when it cannot be moved more than 1 inch front- to-back or side-to-side at the belt path. If the child seat is not secure, repeat this procedure or use an alternate seating position.

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Contents Page Table of Contents Never route the vehicle belt over the child Certification Safety InformationRegistration Forward-Facing Child Seat Features Cannot be used. See diagram below Vehicle Safety BeltsVehicle Seating Positions Vehicle CompatibilityLatch Long Route Installation for Children 22 40 lbsVehicle Latch anchor limit Lap-Shoulder Belt Long Route To the front of the child seat shell Lap Belt Long RouteLatch Short Route Installation for Children 40 80 lbsNear the vehicle buckle Fig. C Short route configuration Fig. aLatch connector strap Fig. G Reach through the belt slots to access the loop endsAttach the Versa-Tetherhook to the vehicle’s designated Pages 26Seat Fig. B Lap-Shoulder Belt Short RouteSeat Fig. C Lap Belt Short Route26 27.D Versa-Tether Using the Versa-TetherUsing the Recline Bar Using the Chest ClipUsing Child Seat Features Belt Routing with the Recline BarUnfasten the buckle by pressing down on Securing Your ChildMiddle button Move the harness straps to the side Adjusting Buckle Position Harness Height AdjustmentCover Removal Care and MaintenanceUnfastening until a Positive Front of the child seatHeard after inserting the second buckle Lubricate Use solvents Use soap or household detergentsLimited ONE-YEAR Warranty Warranty