Britax Regent manual Vehicle Safety Belts, Vehicle Seating Positions, Vehicle Compatibility

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Vehicle Compatibility

Vehicle Safety Belts

NOTE: The information in this section only applies to installation with vehicle safety belts.

IMPORTANT: Vehicle seats and safety belts differ from vehicle to vehicle. Refer to your vehicle owner’s manual for specific information about vehicle safety belts and their use with child seats. Some vehicles have no seating positions which are compatible with this child seat or any other child seat. If in doubt, contact the vehicle manufacturer for assistance.

This child seat can fit securely in most vehicles using existing vehicle belts. However, some vehicle designs prevent a secure fit of the child seat.

The vehicle owner’s manual will have information on the types of vehicle belts in your vehicle. If your belt type is listed below, select another seating position or use Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH).

WARNING! The following types of vehicle belts are not compatible with this child seat:

sFront vehicle belts with top or bottom anchorage

 

points in the door. (Fig. A & B)

 

s

Motor-driven, automatic vehicle belts. (Fig. B)

A

s

Lap-shoulder belts that have separate retractors for

 

shoulder section and lap section in which lap section

 

 

retractor does not lock.

 

s

Non-locking, two-point Emergency Locking

 

 

Retractor (ELR) vehicle belts without the use of a

 

belt shortening clip.

sLap-shoulder ELR vehicle belts without use of a B locking clip.

NOTE: Refer to your vehicle owner’s manual to determine the kind of retractors used in your vehicle and how to operate them.

Vehicle Compatibility

Vehicle Seating Positions

WARNING! Forward-facing vehicle seats MUST be used with this child seat. Side-facing or rear-facing seats

CANNOT be used. See diagram below.

WARNING!

DO NOT place a child seat rear-facing in the front seat of a vehicle with a passenger air bag unless deactivated. DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur.

The back seat is the safest place for children under 12.

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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 Vehicle Compatibility Vehicle Safety BeltsCannot be used. See diagram below Vehicle Seating PositionsLatch 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 RouteShort route configuration Fig. a Installation for Children 40 80 lbsLatch Short Route Near the vehicle buckle Fig. CPages 26 Reach through the belt slots to access the loop endsLatch connector strap Fig. G Attach the Versa-Tetherhook to the vehicle’s designatedSeat Fig. B Lap-Shoulder Belt Short RouteSeat Fig. C Lap Belt Short Route26 27.D Versa-Tether Using the Versa-TetherBelt Routing with the Recline Bar Using the Chest ClipUsing the Recline Bar Using Child Seat FeaturesUnfasten 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 MaintenanceLubricate Use solvents Use soap or household detergents Front of the child seatUnfastening until a Positive Heard after inserting the second buckleLimited ONE-YEAR Warranty Warranty
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