Britax CS Verify that the vehicle belt is not twisted, Is routed over the Latch bars, then buckle

Installation: Forward-Facing

Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation

Installation: Forward-Facing

5 Verify that the vehicle belt is not twisted and

•Figure A illustrates a forward-facing lap-shoulder belt installation.

•When not in use, always store the LATCH connectors in the storage slots. See page 29.

WARNING!

•This child seat must not be used forward-facing for children less than one year of age OR who weigh less than 20 lbs (9.1 kg).

•This child seat must be in full upright position when installed forward-facing for children who weigh more than 33 pounds (15.1 kg).

1If the vehicle is equipped with a designated tether anchor for the chosen seating position, remove the Versa-Tether from the pouch and place it up and over the child seat back.

IMPORTANT: Britax recommends that the Versa-Tetherbe used at all times. Using the tether will improve the stability of the child seat and reduce the risk of injury. Check your vehicle owner’s manual for approved tether locations.

2 Place the child seat forward-facing on the vehicle seat. Ensure the bottom of the child seat base is in full contact with the vehicle seat.

TIP:You may need to raise or remove the vehicle head restraint to achieve best fit of the child seat.

A Forward-Facing

B

C

is routed over the LATCH bars, then buckle
(Fig. D).
6 Push the child seat firmly into the vehicle seat
while removing slack first from the lap portion
of the vehicle belt, then the shoulder portion
(Fig. E).	D
7 Hold the shoulder belt tight, then rotate the lock-
off until the vehicle belt is secured (Fig. F).
• If your vehicle is equipped with an automatic
locking retractor (ALR), use of lock-offs is not
required as long as the ALR is locked. Check		2
your vehicle owner’s manual to determine the
type of retractor your vehicle has, and how to lock
the retractor.	E	1
8 Attach the Versa-Tether®hook to the designated
tether anchor (if available according to the vehicle
owner’s manual) for the chosen seating position.
Remove all slack from the tether to secure. Store
excess webbing in the tether pouch. See pages
25 – 28.
9 Verify that the vehicle belt is tight and the child
seat is secure.	F
• 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 this procedure or use an
alternate seating location.

3 Rotate the lock-off lever to open the forward-facing lock-off farthest from where the vehicle belt will be buckled.

4 Pull vehicle belt out, then pass it over the LATCH bar, through the forward-facing belt path, then over the LATCH bar on the opposite side (Fig. B).

TIP:Turning the back of the child seat toward you can make routing the vehicle belt easier (Fig. C).

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