Britax 55 manual Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children Latch

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Child Seat Functions

Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)

Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children or LATCH, is a system available on this child seat that offers an alternative to vehicle seat belt installation methods. See pages 14 and 15 for LATCH components on this child seat.

LATCH SYSTEM ANCHOR LOCATIONS

Lower Anchors

Tether

Lower

Anchor

Anchors

The figure above shows typical locations for lower anchors and tether anchors in a vehicle. Check your vehicle owner’s manual to learn if it is equipped with LATCH, the maximum weight rating for the lower anchors, and for information on the lower anchor locations and seating positions available for use with this child seat.

Standard vehicle seat spacing between LATCH anchors is 11 inches (27.9 cm). This child seat can be used in a seating position with up to 20 inches (50.8 cm) of space between the LATCH anchors if the vehicle manufacturer allows.

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Roundabout Page Table of Contents Secure the top anchorage strap provided with this child seat Section Title Important Notes Certification RegistrationImportant Child Seat Usage Information Rear-Facing 5 40 lbs 2.3 18.1 kgForward-Facing Harness Height Compatible Vehicle Seat Belts Lap-Shoulder 3-Point Belt Has a latch plate that locks the vehicle belt Lap Belt Tightens by feeding the belt webbing back into the retractor Incompatible Vehicle Seat Belts Vehicle Seating Positions Child Seat Features Rear-Facing Belt Slot Base Harness Height Adjustment Adjuster Strap Adjusting Buckle Position To adjust the buckle Using the Chest Clip Fastening the Buckle Releasing the Buckle Infant Body Pillow Using the Lock-Offs To Open To Close Recline Positions PositionRear-Facing Forward-FacingUsing Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children Latch Top Using the Versa-Tether Rear-Facing Tether Connector Strap To remove the Versa-Tether from the carry clip Shows a tether acceptable for use Latch Installation Before You Begin Install with Latch as shown above Rear-Facing Installation Checklist Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation Before You Begin Install with lap-shoulder belt as shown above Loosen the harness Check buckle connection Lap Belt Installation Before You Begin Install with lap belt as shown above Replace the cover and belly pad Checklist Check that your vehicle has lower anchors Install with Latch as shown above Forward-Facing Installation Check Versa-TetherTop Tether attachment Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation Before You Begin Install with lap-shoulder belt as shown above Open the locking tab Open the clamp Side to side at the belt path Lap Belt Installation Before You Begin Install with lap belt as shown above Loosen the harness Checklist Rear-Facing Installation Forward-Facing InstallationSecuring Your Child Open the chest clip Fasten the chest clip Care and Maintenance Care and Maintenance Cleaning the Shell Cleaning the CoverCleaning the Harness Cover Replacement Adjuster Strap Remove the Buckle Cleaning the BuckleTo Clean Re-thread the Buckle Troubleshooting Problem The harness is hard to adjustLimited ONE-YEAR Warranty Page Britax Child Safety, Inc