Britax 55 manual Table of Contents

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	Table of Contents
Safety Information	2
Warnings	2
Important Notes	4
Certification	5
Registration	5
Important Child Seat Usage Information	6
Vehicle Compatibility	8
Compatible Vehicle Seat Belts	8
Incompatible Vehicle Seat Belts	12
Vehicle Seating Positions	13
Child Seat Features	14
Child Seat Functions	16
Harness Height Adjustment	16
Adjusting Buckle Position	18
Fastening the Buckle	20
Releasing the Buckle	20
Using the Chest Clip	20
Using the Lock-Offs	21
Infant Body Pillow	21
Recline Positions	22
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)	24
Using the Lower Connectors	25
Using the Versa-Tether®	26
Rear-Facing Installation	30
LATCH Installation	30
Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation	34
Lap Belt Installation	38
Forward-Facing Installation	42
LATCH Installation	42
Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation	46
Lap Belt Installation	50
Aircraft Installation	54
Securing Your Child	55
Care and Maintenance	58
Tips and Troubleshooting	65
Warranty	66

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Contents Roundabout Page Table of Contents Secure the top anchorage strap provided with this child seat Section Title Important Notes Registration CertificationRear-Facing 5 40 lbs 2.3 18.1 kg Important Child Seat Usage InformationForward-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 Fastening the Buckle Releasing the Buckle Using the Chest ClipUsing the Lock-Offs To Open To CloseInfant Body Pillow Position Recline PositionsForward-Facing Rear-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 Forward-Facing Installation Rear-Facing InstallationSecuring Your Child Open the chest clip Fasten the chest clip Care and Maintenance Care and Maintenance Cleaning the Cover Cleaning the HarnessCleaning the Shell Cover Replacement Adjuster Strap Cleaning the Buckle To CleanRemove the Buckle Re-thread the Buckle Problem The harness is hard to adjust TroubleshootingLimited ONE-YEAR Warranty Page Britax Child Safety, Inc