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Based on crash statistics, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recommends that parents select the back seat as the safest location for a properly installed child seat. Please study Vehicle Seating Positions on page 13 to ensure your child’s safety and consult your vehicle owner’s manual.

Secure this child seat even when it is not occupied. In a crash, an unsecured child seat may injure vehicle occupants.

When using in a vehicle with air bags, refer to your vehicle owner’s manual for child seat installation instructions and precautions.

Never use the harness adjuster strap to lift or carry this child seat. Doing so could cause damage to harness adjuster and webbing. Always carry this child seat by its shell or tether straps.

The primary protection for occupants of a vehicle in a collision is the body of the vehicle itself; a child seat will not protect a child when a vehicle is seriously impacted. However, correctly installed, a child seat will substantially improve chances for survival in most crashes. Make sure all users fully understand the correct ways to use this child seat in a vehicle.

Refer to your vehicle owner’s manual or contact the vehicle manufacturer for the maximum weight rating for their lower anchors. Use vehicle seat belt (not lower connectors) for installations with children who weigh more than the vehicle lower anchor limit. Unless specified otherwise by the vehicle manufacturer, assume a 40 lb (18.1 kg) child is the vehicle lower anchor limit.

The use of non-Britax Child Safety, Inc., covers, inserts, toys, accessories, or tightening devices is not approved by Britax. Their use could cause this child seat not perform as intended in a crash.

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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 ClipInfant Body Pillow Using the Lock-OffsTo Open To Close 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 Shell Cleaning the CoverCleaning the Harness Cover Replacement Adjuster Strap Remove the Buckle Cleaning the BuckleTo Clean Re-thread the Buckle Problem The harness is hard to adjust TroubleshootingLimited ONE-YEAR Warranty Page Britax Child Safety, Inc