Britax Britix Marathon manual Buckle Removal, Cleaning the Buckle, Rethreading the Buckle

Care and Maintenance

Care and Maintenance

Buckle Removal

1�Fully recline the child restraint..

2�Locate the metal buckle-strap retainer on bottom of the restraint..

3�Pull retainer away from child restraint to loosen..

A

Cleaning the Buckle

If a child eats and drinks while in the restraint, the buckle may need to be periodically checked and cleaned of any accumulated debris or dried liquids..

• THOROUGHLY RINSE using

B

4�Turn the retainer so that the short side will go through the slot in the restraint shell (Fig. A)..

5�Push the retainer through slots in the shell and cover, to the front of the restraint..

Rethreading the Buckle

1�Locate the buckle slot..

2�Turn the buckle retainer so that the short side will go through the slot in the cover and restraint shell (Fig. A)..

3�Pull buckle away from restraint until tight, then verify that the

warm water (Fig. B)..
• SOAK (overnight if possible)
using warm water to loosen
hardened drinks or food..
• TEST	THE	BUCKLE	by
fastening and unfastening until
a positive click is heard after
inserting the		second	buckle
tongue (Fig. C). If a click is
not	heard,	repeat cleaning
procedure..

C

strap is not twisted and the release button is facing outward..

•TOWEL DRY

•DO NOT lubricate, use solvents, abrasive cleaners, soap or household detergents..

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