Care and Maintenance

Cover Removal

WARNING! Do not take apart the harness. Never remove the buckle tongues from the harness. They cannot be reattached after removal. If reassembled incorrectly,

the child seat may not perform as intended.

1 Loosen the harness by lifting the harness adjuster lever while pulling the shoulder straps forward as far as possible.

2 Unhook the shoulder straps from the harness yoke on the rear of the child seat (Fig. A).

3 Pull the upper harness straps through the shell A and cover to the front of the child seat.

4Remove the buckle and belly pad (page 36).

5Gently remove the upper portion of the cover. Be careful not to damage the energy-absorbing foam.

6Pull the lower harness straps, buckle tongues, HUGSchest pads, and chest clip through the lower slots in cover.

7Remove the entire cover from the child seat.

For additional demonstration please visit www.BritaxUSA.com.

Refitting the Cover

To refit the cover, reverse the above directions. Make sure that the shoulder straps are not twisted, and are threaded properly through the chest clips, cover, foam and shell.

Care and Maintenance

Cleaning the Cover

HAND WASH using cold water and mild soap.

LINE or LIE-FLAT DRY to prevent the cover from shrinking.

DO NOT bleach, machine wash, machine dry or iron.

Cleaning the Shell

SPONGE CLEAN using warm water and mild soap.

TOWEL DRY

DO NOT use solvents or abrasive cleaners.

Cleaning the Harness

SPONGE CLEAN using warm water and mild soap.

TOWEL DRY

DO NOT bleach, machine wash, machine dry or disassemble the harness.

Cleaning the Harness Adjuster

Periodically check the adjuster area to be sure it is clean and free of food, drink or other debris. If debris is present, it must be removed to prevent interference with the adjuster mechanism.

BRUSH AWAY LOOSE DEBRIS using a soft-bristled brush.

SPONGE CLEAN using warm water and a mild soap.

TOWEL DRY

DO NOT use solvents, abrasive cleaners or disassemble the harness.

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Britax CS manual Cover Removal, Refitting the Cover, Cleaning the Cover, Cleaning the Shell, Cleaning the Harness