Adjustments

Adjusting the Width of the Base

The base width can be adjusted for a proper fit, to improve side-impact protection and provide greater comfort.

1 Before placing child in seat, squeeze both adjustment levers while pulling arm rests apart to achieve the widest base position. (Fig. A)

A

2 Place child in the seat. Squeeze both

adjustment levers to adjust the armrests and base width to the desired position.

(Fig. B)

Note: Armrests should fit snugly against child’s hips. As your child grows, further width adjustments will become necessary.

B

Adjusting Headrest Height

1 Checkseat. fit with child seated in booster

With one hand, grasp and pull up on height-adjustment handle located at top rear of headrest. Use opposite hand to stabilize the seat. (Fig. A)

Slide headrest up or down to the desired height and release adjustment handle. Repeat process until headrest is positioned properly with the shoulder belt resting comfortably across the child’s shoulders. (Fig. B)

Tip: Make note of the adjustment needed for a fit where the belt guides are even with, or just above, the child’s shoulder.

A

B

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Britax Monarch manual Adjusting the Width of the Base, Fig. B