Versa-TetherTM
IMPORTANT: Britax recommends that the tether be used at all times, regardless of the installation method. Using the tether will improve the stability of your child seat and reduce the risk of injury.
Before attaching your tether, check your vehicle's owner manual. Most U.S. cars and trucks have or can accept tether anchorages. Adding a tether anchorage generally requires that an anchorage be bolted into a steel panel. If you can't find information in your vehicle owner’s manual, check with your vehicle dealer or call the vehicle manufacturer's
NEVER ATTACH A FORWARD FACING TETHER TO A LOCATION THAT IS NOT RECOMMENDED BY YOUR VEHICLE MANUFACTURER OR TO A LOCATION THAT YOU BELIEVE IS INCORRECT OR NOT STRONG ENOUGH. IF THE TETHER COMES LOOSE IN A CRASH, THE METAL HOOK CAN BECOME AIRBORNE AND INJURE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
Using the Versa-Tether:
1Once the child seat is secured, facing forward, locate the teth- er, which is behind the seat near the head area of the cover.
2Lift the silver metal tab out on the tether and pull the belt until it is extended to a
3Locate the snap hook with spring latch on the tether strap.
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4Locate an acceptable position in your vehicle to anchor the teth- er. There are two possible locations as illustrated below.
a.The tether is attached to a metal anchor located on the speak- er shelf of your vehicle.
b.If your vehicle has more than two rows of seats, the tether is routed directly over the backrest of the vehicle seat and attached to a floor mounted tether anchor.
5Route the tether behind the vehicle seat to form a
6Verify that all connections are tight and the child seat is secure. There should be minimal movement when child seat is rocked.
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