Britax Regent Belt Routing with the Recline Bar, Using the Chest Clip, Using the Recline Bar

Using the Recline Bar

s	The recline bar must be installed before using this
	restraint.
1	Insert the recline bar into the holes in lower
	rear of child seat prior to installation in vehicle
	(Fig. A).
2	Use a rubber mallet to tap the recline bar	A
	ends into holes (Fig. A).

sDo not strike the center of the recline bar near the label as this may bend the recline bar.

3Ensure that the bottom of the child seat shell is in full contact with the vehicle seat and the recline bar is resting against the vehicle seat

back (Fig. B). B

Belt Routing with the Recline Bar

The recline bar is provided to improve stability of the child seat. Proper installation is key to ensuring the best performance of the child seat.

Long Route Installation

When using the long route installation, the C LATCH strap or vehicle belt strap must pass outside of the recline bar. (Fig. C)

Short Route Installation
When using the short route installation, the
LATCH strap or vehicle belt strap must pass	D
through the inside of the recline bar. (Fig. D)
EXCEPTION: When using the lap-shoulder belt

however, the strap must pass on the outside of the recline bar.

Using Child Seat Features

Using the Chest Clip

Open the chest clip by squeezing the middle tabs, while pulling the two pieces apart (Fig. A). IMPORTANT: The correct height for the chest clip

is at the middle of the chest, level with the armpit.	A
Using the Buckle

Fastening the Buckle

1 Hold the buckle with one hand. 2 Use your other hand to insert one tongue at

a time into the buckle. Proper connection is confirmed with a positive click, after inserting the second buckle tongue (Fig. B).

Releasing the Buckle B

1Hold the buckle with one hand.

2Use thumb to press release button to eject the tongues from buckle (Fig. B).

NOTE: Periodically clean the buckle to ensure proper operation. See page 37.

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