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P2168_R09.qxd 11/15/2004 1:30 PM Page 1
Marathon
User Guide
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P2168_R09.qxd 11/15/2004 1:30 PM Page 2 Table of Contents Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5 Child Restraint Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 Vehicle Safety Belts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Vehicle Seating Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Rear Facing Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-15 Rear Facing LATCH Insta
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P2168_R09.qxd 11/15/2004 1:30 PM Page 4 • Use only in a rear-facing position when using restraint with an • This child restraint must not be used in the home, in boats, or infant weighing less than 20 pounds (9 kg). The American other non-certified applications. Academy of Pediatrics recommends rear facing until at least 1 • Based on crash statistics, the National Highway Traffic Safety year of age and 20 pounds. Administration recommends that parents select the rear seat as • Use only with c
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P2168_R09.qxd 11/15/2004 1:30 PM Page 6 Safety Information Safety Information • This child restraint system conforms to all applicable Federal IMPORTANT motor vehicle safety standards. This restraint is certified for use • Verify that the child restraint is secure and that the harness is in motor vehicles and aircraft. properly adjusted around the child each time the child restraint is used. • Visit BritaxUSA.com to register your restraint online! • Adjust the harness to fit the clothes the
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P2168_R09.qxd 11/15/2004 1:31 PM Page 8 Restraint Features Restraint Features 15 1 2 16 3 4 5 6 5 7 8 17 18 1 Harness Slots 19 9 2 Comfort Pads 20 10 3 Chest Clip 21 11 22 4 HUGS™ Shoulder Pads 23 12 5 Harness 13 6 Harness Holder 11 7 Harness Adjuster 24 Lever (under cover) 14 8 Buckle & Belly Pad 17 Harness Yoke 9 Harness Adjuster Strap 13 LATCH Adjuster 21 LATCH Bar 18 Forward Facing Lock-off 10 Perma-Book™ (under cover) 14 LATCH Harness 22 Booklet Storage 19 LATCH Connector Pouch (under
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P2168_R09.qxd 11/15/2004 1:31 PM Page 10 Vehicle Safety Belts Vehicle Seating Positions NOTE: The information in this section applies WARNING: only to installation with vehicle belts. •Forward facing vehicle seats MUST be used with this child restraint. Side facing or rear facing seats CANNOT be used. IMPORTANT: Some vehicles have no seating positions which are compatible with this child restraint, or any other child restraint. If in doubt, contact the vehicle manufacturer for assistance. T
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P2168_R09.qxd 11/15/2004 1:31 PM Page 12 Installation: Rear Facing Installation: Rear Facing 8 Push the child restraint firmly into the Rear Facing vehicle seat while pulling each LATCH LATCH Installation harness tight (Fig. D). • Figure A illustrates a typical rear facing LATCH installation. 9 Verify that all connections are secure and 1 Verify that your vehicle is equipped with the restraint is stable. LATCH anchors. NOTE: • If LATCH anchors are not installed, you • The back angle of the c
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P2168_R09.qxd 11/15/2004 1:31 PM Page 14 Installation: Rear Facing Installation: Rear Facing 7 Position both sections of vehicle belt Rear Facing through the rear facing lock-off farthest Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation from vehicle buckle, then close lock-off arm • Figure A illustrates a typical rear facing (Fig. E). lap-shoulder belt installation. • Lock-off is properly closed when a positive • When not in use, always store the LATCH click is heard. connectors in storage pouches sewn in •
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P2168_R09.qxd 11/15/2004 1:31 PM Page 16 Installation: Rear Facing Installation: Rear Facing 7 Position the vehicle belt through the Rear Facing rear facing lock-off farthest from the Lap Belt Installation vehicle buckle, then close lock-off arm • Figure A illustrates a typical rear facing lap (Fig. D). belt installation. • Lock-off is properly closed when a positive • When not in use, always store the LATCH click is heard. connectors in storage pouches sewn in • To prevent breakage, never
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P2168_R09.qxd 11/15/2004 1:32 PM Page 18 Installation: Forward Facing Installation: Forward Facing 8 Kneel on the child restraint to force it Forward Facing into the vehicle seat while pulling each LATCH Installation LATCH harness tight (Fig. D). • Figure A illustrates the forward facing LATCH harness routing. 9 Verify that all connections are secure 1 Verify that your vehicle is equipped with and the restraint is stable. LATCH anchors. • Installation can be improved by the use of ® • If LAT
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P2168_R09.qxd 11/15/2004 1:32 PM Page 20 Installation: Forward Facing Installation: Forward Facing 4 Rotate the forward facing lock-off down Forward Facing to open. Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation • Only use lock-off farthest from where the • Figure A illustrates the forward facing lap- vehicle belt is buckled. shoulder vehicle belt route. • When not in use, always store the LATCH 5 Remove slack from the lap portion of the connectors in storage pouches sewn in vehicle belt. cover above rear
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P2168_R09.qxd 11/15/2004 1:32 PM Page 22 Installation: Forward Facing Switching the LATCH Connectors If the LATCH connector will not properly Forward Facing connect to the LATCH bar in the vehicle, Lap Belt Installation the connectors must be switched from one • Figure A illustrates the forward facing lap belt only vehicle belt route. side to the other. This will ensure that the • When not in use, always store the LATCH connectors are correctly aligned. connectors in storage pouches sewn in 1
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P2168_R09.qxd 11/15/2004 1:32 PM Page 24 ® Installation in Aircraft Versa-Tether This child restraint is certified for aircraft use. Most airlines in the WARNING: WHEN USING THE RESTRAINT IN FORWARD FACING U.S. and Canada will allow the use of a child restraint, if it is MODE, ATTACH THE VERSA-TETHER ONLY TO TETHER ANCHORS labeled as an approved child restraint for airline use and fits IDENTIFIED BY THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURER AS TETHER properly on the plane. Contact the airline about their poli
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P2168_R09.qxd 11/15/2004 1:32 PM Page 26 ® ® Versa-Tether Versa-Tether Using the Versa-Tether Using the Rear Facing Tether Connector Strap 1 Once the child restraint is in a secure, seat belted position, locate the IMPORTANT: Only use the tether tether on the rear of the restraint. connector strap (Fig. D) for rear facing tether installation. 2 Press and hold the tether adjuster release button, then pull to fully extend tether strap into a V-shape. Because every vehicle model is different, so
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P2168_R09.qxd 11/15/2004 1:32 PM Page 28 Checking Buckle Position Using the Buckle WARNING: The position of the vehicle belt Fastening the Buckle Buckle buckle can affect the stability of the child • Hold the buckle with one hand. restraint. In an accident, an improperly • Use the other hand to insert one positioned buckle could become loose tongue at a time into the buckle. and the child would be unprotected. Proper connection is confirmed with a positive click after inserting the If the buc
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P2168_R09.qxd 11/15/2004 1:32 PM Page 30 Securing Your Child Securing Your Child Once the child restraint has been 7 Gently pull up on the harness straps to installed in the vehicle, follow these tighten the lap section of the harness, instructions to secure the child. which should fit low on the child's body. 1 Loosen the harness by lifting the 8 Slowly pull the adjuster strap to tighten adjuster lever located in front of the the harness around the child (Fig. E). restraint, then pull the s
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P2168_R09.qxd 11/15/2004 1:32 PM Page 32 Checking Harness Height Adjusting Harness Height To Check Harness Height: Harness Height Adjustment 1 Place child in restraint, then secure 1 Loosen the harness by lifting the harness harness (see pages 28–29). adjuster lever while pulling the shoulder straps forward as far as possible (Fig. A). 2 Observe where the shoulder harness is positioned on the child. 2 From the rear of the child restraint, unhook the shoulder harness from the • Rear Facing Str
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P2168_R09.qxd 11/15/2004 1:32 PM Page 34 Care and Maintenance Care and Maintenance Cover Removal Cleaning the Cover 1 Loosen the harness by lifting the harness adjuster lever while pulling HAND WASH, using cold water and mild the shoulder straps forward as far as possible. soap. 2 Unhook the shoulder straps from the yoke on the rear of child LINE DRY, to prevent cover from restraint. shrinking. 3 Remove the belly pad from the buckle. DO NOT: Bleach, machine wash, machine dry, or iron. 4 Pull
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P2168_R09.qxd 11/15/2004 1:32 PM Page 36 Care and Maintenance Care and Maintenance Buckle Removal Cleaning the Buckle 1 Fully recline the child restraint. If a child eats and drinks while in the restraint, the buckle may 2 Locate the metal buckle strap need to be periodically checked retainer on bottom of the and cleaned of any accumulated restraint. debris or dried liquids. A B 3 Pull retainer away from child THOROUGHLY RINSE, using restraint to loosen. warm water (Fig. B). 4 Turn the retain
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P2168_R09.qxd 11/15/2004 1:32 PM Page 38 Warranty ® This child restraint was manufactured by Britax . Britax Child Safety, Inc. (“Britax”) warrants this product to the original retail purchaser as follows: LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY This product is warranted against defective materials or workmanship for one year from the date of original purchase. Proof of purchase is required. The exclusive remedy for this warranty is that Britax will, at its option, provide repair or replacement compone
