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®
Roundabout
Canadian User Guide
Guide de l’utilisateur Canadien
PLEASE READ
INSTRUCTIONS
STORE UNDER COVER
PRIÈRE DE LIRE
LES INSTRUCTIONS
RANGER SOUS
LA HOUSSE
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Table of Contents Safety Information Warnings ......................................................................................................2 Important Notes ...........................................................................................4 Certification ..................................................................................................5 Registration ..................................................................................................5 Important
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WARNING ! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur if the following are not observed : • Use only with children who weigh between 2.3 – 18.1 kg (5 – 30 • Register your child seat with the manufacturer, Britax Child Safety, lbs) and whose height is between 55.9 – 101.6 cm (22 – 40 in.). Inc. by visiting www.BritaxUSA.com/registration, OR complete and • Use rear-facing for children who weigh between 2.3 – 13.6 kg (5 – return the registration card that was shipped with this child seat. 30 lbs) and
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Safety Information Safety Information Important Notes Certification • Verify that the child seat is securely installed and that the harness This child seat system conforms to all applicable Canadian Motor is properly adjusted around the child each time the child seat is Vehicle Safety Standards (213 and 213.1). This child seat is certified used. for use in motor vehicles and aircraft. • Adjust the harness to fit the clothes the child is wearing. Remove bulky coats and/or jackets before put
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2.5 cm 1 inch Safety Information Safety Information Forward-Facing Important Harness Adjustments Weight 9.1 kg (and 1 year) – 18.1 kg (20 – 40 lbs) According to the American Academy of Pediatrics : All infants should ride rear-facing until they have reached at least 1 year Only use forward-facing with children : • who are at least one year of age and of age and weigh at least 9.1 kg (20 lbs). That means that if your infant • who weigh between 9.1 – 18.1 kg. (20 – 40 lbs) and reaches 9.1 kg (2
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Child Seat Features Child Seat Features 14 18 15 19 1 7 1 20 8 21 9 16 22 10 17 23 11 24 2 25 3 12 4 13 5 6 1 Harness Straps 10 Belly Pad 14 Serial Number and Manufactured 21 Forward-Facing Lock-Off Date (Under Cover) 2 LCS Connector Strap 11 Harness Adjuster Release 22 Forward-Facing Belt Path ® Button 15 Versa-Tether (Top Anchorage 3 LCS Adjuster Release Button 23 Rear-Facing Belt Path Strap) - in pouch 12 Harness Adjuster Strap 4 LCS Adjuster 24 Rear-Facing Lock-Off 16 Harness Yoke 5 LCS Co
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Vehicle Compatibility Vehicle Compatibility Vehicle Safety Belts Vehicle Buckle Positions NOTE : The information in this section only applies to installation with WARNING! The position of the vehicle belt vehicle safety belts. buckle can adversely affect the stability of the IMPORTANT: Vehicle seats and safety belts differ from vehicle to vehicle. child seat. Refer to your vehicle owner’s manual for specific information about vehicle safety belts and their use with child seats. Some vehicl
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Installation : Rear-facing Installation : Rear-facing 7 Verify that the LCS strap is not twisted and Lower Universal Anchorage System (LUAS) Installation attach the remaining LCS connector to the • Figure A illustrates a typical rear-facing LUAS adjacent LUAS anchor (Fig. E). installation. NOTE : It may be necessary to switch the LCS • Verify that your vehicle is equipped with LUAS anchors. connectors as shown on page 28 if ANY of the If LUAS anchors are not available, you must use vehic
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Installation : Rear-facing Installation : Rear-facing • The lock-off is properly closed when a positive click Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation is heard. • Figure A illustrates a typical rear-facing, lap-shoulder • To prevent breakage, never extend the lock-off arm belt installation. beyond its normal open position and always keep • When not in use, always store LCS connectors in storage the lock-off closed when not in use. slots. See page 28. • If your vehicle is equipped with an auto
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Installation : Rear-facing Installation : Rear-facing • To prevent breakage, never extend the lock-off arm Lap-Belt Installation beyond its normal open position and always keep • Figure A illustrates a typical rear-facing, lap-belt lock-off closed when not in use. installation. • If your vehicle is equipped with an automatic locking • When not in use, always store the LCS connectors in retractor (ALR), use of the lock-offs is not required as storage slots. See page 28. long as the AL
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Installation : Forward-Facing Installation : Forward-Facing 4 Place the child seat sideways in the upright Lower Universal Anchorage System (LUAS) Installation position on the vehicle seat with the back of the • Figure A illustrates a typical forward-facing LUAS child seat facing you. installation. 5 Remove the Versa-Tether from the pouch and • Verify that your vehicle is equipped with LUAS place up and over the child seat back. anchors. If LUAS anchors are not available, you must 6 Veri
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Installation : Forward-Facing Installation : Forward-Facing 7 Hold the shoulder belt tight and rotate Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation the lock-off until the vehicle belt is secured • Figure A illustrates a typical forward-facing lap- (Fig. E). shoulder belt installation. • If your vehicle is equipped with an automatic locking • When not in use, always store LCS connectors in retractor (ALR), use of the lock-offs is not required storage slots. See page 28. as long as the ALR is locked.
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Installation : Forward-Facing Installation : Forward-Facing ® 6 Attach the Versa-Tether hook to the designated tether anchor Lap-Belt Installation for the chosen seating position. Remove all slack from the • Figure A illustrates a typical forward-facing, lap- tether to secure. Store excess webbing in the tether pouch. See belt installation. pages 25 – 27. • When not in use, always store the LCS connectors 7 Verify that the vehicle belt is tight, locked, and child seat is in storage slot
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® Aircraft Installation Installation : Versa-Tether This child seat is certified for aircraft use. Most Safety Information airlines in Canada and the U.S. will allow use of a child seat as long as it is labeled as an approved WARNING! child seat for airline use and fits properly on the • When using the child seat in forward-facing mode, attach the Versa- aircraft seat. Contact the airline about their Tether only to tether anchors designated by the vehicle manufacturer policy prior to t
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® ® Installation : Versa-Tether Installation : Versa-Tether ® Using the Versa-Tether Tether Connector Strap 1 Consult your vehicle owner’s manual for WARNING! Only use tether connector strap for rear- designated tether anchorage locations. facing tether installation. OR 2 Locate the tether on the rear of the child seat and remove the tether from Because every vehicle model is different, the pouch. sometimes you cannot find a location to 3 Place the tether up and over the child properly an
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Child Seat Functions Child Seat Functions Recline Adjustment Switching the Lower Connector System (LCS) Pull the recline handle then slide the child seat shell into The LCS strap may need to be switched to the proper the desired position. (Fig. F) Release the recline handle belt path in rear-facing (Fig. A) versus forward-facing and verify the child seat has locked into position. (Fig. B) installations. If a proper connection of the LCS connectors to the LUAS anchors cannot be achieved, co
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Child Seat Functions Child Seat Functions How to Adjust Harness Slot Height Harness Buckle IMPORTANT: See Important Harness Adjustments Fastening the Harness Buckle on pages 6 – 7 for important instructions on proper 1 Hold the harness buckle with one hand. harness fit based on your child’s height and weight. 2 Use the other hand to insert one buckle 1 Loosen the harness by pressing the harness- tongue at a time into the harness buckle adjuster release button while pulling the harness A x
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Child Seat Functions Care and Maintenance 6 Position harness straps around the child and fasten Child Seat Cover Removal the harness buckle (Fig. A) and chest clip (Fig. B). • Proper connection of the harness buckle is confirmed WARNING! Do not take apart the harness. Never remove with a positive click after inserting each buckle the buckle tongues from the harness. They cannot be reattached tongue. after removal. If reassembled incorrectly, the child seat may not • If the buckle will n
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Care and Maintenance Care and Maintenance Refitting the Cover Harness Buckle Removal To refit the cover, reverse the previous directions. Make sure the 1 Fully recline the child seat. harness straps are properly threaded through the chest clips and 2 Locate the metal buckle strap retainer the harness is not twisted. on the bottom of the child seat. Cleaning the Cover 3 Pull the retainer away from the child • HAND WASH using cold water and mild soap. seat to loosen. • LINE or LIE-FLAT DRY
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Care and Maintenance Warranty ® This child seat was manufactured by Britax Child Safety, Inc. Britax warrants this product Cleaning the Harness Buckle to the original retail purchaser as follows : If a child eats and drinks while in the child seat, LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY the harness buckle may need to be periodically This product is warranted against defective materials or workmanship for one year from checked and cleaned of any accumulated food, the date of original purchase. Proof of
