User manual BRITAX BODYGUARD

[. . . ] If in doubt about installing the child restraint, consult the vehicle owner's manual. 2 · The primary protection for occupants of a vehicle in a collision is the body of the vehicle itself; a child restraint will not protect a child when the vehicle is seriously impacted. However, correctly installed, a child restraint will substantially improve the chances for survival in most crashes. Make sure that all users fully understand the correct ways to use this child restraint in a vehicle. · Do not, except as described in this book, attempt to disassemble or modify any part of the booster seat or vehicle belts. [. . . ] The vehicle owner's manual will have information on the types of seat belts in the vehicle. This booster seat can fit securely in most vehicles using the existing vehicle belts. However, some types of vehicle designs prevent a secure fit, due to the position of the vehicle belt lower anchorage points. Vehicle Seating Positions WARNING!Department of Transportation warn that children 12 and under must ride in the rear seats, away from front air bags. When using in vehicle with air bags, refer to the vehicle owner's manual for additional child restraint installation instructions and precautions. · Forward facing vehicle seats MUST be used with this booster seat. Side facing or rear facing seats in vans, station wagons or trucks CANNOT be used. 6 7 Features 1 Features 10 3 2 2 4 5 6 7 8 1 Headrest 2 Left Side Beltguide 3 Right Side Beltguide 8 3 11 12 9 4 Backrest 5 Armrest 6 Lock-off 7 Lock-off Release 8 Seat Compartment 9 Base 10 Headrest Adjust Handle 11 Recline Flap 12 Recline Handle 9 Adjustments Adjusting the Base Adjust the base width to provide the best fit for your child. The armrests of the booster should be snug against the hips of the child to properly align the lap belt across the hips. A · Make note of the approximate adjustment required to achieve a fit that is snug against the child's hips. Adjustments Adjusting Headrest Height Use the eleven-position headrest to adjust the height of the booster seat. 1 Check the current fit with the child seated in the booster seat. · Make note of the approximate adjustment required to achieve a fit that brings the beltguides even with the child's shoulders. 2 Turn the empty booster seat over to access width adjustment knob on the bottom of the base. 4 Slide base to adjust width for a fit that is snug against the child's hips (Fig. NOTE: As your child grows, further width adjustments will be necessary. 2 Squeeze the handle to release headrest lock (Fig. 3 Slide headrest up or down so the beltguides are even with, or just above, the child's shoulders (Fig. 4 Release handle to lock position of headrest. D Adjusting Backrest Angle B Use the two-position recline flap to adjust the back angle of the booster seat. · Reclined Backrest Position: Pull flap out, then slide down until in reclined position (Fig. · Upright Backrest Position: Pull flap out, then slide up until in upright position, flush with backrest (Fig. IMPORTANT: Whether in reclined or upright position, recline flap should always be in full contact with vehicle seat when booster is installed. E C 10 F 11 Securing the Child 1 Place the booster seat in a vehicle seating position equipped with a lapshoulder belt (Fig. A). · Refer to pages 6­7 to determine the best seating position for the child. Securing the Child 7 Push down on each armrest to close the lock-offs and lock the vehicle belt in position (Fig. D). · Verify that only the lap portion is routed through the lock-offs prior to closing. · A positive click indicates that the lock-off is fully locked. 2 Position the booster seat so that the backrest is flat against the vehicle seat. · To adjust backrest angle, refer to page 11. 3 With child properly seated in booster seat, open both lock-offs by lifting up on each lock-off release tab (Fig. 4 Position lap portion of the vehicle belt under each lock-off, verify that vehicle belt is not twisted, then buckle. [. . . ] 1 To refit headrest cover, place cover over headrest, then: · Hook elastic loops (2x) to attachment point on beltguides (Fig. · Hook elastic loops (2x) to attachment points on lower rear of backrest (Fig. 2 To refit backrest cover, place cover over backrest, then: · Hook elastic loops (2x) to attachment points on upper rear of backrest (Fig. · Hook elastic loops (2x) to attachment points on lower rear of backrest (Fig. [. . . ]