User manual BRITAX CRUISER

[. . . ] SECURE THE CHILD SEAT WITH A VEHICLE BELT AS SPECIFIED IN THIS INSTRUCTION BOOKLET. USE ONLY THE VEHICLE'S LAP AND SHOULDER BELT SYSTEM WHEN RESTRAINING THE CHILD IN THIS BOOSTER SEAT. Under no circumstances should you use the Cruiser with two point seat belts (lap belt only or shoulder belt only). The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recommends, according to accident statistics, that parents select the rear seat as the safest location for a child car seat. [. . . ] Replacement covers are available from your Britax dealer or calling customer service at 1-888-4BRITAX. 4 This is a lap and shoulder seat belt. Place the Cruiser in your car, making sure it is pushed firmly back into the passenger seat. Sit your child on the Cruiser. Install Using Lap & Shoulder Seat Belt Install Using Lap & Shoulder Seat Belt 2. Move the head support up or down so that the slot in the seat belt guide is level with your child's shoulder. 3. The lap section of the belt should sit as far forward as possible over the hips. With your other hand pull the shoulder belt tight through the seat-belt guide. Releasing Your Child To release your child from the Cruiser simply unbuckle the belt. 4. Thread the shoulder section of the belt through the belt guide as shown. 5. NOTE: Children will sometimes try to put the shoulder belt under their arm. Correct this immediately - an incorrectly worn belt will cause injuries in a crash. 6 Do not leave your Cruiser loose. Always fasten the belt across the Cruiser when it is not being used by your child. REMEMBER - NO CHILD SEAT IS ESCAPE PROOF! In the event of an emergency, seat belts are designed to meet the recognized standard for quick release. Although they may look undamaged, there can be hidden damage or weakness. 7 Incompatible Seating Positions How to Care for Your Cruiser The cover of the Cruiser is held in place by a zipper on the back side and a panel with velcro behind the child. CLEANING THE COVER Read the label on the cover for washing instructions. DO NOT remove or take the head support apart when removing the cover or cleaning the Cruiser. DO NOT use solvents, detergents or cleaning fluid as these may weaken the belts or seat structure. WARNING!Do not use on rearward-facing or side facing vehicle seats. You must use forward-facing vehicle seats with this restraint. Side-facing or rear-facing vehicle seats in vans, station wagons or trucks CANNOT be used with this restraint. Taking Off the Cover - Step 1 Lay the Cruiser on a clean, flat surface and undo the hook and eye found underneath the head support cover. 8 9 Taking Off the Cover - Step 2 Unhook the elastic loops from the seat belt guides and gently pull off the head support cover. How to Care for Your Cruiser How to Care for Your Cruiser Taking Off the Cover - Step 3 Gently lift up the cover flap and pull it out from behind the head support. Taking Off the Cover - Step 4 Sit the Cruiser up. Unzip the cover at the top and pull it down until you see the two elastic ties near the bottom of the head support guides. Putting On The Cover - Step 1 Pull the cover over the bottom of the Cruiser. Stop before you cover the small holes for elastic ties. Putting On The Cover - Step 2 Take hook end of one of the elastic ties attached to the inside of the cover and push it through the hole. You may need to use a straw or pencil to push it through. Taking Off the Cover - Step 5 Turn the Cruiser onto its front and undo both elastic ties. Pull the ties through to the front and slip the cover off. 10 Taking Off the Cover - Step 6 The Cruiser should now look like this. Putting On The Cover - Step 3 Feed the other part of the tie through the bottom of the head support guide. Repeat steps 2 & 3 for the other side. 11 Putting On The Cover - Step 4 Pull the cover over the Cruiser. [. . . ] In a crash an unsecured child restraint may injure other occupants. 12 13 Limited One-Year Warranty This Child Restraint was manufactured by 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. Your exclusive remedy for this Warranty is that Britax will, at its option, provide repair or replacement components for this product or refund the original purchase price of the product. [. . . ]