User manual BRITAX PEGASUS DLX

[. . . ] Rearfacing for children who weigh between 5 and 35 lbs (2. 3 and 15. 9 kg) and forward-facing for children who weigh between 20 and 50 lbs (9. 1 - 22. 7 kg) and are at least 1 year of age. · Snugly adjust the belts provided with this child restraint around your child. It does not press into the child's flesh or push the child's body into an unnatural position. · Secure the top anchorage strap provided with this child restraint. [. . . ] NOTE: If an audible click is not heard when connecting either LATCH connector, the LATCH strap may be twisted, or there may be debris in the LATCH connector. Correct either situation before continuing with the installation process. IMPORTANT: Ensure the LATCH strap does not fold into the LATCH adjuster while tightening. 7 Attach the remaining LATCH connector to its adjacent vehicle LATCH anchor (Fig. F) in an upright position (Fig, E). E F 8 Push the child seat into the vehicle seat while pulling the LATCH strap tight (Fig. G). 9 Attach the Versa Tether® hook to the vehicle's designated tether anchor for the chosen seating position. 10 Verify that all connections are secure and that the child seat is stable. · The child seat is secure when it cannot be moved front- to-back or side-toside more than 1 in. If the child seat is not secure, repeat the installation process or use an alternate seating location. WARNING!Refer to your vehicle owner's manual or contact the vehicle manufacturer for the maximum weight rating for their LATCH anchors. Use vehicle belt (not LATCH connectors) for installations with children who weigh more than the vehicle LATCH anchor limit. Unless specified otherwise by the vehicle manufacturer, assume a 40 lbs (18. 1 kg) child is the vehicle LATCH anchor limit. 23 Installation: Forward-Facing Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation · Figure A illustrates a typical forward-facing lapshoulder belt installation. · When not in use, always store LATCH connectors in storage slots. 7 Verify that the vehicle belt is tight, locked, and that the child seat is secure. · The child seat is secure when it cannot be moved front-to-back or sideto-side more than 1 inch (2. 5 cm. ) at the belt path. If the child seat is not secure, repeat the installation process or use an alternate seating location. D WARNING!Do not use this seat with a two-point Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) vehicle belt that does not lock. 27 Installation: Aircraft This child seat is certified for aircraft use. Most airlines in the US and Canada will allow use of a child seat if it is labeled as an approved child seat for airline use and fits properly on plane. Contact the airline about their policy prior to traveling. · The FAA recommends that a child weighing up to 40 pounds (18. 1 kg) use a certified, harnessed child seat while traveling on an aircraft. · Install your child seat in a window seat to avoid blocking the aisle. · If the aircraft lap belt is too short, ask the flight attendant for a belt extender. Rear-Facing Installation For rear-facing aircraft installation (Fig. A), follow Rear-Facing Lap-Belt Installation instructions on pages 20 - 21. A Forward-Facing Installation For forward-facing aircraft installation (Fig. B), follow Forward-Facing Lap-Belt Installation instructions on pages 26 - 27. b 28 Installation: Versa-Tether® Safety Information · When using the child seat in forward-facing mode, attach the Versa-Tether only to tether anchors identified by the vehicle manufacturer as tether anchorage points. · DO NOT modify the vehicle without advice from the vehicle manufacturer if a tether anchorage is not available. WARNING! IMPORTANT: · Britax recommends that the tether be used at all times. Using the tether will improve the stability of the child seat and reduce the risk of injury. [. . . ] 4 Turn the retainer so the short side will go through the slot in child seat shell (Fig. 5 Push the retainer through slots in the shell and cover, to the top of the child seat. A Rethreading the Harness Buckle IMPORTANT: See Adjusting Harness Buckle Position on page 38 for important instructions on proper buckle placement based on your child's size. 1 Locate slot in cover and shell for harness buckle. 2 Turn the buckle retainer so the short side will go through the slot in the cover and child seat shell (Fig. 3 Push the retainer through slots in the shell and cover, to the bottom of the child seat. [. . . ]