User manual BRITAX STARRISER COMFY

[. . . ] If in doubt about installing the child restraint, consult the vehicle owner's manual. · The primary protection for occupants of a vehicle in a collision is the structure 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. · Starriser Comfy users must only use the backrest when properly attached to the booster base. [. . . ] Government's Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236. 4 5 Vehicle Safety Belts IMPORTANT: Some vehicles have no seating positions that are compatible with this booster seat. To protect your child in a crash, you must use this booster seat with compatible vehicle safety belts. Only use with three-point (lap and shoulder) safety belts that are not motorized or anchored on the vehicle door. The following types of vehicle belts are not compatible with this booster seat: Two-point belts of any kind. Three-point belts that have separate retractors for the shoulder section and the lap section. 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 vehicle belt lower anchorage points. 6 Vehicle Seating Positions WARNING: · Britax and the U. S. 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. 7 Starriser ComfyTM: Adjustments IMPORTANT: This section applies only to the Starriser Comfy. If you are using a Starriser, refer to page 12. The purpose of the Starriser Comfy belt-adjusting booster with backrest is to adapt the adult vehicle safety belt to the body size of the child. It is important to adjust the width of the booster base correctly and to use the belt guide to properly align the safety belt. Adjusting the Base The armrests of the Starriser Comfy must be snug against the hips of the child to properly align the lap belt across the child's hips. Starriser ComfyTM : Adjustments Removing the Backrest 1 Pull connector release button (Fig. If not attached, the wedges could be lost or pose a choking hazard. C 1 Turn the width adjustment knob 2 3 4 counter-clockwise to loosen. The backrest must be correctly installed on the Starriser base before use. Attaching the Backrest 1 Locate the slots located at the rear of D the base. D-3) located at the bottom of the backrest into the slots on the base. C-1) toward the front of the seat, while inserting the wedges into the slots behind E the connectors. E) · Make sure that the cover fasteners are properly adjusted to the new position. NOTE: As your child grows, further width adjustments will be necessary. B 8 9 Starriser ComfyTM: Adjustments 4 Push the wedges down, then toward the front of the seat to 5 lock into place. [. . . ] A) · Make sure that the cover fasteners are properly adjusted to the new position. NOTE: As your child grows, further B width adjustments will be necessary. D WARNING: · The backrest must be properly installed, in Starriser Comfy configuration, for use in vehicle seats that do not provide adequate rear head support. covers, inserts, toys, accessories, or tightening devices is not approved by Britax. Their use could cause this restraint to fail Federal safety standards or perform worse in a crash. Their use voids the Britax warranty. Cleaning the Shell SPONGE CLEAN, using warm water and mild soap. [. . . ]