User manual JANE MOMO

[. . . ] · The primary protection for occupants of a vehicle in a collision is the body of the vehicle itself. A child seat may not protect a child when the vehicle is seriously impacted. However when correctly installed, a child seat will substantially improve the chances for survival in most crashes. · Cover the child seat when the vehicle is parked in direct sunlight. [. . . ] · In booster mode, this child seat can be positioned on the vehicle seat using LATCH. Ensure that the LATCH system does not interfere with the vehicle belt function and alignment when securing your child. 27 Harness Mode · The positioning block must be rotated to the front when installing the child seat in harness mode. · Based on your vehicle's seat belt configuration, you may achieve a more secure installation using one of two approved lapshoulder belt path options (long or short belt path). If the first 26 Positioning Block Installing the Child Seat: Harness Mode LATCH ­ Short Path Versa-Tether (Top Tether) Installing the Child Seat: Harness Mode Before you begin: 9 Check that your vehicle has LATCH anchors. * Check your vehicle owner's manual for the vehicle's LATCH anchor limits. 9 Check that your vehicle has a top tether anchor. * You MUST always use the Versa-Tether for children weighing 65 ­ 85 lbs (29. 5 ­ 38. 6 kg). Using the tether will improve the stability of the child seat and reduce the risk of injury. Check your vehicle owner's manual for tether anchor locations. 9 Remove the Versa-Tether® hook from the storage clip and place it over the child seat back to keep it from becoming pinned between the child seat and vehicle seat during installation. Install with LATCH using only the short belt path as shown above. 28 29 Installing the Child Seat: Harness Mode 1 Installing the Child Seat: Harness Mode Locate the LATCH anchors in your vehicle. * Ensure harness height is adjusted to fit your child. 2 1 Check Versa-Tether® (Top Tether) attachment Check that Versa-Tether® (Top Tether) webbing is stored in elastic band 2 3 4 Rotate the positioning block to the front and place the child seat on the vehicle seat. Verify that the LATCH strap is not twisted and firmly press the LATCH connectors onto their adjacent LATCH anchors to attach. Push the child seat into the vehicle seat and pull the end of the LATCH strap through the belt slot to secure. * The child seat is secure when it cannot be moved front-to-back or side-to-side more than 1 in. If the child seat is not secure, repeat the installation procedure or use a different seating location. Check that there is LESS than 1 in. (2. 5 cm) of movement (front to back or side to side) at the belt path <1 in. Check LATCH connector attachments Check that the Positioning Block is rotated to the front Checklist 9 Check that positioning block is rotated to the front. 9 Check all connections and verify that child seat is secure. OR 5 6 30 Firmly press the Versa-Tether hook to the vehicle tether anchor to attach. If the child seat is not secure, repeat the installation procedure or use a different seating location. OR 9 Ensure any excess Versa-Tether® webbing is stored in elastic band. Always ensure any excess webbing is contained within your vehicle. 37 Installing the Child Seat: Harness Mode Lap-Shoulder Belt ­ Long Path Installing the Child Seat: Harness Mode Before you begin: 9 Check that your vehicle has a seat belt that can be locked. Versa-Tether® (Top Tether) * Check your vehicle owner's manual to determine what type of vehicle belt you have and how it can be locked for use with child seats. Call Britax Consumer Services at 1(888)427-4829 to obtain a locking clip. 9 Check that your vehicle has a top tether anchor? * You MUST always use the Versa-Tether for children weighing 65 ­ 85 lbs (29. 5 ­ 38. 6 kg). Using the tether will improve the stability of the child seat and reduce the risk of injury. Check your vehicle owner's manual for tether anchor locations. 9 Remove the Versa-Tether® hook from the storage clip and place it over the child seat back to keep it from becoming pinned between the child seat and vehicle seat during installation. Long lap-shoulder belt path installation 38 39 Installing the Child Seat: Harness Mode 1 Rotate the positioning block to the front and place the child seat on the vehicle seat. Position the shoulder part of the vehicle belt behind the head restraint. Installing the Child Seat: Harness Mode Check Versa-Tether® (Top Tether) attachment Check that Versa-Tether® (Top Tether) webbing is stored in elastic band 2 IMPORTANT: DO NOT route the vehicle belt under the cover or through the belt guide on the head restraint. 3 Route the lap and shoulder parts of the vehicle belt over the lap belt guide, through the belt slot, across the back of the child seat shell, then through the second belt slot. Push the child seat firmly into the vehicle seat while removing all slack from the lap part (a), then from the shoulder part (b) of the vehicle belt. * Ensure that the vehicle belt is locked as directed by your vehicle owners manual. * The child seat is secure when it cannot be moved front-to-back or side-to-side more than 1 in. [. . . ] Figures 2 and 3 show examples of when the child seat is unacceptable for continued use. If the tether label is torn, or if one or both of the loops have pulled through the back side of the shell and/or any of the colored stitching has ripped, the child seat is no longer acceptable for use. IMPORTANT: Discontinue use of child seat if it has been involved in a moderate or severe crash, regardless of whether the loops have pulled through the back side of the shell and the colored stitching has been ripped. Select the slot closest to, but not under the child. 2 Turn and push the buckle retainer through the slots in the cover and shell to the bottom of the child seat. 1 3 Pull the buckle away from the child seat until tight. Verify that the buckle retainer lies flat against the child seat shell. * Ensure that the buckle strap is not twisted and that the button faces out. 2 3 68 69 Tips and Troubleshooting Tips TIP: If you're having difficulty attaining a tight installation in harness mode using the short belt route, try reclining the vehicle seat back during installation. 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