User manual JANE REBEL PRO

[. . . ] Allentown, PA 18109-9925 or call 1-888-4JANE or register online at www. BritaxUSA. com/registration. For recall information, call the US Government's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800424-9153) or go to http://www. NHTSA. gov. Serial Number:_________________________________________________ Model Number:________________________________________________ Batch Number:_________________________________________________ Date of Manufacture:____________________________________________ Service Life of Infant Carrier To prevent injury due to deterioration or hidden damage, do not use an infant carrier and base that is older than six years or has been in a severe crash. See date of manufacture located on the infant carrier and base. General Information 3 Certification (Motor Vehicle and Aircraft) This child seat system conforms to all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS 213). [. . . ] 9 The infant carrier is secure. * If the base and infant carrier can be moved more than 1 in. (2. 5 cm) front-to-back or side-to-side at the vehicle belt path, repeat installation or choose another seating location. 12 Check the recline angle. 13 The proper recline angle is achieved when the level indicators on the infant carrier are within the level lines. * The vehicle should be parked on a level surface. NOTE: It may be necessary to install the base more than once to achieve the proper recline angle. Installing the Base 27 Follow the steps below if adjustment of the recline angle is necessary: a Unbuckle the seat belt. b Turn the recline adjustment knob to adjust the recline angle. c Place the infant carrier in the base and check the recline angle. Repeat the previous steps until a secure installation with proper recline angle is achieved. If there is a problem achieving the proper recline angle after following the previous steps: d Uninstall the base and rotate the recline adjuster on the base to the e lowest position. Remove the base from the vehicle seat. f Place a rolled towel or pool noodle in the vehicle seat bight. g Place the base on the towel or pool noodle to help level the base and continue installation from step 3 on page 24. 28 Installing the Base Lap Belt Installation Before You Begin: 9 Remove the infant carrier before installing the base, if attached. 9 Ensure that the LATCH connectors are in the storage slots in the base. 9 Check that your vehicle seat belt is compatible with infant carrier use. See pages 11 ­ 15 for more Base Installation with Lap Belt information. 1 Position the base in the desired vehicle seating position. 2 Press down on the lock off plate, then lift the tabs and lock-off plate to open the lock-off. 3 Pull the vehicle belt out and route under both belt guides. 4 Verify that the vehicle belt is not twisted and then buckle. Installing the Base 29 5 Push the base firmly into the vehicle seat while removing all slack from the vehicle belt. 6 Route any excess webbing from the vehicle belt through the lock-off. 7 Close the lock-off plate over the webbing and close both lock-off tabs while pressing firmly on the lock-off plate. * The lock-off is properly secured when the tabs lay flat against the lock-off plate. * If the lock-off will not close, remove the excess vehicle belt webbing and tuck it under the base. 8 Place the infant carrier into the base and press down until a click is heard. * Pull up on the carrier handle to confirm attachment. 9 Verify that the vehicle belt is tight and that the base is secure. The base is secure when it moves less than 1 inch (2. 5 cm) front-toback or side-to-side at the vehicle belt path. 30 Installing the Base 10 Verify that all connections are secure. 9 The vehicle belt is tight and locked. * Check that the vehicle belt retractor is locked or, * Check that the vehicle belt has been properly routed through the lock-off and that the lock-off is closed. 9 The infant carrier handle is rotated into any locked position. 9 The vehicle belt is tight and locked. * Ensure that a locking clip has been properly installed. 9 The infant carrier handle is rotated into any locked position. 9 The infant carrier is secure. * If the infant carrier can be moved more than 1 in. (2. 5 cm) front-to-back or side-to-side at the vehicle belt path, repeat installation or choose another seating location. 11 Check the recline angle. Installing Your Infant Carrier without Base 43 12 The proper recline angle is achieved when the level indicators on the infant carrier are within the level lines. * The vehicle should be parked on a level surface. NOTE: It may be necessary to install the infant carrier more than once to achieve the proper recline angle. Follow the steps below if adjustment of the recline angle is necessary: a Unbuckle the seat belt. b Place a rolled towel or pool noodle(s) in the vehicle seat bight. * See note below. c Place the infant carrier on the towel or pool noodle(s) to help level the base. Repeat the previous steps until a secure installation with proper recline angle is achieved. NOTE: Configure pool noodle(s) to accommodate variations in vehicle seat contour as necessary. 44 Installing Your Infant Carrier without Base Lap Belt Installation Before You Begin 9 Check your vehicle owner's manual to see if your seat belt is compatible with infant carrier use. Check your vehicle owner's manual to determine how to lock your vehicle belt system. 9 Secure child in carrier before installing Carrier Installation with Lap Belt carrier in vehicle. 1 Place the infant carrier rearfacing on the vehicle seat. 2 Pull the vehicle belt out and route the vehicle belt under both belt guides. 3 Verify that the vehicle belt is not twisted and then buckle. 4 Push the infant carrier firmly into the vehicle seat while removing all slack from the vehicle belt. Installing Your Infant Carrier without Base 45 5 Adjust the infant carrier handle to any locked position. 6 Verify that all connections are secure. 9 The vehicle belt is tight and locked. * There are many different types of lap belts. Check your vehicle owner's manual for installation instructions with child restraints. 9 The recline level indicator is within the level lines. 9 The infant carrier is stable. * If the infant carrier can be moved more than 1 in. (2. 5 cm) front-to-back or side-to-side at the vehicle belt path, repeat installation or choose another seating location. 7 Check the recline angle. 8 The proper recline angle is achieved when the level indicators on the infant carrier are within the level lines. * The vehicle should be parked on a level surface. NOTE: It may be necessary to install the infant carrier more than once to achieve the proper recline angle. 46 Installing Your Infant Carrier without Base Follow the steps below if adjustment of the recline angle is necessary: a Unbuckle the seat belt. b Place a rolled towel or pool noodle(s) in the vehicle seat bight. [. . . ] Pull the buckle strap retainer through the slots in the infant carrier shell, foam and cover. * Pull the belly pad over the metal retainer to remove. 5 Turn the buckle strap retainer so that the short side will go through the slot in the infant carrier shell. 6 Clean the Buckle · RINSE THOROUGHLY using warm water. · TEST THE BUCKLE by fastening and unfastening until a click is heard after inserting each buckle tongue. · TOWEL DRY · DO NOT: * Lubricate * Use solvents * Use abrasive cleaners * Use soap or household detergents 70 Care and Maintenance Replace the Buckle NOTE: If removed, pull the belly pad over the metal retainer to replace prior to step 1. 1 Turn the buckle strap retainer so that the short side will go through the desired slots in the cover, foam and infant carrier shell. 2 Thread the buckle strap retainer through the desired slots in the infant carrier shell and cover to the bottom of the infant carrier shell. 3 Slide the buckle strap retainer into the tabs so it lies flat against the infant carrier shell. 4 Check that the buckle strap is not twisted and that the red release button faces out. Troubleshooting 71 Troubleshooting the LATCH Connectors If a click is not heard when connecting a LATCH connector: · Check that the LATCH connector strap is not too tight or twisted. Troubleshooting the Head Restraint If the head restraint is difficult to adjust or the head restraint does not move when releasing the adjuster handle: · The head restraint may be at maximum or minimum height. [. . . ]