User manual BRITAX BODYGUARD

[. . . ] · Secure this child restraint even when it is not occupied. In a crash, an unsecured child restraint may injure vehicle occupants. · This booster seat is not compatible with vehicle child restraint anchorage systems (LATCH). · Do not use this booster with two-point vehicle belts (lap belt only or shoulder belt only). [. . . ] To protect your child in a crash, you must use this booster seat with vehicle safety belts that are compatible. This booster can only be used with three-point (shoulder and lap) 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. Front vehicle belts with top or bottom anchorage points in the door. 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. If the belt type is listed above, select another seating position. 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 the vehicle belt lower anchorage points. Vehicle Seating Positions WARNING!Department of Transportation warn that children 12 and under must ride in the rear seats, away from front air bags. The only exception is if the air bag is turned off. 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. 6 7 Features 1 Features 10 3 2 2 4 5 6 7 8 1 Headrest 2 Left Side Beltguide 3 Right Side Beltguide 8 3 11 12 9 4 Backrest 5 Armrest 6 Lock-off 7 Lock-off Release 8 Seat Compartment 9 Base 10 Headrest Adjust Handle 11 Recline Flap 12 Recline Handle 9 Adjustments Adjusting the Base Adjust the base width to provide the best fit for your child. The armrests of the booster should be snug against the hips of the child to properly align the lap belt across the hips. 1 Check the current fit with the child seated in the booster seat. A · Make note of the approximate adjustment required to achieve a fit that is snug against the child's hips. Adjustments Adjusting Headrest Height Use the eleven-position headrest to adjust the height of the booster seat. 1 Check the current fit with the child seated in the booster seat. · Make note of the approximate adjustment required to achieve a fit that brings the beltguides even with the child's shoulders. 2 Turn the empty booster seat over to access width adjustment knob on the bottom of the base. 3 Turn adjustment knob counterclockwise to loosen (Fig. 4 Slide base to adjust width for a fit that is snug against the child's hips (Fig. 5 Turn adjustment knob clockwise until completely tight (Fig. NOTE: As your child grows, further width adjustments will be necessary. 2 Squeeze the handle to release headrest lock (Fig. [. . . ] · Hook elastic loops (2x) to attachment points on lower rear of backrest (Fig. · Tuck cover under hooks (4x) on sides of backrest (Fig. 3 To refit base cover, place cover over base, then: · Fasten buttons (2x) on bottom front edge of base (Fig. · Fasten hook and loop strap around lower backrest (Fig. [. . . ]