User manual JANE REBEL PRO

[. . . ] You must register this restraint to be reached in a recall. Send your name, address, e-mail address if available, and the restraint's model number and manufacturing date to Britax Child Safety, Inc. 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. [. . . ] 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. Check that: 9 The vehicle belt is not twisted. 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 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. 11 Check the recline angle. 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 base more than once to achieve the proper recline angle. Installing the Base 31 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. Thread the locking clip onto both belts, placing it within 1 inch (2. 5 cm) of the latch plate. 6 Hold the lap and shoulder belts together behind the latch plate and unbuckle. 7 42 Installing Your Infant Carrier without Base 8 Buckle the vehicle belt. * The vehicle belt should be tight around the infant carrier. If it is not tight, unbuckle the belt, remove the locking clip, and repeat steps 2 ­ 7. 9 Adjust the infant carrier handle to any locked position. 10 Verify that all connections are secure. Check that: 9 The vehicle belt is not twisted. 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. Continue with installation instructions from step 2 on page 40. 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. See pages 11 ­ 15 for more information. 9 There are many different types of lap belts. [. . . ] · The child's weight may be pressing against the head restraint or · The harness may need to be loosened. * Do not force the head restraint in either direction. Troubleshooting the Harness Adjuster If the harness adjuster is hard to pull: · Pull the harness adjuster strap away from the child seat (parallel to the ground) to tighten. * Do not pull sideways. * Do not wrap the harness adjuster strap around your hand while pulling. · Check that the harness yoke is not tangled under the infant carrier. Always ensure the attachment points of the base are accessible or clear the seating area where the infant carrier will be installed of any objects or debris to ensure the infant carrier will perform as intended. If the adjuster strap is fraying at the sides: · Pull the harness adjuster strap away from the child seat (parallel to the ground) to tighten. * Do not pull sideways. [. . . ]