User manual BRITAX BABY SAFETY CAPSULE

[. . . ] This infant restraint cannot be used forward facing in a vehicle. · Use only with children who weigh between 4 and 22 pounds (2 and 10 kg) and whose height is 30 inches (76 cm) or less. · Snugly adjust the belts provided with this restraint around your child. A snug strap should not allow any slack. [. . . ] 3 Lean head support pillow forward, then pull straps through the shell and cover. · Harness straps must be located at or slightly below the child's shoulders. 3 If harness height is correct, continue using child carrier without adjustment. If harness height requires adjustment, refer to Harness Height Adjustment on page 15. Rear Facing Strap Height · It is not necessary to pull straps through A slots in the head support pillow. 4 Thread the harness straps through slots cover and shell, at the new height (fig. 5 Reattach harness straps to the yoke (fig. 6 Pull harness adjuster strap to tighten the harness. 7 Verify that all straps are threaded at the B same height and are not twisted. C 14 15 Vehicle Compatibility Vehicle Safety Belts IMPORTANT: · The information in this section only applies to installation with vehicle safety belts. · Some vehicles do not have seating positions which are compatible with this child restraint. If in doubt, contact the vehicle manufacturer. Vehicle Compatibility Vehicle Seating Positions WARNING: · Forward facing vehicle seats MUST be used with this child carrier. Side facing or rear facing vehicle seats CANNOT be used. · DO NOT place a child carrier in the front seat of a vehicle with a passenger air bag, unless the air bag is turned off. The back seat is the safest place for children under 12. This child restraint can fit securely in most vehicles using the existing vehicle belts. However, some vehicle designs prevent a secure fit of the child restraint due to the position of the vehicle belt lower anchorage points. See page 18. · If it is difficult to line up ISOFIX connectors with ISOFIX anchors, use Insertion Aid for assistance, as instructed B on page 23. 4 Engage ISOFIX connectors by pressing base onto ISOFIX anchors, until a positive click is heard (fig. C). ISOFIX Guides If necessary, use ISOFIX Guides to assist with base attachment to ISOFIX anchors. To use, clip ISOFIX Guide onto each ISOFIX connector that will be used for installation of base (Fig. E). · Visual confirmation can be made using the green ISOFIX indicators. Green indicator must be fully visible from the side when installed properly (fig. · Pull base away from vehicle seat to further verify attachment. ISOFIX Guide C E 23 22 Base Installation Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation · Figure A illustrates a typical base lapshoulder belt installation. · Remove carrier before installing base. Base Installation 8 Press the base firmly into the seat while removing slack from the lap portion of the vehicle belt, then the shoulder portion (fig. 9 Close the lock-off over the vehicle belt (fig. 10 Verify that vehicle belt is tight and that the base is stable. D · Base is tight when it cannot be moved more than 1" (2. 5 cm) at the belt path. 1 Insert Vehicle Belt Installation Spacers and ISOFIX Protective Cap (pgs. 2 Place foot prop in Installation Mode. installed in vehicle! [. . . ] 4 From the top of the carrier, pull each harness strap through the upper harness slot, head support pillow and cover slot to the top of the carrier. 6 Pull the harness straps, buckle tongues, and chest clip through the slots in the cover. 8 Remove cover and head support pillow from the carrier. WARNING: · Do not take harness apart or completely remove from carrier. It is unnecessary and dangerous to do so. [. . . ]