User manual BRITAX PRINCE

[. . . ] DO NOT attempt to dismantle, modify or add to any part of the PRINCE or change the way your car seatbelts are made or used. DO cover the PRINCE if your car is left in direct sunshine. Metal and plastic fittings can become hot to touch in sunny weather. DO keep this User Guide in a safe place for future reference. Frequently asked questions Does the PRINCE fit all cars? [. . . ] Then put the connection piece back behind the seat-belt guard. Forward Anchorages The PRINCE can be securely fitted in many cars using their existing seat-belts. However, some types of car design can prevent you from making a good installation due to the position of the seat-belt lower anchorage points (an anchorage point is the point where your seat-belt and buckle are attached to the vehicle). Forward Anchorage Ruler C 12 M Y 1 2 11 CM MY 10 CY 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Lower anchorage point Put the ruler printed on the left-hand side of this page on your car seat in the position shown above. Now decide if both of the lower anchorage points are in line with the grey or red area of the ruler. If they are in the grey area, as shown above, then you can use this position for the PRINCE. REMEMBER Although your seat-belt anchorage points fall within the shaded area, a better installation may be achieved by reclining the PRINCE. Lower anchorage point If either of the lower anchorage points are in the red area, as shown above, then you should use another position, for example the middle of the rear seat using the lap belt. If you are installing your seat on the other side of the car use the ruler printed on page 3. page 4 Prince_Page_5. pdf 12/09/2008 15:14:20 Stage 2 - Installing the PRINCE in the car Installing with a lap and diagonal seat-belt IMPORTANT - Do not use any load bearing contact points other than those described in the instructions and marked in the child restraint. Have you adjusted the harness to the correct position for your child?If not, see Stage 1 on page 3. 1 2 C Place the PRINCE forward facing on the car seat and pull the harness tight. Pass the seat-belt through both side slots. M Y CM 3 4 MY Lap belt guide CY Fasten the seat-belt. Before going any further make sure that the lap section of the seat-belt passes below both lap belt guides. 5 6 Press the red lock open. Pull the diagonal section through the red lock. Make sure that the seat belt is not twisted. page 5 Prince_Page_6. pdf 12/09/2008 15:14:37 7a 7b Carefully kneel on the PRINCE to push it into the car seat. Pull the seat-belt here to tighten the lap section. . . . . . and then pull the diagonal section of the seat-belt tight here. . . 7c 8 Skeleton view C M Y CM MY CY . . . keep pulling the diagonal section as you push the red lock into grip the seat-belt. The PRINCE should now be secure - see 'Buckle Position' on page 8. Removing the PRINCE from the car Unfasten the seat-belt and unthread it from the red diagonal belt guide. page 6 Prince_Page_7. pdf 12/09/2008 15:14:54 Installing with a lap belt IMPORTANT - Do not use any load bearing contact points other than those described in the instructions and marked in the child restraint. Have you adjusted the harness to the correct position for your child?If not, see Stage 1 on page 3. 1 2 3 C Place the PRINCE forward facing on the car seat and pull the harness tight. Pass the lap belt through both side slots. Fasten the lap belt. M Y 4 CM Lap belt guide 5 MY CY Before going any further make sure that the the lap belt passes below both lap belt guides. Carefully kneel on the PRINCE to push it into the car seat and pull the lap belt tight. 6 Skeleton view Removing the PRINCE from the car Simply unfasten the seat-belt. The PRINCE should now be secure - see buckle position on page 8. page 7 Prince_Page_8. pdf 12/09/2008 15:15:11 Reclining the PRINCE The PRINCE has a choice of three recline positions for your child`s comfort. It can be used in either an upright, reclined or sleeping position. C M IMPORTANT Each time you adjust the PRINCE, check that it is still secure and that the seat-belt is tight. If there is any slack in the seat-belt then re-tighten it before starting your journey. Squeeze the recline bar and release handle together. Then slide the base into the required position. Let go of the release handle and make sure that the PRINCE has locked into place. Correct buckle position The position of the seat-belt/lap belt buckle can affect the stability of the PRINCE. In an accident this could stop the PRINCE from protecting your child as well as it should. If, when the seat-belt/lap belt is properly tightened, the buckle lies in the position marked as wrong ( ) then try fitting the PRINCE in another seating position in your car. REMEMBER Check that the PRINCE is secure before each journey. Y CM MY CY page 8 Prince_Page_9. pdf 12/09/2008 15:15:29 Stage 3 - Fitting your child in the PRINCE Have you checked the position of the `seat-belt' buckle?If not see `Correct buckle position' on page 8. Everyday use of the harness 1 2 (a) (b) Click! C Loosen the harness by pushing the adjuster button in as you pull the shoulder straps forward as much as possible. Unfasten the buckle by pressing the red button (a) and place your child in the seat. Rinse thoroughly with warm water. M 3 4 Y CM MY CY Then latch and unlatch the tongues into the buckle several times until a strong audible click is heard. [. . . ] This guarantee is not transferable and therefore does not apply to second-hand products. page 12 Prince_Page_13. pdf 12/09/2008 15:21:41 Final Checklist However safe a child car seat is, however well built it is, your child's safety depends on you. Read through this final checklist everytime you use the PRINCE in your vehicle. Have you adjusted the height of the shoulder straps to the correct position for your child?See page 3, Preparing to install the PRINCE in the car. [. . . ]