Britax 55 Car Seat User Manual


 
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Safety Information .......................................................................................2
Warnings ...............................................................................................................2
Important Notes ....................................................................................................4
Certification ...........................................................................................................5
Registration ...........................................................................................................5
Important Child Seat Usage Information ............................................................6
Vehicle Compatibility ..................................................................................8
Compatible Vehicle Seat Belts ............................................................................8
Incompatible Vehicle Seat Belts ..........................................................................12
Vehicle Seating Positions .....................................................................................13
Child Seat Features .....................................................................................14
Child Seat Functions ...................................................................................16
Harness Height Adjustment.................................................................................16
Adjusting Buckle Position ....................................................................................18
Fastening the Buckle ...........................................................................................20
Releasing the Buckle ...........................................................................................20
Using the Chest Clip ...........................................................................................20
Using the Lock-Offs ..............................................................................................21
Infant Body Pillow .................................................................................................21
Recline Positions ..................................................................................................22
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) ..................................24
Using the Lower Connectors ...............................................................................25
Using the Versa-Tether
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Rear-Facing Installation ..............................................................................30
LATCH Installation ................................................................................................30
Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation ..............................................................................34
Lap Belt Installation ..............................................................................................38
Forward-Facing Installation ........................................................................42
LATCH Installation ................................................................................................42
Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation ..............................................................................46
Lap Belt Installation ..............................................................................................50
Aircraft Installation ......................................................................................54
Securing Your Child ....................................................................................55
Care and Maintenance ................................................................................58
Tips and Troubleshooting ...........................................................................65
Warranty .......................................................................................................66
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