Britax Wizard Car Seat User Manual


 
Installation: Rear Facing
Installation: Rear Facing
Rear Facing
LATCH Installation
Figure A illustrates a typical rear facing
LATCH installation.
1
Verify that your vehicle is equipped with
LATCH anchors.
If LATCH anchors are not
installed, you
must use standard vehicle belt
installation methods.
2 If stored, remove LATCH connectors
from storage pouches under cover.
3 Press and hold the LATCH adjuster
release button, then pull to lengthen
LATCH harness to full length.
4 Fully recline the restraint and place it
sideways on the vehicle seat, with the
front facing toward you.
5 Verify that the LATCH harness is not
twisted, then attach the farthest
connector to LATCH anchor (Fig. B).
A positive click confirms attachment.
If LATCH connectors will not attach with a
positive click, it may be necessary to switch
the LATCH connectors as shown on page 21.
6 Rotate seat into rear facing position.
7 Verify that the LATCH harness is not
twisted, then attach the closest
connector to LATCH anchor (Fig. C).
A positive click confirms attachment.
8 Push the child restraint firmly into the
vehicle seat while pulling each LATCH
harness tight (Fig. D).
9 Verify that all connections are secure
and the restraint is stable.
Installation can be improved by the use of
the Versa-Tether
®
(see pages 23–25).
NOTE:
The back angle of the child restraint
should not exceed 45º when properly
installed in the rear facing position.
If there is a problem stabilizing the child restraint, place a rolled
towel in the crease of the vehicle seat to help level the child
restraint base.
WARNING: Only raise restraint as described above. Do not raise the
restraint off of the front edge of vehicle seat; doing so will reduce
the protection for your child.
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Release each LATCH harness from the LATCH anchor by pressing the
release button on the LATCH connector. Disconnect Versa-Tether
®
, if
attached.
When not in use, always store the LATCH connectors in pockets.
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A
D
C
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