Britax MARATHON CS Guide de l'utilisateur

MarathonTM 70User GuideIMPORTANT: Thoroughly read and follow all instructions before installing this child seat. Store this user guide in the pocket b

8Compatible Vehicle Seat BeltsNOTE: The information in this section only applies to installation with vehicle seat belts. Vehicle seats and seat belts

92. ELR (Emergency Locking Retractor) with Locking Latch Platea Has a latch plate that locks the vehicle belt.* This type of latch plate locks the v

104. ELR (Emergency Locking Retractor) with a Sliding Latch Platea Has a latch plate that freely slides along the vehicle seat belt webbing.b Has a

11c Tightens by feeding the belt webbing back into the retractor. 6. Locking Latch Platea Has a latch plate that prevents the webbing from becoming l

12Incompatible Vehicle Seat BeltsWARNING! The following types of vehicle seat belts are NOT compatible with this child seat. If any of the belt types

13WARNING! DO NOT place child seat rear-facing in the front seat of a vehicle with a passenger air bag unless deactivated. DEATH or SERIOU

141 Cover2 Harness Height Adjuster3 Head Pad4 Comfort Pads5 Infant Body Pillow6 Harness Holder7 Lower Connector Bar8 Lower Connector Strap (LA

1517 Belly Pad18 Harness Adjuster Lever (under cover)19 Harness Adjuster Strap20 Recline Adjustment Handle21 Shell22 Serial Number & Manufa

16Harness Height Adjustment1 Loosen the harness. a Lift harness adjuster leverb Pull both harness straps forward2 Squeeze the harness height adjust

17Adjusting Buckle Position1 Unbuckle the harness. Remove the belly pad and push the buckle through the cover. 2 Turn the buckle webbing and slide i

18Fastening the BuckleInsert one tongue at a time into the buckle. NOTE: Proper connection is confirmed with a click after inserting each buckle tongu

19Using the Lock-OffsIMPORTANT: Both parts of the lock-off must be opened to secure a vehicle belt.1 Open the locking tab.2 Open the clamp.To Open:1

20Recline PositionsThis child seat has 3 positions. To adjust, pull the recline handle then rotate the child seat shell into the desired position. Rel

21Forward-FacingIMPORTANT: In forward-facing installations, it is important that the base of the child seat rests completely flat on the vehicle seat.

22Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children or LATCH, is a system available on this child seat that o

23Using the Lower ConnectorsWhere to find the Lower ConnectorsThe lower connectors are located in the back of the base of the child seat. Store the co

24WARNING: Failure to follow the guidelines below may cause the child seat not to perform as intended:• Attach the Versa-Tether only to tether anchor

25Rear-Facing Tether Connector StrapBecause every vehicle model is different, a location to anchor the tether for rear-facing installations may vary.

26IMPORTANT: The Versa-Tether® carry clip is only for use when you wish to carry the child seat between locations. Do not install the child seat with

27The Versa-Tether can indicate when the child seat has been in a moderate or severe crash (see page 4) and replacement of the child seat is necessary

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28Before You Begin:• Check that your vehicle has lower anchors.* Refer to your vehicle owner’s manual or contact the vehicle manufacturer for the ma

29Install with LATCH as shown above.IMPORTANT:The buckle should be in the inner slot for rear-facing installation.Rear-Facing Installation

301 Firmly press the lower connectors onto the adjacent lower anchors.• A click confirms attachment.• Verify that the lower connector strap is not

31Checklist 9 Check that all connections are secure. 9 Check that the lower connector straps are not twisted. 9 Check that the child seat cannot be mo

32Lap-Shoulder Belt InstallationBefore You Begin:• Check that your vehicle belt is compatible for use with child seats. See pages 8 – 13 for more inf

33Install with lap-shoulder belt as shown above.IMPORTANT: • The harness buckle strap should lie toward the back of the child seat during installatio

341 Loosen the harness. a Lift harness adjuster leverb Pull both harness straps forward2 Remove the body pillow, unbuckle the harness, and remove

35Checklist 9 Check that the vehicle belt is securely fastened. 9 Check that the child seat cannot be moved front to back or side to side more than 1

36Lap Belt InstallationBefore You Begin:• Check that your vehicle belt is compatible for use with child seats. See pages 8 – 13 for more information.

37Install with lap belt as shown above.IMPORTANT:• The harness buckle strap should lie toward the back of the child seat during installation.• DO NO

2Section Title• Use only in a rear-facing position when using it with an infant weighing less than 20 lbs (9.1 kg) OR is less than 1 year of age.• U

381 Loosen the harness. a Lift harness adjuster leverb Pull both harness straps forward2 Remove the body pillow, unbuckle the harness, and remove

39Checklist 9 Check that the vehicle belt is securely fastened. 9 Check that the child seat cannot be moved front to back or side to side more than 1

40Before You Begin:• Check that your vehicle has lower anchors.* Refer to your vehicle owner’s manual or contact the vehicle manufacturer for the ma

41Install with LATCH as shown above.WARNING! • Your child seat may not perform as intended if the base of the child seat is not flat on the vehicle s

421 Firmly press the lower connectors onto the adjacent lower anchors. • A click confirms attachment.• Verify that the lower connector strap is not

43Checklist 9 Check that all connections are secure. 9 Check that the lower connector straps are not twisted. 9 Check that no more than 20% or 3 inche

44Before You Begin:• Check that your vehicle belt is compatible for use with child seats. See pages 8 – 13 for more information.* If your vehicle se

45Install with lap-shoulder belt as shown above.WARNING! • Your child seat may not perform as intended if the base of the child seat is not flat on t

461 Loosen the harness. a Lift harness adjuster leverb Pull both harness straps forward2 Remove the body pillow and unbuckle the harness. 3 Pull

47Checklist 9 Check that the vehicle belt is securely fastened. 9 Check that no more than 20% or 3 inches (7.6 cm) of the base hangs over the edge of

3Section Title• This child seat must not be used in the home, in boats, or other non-certified applications.• Based on crash statistics, the Nationa

48Lap Belt InstallationBefore You Begin:• Check that your vehicle belt is compatible for use with child seats. See pages 8 – 13 for more information.

49Install with lap belt as shown above.494949WARNING! • DO NOT use lock-offs for lap belt only installations.• Your child seat may not perform as in

501 Loosen the harness. a Lift harness adjuster leverb Pull both harness straps forward2 Remove the body pillow and unbuckle the harness. 3 Pull

51Checklist 9 Check that the vehicle belt is securely fastened. 9 Check that no more than 20% or 3 inches (7.6 cm) of the base hangs over the edge of

52This child seat is certified for aircraft use. Most airlines in the U.S. and Canada will allow the use of a child seat as long as it is labeled as a

53Securing Your ChildWARNING!• Adjust the belts provided with this child seat so they fit snugly around your child. A snug strap should not allow any

541 Loosen the harness. a Lift harness adjuster leverb Pull both harness straps forward2 Open the chest clip.a Press tabsb Pull apart3 Release

556 Fasten the harness buckle.* Proper connection is confirmed with a click after inserting each buckle tongue.7 Pull the excess slack up to the ch

56Cover RemovalWARNING! • Never remove the buckle tongues from the harness. They cannot be reattached after removal. If reassembled incorrectly, the

576 Raise the harness to the highest position and detach the hook and loop fasteners on the head pad from around the harness.9 Detach the plastic ho

4Important Notes• Verify that the child seat is securely installed and the harness is properly adjusted around the child each time the child seat is

5812 Pull the buckle through the slot in the cover.Care and Maintenance13 Remove the cover from the child seat shell.13

59Care and MaintenanceCleaning the Cover• HAND WASH the cover using cold water and mild soap.• LINE DRY to prevent the cover from shrinking.• DO NO

60Cover Replacement1 Fit the child seat cover around the child seat shell.3 Attach the plastic hooks to the bottom edge of the child seat.Care and M

615 Fit the head pad around the harness adjustment handle and attach the elastic straps to the tabs behind the harness adjustment handle.Care and Mai

62Care and MaintenanceCleaning the BuckleIf your child eats and drinks while in the child seat, you will need to check the buckle periodically and rin

63Care and Maintenance3 Guide the buckle retainer up through the slot in the child seat shell to remove.To Clean:• THOROUGHLY RINSE the buckle using

64Care and MaintenanceRe-thread the Buckle1 Guide the buckle retainer down through the slot in the child seat shell.2 Slide the buckle webbing into

65Tips and TroubleshootingTroubleshootingProblem: The harness cannot be adjusted to its full height.Possible Solution: Check the seating position wher

66This child seat was manufactured by Britax Child Safety, Inc. Britax® warrants this product to the original retail purchaser as follows:LIMITED ONE-

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5CertificationThis child restraint system conforms to all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. This Restraint is Certified For Use in Mo

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6WARNING! REAR-FACING use of this child seat is ONLY for children who meet ALL of the requirements below. If the child cannot be secured within these

7WARNING! FORWARD-FACING use of this child seat is ONLY for children who meet ALL of the requirements below. If the child cannot be secured with