Britax CHAPERONE, User Manual

Page 1: ...PLEASE READ INSTRUCTIONS STORE UNDER COVER Chaperone User Guide ...

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Page 3: ...lts 15 Infant Carrier Features 16 Installing the Base 18 LATCH Installation 18 Lap Shoulder Belt Installation 24 Lap Belt Installation 28 Attaching Infant Carrier to Base 32 Releasing Infant Carrier from Base 33 Uninstalling the Base 34 Installing Your Infant Carrier without Base 36 Lap Shoulder Belt Installation 36 Non Locking Lap Shoulder Belt Installation Using a Locking Clip 40 Lap Belt Instal...

Page 4: ...ation For recall information call the US Government s Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 or go to http www NHTSA gov Serial Number _________________________________________________ Model Number ________________________________________________ Batch Number _________________________________________________ Date of Manufacture ____________________________________________ Serv...

Page 5: ...n the aircraft seat Contact the airline about their policy prior to traveling The FAA recommends that a child weighing up to 40 pounds 18 1 kg use a certified harnessed child seat while traveling on an aircraft Install your child seat in a window seat to avoid blocking the aisle If the aircraft lap belt is too short ask the flight attendant for a belt extender For aircraft installation see Lap Bel...

Page 6: ...lat Never use the adjuster strap to lift or carry this infant carrier Doing so could cause damage to the harness adjuster and webbing Always carry an infant carrier by the handle or shell The primary protection for occupants of a vehicle in a collision is the structure of the vehicle an infant carrier will not protect an infant when the vehicle is seriously impacted However correctly installed an ...

Page 7: ...base to verify that it is secure DO NOT leave loose objects e g books bags etc in the back of a vehicle In the event of a sudden stop loose objects will keep moving potentially causing serious injuries DO NOT leave folding vehicle seats unlatched In the event of a sudden stop a loose seat back could prevent the infant carrier from protecting the child as well as it should Cover the infant carrier ...

Page 8: ...elow the top of the child seat shell and when the harness straps are located at the harness height position at or below the child s shoulders IMPORTANT See Adjusting the Harness on page 47 Child Size Height and Weight Limitations WARNING The child has outgrown the infant carrier when the child exceeds 30 lbs 13 6 kg in weight or the top of the head is less than one inch from top of the infant carr...

Page 9: ...on methods The LATCH connectors must be in an upright position and the strap should be tight and not twisted to ensure proper installation Vehicles manufactured after September 1 2002 have seating positions equipped with LATCH anchors If a vehicle is equipped with LATCH look for the LATCH or tether symbols identifying anchor locations The figure above shows typical locations for lower anchors and ...

Page 10: ... spacing between lower LATCH anchors is 11 inches 27 9 cm This infant carrier can be used in a seating position with up to 20 inches 50 8 cm of space between the LATCH anchors if the vehicle manufacturer allows Vehicle Compatibility Check your vehicle owner s manual for information on using child restraints in center seating positions without designated LATCH anchors Locating and Storing the LATCH...

Page 11: ...from the storage slots 2 Pull the LATCH connector from the storage slot Connecting the LATCH Connectors The LATCH connectors must be properly aligned with the vehicle LATCH anchors to ensure a proper and secure connection Always check that the LATCH connector strap is not twisted and that the LATCH connector is correctly aligned before connecting to the vehicle LATCH anchor NOTE Ensure that the to...

Page 12: ... DO NOT place a rear facing child seat on the front seat with an air bag DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur See your vehicle owner s manual for infant carrier installation instructions The back seat is the safest place for children 12 and under This infant carrier must only be used in forward facing vehicle seats Side facing or rear facing seats CANNOT be used If in doubt about installing the infan...

Page 13: ...mation about vehicle safety belts and their use with child seats Lap Shoulder 3 Point Belt Switchable Retractor in ALR Automatic Locking Retractor Mode with Sliding Latch Plate 1 Has a latch plate that freely slides along the vehicle belt webbing 2 Has a retractor that can be switched so that it always locks Automatic Locking Retractor ALR or so it only locks during sudden stops or crashes Emergen...

Page 14: ...ed out again once it has been pulled out The ALR in some vehicle belts may not activate unless the belt is pulled out at least 24 inches 61 cm 3 Tightens by feeding the belt webbing back into the retractor Vehicle Compatibility ELR Emergency Locking Retractor with Locking Latch Plate 1 Has a latch plate that does not allow the lap part of the belt to become loose after it is buckled ...

Page 15: ...nly in an emergency situation such as sudden stop or crash This type of retractor is commonly referred to as an Emergency Locking Retractor or ELR This belt type requires the use of the lock off built into the base NOTE The base for this infant carrier is equipped with a lock off If installing the carrier without the base a locking clip must be used with a non locking lap shoulder belt Call Britax...

Page 16: ...t 24 inches 61 cm 3 Tightens by feeding the belt webbing back into the retractor Vehicle Compatibility Locking Latch Plate 1 Has a latch plate that does not allow the belt to become loose after it is buckled 2 Tightens by pulling on the belt webbing after it is buckled NOTE Not all locking latch plates look and operate in the same manner Refer to your vehicle owner s manual to determine the kind o...

Page 17: ...ehicle belts with top or bottom anchor points on the vehicle door 2 Motorized automatic vehicle belts 3 Lap shoulder belts that have a separate retractor each for the lap section and shoulder section 4 Lap belts forward of the seat bight 5 Lap belts that have a retractor that locks only in case of a sudden stop emergency locking retractor or ELR ...

Page 18: ...er cover 12 Harness Adjuster Strap Infant Carrier Features 13 Low Birth Weight Infant Foam 14 Handle 15 Recline Angle Level Indicator 16 Infant Carrier Release Handle 17 Harness Adjuster 18 Serial Number and Date of Manufacture Label 19 Harness Yoke 20 Base Belt Guides 21 LATCH Adjuster Release Button 22 LATCH Adjuster 23 LATCH Connector Storage Slot 24 LATCH Connector 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 14 15 ...

Page 19: ...oot 27 Anti Rebound Bar 28 Carrier Attachment Clips 29 Serial Number and Date of Manufacture label on bottom of base 30 Lock off 31 Recline Adjustment Knob IMPORTANT This user guide should be stored under the cover when not in use 16 17 22 23 21 20 24 25 26 27 29 6 19 18 30 28 31 27 20 ...

Page 20: ...carrier to the base Never attach the occupied infant carrier to the base unless the base is properly secured in a vehicle Use either the LATCH system or the vehicle belt methods to install this child seat Using both is not approved and may cause the child seat not to perform as intended Before You Begin 9 9 Remove the infant carrier before installing the base 9 9 Verify that your vehicle is equipp...

Page 21: ...n the desired vehicle seating position equipped with LATCH 5 Attach each LATCH connector to the adjacent vehicle LATCH anchor by pushing them firmly onto the vehicle LATCH anchors until a click is heard Verify that the LATCH connector straps are not twisted 6 Pull on the LATCH connectors to verify that the connection is secure Installing the Base ...

Page 22: ...ebbing from the LATCH adjuster through the lock off 9 Close the lock off plate over the webbing 10 Press firmly on the lock off plate and then close both lock off tabs Installing the Base 11 Place the infant carrier into the base and press down until a click is heard Pull up on the carrier handle to confirm attachment ...

Page 23: ...be moved more than 1 in 2 5 cm front to back or side to side at the LATCH strap path repeat installation or choose another seating location 13 Check the recline angle 14 The proper recline angle is achieved when the level indicators on the infant carrier are within the level lines The vehicle should be parked on a level surface IMPORTANT If a correction is required do not turn the recline adjustme...

Page 24: ...connector release button and detach the LATCH connectors from the LATCH anchors c Turn the recline adjustment knob to adjust the recline angle d Connect and tighten the LATCH strap e Place the infant carrier in the base and check the recline angle Repeat the previous steps until a secure fit with proper recline angle is achieved Continue with installation instructions from step 7 on page 20 ...

Page 25: ...eps f Uninstall the base and rotate the recline adjuster on the base to the lowest position g Remove the base from the vehicle seat h Place a rolled towel or pool noodle in the vehicle seat bight i Place the base on the towel or pool noodle to help level the base and continue installation from step 7 on page 20 ...

Page 26: ... compatible with infant carrier use See pages 11 15 for more information 1 Position the base in the desired vehicle seating position 2 Press down on the lock off plate then lift the tabs and lock off plate to open the lock off 3 Pull the vehicle belt out and route the lap part under both belt guides 4 Verify that the vehicle belt is not twisted and then buckle Installing the Base Base Installation...

Page 27: ...lt tight and then route under both belt guides 7 Hold the shoulder belt tight and close the lock off plate over the vehicle belt 8 Press firmly on the lock off plate and then close both lock off tabs 9 Place the infant carrier into the base and press down until a click is heard Pull up on the carrier handle to confirm attachment Installing the Base ...

Page 28: ...he lock off and that the lock off is closed tightly 9 9 The infant carrier handle is rotated into any locked position 9 9 The infant carrier is secure If the base and infant carrier can be moved more than 1 in 2 5 cm front to back or side to side at the vehicle belt path repeat installation or choose another seating location 13 The proper recline angle is achieved when the level indicators on the ...

Page 29: ...lation with proper recline angle is achieved Continue with installation instructions from step 3 If there is a problem achieving the proper recline angle after following the previous steps d Uninstall the base and rotate the recline adjuster on the base to the lowest position e Remove the base from the vehicle seat f Place a rolled towel or pool noodle in the vehicle seat bight g Place the base on...

Page 30: ... seat belt is compatible with infant carrier use See pages 11 15 for more information 1 Position the base in the desired vehicle seating position 2 Press down on the lock off plate then lift the tabs and lock off plate to open the lock off 3 Pull the vehicle belt out and route under both belt guides Installing the Base 4 Verify that the vehicle belt is not twisted and then buckle Base Installation...

Page 31: ...is properly secured when the tabs lay flat against the lock off plate If the lock off will not close remove the excess vehicle belt webbing and tuck it under the base Installing the Base 9 Verify that the vehicle belt is tight and that the base is secure The base is secure when it moves less than 1 inch 2 5 cm front to back or side to side at the vehicle belt path 8 Place the infant carrier into t...

Page 32: ...o any locked position 9 9 The infant carrier is secure If the base and infant carrier can be moved more than 1 in 2 5 cm front to back or side to side at the vehicle belt path repeat installation or choose another seating location Installing the Base 11 Check the recline angle NOTE It may be necessary to install the base more than once to achieve the proper recline angle 12 The proper recline angl...

Page 33: ...lation with proper recline angle is achieved Continue with installation instructions from step 3 If there is a problem achieving the proper recline angle after following the previous steps d Uninstall the base and rotate the recline adjuster on the base to the lowest position e Remove the base from the vehicle seat f Place a rolled towel or pool noodle in the vehicle seat bight g Place the base on...

Page 34: ... ensuring that the infant carrier faces the rear of the vehicle 2 Set the infant carrier into base until an audible click is heard Attaching Infant Carrier to Base 3 Pull up on the infant carrier handle to ensure it is properly secured 4 Rotate the handle to any locked position ...

Page 35: ...ng Infant Carrier from Base 1 If necessary rotate the handle into the carrying position 2 Locate the release handle at the rear of the infant carrier 3 Squeeze and hold the release handle 4 Lift the infant carrier away from the base ...

Page 36: ...m the vehicle Removal of Base LATCH Installation IMPORTANT Always remove the infant carrier before attempting to remove the base 1 Press down on the lock off plate then lift the tabs and lock off plate to open the lock off 2 Press the LATCH adjuster release button and release tension in the LATCH strap Uninstalling the Base ...

Page 37: ...he infant carrier before attempting to remove the base Uninstalling the Base 1 Lift the tabs and lock off plate to open the lock off 2 Press the release button on the vehicle belt buckle 3 Pull the vehicle belt from the base belt guides 4 Remove the base from the vehicle ...

Page 38: ...determine how to lock your vehicle belt system 9 9 Secure child in carrier before installing carrier in vehicle 1 Place the infant carrier rear facing on the vehicle seat 2 Pull the vehicle belt out and route the lap part of the vehicle belt through the first belt guide Do not route the shoulder part of the vehicle belt through the belt guides Installing Your Infant Carrier without Base Carrier In...

Page 39: ...hen buckle 5 Lock your vehicle seat belt system as instructed by your vehicle owner s manual See pages 11 15 for more information 6 Push the infant carrier firmly into the vehicle seat while removing all slack from the lap part and then the shoulder part of the vehicle belt IMPORTANT If you cannot lock your vehicle seat belt you must use a locking clip See pages 40 43 Contact Britax Consumer Servi...

Page 40: ...rotated into any locked position 9 9 The infant carrier is secure If the infant carrier can be moved more than 1 in 2 5 cm front to back or side to side at the vehicle belt path repeat installation or choose another seating location 9 Check the recline angle 10 The proper recline angle is achieved when the level indicators on the infant carrier are within the level lines The vehicle should be park...

Page 41: ...below c Place the infant carrier on the towel or pool noodle s to help level the base Repeat the previous steps until a secure installation with proper recline angle is achieved Continue with installation instructions from step 2 on page 36 NOTE Configure pool noodle s to accommodate variations in vehicle seat contour as necessary Installing Your Infant Carrier without Base ...

Page 42: ... you have a locking clip Contact Britax Consumer Services at 1 888 427 4829 to obtain a locking clip 9 9 Secure child in carrier before installing carrier in vehicle 1 Place the infant carrier rear facing on the vehicle seat 2 Pull the vehicle belt out and route the lap part of the vehicle belt through the first belt guide Do not route the shoulder part of the vehicle belt through the belt guides ...

Page 43: ...t twisted and then buckle 5 Push the infant carrier firmly into the vehicle seat while removing all slack from the lap part and then the shoulder part of the vehicle belt 6 Hold the lap and shoulder belts together behind the latch plate and unbuckle 7 Thread the locking clip onto both belts placing it within 1 inch 2 5 cm of the latch plate Installing Your Infant Carrier without Base ...

Page 44: ...connections are secure Check that 9 9 The vehicle belt is not twisted 9 9 The vehicle belt is tight and locked Ensure that a locking clip has been properly installed 9 9 The infant carrier handle is rotated into any locked position 9 9 The infant carrier is secure If the infant carrier can be moved more than 1 in 2 5 cm front to back or side to side at the vehicle belt path repeat installation or ...

Page 45: ...tion with proper recline angle is achieved Continue with installation instructions from step 2 on page 40 NOTE Configure pool noodle s to accommodate variations in vehicle seat contour as necessary Installing Your Infant Carrier without Base 12 The proper recline angle is achieved when the level indicators on the infant carrier are within the level lines The vehicle should be parked on a level sur...

Page 46: ...w to lock your vehicle belt system 9 9 Secure child in carrier before installing carrier in vehicle 1 Place the infant carrier rear facing on the vehicle seat 2 Pull the vehicle belt out and route the vehicle belt under both belt guides 3 Verify that the vehicle belt is not twisted and then buckle 4 Push the infant carrier firmly into the vehicle seat while removing all slack from the vehicle belt...

Page 47: ...nt carrier handle is rotated into any locked position 9 9 The infant carrier is stable If the infant carrier can be moved more than 1 in 2 5 cm front to back or side to side at the vehicle belt path repeat installation or choose another seating location Installing Your Infant Carrier without Base 7 Check the recline angle 8 The proper recline angle is achieved when the level indicators on the infa...

Page 48: ...ding in a child restraint Follow the steps below if adjustment of the recline angle is necessary a Unbuckle the seat belt b Place a rolled towel or pool noodle s in the vehicle seat bight See note below c Place the infant carrier on the towel or pool noodle s to help level the base Repeat the previous steps until a secure installation with proper recline angle is achieved Continue with installatio...

Page 49: ...ify that the infant carrier is secure and that the harness is properly adjusted around the child EACH time the infant carrier is used Failure to properly adjust the harness could result in death or serious injury Securing Your Child 1 Press the red release button and pull the buckle tongues from the buckle to unbuckle the harness 2 Press the release button and pull the two halves apart to release ...

Page 50: ...low the steps below a Lift the harness height adjuster on the back of the infant carrier b Slide the harness height adjuster up or down into the nearest position at or below your child s shoulders c The harness height adjuster will lock into place once released NOTE The head restraint and harness strap adjustment is controlled by the harness height adjuster on the back of the infant carrier shell ...

Page 51: ...he fit of your child A snug strap should not allow any slack It lies in a relatively straight line without sagging It does not press on the child s flesh or push the child s body into an unnatural position To Adjust the Shoulder Straps of the Harness 1 Locate the harness yoke on the back of the infant carrier shell 2 Slide the harness straps from the harness yoke 3 Select the appropriate loop on t...

Page 52: ...e page 49 for important information for adjusting the harness straps for the fit of your child Removing the Buckle 1 Remove the infant carrier from the base if attached 2 Pull the plastic flaps on the cover from the infant carrier shell 3 Pull the infant carrier cover and foam back to access the buckle slots IMPORTANT Harness straps must hang as shown by above Do not tuck the straps behind the har...

Page 53: ... 5 Slide the retainer from the tabs on the bottom of the infant carrier shell then pull the buckle strap retainer away from the infant carrier to loosen 6 Turn the buckle strap retainer so the short side will go through the slot in the infant carrier shell 7 Pull the buckle strap retainer through the slots in the infant carrier shell foam and cover ...

Page 54: ...r foam and infant carrier shell 2 Thread the buckle strap retainer through the desired slots in the infant carrier shell 3 Slide the buckle strap retainer into the tabs so it lies flat against the infant carrier shell 4 Check that the buckle strap is not twisted and that the red release button faces out Replacing the Buckle ...

Page 55: ...ot when using low birth weight infant foam see pages 50 52 To use the Low Birth Weight Infant Foam 1 Pull the plastic flaps on the cover from the infant carrier shell 2 Pull the infant carrier cover and foam back to access the buckle slots 3 Slide the foam into place around the buckle slots The buckle can be removed as described on pages 50 51 for easier placement of the foam 4 If the buckle was r...

Page 56: ...he buckle to unbuckle the harness 4 Move the harness straps to the sides of the infant carrier 1 Press the harness adjuster lever while pulling both harness straps forward to loosen the harness 2 Press the tab and pull apart the two halves to release the chest clip Placing Child in Infant Carrier ...

Page 57: ...with a click after inserting each buckle tongue Always pull on the buckle to ensure the buckle is properly connected 8 Slide the two halves of the chest clip together until a click is heard to fasten the chest clip 6 Position the harness straps around the child 5 Place the child in the infant carrier as shown Slouching Sitting Up ...

Page 58: ...estraint around your child A snug strap should not allow any slack It lies in a relatively straight line without sagging It does not press on the child s flesh or push the child s body into an unnatural position 10 Slowly pull the adjuster strap to tighten the harness around the child Pull the harness adjuster away from the child seat parallel to the ground to tighten Do not pull at a sideways ang...

Page 59: ... 9 Harness straps are not twisted 9 9 Harness is snug 9 9 Chest clip is at the child s armpit level IMPORTANT Always pull on the harness after securing the child to make sure the buckle and harness are locked The buckle or adjuster area can become clogged with food drink or objects that need to be removed See pages 68 70 for cleaning instructions Always make sure that the harness is tight before e...

Page 60: ...ndle release levers and rotate the handle into one of the three locked positions General Usage Canopy 1 To raise the canopy pull the canopy fabric at the top of the canopy arch toward the bottom of the infant carrier 2 To collapse the canopy push the canopy fabric at top of canopy arch in toward the top of the infant carrier ...

Page 61: ...ver the infant carrier to help keep it clean Remove and wash the cover and canopy see instructions on pages 60 65 before using the seat the first time after storage Transporting an Unoccupied Infant Carrier Attach this infant carrier to a securely installed base or install the infant carrier with a vehicle seat belt without the base even when it is not occupied In a crash an unsecured infant carri...

Page 62: ...ke apart the harness It is unnecessary and dangerous to do so Never remove the buckle tongues from the harness They cannot be reattached after removal 1 Unhook the canopy stays from the carrier handle to remove the canopy 2 Unhook the cover attachment flaps 3 Remove the Infant carrier from the base if attached 4 Press the harness adjuster release lever and pull both harness straps forward to loose...

Page 63: ...e the harness 6 Unhook the harness straps from the harness yoke on the bottom of the infant carrier 7 Pull the harness straps through the shell cover and head restraint 8 Remove the head restraint cover Be careful not to damage the EPS foam 9 Pull the infant carrier cover and foam back so the buckle slots are visible ...

Page 64: ... of the infant carrier shell then pull the buckle strap retainer away from the infant carrier to loosen 12 Turn the buckle strap retainer so that the short side will go through the slots in the infant carrier shell 13 Pull the buckle strap retainer through the slots in the infant carrier shell foam and cover 14 Pull the belly pad over the buckle strap retainer to remove ...

Page 65: ... comfort pads from the harness straps 16 Remove the top part of the cover Be careful not to damage the EPS foam 17 Pull the harness straps buckle tongues and chest clip through the slots in the cover 18 Remove cover from the infant carrier ...

Page 66: ...e buckle IMPORTANT Your infant carrier has been assembled with the buckle strap in the inner position and the harness straps adjusted to the inner strap loops for infants weighing less than 11 lbs 5 kg Once your child reaches 11 lbs 5 kg re route the buckle position to the outer slot and adjust the harness straps to the end loops for the remainder of use with that child Follow the procedures below...

Page 67: ... shell 5 Slide the buckle strap retainer into the tabs so it lies flat against the infant carrier shell 6 Check that the buckle strap is not twisted and that the red release button faces out 7 Pull the adjuster strap through the slot in the cover 8 Route the lower part of the cover over the child seat shell ...

Page 68: ... to damage the energy absorbing foam Ensure the slots are aligned in the head restraint cover comfort foam and infant carrier shell 12 Route the harness straps though the head restraint cover comfort foam and infant carrier shell 13 Attach the harness straps to the harness yoke Ensure the harness straps are not twisted See pages 49 50 for information on which harness strap loops to use ...

Page 69: ...wn Cleaning the Cover HAND WASH using cold water and mild soap LINE DRY to prevent cover from shrinking DO NOT Bleach Machine Wash Machine Dry Iron Cleaning the Shell Harness BRUSH AWAY LOOSE DEBRIS using a soft bristled brush SPONGE CLEAN using warm water and mild soap TOWEL DRY DO NOT Use solvents Use abrasive cleaners Bleach Machine wash Machine dry Disassemble the harness Iron ...

Page 70: ...the harness adjuster area to be sure it is clean and free of food coins dirt or other debris Remove any debris to prevent interference with the harness adjuster mechanism Cleaning the Buckle Remove the Buckle 1 Remove the infant carrier from the base if attached 2 Pull the infant carrier cover and foam back so the buckle slots are visible 3 Locate the buckle strap retainer attached to the opposite...

Page 71: ...infant carrier shell 6 Pull the buckle strap retainer through the slots in the infant carrier shell foam and cover Pull the belly pad over the metal retainer to remove Clean the Buckle RINSE THOROUGHLY using warm water TEST THE BUCKLE by fastening and unfastening until a click is heard after inserting each buckle tongue If clicks are not heard repeat cleaning procedure TOWEL DRY DO NOT Lubricate U...

Page 72: ...pull the belly pad over the metal retainer to replace prior to step 1 2 Thread the buckle strap retainer through the desired slots in the infant carrier shell and cover to the bottom of the infant carrier shell 3 Slide the buckle strap retainer into the tabs so it lies flat against the infant carrier shell 4 Check that the buckle strap is not twisted and that the red release button faces out ...

Page 73: ...ss adjuster is hard to pull Pull the harness adjuster strap away from the child seat parallel to the ground to tighten Do not pull sideways Do not wrap the harness adjuster strap around your hand while pulling Check that the harness yoke is not tangled under the infant carrier Always ensure the attachment points of the base are accessible or clear the seating area where the infant carrier will be ...

Page 74: ...ccessories or tightening devices is not approved by Britax Their use could cause this infant carrier to fail Federal Safety Standards or not perform as intended in a crash Their use automatically voids the Britax warranty LIMITATION OF DAMAGES The warranty and remedies as set forth above are exclusive and in lieu of all others oral or written express or implied In no event will Britax or the retai...

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Page 76: ...sure a proper connection Confirm that the harness straps are snug and over both shoulders and hips You should not be able to pinch excess harness strap webbing at the child s shoulder Make sure the chest clip is properly fastened and positioned in the middle of the child s chest at armpit level IMPORTANT Double Check every time you use this car seat Britax Child Safety Inc 13501 South Ridge Drive ...