Britax HIGHWAY 65, User Manual

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The Versa-Tether can indicate when 

the child seat has been in a moderate 

or severe crash (see page 3) and 

replacement of the child seat is 

necessary.

Figure 1 shows a tether acceptable 

for continued use (provided the child 

seat has not been involved in a 

crash). The colored stitching will be 

intact and not visible from the back of 

the seat.

Figures 2 and 3 show examples of 

when the tether has been damaged 

and is unacceptable for continued use. 

If one or both of the loops have pulled 

through the back of the shell and/or 

any of the colored stitching has ripped, 

the child seat is no longer acceptable 

for use.

IMPORTANT:

 Discontinue use of 

child seat if it has been involved in a 

moderate or severe crash, regardless 

of whether the loops have pulled 

through the back side of the shell and 

the colored stitching has been ripped.

Child Seat Functions

Child Seat Functions

Rear-Facing Tether Connector Strap

Because every vehicle model is different, a location to 

anchor the tether for rear-facing installations may vary. 

Use the rear-facing tether connector strap to assist in 

creating an anchor point. 
1 

Find a fixed location in the vehicle that is bolted 

to the floor.

*  If you cannot find a location to create an 

anchor point, contact the vehicle manufacturer 

to identify a tether connection point.

2 

Route the strap through the anchor point.

3 

Thread the metal D-ring through the 

loop on the end of the strap.

4 

Pull the metal D-ring through until 

the strap is tight.

5 

Use the D-ring as an attachment 

point for the tether.

NOTE: 

Store the tether connector strap in 

the tether pouch when not in use.

IMPORTANT:

 The Versa-Tether

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 carry clip is only for use 

when you wish to carry the child seat between locations. 

Do not install the child seat with the Versa-Tether 

attached to the carry clip. 

Secure the excess Versa-

Tether webbing in the elastic strap during use. Store 

the Versa-Tether in the storage pouch when not in use. 

Always ensure any excess webbing is contained within 

your vehicle.

To attach the Versa-Tether to the carry clip or tether anchor:

1 

Firmly press the hook 

over 

the carry clip or tether 

anchor point.

2 

Pull the loose end of the 

webbing to remove slack from  

the Versa-Tether.

NOTE: 

When using as a carry strap, tighten until the strap is comfortable to carry.

To remove the Versa-Tether from the carry clip:

1 

Loosen the Versa-Tether.

a  Tilt the lock up

b  Pull the tether webbing

2 

Remove the Versa-Tether

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hook from the carry clip.

Attaching the Versa-Tether 

Tether anchor locations vary from vehicle to 

vehicle. Check your vehicle owner’s manual 

and look for the tether anchor symbol shown 

in the diagram to help identify where the 

top tether anchor points are located in your 

vehicle. Britax recommends that the tether be 

used at all times when installing the child seat. 

Using the tether will improve the stability of 

your child seat and reduce the risk of injury. 

See the diagrams below for possible rear- 

and forward-facing Versa-Tether installation 

configurations. 

Tether Configurations

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5

1

2

3

OR

Rear-Facing

OR

Forward-Facing

b

a

Rear-Facing