Britax MARATHON CS, User Manual

Page 1: ...Marathon TM CS User Guide PLEASE READ INSTRUCTIONS STORE UNDER COVER ...

Page 2: ...ap Shoulder Belt Installation 20 Lap Belt Installation 22 Installation Aircraft 24 Installation Versa Tether Safety Information 25 Using the Versa Tether 26 Tether Connector Strap 27 Energy Absorbing Versa Tether 28 Child Seat Functions Storing the LATCH Connectors 29 Recline Adjustment 29 Chest Clip 30 HUGS Chest Pads 30 Harness Buckle 31 Adjusting Harness Slot Height 31 Securing Your Child 32 Ca...

Page 3: ...er non certified applications Based on crash statistics the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA recommends that parents select the back seat as the safest location for a properly installed child seat Please study the Vehicle Compatibility pages 10 11 section in this booklet to ensure your child s safety and consult your vehicle owner s manual Secure this child seat even when it is...

Page 4: ...hildren to play with this or any child seat Do not use anything to raise child seat off vehicle seat except as described in these instructions In a crash child seat could slide and may not adequately protect the child Certification This child seat system conforms to all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards This child restraint is certified for use in motor vehicles and aircraft Regist...

Page 5: ...acing if any of the following apply the child is less than 5 lbs 2 3 kg in weight or the child exceeds 35 lbs 15 9 kg in weight or the top of the head is less than 1 2 5 cm from the top of the child seat Fig A or the harness straps are in a slot above the child s shoulders WARNING Do NOT use the child seat forward facing if any of the following apply the child is less than one year of age or the c...

Page 6: ...rness 16 Indicator under cover Harness Adjuster Strap 17 Recline Handle 18 20 22 25 23 27 26 28 21 19 24 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 13 15 1 17 16 18 2 3 4 5 6 Child Seat Features Child Seat Features Serial Number Manufactured 19 Date under cover Versa Tether 20 Top Anchorage Strap in pouch Versa Tether Storage Pouch 21 Harness Yoke 22 Belt Guard 23 IMPORTANT When not in use this user guide should be stored...

Page 7: ... try fitting the child seat in another seating position in the vehicle OR consult your vehicle owner s manual to see if you can lower the vehicle buckle position by twisting the vehicle buckle stalk If it is not possible to achieve the correct position for the buckle then another seating position MUST be used Vehicle Seating Positions WARNING Some vehicles have no seating positions which are compa...

Page 8: ...LATCH anchors If LATCH anchors are not available you must use the vehicle belt installation methods If stored remove the LATCH connectors from 1 the storage slots under the cover page 29 and pass them through their adjacent belt slots Press and hold the first LATCH adjuster 2 release button then pull the LATCH strap to full length Repeat for the remaining LATCH connector Recline the child seat and...

Page 9: ...hrough the open lock off tighten belt close the lock off arm Fig F and replace the cover The lock off is properly closed when a click is heard To prevent damage never extend the lock off arm beyond its normal open position and always keep the lock off closed when it is not in use If your vehicle is equipped with an automatic locking retractor ALR use of lock offs is not required as long as the ALR...

Page 10: ...hen place it rear facing on 1 the vehicle seat This child seat must be in the recline position when installed rear facing See Recline Adjustment on page 29 Lift the cover and open the rear facing lock 2 off farthest from where the vehicle belt will be buckled Fig B Pull the vehicle belt out then pass it 3 under the LATCH bar and through the rear facing belt slot Fig C The vehicle belt can be route...

Page 11: ...st LATCH adjuster 2 release button then pull the LATCH strap to full length Repeat for the remaining LATCH connector Remove the Versa Tether from the pouch and 3 place it up and over the child seat back Place the child seat forward facing on the 4 vehicle seat TIP You may need to raise or remove the vehicle head restraint to achieve best fit of the child seat Attach one LATCH connector to its adja...

Page 12: ...illustrates a forward facing lap shoulder belt installation Whennotinuse alwaysstoretheLATCHconnectors in the storage slots See page 29 WARNING This child seat must not be used forward facing for children less than one year of age OR who weigh less than 20 lbs 9 1 kg This child seat must be in full upright position when installed forward facing for children who weigh more than 33 pounds 15 1 kg If...

Page 13: ...ap belt installation When not in use always store the LATCH connectors in the storage slots See page 29 If the vehicle is equipped with a designated 1 tether anchor for the chosen seating position remove the Versa Tether from the pouch and place it up and over the child seat back IMPORTANT Britax recommends that the Versa Tether be used at all times Using the tether will improve the stability of t...

Page 14: ...e used at all times Using the tether will improve the stability of the child seat and reduce the risk of injury If your vehicle does not currently have a tether anchor attachment refer to your vehicle owner s manual or contact the vehicle manufacturer for assistance 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 ...

Page 15: ...there is tension in the tether strap and 8 that child seat is properly secured The child seat is secure when it cannot be moved front to back or side to side more than 1 in 2 5 cm at the belt path Tether Connector Strap OR a OR b c WARNING Only use the tether connector strap for a rear facing tether installation Because every vehicle model is different sometimes you cannot find a location to prope...

Page 16: ...sferred to the child seat during a crash A secondary benefit of the energy absorbing Versa Tether is to help indicate when the child seat has been involved in a moderate or severe crash and replacement of the child seat is necessary a b c Storing the LATCH Connectors WhentheLATCHconnectorisnotinuse liftthecover to access the LATCH storage slots Fig D Fold the LATCH adjuster and the connector then ...

Page 17: ...ter inserting each buckle tongue Releasing the Harness Buckle Brace the rear of the harness buckle with one 1 hand Use your thumb to press the release button and 2 slide both buckle tongues to remove from the buckle Fig E IMPORTANT Periodically clean the harness buckle to ensure safe operation page 37 x 2 E x 2 x 2 D Adjusting Harness Slot Height IMPORTANT See Important Harness Adjustments on page...

Page 18: ...rds the buckle Important checklist before tightening the harness Check for proper harness height see pages 6 7 9 9 Remove slack from around the child s upper thighs 9 9 Remove slack between the Hugs chest pads and the buckle 9 9 B C D Slowly pull the adjuster strap 8 until the harness is snug around the child The harness adjuster will click when the harness is snug NOTE The Click Safe Snug Harness...

Page 19: ... clips cover foam and shell WARNING Do not take apart the harness Never remove the buckle tongues from the harness They cannot be reattached after removal If reassembled incorrectly the child seat may not perform as intended A Care and Maintenance Cleaning the Cover HAND WASH using cold water and mild soap LINE or LIE FLAT DRY to prevent the cover from shrinking DO NOT bleach machine wash machine ...

Page 20: ...eat shell Fig A Push the retainer through the slots in the shell and cover to the bottom 3 of the child seat Pull the harness buckle away from the child seat until tight and verify 4 the strap is not twisted and the release button is facing outward A Cleaning the Harness Buckle If a child eats and drinks while in the child seat the harness buckle may need to be periodically checked and cleaned of ...

Page 21: ...Inc covers inserts toys accessories or tightening devices is not approved by Britax Their use could cause this child seat 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 wil...

Page 22: ...40 Notes Notes ...

Page 23: ... point Double Check Child to Car Seat Installation Tug on the buckle to ensure proper locking Confirm 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 Britax Child Safety Inc 13501 South Ridge Dr...