Britax Wizard User Manual

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Installation: Rear Facing

Rear Facing
LATCH Installation

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Figure A illustrates a typical rear facing
LATCH installation.

Verify that your vehicle is equipped with
LATCH anchors.

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If LATCH anchors are not installed, you
must use standard vehicle belt
installation methods.

If stored, remove LATCH connectors
from storage pouches under cover.

Press and hold the LATCH adjuster
release button, then pull to lengthen
LATCH harness to full length.

Fully recline the restraint and place it
sideways on the vehicle seat, with the
front facing toward you.

Verify that the LATCH harness is not
twisted, then attach the farthest
connector to LATCH anchor (Fig. B).

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A positive click confirms attachment.

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If LATCH connectors will not attach with a
positive click, it may be necessary to switch
the LATCH connectors as shown on page 21.

Rotate seat into rear facing position.

Verify that the LATCH harness is not
twisted, then attach the closest
connector to LATCH anchor (Fig. C).

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A positive click confirms attachment.

Push the child restraint firmly into the
vehicle seat while pulling each LATCH
harness tight (Fig. D).

Verify that all connections are secure
and the restraint is stable.

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Installation can be improved by the use of
the Versa-Tether

(see pages 23–25).

NOTE:

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The back angle of the child restraint
should not exceed 45º when properly
installed in the rear facing position.

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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.

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When not in use, always store the LATCH connectors in pockets.

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