Britax ADVOCATE User Manual
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ADVOCATE
®
, BRITAX
®
, Click & Safe
®
, EZ-Buckle
™
, HUGS
™
, SafeCell Technology
®
,
Side Impact Cushion Technology
™
and Versa-Tether
®
are trademarks owned by Britax
Child Safety, Inc., and registered in the U.S.A. and other countries. All rights reserved.
©2013 Britax Child Safety, Inc. This product and its components are subject to change
without notice. Printed in U.S.A. P580800_A:09.13
Table of Contents
User Guide - English ������������������������������������ 1
Child Seat Features �������������������������������������� 2
Safety Information ���������������������������������������� 4
Warnings ....................................................................4
Important Notes .........................................................5
Certification ................................................................6
Registration ...............................................................6
Child Fit Information ..................................................7
Rear-Facing Installation ������������������������������� 8
LATCH Installation .....................................................8
Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation .................................10
Lap Belt Installation .................................................12
Forward-Facing Installation ����������������������� 14
LATCH Installation ...................................................14
Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation .................................16
Lap Belt Installation .................................................18
Securing Your Child ����������������������������������� 20
Child Seat Functions ���������������������������������� 22
Click & Safe Snug Harness Indicator ......................22
Adjusting the Harness Height .................................23
Adjusting the Harness Buckle Position ...................24
Using the Harness Buckle .......................................24
Using the Chest Clip ..............................................25
Using the Lock-Offs .................................................25
Infant Positioning Pillow ..........................................25
Seat Positions ..........................................................26
Using the Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children
(LATCH) ...................................................................27
Using the Lower Connectors...................................27
Using the Energy-Absorbing Versa-Tether ..............28
Vehicle Compatibility �������������������������������� 31
Vehicle Seating Positions ........................................31
Compatible Vehicle Seat Belts ................................31
Incompatible Vehicle Seat Belts ..............................34
Care and Maintenance ������������������������������� 35
Seat Cover ...............................................................35
Harness Buckle .......................................................38
Harness ...................................................................41
Shell .........................................................................41
HUGS with SafeCell Technology .............................41
Troubleshooting ����������������������������������������� 44
Warranty ������������������������������������������������������ 45
User Guide - English