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Marathon
User Guide
R8:xx/04
P216800
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Table of Contents Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5 . . . . . . . . . . Child Restraint Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 . . . . . . . . . Vehicle Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 . . . . . . . . . . Vehicle Seating Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 . . . . . . . . . Rear-Facing Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-15 . . . . . . . . Rear-Facing LATCH Installation . . . . . . .
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• Use only in a rear-facing position when using restraint with an infant • This child restraint must not be used in the home, in boats, or other weighing less than 20 pounds (9 kg) . The American Academy of non-certified applications . Pediatrics recommends rear-facing until at least 1 year of age and 20 • Based on crash statistics, the National Highway Traffic Safety pounds . Administration recommends that parents select the re
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Safety Information Safety Information • This child restraint system conforms to all applicable Federal IMPORTANT motor vehicle safety standards . This restraint is certified for use • Verify that the child restraint is secure and that the harness is in motor vehicles and aircraft . properly adjusted around the child each time the child restraint • Fill out the registration card and mail it in today! is used . Child restraints could be recal
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Restraint Features Restraint Features 15 15 1 1 16 16 17 2 17 2 3 3 18 4 18 4 19 5 19 5 6 6 20 7 20 7 21 21 8 8 9 22 9 22 10 10 23 23 11 11 12 24 12 13 24 13 14 14 1� Harness Slots 8� Buckle & Belly 20�LATCH 14�LATCH Harness Pad Connector Pouch 2� Comfort Pads 15�Cover (under cover) 9� Perma-Book™ ® 3� Chest Clip 16�Versa-Tether (under cover) 21�Belt Guard 4� Harness Holder 17�Versa-Tether IMPORTANT: When not in 10�Harness Adjuster 22�LATCH Bar Storage Pouch 5� H
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Vehicle Safety Belts Vehicle Seating Positions NOTE: The information in this section applies WARNING: only to installation with vehicle belts . Forward facing vehicle seats MUST be used with this child IMPORTANT: Some vehicles have no seating restraint . Side facing or rear-facing seats CANNOT be positions which are compatible with this used . See diagram below . child restraint, or any other child restraint . If in doubt, contact the veh
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Installation: Rear-Facing Installation: Rear-Facing 8� Push the child restraint firmly into the vehicle LATCH Installation seat while pulling each LATCH harness tight • Figure A illustrates a typical rear-facing (Fig. E) . LATCH installation. 9� Verify all connections are secure and the 1� Verify that your vehicle is equipped with restraint is stable . The restraint is stable LATCH anchors . when it cannot be moved front to back or • If LATCH an
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Installation: Rear-Facing Installation: Rear-Facing Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation 8�Verify that the vehicle belt is tight and the • Figure A illustrates a typical rear-facing lap-shoulder child restraint is stable . The restraint is stable belt installation. when it cannot be moved front to back or • When not in use, always store the LATCH connectors side to side more than 1 inch (2 . 5 cm . ) at in storage pouches sewn in cover above rear-facing the
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Installation: Rear-Facing Installation: Rear-Facing • If your vehicle is equipped with an automatic Lap-Belt Installation locking retractor (ALR), use of lock-offs is not • Figure A illustrates a typical rear-facing required as long as the ALR is activated. Check lap-belt installation. • When not in use, always store LATCH your vehicle’s owner’s manual to determine the connectors in storage pouches sewn in type of retractor your vehicle has. cover above rear-facing lock-offs. 8�Verify
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Installation: Forward-Facing Installation: Forward-Facing 7� Verify that LATCH harness is not twisted, LATCH Installation then loosely attach the remaining connector • Figure A illustrates the forward-facing to the remaining LATCH anchor (Fig. D) . LATCH harness routing. • A positive click confirms attachment. 1� Verify that your vehicle is equipped with LATCH anchors . 8� Kneel on the child restraint to push it into • If LATCH anchors are not installed,
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Installation: Forward-Facing Installation: Forward-Facing 6�Push the child restraint into the vehicle Forward-Facing seat while pulling the shoulder portion Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation of the vehicle belt tightly through the • Figure A illustrates the forward-facing lap- shoulder vehicle belt route. lock-off (Fig . D) . • If your vehicle is equipped with an auto- • When not in use, always store the LATCH matic locking retractor (ALR), use of the connectors in stora
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Installation: Forward-Facing Switching the LATCH Connectors Switching the LATCH Harness Lap-Belt Installation • Figure A illustrates the forward-facing lap- The LATCH connectors will properly connect with the belt-only vehicle belt route. vehicle’s LATCH anchors only when the connectors • When not in use, always store the LATCH Release Top are properly aligned and the harness is not twisted . connectors in storage pouches sewn in cover Button above rear-facing lock
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® Installation in Aircraft Versa-Tether This child restraint is certified for aircraft use . Most airlines in WARNING: WHEN USING THE RESTRAINT IN FORWARD- the U . S . and Canada will allow the use of a child restraint, if it ® FACING MODE, ATTACH THE VERSA-TETHER ONLY is labeled as an approved child restraint for airline use and fits TO TETHER ANCHORS IDENTIFIED BY THE VEHICLE properly on the plane . Contact the airline about their polic
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® ® Versa-Tether Versa-Tether ® Rear-Facing Tether Connector Strap Using the Versa-Tether 1� Consult your vehicle’s owner’s manual for WARNING: Only use the tether connector approved tether-anchorage locations . strap for rear-facing tether installation . 2� Locate tether on rear of restraint and remove Because every vehicle model is different, sometimes you tether components from pouch . D cannot find a location to properly anchor the tether or th
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Checking Buckle Position Using the Buckle WARNING: The position of the Fastening the Buckle vehicle belt buckle can affect the • Hold the buckle with one hand . stability of the child restraint .I n an • Use the other hand to insert one accident, an improperly positioned tongue at a time into the buckle . buckle could become loose and Proper connection is confirmed with the child would be unprotected . a positive click after inserting th
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Securing Your Child Securing Your Child Once the child restraint has been 8�Slowly pull the adjuster strap to tighten installed in the vehicle, follow these the harness around the child (Fig. E) . instructions to secure the child . IMPORTANT: Adjust the belts provided 1�Loosen the harness by lifting the with this child restraint so they fit snugly adjuster lever located on the front of the around your child . A snug strap should restr
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Checking Harness Height Adjusting Harness Height Harness Height Adjustment To Check Harness Height: 1�Place child in restraint, then secure 1�Loosen harness by lifting harness adjuster harness (see pages 28–29) . lever while pulling shoulder straps forward as far as possible (Fig. A) . 2�Observe where the shoulder harness is positioned on the child . 2�From rear of child restraint, unhook shoulder harness from yoke (Fig. B) . • Rear-Facing Strap Height:
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Care and Maintenance Care and Maintenance Cover Removal Cleaning the Cover WARNING: • HAND WASH using cold water and mild soap . DO NOT take apart or attempt to take apart the harness . • LINE DRY to prevent cover from shrinking . It is unnecessary and dangerous to do so . • DO NOT bleach, machine wash, machine dry, or iron . NEVER remove the buckle tongues from the harness . Cleaning the Shell They cannot be reattached after removal . • SPONGE C
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Care and Maintenance Care and Maintenance Cleaning the Buckle Buckle Removal If a child eats and drinks while 1�Fully recline the child restraint . in the restraint, the buckle may 2�Locate the metal buckle-strap retainer need to be periodically checked on bottom of the restraint . and cleaned of any accumulated A debris or dried liquids . 3�Pull retainer away from child restraint B to loosen . • THOROUGHLY RINSE using warm water (Fig. B) . 4�Tu
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Warranty ® This child restraint was manufactured by Britax Child Safety, Inc . (“Britax”) . Britax warrants this product to the original retail purchaser as follows: LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY This product is warranted against defective materials or workmanship for one year from the date of original purchase . Proof of purchase is required . The exclusive remedy for this warranty is that Britax will, at its option, provide repair or
